Vandergrift High School - Spectator Yearbook (Vandergrift, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1922 volume:

THE SPECTATOR 1 tfirimawick PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS Will play any talking machine record at its best. If you desire a real phonograph let us suggest that you compare the Brunswick with any other make and you will become one of our enthusiastic boosters. The Brunswick has many wonderful exclusive features and designs. Come and hear a high class concert free. D. HIRSHBERG “THE QUALITY FURNITURE STORE” 147 Grant Avenue Phone 596 1 She - A - Bird — What ? ? ? The big line of Spalding’s Base Ball and Tennis goods on display at the Kiski News Co. 149 Grant Avenue Vandergrift, Pa. 2 THE SPECTATOR •HH-M-M-l-M Compliments of Brideson Lace Yours truly H. J. KUHNS CLOTHING, SHOES AND FURNISHINGS Quality, Reliability and Moderate Prices Characterize Our Merchandise We invite your inspection and comparison. :i: Columbia Grafonolas H. M. WILLIAMS Confectioner M. KOPELMAN $ 300 Longfellow Ave. J 307 Longfellow St. Johnston’s Chocolates THE SPECTATOR 3 ”1 LADIES BAZAAR NEW SUMMER SUITS DRESSES AND SKIRTS ARRIVING DAILY Itzel Fichthorn QUALITY MARKET Phone 143 Home Dressed Meats Bologna and Lunch Meats Oleomargarine, Butter, Eggs—All kinds of cheese. Oysters and Fish Howard E. Wagle Buick Motor Cars ACCESSORIES AND REPAIRS i Phone 56 Hancock and Garfield Ave. Vandergrift, Pa. THE SPECTATOR The Citizens National Bank of Vandergrift, Pa. SOLICITS YOUR BANKING BUSINESS Resources Over a Million Dollars 4 h« •] I i j Hardware and House Furnishings 145 Grant Avenue ? Vandergrift, Pa. -'• '■ ALTER WHITEHEAD Vandergrift Dry Cleaning Works | ¥ : I I Stoves, Paints and Glass —OFFICES— 111 Grant Ave. Phone 41 Warren Ave., Apollo Phone 326 1! 5 1 THERE’S A DIFFERENCE ? BETWEEN THINKING AND DOING There are a whole lot of people who think they can clean a carpet. There is a big difference between 1 BEATING A CARPET and CLEAN- 4. ING A CARPET. Anybody can beat a carpet, but we think that we are 1 the only people in town who can 4-clean a carpet clean. You will think so too if you give us a chance to .j. show you how well we can do it. THE SPECTATOR For up-to-date FOOTWEAR Let GEORGE I)o It I—I—I—I—I—I—I—I !—I—I—l—I--I—l—; IRIS THEATRE Casino Building E. R. BURNS Druggist The home of High Class Feature Photoplays MILTON E. UNCAPHER •• Prescriptions a Specialty Parker Fountain Pens and Eversharp Pencils Phone 515 REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 301 Longfellow Vandergrift, Pa. Notary Public R. —See— GORDON Square Deal Furniture Store before Buying The best furniture for less money. Furniture and Automobile Upholstering Phone 624-L 123 Washington Avenue W. C. T O M I L S 0 N I V Druggist | Prescriptions Accurately £ compounded by t Registered Pharmacists J only £ Phone 20 130 Grant Avenue Vandergrift, Pa. 6 THE SPECTATOR PLANK The Photographer 136 Washington Ave. 137-A Grant Ave. Phone 401-A—299-A Make an appointment Today GILCHRIST DRUG CO. Vandergrift, Pa. Store Number 7 Kodaks and Kodak Supplies Prescriptions filled by careful registered druggists DO YOU KNOW WE MAKE OUR OWN ICE CREAM Under Strictly Sanitary Conditions IN BULK OR BRICK—ALSO ICES OF ALL KINDS H. J. SCHULER CO. !- VANDERGRIFT STOP—AND—SHOP I T SUGAR BOWL John Lambros, Prop. —WITH US- New Spring Goods of every description now on display. | •j- Fine Confections and Ice Cream ¥ I Wholesale and Retail Women’s Suits, Coats, Dresses and 151 Grant Ave. Skirts—Dry Goods and Novelties ¥ $ Vandergrift, Pa. I !-.M 4H I ,1 I I‘,|H I“I ‘M I I 1”I I ± t •4-H-H Phone 38 WATSON’S ICE CREAM FACTORY Pre-war Prices Wholesale and Retail VISIT ESKIMO PIES Special Prices for Large Orders Madison Ave. Phone 189 we FIT feet 142 Grant Avenue FRANK BLA Foot Expert R THE SPECTATOR 7 When in need of a Gas Range, come in and let us show you our complete line of NEW PROCESS RANGES with Lorain Oven Heat Re- :j: gulator. THE CULP-NEAL CO. Phone 3 '•V'l'V'l-I'VVV'X-I'VVV'IH-I'V'I-H'VVVVVVV-! ■ We have just received a new line of chandeliers, and among them a new bedroom ceiling light made in tints to suit paper and hanging. Get that wiring job done now before prices go up. We also do plumbing and heating work. E. S. Aurandt Cor. Columbia and Washington Ave. VANDERGRIFT, PA. -H-Hf —Go to— J. E. CRAWFORD For Wallpaper, Paints, Varnishes and Brushes. Picture hanging a specialty t KIEHL’S MEAT MARKET i Phone 443-J 209 Longfellow St. Quality home dressed meats at reasonable prices :: :: Corner Longfellow and Hawthorn Streets Phone 498-A 8 THE SPECTATOR I H- I STOP AT THE s L ICtbprty | Sbataurant j Where Pure and Wholesome Food is Served —Try Our— DE LUXE DINNER AND PLATE LUNCH Best Coffee in Town Served l I l ' ' v « ! i « � « l « « ' � « � « � Announcement! EFFECTIVE, APRIL 6, 1922 WADDELL MOTOR CO. Authorized Ford and Fordson Sales Service Have been appointed by the Ford Motor Co. as successors to McCutcheon Bros., Vandergrift, Pa. Graduation Gifts of Merit! When bought at this store is an additional guarantee of it’s being good. You will find little gifts to more expensive ones, and each a pleasing reminder of you and your interest in them. Fine large selection of the newest in jewelry PHILLIPS ANDES Grant Avenue Established 1901 .....+ To Miss Nellie J. Wiggins— A patient and thorough teacher, a kindly and helpful friend, we respectfully dedicate this book. THE SPECTATOR 11 THE SPECTATOR Vol. 4 COMMENCEMENT, 1922 No. 3 Published during the school term by students of Vandergrift High School. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paul Shaffer. ’22 ASSOCIATE EDITOR. LITERARY EDITOR.. TREASURER. BUSINESS MANAGER. ADVERTISING MANAGER.. FACULTY ADVISOR... Madaline Fitzsimmons, ’22 .....Mary Culp, ’22 .......Arthur Renton, ’22 .........David Burkett, '22 ...Arthur Vantine. ’22 .......Eunice H. Jack ASSISTANT EDITORS SCHOOL NOTES...... SENIOR NOTES...... JUNIOR NOTES...... SOPHOMORE NOTES. FRESHMEN NOTES.... EIGHTH GRADE NOTES ART EDITORS....... ATHLETICS ........ EXCHANGES ........ SMILES ........... ALUMNI EDITOR..... _____Martha Hilty, ’22 ...Ethelda Graden, ’22 ..Madeline Schaffer, ’23 Pauline Bolar, ’24 ... Everett Hilty, ’25 Lillian McGlaughlin, ’26 ....Sara Love, ’22 i ..Sue McGregor, ’22 .....Ruth Milliren, ’22 .....Laura Trautman, ’22 .....Goldie Wilcox, ’22 ........Calla Stahlman Th.1 Editorial Staff of the Spectator sincerely thank Miss Hamil and the Commercial Students for their typewriting of all “Spectator” material during the past year. The Spectator Board also wish to express their hearty thanks to the Merchants of Vandergrift for their liberal patronage during this school year. the high school building THE SPECTATOR 13 BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. H. C. JACK...................President REV. W. A. ROULSTON.........Vice President MR. J. Q. ADAMS..................Secretary MR. R. W. McNUTT.................Treasurer DR. W. J. LACE MR. R. C. GEORGE MR. CLARK HANNA VANDERGRIFT HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY CHARLES H. OMO... JOHN R. KURTZ.... CALLA STAHLMAN___ WILLIAM MARGRAF.. R. F. DANIEL..... LOUISE M. HOOD... HESTER B. DIRICKSON EUNICE JACK...... NELLIE WIGGINS... ALDA BAIN........ BERTHA RAY....... MARION HARTHORN.. LEAH GLASSER..... ARTHUR SNYDER.... IDA HATTMAN....... MARGARET BOYD.... HESTER NEUFARTH.. MABEL HAMIL...... .............Superintendent ..................Principal .............Advanced Latin ...........Advanced Science Manual Training Supervisor Domestic Science Supervisor ...........Music Supervisor ..........Advanced English ................. History .................. Science ............... Mathematics ..........Modern Languages ............... Mathematics .......English and Science .................... Latin .................. English .................. English ............... Commercial GI � . as F ctt o: Glp to Vie doo f ! over tVi€ t Vyr £ S H o ). fA, 'c n •! ivito the WorU. THE SPECTATOR 15 f T i T I Contents t __ J DEDICATION BOARD OF EDUCATION VANDERGRIFT HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY CLASS OF 1922 HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS SENIOR PROPHECY SPRING THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT THE CLASS PLAY CHARACTERISTICS JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY EIGHTH GRADE HISTORY EDITORIALS Up to the Door, Over the Threshold, Into the World On Ideals LITERARY The Gipsy Vagabond The Poppy—A Legend Zero Equals Zero Spring’s Herald ALUMNI NOTES EXCHANGE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT SKETCHES ATHLETICS SMILES 16 THE SPECTATOR ARTHUR VANTINE President Senior Class “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. “The Charm School”, ’22. Orchestra, T9, ’20. Football. Baseball, ’21. “No really great man ever thought himself so.” RUTH WILLIAMS Class Secretary, ’22. Glee Club, ’20, ’21, ’22. Ruth Williams is a little lass. Who has a smile for all our class; We never see her wear a frown. For she’s the happiest girl in town. GOLDIE WILCOX—“Dode” Spectator Board, ’22. Treasurer Senior Class ’22. “The Charm School”, ’22. Goldie by name. But hair of raven hue. Typical Senior of ’22. Carefree, loving and happy. CARLYLE CLAWSON—“Happy” Vice-President of Senior Class Football, ’17, T8, T9, ’20. Capt. ’21. Basketball Manager, ’18, ’22. Treasurer of A. A., ’18. Cheer Leader, T8, T9, ’20, ’21, ’22. “Satisfy a few; to please many is bad.” KIRK BECK—“Line” Football, T8, T9, ’20, ’21. Basketball, T8, T9, ’20. Capt. ’21. Baseball, T9, ’20, ’21, ’22. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk,” ’21. “My book and heart Shall never part.” THE SPECTATOR 17 CLARA BRAYSHAW “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. Glee Club, ’20, ’21, ’22. “Thy fair face my heart enchained.” MARTHA BROSKI—“Mar” Vice President Class, ’21. “Love vs. Veal”, ’22. “The Charm School”, ’22. “And once the heart of a maiden is stolen The maiden herself will steal after it soon. ETHEL BURNHEIMER “He that is more than a Youth, is not for me, and He that is less than a man, I am not for him.” ETHEL MAE BITTINGER Glee Club, T9, ’20, ’21, ’22. Quick and snappy, always happy, Nothing’s ever slow When Ethel dear, doth appear And her smile doth show. RAE BUCKLEY Ra Do is what we call her. She says she has a weak heart, Well no wonder— She has subscribed for the WEEKLY HARROLD. 18 THE SPECTATOR DAVII) BURKETT Baseball, ’20, ’21, ’22. “Head of Romulus”, ’22. Spectator Board, ’22. Here is our musical Dave, Who has played for many a fair maid, And enchants us all with his serenades. ELIZABETH BRADSTOCK “All things must change, To something new, to something strange. ELIZABETH CAMPBELI_______“Lib” Glee Club, ’20. How doth the little busy bee. Improve each shining hour? HAZELLE CHESSMAN Glee Club, ’19, ’20, ’21, ’22. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. Always excited and always alert, Whatever may come or may go, About as jolly and friendly a girl, As most of us ever will know. MERLE CHRISTY “The Charm School”, ’22. “Christy” has the honor of being the tallest man in the class. We suppose you’ve heard that old saying about good goods being done up in small packages? Well, we’re l-ight here to inform you that “Christy” is the “big” exception to that rule. TH E SPECTATOR 19 MARY CULP Spectator Board, ’22. In every deed of mischief she had a heart to resolve, a head to conti'ive, and a hand to execute. EPHRAIM COFFMAN—“Eph” His hair is red, His eyes are blue, And of all friends, There’s none so true. ALEX CONDIE—“Ecky” Football, ’18, ’19, ’20, Mgr. ’21. Basketball. T9, Capt. ’20, ’21, ’22. Baseball, T9, ’20, ’21, ’22. Class President, ’21. “Yokahoma Maid”, T8. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. “Head of Romulus”, ’22. “The Charm School”, ’22. Here’s to the lad whose lank and tall, A darned good sport, and loved by all. LAWRENCE CRAIG—“Midge” “If you give me a lever long enough And a prop strong enough, I can single handed move the world.” DOROTHY COBER—“Dot” Glee Club ’20, ’21, ’22. Dot is as smart as you want to find, She completed her course in thx-ee years time. While in Hi Skule she never tarried. Mind, when she gets out she’s gonna git married. 20 THE SPECTATOR EDITH DAWKINS Just look at our bright Edith Who has been with us long. She’s one of our dear classmates, And our love for her is strong. ALBERT DRAKE—“Al” Baseball, ’21. Football, ’21. “The ugliest of trades have their moments of pleasure. Now, if I were a grave digger, or even a hangman, there are some people I could work for with a great deal of enjoyment.” ISOBEL ELSWICK—“Twinny” “To those who know thee not, no words can paint. And those who know thee, know all words are faint.” JULIA OLIVIA ELSWICK—‘ Joe” Glee Club, ’22. She’s Julia, one of the Elswick twins And many true friends we hope she wins. LLOYD EARHART Orchestra, ’20, ’21. Here’s to Lloyd, so guileless and sweet, All but his hair is always neat. Lloyd plays the cello with much zeal and jazz, And he’s the best musician that Mango has. THE SPECTATOR 21 RUBY FOX Ruby is full of vim and pep And likes to make the Dodge car step. MADALINE FITZSIMMONS—“Fitz Spectator Board, ’20, ’22. Orchestra, ’21, ’22. “Love vs Veal”, ’22. “The Charm School”, ’22. “To know her is to love her.” ETHELDA GRADEN Spectator Board, ’22. She’s little and dainty and wise; there’s a smile in her eyes and kind thoughts for us all in her heart. RALPH HOFFMAN “The world knows nothing of its greatest men.” MARTHA HILTY—“Mar” Spectator Board, ’20, ’22. Glee Club, ’21, ’22. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. “The Peacemaker”, ’22. Let the man who does not wish to be idle, fall in love—And “Mar” keeps ’em all busy. 22 THE SPECTATOR EUGENE LOSASSO “The Charm School”, ’22. “Physicians, of all men, are most happy; whatever good success soever they have, the world proclaimeth; and what faults they commit, the earth covereth.” HAZEL LUCAS—“Lukie” Glee Club, ’21, ’22. A good natured smile for all, and a broad grin for the others. MARY LELLESS Happy am I; from care I’m free, Why aren’t they all contented like me ? BEULAH LONG—“Buge” Always happy, never glum, Makes a bright and cheerful chum. DOROTHY LOGAN “The Peacemaker”, ’22. Glee Club, ’21, ’22. “The Charm School”, ’22. Those dark eyes, they set you guessing; All the while she’s simply jesting. THE SPECTATOR 23 SARA LOVE Spectator Board, ’21, ’22. “The Charm School”, ’22. “The perfection of art is to conceal art.” MARTHA LITTLE “Little” Martha is right there with the goods, although she is somewhat shy about delivering them. HELEN MILLIREN “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. “Head of Romulus”, ’22. “The Charm School”, ’22. Pianist of Glee Club, ’20, ’21, ’22. “Little did we hope to know To what our Helen soon would grow; But cease the wondering now to hear, Helen has a great career.” RUTH MILLIREN—“Ruthie” Glee Club, ’20, ’21, ’22. Spectator Board, ’20, ’22. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. “The Charm School”, ’22. She is as good as she is fair None, none on earth above her As pure in thought as angels are, To know her is to love her. GRACE MITCHELL The world’s no better if we hurry. Life’s no better if we worry. 24 THE SPECTATOR WAYNE MOORE This is for the old red head Ever on the music tred. How will V. H. S. ever sway, After you have gone away? IVY McCAUSLAND Glee Club, 21, ’22. Although she came into our class at Christmas time, with that shy, meek and “I don’t care manner,” we have accepted her as one of our quiet classmates, and we all wish her success in future life. SUE McGREGOR—“Bunny” Glee Club, T9, ’20, ’21. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. Spectator Board, ’21, ’22. Here’s to the merriest, here’s to the wittiest, In other words, here’s to Sue. RUSSEL McINTIRE—“Russ” “A little learning is a dangerous thing,” says Russ. MILDRED McMILLEN “Mill” is pretty and witty and wise Although at a glance one would hardly surmise, That such a demure, sedate little lass, Could be so bright in every class. THE SPECTATOR 25 WINIFRED NEFF Winifred was a cheerful worker Through all her high school days, For what she has accomplished She well deserves our praise. BERTHA NORBERG—“Bert” Glee Club, ’20, ’21, ’22. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. The heart seldom feels what the mouth expresses. DAVID J. OLINGER—“Pud” Football, T7, ’IS, T9. Capt. ’20, ’21. Basketball, T9, ’20, ’21, Capt. ’22. Baseball, T8, T9, ’20, ’21, ’22. Secretary of A. A., ’17. “Yokohoma Maid”, T8. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. Dave is what we call him. On the field and on the street; Yes—an athletic David With a smile for all he meets. GERTRUDE REILLEYr “Gerty”, they all call her, She’s from Commercial too, And everything that she takes up, She’s sure to carry through. EDNA RULIS Edna’s from Commercial A stenog she’ll be And with her goes our good wishes Anti our hope that she’ll succeed. 26 THE SPECTATOR CECIL REARICK—“Ce” “The Charm School”, ’22. Football, ’20, ’21. Baseball, ’21. Basketball, ’21. Class President, ’20. “Love vs. Veal”, ’22. Orchestra, T9, ’20, ’21, ’22. Every Jack has his Jill— But “Ce” has a half-dozen. ARTHUR RENTON—“Renton’’ Spectator Board, ’22. Quiet, thoughtful, and brave, for in a Virgil class of fourteen girls and himself he read, “Var-ium et mutabile semper femina.” (Woman is always fickle and changeable.) CARRIE SACK Here we have shy, demure little Carrie, A pleasanter girl you’ll hai’dly find. She also is so lovable, That she’ll always be kept in mind. BOB SCOTT Football, T9, ’20, ’21. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. Here’s to Robert; Red for short. For he’s an all round good sport. HELEN SCOTT “Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” THE SPECTATOR 27 ESTELLA SCOTT Though Estella’s from Apollo, And we’re rivals thro’ and thro’ We will not discuss the subject For we know she is true blue. LOTTIE SHAFFER “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. “The Charm School”, ’22. Treasurer of class, ’21. Glee Club, T9, ’21. Brilliant, fair and tall, Dearly loved by all. PAUL SHAFFER “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. Football, ’21. “Peacemaker”, ’22. Spectator Board, ’22. In Mathematics he was greater Than Tyco Brahe or Erra Pater; For he, by geometric scale, Could take the size of pots of ale. JOSEPHINE SHEPLER “It is better to be small and shine, Than to be large and cast a shadow.” MAE SLEASE Conscientious, studious, clever, Does she shrink her duty? Never! 28 THE SPECTATOR MARTHA SECRIST Glee Club, ’19. Basketball, ’20. “I cannot tell how the truth may be, I say the tale as was told to me.” MARY LOUISE SINCLAIR Glee Club, ’21. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. “Laugh and the woi-ld laughs with you. Weep, and you weep alone.” GERTRUDE SNYDER—“Gerty” Still water run deep, is a familiar saying, and those who know Gerty don’t doubt it. LAURA TRAUTMAN Glee Club. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. Spectator Board, ’22. Light or dark, short or tall. She sets a ti’ap to snare them all. MARTHA THWEATT A friend of all, A diligent student, An honor to our class. THE SPECTATOR 29 AARON THOMAS—“Ink” “The Charm School”, ’22. “Of two evils the least should be chosen.” LORETTA TANANAIS Here is Loretta, a commercial lass, What would we do without her in our class. BESSIE WHERRY Glee Club, T9, ’20, ’21. “Head of Romulus”, ’22. “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. “A happy disposition, A girl quite free from care, And as a jolly playmate She’s treated us quite fair.” GENERVA YOCUM Behold Generva Yocum! Who talks all day long. She is our Commercial pal And our love for her is strong. 30 THE SPECTATOR MAUDE BUSH—“Bushie” Here we have Maude Bush Who wears her hair in curls. She was never known to frown And is well liked among the girls. ELIZABETH KING—“Lib” “Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk”, ’21. Glee Club, ’20, ’21, ’22. “Come on, kids, a little more pep”! THE SPECTATOR 31 HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS In 1918 over one hundred Freshmen entered High School. Shortly after this event, we were moved into the new High School building. We had many varied experiences, but probably the most exciting was an Advertisement Party held in the Lincoln Building. We did not organize during our Freshman year, as the Freshies had done in previous years, owing to a new rule put into effect by the High School principal, Mr. Berkenstock. However, as is the case with all Freshmen, we had many stumbling blocks in our way, for were we not greenies, and were we not treated as such, but we were not Freshmen forever. In our Sophomore year, we organized our class, and elected the following officers: President, Ralph McIntyre; Vice President, Violet Wakefield; Secretary, Kenneth Mohney and Treasurer, Arthur VanTine. Shortly after the election of officers Ralph McIntyre found it necessary to leave school, and as the Vice President did not wish to assume the office, Cecil Rearick was elected President. The activities then commenced in earnest. We had a weiner roast and also gave a dance in the Fireman’s Hall, in honor of the Juniors. In our Junior year, we had the following people as class officers: President; Alex Condie; Vice President, Martha Broski; Secretary, Mildred Neale and Treasurer, Lottie Shaffer. The first great event of the year was a Hallowe’en party, wffiich the Seniors gave in our honor. Later, we returned the Senior party with a dance. One of the most interesting features of the entire year wras a class fight. The fight was very exciting, but it lasted only a short time, and there were no hard feelings entertained by any members of the classes. Our Senior year was probably the most successful of all. We elected the following people as officers: President, Arthur VanTine; Vice President. Carlyle Clawson; Secretary, Ruth Williams and Treasurer, Goldie Wilcox. We had a Gypsy Dance and a Skating Party, and to each the members of the class invited a guest. We were then entertained by the Juniors, and there is no need to say that it was a decided success. Later we returned the Junior party with a dance. We now hope that we may be as successful in our chosen vocations as we were in our four years of High School. —ETHELDA GRADEN. ’22. 32 THE SPECTATOR SENIOR PROPHECY “Happy” was coaching the Bucknell eleven “Ecky” was a minister converting souls for heaven. Cecil was running an airplane saloon. “Bob” and Clara Brayshaw were on their honeymoon. “Fitz” and Martha Hilty were fashionable modistes “Red” Moore was a boxer clever with his fists. Ethel Burnheimer danced in a stylish cabaret Sara for drawing got a million a day. David Burkett was a poet very meek While dashing young McIntyre was playing the Shiek. Estella and Generva were office experts Mae Slease and Martha Little were proficient as flirts. Arthur Van Tine was a Bolshevik King Olinger was teaching canaries to sing. Drake as an elocutionist won lots of fame. Winifred Neff was a fashionable dame. Lloyd Earheart was a multi-millionaire “Dot” Logan was spending his monej for fair “Trautie” and Beulah were bookkeepers fine And Gertrude and “Joe” at shorthand did shine. Ruth and Helen Milliren were slinging out hash, Aaron, behind the register was pulling down the cash. Ethelda and Christy owned a fine farm Ethel Mae was keeping alligators from harm. Helen Scott from Hoffman secured a divorce On the race tracks Mary Culp owned the best horse. Elizabeth Campbell was her very best jockey Our Carrie Sack was a champion at hockey. Vivacious Lottie was a vaudeville queen, Broski and Snyder were stars on the screen. Lucas was a model in a fashionable show. McCausland was all dressed up and no place to go. Secrist and McMillen, congresswomen of tact, Directed the Amendment of the Volstead Act. President Wherry was fishing for whales. While Arthur Renton was a warden of jails. Grace Mitchell was the giant in a circus show And Buckley at the equator was shoveling snow. Edna Rulis was teaching fish to swim, Elizabeth Bradstock was a whimsical whim. “Eph” sold sage tea for dying the hair Bertha Norberg was vamping with rever a care. Ruby was chief of the street sweeping band. Chessman was queen of a desert of sand. THE SPECTATOR 33 Loretta sold antifat in a Five and Ten. Mary Lelless, a spinster, still abhorred men. Goldie and Sue as bandits won fame, And in every rouges gallery was written their name. Eugene Losasso was a Pied Piper true So Maud Bush proved that gold fish were blue. Lib King singing solos gave us a treat A clever aviatrix was our Martha Tliweat. Midge Craig at swimming beat the whole crowd Dawkins, in love, before Cupid bowed. Mary Louis ran a small weiner stand. Dot Cober was the leader of a “swellish” brass band. Kirk Beck at baseball won much renown The Elswick twins owned half of the town. At evening when Paul Shaffer’s work was o’er He sat with Ruth Williams at their cottage door. We’re all amateurs in the art of a poet As prophets we’re new; we guess you all know it. Here is the prophecy as it left our clutches If the feet aren’t right we’ll furnish the crutches. SUE McGREGOR ... L. L. D. GOLDIE WILCOV .... Ph. D. CECIL REARICK .... Esq. DAVID BURKETT .. . . D. D. SPRING Oh, I love the gentle Spring time, Oh, how bracing is the air, When the birds are singing gaily And the flowers are everywhere, Oh, what ecstacy to wander Over hills and over dell, For it seems that some good fairy O’er the earth has cast a spell; From the trees the leaves are peeping, And the fish are in the brook, And the bear is softly creeping From his cozy little nook. The children are so happy For vacation time is near, Oh! We hail the gentle Spring-time Happiest time of all the year. —EUGENIE GRIMM, ’23. 