Sacramento City College - Pioneer Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1924 volume:

1924 PIONEER A Record of the College Year 1923-1924 — - ' C— PUBLISHED BY The Associated Students of the Sacramento Junior College Sacramento, California ii i ii mini ii 11 ii iiiiiii i n i iinini mi mil] 111 mu ti m Hi! in]]])] i iiiiui ii mi mu i ii 111 ii mu n,i,,mi i,,,,,,,, i,,,,,,,, DEDICATION To express our regard for the spirit of growth and progress shown in our institution this year we cordially dedicate this issue of The Pioneer to our kindly genial friend Jeremiah Beverly Lillard, first president of Sacramento Junior College. ..IIKIIIIStllllCIIIIIIIIIIIKIIIIIIKII.IIIII III.Ill.IlllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllClllllllllllllllllr 2 JEREMIAH BEVERLY LILLARD 3 4 CHARLES O. BUSICK, JR. Business Manager MARGARET HAMILTON Editor in Chief DALE HUNTER Assistant Business Manager EDWIN CECHITTINI Assistant Business Manager HENRY MACARTHUR Assistant Editor F oreword Memories that will linger are our most cherished possessions. As we leave the Junior College for work in a large college or for the turmoil of the outside world, may these memories help to brighten the grim path over which we must travel. In compiling the data for this annual we have striven to make it a true representation of the existing “Pioneer” spirit for which every loyal student is responsible. The Sacramento Junior College during the past year has advanced beyond the fondest dreams of the people responsible for its welfare. We have endeavored to bring a reflex of this advancement into the material bound in this PIONEER. It would be impossible to record all the marks of achievement in the small allotted space herein; therefore, we have striven to chronicle those events that will remain uppermost in our minds and by which we are recognized. In closing, we want to thank the students and faculty for their helpful co-operation in making this book what it is. May we also state that it is our earnest desire to have succeeded in producing a real college publication, symbolic of this heralded institution. THE EDITOR. Sacramento, California, May, 1924. ■ 6 vva Staff Editor in Chief.Margaret Hamilton Business Manager.Charles O. Busick, Jr. Assistant Editor.Henry MacArthur . • -p� -� - S Edwin Cechettini Assistant Business Manager..... _ , TT ( Dale Hunter | Jack Kingsbury Sport Editors .. Myron Wells ( Marison Mull Literary Editor.Lloyd Bruno Organizations. Edward Smith Dramatics...Jean Worthington Music.......Alice Whalen Elizabeth Fletcher Vesta Raynsford Art Department. Bernice Ford Louis Harvey Doris Gerrish Debating.Paul Bruton Snaps. Katherine Cremin Calendar.Harold Jeffrey Class Prophecy.Mabel Kleinsorge Class Will.Alma Thomson Class History.Chispa Barnes Jokes.Marison Mull Faculty.Genevieve Baker Alumnae.Horace Bosworth Publications.Norman Green Girls Athletics.Leah Slater Society.Helen Troy Mr. J. F. Lynn Board of Education Mrs. G. B. Lorenz, President Mr. J. B. Griffin Miss Edith White Chas. C. Hughes, Superintendent of Schools Faculty Mr. W. A. Meyer Jeremiah Beverly Lillard, President A. B. Stanford, M.A. University of South¬ ern California, Graduate Work at Uni¬ versity of California. Belle Cooledge, Dean of Women B. S. and Graduate Work, University of California. Martha Augusta Adams, Hygiene for Women R.N. of New York and California. Georgia Helen Bentley, Botany A.B. and M.A. Stanford. Archibald Weir Bell, Zoology and Hygiene for Men A.B. of California, Graduate Work Uni¬ versity of California. Edward Irvin Cook, Political Science and Economics A.B. Ursinus, A.M. Stanford. Mary de Witt, English A.B. and M.A. University of California, M.A. Columbia. Margaret Eastman, Librarian Graduate California Library School. Cara McCoy Finnie, English A.B. University of California, M.A. Co¬ lumbia. Florence Furuset McKown, Physical Education for Women A. B. University of Oregon. Warren Wesley Gayman, Physics B. S. Chicago, Graduate Work at Stan¬ ford and California. Agnes Needham Hart, English A.B. California, M.A. University of Pa¬ cific. Fred Lawson Ad ams, Physical Education for Men A.B. Stanford. Robert Earl McCormick, Philosophy and Psychology A.B. Texas, M.A. Harvard. Verne Adrian McGeorge, Law and Geography A. B. Stanford, J.D. Chicago. Mary Agnes Murphy, English M.L. California. John Henry Norton, Chemistry B. S. and M.S. University of Missouri. Esther Rosauro Huet, Spanish A. B. University of Southern California, M.A. California. Truman Darby Thorpe, Engineering Graduate U. S. Military Academy, West Point. Herman Reingard Steinbach, German B. L. and M.L. University of California. Whittier Worthington Wallace, Mathematics A.B. and M.A. Stanford. Grace Anna Wright, History A. B. and M.A. University of Wisconsin. Anthony Giuseppe Zallio, French, Italian, and Fencing B. S. University of Turino, Italy; Gradu¬ ate Work University of California. 9 Contents Page Dedication . 2 Foreword . 5 Staff . 7 Board of Education.... g Faculty . g Sophomore . Activities . y Freshman Class . 20 Sophomore Class . 21 The Blotter . 25 The String Trio. 26 Engineering Club . 27 Debate. 28 Drama . 29 Socie ty . 33 Editorial .36 Literary . 37 Prophecy .47 Calendar .53 Alumni . 56 Sports . 59 Girls’ Sports. 70 Jokes .73 Our Advertisers .79 10 CHARLES O. BUSICK, JR. Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE President Freshman Class Student Body President ’23 Manager Co-op Store ’23 Business Manager Pioneer ’24 Co-op Store Committee Founder of Associated Student Store Constitutional Committee ’22-’24 Dramatics ’23 Staff of Blotter Debating Society J. C. Advertising Cam¬ paign Speaker Tennis MARION WALTON Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Girls’ Athletics Fathers and Sons Banquet Committee CHARLES CHASE Sacramento, Calif. COLLEGE OF COMMERCE Business Manager Blotter ’24 Secretary and Treasurer Sophomores ’24 LOVETT CHAN Sacramento, Calif. COLLEGE OF COMMERCE Track Team INEZ PEPPER Sacramento, Calif. AGRICULTURAL STU¬ DENT Girls’ Athletics WILSON TAYLOR Fair Oaks, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Blotter Staff ’24 MARGARET HUNT Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Swimming ’22-’23( G.W.U.) Basketball ’22-’23 (G.W.U.) Girls’ Athletics (S.J.C.) BERNICE HEROLD Lincoln, Calif. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Girls’ Athletics 12 HAROLD JEFFREY Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Pioneer Staff ’24 Blotter Staff ’24 Fencing MABEL KLEINSORGE Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Dramatics ’23 Blotter Staff ’23-’24 Pioneer Staff ’24 Vice President Student Body ’23 Frosh Xmas Tree Commit¬ tee ’22 Fathers and Sons Banquet Committee ’23 Football Banquet Commit¬ tee ’23 KATHERINE POLMERE Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Dramatics ’23 Girls’ Athletics JEAN WORTHINGTON Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Dramatics ’24 Blotter Staff ’23 Pioneer Staff ’24 Associated Women’s Com¬ mittee Entertainment Committee MARGARET HAMILTON Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Editor and Manager Blot¬ ter ’23 Editor Pioneer ’24 Dramatics ’23 Assistant Business Man¬ ager Pioneer ’24 J. C. Advertising Cam¬ paign Speaker ’24 Chairman Entertainment Committee ’24 Fathers and Sons Banquet Committee ’23 Football Banquet Commi t¬ tee ’24 Tennis Editor Co-ed Edition Blot¬ ter, “The Lemon Drop” WILMER MORSE Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Men’s Glee Club ’23 Secretary Sophomore Class 23 Graduates’ Committee ’24 ALVIN BEACH Freeport, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Student Body Treasurer ’23 Dramatics ’22 ’24 Fencing ALICE WARREN Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE String Quartette ’23-’24 Dramatics ’23-’24 Girls’ Athletics GUSTAVE KORTSTEIN Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Bastbal Team ’23 Captain Baseball Team ’24 KATHERINE CREMIN Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Dramatics ’23 Staff of Blotter ’23-’24 Staff of Pioneer ’24 PETER LAW Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Track ’23-’24 Basketball ’23 ALMA THOMSON Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Girls’ Athletics Pioneer Staff ’24 Father and Sons Banquet Committee LILLIAN WRIGHT Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Secretary Student Body ’23-’24 Vice President Sophomore Class ’24 Graduates’ Committee ’24 Girls’ Athletics . LLOYD CHORLEY Folsom, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Men’s Glee Club ’22-’23 Staff of Blotter ’23 Editor of Blotter ’24 Tennis MARTHA PEARSON Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Girls’ Athletics SANFORD HOWE Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Baseball ’23-’24 Men’s Glee Club ’23 Football ’23 15 PAUL BRUTON Woodland, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Tennis Basketball Manager ’23 Pioneer Staff ’24 Co-op Store ’23 Representative of Non- Athletic Activities on Council ’22-’23 Sophomore President ’23 Football Manager ’23 Debating ’23-’24 Debating Manager ’24 Constitutional Committee ’22 Chairman Constitutional Committee ’24 Chairman Graduates’ Com¬ mittee ’24 Co-op Store Committee ’23 LOIS PEPPER Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE String Quartette ’23-’24 Girls’ Athletics Manager Girls’ Tennis Tournament ’23 MERLE SHRECK Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Chairman Constitutional Committee ’23 Member Athletic Board ’23 Representative at Large, two semesters Glee Club Dramatics Debating Manager ’23 Debating Society Co-op Store Manager Student Body President ’23 J. C. Advertising Cam¬ paign Speaker 4.1 bm-T T i f rrn tT.i ii U’ t ! 1 : i 1 ' IHilLMM l ol 0 � — -d .. ♦� . • IE F mm o :+ + . J j , t ... i + - 4 p ►—.. + ■ - WMEBmmP m BERTHA HERRING Rio Linda, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Girls’ Athletics WILLIAM LANE WELLS Sacramento, Calif. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Dramatics ’21-’22 Fencing ’22-’23-’24 Blotter Staff ’23-’24 ELIZABETH LAIDLAW Sacramento, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE Dramatics ’23 Secretary Student Body ’23 SUSAN REID NORTON Sacramento, Calif. I ETTERS AND SCIENCE GEORGE HENRY HINKLE Elk Grove, Calif. LETTERS AND SCIENCE 16 i First Semester Student Council The Student Council has been the governing body of the Junior College. Elected for a term of one semester, it has governed the College ' s social activi¬ ties, financial business relating to athletic and non-athletic activities, and Student Body policies in general. The first semester Student Council, contrary to certain rumors, did not spend all its time and energy in trying to resurrect t he elusive constitu¬ tion. As the secretary ' s minutes prove, President Busick unmercifully drove his charges for five eventful months. The routine work and details of College management were, therefore, well handled. A few choice morsels gleaned from Secretary Laidlaw’s.records follow: The budget problem of Treasurer Beach furnished material for several heated Council meetings. Oil was poured on the troubled financial seas in the form of Vice-President Kleinsorge ' s carnival contribution to the treasury. Though the expenditures for the various school activities were extremely liberal, the Council was able to show a decidedly large balance on hand at the semester ' s close. Charles Busick as president of the Associated Students and of the Coun¬ cil displayed an executive ability which will give future presidents something to perpetuate. Vice-President Mabel Kleinsorge gave him earnest co¬ operation and supervised the social life of the Junior College in a peppy manner. Secretary Elizabeth L aidlaw fulfilled her duties of keeping the minutes and heading the advertising in her proverbial “A fashion. Alvin Beach as treasurer showed great interest in his work, and proved himself as efficient with money as with foil. The manager of the co-op, Thorwald Jensen, and the editor of the “Blotter, Margaret Hamilton, not only put their charges on their feet, but also made them a paying proposition. The president of the two classes, Paul Bruton of the Sophomores and and Phil Broughton of the Freshmen, submerged class rivalries. The representatives were Willsie Wood, representative of athletic activities; Murle Shreck, repre¬ sentative of non-athletic activities; Edward Smith, representative at large. 18 Second Semester Student Council When the second semester Council was elected, the Progressive ticket was voted in almost bodily. This fact necessitated the newly-elected follow¬ ing out their campaign pledges, which were ambitious to say the least. The Council carried out the pledges not only in letter but also in spirit. A main feature of the Progressive platform was membership of the Associated Students in the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce. Sending President Broughton there was one of the wisest acts the Junior College ever did. Another accomplished campaign pledge was the adoption of a constitu¬ tion. This constitution was unique in the line of College constitutions. It was drafted after the plan of Sacramento’s municipal government, fixing all executive responsibility in a manager. The legislative powers are still vested in a Council elected at large. The systematic advertising which was promised was well carried out. Our tireless secretary, Percy Westerburg, wrote many of the leading busi¬ ness men of Sacramento to get their opinions of the Junior College and to focus their attention on the idea. These officers of the Council more than vindicated the wisdom of their choice. President Phil Broughton, not content with his campaign pledges by themselves, exercised his fertile brain in contracting new ideas for the advancement of the Junior College. Vice-President Charlotte Krebs shoved the Freshman reception and other school functions across in great shape and succeeded in the difficult task of avoiding conflicting social dates. Secre¬ tary Percy Westerburg spent Sleeperless nights struggling with the records and the advertising letters. Roy Portman lived his role of treasurer well. The president of the two classes—Sophomore, Gerald Richards, and Freshmen, Edward Smith—were on the lookout not only for their classes’ interest, but also for the welfare of the College as a whole. Similarly, the representatives, Henry Alltucker of athletics, Myron Wells representative at large, gave of their time and energy without stint. ■ ■ Freshmen Class First Semester The first semester’s class came to the Junior College innocent of the guile and cunning of their older College mates. So at the first assembly their Sophomore comrades blithely sheared the Frosh of the Subject A funds. Then, too late, came that rude awakening. Just to show the Sophomores what they could do if they wanted to tear loose, the Freshmen elected one of their number representative-at-large. After this act, thoroughly satisfied that their honor was vindicated, the Freshmen joined with the Sophomores in backing all the College activities. The first call came with football and the class sent out its doughty warriors. When the cry sounded for a carnival concession, the Freshmen stepped in and livened the affair by giving away whole boxes of candy—for a small consideration. Then, when basketball rolled around, the class sent in its quota of hoopsters. And of the debaters, three out of the five were Freshmen. This fine display of enthusiasm was due in no small part to the leaders whom the class selected—Phil. Broughton at the helm as president, Jack Pendergast vice-president, Helen Rohl secretary and treasurer. Second Semester The second semester Freshmen decided to show their Sophomore com¬ rades that in elections, at least, they could “better the instruction.” When the confusion and din of torrid turmoil calmed it was found that Edward Smith, Verna Hannah and Edwin Fairbairn had been elected to the offices of president, vice-president and treasurer. The big event under their able leader¬ ship was the Freshmen -Sophomore dance for the graduating class. The transfusion of young bloods who entered Sacramento Junior College in February did not dilute but rather enriched the Freshmen spirit. Just too late for basketball, the newcomers sent out the tracksters to aid their upper Freshmen brothers in trouncing the Sophs in the interclass meet. In base¬ ball, too, the Freshmen responded nobly with their array of fence-busters. But when the call came for the Freshmen to assist their vice-president and several other Freshmen and Sophomore lassies to “Come Out of the Kitchen,” enthusiasm reached its climax; some forty knights were killed in the rush. Such spirit on the part of those who will be Sophomores next year promises well for the education to be administered to next year’s corps of Freshmen. 