Polytechnic High School - Polytechnic Student Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 186 of the 1907 volume:

-,ian I J Tgmgiu 1 'S' A Lacy Manufacturing Co. :iz Ili Manufacturers of I I STEEL WATER PIPE I l Well Casing, Oil Tanks, 1 I Oil Stills, Cyanide Tanks, I and General Sheet and Plate Steel Work I , IRRIGATION SUPPLIES I I I I l I b Works, Corner North Office, 334 North Main ancl Date Sts.. Main St., Baker Blk. Los Angeles, Cal. Telephones g3l::3' YTLKCATION EXCUIQSICNS TO ALL IUXRTS OF THE VVORLD AT LOXVEST RATES I1UGH B. IQICE Co. GENERAL s'r13AMsH1P AGENTS we so. SPRING sT.. Los ANGELES Q CO. t Home Phone 22753 Sunset West 2452 Hatters and Furnishers Rgllins 81 CQ. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Staple and Fancy Groceries Phone Home A7922 zzo so. sprang sf. l 523 West Washington Street Who was No. 3 who enjoyed il picnic on Silflllilily with Jesse Andrews and Gladys Lewis? XVns Maude aware of it? Nellie Tufts-1 had Rl d1'6illll about S01f-g'0Y01'lllll0llf last night. Ida Bfllllllillg-315' dear child, what at terrible dl'92llll. OIICS, B001-i Store 226 and 228 West First Street Los Angeles School Books Bought, Sold, Exchanged Drawing Boards --- Instruments etc. See Our 81.00 Gold Fountain Pen ...GU3F3Ht6Cd.. A . . . . EDlN.B.NlCOLL CARL ENTENMANN FRED WALTEP,JR. vici-rnzzmnn wus Pmzsunrm Ann GENX MGR. slcnunwv N nv QI , dunwwil Q11 vllc vonxxgw 1 ' Q59 MAN UFACTURI N G I FACTORY AND SALESROUMS AT EITZ S-SPRING ST.. ,U 5'2?iIlSSi.m W LosANmf.scAz. O E l CHANGE S950 QEUIIKUII M5 BEFORE ORDERING FOR, DESIGNS AND ESTIMATES ON Svchnul ins aah thaw 'lloacher lin B9 Englislil lVh:1t is an Zl1li.0'1ly11l for com- posed? Bright Scrub-1lovomposed. Te-aclier Lin f191'll1ZlIIl-xx? hat did he give liar? Bill Roman-Milk, honey, and beer. YVonde1' if he spoke from experience? H'l'llt11'l' was ai young lady named 'Faber lYho did so much daily labor, Tllat her IIIOUIQI' despaired YVIIQII the doctor declared That he could do nothing to save her. Established 1884 Incorporated 1903 General Office 830 E First St , Los Angeles, Cal LOS ANGELES YARDS First and Vxgnes Streets Washington St. and Grand Ave. Central Ave. and 58th St. Pasadena Ave. and Ave. 19. WHOLESALE YARD Redondo Cal YARDS AT f Pasadena Hollywood Inglewood Anaheim Glendale, California Las Vegas. Nevada W C, Ganahl Lumber Co. College JGroeery Co. All Text Books, Stationery and School Supplies Used in the School Sold here. l First Class Lunches Served. Also Ice Cream, Candy and Soda Water. - TGZlCll91'lil1 Pllysiologyl Mr, Kellogg, what is il ly111pl1?U Kellogg- Blood without The capillaries. Joe Ilaitlmwny Liu EC0110lIliCSl-uB1'll'liS are so cheap 110XV'fl-dilyS that for 313250 n man can build a six-room house. TPilCll91'-Tuhvtffll boys, Illnfs l?llI'0lll'2lglllg , you had better start inf? ghnlf jfrese dhptiral filnmpanp.. 544-6 SOUTH SPRING ST. HEADQUARTERS Fon DRAWING INSTRUMENT PAPERS AND MATERIALS SPECIAL PRICES TO STU D E N TS grilling Hiberfert jfitting Glasses FIGUEROA M R K E T Geo. Martz, Prop. FRESH AND SALT M E A T S Cor. Figueroa and ' 'Gel acquainted al Lowman 's Clever folllothes College Boys Ifyou want the nobbiest pat- terns, the best styles and the greatest values in Los Angeles to choose from, Lowm:1n's is the place to buy your clothes. We make a specialty of clever clothes for college boys. S15 to 335. Washington Sts. Tel. West I66, Home 23604 Lowman of Co. Los Angeles, Cal. l3l South Spring St. Teucller lin A10 Geomj-If two persons are seated in the And., prove that the illfeflliltillg SQQIIIGIILS are pro- portional. Red Helldricksoll Qof Rugby fillllllb entering 21 bzlrbel' shop said that he wanted ax hair-cut. The barber nllswered- Sorry, sir, but I clou't want to spoil the TPIIIPPI' of my shams. The more you ll have m the years to come Begin Now Come tn and let us tell you about our new method of saving. DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK 8: TRUST C0. The Earlier in Life You Begixa to Save , , ZMQLQIIP.- 555221552225 i Emblem Pins, Class Pins and Trophies of All Kinds, in Gold and Silver. We Make a Specially of Die Work and Monograms for Fine Stationery, Fra- temity Emblems, etc. :: :: :: :: :: :: N Designs and Estimates on Request Montgomery Bros. Jewelers and Diamond Merchants. Spring Street at Third My Sign of the Big Clock Mr. llatlmwuy in ai, thesisg The British then went to Halifax after NV2lSllillQ,'i'0l1 had them going South. ELM O RE The car that every user falls in love with. The only really simple Automobile offered to the buying public. 100 satisfied users in Southern California. Names on application at my office. Five Cam-loads just In. Immediate Delivery. Three Models to Select from S1900 S1950 S2650 Beautifully Equipped Garage Open Day and Night the Year Round PHONES: A SMITH Home F4205 ' 0 Pacific Coast 1228-30-32 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, Cal. DQRINK Delicious ' n Relieves Refreshing Fatigue AT FOUNTAINS and IN BOTTLES A history fGill'llQ1 S favorite expressioli- Seo111s to me that would he il iiuv subjeet for il t1l9SiS.5' Teaclior Qin El1QfliSlli'- 3'll'. Kessler, wake up, wake up!!!! Fred-I just Cillllll in here. XVhy does John Craig' whistle wultzes and two-steps so much of lute? Perlmps he has found some young ladies to practice With. A train on the truck is worth two in the ditch. J. W. SHARP ROBERT SHARP 0 Funeral Directors TELEPHONES, Main I029g Home 1029 and Embalmers 820 S. Main St ph i.Main 1051 246 J. .fpring It., ones . 2 Home 1051 Los Angeles, Cal. For Newest Things IN HATS See Magee, Gbe Hatter 455 South Spring St. .A.Av-v-v-v-v-v-vslxfv-.'vsAf-v-v-4x1s,---Av-vxfslxlxf-v-.rszxzslsv-.-.Av-.-J. tto Stemen Supply o. 210 West 3rd Street Dealers end Importers of High Grade Table and Pocket Cutlery Specialties such as Carving' Sets.. Game Carvers, Meat Forks, Razors and Razor Sets, Scissors and Manicure Articles, Etc. We do Grinding, Polishing and Repairing U ------.N,.--------.x,,,x,,,.-.s,x,,,,,.--5-,.-x,s,,,,.A---,,,J.-- I Home L E Y J. vvest Go Te Ol S 2 - ' S I 408, 224 S. S Sl. C r e a In s a n' d I C e S Germain: gagging opposite OrpheumRnTSke elevator Washington and Figueroa PHONE A 3576 Teacher QIII Pllysiologyj- What shape is the heart? Miss Sylvester-f'It is l1ea1't-slumped. TUFTS - LYON ARMS Co. D ISTRIBUTIN G DEPOT FOR A. G. Spalding 81 Bros. Athletic Goods FOR GYMNASIUM AND TRACK 132-134 SOUTH SPRING STREET NO CLOTHING FITS LIKE OURS WOOD BROS. The Clotlmiers 343 SPRING STREET FINE LINE OF FULL DRESS AND TUXEDO SUITS Phone Sunset Main 3364 Latest Novelties in NECKWEAR Home A6336 HATS that Have Character and Quality ' L. S. EATON Gents' Furnishings and Hats HOLLENBECK HOTEL zos WEST sEcoND STREET L03 Angeles, Cal- Teaeher fin Mechanical Drawingj-Mr. Multophe, what do you intend to be when you become a man? Multophe-A dentist, for I drew two teeth today. Heard in one of the English classes: ' Miss B-Willy did Wiebster stop here and make it new paragraph? Hazel J udd- Perhaps he wanted to stop for it drink of water. No Education is Complete Unless it includes a familiarity with the land we live in. Los Angeles is in Trolley Land Our lines enable you to know the region round about. We operate 500 miles of Standard Gauge Track that reaches from Mt. Lowe to the Sea and penetrate all the Valleys in between. All Cars from 6th and Main Streets. 67Je Pacific Electric Ry. Co. COOVER I0 Flat Well, That's 0ur Gait Manufacturers of Athletic Clothing, Gym and Outing Suits, Pennants, Pillows, Emblems, Etc. :: :: :: Class Sweaters 23 Bathing Suits Baseball, Football and Track Supplies Everything Outing and Athletic Any live one can direct you to The Vacation-Time Store Dyas-Cline Co ga no W. 3rd-St. l 0 SPECIAL ORDER, JEWELRY We furnish Diamonds and promotly execute special orders for Medals. Buttons., Pins and Emblems. we make.. in our own shops. fashionable. attractive, exclusive and uncommon Jewelry and Mountings BRGCK Sc FEAGANS, lelvflsis BROADWAY AND FOURTH ST.. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Wou't some one please start a subscription to get Ross I-lolmes and Alfred Maellouald a rattle or something that will amuse ehildreu of their age? A certain B9 was asked to ehauge one of his subjeets from the Iirst to the third period and answered that he could not do it as he had study the third period. Dou't you thi11k that Johnnie Beek's long trousers made him sleepy on the night of the Oratorieal Contest? Teacher in Music tafter playing several famous wedding uiarches to a. Classj-How would you like to be married to one of those tunes? ' O Grave Breedlove-I should not want so many runs in mine. TGZICIIEI'--ulll1'. Throop what is a kid ? Tliroop-HA kid is a small animal, either a goat or a young sheep. ' You can have a Home Built at Forest Park SMALL CASH PAYMENT 9 BALANCE LIKE RENT QI Close to City's Center STRONG 8 DICKINSON g Not a sutmrh Wg. gfhggidway and 2d St. QI Three Car Liues in Operation 2d Flour Union Tu-an Building -v-v-v-zz-.-.-.-.-.1 w-v-v--v----v--v-v-.-v-.-v-v-v-Jszsf-L-P.'vsfv-v-v-v-v-v-.-v-v-v-v-va P r 1 In ,P 1, Cut Flowers Floral Designs Seasonable Flowers POPULAR PRICES 1: LESS THAN HALF USUAL PRICES Signal H ill F lo ral C o . Main 8553 349 S. Los Angeles Broadway Dept. Store Floral Department Qi EX. 337 ,, The Choicest of Cut Flowers B Ll 1 1 0 C k,SfL?ifelfftssorn 7th and Broadway 5 Floral Department Phone Ex. 1500 3 tr 'I 1 tr D --+-A--- -- ---A--------- A -A-Azvxzvvvvstl vvv-vvv-.fvvv--v-vvvvf--vvv4sfv-s1vv--v- L G STVDETIT T JVNE 1 O7 LOSAN6ELES POIYl'E HNIC HIGH SCHO0L .gpqf 2 3 Q S 'H Q DBdlCHtlOH The g acluatmg class of um mer 07 respectfully clechcates t1S thrclv meo th Polyteclmnlc Student to the members of the faculty u er Whose careful gui ance we have been laboring for the past four years. They have been untiring in their efforts to help us, and We take this opportunity of expressing our appreciation. wx 42? FACULTY OF POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL J. H. FRANCIS, Principal BIRNEY H. DONNELL KATHARINE B. ROSS Vice Principal Vice Principal I JULIA MURRAY A. ANDRE GIFFORD Editor Asst. Editor V i 1 - Ml JOSEPH A. MARTIN ERNEST GANAHL Manager Asst. Manager ASSOCIATE EDITORS NORMA GOULD ETHEL SQUIER Class Knocks Society PAUL FRAMPTON GRACE BREEDLOVE KENNETH KELLOGG Athletics Athletics Personals TESSIE TAG EDNA MERZ Music Personals NED MANNING WARREN R. CAIN ORVILLE HOWLAND Artist Exchange Literary ,M . ov -aokxxxxxxxk -' -li' av, XXXM, K f ,y,,,!'Q,y f AWvI I :I ,IX I -I I I 1 I . - ' 'xxx-N.,,.' Mr! - XI Lg -'C - fZ i 53!' , . wf I 'II' XII Q I 'X I' X. ...,,LH MXVA mf, II , ,I xXx XAI ' , ,,, N7 2 ' I I I 5 IZ? Ml! 1 i f 1 fflf '13 I. I F f Table of Contents CLASS I-IISTORIES CLASS KNOCKS SOCIETY DEPARTMENTS ORGANIZATIONS LITERARY EDITORIAL ALUMNI ATHLETICS EXCHANGES ' I PERSONALS I I 55 lr'-lnucmuauHumuuun nuumwlcv' - 'Hf'fUlll '!, 5- ,A ' rf, - ---:-- K 'N 12 ' Vam 'bfgrxg D qmfn s SM I 961 r Q-I R X1 K XX. X ...-- -,,,s-7:-A fb C- C I ' The Prologue tNVith apologies to Longfellowj This is the school Polytechnic, the oft-ringing bell in the classroonis, N ow and anon as the day wears o11, S0l111dS for the chang- ing of studies, lleard thru the long, long halls from early dawn until evening, . lleard thru the lo11g, long halls from gathering twilight 'till day-break. Loud f1'0lll their variousclassrooins, the many-voiced, jost- ling students e Appear, and with footsteps resounding answer the ring of the school bell. This is the school Polytechnic, but where are the students that oftiines Gheered with delight, when they heard in the Aud. the moving voice of the speaker? YVhere are tl1e good old faces, the pride of the school Poly- technic,- Students whose Vs appear with every word of recital, Lightened by ready wit, but reflecting an image of knowl- edge? Gone are those pleasant classes, and the pupils forever de- parted! Scattered throughout the world, while at later and younger set of pupils Brighter, perhaps, and l1101'Q witty, now walk in the halls fllld classrooms. Naught but tradition relnains of tl1e good, old days of the long past. Ye who believe in HYVlSd01ll,,, that sage overbrimming with knowledge, Ye who believe in the blessings and boo11 of a good educa- tion, List to the ancient tradition still told by the gathering students, ' List to tl1e Tale of Lore in Poly, hoine of the learned. GLADYS A. LEVVIS,-'08. Qf '53 eg -,M M Q ci., .,..,. . X: QNX K e EE-ve is-SQ SW? QA Nw, W ef? CLASS OF W '07 JESSE L. ANDREWS President EDNA NEWKIRK Secretary NORMAN LLOYD HARRY WEAVER MAUDE SHAFER Vice President ALEXANDER OGILVIE Treasurer LAURENCE BELL .si We are Seven The class of February 190T ienjoyed the distinction of being the tirst to graduate from the new Polytechnic High School. The greatness of a class does not always depend on its numbers. Ill this case, though numbering only seven, the school is confident that it has given the rlelonors of Graduation to a worthy class. The graduates have made a record for themselves in their distinct individualities. Each member has played an important part in looking after the welfare of the student body, which is still striving for the i'1elonors that The Seven now possess. Jesse Lee Andrews, President of the class, was the head of Self Government. Miss Maude Shafer, Vice-President of her class, was, in the past, intrusted with the minutes of the All Important Ionian Societyj' and has also been of great assistance to the Self Government Committee. The Secretary of the class, Miss Edna Newkirk, 11111119 a name for herself, when, as Vice-President of Ionian, she arranged such interesting progra.1ns. It was in the lunch room that Alex. Ogilvie, Treasurer of the class, gained renown. By his persistent eiforts, he successfully managed the iinances of the Lunch Room, and tinally became Manager of that con- cern. Laurence Bell, Norman Lloyd and Harry XVeaver, the remaining three, have distinguished themselves on the athletic field, as well as in the classroom. The class which began its career in the small High School on the hill, in February 1903, has successfully com- pleted the entire course of study, and in the future will endeavor to reilect credit and honor on the school that is loved by all. f-- --e. I an oi S'07 CLASS OFFICERS ERNEST GANAHL DORA GOLDRING President Vice President HELEN BUFFETT JOHN CRAIG Secretary Treasurer Qs E QJGQ W. M Q u 8 GRADUATES S'07 PAUL F. A. CONWAY JOE HENCK SARAH PATTEN EDNAAMERZ PAUL FRAMPTON LUCY POWELL JOSEPH A. MARTIN GRADUATES S'07 FAYE SYLVESTER TESSIE TAG GLADYS LEWIS A I CHARLOTTE SUMNER A. ANDRE GIFFORD ERNEST E. OSGOOD KENNETH KELLOGG GRADUATES S'07 ETHEL MACY ELISE. MESSER VICTOR E. HECHT LILLIAN SYLVESTER BES IE KRA S MER CLARENCE JAY WILLARD BUELL . GRADUATES S'O7 ADALTNE JESBERG STELLA SCOTT ROBERT DOWNEY PEARL SCHEERER RUFUS HOLLAND CLARA MALLMANN EARL WILKE GRADUATES S'O7 BEN BLAIR GRACE BREEDLOVE CARLTON HOAGLAND ELSIE HORNE VIOLET NEBELUNG GLADYS NEVENZEL ORVILLE HOWLAND GEORGIA MORTEN GRADUATES S '07 EVERETT CHARLTON LOIS COIT WINNIFRED KELLOGG ETHEL SQUIER DORA GOLDRING LAWRENCE LEWIN AVIS MILLBERRY GRADUATES S'O7 LUCILE PLATT BESS CLARKE MARGURETE CUSHING CLARA HAYES JESSICA DAMPF RICHARD CASE HARRY LEE MISS MAE DICKISON Class Teacher Class History Listen my friends if you wish to hear Of the dream I had of the Seniors dear. In the month of September, in nineteen three, I went to the theatre in greatest glee. The play was entitled The Illustrious Class, And the learned people were there en masse. As the curtain rose, the audience stared For the Freshmen entering, could not be compared With any who'd ever played beforeg Or ever been seen since the days of yore. They looked so Wise and intelligent, To be'other than scholars they never meant. They pwalked along with a stately tread, Like ancient heroes, of whom they'd read. Their teachers were Smith, Twining, and Morrel, With whom not one e'er ventured to quarrel. They had such times as they'd like to live o'er, In rooms number seven, eleven and four. Now this good class was a model, you see, For they set the example of how to be Good, industrious, alld studiously bent, By their original plan of Self Government. And now the first yea.r's trials were passed, They'd no longer as Freshmen be classed. The work they accomplished was nobly done, So they passed from the stage at the close of act one. The scene was changed. 'Twas Ionian day, The Sophomores sat with nothing to say. So great was the privilege to be there and hear Mysteries and secrets theyid missed for a year. At first they were timid and afraid to vote, And the Juniors and Seniors tho't it a great joke, But lo! before that school year ended, Entire success on the Sophies depended. All during that year the noble class' worked. At the end of the term not one had shirked. For every one had been secretly bound That never a Three on his card would be found The curtain was drawn on the scene at last 5 Two years history of the class had passed. And they said farewell to Commercial High, Not without many a. tear and a sigh. The scene was changed. 'Twas a different school, But governed by the same notorious Rule, The illustrious class were Juniors now, And as such to the 11ew school made their bow. The class was noted far and wide, And new students joined them from every side. Some came from the East, and scores from L, A.,ii To join the class, and with them to stay. In much less time than it takes to tell, They all became friends, and learned to yell For the grand new school, which was sure to be Second to none for a century. ln roam 43 the class now stayed, 'Twas there many plans for the future were laid. Their picnics and parties they could never forget, But the seene must change, to their sad regret. YVheu the sce11e was changed. 'Twas room 27. The class the11 111llllbG1'Qtl some four times 'leven' More dignified Seniors never were seen 'Phan those who wore colors, white and green. 9 Just at this point the curtain was drawn, The audience realized the class had gone. Suddenly l walcened, fora morning beam llad crossed my face, illld ended my dream. Filings are not always what they seem Nor was our history just like this dream. For though it.'s the bright side we always have shown There has been at times a dark side known. And IIONV as the time to leave draws nigh, The saddest part is to say Good-bye. 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Yonder is the guiding star, Shining brightly far awayg He above, who aideth all, YVatcheth thee both night and day. God helps him who helps himself, Ever let thy motto beg Though the path be rough and hard, Let it not discourage thee. Little deeds are stepping-stones, XVatch thy steps and do not fallg If thou stnniblest, rise again, Perseverance conquers all. Oftentimes wilt thou regret Spoken word or iinished deed, Think good thoughts, and do good acts, They will help thee to succeed. Better one task iinished well Than a dozen hurried through. Leavest thou some task undone, Doubly hard 'twill seem to do. There is much that must be done- Every day a new task brings. Live a life worth while, and strive Constantly for better things. Lift thy head, OFGFQODIQ despair, Fill thy heart with hopefulnessg Perseverance is the road Leading to the goal Success!' TESSIE TAG GC QIE W 3 ZX , 5-gm Q 2 5 ,m ks 76' N ly Qs, 7, kkyiqfsi ' :' W 7' oe' Sf ,,, PW 4 1, NX X xx , x L s.. Society Saturday, September 30, 1906. TVe had all heard of the Arroyo Seco as a place with a very suggestive name, 'tdry stream. The Entertainment Committee, thinking it was a good place to hold a picnic, planned an outing, at which only a few of them appeared. After a jolly ride on the car, we reached the Arroyo. It was an exceedingly warm day, so Mr. Locke took his over- coat. By the time we had waded through a few miles of dust we appreciated the shady canyon when we reached it. The first part of the way 111ust be the Seco, and the last part the t'Arroyof' The forest rangers told us to keep out of the water, so Mr. Locke managed to keep dry. After cooling oft' a little, we ate our lunch o11 the rocks. All afternoon we amused ourselves by throwing rocksg the targets being anyone who happened alongf' ' The crowd kept together very well until the latter part of the day when a. few people were lost. On our way back, some of the Glee Club boys entertained us. After a very delightful day, we arrived home at seven o'clock. Saturday, November 3, 1906. The Polytechnic girls appreciate the value of their boys, fllld to show this appreciation they banqueted them and the Pomona team in Poly Hall after the Rugby game with Pomona and the Intercollegiate game with Throop, both of which occurred on the same day. At seven o'clock the boys arrived and soon all were seated at the table. The scene was very gayg the walls were hung with festoons and pennants of red fllld white, and blue and gold, the table was decorated with red and white flowers. The Polytechnic orchestra, under the able direction of Mr. Stanley, discoursed sweet music during the banquet. About twenty girls attired in white, care- fully ministered to the needs of the hungry. The menu consisted of 'tKick-off, Forward, Three-quarter back, Scrum, and Try-at goal. Mr. Francis acted as toastmaster, and many 'due speeches were made, to which all responded with true Poly spirit. The banqueters adjourned to the gymnasium and enjoyed dancing for a. time. The boys were tired after their strenuous games, so Home Sweet Home was played shortly after ten o'clock. November 18, 1906. Some time ago each Senior received something which looked as if it were a pumpkin. Upon investigation it proved to be an invitation To enjoy the Autumn cheer of the Senior class? Phe party, which was the first of the year, was held at the home of Orville Howland. The night was rather windy, and perhaps Miss IVagner and Mr. Holmes were blown past the house before they knew it. At any rate they lost their way and were somewhat delayed. Messrs. Martin, -Cain, and Hecht got oif the ca.r a few blocks from the house, and we concluded that they were going after their ladies. However, when they appeared later we observed that they had gone after three immense chrysanthemums with which to decorate their button holes. Their ladies were nowhere to be seen. As the guests descended the stairs, Miss Patten presented each with a tiny bag of pumpkin seeds which were to serve as the currency of the evening. The class colors, old rose and green, were festooned about the rooms, and shown in pennants of varied design, while flowers and foliage were tastefully used for decora- tion. In our conversation we were to refrain from using yes and Uno, or pay for using them, one pumpkin seed. Mr. Gifford won the prize for getting possession of the majority of the seeds. Programs were given out and we secured partners with whom we conversed upon the following subjects: The Latest Fashionff 'fYour Ideal Man or xV0I11i1.11,,7 The YVorst Predicament I was Ever In, and ffPolitics. These num- bers were delightfully accompanied by music. Luncheon was served in the dining room. Every one enjoyed the cake, cocoa, fruits, and all the rest of the good things so much that when the second table had finished, morning had already begun. The party broke up at an early hour, and it has been reported that some of the boys walked home. ' Saturday, February 16, 1907. One of the most pleasing events of the season was the Alumni and Seniors' iirst annual ball, given at Kramer's. Miss Sarah Patten, Miss Edna Merz, Mr. F. XV. Richards, and Mr. R. J. Kerns formed a 1110St gracious reception committee. ' The decorations were conspicuous by their absence, but Kramer's does not require adornment to make it attractive. Excellent music was furnished by Stamm's orchestra. Punch, which was served on the balcony, quenched our thirst but not our ardor, and the merry crowd tripped the light fantastici' until midnight. ' Saturday, February 23, 1907. On the evening of the track meet between the Los An- geles Iligh a11d Poly, the track team from Poly, wishing to show their friendly feeling for L. A. Rivalsn entertained them with a banquet served in the lower hall at Poly. Pennants of blue and white, and blue and gold hung upon the walls and were festooned above the table. Flow- ers and ferns were placed about the hall and the table was artistically decorated. The menu was arranged, prepared, and served by a number of Poly girls. You may depend upon it that there were plenty of good things to eat, and from some of the speeches which followed, it seemed as if the boys wished that track banquets Cill1l9 every day. Mr. Francis was with us part of the evening, but was obliged to leave early. Mr. Thompson, our valuable coach, was there and after making a short speech, called upon members of both teams, who expressed their appreciation of the courtesy, and showed their friendly feeling toward the opposing team. XVhen Mr. Coover was called upon for a speech, he was suddenly taken with Sprinters' Clamp and fell on the floor. After some time he recovered, but We were deprived of the pleasure of hearing him that evening. Dancing and games were later enjoyed in the gymnasium. All had a delightful time, and the evening did much to encourage a more friendly feeling between the two high schools. Saturday, May -1, 1907. At 8:10 a merry crowd from Rooms 27 and 43 met at the station and took the car to Sierra Madre whence they walked tothe Big Santa -Anita canyon. There were 66 all told and we were chaperoned by Miss Smith, Miss Geis, Mr. Locke, and Mr. Phillips. The way led over a sandy road with twenty sets of water pipes forming bridges across the ravinesg a very pleasant walk to take o11 a, cloudy morning - XVhen the Advance Guard reached the canyon, they left the lunch there and went up the stream until called back to lunch by those who had been too fatigued to walk farther. A A most tempting lunch of sandwiches, saratoga chips, salad, pickles and all the rest of things that go to make a picnic were placed before us at the stroke of twelve. It rapidly disappeared causing every face to beam with satisfaction. After lunch, a large crowd climbed up the canyon with Mr. Locke as guide. The way was steep and very dangerous in many places. Poor Miss Goldring was so timid that she would stand on a. rock in the middle of a stream and scream, refusing to go either way. XVhen half way up the steep illld slippery incline, she would likewise pause until she could renew her courage. Mr. Locke waded into the stream to build some stepping stones, and by some dire accident he slipped and fell into the water. At last we reached the falls a11d after resting for some time we tramped back down the canyon. There were