34 THE SPECTATOR THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT HE Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and twenty-two, lately departed from Vandergrift High School. We, the Senior Class of Vandergrift High School being of sound minds and bodies, do hereby on the twelfth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two, set forth our Last Will and Testament, thereby revoking and making void all wills at any time heretofore made by us. It is with great joy that we bequeath to the Faculty the records of our wonderful achievements and excellent composure and behavior during our stay in the High School. We bequeath to the Juniors our vast amount of knowledge which has been a great aid to us; we trust, they may survive it. We leave them also our beloved and highly esteemed teacher, Miss Stahlman; also the advice to carefully watch their deportment. To the Sophomores we bequeath the old and hard ridden ponies used in Caesar class. Take it easy, Sophomores. They are still active and you may receive a sudden jolt at any moment. To the Freshmen ,who have been traveling on green pastures the past year, we bequeath the left hand stairs of the building with the understanding that they are to be used to the exclusion of all others. We also leave them the memories of our four years stay. We hope theirs may be as pleasant. The balance of the treasury we leave to the School Board to buy baskets for chewing gum. Apart from these, there are some private possessions to be bequeathed as individual gifts; thus it is desired that: Laura Trautman’s vamping ability to be left to “Genie” Grimm. Elizabeth Campbell’s ability to talk to be given to Mary Hoffman. The Nobel peace prize be left to Miss Dorothy Logan. The joke box be faithfully used next year by the pupils of V .H. S. The future inter-class parties be allowed to continue to at least 2:00 a. m. To Professor Kurtz we bequeath the memory of three happy years. We also leave to him the worn-out athletic uniforms and the honor of our many victories. To Mr. R. F. Daniel we bequeath the shavings and saw dust of Room 19. To Miss Stahlman we leave the recollection of a studious class. May she have many more such in the future. To Miss Wiggins we beaqueath the maps of the United States and our badly scrawled notebooks. She may also have free ingress to the Constitution of our country and its by-laws. To Miss Eunice Jack we bequeath the dictionary of the English language. May her future pupils be more proficient in its use than we have been. To Superintendent Charles H. Omo we bequeath the privilege of presenting the Diplomas to the Senior classes for many more years. To be the executors of this, our Last Will and Testament, we do hereby appoint our most worthy School Board. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand, this twelfth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two. —THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’22. THE SPECTATOR 3i� CLASS PLAY The Seniors have chosen for their class play “The Charm School” by Alice Duer Miller. This Comedy was first produced at New Bijou Theatre, New York City, August 2, 1920. The Cast AUSTIN BEVANS ...................................... AARON THOMAS An Automobile Salesman with ideas which DAVID MacKENZIE __________________________ EUGENE LOSASSO A law student, considered unpractical, though GEORGE BOYD ................................CECIL REARICK An expert accountant, is willing to co-operate JIM SIMPKINS..........................................ALEX CONDIE TIM SIMPKINS ............................. MERLE CHRISTY who toil not and have never seriously considered spinning. HOMER JOHNS................................ARTHUR VAN TINE is the guardian of ELSIE BENEDOTTI ........................... HELEN MILLIREN President of the Senior class at a school presided over by MISS HAYS ................................ LOTTIE SHAFFER who is loved and feared by all who know her. MISS CURTIS...............................MARTHA BROSKI SALLY BOYD ......................... MADALINE FITZSIMMONS who is George’s sister and MURIEL DOUGHTY ................................ SARA LOVE ETHEL SPELVIN ............................ DOROTHY LOGAN ALIX MERCIER .............................GOLDIE WILCOX LILLIAN STAFFORD ......................... RUTH MILLIREN It is hardly worth while to mention a Junior MADGE KENT HAZELLE CHESSMAN NAME ANSWERS TO LOVES Merle Christy Carlyle Clawson Happy Ephriam Coffman Red No one Alex Condie Ecky Mazie Lawrence Craig His pipe Dorothy Cober Dot “Hud” Albert Drake A1 Julia Elswick Twiny Nothing Lloyd Earhart Prof Ruby Fox Foxy Kirk Ralph Hoffman Huffy Hunting Eugene Lasasso Gene A Ford Hazel Lucas Hay To giggle Wayne Moore Jew Tobacco Russell Mclntire Mac Leechburg David Olinger Pud All the ladies Cecil Rearick Ce Himself Arthur Renton Work Robert Scott Bob ...Clara.... Paul Shaffer Shaff To be a Doctor Arthur Van Tine Ruthy Aaron Thomas Jeff To debate Clara Brayshaw Giggie Bob Martha Broski Bill Ethel Burnheimer Eth .. Latin Ethel Mae Bittinger Ted Rae Buckley Gary David Burkett To be a devil Elizabeth Bradstock Unknown Edith Dawkins To be a baby Mary Lelless Dave Beulah Long To chew Grace Mitchell ..We’d like to know Mildred McMillen Mid Red hair Winifred Neff Elmer Gertrude Reilly NEEDS .....To dance...... ...To wake up...... .......To dye...... .....A damper...... .....To grow....... ....To get married... .....Memory........ ...To be bashful... .......A razor..... .....To study...... .......Pep......... .. .A sweet temper... .....To reduce..... ...Hair trainer.... ...A horseshoe..... ...Encouragement... To forget himself. .....Pleasure...... ...The decision.... .......A rest...... .......Brains...... ...Larger words..... ....A reliable man.... ...A new one....... ...A vocal teacher.... To be on a diet... ...A little pep.... .....Silencer...... .....Reminder...... ...Everything...... ...More weight..... ...Encouragement... ...More cents...... .....Sympathy...... ........Pep........ .....Ambition...... WANTS TO BE ........Funny...... ....Boot-legger.... ....Pill Slinger... ....A Preacher..... ......A giant...... ....Model wife..... ....Cave man....... ....An actress..... ......Musician..... ...A school-marm.. ...Wireless bug. .. ....Machinist...... ...Farmer’s wife... ...A Paderwiski.... ....Traffic cop....: ......A vamp....... ...A cue expert.... ....A Doctor....... ......A miner...... ....A vallain...... ........Goof....... ...A Henry Clay.... ....Reformer....... ....Old Maid....... .Beauty Specialist .......A governess. ....Snake charmer... ...Horse Doctor.... ......Shrimp....... ....Particular..... ....Skeleton....... ....Pessimist...... ....Graceful....... ... Bareback rider... ....Aviatress...... .Physical Culturist. FAVORITE EXPRESSION ............Honest to John ................... Let’s go ..................... Oh boy ................ Hup ’er up .........What do you care? ................ Howard said .........I hope to tell you ................ Hey, Bert ......Old son of a sea cook ............... Oh, shucks ............ Holy mackerel ............ Hey you crook ............... Oh! Worser ............... Yer-a-a-a-a ......For the love of mike ................ Who can’t .......... Chuckle, chuckle .................. Glory be .......Ain’t slick was you? ...........Hey, listen here ............ Boys, Oh, boys ... Are you sure about that ............... Oh, Cherrie - ................ Hey, Fitz ................. Do you ? ................... Oh dear .................... Oh gee ............ Sweet patootie ...................... Well — .............. Oh cheese ................ Anything .............Will ya, Huh? ........... Wait a minute .......... When I was little .................. I’ll say .................. Uh huh NAME Edna Rulis .......... Estella Scott ....... Josephine Shepler ... Loretta Tananis ..... Laura Trautman ...... Genevra Yocum ....... Kirk Beck ........... Bertha Norburg ...... Elizabeth Campbell .. Hazelle Chessman .... Mary Culp ........... Isabel Elswick ...... Madaline Fitzsimmons Ethelda Graden ...... Martha Hilty ........ Dorothy Logan ....... Sara Love ........... Martha Little ....... Ruth Milliren ....... Helen Milliren ...... Ivy McCausland ...... Sue McGregor .......... Carrie Sack ......... Helen Scott ......... Martha Secrist ...... Lottie Shaffer ...... Mary Louise Sin Clair Mae Slease .......... Gertrude Snyder ..... Martha Thweatt ...... Bessie Wherry ....... Goldie Wilcox ....... Ruth Williams ....... ANSWERS TO ......Ed...... .....Stell.... .....Joey...... ....Lorett.... ....Trauty.... .....Genev.... .....Line..... .....Bert..... ....Libby..... ......Sis .... ...Xantippe.... .....Tvviny... .....Fitz..... ......Ted..... ......Mar..... ......Dot..... .....Sallie... ....Martha.... ....Ruthy..... ....Anything.. ....Nancy..... ....Bunny..... ....Carrie.... ....Scotty.... .....Mam...... .....Shaff..... .....Wesie.... ....Mae....... ....Gertie.... ....Martha.... .....Bess...... .....Dod...... .....Billie... COMMERCIAL SENIORS Maude Bush ..................Bud Elizabeth King ...........Lib... LOVES To ask questions.... .....To eat...... ....To primp....... ...To play hook.... ....To dance....... ...To whisper?..... To be an athlete... ...The twins....... ....To study....... ..To play tennis... .....To talk....... ...Everybody....... ..To tell jokes?... ...Somebody........ ......Style........ ..To be cheerful... ..To speak Irish... ...Seriousness..... ....Salonki........ .....’em all....... ....To be sober.... ....To sing........ .. .Too many....... To read novels..... ....Animals........ ....To camp........ ......Jew.......... ....Solitude....... .....Boston........ The typewriter..... That’s a secret.... ...To have fun..... ... To be friendly. ...Can’t tell...... ..Excitement....... NEEDS WANTS TO BE FAVORITE EXPRESSION A question box Handsome A self starter Something ...” Yeh A Cleopatria Get a comb ? To know something. A stenographer Nothing Manicurist Sav snine Excitement A tattle-tale .. Muscle Hypnotist .. ..Common sense Missionary .. Experience Educator C’mon A1 To behave A Billie Burke Hey! Will ya? . .A dancing teacher. .. A sister Popular Courage Inspiration History teacher .. ril bet The latest style A gypsy queen To be good..... ..... Peacemaker Oh! Gee! A lover An Irish wash woman. . Quit vour kiddine To be funny A doll baby Powder pufT Old maid Lem’m your powder puff To be fast Society belle To be popular Sav Hav A change A model .A certain young man. A French maid To pass A book seller To be useful A waitress Oh nnnHlp rlncrf A new? Friendly Courage A tom boy Get up Cute To break silence ITpv T .'a n o Speed English teacher A lover Important Oh Kids A little taming Heart Breaker Curling iron ...Something: to do To look serious. ...A nurse... Steeple jack Hey kids, c’mere .... Horse radish THE SPECTATOR 39 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY About four years ago there entered into Vandergrift High School a divers assortment of boys and girls. They were we! We were, then, insignificant “eighth graders” with a profound reverence for those learned ones who resided in the rooms above us. But our year down-stairs passed quickly and, in 1919, almost before we knew it, we were installed on a higher plane, both figuratively and literally, and found ourselves— Freshmen. Then began the grilling that has been going on ever since. There we first met with the great obstacles, Latin and Algebra. There we were first initiated into the Secrets of General Science and the “hidden meanings” of Shakespeare and Lowell. There we read for the first (and last) time, Irvings Sketch Book. There it was that we searched in vain for the Greatest Common Denominator and Least Common Multiple. And there, too, we bore with seeming resignation the taunts, jeers, and disdainful looks cast upon us by the Sophomores. We decided however, to enjoy our first year in spite of our lowly positions. We entertained ourselves at a party held at the Firemen's Hall. Soon afterwards the last day of school waxed and waned, and we went forth rejoicing, convinced that we had been a very successful Fresman Class. Fall came and we again entered that building that had grown so familiar. But this time wre decided we were the Sophomores and we knew the Freshmen needed a few gentle gibes to help them on their way. So from the farthest recesses of our learned minds (oh yes, they were learned) we drew the exclamations that had fallen to our lot the year before, furbished them anew and passed them on to the “Freshies.” Now came another trial—Caesar! And some of us agreed with— well, whoever it was said “ignorance is bliss’,, and chose to be blissful until our reports came round. We continued our Algebra this year with greater success, and our English.. nowr that we were used to book reports, Shakespeare and the rest of them, was easiest to prepare. But of course, three studies were not possibly enough, so we breasted a vast unknown sea of either French “bon mots”, Spanish “compreniustes” or Biology. Towards the latter part of the year wre organized and elected Harold Schuler, president; Anna McClure, secretary, and Carolyn Blair, treasurer. Our class colors were blue and gold. After organizing, we must have a party, and again we gathered in the Firemen’s Hall and enjoyed ourselves. Then that school year closed, leaving us with