rluwl Unarft Mr. J. A. AYDELOTT, President Mr. D. H. ABRAHAMS Mr. L. J. ALBERTSEKI JUDGE JESSE BLACK Mr. E. D. MARRS Mr. H. J. RUST Mr. W. E. SCHURMAN Mr. D. J. VEERMAN Mrs. EMMA WEBER 0102000100025301230201020102230101000201000001000248239002010148480101020001020101000053015353230102000153 Britratum mO the Honorable Board of School Inspectors, vJho have placed the Welfare of the boys and girls of toda p—the citizens of tomorrow—above all other interests, and have taken a firm and decided stand in favor of a nevJ High School 3Ur. thr (Hass of 1915, do dedicate this (0ur Urnik as an expression of our sincere appreciation. A PETITION “1 speak, O Readers, of those seniors sage, Who now for many weary years have hastened Up and down the many flights of stairs Of Pekin High School, bearing in their arms Note hooks, heavy with their learned lore. They met in council, and when all were come, Their noble leader thus addressed them all: ‘Attend, my comrades, suff’rers as ye are— We have toiled up the lofty, time worn stairs Of this most noble and renowned pile. And though often footsore, weary, could not rest, For only three short minutes did we have To go from lowest depths to loftiest heights,— And what a cruel fate awaited us Were we one minute late. We are pressed down With toil and sorrow, much have we endured, But now, in wrath we rise against the fates That force this cruel task. Let us petition Jove For speedy succor.’ Then the seniors rose And thus, with winged words, addressed the gods: ‘O Father Jove, and all ye blessed gods Who dwell on Mount Olympus, hear our prayer. Was ever school thus visited by thee With such affliction, or were made to suffer so? Give us, we pray, a building planned to suit our needs, That thus hereafter we may work with joy. We ask it for the Juniors and all those Who in the future years will follow them. Now be at least one wish of ours fulfilled.’ They spake and wept. And Jove in pity then Answered their prayer and gave them what they sought.” ROBERT C. SMITH FACULTY Mr. Robert C. Smith, M. A. Superintendent of Schools Mr. Glenn E. True, A. B. Principal Mr. Raymond V. Allison, A. B. English Miss (lERTRUDE FLEMING, A. B. E nglish Miss Alice T. Anderson, A. B. English and Mathematics Miss Lela Lockett Latin Mr. Matthew Lawrence, M. A. History Miss Lena Boyd, A. B. History Miss Eva E. Thorne Shorthand and Typewriting Mr. Roy I. Patten, A. B. Bookkeeping Miss E. (’. Ruhaak Mathematics Miss Lots I. Bur wash, B. S. Science Mr. W. P. Wyatt, B. S. Stic nee and Mathematics Miss Bertha Duerkop, A. B. German Staff lousiness Manager Louis Dunkelberg Wksi.ev II. Maurer Eula Sarfe Irene Koeneke William G. Janssen John Goar Class Pliotographer Helen Wood Editor-In-Chief Harold Rust Assistant Business Manager Walter Preston Staff Artist Fred Hallstein Assistant Staff Artist .......................Literary Editor Assistant Literary Editor ........................Athletic Editor Joke Editor Calendar Editor Ruth Ehrlicher Class Stenographer Anna Widmier Class Editor Mabel Byram Ito.v 1. Wesley Maurer. How 2.—Ruth Khrlichor, Kula SailT. Louis Dunkelbcrg, Mabel By ran, John Hoar. Harold Rust. Helen Wood. Fred Hallstein. Irene Koeneke. William Janssen. RED AND WHITE Every high school lias its colors. Of purple, yellow, white, or blue, And every high school student To these colors should he true; So we’ll try to do our duty, Vnd we’ll keep our colors bright, And we’ll loyal he forever To the dear old Red and White. We will strive in all our studies To prove to all the world That the Red and White of Pekin Is the best Hag yet unfurled; On the gridiron, track, and diamond For our colors we will fight, Put we’ll never bring dishonor To the dear old Red and White. When we leave the dear old High School, And face the world alone. We’ll think of days we’ve spent here As the best we’ve ever known; We’ll forget the cares and trials And only keep in sight The joys of youth and friendship And the dear old Red and White. 00020001534823020002000200080200020002010201235300010202010001020200020153 SENIOR CLASS Colors Purple and Gold Flower Yellow Rose Motto Seize the Opportunity Officers Fred Hallstein Flora Moeckel Oscar Gehrig - President Secretary Treasurer Class Teacher Mr. True LENORA ALES - - German Philo. (1), Preliminary Instrumental (3), Deutsche Verein (1-2). LILLIAN BECKER - General Deutsche Verein (1-3), G. A. A. (4). NELLIE BOND - - Latin Glee Club (3), Basketball (3), G. A. A. (4), Senior Octette (4). KATHERINE M. BRER ETON Science Glee Club (1-2-3-4), G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), G. 0. C. C. (1-2-3-4), Philo. (1-2), Preliminary Declamation (1), County Meet (1), Latin Club (1), “A Little Savage” (3), Basketball (3), “An Economical Boomerang” (4). MABEL BYRAM - - Latin Canal Zone II. S. (1-2), Class Secretary (3), Glee Club (3), G. A. A. (3-4), ('lass Ed. Pekin-inn (4), Senior Octette (4). LOUIS DVNKELBERG - - German Latin Club (1), Philo. (1-2), Class Treasurer (2), Deutsche Ycrein (1-3), B. A. A. (1-2-3-4). Treasurer (4), “A Little Savage” (3), Tra k (3-4), Football (3-4), Captain (4), Preliminary Oration (4), County Meet (4). Business Manager Pekinian (4), Associate Ed. “Mirror” (4). RUTH EUR! 10ITER - German ('lass Treasurer (1), Philo. (1-2), Glee Club (1-2), G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Vice-Pres. (3), Calendar Ed. Pekinian (1-4), Deutsche Verein (2-3), Basketball (3). JUANITA FISH EL - General Hopedale H. S. (1-2-3). OSCAR GEHRIG - Science B. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Secretary (4), Class Vice-President (1), Football (2-4), Track (2-3-4), Manager (4), Captain (4), Basketball (3), Social Committee (3-4), Class Treasurer (4). Athletic Board (4). FRED HALLSTEIN - German B. A. A. (1-4), Philo. (2), Basketball (3). Deutsche Verein (3) , Class Vice-Pres. (4), Football (4), Staff Artist Pekinian (4) . AIRY HILLS - - Latin Latin Club (1-2), Philo. (1-2). G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), “A Little Savage” (3). WILLIAM D. JANSSEN Business B. A. A. (1 -2-3-4), Orchestra (3-4), Football (4), Senior Benefit (4), Athletic Ed. Pekinian (4). IRENE KOENEKE - Latin Latin Club (1), Philo. (1-2). Deutsche Verein (1-3), G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), G. C. C. 0. (1-2-3-4). Class Treasurer (3), “A Little Savage” (3), Basketball (3), Ass’t Ed. Pekinian (4), “An Economical Boomerang” (4). LEE INEZ LATHAM General G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Latin Club (1), Basketball (3). BESSIE MARKS - Science Glee Club (1). G. A. A. (4). FA DELIA MEAD - General G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), G. C. C. C. (1-2-3-4), Philo. (2). FLORA E. MOECKEL German Glee Club (1). G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Class Ed. Pekinian (2). Class Secretary (4). HAROLD RUST - German Philo. (1-2), Deutsche Ver in (1-2), B. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Pres. (4), Class Pres. (2). Track (2-.” -4), Football (3-4), Managei (4), “A Little Savage” (3). “An Economical Boomerang” (4), Editor-in-Chief Pekinian (4), Associate Ed. “Mirror” (4). ANNETTA SOLTERMAN -General Hopedale H. S. (1-2-3). ELLA SARFF - - German Philo. (1-2), G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), G. C. C. C. (1-2-3-4), Deutsche Verein (1-2-3), Basketball (3), Calendar Ed. Pekinian (3), Lit. Ed. Pekinian (4). EILEEN VELDE - - Latin Latin Club (1), Philo. (1-2), Class Secretary (1), G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Sec.’(2), Pres. (4), Basketball (3), “A Little Savage” (3), “An Economical Boomerang” (4). ANNA WIDMIER - General G. A. A. (1-2-34). G. C. C. C. (1-2-3-4). Glee Club (1-2-3-4), Preliminary Instrumental (2). Basketball (3), Preliminary In strumental (3), Senior Octette (4), Staff Stenographer (4). HELEN WOOD - - German Deutsche Verein (1-2-3), G. A. A. (1-2-3-4), G. C. C. C. (1-2-3-4), Class President (3), Bas ketball (3), Staff Photographer (4). SUB-SENIORS FRANK DFiAX - - General Roanoke 11. S. (t-2-8). JOHN M. GOAR - General B. A. A. (1-2-3-4), “An Economical Boomerang” (4), Joke Editor Pekinian (4). SUB-SENIOR ROLL CALL Howard Brooking Frank Dean John M. Goar Delia Grossweiler Berdine Ilaake Mary Mott Miriam Sipfle Earl Trainer SPECIALS Edith Bohlander Bernice Cooney Elsie Hagney Hester Holland Virginia Strathman Virginia Van Horne The Yellow Rose. “Yellow rose, O dainty flower, Chosen blossom of our class, Thy rare frangrance will grow sweeter As the many years shall pass, When in after days thy fragrance Wakes the memories we caress, We shall bless thy yellow petals And our days in P. H. S.” | o„==C===3=c=a ] | Class History fj □ By Howard Brooking. □ IU.--=---P---------C=3--3Dt—H N September (5, 1911, we, the ('lass of 1915, entered the Pekin High School to seek tiie knowledge that was stored up within its sacred walls. We were accompanied by two new teachers, Miss Toland and Miss Anderson, the latter of whom we chose for our class teacher. During our first year, we accomplished but little either for ourselves or for the school. We decided upon our class flower, the yellow rose, and chose purple and gold as our class colors. We also adopted the inspiring motto, “Seize the opportunity,” but whether we always lived up to it is a disputed question. Certain it is that we did not take as much interest as we should have taken in the various athletic and literary activities of the school. At the beginning of our sophomore year, we could see that our class had diminished in size. Nothing of much importance occurred during this year, but we managed to jog along pleasantly, finding a little sunshine now and then to brighten the daily routine. In the spring, two very enjoyable parties helped to strengthen the ties of friendship that bound us together and made us regret the separation that summer always brings. With the advent of September, we entered our junior year. With the knowledge we had acquired in our previous years, we were well prepared to carry out the work that was carefully planned for us by the faculty. But it wasn’t all work—there was just enough play mingled with it to keep “Jack” from becoming a dull boy. Early in the year we had the pleasure of being entertained at the home of Miss Ruth Ehrlicher. On February 14, a valentine party was enjoyed by the class at the High School. The great event of the year, however, was the presentation of the class play, “A Little Savage,” which occurred on April 2d and 24 at the Lincoln Auditorium. This was followed by a banquet given by the juniors to the seniors at Hackler’s Hall. On June 15, we celebrated the close of school and the beginning of vacation by spending the day at Copperas Creek Dam as the guests of the class of 1914. o J 1 n—in When we entered our fourth year, a new superintendent was at the head of affairs. Some changes were inaugurated and a few rules which had fallen into disuse were revived. To our surprise and dismay, an inventory revealed the distressing fact that there were some among us who were woefully short in the matter of credits. Classes were re-adjusted, an 1 it was found that out of the brave little ban 1 that bad entered so proudly in 1911, only twenty-three remained to uphold the purple and gold of the senior class. In spite of our diminished number, however, we succeeded in keeping up our spirits, and relieved the strain of arduous work by various social activities. On December 11, 1914, we were entertained at the home of Ralph and John Goar. The event was really in the nature of a Hallowe’en party, the class having carelessly negle te 1 to celebrate that important day. Among the refreshments served was that delicious beverage associated with old-fashioned Hallowe’en parties, cider, and two of the senior boys were openly accused of having partaken thereof so freely that there was none left for the witches. Needless to say that the accusation was unjust. If a senior is not wise enough to practice moderation, who is? Later, a one-act play entitled “An Economical Boomerang” was given for the benefit of the class. After the program, games, songs and refreshments held sway until the coming of the “wee snia’ hours.” No history of the Class of T5 would be complete without mention of the bobsled party. Twenty of us gathered at the High School, and started out for a jolly good time, and a jolly good time we certainly had. About eleven o’clock we stopped at the home of Wesley Maurer, where delicious refreshments were served. Then, fed, warmed and cheered, we returned to our homes with one more pleasant memory to bind us closer together. Now only a few weeks remain in which we may enjoy the daily companionship of those who have kept step with us during our High School career. These weeks are to be the most eventful of our school life. In June, we go forth to battle with the world, armed with the diplomas we have worked so hard to obtain. Whether we succeed or fail, depends upon the use we make of those talents which have been entrusted to us. But no matter what life has in store for us, our future will be brighter and happier because of the days we have spent in dear old Pekin High. Found in a cook-book: “Sit on the stove and stir briskly.” FD FI Class Prophecy Jn □ By Mabel Byram. □ Ikon------------------------------------------------l0J FTER traveling for many years I was seized with a sudden desire to visit my home town—Pekin. As there was nothing to prevent my return to the scenes of my childhood, I packed my traveling hag, bearded the Rock Island at Chi ago, an I in a few hours found myself gazing at the old familiar landmarks so dear to the homesick wanderer. One day as 1 was strolling around the town, my attention was attracted by a magnificent building, the long-desired high school. As I stoo 1 gazing at it in rapt admiration, the hell sounded for dismissal. Thinking that 1 should like to see a school dismissal once more, I stood aside and watched the children come trooping out of the stately doors and scatter in all directions. Memories came thronging back and it seemed but yesterday that I had been a school girl myself. As 1 stood there, I wondered what had become of that brilliant galaxy of stars, the Class of 1915. “Surely,” thought I. “they must have failed to attain the lofty heights predicted for them, or I, in common with the rest of the world, would have heard of them., Yvere they really so superior, 1 wonder, or did they just seem so to my undeveloped intellect? Let me recall them one at a time, and see what my mature judgment says. First, there was Louis Dunkelberg, the Demosthenes of the class. Has he startled the world with his eloqeunce, or was he just a plain, ordinary, every-day sort of fellow? 1 should like to see Louis—” “Hello, there!” interrupted a deep, musical voice, and I looked up, straight into the eyes of Louis himself. He was not alone, however. Clinging lovingly to his arm was his wife, another old classmate, Lee Inez Latham. Having greeted my old friends cordially, we all sat down on the sehoolhouse steps, and an animated conversation began at once. Louis and Lee Inez were both eager to know what I had done since my graduation and 1 was equally eager to know what news they had concerning the other members of the Class of ’15. I told them that I was traveling saleslady for the Yictrola company. my youthful ambition having been aroused by the ictrola man A ?