St Johns High School - Blue Devil Yearbook (Darlington, SC)

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is corulucted by Helen Hilb, who is meeting with wonderful success. Her business slogan is “A Mate Guaranteed”. She answered to her name and gave us a glowing account of the success of her work. She is happily married to one of her applicants. Jessie Young was absent, as she lives in New York City, where she a model for the latest Parisian styles. We were delightfully surprised to have Emma Jean Daniel walk in unexpected- ly. She is an English Instructor at Columbia University. She was on a speaking tour during the summer months for the betterment of the English language. She happened to hear of the reunion while she was in Columbia, through Carrol Bose- man, who is Pilot for the Airplane transportation line between Columbia and Darlington. Novice Kirven was not present, but I learned that she owns a ranch in Arizona and raises fine horses. She rode one of her best horses in a reecnt horse show and received the cup. An added variety of the festivity were some beautiful selections furnished by the High Hill Orchestra under the directions of Eleanor Flowers, who is now principal of this Institution. Other attractions were: a lecture by Elizabeth Buchanan, who, having traveled in Spain for 2 years, is now a teacher of Spanish literature, at Rock Hill, S. C., and a Quequeela Snake Dance by America’s premier dance instructor, who is none other than Leslie Edwards. I believe I have carried out Louis’ instructions and told you something about each one of the dear old class of ’24. All who were present sent you their love. Sincerely, HARRIET LAW. P. S. No doubt you are wondering whether or not I am going to tell you any- thing of myself. 1 took a course in domestic science and I am now engaged in teaching classes of men how to cook—age limits sixten to thirty. I have been very successful so far. H. L. 7 wen ty'Five.

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Several of our old classmates have achieved fame in a surprising way. Laurens Milling is owner of “Milling’s Greater Shows” and is himself the Chief Clown. One of his most famous performers is Pauline Dove, who is thrilling thousands as a tight rope walker. Vivian Sansbury is a wonderful parachute performer, also connected with this show. These three were absent as they are touring the west. What do you think? Broadus Vaughan is the author of a French grammar with a new accent and is at present trying it out on the inhabitants of a South Sea Island. Carrie Daniel after teaching several years in a kindergarten, married a wealthy widower with six children and is living happily in Kentucky. 1 missed seeing Emmett England. He is at present on an expedition to Mars to install a Weather Bureau there. Pauline Moncrief now resides in Chicago where she is a successful teacher of love-making by mail. She guarantees knowledge to her customers within four lessons. She is known as Mademoiselle Moncrief. Kimory Stanley has settled down as a druggist in Hartsville. He was not veiy successful at first, but finally he invented a beauty lotion which makes old maids of forty appear as maidens of sweet sixteen. His business increased so rapidly that he was forced to take Wallace Suggs as his partner. It was a disappointment not to see Annie Lee Sharpe. She was making an address on “Womans Duties” in Kansas City. She is Vice-President of an organiza- tion to instruct the men how to vote. I think we have reason to be proud of the fact that so many of our class have inventive ability. 1 suppose you have heard of the “Wonder Lotion” so much ad- vertised. It is guaranteed to grow a beard of six or eight inches in six months. Dixon Daniel patented it, and he is wearing a long beard too, as an advertisement. He is married and has a fine home here. Edna Stokes was present and responded to her name with a cheerful account of her latest book entitled “How to Manage Your Husband”. She has a cozy apart- ment in Lamar, S. C., and a kind and industrious husband who keeps house while she writes. Your old friend, William Howard, was present, enlivening the occasion with his old time wit and humor. He and Walter Dargan are handsome middle aged men, contented and wealthy owners of the noted “Dargan Howard Farms”. In addition to their advanced methods of farming they have discovered a new method of making chewing tobacco by combining equal parts of leather and rubber. They are enjoying bachelorhood. Can you believe that there is now a Matrimonial Bureau in Darlington! This Twenty-Four

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Gallagh er and Shean at St. John s Oh, Mr. Miller, Oh, Mr. Miller Fourth High is the worst class I have ever seen. The pupils that are there Simply make me tear my hair. And there's not a single boy with knowledge in his bean. Oh, Mr. Gaines, Oh, Mr. Gaines The class of which you're speaking gives me pains. And I also fear. That there is no learning there. Absolutely, Mr. Miller? Positively, Mr. Gaines. Oh, Mr. Miller, Oh, Mr. Miller Helen Hilb is often seen with a grin, I could hardly believe my eyes, But she’s taking exercise, And I honestly believe she’s getting thin. Oh, Mr. Gaines, Oh, Mr. Gaines Have you noticed our little Benedict? He rides near and far. In his little Ford car. And uses slacomb on his hair to keep it slick. Oh, Mr. Miller, Oh, Mr. Miller. Harriet Law said her heart she would pawn. But she didn't dope it right, He goes to see her every night. It is George Daniel, Mr. Miller? No, Mr. Gaines, it’s Raymond Vaughan. Oh, Mr. Gaines, Oh, Mr. Gaines, Nothing pleases Louis more tluin music sweet and rare. So he will never roam, From his little home. Where he hopes to have a piano and a Player. Oh, Mr. Miller, Oh, Mr. Miller, Elizabeth Buchanan like a queen doth reign. She knows no greater joy. Than to vamp some silly boy. And they tell me she’s now almost conquered Spain. Twenty-Six