Three Rivers High School - Reflector Yearbook (Three Rivers, MI)

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A Wedding in Nature's Realm A Movie scantamo HERE was a great stir in the realm of King Dandy Lion. Messengers, the Locusts riding on the backs of prancing Grasshoppers, were sent out to proclaim the coming marriage of his daughter, Rhodo Dendron, to Mr. Holly Hockf' The wed- ding was to take place on Marsh Mallow at Four O'clock. Of course a great many had unkind things to say. Mr. A'Cac- tus and Miss Thistle made sharp remarks as usual, and said Rhodo Dendron was trying to Marry Goldf' but Sweet Alyssum said she knew it was True Heart's Ease. There was great activity in the palace all this time. A large band of Ants were engaged to make everything, and to prepare for the great event. Expert Devils Darning Needles were busy weaving the Bridal Wreath also. At the appointed time Blue Bells began to ring. and guests began to assemble. The Mosquito orchestra, under the leader- ship of Herr Bullfrog, were playing the Bridal Chorus as the guests arrived in their Violet, Pink, and Rose colored dresses. When they were all seated, the bride entered on the arm of her beloved Poppy The maid of honor was Miss Dorothy Perkins Rose of Mountain Laurel. The matron of honor was Mrs. Easter Lilly, whose marriage to Mr. Tiger Lilly, took place the year before. The bride's pretty little sister, Miss Brown Eyed Susan, was the little flower girl. The groom's little brother, johnny, acted as ring bearer. The bride and her attendants were met at the altar by the groom and best man, Bachelor Button. The ceremony was performed by Rev. lack-in-the Pulpit. Only one person had a case of stage fright, and that was the groom's little brother. johnny forgot to do his part, so Bachelor Button had to turn and say, under his breath, johnny lump Up. The bride was to have been given away by her Grandaddy Long Legs. On account of his age he could not be present, for he is really a very Sicleman. So in his absence she was given away by her eldest brother, Sweet William. After the ceremony, the guests went into the dining hall, where the Mosquito orchestra was playing Nevin's Narcissus, Then after they were seated, Madame Nightingale and Miss Hum- ming Bird sang a duet accompanied by the orchestra and Signor Rhutabaga, the wonderful Italian celloist. Many Ants served the wedding feast, which consisted of Snow Drops served in very dainty Butter Cups, crushed from

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The Abuse of Customs R. QUILL and his handsome son, Phil, sat before the open fire place. The cozy warmth of the fire-lit room seemed to en- courage confidences. Conventionalities are a bug-bear, are they not, father? I found the 'one girl in the world for me'-and I have lost her. Come, son, tell me all about it, said Dr. Quill, watching the soft curls of smoke floating gently upward. On my Way here from college I had to stop over a short time at a small suburb called Delton, began Phil. ASI had nothing else to do, I stood in the station studying the faces of the people as they came into the building. My attention was attracted to a crowd of well dressed girls who were all laughing and talking at the same time. Then, I saw an old lady struggling to reach the back of her shawl to adjust it. I walked forward to assist her, but I was pre- ceded by a young girl, who, leaning toward her, said, 'May I help you? There, is there anything else?' After she had made the woman comfortable she went to in- quire about her trains, and I, also, went to inquire. She was evidently a working girl, and, although she was dressed neatly, her apparel did not bespeak a superabundance of wealth. She was not beautiful but was sweet, with large grey eyes and an expression on her face which made her very attrac- tive. I found myself staring at her and I realized that I had to know her. To introduce myself was impossible. I watched her and saw her go to her train, and I immediately followed her. I saw that she was sitting on this side of the train. It was a cowardly, ungentlemanly act, but, Dad, I was desperate. I threw one of my cards into the window where she was sitting. She smiled at me very sweetly and shyly. That was several days ago, and I wonder if I shall ever see her again. Barbara sat in her fifth floor hall bedroom talking to her chum. This is his card, janet, and I do so wish I could Write to him. I-Ie was well dressed and refined looking and had the kindest brown eyes. I-Ie might be-but no, he can't be,- With big tears in her eyes Barbara tore the card into small pieces and then watched them burn. -B67'ff1Cl.'l7Z'Cl'7'1i6 Mallo, '20, 51061

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Holly Berries in Pineapple Shrub. Oh! how they did make the Butterfly from one end of the table to the other! Of course as was to be expected, some were very ill-mannered. No one really knew how much Miss Mignion Ette. Mr. Onion disgusted everyone, as he usually did by using such strong perfume, and by smoking his Dutchman's Pipe. The master of ceremonies had to Caulaflower to put him out. The conversation was very sprightly, Mrs. Grey Squirrel chattered, and Mr. Bumble Bee made stinging remarks, as that was about the only thing he could do with his buzzy voice. After the banquet everyone was talking, and Mr. Bachelor Button was so confused at having so many Maiden Blushes surrounding him, that he lost his balance and stubbed his Mistle Toe. Then, of course, young Pepper Tree took the occasion to make many spicy remarks. At this time, the bride slipped away to her room to don her traveling gown, Ladies' Slippers and 'lFox Gloves, when some- thing very tragic happened. Daring young Ragged Robin, who had always thought Rhodo Dendron, the Lily of the Valley, quickly raised a Jacobs Ladder to her window. Seizing her in his arms, he tore the Bridal Wreath from her Maiden Hair, and threw her Grandmother's Night Cap over her head, and fastened it securely with a Lilac. Carrying herswiftly to the ground, and holding her tightly in his arms he mounted a firey steed, Snap Dragon. Using the famous Lark Spur, they sped away into the Night Shade. Poor Rhodo Dendronn not know- ing what to do, clasped her hands over her Bleeding Heart, and began to Balsam. She simply couldn't Bear to think of the future in store for her. The alarm was spread quickly over the palace that the bride had been stolen. The groom, a man of quick action and thought, ran out to his eight cylinder, ten passenger Car Nation, giving this sharp command to his chauffer, Chrys Anthemumf' Lettuce Beet it. They sped away in hot pursuit with only the Moon Flower and the Stars of Bethlehem to light their way. They very quickly overtook the horrible villain. As Chrys Anthemumn struck Ragged Robin on his head with the King's Golden Rod, the King appeared with the executioner, who stabbed the villain with a Sword Fern. As Holly Hook clasped his bride in his arms and their Tulips met, the bystanders could hear him murmur, Forget-me-not! -Rosa ll iz, Predfnzore. 51033