£) who visited the High School when I was a senior. In reply to their many inquiries, I related what I knew of our former classmates. I told them about my chance meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Dean at the Astor Hotel in New York. The happy couple were on their wedding trip, and were so wrapped up in each other that they were quite unaware of the amusement they were creating. After 1 had succeeded in attracting their attention, we talked awhile about old times and Airy told me that she had engaged Harold Rust as janitor of their beautiful new home in South Pekin, and that he gave excellent satisfaction, nature having apparently fitted him for that humble, but useful posi-tion. As she and her Frank were on their way to the theater, they invited me to accompany them. I did so and you may imagine our astonishment when we recognized in one of the vaudeville artists, our old friend, Bessie Marrs, who was amusing the audience with a really clever stunt entitled, “The Sneeze and its Emotional Significance.” Never had I dreamed that so trifling a matter as a sneeze, however unique or explosive, could elicit such applause! Stimulated by the rapt attention of my listeners, 1 went on to tell of a visit to Berlin, where I had encountered several more of my classmates. While strolling about the wonderful university there, 1 heard the sweet strains of a violin. 1 tiptoed to a door that stood slightly ajar and looked in. A long-haired, spectacled, austere-looking professor was giving a lesson to a large, blond lady—unmistakably a German. There seemed to be something familiar about the professor, but not until he turned and dropped on his knees before the haughty lady did I recognize my old friend, William (1. Janssen. Not wishing to be a witness to the humiliation evidently in store for him, I fled silently down the corridor. Breathless and agitated, 1 found a deserted bench in a quiet corner and sat down to r-est. The moment I was seated my eyes fell upon a beautiful mural painting. A closer examination revealed the modest “F. Hallstein” in the lower right-hand corner. Upon inquiry, 1 learned that the artist lived in Berlin. The next day, 1 called at his home and was shown at once to the studio. There, to my surprise, 1 found not one, but two of my old classmates. After a delightful visit, I left an ving with me as a souvenir a charming water color sketch bearing the signature “Helen Wood Hallstein.” Upon returning to my hotel, I found awaiting me a letter from Irene Koeneke. It did not. surprise me in the least to hear that she was Mary Fuller’s understudy and occasionally appeared in some difficult roles. Irene, however, spoke modestly of her talents, and attributed her success principally to the striking coiffures contrived for her by her hairdressers, Misses Becker and Mott. She naively confided to me that most of her salary was spent for switches, puffs, curls and combs. After I left Berlin, I heard nothing more of the Class of ’15 until 1 embarked for America. My voyage across the ocean was most enjoyable, for John Goar was captain of the steamship Theosaurus, and he ana ms wife, nee Annetta Soltermann, were especially kind to me. John gave me an old Peoria Journal to read, and there, in glaring headlines, was announced the appearance at the Hippodrome of the celebrated musical trio, Ehrlieher, Alfs and Widmier. Never had I had more interested listeners than Louis and Lee Inez as I related the above facts, but now, having finished my recital, I plied them with questions. I noticed that Lee Inez did all the talking, and the thought occurred to me that perhaps, after all, Louis had emulated Socrates instead of Demosthenes. But this is a digression. Lee Inez told me that Oscar Gehrig had consoled himself for his disappointment in love by entering the army. He is continually wishing for war and talking about what a splendid target his broken hen; t will be for the enemy’s cannon. Kate Brereton, too, has suffered from Cupid’s maliciousness. Having lost her breach of promise suit against a wealthy suitor, she is trying to find consolation in teaching school. Some people say it is a good thing for her, as it gives her a chance to take her spite out on the kids. Eula Snrff and Nellie Bond have acquired a little notoriety as militant suffragettes, and Juanita Fishel writes love stories that nobody will buy. Eileen Velde Bruechner runs the Grace M. E. Church, of which her husband is pastor—and we might mention incidentally that poor Albert looks meeker than ever since he perpetrated matrimony. Flora Moeckel is teaching at the university at Wesley City. Leona Wildhack has a portable typewriter and carries it with her wherever she goes. She is reporter for the Peoria Star. Fadelia Mead, sad to sav, never recovered from the strenuous work of her senior year. She is spending her declining days in Bartonville, the unhappy victim of a strange affliction, namely, a superfluity of gray matter of the brain. Howard Brooking, our one-time president, having demonstrated the fact that it is as easy to transfer one.’s affection as it is to change the color of a garment, is now living in wedded bliss in two small rooms over his celebrated dye-house. Ilis wife, nee Delia Grossmeiler, smilingly stirs the dye while Howard dips the garments, and Oliver Losch drives their delivery wagon madly up and down the street to give the impression that business is good. I sat as in a dream while Lee Inez entertained me with the history of my old friends, and fallen the six o’clock whistle blew, scarcely heeded even its shrill note. I was back in the past, and when at last Lee Inez recalled me to myself, lo! Louis had disappeared. “Why, where is Louis?” I inquired. “Louis? I sent him home to get supper,” explained his better half. “I don’t approve of men who sit around gossiping. They had better make themselves useful.” Poor Louis! SENIOR BEATITUDES Blessed is the senior for his work is nearly done. Blessed is the Prof., for he taketh not the exams. Blessed is the School Board, for it planneth a new high schoo,. Blessed is he that Hunketh not, for a diploma shall he his. Blessed is he that whispereth not, for he shall receive no demerits. Blessed is lie that receiveth three demerits, for he shall enjoy a vacation. Blessed are the freshmen for they know not the troubles that lie before them. Blessed is he who sits by a window, for perchance he may receive a little ventilation. Blessed are they who get their lessons day by day, for they need not cram for exams. Blessed is he that escapeth the Pekinian staff, for he shall be spared much work and pain. Blessed is he that sitteth near a radiator in winter, for it may chance lie will not freeze. Blessed are the juniors who give the seniors a banquet; verily they shall receive their reward. Blessed are they who enter the County Contest, for perchance they may bring glory to P. 11. S. Blessed are the teachers who assign short lessons; verily they shall inherit a mansion in the skies. ]□[ innc DEZDC U ' Classf XOill 0By Mabel Bybam. =icz DC B □ J] DCZDCZIE DC DEZDC F, the Class of 1915, knowing that we must soon bid a tearful farewell to the little world in which we have so long liv. d and loved and been disciplined; and having accumulated, collectively and individually, certain possessions of which we would gladly dispose; and desiring generously to leave behind us a few slight tokens that will be eloquent of our love for the companions of our school days and move them now and then to regretful tears; and being, as numerous examinations have established, of sound mind and memory and full of wisdom;—for these and other reasons we, the members of the aforesaid class, do make, ordain, publish and declare this to be our last Will and Testament. 1. To the School Board we leave our most cherished possession, the grave in which lies buried our blighted hope of a new high school. 2. To the Superintendent we bequeath the delightful and delicate task of settling all controversies and establishing universal peace and good will. 3. To the Faculty we respectfully grant the unrestricted privilege of making multitudinous rules and regulations for the guidance of our successors, our experience having opened our eyes to the fact that in a multitude of rules there may be found one worthy of observance. 4. To the Class of 191b we leave our bright and illustrious example, which we hope they will make the guiding-star of their existence. 5. To the Sophs and Sub-Sophs we bequeath the exclusive privilege of holding bakery sales until the health officer shall declare the practice to be a nuisance and a menace to public safety. b. To the Freshmen we grant the inalienable right to shed tears copiously—providing they have clean handkerchiefs—whenever they are hazed by the upper classmen or “kindly admonished” by tin teachers. 7. To the student body at large we bequeath the fortune resulting from the publication of the Pekinian, which we hereby direct our exec- utors to invest in spearmint. gum for the refreshment of those who spend the study periods in mental relaxation. 8. To anyone who, either accidentally or by malice aforethought, receives three demerits, we grant the honor of being absent a week or two by request. 9. To the .janitor we give our favorite remedy for corpulence— the bending exercises necessary to pick up the scraps of paper that so plentifully besprinkle the floor. In addition to the above we make the following individual and personal bequests: Item: Nellie Bond to Katherine Holden, her ever-ready laughter. Item: Hula Sarff to Florence Senninger, her modest and unas- suming manner. Item : Lee Inez Latham to Mr. True, her easily-excited and uncon- trollable temper. Item: Airy Hills to Miriam Sipfle, her tiny steps. Item: Win. Janssen to Gladys Bvram, his skill in bookkeeping. Item: Helen Wood to Fred Shryock, her excellent deportment. Item: Louis Dunkelberg to Karl Velde, his ability as an orator. Item: Flora Moeekel to Bertha Ilelfenstein, her remarkable fund of knowledge. Item: Bessie Marrs to Virginia Van Horne, her aesthetic and entertaining sneeze. Item: Lenora Alfs to Hertlia Burg, the neat and becoming manner in which she dresses her hair. Item: Juanita Fischel to Baldy Steinmetz, her ladylike habit of whistling in the assembly room. Item: Anna Widmier to the Glee Club, her warbling and melo- dious voice. Item : Irene Koeneke to John Adyelott, her captivating smile—the one that brings out the dimple in her cheek. Item: Grace Stuart to Leonard Renter, her tango walk. Item: Catherine Brereton to Sadie Van Osdol, her popularity with the opposite sex. Item: Oscar Gehrig to Irving Bower, the broken hearts lie leaves behind. Item: Harold Rust to Fred Lohnes, his fascinating bow tie. Item: Lillian Becker to Albert Bruechner, her charming and characteristic giggle. Item: Leona Wildhnck to Mark Peyton, her studious habits. Item: Fred Ilallstein to the 1916 staff artist, his beauty-loving eye and talented pen. Item: John Goar to his successor on the Pekinian staff, the moss- covered jokes that find their way into the joke-box. Item: Frank Dean to anyone who wishes to use them as models, the cart-load of notes he has rec eived from Airy Hills. Item: Mabel Byram to Nelda Himmel, her world-wide fame as a translator of Latin. Item: Annetta Solterman to Mr. Allison, her wonderful command of the English language. Item: Eileen Velde to all who are “temporarily widowed,” her perfect understanding and sincere sympathy. Item: Wesley Maurer and Fadelia Mead to anyone with literary ability, sufficient data for a novel to be entitled “Wooed and Won.” In witness whereof, we have subscribed our names and a “fixed our upon we, at the request of the testators, in their presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as attesting wit- seals, this 4th day of March, A. I). 1915. Class of 1915. (Seal) Subscribed by the testators in the presence of each of us, and at the same time declared to be their last will and testament ; and there- .Jacob Graff. (Seal) Everett True. (Seal) Mr. A.: “Louis, pronounce p-e-r-s-p i-r-a-t-i-o-n.” L. D.,’15: “Sweat,” JUNIOR CLASS Colors Cherry-red and Grey Flower Red Carnation Motto Upward Officers Walter B. Preston Walter Heckman ......................... Helen Egger . . John Albers...................... Cuss Teacher Mr. Allison President Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer How ROW Row 1. • Donald Void o . V- } ?.? Monaghan. Ilortha Bung, !{. Hond. Karl I raincr, (;n l a Logan. Xelda a,top r ton. Manilla Fogolmark Franc ” Edwin Broaden. Iliminel. II Ion Sipflo, Woost, Maude Smith. Alice Irving Drohan. Bower. Row 1. Louise Wilkinson. .John Aydclott, John Albers. Margie Stropes. Row 2. Clarissa Mulvey, Iterdine llaake, Jessie IlufTman. Walter Heckman. Helen Kgger, Ruth Kpkens, Willis Cooper. Row —Clyde Rrisendine, Miriam Sipfle, Myna SarfF, Martha Schurman. John Martens. SUB-JUNIOR CLASS Colors Gold and White Flower The Tea Rose Motto B2 Officers ....................President - Vice-President Secretary ------ Treasurer Class Teacher Miss Fleming Yell “Sissafrass, sassafrass, 1917 is the class Let yellow and white wave, let tea roses bloom With B2 as our motto, we will never come to doom.” Catherine Rollins Carl Soldwedel Sadie Van Osdol Clarence Heckman Row l. Clarence Heckman. Carl Soldwedel, Roscoe Weaver. Row 2. Josephine Hill, Catherine Rollins. Nellie Allyn, Louise Rickets. Loretta Petrie, Christena Petrie. Row a. Amelia Kraeger, Agnes Smith. Klsie Walt mire, Klla Zlegenheln, Lois Velde, Sadie Van Osdol. JUNIOR ROLL CALL John Aydelott Albert Bruechner Hertha Burg Gladys Byram Paul R. Conaghan Alice Drohan Helen Egger Ruth Epkens Edwin Fehrman Manilla Fogelmark Walter Heckman Xelda Himmel Jessie Huffman William G. Janssen Oliver Losch John Martens Clarissa Mulvey Walter Preston Etta Read Myna Sarff Norma Schleder Martha Schurman Helen Sipfle Maude Smith Beatrice Trainer Donald Velde Karl H. Velde Louise Wilkinson Frances Woost SUB-JUNIOR ROLL CALL John Albers Nellie E. Allyu Irving Bower Edwin Breaden Clyde Brisendine Willis Cooper Ral] h Goar Vera llallstein Clarence Heckman Bertha Helfenstein Louise Helfenstein Josephine Hill (Lear 11 ill Amelia Hoffert Katherine Holden Christena Petii; Leonard Renter Catharine Rollins Margie Stropes Josephine Thrush Sadie Van Osdol Lois May Wide Elsie Waltmire Roseoe Weaver U U Ui U 'Ll U AIU U mMg Jtint or CIcls sf Es'Vent.s. MWWf By Bebdine Haake. WWWWWfflTlS N September 25, 1914, the juniors enjoyed a hayrack ride. Their destination was to have been Tremont, but they decided to stop along the roadside under a large tree, about midway between Pekin and Tremont. They had brought refreshments with them and in a few minutes after climbing down from the hayrack, all were either roasting “weenies,” eating sandwiches and pickles, or toasting marshmallows over a brightly-burning bonfire. After lunch, as the fire slowly died away, the class joined hands in an Indian dance around the glowing embers. At the conclusion of this weird ceremony, the class teacher thought it time that juniors should be on their homeward way, and all very reluctantly consented to obey his wish. The class of 1916 decided to earn the money for their class pins. For this purpose, they gave a bakery sale at Sipfle’s grocery, on November 14, 1914. The class certainly has some fine cake-bakers and candy makers, as was shown by the proceeds which amounted to- $35. Another event given for making money was a box social on Saturday night, December 19, 1914, in the high school building. The boxes were sold for 50 cents each. In this way $10 was added to the class pin fund. The M. M.’s, ten junior girls, indulged in a banquet in the assembly room of P. II. S. during the noon hour of the lltli day of March, 1915. The feast consisted of five courses and was greatly enjoyed by all. This was the first banquet given by the M. M.’s and was such a success that they decided to have many more. The third party given by the juniors was on the night of March 20, 1915. Although the school house was cold and both girls and boys were obliged to wear their wraps, they all made the best of it and enjoyed themselves. As each one impersonated some well-known character, the first part of the evening was given over to guessing the characters represented. Such people as Betsy Ross, Bo-Peep, Peg o’ My Heart, Raffles, Sherlock Holmes, Martha Washington, The Man On I he Box, and many others, were present. Berdine Haake received first prize—an Easter duck—in tlie guessing contest. While the juniors were playing in the hall downstairs, some one entered