five of the Glee Club boys in the crowd and they entertained us with a few songs. V After we had eaten the remnants of our lunch, we walked to the station, where we were surprised to find Miss Kramer, Miss Breedlove, Mr. Lewin and Mr. Blair, all of whom had disappeared immediately after lunch, and whom we had thought lost. A tired, happy crowd reached the city shortly before eight olclock. E. L. S. S '07. M I- F I ..! :,,, C l. .L I'iII I'ef 'I II'IIIIIIIIII M 'I ,lIl'glIIl'I',II 'i Il It I . , If ,VIII IIE aim: I 'pi l l f QQ! W ME' I :I IM I Ilw ll 'IW -V i J 'Il Ei I, D, ,Mfr 5 X? I 't i wg' ill Pl I I I I ' IIIII III ZMfl,'9iIII55,fIQyti'i I 'lf' T- It 3 l I -u.. in H I ll' :Il!,vF illKEwi i1!I'5iII!lwiiiS23l -fl1M 1!l?, .' f e I g-I or IIIIIIIIIIIiII'I'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII, 5, fl A l ui ' ,, s sk Q l'ln 0 I X 12. --2' ' 5 frm... - .f.:..n., 1 Science XVhy should people know about the natural phenome- na of the world around them? Can a person be called educated when he has no knowledge of science? Many people have no idea what the natural features and changes are doing to and for mankind. Changes are taking place every day in the air and in the water. The earth is also changing, though more slowly. The plants and animals are varying their relation to the air, the ocean and the earth. As man is vitally dependent upon the plants and animals, it is very important that he should know about them. Biology has done great things for mankind. For instance: controlling of yellow fever. lVl1en the American army was in the South and Cuba, a large number of men contracted the yellow fever, and many of them died. The medical ofiicers of the United States army suspected the mosquito as the cause, and, after many experiments, it was found that mosquitoes that had bitten yellow fever patients were capable of conveying the disease. To do away with the mosquito, oil was poured in all pools of stagnant water, and this terrible disease, which was so much dread- ed, was soon brought u11der control. This was one of the many cases where science has helped mankind. .YV11at would the commercial world do without the scientist? The chemist is necessary to a large number of our big industries. Take gold, for instance. Man first washed out free gold, and later the chemists discovered that gold could be obtained by the use of mercury. Today, by the cyanide processes, we are able to procure gold where it exists as an ore in combination with other metals, and make gold mining pay, where it did not pay before. YVithout a thorough knowledge of physics, all engineer- ing problems of any magnitude become impossible. The building of steel skyscrapers, railroads, battleships, ocean liners, the making of tunnels, great irrigation projects a11d a multitude of things that are necessary to mankind, are the direct results of the study of physics and the application of the knowledge gained. The X-Ray and radium have brought forth secrets that from a medical standpoint, are of great use. In electricity, a branch of physics, wonderful applications have been made from the discoveries of scientiiic men. Take as ex- amples the telegraph, telephone, motors, dynamos illld the wireless telegraph. All these commercial applications would be impossible if it were 11ot for the men, who study science for the sake of science itself. The science department of the Polyteclmic High School at present offers six subjects, viz.: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Geography, Botany, Physiology and General Science. Our laboratories and equipments are the best of any west of Chicago. Next term a year of electricity will be added. The time will be spent in the designing of direct and alternating current dynamos, motors and transformers. This course will be practical from every standpoint. W. A. B. SCOS. Mathematics Mathematics is really t.l1e foundation of all technical courses. Without it the architect is greatly handicapped, the mechanic can do very little, and the surveyor is able to accomplish nothing. Much care has been taken in selecting the necessary subjects, so that our mathematical courses are better than those of most high schools in the country a11d equal to those of some colleges. The subjects offered are Algebra, Geometry, Trigonom- etry, Analytic Geometry, Differential and Integral Calcu- lus, Mechanics, Astronomy, Surveying and Applied Mathe- matics, or the Interpretation and Application of Mathemat- ical Formulae. , The courses in Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry are much t.he same as those given i11 the best high schools throughout the country. The Mechanics of Materials illld Applied Mathematics are of especial beneiit to the archi- tectural, mechanical and civil engineering students. The Surveying includes much iield work of a practical nature. Astronomy will be one of eminent service to those ' who desire later to take up Navigation. Very few people know anything about this most interesting subject. XVIIQD B9 pupils first study Algebra, it seems more like a. Chinese puzzle tha.n anything having practical value. As time passes they begin to see the value of it, and realize that all of the higher mathematics depends more or less on Algebra. Our corps of teachers cannot be excelled by that of any other high school in the country. Mr. Barker, the head of the department, is a man Who, to quote Mr. Francis, C'Lives ll1,1llRf1.l9111iltlCS.v Miss Sanborn, who: has been with the school from the time it was the Commercial High, is one of the best we have. The rest of our mathematics teachers are graduates of the best colleges, and they all know how to present the subject in an intelligent way. As Mr. Barker is the head of the department, he cannot be with his class always. At such t.imes a student is chosen to take charge of the recitation. Students are sometimes allowed to vote' to determine who shall receive a grade of 661.37 Our standards are higher than those of most schools. Credit is given only for results, correctly attained, while in some schools half credit is given for method and half for correct results. P. E. J., W. '08 Manual Training The manua.l training department of the Polytechnic High School is one of its distinctive features. It is one of the departments which makes the Polytechnic High School what it is. The object of such work is not to turn out skilled workers, but to teach students how to handle tools, and also to teach them to do some original work in designing. At present only two branches of this department are organized, the wood shop and the forge-but already the foundry room is being equipped and by the middle of next year the machine shop will be in operation. The machines are ordered and will be shipped the latter part of this year. In the wood shop, students are first taught joinery, learning ho-w to make neat joints. This is to lead up to cabinet-making, which comes during the second ten weeks of the first semester. During these ten weeks students are required to design and build some piece of furniture. They receive no help in the execution and when a student takes a. piece of furniture home, he can truly say that it is his own handwork, from designing to staining. After a course in cabinet-ma.king comes pa.ttern-mak- ing. A very t.l1orougl1 course is given in this subject. In the forge room students learn welding, bending, how to handle steel under different temperatures, in fact all the fundamental parts of blacksmithing. The foundry now being equipped well, comes in the third yea.r. Here students will learn moulding a.nd casting. The senior year will be spent in Machinery Hall, but not before some new buildings can be erected, as the number of students to enroll in the Manual Department far exceeded the expectations of the designers of the build- ing. During the iirst semester the students from the wood shop were forced to invade ffMachinery Hall. Domestic Science At the Polytechnic High School, where girls, as well as boys, are prepared for the practical side of life, there is a department of Domestic Science where the girls receive special training. In the first year of the sewing department, the time is devoted to the making of muslin underwear. Each girl takes measurements of another, and then sees to the fitting of the garment. The second year the work is more complicated, for it is then they begin on summer dresses, making their own patterns and fitting one a.nother's garments. They next take up millinery, the first part of which is the renovating illld making over, then the designing, making and trimming of new ha.ts. There are special classes in the Drawing Department devoted to the designing of all garments, the spacing of tucks and ruttles, and simple embroidery designs. Mechanical Draughting The dra.ughting department of the Polytechnic High School is an important one, and one of which the whole school is very proud. The irst t91'111'S work is spent ini learning the simplest forms of drawing and lettering. The lettering is partly freehand and partly mechanical, while the drawing is of geometrical figures for the purpose of acquainting the pupil with the use of the instruments, in which practice he is taught, not only exactness, but neatness and system. The second term is taken up principally with problems and developments, a study which is of much importance in sheet metal working, and is a most excellent means of teaching the student to be exact in every detail. At the beginning of the second year the course branches into what are known as the Steam and Electrical Engineering Draughting, Civil Engineering Draughting and the Architectural Draughting. In the course of the next three years the student in architectural draughting becomes familiar with the Orders of Architecture, receives the required amount of the History of Architecture, and is given simple problems of steel and concrete construction, also modern dwellings, all of which he is later required to enlarge upon. And upon the completion of the course any student is fitted to enter an architectural draughting room and hold the position of architectural draughtsman. The branch known as Steam and Electrical Engineer- ing takes up mechanical drawing as required by the stan- dards adopted by the largest and best shops. Structural Steel is a branch which is required in one of the advanced years, a11d touches upon the construction of steel bridges, girders, and most forms of structural engineering. Ma- chine Designing is an important feature of the Steam and Electrical Engineering draughting. In this the students are, as far as possible, given models from which to work. Each piece is measured and sketched into a note book, and from this note book the regular drawing is made. This gives more the idea of design than of copying. Other pupils will be required to design a machine from given facts and from the known principles of mechanics., e Through this entire course the pupil is cultivating that free and easy use of his instruments, a thing which is most essential to the modern draughtsman. Another feature of the department is the course known as the Fine and Applied Arts course, which requires two double periods per week in drawing. This branch gives the student a thorough and practical knowledge of the Mechanic Arts, and upon its completion the student has had the equivalent of eight years of study and has, to a certain extent, done the same work as is required of the student in the State University. e t Blue Printing is another part of the department. In this sub-department the pupil is required to spend a regular amount of time in blue printing, and must before he finishes the course, thoroughly understand the process of blue printing. t YVAGHTEL. ' Our Blacksmith Shop !X OULD you ever think that a very long we .Q time ago, even before the corner stone I' 1 f of the great pyramid of Egypt was gf filled with Papyrus, sheep-skins, and l f-'.- f all sorts of bric-a-brac of that day and B -if time, containing records of what hap- pened in those days to be passed down J into t.he dizzy future to posterity, ., there were blacksmiths? , Q N V At that time they were called Iron- ' If workers, a name true to date, which 'l--1-1 implies men who weld,forge and shape iron into any and every conceivable form, from the very heaviest forgings, some of which are anchors for our large ocean liners, weighing perhaps several tons, to the tiniest and most delicately artistic grill, freize, ornamental work, tools or instruments. It is not known who first discovered iron, nor is much known of its early history and development, but it is a con- ceded fact that iron was used at a. much earlier period than is generally supposed, the tendency of iron to corrode, has destroyed all traces of its use in ancient times, while instru- ments of brass, and bronze remain in a fairly good state of preservation. Iron is the most useful of all the metals, making it almost impossible to overestimate its importance in the arts. The history and study of iron and steel from their in- ception to the present, is a delightfully interesting subject, and to be trained to take a piece of iron or steel, and form it into a. shape the will might dictate, is 11ot only an accom- plishment, but an art, and no greater enjoyment, or grati- fication, can be aiforded a novice, an artist, or R11 artisan, than to view the nnished product of his own handiwork. One has really to be a pupil in 'fOld Number S to fully appreciate what it means to learn the A B C, as it were, of iron working, and, f1'0111 day to day, realize the assimulated knowledge put to practical use. . Some have ventured to say our shop is noisy, but if they fully understood the deep lessons that go with the cheerful, rythmic ring of the anvil, all would be well. It has been said the anvil emits a lesson of life at every ring. Une thing is sure, the art of concentration is graphically portrayed in anvil practice, for no matter what is on your mind at the time, all irrelevant thoughts and fancies take wings a.nd fly when the anvil begins to ring, and in life practice, one who has the power to concentrate HIS MIND upon any given subject, as the blacksmith is able to do wl1ile merrily hammering away at his work, has indeed a. power within himself that is beyond mental computation. In Old Number 8 they are not only learning the How and XYhy of iron and steel working, but also learning how to be quick and alert in thought and action, training the eye, the brain, and tl1e hand to work similtaneously, and then learning willow to work, is not the least of what is ingratiated into our physical make-up. ' The mental Gy1nnastics one gets in shop practice in 'f0ld Number S should not only make the mind much broader, but keener of perception, thereby making all addi- tiona.l subjects studied more readily ,comprehended. No department ill the school stands for more than does Old Number S i11 that it trains the eye, the brain, the hand, cultivates habit, instills system, develops mind and body, and works in conjunction with all other departments of the school in producing well-rounded men. e GEO. VV. YVOOD. E1 Organillo Hace mucho tiempo, habia en una ciudad de Espaia dos vieios. Como eran muy pobres, vivian en una caba- ia pequeiisima, pero se amaban muchisimo y por esta razon vivian muy contentos. Cada tarde el viejo arran- caba de una especie de organo que tenia, sonos raros, harmonias dulces, tristes, llorosas, y la vieia cantaba las canciones de su pueblo natal. Asi, andando de casa en casa, aumentaban por algu- nos centavos cada tarde, las ganancias del dia. Pero un dia les visito una desgracia terrible. La vieja murio. A la muerte de su muier, el hombre quedo solo, y no tenia nada mas para amar que su liel organillo. Por esta razon se fue de su ciudad, y con su organillo sobre el hombro paseaba entre las campaias. Un dia, como aumentaba mas y mas el calor, el viejo se echo a la sombra de un arbol y en unos pocos minutos quedo dormido. En sus sueios le visito un angel her- mosisimo, el cual le diio --Amigo mio, tengo cuenta de todas tus penas, y por esto te he traido estos tres rollos de musica. Tomalos y tocalos si quieres, pero uno es el rollo de la vida y de la muerte. Desperto solo para hallar que el an el habia desa- parecido, pero a un lado estaban los rollos. gogiendo uno de ellos, empezo ai tocar. La miisica era hermosisima, su- blime,divina, y A los pocos minutos muchos labriegos habian congregado escuchando los raros tonos de la feli- cidad, de la paz, y del amor. El tropel quedo embelecido, le llevaron ai la casa de su gobernador. Este le mando tocar y el viejo, temblando de pies a cabeza, empezo. Esta vez toco de la batalla, de la victoria, y de la gloria. Les gusto mucho la miisica, y zi los pacos dias nuestro amigo con el organillo se hallo en frente del rey Este fue el gran momento de la vida, del pobre. ' 5 Toca4 ria a la orden del rey! No habia ninguna cuestion ahora. Quedaba solamente un rollo mas y este le llevaria la fe? licidad. Cuando toco la miisica era suave y la voz del in- strumento parecia cantar de la infelicidad, de la obscuri- dad, Y de la muertegc-pero de repente cambiog todo era- luz, a egria, y gloria. uando callaron las notas vibran- tes del sagrado instrumento, el espiritu del dueio volo para uiiirse al del otro angel, su esposa. WILLIAM PERCIVAL L. A. P. H. S., 7 Mai 1907. Nadette Lemesle, e - f s - Chateau de Planchoury, ' Indre-et-Loire, France. ' Chere Nadette: ' . p Aujourd'hui, tous les eleves de ma classe ecrivent a leurs cousins', de France, et c'est avec plaisir que je profite de cette occasion pour repondre a votre derniere lettre. . Comme vous devez etre heureuse de vivre dans un chateau et de vous dire que cet immense pare, ses jets d'eau, son lac et' ses fleurs sont a vous. Ici, a Los Angeles, nous avons de bien belles choses dignes d'adn1iration, mais nous n'avons pas de chateauxg aussi, est-ce avec le plus vif interet que je regarde les photographies que vous m'avez envoyees. Elles sont toutes bien belles. En les admirant, je ne puis n1'emwcher de les peupler de belles dames aux cheveux poudres et de messieurs en perruque faisant de temps en ten1ps la reverence. Mais en arrivant au pavillon dans lequel vous restez, je vous vois a la fenetre avec votre petit frere et Madame votre mere, et alors, adieu! cheveux poudres et perruques, car ils s'enfuient dans les bois .en nfentendant vous crier: How do you do ? ' N V V p Votre auiie americaine, 4 Y, , JEANNE SAUBION, gvodygeebrte ieitnerinmmlung, lichc illitiajillrr! Q Sm Sltamen ber beutffben Qibteiiung ber Slloltytedynifcben Gcbule betbe ich Cite bergiidpft miilfommen. ' SBU fpaben bei ber Eliiicffebr bei .Qerrn Sbireftori hie Gjelegenfpeit mabr: gcnommen, her Gdyule eine heutfcbe iiafme 511 iiberreicben. 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One of tl1e most important requisites of life is the abili- ty to appear before an audience and express one's self in good English without the hesitancy and nervousness which is so common to the average person. XVith tl1e object in view of developing this ability in the students, the upper classes of the Polytechnic High School organized the Ionian Society. The Society is composed of all members of the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades and is the greatest and most representative body of the school. This society, of a necessity, has grown in proportion to the growth of the school, and it was feared that so large a body would be harder to manage or control, but the mem- bers have proven this fear to be unwarranted. There are a. few who do not realize the importance of the work which the Society has to do, but the majority take an interest and push the meetings to success by their sympathetic atten- tion and hearty applause. Last term the Society members occupied eight class rooms. This term they have increased and now spread themselves into thirteen rooms. The election which took place on the 28th of September, 1906, resulted i11 the election of Mr. Howland, as President, Miss Newkirk, Vice-President, Miss Hjelm, Secretary, Mr. Newton, Treasurer, Mr. Reis, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Messrs. Charlton, Cain, Gifford, Holmes, and Miss Lewis as Critics. Owing to tl1e co-operation of the Society at large with the officers, the term was very successful. The Vice-Presi- dent, Miss Newkirk, proved herself a genius as an enter- tainer by the furnishing of instructive and interesting entertainment 'for tl1e program-s. After a short business meeting on the 14th of December, the entire school and out- side friends were invited to the Auditorium to enjoy the following delightful Christmas program: IONIAN OFFICERS fFirst Termj EDNA NEWKIRK ORVILLE HOWLAND LILLIAN HJELM Vice-President President Secretary JAMES A. NEWTON Treasurer 1. l'lallelujah Chorus ............ .. ..... Messiah P. ll. S. Orchestra.. 2. History of Cl11'lSU1li1S': .................. Everett Lees 3. 'fCarol and Chime ........... P. ll. S. Girls' Glee Club 4. Santa Claus in a Sleeper' . ........ Florence Barker 5 Nazareth .... .. .. .... . .... .. .. .... . .......... Gounod P. ll. S. Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs. 6. 'fChristmas in the South ............... Julia Murray T. LaJrgo ............................... ..... H andel P. ll. S. Boys' Glee Clubs. 8. Christmas Carolv ....................... The School This entertainment was, perhaps, the best of the term. At a. later meeting, for the first time, the Ionian Society purchased and presented to the school a picture for the decoration of the halls in the new Polytechnic building. On the lst of March the Society met at a regular meet- ing to elect the otlicers for the ensuing term. There ha.d been considerable agitation over the electioneering and an close result was expected in the election. Therefjvere four very worthy candidates for the Presidency, but Mr. Gilford won the election by a. majority of seventy-one over the com- bined votes for the other three candidates, and thus became the Society's next President. The other otiicers were elected as follows: Grace Breedlove, Vice-President, Manic Cliff, Secretary, Robert Downie, Treasurer, Joe Martin, Sergeant- at-Arms, and Messrs. Beman, Clark, Adams, Craig and Coover, Critics. The new otlicers took up the work Where their prede- cessors had laid it down and carried it on With as much vigor a11d interest as ever. Perhaps no term has been so successful as has t.his last one, and it is to be hoped that the progression of the Society will be constant throughout the years to come. If each and every member will put his shoulder to the wheel and take the interest in the Society which he should, there is a successful future in store for the organization. 0. C. H. 3 M IONIAN OFFICERS QSecond Termj A. ANDRE GIFFORD, GRACE BREEDLOVE President Vice-President MAME CLIFF ROBERT DOWNIE Secretary Treasurer l J I5 S rrlary- Q BOARD or comnoi.. L. A. F' H. 5. VVARR T No ,.... 1 .4 ,...,,.., ,,,,, Q TO THE T 1 ASURER' ' 5 Pe: . ,., .. ,. .,... . ... . e , ,,, ,.h . E . .. .. C3.f7ZZ'fl E In 'mm 4JDcmami Ab. 2 1: e in f n 'rr o e no no Po Ba S. E 56xla1LralfIki.s.Board . 7 ni! M '07 I M I . p S Jmiunf' REQUISITION g M' f cl E Yi .,.. ...,. . ..., .... . .. .,.. .. . L Ihr underxignfd,rrspzrgfulifyrfqurst Ihr Et-nd aj Coullrl I Un fhzpurfh-nz ayfbefollurring. !o-u'il:- The Boillld of ,Z J. fi 52 Q4 yy: fa- Control began the , ,...., . , , . ,.. ....,,.. . Fan term with a ,., ,,,. , . .,.. . , J-JT new constitution. Zu, 44, if -1. Under its provis- V ' l ' ' ionstheBoardprac- ,.,, s ,..., .. s ff? ff' tically became the fy! ,gr executive commit- bepifaprnjy qfibe Board qf Conlrof, ul In be relurxed by me Io Me tee of the Student Body. Coincident 7' 69 4 with the new con- sf,...1.-. ,, - .e.. ,e . stitution, a warrant A d requisition sys- ylnrfi Zz! . an 2 Ngnvf. . . .... .