20 a Sophomore Class First Semester The Sophomore class felt a great responsibility for the incoming Fresh¬ men. Believing that they should give the newcomers an object lesson in the advantages of a College education, they selected as their leading educator and president the spell-binder, Paul Bruton. He was ably assisted in his educational program by Vice-President Charlotte Krebs and Treasurer Wilmer Morse. The Sophomores sent out their football veterans to form the nucleus around which was built the Junior College team. The Sophomores also set the Freshmen an example of good hard work in putting over the carnival, not only in management, but also in their notorious Tixe con¬ cession (read it backwards). In basketball, dramatics and debating, too, the Sophomore class continued its good work. Although outnumbered two to one, the Sophomores kept their educational melting pot bubbling merrily and at the semester ' s close, were rewarded by the thoroughly assimilated product, two hundred and thirty-five loyal-to-the-core Sacramento Junior College students. Second Semester The Sophomore class of the second semester, greatly encouraged by their previous successes, did not slacken their educational program in the least. Although not deeming advisable such stern measures as they employed in the first semester, the Sophomores refused to relinquish the leadership of educating the College. To engineer them through the final semester, they decided upon Gerald Richards as president. The two others of the officers were Lilian Wright, vice-president, and Charles Chase, treasurer. 1 hese three, with the corresponding three Freshmen officers, taught the whole College how a Freshmen-Sophomore dance should be given. As in the previous semester, the Sophomores formed the basis for the development of the various College activities. Baseball, track, tennis, fencing, and dramatics—in all, the Sophomores were mainstays. With next year looming as the critical year for Sacramento Junior College, the example set by this Sophomore class will shine out as a beacon to guide the new Sophomore class, and through them the school. For it is the Sophomores which the College follows, either to success or failure. The Co-operative Store The idea for the Student Cooperative Store of Sacramento Junior College was conceived and developed in the fall semester of 1922. A committee was appointed, with Charles Busick as chairman and also as the rest of the personnel, which waged a discouraging, uphill battle. The Board of Educa¬ tion, heading the merchants ' opposition, at first flatly refused to consent to the plan. Busick overcame the impossible by moving Mohammed ' s mountain: selling the idea to the merchants themselves. Then, with the merchants behind him, he again appeared before the Board and secured their assent. Recognizing the committee ' s worth, the College selected him as the first Co-op manager. Paul Bruton was added as his assistant and the pair fitted up the little room at the base of the main stairs in record time. Then 22 they turned to and gave the Co-op a fine send-off by doing over five hundred dollars’ worth of business during the store’s first semester s existence. And it is from this comparatively modest beginning that the Co-op made such amazing strides. Merle Shreck was appointed to continue the good work when Junior College opened last fall and Thor Jensen was chosen to assist him. Shreck was forced, by the press of work, to tender his resignation as manager. The resignation would have been a serious set-back had not the Co-op possessed an assistant manager who was able to step in and fill Merle’s shoes, figuratively as well as literally. TT x , , Thor Jensen has put the Co-op on a healthy, business basis. He stocked up the store with a complete line of inks, pens, pencils, books, binders, athletic supplies, drawing instruments, fancy stationery and cards as well as some fifty-seven varieties of gum, nuts, and candy. He kept the store open during every period, having student clerks in charge when he was not in himself. By purchasing a three hundred dollar cash register (paid for out of the profits), he was able to prevent any leakage and at the same time to give each customer a receipt for refund purposes. To cap the climax, the Co-op was equipped with a fine large show case, which was loaned by the State Agricultural Society. Besides housing the Co-op s display of articles for sale, the show case, during the noon hours formed an ideal lounge for the boys, who hitherto had not been as fortunate as the girls in ha ing a restroom. The true worth of Jensen’s work is told very simply by the record of the business transacted in the store. The data is not yet ready for the last semester, but in the first semester alone, as compared with the previous semester’s record of five hundred dollars, the Co-op handled $4,327.29 in goods of one kind or another. No remarks can attest as eloquently as those figures to the absolutely efficient and business-like quality of Thor Jensen s manage¬ ment, with the possible exception of the paens poured forth by the students when they drew their dividends—a lOffi rebate on all purchases save candy. The Junior College and the Community Although the Junior College as such is comparatively new in American education, it is, in reality, a return to the old Community College. It differs mainly by being adequately and publicly supported so that its administrative officers may be real educational executives instead of financial agents. The Junior College is a place where students may prepare directly for their life work or indirectly for a more extended college course. Here they get the college viewpoint and have most of the advantages and few of the disadvantages of those who spend their Freshmen and Sophomore years in the overcrowded larger institutions. Aside from its advantages to students, a Junior College affects profoundly the community in which it is located by giving it standing in this and other States. It also reacts on the community by raising its standards of education and by a commendable pride in the greater opportunities it gives to its young people and adults. The Junior College brings to its community the latest results of research and scholarship, and, if one thinks in terms of dollars and cents, it is a sound business investment. It is a Junior College for the students who atte nd it and a Community College for the section in which it is located. J. B. LILLARD. 23 ■ STAFF MARGARET HAMILTON Editor Fall Semester LLOYD CHORLEY Editor Spring Semester 24 The most impressive criterion of the progress made by the Junior College during the last school year is in all probability its bi-weekly publi¬ cation, “The Blotter ' a much improved and wholly unrecognizable continua¬ tion of “Jottings, the paper which was published by the J. C. during 1922. From the small mimeographed sheet that was regarded as the school’s regu¬ lar paper, it has grown into a comparatively large, well-organized publication which any school would be proud to call its own, and which is recognized throughout the state as one of the best Junior College or high school papers issued. The sensational development of “The Blotter is due to the work of the two editors, Margaret Hamilton, who had charge of the paper during the fall semester of last year, and Lloyd Chorley, who conducted the paper during the spring of 1924. To Miss Hamilton fell the task of making a real newspaper out of “Jottings, a task which she carried out in a highly commendable and entirely satisfactory manner. It was during her term of office that it was decided that the paper was to be printed and that the name was to be changed. With these steps the paper began its steady improvement and growth in all departments, not the least of which was that of advertising, for the business men of Sacramento began to recognize “The Blotter and to regard its advertisements as profitable investments. At this time also the student body as a whole began to take an active interest in the publication and to consider it as “the mouthpiece of the school.’ It became a strong inducement to the purchasing of student body cards, resulting in a much stronger financial condition for the paper itself. Also, more students became interested in writing for the paper and therefore more news came in and the standard of writing was raised. The spring semester saw the “Blotter under the editorship of Mr. Chorley, who has ably carried on the good work of his predecessor in main¬ taining the high standards of writing in the paper. He introduced several new features, which added to the interest of the publication and increased the pep, not only of the paper itself, but of the whole school. One of these was the “Student Opinion column, which from its first appearance attracted the attention of the subscribers. It was in this column that the “bobbed hair controversy was begun. The excitement that this argument created caused the entire school to take sides on the question, and, incidentally, resulted in the appearance of many more bobbed heads on the campus. All this exhibition of pep was made possible by the public column of “The Blot¬ ter, which, by the way, achieved fame when accounts of the bobbed hair war were published in local and San Francisco dailies. Another innovation of Mr. Chorley’s was the “Lemon Drop. The news for this issue was gathered, written and edited by women students, with Margaret Hamilton as editor. The circulation of “The Blotter has grown amazingly during the last school year. From a few interested students the number of readers has grown to more than a thousand, extending throughout the whole state. As a result of this growth, the paper has become a strong ad for Sacramento Junior College, and should attract students from the entire northern part of the state. 25 The String Trio The String Trio, in the absence of a regular music department, is keep¬ ing up the musical activities of the College. Its motto is, “Say It With Music.” The members of the trio are Alice Warren, Lois Pepper, Geneive Twogood, violinists, and Alice Whalen, pianist. Much appreciation is due to the assistance of Miss Ellen Hughes, music supervisor of the Sacramento High School, through whose efforts the musical work in the College has been made a success. Among those who have added their talent to that of the organization are Ethel McNeil, Charles Gimblett and Norman Walters. Miss McNeil is a dramatic soprano, possessing a sympathetic quality in her tone which wins her audiences. Mr. Gimblett possesses a rich baritone voice. His phrasing and enunciation are especially commendable. Mr. Walters, an able violinist, has always been willing to aid when an extra violin is needed. The regular rehearsals are held in the old High School building every Wednesday evening. Great care is taken with shading and signs of expres¬ sion. Strings or fingers must not stop in execution of measures, for the term “Music” must not be allowed to cover a multitude of dins. The String Trio has appeared before the “Lions Club,” Chamber of Commerce, Young Men’s Christian Association, Ad Club, Reciprocity Dinner, Sacramento High School, Naturalization of Foreigners, Armistice Day Pro¬ gram, the Book Club of Women’s Alliance, at various High Schools in neighboring communities and at many Parent Teachers’ Associations. The Trio has performed for the dramatic affairs of the College and for the Faculty Reception. It has also given several concerts over the radio, and has done much advertising for the Junior College, made many friends, and made a name for itself. Engineering Club This year the Junior College was able to realize what some of its students have been hoping and working for since the school first came into existence, an engineering society of some sort, a society that would live through the coming years of the school’s growth, a group of fellows that would not disappear at the first sign of work or approaching hardship. We believe that the college has at last got this kind of society in her midst, at least present conditions signify as much. An engineering society first made its appearance in 1922,. soon after college had been resumed after the World War reprieve. This society was evidently doomed for a short life, for when school was commenced after the summer vacation period all traces of the former society seemed to be “nihil.” Now, due to the efforts of a few of the students who were members of the club in 1922 and who remained loyal to its ideals, Mr. Thorpe, our present engineering instructor and enthusiastic backer for the club, and also Mr. Lillard, our ever helpful president, we have a strong foundation for an A-l organization. In February of this year (1924) the aforementioned group of organizers sought the advice and aid of the Sacramento chapter of the American Asso¬ ciation of Engineers, which society immediately took us under their wing and helped us to get going. A number of meetings were arranged for and held under the auspices of this group to arouse an interest in the movement among the Junior College engineering students. The idea of going to the National Association for aid was one of the wisest and best things that could have been done. We are organized as a student branch of the senior association, and have nearly as many privileges as the seniors. They invite us to all of their meetings and their social affairs. After the business part of the program has been finished, then comes the entertainment part of the meeting. It is at these meetings that we get a view of the possibilities of the future. We also have our own meetings, presided over by our own officers, and, although we do not have any set form for them, we try to have them as near like the meetings of senior society as is convenient. As might be expected, our meetings are a little lighter and more for entertainment than those of the senior society. As soon as our organization grows a little more homogeneous we intend giving some active forms of entertainment for the school. When the engineering society was first organized it was understood that the society would be composed of only civil engineering students, but it was not long until a number of the students from the chemistry department were expressing a desire for admission. We did not have the heart to refuse them, so, as a result, we embrace almost every branch of common engineering known. There should be no danger of this society evaporating because of a lack of variety. We have amongst us fellows interested in mechanical, mining, electrical, hydraulic, chemical and civil engineering . The Sacramento Junior College Engineering Society promises to be an added feature of the school and one of its strongest organizations. At present we are a 100% organization. The Debating Society closed the spring semester of 1923 with the en¬ viable record of having triumphed in every contest in which it had taken part and claimed among its opponents