University School for Girls - Castanon Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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,.... Q-5-I - ' CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty, of the University School for Girls, City of Chicago, County of Cook, and State of Illinois, yet being of sound mind and excellent health-but fearful lest We shall not survive the approaching examinations-do make and ordain this, our last will and testament, as follows, to wit: IMPRIMIS-'WC give and bequeath I. To the Junior Class-the treasured Castanon box, the privilege of ringing the study hall bell, and the benefits derived from association with us during the past two years. 2. To the Sophomores, our dearly beloved sisters-we leave our example. 3. To the Freshmen-we leave our middies and skirts CSpaulding and Marshall Fieldj. ITEM: We leave- I. To Miss Cavins-the sole right to publish our examination papers as treatises of wisdom and knowledge. 2. To Mrs. Mower-our promptness at rehearsals. ITEM: Special Benefits- I. Dorothy Braun leaves to her successor all brilliant ideas conceived of after the Castanon went to press. 2. Anna Jeanne bequeaths a list of guaranteed excuses to the most needy applicant Cpreferably Freshmanj. 3. Nora's tact is entrusted to Jane Markman, and the secret of her funny noises to Laura Jane Hancock. g 40

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...- ,,. V Extra Future PENDEXTER'S ONE MAN EXHIBIT WINS PRAISE Critics viewed Anna Jeanne Pendexter's newest paintings with renewed praise. Miss Pendexter is considered one of the foremost artists in the contemporary group. Two of her best works on display today were Skyscraper , and Contempora . The latter was purchased by the Comtesse Guillamo Enrico Tolois de la Bussante fthe former jane McMurryD for her chateau at Nice. ARCHEOLOGISTS UNEARTH NEW DISCOVERIES fBy Special Dispatchl Necklaces worn by Queen Tut Ankh Beauty have been recently unearthed by Eugenia Wells, Costume jewelry Representative of Saks, in the Congo basin. Miss Wells and her assistant, Miss Kotrba, have been conducting costume jewelry expeditions with great success. FAMOUS DOG SHELTER BURNS Last night over 500 dogs and their attendants were routed from their beds by a fire which swept the Blazer-Graf kennels in Lake Forest. Over 51,000,000 damage was done to the buildings, but all the dogs were saved. Police suspected a friend and associate of the proprie- tors who has long harbored a dislike for the animals. The kennels are world famous for their modern buildings and grounds. They accom- modate over l,OOO dogs and 2,000 attendants. Swimming pools, game rooms, and private Isotta-Franchinis for motoring are a few of the many features. It caters to Schnauzers and wire-hairs only. Miss Blazer and Miss Graf both left for Florida to recuperate from the shock. OLYMPIC RECORD SHATTERED jane Hudson shattered the world record for the high jump for America-8 ft. Shirley Pryor broke the 440 record. Ofiicial reports have not yet been received. 1 39 SOCIETY PRESENT AT OPENING OF NEW OPERA Last night marked the opening of the new Civic Opera House and one of the most brilliant events of the season. Aida was presented, with Valerie Haight in the leading role. As a prologue, a fine interpretation was rendered by the ballet, under the direction of Priscilla Sims. Le Comte and Comtesse Guillamo De La Bussante Uane McMurrayD and Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Blair Rockerbilt-Vanderfeller fjane Cottonl occupied one of the boxes. THE WAITING MOTHERH WINS APPLAUSE By Eve Ning The talking version of The Waiting Mother is done by competent and clever actresses. jerre' Steward in the mother role is excellent. She has long been considered the perfect mother type-say the Hollywood directors. Sallie Morris does some fine acting as the suave villain and puts over a spirited fencing scene with much gusto. Don't miss it! See you tomorrow. BETTER FRENCH PRONUNCIATION Fain-Grandy Method IO S. LaSalle St. Chicago MARY CALLENDER'S BURNING SANDS o THE TWO-FACIED VULTUREH Pulitzer Prize Novel Price 85.00 OBITUARY In memory of poor Mildred-so young to die-whose innocent prophecies were wrongly interpreted by those for whom they were meant. Gone but not forgiven! We who murdered her-The Class of '3C. f-.

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,,:,,,- ...-.. 4. To June Nelson will be granted Eugenia's unique privilege of a three-day school week. 5. Valerie transmits to Adra Guerin a precious document in which she recom- mends cough drops as an aid for study hall. 6. Jean Farleigh hands down her big part in the Castanon play to Ida Rock- wood. 7. To Helen Marie Castle, and to her alone, Suzanne and Anna Jeanne have bequeathed the copyright of The Burning of Rome . 8. Betty Lange and Mary Helen Fain present their passion for hockey to Ruth Kruse. 9. A bequest of an extraordinary whisper GD is willed to Kate Canfield by the only gifted possessor, Jane McMurray. Io. Mary Callender instructs us to present Margaret Talbot with her boyish bob fdisguisedj. 11. Another generous bequest of this type is Louise Grandy's complete supply of bobby pins to Mary Young. I2. Josephine Killian leaves her guard's ability at throwing baskets to Vir- ginia Maginnis. 13. Barbara Graf leaves her telegrams from Yale to Betty Brawley. We hereby appoint as executors of our will our trusty pals- The Study Hall Clock The Fire Escape In witness whereof, we have herein set our hand and seal, on the Fourth day of June, in the year Nineteen Hundred and Thirty. Wrrmzssesz -THE SENIOR C1.Ass The Cartanet Vergil 41