Petaluma High School - Trojans Yearbook (Petaluma, CA)

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est request of Miss Ball the charges were withdrawn. Upon the whole the convention was a happy thought. It not only made us thor¬ oughly familiar with the Constitution, but it also gave us fine training in debating and extemporaneous speaking. nONDAY MORNING EXERCISES. Among the many pleasant features of our past school year were the exercises which were held every alternate Monday morning, unless Mr. Thomas thought best for that time to be spent in study. We were always well entertained during the forty-five minutes we spent together, and also were very much benefited by what was said. Music, which consisted chiefly of instru¬ mental and vocal solos and duets, was gen¬ erally the first and last part of the program. Most of this kind of entertainment was done by the girls, though some of the boys helped occasionally, and we must give them credit for what they did do. Two persons were prepared each morn¬ ing to tell the current events of the pre¬ vious two weeks, one taking the foreign, the other domestic events. The Freshmen and Sophomores generally had the pleas¬ ure of going to the library every day, and they became quite expert at getting out the news. Dr. Reed gave us a course of lectures on “First Aids to Wounded,” and “Exercise,” for which every one expressed his appre¬ ciation. We all thought it was exceedingly kind of him to take so much interest in our welfare, and it is needless to say that we all were very much benefited by what he told us. In the first two lectures he told what to do in case of asphyxiation, hemorrhages, different kinds of poisoning, and other accidents. In the last one he showed us the necessity of exercise, and told the different ways to take it, such as athletic sports, club swinging, dumb-bell exercise, and walking. Efforts were made to have a gymnasium for the girls, but as there was no room in the school which we could use for that purpose, we satisfied ourselves by walking for exercise. The boys commenced to train for field day and continued until the eventfulf?) day of May 13, 1899. Miss Ball gave us an interesting talk on “Evolution,” Mr. MacNeil on “Botany,” and Miss Sanderson on “Painting.” Of course Mr. Thomas was always in order, and when no one else had prepared a talk for us he spent the time in giving admoni¬ tion and advice. He always spoke on familiar subjects, and his point was never I obscure. THE BACCALAUREATE SERHON. On Sunday evening, June 4th, was in- ! augurated a very pretty custom. At the I Congregational church a Baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Mr. Sargent to the graduates and the school. The sub¬ ject of the address was “Having a Purpose in Life.” He gave some very good advice i and an interesting address. This is a custom which is practiced in all first class schools and colleges and the fact that Petaluma has adopted it, shows her progress toward the front. The man¬ ner in which the sermon was received by the school insures its future. It is a very beautiful custom and we are all glad it has been adopted. A FAREWELL RECEPTION. The evening of June 2nd will long be j remembered by the graduating class. On j that evening they were tendered a recep¬ tion by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas at their home on Seventh street. Although all had a most enjoyable time, there was a tinge of sadness over all, for this was the last fare¬ well of teacher and student. It was the formal parting of those who had been so intimately associated for the last four years. “Farewell; no other word we know, So full of joy, so full of woe. It is the saddest that the heart Can to loved friend or scene impart.”