the building o the fire escape and walked off with a cake. This, however, did not take away the pleasure of the evening, and the entertainment went on as if nothing had happened. At o’clock the lights were turned out in the assembly room, and a few minutes later the juniors were on their way home. WHAT MAKES THEM FAMOUS. Flora M oeckel................................Her demonstrations in geometry Wesley Maurer...........................................His bluffing Nellie Bond.............................................Pier giggle Mabel Byram...................................Her taste in hosiery Anna Widmier........................................Her typewriting Harold Rust...........................................His executive ability Helen Wood.............................................Her camera P red Hallstein........................................His drawings Eileen Velde............................................Her voice William Janssen.........................................His violin Airy Hills..............................................Her beau Katherine Brereton......................................Her acting Lenora Alfs.............................................Her hair Juanita Fishel.....................................Tier hair ribbon Louis Dunkelrerg......................................His chemistry experiments Frank Dean..............................................Plis notes Bessie Marrs............................................Her essays Eula Saref.............................................Her modesty Annetta Solterman.............................Her trips to Hopedale Leona Wildhack.........................................Her studious nature Albert Brf.uchner...................................His ministerial appearance John Goar..............................................His fountain pens Ruth Ehrlicher..................................................Her playing Delia Grossvveiler......................................Her natural curls Mary Mott...................................Her English recitations Oscar Gehrig....................................................His arguments F.adelia Mead...........................................Her smile Lee Inez Latham.................................................Her spasms Irene Koenf.kf..................................................Her saintliness SOPHOMORE CLASS Colors Navy Blue and Gold Flower Chrysanthemum Motto Ne’er Despair I Officers Irene Joerger -Harley Rankin -Luella Carver Mayme Sehnkrt Class Teacher Miss Duerkop Y ELL Ree-Raven, Ree-Reven. 1-9-1-7. R®t others eome. Let others go, Hut we’re the class that stands ; 1-9-1-7. Ree-Raven, Ree-Reven. President - Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer i show. How 1. Harley Rankin. Helen (ilunz, William Nordhoff, Luella Carver. Klmon Waltmire. Adelaide Rust. John I’fanz. Row 2.—Irene Joeger, Irene Stuinm. Julia Maurer, Ruth Evans. Elizabeth Kuecks, Irene Ripper. Dorothy Italley. SUB-SOPHOMORE CLASS Colors Green and White Flower White Rose Motto Labor Omnia Vincit Officers Richard S. Allen...................... Arthur Mastersox ------ Walter II. Meyer...................... Herbert Koeneke ------ President - Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer Class Teacher Miss Boyd Row 1.—Walter Dietrich, Marvin Johannes, Warren Kgger. Iiiclmd .'lien, (.'lenn Knoblauch. Herbert Koeneke. lio.v 2. Iluldah Ilaimel, Doiothea Abrahams. Louise Ilornish. Claire Bereton, Anna Himnielheber, Mary Fitzgerald. Itovv M. Maiy K. IChrlicher. Delia Johns. Lola Bush. Bessie Freeman, Marie Kden, Gladys ILnricks. Mildred Bolman. How 1.—Walter II. Meyer, Zerwekh. Michael ramson, Wanda Watson. Kenneth Nehold. I{ow 2. Wanda Morris. Vanlta Schledor, Katherine Parker, draco Shepard, Helen Reuling, Nina Whlsler. SOPHOMORE ROLL CALL Dorothy Bailey Luella Carver Erma B. Evans Helen Glunz Florence Heilman Albert W. Hoff Irene Joeger Dora King Fred Knollhoff Amelia Kraeger Leo W. Kueeks Martha Lauterbach Paul K. Lohman Julia Maurer Mabel R. McQuown Golda Xixon William Xordhoff Florence Peyton Harley Rankin Louise Rickets Adelaide Rust John Roland Rust Agnes D. Smith Carl Soldwedel John Steinmetz Irene Stumm Nathan Tinney Vernon Warren Josephine Webster Frances Williams Ella Ziegenbein SUB-SOPHOMORE ROLL CALL Dorothy Abrahams Richard S. Allen Fred Bond Mildred Bolman Claire Brereton Gertrude Derrick Walter Dietrich Marie Eden Warren Egger Mary E. Ehrlieher Lester Farmer Mary Fitzgerald Bessie Freeman Vernon Hancock Huldah Harmel Gladys Henrichs Anna Ifimmelheber Louise Hornish Della Johns Marvin Johannes Glenn Knoblauch Herbert Koeneke Charles Kueeks Elizabeth Kueeks Helen Kumpf Walter TT. Meyer Clara Miener Marie Miner Wanda Morris Kenneth Xebold (’. Michael Pamson Katherine Parker Dolly Pedigo Doretta Petrie John Pfanz Louise M. Pratt Helen Reuling Monetta Riley Irene Ripper Vanita Schleder Marie Sehrieber Florence Senninger Grace Shepard Helen Soechtig Ludwig Toel Elmon Walt mi re Wanda Watson Walter Wehner Xina Whisler Eleanora Winkel Louise Zerwekh FRESHMAN CLASS Colors Lavender and Gold Flower Pansy Motto Seize the Opportunity Officers John McGinty Wayne Campbell Warren Soldwedel Mildred Sargent President Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer Class Teacher Miss Thorne Uow 1. Herbert Rothschild. Henry Zimmerman. Mark Peyton, John MeUinty, Harry Martens. Row 2. Warren Soldwedel, Luella Van Iioenlng, Benlta Nelson, Loren Spurrier. Kugcne Reinhardt, Margaret Schurman. Anna l’fanz. Row :i. Evelyn Schaefer. Mildred Sargent. Frances Ripper. Ruth Watson. Irene Maxey, Laurinc Van Beening. Vera Shelller, Addle Sapp.. Row Row Row i___Wavno f'amnliell. Harrv roopor. Bruce Crosby. Alva Oaman. Albert Andros Karl Beetler, Arthur Lohm x, ___Henrietta DeSllva Grace I onnlx, George Hlmmelheber. Stuart LcGault. Sophia 1 Ichnor, Maggie Ixibni.. F ._i!vsle Rotba IxTgan. Luella Rohnes. Nina Hammer. Margaret Bailey. Lenora Kdds. Mary Aydelott SUB-FRESHMAN CLASS Colors Coral Pink and White Flower Pink Hose Motto Climb Higher Officers Walter H. Velde President Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer Robert Gerhig Howard Smith Julia IIelmig Class Teacher Miss Anderson Row l. Rav Smith. Norma Weber. Howard Smith, Martha Schermer, Elmer Rust. Dorothy Siebens. Walter Velde. Row 2. Alma (Mt man. Ida I ou Weiss. Kathryn Rust. Nellie Ree . Mary Soldwedel. Katherine Schilling:. Dorothy Warren. How UO'v Row 1. • o • I. I£lmer Eohnes, Mildred Drake, (’nil Kmnioillne Winfied Hliniuel. Henry Kohlbacher. Otto Boldt. Walter Friedrich, Esther Belleville. Bernice Brown. Mary C’Jlinan. Julia Helinig. Fatherine Behrens. Verna Fluegel. Vera') Flowers. Fiieda Hoebel. Elmore Bower, Harold Holland. Mary Brisendine. Robert Hehrip. FRESHMAN ROLL CALL 3 Alfons Arnold Mary Aydelott Margaret Bailey Charles Barkley Earl H. Beetler Lysle V. Burns Lola M. Bush Bernard R. Callahan Wayne Campbell Harry Cooper Bruce Crosby Henrietta De Silva Lucille Dewey Ruby J. Dorsey Albert Endres Lillian L. Fischer Velma Folkrnan Alva A. Carman Gottfried Gunners Margaret Gelirs Adolph Ginther Elizabeth Green burg Lucille Grossweiler Nina Hammer George Himmelheber Walter J. Hoffert Julius Jansen Henry Arends Henry Johnson Sophia Keinath Mabel Knoblauch Audrey M. Lawson Florence Lighter Rotha Logan Arthur O. Lolmes Fred Lolmes nuelia Holmes Maggie Lohnes Earl Lowman Maude McCune John J. McGinty Arthur Masterson Benita Nelson Anna W. Pfanz Clarence Pitts )tto F. Reichel Eugene Reinhard Paul Reuter Frances Ripper Herbert Rothschild Leona Ryan Addie Sapp Mildred E. Sargent Evelyn M. Schaefer V era Scheffler Mabel Schrieber Margaret Schurman Mayme Selmert Fred Shryock Cornelia Soldwedel Loren Spurrier Everett Stropes William Tenner Laurine Van Boenin Roy A. Vogelsang Freda Wagner Ruth E. Watson Walter Wehner William Weiss Henry Zimmermann SUB-FRESHMAN ROLL CALL Catherine S. Behrens Esther Belleville Otto H. Boldt Elmore Bower Bernice Brown Mary Brisendine Irene B re re ton Mildred Byram Mary K. Cullinan Dora Deneen Grace Dennis Helena Dietrich Annie Dozzi Elizabeth Golden Otto W. Hardt Julia Helmig Winfred. Himmel Harold Holland Cecelia Jene James Kelly Henry C. Koldbachei Joseph Kumpf Stuart Le Gault Elmer Lohnes Harry Martins Luel la Maurer Mildred Pauline Drake Irene Maxey Lenora Edds John Meinen Carl James Emmerling Edward Meister Verali Flowers Verna Fluegel Walter Friedrich Robert Gehrig Evelyn IT. Gleich Frieda Goebel Anna Merrill Esther A. NordhofF Alma Oltman Fro 1 F. Penning Mark Pevton Mary Louise Quenon Nellie Rees • Pauline Reuling Fred Rohr Elmer H. Rust Kathryn M. Rust Martha Schermer Katherine R. Schillin Dorothy Siebens Howard Smith Pay F. Smith Mary Soldwedel Warren Soldwedel Gladys Taylor Luella Van Boening Walter IT. Velde Dorothv Warren Norma Lillian Weber Fred Wehner Ida Lou Weiss Lucy Wickkizer |j—ini ■■ J. ■ if II—II— : ir D° d' v il N I SIS By Nellie Allyn. W—mi— n j[ u r r 1. In the beginning God created us freshmen, and we were without courage and void of wisdom. 2. And a great darkness settled upon the faces of the faculty when they beheld us. 3. And our names were inscribed upon the roll; and we were given seats and told to look wise, but we could not. 4. And the evening and the morning were the first day. 5. And the Prof, said, “Let all students, freshies, sophs, juniors and seniors alike, gather themselves together that I may address them.” fi. And as he spake, a few wept and many slept, but we from a front row listened and lost not a word, for verily we were afraid. 7. And the evening and the morning were the second day. 8. And we, seeing the upper classmen wearing ribbons fastened with the emblem of their rank, did hie ourselves hence and procure some. And the market place that day was enriched tenfold. 9. And the evening and the morning were the third day. 10. And when we heard that our emblem, which we had unfurled from the flagstaff with innumerable difficulties, was about to be trampled in the dust. 11. Our king said, “Let all ‘kooks’ assemble at the temple that we may defend ourselves against these wicked ones.” And verily, we did smite our enemies hip and thigh. 12. And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. 13. And on the next day we did all lay aside our books, saying, “We are unionists, and will not labor too long at a time.” 14. And it came to pass that we did betake ourselves to green fields and pleasant woods. 15. And the faculty did get their heads together, and lo! a mighty man named Jacob descended like a plague upon us. Verily, that was a day of sorrow and tribulation. lb. And the evening and the morning were the fifth day. 17. And we learned a golden text to comfort us in the hour of affliction: “The Lord loveth whom the faculty chasteneth.” 18. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. 19. And on the next day we rested from our labors and poured the balm of consolation on our sorely wounded hearts. 20. And the evening and the morning were the seventh day. OUR ALUMNI 0 chronicle of the P. H. S. would he complete without mention of the Alumni Association and what it stands for. This organization boasts among its members some of the most progressive men and women of the day. While many are still enrolled as students at higher institutions of learning, others have already made their influence felt in the various activities of life. Each year the assoeiationis augmented by an ambitious, band of recruits. The new members are guests of honor at a reception given annually by the association the Fri day after commencement. On this auspicious occasion, they are fortified for their battle with the world by an elaborate banquet, with its attendant train of congratulations and best wishes. This annual event, at which the sons and daughters of a common Alma Mater get together to cement old ties and to form new ones, is looked forward to as one of tin most enjoyable social functions of the year. We believe that the interest taken in the high school by the alumni has been a source of encouragement and inspiration to the student body, and may we be mindful of this when we. in turn, grasp our “sheepskins” and sally forth to conquer the world. The officers of the association are as follows: Henry S. Kett n ring, President; Ralph Reding, Vice-President; Mrs. Lena Schaefer Hinners, Secretary; Nelson Weyrieh, Treasurer. “Define vacuum, ikey.” “Can’t think just now, but 1 have it in my head.” “What is meant by limit?” “It’s all the faster an auto can go without being run in.” “Tell what you can concerning the culture of Robert Burns.” “He was well cultivated on both sides.” BOYS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. By William G. Janssen, officers Harold Rust...........................................President Irving Bower - - - .... Vice-President Oscar Gehrig..........................................Secretary Louis Dunkelberg - -........Treasurer The Boys’ Athletic Association, which for years has been a very strong organization, began early in this school year to consider the advisability of making some changes. The more conservative members counseled against hasty action, so the affairs of the association re mained in their former condition until the beginning of the second semester, when a new constitution was adopted, and the old officer were re-elected. The new constitution provides for an executive board to take charge of the finances of the organization. 'Phis hoard consists of five niemhers, Messrs. True, Wyatt, and Allison of the faculty, and Edwin Fehrman and Win. (1. .Janssen of the student body. Another excellent feature of the new constitution is that all boys entering the high school are immediately enrolled as members of the society. This adds to the strength of the organization, as it brings every boy at once into close relation with what is being done in athletics. In this way a strong spirit of school loyalty is cultivated, which can only result in benefit to the school. The boys are active and enthusiastic in the athletic field and have made this branch a success. The efficiency and interest of the officers of the B. A. A. is commendable. The results of their work is clearly shown by the improvement and progress made in the organization. All meetings are well attended and those present are allowed to express their opinions. This cultivates and increases their ability to speak extemporaneously. The purpose of the Boys’ Athletic Association is to encourage school loyalty, practice fair play and develop healthy, vigorous bodies. The boys of the ('lass of 1915 will continue to take a deep interest in the affairs of the B. A. A., and leave with it their best wishes for its success. Heard resounding through the halls: “() Fadelia, where is Wesley!” “O Airy, where is Frank?” Miss B.: “Well, you can make monkeys out of men but not men out of monkeys.” Senior: “In what course do you expect to graduate?” Freshie: “In the course of time.” All Caesar is divided into three parts: study, cheat, or flunk. Old-fashioned mother: “What is this Montessori system of child education that 1 hear so much about?” Old-fashioned father: “1 dunno exactly, but the keynote of it seems to be ‘votes for children.’ ” GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. By Helen Wood. officers President Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer Anions tlio various organizations of the Pekin High School, the Girls’ Athletic Association is the oldest and largest. Although active members are lost every year by graduation, the interest or enrollment of members does not decrease because of the large number of Freshmen who join yearly. The purpose of this society is to encourage athletics among the girls but the lack of a gymnasium has been a great drawback. The Girls’ Cross Country Club is a branch of the Girls’ Athletic Association. In spring and fall the girls, accompanied by the members of the faculty, take long walks which afford both pleasure and exercise. Several walks were taken this school term. The favorite destination has been TTollis, but a weenie roast at Bailey’s Lake was considered by all the most enjoyable trip of the year. Eileen Velde Clarissa Mulvey Cornelia Soldwedei, Anna Himmelhebeb GIRL’S GLEE CLUB By Nellie Bond. HE Girls’ Glee Club is composed of the girls of all the classes of our high school. This organization was started by Miss Aneta Baldwin, one of our former history teachers, and for the last two years has been under the charge of Miss Irene Meuhlman, a most able and zealous leader. The object of this club is to promote the art of music in our high school and to give all students who desire it some training in that line. Practice is held every Tuesday afternoon at four o’clock, and two and one-half credits are given for one year’s work. The club is ever ready to help in any entertainment and its work has elicited much favorable comment from the public. The following are the members of the club: Margaret Bailey Dolly Pedigo Addie Sapp Katherine Brereton Katherine Parker Frances Williams Mildred Bolivian Irene Ripper Anna Widmier Luella Carver Helen Reuling Louise Zerwehk Ruth Evans Florence Sonninger Frances Ripper Marie Eden Agnes Smith Helen Kumpf Mary Erlicher Helen Soechtig Mildred Sargent Margaret Gehrs Marie Scheieber Anna Pfanz Louise Helfenstein Laurine Van Boening Mildred Byram Bertha Helfenstein Luella Van Boening Pauline Reuling Nina Hammer Wanda Watson Irene Brereton Gladys Henricks Mary Aydelott Mary Cullinan Anna Himmelheber Lysle Burns Nellie Rees Mabel Knoblauch Lucille Dewy Kathryn Rust Amelia Kraeger Louise Hornish Catherine Behrens Martha Lauterbach Greba Logan Alma Oltman Rotha Logan Maude McCune Ida Lou Weiss Luella Lohnes Margie Stropes Dorothy Warren Benita Nelson Cornelia Soldwedel Grace Dennis Louise Pratt Mable Schrieber Gertrude Derrick DOMESTIC SCIENCE It is to be regretted that the girls of the high school have found it impossible to take domestic science during the last semester. This work is under the able direction of Miss Bertha Kraeger, and is at present restricted to the grades. Two rooms have been fitted up for the teaching of this subject, one in tin Washington building and one in the Lincoln. It is the earnest hope of the high school girls that the new building will be well equipped for work in this important branch. STUDENT COUNCIL By Mr. True. UK secret of success of any organization depends largely upon the interest of its managers and employees. In other words success varies directly as the interest. So it is in school work. A class that is interested in its work will experience very little difficulty in general. If the pupils become imbued with the idea that the best interest of the high school depends upon them and not upon the police power of the Faculty, and their public spirit is aroused, then the majority of difficult high school problems will he solved. The aim then of the Student Council is to enlist the co-operation of the pupils. 'Phe Council is composed of the Presidents of the seven different classes. Many knotty problems are discussed freely by them. This is carried directly and indirectly by the President to the members of his or her class. In this way the enthusiasm of the majority is enlisted for the betterment of the high school. When public spirit frowns upon bad conditions and smiles upon good conditions then the problems of discipline are largely solved. Picture show; crowded. He: “Do you think we can squeeze in here ?” She: “Don’t you think, dear, we had better wait till we get home ?” “What is the duty of the Secretary of the Interior?’’ “To look after the interior of the White House.” SOME OF MR. true’s EXCUSES: “Kindly excuse-------------. 1 kneaded him at home.” Please excuse John for his absence, as he fell down stairs. Hoping you will do the same, I am His Mother. HINTS TO THE INEXPERIENCED. “When I go to see her, 1 have affection in my heart, perfection in my manners, and confection in my pockets.” The Ortkestra.. _ THe engravings in tKis book were made from Photographs taken by R. A. K O NJ I S E K mvmmsvm := 3S The Pekin Higk Sckool Orckestra I Bv Karl Velde. P to a year and a half ago Pekin High School had never had an orchestral organization. When Mr. True became principal, one of the very first tilings he did was to find out if there was enough musical talent in the High School to make an orchestra possible. Plenty of material was found and Mr. J. C. Webster was engaged as leader. Under his splendid leadership the work went on very well and when the Class of 1915 presented their class play, the high school orchestra occupied the pit. At the beginning of this year’s school term, most of the old members came back and the work went on all through the fall. The first appearance was before the Pitta Society on October 20 at the Tazewell Club Auditorium. For the two selections played there, the orchestra received five dollars from Mrs. (}. A. Steinmetz. The next engagement came a week later at a meeting of the Parent-Teachers’ Association at the high school auditorium. After two engagements, there was a period of hard work to increase the repertoire of concert pieces. When the Tazewell County teachers met for a two days’ session at the high school on February 11 and 12, the orchestra was asked to play the accompaniments for their opening songs. This was done with great success and on February 13th the orchestra played before the county school directors. After these engagements the work of practicing was abandoned for several weeks until arrangements were made with the Girls’ Glee Club to give a dual concert on April 27th at the high school auditorium. The orchestra played five numbers in this concert and every one was heartily applauded. After all expenses were paid the orchestra had left about twenty dollars from the proceeds of this concert. As the time for the junior class play drew near, the orchestra was invited to furnish the music. The invitation was accepted and for two nights, May (i and 7, they played at the Lincoln School Auditorium. This was tin last engagement up to the time of writing this article and the members of the orchestra all agree that this year has been the happiest of all their years as musicians. There is no reason why the orchestra should not i e made a permanent organization and by propei financial hacking it can he made one of the largest and host organizations of its kind in the state. The following are members of the Pekin High School Orchestra: First Violin—William .Janssen, Nelda Himmel, Luella Carver, Fred Moechel, Bruce Ciosby, Willie Ziegenbein; First Clarinet Herdine Haake, Almon Palmer; Flute—John Albers, Karl Velde; Piano—Josephine Webster; Trombone—Fred Lane; First Cornet— Mr. (ilen 1 rue, Francis Poebel; Drums—Clyde Brisendine; Second ('oruet—Philip Kunkel. Hie officers are as follows: President, Karl Velde; Vice-Presi- dent, Nelda Himmel; Secretary, Bkrdink Haake; Treasurer, .John Albers. MANUAL TRAINING [11K idea of Manual 1 raining in the schools was first conceived by ictor Della-Y os in 1 STS. His idea included brazing, forging, and all branches of woodwork, but in the Pekin schools woodwork alone is taught. Manual training was begun in Pekin in lf)()(j-()7. For the first few years no definite instructor was appointed but finally Mr. Isenberg was named. He devoted his time to the study on Saturdays and Friday evenings. When the work was made compulsory Mr. Fratt was appointed manual training teacher. Recently an exhibit was given at Ehrlicher Bros.’ drug store where some fine work was shown. Now there are two manual training rooms. ( ne at the Washington school and the other at the Lincoln school. The total number enrolled is about 250. The two rooms are fully equipped with all the necessary tools for woodwork. The common tools that are used in the rooms are: jack plane, block plane, trysquare saw, chisel, marking gauge, hammer, and brace and bit. I here are several others not so often used. In the sixth and seventh grades woodwork is taught and in the eight grades some simple working drawings are given. The pupils also learn to figure lumber bills and finish wood. Now rapid progress is being made and let us hope that in the future this study may not be neglected. Cbc AMrror By Wesley Maurer. HE T. I). T.’s, an organization of three members, Louis Ilunkelberg, Wesley Maurer and Harold Rust, held a meeting on April 29, to discuss the advisability of publishing a high school paper. Upon investigation it was found that such a paper had been started some years ago, just after the old building had been destroyed by lire. This embryo publication was written by two members of the senior class and never got beyond the manuscript stage. In 1893, a regular high school paper was planned and published by the pupils. This paper was failed The Mirror. A few years later, owing to the fa t that the character of the paper was not what it shoul I he, if was suppressed by the faculty. As a result of the meeting held by the T. I). T.’s, they decided to begin tin publi ation of a paper having for its purpose the promotion of the best interests of the high school. On the following day, the proposition was brought before three printers, who were asked to submit bids. The contract was given to IT. S. Kettenring, who, strange to say, had printed the old high school Mirror while he was still a student in the junior class. The new paper, also called the Mirror, was not received with the enthusiasm its promoters expected. Three hundred copies were circulated, hut the financial returns were quite inadequate to pay the expenses. A second issue came out in April and four hundred copies were donated to the pupils, the publishers hoping in this way to arouse the interest and o-operation of the student body. The May and June numbers met with practically the same reception. There is no disputing the fact that a good high school paper can, with proper supervision, be made a strong factor in the development and progress of the school. But it must be prompted by the right motives, and lend its influence in the right direction. Then, with the co-operation of both the faculty and the student body, we can se? no reason why the paper should not be a success. Let us bespeak for tlie Minor of 1915-1 fi a more - ordial reception and a hearty support. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY. By John Aydelott. “The Girl from Porto Rico,” a farce comedy in three acts, was given by the junior class on the evenings of Thursday and Friday, May ( and 7. The following is the cast of characters and a synopsis of the play: CHARACTERS Jack Jenkins, who likes excitement Dina Mite, liable to explode at any moment -Abraham Mite, who lias a hobby McGinty, Irish servant Jabez Vacant, a real estate agent Violet Waters, as sweet as her name Sarah, a little slow, but always “coinin’ ” Robinson Dodd, called Robin for short SYNOPSIS Dina Mite, who plays the title role, lias a temper as hot as her native climate could possibly justify and is passionately in love with her “little Robin” to whom she is engaged. Robin has had enough of being her slave and would like to break off with her and marry Violet who is much more attractive to him; but he is prevented from doing this by the fear that Dina will kill him. Abraham, Dina’s father, despises Robin but fears Dina. It is his great ambition to live “peaceably and quiet” in some suburban villa away from his daughter’s turbulent temper. Vacant, a real estate agent, is trying to sell Abraham such a villa. Jack Jenkins, Robin’s pal, comes in to clear up the difficulty. He falls in love with Dina at first sight and meets with Abraham’s approval. (“His father is rich.”) Together Robin and Jack persuade Violet that Jack is so in love with Dina that he would kill Robin to marry her. In this way Violet is brought to marry Robin to save his life. Robin and Violet elope. Jack then leads Dina to believe that Robin is dead in order that iie may “sympathize with her and take her by storm.” Accidentally Dina overheal s Jack telling Abraham, figuratively speaking, that he lias killed Robin, and she decides to marry Jack in order to get revenge on him for Robin’s death. She marries Jack but she tries in vain to torture him. Then she finds that Robin is alive and does not love her and decides, since Jack is so manly and brave, to make up with him. They are reconciled. Dina forgives Violet an 1 Robin, Sarah and McGinty pair off, and Karl Velde Berdine liaakey Walter Heckman Walter Preston William Janssen .Jessie Huffman Norma Schleder fnliTi A vilnlntt Abraham is entirely satisfied with bis new villa. Thus everything ends to the satisfaction of everybody. To Mr. Allison is due much credit for bis painstaking efforts in drilling the characters, and for bis patience during rehearsals. To him, even more than to those taking part in the play, is due its success, and be may rest assured that his interest and work are greatly appreciated. SENIOR BENEFIT. By Katherine Brereton, Mo. A successful entertainment was given by the seniors, on Friday, December 11, in the assembly room of the High School. The play was given under the direction of Miss Ruhaak and was a success from both a financial and a social standpoint. The girls of the senior class held a candy sale in the hall and their efforts were well rewarded. The program was as follows: PROGRAM Piano Solo— To a Toy Soldier”..............................Lenora Alfs Vocal Solo— Baby’s Lullaby”.......................................Anna Widmier Reading—“A Fashionable School Girl”......................Grace Stewart Instrumental Trio—Selection...................................... .............Violin, William Jansen; Cornet. Frank Dean; Piano, Lester Lohnes Song— The Forest King”................................. Senior Octette “AN ECONOMICAL BOOMERANG!” Playlet CHARACTERS Mr. Dabbleton...................................... Mrs. Dabbleton..................................... Mr. Bird Plover.................................... Mrs. Bird Plover................................... The Doctor......................................... Maggie............................................. To Conclude With Song— The Purple and Gold”......................... .....Oliver Losch ......Eileen Velde .........John Goar ....Irene Koeneke .......Harold Rust Katherine Brereton Senior Octette Mr. Ij. ( Hist.): “What are the children of the Czar called! W. S., MH: “Czardines.” THE PRELIMINARY LITERARY CONTEST. By Katherine Brereton, To. The preliminary literary contest of the Pekin High School was held at the Grace Methodist Church on Friday evening, April 16. The purpose was to choose representatives for the county meet at Hopedale. There was a very large audience and the contestants displayed much talent and excellent training. Our only regret was that there were not more entries, though we were very proud of the program rendered and pleased with the results. The literary judges were: Miss Edith Elliott, Bloomington; Mr. Howard Rula, Bloomington; and Miss Bromley, Peoria. The judges in music were: Mrs. Harry Bunnells, Peoria; Miss Edith Elliott, Bloomington; and Miss Bromley, Peoria. The winners were as follows: Instrumental—First, Anna llimmelheber; second, Irene Stumm. Vocal—First, Wesley Maurer; second, Mildred Byram; third, Elmer Lolmes. Declamation—First, Catherine Rollins; second, Beatrice Trainer; third, Sadie Van Osdol and Wanda Morris. Oration—First, Louis Dunkelberg; second, Wesley Maurer. Essay—First, Gertrude Derrick. Those who won first honors received gold medals and represented Pekin at the county meet; while those ranking second received silver medals and those third, bronze. The following excellent program was given: 1 Vocal—(a) The Changing Sea”, (b) “The Little Irish Girl” Wesley Maurer 2 Declamation—“The Last Word”..............................Harry Van Dyke Catherine Rollins 3 Piano Solo—(a) “Air De Ballet, No. 1”..................... C. Chaminade (b) “Music Box.” Op. 32........................Anatole Laidow Irene Stumm 4 Oration—“Woodrow Wilson” Wesley Maurer 5 Declamation—“The Pettison Twins at Kindergarten” Sadie Van Osdol 6 Vocal Solo—“The Song of the Mandarin” Elmer Lohnes 7 Oration— The Christ ot the Andes” Louis Dunkelberg 8 Piano Solo—(a) Waltzing Doll”...................................Poldini (b) “Hungarian Rhapsodie, No. 15”.......................Liszt Anna Himmelhaber 9 Declamation—“The Gift of the Magi”.............................O. Henry Wanda Morris 10 Vocal Solo—“I Hear You Calling Me” Mildred Byram 11 Declamation— Unknown Speaker” Beatrice Trainer 12 Essay—“The Little Mother” Gertrude Derrick The Litta Society presents gold medal for piano. The Woman’s Club presents gold medal for declamation. “We remember, we remember, In those good old days of yore, How we took the championship banner. And left Delavan rather sore. So let us work together, boys, Let not those days be o’er; Let- us trim her as we used to, In the good old days of yore.” p—=—° County Literary Contest 5 By Nellie Bond. y IU.