the Nastoria Debating Society of Stanford University. Anxious to maintain the interest which had been aroused, the society began the fall semester with much enthusiasm. Manager Broughton promptly secured a triangular debate with Modesto Junior College and Fresno State Teachers College on the question: Resolved, that the United States should enter the World Court according to the Harding-Hughes proposals. Ed Smith and Paul Bruton upheld the affirm¬ ative and Percy Westerberg and Phil Broughton the negative. On the 19th of December the affirmative team traveled to Modesto and were able to carry the day by a unanimous decision. Three weeks later, on January 9th, the two supporters of the negative met the Fresno team in Sacramento. Here the tables were turned, the college losing by a three-to-nothing decision. Our team was handicapped by the fact that one of its original members was unable to take part, making it necessary for Phil Broughton to take his place just a few days before the debate, but we have no alibis to offer and hope to square accounts with Fresno in the near future. This year for the first time the debaters of the Junior College had the opportunity of meeting a team from a state university. On the 18th of December Phil Broughton and Merle Shreck journeyed to Reno to meet the lower division team of the University of Nevada. They upheld the affirmative of the question: Resolved, that compulsory arbitration should be used in the settlement of all labor disputes. Our team upheld the honors of the school and the outcome was in doubt until the judges, who included an ex-Governor of Nevada and a federal judge, rendered a two-to-one decision in favor of the Reno team. No debates have been scheduled this semester, due to the fact that studies must come first, but all are looking forward to next year with the hope that our teams will continue to climb the ladder of success. May our future debaters carry on and may they make the name of the Sacramento Junior College one to be respected in inter-collegiate competition in the state, for no student activity can be more beneficial to the college than debating and more profitable to the participants. The dramatic activities that have taken place in the Junior College this year have been under the auspices of the Art of Acting class, which comprises the active membership of the Drama Club. The several public appearances of this group of students are written up in detail below, so it will be sufficient to merely call attention to them here. The work of the class for the first semester was on one-act plays, among which were “Enter the Hero, ' 1 “Two Crooks and a Lady,” “The Twelve-Pound Look,” “Trifles,” “The Wonder Hat,” and others. This work was splendid preparation for that done in the second semester on longer plays, somewhat more pretentious. Before any of the plays have been presented in public, they have been carefully worked out in class. The instructor of this class and the coach in all the plays, is Miss M. A. Murphy. The class is heavily indebted to her for her ready and valuable assistance. She has assisted us at all times to a full realization of what the plays and the parts have meant. The president of the club during the first semester was Roy Portman; during the second, Verna Hannah has served in this capacity. Due to the efforts of these two able executives, members of the club were able to secure reduced rates to a number of worth-while productions, among which were “To the Ladies,” by the Wheeler Hall Players, the Stuart Walker Portman¬ teau Plays, and Tony Sarg’s Marionette presentation of the Willow Plate story. “Spreading the News” The first public appearance of the organization was in “Spreading the News.” This Irish comedy, written by Lady Gregory, was given as a feature of the Carnival held in the Auditorium on October 12. There are many amusing situations in this play, all of which were very well brought out by the cast. While the plot is simple, it is highly interesting. Through the misunderstandings of Mrs. Tarpey, the deaf apple-vendor, Jack Smith was supposed to have been killed by a pitchfork at the hands of Bartley Fallon, after a quarrel between the two over Smith’s wife. The villagers were greatly 29 interested in the report, and helped in every way they possibly could to spread the news. Finally Jack reappears, and both he and Bartley are led off to jail, with the villagers following to learn as much as possible. The work of Vesta Raynsford, Roy Portman, and Merle Shreck was particularly com¬ mendable, although Alvin Beach deserves favorable mention for his interpre¬ tation of the magistrate so fully appreciating his own importance. The cast for this production was composed of the following: Bartley Fallon___.Merle Shreck Jack Smith.....Roy Portman The Magistrate...Alvin Beach Joe Muldoon, policeman..Percy Westerberg Tim Casey...-.Lloyd Bruno Shawn Early......George Ronk James Ryan..Charles Gimblett Mrs. Fallon....Charlotte Krebs Mrs. Tarpey.-..Vesta Raynsford Mrs. Tully.Jean Worthington “Thursday Evening”--“Suppressed Desires On the evening of January 28th, two one-act plays were staged at the Tuesday Club auditorium. These plays, “Thursday Evening” and “Sup¬ pressed Desires,” were highly successful, satisfying our highest hopes in their ability to “get over.” “Thursday Evening” is a skit by the well-known essayist and columnist, Christopher Morley. When the young people in the house disagree and start quarrelling, the two mothers, visiting the young couple at the same time, fixed a plan by which the youngsters were made to see their own follies. The charm of the play lies in the cleverness of lines rather than in complexi¬ ties of plot or unusual situations. The cast: Gordon Johns....Roy Portman Laura, his wife...-.Alice Warren Mrs. Johns, Gordon ' s mother.Vesta Raynsford Mrs. Sheffield, Laura ' s mother..—Helen Rohl Between the plays, delightful vocal solos were given by Ethel McNeil and by Charles Gimblett, both accompanied by Alice Whalen. The Junior College String Quartette also gave numbers both before the first play and during the intermission. The second play was “Suppressed Desires,” written by Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook. This is an exceedingly clever satire on psycho¬ analysis, which abounds in clever situations. This play was interpreted by: Verna Hannah as.-.Henrietta Brewster Alvin Beach as....Stephen Brewster Jean Worthington as.Mabel, Henrietta ' s Sister The club takes this opportunity of thanking Percy Westerberg and Henry Sleeper for their valuable services as stage manager and electrician, respectively, which were donated on this occasion. 30 “Come Out of the Kitchen At the time of the writing of this article, rehearsals have begun for the play of the year. This is to be given at the Tuesday Club on May 8th. Tryouts were held, and a committee composed of Miss Cooledge, Mrs. Hart, and Miss Finnie decided on those contestants that were best suited to play the parts. The publicity work has gotten under way, tickets have been printed, and from all present indications, the play, “Come Out of the Kitchen,” will come up to the high standard that has been set by previous performances. The selection of the play itself was wise since it has not been presented in Sacramento as often as have the other two plays which were considered, “Clarence,” and “Daddy-Long-Legs.” The play deals with an impoverished Southern family who, on account of the illness of their father, are forced to lease their home for a short period of time to keep from starving. When these four young people are forced to act as servants for the new tenants, there is a wealth of amusing complications. Three of the supposed servants are dismissed, but the fourth, the cook, is kept, because the tenant realizes that they have fallen in love with each other. The play has sufficient in¬ tricacy of plot to hold the interest of the audience. When one adds to the plot the aid of worth-while lines and charming settings, one has a play that should not be missed. The members of the cast follow: Olivia Dangerfield.....Verna Hannah Elizabeth Dangerfield.Jean Worthington Paul Dangerfield.......Percy Westerberg Charles Dangerfield... .Roy Portman Burton Crane......Alvin Beach Solon Tucker, Crane’s lawyer.Jack Schultze Randolph Weeks, real estate broker___Marison Mull Tom Lefferts, a poet.Charles Uomini Mrs. Falkner, Crane’s guest.Helen Rohl Cora, her daughter.Helen Troy Amanda, negro servant..Bertha Gilmore After the play of the year has taken place, the class will devote its time to the preparation of two one-act farces, “Poor Me,” by Elise West Quaise and May Rose Nathan, and “Sparks Divine.” These plays will be given for the student body. Since there will be no expenses attached to such a production, it has been decided that no admission will be charged. Dearest Bab: Last night the wonderful Freshman reception was held. Really, Bab, the Sophomores aren’t a bit bad to us poor Freshmen, although they did make us give speeches and “perform” for them. Every semester the Sophomores hold these receptions for the incoming Freshmen. Both the Sophs and the Frosh dress up like little “kids.” The party last night was a scream; you should have seen all the little children there—they had them ranging all the way down from the tender age of five years to a baby in a carriage. Really it was awfully funny. The recreation room where the reception was held looked like a real honest-to- goodness kindergarten. We played ring-around-the-rosy, drop the handker¬ chief and all the games enjoyed by the youngsters. Of course you under¬ stand that we had dancing during the evening too. The music was ve ry good. Just think, Bab, you have lots to look forward to, because when you come to Sacramento Junior College you’ll have a chance to attend the “kid party” and wear knee dresses and half socks. Some of the girls looked darling with the short dresses and—yes, so did some of the boys with their half-socks, Buster Brown collars and short pants. Some of the boys had on rompers. Fashion that! College is just grand here and my only regret is that you are not going here now. Don’t forget Your devoted PATTY. October 14, 1923. Bab Dear: The Carnival was the biggest success—I couldn’t believe I wasn’t at a Barnum Bailey circus. The decorations for the affair were adorably car¬ ried out in our colors, and you’ve never seen or heard anything to equal “Spreading the News,” the play we gave. It was a scream. Really, the actors had a better brogue than the Irish themselves have. My dear, can you imagine how thrilled I was when the fortune-teller read my palm and told me all about a charming, brown-eyed man I am to meet real soon? There was something doing every minute. Between the dances (a nickel a slide) we visited all the funny side shows. Bab, dear, I wish you could have been here to dance to the wonderful music played by the Hoosier orchestra. Everyone had a marvelous time and it was voted a huge success by all. There goes the ’phone. No one ever answers it so here’s where I leave you for now. Devotedly, PATTY. November 16, 1923. Dearest Bab: Last night the first formal dance of the year was given. It was quite lovely. All the girls did look so pretty in their party dresses. The dance was given by the athletes and was held in the auditorium of the new High School. Green ferns and plants were banked on the stage and around the hall to make it appear attractive to the eyes of the dancers. They gave us the darlingest little programs of white paper having gold footballs drawn on the cover. Everything was so good, music was grand, four-piece orchestra having a repertoire of all the latest jazz, and last but not least was the best punch ever. The proceeds of the dance are to be used for the athletic fund and I do hope that they come out ahead, so that they can give the players a gold foot¬ ball, for the fellows deserve a reward for their hard work. Well, Bab, it’s getting late, so I must leave you and get to my books as I am having an exam tomorrow. So good night to you, my dear. Devotedly, PATTY. December 6, 1923. Babs Dear: The Football Banquet I told you that all the fellows were waiting patiently for, came off last night. It was slick. The eats were splendid. I’m sure the men thought it was good, too. The food consisted of turkey and all the trimmings and dessert that always goes with it. You know how we both love to serve; well, I sure got a big thrill out of it, but last night I did wish that you were there to help serve. Just wait until you come down. You will surely enjoy yourself. Yours devotedly, PATTY. February 12, 1924. Dearest Bab: My dear, we had another one of those cute “kid” parties. This time it was a valentine party as well as a kid party. Really it was sometimes hard to believe that some of the students (myself included) didn’t belong in those costumes because they acted so used to them. Maybe it’s our second child¬ hood. The reception was featured by stunts put on by the male members of the incoming Freshmen class, who performed in a highly satisfactory manner. Some promising athletic ability was disclosed in the peanut race. The winner of the race showed perfect form (don’t you like my College vocabulary?) and covered the 20-yard run in record time. Another match was a peanut race, the peanut being shoved by the nose. This event was exciting until the very end, because the race was so close that the winner was in doubt until one of the “crawlers” crossed the tape. He won the pea¬ nut! Wheelbarrow races followed next. This race was one-sided and so 34 did not provide much of a thrill. Dancing was the main event for us Kiddies and many of us found it quite hard to forsake the teddy bears and dollies to indulge in dancing. The recreation room, where the dance was held, was decorated with the colors of J. C. and with large and small red hearts. Like all the rest of the children, our appetites were enormous and these were attended to by cake, candy hearts, and peanuts—not to mention the good punch at all. Well, dear, cheer up; only a few more months and you will be here with me sharing many a good time. Yours always, PATTY. March 6, 1924. Bab Dear: The Faculty Reception came off last Saturday night in the Auditorium of the High School and of course, I attended, and had the best time imagin¬ able. The members of the Faculty of the Junior College acted as ho t and hostesses. When we arrived the first thing done was to introduce our parents to the Faculty members. During this time music was being played by the College trio. The members of the Faculty formed a receiving line where they welcomed their guests. Really, it was impressive and all the teachers looked so nice, “all dolled up.” Later in. the evening a dance orchestra appeared and the students and some of the parents danced to its strums. All in all, the reception was a great success and went far to paving the way to a deeper understanding between teachers and students. Just, PATTY. March 22, 1924. Bab Dearest: Oh, not very thrilled! The grandest dance came off the night before last. It was the first of a series we are going to give for the benefit of the Pioneer, the College Annual. I wanted to write to you last night and tell you all about it, but I had company and couldn ' t. The decorations were really unique—something different, you know. The stage of the David Lubin school, where the dance was held, was con¬ verted into a living room—Chesterfield set, a rug, tables and bridge lamps being used. In the front of the stage, streamers of colored serpentine hung from the top of the stage to the floor, and then to a little above the heads of the dancers more serpentine was thrown over strings reaching from one side of the dance floor to the other side. Oh, it was surely good. The music was splendid, too—“Hoosier ' s” orchestra. If I rave on forever about this