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ment has been abolished and the team will pursue systematic training throughout the year. This not only secures better devel¬ opment, but prevents over-training which is sure to accompany hurried preparations. No team ever faced the future with brighter prospects than that of ’oo. Most of its members have had the benefit of the training of this year. Promising material is expected from the entering class, and the field day is to be held on the home track. Let all the citizens turn out and en¬ courage the team to victory. Following is the result of the last field day, held at Santa Rosa: ioo-yard dash—Drysdale, S. R.; A. Hen¬ ley, U.; Claude LeGro, S. R. Time, io 3-5 seconds. 220-yard hurdle—J. T. Sturtevant, U.; Frank Bowles, P.; Albert Howe, S. R. Time, 27 4-5 seconds. (Taylor, Santa Rosa finished first,but was disqualified. Mile walk—Roy Park, P.; Andrew Frei S. R.; Louis Schieflfer, S. R. Time, 7 min¬ utes, 34 3-5 seconds. 220-yard dash—Clarence Drysdale, S. R.; Thomas McGuire, P.; Claud LeGro, S. R. Time, 22 1-5 seconds. 880-yard run — Archie Alexander, P.; Clyde Healy, P.; H. Wycoff, U. Time, 2 minutes, 8 seconds. 120-yard hurdle—R. Thomas, U.; Charles Taylor, S. R.; Frank Bowles, P. Time, 18 1-5 seconds. 440-yard dash—F. L. Horman, U., F. Griffith, H.; Harry Steele, S. R. Time, 53 2-5 seconds. Mile bicycle race—Ben Noonan, Fred Lemmon, K. Mallory, S. R., dead heat. Mile run—T. McGuire, P.; Newton Kin- ley, S. R.; H. Wycoff, U. Time, 4 minutes, 56 seconds. Twelve-pound shot put—Ben Noonan, S. R., 37 feet, 2 inches; Fred Lemmon, S. R., 36 feet 7 inches; Ralph Rose, H., 35 feet 11 inches. Twelve-pound hammer throw—W. B. Brown, U., 121 feet; O. F. Nuckolls, U.-; R. Lowe, U. Pole vault—R. Rose, H.; Clarence Drys¬ dale, S. R. and R. Thomas, U. tie; 9 feet, 7 inches. High jump—A. Henley, U; Fred Finne, U; A. Frei, S. R.; 5 feet, 3 inches. Running broad jump—A. Henley, U., 20 feet, 6 Yz inches; F. Costello, P., 20 feet 4 inches; F. Bowles, P., 19 feet, 6 inches. Relay race—Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Ukiah. THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. The Senior class undertook a new and interesting way of studying the Constitu¬ tion of the United States. We organized a convention with a chairman, clerk, and delegates from the thirteen colonies. The chairman was chosen alphabetically, each member presiding for a week. The clerk was changed but once during the session. We carried on business in the same man¬ ner as the original convention. In our meetings we introduced and debated upon the different parts of the Constitution, bringing out the objections and arguments of the real Convention. The most exciting and interesting topic was that relating to slavery. For three days the question was tossed back and forth without result, the members of the South wishing to have the subject of slavery omitted entirely from the Constitution, and those of the North trying to compromise. The excitement could not have been much greater in the original Convention 11 ' or could the mem¬ bers have been any more obstinate. ' One of our first resolutions was that our sessions .should be held in secret. A ser¬ geant-at-arms was appointed to keep out reporters, the curious, and the like, much to the disgust of some of the members of other classes. We even went further than the original Convention, for articles of impeachment were drawn up against one of our chair¬ men on the charge of receiving secret com¬ munication during the meeting, and refus¬ ing to disclose the contents. At the earn-

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THINGS FOR WHICH WE HAD NO SPACE. A picture of our official yell master in uniform. Our opinion of the Petaluma boys who yelled for Santa Rosa. A joke on every one who wanted it. An account of the trials and tribulations of the third vear class. V A copy of some of the notes found on the floors. A report of Miss Sanderson’s lecture to the Freshies. We are told that “nothing is made in vain.” Judging from the number of young ladies who have asked if their nam-s would appear in the Enterprise, one would think that there were more than one maiden vain. “Money talks,” but it’s vocabulary is limited to the one word—“Farewell.” Miss Gibson thought there wasn’t a knack in riding a wheel, but when she tried it she soon tumbled. X I Miss Or nftnl Harford has made some won¬ derful discoveries pertaining to the odor of the nettle but she is not yet willing to disclose the result of her research. AGENTS Dr. Deimel Linen Mesh Dress Shields. Kid Fitting Corsets. Thomson’s Corsets. Short Hip Summer Corsets 50c pair. Mr. MacN. to physics class.—“If a per¬ son should place his ear at the end of a long rail and strike the other end with a hammer, what would happen ?” As he failed to give the size of the person’s ear and the elasticity of the neck, the class was unable to answer. One of the Girls.—“Going out with the Tramp Club, Lizzie ?” Mabel 8.—“Oh, no. She’s looking for a “Bug.” A FT E R V AC at i on .— To u rist.—“Where’s a good place to kill time ?” A New Senior.—“Come up to the High ! School; it’s already almost dead since the j class of ’99 left.” Trig, trig, trig, When will they ever be done? Dig, Dig, Dig, From morn till set of sun. With “exams” and examiners, And ten pages a day No wonder the poor boys Are fading away! Stranger (passing through on train) “What place is this ?” Conductor — “Petaluma. Ever been there ?” Stranger—“Oh, yes. I spent a couple of weeks there one afternoon. AGENTS Maggioni Kid Gloves. Cordette for Interlining. McCall Patterns 10c. and 15c. None Higher. HALE’S GOOD GOODS