only two more laps of the race to run and all looking eagerly forward to the swiftly approaching time when we should be Juniors. And now our Junior year is finished! Some one says “Time flies,” and someone replies, “You say time flies? Ah no! Alas! Time stays, we go!” Well, if that is true, I’m afraid that we are exceeding the speed limit. This year began just as the others ,wdth such a hustle and bustle and changing of time, place and manner as might have tried the patience of a Saint. At the end of the first two weeks some found themselves, they knew not how, seated in Commercial Room; others were learning of the prehistoric age a nd monsters; still others w’ere running bewilderedly around “lab”; while the select “fewr” took it easy and laughed at the rest of us. (Continued on Page 45) THE SOPHOMORE CLASS THE SPECTATOR 41 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY We are climbing the steep hill of education and are half way up. As we look back over the road we have just traveled, it gives us a pleasant thrill and a feeling of satisfaction to see the many twists and turns and hard grades we have overcome. Ferhaps in looking ahead, some of them seem very difficult and at times we feel almost discouraged; but we find that patience, perseverance, and determination to get there, keeps us always going towards the top. We are not to the top yet, but it is well to look back over the preceding years, which we can well do with a feeling of honest pride and much satisfaction. Do you remember the mixed feelings of awe, fear and pride with which we entered the magnificent new High School building on the hill. It looked difficult, didn’t it? And perhaps it was. Ah, how insignificent we were then, as “eighth graders”. Rut, as everything has to come to an end, so did that first year of “Civics and Arithmetic”. With the next term came the trials of a freshman which surely were numerous. We had risen to the third floor, it is true, but that did not signify anything. On the second floor were the Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, who naturally thought themselves a little better than we Freshmen, but that didn’t worry us much since we had the eighth graders to look down upon. Algebra was another trial and so was Latin, but we mastered them —didn’t we? And likewise General Science with its many puzzling subjects. We had a party that year, too, at the Firemen’s Hall, and we entertained—ourselves! But now we are Sophomores and on the same level with the Juniors and Seniors, (same level meaning the second floor). This year crowns all our efforts so far and we are an organized class whose colors are blue and gold. We have had two parties this year. One, a skating party, held at the Rink, and the other, a “Fete and Dansante” held in the Iroquois Club Rooms to which the Juniors were invited. Both were much enjoyed by all who attended. And now our little history closes with the Sophomores looking eagerly forward to next year when they will be Juniors and one great step nearer the top.—PAULINE BOLAR. THE FRESHMAN CLASS THE SPECTATOR 43 FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY We haven’t much of a past to write about because we just entered the portals of higher education last year as eighth graders. We were the ordinary shy variety that gazed in awe at the upper classmen. We even respected the Freshmen, but now that we are Freshmen we realize our mistake. Our first year in V. H. S. has been a happy one in spite of the contempt in which the upper classmen held us. We entertained ourselves at a skating party held in the Rink, March 30, 1922. Our Freshman year is almost over and we are looking forward to next year when we will take our place among the upper classmen as Sophomores.—EVERETT HILTY. i THE SPECTATOR 45 HISTORY OF EIGHTH GRADE W” | HEN we first entered High School as eight grade students we looked forward to a year of very hard work, but our task was not as difficult as expected on account of the helpfulness of our teachers. —- During our first semester our chief studies were Arithmetic, History, and English; and our minor ones were reading, music and writing. The girls were deeply interested in sewing, while the boys were just as enthusiastic over manual training. During the second semester our work became more difficult and required harder study. Our studies remained the same with the exceptions of history and reading, which were then changed to civics and spelling. Civics has been a very interesting study and has helped us to learn more about the town in which we live. The class has been verv busy this vear and is looking forward to High School days.—LILLIAN McGLAUGHLIN. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY (Continued from Page 39) We organized and elected Archie Davis, president; Harriet Cuth-bert, secretary; and Janet Tounsend, treasurer. Our class colors are red and black. Not long ago, we entertained the Seniors. A few weeks later the Sophomores entertained us with a charming song and dance program. Then the Seniors gave us a dance in the Firemen’s Hall. We need not dwell on these delights! Suffice it to say that we have enjoyed our Junior year to the utmost and hope to do the same when we are Seniors. —MADALENE SHAFFER, ’23. Now I lay rr?e dov )? to e St, Sure l?ave been put t7}TOUg i a. ■test. THE SPECTATOR 47 EDITORIALS UP TO THE DOOR, OVER THE THRESHOLD, INTO THE WORLD E are “up to the Door.” A decade and more it has taken us but now we’re here. That shining goal—Graduation has been at-sgsra tained. We have, in spite of difficulties, achieved the victory. ——' “Over the Threshold!” That is quite comprehensible— our Graduation. “Into the World!” That is quite incomprehensible. How the World intends to treat us—what the World intends to do for us, we do not know. One thing, and only one thing, is certain—the World will treat us, and do for us, according to our merits. Let’s make ourselves worthy of the World’s respect, The mere fact that one goal is accomplished does not justify the rest of our lives being aimless—ambitionless. Other ideals— greater and broader—should and must replace the one just attained. And mav our future—our attainments, equal our ideals and ambitions. Perservance has brought us to our present position. Thus it must be the keynote to the rest of our lives. It is always an important requisite of a man who intends to make good in the world. The greater the difficulties with which the World may seek to discourage us, the greater must be our ambition to conquer. 48 THE SPECTATOR Let us always remember that there is no license required to shoot at the sun—and we may hit a star! “Oh Graduation, departing on Life’s way, Crowned with deserving laurel and applause For thee, Today take leave of Yesterday, And from thy Destiny, the veil withdraws. Upon the Threshold of this dawning day, They question—“Is thy quest for duty, pelf Or power? But first demands:—“Do thou essay Thyself to find, for all is in Thyself.” “Graduation,” James T. White. —M. K.F., ’22. ON IDEALS HN your walking up and down, what do you think about, 0 Student? You are blessed with a brain higher than that of animals—is it being used? Are you laying up stores of knowledge for reserve in after life, or are you devising means as to the easiest way of slouching through existence? Every man, high or low, rich or poor, has had an ideal before him at one stage of his early life. You too, have ideals—but are they started on the proper highway? You wish to make your name great and at the same time acquire riches. Do you dream of being a doctor? That is splendid, but what are you going to do—lay up wealth or stop the suffering of the poor? You may want to be a civil engineer—will you build another Panama Canal? You may wish to travel—but will you sacrifice pleasure to be a Peary or a Scott? You would like to practice law; would you be as square as Abraham Lincoln? Humanity demands that you give the best that is in you in return for her blessings. A man’s first ideal is the greatest duty towards his God and his country. Then comes the practice of chivalry—the best heritage which came out of feudalism. In succession follow the desire to write a song, to make a poem, or to paint a picture, so as to help a little more in th age-old search for beauty; the attainment of bodily perfection; an understanding love of nature; and the possession of that store which will give content to the soul. And so keep your heart pressing vigorously after your ideals. They will always remain in the mist before you, but now and then you will catch a glimpse of a holy fire which still shows their existence—and you will go forward strengthened.—KENNETH P. THOMPSON, ’21. THE SPECTATOR 49 THE GIPSY VAGABOND He was a lord of ample wealth, A gipsy vagabond I. But ever he longed for greater power, Though far around did lie Lands and castles belonging to him With busy mills near by. While I was content God’s earth to see; The song of the birds that fly Was a mimicry of the song in my heart, It was no use to try To express in words the joy of my soul For a vagabond as I. My boats were clouds of puffy white, His wooden merchantmen, My cargoes were 1 ich in golden dreams, The dreams of nature when Spring over the hill and valley brings The joy that she has to lend. His pictures were famous works of art. (Their price raised his esteem.) The landscape free was loved by me, The landscape of cool fresh green, And the sharp white flame of Night’s clear stars, Stars of calm, still mein. He is happy in nature’s beauties, To him they don’t belong; But happy always am I here, Of freedom ever fond, And rather than a lord, I’d be A gipsy vagabond. —sue McGregor, ’22. 50 THE SPECTATOR THE POPPY A Legend “I see a poppy swaying in the wind, All tall and slim and subtly langorous—” HE chant was becoming unbearable. I arose from my chair and rounded the corner of the little Yut-Ho mission building, coming almost immediately on the object of my wrath. He was an old man, with yellow, wrinkled skin, and dim, sightless eyes. But his hair was black and long. He stood now with his face turned toward the poppy field, his thin hands waving slowly back and forth, in time to his weird chant. One of the mission children crept up to me. “It is Sai Heng,” she whispered. Sai Heng! The sorcerer! And one man had told me that “even the sands of the desert could not remember the days of his birth.” It was a fine chance for me, this meeting. I was engaged in searching for and writing the legendary lore of China, and here, stored in the mind of this crazy, aged man were half the tales and superstitions that had ever been known to the Chinese. If only he would tell them to me! With the acute sense of hearing common to blind people he detected our approach and turned his face toward us. His voice broke in a high, bitter cry. “Poppies!” he wailed, “with their fragrance that steals forth and saps our life and strength! And if it had not been for the greed of one woman we would not be cursed thus.” ‘Do you know about this woman?” I asked. “Know her?” he cried excitedly. “Was I not there to see?” And he began the following story which of course, in the translation, loses some of its Oriental savor. Ages ago the people of China were divided into small tribes. The strongest, most prosperous and most peaceful of these tribes, was situated advantageously, half on the hills, and half in the nice meadows. The pagoda houses that stood on the hills, were surrounded by great green mulberry trees. The gardens there grew the most splendid flowers, the birds sang sweeter than any other place in the world. The rice fields were flooded at the right time and no where were there larger, more nsarly perfect rice grains harvested. No where were there finer silks or more dazzling jewels, fairer women or more honorable men, than in this little colony. One of the bamboo houses stood on the very top of the highest hill where the rays of the sun shone on it from sunrise to sunset. In this house dwelt Su Lo. No one had ever seen her face for always she wore a heavy veil, but all thought she must be beautiful—and good. Su Lo was beautiful, but she was not good. All the brain of her was filled with schemes and plots of evil. Many nights she sat in her little garden, thinking of the ways in which she might prosper at the expense of others. The gods had endowed Su Lo with the power of dancing exquisitely, and from her knowledge of this fact sprang her inspiration. Not many days afterwards, the doors of her house were thrown open, and the townsfolk were invited to enter. This they did, and Su Lo danced for them. A wild, war-like dance it was, with the face of the dancer gazing at them from amid a fiery whirl of scarlet draperies. Her sloe black eyes were darting fire; her red lips were parted, showing the teeth, smooth and oval as almond meats. On she danced till the people were mad to conquer, till they rushed out and dovm the hill and caught up their arms and hastened aw ay to X ssiyi THE SPECTATOR 51 war. When they returned, they were