-' n HP] T. C. H. S. A. held their ninth annual meet at Hopedale, May 14, 1915. Pekin again won in the literary and athletic contest, thus adding another pennant and banner to her collection. In the literary contest, Pekin made twenty-four points, taking four firsts, one second, and one third in the seven events. Pekin also scored fifty-one points in the athletic events, which gave them a total of seventy-five points for the day, or twenty-two more than their closest rival, Delavan. The literary events were hold at 10:30 a. m. There were eleven entries in declamation; three in oration; six in essay; four in vocal music and three in instrumental music. Extemporaneous speaking and science were two new events added to the literary program this year, and there were only two entrants in each. Pekin had no representative in extemporaneous speaking. Edwin Breaden represented our school in science and exhibited a chime clock which he made and which was awarded first place. Catherine Rollins won the gold medal in declamation, Anna Himmelheber in instrumental music, and Louis Dunkelberg in oration. Wesley Maurer was second in vocal music, and Gertrude Derrick third in essays. LITERARY EVENTS Declamation—Pekin, first; Delavan, second; Green Valley, third. Instrumental—Pekin, first; Mackinaw, second; East Peoria, third. Oration—Pekin, first; Morton, second; Delavan, third. Essay—Morton, first; Green Valley, second; Pekin, third. Vocal—East Peoria, first; Pekin, second; Delavan, third. Extemporaneous—Morton, first; Delavan, second. (2 entries.) Science—Pekin, first; Hopedale, second. (2 entries.) The following is the program: DECLAMATION For Dear Old Yale. ( . The Court of Boyville. As the Moon Rose. 7. The Ride for Life. The Lost Word. 8. The Lost Word. 4. Polly of the Cirrus. 9. Polly of the Circus. 5. The Sign of the Cross. 10. Rebecca’s Journey. 11. The Sign i of the Cross. INSTRUMENTAL 1. (a) Waltzing Doll (Poldini'). 2. Caprice Espagnol (h) Hungarian Rhapsodic (Mozkowski) No. 15 (Liszt). 3. The Will o’ the Wisp (Durand de (Iran) ORATION 1. War. 2. The Christ of the Andes. 3. A Plea for Birds. ESSAY 1. Victory and Peace. 5. Modern Barbarism. •) Auld Lang Syne. !). One Hundred Years of Anglo- 3. Efficiency. Saxon Peace. 4. The Little Mother. VOCAL 1. The Sands o’ Dee (Clay). 3. Somewhere a Voice Is Calling (a) 'Phe Changing Sea. (Tate). (1 ) The Little Irish Girl. 4. Good Bye (Losti). EXTEMPORAN EOUS Two Entries. SCIENCE Two Entries. HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY RECORDS Year. P. H. S. Representative. 1906 Mildred McGrew........... 1907 Karl J. Mohr............. 1908 Thomas Hollywood......... 1909 Alvah Herr............... 1910 Walter Rankin............ 1912 Ferdinand Dunkelberg.... 1913 Don J. Barnes............ 1914 Ray Brisendine........... 1915 Louis Dunkelberg......... Oration ... .1st. ... .1st. 1st. 3rd 2nd 1st. 1st. .1st. Winner at Contest. .............Pekin .............Pekin ........Washington .............Pekin ...........Delavan ............Morton .............Pekin .............Pekin .............Pekin Year. P. H. S. Representative. 1906 Florence Cole............ 1907 Ruth Lautz............... 1908 Lucille Saltonstall...... 1909 Mary McGinty............. 1910 Mary McGinty............. 1912 Loraine Tinney........... 1913 Ray Brisendine........... 1914 Marie Connors............ 1915 Gertrude Derrick........ Essay ... 1st. . . .1st. .. .2nd ...3rd .. .1st. 1st. 3rd 3rd Winner at Contest. .............Pekin .............Pekin ...........Delavan ............Minier .............Pekin ...........Delavan .............Pekin ...........Delavan ............Morton Declamation Year. P. H. S. Representative. 1906 Linna Whitfield........................ 1907 Sara Donehue.......................3rd. 1908 Helen Gehrig.......................1st. 1909 Mary Regentz......................1st. 1910 Irene Braeden......................1st. 1912 Katherine Brereton.................2nd 1913 Virginia Van Horne.................1st. 1914 Gertrude Derrick..................1st. 1915 Catherine Rollins..................1st. Winner at Contest. ..........Hopedale ..........Hopedale .............Pekin .............Pekin .............Pekin ........Washington .............Pekin .............Pekin .............Pekin Instrumental Music Year. P. H S. Representative. 1906 Freda Hinners....................2nd 1907 Rowland Wilson..................1st. 1908 Beatrice Berr....................2nd 1909 Irene Muehlman..................1st. 1910 Eloise Koeneke...................2nd 1912 Kate Kincaid.....................2nd 1913 Helen Egger......................2nd 1914 Irene Stumm.....................3rd. 1915 Anna Himmelheber............... 1st. Winner at Contest. ...........Delavan .............Pekin ...........Delavan .............Pekin ...........Delavan ...........Delavan ........Washington ............Morton .............Pekin Vocal Solo Year. P. H. S. Representative. 1906 Emma Loomis............. 1907 George Koch............ 1908 George Koch............ 1909 Annabelle Young........ 1910 Wilbur Bush............. 1912 Walter Schaefer......... 1913 Walter Schaefer......... 1914 Paul Lehmann............ 1915 Wesley Maurer........... Winner at Contest. 2nd..............................Delavan 2nd..............................Delavan 1st................................Pekin 1st................................Pekin .................................Delavan 2nd..........................Washington 3rd......................... Washington 1st................................Pekin 2nd..........................East Peoria Scientific Invention Year. P. H. S. Representative Winner at Contest. 1915 Edwin Breaden.........................1st................................... Pekin Extemporaneous Speaking Year. P. H. S. Representative. Winner at Contest. 1915 (No entrant).............................................................Morton 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1912 1913 1914 1915 Summary At Pekin............................. At Delavan........................... At Washington........................ At Pekin.................•........... At Delavan........................... At Washington........................ At Delavan........................... At Morton............................ At Hopedale.......................... .Sixteen points .Nineteen points .Sixteen points .Twenty-one points Fourteen points Twelve points . Nineteen points Seventeen points Twenty-four points THE GLEE CLUB AND ORCHESTRA CONCERT. By John Albers, ’16. On Tuesday evening, April 12, the public was delightfully entertained by the High School (Bee Club and Orchestra. This was the first entertainment of its kind given by the two organizations and it proved to be a great success, both musically and financially. The proceeds were used to defray the expenses of the organizations. An excellent program was arranged for which Miss Meuhlman and Mr. Webster should be given due credit. The following program was rendered: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Meadow Waltz”........................ Selection— Garden Matinee”............ Reading—“Pettison Twins at Kindergarten Vocal Solo............................ Lullaby”. “Merry Miller”, “Sing On”.. Bohemian Girl”....................... Reading— Billy Brad and the Big Lie”.... Vocal Solo— I Have Lost My Eurydice”.. Concert Waltz—“Eleanor”............... Gypsy Queen”....................... Glee Club and Orchestra ..............Orchestra ........Sadie Van Osdol ..........Elmer Lohnes ..............Glee Club ..............Orchestra ........Beatrice Trainer ..........Wesley Maurer ..............Orchestra ..............Glee Club _____________________ ..-JS1 TITLE OF PR)NTtti r- sHipS IN THE M (N6T£: 5ff ps r DbKKMbss ) - Had 'COilcojc, Operator99 By .John (xoar. NE noon, when Bud Wilcox came home for dinner, his father greeted him with the following question: “How would you like to have a relief job as operator, Bud — beginning next Monday, up at Dead Man’s .Junction?” “Fine!” said Bud, jumping at the prospect of exciting adventures up the trail near the Hanson gold mine. So it was decided that the superintendent’s son was to relieve the operator at the junction Monday morning, for the latter had been promised a two weeks’ vacation in the early summer. The new operator was on duty at the appointed hour, hut for the first two days the time seemed to pass very slowly. On Wednesday, while he was watching the perilous climb of the lumber-camp burrows up the steep, narrow ledge of the mountains, the call of his station clicked forth from the receiver. He was all alert in a moment. The message he received came from headquarters and read: “Late spring shipment of gold coming through your station today. Keep sharp lookout on all strangers and report any unusual happenings. Responsible for its safety in your area. (Signed) A. B. Wilcox, Supt.” Bud could hardly keep from dancing a jig, he was so happy in knowing that he, Bud Wilcox, was in a position of great trust and responsibility. He at once went through the shack and locked everything securely except one door and the window near the telegraph instrument. He also loaded his new 38 and placed it in the secret drawer under the key. He was slightly nervous at the time hut after a careful examination of the exterior of the shack to convince himself that no suspicious characters were lurking about, he returned to his post and proceeded to read an interesting novel. So absorbed was he in his story that he did not hear the soft footsteps on the porch and was startled to hear the sharp command, “Hands up!” Bud threw up his hands even before he saw the evil face at the window. The stranger stood motionless for about two minutes holding a gun leveled at the operator's head. Soon a seeond burglar ioined the first and said: “Don’t wony about the key, Jim. I’ve cut the wires in a dozen places.” “Good work, paid,” replied Jim. “Now tie the kid to the chair.” “Pard” did as directed, after which the two men, having torn the key from its place, went away. Bud was left tied in the chair. It was only after toilsome work that one hand was suddenly wrenched free and a few minutes later the remaining thongs were cut with his knife, lie stood dazed for a minute, hut on remembering his responsibility, he snatched his key from the floor and sped down the track toward one end of the cut wire. 'Flie gold train had left the mine a few hours before, and Bud knew that it was .just about time for it to he due at the Crossings, only three miles distant. When he reached the last cut of the wire, he connected the straggling end to the rail. Then he picked up his key again and ran to the wire on the other side of the station. He was about out of breath when he stopped, and with a short piece of wire, connected his key to the rail. Then he also attached the unbroken wire, which was in communication with headquarters, to his key, and sent the Crossings call. lie waited what seemed hours to him, and was rewarded by the Crossings’ answer, “B. ! . X” “B. B. X.” Bud checked him, and in the fastest message he ever sent, told him to hold the train, and to send the sheriff and a posse posthaste to the bridge, for it was there Bud thought the robbers meant to make the hold-up. Bud remained at his post, quivering from head to foot with excitement, and was just about to detach his instrument and retire to the station when he received the message: “Train held. Safe.” (Signed) “ B. B. X.” An Englishman entered a restaurant in Boston and was served bean soup. He had never tasted the delicacy before and calling the waiter to him, asked what it was. “It’s bean soup, sir,” said the waiter. “I don’t care what it’s b-e-e-n,” said the angry Englishman, “I asked you what it is.” The Author as “The Prodigal Son” By William Nordhoff. One time in my career, I became very tired of living at home, so I thought I would go abroad and enjoy life. There were several reasons wl y 1 wanted to run away. I bad ten rows of potatoes to hoe, and this task had to be completed before father came home. I could easily have finished, but it was hard work. If it were not done, 1 knew that 1 should be interviewed by my father, an ! that, as a result, I should bn I it didicult to sit on a stool and milk the cow that evening. Having decided to run away I went to the house and secured my entire fortune—a five dollar bill—boarded an east-bound freight, and was off to enjoy life. 1 forgot to reason how long my five dollar bill would, last. When the train had gone about a hundred miles, the switchman caught me riding between the cars, lie took me by my coat collar and the seat of my pants and tossed me off. The train was not going very fast and I would not have minded the fad if there had been a few feather beds beneath me. 1 do not mean to say that the fall was hard, for it was not; hut it did not have the kin 1 of Ian ling place I would have chosen. When I picked myself up, I had to scrape for about an hour to get the mud from my clothes, for the switchman had thrown me into a puddle of mud and then laughed about it. Then I started to tramp to the next town. On the way 1 found that I had forgotten to take with me some very important things—unshoes and stockings. My feet were very sore when I reached the next town. 1 picked about two dozen sand-burr spines out of the soles of my feet. I decided that I would rent a room for a week, and this took my five dollar bill. I liv' d happily that week,senjoying life to the fullest extent. But at the end of seven days, lo and behold! my belongings, tied in my red bandanna, were put out in front of the house, which meant that the landlord’s hospitality had eeafcetd and that I was to be an outcast until anothei live could Ire obtained. I had been too lazy to work, but now had to. I went from house to house and from street to street trying to secure a job so that I might earn enough to live on but without success. 1 became completely discouraged. As T was sitting on a bench, a woman asked me to take care of her kid for her. Heiii of an obliging disposition, I consented. About an hour later, she came back and handed me a quarter and some buns for my trouble. At home, I would have turned up my nose at buns without butter and jelly thereon, but now—well, I ate them, and began to think of how nice home was. I then thought of my Sunday School lesson on “The Prodigal Son”—how he came home and how warmly he was received; how the servants were told to kill the fatted calf and how they all made merry. But the difference between me and “The Prodigal Son” was that my father had neither servants nor fatted calves, lie had a cow, it is true, but she would make nothing but soup bones and I detested soup, especially the kind my mother made. But home life was easy. So I started home. Tramping for about ten miles, 1 caught a ride in a freight car bound for Pekin. I reached home about half past eight that night, but my heart seemed downcast. When I entered tin house, 1 held out my arms, but there was no rushing into them. My father said, “You here?” and then brought down his razor strop. This was the warm reception I received! He said that it hurt him more than it did me, but T think he was mistaken, for I noticed that he did not carry a pillow about with him for the next week. Mother said, “It serves you right,” while my sister stood by and laughed. 