- ,,,, .,..., . .... . .,.....M.. . , tem, uyas Installed. the finances and an By this plan a close check is kept upon accurate list of all demands upon the Student Body can be made. . Realizing that an adequate supportofe athletics would strengthen this phase of school activity, the Boa.rd's policy has been to be libeinl in appropriations, although at no time has a. single cent been spent unwisely. The Student Body carried a very heavy load during the early part of the term, as it supplied two football teams with equipment. A large sum was spent upon pictures, pennants, school decorations, etc., and a new flag was purchased. At a cost of 3200, the school secured a Water color by C. P. Neilson. Notwithstanding the large expenditures, no dues or assessments were levied upon the students. All money was secured from the receipts from games and entertainments. BOARD OF CONTROL OFFICERS LAWRENCE LEWIN VICTOR E. HECHT President, First Term President, Second Term JULIA MURRAY BERTHA SANBORN Vice-President, First and Second Terms Treasurer. First and Second Terms JOS. A. MARTIN CLEMENT REIS Secretary, First Term Secretary, Second Term Tl1e success of tl1e GI1lL61'till1l1ll011fS was 11119 to the happy selection of C2li'C1'fHi1l01'S lllildll by the previous Board under Mr. XYll'SC1ll1lQ, 211111 to tl1e excellent 1ll211lZlg91'l2l1 work of the Igllftilfillllllllllli' U0lllll1l1 i'Ct' witl1 Mr. llccht as C1lill1'1Ililll. The 2l1fl'ill'flU11S were llillldlllll in a 111ost professional way. Tl1e entire statl' of ilSSlSfilllfS was well orgaiiized. School- spii-ited boys helped as ushers, while ,Paul Frainpton as stage 1llillli1g'Q1' pei-fo1'n1ed l1is work witl1 llCS1l2li,l'll. The tirst nuinbcr of tl1e course was a school l?1lf0l'i1llll- 1ll01lf. prepared by Mrs. G. B. Parsons. The school or- ganizations, including tl1e two Glee Clubs, the Orclwstra, the Mandolin Club, 211111 tl1e G-yin Club, ill a burlesque 11121119 tl1eir iirst appearance. Miss Louise Nixon llill 211141 Mr. J alnie Overton also assisted in tl1e 1l1'0g1'illll. Tl1e Lulu Tyler Gates Concert Colnpanyj C0lllPl'lSll1g a. reader, a basso, ll cellist, 111111 a pianist, followed o11 Octo- ber 19, 1906. The Board closed a contract witl1 Reno B. XVelbourn, tl1e noted lecturer 011 Electricity and lilldllllll, for an P11- gageinent on Noveinber 28, 1906, but 0119 week before the date it received word tl1at Mr. XVelbourn 11ad become seri- osusly ill and would not be able to till l1is date. In des- peration it requested Mr. Twining, tl1e l1ead of the physics departnient, to prepare a talk 011 4'Electricity, to be given 011 tl1e above date. Tl1e departn1e11t had just received much apparatus, illld tl1is was i111n1ediately installed 11po11 tl1e tX1lt1lf0l'i11lll stage by 0119 of l1is classes. Ravinond Taylor flllll Charles Scott erected two wireless telegraph stations. Tl1e talk was a re111a1'l1ably clear exposition of this complex subject, entirely free from teclniicalities illld exceedingly interesting. T11e experinients perfornied by the st11de11ts presented tl1e subject in il graphic 111111111612 Tl1e change lllildll by Jacob Riis i11 l1is western iOll1', placed 111111 upon tl1e course of the second terin, so tl1e tinal a.ttract.ion was tl1e production of Twelfth Night by stu- d9IltS of tl1e school, lllldtil' the direction of Miss Jane Butt illld t.l1e English departnient. Miss Butt's work is nlost tho1'o11gl1ly artistic, sl1e lnakes her pupils live tl1e charac- ters fllld the result is a 11ilfll1'211 and forceful i11terpretatio11. The lasting benefit tl1at tl1is Board has given to tl1e school is tl1e formation of a generous policy toward athlet- ics illld tl1e ll1f1'0dll0Tl011 of good accounting 111etl1ods in the Student Body transactions. The members were Alfred Sewell tresignedj, Arthur Bettinger, Bae Craig, Paul Frampton, Herbert Stuart, George McDonald, Eylar Fillmore, Victor Hecht, Jessica Dampf, tresignedj, Edna Newkirk, Everett Charlton and ll. LaV. Twining. The otlicers were Laurence A. Lewin, President, Julia Murray, Vice-President, Joseph A. Martin, Secretary, Ber- tha. Sanborn, Treasurer. The bookkeeper was Joseph lrlath- away. The Board of Control took up its duties for the second semester with the following otlicers to guide the affairs of the organization: Victor E. llecht, President, Julia XV. Murray, Vice-President, Clement Reis, Secretary, and Ber- tha Sanborn of the faculty, Treasurer. In reviewing brieily the work of this Board we will first consider the Entertainment Course and the amount of good it has done for the school a.s a whole. The iirst event of the second Polytechnic Lyceum Coursewasa lecture given by that man among men, Jacob A. Biis, the noted slum- worker, who is known from ocean to ocean as one of Ameri- ca's foremost philanthropists. Although the engagement of this speaker necessitated the expenditure ofa vast amount of money, it was money well spent, because it gave the pupils of the school an opportunity to learn of the slum-evils which confront the people of this country. Maro, the prince of magic, who came next on the course, succeeded in amusing a large and enthusiastic audience by his versatile tricks and musical work. The Clare Vaughan XVales Company gave us a pleas- ant evening's entertainment, as the third event on the Course. The Board of Control in conjunction with the Fiesta Committee of the school decided that the Polytechnic High School should remain out of the Flower Feast this year, a.s a tloat that would iittingly represent the school would incur too great an expense.. It was decided instead that the proceeds of the next entertainment be given over to the decoration of the school. The entertainment at this time was the Dunbar Male Quartette and Bell Bingers. They played to a large house, but the money taken in at the box oifice only paid the expenses. The President of the Board, through the kindness of Mr. L. Behymer, was fortunate enough to secure the CHICA- GO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA of sixty pieces for a mati- nee concert. Tl1e sixth event was a. School Ent.erta,inment, which, owing to Mrs. Parsons? directing hand was a great success. Our Boys, Glee Club amused and entertained us by their excellent work in a minstrel show made up of aBig Doin's. Mrs. Gr. Adams Fisher came next with a highly inter- esting and instructive lecture on that quaint old German city, Nuremberg. And last, but not lea.st by any 1nea.ns, was the excel- lent presentation of 'fShe Stoops to Conquerj' by the members of the Summer Class of Noughty-Seven. The Course this year was a success from every stand- point. The events were varied so that every taste was satis- fied. Good musicians furnished music for the music lover, the student was instructed by educated men and women, while those who enjoyed entertainment of a. lighter nature were amply satisfied. Enough money was secured to sup- port the school in all its branches for the entire semester. One of the Board's greatest enterprises has been the construction of a cement tennis court at a. cost of 315400. This amount was secured by the issue of 400 bonds which were sold to the students at 351.00 apiece. ' The Board had two sets of new scenery constructed for the use of the Senior class in their play. During this semester the Board of Control has equipped and supported the base-ball, the track, the gymnasium and the girls' basket-ball teams. These teams, together with the Rugby and Intercollegiate foot-ball teams, have re- ceived their jerseys bearing the letter PQ, from this Board. The members of the Board for this semester are as fol- lows: Lillie Smith, Howard Bixby, Leonard YVachtel, Jack Clark, Boss Holmes, James Mclnei-ny, Joe Henck, Joseph Martin, H. Everett Charlton, Mr. H. La. V. Twining, Miss Bertha Sanborn, Clement Reis, Julia Murray and Victor E. Hecht. Joe Hathaway and Rene Olin acted as bookkeepers. Nelson Smith was chosen by the Board to fill the vacancy left by Jack Clark, upon his departure for the South. I insert here a brief report of the Treasurer containing the total receipts and expenditures of the Board of Co-ntrol from October 5, 1906 to May 16, 1907 inclusive. Receipts ...................................... 33285.53 Expenditures .... 3054.84 Balance ..... ....................... 3 230.69 VICTOR E. HECHT. S '07 BEL G EN? Boys' Self Government Committee Four years ago the idea of S. G. Committee originated in Commercial High School. Some had doubts as to wheth- er or not this system would be a success. That Self Govern- ment is a success is proved by the fact that many High Schools have followed the example set by Commercial High School. Each room elects a boy and girl representative and these in turn elect a president, vice-president and secretary. The Boys and Girls Committee are two separate organiza- tions, but their aim is one, to establish good order in the school. Every Monday and Wednesday these committees meet in private session, in separate rooms and try the cases of the school oienders. A boy on trial is required to face the committee and to state his case. Questions are asked by the committeemen and each case is clearly understood before the offender is dismissed. After each boyis story has been listened to, he is asked to leave the room. Then sentence is passed. Some people are under the impression that the boys are not fairly dealt with, that a friend on the committee can secure a boy's re- lease. This belief is an error. All motions are voted upon and if a friend makes a. motion to which the committee does not agree it is promptly voted down. To carry a motion the majority must be in favor. Often as many as four or five motions are made before the sentence is finally decided upon. Perhaps the greatest undertaking of the Self Govern- ment Committee was that of maintaining order in the Auditorium. At the beginning of the term pupils were al- lowed to converse in this room but advantage was soon taken of this privilege. A committee was put in charge during each period and i11 a. short time all talking ceased and the order is now the same as in the room where a teacher is in charge. I11 fact at all times when a teacher is 11ot i11 charge of a room the pupils are under the ca.re of the Self Govern- ment Committee. ' Oflicers elected in September were: Jesse Andrews, President. E rnest Sutherland, Secretary. Officers elected in February were: Wfalter Zachau, President. Paul J effers, Secretary. The Girls' Self Government Committee The Girls' Self Government Committee is one of the strongest, most helpful committees in the school. Some of the iinest girls of the school are on the committee. Their work has been greater than ever this year. The influence of the girls o11 the committee has spread through the school, and has worked wonders. The girls try to set a good ex- ample for the others, especially for the newer girls in the school. They trust the girls to be good, and to keep order in the school, a11d most of the girls try their best not to vio- late this trust. lVhen a girl does violate tl1e rules of good order, and is sent to the committee, she is liberally and care- fully judged by the girls on the committee. Still, it is so dis- agreeable and unpleasant to be judged by girls who are her school-comrades, that she will avoid being Useut up again. The Girls' Self-Government Committee has done ine work this year, a11d has aided tl1e teachers very much. It has practically stopped whispering and misbehavior in the study rooms and auditorium, has kept good order in the halls, attended to excuses and tardiness, maintained order in the various lunch rooms, and has done many other things to help the rapid progress, illld to keep tl1e good reputation of the school. Last year's helpful otlicers were: President, Mame Cliff, Vice-President, XVinnie Kimbrellg Secretary, Jennie Wlilliams. The excellent officers for this term are: President Jennie XVllll2l1llSQ Vice-President, Maude Shafer, and Secre- tary, Isabelle Smith. 5 .se ? 'i- A . ww , 5, S S-s xg, Wm X 56-fs. rxmskk X ...si..., ess OFFICERS SELF-GOVERNMENT COMMITTEES JESSE ANDREWS WALTER ZACHAU Pres. Boys' S. G. First Term Pres. Boys' S. G. Second Term MAME CLIFF JENNIE WILLIAMS Pres. Girls' S. G. First Term Sec. Girls S. G. First Term, Pres. Second Term ISABELLE SMITH - Sec. Girls' S. G. Second Term ERNEST SUTHERLAND ERNEST OSGOOD Sec. Boys' S. G. First Term Vice-Pres. Boys' S. G. Second Term Q G' 1 ll 9 14 I B' fl f a 0 1 'N fifwfaifff 4 -'sv'-:if-ff 1 - Ks. 'iii' J' , 0 ' ' ' I ' 0 I' 'f'4 3:21 5 si' o I ll 'I flak' 5.0 A , ,fi w, , ui Qty' T? ,113 ?s:'5: 4 5 4.0 rlf' ,I Q I 5 5 S If '-:'2Z1ff::':: 7121419 1: Swiss! - if--'r ww' N . :U all x ,l 's N ' ,f 5 L! '2sl.' 0' xe.g Q ups' 155 .r ZW' f 4.2 lflaving ever before us the inspiration afforded by one, our beloved principal, whose oratory is rapidly becoming noted as the best that can be found among pedagogues on the Pacific Coast. if not indeed, anywhere west of the Rocky Mountains, is it any wonder that Poly is beginning to excel in oratory and debate? To further the interest of this important branch, we have 111110112 our school organizations, one which is growing, and whose iniiuence is ever broadening. lt. is the Oratori- gf-. 15:21 O D- , - , ,S '13 ' -agffu my ,l me I ' 0 1 , I ' 4 - , 31 Q if 'lu '33 'S Q 'Q 64, ' , ' x Q It - '1 f 0 . ' 1. Q 1 s s A .53 I 35' FS-' 2554. 1' - 5' 5 ' it 3 WO: 'L -'4 t 1 . , 'on 34' ', 5 's -' of f f. 1, 'j,QI0i H ' 11 .4X,x ' n 5 ' Q -41... ' E ' 'K Q! - Kg et HO: ..- 1, -,png gg 5,- 'I' D ' Q 1 ll- cal Society. The lnention of this name brings -to our mind,- the inany ti111es we have been asked by inlpetuous Fresh- nien, the meaning of the word, Oratorical. These Silllle Freslnnen, when they find out the 1nea11- ing, vow to study inusic rather than to run the chances of being called upon to sta11d before an Oral English class and express their thoughts logically. This is a lanlentable state of affairs, but it is rapidly being remedied because the Freshmen are getting inore or less practice in oratory in the graininar schools. This means that when they reach that 111uch-longed-for goal, the High School, they will have less fear of the consequences of speaking to an audience. However, eve11 until this t.i1ne, Poly has not la.cked for oratorical niaterial, as a glance at our list of conquests will prove. But we have said enough about oratory itself and shall pass on to what the Oratorical Society has acconi- plished since last September. During the first SGIIIQSJEQP, its officers were: Victor Kil- lick, Presidentgtlohn Beck, Vice-President, Sarah Patten, Secretary, Kennedy Reeves, Sergeant-at-Arms. -1 OFFICERS ORATORI CAL SOCIETY VICTOR KILLICK ALFRED MACDONALD Pres. First Term Pres. Second Term JOHN BECK Vice - Pres. First and Second Terms , SARAH PATTEN DORA GOLDRING Sec. First Term Sec. Second Term Through the generosity of our faculty, we have been able to hold meetings once a month during the sixth period in the auditorium. Tl1e members have been those who took Oral English, the very ones who are interested in things ora- torical, and consequently, the society has begun to flourish under the able leadership of Alfred Mat-Donald. Miss Dora Goldring, besides having acted as Secretary, has helped in a great measure to see that programs went smoothly, while John Beck as Vice-President has done his duty nobly. I-Ie has originated some excellent programs, but no one, it seems, has thought to give him due credit. Kennedy Reeves has acted as sergeant-at-arms. Poly has been singularly successful thisyear in the matter of debates. We were within a hair's breadth of the championship, and of our three debates this year 0110 was lost, and that by merely a fraction of a point. Our contests this year were with Long Beach High School, Throop Polytechnic Institute and Hollywood High School. In the first, represented by NVanda Davis and NVil- liam Beman, we won handily by a score of 51 to 49. YVe argued the negative of the following question: Resolved: That in view of existing conditions, it would be beneficial to annex Cuba to the United States. Our next debate was with the Throop Polytechnic Institute in our own auditori- um. In tl1is debate, Jack Clark made his initial bow to the public with our old standby, Andre Gifford, as his col- league. They ably upheld the negative of the question, Re- solved: That the movement of population from rural dis- tricts to cities is detrimental to the best interests of society. It evidently seemed to the judges that the arguments ad- vanced by Throop were more logical than those advanced by tl1e 1llGlllb01'S of our team, for we lost for the first time dur- ing the year, by a score of 49 5-6 to 50 1-6. The last debate of the year was held with Hollywood High School in our auditorium, and again Mr. Gifford aided by Miss Dora G-oldring upheld our interests. It fell to our lot in this case to argue against the adoption of a direct primary system. The question read: 'fltesolvedz That candidates for State, County, and Municipal otlices should be nominated by a direct vote of the people. The contest was decided in our favor by a score of 52 1-2 to 47 I-2 and Andre Gifford was able to add another scalp to his already well-filled belt. This made the second victory for Dora Goldring. A. E. LEES. . fi . Q . 4-NJ X sf xggf om toss gy J a a s 31 31 A x ' 1 .. ,f lx .N Q O ciannanciri-18. The Girls' Society has labored lllllltll' ditiiculties this year. In tl1is very busy school of ours it is hard to give everything the true pro111i11ence that it should have. But the Girls' Society should have its own clear little spot in the school's routine, for it is of 11111011 importance. The object of tl1e society is to bring all the girls of the school, both F1'GSl11l191'1 and Seniors, together in a social and intellectual way. There are never lllillly dry old business meetings for tllQ1'Q are no dues to pay and any girl may be- coinea Hlelllbel' just for tl1e mere wishing, providing of course, that S116 is a true girl of tl1e school. t YVhenever there is 811 811t81'tEliI1l11E?1JiZ given fthis is Where the Girls' Society shinesj 11111011 valuable talent is displayed. During the Winter a, l1l1ll1b81' of programs were rendered, the 1l10Sf brilliant of which was the one-act coin- edy given by six prominent girls of the school, under the careful direction of Miss Cotter. After the play the six girls gave a Grecian d2'l11CG which brought niuch applause. And so 011, tl1e saine six girls entertaining tl1roughout the afternoon with the exception of a Iiute solo by Miss Meyerl, and a pleasing little song by Miss Mamie Adamson. Miss Ross, who is the founder of tl1e society and who has the interest of all thepgirls at heart, has done inuch to aid its progression. She always has a ready suggestion and sacrifices much of l1er time to further its develop111ent. X is XJ . -agai- . ' I if q 2 I ff A Q 1 Q 1 i I gb' . Q The Boys' Glee Club Tl1e Polytechnic Boys' Glee Club is a great favorite with everyone. They are always greeted with great en- thusiasm illld encored several times, for their work is ex- cellent. Under Mrs. Parsons' able instruction and with frequent rehearsals, the boys have brought their singing to a very high standard. They often sing at Aud. Calls, and have entertained the Ionian Society, Teachers' In- stitute, and Oratorical Society, besides outside societies and clubs with their songs. Their minstrel show, which was given in the school auditorium, was largely attended, and met with great success. The club pin is designed to represent a parrot, having a shield 011 which is engraved a. staff and the letters B. P. G. for the Boys' Poly Glee. The twenty members of the club are: lst Tenors: Everett Charlton, Rufus Holland, WVil1 Abbott, Joe Doan, Harry Doner and Ralph Ahrens. 2nd Tenors: Paul Frampton, Richard Case, Paul Jef- fers and Harry Olmstead. 1st Bass: YVarren Cain. Orville Howland, Clarence Jay, Ernest Simmons, YVillard Buell and Fred McPherson. 2nd Bass: Clement Reis, Lester Jack, Guy Goodwin and James Newton. Miss Hazel Ludwick is the club accoinnanist. The officers for this term were: President. Everett Charlton: Secretary and Treasurer, Orville Hmvlaudg Vice- President, Paul Frampton, Librarian, James Newton. T. T. BOYS' GLEE CLUB GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club . The Girls' Glee Club improved very niuch this year. Several new members were added, and rehearsals became more frequent and systematic. The club has been in charge ofan excellent teacher, Mrs. Humphrey. The girls ha.ve Worked to make their voices blend well, and they have suc- ceeded. They have sung at auditoriulu calls, for Teachers' Institute, Ionian Society, Oratorical Contest and on other public occasions. The club has had the help of a. profession- al pianist, who kindly attended their rehearsals. The girls have done well with several diiiicult classic pieces, in which the harmony is very intricate, among these being Mendel- ssohn's fanious ftLift Tlllllfb Eyesf' The club pin is oval-shaped, with bass and treble clefs and an open music book,-with the letters P. G. G. C. The oiiicers of the club were: President, Mamie Adam- son, Secretary, Clara McClure, Librarian, Julia Koebig. The nienibers of the Girls' Glee Club are: First Sopranos: Maniie Adamson, Ruth Dutton, Alice Addis, Alberta Newman, Clara McClure, Edith Foster, J ulia Koebig, Margaret Cake, Rose Levy and Elvira Bamford. Second Sopranos: Marie Clark, Jen11ie Saubion, Gra- tia Guy, Berenice Ellis, Ruby Shepherd, Ruth Sidey and Marguerite Pearsall. Altos: Charlotte Sumner, Marcia Forbes, Louise Tag and Tessie Tag. Pianist: Miss Orcutt. 7 T. T. 55?-T1 6? 3 W Q!! b .a . ,, gag-ggisaf ei if IXCHESTKA The orchestra is another of Mrs. Parsons' exeellent musieal organizations. Mueh praetiee has made the orchestra very effi- cient. Mrs. Parsons is sometimes assisted i11 leading by Mr. Arm- strong and Byron Stanley. The orehestra. plays for all the school entertainments and at .-Xud. mills, when they add to the pleasure of the perform- ances. They have also played for other schools and soeieties, making a reputation for them- selves outside of l'olyteehnie. Miss Meyerl and Mr. Arm- strong are to be thanked especially for giving so much of their valuable time to the Orchestra. The thirty-six members of the P. H. S. Orchestra are: lst Violins. llarold XValberg, Kenneth Kellogg, Alan Patten, Clearman Truesdell, Jennie Miller, Rose Lavine, Florence Sunderland, Ray Dudley, Lueile Larkey, Jamie Overton, Alexander Quast, Malcolm Lyon and Edith Thomas. 2nd Violins: Louise Tag, Luella Hontz. Mae Spiers, Harry Boynton, Everett Mitchell, Raymond Bailey, Ralph Mason and Earle Auble. Viola: Edna Shepard. Double Bass: YVm. Toolan. ' Uellosz Chauneey Reed and Howard Armstrong. Clarinets: Earl Olin, Byron Stanley and Ernest NVal- berg. Trombone: Arthur Priester. Cornets: Fred Sattler, Arthur Diederiek and Tracy Hoag. Drummer: Thor Sjorberg. Pianist: Emil Heine. Flutes: Miss Meyerl, Mr. Armstrong and Laurence Rell. ORCHESTRA MANDOLIN AND GUITAR CLUB The Mandolin and Guitar Club The Mandolin and Guitar Clpb is composed of skilled players, a.nd it is a great pleasurefto hear them play. They have increased in numbers and bettered very much in their playing during the last year. They have succeeded in keep- ing together in strict time, which is a difiicult accomplish- ment. They have played at And, calls, for school enter- tainments, and several times for outside clubs. They render both popular and classic music, so they are always sure to please their audiences. Mamie Adamson is Leader, a11d Bessie O'Brien Pianist. The members of the Mandolin and Guitar Club are: Mandolins: Mamie Adamson, YVallace Bailey, Elsie Beck, Pearl Brooks, Howard XVells, Lora Ivey, Grace O'- Neal, Bessie McGahan, and Arthur Howry. Guitars: Herbert Nickel, Edith Stanford, Edith Cook, Joseph McGahan. The Scholarship Committee Through the suggestion of Mr. Francis, the Scholarship Committee was organized in the latter part of February 1907. The members appointedwere: Lillian Hjelm, Sarah Patten, Mary Ross, Ethel Squier, Gladys Lewis, Norma Gould, Edna Merz, Pearl Brooks, Clem Reis, Howard Lewis, Everett Charlton, Orville Howland, Paul Frampton and Chauncey Reed. . The principal object of the Committee is to investigate the causes of failures among the pupils, and to secure help for them when it is necessary. The names of failing pupils are sent to the Committee by the teachers of the different subjects. These names are recorded and the pupils are required to bring a report at the end of each week. After three weeks, if their work is satisfactory, the pupils are excused from bringing further reports, but if unsatisfactory, their case is personally in- vestigated by one of the committeemen. The number of failures has noticeably decreased since the organization of this committee, but owing to the short time which this committee has been organized, its work has not been as extensive a.s was desired, however, next year it intends to work on a broader basis. C. F. R. SWS. A l Q uammnc scum Sb fi gf X71-, 'L,, . T11e Polytechnic Dramatic Society was organized in the latter part of Septelnber, 1906. At the seco11d meeting, the election of officers resulted as follows: President, Hous- ton L. XYalshg Vice-President, Victor YV. Killickg Secre- tary, Carrie Fisherg Asst Secretary, Marie Laux. The Board of Control engaged the services of Miss Jane Butt of the Cuinnock School of Expression, to coach Shakes- peare's Comedy, 'fTwelfth Xightg or, XV hat You XVill. This was given very successfully in the Auditorium on the even- ing of J anuary 25, 1907. Speaking of the affair, Mr. Francis said the following Monday that the production was the best high school play he had ever see11. The cast for f'Twelfth Night was as follows: Orsino, llnke of Illyria, .................... Clarence J ay. Sebastian, brother to Viola, ............... Harry YValshe. Antonia, Sea Captain, friend of Sebastian, ............,.. Chenoweth. Valentine, ..................... ...... P owell Martin. Cuii -. .......................... ...... I louis Lugo. Sir 'Fobv Rell-li, Fm-'e to Olivia.. . . ..... Arthur Coover. Sir iX.l'lll'PNY ,.-Xguechcek. .................. Houston VValsh. Malvolio, steward to Olivia, ..... . . .Il. Everett Charlton. Fabian, servant to Olivia.. . . . . .La Vern Davison. Feste. a clown, .......... ...Orville Howland. First Uliicer, ........... . . .Robert Lindsey. Second Otiicer, ......... .... YN falter Ham. Olivia, a rich Conntess,. .. ................. Addie Judy. Marie, 0livia's lady, .... ...... ........... 3 I arie Laux. Ladies, ............. . . .Mabelle Cox, Gretchen Foulks. VIOLA, ..... .... ............... .-... R u t h Miller. SCENE FROM HTWELFTH NIGHT WALKING CLUBS The Walking Clubs These clubs are exclusively for wise people, people who know the value of walking, and enjoy this.wholesome exer- cise. NVhat is there nicer than leaving school-books and school atmosphere, and going out where one is surrounded by hills and flowers? The only drawback is the monstrous appetite with which one devours his supper after these delightful tramps. The very idea of having an excuse for leaving one's books and-lessons awhile, is enough to make one brace up. ' This article is not 2111 attempt at poetic description, but just a plain statement of facts. Why don't you join the club? If you can't go on Nlfednesday, go on Thursday. If you ca.n't find any one to go with you, go alone, sometimes your own company is the best. Don't tell about the les- sons waiting to be done, you can do them all the better when you return. Don't worry for a place to go to. Just start anywhere, the further from civilization, the better, and walk, walk, walk, until it is too dark to see your way any more. Then you can go home and enjoy your supper, do your lessons, and take a good night's sleep. These walk- ing clubs need enthusiastic support. YVe trust that you will start out on the right track next year, and will join the lYalking Club. j The clubs united in their first picnic to Laurel Canyon, where they talked a great deal, walked more, broke the record in eating, and enjoyed themselves generally in get- ting even with the teachers. - The teachers who accompany the Girls? Clubs are: The learned botanist, Miss Geis, the mathematician, Miss Dole, the linguist, Miss Meyerl, the penlady, Miss J. Baldwin, the sister, Miss Myrtle Baldwin, the historian, Miss Jordan, the artist, Miss Lowd, the compositionist, Miss Putnam, and the h'Englishman, Miss Magee. The teachers with the Boys' Clubs are: the giant, Mr. Phillips, the athlete, Mr. Armstrong, the mechanical ar- tist, Mr. Bailey, the woodchopper, Mr. Maus, the book- keeper, Mr. Kile, the professor, Mr. Locke, the agricultu- rist, Mr. Gardiner, the lawyer, Mr. Fosdick, the geometri- cian, Mr. Barker, the physicist, Mr. Twining, the carpenter, Mr. Thorpe, and the sprightly gymnast, Mr. Lousley. ' T. T. ll M u lu.. no- 'k. 4 I R' GN' .allllx llllllln -l--ll-- llllllll llllllllllll llllllllllll llllllllllll ll-lllllllll llllllllllll Ill? Illl . . ll AlIllllllll. v i il-1 The Lunch Room September, 1006, to February, 1907. Alexander Ogilvie, Manager Before school closed in June, 1906, the Board of Con- trol elected Alexander Ogilvie the manager of the Poly- technic I-ligh School Lunch Room, with the power to appoint all the cooks and other help for the following year. Ile was most fortunate in engaging Mrs. Scribner, the very competent chief cook of the year before. A wise choice was made, and also an unforseen match, when YVarren Cain was appointed treasurer and Mame Cliff head waitress. Promptly with the opening of school in September, the Lunch Room began business with four cooks. Another was added during the term. As the iinances of the institution were in good condition from the start, a large amount of equipment was purchased to increase the usefulness of the dining rooms. The object of the Lunch Room is to teach the pupils to eat good food composed of t.he tirst grade of soups, meats, vegetables, and dainty desserts served on clean dishes and with good silver. An institution of this kind was sorely needed in the school, as may be seen by the fact that the present Lunch Room is not nearly large enough to accommo- date the number who should eat there. There are still too many students who make their noonday meal of vile tamales or f'Hamburger steak U5 sandwiches, bought of venders, cheap chewing candy, a half of a baker's pie and a dish of ice cream. There are also many in the school who bring their lunches from home. It would undoubtedly be of great ben- efit to these if they could obtain a good, hot, nourishing bowl of soup at noon. If soup stands were set up in the rooms provided for those who bring their lunches, the benefits of the lunch could be greatly extended. Alexander Ogilvie graduated from the school in Feb- ruary, leaving the Lunch Room management. YVarren Cain, the competent treasurer, succeeded him, and the Lunch Room went along as if nothing had happened, so capable was Mr. Cain of filling the place. 