St Agnes High School - Agnita Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 186 of the 1929 volume:

ST. AGNES’ HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Edited and Published by the CL'ASS OF 1929 “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam ' KPiOm WEST CHESTER, PA. 16 June, MCMXXIX TO OUR BELOVED PASTOR Rev. Henry C. Schuyler, LL.D. In Honor of THE SILVER JUBILEE OF HIS ORDINATION 4 Our Convent DURING the past fifty years our school has been especially blessed in having the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculte Heart of Alary, to watch with zealous care over the children. During all those years the Sisters lived at Villa Maria traveling back and forth to school every day. It was not until December nineteen twenty-three that our Convent opened having six Sisters for its occupants. The increase in the number of children necessi- tated our having more Sisters, so in order to accommodate these we were forced to purchase more property. Therefore, today we are proud to be the owners of the very attractive structure portrayed on the opposite page. The building was purchased at the direction of our Pastor, Father Schuyler. Mother Angelus, the mention of whose name brings back most pleasant memories, was appointed Superior. We wish to extend our sincere thanks and heartfelt apprecia- tion to the good Sisters who labored so earnestly for our good. It would be impossible for us to offer any recompense for the services given by them for they have inculcated the high ideals of a thorough- ly Catholic education that can not be bought at any price. We hope to repay your efforts, at least in a small measure, by living up to the standard set before us by you. Catherine Nolan, ’29. Contents Dedication................................................................ 2 Our Convent............................................................... 5 Class of ’29.............................................................. 9 Class Attributes......................................................... 12 Personals................................................................ 13 Editorials................................... ........................... 43 The Bard of Avon......................................................... 46 Salutatory............................................................... 47 Procrastination.......................................................... 49 Valedictory.............................................................. 50 Opportunities............................................................ 53 High School Education.................................................... 54 Class Poem............................................................... 56 Louis Pasteur............................................................ 57 Class History............................................................ 61 Class Prophecy........................................................... 65 Class Will............................................................... 69 Tubby’s Ghost........................................................... 71 Our Latin Republics...................................................... 75 In Appreciation.......................................................... 78 Limericks................................................................ 79 Dainty Blossoms.......................................................... 83 The Seniors’ Calendar.................................................... 87 Sports................................................................... 92 Girls’ Sports............................................................ 99 Our Class............................................................... 104 Alumni Notes............................................................ 105 Class of ’28............................................................ 106 Class of '27............................................................ 107 Beauty.................................................................. 109 The Run-Away............................................................ Ill The Progressive Age..................................................... 113 The Visionary........................................................... 114 Krazy Kracks............................................................ 116 6 Agnita Staff Editor-in-ChieJ B. Russel Hurst, Jr. Assistant Editor Mary E. Connelly Business Alanager Thomas S. Finegan Advertising Alanager John M. Reilly Sport Critics Dorothy H. Lewis Ellwood P. McGrogan Personals Mary M. Anderson Beatrice M. Meyer Humor Margaret M. Montgomery 7 8 Pres ident Ellwood P. McGrogan Secretary Mary E. Connelly Vice- President Thomas S. Finegan Mary M. Anderson...... Mary A. Avil.......... Elvira Beltramo..... Edmund F. Cosgriff.... Madeline R. Cosgrove. .. Catherine E Cotter.... Helen M. Dulin........ Helen L. Farrell...... Frances H. Halligan . . Margaret S. Halligan. . B. Russel Hurst, Jr. Helen M. Jackson...... Edna M. Karmerze...... Helen M. Kerr....... Dorothy H. Lewis.... Thorn J. Lewis Beatrice M. Meyer..... Margaret M. Montgomery. William H. Murray..... Dorothy H. Nider...... Catherine E. Nolan.... Catherine H. Powers. .. Catherine C. Reilly. .. John M. Reilly...... Helen D. Ricci...... Helen D. Treston...... Treasurer Marie L.O’Brien . .Classical . .Classical .Classical . Commercial Commercial Commercial . Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Classical Classical Commercial Commercial Classical . Commercial Classical Classical Classical Classical . Commercial Classical Commercial Classical Commercial . .Classical 9 £ THE AGNITA Class Song (Air: “Voices of the Woods”) Lo! as we stand at the parting of the ways Memory recalls the days that are gone, And on each scene now in fancy we gaze Filling our hearts with song. Days without either a sorrow or care Sunshine dispensing from morn till night, Then, surely then, there was joy everywhere Making each heart so light. Thankful are we for childhood's happy hours. Spreading a fragrance like unto flowers. An! wonder not if the teardrops may fall As our thoughts return to those days past recall. Chorus Dear Alma Mater, St. Agnes, our own. Parting brings sorrow words cannot tell, Hearts that are grateful leave youth’s happy home Breathing a fond farewell. Forth now we go with a song in our hearts Life in its fulness comes into view Beck’ning us on as our pathway departs Ever, dear school, from you. We will remember in time yet to come Lessons you've taught in days of our youth. Then ever faithful we ll be to each one, Treading the path of truth. Come, then, dear Classmates, and lovingly sing Praise to St. Agnes, let glad voices ring. Ah! fain would we bid our footsteps to stay And linger awahile ere farewell we would say. 10 11 Class Attributes Patroness—Immaculate Heart oj Alary Motto—“Ad majorem Dei gloriam Colors—Green and White Flower—White Rose 12 ELLWOOD PATRICK McGROGAN “ Dutch Ci.ass President Basket-ball, Manager Commercial Baseball r “ Ever ready with a merry joke. He’s sure to cure your blues.’ We behold in “Dutch” one of our most sociable companions and one from whom we hate to part. ho would think that “Dutch” who presides over our class meetings so efficiently is the same young man who provides most of the amusement at our class socials? He is a boy with a school spirit of fine caliber. He is interested in sports and during the past year has established for himself quite a record as a guard on our basket-ball team. He is one of the few who has received the coveted A . 1 he class wishes its President the best of luck in future years. 13 THOMAS SYLVESTER FINEGAN “ Tom ” Vice President Basket-ball Commercial Baseball, Captain and Manager Cheerfulness moves the road oj lije. 1 his lad is a true son of Erin. His witty remarks during class periods have often been the ciuse of many outbursts of laughter. hen he would laugh we coul 1 not help but be influenced by the happy atmosphere of good feeling he would produce. “Tom” has the ability to make a friend of anyone he meets. He was an all- round good sport. He was a staunch admirer of basket-ball and base-ball, at most times participating in the games himself. In him we have found the qualities that make for success. 14 MARY ELIZABETH CONNELLY “Alary” Secretary Debating Team, Captain Classical Hockey Organist “She is wise and bright and cheery, A ray ojsunshine when the day is dreary.” Here’s a small package and it needs no label—contents all the best. Although Mary is small her many accomplishments make up for her height. Her fame as an organist is of no small note, and her excellent marks and application keep her well in the foreground in the minds of both the faculty and her classmates. Her convincing arguments in our debates have tided us over many difficulties. Her quiet dignity, sunny disposition, amiable manner, and steadfast nature render her well liked by all who know her. The Class of ’29 hopes that life will give you the opportunities you so well deserve. 15 MARY LOUISE O’BRIEN “Alarie Treasurer Basket-ball Commercial Hockey lj she will, she will, you may depend on it, 1J she won’t, she won t, so there’s the end oj it. Whatever Marie starts out to do she generally accomplishes, as for example, collecting class dues on Monday mornings. Be it known to all that during the past year Marie has very effectively filled the position of Treasurer of the Class of ’29. Some day may we find her Treasurer of the United States. When she says she will do a thing, you may be sure she will do it, and do it to the best of her ability. She is always ready with a helping hand where anyone may need help, and always willing to do whatever is asked of her. 16 MARY MARGARET ANDERSON Andy Hockey, Captain Classical Basket-ball To those who know thee not, no words can paint. And those who know thee, know all words arc Jaint. It is really unnecessary to introduce Andy,” the student, the athlete, the friend. Books hold no horrors for Mary. She is very capable and ranks among the highest in her class work. In basket-ball and hockey she played as she did every thing else—with an eagerness and zest that surpassed all others. Dependability, generosity and faithfulness are the qualities that make her every- body’s friend. In future years we shall remember you by your many deeds. 17 MARY AGATHA AVIL “Alary Debating Team Classical Hockey Basket-ball, Captain “ She's a Jr tend worth knowing, a Jr tend worth showing, and one worth haring all the time. Mary comes from Glen-Loch and we know that the fates were particularly kind when they sent her to us. She always assumes an air of dignity but beneath this reserved mien one finds love and kindness. Her splendid sportsmanship has won for her much praise, and now we wonder what our team would have done without its untiring and energetic Captain. Her studies were never ne- glected for play. So—here’s to a good scholar and a fine friend. 18 Hockey ELVIRA BELTRAMO Elvira Classical A perject woman, nobly p ann’d, To warn, to comjort, and command.” Only Wordsworth could aptly describe this little maiden. Her interest in class activities, both social and scholastic, has warranted the term “our pal.’’ Each day Elvira diligently pre- pares her work, for she lives up to the axiom: “Procrastination is the thief of time.” Consequently she is always in great demand, but especially when note books are to be handed in. Spanish is her chief delight and one day she hopes to be mistress of a Spanish class. We wish you much success in your chosen career. 19 MADELINE ROBERTA COSGROVE “Cozy Basket-ball Commercial Hockey Never quiet, never still, Always talking, talk she will.” These few words plus ready wit describe Madeline’s outstand- ing characteristics. Wherever she goes she carries with her an inexhaustible supply of merriment and giggles. Her liveliness is manifested on all occasions and a frown is scarcely ever seen on her face. If you are ever looking for Madeline, just find Helen. May success crown all your efforts. 20 EDMUND FRANCIS COSGRIFF “Pat Basket-ball, Captain Commercial Baseball “ Here’s a lad who is greatly liked by all, A javorite in his class, a star at basket-ball. This well describes our Pat. His character and pleasing per- sonality have won him many friends. His jokes always produced enough fun to keep our spirits high. This was not his only accom- plishment for he was one of the outstanding students of the Com- mercial Class. Pat is one whom we are proud to have for a friend and to whom we shall hate to say good-bye. 21 CATHERINE ELIZABETH COTTER “Katie Basket-ball Commercial Hockey “ Let thy speech be better than silence or be silent. ” Catherine is one of the silent members of the class, who is generally seen, but not heard. Her stock of humor never runs low, and for that she has left behind many pleasant memories. Though she took an active part in all sports, hockey claimed most of her attention. In this she kept a staunch guard over the back- field, and much of the failure of our opponents to score may be attributed to her. 22 HELEN MARIE DULIN “Chess Basket-ball Commercial Hockey “ First she smiles, then she laughs, and then she giggles. Helen is one of the gayest and the merriest girls of the class. Mischief and Helen are pals and you cannot see one without the other. Wherever Helen is, laughter and confusion follow. Her rare sense of humor, giggles and good will radiate happiness at all times. Our wish for you, Helen, is that you will continue spreading sunshine through life. 23 HELEN LOUISE FARRELL “Slim Hockey Commercial “ He who speaks kind words hears kind echoes. Kindness is the marked characteristic of this young lady. Her genial disposition has won for her many friends. Nothing seems to worry this care-free maiden. Always happy, she has a cneery word, a welcome smile for everyone. She gives the impres- sion of being a very quiet girl to the casual onlooker, but we, her classmates, are accustomed to hear a great deal of chatter from her at frequent intervals. Best of luck for the future, Helen. 24 FRANCES HELEN HALLIGAN “Happy Commercial “Success is won by patient endeavor.’’ Frances is well nick-named “Happy”. She is one who is liked by all as she is a very cheerful person and can always ap- preciate a good joke. She is a conscientious worker and means to make her profession as “Somebody’s Stenog. ” Kind hearted, she is willing to help you, and by this she has wtjn the respect and admiration of her classmates. Sh? possesses an even dis- position and we have yet to see her in an utIv mood. 25 MARGARET SARAH HALLIGAN “Peg Commercial “She’s gentle, quaint, and witty, too, Always cheerjul, never blue, Competent, usejul, good and true, Her virtues many, her jaults are Jew. A smile, a cheery word for everyone, a happy disposition characterizes Margaret. Each day unfolds some hidden trait of Margaret's character and personality. Her pleasing manner and generous nature have won for her many friends. She is one of the out-ot-town members of the class who has the privilege of enjoying a bus ride to and from school everyday. Although she has given us no hint of her future career we are certain success will accompany her. 26 B. RUSSELL HURST, JR. “Russ Basket-ball Classical Baseball Deeds are better things than words, Actions mightier than boastings.” “Russ” is one of those fellows who lets his achievements speak for themselves. He is a strict adherer to the above quota- tion. Because of his cleverness in art and writing we elected him Editor of this book. Aside from this Russel possesses athletic ability of no little renown. He received the “A” for his prowess in basket-ball. He is serious in his school work and class activities, and because of his alertness and aggressiveness we predict a great future for him at West Point. 27 HELEN MARIE JACKSON “Honey Basket-ball Classical Hockey Giggling when she comes, and giggling when she goes, But what on earth it’s all about I’m sure nobody knows.” Honey’s” whereabouts can always be detected by her ripples of 1 aughter; once heard it can never be forgotten. She is one that never hurries, claiming that time is kind, and will wait for her. But she apparently gets there in the end. Her prowess in basket- ball has won her a name that will not be readily forgotten. iMay you play the game of life as well and come out vic- torious. 28 EDNA MARGARET KARMERZE “Eddie Basket-ball Commercial Hockey ' Unruffled as a placid lake when no breeze stirs. This quotation is typical of Edna’s attitude toward every- thing. She believes in taking all things as they come for the best. A more gentle disposition would be hard to find. Industrious, earnest, good-natured, and jolly, that’s our Edna. Her favorite sport is hockey and what would we have done during the past years in our games without Edna on guird at our goal posts? 29 HELEN MARIE KERR “Barney Basket-ball Commercial Hockey She seems as happy as a wave Thai dances on the sea.” Helen’s radiant smile and sparkling eyes show her generous nature. She is one of those quiet girls who lives to please others, and who succeeds in doing it to perfection. Her gentle manner will be a great help to her when she goes in training at the Nurses’ School. She has always been a loyal supporter of the “Green and White’’ since she entered Saint Agnes. We wish you much success in your chosen profession. JO DOROTHY HELEN LEWIS “Dot'' Basket-ball Classical Hockey Orchestra Measured by inches she’s not very tall, But in goodJriendship she comes up to them all.” Combine sunshine with good nature and friendliness and you have Dot. There is nothing we can say about her in excess of what she is. Her application to study, her exemplary conduct, have won for her the admiration of both her teachers and friends. Dot is one of the original members of the class and although not very big she takes up a great space in each of our hearts. We are certain that the world will be enriched in opening its doors to our friend. 31 BEATRICE MARGUERITE MEYER “Bee Basket-ball Classical Hockey Orchestra The readiness oj doing doth express, No other hut the doer’s willingness.'’ Bee is the artistically inclined member of the class. Have you ever seen her sketching some interesting person or object that may come into her vision, or heard her at the piano improvis- ing? She has always been “ Johnny on the spot” in helping every- one, and with her cheery disposition she has been a ministering angel to many. Long and happy years. Bee. 32 MARGARET MARY MONTGOMERY “Rosie Debating Team Classical Basket-ball Hockey “Eyes oj blue, hair oj brown, Face that never wears a jrown. One’s first impression of Margaret is that she is very shy and demure, but after knowing her for a while you are not so sure of this. She is always happy and jolly, and a real whole-hearted friend. What would our players have done without Margaret to root for them? Every game found her present and ready to lead us on to success. Loyalty, a priceless gift, has been given to her and she never failed us when the most dreaded moments came. May you cheer yourself to success as you have cheered others to victory. 33 THORN JOSEPH LEWIS “Thorn'' Commercial “Character is the measure oj a man.” Thorn is a chap who says little and does much. He is always on hand when there is anything to be done. He is a veritable mine of information on the subject of electric lighting, and sometime in the future we expect to hear of him connected with some big lighting project. Though not taking an active part in sports, he was an ardent supporter and an enthusiastic rooter at all games. Success in all your ventures is wished for you by your school- mates. 34 DOROTHY HELEN NIDER “Dot Basket-ball Classical Hockey Be glad and gour jrtends are mang. ” This is the theory that Dot adopted many years ago and she has proven its worth. She never frowns and that is why we all like her. Dot has a very good record in Hockey and Basket-ball, and she can be called an all round good sport. We do not know your future, but we hope whatever it may be, you will always be the same Dot that we knew and liked so well in school. Dot’s sweet personality and charms would recommend her anywhere. 35 CATHERINE ELIZABETH NOLAN “ Katy Commercial With malice towards none. With chariti towards alt.” Catherine is one of the most demure girls of our class. If a quiet and pleasant disposition brings success, then, “Success is hers.” Catherine does her work and does it well, and talks only when she has something to say. A kind heart and a loving per- sonality have won for her a place in all our hearts. We know you will be successful in life as you have been in your high school days. 36 WILLIAM HUGH MURRAY u Bill” Classical A little head ojlcn harbors a great mind. ” Bill hails from the big open spaces of Ship Road where every breeze is a tornado and jack-rabbits still run wild. Bill always has a smile for everyone, which trait gained him many companions. The blues simply can’t remain while he is around for his good nature chases them away. He was most earnest in his studies and no labor was too great for him to do. W e do not know what St. Agnes’ will be without its bank runner. Bill graduates with the best wishes of the Class of '29, and we are sure he will make his mark in life. 37 CATHERINE HANNAH POWERS “Kitten ” Classical “ Fashioned so slenderly, young and so jair, This dark haired maiden is jrom Kennelt Square.” Possessing such qualities as conscientiousness, determination, and ability, Catherine is bound to attain great success in the world. “She’s a girl you’d love to meet and a pal that can't be beat.” Her sunny disposition, quiet dignity, and concern for the happi- ness of others, make each of us glad to call her, “my friend. ” She leaves us a legacy—memories of happy days spent in her company. 38 THE AGNITA CATHERINE CECILIA REILLY Tony Commercial Her modest look and quiet air, Show her good as she isjair. ” A mixture of fun and seriousness! Catherine has made a place for herself in the hearts of all who knew her. She has a very meek look, but when one becomes acquainted with her you find that under that look there is a good deal of mischief. Good natured and generous, always cheerful and happy, and ever ready for a good time. May the ship of Good Fortune carry you safe to the port of Success. 39 JOHN MICHAEL REILLY “Mick Basket-ball Classical Baseball “He has no rival.” Good Fellow is the term that most aptly describes “Mick. ” I here is something in his personality you cannot touch, some- thing that makes you place confidence in him. And that some one thing is everything. “Mick wears a cheery smile at all times and under all circumstances. His life is one song. His beautiful tenor voice afforded us much entertainment and we shall never forget him in the Passion Play. We wish him every blessing and are sure that with his sterling qualities he is certain to rise to the highest rung of the ladder of Success. 