loaded with plunder, jades and silks, spices and perfumes, gold and precious stones. Su Lo met them at the gate of the city, and they followed her up the steep road till at last they dropped their spoil by the doorway of the little house on the hill. Then they hastened home, where their wives and children met them and told them of the wonderful sleep that Su Lo could bring. The warriors trooped back up the hill and begged for the sleep. She danced again! Slowly this time with noiseless steps. Light were her swayings as the flutter of a gossamer scarf upon the breeze. Her mesmeric eyes were half closed, her mouth curved in a sad, drooping smile. The wind rustled the leaves of the mulberry trees and the men slept. So it was for many weeks, first the war, then the sleep. The rice fields were neglected; the silk worms died; the little houses lost their look of prosperity. Only the dwelling of Su Lo was filled to bursting with the captured goods. Poverty and starvation stalked over the little village. Still Su Lo danced and the men brought to her the fruits of their battles. But one day they saw a great war like host marching against them, w'hen they were weak from sickness and lack of food. They crept feebly up the hill to the house of Su Lo. “Help us! Help us, or we are lost!” they cried. Su Lo stepped from her door, and began to dance. But it was not the War Dance, nor was it the Dance of Sleep. It was the Dance of Death! Swdfter she moved, like the leaping of a tongue of scarlet flame. A numbness settled over the people, then with a sigh, the great multitude fell into the sleep that knows no waking. The enemy hosts approached, but the city was silent. Only far up on the hill they saw' Su Lo dancing! What was that? A dark figure had risen behind the dancer; there was a glitter of steel, and Su Lo fell, the red blood staining the ground. But for every drop that fell, there sprang up a plant, the poppy, that swrayed silently and gracefully and danced three dances, the Dance of War, the Dance of Sleep, and the Dance of Death. “Many years have rolled by since then,” concluded the narrator. “But still the evil spirit of Su Lo lies heavy on the land.” He waved his hand toward the poppy field. “How do you know' all this?” I asked. “Am I not Sai Heng? Was I not the slayer of Su Lo?” —MADALENE SHAFFER, ’23. Maud’s heels flew out with frightful force, Aimed straight at Peter’s head. “His skull”, you say, “was crushed of course, And poor old Peter’s dead.” No, Peter ducked and sprang aw'ay, Upon his face a grin— “Dat Mule,” he said, “Sho’ likes to play; She kick where I jest been.” 52 THE SPECTATOR ZERO EQUALS ZERO Z | ENITH” SMITH sat in a Westview street car, reading a newspaper in spite of much bumping and jarring. He was so engross-ed in an account of a theatre disaster that he paid no attention to — 1 his fellow-passengers, until a bent, withered fore-finger pointed to the headlines, and a thin voice inquired, “Interesting?” whereupon he looked up a little impatiently. The owner of the palsied finger and the shaking voice was fully as antiquated as they indicated. He was a little man, of aspect octo-generian, with a collar indicative of better and fuller days hanging about his skinny neck and seemingly supporting his suit, which was even more overgrown. “Octogenerian,” thought Zenith, fitted him admirably excepting only his eyes, in which burned the unquenchable fire of youth. “Interesting?” again queried the relic. “Horrible!” answered Zen. “Oh! I don’t know. But before we start a discussion, I am Professor Long, famous exponent of the theory “Zero does not equal zero.” “And I am ‘Zenith’ Smith, so-called because my head is usually at the summit of the universe, being about two feet above the average.” “You do dwell in a rather rare strata of atmosphere,” observed the professor, genially. “But to our discussion,” he continued. “Just a moment! You say zero does not equal zero?” “No! Emphatically not! Perhaps you have studied Algebra? Well, then you’ll understand. Now, in order to prove that zero does not equal zero, we will suppose that it does. Now, 0=0. And if 0=0, then 6—6=7—7. Simplyfying, 6 (1—1) 7 (1—1). Cancelling, 6=7. Now, if zero equals zero, six equals seven.” He finished this proof in a satisfied manner. Zenith was stumped. He grinned, and waited. “Now,” continued “Prof.”, “Since zero does not .equal zero, void does not equal void, infinitely has an end, and nothing equals something. But perhaps that is going a little deep. What I’m aiming at is this, from the fact that zero does not equal zero, I have evolved my famous theory of “healthy excitement.” It is in pursuance of this theory, that I say that that theatre disaster was not terrible without justification. In fact, I myself caused it to happen.” Zenith looked askance at “Prof.” “Some mad boob, I’ll say,” he soliloquized. Prof, noticed his look of increduilty. “But I must show you,” he added briskly. “Come with me to my lodgings,” he invited. Zenith was found of adventure. Therefore he agreed, and in a half-hour was following his guide up a rickety stairs. They entered a small room, containing only a bed and chair. Prof, walked to a door, unlocked it, and ushered in the wondering Zenith. As he entered, the young man was stricken dumb with astonishment. The entire room was filled with the most wonderful, shining instruments he had ever seen. The Professor noted his delight, and smiled. Then, leading Zenith nearer, he began, “Every mind in creation has certain characteristics in common with other minds. Mental telepathy is an illustration of this. These characterists are principally the emotions, love, hate, fear, etc. Any sort of excitement comes under this class. Now, thru years of research, I have discovered the principle of emotion, and have built machines to reproduce them in the mind. Thus, I have an antenna on the roof of this building, and by connecting it to any of my machines, and sending into the air impulses of any emotion, the people for a certain area, as large as I wish, are affected with this emotion. Thus, I start this instrument, THU SPECTATOR 53 my anger reproducer.” He touched a lever, and a globe in front of him was filled with red, pulsating fire, and a humming throb filled the room. “Now, should I leave this on for an appreciable time great masses of people would be affected. Only we, who are protected in this room, are not affected. Now, to its application. Some time ago, I noted that theatre-goers needed an awakening. Therefore, I caused a certain architect to be affected with worry in such a way, that, distracted, he made calculations which were wrong, with the result, as you see it: a disaster, it is true, but one which has done incalcuable good, since now people in general and builders in particular will be more careful. Zenith’s eyes were shining. “Gee! Wish I knew all that,” he marveled. “Good! Just what I want. Now listen. I am getting old, and after I am dead, if there is no one to succeed me and control the destinies of the people, the world will be a sorry place. Therefore, I will teach you all about this science, if you wish, and when you are proficient, I will give you all these instruments, and go into retirement.” “Do you mean that?” gasped Zenith. “I do.” “You’re on, start now!” “No. Come back tomorrow.” “I’ll be here.” Next day Zenith mounted the shaky stairs with misgivings. “What if he has left?” he worried. But the Professor was there to greet him genially. “First, of course, you must know all about mathematics and chemistry,” he advised Zenith. “I have taken Geometry and High School Chemistry,” answered Zenith. “Well, we’ll start on Solid Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus, not to mention more Chemistry,” said the Professor cheerily. “Now don’t get scared, for it’s going to be fun. During the next six months Zenith worked harder and had more fun than ever before in his life. He spent almost all his time at Prof’s den, when he was not studying. He thought several times that is was queer his Dad did not ask his whereabouts, but decided that he was too busy in Wall Street, for be it said that Zenith’s Dad had “da bigga da mon,” and his only sorrow was that his son did not develop his scientific talent. One day,after months of learning, Prof, said to Zenith, “You are about ready for graduation. Now Zen tomorrow we will take a vacation. No class tomorrow.” Next day, as Zenith was eating his breakfast, his Dad said, “Come down to the office about ten, Roy.” His Dad always called him Roy. Zenith agreed, and went on with his meal. At ten sharp he appeared, and was ushered into the inner office. On the threshold he paused in wonder. There was his Dad, and Prof! “Come in,” laughed Mr. Smith. “We’re going to smash one of your dreams, and give you a better. There are no such “emotion reproducers” as you have seen. Those were simply labratorv apparata. But you had shown so little interest in science and technics heretofore that I had to take some drastic step to arouse your interest. My plan worked. Son, do you realize that you are now well instructed in Mathematics and Science, and that you acquired this knowledge in an interesting way under Prof. Long, who is one of our most famous scientists? And, though your dream of controling throngs is shattered, yet you shall direct thousands of toiling 54 THE SPECTATOR men in the erection of great edifices conceived by your mind. Son, there is a job ready for you now. Will you take it?” For a moment Zen stood looking dazedly from the smiling Prof, to his dad. Then, “Do I get that set of labratory instruments?” “You do.” “You’re on, Dad! And say, it’s fun learning that zero does not equal zero.” “It is.” “0, by the way, it’s eleven o’clock. I got a date for lunch with Mary! So-long!” The door slammed behind the departing boy. “Prof.” looked at “Dad,” and then the two old conspirators, grinning, executed a war dance. “Prof.”, said Dad, “how did you make him swallow it? I believe you could sell rouge to Africans!”—J. A. BR1EG. SPRING’S HERALD The gaunt trees, sobbing, swayed the dark night thru. The clouds, rain heavy, black’d a dreary sky, But with the dawn the heavens changed to blue, As Aurora in her bright robes floated by. A thrilling song, from a dripping tree, arose, A song of purest joy, caroling gay. The golden notes, like a rippling stream that flows, Made the World a moment in its hurry stay: Stay, and forget the darkness of the night; Pause, and forget all bitterness and pain; Leave, with a knowledge that all Right Will come at last, like sunshine after rain. A golden sun, above the clean washed Earth, Made the raindrops glisten on the lawns, Caused the heart to swell with genial mirth, And flecked with gold the green ferns lacy fronds. The sleeping woodland flowers raised drowsy heads, And turned sweet faces to the brightening sky. They watched with interest, from their mossy beds, Old robins teaching little ones to fly. A warm fresh wind, from the South, a message brought That winter would no more his cold storms bring, That he had lost the last grim battle fought, And heralded the approach of conquering Spring. —sue McGregor, ’22. THE SPECTATOR 55 Mrs. Jack Elliot has been very seriously ill this spring, but at present is recovering. Mrs. Carl Painter, (nee Stahlmann,) is slowly improving after a severe stroke. Mrs. Painter and Mrs. Elliot are both members of our first graduating class. Miss Madge Butler, ’03, has been transferred from Washington to Chicago, and is still very happily employed in government work. We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the Lock family in the death of their father, Mr. J. W. Lock. Florence Fisher Farr, ’10, spent several weeks with her parents this winter, accompanied by her small son. John Horn, '10, of Greensburg, spends two days a week in Vander-grift. Mr. Horn recently charged the jury in his first criminal case, and acquitted himself most creditably. Marcelle Murphy O’Brien, ’15, is very busy caring for her small son, Joseph Murphy O’Brien, who arrived April 4. Florence Branthoover, ’16, has entered a Methodist Deaconess’ Home in St. Louis, Mo. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Avard Brinker, a daughter. Mr. Brinker was a member of the class of 1917, and was one of the first boys to enlist for foreign service in the World War. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Reed, a daughter. Mrs. Reed will be remembered as Hazel Detar, ’17, and as one of our grade teachers. Allen Snyder, ’17, is Athletic Director in the High School at New Philadelphia, O. Leona McGregor, ’18, was married to Dean Elwood, February 22. Arvita Newcome, ’19, has completed her course in Dietetics at Mechanics’ Institute, Rochester, New York, and has entered training for a nurse. A Carnegie Medal has been awarded to Nesbit Hamilton, ’19, who so nobly sacrificed his life at Campbell’s Mills, May 30, 1921. The medal and $1000 have been received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hamilton of Washington ave. Word has been received from Mrs. J. L. Dodds of Saharanpur, India, that she expects to sail for home in July 1923. Mrs. Dodds was Ora Byers, of the class of 1910, and a former teacher in the High School. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. O’Brien, April 28, a daughter. Mrs. O’Brien will be remembered as Pauline Hamilton, of the class of 1913. Born to Mr. and Mrs. S. A. McKeon of Hamilton, Ontario, May 2, a son, William Allen. Mrs. McKeon, nee Martha Young, was graduated in the class of 1909, and was later head of the English department in our High School. ig-iinxrsr ft C, nrsc 1-TBB r r rarr- TTT - 'ir 7J U-Uk « ;.C.WJV - X a. . i O-✓it THE GLEE CLUB THE SPECTATOR 57 EXCHANGE A,. c_; k A c ' x . v' The following exchanges have been received: The Buzzer ..................... ............... Reynoldsville, Penna. Wah Hoo ................ ............Allegheny H. S. Pittsburgh, Penna. The Mirror ......_..................................... Palmerton, Penna. Dawn ............ .............................. Meriden, Connecticut Trotty Veck ........................................ Leech burg, Penna. The Slippery Rocket .................— -......... — Slippery Rock, Penna. Blue and White ........................... Los Angeles, California Hyde Park Weekly .......................................... Chicago, 111. Junta ............................................... - Indiana, Penna. The MUnite ........................................ Mount Union, Penna. 58 THE SPECTATOR The Oracle ........ Brown and White .... The Pinion ........ The Magnet......... The Quippus ....... The Argus ......... The Nor-Win _______ The Gleanor ....... The Gazette________ The Central Student Crimson and Gold .... Orange and Black ... The Powhatan ...... The Optimist ..... The Mirror......... .......... Buffalo, New York __________ Greensburg, Penna. 4........... Honolulu, Hawaii ............. Butler, Penna. ............ Tarentum, Penna. .......... Huntingdon, Penna. .............. Irwin, Penna. ..............Pawtucket, R. I. __________ Lock Haven, Penna. ............. Detroit, Mich. ..... New Brighton, Penna. ............. Latrobe, Penna. ............. Cresson, Penna. ......... Titusville, Penna. .............. Sharon, Penna. “WHAT WE THINK OF YOU” Wa Hoo—An excellent paper. Your cover designs are very good. Junta—Your Easter Number, as usual, is a good one. Gleanor—A well developed paper. Your exchange department is worthy of praise. The Dawn—An interesting little paper. The MUnite—A good Athletic Department and splendid stories. Crimson and Gold—We like your Basket Ball cut in the Patriotic number. Slippery Rocket—An all around paper. The Mirror—A real reflector of school life. The Optimist—A paper showing lots of pep and school life. A wonderful exchange department. The Central Student—One of the best newspapers. The Magnet—Your front cover and cuts are very good, especially “A Fool There Was.” Brown and White—Good stories, good jokes, and we like the “Local Color.” The Gazette—“My New Stenographer” is very clever. “WHAT THEY THINK OF US” Spectator—A newsy magazine. Your paper contains a good joke department—Brown and White. Spectator—Your paper is well arranged and we enjoyed reading “Willie’s Essay on Sheep.”—Slippery Rocket. Spectator—Your exchange department is very extensive. We like your paper very much.—Magnet. Spectator—Your cover designs are always pretty. We were interested in your department entitled, “Languages.” Your “Smiles,” really do what they were made to do. We “smiled” after one. —Wah Hoo. THE SPECTATOR 59 Spectator—Editorials are good. Why not start a debating team to work on the subjects of French and Spanish? We are inclined to agree with the gentleman who prefers Spanish. “Literary” is interesting, but there was quite a little repetition of subjects. Enlarge your exchange column. The “Alumni News” is a well managed department. “Class Notes” is a beneficial department that keeps each part of the school in touch with the rest of it. “Smiles” is a good name and good section. Come again! Spectator—Welcome to another old friend! Yours promises to be one of our best exchanges. “Sketches” and “Smiles” deserve much comment—The Mirror. EXCHANGE JOKES Manager—“1 had to fire that patent-leather haired clerk.” Floor Walker—“Why?” Manager—“A red-headed man came in and asked for hair oil— Floor Walker—“Yes—?” Manager—“And that boob gave him a bottle of russet shoe polish.”—Ex. Her has gone, her has went, Her has left I all alone. Can’t her never come to me? Must me always go to she? It can never wras. Freshie—“I have heard of Good Friday and Ash Wednesday, but what in thunder is Nut Sundae?” “Is Bill very fast?” “About fifteen miles.” “What do you mean?” “He stays within the limits.”—Optimist. Dink—“What does that buffalo on the nickel stand for?” Bink—“Cause there is not room for it to sit down.”—Optimist. Belle—“I don’t understand why Clarice lets that common grocery boy hang around her.” Buoy—“Neither do I, unless it’s because he delivers the goods.” —Optimist. Landlady—“What part of the chicken do you wish?” Boarder—“Some of the meat, please.” Now I lay me down to sleep, I’ve done my lessons clean and neat If I should die before I wake, Just think of the lessons I won’t have to take. He—Our cow chewed the tail of a rooster, and the next day when we milked her she gave a gallon and a half of the finest cock-tail. She—That’s nothing, our cow swallowed an almanac and gave creamed dates.—Gleanor. Teacher (reading excuse)—“Please excuse James, for he tore his pants. By doing the same you will greatly oblige his mother.”—Ex. 60 THE SPECTATOR Irishman at Telephone—“What! Ye didn’t hear what I’m saying? Repeat what ye didn’t hear and I’ll tell you the rest.” Puppy love is the beginning of a dog’s life. The Devil sends the April wind, To blow the skirts knee high; But the Lord is just and sends the dust, To fill the bad man’s eye. The only two that can live as cheaply as one are the dog and the flea.—Ex. Miss M. (discussing the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow”)—“What was Katrina to Ichabod?” Pupil—“His favorite amusement.” “Please, Ma’am, give a poor blind man a dime.” “Why, you’re only blind in one eye!” “Well, make it a nickel, then.” The teacher was examining the class in physiology. “Mary, tell us the function of the stomach?” Answer—“The function of the stomach,” the little girl answered, “is to hold up the petticoat.” Tragedy Recipe: Take one reckless, natural born fool, two or three big drinks of bad liquor, one high powered motor car. Place fool in car and let him go. After due time remove from wreckage, place in black box and garnish with flowers. EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT—LAURA M. TRAUTMAN. TO THE ALUMNI mm THE annual banquet of the Alumni Association will be held in the Iroquois Club rooms the night of Monday, May 29th. The banquet will be served at 8:00 o’clock, followed by an interesting program. For those who desire to dance music will be provided from 10:00 1:00. The assessment will be the modest sum of $1.50 a plate, no war tax. This varied program should meet the approval of all. “We aim to please!” Come and make it a success and show your appreciation of the efforts of those who work so hard each year to give you a banquet. until THE SPECTATOR H-I i M M-M-M i i i HI h4+ (Cmitiitmial Jkpt OUR TEACHER Here’s three cheers for our Miss Hamill, Those who know her will agree That she’s pleasant, good and helpful, And a friend to all in need. With our shorthand she has helped us, Helped us many words to write: Which position, light or heavy, And has told us if it’s right. In our typing, too, she’s helped us, Marked a word wrong here and there, And has gently told us whether We have erased without a tear. There are books, which we have learned to keep, And she has showed us how, And we’re grateful, very grateful. And of her we’re very proud. A STENOGRAPHER’S RESPONSIBILITY All work is for the worker EMPLOYERS are searching for stenographers with a good supply of common sense—those who can use their brains. A stenographer who only carries out the ideas and thoughts of another is nothing more than a mere tool. An employer wants a stenographer who can be depended upon. What becomes of the product of his work and how the world receives it, matters little. How he does it is everything. All knowledge is useful. He is not required to know all of everything but he should have a general knowledge on all subjects that he might be called upon to know. He must learn to hold his tongue. Hundreds have failed on this point. Once he confides the secrets of his office to his home, his chum, or his acquaintances, his reputation is lost forever—he will never be trusted again. He must attend strictly to his own business and must not “butt in.” He must never hesitate to lend a helping hand to his fellow worker. At one time or another everyone of us may need help from another. A stenographer’s work includes more than merely shorthand. His manners should be such as to create the most favorable impression possible. He should always be courteous to callers, neat in appearance and keep his place in the office. 62 THE SPECTATOR He should not be afraid to do more than he is paid for. A stenographer who has love for his work and who loves to work may climb above the mass. Make your employer appreciate you. Do his work so well he safely can leave you to carry on the work, if called away. When anything goes wrong the blame rests upon the stenographer. There is always a golden age, soon to be behind us, which at every part of our life is before us—just as tomorrow’s yesterday is still today. So we may all take courage. It is never too late to mend. —MAUDE BUSH, ’22. —MILDRED McMILLEN, ’22. FAREWELL We will soon be gone forever, From the place where we have spent All the happy hours and moments. And the times we’ll ne’er forget. Even if to class we wandered With our lessons unprepared, It was with that faint, sick feeling That we lifted up our heads. For we knew that SHE would scold us, And we dared not say a word; It, we knew was for our own good; When she spoke of “Slacker’s Work.” Yes, we’re leaving, leaving ever For the World—to share its fame, And we say to you our classmates Do not waste what time remains. All those happy hours and moments, Those that we have left behind; Gave us fond and lasting memories Ones we hope to hold through life. —EDYTHE R. DAWKINS. TAKING THE VEIL She took the veil—how light a thing Can outweigh life—and fling Its chains about us like an iron ring. She took the veil! No one was near Nor friend, nor kin, no mother dear To touch her hand or bid her cheer. She took the veil! And one of Wanamaker’s floor-walkers saw her Take it, and now she’s doing ninety days at Cherry Hill. —Punch Bowl. THE SPECTATOR 63 MY NEW STENOGRAPHER I have a new stenographer, she came to work today; She told me that she wrote the Golden System. Two hundred words a minute seemed to her, she said like play, And word for word at that; she never missed ’em. 1 gave her some dictation, a letter to a man, And this as I remember, was how the letter ran:— Dear Sir:—I have your favor, and in reply would state That I accept the offer in yours of recent date. I wish to say, however, that under no condition, Can I afford to think of your free-lance proposition, I shall begin tomorrow to turn the matter out. The copy will be ready by August the tenth about; Materials of this nature should not be rushed unduly Thanking you for your favor, I am, yours very truly. She took it down in shorthand with apparent ease and grace, She didn’t call me back in a worry. Thought I----Well at last I have a girl worth keeping round the place. Then said I—write it down, you needn’t hurry. The new machine she tackled, now and then she struck a key, And after thirty minutes this is what she handed me. Dear Sir:—I have the fever, and in a pile I sit, And I accept your offer as you have reasoned it; I wish to see you, however, that under any condition, Can I forbear to think of your free-lunch proposition. I shall be in tomorrow to turn the mother out. The cap will be red and will cost ten dollars about. Material of this nation should not rust N. Dooley. Thinking you have the fever, I am, Yours very truly. —Commercial Magazine. HAIL TO V. H. S. When the church bells start to toll Hail to V. H. S. When you take your daily stroll Hail to V. H. S. When you’re in your office, bright Or in a dungeon, dark as night, Let this slogan be your light, Hail to V. H. S. If you’re on the wave, Hail to V. H. S. If you’re lying in your grave, Hail to V. H. S. If you’re cowardly or bold, Carve this on your heart in gold, Hail to V. H. S. ’23. THE SPECTATOR 65 S Cl_22 SENIOR CALENDAR September— School began. Usual chaos until schedules were all arranged. (Some of us were glad to be back—others were not.) October— Peace reigns supreme. Senior Halloween Masquerade. November— Victorious over Apollo—as usual—in foot ball. December— Christmas vacation. Santa Claus—Sleigh bells—n’everything. January— Exemptions—for some of us mid-term finals. Flunk! February— Senior Skating Party. Entertained by Juniors (Thanks, Juniors). Class rings ordered. March— The plays for Athletic Association. Pictures taken for Spectator. April— Seniors entertained Junior Class. Rings arrived. May— Senior tests. Senior play. Graduation. Au Revoir. 