1 1 MANAGERS LU NCH ROOM ALEXANDER OGILVIE WARREN R. CAIN First Term Second Term From February to July Vfarren R. Cain, Manager A few days were lost in the beginning of the second term, due to the arrangement of programs, and the un- certainty of attendance which naturally followed. How- ever, as soon as the first all-day session of school began, everything resumed its usual aspect.. After the iirst day it was seen that, on account of the additional periods and the increased number of students, all could not be accommodated who desired to take lunch. Luckily a plan was- hit upon whereby all study pupils could be dismissed at 12 0'clock to go to the Lunch Room, should they so desire. This pla11 was found to be a great success, as the management was able to accommodate almost twice as many students. No radical changes have been made in the general running order, but much time has been spent by its man- ager, WVarren R. Cain, on afternoons and Saturdays, in making its equipment second to none in the city. This additional equipment has 139911 of great beneiit to the students, as it l1as Qllilbltlll the1n to be served their noon nieal without uiinecessary delay. The Lunch 1200111 has had the honor and pleasure of lunching many distinguished visitors, and also has ban- queted the athletic teams on various occasions. Too much credit cannot be given Mrs. Scribner illld l1er assistants, Mrs. YVilson, Mrs. King, Mrs. Cotter, Mrs. Place, Miss Compton and Mrs. Dyer for tl1e Wholesome food which has bee11 prepared by the111. Mrs. Scribner l1as shown a great deal of discretion i11 the selection of tl1e menu. Again I inust say that a wise choice was Il12ldQ by the n1a11a.ger when James A. Newton was secured to iill the oiiice of treasurer, as l1e l1as proved by his never-tiring efforts and honesty, his ability to fill that oflice. Other students who have contributed 11111011 to the suc- cessful 1l1il.l1flg9I11Q11t of the Lunch Room are Pearl Brooks, hea.d waitress, Hazel Ludwick, Everett Charlton and Tessie Tag, cashiers. Here's to our school, we know her Worth, Here's to the flag she flies. Hereis to her sons, the best on earth And girls with sparkling eyes. Here's to o11r teams so strong a11d true Brighter than stars above. Here's to our colors Gold and Blue, Here's to the school we love. 1'a.A I Q 1 Q fslyJ 'x -14 Sp !XG' 2 Ml ff .T-- f' Nmnw -A u Fire Brigade In September 1906, a. new and unique addition was made to Poly's long list of organizations. This was called the Polyteclinic Fire Brigade. From the iirst, this organization received the support of Mr. Francis, for, as he realized, if our 'beautiful school ever caught fire, there would be a serious conflagration be- fore the city iire department could reach the scene, but on the other hand, if we had a band of young fellows as well led and disciplined as our brigade is, they could ac- complish a great deal in the way of coniining the blaze to one spot, if, indeed they did not entirely extinguish it, before the fire department arrived. The Fire Briga.de has practiced and drilled so systemati- cally, that now, at a ire drill, connections can be made and three streams of wat.er turned on to any piont inside the buildings before the students get out of the building. To further increase the eiiiciency of this brigade, all new applicants for membership must be tive feet, five inch- es in height, weigh 110 pounds and undergo a. series of physi- cal tests. At the beginning of the first semester of this year, Roy Bryant was elected captain, but later he resigned to Raw- son Edwards, then first lieutenant, and the second lieuten- ant, Charles Griffin, became nrst lieutenant. XVhen the second semester began, another election took place and Fred YViggins became captain and H. Miller, first lieuten- ant. Three corporals were then appointed to take charge of the different floors. Now the Polytechnic High School is the possessor of a well-organized Fire Brigade which to receive the hearty support of the entire student body. The Dream of Sophy- More One night I slept and had a. fearful dream. A white-clad messenger, with myst'ry fraught, Gave sacred charge to me-or so did seem: Oh leave the school where algebra is taught. I noticed pin-feathers o'er his ears, And thought they must have picked him well-but slow- Ifm Mercury, who fleet wings ever wears, , 1,111 out of your Mythology book, you know. f'Youfre good in lf'rcnch and English, so we came To Warn you, ere the spirits all arrive. Then, as I gasped in wonder at his name, Ulflugo,-and l your safety must connivef' ' I rose in fear and trembling-Wrapper, too, Following the light shed by his wondrous stick, Though shuddering at its snakes, who looked, close view Like a geometry prop. and made me sick. YVe soon met Hugo, who, a great French ghost, Said HIS experience in this was past, And added, I-Iide! Hide from the fearful host, For fLaws of Motion' gain upon us fast ! 'I looked around, to wonder what they meant And saw at once the reason for our flight. My senses and my learning almost iled- The studies truly NVERE an awful sight! History led its weird, unhappy band, A skeleton form, and fatal black he wore, And ghastly Caesar strode at his right hand, Still in his toga, gay with dabs of gore! 'Twas strange, but Oh! I knew them all by sight! Geometry and Science stalked along, I groaned, Algebra, bent upon a flight, Showed all the problems I had e'er done wrong! Drawing and Music joined their ghastly force, Embodied spooks-a pencil and a. baton. And Botany screamed commands in accents hoarse- QA sight I did not like to look upon lj Too late we hid, my brains they meant to shatter! The same I really begged them not to dog But just as Science howled, tilt does not 'MATTERW' I woke, a.nd found my forehead bathed i11 dew. M. B., '09 YS X S Q :Is L IQ w i I f b 'M 1 cm . Y B I R A s ,K may 'Ji of J Recollections of a Senior Some of us recall with more or less interest and pleas- ure our varied school-life experiences. p Back beyond the grammar grades we walked proudly to school, without not.icing that 4'Kindergarten was so long a word. Even in those days of small beginnings we liked the playgrounds and the seashore better than the decorum of the schoolroom. YVe fancied, however, that all would be well when the first grade was reached. But, somehow, after exchanging the bits of paper, painting and patchwork for books, the work appeared harder. After trying a hand at spelling, reading and writing, some of us wished we were not so far advanced. About this age a boyis loftiest thoughts are in kite flying. Many incidents, amusing and otherwise, might be related. . One day a teacher said to a boy who was trying to explain: I want nothing from you but silence--and but very little of that! Some school children tried their new a.ir gun upon a rancher, who was gathering figs, but the fun was stopped by the mother of two of the youngsters. She took them home and gave them choice between making a.pology or re- ceiving a licking. As a choice of evils they apologized. The rancher sent them away with light hearts, smiling faces, and a bucket of oranges and apricots. A boy's ideals are apt to be crude. Larger boys and men enslaved by the deadly cigarette and other hurtful habits, find many youthful admirers a.nd not a few imitators. But childhood, witl1 its happy delusions and freedom from care, passes by. The days seem long, and juvenile ears are dull to the music and eyes see not the beauties peculiar to the springtime of life. Yet it is said when the dreams of manhood or womanhood are realized, a person is apt to look back with a sigh of regret and wish to be once more a child. T Real diiiiculty in school work is usually encountered about the A7. This iscommonly regarded as the most trying grade, and requires hard study. After passing the grammar grades many drop out and their school days are forever ended. Most of us remember well our iirst appearance at high school. YVe were greeted with the cry of 4'B9, Scrub, Scrub! VVe looked upon the haughty Seniors and won- dered if we would ever ourselves be Seniors. In high school we encountered English galore, higher mathematics, bookkeeping, stenography, science and all kinds of athletics. And there were many athletics not in- cluded in the course. Some of us recall the first rough- house we were in. The boy who was shoved into the gold-fish pond of the Commercial High, during a roughhouse, instead of getting chilled, got hot. Accidents happen, a.nd here and there may be found one who has suffered an injury unintentionally inflicted by a fellow pupil. Many of us began to visit the public library regularly, and often to burn the midnight oil, in order to avoid re- ceiving on our cards the dreaded 3. Sickness sometimes proves a serious impediment. Hanging on by an eyebrow was a common expres- sion among the scores of high school pupils who took the street cars at First and Broadway about 8:30 a.. m. It is not true, however, that the car company employed as con- ductors for this run expert sardine packers. The location of the Commercial High and the L. A. was too suggestive to be overlooked, and the diploma.cy of the management of the two schools was sometimes seriously tried. The blue and gold flag of the Commercial was torn down from the L. A., where it was found floating one morning, much quicker than the L. A. blue and white paint on the sidewalk in front of the Commercial was scoured off the morning following. Departure from the Commercial High in June of 1905 was celebrated by fireworks and school yells. In one of the rooms the last roll-call was disturbed by the popping of firecrackers. After a vigorous stamping of the popping firecrackers by the teacher, the principal was called in. Investigation showed that to all appearances no one had lighted them, and upo11 the volunteering of some of the boys to sweep the floor, the matter was dropped. School honors are eagerly accepted, and honest effort is put forth by those receiving them. The Board of Con- trol and Self Government ideas of the Commercial proved a great success, and they have been perfected by its suc- cessor, the Polytechnic High School A wise man said that the little child and the sage both look up and reverently say: 'fTwinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you arelf' YVhile the average Senior says: Twinkle, twinkle, little star, I know exactly what you are l The realization of our hopes is at hand-Commence ment! A few of the graduates will take post-graduate courses, some will engage in com1nercia.l pursuits. To the la.tter their school days will be a recollection. They will lay aside books with theoretical problems, and take up the genuine issues of life, and as they grow older they will doubtless appreciate more and more the efforts of precep- tors and parents. Recorded on the tablet of memory will be the happy days of boyhood and girlhood, when the world seemed young, and ever and anon they will pause amid the busy affairs of life and dream of their days at school. JOS. A. MARTIN. In The Beginning Countless millions of years ago a great master of painting called unto him two of his best painters and said to them, Paint for me the pictures of the most beautiful thing that can ever be. Let them be more beautiful than anything in this universe. To the one who paints the picture t.hat shall be judged the greater of the two, I shall give the glory of an immortal name, for his picture shall hang before the eyes of the peoples of all the worlds, and it shall be their inspiration forever. And it shall be paint- ed in everlasting and ever-changing colors so that it shall be ever new. ' The painters bowed before him and said, O sir, your wish is your command. Wie are honored that such a privi- lege be given us. lVe go. lVe shall try to perform the task? So they left the presence of the master and decided upon the subject of their pictures. Lv said the first artist, 'fshall go to the extreme east of the universe, and paint of the dawn? f4And I, said the second painter, shall go to the ex- treme west of the universe, and I shall paint of the sunset. They betook themselves to their appointed places and began to paint. The picture of the first painter was of the dawn. The canvas on his easel was the pale blue gray of the early morning sky before the sun has risen. The colors he chose were changeable-rose and gold and purple, and they were laid on with exquisite beauty. The clouds were first pearly gray, and then gold tinged where they were touched by the heraldic beams of the sun. Then they iioated to either side and left a. long patch of shiinniering gold far, far in the Orient. And as the S1111 came they changed into purple andthen i11to rose, then gold again as the picture grew and threw the sun's full rays upon them. But no words can tell of the beauty painted there. It was left for the eye and for silence. The work of the first painter was done. On the canvas of the other painter was told the story of a. sunset, in a language more beautiful than any that haseyer been heard. All of the beauty of the dawn was there, but 11ot the unsolved mystery of awakening things that pervaded the dawn. Over it all hung a. sadness that was 11ot in the dawn, at sadness that lingered caressingly over the scene like a reluctant farewell. i l I'i6'K l l ll' The day for tl1e judging of the pictures caine, and the niaster stood before Tllelll. He looked at the one in the far east and at the one in the far west, but he found them so exquisitely beautiful that he could not judge which de- served innnortality. So both of tl1e pictures reinained. They are hung ill the sky where all can see theing the sunrise is in the east and the sunset is i11 the west. The 11a1nes of the painters have gone down through the ages and they are known to all nien. Their names are Night and Day. MYR-A BIFKSLER. By Circuinstantial Evidence fillello old chap! XVhere've You been hiding yourself? 7 Q, 23 L See here, isnit she a beaut'? Gus Y'0ll1lg91 S face radiated joy as he caught his chum's arm and swung alongside. 'fShe,?' so elegantly ieferred to, was a. gold pin sparkling on the young g61lfl91llilll,S lapel. 'qVl1Q1'Q'S your's? Didn't Farlane order enough? The old chuinp- 6011, it's all right, Gus. Ile got the proper number for the Glee Club including us as new members. The trouble is, I haven't the cash. Dad hasn't been doing extra well, and I'm hard up. I wish I had a job so I could have my own pocket money. It is a, beauty, though. I'm most des- perate to steal one. ' 'fAw, cheer up, Max! Come on down, and if Bab and Nance can't do it, my new turning lathe'll nip your des- pondency in the bud. VVitl1 a laugh, the two boys turned and marched oif in the direction they usually took, and a few minutes of stiff walking brought them to Youngersi They tore madly up the stairs, Gus flinging on his coat, with the order to Max to do the same, and to come into the workshop in the back yard. Then they came crashing down three steps at a time, nearly colliding with a pretty girl who was just going up. Gus saluted her familiarly as Sis, inquired where Nance was, and whither she went. Max said nothing, but bowed. She responded to both with a saucy grace, and proceeded up stairs. Max's eyes followed her, as if still waiting for the answer to Gns's question, and he was only recalled to earth by a tug at his sleeve and the order to f'Stop mooning and come onli' Brothers usually haye little perception, but in this case Maxis friendship for Nance was so evident as to be a joke at school, for Max Felton was not much of a qneener, and when he was hit, he got it bad, as Gus slangily but accurately expressed it. Barbara continued on her way serenely, and seeing her brother's door open, dropped in. She noticed his coat lying there with the pin shining on the dark cloth, and like the inquisitive little body she was, stopped to examine it. As sl1e stood there lingering the brilliant badge of Gus's membership in the School Glee Club, who can tell the thoughts that ran through her pretty head? They probably went on in this way. I-Pm! This is his new pin. What a for pretty Bab in tears was enough to melt any one's heart, let alone Mr. Vining's, who was as kind as he was wise. Even Nance's comforting was of no avail toher broken- hearted sister, who had lost the only becoming waist she possessed. XVith many regrets, the stained garment was thought- lessly lmng in Bab's closet. Mrs. Younger, coming up on a house-cleaning tour, found the ragged waist and full of in- dignation at Bab's heedless ways, popped the offending object into the rag bag. Barbara, in her grea.t trouble, for- got the pin, and thought no more of her adventure at thievery until it was recalled witl1 a shock. Gus had said nothing about his loss lately. It was chiefly beca.use he was trying to iight down an ugly idea that would persist in jumping up at unexpected 111o1nents. NVho had been with l1i111 the very afternoon he had lost it? YVho had expressed almost a. desperate wish for a pin? And who had made some flimsy excuse about getting home, simply to have a cl1a11ce to go in Ellld seize the pin when he slipped on his coat? Xone other than Max Felton, his chu111, his other self. The conviction was too strong for him. Hesitatingly, and with a great many stops and stam- mers, he told l1is story to the school clerk, wl1o had charge of all lost property. She promised to see to it, and wruug f1'0111 him suspicion of someone in school. At the third period the familiar double bur-r caused a general rush to the big white auditorium. U1 wonder what it's for, chattered Bab to her chum, as they sped down the lo11g, dim hall. 'Trobably to announce the standing of the team in the last ball game. My, wasn't it exciting? You bet, replied Bab, with more force than precision. But probably the same fellows will speak about debating or entertainments that usually do. After the scramble for seats was over, and' a sort of restless hush pervaded the big, domed hall, the voice of the dearly-loved principal broke the silence. His brows puckered over the kind brown eyes, he was evidently worried. After two or three minor details about the season's games, with an effort he spoke upon the subject he abhorred-tliievery in the school. HI regret to say tl1at a valuable pin has been lost by a member of the school. Suspicion rests IIPOII a member of the student body. He went no further. There was no need of more for o11e girl in the assembly. Under a fluff of beauty! My, the girls would be jealous if I appeared wear- ing one! None of the boys ha.ve parted with their's, so far. Everybodyill think Max gave it to me, because-yes- his coat hasn't .one on it! I wonder if Gus would be angry if I took it for a day or two? He might be angry-but I am sure I can get it back i11 time, before he notices itf' At any rate, she stopped the s111all pricking sensation in that small spark of celestial iire, and with a rather appre- hensive giggle at the thought of what might COIIIQ to her, sl1e fastened it under a tuck i11 her waist, and with mischief shining in her bright eyes, skipped out. Late ill the afternoon, Max came in alone. I11 reply to the inquiry of Nance, who sat, as usual, with a. history in one hand, and a. half-consumed a.pple in the other, he said that Gus was busy turning something, and that he must go home if he intended to have any dinner. As he came down stairs, slipping his loose coat on his big, broad shoulders, Nance asked, as though it were a. matter of course, if he wouldn't stay and dine at Youngers'? No, thanks, he returned, wistfully, 'Td like to, but Dad has some accounts for me to attend to, and I promised to be l10111G promptly. Good night. Bab's apprehension proved only too true the next day. Gus came down in high dudgeon, inquiring wrathfully if any one had seen his pin. No one l1ad, evidently, from the innocence of every one at the t.able, including Bab, who, with great eyes, made sweet denial. Her heart beat fast with a sense of guilty secrecy as she set otf for school with her quieter sister, Nance. There she was the object of ad- miration of all in her set as being the o11ly girl in the big school captivating enough to get a Glee Club pin. Every one wanted a close inspection of it. For two days she en- joyed her triumph, while Gus, never very observant of his sisters, raved and fumed in pnrsuitbof his lost property. On the second day occurred an event which changed affairs materially, so much that if Bab had not made an experiment in chemistry on that day, this chronicle of events would never have been written. Yet so the fates decreed it, and to chemistry at the usual seventh period went Bab and Nance. That experiment! Willy wa sn't Bar- bara Younger more careful, the teacher wondered. For because of the wrong amount of acid, a good apparatus and two test-tubes were spoiled, and worse-than all, Bab's new linen waist was utterly ruined. No scolding ensued, 7 brown curls and bright ribbons, Bab's face was as white as a sheet. It struck her with stunning force that she had not returned the pin. NVhere is it? Somebody 'was blamed for it. Mechanically she arose with the rest when the sweet-faced music instructor announced, 'fXVe'1l sing a chorus, of the school song, st.ood patiently while its rous- ing notes died away, but all the time her brain was whirl- i11g. . There was one day after that which Gus never men- tioned. It was on that day that he definitely accused Max of the theft. Nance already knew that Gus suspected Max fronrthe way he avoided him, and she guessed from his gloomy silence that tl1e boys had had hot words on the subject. Being extremely fond of both, she watched closely, although no close watch was needed, for the former chums never communicated by so much as a look. It was hard for Nance, for she missed the jollity that deserted the house with Max's visits. Max, too, suffered. Everyone guessed where Gus's sus- picions lay. By degrees the humiliation was accomplished. Max's standard in studies, never very remarkable, went down, there were whispers of having him summoned be- fore his peers in the Self Govermnent organization for ex- amination, his brown eyes, usually full of lazy good humor or merriment, had a worried look, and faint shadows ap- peared over his cheek bones. His whilom friends deserted him, all save a loyal few, of whom the staunchest was Nance. He was grateful for her friends-hip, which amounted to protection, for she fought his battles in l1er circle with the skill of a trained soldier. On a night almost two weeks from the episode which had wrapped in a, net of unfortunate circumstances one of the most popular boys in school, the answer to the riddle came as suddenly as the complication had. Nance was suddenly awakened from a heavy sleep by the grip of a l1a.nd on her shoulder, and Ba.b's voice in her ears. , Oh, Nancy, wake up! I can't stand it any longer! Such a dream! Do take me in, I'm freezing to death! Once warmed and sheltered by Nancy's arms around her, Bab broke into hysterical sobs, interspersed with touching snitiles. YVhy don't you comfort me, you hard-hearted thing? she wailed, between sobs. XV hy, Bab, don't take on sog everyone gets 3's at sometime ill their existence. Miss Mor- gan may be induced to give you a higher mark if you weep touchingly on her shoulder, too. Oh, Nance, it's not that! The dream-I stabbed him with a Glee Club pin, and he fell-the blood-oh, Nancylt' F'XVho, Bab, who? Tell me, quickly' her sister ordered, chilled against her will, by Bab's tragic emphasis. Maxi Max! Itis true, too! I've killed his reputation, if not him-oh, Nancy, I took the pin F? Why didnft you tell me before? demanded Nance sternly, turning as though to get up. 'fYou've robbed him of an ordinary standing in society! 'iOh, Nance, wait till I tell you, and don't be angrylv pleaded Bah, clinging to her sister, quite bowed by her tone. I took it the last day he was here-I meant to bring it back-I was afraid Gus would be angry-and somehow it disappeared, oh, Nancy, I can't 1'61l19111bG1' how! Do help me, dear, Pye been so afraid to tell! I'll help you all right, said Nancy, more calmly, but ffYou did not mean Bab. Before her rose t.he image of a big, bonny lad, with troubled eyes and drooping lips. She thought fiercely for a n1o1ne11t. In a ilash came the solution. i'Bab! that linen waist! 