40 HELEN DOROTHY RICCI Helen” Basket-ball Commercial Hockey “ Wise men say nothing in dangerous times. Helen evidently believes in the time-honored saving, “Silence is Golden.” Not an unnecessary word passes her lips, although occasionally strains of laughter come from her section of the room. Helen is firm in the belief that life is just what you make it. Her success in her studies and her popularity among her class mates have justified this stand. Her ability to type has been a great life saver for some of us, who can type only according to the “Hunt and Find System. ” Helen’s willingness to help has won her many friends, and she will long be remembered by those who knew her. 41 HELEN DOLORES TRESTON “Babe Basket-ball Classical Hockey To know her is to love her, To name her is to praise her.” Bubbling over with joy of living, and looking at the world with crimson glasses. Babe spreads happiness around. Many friends is the result. Babe” is the first to do her bit in all our undertakings. Helen was one of our star forwards in basket-ball. Her splendid playing won for her the admiration of all who wit- nessed the games. Her cheerfulness is an outstanding feature and she seems to smile a greeting to everyone. There will always be a place in our hearts for this fun-loving Miss. 42 THE SPREAD of bigotry so apparent during the late Presi- dential campaign, shows us the necessity of being able to defend our faith by a clear explanation of its truths. This makes it incumbent upon every Catholic to study the principles of his religion so that he may be prepared when necessary, to prove its claims. It was with this end in view that Father Schuyler introduced his weekly talks to the High School pupils, and we are grateful to him for much enlightenment on matters of Faith which are but briefly explained in our catechisms. Many non-Catholics are outside the Church because they are misinformed regarding our religion and under proper circumstances it is the duty of Catholics to correct their false impressions. If every Catholic knew his faith, how much more enlightenment he could give others. Often, however, when a Catholic is questioned he is prepared to give but a vague answer, or what is worse, a misleading one. Therefore, if we wish to do our part to calm the waves of bigotry, and in a measure to show our gratitude for the precious gift of Faith, it behooves each of us to realize the claim which our Holy Religion makes on us. We have learned from Father Schuyler’s course in Apologetics a fuller and better knowledge of the principles of our Holy Religion, which in turn brings us to a deeper appreciation of our faith, and for this, we publicly express our sincere thanks to him. IT HAS been truly said “He who would lead must first learn to serve.” Leadership is only one of the higher forms of service. It is a quality towards which all men strive, but which few attain. It carries with it the necessity of a strong character, knowledge, and insight, and a great deal of responsibility. A person who would lead must be one who can see two sides of a question, who thinks before he acts, and who is quick in emergencies. A real 43 leader must have a knowledge of what he is doing and to do this he must have been in service himself. A leader is one fitted by force of ideas, character, or genius, or by strength of will or administrative ability to arouse, incite, and to direct men in conduct and in achieve- ment. Each boy and girl of Saint Agnes’ High School is given a course, as it were, in Leadership. Not only is the pupil trained in the qualities needed for leadership, but in addition, he is at various times given charge of a group of the pupils, whether it be for or- ganization, class gymnasium, or basket-ball. It is needless to say this training is extremely beneficial, and we consider it one of our school’s biggest assets. Our Holy Fathers Jubilee THE YEAR nineteen hundred and twenty-nine is a very important one for Catholics the [world over, for it marks the celebration by Our Holy Father, Pope Pius XI, of the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood. In his generosity he has declared a special Jubilee Indulgence, which everyone may gain under certain conditions. The few religious exercises required seem small indeed in comparison to the great benefits received, and no Catholic should allow this opportunity to pass unheeded. Also during this Jubilee year which ends Decem- ber 31, 1929, the Holy Father has granted a special Indulgence to all those who recite some prayers for his intention before the Blessed Sacrament. Those who do this each day for one week will gain a Plenary Indulgence. Thousands are availing themselves of the opportunity to pay homage to the Pope and gain extraordinary spiritual advantages by making pilgrimages to Rome. The pilgrimage from Philadel- phia, under the direction of His Eminence, the Cardinal, met with a ready response and a large number of Philadelphians and some also from other dioceses are fortunate in being able to visit the now liberated City of the Vatican and to show’ their loyalty to the Vicar of Christ. We, a small group of his flock, extend to him our sincere and heartfelt congratulations! Another very important event of this Jubilee year was the settlement of the celebrated Roman Question on February eleventh. Premier Mussolini announced that there was neither victor nor vanquished in the settlement, but that a spirit of compromise was shown by both the contracting parties. The agreement consists of two distinct documents: a Treaty, and a Concordat. The Treaty is of direct interest to the w’hole Catholic world, while the Concordat concerns only the relations between the Pope and Italy. 44 AGNITA THE The most important part of the agreement is that which recognizes the Pope as the supreme spiritual sovereign of all Catho lies and authorizes him to rule independently over the City of the Vatican. The granting of this independence is a means of assuring the Church her necessary freedom in the exercise of her spiritual mission. The peace between the Holy See and Italy was greeted with great expressions of joy all over the world, even in those nations that are not Catholic r It seems a fitting thing that this most wonderful event of the century should take place during the year of the Pope’s Golden Jubilee. THE WORD appreciation is derived from a Latin word mean- ing price” or value. ” To appreciate therefore, is to hold something at its proper price or value. With appreciation comes gratitude—gratitude for the gift and to the giver. For example, we appreciate the sunshine and fresh air and we are grateful to God who has given them to us. Or, a child treasures some trifle that has been given to him by his parents; he is grateful for it because his parents have given it to him. One of the best examples that can be given of appreciation is that which we feel for the splendid training and education that we have received during our school days, and our gratitude to our beloved Pastor, Father Schuyler and our dear Sisters who have so kindly and so willingly helped us to receive that training and education. To express our gratitude would be impossible. We can only hope that you, who know us so well, will understand that we do appreciate everything that you have done for us and if, some- times we have seemed to disregard your wise counsels, it was not because we did not care, but because for the moment, we forgot. We shall try to show our gratitude by the lives we lead, remember- ing that deeds, not words, count. Our gratitude extends beyond this. It extends to our homes, to our parents, for after all you have been the hidden instruments. You have, by your generosity, made possible our school; you have given us an opportunity not afforded to all You sought for our good an institution where we would be well grounded in the Catholic Faith, a place where civic duties would combine with religious, and you found it in St. Agnes’ School. For this, we your children are deeply grateful. B. Russel Hurst, Jr. ’29. Mary E. Connelly, '29. 45 The Bard of Avon WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, the Bard of A von, is “one of those great men whose lives have changed the destiny of the world and made it different from what it would have been. ” If anyone would try to explain just what Shakespeare is to the world, he would find that explanation as complicated as the phases of the great genius himself. But his power is not outward or visible as was Alexander the Great s or William the Conqueror’s or that of other famous heroes who have changed the fates of nations and empires. Shakespeare’s power is rather in the minds of men— it inspires their inner life. 1 he study of Shakespeare’s dramas cultivates the habit of studying character and human life. Shakespeare understood the emotions of which men are capable, and his dramas supply men with the conditions nece sary for knowing what lies hidden and un- touched in themselves. Besides cultivating the taste and giving noble views of man, the study of Shakespeare gives us a better knowledge of the English language and an excellent example of how it may be used. Shakespeare, though English, belongs to all races and is honored by them. Italy has shown her appreciation by lyricizing some of his dramas; every educated Irishman knows the great genius’ work through and through. Whenever his plays are presented in Germany there are always overflow audiences who have come from far and near to hear his words and to see his visions. 1 hese are only a few of the many races who honor the famous dramatist and poet, but these examples will go a long way to show that it is unlikely that Shakespeare’s claim to the authorship of the dramas that bear his name will ever be overthrown. Although questions arise from time to time about this subject, it should be realized that his title has been conceded too long to be successfully contested. 1 he fact that he was a Catholic adds fresh laurels to his crown. Mary E. Connelly, ’29. 46 REVEREND Fathers, dear Sisters, Parents, Classmates, and Friends, today marks for us the beginning of a new life. We enter now a sterner school wherein the lessons imparted here and the kindly influence under which we have labored will stand us in good stead. Whatever of success we have already achieved, and still more, whatever the future holds, we owe not to ourselves, but to you who have never spared yourselves any sacrifice for us. Happy are we, then, to welcome you today, when for the last time we stand before you as pupils of St. Agnes High School. This day of our Commencement naturally finds our thoughts drifting back to those days t}iat have passed, and we begin to realize a little of what our school life has meant to us. We have been tested in the virtues which distinguish the Christian and the Catholic, and no task was left undone to fit us for the life that lies immedi- ately ahead. The best in secular education, added to that all- important training of the soul, has been given gladly and generously, with no thought of material return. Too often have we regarded as matters of course incidents that required hours of thought and anxiety on the part of those to whose care we have been entrusted. Too often have we not heeded the daily admonitions intended only for our good. Yes, too often have we, in the thoughlessness of youth, caused pain to those who labored unremittingly for our best interests. But now all that is past, and we face the future with an ever- increasing gratitude for the care that has been lavished upon us. The kindliness and self sacrifice of our Priests and Sisters, and especially of our beloved Pastor, Father Schuyler, and the devoted- 47 ness of our clear Parents, have left with us a memory which will ever be a blessed inspiration. We thank you for your tender solicitude, and we are glad to have you with us today to share our joy. Classmates, let us be resolved to practice the salutary lessons we have learned at dear St. Agnes, and thus to prove the sincerity of our words today. Edmund F. Cosgriff, ’29 Senior's Alphabet A lert were we on all occasions. B rave were we in many invasions. C ertain to hear our Pastor’s call. D termined to win at Basket-ball. E arnest in our every task. F aithful to the very last. G lorious deeds, all may behold. H onest characters, we did mold. I nventive were we in pranks and fun. J ovial with all and never with one. K indhearted we will always be. L oyal Seniors all will agree. M odest, shy, and most demure. N oble, patient to endure. O ptimistic are we all. P ersvering under many a fall. Q uiet and reserved in speech. R efusing our teachers nothing in reach. S erious in our English work, T ruthful, whatever may be our fate. U ntiring in our ad” campaign, V erily, w'e did not work in vain. W riting, too, for the Agnita.” X enial Seniors! Y oung are we, yet great in name, Z ealous still for future fame. William Murray, ’29. 48 Procrastination THOSE of us who are fitting ourselves to do, effectively, the work which will fall to our lot for the years just ahead, should be on guard during this period of preparation against falling into the habits which men of wisdom and experience tell us are almost sure to lead to failure. Our literature abounds in warnings against one habit in particular, that of putting off from time to time what should be done at once. This tendency to procrastinate, even if indulged in but little in early life, is apt to become a habit which fastens itself upon us so insidiously and so firmly that it is well nigh impossible to shake it off. Yielding to this tendency leads to indolence and lack of resolution. If we defer, we are apt to keep on deferring; if we delay, then carelessness, indifference, and failure are the resulting consequences and we soon reach the stage at which we lose any desire to throw off the habit, but rather seek on each occasion to justify the delay. Thomas Jefferson exhorts: “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. ” The slogan of many a successful business man is “Do it now. ’ A famous classic of the past generation which hung on the walls of the schoolrooms was “Time and tide wait for no man. ” During the Spanish American War, President McKinley desired to communicate quickly with the Cuban leader, Garcia, who was somewhere in the mountains of Cuba, no one knew where. No mail nor telegraph could reach him, but it was necessary for the President to secure his cooperation, and that quickly. Elbert Hubbard tells us how McKinley called a young soldier named Rowan to the White House, and gave him a letter with the simple instructions “Take this to Garcia.” Rowan took the letter with- out asking any questions, strapped it over his heart, and in four days was between the enemy and Garcia. Then for three weeks he fought his way through the jungles of Cuba and delivered the letter to the Cuban chieftain. It is not book learning alone that people need; it is, as well, training that will make them loyal to a trust, prompt to act, that will make them do the thing and do it promptly. “ Unhappy he who does his work adjourn, And to tomorrow would the search delay, His lazy morrow will be like today. Mary M. Anderson,'29. 49 Valedictory IN LOVELY and inspiring numbers the poet tells us of the great eighteenth century violin maker, Antonio Stradivari— truly, in Scriptural phrase, “a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. ” Lovingly he wrought his masterpieces. Naught but the best would suffice, of wood, of varnish, of workmanship. So his violins hold within them the sighing of summer breeze in the tree tops, the drowsy hum of noonday fields, the lowing of the cattle. They can speak, too, of human anguish as well as human joy and pleasure. They are at once the delight and the despair of modern makers and players. And so George Eliot represents the great master at his work twitted by his friend, the near-artist Naldo. 50 “Naldo, a pinter of electric school Knowing all tricks of style at thirty-one, And weary of them, while Antonio At sixty-nine wrought placidly his best Making the violin you hear today— Naldo would tease him oft to tell his aims.” Naldo s love of money and love of pleasure were not shared by the great Antonio. I he master could not abide slovenly dishonest workmanship. Said he; “God be praised, A ntonio Stradivari has an eye That winces at false work, and loves the true, With hand and arm that play upon the tool Ai willingly as any singing bird Sets him to sing his morning roundelay, Because he likes to sing and likes the song.” Then Naldo: “ ’Tis a petty kind of fame At best, that comes of making violins; And saves no masses, either. Thou wilt go To purgatory none the less.” But he: “'Twere purgatory here to make them ill. A nd for my fame—when any master holds 'Twixt chin and hand a violin of mine, He will be glad that Stradivari lived, Made violins, and made them of the best. The masters only know whose work is good: They will choose mine, and while God gives them skill I give them instruments to play upon, God choosing me to help Him.” “What were God At fault for violins, thou absent?” “ Yes; He were at fault for Stradivari's work. My work is mine And heresy or not, if my hand slacked I shoidd rob God—since He is fullest good— Leaving a blank instead of violins. Today, my classmates, I speak for all of us to each of us our farewell. Not all unarmed or ill-prepared do we set forth on our journey. YVe read of the Greek Cities, that were at the same time States, that when one who had merited well of his own City-State was desirous of setting forth on his journey, the rulers gave him a letter of safe conduct setting forth to all that the bearer was a good man and citizen and deserved to be treated well by those 51 THE AGNITA who encountered him. This letter of praise and of help was a folded letter and was hence called in Greek, a Diploma. We, classmates, have our diploma and it, too, tells of us that we are good citizens of well beloved America and in the striving at least, good citizens ol the city that St. Paul says we all look to—the perfect city that is to come in the Kingdom of Heaven. Salutary lessons have been imparted to us—lessons of human prudence, of human science, of all that may enable us to take our places with dignity and success amongst our fellows. And this is good. But, better still, we have been taught purest patriotism that ardent love of the fatherland that raises a man above the petty aims of his own individuality to find himself in a better and broader way all transformed for the common good. In our High School career, we have been conducted to an eminence whence, in the clear light of History and true Philosophy, we may view men and events, Curs is indeed not a mountain peak of learning, but it is at least a respectably high hill and twill serve, at least until we can ascend higher. Much has been taught us and for this we thank Father Schuyler and the ever faithful Sisters. Much has been imparted to us by their good example and for this we thank them more. “Long. says the Pagan Poet, “is the journey by precept, and arduous too; but brief and easy by example.” The daily examples of the Gospel maxims carried out practically in human lives exhibited to us by our Priests and Sisters have formed a mental picture of surpassing loveliness, of exceeding great power and value. So in no sad or defeatist attitude of mind we set forth on our journey through life. We bid farewell but with the assured hope that it is not, like Wolsey’s, “a long farewell. We feel sure that those who have sojourned with us for the four years of our happy High School days will not be lost to us forever—but will often foregather with us unto many years to come. We feel too that we are somewhat, at least, equipped for the battle of life. We feel that we can without Naldo’s fear of heresy and our own fear of boasting say, “My work is mine, And, heresy or not, if my hand slacked, I should rob God. 52 Mary Agatha Avil, ’29. Opportunities AMERICAN citizens have awakened to the fact that this nation has attained world leadership in finance and industry, and that there are golden opportunities for everyone to share in the great prosperity that is ours. Evidence is plentiful, and men and women everywhere have determined to secure their portions. This has resulted in the growth of business enterprises and the great wave of investment in the securities of our corpora- tions. There can he no complete success either in business, investment, or any other of life’s competition for anyone whose body and mind have not been trained to the highest possible pitch of efficiency. Vigor and vitality are the primary essentials to the upbuilding of every worth while career. Work is another requisite for success. Idleness and laziness never achieve financial independence for any one. 1 he best brain on earth is not an asset unless its owner makes it such. Some o the most useful lives have been built on ordinary brain-power put to good and constant use. Success does not depend so much on the power of the brain as on the persistence of its possessor. The main concern in life is not to deny ourselves that we may face exceptional overwhelming crises, but rather to meet with courage and good cheer the occurences of every day life. We are not to blame when the longing stirs in us for a new and thrilling incident, a change of scene, or a contact with a fascinating person- ality that shall transport us from the environment we know so well to a different sphere of thought and feeling. The urge is natural and primal. It may supply an incentive or create a fixed ambition. As we pass from youth to the responsibilities of later life, one of the lessons we must learn is that life cannot be all play. Holidays are the reward of working days, and we have to make up our minds, if we would be of any account, that our rating as servants of the race depends on the quality of each day ’s work. For the accomplishment of our own peculiar duties, each of us has his portion of time to use well or ill as he chooses. I he kind of day it is to be depends not on the weather, but on our own brave performance of duty through thick and thin. Don’t shirk the responsibility that rests upon your shoulders. Don’t fail the opportunity that lies before you. Resolve to give your whole-hearted, sincere, unreserved effort to the work you have undertaken. I hen follow through with a spirit that won t say “ Die. ” 53 William H. Murray, '29. High