66 THE SPECTATOR Three one act comedies were given by the High School, March 20, 1922 at the Casino Theatre. “THE PEACE MAKER” By E. M. Bryant This comedy is entangled with the happiness of a married couple, who have been separated for some years, but their reconciliation is brought about by the cleverness of the Peacemaker. Cast of Characters Elizabeth Lavendar - Joyce Harford ----- Doctor Burton - Richard Harford -----Parsons ------ Dorothy Logan Eugenia Grimm Paul Shaffer Arthur Davis Eugenia Grimm •THE HEAD OF ROMULUS” By Sidney Grundy The head of Romulus is a clever English play and is centered around Dolly, who threatened to ruin her father’s plans by not marrying the man of her parents choice. Cast of Characters Joshua Turnbull Sir Barnstaple Harold Barnstaple Mrs. Turnbull Dolly Turnbull Jane - David Burkett Alex Condi Arthur Adams Helen Milliren Bessie Wherry Hazel Wilcox “LOVE versus VEAL” “Love versus Veal” is a truly American comedy. The plot is entwined around a young married couple. Breaded veal becomes a serious problem in their young life. The servants threaten to rebel and finally the play ends by the characters resolving never to eat breaded voal again. Cast of Characters Charles Armstrong Alice Armstrong William Joyce Miss Mollie Brown Marie, Maid Emilo, Chef Cecil Rearick Madaline Fitzsimmons Frank Mohney Martha Broski Georgia McLaughlin Berril George The success of these plays is due both to the excellent work of the cast‘and to the splendid coaching of Miss Hester Neufarth.—L. S., ’22. CANDY SELLER’S HOP HE Candy Seller’s Hop was the climax of the candy selling cam-1 paign, in which a large number of boys and girls of the V. H. S. were interested . The money raised by the sale of the candy was USed for the purchase of gold footballs for the letter-men. The Hop was a huge success, over seventy couples being present. David Burkett’s Harmony Hounds had charge of the music and as usual it was full of pep and life. The several Saxaphone pieces played by David Campbell of Bellfonte Academy were enjoyed and they broke up the monotony of the dances. All those present wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to the committee, the orchestra, and David Campbell for their evening’s entertainment.—A GUEST. IN THE MOVIE WORLD The Hick ... The Poor Simp ........... Officer 999 .............. Salome................... Let’s be Fashionable..... The Rough House ......... The Road of Ambition ...... The King of the Circus .... The Love Special......... Bringing up Father....... Food for Scandal......... Sentimental Tommy........ Freckles ......._.......... The Money Master ........ The Barber ______________ The Shrimp .............. Molly 0.................. White and Unmarried...... Behold My Wife___________ The Shiek................ Oh! Joy......._.......... The kid................... Whispering................. Occasionally Yours ...... Fighting Fate ___________ The Lure of Youth.......... The Imp ................. The Vamp ................ Tho Mollycoddle ......... Hucklyberry Finn ........ Squirrel Food ........... The Wild Goose .......... In Search of a Sinner.... The Clown ............... The Country Fair......... The Perfect Woman ....... The Daughter of the Gods The Gold Dust Twins...... The Small Town Idol...... Burglar Proof............ ......... Ralph Hoffman ......... Aaron Thomas ........Eugene Losasso .....l___Martha Little ...........Martha Hilty ........ Russel McIntyre ............ Kirk Beck ......... Albert Drake .......... Paul Shaffer ________Bessy Wherry ________1..May Slease ...........Robert Scott .....Ephriam Coffman ....... Carlyle Clawson ......... Cecil Rearick ......... David Olinger ........ Laura Trautman ...........Alex Condie --------David Burkett ..........Arthur Renton ........ Ruth Williams ........Lottie Shaffer .........Goldie Wilcox ...........Martha Broski ........Arthur Van Tine ..... Ethel Burnheimer ........ Bertha Norberg ..... Mildred McMillen .......... Merle Christy ........ Lloyd Earhart ............Mayne Moore .........Ethel Bittinger ...........Rae Buckley ......... Edith Dawkins .........Clara Brayshaw ............ Edna Rulis ...........Ruth Milliren Julia and Isabel Elswick ............Pud Olinger ..........Dorothy Cober 68 THE SPECTATOR Left to right, Top row: Kurtz, Coach; Bradstock; Davis; Mclntire; Beck; Wagle; Olinger; Cribbs; Condie, Mgr. Bottom row: Hammer; Rearick; Marks, Adams; Clawson, Capt.; Kness; Scott; Secrist. FOOT BALL Vandergrift won six out of nine games this season. This was one of the greatest records in Foot Ball for V. H. S., giving us the banner of the valley. The substitutes were of high standing and showed ability when called in the regular line-up for some of the games. A large amount of the praise of the team’s work is attributed to Coach Kurtz, who urged and encouraged the boys in their work. The following men were awarded the much coveted “V”: Art Adams, Scott, Davis, Kness, Bradstock, Wagle, Clawson, Walker, Adams, Beck, Rearick, Cribbs, Secrist, Marks, McIntyre, Olinger, Condie, and Kurtz. V. H. S. 14 Jeannette 0 V. H. S. 45 Bolivar 0 V. H. S.. 0 ....New Kensington 27 V. H. S. 67 Ford City 0 V. H. S. 0 Tarentum 13 V. H. S. 54 Coreapolis ... 0 V. H. S. 13 Leech burg .... 6 V. H. S. 14 Natrona 6 V. H. S. 0 Scottdale 27 V. H. S 9 Apollo 0 216 79 BASE BALL This year’s baseball games are to be of excellent standing. A large number of recruits have turned out for practice including five old men; Burkett, Condie, Olinger, Cribbs, and Beck. Up to this date no definite schedule has been arranged. THE SPECTATOR 69 Left to right, Top row: Kurtz, Coach; Floyd; Olinger; Condie; Ferguson; Clawson, Mgr. Bottom row: Cribbs; Beck, Capt.; Adams; Marks. BASKETBALL The Basketball season of V. H. S. was one of the most successful seasons. The team was rated second best in the W. P. I. 0. L. as they only lost two games out of ten. The Vandergrift team’s entire record of games was 12 won and 4 lost. Vandergrift...........31............... Apollo Vandergrift...........26..................Ford City Vandergrift...........25........... Kittanning Vandergrift...........38................Arnold Vandergrift...........33........... Parnassus Vandergrift...........35........New Kensington Vandergrift...........32................Apollo Vandergrift-.......... 1............ Ford City Vandergrift...........33............Kittanning Vandergrift...........26.............. Arnold Vandergrift...........32............Greensburg Vandergrift...........37.............Parnassus Vandergrift...........36_____American Legion . Vandergrift...........36......New Kensington . V andergrif t.........44....... Leech burg Vandergrift...........34.......American Legion .34 .21 .39 .19 .25 .27 .26 . 0 .23 .24 .34 .20 .27 .23 .31 .30 499 403 The following men received letters: Beck, Adams, Cribbs, Olinger, and Condie. 70 THE SPECTATOR These Dangerous Days Chug! Chug! Br-r! br-r-r! Honk! Honk! Gilligilug, Gilligilug! Ching Marks paused at the intersection of two busy cross streets. He look about, a motor was rushing at him from one direction, a motorcycle from another, a steam truck was coming from behind him and a taxi cab was speedily approaching. Zip! Zip! Zing-glug! He looked up and saw directly above him an airplane in rapid descent. There was but one chance. He was standing upon a man hole! Quickly seizing the lid he lifted it and jumped into the hole just in time to get—badly injured by an underground train. Women used to hold up their skirts to keep them from getting muddy; but now they hold them down to keep them from flapping off their hats. She: You must never kiss me in the presence of my sister again! He: Why not? She: Didn’t you see her blush ? He: “You’re color-blind, my dear. She was just turning green with envy. The Stage Manager: “Now, then, we’re all ready, run up the curtain.” The New Hand: “Wot your talking about—’run up the curtain’ —think I’m a blomin’ squirrel? Something Cecil: “I’ve an awful cold in my head.” Laura: “Well, that’s something!” A cross eyed girl may be virtuous, but she doesn’t look straight.. 71 THE SPECTATOR V. H. S. (2000) We have often heard and read about V. H. S. in 1950, but never have we dared view eighty years ahead. Prophets are not much use these days but just listen what the prophets want to say. “I don’t know how to begin. It seems V. H. S. is the most celebrated place in all the world. It, of course, is tumbling to ruin but the grand children of the students of now, will walk past V. H. S. and say “Do you see those windows which are so nearly ruined. Those are the windows of the offices of the smartest man ever known, John R. Kurtz. And very year there is a large wreath of flowers hung near that window, in honor of the men who so heroically tried to teach our grand parents some knowledge of mathematics. And people from all over the continent came to view the knife scratched desks, the primitive books and the old piano which will stand in study hall and what do you think, all the music books will be sold (or stolen). Every tourist asks for one, and if he doesn’t have the cash he picks one up and leaves at once. And still in the wall hangs calendars for 1922 and 1923. Ah me! If I could but live and see some people come to look at my old Geometry Book—W. B., ’23. “But, Fitz,” said Martha, “didn’t your conscience tell you that you were doing wrong?” “Yes,” replied Fitz, “but I don’t believe everything I hear.” Eph.: “Did any one lose a pocket book with a rubber band around it?” Half a doezn fellows: “I did! I did!” Eph.: “Well, I found the rubber band!” Red Moore: “A remarkable statistics here, old chap, showing that every time I breathe some one dies.” Cecil: “Great Scott, boy! Why don’t you chew cloves?” High School? “My brother takes up Spanish, French, Italian, Hebrew, German and Scotch.” “Goodness, where does he study?” “Study? He doesn’t study. He runs an elevator.” Barber: “Will you have anything on your face when I’ve finished?” Bob Scott: “I don’t know, but 1 hope you’ll leave my nose!” Miss Bain: “Name three articles containing starch.” Miss Wiggins: “After the Boxer Rebellion every one wanted a piece of china, but instead they got the ‘Open Door’.” 72 THE SPECTATOR GOOD MANNERS IN A STREET CAR Don’t give up your seat to women. They’ll have you arrested for flirting. Don’t spit chewing gum on the floor. Stick it on the conductor’s pants. If anyone fox-trots on your pet corn-crib, don’t swear. Use a pin and mutter a passage of Shapenhaner. Very effective. Don’t borrow anyone’s paper. Read over his shoulder. Don’t draw pictures on the window. Makes them look dirty. Don’t rub your face against the window, unless you’re a window cleaner. Don’t spit your chew out the window. There are people behind you. The fellow who sits next to you has a jacket. Don’t look out the window. You might get a chew in the eye. Don’t hold eggs, china, etc., in your lap. When the fat strap hanger sits down on you it might cause trouble. On the other hand don’t cuss if a female leather puller walks on you. You should have respect for a woman with a strap in her hand. B. F.: “Two cuffs and a collar.” An Irishman, whose wife was fond of moving from one house to another, was met by a friend while walking behind a vanload of household goods. “Hallo, Mike, shifting again? Where might you be going this time?” “I don’t know,” said Mike, “I’m following the furniture to find out.” Teacher: “You remember the story of Daniel in the lion’s den?” Small Boy: “Yes, ma’am!” Teacher: “What lesson do we learn from it?” Small Boy: “That we shouldn’t eat everything we see!” Ecky (in audience, turning around): “Can’t you see anything?” Midge Craig: “Can’t see a streak of the stage!” Ecky (sarcastically): “Why, then, I’ll tell you what to do. You keep your eyes on me and laugh when I do.” Clearly Absurd A Frenchman learning English said to his tutor: “English is a queer language. What does this sentence mean: ‘Should Mr. Noble, who sits for this constituency, consent to stand again and run, he will in all probability have a walkover?” Eddie: “Who was the greatest man that ever lived ?” Frank: “Confound it, I’m too modest to tell you!” THE SPECTATOR 73 Dentist: “Tho’t you said this tooth hadn’t been stopped before?” Al: “No, it hasn’t.” Dentist: “Well there are traces of gold on my instrument.” Al (feebly): “Perhaps you’ve struck my back collar stud.” Russel M: “Say Lloyd, what keeps us from falling off the earth when we are upside down?” Lloyd: “Why the law of gravity, of course.” Russel: “Well, how did folks stay on before that law was passed?” A Chink by the name of Ching Ling, Fell off a street car, bing-bing. The conductor turned his head, To the passenger said, “The car’s lost a washer,” Ding-Ding. Echoes from the Classes Prof. Margraf: “If a window is opened on a cold day, what comes in?” Pud: “Cold heat.” He: “Poor Mr. Bryan died yesterday. He had water on the brain.” She: “I always thought so. While in bathing last winter at Palm Beach, I saw him shake water out of his ears several times.” Mr. Kurtz: “Ruby, can’t you draw a better circle than that? Just look at that fellow’s circle in front of you. Ruby: “Oh, Dear!” Mr. Kurtz: “It isn’t Oh! Dear! it is Oh! Circle!” Pud to “Kid” Renton: “Hey kid!” Renton: “What you want?” Pud: “Think you’ll ever amount to anything?” Renton: “Respected Caballwers, extinct mausoleum, petrified pyramid, obsolete frying pan, pithecanthropurerectus, aged stew-kettle, pestiferous saurian, diluted Confusius, in about two seconds I’ll knock you into the middle of the Palezoic Aeon!” Pud: (dazedly) “Gee, the Kid’s some scrapper!” Bright Freshie: “Hey Wayne!” E. Wayne: “What’s the matter!” Bright Freshie: “Just heard a pipe.” E. Wayne: “Spititout!” Bright Freshie: “What’s the difference between me and a donkey?” E. Wayne: “Confound if I see any!” 74 THE SPECTATOR DON’TS FOR JUNIORS Don’t spit on the floor. What do you think the ink-well’s for? Don’t throw paper in the waste basket. There’s always room in some one’s desk. If you sit at your own, use the floor. Don’t steal chalk. Take it. Don’t offend the teacher. Behave while she’s looking. Always treat teachers kindly. You’ll need ’em after while. Don’t believe the proverbs on the calendar. They’re misleading things—mostly a month behind. Don’t read books in study hall. Get a thin magazine. If you get caught reading a book, pretend it’s a book report. If you believe this, don’t think you might see a cement mixer or a doctor. Same thing. And if you need your spine straightened, don’t pay a chiropractor. Get an Irish hod carrier to drop a load of bricks on you. He won’t be so rough about it. Don’t think these things over. They’re deep.