'With the words she was across the room to the closet. No ragged waist rewarded her search. In an instant she had on a pair of shuffling slippers and was running down stairs. t'Mamma! Mamma! YVhat has become of Babis linen waist, you know, the one with the acid on it? In the course of about fifteen min- utes Mrs. Younger understood, a.nd sleepily replied, The rag-bag. Wfithout delay Nance was up stairs again, and in the store-room, casting out odds and ends from the big bags in the corner. Finally an eager, impatient search rewarded her. There was the waist, and there, shining in all its pristine glory, unimpaired, appeared the long-sought pm. There was a whisper of excitement in the school ground. Coming across the triangle at a terrific rate of speed, appeared Gus Younger, with something on his coat that caught and reflected the morning sun in happy little sparkles. Boys and girls alike waited, breathless, ready to jump forward in a. crowd the moment the reconciliation took place 5 for Gus, with outstretched hand was approach- ing a lonely figure standing a11d waiting for the doors to be opened. The figure raised its sad eyes, to meet hearty handshake, abject apology, joyous explanation, all in one breath. T' Max old man--my fault-downright ashamed--Nance found it-Nance explained-Nance-Nance-Nance, et cetera, with a few words in between. Finally the light broke on Maxis brain, his dazed look changed to a broad grin of relief and juhilationg the handshake was returned with interest, and with a great light in his eyes, and a husky catch in his voice, he managed to get out, f'All right, old fellow, of course, no bones broken-and Nance, will- will she be home tonight? MAR-GERY BAILEY, '09, Strange, But True The burning rays of the sun beat down mercilessly on the inhabitants of the East Side. The usual clamor and commotion caused by rattling wagons and boisterous chil- dren had long ago settled into the drowsy hum of a sleepy city. Hogan s Alley, in the tenement district, was deserted, save for a few iagged, sunburned youngsters idly playing in the welcome shade of Madam Kervinskyis rain barrel. Presently a careworn, motherly looking woman emerged from a nearby doorway and seated herself near the chil- dren. She had several picture books in her arms, and the youngsters, anticipating a good time, clustered about her with cries of Hullo, Auntie Ker. Are ye come to amuse us? 7 Yes, she said quietly, as she opened one of the books, 'Tye got some pretty pictures 3 want to see them? t'You bet, they chorused enthusiastically. A pa.use followed, during which the eager small fryv closely scanned the pages as they were turned by the rough, toil-marked hands of the pleasant-faced woman. Suddenly a small lad, in an earnest endeavor to renew the lagging conversation, burst out with, Say, Auntie, yuh ain't heard nothin' from yer kid, have yuh?i' The pained expression that immediately crossed l1er face was expiessive of the fact that the boy had touched a tender spot. A tear crep in 1 her eye, but bravely brushing it away, she said softly, lx o, Heney, I guess there's no hope. Madam Kervinsky's life had been a. sad one. Shortly after her marriage in Russia, Mr. Kervinsky had died. Forced by hard times to leave her na.tive country, she came to America, bringing her baby boy with her. She struggled hard to make a living, but was happy withal. Her boy grew to be handsome illld talented. At the age of six, he entered school and advanced rapidly. His mother was intensely proud of him. She loved him with all her tender, passionate nature. This bubble of happiness was soon to be broken, how- ever. Cliltord, as she called her son, was caught in one of New York's big fires. Mrs. Kervinsky had never been able to recover his body, and she hoped for a long time that he had escaped, but ,gradually she came to the conclusion that her son was lost to her. Hard times came again, and sl1e was forced to move into a tenement, earning there a scanty living by washing clothes. For three years she had lived in lIogan's Alley working and slaving as few women do. Her life was made somewhat cheerful by the numerous children that were her neighbors. They reminded her of her lost CHE, a.nd she liked to show them his toys and books, all of which she had carefully preserved. lt had become common to see her as we see her now, seated in her dooryard, with an admiring cluster of chil- dren about her. On this particular day she was iilled with a desire to be especially entertaining to the children, for it was Cliffts birthday, which was always suggestive t.o her of kind deeds a11d benelicient acts. lVhen the unconscious Heney spoke of her son, l1er 111ind traveled back to a day three years ago, when her sorrow had come upon her, and there arose before l1er a picture of a burning building inside of which she knew to be the key to her heart. Suddenly l1er meditations were interrupted by a great uproar. At the upper end of the Alley a. small, barefooted boy appeared, running swiftly. In close pursuit, but run- ning less swiftly, came a corpulent, perspiring policeman, enveloped in a cloud of dust. The shouts of the blue-coat, combined with those of the rapidly increasing mob that followed close in the rear, aroused 'iThe Alleyv to unusual activity. Children rushed excitedly upon the scene of action, and screamed jocose remarks at their natural enemy, the Cop Their remarks were not unwarranted, either, for the policeman truly pre- sented a ludicrous appearance. Unable to run another step, he had stopped and stood, holding his sides, i11 the middle of the dusty street. Upon recovering sufiicient breath, he shouted threats and warnings at the crowd, emphasizing each word by savage shakes of his club. His appearance, however, was not digniiied enough to render his statements impressive, and he moved off amid the laughter of the bystanders. By this time, the barefooted boy had reached a place of safety. In his hurried efforts to escape, he had darted into Madam Kervinsky's open doorway. XVhen Madam entered, after the general excitement had subsided, she found him peering fearfully from under the kitchen table. She was accustomed to having children in here house, so she gave him only a passing glance, but presently a startling thought came to her. Turning swiftly she looked at him with anxious eyes. Can it be him ? she asked her- self hurriedly. To obtain a better view of the now. fasci- nated boy, she knelt down on one knee. Yes, it IS him, it's my boy Cliff, she whispered, excitedly. Stretching forth her arms, she cried in a low, tense voice, Gliff! Cliff! my boy, don't you know your mother? A fleeting look of suspicion crossed the lad's face, but it immediately vanished and a spark of recognition flashed into his eyes. 'fYes, yes, he burst forth, lim comin' mother! ' Madam sobbed for joy as she clasped her long lost son to her breast. EDNVIN BLY. , - A Haunted House Not far from the town of San Jacinto, a little hotel nestles among the foothills of an imposing mountain range. It is here that city folks often retreat for a few weeks' rest, and it was here that two young men, George and Oscar Bard, had their first real experience with ghosts. The brothers had been stopping at this hotel but a few days, when they became quite well acquainted with a Mr. Howell. One evening while at supper the conversation turned to ghost stories. Have you ever seen any real ghosts? asked Mr. Howell. Of course not, replied George. YVel1, just a mile fllld a half west of here is a little, old, deserted house that stands but a minute's walk from the main road. It is situated in a wild and romantic little glen. Now if you two young 111en have never seen any ghosts, I suggest that you visit this place some evening. George leaned over towardh Oscar and whispered, He does not come far from looking like a spook himself. Nevertheless the two young men became very much interested in their friend's story. Plans were made to visit the haunted house that very evening. Mr. Howell suggested that they take his two sis- ters with them, as they were great lovers of adventure. Oh, that will be just idealf' exclaimed both boys, and Oscar jokingly added, Yes, we will probably need some protection. At nine o'clock the party of five jolly young folks left the hotel on their mission of ghost-hunting. They all de- clared that they did not believe in ghosts, but if they should find any, they would endeavor to capture them. The night was as dark as the bottomless pit, and they had great diiii- culty in keeping on the road. Mr. Howell kept up the spirits of the party by telling many amusing stories. At last they reached the place where a narrow path led from the road up to the house. Mr. Howell right gal- lantly led the way up this path. One hundred feet from the house the little party halted and waited for developments. About this time the girls were beginning to become some- what nervous. The boys tried to quiet their fears, and to offer them much encouragement. Mr. Howell now explained that they would probably have to wait a few minutes before the beginning of devel- opments. He had hardly 'finished this statement when a loud crash was heard away back in the house. Ah! the ghosts must be waking up, he exclaimed. Both girls thought it seemed a rather spooky sound. Just then a rust- ling noise was heard, and something white was seen to dash by a window. Now is the time to enter the house and capture tl1e ghostsfi suggested Mr. Howell. Come on girlsf' ex- claimed the boysg ive must act quickly if we are to ac- complish anythingf' The girls hung back, and did 11ot seem at all enthusiastic. At last, after much coaxing they all entered the house. Then the fun began for George and Oscar, leaving the girls in Mr. Howell's care, started after the gho-stly white forms that seemed to be everywhere. They chased them from. room to room and as often as the boys were about to lay hold of them the ghosts vanished. only to appear in another quarter of the room. . These ghostly forms led the boys a merry chase for some time. But finally without a moment's warning these spooky things turned wrathfully upon the boys and beat and shook them so that their teeth almost. dropped out. This so frightened the boys that they rushed out of the house, and joined the girls, who were already in the yard. 'Well, what do you think a.bout ghosts now? a.sked Mr. Howell. Oh, I beg of you not to mention that again P' exclaimed George, 'tMy very being seems permeated with ghastly shivers. I don't believe I shall ever forget how those awful creatures turned upon us, and shook us with seem- ingly irresistible forcef' Yes, spoke up Oscar, 'fit was a most awful experienceg let us leave this place im- mediatelyi' The girls were very glad of an excuse to leave, they were as badly frightened as the boys, and on the way back snuggled up close to them, as if for protection. The trip back to the hotel was quiet and devoid of incidents, save for the occasional glance back down the road, lest they were being followed by those awful creatures. The next day they related their experiences to the people in the hotel. The guests all laughed at the idea of there being any ghosts in that house, and two young college athletes seemed to be a little more emphatic in this opinion than the rest. The boys, however, suggested that they might go illld see for themselves. A HOIVARD E. BIXBY. Notes The success of a school publication largely depends on the criticism and help of the faculty. Miss Smith, of the English Department and Mr. YVinterburn, of the Draw- ing Department, have both kindly given suggestions and criticisms, and together with Mr. Francis and others, have taken a keen interest i11 the outcome of this edition. In recognition of this assistance, the entire staff desires to extend their hearty thanks. ' Smile How many of those folks there are H7110 scold when little things go Wrong, But never think to wear a smile YVhen things move pleasantly along. VVe all have seen men stand and rail At some small blunder or mishap, lVhen they themselves could not have done Better than the other chap. And if the thing had been done well, They'd I10t have tl1o't it worth their while To pat the fellow on the back Or give him just a pleasant smile. I know it's hard to smile and laugh VVhen things you've planned are going bad, But then just stop a while and think Of all you've got to make you glad. You are not la111e or blind like some, And you're not deaf and dumb, Then quit your kicking at hard luck, And take things as they come' Turn up the corners of your mouthg Cut out the frown that once you wore, And you will find that things go smoother Than they've ever gone before. Don't let yourself be classed with those Who seold when things go wrong, But neveil think to wear a smile lVl1en things move pleasantly along. O. G. 4 ffgsxse-ffi gxl Q QQ is . A. ,N n f , - . ' ,-' -1 ,1 .w f 1 5 ' ' f M .. 5 X,-, . f- , JPQ3-aelfik I 5 I Fi , --2 - :-- f y ' 2-L- , :.. 757 ..-.. 3 X- , X, irfff- 4113: X X -'Fee If --f- ,-luff -f ees. 5 e -T-D. -its if --... es W f-L - - rc.-se.: X?- ess-f- gf - - - N-+' ,Q wfl- 5 - JVM . L-5 Q ' xii-X if , Heads 1 Win, Tails You Lose Frank Eaton and I were chums, and Ethel Bryson was the center of our personal differences, and, in fact, our daily college life. h 1 Frank and I had been rivals since the day Ethel entered college as a Freshman, but the problem was still unsolved, and we were as far from satisfaction now as the day we declared ourselves. Her only reply would be that we were more in love with each other than with a.ny one else. Neither of us knew how to take the evasive reply she always had forius, so we therefore refrained from quarrel- mg. c , One evening I made up my mind to ask her to go to the commencement dance and entertainment with me, and wear my Frat. pin. If she would go, and wear the pin also, I felt that I had partly TV011 the battle. I asked her the next day, and you can imagine my feelings when she accepted the invitation and seemed de- lighted when I asked her to wear my pin. She exacted my promise not to tell Frank a. word about it, however. I had concluded that he had asked Ethel after I had, and had been told of my success and had asked some other girl. ' It was with this happy opinion that I called for Ethel the evening ofthe dance.. Upon reaching her l1o1ne, I was shown into the parlor by old Joe, the colored butler, who informed me that Frank had preceded me by about five minutes. Before I had time to utter a word, I was in the parlor, face to face with my rival. E2thel's greeting was most cordial, but I was so dum- founded that I forgot to speak for some time. Sure enough, she was wearing my pin, just as she had promisedg but what did it mean? Frank's' pin appeared on the opposite side. It was certainly a perplexing situation. On going home, Frank and I discussed the matter from every possible viewpoint, and could see it in no other light than that we were just two common fools, deserving everything we were getting. YVe decided to try once more to force an answer favor- able to one of us, and if we failed, to California we would go. So we called on Ethel, to state our proposition. In order that neither should kbe spokesman, each made a short statement, and both joined in the chorus ' ' I of or we leave for California tomorrow afternoonf' At these words, she looked first at Frank and then at 1119, with an inquiring look which showed us that we were at last to succeed in forcing her to answer. Seeing determination stamped on our faces, her look of inquiry changed to one of seriousness. She walked to the window and stood look- ing out for a moment. Turning, she went to her writing desk and took from a coin box an odd-shaped coin of very great age. 'flt is a toss between you, she said. '41 shall flip this coin. If it comes down fTails',', she said to Frank, HI will marry you and be your devoted wife. To me she said, ull' it falls 'Heads' you are the 0116 I will love until deaithf' She tossed the coin in the air with a flip. It fell to the floor, spun for a ti111e which seemed minutes to me, and was still. Frank and I both sprang forward, but Ethel was too quick for us. She covered the coi11 with l1er foot and said, One more step and you both go west. As if by magic we stepped back. She stooped and picked up the coin without looking at it herself, and held it toward us. HEADS, I cried. d At that word, Frank dropped to the floor as if he had been shot. Ethel stooped and took his hand, and I noticed a tear in her eye, so I left the room as quietly as possible, leaving her to comfort him. . YVe were married the next 111ontl1 and immediately f-ame to California, where we have lived happily ever since. Frank is also married and living in the same town as we, where he and I are ,p artners in a prosperous business. Ethel stil refers to us as the HRIVALSQ' and we look back to the old college days with much pleasure. One evening while sitting by tl1e fire, talking of old times, Ethel asked me if I had noticed a certain coin in her IIPXV watch fob. I was reminded that it had played an important part in the toss-up. Upon examining it, I turned it over, and looking at the other side, was astonished to find that it was a--DOUBLE HEADER. ALFRED E. DENNIS. ' 'The Initiation of Ward The hot sun was streaming down on the dusty turn- pike. A lone tigure was trudging wearily along, stopping every now and then to mop his face with a gaudy bandana handkerchief, or to hitch the large peddler's pack, with which he was burdened, farther up on his back. The traveler appeared to be a man of about forty years, with a long black beard and curly black hair, and the garb of a Jewish peddler. As he trudged along, he reiiected ruefully as to how his companions would laugh if they could see him, Jack XVard, so humbled in pride and dig11ity. His thoughts went back to a day a fortnight previous when, among a laughing crowd of Fraternity boys, he had pleaded for some easier method of serving his time, as it were, but his rulers for the time being were inexorable. He should take his pack and play the peddlar before his initiation would be com- plete. By this time he had reached a white farm house which stood several yards back fro111 the road, and settling his pack more iirmly o11 his shoulders, he started up the gravel walk towards the door. . For several weeks the farmers in the neighborhood of Boston had been annoyed by many petty thefts. The day on which our story opens, the fil1'lll031'S had scoured the coun- try in vain for the offenders. At the same ti111e XVard stepped up and raised the shining knocker, letting it fall with a loud peal which echoed and reechoed through the house. At t.11e sound a loud barking was heard, and around the corner of the house in a whirl of dust came a large dog. But alas! His troubles were just beginning, for as he fied down t11e road, his coat tails streaming in the wind, he came face to face with the constable illld his party, who lll1ll19dlilt9lj' took him to be one of the thieves for wl1o111 they were searching. The farmers closed in quickly around YVard, who know- ing nothing of tl1e thefts which had been 00lllllll'i7i'9d, was duinbfounded at their uncalled-for action. He soon gath- ered from their conversa.tio11, however, what the trouble was. And without more ado, and in spite of his protests, they hustled l1in1 to 5S'quire C'arter's barn, where he was se- curely locked in, with many admonitions not tew try any more monkey-jinks with them, for they had him sure. The next day as lvard was sitting by the door, he heard voices approaching, and distinguished tl1e hearty tones of the ,Squire who was saying, Yes, we've got them, all right. That is one of them. The other can't be found. The door was thrown open and there, disclosed to YVard's astonished view, stood the f Squire, and by his side, Ralph Barlow and Gordon Hamstead, two of XVard's most intimate college friends who had been among the ones most eager to send him on this expedition. His surprise was only equaled by his relief at knowing that there was a way out of his difficulty. l As for Barlow and I-Ianistead, they stood for a minute unable to move. As the amusing side of the affair struck them, they shook with laughter, while the 'Squire looked on in amazement. lVard, throwing aside his disguise, was aroused to anger by their unseemly merriment and pro- ceeded to upraid them for getting him into such a scrape. Then after full explanations by all, the 'Squire invited them all to dinner, and the invitation was accepted with alacrity. I It is, perhaps, needless to add that, a few years later, Ward was initiated into- a. new life in which Helen Gra- hame, the center of all his hopes, was a prominent feature, and so endeth the 'flnitiation of XY'il1'd.,y ANNA E. EVANS. t ZE POLY FIRE Ze students of ze Poly Hi Rush wildly down ze stair, Tree bells haf rung- Ze iire alarm! Dense smoke has filled ze air. Ze members of ze fire brigade, Right galland chaps ver zey, Zey are lak sojers down ze l1all All eager for ze fray. Ze blaze he shoot up in ze air, An' zen she smoke some more. Ze students stop to see ze iire A burnin' on ze floor. Ze Poly tire boys kill ze blaze 5 Zey do good work no doubt. An' zen zey turns ze water round An' puts ze students out. O C Il The Lower Regions as Seen by A. Gifford and P. Frampton , It is getting warm, Andyj' says Paul. Don't you think we had better dress? Andy stops, mops- his brow, and then says with a sigh, Yes, if we d0n't we will be fric- asseedf' Paul opens his suit-case which he is carry- ing, and takes out two asbestos suits. After donning these the boys proceed. Hello!', ejaculates Andy, for as they turn a corner, they come suddenly upon a dark- skinned chap who appears to be door-keeper. Names and business, gentlemen? he says politely. Each boy hands him a card at which he glances. He shakes his head with a grimace. I don't think the old man will see you, he grins, he's furiously angry with Polytechnic. Says your Self Government is driving him out of business. However, P11 seef' He's not a very respectful chap, remarks Paul. Think of calling your employer 'the old man! l' Andy smiles but says nothing. t A THE THRONE ROOM. A man enters and hands two cards to Satan. Satan glances at these and appears thoughtful. Gifford and Frampton from Polytechnic, Eh? he growls. '4Now what can they want? Bub, bring me the encyclopedia. ' H'm yes? tllunning the fingers down the C0lllll1I1S,D Gifford, A. Andre, he reads, Orator, and athlete of Polytechnic-great debater plays football-assistant editor of Polytechnic Student. Now for Frampton-Ah! another athlete and orator-also connected with the Student-handles the athletic end of it does he? They must be men of influence. Show 'em in, Bubf, Rub goes out and soon returns with Andy and Paul, TV1l0lll he ushers i11to the room. lVell, gentlemen, what can I do for you? asks Satan. XVe represent the Polytechnic Student, says Framp- ton, Hand we thought that a. description of your institution and a story of an interview with you, would take well. Q YVell, as you seem to be civil chaps, I'll show you through. I see you are prepared for a warm time, he remarks, looking at their suits. f'In some respects this institution is much like our own, in that it is what you may call co-educational? f'Take that down Andy, says Paul. As you are representatives of a school Iill show you tha.t part that relates to schools, says Satan. 