School Education “Learn to live and live to learn, Ignorance like a fire doth burn, Little tasks make large return. Live to learn and learn to live, Only this content can give. Reckless joys are fugitive.” Bayard Taylor The marvelous growth of a free educational system is a new thing in the history of the world. We ought to think more than most of us do about what it means. Where yesterday there was one High School in a city, to-day there are at least three, and in a large city many more. We are very proud in America of this open door, this free ladder in our educational system. We are proud of it very much the same as some people are proud of our national art. We talk about our educational system because it is the largest and freest in the world. Why is it that our parents have sacrificed all, that we might obtain what they were deprived of—a High School Education? Why do we go to school? Will it help us in later life? Is it just to pass four years? We must take advantage of this great system of America. Let us take the advice given us by our own Chester County poet, Bayard Taylor, that I quoted at the beginning “Learn to live and live to learn. We must appreciate what our parents are giving up so that we may receive this education. It is to broaden and deepen our minds, help us attain our goal and prepare us to fight our battle in life. 1 he teen age is the period when the battle for an honest, clean, pure, righteous type of womanhood and man- hood must be waged and won. What could do it better than a good 54 High School Education? A High School Education prepares us for a higher work, which is College. But what will become of those who do not go to college? In many High Schools there is a Com- mercial Department. This course sends forth every year a number of students to take their stand in the world. An education ought to prepare pupils not only for college but for life. It pays in dollars and cents to go as far as one can in the right sort of school. Somewhere, somehow, everybody who intends to amount to something in this world must get ready, and schools are the best answer, we have learned, to make ready. One who leaves school early in life is shut out from all professions. He can not be a lawyer, doctor, teacher, dentist, preacher op engineer without a preparation in High School. Of course almost anybody can work with their hands and feet. But is that all we want? Whatever the practical future we dream about, beyond the wheel- barrow and the retailing counter. High School can shorten our road. Reckoning the working wage of a life time, it can be fairly shown that everyday in the four years of a complete High School course has been worth to an average student about ten dollars. It is work with the head that counts. But the best reward of going to a good High School is not in dollars and cents. It strengthens our will the right way. What then should be the aim of an education? A High School training, it seems to me, should give one the ability and the desire to look upon life from the point of view of an interested spectator. It should make him sympathetic and broad-minded in dealing with other men. It should make him appreciative of all the good in mankind. It should give him force of character to encourage honesty and righteousness whenever and wherever found, and courage to frown upon dishonesty and unmanliness in his fellow men. A High School education cannot ignore character building. It should give us an ideal. These qualities are essential in living and I think their attainment should be the aim of an education. Not only must we be taught the knowledge that will help us to obtain and hold a position in later life, but we must have some spiritual instruction. This alone will send men and women out to win in their fight for self-control and send them out to help others in their struggle for real success. A High School education teaches students first to know,” second “to do,’’and third “to be.” These are the great aims of life. Is it not, therefore, worthwhile to go to High School? When we come along toward the end of our journey we will, I am sure, know that no part of the way has been better traveling than the way toward a High School Diploma. Elvira Beltramo, '29. 55 Ad Jlajorem Dei Gloriam! Could motive purer be Than that which wins a recompense Throughout eternity. • To honor God by thought and deed ITe've pledged ourselves today, So let our motto—noble, grand, Direct our lije Jo aye. And then whatever task we do, E'en lowly though it be, Will make a prayer which He will deign To take most lovingly. St. Agnes, thus we'll honor you Through all the days to come, O may you ever Jind us true Until our lije is done! Mary M. Anderson, ’29 56 Louis Pasteur Benefactor of the Human Race FOR SOME years past, noble attempts have been made to unite all nations in the bonds of peace, to hasten the day when “men shall beat their swords into ploughshares and the lion and the lamb shall lie down together. And this is well, for too often has history been an account of the exploits of warriors and of many wars, of those who have waded to thrones through seas of blood. As a glorious exception to the unstinted praise of military prowess it is gratifying to record the world-wide and growing recognition of one who saved human life instead of destroying it, who carried no sword, who made no bloody conquests, who filled men with joy and confidence rather than with fear and sorrow, of one who has made the world for all time a healthier and happier place in which to live. It is gratifying, also, to us Catholics that this benefactor of the human race, as Louis Pasteur is universally admitted to be, was a devout Catholic, a beloved son of a loving Mother, for as such he always regarded the Church. Dr. Ernest La Place, famous Philadelphia surgeon, who died a few years ago was very proud of the fact that he had been a pupil of the famous Pasteur and used to say that his master had two characteristics— a passionate love of truth and an equally passionate love of Holy Mother Church. Louis Pasteur was born in Dole, France in eighteen hundred and twenty-two. His father was a poor tanner and could give but little assistance to his son in the pursuit of an education. It became necessary for the boy to work his way through college. He seems to have taken only an ordinary interest in his studies until he began the study of science, and immediately his mind and heart were inflamed. After taking his degree at Besancon, he went to Paris to make some original researches. Here, honors began to be showered upon him in recognition of his extensive studies of chem- istry and biology. He was made professor of Chemistry and Physics in various universities in Europe, and finally at the great Sorbonne where he remained until eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, when he became Director of the Pasteur Institute, founded in his honor. Very early in his career Pasteur felt that his chemical dis- coveries of the difference between crystals of mineral and vege- table or animal substances had a profound biological significance and foundation. Biologists in that day taught the spontaneous 57 generation of life and pointed to the fact that a corrupting mass of vegetable or animal matter soon swarmed with living organisms where none had before been present. To Pasteur this was only half a truth. Life was present indeed, he admitted, but whence came it, he asked. So this humble son of the Church began a long series of minute, careful, and ingenious experiments. He took quantities of mutton broth, a substance that, as every one knows, corrupts very readily. He boiled this and found no living organisims in it. Some he placed on the side of a mountain and it remained clear for a little while. He scaled a very high cliff and there left a jar of his broth exposed. He found that it remained fresh and sweet for many days. To his trained mind this indicated a profound truth that life in not spon- taneously generated, does not spring up of itself, but is present in varying quantities in different localities and that when it finds a suitable environment it increases and flourishes. Up to this time surgery had been more or less of a “hit and miss” process. After a battle, more men died in the hospital of what Pasteur taught us to call infection, that is, a flourishing of malignant life in the wound, than from the wound itself. This infection, he said, comes from without, just as it does in the mutton broth. So he announced, a wound must be made and kept clean and it will heal of itself. He taught surgeons to boil their instru- ments before beginning an operation; to see that all bandages had been made sterile by the application of intense heat before using, to wash the wound with water that had been boiled, to exclude from the wound all possibility of infection. Thus was born modern antiseptic surgery. Pasteur also found that milk, if brought to an intense but brief heat, would keep as long as air was excluded from it or as long as it was kept below the temperature that made bacteria a possibility. The human imagination cannot comprehend the far reaching consequences of this discovery on the health and happi- ness and even the life of countless thousands of human beings, particularly the most helpless and appealing of all, the little babes. So, today it is that in every civilized language in the world we have two new words, one a noun and the other a verb. Pasteuri- zation and pasteurize. Immediate, grateful, and heartfelt recognition was given to Pasteur. In recognition of his work in the ferments of beer, win and vinegar, the Empress Eugenie asked him to become the head of a great and profitable organization of manufacturing industries. He replied that he considered it beneath his dignity as a scientist 58 to give up further studies and researches for the benefit of man- kind, in order to devote himself to his own worldly profit. So he kept on at his work. Truly a noble example. Louis Pasteur, benefactor of the human race, father of bac- teriology, inventor of biotherapeutics, died near Scores in France, in 1895, full of years and honors. The admitted genius and scientific skill and painstaking labor of Pasteur teach us that poverty need be no insurmountable ob- stacle to lofty success; that science and faith are by no means incompatible, but mutually helpful since God is the Author of both; that knowledge is best when it is accompanied by humility and that love of the fellowman that springs from a love of God. Mary Agatha Avil, ’29. 59 60 Class History There have been histories before, Of times of peace and times of war. But never has there been a line About the Class of Twenty-nine. So that you all may know our worth. We date this history from our birth. Four years ago in 1 wenty-five. For it was then we did arrive. A banner FRESHMAN Class were we We numbered then two score, less three. At first it could be plainly seen, We matched our colors—especially green; Yet Freshies always are, you know, A little strange and a trifle slow. But when the first few days were passed. And work was coming thick and fast, We pitched right in with such a vim That none would doubt we were out to win. And then when things were going O.K., There dawned Initiation Day, I’m sure in all the whole world round, M ore frightened Freshies could not be found; But after trials of many sorts, We were judged by all as right good sports. Attention next was turned by all To hockey and to basketball, But true to Freshman Class tradition. We soon were out of competition. And after Christmas came and went. Exams were then the big event, Next after this each one was seeking A place of honor in Public Speaking, And then, with eightv-five or over Some of us just walked in clover. In SOPHOMORE days the girls had luck. For then they won the Hockey Cup; The boys showed signs they soon would be Members of the Varsity. The Class Debate decreed that coal 61 Should be Federal in control. Then our lectures came once more. Better than the year before. And when May was nearly spent. Came a memorable event— Twas the First Communion Day, And the Crowning of the May. Then, last of all the June Exams— A time which brings its share of “crams. ” Once more September days returned, And we our titles JUNIORS earned. We chose the courses that you see Noted in our pedigree. We put fresh ziz in all we did. For fear our virtues might be hid. And though to thirty we had dropped. For size, our class the list still topped Again in sports all looked to us. For now the girls won both the cups. As for the boys, each did his bit, Yet not to make so great a hit. Debate time made some envious Once more the laurels fell to us— Insurance for the Unemployed, W e argued men could not avoid. And so at length arrived the time To name the officers of Twenty-nine, And common sense we had so much, That we chose for President our “Dutch;’’ To help him out we elected “Tommy And for the notes we chose Miss Connelly; We couldn’t find—and there’s no denyin’, A better Treasurer than Marie O’Brien. Our Banquet to the Senior Class, Would not be easy to surpass. The place that used to be our gym, You’d never know if you looked in. O, joy! the day at last arrived. Which we looked forward to with pride— The day that dawned so bright and clear. And ushered in our SENIOR Year. We heard it said on every side, That we looke l very dignified. One blot there was on scene so fair, 62 Mother Angelus wasn't there. Events came crowding in so fast. That all our days were quickly passed. We took our turn directing gym. The girls again in sports did wrin. And of the many thrilling things. The least was not selecting rings. Then just before the Carols rang. The Jubilee Bells were heard to tang. We hailed the blessed Silver Years, Of him whom all his flock reveres. Our saintly Pastor, good and kind. Who keeps us ever in his mind. And then there came the Passion Plav, Wh ich everybody liked, they say. “Agnita’’ next claimed all endeavor. We aimed to have the best one ever. I think by all it is agreed, In this, we surely did succeed. Then, lo, one beautiful May Day, We crowned Our Lady, Queen of May. 0 long may memories linger here, Of this fitting close to our Senior Year. One more event we need to mention Which surely attracted great attention— The banquet that the Juniors gave. Missed nothing that the tongue could crave. Tomorrow is Commencement Day, And Farewell to our School we ’ll say. At nine o’clock, this famous class. Will assemble in Church for Holy Mass, Our dear Lord’s blessing waits us there. A blessing that you all may share. Then we shall enter God’s great school With His Commandments for our rule. Margaret M. Montgomery, ’29. 63 The world in the last century has made unbelievable pro- gress. New discoveries are abounding in every field. Almost every day we hear of startling discoveries, marvelous inven- tions, and seemingly impossible feats. All modes of transportation and communication are being more highly perfected. Recall Peary’s trip to the North Pole several years ago. At that time, the circumstances of his discoveries anti explorations could not be revealed to the waiting world until he had returned. Then, compare this with the first news of Byrd's expedition. I he Postal Service and modern transportation have been improved and quickened through the development of flying. When the airplane was invented, it was considered quite daring for a man to try to fly. Now, it is commonplace for airplanes to carry food, fuel, and passengers on long journeys. The tops of sky-scrapers are being used as sign posts for this means of travel. Directions are printed in large letters on the roofs of high buildings in the cities, so that pilots can be guided in their flight. Different colored lights direct airplanes at night, warning them of dangers and pointing out landing fields. Modern ships are equipped with land- ing decks for airplanes. The development of the radio has brought about surprising results. Airplanes for commercial and passenger use are equipped with radios. This enables man to hear concerts, lectures, and the like which take place hundreds of miles aw?ay. Pictures for news- papers are also sent by radio. The telephone has been improved so that it is now possible to see the person to whom one is speaking. However, this has not yet come into every-day use. The vitaphone, one of the very latest inventions, puts new life into the motion picture industry. “Talkies” have made such an effective appeal that the time is not far distant when the silent movie will be a thing of the past. Thus we see that almost every field of endeavor is contributing its bit to science and invention. By these contributions, as Cole- ridge says, “Earth wdth her thousand voices praises God.” Catherine H. Powers, '29. 64 Class Prophecy Prophet— I come from Daniel the prophet great To te 1 this class about its fate. And for the favor that I do, I pray be judged most kind by you. We re all convinced of the virtues rare. That make this class so wondrous fair And anxious. I'm sure, you are to know, What blessings Dame Fortune on each will bestow. I'm sorry I have to hurry away. With only a mention of each today, H owever. I’ll do my very best. And leave it to you to imagine the rest. So I’ll begin in my prophecy. With Mr. President—so renowned is he— And say he will his fortune seek. In far Australia raising sheep. Ellwood— Will anyone here accompany me To lands so far across the sea? Prophet— Yes, Tommy will be your guide and stay. He’ll see to it the sheep won’t stray. William— O Prophet, say, is there a Priest, Who’ll find his mission the Far East? 65 Prophet—- There’s none unto the East will go r But there is one who'll rank with Poe, It’s Margaret Montgomery, whose prose anti sonnet, Will have the stamp of genius on it. Mary Anderson— Tell me, please, can you see one Who will be, some day, a nun? Prophet— Yes, there is one that I can see, Little Mary Connelly. Catherine Nolan— O, tell us more about our class. Missing neither lad nor lass. Prophet— I’ll try to do just what you’ve said. And point to one who soon will wed. For Helen Dulin, you might guess— H as always said she’d answer “yes. ” And now appears on the opera stage. The greatest artist of any age, ’Mid dazzling lights like to the sun, I see our Mary Anderson. Mary Avil— Tell me truly what 1 11 be, Shall I toss on land or sea? Prophet— Yes, I'll tell you of your fate. You will be famed through every state— A chemist you will surely be. Working for humanity, Then, Dot Lewis of stature small A most efficient help you’ll call. Helen Jackson— Please tell us quickly, what we ll do. Before the time for your adieu. Prophet— Your goal, dear Helen, you'll attain. By working all your might and main, ’Twill not be long till the whole world knows. 66 For you’ll be playing in foremost shows. Catherine Nolan a teacher will be. Of Spanish and also of History. Then, Thorn will rise to lofty heights. As one of the home town’s brightest lights He’s admirably fitted for many a course. But likely he’ll join the detective force. Ellwood— And now, tell Frances, please, will you. What walk in life she will pursue? Prophet— Now Frances need not worry you. She will not ever marry you, For off to distant lands she’ll fly. And with her, Margaret will stay close by. Of all brave fliers they’ll be the first. To pilot the planes built by Russel Hurst. Beatrice— Please tell me, I pray, kind Prophet, dear If I shall continue my music career? Prophet— You’d rather write a thrilling story. Than enter a conservatory In future days you’ll have no betters. In the glorious field of letters, Catherine Reilly will be a reporter. Gathering news from every quarter. And every event both near and far, Will always be found in “The Washington Star. ’’ Russel— The one who holds my interest still. Is he who answers the name of Bill. Prophet— In Government Service you’ll find him. For no one need ever remind him. His work he will do, and right thorough, too. No matter what others may do, Helen Farrell and Madeline, Bill’s expert stenogs. You’ll always see wearing the latest in togs, And when they’re not driving their two-seated Dodge, They’ll most likely park it in Cosgriff’s garage. 67 Catherine Powers— I, too, am anxious for my fate, So, hurry, please—it's getting late. Prophet— 0 Catherine clear, the pride of Kennett, You'll have a seat in the U. S. Senate, Elvira there, sedate and prim A teacher will be— the children she ll win, Then Catherine Cotter and Helen Kerr, With Marie O’Brien, Class Treasurer, Will seek admission at Chester County, Where many a sufferer will feel their bounty. And Dorothy Nider, who loves ancient lore, Will be the proud mistress of Nider’s Book Store. Helen Ricci— There are others here you've not mentioned yet, 1 trust you did not these forget. Prophet— O, no, dear Helen, please do not rebuke, For you will marry a German du ke, M iss Treston here will receive her degrees, From some of the famed universities; Wherever you go your companion she 11 be, And you will be happy in her company. Then last, but not least, will Edna find, That it surely pays to be always kind. For she will inherit a large sum of money. And if she won’t take it, 'twill be mighty funny. And now, my dear friends, I have told to you. As much as I’ve time for, so, therefore adieu! May fortune favor you, each one, I pray. On this and on every future day. Class— Peace and happiness to our Prophet, May blessings attend on you. Long live the descendant of Daniel, Long live our Prophet, so true! 68 Class of ’29. BE IT remembered and understood that when, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for us, the Seniors of the Year Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-nine, to be- queath our former rights and privileges to the succeeding Juniors, we, the said noble and righteous Seniors, being of sound and dis- posing mind, do declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. To our Alma Mater we bequeath our unfailing loyalty and support. To our devoted Pastor, Reverend Henry C. Schuyler, we leave the full amount of our eternal gratitude for his untiring efforts in making our school-life so pleasant. To our Assistant Priests, we give the glory of our Athletic victories. To our beloved teachers, the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart, we give sincere assurances that we will follow faithfully the lessons that they taught. To the artless little Freshmen we leave our castles in the air. To the loyal Sophomores, we give the good advice, “before you dare to speak one word, be sure that you think twice. ” And to the Juniors, our immediate successors, we bestow the title “Dignified Seniors,” also the thrills that come with that title. Together with this gift we bequeath to the said Juniors the following privileges: 1—To be first in making public speeches. 