Posse Nissen School - Possum Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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THE END He made a run around the end, Was tackled from the rear. The right guard sat upon his neck, The full back on his ear, The center sat upon his back, ' Two ends upon his chest, The quarter and the half back then Sat down on him to rest. The left guard sat upon his head. Two tacklers on his face, The coroner was then called in T10 sit upon his case. TO TOMMY THOMAS The ostrich is a funny bird lt eats all sort of junk so I've heard. Tho' l'm sure 'twould retire in disgrace If it ever saw little Tommy feeding her face. A colored boy was strolling through a cemetery reading the inscriptions on the tombstones. He came to one which read: 'iNot dead, but sleeping. Scratching his head the negro remarked: 'AHe sure ain't foolin' nobody but hisself. Mr, Harry's Kin. Class- - A'Whenever an intoxicated person falls down he never hurts himself because his muscles are loose. Pearl Brown: That's funny! I thought an intoxicated person was always tight. The meek little man was walking home from the funeral of his big master- ful wife. Suddenly a roofing tile fell and struck him on the head. 'AGoshl he said, A'Sarah has arrived in Heaven already. Question: Why is Dr. Gray like a good golfer? Answer: Fore ffourj. Topsy: What kind of a fellow is he? Raddiet He is so dumb that he thinks a cocktail is part of a rooster. Doctor: You've got acute appendicitisf' . Patient: Don't get fresh! I came here to be examined'-not to be admired V' 11141

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L Q65 51.11415 ?+'1 iT -?'i'+' THIE REVIVAI, OI: LEARNING In Hist'ry class one day in March, I sat and listened in To tales of Caesar, John, and James. And the great Katheryn. However, words meant not to me: For in my mind were thoughts Cf Hnal tests and notebooks long, And marks I should have got. So when the teacher called on me: And asked her question thus: A'Revival of learning, when began? I made an awful fuss. I answered what was in my mind: And said in manner grand, A'The revival of learning did begin Just before exams. Dick: I'm an electrician, I,ast night up to Bea's the fuse blew, and I Hxed it. Dave: Electrician nothing: you're an idiot. Pat: Just a minute, I'll be right with you. I've got so much to think about. Raddie: l'I,ook out, Pat, you may get Athletes Brain. Scout: l'It was a dark and stormy night and the old engine was coming down the track whistling, puffing, and flapping its ears - - Fran: Hold on there, Scout, an engine hasn't ears. Scout: Certainly, it has engineers. Dr. Gray: 'lHow many bones have you in your body? Student: Five hundred. Dr. Gray: That's a good many more than I have. Student: Yes, but I had sardines for lunch. You must wake and call me early, call me early Mother dear. That was often said to mothers by the girls of yester year: But the girls now tell their mothers as they start out for a spin, You must wake up early, Mother, some one's got to let me in,

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Q65 SUM What are the best ten years of a womans life? Between 28 and 30. Tune: 'AWe Stroll the Lane Together. We've flunked exams together, We've scoffed at crams together, We've lived thru jams together, And we've each hoped on It would not be long Till we'd depart together. One day we'll cry together, Leave school aside together, But where'er we go We will always know We are at heart together. The ideal marriage is when a man finds a beautiful girl and a good house- wife, says a philosopher. We thought it was bigamy. A wealthy society lady had just engaged a new maid and was instructing her. At dinner, Mary, she explained, 'Ayou must remember always to serve from the left and take from the right. ls that clear? 'AYes, ma'am, answered the girl condescendingly. 'AWhat's the matter, superstitious or something ? lt's nothing much to think of- But every now and then, I wonder where M. Gandhi Carries his fountain pen, Topsy: Am I full of electricity! Every where I go I charge. Renee Barlow: A'When you get through with that needle, Mary, let me have it. I want to sew up my stomach. CMeaning the one for the skeletonj. There are a lot of timid people who won't take an airplane ride until the law of gravity has been repealed, Advice to Mickey: Cure for seasickness: A plan you might try is to bolt down your meals. Pat: 'ADO you know much about golf? Mary Thornton: Not so much, I can't even hold a Caddie. P 3 Cl