'fXVill you please show us the gymf' asks Paul, with an eye to business, also your track and athletic fields. VVe don't need a gym here, says Satan, none gets enough exercise without it. But as you seem interested in athletics I'll take you to the two departments which we have. Does your lunch room serve ice cream?', pants Paul, Pm so warm. Yes, this is hotter than-than the L. A. football game. agrees Andy as the perspiration runs down his face. Satan gives no answer to Paul's question, and Paul, feeling that it was a foolish one, does not repeat it. Here we are, says Satan, 'tthese are track men who would not train. The men in question are just starting. As they come to the end of the hundred-yard course, they find themselves back starting over again. Paul takes out his watch and as the men come to the finish he whispers in Andy's ear Eight flat and all done in practice. I must tell Art and Conant about this. Just think-EIGHT FLAT. f'XVe will now go to the football Heldff says Satan. Do you play football here, cry the delighted boys. Yes, but not the way you fellows play, answers Satan. t They come upon a large team of fellows practicing football. Andy thinks of the oppressive heat and shudders. My goodness, Andy, says Paul suddenly, wif we only had those three fellows above what a team We would have! A 1 'tXVe would certainly have a pippin. They are almost as large as Rheinyf' You see, gentlemen, this is the plan. These fellows broke training up above and now they suffer for it. I have established a football team and a base ball team, and putthe members of the squads at the training table. All soda water, ice cream, pies, cakes, hamburgers, and dogs are forbidden. It's a great plan and works well. Bub thought of it. He is learning the trade fast. S'atan's sides shake with laughter. ' Think of it, Paul, says Andy, Football men without ice cream and pie. XV hy the old freak has no feelings at all. A ' You forget his businessj' Paul replies, besides if we let this get out at school, the fellows will take good care not to come heref' VVhat do you do to the young ladies who walk down the stairs with their skirts trailing and who freeze with a glance the unfortunate persons that happen to step on their dresses? asks Paul, thinking of several mishaps. I wish that several of those icy maids were here, says Andy longingly. It is no time for jokes, indignantly quoth Paul. To tell you the truth, says Satan, not noticing the by-plays. UI have not thought anything about them. It's a good idea. y I hope you will act upon it, answers Paul. I will show you the fate of debaters that stretch the truth, says Satan. N ever mind. That does not interest us, rejoins Andy quickly. VVell that is about all then. YVe will return to the throne-room. I notice that our fellows seem conspicious by their absence, Andyj' remarks Paul. Itis lucky we brought some collars in our hats, mine hasn't been so limp since the Compton game. Well, gentlemen, I think you can draw your own con- clusions from what you have seen, says Satan, Take the elevator. Bub will escort you to the surface. Framp. during ascent. Andy your face is almost as red as Vic's was upon a certain occasion I know of. ' YVell anyway we have some material for the Student, says Gilford. I will pay for the creams. A few minutes later. Four straws and four Poly Hi's and hurry old man. Never mind the change. . I forgot to ask about the glee clubs, says Paul on his third cream. f'This is delicious!! IRL HINRICHSEN. V-X I- .1 7 XF 5 1-y :gran Q sur pn ' ' sf' Ny C D 4 QTFKQJGQQ .X 1 -N.. :ey 35 hi1gE'WllmlMmv,. ' I ' 'z K. H X 1, Q X. I ' , li. slgl vlllllt-za. al Q PV vw - Vw J. - I s 2 mm 'YQ Have you ever looked at the winged victory of the Sa- mothrace with its appearance of ever moving forward, beautiful ill its simplicity, full of life and actiong some- thing new, but as old as the worldg and thought how symbolic it was of our school? Polytechnic. The very word means progress, life, action, something new, yet what man has been doing with his hand, head and heart combined, since he irst built a dwelling. ' Polytechnic has grown in the past year from a. school of fourteen hundred to seventeen hundred pupils. Los Angeles may well be proud of the work turned out by our school, and Easterners are surprised at this entirely new phase of education. Polytechnic is a new school in every sense of the word. There is nothing like it anywhere in the country. No place where the classical, literary, scien- tiiic, art and technical courses are combined. Our ideas are new and our watchword is f'Progress. Polytechnic is a result of Mr. Francis' untiring efforts, and it is through him that Polytechnic has become what it is. If any member of the Polytechnic High School were asked to deiine school spiritji he would hesitate, although every student has an abundant share of it. It is not simply sitting on the bleachers and waving a. pennant when a man makes a. good play, or even being on the field fighting for the school or practicing for an entertainment, but it is a something in the atmosphere that is felt whenever a crowd of Polytechnic people get together. This is the Hrst year we can boast a Senior class. Last year three persons graduated, but this year a large and vigorous class graduates. The Senior class is proud of the school, proud of the teachers, of the work turned out, and most of all, proud of Mr. Francis. Before they leave the school forever, they think it is only proper to leave a. gentle reminder of their existence. Not that Polytechnic will ever forget the Class of Summer i07, or that after the class is out into the wide world, they will lose their school spirit, but just for the sake of old times, they present to you this copy of the Polytechnic Studentfi Alumni Association The otlicers of the Association are: Norman Dicki- son, Presidentg Myra Knoch, Vice-President, Mrs. Carita Loftus Gray, Secretary, Yvllllillll Durr, Treasurer, Execu- tive Committee, Myra Knoch, J. H. Francis, VV. A. Ellis. The most ambitious effort of the Alumni Association this year was the production of YVinston Churchill's Title Martfi a comedy in three acts, given in the Polytechnic Auditorium. The roles were taken by members of the association. The cast was good. Norman Dickison as the young peer, Rose Lambert, as the strenuous American girlg Glenn Seelye, as the UM. P. g Julia Wagner, as the stepmother with aspirations toward the 400 g Arthur Rivers, as the reporter, bound to get the news at any cost to life or limbg Clara Rossner as the scheming Lady Ticknor-all filled their parts remarkably well. Henry Wacker, as the country store-keeper, and Howard Seelye, as his clerk, produced some excellent character work and furnished a goodly por- tion of the humor. . . Nothing of the kind had ever been attempted by the Association. Its success was due to the untiring efforts of the Entertaimnent Committee and the hearty co-opera- tion of the school. Special thanks are due to YVilliam Durr for his splendid services, often at great personal incon- venience. After the excitement attendant on graduation-parties, receptions, class day, commencement--we find ourselves beginning a new struggle in the sterner school of Dame Ex- perience. Then it is that we welcome anything that keeps us in touch wit.h school life and school interests. The Alum- ni Association is usually the only bond that does this. Inquiries are often made for Polytechnic graduates to iill lucrative positions. It may be their excellent prepara- tion-but whatever it is, they have the faculty of making such a success in the coniniercial world that there is seldom on tile the name of an alumnus waiting for a position. Members of the earlier graduating classes have natur- ally become scattered throughout the country, and the Alumni Association depends upon the later classes for its vitality. This year a large class graduates from Polytechnic courses. Let us make this the most glorious year in the history of the Association. Classes of 1907, you are most cordially welcomed into the Polytechnic High School Alumni Association. GRACE I. SUTHERLAND, S.'04. Noted Visitors Many noted nien have honored the school during the past year by addressing the students. Professor James A. Foshay, Dr. E. C. Moore and Joseph Scott spoke to us on the day that the first iia g was raised at the new Polytechnic building. On October 24, we had t.l1e pleasure of listening to Dr. Benjamin Ide YVhee1er, a11d a few days later to Dr. David Starr Jordan. One of the largest events dnrin g the year was fiVisiting Day, when the public was invited to inspect the school. This was an original idea of the Polytechnic High Schoolls and has succeeded well. . Soon after Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University also visited the school. January 30, VVH1. Jennings Bryan honored us by giving an interesting talk. Mr. George of the George Junior Re- public told us how the bad boys and girls govern them- selves. On April 5, we told our beloved principal good-bye for two weeks, and although we were feeling pretty blue we had a. very interesting And call. y J. H. Smith of Ontario, Canada, spoke to us on April 7, and on April 29 Senator La Follette encouraged us by his inspiring talk. ' ' Governor Buchtel of Colorado and President Bovard of U. S. C. gave us delightful talks on May 1. Others who kindly gave us a. few words of encourage- ment were Dr. Boone of New York and Dr. Beddie of Eng- land on April 7, Dr. Barr of Stockton, Supt. Mcliynionds of Oakland and Labor Coinniissioner Stafford of San Fran- cisco. Judge YVilbur of the Juvenile Court of Los Angeles gave the boys an interesting talk on May 28. Q Y - . 'ff-j.'-'Z' 7 f J WW'-k'lg 'Q i 1 I ' V ' 55 33 Y ll . - X555 , In 5 W3 YT V MU W fx ax? A A w ww' N ' H U , xx N XI 11- Xi' 'lg'-L I NIM. x I W x f Q H' li, I I x Q, 5 E - ' A I wf' .L 'TLT ?' 1 Q gf, if WW Y G ' , P' 'gd .3 ge: , -.,1, .. t xx -6- l - i ' ' CNN 'X ' 'xrx ,mam K Q K N 'ff-A.5.lH .-1r' Athletics The fact that brai11 exercise must be accompanied by physical exercise is recognized in every institution of note throughout the land. This recognition has led to the build- ing of gymna.siu1ns in connection with the schools, and it may truthfully be said that the boys are healthier and stronger, the girls fairer and more robust since the intro- duction of gymnastics and athletics into the curriculum of today. Athletics in a school are necessary to the advancement of physical health. They develop one morally as well as physically. They bring students together and give them something to strive for. They afford amusement as Well as development. The student body as a. whole must become interested in and stand back of tl1e different organizations. This en- thusiasm will make every player try to win. It does the team good to know the school is back of them. The root- ing of the boys and the cheering of the girls at a. game means much for success or failure. Athletics in this school have always been run on the basis of good, clean sport, or none a.t all. The school has been particularly fortunate in having at its head one who stands for everything which is straightforward and honest. Wie owe everything to our principal, Mr. J. H. Francis, and to our former teacher a.11d companion, Mr. Wlalter A. Ellis, for the basis 1113011 which our athletics stand. Under these two leaders. the first faithful few established a standard under which we have been proud to work our way to victory and success. Here it might be well to compliment the members of all tl1e teams for their gentlemanly and ladylike conduct while on or off the field. ,Ari Q r 4 I -X i t 599 W. X Q N Q 1, , xg J an V ,Q MQ wily 5 off V- ' 1 '15 .4 'I .tl-'f ,i'llilI . ' XV se. it A fqf if --J iw 'Jl N N if it ' I X l UUT ALL fl .x Uv A,,u:,. . Q .1 '-'lx V NY Q W 9 i is if PX 'Y f . X, QJ 67 Qx . Q59 Never before, in the history of Polytechnids athletics, was the football season heralded with so great an amount of enthusiasm as was evinced last September. lVhether to play Rugby, or to pla.y the old inter-col- legiate game, was the question Poly had to decide. Rugby football was the game which the faculty and almost the entire school endorsed, but all of the preparatory schools in Los Angeles were inclined to play the old game. A meet- ing was held where representatives from the different schools voted upon the game to be played. Polytechnic stood firmly for Rugby, but to no avail. It was voted that inter-collegiate football was to be the game played by the schools of Los Angeles. Nothing daunted, Hlld determined to play Rugby at all hazards, enterprising Poly decided to put two teams into the field. Although this divided the football material in the school, so that neither team had all of the best players, Poly determined to make a. showing eclipsing that of any former season. ' Temporary captains were elected, and both teams set- tled down to hard practice in Praeger Park. Intercollegiate Football Polytechnic was very fortunate in securing for a coach, the services of Mr. Robert Thompson, one of Stanford's star athletes. Mr. Thompson was one among three ath- letes of Stanford who received four stars on his HS sweat- er, symbolizing four years work on the football team. Under his competent tutelage, the team rapidly round- ed into excellent form, and after defeating the ll. S. C. team twice, and winning from Occidental twice, in practice games, was ready to climb upon the first rung of the cham- pionship ladder. - This we did upon the third day of November, when we went to Pasadena to play Throop Polytechnic. The game was a very interesting one, and the boys from Poly were fully determined to win. It was during the last ha.lf that Ross Holmes, Polyis halfback, broke through the line and tore down the line for forty yards and a touchdown. VVe failed to kick a diflicult goal, and at the end of tl1e game the score stood 5 to 0 in favor of Poly High. The next, and last game was with L. A. High. Previ- ous to this, L. A. had been defeated by Throop, so that this game decided whether Polytechnic would be the cham- pion of Southern California, or divide honors with L. A. a.nd Throop. The most important feature of this game was the way in which the students from Poly supported the team. Poly- technic had already made an enviable record for loyalty and support of the student body, but they had never before turned out en masse to cheer the team to victory. On the eve of the game, enthusiasm ran high 5 speeches were made in the school, special meetings were held, tickets were sold right and left, horns were boughtg banners and ribbons were streaming everywhere, and never was the Poly spirit of democracy and loyalty shown better. Forming in a long' line of twos, they marched to Fiesta Park, headed by a brass band, and waving their banners proudly. The crowd in the bleachers was somewhat startled to hear some 2,000 rooters sending forth the war cry of the Blue and Gold. P. H. S. Rah! Rah! P. H. S. Rah! Rah! Hurrah! Hurrah! Polytechnic, Rah! Rah! Rah! Such unrestmined enthusiasm made the bleachers tremble. The girls had on yellow paper hats trimmed with blue, and the boys wore straw hats, decorated with Poly's colors Upon ascending the grandstand the girls formed themselves into a large P and the band took its position in the cen- ter. The game itself was interesting and exciting from start to finish. Poly was unfortunate enough to have two of her best men sick on the day of the game. Both Ross Holmes and George R-hienschild got out of bed to help defend the colors of our school. INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOT BALL TEAM At the end of the tirst half, neither of the teams l1ad scored, but during the last of the second half, one of L. A's players secured the ball on a forward pass and scored a touchdown. Thus at the end of the game the score stood 5 to 0 in favor of L. A. High. This put the three contesting teams, Poly, L. A. and Throop in a deadlock for the championship. Poly and L. A. wanted to play otf the tie but Throop would not consent to it. Po-ly then offered to play L. A. again for the cham- pionship but the latter would not see it that way. This year Poly raced a dead heat with the other teams. Next year she will win the race i11 a walk-away. Personals tlntercollegiatel Capt. Ross llohnes, who played halfback during the season, evinced excellent generalship in handling the men, and proved himself to be one ofthe star ground gainers of the team. , Geo. Taylor, at right half, showed himself to be a worthy companion in the back iield with Holmes. Taylor will not be at Poly next year, and his loss will be felt keenly. Bill Lane's work at fullback was exceptionally good, as was his punting. As a. ground gainer he was second to none, and always went from ten to titteen yards through the line. ' Earl Rowell and Eddie xYlS9lllilll the quarterbacks, did excellent work in their positions, and aided greatly in the success of the team. Andre Gifford held down, throughout the season, the important position ot' center in a highly commendable manner. llis graduation in June will leave a hole in a po- sition hard to fillq Beinoti' and Breedlove, the two guards, successfully sup- ported Gittord during the entire season, making the center of the line praeticall y impenetrable. Geo. llhienschild played a star game at right tackle, and also did good playing behind the line. llis work at tackle was of such a nature, that he was chosen as a 1ne1n- ber of the all-star team ot Southern California. Frank R-lCk't?1'Sl1il.llS9l', at left tackle, did good work in that position, and aided greatly in the success of the team. YVe hope to see him out for tl1e team next season. Charles R-ickershauser and Guy Goodwin, as ends. Ki made enviable records in their positions. So well did they succeed in breaking up the interference ofthe opposing teams, that the latter rarely attempted to go around the ends. Goodwin secured a. place on the all-star team of Southern California. ' Rugby Football Rugby football was an entirely new game to the boys of Polytechnic. However, plenty of material turned out, and under the coaching of Dr. Huddlestone, an old English player, the team soon learned the rudiments of the game. Two weeks after practice had begun, Poly brought Pomona to Los Angeles to play the iirst game of the season. Pomona had begun practice earlier than Poly, and knew better the fine points of the ga.me, so it was not a very confident set of boys that lined up against the Red and White. Our fears were fully realized when Pomona defeat- ed us by a score of 26 to 0. But this did not at all dishearten the Rugby enthusi- asts, who determined to retaliate in the return game with Pomona. ' After the game, the two Rugby teams and the Inter- collegiate team which had defeated Throop the sa.me day, were enterta.ined by the girls of the Polytechnic High School. The large hall on the first floor of the school was decorated beautifully with the banners and pennants of Pomona and Poly. Speeches were made, yells were given, and every one had the best kind of a time. . Our next game ,was with Compton, and notwithstand- ing the fact that the team's chances of winning were great- ly retarded by an unfortunate accident to Ed. Robertson, Poly's promising half back, we succeeded in defeating the Compton boys by a score of 11 to 0. On Thanksgiving Day the team journeyed to Redlands to play against the champions ,of Southern California. Although the boys stood in high hopes of defeating the champions, they were doomed to disappointment, Red- lands High School winning the victory after a fiercely con- tested game. The boys had played the best that they were able and lost, but each and every member of the tea.m felt sure that if Ross Holmes, our quarter, and Eddie Wisenian, our halfback, had not missed the train we would have been able to reverse the score of 6 to 0-favor of Redlands High. Two days later we went to Pomona, determined to show the latter how much we had improved. It was an ideal day for football, and both teams were determined to win. Excitement reigned supreme from the moment play was begun. The ball surged to and fro in theicenter of the field, but neither team could score. The first half ended before the game was well started, and neither side had crossed the 25-yard of their opponents. During the last half Pierce, Poly's crack fullback, succeeded in tearing loose from the c'SCl lllll,? and making a. beautiful run, placed the ball over Ponionais line. As luck would have it Mr. Densham, our coach, who was refereeing, failed to see him place the ball on the ground before he was touched, and would not allow the try. The ball was put into play again, but neither side seemed able to score, and when time was called for the end of the game, the score stood 0 to 0. Polytechnic, as Capt. Lorbeer of the Pomona team af- terwards said, had rightfully won the game, and the fel- lows felt pretty blue because they had lost, through the neglect of the referee, but that evening they were so royally entertained by the girls of the Pomona High School, that they were quite satished to leave the score stand as it was. . lVe.,neXt played a return game with Compton and ex- perienced no diiiiculty in piling the score up 22 to 0. . The last game of the season was played with San Ber- nardino, and the victory gained by us in this game by a score of 6 to 0 placed us a-tie' with Pomona-lfor the second place in the championship line' for Rugbypfootball in South- ern California. ' ' ' ' Next year Polytechnic will put one team in the iield and that one, no matter which game is played, will be a championship team. No doubt' if Berkeley and Stanford play Rugby, Poly- technic will do the sa.me, and if Poly does play Rugby, she will be able to make the large colleges work some to defeat her. The a.cquisition of the heavy, fast intercol- legiate players for the scrum will make Poly invincible against' a.ll high schools. A --li. -.l Personals fRugbyj Pierce, at quarter did the star 'fall around playing of the team. A fine tackler and runner, he proved himself to be a valuable support to the team. His punting was ex- ceptionally good and aided greatly to the success of the team. RUGBY FOOT BALL T Ross Holmes as quarterback, proved himself as formid- able an opponent in Rugby as in Inter-collegiate football. Sam Laderty and Eugene Hue, the other two quarter- backs, held down those positions throughout tue year and aided greatly in the success of the team. Chas. llickershauser, at fullback, did effective playing in every game. 'His punting was very effective and he was in the game all the time. Coover and Rayburn, at quarter, did good work throughout theentire season. Both are fast on their feet, and it is hoped that they will form a part of our ground gainers this coming season. p - Earle Rowell and Eddie YViseman played at the po- sitions of halfbacks the last part of the season. Their 'pas- sing of the ball was exceptionally fine. Clarence Manning, in the scrum, played a fast, hard game. He and Capt. Lloyd early showed natural ability for the game, and soon acquired the faculty of dribbling the ball over their opponents' line. Of the other scrum men, Frank Rickershauser, Andrew Mackenzie, Ray Ambler, Irl Hinrichseu, Porter and Leroy Strang, did fine work throughout the year. , Much credit is due Coach Densham for the creditable showing the boys made under his direction. Manager McDonald showed excellent judgment in arranging a schedule. His ability to hold the team together was good and it is hoped he will get a chance next ,season to help the work along. . X. Y. MAl KLNAIE, Mgr. PDUAI1 l10BER'l'SOX, l'11pt. I111111ed1-ltelv after the bovs 111et Ill Room 43 Zlllll signed up fo1 the trzlek fllillll. M1. rlho111pso11 was seleeted to 1o.1cl1 tl1e bovs and every one st-uted i11to good, hard work. ll1e iirst lll99f was Pillllld '1 llilllilihlp 111914. This meet was 1 decided sum-eess fllllll all standpoints. It not only e1111bled the picking of good men but aroused enthu- siasm in the school at large. flll l ebr11111'y S the 11111111111 class meet was held at tl1e St. Vincent campus, the Fresh- 111911 XVi1l11l1lQI with 44 points. The Juniors Zlllll Seniors 0211119 next with 37 and the Sopho- lll01'9S l2lSt with 34. This was ll better 1ll99f fllilll the first one, the boys l111vi11g had ti111e to train il little. lVe could now see who were possible point winners, and llllllly pre- Q .Nm iii 4 4 Y FL ' 11 YA 5 T fllll'lSflll2lS holidays about 50 s A - , rw YW 1 . 1 idl0flQi1IS-jVY61'B llltltlll. .'.1'., The first regular dual meet was with U. S. C. a Week afterwards. Here the boys made an excellent showing against the college men, winning firsts in the 100-yard dash, 120 hurdles, and relay race, as well as second in 880- yards, 440-yards, shot-put, and low hurdles. Our next meet was with the L. A. High School. The rivalry of course was high. Everyone expected Poly to win, but through a misfortunes in placing the relay team we lost by the close score of 60 to 56. The next meet was with Occidental College on March 2. Our boys Won seven tirst places but were not strong enough in second and third place men to win the meet. Streeton's illness was also a great handicap. The Pomona meet of March 16, 1907 was an eventful one for Poly. This was the All Southern California In- terscholastic meet. For several seasons prior to the last F- .,,. , ' . ED TKKING THE. HURDLI-B one, the winner of this meet has 'claimed the All Southern California championship. Our boysworked hard for this meet and entered upon 'the' field in fairly good shape. The result was, Poly won the meet and got the banner. The final score was: Poly, 325 Santa Paula, 27 5 Ventura, 203 Pasadena, 11, Harvard, 103 Throop, 95 Pomona, 5. Stanford One week after the Pomona meet the State Champion- ship High School meet was held at the University of Stan- ford, Palo Alto, Cal. W we Through some fault ofthe Finance Committee the boys were not started north in time. Instead of starting on Tuesday as they should have done, they did not leave the city until Thursday afternoon. VVashouts on the line delayed them, with the result that they did not arrive at Stanford until 4 a. m. Saturday morning, the day of the meet. After an hour or two of sleep they were pulled out of bed into the rain to run their races. Under these con- ditions Robertson covered himself with glory by capturing first place in the high hurdles. Running in the mud and water which slushed under his heavy weight Coover was greatly handicapped in his race, hrst honors going to a little, light man. Streeton did us credit in the 440 despite the fact he had had no sleep for over 36 hours. He won his point with a third nlace. Had these boys been able to rest a day or two before the meet they would have come home second to none. On March 30, at Bovard Field, U. S. C., Holmes gave an interscholastic meet. VVe did not enter a full team, two of our best men being sick. Nevertheless we got 20 points out of it, and made a very creditable showing. On April 13, a county meet was held at the Hlarvard Campus. Our school was having a week's vacation and none of the boys kept in condition. YVe secured 19 points. Personals . Captain Robertson went through the year with a clean record in the high hurdles, not only defeating all high school hurdlers in Southern California, but defeating the best in California at the Stanford meet. He also defeat- ed the hurdlers of U. S-. and Occidental in the dual meets. His best time was 16 1-5. He also holds the Stan- ford interscholastic record of 17 2-5 made in the driving rain. Ed. won 50 points. Art Coover ran a good hundred this year, twice cov- ering the distance in 10 1-5 secs. This is the Southern California interscholastic record. Coover was only de- feated at Stanford and the county meets when he was in poor condition. Ross Holmes ran a very good mile this year, running his best o11e in -1 min. 50 2-5 secs. and winning easily. XValter Streeton was our crack relay and quarter man. He broke the interscholastic record at Pomona by 2 secs., covering the distance in the fast time of 52 2-5. Louie Lugo ran some good races in the 220 hurdles, but was so unfortunate in several races as to trip over a hurdle and fall. His best time this year was 27 secs., at Pomo- na. He should defeat all comers next season. ' Macready in the pole vault was third at Po- mona and second at the county meet. His best height, 10 ft. 6 in., was at Occidental. George ll-heinschild, in the shot-put, was unfortunate in being nervous, this being his first year, but he pulled a third out of the county meet. His bestput was at Occi- dental where he took first place with a put of 49 ft. 102 in. YVm. Killian, in the broad jump, did well, securing third at Pomona. His best jump, a.t Pomona was a jump of 19 ft. 9 3-4 in. Frank Rickershauser, hammer throw. This was his first year. Though he did not win a point in any big meets he did well. His best throw was 126 ft. 10 in., made at the county meet. Da.n VValberg in the high jump did fine work for his first year, winning second at U. S. C., and seco-nd at the county meet. His best height was 5 ft. 6 in. The 220 was cared for by Ed. Robertson and Roland Conant. Conant for his first year did fine work, winning third in the 220 at the county meet. Next year we expect him to win points for us in fast time. Ned Franklin ran a. good race in the 100 and 220, but this being his first year, he did not win a. point. He ran on the relay team that took third at,U. S. G. Next year he will make good. Robert Wheelan ran with Lugo in the low hurdles. He was not very fast between hurdles, but with this yearis experience, next year he ought to make a fine low hurdler. Albert Griffith was R.hiny's mate in the shot-put, but this was his first year and he did -not win any points. Next year he ought to make good. His best put was 40 ft. 6 in. TRACK TEAM 1. Yerkes ran the relay this year, and he ran a good race for his iirst year. He ran the quarter in about 55 SQCS. Lawrence Lewin ran the S80 and mile. He stuck to the pace but did not have quite enough sprint to finish on. Andrew MacKenzie, Manager. MacKenzie showed himself capable of managing a team. Faithful and hard- working, he has pulled through with a team to be proud of. MacKenzie is a good hurdle man, who, with a little coach- ing, will figure in next year's high hurdle races. 