dance, don ' t think I ' ve gone crazy, because all the rest of the girls and fellows are raving too. Yours devotedly, PATTY. April 21, 1924. Bab Dearest: The second Pioneer dance was positively too marvelous. It was held at the David Lubin School, where the first dance was held. The stage was decorated wonderfully—yes, superb. It was transformed into a formal garden with a gushing fountain spouting perfumed water. The committee in charge of the dance surely deserve a great deai of credit. It was proclaimed by many to have been the best dance held in Sacramento for a long time—in fact, it was so good that all the hotels were deserted that night. Many girls and fellows came from all over Northern California to attend. Now, can you blame everyone for asking that another dance like that one be held soon again? ... May 10 the Sophomore and Freshman classes are combining to give a big dance. Of course, I’m going and expect to have a wonderful time, as usual. , , Don’t feel too blue after reading this, because you weren t there, dear. There will be some more good dances like these next year—though they can hardly be any better. Always, PATTY. Editorial If the bond issue for $550,000, providing a separate Junior College build¬ ing, is carried at the June 7th election, the dream and hope of students of the’ Sacramento Junior College will be realized. No longer will the proposed new building be a thing of contemplation but in a short time it will become a reality. Students of ' the College will have justly earned the right to be proud of the fact that they have conducted themselves in such a manner, have grasped the possibilities of a Junior College education and have appre¬ ciated what has been done for them in the way of higher education so as to earn the approbation and approval of Sacramento’s citizens. The students of this College will feel proud that by their energy and de¬ votion to the cause of a separate College building, the movement was ma¬ terially assisted. The people of Sacramento realize the necessity of higher education. They have not been lax in furnishing a Junior College; they have only been waiting for the proper time to float a bond issue and foi the time when enough students were certain of coming to the College to make it a successful and profitable investment. The profit, however, will never be measured in dollars, but in the accomplishment of future generations who will attend the Junior College. , c For eight years, a separate Junior College building has been the goal ° the students. It has been talked in the hallways, talked on the streets, talked in the homes, and, in short, talked every place where the subject of Junior College has been mentioned. The students, if not the people, have always realized the need, and have seen what an institution the College could be made into if it were given proper housing conditions. Eight years ago, when a few students, just out of the Sacramento High School, gathered for the first year of College in a room of the High School building at Nineteenth and K Streets, the quarters were recognized to be inadequate. Slowly, more room has been given the Junior College, slowly it has grown—a healthy growth, which has all the indications of being per manent. From the time when the College was moved to the new High School building at Thirty-fourth and Y Streets, when the students sat on uncomfortable straight-backed chairs for months until the desks arrived, these quarters were also recognized to be inadequate. The College has outgrown the wing of the High School set aside for it before it has even entered that wing. The Board of Education, realizing this, took action on a bond issue, the people will vote the issue, and if it carries the new Junior College, separate from the High School, a place where traditions and stories may have their inception and where they may survive, will become a reality. 36 37 The Art of Eating Spaghetti Spaghetti! The soup of China; the meat of America; the dessert of Italy; the—but I could continue this indefinitely. Whether it be long or short, wide or thin; whether it be eaten with chopsticks or eaten with fingers; whether it be served in a bowl or on a platter, it is still spaghetti. No home far or wide is ignorant of its blessings; no hotel or restaurant is unfamiliar with its disguises. You may order it at the Waldorf Astoria (it will prob¬ ably be traveling incognito) or at the Travelers Paradise. Everyone serves it, everyone likes it; but few are blessed with art in the eating of it. Art, in this instance, does not refer to fragile china, solid silver, or a careful crook of the little finger. One may have art with cracked dishes and tin forks, for it lies not in the eating utensils, but in the eater. I have always approved the plan for the providing, at the places where it is served, of individual directions for the partaking of spaghetti—that elusive, slippery delight. But, as yet, I see no movement toward the fulfill¬ ment of my wish. Perhaps Italian Joe advocates the fingers. And what could be more simple or enjoyable? Merely grasp a juicy morsel firmly between thumb and forefinger, elevate it to sufficient height, and pop it into your mouth. You might soon tire of this method, but is the final result not worth a little trouble? On the other hand, Ching Lung may consider it proper to wrap the doughy strings about the chopsticks as you would wind hose on a spool. But how is one to know which method to use? What a blessing a guide book would be! Heretofore books have been printed entitled, “What to Wear on Every Occasion”; so, is it not possible that some day we may see at all the leading book stores, “How to Eat Spaghetti on Every Occasion”? But, to return to the art of eating spaghetti. I have always heard that if you can eat so as to be inconspicuous, you have mastered the intricacies of good table manners. Consequently, I may assume that, if you are able to eat the stringy strings so as to be relatively inconspicuous, you have cap¬ tured the art of eating spaghetti. I feel certain that nothing is more pathetic than an unfortunate mortal floundering through a meal of tliis farinacious compound without the saving grace of art to guide his actions. If one has only a liking for spaghetti, infinite patience, and endless perseverance, a certain degree of accurateness and smoothness can be acquired which will develop into true art. Perhaps I am laying too much stress on the art of eating spaghetti and it might be better to refrain from discovering new troubles to harass poor human beings, but I think not. Since we encounter spaghetti every¬ where, and since— “You may break, you may train the boy as you will, The scent of spaghetti will call to him still.” —the sooner the art becomes your own, the sooner you will be welcomed in any household. CLARICE RUNYON, 25. The Sure Thing Mrs. Cora Meredith ate her breakfast in silence while her husband and son talked enthusiastically over the new airless tire they were planning to put on the market. They were in good spirits, as usual, and as Cora listened to their glowing plan, she wanted to tell them that they talked “thousands before they had learned to count “dimes. This morning, it seemed to Cora, the resemblance between father and son was especially noticeable. They were both youthful; Art, with the fresh, rosy touch of life ' s morning; Arthur, well-rounded and with a face unmarked by the responsibilities of existence. Both were jovial, easy-going. Cora drew her lips together firmly. Arthur always had been easy-going. No one knew better than she how lightly he carried his burdens; Art was following in his father ' s footsteps! The clock struck eight, and the lad arose from the table hurriedly, wishing his father a hearty, “Good luck with Gartner, Dad. Hope you ' ll have him signed up by noon. He stooped to kiss his mother. The woman ' s face lost the drawn dis¬ comfit of the moment before, as she lovingly patted his hand. Suddenly, the boyish sureness was gone, and, bending over closer, Art whispered awkwardly, “How about bringing Edith over for dinner tonight, Mother? “If you want to, Art. “Edith ' s a fine girl, Mother. “Yes, son. “I ' ve known finer in my day, Art, interrupted Mr. Meredith, while his eyes rested smilingly on the face of his wife. Art caught the look and, turning hastily to his father for support, announced bashfully, “We ' re going to be married next week. “Married! Arthur stared at him unbelievingly. “Yes, Dad. You and Mother married young, didn ' t you? “Next week! It was Cora ' s turn to gasp in amazement. “Yes, Mother. Why shouldn ' t we? Young Arthur suddenly became defensive. “You’re too young, boy, said Mr. Meredith gravely. “I ' m twenty, Father. Edith ' s eighteen. An uncomfortable silence filled the room. Arthur began to finger his watch chain, and then tried to cover the situation with his usual elastic optimism. “It ' s a good thing we ' ve got this tire agency on hand. Something to get married on, eh, Art? “Sure, Father. That ' s what I ' ve been thinking. Again he stooped to kiss his mother. “She ' s mighty fond of you, dear. Won ' t it be fine to have a daughter? Cora took the boy ' s hands in hers, and faced him squarely. “Art, Art, she cried, “don ' t do it yet. “Why? “Listen, son; it ' s wrong to take a girl like Edith, who has never known the meaning of money, into a life of flimsy expectations. “But, Mother, we ' re going to make good on this tire agency. It ' ll mean $1000 a month soon. “Soon! echoed Cora. “Yes. Father’s going to have Gartner signed up by noon.” “So I heard you say, Art.” Cora’s voice was full of skepticism. “It’s a sure thing, Cora, this time,” added Arthur encouragingly. Cora turned upon her husband fiercely. “Arthur, Arthur Meredith, all my life I’ve listened to just such talk; prospects, killings, sure-things, specu¬ lations; enough to make us millionaires for eternity. We married on the promise of an agency in Canada, and I had to work on a ranch as cook to get us out before the snow set in. It’s been nothing but prospects ever since, and I—I was just such a girl as Edith.” Perhaps the vision of that girl appeared beside the worn, tired woman whose graying hair and colorless face blended with the faded blue of the bungalow apron she was wearing. Perhaps the vision beckoned to the man, for he arose and stood by his wife trying to soothe her with gentle words, just as in her girlhood days. “Cora, Cora, dear, you were wonderful.” The wife silenced him with a wave of her hand. “Don’t, Arthur. You and I can live on prospects the rest of our days, but Art—oh, he’s just beginning life. Now is the time for him to start right.” Turning to her son, she pleaded again, “Wait, my boy, until you have a steady, worthwhile position.” “But, Mother, this is a sure thing.” It was hopeless to expect men to understand, men whose judgment was over-ridden by optimism, and Cora sank speechless to her chair. Art walked to the door, stooping under the weight of love’s first struggle. He was sadly troubled, but called back to his mother a tender “Good-bye, dear.” Cora straightened up and bravely returned his smile. The husband watched her droop again when the boy was gone. “Cora,” he pleaded, anxious for more words of explanation. No sound came from her tightly drawn lips. Arthur put out his hand appealingly. “Has it been as bad as that?” he asked, tremulously. Cora’s cheeks were now flushed, and there was a light in her eyes that transformed her into a living-spirited woman. “You must be blind, Arthur.” “Blind!” “Yes, or you would have seen me sewing, sewing, sewing to put the food in our mouths while we have been waiting for your big schemes to come through. Am I worn and thin? Well, look at yourself. You haven’t gone hungry when I couldn’t do enough sewing to keep us all. It’s been the same thing always, through the twenty-one years of our life, and I—I’m weary of it ,all.” The woman gave a long-drawn sigh, and turned away, resolutely picking up the dishes to hide her emotion. For a few moments neither spoke, and then Arthur kissed his wife, just as he had kissed her every morning for the past twenty-one years when he left the house. But there was something new in this kiss, a new under¬ standing that pleaded for another chance. “I must see Gartner, Cora,” he murmured, and left the room, his head bowed in thought. Usually after breakfast Cora hurried through her housekeeping in order to get to her sewing; but not so this morning. It was the first time that she had ever given a word to her thoughts of Arthur, and now that the silent 40 wall of patience and endurance had crumbled away, her brain was awhirl. It was true, everything she had said and more. Arthur needed a shaking, and the pity was that she hadn ' t given it to him sooner. Instead, by her silence, she had encouraged his flights into unstable deals. Never again! Arthur and Art must learn to stand alone. Let the butcher come for his bill. Arthur must face him. Let the grocer stop serving them. Arthur would stand reducing a bit. They must learn that it takes more than bubbles to keep a household budget. Perhaps—and a feeling of pain tinged her regret—if she had only commenced sooner to make him stand alone. Ah, well, Art must be saved, Art and Edith. Thus the day drifted on into the afternoon. A sudden ringing of the bell broke into her thoughts. She opened the door to a messenger boy, who handed her a letter and a book to sign. ' ‘Mrs. Meredith? he asked. “I ' m Mrs. Meredith, she answered, and a strange foreboding passed over her. “Here ' s a letter. A man left it at the office for delivery. Cora held it with trembling fingers, recognizing Arthur ' s handwriting. With dread she tore it open, an d scanned the contents. Dear Cora: Gartner has held up the deal. As usual! I never realized until today what a failure I ' ve been. I must make reparation, even if it is a coward’s way. You will have my life insurance to take care of you. Poor Art was mightily disappointed. I have persuaded him to look for a steady job, some place where he can work upon merit. Perhaps he will learn a lesson from the failure of my life. As for Edith—if he loves her as I loved you, dear, it will be hard for him to wait, but maybe your suffering will save Edith’s. Forgive me, ARTHUR. Cora stared vacantly at the letter, silent as its meaning dawned upon her. Thoughts, frenzied, merciless thoughts, flayed her. It was she who had driven him to this awful end. Arthur, gone, gone! The Arthur of her youth ! Adown the years her mind took wing, as they had journeyed through life together. Perhaps he had been impractical; perhaps he had failed time and time again. The word cut into her heart. But he was her husband, the father of her boy, and he had loved her. Aye, he did love her. What more proof could she want than this, though it was a “coward ' s way ? What had he done? Where was he now? Too late! The very un¬ certainty agonized her, and with purposeless steps she fled out of the house, sobbing bitterly. At the curbing she stood a moment, not knowing which way to turn. And then a machine drew up in which she beheld the unconscious form of her husband. “Arthur! Arthur! “Are you his wife? They were lifting him out now and their gentleness sickened her. “Is he—dead? “No, not dead. Then the doctor explained in soothing tones. “It was an accident, madame. He was about to cross the bridge. Must have been a little deaf? Cora shook her head to the implied question. “Well, perhaps he was thinking. This gentleman ran into him. He ' s unconscious now, but in a little while we hope to have him better. An hour later, as Arthur opened his eyes slowly and gazed about, Cora stooped to catch the words that he tried to speak. “Cora, Cora, where are you?” “Here, Arthur, dear, at your side.” “What has happened? Oh-h-h, my head.” ' “There, there, Arthur, rest now. In a little while you will be stronger.’ The sound of her familiar voice and the touch of her hand soothed him off to sleep. But suddenly he cried out, staring about with bewildered eyes, “Cora, Cora, Gartner wouldn’t sign up, and I was—going—to the—river. What has happened?” “An automobile ran you down, Arthur. Thank God!” The man turned his head away, and sighed, “Even in this I’m a failure.” “No, no,” pleaded Cora, as she bent oyer his bed and gazed into his eyes, those same eyes whose once boyish light had won her girlish heart. “Don’t say that, Arthur. I—love—you.” “Love me, dear?” Arthur suddenly found the strength to draw her to him with a new joy. And Cora felt the thrill of his old time optimism as he murmured brokenly, “Then we’ve got it, Cora, you and I, the only SURE THING.” ROSE REED, Extension Course. Deserted Ballrooms All ballrooms must be cleaned (I wanted to say “janited”) the morning after the ball. To the janitor it is merely a part of the day’s work. As he has not participated the evening before, his meditations as he works are probably on anything but the event which is the cause of his labor, except when he occasionally gives emphatic expression to his opinions of the affair, and the people who took part, as he encounters a broken chair, spilled punch, or an overturned plant. HE has no poignant memories which surge through his mind and damn his peace of soul. But, to one who participated in the dance, cleaning the ballroom is a trying ordeal. Last night the great room was the scene of happy, light-hearted gaiety. It was ablaze with light; it was comfortably warmed. During the inter¬ missions, here and there were knots of happy, chattering young people; the corridors were filled with laughter as the couples strolled to the recep¬ tion hall for refreshments, or sat around and talked of pleasant nothings. As the orchestra struck its irresistible call, the knots of people melted, the couples in the corridors moved toward the hall, and the whole happy assemblage swung into the easy rhythm of the music. The very atmosphere filled one’s heart with the joy of being alive. But—that was last night. This morning the scene is changed to one of gloomy desolation. The punch glasses are still as they were happily abandoned last night; half- munched wafers are strewn about. Forgotten favors lie on the floor and on the chairs. Here and there one sees a tiny handkerchief—a very feminine bit of color surrounded by lace—which recalls, with a pang, pleasant scenes. The room is dark; it is cold and deserted; a deathly silence hangs over it. The walls mockingly throw the echoes of our footsteps back at us. Dis¬ connected strains of the music to which we danced ring out low and softly, so softly that we know not whence ' they come; ring out, and then die. Phantom faces laugh out and beckon to us, only to fade into the shadows if we would heed the call. No. Please do not ask me to assist in the cleaning of a deserted ballroom. THORWALD TENSEN, ’25. •; 1 1 • The Cathedral of Rheims Gauntly silhouetted against the Rheims sky, the ruins of the historical cathedral of France jut heavenward. Even from a distance the wreckage wrought by the monster shells grips the heart with its terribleness. Here the merest vestige of a sweeping flying-buttress swings out in its graceful curve, only to be jaggedly smashed before it has well begun. There a beam of light entirely pierces the cathedral where the shells have riddled the walls. Then, on closer view, the destruction seems even more awful. The effect is that of a shamble, a mere skeleton. Every mite of glass-work blown from the world-famed rose windows, chunks of stone gouged out of the statuary until the saints seem smitten with smallpox, immense holes blasted at random, pillars haggled off everywhere—the actual framework is all that remains. One cannot but feel the similarity of the state of the Rheims cathedral and of the condition of France. Disfigured, battered, smashed, wrecked, France owed her survival to the staunchness of the framework, which was all that remained after 1918. But the French people were not content to rely upon this racked support which, weakened, must gradually deteriorate and crumble. With indomitable courage they set out to clean up, repair, and restore their country. Out of the chaos, order must needs be brought. Gradually but steadily the French are leveling, carting away, and building anew. And in just such a state do we find the interior of our cathedral. With lightening eyes we see the orderly confusion and bustle of workmen. Only a pitifully small part of the ceiling has been restored; only a few of the slender, reed-like Gothic pillars have been rebuilt. Each stone must be hand-hewn and hand-carved and laboriously lifted into place. There is a monstrous hole in front of the workmen where yards upon yards of stones have been blown off. The terrific destruction lies on every side. The task is one for a Hercules. But the spirit of these French is Herculean. The workers of Rheims seem to have caught the dauntless courage of Jeanne d’Arc as they hustle past her statue on their tedious tasks and the unquench¬ able, ardor of Jeanne d’Arc, of the bayonetted “They Shall Not Pass,” of the Rheims laborer—this is the spirit of France. EDWARD SMITH, 25. Student World The advancement of education, science, popular government and all of those things which contribute to the development of what we chose to term modern civilization is attended by an increase in the number of perplexing problems confronting mankind. The phenomenal development of power- driven machinery within the last century has completely revolutionized industry and industrial society as well. Along with the undeniably beneficial results of that great movement, there have arisen serious social and economic problems. These problems which involve the conditions of the great mass of laborers and the future relations of the industrial classes are of vital im¬ portance to the world today. Science has succeeded, through the invention 0 x MW . i % 0,tUT r , j SvM vV 31- 0- V i TuV YCA ' • V SHSa i � nil i 1-3 b«t ' id « H e 44 of the telegraph, the telephone and the radio, in surmounting the barrier of distance and converting the whole world into a social and economic unit. This widening of national interests has given rise to problems of international relations, the most serious, perhaps, that have ever confronted mankind. The immense strides made in chemistry and physics within the last few decades deservedly rank among the greatest of human achievements. Yet one m ay question the use that men are to make of them. Are they to be used in another world-conflict to annihilate a large portion of the human race, or are they to be used to promote the material and spiritual welfare of mankind? These tremendous issues are before us, but we should not be unduly alarmed. We must realize, however, that the solution of these vital problems is impera¬ tive and that it will not result from minimizing their importance or pursuing a policy of inaction. In a democracy like ours great questions can be settled in just one way. That is through an appeal to intelligent public opinion. The future leaders in the formation and direction of public opinion are the American college students of today. What, then, are the qualities which make for the highest type of leadership? In other words, what should one gain during the years which he spends as a college student? In the first place we should remember that the college does not exist merely to teach men and women to make a living, to be a success when measured in terms of the economic. The college renders this service, but it does infinitely more. ' Its real purpose is to teach men and women how to live, not simply how to make a living. One can read law in an attorney ' s office and become a successful lawyer; he may become an apprentice in a machine shop and emerge a mechanical engineer; but it is quite difficult for one to gain the modern liberal attitude, to learn how to think clearly and accurately and to obtain that breadth of general knowledge so necessary to the cultured man or woman without attending college. The college exists for the training of the human mind, for the development of scholarship. Of course we do not expect the young graduate to be a learned scholar in any sense of the word, but his four years ' college course should have given him what Woodrow Wilson termed “the spirit of the scholar. He should have learned to perform the most difficult of all human tasks—thinking. The college student should, of course, gain the elements of what is called a liberal education, a general idea of history, languages, literature and the sciences. All these things he should know; but it is more important to be able to think with accuracy and precision, to go to the heart of a problem, to be able to size up any given situation correctly, than it is to know Avogadro ' s Law of Gasses, the names of all the English sovereigns, how many plays Shakespeare wrote or how to conjugate a Greek verb. The college should give one the perspective and the power of thought that will enable him to understand and solve the problems of his everyday life. He should gain the true scholarly viewpoint, the unprejudiced attitude. The true scholar does not arrive at a decision simply because someone else believes a thing to be true or false. He does not form opinions and then, with a closed mind, gather arguments which will support and substantiate his views. He rather approaches a matter upon which a decision is to be made with the attitude of a fair minded judge. He allows both sides to present evidence and suspends judgment until the facts are clear in his own mind. He is tolerant and broad-minded. Realizing that he is not infallible, he respects and makes an honest effort to understand those who hold views with which he cannot agree. Then too, the college student must gain a social vision, not limited by considerations of class, race or nation ality but catholic, democratic, all- inclusive. As a citizen his ideal should be that of social usefulness. Thus 4S it seems to me that in addition to the mental and spiritual qualities of open- mindedness, tolerance and altruism, the collegian if he is to have a part in solving any of the perplexing social problems of the present and the future, should possess a knowledge of those sciences which treat of human relation¬ ships. He should have some idea of sociology, the consideration of the great social problems, of economics, the study which treats of man gaining a liveli¬ hood, of political science, the science of our governmental activities. America is in need of citizens who understand labor problems, taxation, the tariff. Socialism and countless other problems which we hear discussed every day by those (even college graduates included) who gain their knowledge of them through a hasty perusal of the daily newspaper. In order to insure the success of democracy we need more citizens who understand politics and are not afraid to participate in the political affairs of the community, state and nation. We are living in a critical period in history, an age in which men and women are called upon to face problems of unprecedented complexity. The solution of these problems must come about through a process of education. Thus the great need of society is for leaders in the formation of intelligent and enlightened public opinion, men and women of high ideals, open minds and training in the duties of citizenship. It is the duty and privilege of the American college and the American college student to see that this need is met. We cannot and must not fail. LLOYD F. BRUNO, 24. Curriculum The courses offered in the Sacramento Junior College are art, botany, chemistry, economics, engineering, education (extension courses), English, French, geography, geology, German, history, Latin, law, mathematics, music, philosophy, psychology, physical education and hygiene, physics, political science, public speaking, Spanish and zoology. The laboratories and library are equipped to do standard College work. Some of the new subjects to be offered next year are elementary freehand drawing, instrumental drawing, the history of art, theory of design and color, commercial art, general history of music, elementary harmony, chro¬ matic harmony (we shall also have glee clubs, and an orchestra), and College Latin. 46 Everyone had been talking about Professor Zanky for some time and everyone was enthusiastic about his ability to foretell the future. But I am very sure that we would never have gone to see him had it not been for the fact that that poor man kept telling us that we really should go to see the Professor and learn about our futures. It seems that the Professor told this man Jones that he would be in an automobile accident on the seventh. Well, he was, and that is how. we met him—for we picked him up just after the accident and brought him into town. The poor man, or rather what was left of him, kept murmuring: “IPs the seventh; it’s the seventh.” At first we didn’t pay much attention to him for we thought that he was merely wandering in his mind, but he kept repeating it so that we became curious and upon our questioning him, he told us all about Professor Zanky. The Professor had told him many things— all of which came true—but this accident business was uppermost in his mind so he talked mostly about that. “The seventh,” said he. “It is the seventh—it’s the seventh month, the seventh day and the seventh day of the week! Ye Gods!” and he fell back limply, unable to say any more. Well, as for us, we just looked at each other and decided to see this Professor Zanky immediately and find out when our time to be bumped off, or nearly so, was to take place so that we could take drastic steps to avoid it. So we went one evening. His studio was quite a bare place, there being only a few chairs, and in the center of the room stood a telescope which pointed toward the glass ceiling through which we could see the stars. We were rather timid about going in but the Professor was a cordial soul and we were hardly in and seated before he asked us the dates of our birth. He uses birth dates in connection with the stars some way and foretells the future. And so when he asked what month and date we were born on, we gasped out “February 30” and “November 31.” “Oh, Pm so sorry,” said he, “but I can’t tell you anything, then, because there are no such dates. How did you ever happen to be born on them ?” “We don’t know,” said we; “we just were. If you can’t tell us anything about ourselves, why, tell us something about people we know.” “Do you know their birth dates?” he asked. “Oh, yes,” we yelled in unison. “Very well, then; let ’er go.” After much dickering as to who to start with we finally decided to go down the alphabet of our friends. In the meantime the Professor had adjusted his telescope and was squinting at the stars. “Well?” he said. “Chispa Barnes, born July 3,” we decided, and waited anxiously. After a moment the Professor said: “Here you are. Ihe young lady shows considerable ability as a movie vamp. She should beware of blond men and misleading advertisements for straightening curly hair. Next?” “Alvin Beach, born July 12.” “This gentleman was born a century too late. He should have lived in the Elizabethan age and worn velvet trousers and a plumed hat. However, if he lives long enough there may be a return to the customs of those days and he will be in his element. In the meantime while waiting for the return he will go to Russia and teach Trotsky’s grand-children how to fence. Next?” “Lloyd Bruno, born March 1.” “He will either be a professor of Poly Sci or a saxophone player. He should beware of losing his voice. Next?” IMS 48 “Paul Bruton, born August 1.” “He will be a foreign minister or one of Rand’s modern classical philos¬ ophers. He should go to a