2—To occupy the last benches at assembly. 69 x THE AGNITA 3— To take care of the Library. 4— To conduct weekly meetings. 5— To direct gym. 5—To use the laboratories. 7—To give monthly socials. To the individuals members of the Junior Class we make the following bequests: A portion of Mary Anderson’s height to Ann Lewis. Helen Dulin’s and Madeline Cosgrove’s loquaciousness to Joseph Connell. Ellwood McGrogan’s curly hair to Joseph Dunleavy. Beatrice Meyer’s knot to Idella McCool. Margaret Montgomery’s and Helen Kerr’s bobby pins to Elizabeth Reilly. Thorn Lewis' ability to speak Spanish to Philip Beltramo. Russel Hurst’s air of importance to William Hayes. Mary Avil’s position as guard to Julia Pasquale. Edmund Cosgriff’s art of teasing to Anna Scott. Helen Jackson’s great faculty for making excuses to Madeline Larkin. William Murray’s rules for riding a pony to Kedina Cordivani. John Reilly 's happy smile to Lawrence Finegan. Marie O'Brien’s office of treasurer to Joseph Pribula. Helen Ricci’s speed at typing to Mary Himelright. Catherine Nolan’s tresses to Margaret Hickey. Catherine Powers’ love of study to Earl Holman. Thomas Finegan's speed in taking dictation to Carroll Moran. Dorothy Lewis’, and Elvira Beltramo’s regular attendance to Margaret Collins. Helen Farrell’s and Catherine Reilly’s companionship to Loretta Slavin. Margaret Halligan's demure manner and Mary Connelly’s secretarial duties to Margaret Chaxelle. Dorothy Nider’s new “specs” to Margaret McIntyre. Catherine Cotter’s enthusiasm to Catherine Leonard. Helen Treston’s breezy manner to Helen Rudolph. Edna Karmerze’s rapidity of speech to Marguerite Finegan. Frances Halligan’s hours of study to Thomas Delaney. Hereunto, we set our hands and seals, and declare this to be the Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class of Saint Agnes High School, in the Borough of West Chester, in the County of Chester, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Witnesses: Helen Ricci Edna Karmerze Signed— Frances Halligan Catherine H. Powers, ’29. 70 Tubby’s Ghost XOMEDAY, somewhere, we’ll meet again, sang Ted Brown softly to himself as he placed his geometry hook carefully in his desk. “Well, I hope this Spanish grammar and I won’t meet very soon again, another voice said as the owner picked up the offend- ing grammar and placed it, not so carefully, in his desk. Gee, when I think that I’ve studied that a whole year and am still ali— His speech was cut short by the hurried entrance of I ubby, ’’ the class loyal, if not studious, member. Say, are any of you fel- lows here going on that camping trip to 1 riangle Island? he gasped excitedly. Tubby, as his name implied, was broader than he was long, and for this reason seldom hurried. Therefore the sight of him, hot, panting and dishevelled, roused in the other two boys an interest they seldom showed in him. You bet we are,’ they answered together, why? Why, I just heard that it was haunted—that there was a ghost—that—that, he replied, growing more excited each minute. Oh, calm down, Tubby, and be reasonable; you probably ate too much last night and dreamed the whole thing, drawled Bob, owner of the Spanish grammar. I'll bet you’re so scared you won t go now, will you? he teased. Bob always managed to rub Tubby the wrong way. Now, I’m no more scared than you are, you big stiff, he retorted furiously. But you don’t think your father will let us go, do you?” he asked hopefully, turning to Ted, whose father had said that the boys might use the island. I imagine he will. You know, and I know and everybody knows that there is no such thing as a ghost, anyhow. Tubby. I guess somebody said that to try to keep us away. Now we must go, just to show them that we’re not afraid, Ted answered. Tubby's face fell. Ted was his hero, so whatever he said “went with Tubby. But-----” he began when he was again interrupted by Bob, who said, “You're sunk, Samuel, you’ll either have to show' a white feather and stay at home or go and be frightened by the ghost.” Tubby was ready to make a stinging reply when a small, freckled faced youngster rushed in. Cheese it, he said, here comes the teacher. 71 .THE AGNIT A Tubby and the youngster bolted; Bob and Ted resumed their inspection of the books and all was quiet when the teacher entered. These boys were Sophomores of the Sleepy Valley High School. Sleepy Valley was a thriving little village that had received its name when it was first discovered. The name “Sleepy Valley” did not mean that it was not progressive. The town, small as it was, had beautiful residences, a verv active business center, and the high school, of which any larger place might be proud. It was because of the location that the proud inhabitants did not change the name. There were high hills on both sides of the place, and a tiny forest nearby, file small town with its green and white cot- tages made a charming picture of restfulness that belied its activity. It was June. Sleepv Valley looked more like a picture place th an ever. I he Sophomore boys were glowing with anticipation. In two more clays, vacation would begin, and then they were going on a camping trip. The island they had chosen was near the forest. Ted s father, a real estate agent, had allowed the boys to use it, hoping that someone would see the value of it as a summer resort and buy it. Ted Brown was the most popular boy in the class. He was the president, and about the only one who cared at all for Tubby. He was always ready and willing to help people and to be useful; on the other hand, he loved a good time and was leader of the boys’ sports. There was not a boy in the class who did not admire and respect him. Bob Snyder was not very much like Ted. He could be very agreeable if he wanted to, but if he didn’t want to,—well, that was another storv. He was a coward, but he hid this so successfullv that no one suspected it but Ted. He was really frightened at the thought of a ghost on the island and only the fact that he had teased poor Tubby so mercilessly, kept him from remaining at home. Next came Tubby. Poor Tubby! His happy but thoughtless mother had christened him Samuel Percival and the boy had borne all this patiently until he started to school. Then the name had been changed to “Tubby.” Tubby h imself preferred this as the lesser of the two evils. He worshipped Ted, but had no time at all for Bob, with whom he never could agree. Tubby had no special characteristic except his name, which explained a great deal. At last the great day arrived. The boys had gone to the island very early in order to fix up the camp. Bob and Tubby had their usual disagreement, but this time it had gone farther than usual. Tubby asked Bob to bring up a bucket of water from the lake. Bob refused and when Tubby sarcastically remarked that “he was as lazy as he was long,” Bob answered that he was afraid of seeing the ghost in the bottom of the lake. Tubby denied this, but 72 THE AGNITA Bob and the other boys taunted him for the rest of the day. That night when the boys were preparing for bed, one of them called to Tubby, “Be careful, to-night, Sammy dear, or the ghost will carry you away. I heard that he makes a terrible noise, something like a shriek, so you will be able to tell when he comes.” Tubby said nothing. Neither did Ted, who noticed that Bob had chosen a very safe place for himself. Finally all was quiet in camp. Tubby, who could not sleep, rose noiselessly, and looked out. The moon cast a silver radiance over the island. A silvery sheet of water separated the island from the silent and majestic woods. Tubby glanced around. Not a thing marred the beauty of the scene. The shadows of the forest darkened the water around them, otherwise all was bright. Not a sound broke the calm peacefulness of the night, until suddenly a strange cry penetrated the stillness. Tubby jumped, all ready to call the others. On second thought, however, he decided not to. They had called him a coward, he'd show them. He’d “lay” that, ghost if it was the very last thing he did! He walked quickly along the shore. Glancing toward the lake, he saw a strange sight. A grotesque figure rose, as if from nowhere, and plunged into the water. Tubby shook with terror. His determination wavered. “I mustn’t be a coward,” he reminded himself. Suddenly he turned, jumped into a canoe and paddled across the lake. With each stroke, his whole body shook with nervousness, but still he kept on, drawing steadily nearer the shore where the forest was. Then he saw a huge rock in the water. The shadows hid it so successfully that it could not be seen from the opposite shore. “I guess my ghost dived from this rock,” Tubby observed. Looking closely at the shore, he saw a tiny shack, also hidden by the shadows. “My ghost’s house,” he thought, growing more calm. “Now to find the ghost.” “What do you want? he heard a voice ask. For a minute Tubby was daunted. Then, “Are—are you the ghost?” he finally managed to stammer. A nearby laugh reassured him. “Ghost? That’s a good one,” the voice chuckled. “Me a ghost,” again the hearty laugh. “No, son. I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I’m no ghost.” A little old man appeared at the door of the cabin. He had white hair and a long white beard. This was probably what had caused people to call him a ghost. “Come and take a good look at me,” he continued as Tubby hesitated, “and see that I’m a real flesh and blood creature. You see,” the little man explained, “I write stories about nature, so I came out here to be close to nature, as you see. I couldn’t sleep 73 tonight, so I decided to take a swim. I guess you saw me while I was diving off the rock. ” ‘Yes, I guess that's it, ” Tubby answered, much relieved. “I hear that some boys are camping on Triangle Island. Are you one of them? Come in and warm uo, he added as he saw Tubby shiver. Tubby obediently followed him. The cabin was nearly as queer looking as its owner. Tubby did not mind that and soon the two were talking as if they were old acquaintances. Finally Tubby rose to go, “Wait till I tell the fellows. Gee, they’ll be jealous when I tell them I ‘laid ’ the ghost all by myself,” he said gleefully. “I’ll be over soon to see how you are getting along. Give the boys best wishes from the ghost, ” the old man said. When Tubby reached the camp, he was hailed with derision. “Did you see the ghost?” asked Bob. “Sure, I did,” he retorted, “what do you think I went out for, to protect you?” Then he told the boys of the night's adventure. They listened breathlessly. One small boy proclaimed Tubby the “champeen” ghost hunter. Suddenly Bob spoke up. “What about the ghost’s noise, Air. Ghost Hunter? I suppose you forgot all about that, didn’t you?” he sneered. Here was a chance to prove Tubby a fake and to receive the honors for himself because of his sharpness. For the first, and perhaps last, time in his life, Tubby scored. “N o, I didn’t” he said with dignity, “I overlooked no detail. Aw gee you make me sick, he broke off angrily, “you can't believe a thing I say. But see for yourself, smarty. Here comes the ghost himself and there’s his noise on his shoulder. ” He pointed ex- citedly. There, coming up the path, was the little old man and perched on his shoulder chattering unceasingly was—a parrot! Mary Connelly, '29. 74 THE AGNITA Rah! Rah! Our Latin Republics WHEN THE two basket-ball teams ran out to their places on the shiny floor, the roof shook with cheers. The referee blew the whistle, tossed up. the ball, and set loose ten black-haired, dark-skinned figures in jerseys and white gym pants. As the ball sailed through the air on its first pass, the rooters re- doubled their yell. One side of the gym was giving the familiar “Yea team!” The other side was shaking the walls with a “Sizz boom, ah-h!” Sounds like a game in the state championship, doesn’t it? Wrong. It was the way a South American described the game that was to decide the championship of Quito, Ecuador. Didn't know that they played basketball in South America! Certainly they do and they yell the U. S. yells, too. When you come right down to it, there isn’t such a lot of difference between the dark-skinned, black-haired fellows of South America and the boys of many nations that we call “Americans.” Just because those fellows down in the Latin Republics speak a fast sort of chatter that sounds like a pocketful of pebbles being dumped onto the side walk, we’re likely to think that we’ll never be able to under- stand them. And when we look at them with their long, dark faces, eyebrows like a streak of black crayon, and hair twice as dark as midnight, we feel sure of it. But if you talked to a fellow like Jorge Mantilla from Ecuador, who wrote the above in the sports column of his home town paper, you would soon be willing to take him into the bunch. Or if Jorge could take you down to his home town of Quito, he would have you out in the vacant lot before you knew it, playing “futball” with Adolpho, Garcia, Mario, and the rest. The chances are that you’d be out of breath at first, because Quito is nearly ten thousand feet in the air and the rare atmosphere makes your heart skip a few beats. But just the same, you’d be glad you were that high because Quito is just forty miles south of the Equator, and if you were lower you’d be boiling. It is springtime all the year ’round in Quito, while down below it is July, and higher up in the towering peaks it is January. But even if you were a little out of breath, and conscious of the mountain peaks leaning towards you, and not able to under- stand a word of Adolpho's fast chatter, you’d be glad to go out in the vacant lot, because once more you’d be on familiar ground and see the same games we play in the United States. 75 •THE AGNITA Those South American fellows have a neat way of choosing up sides. If you ever see a couple of Latin boys facing each other and suddenly throwing a handful of fingers at each other you’ll know theV’re getting ready to choose sides. Here is how they do it. Suppose you and Jorge are the leaders. Jorge asks you if vou want “odd” or “even. You take “even” and that leaves Jorge “odd.” Next thing, all of a sudden you each raise a closed fist and then shoot out as many fingers as you want. Jorge shoots out three and you shoot out live—that makes eight. Since eight is an even number you get first choice of players. You can shoot out any number of fingers, but if they add up “odd” you lose, and if they add up “even” Jorge loies. After you have sides chosen, you’re likely to start almost any of the games we play in the U. S., but more than likelv it will be ' ‘ lu tball. ’’All over South America, on the sand-lots, in schools, and in the big athletic clubs they play it. They are the champions of the world at this game. It was a team from Urugay that won the world s title at the nineteen twenty-four Olympic games at Paris; and after they got back to South America, the world’s champions, the U ruguayans, went down to Buenos Aires and were licked by the Argentines. I hey have their athletic heroes, too, these Latin lads, just as we have. Enerico, the Argentine sprinter, who clips the 100 meter dash in ten and eight-tenth seconds. Brunetto, the Argentine athlete, who lost the triple broad jump at the Olympic games at Amsterdam bv less than an inch; Lillian Harrison, who tried to swim the English Channel with Gertrude Ederle from this country; and the world’s champion polo players who came north last year and trimmed the famous “Big Four” team of the United States. All these athletes are amateurs. There is no such thing as professional sport, except for a little boxing. Swimming teams, track teams, “ futball and basket-ball teams, polo teams and crews— they’re all amateurs. Mario and Adolpho’s forefathers established their colonies on the coast like Jamestown and Plymouth; penetrated the wilder- ness like Boone, and Lewis and Clark; established republics like ours, pushed in from the coast, built cities and railroads and started schools and universities. In some places they beat us to it. South America owns the oldest university in the western half of the world—the San Marcos University at Lima, Peru. This was established about twelve years after Pizarro got to Peru in 1535 and about sixty years before the first settlement was established in the northern continent at Jamestown. So there you are. When you realize that Jorge and Mario 76 and Adolpho not only have histories like ours, but are now playing our own games, from tag in the patio to basketball in the gym., baseball on the diamond, and “futball” on the fields, you feel like reaching right down across the Equator, taking hold of a sun- browned hand and saying, “Shake, brother!’’ After all, it’s not a long reach across the Equator. What s a few thousand miles between friends? B. Russel Hurst, 29. 77 AGNITA THE 9 In Appreciation IT WAS with deep regret that we learned of the transfer of our two assistant Priests and also Mother Angelus, Sister Madeline Marie and Sister Francis Mary. These noble and untiring workers had endeared themselves to all children. easy task. Many trips he made with the team urging them on to victory. We are indebted to Father McGinty for his training of the Altar Boys and his interest in the young men of the parish. The unceasing energy and unflagging devotion to duty of these priests were an inspiration to all with whom they came in contact. We appreciate the zeal and fervor they showed in our regard and wish them God’s blessing in their new fields of labor. Mother Angelus was transferred to St. Francis de Sales Con- vent in Philadelphia. How we missed her when we returned to school! We want to express our appreciation for her work, and although our expressions of gratitude are feeble, our words are most sincere. Sister Madeline Marie was transferred to Immaculata College and Sister Francis Mary was sent to Mauch Chunk, Pa., but has since left for Miraflores, Peru. We offer a vote of thanks to these Sisters, for they well deserve a portion of our gratitude. Our wish for each of these is expressed in the lines of the poet. nr May the Giver oj gijts give unto you All that is kind, and all that is true. ” Marie L. O’Brien, ’29. 78 THE ACM ITA Mary Anderson— Mary is one of the busiest girls, She's always on the go— Will you ever forget the beautiful curls. She had for the Jubilee show? Mary Avil— In basketball, my! she did shine. The famous Captain of Twenty-nine. In hockey, too, she played so well. That honors on us simply fell. Elvira Beltramo— If Spanish is your big concern. I’ll tell you where you’d better go, There’s nothing you could want to learn, That Miss Elvira doesn’t know. Mary Connelly Our class has quite its share I think. Of members that are very small. And Mary doesn’t care a wink, That she’s the shortest one of all. Edmund Cosgriff— Edmund’s never still a minute. Busy all the live-long day, Trouble never finds him in it— ’Twas not always thus, they sayl Madeline Cosgrove— Madeline surely likes to talk, This fact you can’t deny, You’d wonder why her tongue won’t balk. If you were ever by. 79 AGNITA THE Catherine Cotter— Now here is a lass who deserves our attention, Who is worthy, indeed, of honorable mention— rFor virtue it takes—and no small bit at that. To be all surrounded by classmates who chat. Helen Dulin— Now here’s a lass who’s never still. From morning until night. Somehow, she gets a great big thrill. When Madeline comes in sight. Helen Farrell— Helen is quite tall and slim. And just as neat as a new pin, Fashion never found her yet. One iota out of step. Thomas Finegan— Star forward on the Varsity, A right good sport, indeed, was he. If he continues thus to act. He’ll be quite famous—that’s a fact. Francis Halligan— Happy, smiling all the day. Has her share of things to say. Duty never does she shirk. Nothing ever interferes with work. Margaret Halligan— M------x i J 30ld s as she does. For we have quite enough who surely can buzz. Russel Hurst— Russel tells you so-and-so. About his many pals. It takes his little brother, though. To tell about his gals. Helen Jackson— When you hear some laughter. Coming from Room Four, You may know it’s after, Helen has the floor. 