6P££D Km 15he Locks By Nellie Bond. X Monday, dune 15, 1!)14, the senior class gave the junior class an all-day outing at Copperas Creek Dam, usually called the Locks. About eight o’clock in the morning we started down the river in a barge pushed by a launch and traveled at the rate of about six miles an hour. We passed the distilleries and the Northwestern bridge, J and then crept southward between unfamiliar shores. The sky was dark and clouded, and threatened rain. We passed Turkey Island and the Mackinaw, and at last reached Kingston. The scenery along both banks was indeed very pretty. The trees along the shore seemed trying to hide the cabin boats set up among them. Small bays, inlets and narrow passageways leading to larger expanses beyond, were overhung by gently waving willows. Most of us soon grew tired of sitting still and began to move around, get outside of the ropes and dangle our feet in the water, much to the alarm of the captain. It seemed as if we had traveled for hours when the Locks finally appeared in the distance. Cheers arose and we could scarcely wait till the barge was safely tied to the shore. Oh, how glad we were to stop on dry land again, although we had only been on the water a little more than three hours! After landing, we followed a clay road along the shore until we came to a few houses where we left our lunch. Some of us then went fishing until dinner time. What a spread! topped off with ice cream and cake, too, and for once in our lives more than we wanted! We spent the afternoon playing games, fishing, swinging, and exploring the wilderness. It was certainly a fine place for our picnic. The roses were still in bloom, and the grass was nice and green. We had several swings in which to enjoy ourselves. Willows extended north and south of the houses and through them a road led, which some of our crowd tried to explore. They said that they had nearly walked back to Pekin when they recollected that they were on the wrong side of the river and so retraced their steps. Then the captain announced that he would blow the whistle at three forty-five sharp as a signal for the return trip. Some of us were disappointed as we expected to enjoy dancing part of the evening, but the captain said that as it looked so stormy he would not risk taking us up the river after dark. We were all ready to start back, when some one discovered that live of our number were missing. Upon inquiry, it was learned that a couple of boys had taken three of the girls out rowing. One of the teachers and several of the boys went back to look for the missing ones and found them in the middle of the river with their boat going around in circles. The boys had become tired of rowing and had carelessly allowed the boat to drift. The current, which is very strong at the Locks, had then carried them out into the river, where they were unable to manage the boat. A gasoline launch had to go out and tow them in. All having assembled, we started up stream toward home. A few senior boys tried to amuse us with a free vaudeville and who could keep from laughing at their foolish stunts? Soon we all began to sing. At first our songs were very lively, but as the thought came upon us, that it was the last gathering of the juniors and seniors, our spirits gradually sank, and rather sadly we sang our dear old High School song. By this time it was fast growing dark and became so chilly that we had to sit very close together—to keep warm! All of a sudden, when we were just past Kingston, the barge stopped. Someone said that we were out of gasoline but another person told us that the engine had broken down. It was pitch dark and not a light in sight. Finally the captain calmed our fears by explaining that In was just cooling the engine. After a while we started again and the rest of our journey did not seem very long. At last we saw the lights of Pekin, which we cheered with a great deal of vim. We also remembered “Nostra Clara Alma Mater” and were answered by a crowd of students, who had come down to the bridge to meet us. Silently, one by one, in the infinite notebooks of teachers, Are noted the little round zeroes, The for-get-me-nots of the seniors. r° r □ □ — n J5he 'Pother of Music n n tu By Flora Moeckel. u □ ILLIAM Warren, who was a trapper, lived in a country inhabited by few people. He had lived in this desolate place for ten years and had accumulated wealth by selling valuable furs. But by his success he had incurred the jealousy and hatred of a crafty, revengeful savage who was engaged in a similar business. Many would probably have become lonesome and returned to civilization, hut William Warren, being an orphan, was accustomed to a life of solitude. An old violin was his sole companion. He had a wonderful talent for music and spent many an hour playing his violin. It was an evening in the middle of December when the trapper took his place by the rude fireplace and again played his violin, lie had not been successful in his business that week and he had a sad expression on his face as he picked up the instrument which had so often cheered him. He had a peculiar feeling and though he could not describe it, it caused him to play soft, sweet music. That night the savage vowed to satisfy his feelings by killing the trapper. With his jaws firmly set and with a look of determination on his face, the savage started out, carrying his weapon of death. As he approached Warren’s hut, he was guided to the small window by the dim light which shone from it. He looked in, and there sal the trapper by the fireplace, playing his violin. The soft, sweet strains of music had a powerful effect on the savage. He stood for an hour as if spellbound, listening to the strange music which he had never heard before. The expression on his face gradually changed and softened, and his gun dropped from his nerveless hand, lie picked it up, and turned slowly and thoughtfully toward the forest. Thus the trapper, with his violin, unconsciously saved his own life. CLASS STONES Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior ZSimothy Hay’s 'Hide a By Walter Preston. FTKR considerable coaxing, ol:l Johnny Kiddle consented xo tell a story of former days. He stroked his long white heard and his good-natured face beamed as he began. • About ten years ago when I lived in Maine, I had a neighbor by the name of Timothy Hay. Funny name, ain’t it f Well, Timothy was a kind of high flyin’ feller, always talkin’ about progress, woman suffrage, and such. So when one o’ them pink-cheeked, sliek-tongued lads came round, he got Tim to huv one o’ them new-fangled motor-cycles. That was when they first came out. So my hired hand, Bill Johnson, and I went over to see how the thing worked. “Well, after Tim had explained how to start the thing, he took her out in the road and headed her toward Augusta, intendin’ to ride around the square. He started her up and glided away from us with a happy smile, and when he turned the bend in the road he waved his hand at us. “Of course we all waited for him to come back and tell us how he liked it. In about fifteen minutes he went by like a streak o’ blue lightnin’. lie never even slowed up but went right on, coverin’ us with dust and dirt. At first 1 thought he was doin’ it for a joke, hut when he came around again T knew right away that he couldn’t stop the infernal thing. “I stopped old Judge Lawson, joggin’ along on his way to the county seat, and told him to get out o’ the road. He refused to budge, arguin’ court would take up in half an hour; but when he saw a cloud o’ dust coming toward him like certain destruction, he turned out into the ditch. “John Parkins and George Bristo were drivin’ along the road when they sighted somethin’ rushin’ at ’em like a cyclone. W ell, when Tim went past, all that could he seen was his stubby white heard stickin’ straight out in front, and his coat tails heatin’ the wind like a whip cracker. “Wlrnt in thunder was that!” asked Parkins of his cross-eyed companion. “Dunno, unless it’s your old man’s goat out an another rampage.” “They drove up in front o’ Tim’s lot and seein’ a collection of rigs there, they stopped. 1 yelled at them and said, “Drive in here, Timothy Hay’s out on his new machine and its takin’ him around the square so fast that he can’t get it stopped. Hurry up! lie’s due here in two minutes.” “They drove in and just then Tim went past faster than ever. “Hill, my hired hand, called out, ‘He’s makin’ it in five minutes now. ’ “We tried to figger out some way to let Tim know how to stop the gallopin’ critter. I took a book that I had found in the house and walked to the side of the road. When Tim hove in sight, I began to read him the printed directions, but In had passed before I had finished the second line. “Next, George Bristo suggested that we paint a big sign and put the directions on it. Tim went past five times while we were fixin’ the sign and puttin’ it up. When he came around agin, 1 called his attention to it, but he went so fast he couldn’t make it out. “Ten minutes passed, half an hour, and still Timothy didn’t show up, so I began to git kinder juberous about Tim’s health. But finally I saw him coinin’ across the field, the machine havin’ stopped on account o’ runnin’ out of gasoline. “The next day Tim was arrested twice, once for exceedin’ the speed limit, and once for blockin’ up the highway. Tim says the same as I do, that a boss and buggy are good enough for any man.” 'l'lie world is a stage. In the freshman year, “The Comedy of Errors” is played, 'l’lie sophomores present a continuous performance of “Much Ado About Nothing.” This is rivaled by the annual junior production, “As You Like It.” The seniors make their final bow to the public in “All’s Well that Ends Well,” and the alumni ring down the curtain on “Lest We Forget.” Saturday ' X - By Gertrude Derrick. 1) NE cold Saturday morning, just as the Little Bear was disappearing, I lay abed looking through a garden of exquisite roses at the beautiful trees in their shimmering party dresses. My morning fancies were broken, though, by father calling, “Gertrude, get up. Your mother is sick this morning and you must get breakfast.” “I get breakfast?” thought I. “Why mother just told me yesterday that I couldn’t fry an egg fit to eat.” Nevertheless, 1 hopped out of bed and in a few minutes 1 was in tin kitchen running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Trying to find the basket of eggs, I finally found it on the pantry floor in a corner I had passed a dozen times. I fried the eggs so well that father said they were the best substitutes for baseballs he had ever seen. After 1 had finished the breakfast work and served mother some toast (which really atoned for the egg that father had to eat), 1 asked her what I should do about the Saturday work. “Well,” began mother, “there is quite a little work that should be done. I felt so bad yesterday that I couldn’t do the Friday cleaning. So the nine rooms ought to be well swept and dusted and the beds made, besides tin Saturday scrubbing.” I Hew into the kitchen and dropped into tin first chair I came to. “Good gracious! 1 see where my book report goes! T don’t care, though. I’ll show mother that I can do something.” With that, I put some water on the stove to boil and grabbed the broom and duster. Soon my dress-tail was the only part of my wearing apparel that could be seen more than two minutes at a time. I reported in mother’s bedroom at noon with a dress that looked as if a hose had been turned on it, a face looking as if it had never seen a drop of water, and, crowning all, a head that looked like Towser’s just after a terrible fight, but 1 felt well satisfied when I looked at the spick and span house. “If that doesn’t beat the Dutch,” I exclaimed, when I was investigating after dinner. “We haven’t a cooky on the place for brother’s lunch on Monday. That will never do. Gertrude, you know what that calls for.” At five o’clock that evening, 1 put the last one into the jar. “Eight dozen fresh puffy cookies. That’s pretty good for a girl to do, if I do have to say so myself. A person has to encourage himself if no one else will. Now, I’ll have to think about supper.” After I had prepared the other eatables, I decided to make some potato-balls. 1 made them—oh, yes, I called them that, but when I took them out of the pan, my little brother said, “Oh, goody! we’ve got mush for supper!” hen we sat down at the table, my father asked for his coffee, and I remembered—only too late—that I had forgotten to make it. That night, as again I looked through the window, Lady Moon glided along, and silvery wavelets seemed to float towards me, saying, “Schlafen Sie wohl, gates Kind! Schlafen Sie wohl.” SONG HITS. “From the Shores of Italy”.......................Oscar Gehrig “Yield Not to Temptation”........................Flora Moeckel “The High Cost of Living”........................Wesley,Maurer “In the Candle Light”...............................Airy Hills “What’s the World Without You?”..................Bessie Marrs “Tipperary Mary”...........................................Kate Brereton “A Little Something—That’s All”............................Anna Widmier “He’d Have to Get Out and Get Under”...........Vernon Warren “.Just for a Brown-eyed Girl”....................Frank Dean “That Ragtime Violin”............................Wm. Janssen “I Want to Go Back to Michigan”......................Mr. True “Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight?”.............Ralph Goar “Calm as the Night”..........................Howard Brooking “It’s nice to get up in the morning, but it’s nicer to lie in your ,e l ...................................Clyde Brisendine “ At the Ball—That’s All”........................Eileen Velde Game of Love”...................................Fadelia Mead “ Wrap Me Up in a Bundle”........................Ruth Ehrlicher oices of the Woods”...........................Helen Wood vg Tom'sPresence Mind 'vg n y By (jreba Logan. y IU.