country where they have harems.” “Charles Busick, born April 16.” “This young man starts out well. He will follow in his father’s foot¬ steps, but will give up law to become a director for Joe Martin.” “Lovett Chan, born June 12.” “This man will marry young and will be a wealthy importer of Mah Jongg sets and rice cakes. Next?” “Charles Chase, born June 12.” “This man shows promise. He will either be an attendant in a nut factory or an undertaker. He should beware of damp nights in Del Paso.” “Lloyd Chorley, born October 25.” “Well! this man will be the proud father of fourteen children, all of whom will be budding newspaper reporters. Next?” “Katherine Cremin, born August 16.” “This young lady will fulfill her ambition to be an artist and draw checks from father. Next?” “Bertha Gilmore, born October 8.” “She will be the wife of a dashing Frenchman after a whirlwind long¬ distance courtship. Next?” “Margaret Hamilton, born September 17.” “She will be a successful business woman and city manager of Milpitas. Next?” “Bernice Herold, born November 15.” “1 his young lady will be a doctor in John Hopkins. When she finds a tall dark man she’d better watch her step.” “Bernice Hemenway, November 18.” “She will be an assistant to Doctor Herold, but not for long. She will marry a rich old man. Next?” “Bertha Herring, born October 21.” “She will fall heiress to a summer resort in Buenos Aires and will serve mint juleps instead of afternoon tea.” “Sanford Howe, born December 6.” “He will be the head doctor in the Sutter hospital. He will kill off all his enemies.” “Margaret Hunt, born May 31.” “She will travel to the South Pole. She should beware of good-looking traveling salesmen. Next?” “Harold Jeffrey, born April 16.” “He will be a preacher and live in Kansas in a portable house. He still has his bicycle with him.” “Mabel Kleinsorge, May 3.” “As a writer of popular novels Miss Kleinsorge will become one of the literary lights of the country. She will marry a prize-fighter but will dominate him completely.” “Gus Kortstein, born April 8.” “He will replace Babe Ruth and during the winter teach home economics in a young ladies’ seminary.” “Charlotte Krebs, born August 31.” “She will be the first woman-proprietor of a taxi-line. She has given up driving herself, as she cannot drive slower than five miles per hour. Her husband is a traffic cop named Bill. ,, “Elizabeth Laidlaw, born November 1.” “This young lady will be an assistant to Miss Wright. She still has long hair.” “Peter Law, born April 29.” “This man is minus his teeth but he will soon have a set of false ones. He will have a handsome wife and a Packard.” “Edwin Morgan, July 21.” “Will become a budding engineer. Run the local between here and Brighton.” “Wilmer Morse, July 21.” “Will be a fireman and sell tickets to the Fireman’s Ball. Should be¬ ware of greased ladders.” “Katherine Palmere, March 13.” “Has finally won the two-handed bridge tournament and is going to Europe on the proceeds.” “Martha Pearson, September 16.” “Will own a curio shop and sell sea shells by the sea shore.” “Inez Pepper, Tune 1.” “Will be a farmerette and is now working out a plan by which she can raise green spuds for St. Patrick’s day.” “Lois Pepper, October 7.” “Will tour in the Fiji Islands with the string quartet.” “Eunice Reader, July 26.” “Will be a dancer in the Zeigfeld Follies for 1927.” “Merle Shreck, August 8.” “Will succeed Art Hickman and conduct the orchestra in the new theater if it is ever finished.” “Wilson Taylor, August 26.” “Will double for Rodolph Valentino. Will be sued for breach of promise.” “Elliot Thomson, August 9.” “Will be a policeman in Los Angeles.” “Alma Thomson, May 8.” “Will be interested in a runner (in a new pair of silk socks).” “Marion Walton, October 7.” “Will marry a rich old millionaire. He should beware of poisoned soup. “Alice Warren, November 4.” “Will demonstrate Sperry flour.” “Lane Wells, April 15.” “Will either be a barber or a haberdasher.” “Jean Worthington, April 3.” “Will run a free taxi for worthy people.” “Lillian Wright, October 5.” “Will run a cherry orchard, helped by a former Davis student—probably her husband.” And then, as we could not think of any more names we soon left Professor Zanky’s studio, feeling quite bewildered at what we had learned. Class Will I, Charles Busick, in a generous state of mind, do will my ability to vamp multitudinous, awe inspired females into the head - racking business of soliciting ads to anyone desiring great efficiency in that line. I, Merle Schreck, with an enthusiastic inspiration (before I forget it) wish to pass 6n to anyone desiring the passing on, my jazz playing and like¬ wise noisy debating with a silent prayer to the entrapped listeners. I, Lois Pepper, swearing I am sound in body at least, will my place in the string quartet to some budding genius. I, Margaret Hamilton, having a firm conviction that no one appreciates my efficiency as the editor of the co-ed edition, wish to inflict my editorship upon some personage, hence—Leah Slater. I, Chas. Chase, bequeath my ability to appear as tall as any girl demands to some “Shorty,” as Alvin Dustin, knowing he will appreciate the contri¬ bution. I, Alice Warren, leave my knowledge of Italian grammar to Mr. Zallio to pass on to somebody in the new Italian class. I, Katherine Palmere, having no further use for my King Tut sweater, will it to Byron Prouty, knowing it will match his complexion. I, Wilson Taylor, do hereby will my Rock of Gibraltar attitude to some miniature pebble. I, Lloyd Chorley, being temporarily in my right mind, will my ambitions nature to Art Leavell. I, Lovett Chan, forward my ability to sail the matrimonial seas in an educational canoe to some likewise unfortunate. I, Bernice Hemenway, bequeath to some industrious young thing, my ability to do two things at once. I, Charlotte Krebs, in a frivolous state of mind, will to Helen Tabor my girlish laughter to be used on stated occasions only. I, Marion Walton, feeling generous, leave my ability of last minute cramming to Lucile Morse. I, Inez Pepper, do will my last name to any Soph, class wishing a little spice in life. I, Elizabeth Laidlaw, in an unguarded moment, leave my ability to devour dry books to some English student. I, Chispa Barnes, in sober state of mind, will my hair to Jack Kingsbury, curious to know how he will look in blond hair. I, Eunice Reader, hereby will my love for making maps to a history student. I, Martha Pearson, in an unusually “sane” state of mind, leave my blue eyes and sunny disposition to Mildred Herrick. I, Peter Law, will my luck in answering Miss Wright’s history questions in the southeast corner of room 10. I, Alvin Beach, leave my skill in fencing to some hero to be used in avenging his lady love. I, Paul Bruton, in a fit of benevolence, do hereby will to Norman Green my auburn locks and stately figure. I, Alma Thomson, gladly pass my ability to maintain a smiling counte¬ nance in spite of the undesired feature of my face, my pugnose, to someone with the nose but lacking my ability, Gene Baker. I, Bertha Gilmore, sound in body and mind, bequeath my peculiar ability to bob and unbob my hair to Thelma Fisher. I, Bertha Herring, will to some unsuspecting lower classman my heavy load of books, providing that the said unsuspecting will study. I, Gus Korstein, departing from this abode of peace on Saturdays, leave behind on the cement floors of S. J. C. my abhorence of the shaved neck. I, Jean Worthington, tired of my art of dragging a man around, leave the man for Vesta to drag. I, Mabel Kleinsorge, possessed with a chevie, two men and the devil, hereby reluctantly relinquish my ability to manage all four at once to someone wanting hard work. I, Lloyd Bruno, leave behind my memory in the library of this Junior College, knowing you fellow students will cherish it fondly. I, Elliot Thompson, having no further use for them, bequeath with tears, my dreamy “Turpin” eyes to Henry Sleeper, hoping he will keep them awake. I, Katherine Cremin, will my appetite for hot dogs to Helen Brennan. I, Lillian Wright, always being good hearted, leave to someone who wants to work my skill in everything. I, Margarite Hunt, being disposed to kindness, pass on my beloved nick¬ name of Peggy to another Margarite deserving the honor. I, Lane Wells, knowing I am sound in mind, will to some innocent male, my courage used in ignoring feminine charms. I, Bernice Herold, do will and bequeath my precious chemistry experi¬ ments to any other girl being brave enough to take the subject. I, Harold Jeffrey, leave the sweet essence of my studious figure in all the class rooms. I, Edwin Morgan, will, with much sorrow in my heart, my overworked text books to the co-op store. I, Bill Morse, notoriously woman proof, man proof and everything else proof, pass on the aforesaid to someone who isn ' t. I, Sanford Howe, bequeath to some unsuspecting Freshman my studious nature. 52 Aug. 28—College opens—registration day. Sept. 5—In the first student body election of the new year the Sophs elected Paul Bruton president, the Frosh Phil Broughton. Sept. Id—Charles Busick, Charles Chase, Wilmer Morse, Merle Shreck, and Roy Portman go deer hunting at Whitehall. Did everyone see the snap of Charles Busick in his pajamas? Sept. 21—Frosh Reception held in recreation room, Marison Mull and Katherine Cremin, Gordon Neibling and Erna Hager, take prizes for best and most original costumes. Sept. 28—First issue of “Blotter” out. Sept. 29—Football team loses to Preston, 20-18. Oct. 6—San Mateo meets defeat on local gridiron, 13-6. Oct. 8—Coarse laughter emanates from room 8. Mr. Cook probably “told another one.” Oct. 11—Noisy parade held to advertise carnival. George Ronk and his Ford lead procession. Oct. 12—Red letter day of semester. Great and only J. C. Carnival astounds civilized world with milo maize, Italian fencers and a real one-act play. Oct. 18—Alvin Beach informs Student Council only $500 in treasury. Not bad at that. Oct. 22-26—Vacation for students, but institute for teachers. Oct. 28—Co-op store robbed. There’s “no honor among thieves”! Nov. 9—Armistice Day assembly. Merle Shreck leads the singing. Nov. 16—Athletic Dance in the Auditorium. Was “athletic” all right. Nov. 29-Dec. 3—Thanksgiving vacation. Occupation of J. C. students left to the imagination. Dec. 5—Football heroes feted in grand banquet. Chet Hodgson elected Captain of football team for coming year. Dec. 18—Debate at Reno; lose, 2-1, on Compulsory Arbitration of Labor Disputes. Dec. 19—Debate at Modesto; S. J. C. win, 3-0, World Court Question. Dec. 21-Jan. 2—Christmas vacation. Dec. 24 —T- C. students hang up socks and stockings. “Twas the night be¬ fore Christmas.” Jan. 9—Our debating team loses decision to Fresno State Teachers College on World Court Question. Jan. 14-18—A week best forgotten.—Finals. Jan. 21—In exciting election Phil Broughton chosen president of student body. Jan. 23—Dramatics Club gives two well acted comedies—“Thursday Evening” and “Suppressed Desires.” Jan. 30—Engineering students form club to be affiliated with American Association of Engineers. Feb. 8—Kid party held in initiation of new lot of “greens” received from high school. Feb. 20—First annual loud tie day. Various dazzling and clashing colors cry out to the high heavens. Feb. 21—Junior College Day at Lions Club. Students provide entertainment, with speeches and music. Feb. 22—Basketball team defeats Santa Rosa, 22-13. Feb. 29—Bobbed hair craze strikes campus with terrific havoc. Mar. 1—Frosh defeat Sophs by 51-30 in inter-class track meet. Mar. 8—Third annual Faculty Reception gives evening of pleasure. Mar. 22—First “Pioneer” Dance. Largest ever attempted by college, even exceeds expectations. Mar. 31—New constitution adopted by student body with overwhelming majority. Apr. 1—Many students and teachers receive mysterious calls to office and telephone. Sophomores meet to discu ss plans for graduation. Apr. 3—Hi Hendren elected Captain of basketball team for next year. Apr. 10—Announcement made that the four graduate speakers at Commence¬ ment, May 29, will be Elizabeth Laidlaw, Margaret Hamilton, Wilmer Morse, and Paul Bruton. Apr. 10-21—Spring vacation. Apr. 19—Second “Pioneer Dance”-—best ever. Apr. 20—Co-eds wear new Easter bonnets. May 1—“The Lemon Drop”—Co-ed edition of the Blotter, comes out, causing great consternation among the men. May 8—J. C. play of the year, “Come Out of the Kitchen,” at Tuesday Club. May 15—“Pioneer” to come out (at least the editor hopes it will). F encing Fencing is one of the least known of the College sports, but it is one of the coming sports in all of the colleges of the United States. We have had our class less than two years and have developed some very good fencers. We are very fortunate in having one of the finest instructors in Northern California to instruct us in our work—Mr. Zallio, who has had training in the Italian army and has fenced in many parts of Europe. We had a bout with the University of California on April 19, and were defeated, 7 to 2. The team that opposed California was made up of Roy Portman, Lovett Chan, and Alvin Beach. Portman and Chan showed a great deal of speed and even though they were defeated they showed much better fencing form than did the California team. In the coming semester we expect to have bouts scheduled with California, Stanford, and several other fencing teams. ALUM What pleasant feelings are stirred within us when we remember our friends and comrades who helped make Sacramento Junior College one of the best in the State. Lest we forget, let us review our old acquaintances and renew those who have been forgotten. Class of 1916-1918 The first class to graduate from Sacramento Junior College consisted of six girls. The rest of the class consisted mostly of men who were called to war and were unable to finish their education at that time. The six girls to graduate were: Avis Lathrop—Graduated from the University of Nevada. Now Teaching in Yerington, Nev. Edna Banks—Teaches at Bret Harte School, Sacramento. Coralie Cress—Residing in Sacramento. Works on and off at Wahl ' s stationery store. Rachel Look—Attending Stanford University. Dorothy Guild—Married. Resides in Sonoma County. Doris McCullough—Teaching in the bay district. Four other girls of the class were: Edith Madley—Graduated from the Children ' s Hospital in San Francisco. Now attending U. C. Agnes Wickstrom—Residing in Orangevale. Frances Martin—With the State Biological Survey in Sacramento. Julia Coyle—Fell a victim to the Spanish influenza in 1921. The boys who were called into service are now back and with us: Arthur Hanley—Now with the Thomson-Diggs Company. James Flannigan—With the Southern Pacific Company. Rad Coover—With the meter department of the Pacific Gas Electric Company. Robert Irvine—Now a Senior at the U. C. Married. Wilbur Turner—Residing in Sacramento. Married. Robert Angall—Attending the University of California. Class of 1917-1919 There were no graduates in 1919 because college was discontinued, due to the war. Many of the students who had taken their Freshman year here, continued their studies elsewhere, however. Robert Hall—Graduated student of law from U. C. Arthur Devlin—Living in Fair Oaks. James Conners—Attending Santa Clara College. Jack Foale—In the architectural business. Rupert Draeger—Studying medicine at Berkeley. Boyd Oliver—Attending Boston Tech. Pinchus Schliff— Leopold Abad—With the Southern Pacific Company at Roseville. May Jones—Graduate student at U. C. 56 Marion Mead—Teaching in Nevada City High School. Clair Harney—Entered the convent. Natalie Burlingame—Living in Fair Oaks. Married. May Hing—Gone to China to live. Married. Adah Best, Olive Marling and Ida Peekema—Are engaged in teaching. Myrtis Van Eaton—Still pursuing her studies. Doris Levin—Also studying. Helen Tucker—Living at home in Sacramento. The second