80 Edna Karmerze— Edna’s happy as can be, She never has a care, But when there’s work to do, just see You’ll always find her there. Helen Kerr— A kindly disposition, A pleasant little smile. Makes her life worth living. And knowing her worth while. Dorothy Lewis— Good goods, you know, they always say, Are found in parcels very small, If that be true, and well it may—- Then that explains why Dot's not tall. Thorn Lewis Thorn does many different things Very well you see— The best is when the buzzer rings. At twenty-five past three. Ellwood McGrogan— It’s very strange they call him “Dutch' He surely isn’t that, For anyone who smiles so much. Should bear the name of “ Pat. ” Beatrice Meyer— In truth, there’s no one in this class M ore kind and generous than this lass, No matter what you’d have her do. She’s always glad to favor you. Margaret Montgomery— If Margaret had ever been absent. The day we had our debate. Instead of winning the laurels, We'd have met with a horrible fate. William Murray— Down around the lunch room, Bill’s a busy lad, I wonder what we ll do at noon, When he cannot be had. 81 .THE AGNITA Dorothy Ni der— Dot possesses the happy art, I n her very quiet way. Of winning a place in every heart, r Which none can steal away. Catherine Nolan— Lenni is our Catherine’s home. Proud is she this fact to own. Some day, sure, she'll bring renown To this little Lenni town. Marie O’Brien— If you have a work that you want to be done, Marie will attend to it—better, there’s none. Just witness how faithful she is to the hymns. You'll understand, then, why such favor she wins. Catherine Powers— Catherine hails from Kennett Square, She’s quite an asset over there. She’s been with us just four years. But when she goes, we’ll shed some tears. Catherine Reilly— Catherine’s been with us from earliest years. Ever as cheerful as cheerful can be, Now, then, you know the cause of our fears. Parting's not easy from her, can’t you see? John Reilly— Here's a boy who never worries, And one, indeed, who seldom hurries— It’s fun to see him slip in line. As though he really were on time. Helen Ricci— Helen's earnest as can be, From nine o’clock till half past three. She aims to conquer all she tries, Small wonder, then, her worth we prize. Helen Treston— Helen hasn’t much to say. As she goes about each day. But the pleasant smile she wears. Tells us how each day she fares. John M. Reilly, ’29, 82 THE AGNITA Dainty Blossoms LUCILLE JORDAN uttered a shrill cry. Betty, her sister, who had been gathering cherries ran at full speed and stretch- ed her head over the shoulder of her older sister who was sitting under a peach tree in the orchard of the old Jordan Estate. “What is the matter, Lucille dear—any news from the hos- pital?” Betty queried breathlessly. “ Just listen, ” Lucille exclaimed hardly able to retain her joy— My dear Miss Jordan: Your application has been accepted by the Board of Directors of the United States Naval Hospital, but as it is one of the requisites that someone examine your physical condition before entering the service. Doctor M. Clare Dumond will call upon you to conduct this examination on Thursday, June fifteenth. Sincerely yours, John A. Hamilton, Sec’y. “Oh; I'm so glad, ” exclaimed Betty. But quite a different thought was running through Lucille s mind. “How is the house to be in order before this grand lady comes?” asked Lucille. “Why are you laughing so, you little scamp? ” “Pardon me, but really, I always see a joke in things of this sort. ” “Well, indeed, there is no joke. It means we must get to work this instant. Everything seems to happen when Mother and Dad are away. ” “Yes,” cried Betty—“Norah has just gone to bed. She wasn’t at all well this morning, so Aunt Julia told her to run off and rest for the day as we were going to do the parlor. When I heard this I came out here to gather some cherries for I thought cherry pie would be good for dinner and seeing you under this tree I- “Oh, come on, Betty, no more talking. Too much is to be done to talk about what has happened. A man is coming from Cly’s to install that burglar alarm and he will be working until noon. Any time after that we can expect the man to fix the lights on the porch,” said Lucille. The telephone rang and with a mad rush both darted to the phone. “You answer Betty and if it is the Doctor, tell her —but Betty had taken down the receiver—“It is Dad, the machine needs an over-hauling so he won’t be down until this evening.” “Dad 83 won t he home? What shall we do? The parlor Is all torn up and now no Dad to help us. ” “Lucille, 1 11 ask the electrician to help when he comes— Here; he is now,” Betty said, and ran to the door to greet the man who had not yet alighted from his runabout. “I’m delighted you have come ” not thinking how he might take her kind greeting. “We re in a terrible fix—the maid has gone to bed—Dad is away for the day and that room simply must be in order before Doctor Marion comes. Would you mind helping us to arrange the fur- niture?” Betty said, lifting her soft brown eyes to meet his ques- tioning gaze. “You can attend to the lights afterwards. We aren’t in such a hurry for those. ” i “Lucille, come show the electrician where vou want the furni- i ture. I ’m going off to finish that cherry pie. ” A half hour later Betty left the kitchen and went to the parlor. She stood at the door a few moments, her cheeks flushed, her eyes dancing, and her beautiful black hair drawn down a little over her forehead. Pausing for a moment’s rest the young man stood gazing out of the window. In the distance the blossoms were just beginning to unfold their beauty. Between this palace of nature s marvels and the house was a rose garden bordered by a hedge. In the centre was a bed of dark red velvet roses which almost hid from view a smaller bed of delicate pink buds. “Do you like those flowers? she asked. The young man turned to see standing in the doorway a perfect picture. He thought how like the opening buds. He nodded—“ I’ve just been wonder- ing if others see in flowers what I see in them of life. ” “Yes—to me they unfold many a mystery. Those with % % % % drooped heads I think of as the poor without shelter and care, the crimson beauties are the carefree people of the world, with nothing to do but frolic and prance around in the sunlight, and those dainty flowers beyond are my ' June Brides.’ They begin to unfold early in June and by the time June is ready to say good-bye the last Bride has withered.” “But you have left the grooms out entirely—what about th em?” “Oh!” exclained Betty, “one can’t imagine men to be real delicate flowers. Sometimes I think of them as those big “Betty, please hurry. It is almost one-thirty,” Lucille called from the dining-room. “Lucille, I forgot,” Betty replied, hustling here and there. “Let us get to work—Pardon me, what is your name?” “Some call me Mart, others Marty, but no one ever thinks of my right name.” 84 THE AGNITA “Now, Mart, let's hurry and surprise Lucille.’’ Mart felt lie must again accept her invitation to hurry as her appealing glance could not be resisted. They pushed and pulled the furniture until at last Betty gave in and said it was just the way she liked it—Mart agreed with a little smile as he studied the beautiful features of his new friend. “ Betty dear, would you mind coming to my assistance. I have those flowers to arrange and it is now one-thirty. I am sure it will be but a little while until my ‘Princess Charming’ comes along.’’ “You run on Lucille and dress, Mr.—I mean Marty will help me and you can depend upon it that everything will be in perfect order before you have time to finish dressing. ” Betty and Mart arranged and rearranged the fragrant flowers until Betty exclaimed, We have finished and if it will suit you and satisfy your firm we will call this a day. But I'm sure you are just as famished as I, after our arduous work so I shall run off and prepare lunch and by the time Lucille has dressed every- thing will be ready. ’’ “That’s great, I knew there would be a fitting climax for a day so well spent,” exclaimed the so-called Marty. He looked after her as she went toward the kitchen, admiring her charming manner, he simply could not help smiling. He soliloquized a few seconds thinking half aloud, yet no words were discernible. Back she came with all her simple, yet womanly character evident in every movement. “Do you think Mr. Cly will be cross? Tell him I detained you and I am sure he will quite understand the situation. ” “No, he won’t mind. I have an engagement at three o’clock and I shall just be on time—don’t worry a man can always take care , of himself. ’’ With a nod of agreement Betty led him to the porch where the coffee could only be outdone by a delicious looking cherry pie. No time was wasted in consuming the lunch which was thoroughly enjoyed by the electrician whose time was almost up. “ Betty, you’ll have a very big bill if you keep the electrician much longer, ” said Lucille. “He is going now—he has an engagement at three o’clock. Daddy will settle the bill for the lights with Mr. Cly,” and while saying this she laid a crisp dollar bill beside his plate. “Will that be all right—may we call it square?’’ He looked, hesitated and at last seeming almost to be overcome he said, “ thank you—Betty ” and off he ran down to his little roadster for at that instant he saw a man walking up the pathway clad in working clothes. “I’ve been sent from Cly Co., to fix the porch lights,” ex- 85 plained the stranger. Betty stood in utter consternation “You— you what?” she finally asked. “Don’t he cross. Miss and please do n 5t blame the company. I was told to come here this morning after 1 finished the work in the Old House, hut it is just ten minutes ago that I screwed in the last bulb.” “All right—go ahead,” she said listlessly. Her face wore a puzzled look. She had a difficulty to he solved—who was Mart, if not the electrician? Now she recalled, he was not like this real electrician. He was so very different or was it that she liked him, that accounted for the difference—no, she thought his face was attractive; his wonderful personality showed in every line of his manly features. She thought of his white hand, horrors! they were not hands of an electrician. H is shoes were polished, his clothes well-pressed. How could she have ever taken the so-called Mart for an electrician. Could she ever remedy her mistake was her next thought. With this in mind she ran upstairs, slipped into a white organdie dress, brushed her hair a little off her forehead and down she went to the living room where Lucille was knitting. “Anyone come yet, Lucille?” she asked, “No, but I do wish Dr. Dumond would come, it is almost four and not a sign of her, replied Lucille almost crying. Just then the door bell rang. “I'll go Lucille, and I shall play butler to ‘Her Highness,’ then I shall ring the bell for you just as lunch is being served—Isn t that just the thing? ” “Hurry! Run! ” Who was at the door but a little urchin holding in one hand a bouquet of Betty’s “June Brides” with an envelope tied at the end of a pink ribbon, in the other an unstamped letter addressed to Miss Ivucille Jordan. By this time I ucille was at the door, laking • the letter she read aloud:— Dear M iss Jordan: You have passed the physical examination wdth a hundred per cent. No more evidence was needed than to see you sweep and clean the dining room this morning. Kindly report for duty August thirty-first, at ten A. M. Sincerely yours, Dr. Martin C. Dumond. Gasping, disappointed yet relieved, she looked for Betty, but could not see her. Betty running excitedly into the room held out a letter for Lucille to read:— Dear Betty: Accept my sincere thanks for such a surprise this morning. I !do not know whom to blame for this mistake, but I rather en- joyed it. Your taking me for the electrician was the best thing that any of the gods could bestow on me. The dainty blossoms, “June Brides” that accompany this little note bear just a message—{the Groom is not far distant.) Affectionately, Marty. Helen I). Ricci, ’29. 86 The Seniors’ Calendar September: When we returned to school overjoyed with the exulta- tion of being Seniors, plans were being formulated for the dedication of the new school annex which took place on Sep- tember 16th, with the late Right Reverend Michael J. Crane officiating, after which ceremony he administered Confirma- tion. Father Heir delivered an eloquent address in which he spoke of the necessity of a High School Education. The new school annex was fitted up for the three lower grades. This arrangement made possible a reference library and an extra room for the use of the High School students in the main building. The library was a very useful and neces- sary addition and is in constant demand by all the pupils. After this excitement was over we settled down to work and made firm resolutions to study earnestly this year. Toward the close of the month the Girls' Inter-class Hockey League was formed and we re-elected Mary Anderson as Captain. Our Class president, Ellwood McGrogan gave the first social to the Class of ’29. Thus we had a happy climax to our first month as Dignified Seniors.” 87 TUp AGNITA October: By this time we were accustomed to being back at school, and we were showing the Sisters that we were keeping our 'resolutions by studying very earnestly. The great event of this month took place when on the fourth day, we were as- sembled in the library to choose our rings. As usual our good taste and judgment were displayed and in a few seconds all agreed to the best ring ever made. About this time we seemed duly impressed with our dignity as Seniors. So we sought to make the little “Freshies” realize our importance, hence, on the afternoon of the 31st, the entire High School was present to witness the discomforts of the “poor dears. ” Our treatment wras such that I am certain they do not wish for another initia- tion day. We were permitted to attend the minstrel given by the Columbus Boys’ Club, and we assure the members of the club that we enjoyed the performance immensely. This month is rightly called “Lecture Month,” for each Tuesday, four of the Seniors selected alphabetically, had to speak on subjects which they chose to write about. All these lectures were most interesting. Our second social was given by Mary Connelly, and needless to say we enjoyed ourselves. November: The anniversary of the signing of the armistice was observed by the entire school participating in the Armistice Day Parade. We were highly commended for our manner of marching and conduct during the parade, but this credit we give to the Sisters for their splendid training. After the parade we were treated to ice cream and cake at the Knights of Columbus Home. Our hockey games came to a close on the 26th with the Seniors winning the Championship. This month’s class social was given by Thorn Lewis. December: This was the happiest time of our whole school life for we were the participators in the play, “Silver Years,” that celebrated our Pastor’s Silver Jubilee. On the morning of the 16th all the members of the school received Holy Communion for the intention of our Pastor, and in the afternoon the play was rendered by the children as a fitting tribute to our be- loved Jubilarian in memory of his Silver Years. May his silver years turn to shining gold. On the 23rd the High School attended the Christmas play given by the grade children. After the performance Father Schuyler presented us with the Hockey Trophy bearing the engraving—“Won by the Class of ’29.” 88 January: We were charmed to he the guests of honor at the dance given us by the Alumni. Thirty carefree youths met in the Convent to be escorted to the Hall by Father Schuyler. Smiling faces greeted us everywhere. I he reception commit- tee deserves honorable mention in making each and every member feel perfectly at home. The 18th is a date long to be remembered. How sorry we were to hear after having such a wonderful time that the horrible “E X AM S would take place on the 28th. Text hooks, notes, etc., were very much in promin- ence during the next few days. After going through perfect misery we vowed that our lessons would never be neglected again. Next basketball took our time and we were glad at the end of this month for we won every game. February: The result of the Essay Contest showed that Elvira Betramo would step to the fore as our class orator. When this decision was made Father Schuyler announced that we should elect the Agnita Staff, and this we did—B. Russel Hurst was chosen Editor and Mary Connelly his able assis- tant. John Reilly, being chosen advertising manager, ran a campaign of “Ad” collecting for the annual. The number of ads is proof of his labors. We managed to have our monthly social at the home of Dorothy Lewis before the season of Lent took us as its vic- tims. This month let it be known was the lucky month for the boys for they won four basketball games. 89 THE AGNITA March: The Passion Play, “At the Saviour’s Tomb, presented by the Seniors took up a great deal of our time. It was given on March 17th and by the efforts of Father Schuyler and the Sisters it was a big success. After the play Father Schuyler presented the Silver Trophy to the Senior Girls who were the winners of the basketball tournament. He also gave each girl a silver Crucifix. Father Martin gave Letters to the mem- bers of the boys’ basketball team, and gold basketballs to the Senior boys in memory of their athletic feats at Saint Agnes’. On Tuesday, March 2oth, all the school children dressed in uniforms attended the Mass celebrated for the repose of the soul of Marshal Foch. The American Legion was present and a beautiful tribute was paid to the deceased hero by Father Schuyler in his eloquent sermon. April: The showers of this month brought us a few surprises. Father Schuyler informed us of his trip abroad. We were sorry that Father was leaving, but glad to know that such a trip would be very beneficial to him. Another surprise was that we received a half day for selling the highest number of tickets for the Passion Play. This event came in a very opportune time for it enabled us to see the reception at Im- maculata. Helen Treston was the hostess for this month’s social. May: Already we begin to feel the terrible pangs of separation. Never before did we realize how much we would miss our High School days. But we had to forget leaving our dear school because things had to be done to complete our “Year Book. ” Sister Francis Mary came to say good-bye to us as she was leaving for Peru. We all regret very much that Sister had to go so far a way because we certainly considered her as one of our friends. The celebration in honor of our Immaculate Mother was a fitting climax for this beautiful month. J une: Never before did we regret no more examinations, but now as the last month of our High School Days is running its course, we wish that “Father Time” would turn back in his flight and let us be “Freshies” again. Our preparation for graduation marks the beginning of the end. Hence, sad are our hearts. The faithful Juniors rendered us a banquet on 90 June 12th. Words are in adequate to describe the good time that we had. On Sunday, after the Mass for the graduates the Annual Alumni Breakfast was held in the school and we felt that we had already passed from the stage of pupil to that of alumnus for we received such a hearty welcome. Commence- ment Exercises were held at two-thirty o’clock in the school Auditorium, followed by Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. We had a few days to revive the old school snirit. The annual school picnic was held at Lenape the day after gradua- tion and on the 18th, we were guests of Father Schuyler on a trip to Gettsyburg. Everyone enjoyed the trip, although we were very sad because this was our last day together. For all the kindnesses showered unon us we wish to extend heartfelt thanks to you. Father Schuyler, the Assistant Priests, and the good Sisters, and also to express publicly our gratitude to all for making possible a most happy Seniors’ Calendar. Dorothy H. Lewis, '29. Catherine H. Powers, ’29. 91 92 THE AGNITA Basket Ball IT WAS a cloudless Autumn day when the boys heard the bell calling them to the gymnasium for basketball. Twenty boys marched from the school to the gym with high hopes of making the varsity. After a few weeks of instructions, signal practice, and court plays, five players were chosen to represent the Blue and White,” and Edmund Cosgriff was named their captain. Eight other boys were selected for reserve duty. Due to the newly formed Chester County League we could not meet our old rivals, Glen Mills, Oxford and Avon-Grove, so four new teams were added to our schedule—Brown Prep., New Castle, Chadds Ford and St. Katherine’s. We opened our season very successfully by defeating the fast St. Katherine’s five from Wayne in an extra period game 23-22. St. Agnes’ boys then journeyed to Delaware to face the strong New Castle team, but were defeated in a bitterly contested battle 31-20. The “Blue and White lost the next four games to Union- ville, runners up in the Chester County tournament, and Catholic High who remained in the University of Pennsylvania tourna- ment till the semi-finals. Bad luck seemed to shower itself upon us when five players were dropped after the Mid Year Exams. Our star forward, Tom Finegan, had to play quits” when he injured one of his fingers and was out for a few games. With these misfortunes the next four games ended with St. Agnes’ on the short end of the score. This did not discourage us for we had confidence and fighting spirit which finally gained our stride for us. Of the remaining six games we won four. Today we look back over the past and feel confident that although we were not victorious in all our games, a lasting victory of self-conquest has taken place. The work of our Coach, Father Martin, in his training of the boys will ever remain an inspiration to us. 93 94 .THE AGNITA The Varsity Captain Edmund Cosgriff. Pat’s long shots and uncanny passing was a feature throughout the season. Manager Ellwood McGrogan distinguished himself in guard- ing and foul shooting. Thomas Finegan, our fast moving forward with his perpetual and irrepressible smile, was in the center of the hottest action all season and the high scorer of the team. Russel Hurst, our other forward, proved a big factor in help- ing the team gain its goal. William Hayes, our pivot man and captain of the 1929-30 team, baffled the most experienced of centers by his jumping tactics. The “Subs” offer splendid material and strong foundations for future hopes and ambitions. Date Dec. IT Jan. 2- Feb. 22- SCHEDULE FOR THE SEASON 1928-29 Score Visitors S.A.H.S. -St. Katherine 22 23 New Castle 31 20 Catholic High 51 10 -Unionville 60 20 Catholic High 48 11 Unionville High. . 27 13 Malvern Prep 27 25 -Berwyn High 18 9 Brown Prep 42 22 Marple Newtown. . 13 15 -Malvern Prep 14 17 -Berwyn High 37 13 -St. Katherine 19 17 -Marple Newtown. . 25 20 -Chadds Ford 29 32 -New Castle 24 28 95 Ellwood McGrogan, ’29. 96 Baseball AT THE close of the Inter-Class Basketball League, the call was issued for baseball practice. The boys showed their school spirit by answering Father Martin’s call for plenty of new recruits. A hard schedule of twelve games with first class teams was arranged. The first game of the season was with Berwyn High School who defeated St. Agnes by a score of 17-1. The inexperience of players and pitchers was the principal reason for losing this and and the first few opening games of the season. After a hard fought battle which lasted seven innings, Marple Newtown was victorious by a score of 10-9. Monoghan was on the mound for St. Agnes. He pitched good ball until the last inning when a pass and two hits netted the winning run. The following week, Delaney hurled a fine game at Wayne but our inexperience cost us another defeat by a very close score, 7-5. The fourth game of the season was played at Kennett Square. Here, St. Agnes received a 9-5 setback. Delaney, who relieved Monoghan in the fourth, held the hard hitting county champs to one hit in the remaining innings. In the sixth inning, St. Agnes made a magnificent rally and only the fielding of the Kennett Square team saved the game for them. The next three games St. Agnes was defeated at the hands of Unionville and Kennett Square. Our next encounter was with Berwyn. Dave Monoghan allowed but three hits, but errors lost the game, 7-5. Then Marple Newtown gave St. Agnes their ninth straight defeat. Hayes and Monoghan pitched excellent ball, having ten strike-outs and allowing but five hits. The next game with St. Katherine’s the line-up was changed in an effort to revive the team. It proved successful. St. Agnes being victorious by the score of 9-5. Bill Hayes proved his ability as a twirler in this tilt. 97 The last two games were played with the fast Chadds Ford Vocational School, and St. Agnes won both games. The first game was one of the most exciting games of the season. Chadds Ford was leading until the last inning when Cosgriff started with a single to left field, Hayes unloaded a double scoring Pat and Pribula singled, Hayes scoring with the winning marker. The last game turned out to be a slugging bee. Heavy hitting and erratic fielding was displayed by both teams. St. Agnes winning by a score of 14-12. We had a fairly successful season and I feel confident that the material which will be on hand at the opening of next year along with the never tiring efforts of our coach, Rev. Joseph G. Martin, a more successful season will be realized. Ellwood P. McGrogan, '29 BOYS’ INTER-CLASS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Four teams entered the Inter-class League this year—Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen. All the games were bitterly contested and when the final one was played we had to hand the laurels to Charles Robinson’s hard driving basketball team—the Sophomores. The basketball races of this year were the most exciting w-e have ever had. Twice during the season three of the teams were dead-locked for first place, but the Sophomores then took possession of first place by defeating the Seniors by a second half rally 15-12. The Juniors who defeated the Sophs previously in the season had another chance to make it a three corner tie for the third time, as the Seniors took the Freshmen under control by a 32-15 victory, but the Juniors were defeated 17-15 in the last minute by Davy Monaghan’s field goal from the center of the court, thus giving the Sophomores the Championship,and ending the much loved sport for the season of 1928-29. Each one of the players of the Sophomore team received from Father Schuyler a bronze basketball medal upon which their names were engraved. 