—J. A. BREIG. Chem. student to Prof. Margraf: “Say, Prof., what would you administer to a person who swallowed a large dose of oxalic acid?” Margraf: “Er, er-a strong base, what would you administer?” Student: “Funeral services.” Libby: “John do you know that your neck in like a typewriter?” “Why is it?” Libby: “It’s Under-wood.” Miss Wiggins: “What was the Dred Scott decision?’ Bertha: “Once a nigger, always a nigger!” Archie: “Who was the greatest acrobat?” Dick: “William Jennings Bryan?” Archie: “Nope!” Dick: “Pussy foot Johnston?” Archie: “Nope! Robinson Crusoe. He sat on his chest.” Miss Bain: “What is a good definition of an egg?” Freshie: “A chicken not yet.” Mrs. Smith: “Mary is progressing by leaps and bounds in her piano practice.” Next Door Neighbor: “I think she couldn’t make all that racket with her hands alone.” THE SPECTATOR 75 What’s in a Name Visitor: And what is the little boy’s name? Colored Lady: Prescription. Visitor: What an odd name! Why in the world do you call him that? Colored Lady: Becuz Ah has such hard work gettin’ him filled. In Stock Customer: I’d like to see some cheap skates. Salesman: Just a minute, I’ll call the boss. Rich Father (to suitor for only daughter’s hand): “So you pre- dict a fine future for yourself, do you? Upon what do you base your prediction ?” Suitor: “I-I was figuring on becoming your son-in-law.” Dad: “When I was a little boy, my mother only gave us bread and jam. We never got butter as well.” Harold: “Then aren’t you glad you came to live with us, dad?” Suitor: “What will your father settle on the man who marries you ?” Girl: “All the rest of the family, I suppose.” You seem to be mighty successful in business, how did it come about ?” “Oh, I went to bed one night and about 8:00 o’clock the next morning I awoke with a start.” Fond Father: out of High School?” Arch Davis: “ “My boy, what do you expect to be when An old man, Father.” you get Martha Little: “Say, what is a chafing dish, Mae?” Mae S.: “A chafing dish is a frying pan that’s got into society. That’s all.” “Papa, if I was twins would you buy the other a banana too?” “Certainly, my son.” “Well, papa, you surely ain’t going to cheat me out of another banana just because I’m in one piece?” The other day Miss Jack asked the class to write a composition on “The Result of Laziness” and at the end of the period, Becky handed in as his composition a blank paper. 76 THE SPECTATOR Dick: “What is a spark-plug, dad?” Dad: “I reckon it’s an old hoss a young feller can drive with one hand.” She: “Jack, you make love like an amateur.” He: “That’s where the art comes in.” Film Fever “You were naughty in church, Guy. Do you know where little boys and girls go to who don’t put their pennies in the collection box?” “Yes, rna; to the movies!” How to Get an Umbrella Bill: That’s a swell umbrella you carry. Aaron: Isn’t it? Bill Did you come by it honestly? Aaron: I haven’t quite figured it out yet. It started to rain the other day and I stepped into a doorway to wait till it stopped. Then I saw a young fellow coming along with a nice large umbrella and I thought if he was going as far as my house I would beg shelter of his umbrella. So I stepped out and asked: “Where are you going with that umbrella, young fellow ?” And he dropped it and ran. Archie: Do nuts grow on trees? Dinty: They do! Archie: “Then what tree does the doughnut grow on?” Dinty: “The pantry.” (Pan-tree). New Bride: “I’m afraid the biscuits are heavy, darling!” Husband: “That’s all right, angel, I only have to lift one at a time.” t -THE- GRADUATE’S STORE CLOTHING----HATS FURNISHINGS THE SPECTATOR 77 Ecky: “All great men are dead and I’m not feeling well.” A Thriller Voice (from above): “What’s the matter, Laura, doesn’t that young man know how to say good-night? Laura: Mm-mm, I should say he does. Just a Mistake Jimmy (saying his prayers sleepily): “Now I lay me down to sleep.” Mother (prompting) : “If—” Jimmy (almost asleep): “If he hollers let him go, eeny, meeny, miny, mo!” Old Stuff We editors may dig and toil Till our finger tips are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say, “I’ve heard that joke before.” Motto of the bird that never has any cigarettes: “Let the Rest of the World Go Buy!” When Mark Twain was a young man a lady of his acquaintance met him one day with A cigar box under his arm. “Mr. Clemens,” she said, “I always seee you with a cigar box under your arm. I’m afraid you are smoking too much.” “It isn’t that,” said Mark. “I’m moving again!”—(Home Journal). ‘I’ll work no more for that man,” declared Ralph. Eugene: “You won’t! And why not?” Ralph: “On account of a remark he made. He said ‘Ralph, you are discharged’.” “I hear your wife is sick, Mike.” “She is that.” “Is she dangerous?” “Not a bit! She’s too weak to be dangerous anymore!” Mother: “You should be polite, dear, and offer to share your candy with daddy.” Little Jane: “I would, mother, if I was sure he’d be polite and refuse it.” Lottie: “Can you keep a secret?” Sue: “I’ll tell the world!” 78 THE SPECTATOR A CANTANKEROUS COCKERAL A ”— 1 MONG my fowls there was a chick that grew to be a Bolshevik. He learned to crowd, and eat so fast—and say such things as “I’ll Mutt1 be blast!” He used to shock the older birds by strings of profane, horrid words. His voice became both harsh and rough, while he grew bold and strong and tough. By learning how to plead and sob, he used to sway my feathered mob. The younger birds broke down and cried to hear him read how Caesar died. Old, steady hens came off the nest to learn his doctrine of unrest. He aimed his satire at my way of hiding grain deep in the hay. The drinks I served—they had no kick, and nothing pleased the Bolshevik. The bran mash was too dry to eat; one had to sweat to find the wheat. So he harangued the hens all day and made them sulk to my dismay. The flock became a lazy batch; they wouldn’t sing—they would not scratch. They chose to hear the rooster rail—to nod the head and way the tail. One day, by chance, I happened by—they turned on me a baleful eye, and Bolshevik, the barnyard pest, fiew on a box and smote his breast. “Here comes the tyrant! Low-down cheat! He makes us work for what we eat! And while he swore and raved along I cast about for something strong. Taking the handle of a pick, I brained the barnyard Bolshevik. A few wild hops—a sigh—a growl—that was the end of the Bolshevik fowl.—P. T. Ecky: “I know where you can get a chicken dinner for fifteen ppnfc 99 ' Albert: “Where?” Ecky: “At the feed store.” Old Lady: “What was the score.” Boy: “Nothing to nothing.” Old Lady: “Well, I’m glad I didn’t miss anything!’ Paul: The man I met yesterday did not look particularly intelli- gent, and yet he told me he made his living by his pen.—He keeps pigs. Cecil: “Girls are prettier than men.’ Martha H.: “Naturally!” Cecil: “No, artificially.” The jocular old party was about to board a street car on a pouring wet day. “Ah, conductor,” he inquired, “Is this Noah’s Ark of yours full?” “No, sir,” the conductor replied, “there’s just room for the donkey. Come on, sir.”—Tid-Bits. Tailor (measuring customer): And how will you have the hip pocket, sir? For a flask or a revolver? THE SPECTATOR 79 Motorist: How far is it to the next village by the state road? Native: About four detours.—Life. “Is Ruth a good girl? “Is she? Boy, she’s so innocent she thinks Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Beautiful and Dammed” is a picture of a river.—Life. “Sammy, you ought to be ashamed of yourself for chasing your Grandpa around like that. Don’t you see he’s short of breath?” “Short of breath nothin’. He’s breathin’ more than I am!” “David, you misspelled most of the words in your composition.” David: “Yes’m, I’m going to be a dialect writer.” Sid: “I see John is a golfer. He’s got a new set of clubs in his room.” Walker: “That’s nothing, I’ve got a pocket full of nickels, but I’m no conductor!” Some Girl! She: “Will you love me always?” He: “Why, dear, I’ve loved you all the ways I know already!” Horne From the Drive Jack: “See this chalk on my shoulder?” Roomy: “Yes.” Jack: “Well, that ain’t chalk.” Sunday School Teacher: “Who can tell me anything about Ruth, the gleaner?” Willie: “He cleaned up fifty-four home runs last season.” Clara: Dad, can you sign your name with your eyes shut? Her Dad: Certainly! Clara: “Well, then shut your eyes and sign my report card! Handing ’Em Down “So your brother has the measles, Johnny. When are you going to have them?” “When my brother gets through with ’em, I suppose.”—Selected. “Bobbie, did you thank Mr. Carr for taking you for a ride?” “Yes, mother, I thanked him, but I didn’t tell you, because he said, “Don’t mention it!” 80 THE SPECTATOR Artistic Mamma Little girl: “I want a package of pink dye, please.” Drug Clerk: “What do you want it for—woolen or cotton goods?” Little girl: “Neither. It’s mamma’s stomach. The doctor said she’d have to diet, and she wants it a pretty color. Old Gent: “What’s your name, my little man?” Little boy: “They call me ‘Corns’ at school, sir.” Old Gent: “Good Gracious! Why?” Little boy: “Because I am always at the foot of the class, sir.” The Never Owned Dress Suit! College Chum: I want you to come to our dance tonight! His friend: Thanks. Is it formal, or shall I wear my own clothes? From “23rd Soms” 1. “My wife is my boss, I shall not deny it. 2. “She maketh me lie down behind the bed when swell company cometh and she leadeth me behind her up main street. 3. “She restoreth my pocketbook after she hath spent all of its contents for hobble skirts and theatre tickets. She leadeth me up the main aisle of the church for her new hats sake. 4. “Yea. though I walk more than half the night through dark rooms with a crying baby, I will get no rest, for she is behind me, her broomstick and her hatpin they do anything but comfort me. 5. “She prepareth a cold snack for me, then maketh a bee line for the Mother’s Domestic Club. She anointeth my head with a rolling pin occasionally. My arms runneth over with bundles before she is all through with her shopping. 6. “Surely her dress maker’s and her millinery bills shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of my wife forever.” —By J. D. G. ---SEE--- “The Charm School” A Comedy Drama in Three Big Acts To be given by the Senior Class of Vandergrift H. S. Thursday ,Mav 25, 1922 in the Casino Watch when the tickets go on sale and get yours early. THE SPECTATOR 81 A. W. LOVE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE NOTARY PUBLIC Phone 419-A 200-202 Longfellow Ave. -ALSO— Everything for the smoker and confections for the ladies. PLEASURE SERVICE ECONOMY COMFORT THE NEW MAXWELL THAT MADE GOOD IN A DAY J. R. Radcliffe Expert Auto Repairing and Accessories Phone 733 Sherman and Hamilton Aves. Vandergrift, Pa. 82 THE SPECTATOR Condo’s Market Phone 35 161 Columbia Ave. GEO. L. TRAUTMAN T A ! : ! T White Lead Paints and Painters Supplies. Pennsylvania Petroleum Products 132 Adams Ave. VANDERGRIFT, PA. R. G. CORSETS You must see our new line of R. G. Corset Models. 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