graduating class left Sacramento Junior College in 1922: Ruth Bender—Attending University of California. Studying in¬ terior decoration. Rosemary Harkin—Attending University of California. Majoring in history. Elizabeth Webb—Absent on leave from U. C. Majoring in social economics. Ester Siebe—Attending University of California. Majoring in music and English. Alice Wimperis—Now Mrs. J. Bligh. The following students registered in 1920, but remained only one year: Wentworth Mead—Attending Affiliated Dental College at San Francisco. Lorraine Couch—Married. Living in Mill Valley. Elletta Bennett—Attending the University of California. Edna Gladney—Now engaged in teaching. Sophie Schneider—Also engaged in teaching in Sacramento. Blanche Culton— Laura Meredith—Teaching in Fruitridge. Stell Mefford—Preparing for the Missionary field. Cora Patterson—Has resumed her studies at S. J. C. Class of 1921-1923 The third graduating class made its debut from Sacramento Junior College in 1923 with a much larger class than ever before. Richard Batte—Attending University of California. Oscar Blumberg—Attending Stanford University. Lucile Derr—Attending University of California. George Winslow—In Roseville. Laurie Riggs—Attending University of California. Ruth Dodds—Attending University of California. James Donegan—Working in Roseville. Paul Voss—Attending Stanford University. Helen Fox—Attending University of California. Paul Garnett—Attending Sacramento Junior College. Isabell Taylor—Attending San Jose Normal. Fred Sommers—Attending University of California. Theresa Harper—Attending University of California. Dallas Smith—Attending Standard School, Sacramento. Katherine Hart—Now Mrs. Henry Kleinsorge. Mildred Jenkins—Attending University of California. Richard Link—Attending University of California. John Meyer—Working for the State in Sacramento. Constantine O ' Neil—Attending University of California. Cora Patterson—Attending Sacramento Junior College. Albert Mullnix—Working in the S. P. shops in Roseville. Llewellyn Penny—Attending University of California. Football COACH FRED ADAMS —Praise in most cases goes to the eleven men and the substitutes that make up the team, but let’s not forget the man who taught the boys how to do it. Fred knows his stuff when it comes to football and he knows how to get all the fight out of his players. Adams is a graduate of Stanford University, where he played three years on the varsity football team. Let’s give three for Fred! CAPTAIN JOHN TUCKER —“Tuck,” a two-year man on the squad, held down the quarterback position in great shape. While light in weight, “Tuck” made up for it in fight. He was always right after the ball. He will not play next season and there will be a big hole to fill up. Age 20, weight 155. CHESTER HODGSON —“Chet” was the mighty fullback who got off those long punts. He plugged the line hard and played a good defensive game also. He will be with the team again next season as captain. Age 20, weight 178. LOUIS GEBHARDT —“Louis” was the stellar player of the Junior College aggregation this year, and he surely put over his stuff. He alternated at halfback and fullback and was equally good at both positions. Gebhardt left school before the season was up and he will not be here next year. Age 19, weight 155. MADISON WARNER —“Red,” a former Willows High School starj played halfback on this year’s J. C. squad. He hit the line hard and had quite a knowledge of how to play the game. Warner is now a student of the Davis Farm School and will probably play with them next season. Age 21, weight 180. RODDA HARVEY —“Rodda” played the right end for two seasons on the College eleven. He was the boy who kept up the spirit of the team. Rodda had lots of fight and played hard all the time. Harvey will not be on the squad next year. Age 19, weight 130. GORDON NEIBLING —“Gordie” was this season’s right tackle. He was the long, rangy fellow who would reach over the line and snag the man. This is his first year on the squad, but he won’t be with us next season. Age 20, weight 174. MYRON WELLS —“Myrie” held down the position of right guard. He was the “old reliable.” Very few men ever got between Myron and Neibling. Myron will be here next year to claim his old position. Age 20, weight 168. LEIGH SHOEMAKER —“Hooch” was the keystone man of the squad. He played last season at tackle and is equally good at both positions. He is a quiet, steady player with lots of fire. He will be missed next season, as he is a valuable man at center. Age 19, weight 165. MARRISON MULL —“Squat” filled up the left guard position to perfection. He is the husky little lineman from Hitchcock. This was his first season on the “varsity” and we hope to have him on next year’s squad. Age 18, weight 160. HENRY ALLTUCKER —“Big Boy” held down the position of left tackle and he was surely the man to hold it down. He would get his arms around a man and the fellow wouldn ' t have a chance. This was his first year and we hope that he plays next season. Age 18, weight 210. BYRON PROUTY —“Society played the left end in fine shape. He had plenty of fight, but was rather light for end. Nevertheless, he knocked the boys for a row. Prouty will no doubt make his presence known on next year ' s eleven. Age 18, weight 145. CHESTER STONE —“Chet was a sub. lineman of this year ' s team. It was his first year at football, but he showed lots of fight; will probably make a position on the next squad. He is just the man to fill the position left open by Neibling’s leaving. Age 18, weight 165. MILLARD FRAZIER —“Me Lord was our all-around lineman and backfield man. His medium weight allowed him to fill successfully guard, tackle or end positions and his temperament made him feared in any of them. He will be in school next season. Age 19, weight 155. EUGENE THOMPSON —“Gene substituted in the backfield and played a good game despite his light weight and inexperience. It is doubtful whether or not he will be in school next season, as he left before the year was up. Age 18, weight 150. WRIGHT CALENDER —“Cal was the other sub. backfield man and he also was small. This was his first year at football, but he played a hard, steady game throughout the season. He will be here next year and has a fine chance to make the eleven. Age 18, weight 140. In spite of the fact that over half the men were inexperienced, that the season did not start untii late and that there was a change in coaches, the football men feel that they had a successful year. It is true that for the first quarter of the season there seemed to be a “jinx on the team, but they broke it in their game with the Sacramento High School. The team had several trips to the various Junior Colleges throughout the state and managed to get quite a lot of fun out of these journeys. Their last game of the season was played at Bakersfield and the boys went down on the stage. It was about the best trip of the year and the team was off training on the return trip, which made the trip much better. With the material that is left over from this season and the prospective material it seems as though the Junior College is going to have an even more successful year in 1924. Schedule of Games Played by S. J. C. Date. S. J. C. Vs. Played at Opponents S. J. C. Sept. 29 Preston Preston 20 12 Oct. 6 San Mateo Sacramento 6 13 Oct. 13 College of Pacific San Jose 28 6 Oct. 20 Fresno State Teachers Fresno 53 18 Oct. 27 Chico State Teachers Chico 26 0 Nov. 7 Sacramento High Sacramento 0 13 Nov. 10 Chico High School Sacramento 0 6 Nov. 12 Grass Valley Town Team Grass Valley 6 10 Nov. 17 Modesto Junior College Modesto 34 6 Nov. 29 Bakersfield J. C. Bakersfield 14 0 Basketball The basketball team of the Sacramento Junior College did not play in the small college conference this year, due to the lateness in beginning practice. Owing to the lack of material and a coach, it was not until the middle of January that they got started. Most of the games played were with town teams and larger colleges. As the prospects for material for the next year’s team are much greater, the Sacramento Junior College team will urobably play in the Junior College Conference. Summary of the Games—1924 The first game of the season was played with the Sacramento American Legion on the local Y. M. C. A. court. This game was fast and hard fought, but the experience of the Legion brought them out ahead. The score at the end of the first half was 17-11 in favor of the Legion. The game ended with them still in the lead, 31-19. This game was played on January 23, 1924. Players—D. Leavell, Merritt, Prouty, Kingsbury, Hendren, Alltucker. The team played their next game against the Woodland American Legion on February 6, 1924. The game was played at Woodland. Although the Legion team was too fast and large for the College boys, it was an off night for the J. C. team. They couldn’t get started and were very weak on basket shooting. The score at the end of the first half was 20-15, with the Legion in the lead. The game ended Legion 58, S. J. C. 15. Players—Leavell, Hendren, Merritt, Prouty, Kingsbury, Alltucker, Hodgson. The third game of the year was played with the Davis Aggies at Davis on February 8, 1924. The team in the first half showed up very well, but didn’t go strong enough in the last half and lost to the Farm, 22-8. The score at the end of the first half was 11-7, with the Aggies in the lead. The game was good from start to finish, with plenty of fight shown by both teams. Players—Leavell, Merritt, Smith, Kingsbury, Hendren, Alltucker, Prouty. On February 15, 1924, the team went to Roseville and played a losing game to the town team. The J. C. boys started slowly and did not get accus¬ tomed to the very odd court until the second half, when they played a much better game. The score at the end of the first half was 13-4. The team tried to stage a comeback in the second half, but couldn’t pull through. The Roseville team won, 24-14. Players—D. Leavell, A. Leavell, Prouty, Kings¬ bury, Hendren, Alltucker. In the fifth game of the year the Junior College team staged a comeback and defeated Santa Rosa Junior College, 22-13. This game was looked forward to by the locals, as it was the first game played against a Junior College. The team started with a rush and played an exceptionally fast game throughout. As the Santa Rosa team had not yet been beaten in the Junior College League, this was a decisive defeat for them. The Sacramento tearti was ahead at the end of the first half, 10-7. The Santa Rosa boys put up a fight for a comeback in the second half, but the locals put up a better one and made twelve points to Santa Rosa’s six. The game ended S. J. C. 22, S. R. J. C. 13. Players—A. Leavell, D. Leavell, Hendren, Kingsbury, Alltucker, Smith. The last game of the season was a return game with Davis Farm. It was played at Davis on February 29, 1924. This game was a great disappoint¬ ment to the team, as they had expected to put one over on the Farmers. After the first game played with the Aggies the team felt certain that in another game they could come out ahead. But everything went wrong for the team and the boys couldn’t hit the baskets. The Aggies took the lead and held it until the whistle blew. The score at the end of the first half was 16-6. The 65 i Baseball The baseball team of the Sacramento Junior College has not enjoyed a very successful season as far as the number of games won is concerned. However, leaving that aside, although it really is the most important, we can truthfully say that baseball has been played as it never was played before in the school. That is, with the vim and vigor of true school spirit put into every practice and game. Therefore, in a certain sense we might say that baseball has been successful. By the time. the Pioneer went to press the team had played two games. The first was with the Chico State Teachers ' College at Chico, played on April 12. The teachers won by a 9-5 score. It was very hotly contested and not until the last two innings was the game decided. The second game was played with the Chico High School at Chico on April 19. 1 he College boys lost, 10-2. The hitting was very weak and the outcome was inevitable. There are more games scheduled with the Chico Teachers, Sacramento High School, San Jose Nbrmal, Davis Farm and others. There are some real ball players on the team this season who would be a credit to any College team. They were always in the game and played hard throughout. The captain and first baseman, Henry Alltucker, de¬ serves a lot of credit. He was the man that kept up the spirit that is so necessary to a successful team. He held down his position to perfection, and was always on the job when needed. Jack Schulze was the second baseman. He played his position in good style and will be a valuable player for next year ' s team. Gus Kortstein played an unfailing game at shortstop and was the mainstay of the team. “Old Reliable will not be here next year and the team will feel the loss of a very valuable man. Holding down third was another good man. Wright Callender was right there when it came to playing ball and he surely did his stuff. Behind the bat was Ernie Mullnix, the little man who gets in the way of the hot ones pitched by Yee and Erring- ton, the star pitchers of the Junior College. These men worked in good form and pitched a good brand of ball. Fred Knott was the second string catcher who was always ready to fill in any gap. In the outfield were “Chet Hodg¬ son, the manager, Sanford Howe, Marison Mull, John Crump and Pender- gast. All these men handled their positions in good style. The hitting of the team was its weakest point, although it was fairly good as a whole. The batting order and positions of the players is as follows: 1— Callender..Third Base 2— Mull ..... Left Field 3— Hodgson ..... Right Field 4— Kortstein .... Short Stop 5— Alltucker ..... First Base 6— Schulze .i.... Second Base 7— Howe ..... Center Field 8— Mullnix ...... Catcher 9— Errington .1.. Pitcher 10— Yee ... Pitcher 11— Pendergast..... Center Field 12— Crump .. Right Field September 22, 1923. 66 Track Although there was a decided lack of material out for track this year, the team has been doing excellent. The six men on the track team are: Lock¬ hart, Maritsas, Chan, Brown, Danielson, Law. Lockhart is an old Sacramento High School runner and is the highest point winner in the College this year. Maritsas, the captain of the team, is the next highest point getter. This team has done good work in the meets it has had. On March 14, 1924, they had a meet with the Stanford Freshmen. Lockhart took first in the mile and Maritsas took third in the broad jump. In the meet with the California Frosh on March 29, Lockhart placed first in the mile and second in the half. Maritsas placed third in the hundred and third in the 220. Brown took fourth place in the pole vault. On April 5 the track team had a dual meet with Davis Farm at Davis. In this meet Maritsas took first places in the hundred and the 220 and placed second in the broad jump. Lockhart took the mile and the half-mile. The Junior Colleges of the state will meet in Sacramento for the annual California Coast Conference State Track and Field Meet on May 3, 1924. There will be six Junior Colleges represented: Chaffey, San Mateo, Bakers¬ field, Santa Rosa, Hollister, Modesto, and Chico State and Fresno State Teachers Colleges. This is the first time that Sacramento has held the meet and they were fortunate in getting it on account of the excellent condition of the track. The prospects for next year’s team are even better than those of this year, so Sacramento Junior College should put herself on the map among the small colleges of the state. 