98 BASKET BALL Late in November vve started to form class basket ball teams for we knew that soon we would be called out for practice. Father Schuyler arranged the days for drill work, giving the Freshmen a little extra practice so they could meet their sophisticated riv; Is. The members of each team showed unstinting co-operation and this resulted in making the season of 29 a banner year in our athletic activities. We had an advantage over the preceding classes in athletics this year as we had the use of two gyms—our regular High School Gym and the one in the new school annex. As in former ye irs we confined ourselves to Inter-class tournaments. Keen competition ensued with each team striving for supremacy. The opening game of the season took place after the Christmas holidays with the Seniors winning the laurels from the Juniors. It was a very strenuous game and we realized from this that although we had four years experience we were going to have a hard time to conquer our opponents. The outlook did not seem very promising. The next game was between the Sophomores and Freshmen. 99 100 Again the higher class was victorious. We watched the two teams anxiously and realized that the Sophomores, too, would make us work hard to win first place. However, we determined to do our very best and to win every game, if possible. Unfortunately luck was against us in the last game for the Juniors won the game by a heavy score. A strange event made the games played this year more interesting and exciting than usual, for each class gained one victory over the higher class—the Freshmen won from the Sopho- mores, the Sophomores conquered the Juniors, and the Juniors defeated the Seniors. Credit must be given to our Captain, Mary Agatha Avil, who by her discreet and wise choice of players made it possible for us to come through as champions. Praise also must be extended to the members of the team for their splendid co-operation. Our coach, Father Schuyler, has striven to give us not only physical training, but has sought to develop our will. We wish to express our gratitude for this, and we will try by our future deeds to show the effects of Father’s splendid training. Team Final Standing Won Lost Percentage Seniors 8 1 .889 J uniors 6 3 .66 7 Sophomores 3 6 .333 Freshmen 1 8 .111 101 102 HOCKEY For the past six years Father Schuyler has given the girls of the High School an opportunity to play Field Hockey. He has spent many hours in coaching the players in the ways and means of the game and for this we are most grateful. We wish to thank Father f or his interest in us anti assure him that we have reaped many benefits from this out-of-doors sport. The league games started October 1st. We had several practices before starting the games, and during these we learned that we were going to have a difficult time in determining the winners, for the teams were equally good. The Seniors opened the league with a victory over the Juniors. The Juniors won from the Sophomores and in turn the Sophomores got the lead over the Freshmen. After a number of games had been played the Juniors were tie with the Seniors for first place. From that time the games were especially hard fought. At the end of the scheduled games we were still tie tor the first place. We played another game, but the score remained the same 0-0. Again on the 26th we met our rivals and this time we were bound that we would win. At the end of the first half the score was 0-0, but fortunately luck came our way and at the end of the game we had made four goals over that of our opponents. Thus ended the league games with the Seniors coming out on top. The Juniors came in a close second and the Sophomores who had worked against odds because of lack of players had put up a good fight. The clear little “Freshies” although they lost every game, deserve a great deal of credit for their spirit and sportsman- ship throughout the season. The winners of the trophy had the following line-up: Center................................Mary Anderson Inside Right..........................Helen Ricci Inside Left...........................Mary Avil Right Wing............................Mary Connelly Margaret Montgomery Left Wing.............................Dorothy Lewis Marie O’Brien Left Halfback.........................Dorothy Nider Helen Dulin Center Halfback.......................Helen Jackson Right Halfback........................Beatrice Meyer Madeline Cosgrove Right Fullback........................Elvira Beltramo Catherine Cotter Left Fullback.........................Helen Treston Helen Farrell Goal Keeper...........................Edna Karmerze. 103 104 Name Better Known as Pastime Famous Saying Hobby Distinguishing Characteristics Ambition Fate Mary Anderson Andy Singing to herself For Pat's Sake Drawing Dependability Opera Singer Vaudeville Mary Avil Princess Cleaning her desk Bunk Getting flats’’ Vocabulary Pharmacist Soda Dispenser Elvira Beltramo Vira Translating Maria” Sweet Mother! Reading Mildness Interpreter Teacher at P. L D. Mary Connelly Shorty Playing the organ I hope Studying Cheery disposition To grow 4'8 Edmund Cosgriff Pat Teasing people I know it's the truth Walking Speed Pres, of Amer. Stores Clerk in A ' P Madeline Cosgrove Cozy Talking O Helen! Arguing with Helen Complexion Actress Warner Bros. Talkies Catherine Cotter Katy Whispering Don’t bother me so Dancing Silence Nurse Lady's Maid Helen Dulin Chestnut Talking to Madeline Oh, Cozy! Shopping at A P Cheerfulness Spanish Teacher Radio Announcer Helen Earrell Slim Stopping at Reilly's Oh. help! Sledding Height Champion Typist Saleslady for JuniperTar Thomas Finegan Tommy Looking up answers Don’t be like that Writing letters Frankness Doctor Chauffuer Frances Halligan Happy Calling up What for and why? Going home Gentleness Stenographer Justice of the Peace Margaret Halligan Peg Silence You don’t mean it Trips Happy Smile Gym Teacher Somebody’s Stenog Russell Hurst Russ Trying to type Tough luck! Getting out of classes Love of sleep Chemical Engineer Break man Helen Jackson Honey Tying shoe laces You're just iealous Creating disorder Neatness Travel around the world Old Maid Edna Kamerze Eddy Dreaming Hey! listen Doing cross-word puzzles Unassuming Own a restaurant 1 lousekeeper Helen Kf.rr Barney Getting meals I have to go home Bookkeeping Walking Novelist Floor Lady Dorothy Lewis Dot Fixing score board Gee Whizzikers Driving Personality Bacteriologist Fly chaser Thorn Lewis Thorn Talking about Denn I don't know Mechanics Quietness Interrior decorator Sign board poster Ellwood McGrogan Dutch Making appointments Who Cares? Sleeping Laugh Catcher for the A's Dog catcher Beatrice Meyer Bee Tickling the ivories Tragic Talking about hymns Good nature Musician Cartoonist Margaret Montgojery Rosy Combing her hair So long Riding trains Generosity Chemist Match maker William Murray Bill Chasing around Come on you guys Shoot Willingness President of U. S. Mayor of Glen-Loch Dorothy Nider Dot Laughing Great Ned! Reading Jovial Disposition Actress Movie critic Catherine Nolan Katy Doing shorthand But listen! Typing Hair Journalist Book agent Marie O'Brien Marie Collecting dues Ray team! Drawing Kindness Treasurer of U. S. Cashier Catherine Powers Kitten Contem plating Let’s see now Riding in buses Studying To get warm Saleslady for Frigidaire John Reilly Mick Pounding his heels What causes that? Driving that Ford Reading Engineer Peanut vender Catherine Reilly Tony Reading Spanish Let's go up town Chewing her finger nails Aptness Have seat in Congress | Matron in White House Helen Ricci Helen Doing Stenography Huh? Reciting Studious President's Sect'Y. Court Crier Helen Treston Ba be 1 ranslating Virgil Min-jah! Watching B-B games Red Hair Latin Teacher Truant officer SENIORS The Class Chasing Muzzey No lessons All sports Devouring food To attain success To attain their end Dorothy H. Lewis, '29. The officers and members of the Alumni Association extend congratulations to the Class of '29 upon having successfully com- pleted the High School Course, and bid you a hearty welcome into our Association. Let every member of your Class become active and interested in this Association and thus remain loyal to your Alma Mater. It is our wish that your future will be bright and success may be yours. W. A. CoSGRIFF, President. Class of ’28 IT HARDLY seems possible that we are so soon to be numbered among the “old grads. ” To us, the incidents of our school days are so vivid in our memories that we begin to wonder at the possibility of such an elapse of time. Can it be possible, we ask ourselves, that one year ago we left those dear portals of our cherished Alma Mater to continue the many and illustrious achieve- ments of our predecessors. We have striven to do well. It is with no little pride that we contribute our efforts and attainments to the list of those who have gone before us. If they seem in any way to bespeak success and glory we do not take credit to ourselves, for we were not long of this world until we fully realized and appreciated the value of the splendid and praiseworthy instructions we received from our much loved Pastor, Father Schuyler, and our dear Sisters. 105 „ THE ACM ITA On this occasion we desire to express our sincere thanks for all they made possible for us. We are also resolved to further manifest our gratitude by endeavoring to attain those goals for which they would have us strive. We show by our endeavors the tw.ic worth of our appreciation. Two of our members having sought the higher life deserve first mention. Thomas J. Haley has answered the divine call to the Holy Priesthood, and is preparing for the great work at St. Charles' Seminary, Overbrook. Ann T. Farrelly entered the Convent at Immaculata and is now known as Sister Maria Henry. Francis J. O’Brien, our president, is contributing his services to his father’s business, that of an Interior Decorator. William A. Thompson, our efficient Vice President, is pursuing a course in Business Administration at Villanova College. Joseph F. Yeager has returned from the West, where for some time he was employed by the Ohio Carbon Works, to seek employment in his home town. John J. Dovle is lending his valuable assistance to Lewis and Ogborn, West Chester. Margaret R. Carey has shown her preference for a domestic career by remaining at home to assist in the household. John A. Dunleavy is rapidly assuring his father of his worth in the tinsmith business. Anna M. Clark chose to remain at home, and we believe her to be displaying a great interest in Domestic Science. I wonder why, Ann? John F. Civial is getting along splendidly with an A. B. course at Villanova. Timothy A. Geary is progressing rapidly with an A. B. Course at Villanova. Marion C. Davis is an efficient typist at the Sharpies Dairy Products Co., West Chester, Pa. Nora A. Kerr, too, is employed at Sharpies’, and getting along very well. Roger P. Hollingsworth, a student at the University of Penn- sylvania, expects to make great progress in the engineering world. Paul F. Rudolph is a valued employee of the American Store Co., Ardmore, Pa. Henry J. Thomas is engaged as clerk in the Dowmngtown Paper Mill, Downingtown. Thomas W. McIntyre, employed by the Pontiac Agency, West Chester, has proved to be quite valuable to the business world. The writer possesses a shy and modest nature, and therefore 106 dislikes talking about herself. She is to be found at Immaculata, pursuing an A. B. Course. The Class of '28 greets the Class of '29, and wishes them happi- ness and success in all their undertakings. M. Gertrude Hayes, '28. Class of ’27 JUST two years ago, we, the class of twenty-seven, embarked on the ship of life and set sail on a beautiful and calm sea. Two years seem a long time to those who have not boarded the ship vet, but like us, you will discover that it seems only a few days. Class of twenty-nine, the door will soon be closing, but you must remember though the door is closed it is not locked. It is left open under another name—the door of memory. It swings wide to bring us together once again. It is opened to us now and our minds turn around and look back to days gone by—days of happiness and carefree youth. We hold this memory next to our hearts because we know that we could not look back with joy upon our school days if it were not for our beloved Pastor and the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who made our school life one of work and pleasure. We wish to express our love and gratitude to these noble benefactorts for all they have done for us. Class of twenty-nine, we congratulate you and hope that you may be a source of strength and comfort to many; an honor to our beloved Alma Mater. Like most other classes we have our shortcomings that I feel that glancing over the following few lines you will realize we are trying to follow the ideals inculcated during our sojourn at St. Agnes’. Joseph Finegan, our president, is an able employee at the American Stores. Ravmond Yeager, the human tower, is studying aviation in Ohio. Paul Kehoe is employed by the Denney Tag Co. as Bookkeeper. Elizabeth McCool is a clerk in Fath’s stationery Store. Anna Meara is a stenographer at the Sharpies Separator Company. Anna Laffey is employed by the L. M. Mfg. Co., as one of their most capable stenographers. Alice Cosgrove is private telephone operator at the Chester County Hospital. Gertrude Doyle and Anna Robinson are putting into prac- 107 tical use the Domestic Science Course they received while at St. Agnes’. Helen Burkenstock is a reliable bookkeeper for J. B. Mos- teller and Sons. Alice Moore is in training at the Chester County Hospital. Ellen Montgomery has chosen to study nursing at Miseri- cordia Hospital. Margaret Delaney is a very alert telephone operator in the employ of the Bell Telephone Company. Catherine Clancy is assisting her mother with domestic duties. Agnes Huber is teaching Occupational Therapy in a school in New York City. Kathryn Hickey and the undersigned are preparing for Com- mencement at the State Teachers College. Dorothea Penrose, ’27. 108 THE AGNITA Beauty AN UNFEELING dictionary defines as Beauty—those qualities that delight the eyes, the ear, or the mind. For a precise person of a logical turn of mind this definition will, no doubt, suffice. But to an imaginative creature, this definition seems sadly lacking in the intensity of emotion which the worship of Beauty engenders in the hearts of its devotees. To those idealists Beauty is a Being, a wondrous magician who cloaks materiality in an ethereal aura. Beauty is physical, mental, and moral; and to each one it is aparent in one or more guises. No one is deprived of it altogether, whether they be idealists or materialists. To those whose souls are in tune with the Infinite, those whose eyes are blinded by the glare of materiality, those whose minds are rendered dull through ignorance, those whose ears welcome only words of worldliness, those who are of the earth, earthly, and those whose lives are flowers spiritually—to all humanity is Beauty present in one form or another. The fact that we are alive is proof that Beauty exists, for life is Beauty Incarnate; and we, who have faith in the Maker of the Beautiful, realize that Life has loveliness to sell, all beautiful and splendid things, blue waves whitened on a cliff, soaring fire that sways and sings, and children’s faces looking up holding wonder like a cup. ” There is a loveliness in the physical things of Life which, when seen through the eyes of a worshipper, stirs the imagination just as a pebble dropped into a pool sends recurrent ripples across its surface. True physical Beauty is exemplified by the pristine whiteness of a shaft of marble, the rosy fingers of an infant, the aquamarine tints in an October sky, the red breast of a robin, the filigree of dew on a rose point” cobweb The silver apples oj the moon, The golden apples oj the sun. Intellectuality does not make the beautiful mind but frequently the brilliant mind reveals beauteous thoughts and works. Some of the noblest works of literature bespeak the grandeur and nobility of the author’s mind and the intimate union of his mind and soul. For true beauty of mind proceeds from the soul itself. Beauty, like truth and justice lives within ur, like virtue and like moral law, it is a companion oj the soul. ” The nature of a person is indicative of the qualities of the mind and spirit possessed by him. Nobility of character and kind- 109 liness of spirit are direct evidences of a loveliness of being. “Fine natures are like fine poems,” a glance at the first line suffices for a guess ,in to the beauty that waits for you if you read on. I he highest type of Beauty is spiritual; for the soul itself is Beauty crystallized; a pure essence from the Hand of the Spirit of Purity. dfy soul goes clad in gorgeous things, Scarlet and gold and blue, And at her shoulder sudden wings Like long flames flicker through. And the evidences of spiritual beauty are seen most clearly in the face and eyes of a nun. Her eyes are the windows of her soul; her face a mirror of the radiant beauty of heaven. For she, especially, who knows the Beauty of spirituality is cognizant of the spirit- uality of Beauty. For her life possesses a loveliness and happiness beyond other mortals because it holds “ For her spirit's still delight. Holy thoughts that stir the night. ” And so the vista of Beauty spreads before one with its charm of novelty, its poignancy of feeling, its revelation of wonderment, and its splendor of being, concerning which a poetess writes: “ Spend all you have jor loveliness, Buy it and necer count the cost; for one white singing hour of peace, Count many a year of strife well lost, And for a breath oj ecstasy. Give all you have been, or could be. So from my largess of wonder and beauty I offer you a store of the most precious—the desire to recognize Beauty in its many forms and the ability to feel it as you would a poignard piercing your heart. The pleasure of attending the perception of Beauty is intense, its happiness stabbing, its sorrow searing; but it is real and royal—a precious gift of heaven. Had I the heavens embroidered cloths, Kn wrought with golden and silver light, I he blue and the dim and the dark cloths, Of night and light and the half light, I would spread the cloths under your feet; But , being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; I read sojtly, because you tread on my dreams. ” Mildred Melvin, ’26. 110 The Run-A way IN THE RANCH country of the State of Montana there is to he found, lying in the valley, the ranch of Big Dan Ross. Al- though very few knew this man personally, everyone knew him to own the finest and best cared for herds in the west. His ranch was so widespread that his cattle dotted the level fields of the valley and the surrounding countryside, even the slopes and summits of the hills. To care for the large number of cattle, it was necessary for him to employ a great number of cowpunchers. Now cowboys are necessarily a jovial lot and among the particular group on Big Dan s ranch, there was one who was more care-free and happy-go-lucky than the rest. This was a red-headed Irishman, named Joe Hogan. He was quick to defend his opinions either verbally, by the use of a quick-witted Irish tongue, or he could if occasion demanded, make good use of those two handy fighting instruments with which Nature has provided all of us, namely, fists. One fine day in June there appeared at the ranch house a forlorn youngster who desired to get work. 1 he kid was dressed in an old pair of trousers several sizes too large, a khaki shirt open at the collar, and he carried a worn out coat. His ph rsical appear- ance would have touched the most hard-hearted. His large blue eyes and sunken cheeks showed traces of hunger, his parched lips gave one the impression that the child had not been well for some- time, and his dishevelled hair gave signs of no care. Not being impressed with such a delicate looking youth, the foreman answered the kid’s request with: We have no work for a youngster like you. Kids of your type ought to be in an asylum. Meanwhile, Joe Hogan was drinking in this and other unkind remarks and being unable to bear any more, Joe with fire in his eyes stepped up to the foreman. Can't you give that kid a job? We’re not adoptin’ infants and besides you mind your busi- ness. I’m boss here, replied the disgruntled foreman. Boss, or no boss, you should have a heart. Can t you see the kid’s dying of starvation? I'll make it my business to see that he s cared for.” Well, take your choice; I’m not anxious that you stay. You’d make a nice nursery maid. ” Needless to say in the fight that followed Joe won out. Know- ing that he could no longer stay on the ranch he went into the bunk- room and gathered his blankets and the few articles of clothing that he possessed and with hurried words he bade farewell to a few of his friends. Slinging the bundle over his shoulder he set off 111 .THE AGNITA down the road on which the kid had departed. He had not gone far when he found the youngster lying on the bank close to the rvver. Joe asked him in a kindly manner, “What’s the matter, kid? Is there anything I can do for you?” “Oh, sir, let me walk along with you. I am afraid to walk by myself. ’’ “Where are you going. Laddie?’’ “No place in particular. I wanted a job so I could get some- thing to eat. ” “Don’t worry, youngster, we ll get work real soon,’’ said Joe. The newly acquainted pair started down the road together. They walked all day, and at the approach of evening camped on the bank of the river. The following morning they continued their walk asking at different places along the route for work, but they met with no success. Early in the afternoon Joe thought he heard someone follow- ing them, but the figure kept so well hidden that he had no chance of discovering his pursuers. Not wanting to alarm the youngster he kept this knowledge to himself. It w as late evening when they stopped beside a spring to eat the meagre supper they had picked up at the last ranch where they had inquired for work. While they were eating, a sharp shrill voice shouted: “Put up your hands!” Joe, not understanding w-hat was happening, turned quickly around and over the rocky bank in back of the spring he saw a rifle pointing directly at him. Then a band of men, evidently on a hunting trip, climbed over the cliff. These men were not masked but apparently they were well armed. A look of delight sprang to the youngster’s face and with a cry of joy called, “Father, Father,” and instantly she ran to the man who seemed to be the leader of the group. He clasped the child in his arms and was heard to whisper, “ my dear little daughter, Madge. ” The words, father, daughter, w-ere ringing in Joe’s ears. He could not understand. “Are you leaving me now, my little friend? ” “I’ll have to go,” she managed to say. “I should like to know with with whom you are going,” said Joe. “Pardon, my kind sir, this is my father. I was a naughty little girl and I stole some of my brother’s clothing and ran to daddy’s ranch where no one knew me so I could get a job. I’m sorry that I did it because you lost your position just because I wanted to get out of being punished. I did not tell you what I did because you were so kind to me, ” she said. “Don’t bother about that, little lady, I'm glad I brought you to your daddy.” 112 THE AGNITA And her daddy is mighty glad to know a man with such a big heart,’’ said her father, I have a job down on my ranch and if you’ll come I’ll pay you well. You’re a worth while fellow al- right.” Joe consented and worked diligently for his employer, who had by that time become his intimate friend and companion. Madge grew to be a charming young lady. She never lost her admiration for Joe, nor did Joe’s affection lessen for her. After he made good as keeper of the largest ranch in the Western States, he and Madge received this ranch as a wedding gift from her father,—Big Dan Ross. John Hvley, ’24.. The Progressive Age DO WE EVER stop to realize that the age in which we live is a truly mechanical and scientific age, which bespeaks through the marvelous inventions the true spirit of pro- gressiveness? Almost every invention that is placed before the people of the world to-day is just another attribute toward the goal, Speed.” Let us confine our thoughts for a moment on Marconi’s famous Radio. We can twirl the dial of a little wooden box and at once hear what is taking place on the other side of the universe, carried to us through the ether with as clear a reception as if we were in the im- mediate presence of the transmitter. Unbelievable and impossible we thought many years ago but now a realization beyond dispute. Next, let us consider the airplane soaring like a bird through what we used to believe was unconquerable space. A trip across the ocean in an airplane. It sounded almost inconceivable once— but now a memorable fact. Colonel Lindbergh is well deserving of the honors heaped upon him, but at the sime tine, we must remember he was only one of that famous We.” His plane was indeed the factor in the flight, Lindbergh, the instrument of its progressiveness. Thus, the Radio and the Flight to Paris by Airplane are the two great topics of the day, but, let us not forget, from the very time we are awakened in the morning by the alarm clock, until we turn off the electric light at night, there are millions of other great marvels that attract little or no attention. So, as onward and upward we go in this age of progress, it would be well to keep this one great fact in mind—that this, the Twentieth Century, is but a finite reflection of the Omnipotence of the One Great Master—Our Creator. Alice C. Corcoran, ’29. 113 WHAT other enjoyment can afford more pleasure than an evening spent among one’s hooks, especially if you are fortunate enough to have some works of Henry Van Dyke. The other evening I chanced on a hook of his short stories, and I spent a most enjoyable evening reading his beautiful descrip- tions of nature, and his stories of the desolation in France and Belgium caused by the cruelty of the Germans. His descriptions are so vivid that you can imagine yourself in the places that he is describing. In his “Antwerp’s Road, speaking of the peasants leaving their homes before the invasions of the Germans, he says, “A human tide was flowing, not swiftly but slowly with the patient, pathetic slowness of weary feet, and numb brains and heavy hearts. A vision of humanity with its dumb companions in flight, infinitely slow, painful, pitiful flight. “What have we done? Why has this thing come upon us and our children?” they ask. “Somewhere I heard a trumpet blown. I he brazen spikes on the helmets of a little troop of German soldiers flashed for an instant far down the sloppy road. I hrough the humid dusk came the dull, distant booming of the unseen guns of concjuest in Flanders. That was the only answer. In “The Broken Soldier and the Maid of France, Van Dyke carries the idea inferred in the title all through the story. He describes the reaction of a soldier who had been in battle for nine days. He was so depressed that he almost became a coward. In his confession to Father Couxcy the soldier says: “It did not seem like fighting with men. It was like trying to stop a monstrous thing, a huge, terrible mass that was rushing on to overwhelm us. The waves tumbled and broke before they reached us. Some- times they fell flat. Sometimes they turned and rushed the other way. It was wild, wild, like a change of the wind and tide in a storm, everything torn and confused. The shells rained on Verdun. The houses w'ere riddled, the Cathedral was pierced in a dozen places; a hundred fires broke out. The big battle was beyond our horizon. We were sent to this place or that where defense was most needed. We went gladly. We were resolute that these mad dogs should not get through. They shall not pass and they did not pass. ” The soldier was so dejected in spirit that he was running away from the horrible war. He is finally convinced by father Couxcy that he still has a chance to go back and fight for his be- loved France. Father Couxcy sends him down to Domremy, the birth-place of Jeanne d'Arc. There, he overheard a conversation between a young and an old man. “I tell,” said the young man, “she was one of the greatest among women. She was only a girl. 114 Tup AGNITA But she had a big, brave idea which possessed her—the liberation of France.' “She was also the daughter of the true faith,” said the older man, ' that was her power.’’ “Yes, said the young man, “she sacrificed herself and she saved France. This was the great thing. “ Yes, said the elder man, “ there is nothing greater than that. If we do that, God will forgive all.” 1 he soldier watched them going down the street to the station. I hen he turned and walked slowly back to the spring in the dell. On h is return he was very tired and he went to sleep. He was suddenly awakened, and looking up he saw a girl standing beside him. Pierre took her to be a shepherdess, but on taking a second look he fell on his knees. “Pardon Lady, ” he stammered, “for- give my rudeness, you are of the high society of heaven, a saint. You are called Jeanne d'Arc.” She nodded and smiled, “that is my name. She asks him to stand and talk to her. The broken soldier rose, abashed and confused. “Well, then,” said he, “if you are a shepherdess, why are you here? There are no sheep here. “ But yes, you are one of mine. I have come here to seek you. ” “Do you know me, then? How can I be one of yours?” “Because you are a soldier of France, and you are in trouble.” Pierre's head dropped “a broken soldier,” he muttered, “not fit to speak to you. I am running away because I am afraid of fear.” “Soldiers do not look on the ground. Look up,” she said. God commands you,” she cried, “it is for France. Be of good cheer. Do not retreat. The fort will soon be yours. ” “And the absolution, the word of peace?” he said, “will you speak that to O � � me: “After the penance comes the absolution. You will find peace only at the lance's point. Son of France, go, go, go! I will help you. Go quickly to Verdun. ” The broken soldier sprang up and said aloud, “I belong to France, I am going with the other boys to save her. I was born for that.” He took off his cap and stood still for a moment. He spoke as if he were taking an oath—“by Jeanne d’Arc.” He returned to his company and was sent on duty at Fort de Vaux. There he was severely wounded. He was taken to a hut of logs. When he became conscious he looked up into the eyes of Father Couxcy. Father Couxcy told Pierre he would prepare him for death, but Pierre answered, “Not necessary—I know—already—the penance—France—Jeanne d'Arc—It is done.” A few drops of blood gushed from the corner of his mouth. The look of peace that often comes to those who die of gunshot wounds settled on his face. His eyes grew still as the priest laid the sacred wafer on his lips. The broken soldier was made whole. Ann R. Farrell, ’25. 115 There are jokes that make us happy, There are jokes that make us groan. But the jokes that seem most funny. Are the jokes that are our own. Traveller—“How far is it to Newark, Pat?” Pat Cosgriff—“How did you know my name?” Traveller—“I guessed it.” Pat Cosgriff—“Then guess how far it is to Newark. ” M. Avil—“Did you miss your train, Frank?” F. Holman—“No, I didn’t like it, so I chased it off the plat- form. ” J. Connell—“What are you going to do with that red lantern, Joe?” Joe Dunleavy—“Oh! I just found it. Some careless fellow left it beside a hole in the road. ” M. Finegan (In domestic science)—“Helen, will you break this egg for me? ” H. Rudolph—“I’m sorry, I can’t just now. I’m following this recipe and it says not to stir for at least ten minutes. ” “Are you Hungary?” “Yes, Siam.” “Then Russian to the table and I’ll Fiji.” “All right, Sweden my coffee and Denmark my bill. ” A traveling man on a pleasure steamer had fallen overboard. He shouted, “Drop me a line.” “What’s the use,” exclaimed one of the passengers, “There's no post-office where you are going.” 116 Teacher (In Chemistry)—“What do you know about nitrates, John?” M. Reilly—“Now you are asking me something] I used to work for the Western Union and I know they are less than the day rates on anything but ten word messages.” When Noah sailed across the blue. He had his problems same as you, For forty days he sailed the ark. Before he found a place to park. Hotel Manager—“Say, I wish you’d be more careful in choos- ing your music. We’ve got the Umbrella Maker’s Union here this evening and you’ve just played, ‘It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More.” Teacher—“Who can tell me all about the zones?” M. Hughes—“I can; there are two kinds of zones, masculine and feminine. The masculine zone is either temperate or in- temperate, and the feminine is either torrid or frigid.” Landlady—“Would you mind, sir, having tea this morning? I’m sorry to say that the coffee is quite exhausted. ” Boarder—“Quite exhausted? I’m not at all surprised. You know it’s been in a weak condition for a long time.” Conversation Over the Teacups “What’s this—Airplane starts on fifth leg of trip?” “That’s a figure of speech. ” “ Is a figure of speech entitled to five legs? ” “How would you classify a telephone girl? Is hers a business or a profession?” “Neither. It’s a calling” Pat Cosgriff—“Did you know that one of the girls insulted Mick to his face to-day?” Dutch—“No, what did she say?” Pat Cosgriff—“She asked for his picture to keep the rats away. ” Dutch—“That wasn’t insulting him to his face, that was in- sulting him about his face.” 117 Tup AGNITA C. Travis—“My Pop s the greatest log splitter in the place. ” J. Loftus—“You mean to tell me your dad can split any log in frhe place?” C. Travis—“Yep. ” J. Loftus—“1 know a log your pop can’t split. C. Travis—“What log?” J. Loftus—“ Radio log. ” M. Anderson—“ Do you think that jazz is dying?” B. Meyer—“I don’t know, but it always sounds to me as if it were suffering terribly.” Teacher—“What would Washington have done if Lafayette had not answered his call?’’ F. Huber—“I suppose he’d have waited in the telephone booth and got his money back. ’’ A Western Chain Store Advertised Apples, oranges, imported nuts, Come in now, and avoid the rush The early bird get the worm. Mr. Johnson—“I understand both our sons are studying in Paris. ’’ Mr. Hines—“Yep, mine is a writer. He writes for money.” Mr. Johnson—“ Mine is a drawer. He draws on me. ” Mr. Wood met his friend Stone and greeted him thus: “How’s Mrs. Stone and all the little pebbles? ’’ “Fine, and how’s Airs. Wood and all the little splinters?” “ I’ve swallowed my collar-button,” gasped the grocer. “Well,” responded his wife, “you know where it is anyway.” Mr. Nobody—“I saw my doctor about my loss of memory.” Mrs. Nobody—“What did he do?” Mr. Nobody—“Made me pay in advance.” Aunt Kate—“And what brought you to town, Henry?” Henry—“Oh, well, I just came to see the sights, and I thought that I ’d call on you first. ” 118 “What became of that kitten you had?'' (In surprise)—“Why don't you know? “I haven't heard a word, was she poisoned? “No’m. “ Drowned? ” “No’m. ” “Stolen, “No’m.” “Hurt in any way?” “No’m. She growed into a cat. Hostess—“Oh, Air. Low Brow!” Visitor—“Please don't call me Air. Low Brow. Hostess—“But, we’ve known each other for such a short time! What must I call you?” Visitor—“Call me Air. High Hat, because that's my name.” Alother—-“Willie, you mustn’t play on the front lawns. Its Sunday. Go play in the back yard. Willie—“Ain’t there just as much Sunday in the backyard?’’ I eat molasses on my beans, I’ve done it all my life. It makes the beans taste funny. But it holds them on my knife. T. Fin.—“Is there anything worse than to be old and bent? E. AlcG.—“Yes, to be young and broke! Tom White—“Did your watch stop the other day when you dropped it in the hall?” H. Ancone—“Of course it did. Did you think it would go right through a cement floor? ” Tom Delaney—“Say, Joe, can you lend me five dollars for my class dues? ” Joe Pribula—“Can't, I’ve only got two dollars.” Tom Delaney—“Well, lend me that and owe me three.” “That new girl down the street certainly talks a lot! “Yes, she must have been vaccinated with a phonograph needle. ” 119 A Chem shark SDilled some boiling liquid. From two sizzling urns. With excitement named poets three, Dickens, Howe, it Burns. Teacher—“What is necessary that a nation have a stable government? ’’ A. Purcell—“Good horses.” Teacher—“What is the matter with your singing? You are simply screeching. ’ ’ M. Reilly—“Only hittin’ on one tonsil.” “Here’s where the funn-el come in,” remarked Russel Hurst, as he filtered a solution.” iW. Himelright—“Can you swim?” M. Larkin—“I don’t know.” M. Himelright—“Why not?” M. Larkin—“ I always sink before I find out. ” 120 THE AGNITA “Here’s gratitude for you,” growled a disheartened Freshie. “What's wrong?” asked the motherly Senior. “All this month I answered for that new fella’ in our class every time he was absent. ” “Well?” “I also recited when his name was called.” “What now?” “Now he complains because he got such poor marks. Doctor—“You seem to be getting weaker. My advice is to drink a quart of water with each meal ” Patient—“Great Scott, if I keep that up I’ll be worse than weak—I’ll be diluted.” Here’s a thing that puzzles us. And we should like to know. How is it Lindbergh flies so high. Yet always flies solo. Teacher—“Francis, here is an example in subtraction; Seven boys went down to the pond to swim, but two of them had been told not to go into the water. Now, can you inform me how many went in?” F. Holman—“Yes’m; seven.” J. Corcoran—“I read in a magazine that they have been play- ing chess for thousands of years. ” Elena—“Gracious! Isn’t the game nearly finished?” “They tell me your wife has gone into politics. ” “Well, she always was the speaker of the house.” Teacher—“Why is the sea never silent?” C. Nolan—“Because there are mermaids in it, instead of mere men. ” E. Yarnall—“Out in the country where I spent my vacation, they gave me one of those three season beds. ” W. Johnson—“Never heard of them.” E. Yarnall—“No spring.” Mother—“Anna, did you empty the pan under the ice box?” A. Daly—“Yes Mother, and I put fresh water in it.” 121 “Look Daddy,” said little six year old, “I pulled this corn- stalk right up all by mvself. ” “M y, ” said his father, “but you’re strong]” r“ I guess I am, Daddy. The whole earth had hold of the other end. ” “You mustn’t be afraid of the dark, dear,” a mother said to her little girl. “But, Mother,” wailed the tot, “it gets in my eyes and I can’t see anything.” Fresh.—“What is a synonym?” Soph.—“A word that means the same as a word that you can’t spell.” Fresh.—“You're wrong. That’s the stuff they put on buns in the bakery.” Teacher—“What are the ‘silent watches of the night’ referred to in the poem? ” H. O B.—“They are the ones which the owner forgot to wind up.” The Day Before Pay Day ’Twas the day before pay-day. When all through my jeans, I hunted in vain, For the price of some beans. Not a nickel was stirring. Not even a jit, The dimes were off duty. The quarters had quit, Turn forward, turn forward. Oh, time in thy flight. And make it tomorrow Just for tonight. Teacher—“Why was that period in history called the dark ages? ” M. Powers—“Because there were so many knights then.” 122 Sam—“Well, John, what kind of luck did you have on your hunting trip?’’ John—“Bald man’s luck.” Sam—“How's that?” Sam—“Combed the woods all day and didn't find a single hare. ” Teacher (to Fresh.)—“Master Griswald, spell banana. ” Fresh.—“ B-an-a-n-a-n-a-n-an-n-a-n-a-n-a, darnit, teacher, I know how to spell it, but I don’t know when to stop. ” Bill Murray—“Sav, Thorn, I bought a set of balloon tires the other day.” Thorn Lewis—“ Is that so, I didn’t know you owned a balloon?” We Wonder Why:— Kitty Powers is always dreaming? Dot Lewis likes to go shopping on New Street? Honey must keep her shoes shined? All the Seniors are getting nervous? Our ponies never need to be fed? Bill Murray always likes to be “Boss”? “Officer, I'm looking for a man with one eye. “Sure now, if he’s a very small man wouldn’t it be better to use both of them?” Mrs. Crabbe Apple—“How is your daughter doing in school?” Mrs. Banana Peel—“Well, she’s got good vaccination marks, that’s about all I can say. ” “My son changed his name to Minute when he entered College” “What for?” “Minutes always pass.” Customer—“When I put this coat on the first time and but- toned it up, I burst the seam down the back. Tailor—“Yes, well that just shows you how well our buttons are sewed on.” H. Farrell—“How are you?” C. Reilly—“Oh, I can’t kick.” H. Farrell—“Rheumatism, eh?” 123 Proving conclusively that an even number of figures may be odd. “Opposites attract opposites ’ said Charles Robinson (a very tall boy) as he ordered a short cake. E. Holman—“Why is your dog ‘Rex’ going around in a circle o � so: Bill Hayes—“Oh, he' s a watch dog and he’s trying to wind him- self up. “ Bobby—“Ala, why don’t hens have teeth?” Alother—“They don’t need them dear, they have bills for teeth.” Bobby—“Aunt Kate has a bill for teeth. Is that the reason she’s called an old lien?’’ Teacher—“What is a joint account?” Freshman—“It is an account where one person does the depositing and the other the withdrawing.” “Rain drops are somewhat like water in that they are wet.” 124 We bet it won't go fifty, Yet when he drives it up the road. He thinks himself quite nifty. Today I bought an alarm clock. It has a very loud ring. I call it the “Star Spangled Banner,” for every time I hear it I have to get up. Mis Stood—“I call my one O’clock Algebra Class the “Broad- way Limited” because it has ten sleepers and an observation section. Miss Town—“Very good, I call my nine-thirty Virgil Class the ‘Pony Express’.” E. Beltramo—“Doesn’t it upset you when you run over a pedestrian?” M. Connelly—“No, I’ve never hit one as big as all that. ” Freshman—“Why did she say I reminded her of a telescope? Sophomore—“ Because you’re so easy to see through and you magnify everything so.” Teacher (In Geometry)—“Who is making that noise? ’ Betty McCool—“I am. I’m dropping perpendiculars.” H. Jackson—“Do you usually file your fingernails?” H. Kerr—“No, I generally throw them away.” Teacher—“Go straight home.” Mike Doyle—“I can’t.” Teacher—“Why not?” Mike Doyle—“Because I live around the corner.” Simple Rules for Handling a Woman Electrically If she talks too long............................Interrupter If she gets excited..............................Controller If she goes up in the air........................Condenser If she sings inharmoniously......................Tuner If she is far from town...........................Telegrapher If she is a poor cook............................Discharger If she gossips too much..........................Regulator If she is wrong..................................Rectifier If she eats too much.............................Reducer 125 What Would Happen:— If Pat Cosgrifif lost his Maria”. If Catherine Bannon came on time. If Elvira should ever forget the Ablative of Specification. If Russ and Mick did the required Latin. If Dutch forgot to call a class meeting. “Classified Ads” Lost—An almost (?) new geometry. Finder will please return to Philip Beltramo, as he is mathematically inclined without it. Reward—Any theorem in the book. Found -A large imagination during history period. Owner may claim the same after June by applying to Russel Hurst. Lost -A charming dimple. Return to Helen Ricci and receive a smile in return. Found—A little treasure by the entire school in the small person of Mary Connelly. For Sale—That latest novel by Catherine Bannon, “The Secret of My Late Appearance at Class. ” A first aid kit given with each purchase. Wanted— A mind reader to interpret Catherine Powers’ day dreams. Wanted—Someone to read Elvira’s small writing. Every- body’s going blind. Wanted—Some molasses to keep Dutch from giving the Bas- ketball floor such hard knocks. Wanted—A pair of sun glasses to protect us from Helen Dulin’s sunny smile. Wanted—By Bill Murray, blinders for Virgil to keep him out of trouble. 