South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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A COUNTRY DANCE By Minnie Nelson iI LAB Hemlock Witherspoon of Sasparilla Junction Was asked to play his fiddle at a country dancing function. Now, Si sure was some fiddler, his fame went far and wide, And at that dancing party was the entire country side. There was Rufus and Mirandy and Bill and I Icnry Heck, There was Jim and Lizzy Corntassle and Cyrus Reuben Peck. There was old John Henry Slicker and all his fourteen kids, Who were noted for their dancing of fancy reels and jigs. There was William Rastus Morgan and his wife Clorinda Sue, There was Dave and Sammy Scuddcr and Ezra Perkins, too, There was old man Dennis Hogan, some dancer I surmise. Who danced an Irish jig and thereby nearly won the prize. There were many other folks, who danced most all that night, For not a soul was hound for home until the morning light. They danced the old quadrille and circle two-step, too, And jigs and reels and cake walks anil everything they knew. The climax came when Ezra got up to dance some more. And did a Yankee breakdown that nearly broke the floor; The rafters shook and rattled, the kids all sang in rhyme, And Silas with his fiddle had a hard job keeping time. When Ezra got through dancing and wiped his sweating face. There was much applauding, and much cheering from each one in the place. The good time soon was over, but with folks of every size Unanimously declaring that Ezra’d won the prize. And when the faint gray light of morn proclaimed another day, And rigs of every kind and shape were on their homeward way, Everyone was tired, but there was joy in every glance For they had all enjoyed themselves at a good old country dance. I 146 I 1

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More Truth than Poetry. Mr. Flanigan (speaking of the pencil sharpener in A room): “Please grind your coffee at some other time. One On Mr. Carlson. Mr. Philip Carlson and two other Scandinavians were judges of a debate at the University on the commission form of city government. A debater on the negative reached his climax thus: The commission form is a failure: corrupt men get into office. At this very moment, the Galveston commission is composed of one Dane, one Swede, one Norwegian, and two other disreputable characters.” The decision was unanimous for the affirmative. Mr. Hilgendork: Oh, ethics is a wonderful subject. You study the right and wrong of different things. (Impressive pause.) When you arc through with a course in ethics, you do not know the right from the wrong. (Another, more impressive pause.) You all ought to take ethics. Mildred Pederson in L S. History Class, trying to describe a colonial fort: “They were round, and in each corner • was a...... Miss Gilman: You may tell about the character of King John. Scholar: Why—er, fact is. John was a bad character; that is, John had no character at all.” F. Newton (in the lunch room): I am always silent when I cat. Miss Fish: Why don’t you eat of-tener?” Tough Luck. Whene'er I eat my bread of wheat When at the lunch room table, Why must I always eat the crust That bears the paper label? A new clement alimony” has been discovered in our chemistry department. For information, see M. Sampson. Freshman in Miss Lucas' class: Argument is that form of discourse which aims to prove the truth of falsity. Example: Lawyers' pleas. Teacher: What reward did Columbus receive for discovering America? Johnny: He got 50 per cent, of the movie profits. From a Civics Quiz. In the city, the mayor is the chief figurehead, passing laws or not, just as he wishes. Mr. HiLCBNDORF: Who destroyed the Gaspcc? Florence A.: “Spontaneous combustion. Thirsty. Student: I know a man who used to drink a great deal, hut now that he has to work longer he doesn’t have time to drink; so I am in favor of long hours. Mr. Carlson: “Well, what docs the class think about it? Mr. Iverson: 1 believe I'd rather have shorter hours and drink a little. Teacher: What docs the term 'the freedom of speech’ mean? Marie Nelson: It means that you may speak German, French, Swedish or any language you want to, and it’s no one’s business.” Neutrality at South Hich. Did anyone notice the mix-up of Germans, French, Norwegians, Swedes and Americans on the Christmas program? It Pays to Advertise. Lost—One silk glove by owner. Return to office of Tiger. Found—One silk glove. Will owner kindly lose the other, so finder may have a pair? [ us 1 Signed, Turp Tine.