------- ELLO, Tom, where’s the bossf” came through the ticket window at the depot in Blaine, about seven o’clock one morning. “The boss is sick,” replied Tom. Tom was a poor boy about seventeen years of age. who was trying to earn some money to get an education. He had been a helper at the depot for some time, and because of his natural ability, had soon mastered telegraphy. On the day in question, Mr. Smith, the night operator, ha i foun I himself too ill to report for duty, so Tom had been called upon to take his place. The night was very dark and a cold wind was blowing from tin north. It was seven-thirty when Tom went on duty, and no trains were due until eight o’clock, when the passenger from the west would come puffing around the large curve which was just west of the depot. •‘(’lick! click!” went the telegraph instrument, and Tom was immediately at the desk taking down an order from the dispatcher for No. 31. “No. 31 is to meet the eight o’clock passenger—No. 6—at Evansville.” “Now let’s see,” said Tom to himself. “ Evansville is about twelve miles west of here, and this means that No. ti will be held there for No. 31.” It was now 7:15 o’clock and No. 31 would be through soon. “Here she comes now,” said Tom, as he went to the platform. The engineer waved Tom a welcome as the train dashed by and Tom responded. Soon the train had started up the long, steep incline, and the engine was puffing and snorting laboriously, for it had a hard pull. Tom went back into the office and immediately noticed that the telegraph key was clicking excitedly. Blaine was wanted so Tom answered. “Has No. 31 gone?” came over the wire from the dispatcher. “Yes,” Tom answered. “My God! I gave a lap order!” came back to Tom. Tom jumped up from the desk, horrified by the thought of the number of lives that would be lost if No. fi and No. 31 should collide! He rushed out on the platform and listened. In a few minutes he heard No. 31, which had been slowly climbing the hill, come to a sudden stop. He did not try to account for this unusual proceeding, but quickly decided to take advantage of it. Seizing bis red lantern, be darted off across the field, praying that the engine would stand still until he reached it. The ground was very rough and he had many a fall. Each time he feared that the light in his lantern would flicker out, but fortunately, this did not happen. Panting and breathless, he plunged ahead. “There she is,” he gasped. “If they see me they are safe, but if they don’t—” lie dared not think of what might happen, but stumbled on, wildly swinging bis lantern. No. 31, having stopped to adjust some slight disturbance in the machinery, was about to push on, when the fireman caught sight of Tom’s lantern “Look at that red light in the field over there,” he cried, excitedly. “Guess it’s a signal for us,” replied the engineer. “Wonder what’s up?” In a minute, Tom dashed up, breathless. “What’s the matter?” asked Mr. Brown. “Pap order,” panted Tom. “I’ll flag No. fi and you back down to Blaine and wait on the side track.” The engine men became very much alarmed, and realizing the danger, swung to the cab and started the heavy train back into the little station they had just left. Tom rail as fast as lie could up the track, swinging his lantern with all his might. Soon No. fi came in sight, slowed down, and to Tom’s relief, stopped without much trouble a good distance from No. 31. “What’s wrong?” asked the engineer. “The dispatcher sent a lap order,” Tom explained excitedly. “No. 31 is backing into Blaine and will stop on the side track. You can go on in a minute, I guess.” All three climbed to the cab and the train crept slowly into the station. The engine men asked all about the trouble, and after hearing l om’s story, praised him for his presence of mind and prompt action. hen they arrived at the station the passengers insisted on knowing why they had been delayed and after hearing the reason, they collected a large sum of money and gave it to Tom with many expressions of gratitude and praise. I om disliked to take the money because he said he was only doing his duty, but the people insisted, lie received their praises blusliingly. and being a modest boy, felt more embarrassed than lie cared to acknowledge. The next day, Tom received a letter of praise from the superintendent offering him a position in the office at Chicago, where he would be in line for promotion. In reply to this lie thanked the superintendent, and stated that he would be glad indeed to accept a position after lie bad taken the business course which the generous gift of the passengers had made possible for him. 'Flie next night Mr. Smith was able to return to his work, and Tom left immediately for college, to take the course lie had so long desired. After his graduation, lie accepted the position he had once declined, and was promoted rapidly, until now lie holds a position of great trust and responsibility with the same company. A GAME OF THREE “When love is a game of three, One heart can win but pain, While two between them share the .joy That all had hoped to gain. And one in its bitter sadness, Smiles on—lest the others see, But the two in their new-found gladness Forget ’twas a game of three.” Hamilton V. W. (?) Football IIK call for football candidates brought out about twenty-five boys. In this number there were only four of last year’s “P” men. F. Lohnes resigned as captain be-cause of the poor showing the team was making. Dunkelberg reluctantly accepted the position and managed to hold the team together to finish out the schedule. The season was a success financially, although our boys wrested but few victories from their opponents. The team went to Areola on the third of October for their first game. Areola outweighed the Pekin team and out-classed them at ( very stage of the game. The fact that most of their players looked old enough to vote seemed to hoodoo the home boys. The final standing was: Areola, 111; Pekin 0. On October 10, the team played Normal at the I. M. park. Pekin showed considerable improvement but was handicapped by the lack of a strong front line. Pekin was forced to acknowledge another defeat, Normal scoring .'17; Pekin, 0. October the seventeenth took the team to Bloomington. The rain played its part by converting the field into a sea of mud. The two teams were compelled to plough about in this. Bloomington seemed to be, not only the better team, but better fitted to cope with these adverse conditions, and easily walked oft with the honors, scoring 108 against Pekin, while the latter received nothing. On October 30, the team played Manual High at Peoria. Both teams were in the pink of condition and had about the same average weight. Both teams fought with grim determination to the hitter end. The game was tied a number of times. During the last live minutes, of play, Manual made a touch down and then brought the ball up to the thirty yard mark and kicked goal. The score was: Manual, ‘22-, Pekin, 12. Be Roy was our rival on the seventh of November. Pekin, on her home field, showed up well in every part of the game and used the forward pass to good advantage. The result was somewhat different from that of the preceding games and we rejoiced in a victory of 31 to 0. Vs Thanksgiving day grew near, word was passed along that Pekin had a good chance to win in its annual clash with Peoria High. Failure to carry certain studies threatened to disqualify some of the Pekin players and discouraged the team. Their hopes of victory fled after the first few minutes of play. The game showed that the team had not had the necessary practice. The result was a fitting climax to a season of defeat. Score: Peoria, 41; Pekin, 0. We hope that the team of 1915 will not he forced to meet the adverse conditions that faced the team of 1914. Football Statistics. No. Position Wt. Age Class Games Yrs. on Played Team 1. Allen, “Dick” LG-RG. 175 18 ’18 4 1 o Connors, “Speed”.... RG. 160 16 ’17 % 1 3. Dunkelberg, “Brass”. QB. 133 17 ’15 5 2 4. Dean, “Pep” LHB. 130 18 ’15 4 1 5. Fehrman, “Lizzy”.... hG-LT. 170 17 ’16 5i 2 3 ti. Gehrig, “Poppy” LK. 145 17 ’15 5 1 7. Gear, “Smoke” LG, 151 18 ’15 o 1 8. llallstein, “Fritz” LT. 135 17 ’15 y2 1 9. Janssen, “Bill” RT. 140 18 .15 31 2 1 10. Koeneke, “ Herb” RE. 132 14 ’18 2 1 11. he Gault, “Stew” LE. 135 14 ’18 o 1 12. hohman, “Sadie” LG. 133 17 ’17 21 2 1 13. holmes, F., “Puss”.. . LT. 155 18 ’17 31 2 2 14. holmes, h., “Dutch”. . FB. 159 17 ’15 all 1 15. Rohr, “Caccy” RT. 140 17 ’18 1 1 Hi. Rust, “Cider” C. 140 17 ’15 all 2 17. Shrvoek, “Ick” RE-RHB. 153 17 ’16 4 3 18. Tinney, “Skinny”.... RHB. 150 17 ’16 4 3 19. Warren, “ 1 lump”. . . . LIhB-LE. 141 18 ’15 3 y2 2 Row 1. Toach W. P. Wyatt. Kdwln Fehrman, Harold Rust. Nathan Tinney. William G. Janssen. Richard Allen. Row 2. t'arl Soldwedel. Fred llallstein. Oscar (Jehrig, Paul Lohmnn. Harold Dean, Oscar Hill, Alfons Arnold. Ro.v .'1. Ilei-hert Koeneke. Louis Dunkelliorg. Stuart LeOault. Football Schedule. October 3, at Areola— Areola, 111; Pekin, 0. October 10, at Pekin— Normal, 37; Pekin, 0. October 17, at Bloomington— Bloomington 108; Pekin, 0. (Ictober 30, at Peoria— Manual, 22; Pekin, 12. November 7, at Pekin— Le Roy, 0; Pekin, 31. November 25, at Pekin— Peoria, 41: Pekin, 0. v n 2-z-y ELECTRICRL HMS Richard Allen Harold Dean Louis Dunkelberg Edwin Fehrman Oscar Gehrig William G. .Janssen Fred Lohnes Lester Lohnes Harold Rust Fred Shryock Nathan Tinney Vernon Warren Track Walter Preston Louis Dunkelberg Irving Bower Oscar Gehrig DOUBLE “P” MEN Oscar Gehrig Louis Dunkelberg WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF 1. Kate Brereton and Eileen Velde should miss a dance? -• Airy Hills should fail to write X notes a day to Frank Dean? 3. Lee Inez Latham should forget just pn e to exercise her temper in English class? 4. Nellie Bond’s giggle should petrify? 5. Howard Brooking should ever be on time? fi. Bessie Marrs’ sneeze should become paralyzed from overwork ? 7. Harold Rust should learn to pronounce “statistics”? 8. Either of the Hopedale girls should lose her twin? h. Mr. True should cultivate a new laugh? 10. If you couldn’t hear Oscar Gehrig’s necktie? 1 I J-v' es rd 15he County Meet P £ u EKIN kept up its reputation in the Tazewell County Meet on Friday, May 14, 1915, by taking the championship banner. The showing in literature was very good, Pekin taking four firsts, one second and one third out of the seven events. The weather was unfavorable for the track meet. The rain began to fall the afternoon before and continued until noon of the day of the meet. The crowd was not so large as at the last meet but quite a number were present. Spirited rivalry betwen the different schools always manifests itself at the county meet but the clashes this year were not so numerous as in preceding years. The heavy track probably prevented the smashing of a number of the records, for the time of some of the races was very close to the present records. Vontz of Delavan was the only one to break a record. He threw the discus 108 feet (i inches, which took the record away from Culbertson of Delavan with 104 feet 1 inch to his credit. Louis Dunkelberg made the most points of any by taking three firsts in athletics and one first in oration making a total of twenty points. Irving Rower was next with one first and two seconds. Gehrig received one first and one second and Preston one first. Allen, Rust and Lohman each won second places. Allen was tied for third in standing broad jump but lost on the final jump.: Delavan was the winner of the relay race and Pekin took second. The meet proved to be a success and it is hoped that the good work will go on. The different schools scored points as follows: School— Literary. Athletics. Total. Pekin ................ 24 51 75 Delavan ............... 8 45 53 Green Valley........... 4 18 22 Morton................ 13 3 18 Washington ............ 0 9 9 East Peoria........... (5 0 6 Armington ............. 0 3 3 Mackinaw .............. 3 0 3 School— Literary. Athletics. Total. Tremont................. 0 3 3 Hopedale................ 3 0 3 50 yard dash, Shot put 440 yard dash Standing broad junij 100 yard dash Discus Half mile run Pole vault .Dunkelberg, Pekin, first. Bower, Pekin, second. fan ton, Washington, third. Time, 6% sec. . B;iily, Delavan, first. Allen, Pekin, second. White, Washington, third. Distance, 37 ft. 9 in. .Preston, Pekin, first. Lohman, Pekin, second. Attebery, Armington, third. Time, 58 sec. . Baily, Delavan, first. Samples, Tremont, second. Brovhill, Morton, third. Distance, 9 ft. 3y4 in. Bower, Pekin, first. Gehrig, Pekin, second. Heyd, Delavan, third. Time, 11% sec. outz, Delavan, first. Howell. Green Valley, second. White, Washington, third. Distance, 108 ft. 0 in. Copes, Green Valley, first. Carius, Morton, second. Appenzelier, Washington, third. Time, 2 min. 21 sec. Howell, Green Valley, first. Benett, Washington, second. Varney, Delavan, third. Distance, 9 ft. 0 in. 220 yard hurdles.........Dunkelberg, Pekin, first. Roche, Delavan, second. Walston, Delavan, third. Time, 30% sec. Hop-step-jump............Varney, Delavan, first. Howell, Green alley, second. Clements, Green Valley, third. Distance, 39 ft. 7% in. 220 yard dash............Gehrig, Pekin, iirst. Giles, Dele van, second. McDowell, Annington, third. Time, 26% sec. Kunning broad jump.......Dunkelberg, Pekin, Iirst. Bower, Pekin, second. Risser, W ashington, third. Distance, 17 ft. 0 in Mile run.................Van Beuning, Delavan, first. Guth, Washington, second. Garins, Morton, third. Time, 5 min. 23 sec. Running high jump........Giles, Delavan, Iirst. Rust, Ppkin, second. Copes, Green Valley, third. I)istance, 5 ft. 3 in. Relay....................Delavan, first. Pekin, second. FIELD DAT IEL1) Day has come to be one of the big events of the school year. It is looked forward to by hundreds of eager children from the time school opens in September to the very day of its celebration, and its joy comes ba “k in pleasant memories and blis.-ful dreams long after it has become a thing of the past. No one except our very efficient physical director, Professor Burg, and the teachers who so ably assist him in training the children, can form the slightest conception of the amount of work involved. But as parents and friends wend their way homeward after the splendid exhibition given annually at the park, there is but one verdict, “It pays.” And it does pay—in health, strength, and happiness. May 28 has been set aside this year as Field Day, and the following excellent program will be given: Wand Exercises................ Children’s Dance.............. Exercises with Hoops.......... Club Swinging................. Costume Dance (Greek)......... General Calisthenics.......... Field Work.................... Ribbon Dance.................. Company Exercises............. Club Swinging................. Flag Drill.................... Pyramids...................... May Pole Dance (7 May Poles) Combination Exercises......... ...........Boys. Grades 6-8 ..........Girls. Grades 2-3 Girls and Boys. Grades 1-2 . .. .-.Boys. Grades 7-8 ........Girls, High School Girls and Boys, Grades 3-8 .........Boys, High School ..........Girls. Grades 7-8 ..........Boys Grades 4-6 .........Girls, Grades 7-8 Girls and Boys. Grades 3-4 Girls and Boys. Grades 7-8 .........Girls, Grades 4-5 Girls and Boys, Grades 3-8 Row Ro Row 1 Irving Bower, Louis Dunkolberg. Richard Allen, Harold Rust. Nathan Tinney, John Moinen, li. John Albers. Paul Lohinan, Mr. Wyatt, Walter Preston, Oscar Johrig„ Karl Trainer. 3.- Robert Oehrig. Willis Pooper, Henry Kohl bach or. Herbert Koeneke COUNTY RECORDS 50-yd. dash................ 100-yd. dash................ 220-yd. dash................ 220-yd. hurdles............. 44()-yd. dash............... 1760-yd. run................ 880-yd. run................. Shot put.................... Discus throw................ Running hroad jump.......... Pole vault.................. Running hop, step and jump Running high jump........... Standing broad jump......... Darnell, Armington, 5% seconds Kelley, Armington, 10 seconds Still, Delavan, 24 seconds Patton, Delavan, 28 '.. seconds Bucke. Delavan, 55 seconds Carius, Morton. 4 minutes, 58 seconds Reeling. Morton, 2 minutes, 10 seconds Brawner, Delavan. 40 feet. 1 inch Youtz, Delavan, 108 feet, 7 inches Davis, Delavan, 19 feet lO' Z inches G. Zuckweiler, Pekin, 10 feet. 2 inches Davis. Delavan, 41 f?et, 5' t inches Rust, Pekin, 5 feet, 5 inches Eyrse, Pekin, 10 feet.-Yj inch RECORDS AMD FIMAL STANDING P. H. S. Track Records 50-yd. dash, Meisinger....................1913... 100-yd. dash. Gehrig......................1915 .. . 220-yd. dash. Koch........................1909... 440-yd. dash, Hollywood................... 1908... 880-yd. run. Moenkemoeller................1913... Mile run. Cook............................1913... 220-yd. low hurdles. King.................1911... 12-lb. shot, Brisendine...................1914... Running broad. Eyrse......................1912... Standing broad, Eyrse.....................1912... Hop, step and jump, Conover...............1910. . High jump. Rust...........................1912... Pole vault. Reding........................1913... Discus, Conover...........................19.0... .......5% seconds.. ..........10% seconds ...........24 seconds ...........55 seconds 2 minutes. 