126 ,.THE _ AGNITA Autographs 127 , THE AGNITA Autographs J28 Dear Old Golden School Days in the Exciting Eighties. The graduates of those days hadn’t as much to look forward to as the girls and boys of today. Costumes as well as customs—homes as well as habits—have all changed for the better. Home life and school life are closely related. It is the business of this firm to make your home surroundings more pleasant, cheerful, and up-to- date. The American Furniture and Piano Co. The Character Store 112-114 North High Street WEST CHESTER, PENNA. Phone 1666 Compliments of McCormick Bros. General Contractors EST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA Office 17 N. Walnut St. Bell Phone 1237 Tin and Sheet Metal Work Roofing and Roof Painting Spouting and Heating Pipeless Heaters John F. Dunleavy Phone 612 Soup Salads Sandwiches Sweets and all things GOOD TO EAT at Oriole Tea Room 621 S. Walnut Street Phone 1539 William Barrett Compliments Fine of Printing Mansion House Hotel 129 N. High Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Farmers and Mechanics Trust Company West Chester, Pennsylvania Strong Progressive Courteous Capital Stock - $250,000.00 Surplus and Profits - $349,000.00 OFFICERS P. M. Sharples, President Edward W. Young, Vice President S. D. Ramsey, Secretary George J. Brinton, Vice President J. Clement Cooper, Assistant Secretary Norris S. Ingram. Treasurer Isabel Darlington, Trust Officer J. Harry Thomas, Assistant Treasurer Marion H. Reid, Assistant Trust Officer George J. Brinton Samuel Butler Norman W. Cameron Patrick H. Corcoran John A. Farrell, M.D. F. S. Wood DIRECTORS Hon. Robert S. Gawthrop Henry M. Hoffner, Jr. Marshall L. Jones Samuel D. Ramsey, Esq. R. Parke Regester Edward W. P. M. Sharpies Thomas M. Slack Washington I. Smith John Thorp Morris Weiss Young, Esq. B. JOHNSON TAILOR Cleaner Dyer Furrier Ladies and Gents Tailor Work Called for °pen and Delivered OI-jIV. V iV U Evenings PHONE 686 30 W. Market Street West Chester, Pa Co nip li meats • • oj • • • Antonio Trentacarllini General Contractor Estimates On All Kinds of Stone and Cement Work Cheerfully Given 332 W. Washington Street Phone 529 The First National Bank WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA Capital $200,000.00 Surplus and Profits $425,000.00 C. Canby Darlington POWER CONTRACTOR HAULING Teams Trucks ALL KINDS OF HAULING TIGHT DUMP WAGONS HEAVY DRAY WAGONS VARIOUS KINDS OF TRUCKS Corcordville, Pa. Phone Cond. 5 Compliments ...of... Highland Dairy Products Co. 26 South New Street WEST CHESTER PA., 1887 1929 42 Years of Faithful Service Men and Boys' Clothing Hats, Shoes, and Furnishings ‘'Good Merchandise Fairly Priced” Boston Clothing House 38-40-42 W. Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PA. In Gratitude ...to the... SISTERS of I. H. M. Brinton Darlington Buick and Marquette Sales and Service Storage Washing Gas Oil Seiberling and Goodyear Tires and Tubes Immaculata College On the Heights of Immaculata, Penna (20 Miles from Philadelphia) For the Higher Education oj The Catholic Women oj Today CONDUCTED BY The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate HEART OF MARY Chartered by the State—November 12th, 1920 WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS! Chester County Trust Co. WEST CHESTER, PA. Capital $250,000 Building Materials Keystone Concrete Blocks Phone—Malvern 285 Paoli, Penna The Dime Savings Bank of Chester County WEST CHESTER, PA. Managed Wholly for the Benefit of Depositors INTEREST 3.65 Per Cent Per Annum ARTHUR T. PARKE, President HOWARD H. PLANK, Cashier ELIZABETH B. HALEY, Assistant Cashier Shoes Rubber Goods Mens Furnishings WM. GALLAGHER BERWYN, Phone 44 PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of..... CLASS OF ’30 Wm. B. Smith Ashton B. T. Smith J. B. SMITH SON Directors of Funerals 115-117 East Gay Street West Chester Pennsylvania Phone 630 Chapel Trees, Shrubs, Native Field Plants Roads Built and Repaired General Contract Work W. H. Doyle’s Nurseries Berwyn, Pennsylvania GRADING SEEDING Over 40 Years of Experience HAINES’ STORE Dealer in Fine Groceries Fresh and Salt Meats S. W. Cor. Market and Church Streets PHONE 84 WEST CHESTER, PENNA. West Chester Hardware Co. 11N. Church Street HARDWARE Tools Paints Duco OPEN EVENINGS Phone 1607 Compliments — of — In Gratitude to the WINFIELD A. WEST SISTERS OF I. H. M. Nationally Recognized Brands oj Superior Groceries — and — Palatable Nutritious Meat Food CONSERVATIVELY PRICED AT LEWIS and OGBORN 119 Lacey Street 300 West Barnard Street 42 South High Street 29 East Gay Street WEST CHESTER, - - PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of William J. Corcoran Architect Thomas C. Farrell TOM LEE Scientific Tree FIRST CLASS Surgery and Orchard Engineering Laundry 152 West Gay Street Pruning, Spraying, West Chester Borer Extracting, Etc. Pennsylvania 402 West Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PA. 20 Years in Business Bell Phone 1733-W Bowers and Son FRESH and SALT MEATS OKe PRESS of— Provisions Horace F. temples PRINTER. AND DESIGNER SINCE 1393 Fish, Oysters, and WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA Clams 127 West Gay Street Phone-1342 The National Bank of Chester County ORGANIZED 1814 West Chester, Pa. Total Assets Over 7% Million Dollars Modern Commercial Banking — for — Individuals, Firms, Corporations Acts as Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Etc. S T R O N G—S A F E—C ONSERVATIVE JOHN H. SPEER, Jr. PAUL E. SPEER SPEER BROTHERS BITUMINOUS COAL ANTHRACITE BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES 215 North Walnut Street Bell Phone 111 WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA Attention Ladies! Have you Seen the Greatest Development of the Times? “GRAYBAR” Two Speed Washer Because of the automotive standards that are inspired it is the best made washing machine in the world today. Onlv well made things run quietly. That is the supreme test. And SELECT A SPEtD it is practically noiseless. Today’s wardrobe—silks, chiffons, madras, linens, coarser fabrics, has outgrown the one speed washing machine. FREE HOME DEMONSTRATION American Furniture Piano Co. The Character Store” 112-114 N. High St. Phone 1666 WEST CHESTER, PA. Compliments ... of .. . Keystone Garage N. Church St., West Chester, Pa. Shop at the Most Popular Women's and Children’s Shop New Styles—Low Prices PEARL'S 37 W. Market St., West Chester, Pa. C. C. HIPPLE and SONS Coal, Feed, and Building Materials 209 South Matlack Street WEST CHESTER, PENNA. Compliments of CLASS OF ’25 Compliments of CLASS OF ’23 Compliments of CLASS OF ’26 NO SOOT OR ODOR Your Furnace and Range Need Our Coal LINEINGER’S CERT-I-FIDE COAL WHITFORD, PA. Call Exton 751 SAFE ECONOMICAL Kift’s Greenhouses 300 S. High St. Flower jor All Occasions EARLY VEGETABLE VEGETABLE PLANTS John S. Garrett, Jr., Proprietor Compliments OF ’31 J. J. Newberry Co. Daily 22-24 N. Church Street Local WEST CHESTER, PA. News The Store Where Pioneer Daily VALUES Chester County OUTWEIGH Over 12,000 Copies DOLLARS Every Week Day Afternoon Howard H. Weaner for ALBERT BILES Better Drugs and Photographer Candies, Perfumes, Pens Pencils 9 N. Walnut Street Films, Kodaks, Sodas West Chester 100 E. Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Pennsylvania Phone 175 Complete Home Furnishers 15-17 West Gay St. - - - West Chester, Penna. Junction Garage R. W. THOMAS, Prop. Junction of Lincoln Highway and Pottstown Road GAS, OIL, and AUTO ACCESSORIES PIETRO BERARDI Baker N. E. Corner Chestnut and New Streets WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA Bell Phone 352 Thomas J. Treston Plumbing and Steam Heating 318 West Washington Street WEST CHESTER, PENNA. David Jones WEST CHESTER, PA. Marble and Granite Works 130 E. Market Street MARTIN E. LORGUS and CLARENCE F. LEAR THE MORRIS NURSERIES Established 1847 WEST CHESTER PENNSYLVANIA Roses Shade Trees Evergreens Fruit Trees and Flowering Shrubs Samuel Taylor Groceries Hardware and Seeds CHINA, GLASS, AND QUEENSWARE 131-133 West Gay St. WEST CHESTER PENNA. Suplee Hardware Co. Electrical Home Appliances Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Atwater-Kent Radio Maytag Gyrafoam Washer Ironrite Ironer 103 East King Street MALVERN, PA. Electrical Contracting and Jobbing J. HERBERT CHAMBERS Estimates Furnished Fixtures and Jlotors Wawassan Basement West Chester, Pa. Phone 788-R WEST CHESTER ICE CREAM CO. The Ice Cream with the Flavor that Always Gains Favor Made in West Chester Phone 771 341-43 W. GAY STREET HOWARD K. MOSES Accessories and Storage TURKS HEAD GARAGE WEST CHESTER PENNA. Authorized PACKARD NASH Service JAMES E. DULIN Plumbing Steam and Water Heating 140 East Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PA. A. V. CURTIN Local and Long Distance Moving and Hauling Valley Road, PAOLI, PA. Phone Paoli 294-J Clement E. Allen Inc. MEDIA, PA. iMARION L. CHEYNEY Silk Underwear Brassiers Handkerchiefs Gifts for the Graduate Repairing an ! Pressing Dyeing am Scouring JOHN H. MALONEY Tailor Suits Made to Measure 22 E. Market St., West Chester, Pa. Compliments ...of... Harry G. Smith Raymond A. Waldron SMITH and WALDRON Real Estate, Insurance, Sales Promotion Phone 1681 WOOLWORTH BUILDING West Chester, Pa. MOSTELLER’S A department store jor all the people 19-21-23 North Church Street WEST CHESTER, - - - PENNSYLVANIA MOSTELLER’S Phone 1229 COAL McCormick and Cotter Franklin and Barnard Sts. West Chester, Pa A. C. HAENN Cut Flowers GLADIOLAS AND DAHLIAS A Specialty Paige, Reo, and Pierce-Arrow Cars George J. Moses Pennsylvania Garage 120-126 North Walnut Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Bracksbill’s Roadhouse Market Lincoln Highway West of Malvern Only Home Grown Products Sold— Fresh Produce Grown from 50 Acres Direct to You FINE CHESTER COUNTY APPLES AND PEACHES IN SEASON No Business Transacted on Sundays MALVERN, PA. WE ARE THE AUTHORIZED Distributor of MARY LEE CANDIES Eva’s Sweet Shop EVA M. BEALE 132 North Church Street West Chester, Pa. ALL.ELECTK1C radio I. E. KIRK RADIO REPAIRING AND SERVICING ALL MAKES 124 E. Market Street Phone 1305 West Chester, Pa. BALDWIN’S Electrical Shop ELECTRICAL WIRING AND SUPPLIES 36 East Market Street WEST CHESTER, PA. West Chester Office Phone 1570 455 W. Gay St. Hauling Contractor HARRY G. HOWE New York Office 121 Prince St. Spring 1837-38 WEST CHESTER, PA. Trips to and from New York Daily 24 HOUR SERVICE A DRUG STORE THAT SUPPLIES YOUR EVERY WANT POPULAR PRICES No matter what it may be—you will find AT Th• KoQQCLJCZ Storm EGIDE DAUSI Painting and Paper Hanging 200 N. Church Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Stylish Footwear and Durable Hosiery GLICKS SHOE SHOP 32 W. Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PA. TERRIZZI BROS. GROCERIES Phone 288-W QUIEl MAY Automatic Oil Burner — and KELVINATOR Electric Refrigerator Milton W Durnall Co 12 South Church Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Phone 204 CANDIES SODAS LUNCH Meet Your Friends at Preftakes Confectionery CORNER OF HIGH AND GAY STS. COURTEOUS SERVICE Bell Phone—1685 WILMER T. LEWIS Bricklayer and Contractor 308 South Darlington Street WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of— L. DELPINO Fancy Fruit and Produce “Say it With Fruit” Fancy Fruit Baskets 142 E. Gay St. Cor. High Gay Sts. WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA ALTERATIONS PRESSING REPAIRS RAYMOND S. HIMELRIGHT Cleaner and Dyer 5 South High Street WEST CHESTER, PENNA. P. J . REILLY Contractor and RuLlder WEST CHESTER, PA. Phone 1066-W G. H. CROSLEY DEALER IN Fresh and Salt Meats—Fresh Vegetables 142 West Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PA. COMPLIMENTS — of — William J. Haley 1700 MORGAN GRAVE VAULTS In cemeteries within a radius of 40 miles of West Chester. They do not rust, they get stronger with age. The are waterproof and durable. Ask your undertaker for a Morgan Concrete Grave Vault. We deliver to all cemeteries. J. V. MORGAN 320 North Penn Street WEST CHESTER, PA. L. FERAZZI, Prop. Roman Style—Best in Town 333 West Chestnut Street WEST CHESTER, PA. PAUL ROBINSON GENERAL MERCHANDISE Phone—Concordville 51 CONCORDVILLE, PENNA. Merchants Ice Delivery Co. ICE 12 East Chestnut Street M. M. OAT, Mgr Phone 1222 Compliments LORRAINE DINING ROOM Home Made Pies a Specialty Made to Order—Home Cooking 135 E. GAY STREET Phone 1329-W Electric Maid Bake Shop Everything Good to Eat 18 South Church Street WEST CHESTER, PA. PHONE 1648 TYPEWRITERS New and Rebuilt Typewriters both the large Standard and Portable Ma- chines. We also maintain a service department where you can have your Typewriter repaired. Just call 657-W. Typewriter Ribbons, Carbon Paper, Typewriting Paper Mimeograph Supplies, Etc. TYPEWRITER SERVICE BUREAU 204 E . Market Street J. J. MADEIRA, Proprietor, West Chester, Pa. Compliments ...of... H. II. BROWN E. E. DAVIS CIGARS and TOBACCO Gay and Walnut Streets WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MASTERPIECE CIGARS 5c HUBBS STORES CORP. Fresh Meats Fancy Groceries WHITCRAFT and GROFF MEN AND BOYS' CLOTHING 28 West Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PENNA. HERMAN G. HUTT NEWS AGENCY COMPLIMENTS OF THE West Chester Laundry Thomas J. Redmond Rugs, Linoleum, Ranges, Window Shades 16 South Church Street WEST CHESTER, PENNA. The Wild Goose Team Room WAWA, PA. LUNCHE( )N—TEA—I) INNER APRIL TO OCTOBER M. E. MITTEN Anything and Everything LENN1, PENNSYLVANIA OPPOSITE R. R. STATION Compliments of Chester County Meat Products Company “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS’ V® WEST CHESTER TELEGRAPH FLORIST A Whole Lot of Brains Are Covered With Wahl Hats West Chester, Pa. 16 North High St. Compliments of A FRIEND Estimate. Furnished Repair Work Lone HOWARD J. HOFFMAN Electrical Work in All Branches 239 West Union Street Phone 1181-R Compliments Charles Huber’s Bakery of Bread, Pies, Fancy Cakes and Ice Cream A FRIEND Free Delivery Phone 1046 M. G. VANDEVER A. P. Tea Company 29 N. Church Street 118 E. Market Street Art Needlework W. C. HENDERSON Phone 61-J Manager Compliments of— Bowden’s Sea Food Market In Gratitude Fresh Fish Daily to Crab Meat, Oysters, Clams 134 E. Market St., Sisters oj I.H.M. West Chester, Pa. Phone 1190 Compliments of— Reeder’s Auto Laundry JOSEPH KING Vasking Polishing Salesman Phone 1755-W Taioloring Ernest C. Faucett Jacob Perlman and Son Automobiles Dry Cleaning and Pressing oj Ladies' and Gent's Suits WHIPPET and WILLYS-KNIGHT 18 W. Market Street Phone 1569 139 West Market Street West Chester, Pa. WEST CHESTER, PA. Compliments . . . of . . . The Sharpies Separator Company “EASY” Washers “ROYAL” Cleaners LOUIS N. DAVIS PLUMBING and HEATING Phone 652 38 East Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PA. WHEN YOU WANT IT FRESH TRY F. J. MEYER Fancy Fruits and Fresh Vegetables 32 N. Church St., West Chester, Pa. - - Phone 179 P. H. McCORMICK Insurance Bell Phone 1237 17 North Walnut Street The Thomas Construction Co. WOOLWORTH BUILDING WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA FRIGIDAIRE—the Electric Refrigerator Product of General Motors” PETRO Oil Burners 8 S. Church St. ¥¥7 J ft 7 24 Penn Ave. West Chester. P.a W OOCl J .3111 HOFfl Avondale. Pa. Phone-1082 11 Phone—Avon. 9-R-2 COMPLIMENTS — of — WALTER A. HAENN JOSEPH G. McKEONE Attorney-at-Law Woolworth Building WEST CHESTER, PENNA. CORCORAN and O’BRIEN Interior Decorators Ashbridge Street WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA PAINTING Phone 1202 J. PAPERHANGING In Gratitude to the Sisters oj I.H.M. Penn Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 5 N. High Street WEST CHESTER PENNSYLVANIA Shoe Hospital FRANK CAVATTI Market Street Fancy Groceries Fresh and Salt Meats EDWARD BARRY Matlack and Magnolia Streets WEST CHESTER, PA. JAMES A. FORD Electrical Contractor 125 S. Darlington Street WEST CHESTER, PA. DeHaven s Drugs 106 W. Gay Street WEST CHESTER, - - PA. JOSEPH MALA VOLTA Shoe Repairing Work Called for and Delivered 4 N. Church Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Compliments of A. J. Delaney, ’20 PUSEY and YOUNG Storage Battery Station 125 W. Market Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Philip J. Reilly Attorney-at-Law 406 F. M. Bldg. WEST CHESTER - PA. Phone 666 Stephen J. Reilly Attorney-at-Law WEST CHESTER, PA. SHOE S.VNE PARLOR “JIM” CHRISTO, Prop. Hats of all Kinds Cleaned and Blocked 7 N. Church St., West Chester, Pa. Edw. Brinton Sons WEST CHESTER, PENNA. Everything jor Farm Garden and Lawn CHECK up on the RESULTS Note the Difference After a Visit to the ROYAL BARBER SHOP Opera House Basement J. G. WIESSNER 123 S. Church Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Agent for Metropolitan Life Inurance Co. Compliments of BOSTON SHOE STORE 18 W. Gay St. Infants and Children’s Wear, Art Needlework Hosiery CHAS. H. BARBER 112 W. Gay St. HARRIS HOOL Home Furnisher Phone 158 W. GAY STREET WOOD’S CUT RATE “Original” 36 West Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Rubber Goods, Kodaks, Toilet Goods. Patent Medicines, Imported Perfumes ED. J. DAWSON Green Tree News Stand Daily and Sunday Papers Compliments of Richard T. Frisby, Jr. Compliments of Shroth’s Art and Gift Shoppe 17 W. Gay Street Compliments of A FRIEND G. Walter Downs Wm. L. Underwood JAMES BROTHERS Plumbing Heating and Sheet Metal Work 111 N. Church Street WEST CHESTER, PENNA. MARAKOS Home Made Candies Ice Cream and Soda Water Cor. Market and Church Streets In Gratitude to Sisters of I.H.M. CORCORAN O BRIEN Interior Decorator Painting Papering WEST CHESTER, PA. Compliments of— SUN OIL COMPANY Gay and Patton Sts. WEST CHESTER, PA. Compliments of JAMES KNOX HALL’S Barber Shop NOMA DINING ROOM HOME-COOKING 208 E. Market St., W. Chester, Pa. NAOMI JACKSON, Prop. STEIN LeFEVRE 138 E. Market Street WEST CHESTER Phone 1088 Battery Recharging ALEMITE LUBRICATION- AUTO LAUNDRY The House of J. B. SIMON BRO. Auto Accessories Radio Supplies Sporting Goods Hardware Fancy Groceries Notions MAX ISAACS Walnut and Miner Streets Phone 1151-W M. COHEN BOOTS, SHOES, RUBBERS First Class Repairing 107 W. Market Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Fancy Fruit and Produce L. DEL PI NO STORE 144 E. GAY ST. STAND—S.E. Cor. High Gay Sts. CLENO CLEANERS DYERS 134 E. Gay St., West Chester, Pa. 319 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, Del. Phone 1194 FRANK B. MOORE Hosiery jor All the Family 37 West Gay Street Phone 1300 Biehn’s Shoe Store West Chester, Pa. Go to the— GREEN TREE STORE Candies Ice Cream Light Lunch H. B. BROOMALL Compliments of A FRIEND Swayne’s Tourist Camp Gasoline Filling Station Restaurant Lincoln Highway—Glen Loch The Community Kitchen QUALITY GROCERIES Candy Breyer’s Ice Cream New and Biddle Streets NORMAN VERNON, Mgr. Phone— THE GIFT SHOP Edith M. Passmore 32 W. Market St., West Chester, Pa. Harry Peoples Son 118 E. Biddle Street Contracting and Building Phone 831-J F. F. FAVINGER Lenni FISH OYSTERS A. ESAFF Atwater-Kent and Phila. Radios DRY GOODS Lenni - - Pennsylvania ARTHUR F. OUTLAND GROCERIES and PROVISIONS Bell Phone CONCORD VILLE 7 EXTON LODGE Lincoln Highway and Pottstown Pike DELICIOUS DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS CARD PARTIES AND AFTERNOON TEA PRIVATE DINING ROOM SWIMMING Phones EXTON 753—711 H. R. GUSS CIGAR STORE ABBOTT’S ICE CREAM IN THE DE LUXE PACKAGE Soda Water Daily and Sunday Papers Headquarters for W. D. C. Pipes 121 W. GAY STREET Phones 1400—1401 JESSE T. BUXTON Estimates Furnished Repair Work Fixtures Electrical Contrador Bell Phone 1332-R WEST CHESTER, PENNA. Get it at FATH’S Stationery-- Loose Leaf Books—Fountain Pens Gifts for All Occasions P. F. FATH ICE CREAM FRENCH PASTRY A. 0. Englund Confectionery Co. Phone 624 WEST CHESTER, PENNA. NOVELTIES CHOCOLATES AND BON BONS HATS CAPS EVANS’ HAT STORE 31 West Market Street WEST CHESTER, PA. HABERDASHERY LUGGAGE AVIL’S Cleaner and Dyer 109 N. Church St., W'est Chester Phone 234-J Compliments of A FRIEND In Gratitude Sisters of I.H.M. Miss Sarah Harlan Teacher of Singing 141 E. Gay Street Sparton Radio Jones and Gurskey SPORTING GOODS 305 S. High St., West Chester, Pa. Compliments — of — The D. L. Club LENN I SHOE SHOP TONY BONNETTI By Their Fruits You IF ill Know Them MUSANTE BROS. High and Market Streets WEST CHESTER, PA. If You Want Good Dry Goods Cheap -Try- H I L Y A R D ’ S 33 W. Gay St. WEST CHESTER, PA. Compliments — of F. J. KILPATRICK Barber Shoppe Compliments • • • e)• • • Class of 32 Compliments of JOHN THORP Funeral Director 101 S. CHURCH STREET .... WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA With Twenty Years oj Service EACHUS DAIRIES offers an Undisputed Standard of Quality PHONE 1271 Phones 1238-J—1261-J L. B. DORAN SONS Concrete Blocks Cinder-Slag Blocks Concrete Products WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA When You Want A Home SEE — West Chester Realty Co. WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of Margolies’ Men’s Shop WEST CHESTER PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. Annie Y. Stone Teacher oj Embroidery 130 East Market Street WEST CHESTER, PA. Thatcher’s Prescription Pharmacy WALTER SCOTT, Prop. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED 33 East Market Street Phone 951 WEST CHESTER, PA. Expert Shoe Repairing While You Wait CARMILO IANNO CO. North Walnut St. WEST CHESTER, PA. M. KAHN Ladies and Gent s Tailor 134 West Gay Street WEST CHESTER, PA. THOMAS M. SLACK Hudson-Essex MOTOR CAR DEALER WEST CHESTER, PA. Branches in Coatesville Kennett Square Service Pierce’s Barber Shop 19 North Walnut Street WEST CHESTER, PA. BARBERS:—J. L. Paterson, Gran- ville A. Anderson, Jr., Samuel W. Pierce; Amos J. Pierce, Proprietor Phone 465-M West Chester Dining Room “For a Meal that’s Real’’ Corner Church and Market Sts. Special Dinners W’est Chester, Served Daily Penna. VULCANIZING Phone 679-R CARLSON’S Instant Tire Service 9 N. Walnut St., West Chester, Pa. Auto Body and Duco Fender Work Painting Compliments of A FRIEND A. SPRINGMAN Tailor Cleaning and Pressing For Ladies and Men 133 Market St., West Chester, Pa. C. O. HOFFMAN The Store of Better f ootwear Corner High and Gay Sts. WEST CHESTER, PA.