68 3T cK • fvs vvns 69 Volley Ball This is the close of a very successful season of girls’ athletics. Girls have taken part in every line of sport in a much more interested manner. Consequently, very satisfactory results have been the outcome. We hope that next semester we will be able to accomplish more. Due to the lack of facilities there was no basketball team this season, but next year we hope we will not have to give any excuse. The various teams have shown much of the desired spirit in the inter¬ class games of net-ball and volley ball. Some very good players have de¬ veloped, which leads us to have hopes for an excellent team next semester. In each Gymnasium period were two teams, making a total of four. The teams were named “Bughouse Fables” (Chispa Barnes, captain), Wonder Kids” (Erna Hager, captain), “Slippery Slingers” (Clarice Runyon, captain), and “Zeebees” (E. Laidlaw, captain). Between the various teams a tourna¬ ment was held. After some very exciting games, the “Slippery Slingers were proclaimed the victors. This team was composed of: Clarice Runyon (captain), Carolyn Elliott, Genevieve Twogood, Helen Kauffman, Elizabeth Fletcher, Helen Rohl, Helena Harper, Verna Hannah. From the above teams the players for the Chico-S. J. C. games were to be chosen. Clarice Runyon was elected captain and, with the help of Mrs. McKown, selected the team. The games are to take place in May, so an account of them will not be given in the “Pioneer. I iT W- w W 1 wr f y?V Wyl Tennis Despite the fact that efforts were made to compose a woman ' s tennis team, the girls could not get together a team. However, many promising players are developing for the fall semester. Carolyn Elliott is perhaps the best girl tennis player, while Lucile Morse is running her a close second. After the rainy weather had dispersed, the girls reported to gym class with tennis racquets and practice was given to serving. The result of this is yet to be seen. We will probably have a team in the fall. Swimming Swimming occupies a large part of both the fall and spring gymnasium work. Last fall a contest was held in different swimming events. Each event netted the winner so many points. The results were surprising. Some girls learned to dive overnight, others concentrated on merely getting over a natural fear of the water. When points were counted it was found that Charlotte Krebs had the largest score of points. The spring swimming has just begun, and the exast basis of work has not been divulged. asitV: TfvtVTu TV Y « % £. X vVft S S b a i K s ? 72 73 There is a girl at S. J. C. Who thinks she ' s wondrous wise; She thinks she is literary ' cause She pencils both her eyes. Can You Imagine— Ed Smith not knowing his lessons? Margaret Hamilton without a duck-tail bob? Katherine Palmere not enjoying herself? Jimmy Nealis getting his own lessons? Willsie Wood getting an “A in French from Mr. Zallio? Elizabeth Laidlaw being undignified? Neither can I! Jean Worthington—Good-bye, folks! As she stepped into the mud-puddle and ruined her new oxfords. Mable—That roast in the window makes my mouth water. Charles—Then spit! Fred Knott says: “Just because some birds find King Tut ' s tomb, all the Janes are wearing King Tut styles. Why the heck can t somebody dis¬ cover Adam and Eve ' s tomb?” Hunter—I dreamt I died last night. Kessler—What woke you up? Hunter—The heat. “You certainly are fresh,” said the hen as she laid the egg. “This is my car,” shouted the irate motorist to the garage man, “and what I say about it goes.” Just then a mechanic crawled from under the car and pleadingly said, “Say ‘engine, ' mister.” Ford—Whom are you going to take to the dance tonight? Neibling—Well, I like Chispa ' s form, Charlotte ' s eyes, Katherine ' s hair, Olive ' s dancing, and Bee ' s—and Bee ' s—oh, I guess I ' ll take Bee. “Oo ' s icky honey bunch is oo?” she softly cooed. As he let go his hold on the steering wheel to grasp the opportunity properly, the car lunged into a ditch. Crawling out and digging the mud from his eyes, he gurgled—“Ooze!” She—What ' s your idea of a smart girl? He—One who can make her complexion taste as good as it looks. Mildred—I overheard that dear young man telling you I danced like a zephyr. Olive—Zephyr? He said heifer. Him—Can you take a joke? Her—Oh, Jack; please don ' t propose! Wise Guy Willie—Pop, what is a psychologist? Pop—A psychologist, my son, is a man who never plays poker for money when there are women in the game. Proof Positive Paying Teller—But, madame, you will have to be identified before I can cash this check for you. Fair Caller (blushing furiously)—Oh, I just hate to do it, and George would be dreadfully angry, but I have a love letter here which describes £ne fully, if you would care to see it. Exceeding the Limit Maud tells everything she knows. Yes, it wouldn ' t be so bad if she would stop there.—Judge. Erna Hager—Meow ! Meow ! Meow! Helen Tray—Bow! Wow! Thompson—“The only thing for you to do is to go around and ask her to forgive you ' Morse—“But I was in the right.” Thompson—“Then you ' d better take some flowers and candy with you, too.” A girl—a dance—a jealous friend A stolen car—a plan to end The love affair—a kidnapped girl The hero ' s head in a whirl A gun—a cab—a frenzied chase A shot—a scream—a low-down place A cop—a fight—the villain fell The boy—the girl—now go to- Another movie. Busick—“That is an awful gash that you have on your forehead.” Chase—“Oh, next to nothing, next to nothing.” Irate Father—“Did I see you kiss my daughter last night?” Broughton—“I really don ' t know, sir. I was too busy to notice.” If you don ' t feel just right If you can ' t sleep at night If you moan or sigh If your throat is dry If you can ' t smoke or chew If your heart doesn ' t beat If you get cold feet If your head takes a whirl— For heaven ' s sake marry the girl. Fred Knott (in a hurry)—“Operator, give me Main 22 double 2.” Operator—“Main 2222?” Knott—“Yes, and hurry! I’ll play train with you some other time.” Father—“Well, son, what are you doing up in that tree?” Son—“Just got a letter from the Sophomores in correspondence school telling me to haze myself.” She—“I gave a birthday party and invited a guest for every day in my life.” He—“Quite a large crowd, I suppose.” Verna—“The man I marry must be square and upright.” Brown—“Are you looking for a piano?” QK 4 ff uJ«lh 4 CX- 77 Our Advertisers It is with a great deal of pleasure that we introduce our advertisers. It is through their hearty co-operation that this book was made possible. It is our wish that the bene¬ fits they derive from their pub¬ licity in this annual will more than warrant the loyal support they have given us. We hope that with the pass¬ ing of each year a closer bond of friendship will arise be¬ tween our advertisers and this institution. 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The enlarging of the college cannot be accom¬ plished without the earnest support and assistance of patrons in other cities close in proximity to Sacramento. The board asks this assistance and believes that the advantage derived by the student in coming to the Sacramento Junior College wiil more than equal the advantage to the city as a whole. The sum of $550,000 will probably be voted by citizens of Sacramento to erect a new building for the college. It may be some time before it is ready. Students commencing next year will probably fin¬ ish their two-year course in the new year building. This fact should serve as an impetus for the pio¬ neer spirit to rise in the student and create the desire to attend a college still in its embryonic stage, but with promise of sometime being some¬ thing great in the “Heart of California.” Sacramento is going ahead. It is having a steady and substantial growth. The city is appropriately termed a “City of Opportunity.” In industry, home life, education, building, ship¬ ping, and other enterprises in which the citizens of this city are engaged, Sacramento stands to the foreground among cities of California. Only a few of the many things outlined below go to prove this statement: In 1923, $9,699,638 in building permits were issued. In 1924, $11,500,000 in building permits are con¬ templated. A bond issue of $550,000 for a new Junior Col¬ lege will probably be voted. The industrial output of Sacramento amounted to more than $100,000,000 during the year 1923. Besides business and educational advantages, amusements are another attraction of the city. Parks form a large area within its limits, and practically every known sport is engaged in in these areas. The Sacramento Real Estate Board know of no other place in California that could be attended more advantageously by the student of Northern California than the Sacramento Junior College. The board is backing the school, as we feel sure stu¬ dents who enter next year will not be disappointed, and will come to look on Sacramento as the “City of Opportunity,” where they can cast their lot for future fortunes. -o- Sacramento Real Estate Board 82 Compliments of F. 522-524 K Street W. WOOLWORTH CO. 5, 10 AND 15c STORE Sacramento, Cal. PAINTS AND VARNISHES For Every Purpose W. P. FULLER CO. Alltucker (badly beaten in election)—“Did you really vote for me, old timer?” Sleeper (reassuringly)—“Yes, I was the one.” Kingsberry—That was a fine drive you made this morning. Wood—What do you mean? Kingsberry—Oh, you know; the time you hit the ball. Gordon—“Why, Chet, what happened to you in the football game today? You’ve lost your front teeth.” Chet—“No, indeed, I haven’t. Here they are in this handkerchief.” Watches Diamonds Jewelry Silverware HATS CLEANED AND RENOVATED for both CHARLES J. NOACK CO. 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SEVEN DRUG STORES 719 K: Main 78 ’ 930 K: Main 199 1000 J: Main 598 1001 K: Main 581 2030 H: Main 41 2801 M: Main 6568 2801 P: Main 706 THE Associated Students Store (THE CO-OP) OF THE Sacramento Junior College Thanks the Students for Their Excellent Patronage In the Past We Will Greet the Old and New Students in Our New Quarters Next Fall LET US SUPPLY ALL YOUR WANTS Books, Social Stationery, Candy, Athletic Classroom and Laboratory Supplies siiiiiiiiiiiii. mil Save Your Receipts; They’re Worth Money Yours for Better Service Each Year 96 The New Two-Button ENGLISH MODEL For the Smart Dressers Authentically Correct in Every Detail $35 and $40 Lots of Dash and Pep See Them at HAYMAN CO. 818 K Street TAMALES, ENCHILADAS, Spanish and Italian Dishes WE SERVE SPANISH AND ITALIAN DISHES The Most Sanitary Kitchen on the Coast Free Delivery 5 P. M. to 11 P. 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PERFECTION BREAD CO. 14th and R Sts., Sacramento WHOLESALE ONLY HOME OF Perfection and Betsy Ross BREAD “The Institution Where Cleanliness Is a Habit” VISITORS WELCOME The following products are made exclusively by us and guaranteed PERFECTION BREAD BETSY ROSS BREAD HOLSUM BREAD GRAHAM BREAD 100% PURE PERFECTION COOKIES, Package PERFECTION COOKIES, Bulk CAFE LONG RAISIN BREAD RYE BREAD 99 “Every Man Is .Odd” But We Can Fit Him Everything New is Shown First at this Store BUTTERFLY BATS, ROYAL PARK SUITS IMPORTED FANCY HOSE, CRUSHER HATS POWDER BLUE SHIRTS, SELZ $6 SHOES FASHION PARK CLOTHIER Mr. Cook—‘Til give you just one more day to hand in that paper.” Willsie—“Good! How about the Fourth of July?” “Yes, I have two boys in College.” “What is their yell?” “Money ,Money, MONEY!” —Whirlwind. Jents—“You say that you flunked in French? Why, I can’t understand it. Jack—Same here. That’s why I flunked. —Purple Parrot. Let Our Experts do Your Kodak Work College-bred men and women are the leaders in the community “Education is knowing where to find information,” it has been said. College opens new worlds to its students. Its associations and its thought teaches them how to learn and how to live—how to live a richer, happier life in city or country or small town—wherever after-life may be. Col¬ lege-bred men and women are leaders in the small com¬ munity or the large one. To the fathers and mothers of Junior College students You who understand and appreciate the better standards of living, are the people who plan better homes for your¬ selves and your children. The largest home furnishing house in Northern California is at your service with furni¬ ture, rugs, housewares; with decorative advice, with gen¬ erous credit terms. Sixth, and K Streets Oakland Sacramento Stockton Freight prepaid to any railroad shipping point in California, Oregon or Nevada. STATIONERY PRINTING H. S. CROCKER CO., Inc. Established 1856 208-210 J Street :: 923 K Street OFFICE FURNITURE OFFICE APPLIANCES Mullinix—“What is a centimeter ?” Errington—“An animal with a hundred feet.” Mr. Lillard—“Can you tell me what a postoffice is?” Bill—“A place where a Scotchman fills his pen.” G. Baker—“Eve a compliment for you.” L. Bruno—“Well, what is it?” G. Baker—“Somebody told me you had acute indigestion.” WESTERN LUMBER CO. BUILDING MATERIALS Office 217 12th Street, Sacramento, Cal. The Florsheim Shoe WITH THE BEAUTY OF A FOLLIES GIRL AND THE RUGGED ENDUR¬ ANCE OF AN ATHLETE Casselli Hunger 527 K STREET, SACRAMENTO Compliments of W. I. ELLIOT STAR CO. 16 th and J Sts. Where the Stars Shine THE WORLD NEEDS YOU- GET BUSY Dr. E. 0. Blechschmidt Chiropractor See that your spine is in good condition, and then m ake the most of your opportunities. The world needs healthy men and women as it never did before. No Charge For Analysis Individual Rest Room DR. E. 0 . BLECHSCHMIDT Palmer Graduate 918-920-922 Forum Bldg. Phones Office: Main 2780-W Residence: Cap. 812-J Sacramento California Erna Hager—What do you think of mud as a beautifier? Helen Troy—Well, it hasn ' t done much for you. The Kneadfuls There is a man who never drinks, Nor smokes, nor chews; Who never gambles, never flirts, And shuns all sinful snares— HE ' S PARALYZED. “I ' ll show ' em, said the hen as she kicked the porcelain egg out of the nest. “They can ' t make a bricklayer out of me.”-—Puppet. Specialists California State Life Building In Golf The Tallest Building in Sacramento NEVIS-CARNIE CO. Sacramento ' s Exclusive Sporting and Athletic Goods Store Make This Your Headquarters PHONE MAIN 6493 10th and J STREETS 104 HOTEL SACRAMENTO EUROPEAN PLAN Special Rates to Students FIRST CLASS FIREPROOF HOTEL AUTO BUS MEETS ALL TRAINS Dancing Every Saturday Night, 9 to 1 p. m. Music Furnished by One of the Finest Orchestras on the Pacific Coast Three Modern Drug Stores in Sacramento Motor Coffee IIKIKIIIIfII WHITMAN’S CHOCOLATES Supreme in Quality KODAKS and Films IMPORTED, BLENDED AND ROASTED IN SACRAMENTO iiiiiiiiiiii Sydenstricker’s 12th and F 10th and 0 828 J iiiiiiiiiiii LINDLEY CO. WHOLESALE Grocers and Coffee Roasters WISDOM is simply an accumulation of knowledge. THE WISE add to their fund of knowledge by investi¬ gation. CHIROPRACTIC should be thoroughly investigated by those who are sick, or by those whose dear ones are suffering from disease. IT WILL PAY YOU to investigate a science which is based upon logical principles. Dr. FRANK B. Dr. E. ELINOR WHIDDEN 309-310-311 Ochsner Building, Sacramento X-Ray Laboratory Main 2412 Graduates of Palmer School Analysis Free LIBERTY ICE CREAM “The Cream Surprise” Liberty Dairy, 13th and S Streets Phone Main 414 PUTZMAN’S Sacramento’s Spalding Store BICYCLES, SUNDRIES Repairing, Fishing Tackle Guns and Ammunition Phone Main 2194-W 1015 J Street Bill—“I fell last night and struck my head on the piano.” Jack—“Hurt yourself?” Bill—“No, luckily I hit the soft pedal.” L. Chorley—“What was the idea of trying to kiss me when the lights went out?” H. Jeffrey—“Force of habit, old dear.” Sacramento This Issue of the Pioneer was printed by NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY “A Complete Printing Service 914 Sixth Street Sacramento As the business men and women of tomorrow, we welcome the graduates of nineteen twenty-four of the Junior College into the commercial and busi¬ ness life of Sacramento, and trust that the suc¬ cess achieved as students will be with them in their endeavors in the future 107 Autographs i T