10 seconds ............5 minutes ..........28% seconds ..............39 feet ..19 feet, 0' i inches ......10 feet, M inch ... .41 feet. 10 inches ......5 feet. 5 inches .....10 feet, 4 inches ...110 feet. 10 inches t es-t TOe forget Cs £o£s 3 Jy'l '1''4 ,s4Asj if, JlXj t. Septkm hkr. 8. My, but vacation flew! A lot of little things enter High School. It’s the little things in !). School begins in earnest. No “monkey business” on the program. The last band concert of the season. Farewell to joys of summer! t ¥ 14. 15. 10. One dignified senior wastes a whole bottle of ink. “Don’t deni hands prove I’se a nig-gah?” 11. Questions of the day discussed in German IV. bEPT io Wonderful dispiay of oratory! B. A. A. holds important meeting. Much discussion; nothing done. Senior class meeting. Someone calls it a rough house. Base slanderer! ifi. 17. 18. 21. 99 Football team elects captain. Practice on the gridiron begins. And after two weeks, the freshies still lose their way! G. A. A. elects officers. 4:15 p. m.—Seniors decide to have a hayrack party. 4:20 p. in.—Seniors decide not to have a hayrack party. ‘ ‘ A-zum! a-zum! a-zum!!! ” 23. Many of last year’s seniors leave for college to be freshies once more. 28. B. A. A. passes resolution to award emblems to last year’s track team. 2! . “Come on out, girls, and see our kitchen.” October. 3. Our football warriors hike to Areola and return with the spoils of war. b. G. A. A. holds meeting. Girls wax eloquent in picturing the delights of a cross-country walk. 7. Rain, rain, more rain! No ramble. 8. No rain. Ramble, more ramble. Some time! Senior octette begins practice. Normal, 30; Pekin, 0. But our hoys played the best! Football squad practices diligently. The team goes to Bloomington. 108 in favor of P. H. S. (!)!!! Senior octette continues to practice. The cast for “An Economical Boomerang” “We’ll have a quiz to-day.” H. Z. (’18): “(,)uiz—h’m! A practical joke!” 21. “Caruso? No, bless your heart. It’s the octette!” 24. Pekin II. S., 17; Bradley Seconds, 0. Eureka! A victory! 25. I. K., H. W., It. E. and E. V., ’15, take a nice little walk—out to the cemetery. (?) 26. And still they warble, each in his own sweet way—the octette. 27. One senior girl performs by playing the wed- ding march. The T. 1). T.’s attend. “Cake, cake, cake!” 2!k Senior Hallowe’en party at John Goar’s. Fine time. “Oh, yes, we had cider.” And the T. I). T.’s serenaded. 31. P. 11. S., 12; Manual Training, 22. November. 2. And still it practices—the octette. The sopranos now finish only two measures ahead. 3. G. A. A. meets and resolves to help B. A. A. by giving a bakery sale. Also decides to go on hike in near futuie. 6. Speeches and collection for football game. Many exit before collection. Girls on hike frightened by “hoboes.” Strength and courage restored by sauer kraut and weenies. OCT $ Hr begins work. 20. Mr. P. (Com. Geog.): I. ! . II). 14. 1( . a 7. id. 25. 2(5. Le Roy, 0; P. H. S., 37. Hooray! We get excited and have a bonfire. Then get more excited, and spend our nickles at tlie picture show. I. K. and 11. W., ’15, disappear mysteriously after school. A. II. and R. E. try to locate them by the most highly approved Sherlock Holmes methods, but fail. B. A. A. meets. F. L. delivers his second oration. The “Boomei-ang” practice. Everybody down town to witness the laying of the corner stone of the new High School—beg pardon!—Court House. “It’s too bad, but it can’t be helped.” Some people look awfully tire! to-day. Report cards! Nuffsed! Many get lost in the fog. Mass meeting at 7:30. Two kinds of “game”—turkey and the one with Peoria. Who wont You shouldn’t ask questions. We did, of course. P. H. S. dance at Haekler’s hall. December. 2. Seniors start on their book reports. 3. And the octette practices. Sophomores have a secret session. Only those who can give the password and grip are admitted. “The Economical Boomerang” pulled off with great success. Seniors enjoy chocolate and wafers after the guests leave. 14. It’s hard to be called greedy, just because there wasn’t chocolate and wafers enough to go around. 15. Wonder if Chicago or New York won’t invite us to stage “The Boomerang” theref 19. Red Cross Seals for sale! Buy! Buy! Buy! 21. Oliver Losch quits school by request. 23. Emblems presented to football boys. H. R., ’15, dolls up in a new tie. Senior bobsled party and a good time after wards at Maurer’s. The fireplace especially was enjoyed by-------but there! It’s naughty to (ease. Snowball fight on way home. 24. Santa Claus busy trimming Xmas trees. 25. Merry Xmas. 4. January. Blue Monday, hut the Knox (4lee Club comes to liven us up. Yes, we remember. New rules adopted by faculty! 5. Burglars raid the town. ( . “Yes, I had my head washed and I positively can’t do a tiling with it.” 7. Cherubic Oliver is with us again. 8. Some of the senior girls pose for the class photographer. 14. A mouse creates considerable commotion. 15. Seniors exchange pictures. “Oh, how sweet!” Some of us see ourselves on the screen at the Capitol. 18. Skating at the park. B. A. A. dissolves. 'O 19. Examinations begin. Wesley Maurer is enjoying a two weeks’ _ vacation. 20. Exams. 21. Ditto. 22. Football banquet. 25. Second semester begins. Many good resolutions made. February. 1. Everybody has a slippery time getting to school. T. 1). T.’s plan to publish a high school magazine. Editor-in-chief, Wesley Maurer. Theater party at Capitol. We dine on “Pure Food.” “Sleepv? 1 should sav! We talked until 4:00 a. m.” English classes enjoy a test in the assembly room. Eileen V., ’15, bids a tearful farewell to hair ribbons. Calendar editor elected. Students arranged in alphabetical order. 5. Ralph Reding and Ray Brisendine, ’14, visit school. Miss Weiss substitutes. 9. V. V. H. finds a new assembly room! 10. Miss I). (Ger.): “Which is cheaper, a new book, or an eraser used with a little elbow grease?” I. K„ ’15: “What is elbow grease, and how much does it cost?” Teachers’ banquet. 11. No school on account of teachers’ institute. 12. Ditto. Hurrah! 15. Mr. A. (Eng. IV.): “Write a short story but make it as long a you wish.” K). E. V., ’15 (Senior class meeting): “Oh, don’t have more than one chaperon—Mr. True is enough.” Mr. Truer “Thank you, Eileen.” 17. Scene, Konisek’s studio. Star, (J. S., ’15. Business, chewing on a stick. Mr. I . (sarcastically): “I have some bread and jelly out in the other room.” Exit Grace, lb. Senior class meeting. Usual harmonious time. T. i). T.’s give a party at school in the evening and a serenade the next morning 22. We celebrate Washington’s birthday by having better lessons than usual. Chairs disappear—Jesuit of party. “They must have taken legs,” says Mr. P. 2.3. M. B., T5, celebrates birthday and wears roses. Senior class loses two members. 24. Seniors indulge in a “hop-scotch” contest and .1. («. wins ! medal. 25. Wes. and Fadelia both tardy to Eng. IV. We wonder— March. 1. T. D. T.’s on another tour. All present report a fine time. Re- freshments. 2. J. F., ’15, almost travels into Mr. A.’s room via ceiling—save the pieces! 3. L. I. L., T5, announces her engagement. For a full account of event, inquire of Lee Inez. 5. Mr. S.: “Those who do not smoke should promise to quit smoking.” Many converts after a very enjoyable lecture. We are told P. 11. S. is the worst school ever visited by the “Victrola man.” 8. Airy Hills says love agrees with her—she has gained five pounds since F. I), entered school, b. System of self-government inaugurated. Wonderful results! Soon we’ll all have wings! 10. “ Hump” has left town—Kate sure lias the “dumps.” 12. The chemistry class takes a trip to Sarff’s meat market. We expected to be rewarded with a hand-out of “weenies.” Were we? 15. M. B. (in Eng. IV): “Never put off today what you can do tomorrow.” Hi. We wonder who has bewitched the bell. It behaves in an unseemly manner and should lie reported for insubordination. Even music fails to soothe its trouble?! soul. And once again “The wearing of the green.” Sophomore girls enjoy a doll party in spite of the fact that three demerits means a week ol absence. The civics class visits Bartonville. We rejoice that all are permitted to return. A. 11., ’13: “Frank came up last night an I lie had eaten onions for supper!” K. ., ’Hi: “Well, what of that? You couldn’t smell them wav across the room, could you?” 2d. Some II. S. girls enjoy a theater party. 24. Millinery opening. “See my new lid?” 23. We anxiously watch the growth of the front row of the physics class. 2b. Quarterly tests. And may the examiner have mercy on our grades! April. 1. Nuff sed. April Fool! RPR.} 2. Mr. Shirley visits us. 3. Vacation for us. Institute for teachers. 4. Miss 1). has started a Bible class. All wishing to join, show your ignorance. (5. (). G.. ’15. is making a thorough study of the book. “Don’ts for Girls.” i. I. K., II. V.. K. E., ’15, take a joy-ride. Go on!” G. A. A. meeting They want to take a walk but decide to wait for rain. 8. They get it. Senior class meets to arrange for class day. 12. A great commotion is heard in the 7th period. Ned F. exceeded the speed limit on the north stairway, id. Senior class meeting to arrange for a senior-junior party. We’re all there but the money. 14. Mr. A. (in Eng. IY1: “The flower of the army died.” H. W., ’15: “Ruth, who was the flower?” If. E.: “Sweet William.” 15. II. W., ’13 (German IV): “Conquered, I will lay you at the feet of France.” N. F. (Fit vs. Geog.): “The climate is hotter down below than it is above.” 1. B., ’lb, displays profound knowledge in regard to the telegraph apparatus in the physics laboratory. lie claims that it i as simple as a Ford. I If. S. is well represented at the preliminary contest at Tremont. We wen dei- why the seniors are so busy. 27. Members of the staff pose at Konisek’s. Glee (Mub and Orchestra Concert. .‘50. Senior-junior dance at park. May. •k Mr. Leavitt, who is exhibiting his celebrated painting, “The Last Supper,” at the First M. E. Church, speaks to us for an hour 'tn b on “Art.” A very entertaining lecture! (i. First production of the junior play, “The Girl from Porto Rico.” An all-star cast! 7. Athletic preliminary held at the park. Second appearance of Juniors before the footlights. Much excitement about a certain petition sent to the school board. 8. Two Pekin students enter contest at Illinois college but return without honors. Mr. Smith is reappointed as superintendent. Mr. True is absent. We miss his smiling countenance. Mr. Wyatt, the athletic coach, keeps his men busy. Mass meeting at 4:()(). We practice yells for the meet. We win the meet! Hurrah! Medals, medals everywhere! The school looks like a walking jewelry store. Athletes go to Quiver. The last week for the Seniors. Senior exams. rfhe Juniors banquet the Seniors. Elaborate field day exercises at the park. 10. 11. 13. 14. 17. 22. 24. 27. 28. MB X8 JUNE 3 3. June. Examinations yesterday, to-day and to-morrow. Senior class day program. Presentation of memorial. Commencement. T w e n t y-three young men and women receive “sheepskins. ’ ’ The Pekinian staff rest from their labors. 4. And the alumni banquet rings down the curtain. JI NE4 PEKTitfli Miss B. (Cliem.): “If we only had a mouse we would see how it acts in pure oxygen.” I. K., ’15: “Oli! do you mean a live mouse?” P. K. Lohman was very annoying in Hist. 4. Mr. W. (Physics): “Roscoe, is work the same as energy?” R. W., ’17: “Work is heat and energy is heat. Therefore work equals energy. Things equal to the same tiling are equal to each other.” Mr. L. (Civics): “The land along the Illinois River is wet all the way from Chicago to St. Louis.” Miss B. (Cliem.): “What is an electrolyte?” M. E., ’Hi: “A conductor in a street car.” Miss F., in Eng., before dictating a poem, wrote the author’s name. Rudyard Kipling, and ask if there were any questions. P. R., ’15: “Is that where Diana Dillpickles’ beau got his name?” Miss F.: “Roland, why are boys like problems?” R. R.: “Because they are hard to get.” L. R., ’17, translating Latin, made a mistake and began to laugh. Miss L.: “Leonard, don’t waste so much of your time smiling out loud.” Miss L. (Latin): “The boys crawled through on their hands and knees while the girls rode through on ponies.” Miss F. (Fill”-.): “Roscoe, what is wrong about this sentence, ‘I hain’t got no marbles’!” R. W., ’17: “Hain’t liain’t no word.” F. R., ’17: “What shall I use to work this problem!” Mr. P.: “Chalk and common sense.” Kind Lady: “Poor hoy! have you no friends?” Jack: “No’m; I was joke editor of the Pekinian.” Teacher: “What is a Zebra?” Bright One: “A Zebra is a mule’s brother, only he looks like a convict. ’ ’ Miss B. (Hist. 2): “All Germans are obedient to their parents.” J. McGinty, IS: “I’m obedient to mine and I’m not German.” Mr. A. (Eng. 7): “Miss Mott, tell something about Drake’s writings and also the date of his death.” Mr. L. (Hist. 28): “Why did Napoleon lose his last battle:” L. H., ’17: “I don’t know. Mr. L.: “Because he ate too many pickles the night before.” Miss B.: “Is Mr. Xordhoff ill?” Ned F.: “No, he is sick.” Ed. B., ’1 6: “1 make a move the motions are closed.” W. P.: If 112 is freezing, what is squeezing?” R. W.: “Two in the shade.” “No, Eileen, they don’t take off a horse’s shoes when it is put to bed.” Mr. L. (Civics): “ When your lazy neighbors come to sponge some work from you, don’t he afraid to tell them where to go.” Miss B.: “Mr. Weaver, name an important article of trade coining from Brazil.” R. W., ’16: “Rubber.” “He looks like a long sentence with a period at the beginning.” “Who?” “Why, Mr. Lawrence, of course.” (). G. to K. B.: “Did you see those autos skid?” K. B.: “How dare you?” R. E., ’15: “I was serenaded last night by the T. 1). T.’s.” 0. H., ’16: “By the who—B. V. D.’s?” 1. B., ’16 (Geom.): “What is the square root of any number?” A. H., ’16: “Why sixteen.” Mr. W.: “You are both hopeless cases.” F. M., ’15 (Am. Hist.): “There was a slight massacure and about 15 chinamans was killed.” T. K., ’15: “What is garlic?” Miss B.: “Garlic is onions doubled three or four times.” Mr. W. (Geom.) : “Is the whole ever greater than any of its parts?” Brilliant Freshman: “Yes, in the ease of a doughnut.” Mr. L. (Civics): “When were you absent, Miss Epkens?” R. E., M6: “Last Thursday and Friday.” Mr. L.: “We didn’t miss you at all.” Mr. A.: “People never will like to pay taxes and you can’t blame them.” (We wonder if that is why Mr. A. is a teacher.) O. (!., ’15 (Chem.): “That knife isn’t very good.” Miss B.: “That’s why I’m letting you use it,” Mr. W.: “Do you know how to work this theorem, Paul?” P. K. L.: “Well, I’ve got a slight superstition.” Mr. A. (Eng.): “Miss Byram, define gap.” M. B., ’15: “Gap means—well—just something loose.” Miss B. (Chem.): “Mr. Rust, you may explain this experiment.” II. R., ’15: “I don’t know any more about it than you do, Miss Burwash.” L. 1. L., ’15, is engaged! Good work, Leo Inez! (After due reflection, we deoi led to place this among the jokes.—Ed.) C. S., ’17 (Geom.): “I can draw a bigger circle if you extend the blackboard.” Miss B. (Chem.): “Miss Meade, please say less and think more.” Mr. A. (Eng.): “Howard, what are some of Virgil’s works?” H. B., ’15: “Why—ah—Cicero is one.” Miss A. (Eng.): “Clarence, what are some of the latest events of which you have read in the newspapers?” C. P., ’18: “Oscar and Adolf went to the San Francisco Exposition.” L. I)., ’15: “Heat a little hot water, Nellie, please.” Please don’t talk about the bewildered freshies. A certain junior went into a history class instead of her English class for three days straight and only discovered her mistake when asked to draw a map. Fact! Miss B. (Physiog.): “For what is granite used, Irene?” II. W., ’15, whispers to I. B., ’It): “Granite pans.” Miss F. (Eng.): “What else does it take to make a gentleman besides propel language?” M. P.: “A stiff hat and a cane.” Miss B. (to the class): “I guess you all understand it now. You see, when you take a homely illustration, it makes matters easier.” F. M., ’15 (in German 1Y, speaking of Frau Armgard): “Now Armgard, he came in with his children.” M. M., ’15 (Cliem.): “Say! when that exploded, 1 felt like I was dead!” Miss B. 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