120 hurdles 100-yard dash 200-yard dash 440-yard dash S80-yard dash Mile run 220 hurdles Pole vault High jump Broad jump Shot-put Hammer throw Relay 2 2 u X I 1 Polytechnic Records Ed. Robertson . A. Coover W. Streeton Ed. Robertson VV., Streeton R-oss Holmes Ross Holmes Louie Lugo Harry Macready Dan Wfalberg XVIII. Gibson Geo. Rheinschild F. R-ickershauser Streeton, Holmes Lugo, Yerkes' Hank 9 , - gli! I ' 16 1-5 sec. 10 1-5 sec., So. Cal. R. 23 1-5 sec. 52 2-5 sec. 2 min. 9 2-5 sec 4 min. 50 2-5 sec 27 2-5 sec. 10 ft. 6 in. 5 ft. 6 in. 19 ft. 10 in. 44 ft. 126 ft. 6 in. 3-36 Macready in character istic pose. FENCING CLUB Fencing Club The Girls' Fencing Club of the Polytechnic High School has grown and improved with each succeeding term. In November, 1905, when it was organized by eighteen en- thusiastic girls, under the direction of Mr. Lowsley, strong hopes were held concerning its future prospects. The club has lived up to all of these expectations, and is now a thriv- ing organization composed of twenty-eight members. Twelve of these are active, and attend the regular meetings every Monday, Nlfednesday and Friday at the seventh period. Miss Heineman is now in charge of the fencing, and under her able instruction the girls a.re doing well in the art. Oilicers elected in September, 1906, were: President, Gladys A. Lewis, Vice-President, Mabel Spellmang Secre- tary, Mae Gibson, Treasurer, Avis Millberryg Sergtfat- Arms, Hazel McCrillis. The present oiiicers a.re: President, Gladys A. Lewis, Vice-President, Marie Lauxg Secretary, Bernice Foulkesg Treasurer, Geneva Hicks, Sergt.-at-Arms, Miss Platt. . ,Q if , f' K ' 'if fr' -:Q N .a x 'iff ,,f :L wgf i ., , 1 ' f X mf? . I V, ',, KVA A ,,., 1 'Y' 5' f f A 1' if ' fig was ,,,,,., Qc It QM ' J k , ' QQX I f 1'5 Z J 5 5 - MX R Q -1- f ag, K' ,ic ' L . i ii -23 2: E E R f J D : fif f L - l Q N Q L lf 4A ' jl I? X 4 L' x7 if k Y E E PRATT PRICE CLEVELAND LYER PIERCE STRANG SA RICKERSHAUSER RODMAN LEE HENRY F RAMPTON FAITHFULL f f - il ,-I? , L x ,gl R166 Q , lo li so , f f l 232553 X t Base ball has always held an important place in the sporting activities of the school. Probably no other game is more popular, and in no other game are the-chances of winning more uncertain, and individual playing more noticeable than in this game. Here the small, light man has an equal chance with the heavy man.. Skill and prac- tice iigure largely in the player's ability to make good. The Polytechnic H-igh School has always come to the front with a. crack base ball team. Last year We Won the chanipiouship, not only of the County League but of All Southern California. Most of the boys were members of the old Commercial High School, and the team experienced no difficulty in defeating all comers. This was an excellent beginning, but after the summer vacation we found only three or four of the old boys back in the school. Prospects for a football team were good, so very little atten- tion was paid to later sports. After the Christmas holi- days the Board awoke to the fact that base ball was without a manager. A great deal of trouble was experi- enced in iinding a suitable student manager, so they turned their attention to the faculty and selected A. C. Faithfull. Upon assuming his duties, Mr. Faithfull found a very dis- couraging task before him. Heizman and Elliot were out of school, and of the last year's team only Salyer, Strang and Frampton remained. However, with these three as a nucleus, he gathered together a team composed mostly of new material. A - To hold together and play as steady as clockwork is what Wins. The secret of f'teamwork is found in hard, conscientious practice. No musician can play a ditlicult piece on a piano unless he has practiced it, not once, but many times. So it is with baseball. To be able to play his best a player must practice for hours. Last year's championship team spent a great deal of their practice time in what is called batting practice. The result was, that when the crisis came and we needed a run, no difficulty was experienced in getting it. It was the clockwork playing of last year's team that won for them the championship. Although our boys were good stickers and we had an excellent fielding team, the Pomona. boys boasted that their marvelous batting would win the game for them. Imagine their chagrin to find that no matter where they hit the ball, some Poly player was always ready to pounce upon it the minute it left the bat. This year considerable difliculty was experienced in rounding the team into perfect condition. The newer boys had to be shown the difference between the game as played in the High School and the game is played by grammar schools. ' VVe appreciate the courtesy of Mr. Haggerty of St. Vincent in allowing us the privilege of using the campus as well as practice with his team. This in a large measure helped the boys to keep i11 fine fettle. Polytechnic Defeats Harvard in Eleven Inning Game Polyteclmic High School and Harvard base ball teams played a great eleven-inning game on, Harvard grounds, XVed11esday, May 15, Poly winning by the score of 10 to T. Every street car that arrived at the military school before half past three was crowded with students, bear- ing the class colors and carrying cow bells, tin horns and noise implements of every description. This enthusiastic crowd of rooters helped the boys to Win. Captain Salyer of the Polytechnics, deserves special mention for the big league way in which he played short field. His team-mates have dubbed him second Bert Del- mas and he deserves the sobriquet. Pierce, anot.her Poly boy, who plays second base, was there with the big stick in a way that would have made Hen Barry sit up and ask Pierce for his address had the fat manager been on hand. The pitching was erratic, both twirlers showing the strain of the contest. Laiferty was hit at critical stages where every hit counted, while the hits off Lee counted for little. Lee was inclined to be wild at times, but the team gave him good support and he came out with flying colors. Harvard was unable to steal a single base oif Framp- ton, who played a star game behind the bat for Poly. Truckee Newman was the star of the Harvard line- up. YVith three men on bases in the fourth inning New- man made a three-sacker, clearing the bases. He also made a sensational catch of Frampton's long drive in the seventh inning, shutting off a -run. ' League Games February 23-Poly 5, Santa Monica 1. ' Batteries, Henry and Gray 3 Kent and Shntt. This was the first real game. The boys did not put up errorless ball but showed there was material at hand for a fast team. March 2-Poly 13, Long Beach 4. Batteries, Henry and Frampton, Caughan and H. Frazier. This game was won by us on superior field work. Long Beach got more hits than we did but could not make them count. I March 9-Poly 15, Downey 7. ' Batteries, Henry and Framptong Venable and Hen- shaw. . VVe won this game by batting, our boys securing 16 hits to their 7. After a rain the night before, the grounds were in poor condition. A feature of the game was a running catch of a. long drive by Mills of Polytechnic. He ran through plowed ground and over a fence to get under the ball. March 30-Poly 3, Pasadena 4. Batteries Rodman and Fram ton' Lockwood illld 7 7 XVachob. By special arrangement this game was played in the morning on St. Vincent grounds. Eighteen 1-2 innings were played in one l1our and five minutes. Poly was ahead 3 to 1 up to the ninth i11ning when two errors cost the game. Although Lockwood was the first 'tsouthpaw pitcher the boys had been up against, they out-batted Pasadena, losing the game through sheer hard luck. April 19-Poly 24, Hollywood 2. Batteries, Rodman Hlld Frampton 3 Slaughter, Knowles and Candee. The feature of the game was the meeting of our former companion Dick, whom we showed up in great shape. Never before did supposed victims led to ffslaughter turn more merciful avengers than our boys in this game. Sheer ca.relessness on our part gave them two runs. April 22-Poly 7, lVhittier 0. Batteries, Crowe and Framptong Haskell and Hatch. The boys outbatted their opponents five to one, and made every hit count. This game was the initial appear- ance of our '4southpa.w from whom we expect a. great deal next year. April 27-Poly 7, Compton 0. . Batteries, Rodman and Frampton, Elliot and Stock- well. ' ' lVith a crowd of 125 rooters our boys went to Comp- ton determined not to lose. If Compton had won this game she would have carried oft first honors. In the first inning Price got a. single, Frampton advanced him to second with another, and both scored on Salyer's two-base hit. VVe piled up five runs this inning. Running catches by Lee and Rickershauser and two- base hits by Salyer kept the excitement at the highest pitch. XVe were allowed but two l'll1lS after the 'drst inning and a pretty double, Pierce to Strang, ended a fast, fierce contest. - Personals Roy Salyer tCaptainj-In covering his position at shortstop he has shown himself to be 0118 of the best play- ers in the league. Ill addition to being a.n exceedingly fast fielder he is one of the best stickers of the team. His whip has proved a source of sorrow to many a runner who thought himself safe. The school will be very fortunate to have Salyer back again next year. Leroy Strang 11st Basel-Strang has covered his po- sition in a very satisfactory manner this season. His clever- ness in picking the ball oif the ground left no ground for anything but confidence in his ability to handle the posi- tion, and no anxiety was felt when the ball was thrown his direction. Ralph Pierce 12nd Basel-Although this was Pierce's first year, he handled his position well. Pierce, in addi- tion to fast fielding, has a whip which rivals Salyer's. He will be one of the strong men of the team next year. Chas. Rickershauser f3rd Basel-'CRick,'l as he is called, was not in the best of form at the beginning of the season. Although a sure Helder his whip was not what it should have been. As the season progressed, however, he has grad- ually rounded into form until no criticism can be offered for the way in which he handles his position. His batting is as good as the average and we hope he will be found at the Udiiiicult corner again next year. Harry Lee tLeft fieldj-Lee has shown himself a very able fielder this season. He is a hard worker and is always in the game to win. Although he never slugs the ball very hard, he generally gets on base somehow. This is Lee's last year and his absence next season will leave a V3.Ci111- cy for some good man to iill. Harry Price ttlenter iieldj-Price is playing his Hrst year of High School ball. He has not only made good as a iielder but has also shown himself a lucky batter. Price has had several accidents while taking Framptonis place as catcher, this accounting for any errors he may have made. Price will make a valuable man next year. Bert Cleveland-Cleveland was not in school early enough to play from the start. Bert is small but fast, and ought to make a valuable man next year. Crowe fPltCl1G1'J--CPOYV6 has some excellent curves and good speed, but lacks experience. Wfhen he has himself under control he can pitch an excellent game. lVith some older player to coach him he ought to make a good twirler for us next year. - Herman Rodman CPitcl1erj- Rodie is another prom- ising youngster. When the season opened we had no twirl- er in sight, but these boys sprang up, and without excep- tion made good. Although small, Rodie'l has steam and the way he held Compton down to a zero score is something to be proud of. Chas. Henry tl'itcherj-llere indeed was a boy who played in hard luck. After pitching championship ball and winning all his games, he 'was stricken with pneumonia. This kept him in bed for nine weeks. lVe had hoped to use Henry in some of the important games and his loss was keenly felt by all. ' Paul Frampton ttlatcherl-F1'anipton played iirst base the last part of last season and it was his intention to go out for the same position again this year. However, we needed a catcher and he volunteered to learn. Framp- ton has a dangerous whip to bases which has kept a good many men from trying to steal. At the first of the season he was somewhat wild but has pulled the ball down to the right place. This is Frampton's last year and some dif- ficulty will be found in filling his position when he leaves. C. A. Faithfull tManagerj-Mr. Faitllflill has taken l1is time from other work to help the boys win. He has been very patient and hardworking and has coached the boys somewhat in their work. Mr. Faithfull should be given a great deal of credit, as the team developed under many dis- couragements. V Mr. Faithfull was very diplomatic in arranging the games to the best advantage of all concerned. His knack of holding the team together has proved him a capable manager. - May 18, 1907-Poly 1, L. A. H. S. 5. About 1200 enthusiastic rooters from Poly, assembled at the Ghutes Park to witness the final game of the season. The game was a good one, and the only excuse that we can offer is, that the boys from the school on the hill played better than we did. Paul Frampton made his initial bow to the public as a Slab-artist', and only two hits were made from his dey livery. ' Losing this game will probably deprive us of the chams pionship this year, but don't be downhearted fellows, give three cheers for L. A. and set about to get the coveted ban- ner back again. One of the features of the game was the rooting of the Polys, which was ably led by Kelly MacKenzie. BASKET Q BALL Girls' Basket Ball At the iirst of the season, the outlook for girls' basket ball was very favorable. About forty girls enrolled for basket ball, among these being Zaidee Ross, Grace Breed- love, Hazel Judd, Adeline Buisseret, Alta Gilbreath and Inez Shone, who were later picked for the first team. As there was no outside court, all practicing was done in the gymnasium. Miss Heinemau, physical director, undertook to coach the girls, although in doing so she was compelled to take much extra time and trouble. After about three weeks of practice, Ned Manning was asked to assist Miss Heineman, and, although much of his time was taken up by the Boys' Gymnasium Club, of which he is a member, he kindly consented. Under the eificient coaching of these two, the team progressed so rapidly, that after only two weeks of practice in the first game of the season played with Hollywood, they were defeated by only one point, the score being 16 to 15. Preparation for a series of gymnasium contests re- quired so much of Mr. Manning's time that he was com- pelled to give up his position of coach, a.nd Ben Blair took his place. Mr. Blair, although knowvinfg very little of the rules governing girls' basket ball, is an adept at the game as it is played by boys, and after a thorough study ofthe rules was enabled to take entire charge of the team as reg- ular coach. The second practice game, played at Chino, was won by the latter, 15 to 14. In this game our team was unfor- tunate in not having one of its regular forwards, Miss Ross, who missed the train. The next Saturday, Chino played a return game in our gymnasium, and was defeated, by a score of 20 to 18. This was a great encouragement to the Poly girls as Chino was considered at that time to have one of the best teams in Southern California. About this time an outside court. was secured, and work began in earnest for the League games. Tl1e team entered both the Los Angeles County and the Southern California Leagues. In the Los Angeles County League, the following games were played, Poly winning third place: March 2, Poly 21, Glendale T. March 9, Poly 23, Pasadena. 1. March 14, Poly 14, Compton 7. . March 18, Poly 11, Long Beach 27. March 29, Poly 8, L. A. H. S. 15. May 1, Poly 15, YVhittier 6. At present the standing in the Southern California League is as follows: T Polytechnic won from Ontario by default. March 7, Poly 13, Hollywood 11. March 26, Poly 28, Santa Monica 10. May 6, Poly 13, Marlborough 6. May 18, Poly 5, Long Beach 12. The second feillll has been doing good work and shows great possibilities. It is composed a.t present of Eloise Fil- bert, Ione Mayers, forwardsg Vera Demen, center, and Lily Osterman and Blanche Shirer, guards. They have played three games, two with Cumnock and one with Mc- Kinley, winning them all by decisive scores. Personals Although this is the first year's experience for all the players on the team, except Miss Boss who ha.s played for three years, they have done work that would hardly be out- classed by veterans. The game they play is especially clean, scientific and free from roughness. Miss Boss always plays a brilliant game. She is very quick and plays all over the court. If she had as much height to her advantage as speed, it is safe to say that she would be as good a forward as any to be found in a. High School Team in Southern California. Miss Breedlove plays a consistent game, and while not as quick as Miss Ross, is more accurate in throwing goals. She has made a iine showing in the season's games having thrown her share of the goals. Miss Gilbreath, at center, will certainly make a name for herself if she continues playing basket ball. In the.L. A. High game she did especially good work, easily playing GIRLS' BASKET BALL TEAM the star part of the ga1neL Idler advantage in height always gives her the ball o-n the toss up and she has a. little trick of whirling on one heel which 'completely baiilesi her op- pon,ents. Miss Buisseret's guarding is almost all that could be desired. Her sureness in catching the ball and her ability to get clear of 11er forward to receive it, is a marvel. Miss J udd's quickness on her feet stands her in good stead. S-he and Miss Buisseret are a hard: proposition for any two- forwards. n Miss Shone has done good work in substituting for both forward and guard. s F1'0ll1 her record she should be a proniising candidate for one of next season's teams. A great deal of credit is due Coach Blair for the effi- cient way in which he rounded the team into condition. Not only has he spent a great deal of time drilling the girls into consistent players, but he has shown them trick plays which have won many points for our colors. Boys' Basket Ball The basket ball season opened when all the interest was centered in the two foot-ball teams. The few who could play got together and without practice went to Wlhittier. Here, although out-played, the boys showed good class and were beaten by a. low score. With an entirely new line-up, the team was beaten by the E1 Monte team g and the next Week Poly withdrew from the League. This, however, did not break up the tea111, which held together with hopes of meeting High School- after the foot-ball season closed, but as the latter was continued until Christmas, the boys had no chance. The line-up of the teillll was: Rickersliauser, B. Blair, forwards, Macready, center, Dutton, M. Blair, Manning, guards. Of these players Dutton was the best for all around playing. Rickershauser, the star from Redlands, played up to his standard. Manning at guard, was also in the game, and will play a good game next season. Mac- ready is a steady player, and with more pmctice will be able to hold his own. The Blair boys also played star bas- ket ball. BOYS' BASKET BALL TEAM TENNIS CLUB Tennis s y Last year the Polytechnic High School officially recog- nized tennis as a separate activity. This was the result of the showing made in the county meet in which Miss Brown won the ladies' singles. On Decoration Day we met tl1e representatives of Mon- rovia High School who 'put up a fast contest. VVe were represented by Misses Brown and Cox in the ladies' singles and doubles, and the men's side was taken care of by Messrs. Hanawalt, Smith, Stewart and Merrill. In the county tournament Miss Brown played the ladies' singles. . ' The prospects for a good team next year are favored by the action of the Student Body in building a tennis court. This will enable practice to go on in a systematic manner, and all the advantages of a club house will be furnished by the school gymnasium. Our Gymnasium Team .To attempt to describe the Work do11e by our gymnasium clubs would take a great deal of space. To be brief, the two clubs fboth boys, and girlsfp have do11e great work during the last year. The great number ot contests and ex- hibitions given by the boys deserve special mention, while the clever inarching' of the girls leaves us no choice but to devote an article to each club. At the very beginning the spirit of contest and enthusiasm mani- fested itself ill the gylnnasium. Just as soon as our g'y111l1ilSil11H was equipped the prospects for a gym- nasium team seemed good. This was over two years ago. Since then the standards oi eligibility have bee11 raised, until today our team holds the Championship in gvinna- sium contests for California. The nntiringg efforts of the boys them- selves, combined with the unmatch- ed coaching of Director Lowsley, makes them a team second to none. X Mr. Lowsley is an old Stanford pnian, a11d had three years experience with the Standford Gymnasium Club' as well as the directorship of the gymnasium at San Jose be- fore coming to us. Under his careful supervision the gym- nasium has benefited the school and has produced some of the best gymnasts in Southern California High Schools. A summary of tl1e work is as follows: 1. Three weeks after the opening of school last Sep- tember tl1e gymnasium boys gave an exhibition before the school. This was in the nature of a burlesque performance, taking place as a regular event in the Lyceum Course. A decided success from a financial standpoint, the perform- ance was of a most amusing nature from beginning to end. Q The stunts on apparatus brought forth repeated ap- plause from a well-pleased audience. 2. During the Christmas holidays the boys gave an interesting exhibition before the Teachers' Institute. Mat work combined with the long horse, and pyramid work at the end made up the program. 3. Defeated lVhittier High School at XVhittier on January 14, by about TS points. 4. Defeated Los Angeles H-igh School in the Polytech- nic Auditorium by over 30 points. This was a most inter- esting contest and decided the championship of the South. Taken all around, our boys had the best of everything. Even the opponents' rooters cheered some special stunt of a Poly gymnast's. 5. Defeated Santa Barbara. High School in the Poly- technic Auditorium to the delight of all Polydofm. Santa Barbara had an excellent team. 6. Defeated Santa Barbara at Santa Barbara. .three weeks later by about twenty points. 7. In connection with L. A. H. S., Poly boys gave an exhibition before 500 students at L. A. H. S. o11 Friday April 26, 1907. The following Tuesday the same clubs gave an exhibition before 1200 Poly students in the Poly Audi- torium. The feature of this exhibition was the Burlesque given by three of the boys. Ned Manning, as the circus- rider and Dutchman who held on to a. good thing once he got his hands o11 it, kept things moving. This last exhibition, in which 15 members took part, was to show the school at large what would take place on the Northern trip. ' That Northern Trip 1. STANFORD: At 8:30 on Thursday morning, May 2, the two teams from Poly and Los Angeles left for Stanford University. Arriving there on Friday a11 exhibition in connection with the Stanford Gymnasium Club was given i11 the University Gymnasium. The proceeds of this entertainment went to pay the expenses of the trip. 2. BERKELEY: ' On Saturday following the boys went to Berkeley where a basket ball game with the Berkeley Y. M. F. A. fol- lowed an exhibition by our boys. At Stanford the boys had been royally entertained, and to this day they cannot tell which afforded them the best time. Probably some one was angry because Coach Lowsley told him he could not eat all the pie and Frisco fog he wanted to, but the trip had just started and some provision had to be made for la.ter dates. 3. SAN JOSE: 1 Here was indeed a contest worth going miles to see. The Y. M. C. A. team of San Jose had been under Mr. Lows- ley's directorship three years ago and were a team to be proud of. This contest was given before the Normal and High School students of-San Jose who cheered the boys over and over again for their clever work on the apparatus. After the contest an exhibition fllld sho-w was given. 4. SAN LUIS OBISPO: Here an exhibition was given before the California Poly- technic S-chool. It was held at night and the whole town turned out to see the Southern lads perform. Enthusiasm ran high and at the close of the exhibition three rousing cheers for the lads who took part in the exhibition were given with a will. ' 5. SANTA BARBARA: The next stop after San Luis Gbispo was at Santa Barbara. Here the team of the Los Angeles High School held a contest with the Santa Barbara boys for second hon- ors in Southern California. After the contest an exhibition was given and the crowd cheered themselves hoarse. The next day was spent in leisure and sightseeing. Speaking of the trip afterwards, one of the boys said: alt was a rousing success from start to finish. Not only did we win our contests and make an excellent showing in the exhibitions, but for a. good time to us and as a boost to the two schools, the trip was the best thing that could have been E Y 1 BOYS' GYM NASIUM CLUB arranged. Friendly feeling was the spirit of the trip, and I hope this is not the last chance I get to go on such a. trip. To Mr. Long, an old friend of Mr. Low-sley's, and one of the best directors in the country, thanks are due for the .part he had in making the combination for the trip a success. The standard of the Gymnasium Club is a high one, and it will be kept so. If one wishes to join, he must pass an examination in gymnastics before the gymnasium boys and director. This consists of exercises' on the five different apparatuses. Then the character of the person desiring to join is considered by the club. No man with a, three on his card or an unsatisfactory mark in deportment is eligible. The principal must recommend him. A great many have failed to qualify on account of their inability to reach the standard of physical ability. Three or four have been refused admission because they were not up to the standard of the other requirements. These boys represent the school as the Polytechnic Gymnasium Club : Harry Macready fretiredj, GroveriAdams, Jack Clark, Edwin Bly, Ned Manning, Clarence Bean, John Burke, VVard Giifen, YYilliam Neil,'Joe Parks. Girls' Gymnasium Club The Poly Girls' Gyinnasiuni Club was organized in September, 1905, by Mr. Lowsley. The purpose of the club was to provide leaders for the girls' gyninasiuin classes. These leaders take charge of the class when the director is not present. It is necessary for the girls to practice outside of school to be able to lead the classes and do the club work. Mr. Lowsley and Miss Ross give their time to this end. During the first part of the year the girls appeared before the Girls' Society. They next gave a drill before the school. On Visi- tors' Day, last June the B club did soine very clever Work with wands and dumbellsg . f At the end of the first term the club had become an organization with Lucy XVhittlesey for President, and Julia Murray for Secretary and Treasurer. The members were: Elsie Campbell, Emma Janes, Hazel J anes, Julia Murray, Lucy VVhittlesey, Edith Turner, Mary Ross, Mary VVeldon, Alina. Love, Ellen Clark, Nellie Blair, Lena Blair, Belva Boyle, Ada Espe, Grace Bouse, Eva Miller, J uanito XYilson, Chrissie Lafferty and Lillian Hjelni. iv., 1 , U . During the last term theclub again has had Mr. Lows- ley and Miss Ross as instructors. In the drill given a short time ago, the girls showed the audience a variety of clever marches. There is a wonderful spirit of loyalty, patriotism and unselfishness that binds these girls closely together and when they work, they work not ,tor individual honor, but for the honor of their club. ,j The officers for the present term are: Eva Miller, Presi- dent, Juanita Wilson, Vice-President, Grace Rouse, Sec- retary and Treasurer. The present members are: Hazel Janes, Helen Hurd, Helen Charles, Jeannette Neiderer, Juanita Wilson, Emma Janes, Mary Ross, Mary Wfeldon, Grace Rouse, Eva Miller, Nellie Blair, Lena Blair, Ada Espe, June Thornburg, Helen Nellie Blair, Lena Blair, Ada Espe, June Thornburg, Isa- belle Smith, Emily Bendel, Mary Mead, Marsia Forbes. Svvin-irning Club The Polytechnic Swimming Club was organized in the early part of April, 1907. The object of tl1e club is to create interest in swimming in the school, and to play amateur swimming teams of Southern California in water basket- ball, water polo and racing. , The club is under the general supervision of Mr. Lows- ley. It holds regular meetings every Friday. All boy stu- dents are eligible to membership. Special rates have been secured i11 all of the bath houses, in and about Los Angeles and all members of tl1e organization are privileged to use these rates. At the iirst regular meeting, the following otiicers were elected: President, Albert Beinhoifg Secretary, Victor Kil- lickg Manager, John Porter. The Los Angeles High School, Harvard School, Occi- dental College, Pomona College, Pasadena High School and several of the beach schools will have teams by next season to bring them together and form an amateur swimming league A At present the basket-ball team consists of the follow- ing members: Center, Ned Manning, Guards, Sam XVorley and Al. Beinhoffg Forwards, Reeves, Darling and John P01'tQ1', XT. VV. Ii. I Love Ol' Nature I love ol' Nature an' l1er children- Birds an' bees, an' flowers, I I love her always, but much better In su1nn1er's sunny hours. The wild flowers an' the grass Dance an' chatter as 1 pass, An' it somehow sort o' seems As if the grass an' llowers talk To me as through the iields I walk. Then a bee comes buzzin' by, An' I follow with my eye The zig-zag journey that he takes, A singin' on from flower to flower, Gatherin' honey hour by hour. Then the saucv lnockin' bird Comes an' sings the songs he's heard All the other birds a. singin', As he sports around l1is nest A singin' on with zeal an' zest. An, the squirrel, the saucy beast Sits ani chirrups by the feast He's a makin' off 0' nuts, As he hollers out, I know YVIIQPQ the bestest walnuts grow. An' a rooster over there Sends his challenge in tl1e air To the other birds aroundg An' his ever warnin' squak, Shows the comin, of a hawk. I love ol' Nature an' her children- Birds, an' bees, an' flowers, I love her always, but much better In sun1n1er's sunny hours. 0.C.H if Z5 L Aggies . ,,'i9 ' Q sllhxg ff A Q- x , 1 , gk pp AJR! W Jx,JeWlXJkv,aJ '23 The college men are very slow, They seem to take uieii-ease, For even when they graduate, They do it by degrees. Junior: f'Do you know why a Sophomore is like a kerosene lamp ?'l Freshman: No. Why are they alike? Junior: 'fWell, he is not especially bright, is often turned down 5 smokes occasionally, and goes out at night. The Put-it-off. My friend have you heard of the town of yawn, O11 the banks of the River Slow XVIIQPB blooms the YVaitawhile flower fair, XVhere the Sometiineorother scents the air And the soft Goeasy grow? It lies in the valley of Wfhatstheuse, In the province of Letterslideg That tired feeling is nature there It's the home of the listless Id0ll?tC2l1'6, Xvliere the Putitoff abide. He kissed her on the cheek- It seemed a harmless frolic: Now l1e's been sick a week, They say it's painters' colic. George VVashington chopped cherry trees When they were young and thing But Abraham Lincoln split up logs YVhen they were tough as sin. Johnnie hit his father until he fell down dead: The coroner got a jury. S'unstroke --the verdict read. S Mother who had just boxed J ohnnie's ears: Now sir, what do you think? Nothing, replied the boy. My train of thoughts have been delayed by a hot box. Have you noticed that the Freshman year is a Com- edy of Errorsg in the Sophomore year there is Much Ado About Nothinggv that the Junior year is about As You Like It3 and the Senior thinks, f'All's YVell That Ends Well. The farmer may talk of the blue bird: Of zephyrs the poet may sing, But a tack, upright On the floor at night Is the causeof an early spring. Mike: Pat, kin yez tell me what kapes them bricks together? Pat: Sure, Mike, it's the mortar. Mike: Nat by a dom sight 3 that kapes them apart. A country man, ou a, visit to a city, happened to see a sign advertising Cast Iron Sinks? He looked at it a moment and then said: 'fAny durn fool knows that. Father: Johnnie, what are you making all that rack- et for? I Q ' Son.: So I can play tennis with it. Fatherz- Then you will need a bawl, too. Bring me the trunk strap, young manf' ' Its Strong Point. First Farmer fas a large touring car goes byj. Pow- erful machine that? Second Farmer fsnitlinglyjz Yep Must be all uv sixty skunk powerf' In the light of present charges' Gan you deny it still That canned beef, pork a.nd products . Have made Chicago, Ill.? Junior: Who was the 'drst woman? Senior: 4'Eve. Junior: I thought Adamo was the first maid. She: YVhy is kiss spelled with two sis. He: Because it takes two to complete the spell. 'Tis wrong for any maid to be Abroad at night alone. A chaperon she needs till she Can call some chap'er own. Just she and I, all, alone Beneath the stars so calm and bright. I told her that to me her cheeks were like Twin lilies, pure and white. But in the morning when I brushed My powdered vest for half an hour, I realized that lilies must have been Some other brand of ufloturf' - i Whats that smell about the Post 0ffice'P' 'ik Thats the dead letters lying aroundf' - - . s To kiss the Miss you ought to kiss Is not to kiss a Miss amissg But to kiss the Miss you ought to miss And to miss the Miss you ought to kiss Is to kiss a Miss amiss. Young Doctor Cwatching his only patient, his tailor's son, go by the windowj-How that youngster does grow! Servant fsarcasticallyj-Yes, our practice is certainly getting bigger. I saw a big rat in my cook stove and when I went for my revolver, he ran out. 'fDid you shoot him? No. He was out of range? Mrs. Peck fcontemptuouslyj. VVhat are you, anyhow, a man or a mouse? Mr. Peck fbitterlyj: A man my dea.r, if I were a mouse lid have you upon that table yelling for help right now. Pop, what's the best kind -of paper for a kite ? Fly paper, my son. Senior: I Want to get some bird seed. . 2? . -. Freshman fC191'k111g in store dll1'1l1g vacationja Don't try to plague me, smarty. Birds grow from eggs, not seeds. A freshman went to Hades once, Thinking that he might learn: They sent him back to earth again. He was too green to burn. Teacher: f'Can you tell me how iron was first discov- ered? Student: I heard papa say that they smelt it. Husband: HI wish you could make bread like mother used to make. . VVife: I wrish you could make dough like father used to make. He: You are the breath of life to me. She: VVe11, suppose you hold your breath awhile. Sing a song of street cars, Seats all full met chapsg Fo-ur and twenty ladies Hanging by der straps. Ven der door was opened Des men begin to read All der advertisements, About new breakfast feed. T-H fy ,S sem om from .1 ' M -- , ' f-Lf wrnaqca mmm qrrz-.- Marie: Why are you not going to the olytechnic dance? Studious Freshie. '4XVe11, ,I have no party dress, no dancing slippers, and I can't dance and anyway I haven't been asked. To the scrubs: If at Hrst you don't succeed, try the Self Govern- ment Comrnitte. DD A little scrub was asking what Mary XVeaver did to be entitled to stay in R-ooni 40 so much. Miss Ross fentering the aud.j: 4'There doesn't seein to be much studying going on in here. Nell Murray begins to study her blank note book 5 Belle Hutchinson grabs one of Mary XVeaver's books and studies it turned upside down 5 Ethel Squire begins to write with an uninked pen. Teacher fhanding out History papersj: HXVIIO has Mr. Case?i' W Case gets busy with his boeks and Miss Nebelung looks out of the window. s I, I., k I . X 3 1' 0l7fl5'77X v lx Rx xl , M Wk x 7 fl -N .. Nffx Kr 1 'i S: f X X ' lr -1 -- tl lb W H 4 llfflul' QUEENING IS STILL POSSIBLE IN THE AUD. It has been asked of the personal editor why Bertha Haase stood at the book counter so much. 4 The personal editor as well as the entire staif is unable to answer this question and Would refer the inquirer to Mr. Eylar Fillmore. Miss Fisher: Oh, what shall I do, I believe I shall go crazy. Mr. Conway has sprained his ankle. Mr. Joe Hathaway: Miss Clarke, how would you like to go to the debate? Miss Bess Clarke: I should love to go. . Mr. H. VVell, I will meet you at the Aud., and see that you get home all right. Will some one please inform Wfalter Koll and Belle Hutchinson that the court house is still on the hill. Did the scrubs find the elevator to take them to the roof???????? ' . v . - ' Teacher: Is there any proof that man lived longer in preceeding ages than he does now? Norma Gould: 'CI don't know, but the skulls of Indi- ans in lVestern U. S. have been found, a11d the teeth were as perfect as the day that the person was born. I wonder why Yllinnie Kimbrel and Leland Reeves always blush when anyone mentions a suit-case and rice? Miss Dutton: ifIsn't Marshall Field dead? . Mr. Locke: '4The last I heard of him he was still dead. Teacher in A12 Eng: f'These compositions must have been Written out of the fullness of an empty brain. Is there anyone so rash as to dare guess the amount of ice cream James Goode has consumed during the past vear? - In Yvoodshop, Art Coover. GI want some sand-paper. Teacher: '4W'hat grade? B Art: 'CB 103' Stella Cohn to Bessie Kramer: UI do believe Lawrence is getting better looking every day. Photographer taking pictures of the Baseball Team: YV hat shall I take neXt?'i One of the boys: 'tTake Mr. F- single. Mr. F--: Ah, poor nie, you can't do that any more, boys. I'm 111ill'1'l6d.v Miss Shafer to Mr. Conway: 'fYou needn't hold my hands, they are held enough. ' How about it, Andrews? Teacher: I wonder who will be called from the room next. I believe we used to call that game post-office. YVonder of wonders: Mr. XVilkie offered Miss Bess Clarke his umbrella. H. Macready fin Spanishj: The owl has a voice like the whistle of a locomotive. Mr. Clement Reis should be reminded that Los Angeles is not in the State of Utah. Miss Buffett: I want my graduation dress lllilllt' so that I can wear it for a wedding dress too. Say, doesn't that plaster cast over the magazine shelves in the librarv look like Mr. Beinan? Honest now doesn't it ., 2 ? Mr. NVilkie Qlleading in A 12 Historyj: At the age of nine months Daniel YVebster 'finished his course at the Academy. Tl19l'6'S a lad who keeps up with the pace, His beauty's not all in his face- It went to his socks, Wfhich made rivals in flocks, And inade Richard, indeed, a sad Case. On the evening that the Boys' Glee Club sang before the Mothers Congress, Miss Ludwick, their accompanist, was welcomed by a lady friend: Good evening, Miss Lud- wick,'i she said. 441 see you have brought all your boys with you. I I wonder why Miss Ludwick blushed? Louise T. tto a girl friendjx NI put in a personal about Mr. Cain because he won't ever talk to nie. Louise T. likes to take violin lessons now. No wonder, though, she has such a Goode teacher. I wish I were a 'scrub again, The four years to live oier, For when I think of leaving, It really makes ine 'fsoref'-A Senior. We Wonder why Pat Wheelan and his friend were in such a hurry to get out of the canyon. Ask Dora Goldring if Jess Citron needs curing and sugaring, as the fruit of that name. Now, what do you think of that? Even our janitor has an automobile. Dick Case's friend should be labeled, so as not to be taken for Bernice Miller, as has happened often. Victor llecht to Dora Goldring Qin History of Coin- lnercejz Dora, sit. in this seat so I can look at you. 1 love to look at those golden curls. H. L.: UI k11ow somebody who said they would die for yon. J. YV. Qfeeling tlatteredjz 'tWho? H. L.: 'fOh, the Berlin Dye lVorks. Mr. Buell fto Dora Goldringjz Dora, ghc me your hand. Grace B. at Senior picnic: 'tNow, Ben, tlmt's not fair holding hands. 3 Would you recognize that as MacKenzie's red hat? ' Extracts from the life of XValter Scott: At the age of twenty, Scott became a member of the bar. B9 pupil's interpretation: Unfortunately, at tl1e age of twenty, Scott became a bartender. Visitor, passing Room 9, period IV: Is that a plan- ing mill or a buzz saw operating in this room?9' Guide: Neither, it is the German Glass reciting a poem. I wonder if Maine Cliff thinks she has got a corner on the Poly boys Teacher fin Frenchj : Min Bentley, please recite. Much confusion and laughter. Teacher: I never can keep those two names apart. Mr. Phillips fin second period algebraj: 'tHow do you do 'P' Teacher: I ani very well, thank you. Mr. Phillips: UNO, I mean, how is the 23rd one worked? Mr. Ogilvie fatter the Throop debatefy: '4Really Giif, if Sarah had not been by llly side, I should have been tempted to swear. Irish: If 1ny girl had that coat, do you know what Pd do? I'd get inside? Maine: But, Mr. Irish, I a1n not your girl. Mr. Cra11k: Krepps is a funny 11a1ne. I've never heard it beforef' Miss Krepps: Yes, it is, I wish I could change it. Q!! Q!! CAUSES FUR TARDINESS: Everett Charleton: Drunk with sleep. Spencer F. Jones: Car had sign down take next car so I had to wait and that 111ade me late. Jack Clark: Unable to get breakfast because cook struck. Eugene Devine: Lost 1ny shoes. R. Ingram: Police Station. Arthur Bettinger: G-ot my feet wet. Chas. B. Johnston: Alarm clock didn't go oif. Hans Koebig: Slipped in mud, went home to change clothing. L. Lindsey: Fire give out. Ina Berry: Conductor refused ticket, l1ad to wait for another car as I had no money. C. Jay: Cow in vacant lot, and I had to Walk around. Earl lVilkie: Studied too long at home. Mary Mead: Side-door locked. Mr. E. Mensch: Not speedy enough in getting ready. Georgia. Morton: Flood! Clem Reis: Subpoenied to court. VVillia1n Beman: It was necessary to stroll to other end of edifice for book. G. M.-fAfter Mr. Francis' little lecture about spoon- ingjz Min Jay, I can't hold your hand at rehearsal to- night. ' Drawing teacher Cto Mr. Beman, who was posing for a drawingjz XYell Mr. Beman, I never knew that you posed as a model man. You just ought to see the blue slips Of unused ones thereis a stack, For the boys all go to Jennie And the girls all go to Zack. Lillian Hjelm fin B 12 Engl: After Milton became blind, his eyesight began to fail him. There was a young financier Hecht, Who said, you must come to the lect. We need your support Dig up, be a sport And you'll not regret it, I spect.. Jennie fseeing a bunch of rosesj: 'Td like to steal one of those rosesf' Ross Holmes: Pm the only Rosie you can steal. There was once a. young chap called Macready Wfho was tall, athletic and weedy. p At gym and at track He sure was a crack , Although he looked rather seedy. Jennie YVillian1s fpicking herself up from a dreadful tumblejz Oh, don't mind ine, I've been studying up Niag- ara and am used to Falls? i Ross Holmes fto MacDonaldjg Say, 'Mac, you get J. W. to go and P11 go too. Yvhat is Houston XValsheis favorite kind of cake? Margaret Cake. BQ, peninanship teacher: KNOW you may make Ps And the blushing scrub looked at l1er neighbor, a. boy. Helen Keady and Ray Dudley on street car, Ray hands conductor a penny 'fthinking it is at dimej. Conductor: Do you two ride on half fare, or as one? l , CAUGIIT ON THE NVING. Chet Crank: She's a mighty keen girl, all right. Don Conover. How,s everybody out your way? Chet Thomas: I cut Chet Crank out. Earl Rowell: f'Has any one seen Leah. Victor Hecht: f'Has any one a new story that I can hand that bunch in the Aud'?f' Clem. Reis: Do you think that she would care if I put my arm on the back of the seat? Byron Stanley: 4'Annie, Come here a minute. Seymour XVeiskopf: '4Has Chet Crank got his pie? Rosie Holmes: 'fCorrect, sit down. Richard Case: I say lots of funny things, but I don't mean to. Mary Browne: c'Vi0tor Hecht will learn how to play tennis some day, if he tries hard enough? Wfalter Zachau: f4Don't tell Miss Evans that Sarah took me to the show. Everett Lees: f'I'll be an orator some day. if l.l1,, 1 -if is, Q ' U ' 'L , T' eg in -.19 Q :ers LY 1 inns-az, Nshrkgkn..i.1..,,agt,S':11v5.L,..i,x ..:,, A.,..i.,,. ..-. 14al1lzloll.spen1.lhngw A Benjamin Blair is a good old soul, And a good old soul is he. He sent a i'Comp to Mr. Donnell, 3 But it. came back labeled a 03? In Modern History: Parliament sat for twelve years. Verna XVright. HMy! I should think those men would have been tired. aircmjzm o dve In N rs QQ x 4 g Q ' I AQ' I IN GOOD OLD VACATION TIME Whether you Im tlme Brlney or lxllce for the Hllls,we can help you to enjoy It to tlne limit. Our- BIQ store ls chuck full of vacation goods, and we are grinding out more every day. FOR BOYS guting Suits Laced Boots Carnning Tents Q S I C Sh Sl g B AND GIRLSY Tiinllnsuil' S Lfgffl Des sufffflck aes ALWAYS Nl Guns, Fishing Tackle, Bicycles, Kodalss, Marine Goods, IN STOCK! Footlmall, Baseball, Athletic and Tennis Goods ........ The WM. H. 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Remember we do REPAIR WORK as well as NEW WORK and all that we do is the BEST WORK. Your orders, whether large or small, will receive the most careful attention and the promptest execution H. J. Whitley co. DIAMOND MERCHANTS MANUFACTURING JEWELERS 345 So. Broadway Teacher- If I multiply 33 by 33 what will it give? Guy Goodwin--Niue square dollars. YVillie. ulvllflt do they use for making the pulp, just any sort of paper? Papa: Yes, paper pulp is made of old waste-paper of any sort, old letters, newspapers, writing paper, etc. YVillie: Oh, then that's what they mean by stationary wa.shbowls. Hitch your wagon to a star, and if it is the Water wagon hitch it to the Great Dipper. Jerry Holcome fin All solid Geomj- If a line is drawn through the sides of a triangle parallel to the third side, it is parallel to the other two sides. English Teacher-Mr. Hecht what is a synonym? Hecht-It is a word you can use in place of another if you don't know how to spell the first. Teacher: ffvvm are talking machines made of? Pupil-ffThe Hrst was made of a rib. --A-----A--v-v-.-.-.-.-.-.-v-v-v-v-v-4v-.-v-.--v-' :-.-.-.-.-.-v HE AUDITORIUM BUILDING has the unique distinction of being the largest reinforced concrete structure in the world. On the seventh floor of this edifice. commanding an extensive View of Cen- tral Park and all the southern portion of the city is, L. Mojoniergs studio, the largest and most artistically furnished in Los Angeles. ql Here we will be glad to receive you in -its cool spacious parlorsz, and whether you come for a sitting or simply to visit, courteous attendants will be glad to conduct you around our new quarters and show you its many cozy corners. dressing rooms and the big studio. 111 We made the pictures of the graduating class, and from them you may judge in part of our work. Come up to the studio and visit us. 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Krohn Tailors to Men Who Know I28-130 South Spring St. N. W. Cor. Sth and Spring Sts. H04 So. Main St. ead and Right... S 1 H The Silverwood Clothing Supposing you were to have a suit made--- You know what you want and what ou don't want--- Supposing you should make a list oz speciflcations --- Compare this list with a Ready and Right and you'll Hnd that the suit might have been made to your order--- That's what we mean when we say Ready and Right is YOUR kind. There's a style for every man, so if you're short, tall or otherwise hard to fit, this new idea clothing will more than ever meet with your approval. Original in design---a Ht that you're proud of---good style in every stitch---made up with a thoroughness unusual in ready-to-wear garments---yet you pay no more for all this than for ordinary clothing. -- M Silverwood Stores 221 South Spring Broadway and Sixth Also Bakersfield and Long Beach The VVise One fto Victory: YVhere is your debating pin that you won in the Long Beach debate? Victor: Lost it. The VVise One fmeeting Grace in the hall a few minutes laterj: YVhere did you get that debating pin you Wear? Grace: Debating at Long Beach? Wfise One Qnlusinglyjz Strangel I didn't know Grace debated. STEINWAY THE WORLD'S GREATEST PIANO The moment you see the name Steinway on a piano nothing more remains to be said. You know-all music lovers know-that it is the highest attainment ol Piano Perfection. Il you want the best, the Standard, do not hesitate, for the Steinway Vertegrand at S525 is the greatest piano investment ever offered, and terms are made to suit you. Other styles-grands and uprights up to 51650. Inspect them in our Steinway Hall. GEO. J. BIRKEL COMPANY STEINWAY, CECILIAN AND VICTOR DEALERS 345-347 S. SPRING ST. 1 l 1 1 a - MAIN 6235 HOME A 2352 fig 9 A-a gf! Eaemmwai Paper? E mn rome. V ,Q AT 324 SOUTH ON SPRING I T , Teacher in O. E. Says- The motion to amend can be amended, but this amendniut to an amendment cannot be amended. R Specialty Business Property in and High Class Residence Property Give ,,, TYTN CSELQ Elini Phones: l a Call n REAL ESTATE AGENTS Mafnffx-145' 2 T35 QBILLCSQETT, M ' '45' Z Fully Equipped Rental Department Nl T will be of interest to students in the shorthand and typewritingm departments to learn that the Remington Typewriter Company main- tains an employment department in connection with each of its branch oliiicesg free to employer and operator alike. This department of the Remington Typewriter Company is everywhere recognized as the stand- ard medium for the securing and placing of stenographic help. During the year 1906, 47,874 positions were offered by the Rem- ington Typewriter Employment Department, and 41,744 positions filled. Over six thousand good positions offered and no one to fill them! In our own city of Los Angeles, this Company filled 592 positions during the year 1906-an average of nearly two for every working day in the year, and the year 1907 promises to show a substantial gain over these Hgures. The demand for competent Remington operators has never before been so great as at the present, and each succeeding year in- creasesthe prestige of the Remington. ' ' Angeles Ice Creamfcf Cone Co. WHOLESALE' AND RETAIL PUFIVEYOFIS T0 POLYTECHNIC LUNCH ROOM TELEPHONE MAIN 8318 FACTORY: 1320 SOUTH LOS ANGELES STREET DISTINCTIVE FASHIONABLE FOOTWEAR Z - of the smarter sort at STAUB'S O . Pay any price from 53.50 to 56, 57, or S8 I 3 I NG 0 . c. M. sTAua sr-tor-: co. - 'E5'CA c BROADWAY, COR. THIRD . ALSO KODAKS AND SUPPLIES. Dedicated to A. Mackenzie. Laugh and the world thinks, you have been telling one of your own jokes. To Art Cooverz A Dane in Poly is Worth a hundred of those in Europe. I Teacher In German: Miss Reichert, is your hair straight or curly? Marie: 'fSt1'aight. Oh! I mean curly. Ghe .Youthern Trust Company 114 WEST FOURTH STREET This Bank is fully equipped to transact all kinds of Banking and Trust Busi- ness. It pays interest on active, checking, commercial accounts, as well as ' d 't . SaVIngS CPOSI S ISAIAS W. HELLMAN, President .I. A. GRAVES, Vice-President P. KITCHIN. Cashier I I.F. STEWART, Vice-President C. W. BROWN, ASSI- Clshiel' JOHN P. BURKE, Vice-President and Manager .. ::'s3.3f.3egsf1g.- Kerckholl-Cuzner Mill and Lumber Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Doors, Sash, Blinds and Mill Work. Yards at San Pedro fwholesalej, Los Angeles Cmain officej Pomona, Pasadena, Lamanda, Azusa, Covina Telephones: Main 8, Home 8 I ' Cor. Alameda and Macy Sts., Los Angeles, Cal. THE ENGRANYINGS IN -TI'lIS 'PUBLICATION MADE BY PHOT O ENG RAVERS DBJIQNL RJ QM ILLLJTRATORJ Umm MAUSARD QOLLIER .me use N.MAiN sr. 'Q,,,llV.Q5- - Los ANGELES W Stella Cohn: Mr, Beeman, I miss your sweet smile in English now. Mr. Beeman: Well, do you know, I've missed that all my life. John Craig seems to get along better with his relatives than most people. ' We wonder why. Edith Sutherland was once heard to say: I dare you to let me pinch your hand. wnlnlnrma CALLENDER c0MPANv HIGH GRADE BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE PROPERTY LOANS AND INSURANCE SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN RENTALS 319-323 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, Ca-- E. K. WOOD LUMBER CO. Wholesale ml Lumber and Millwork of all Kinds Retail Dealers rn WHARVES. MILL and YARD. SAN PEDRO. CAL. Jlfafn Office anal Yard Safes Ofce Branch Yard 46th and Alameda 35Q31f2ha3Pg'ng 29th and Central Ave. Phone South 2313 Phon:s:M1in 5353 Home A4010 Phones: South 128 Home H4044 Teaclierz Mr, Hecht, have you any remarks to make on the advisability of dividing the senior class? Hleclit. UI am al senior lnyselfff Teacher: 4'And, tlierefore, very modest. XValte1': PII go anywhere for- you? Q Belle: XVel1, since it is half past eleven, suppose you go home? K Norman Lloyd: Miss Shafer, will you vote for Mr. Andrews for self-governnieiii. ? P - Miss Shafer: Of course, t11ilt7S uiiderstoodfl Hasn't any one ever noticed the reinalrkable resem- blance, both in features and elizirueteir, between George XVashington and XVa1'1'en Cain? THis BOOK PRINTED ON PEERLESS COATED BOOK PAPER L SOLD BY gf ZEIQLERBQCH sl SONS PAPER !ySgLgS?l.ilTIONERY 1 This Annual Ais at Produgif ofi the Art Printing Department N. 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