Weatherwax High School - Quinault Yearbook (Aberdeen, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1912 volume:

QUINIAULT SENIOR CLASS ANNUAL JUNE : NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWELVE VOLUME THREE J. M. WEATHERWAX HIGH SCHOOL ABERDEEN, WASHINGTON QUINIAULT Frontispiece ...................... 2 To Our Readers..................... 4 Dedication......................... 5 Faculty ........................... 7 Staff Picture...................... 7 Seniors ........................... 9 Juniors ...........................23 Sophomores ........................29 Freshmen ..........................35 Editorials ........................40 The School Politicians.............45 Literary ..........................49 School Boosters....................64 Athletics .........................65 Society ...........................76 Dramatics .........................77 Alumni ............................80 Debate and Declamation.............82 Exchanges .........................85 Locals.............................89 Advertising .......................93 TO OUR READERS Go, little book, whose pages hold This garnered year in loving trust; How long before your blue and gold Shall fade and whiten in the dust? It matters little soon or late, A day, a month, a year, an age— I read oblivion in its date, And finis on its title-page. Deal gently with us, ye who read! Our largest hope is unfulfilled— The promise still outruns the deed— The tower, but not the spire, we build. Our whitest pearls we never find; Our ripest fruit we never reach; The flowering moments of the mind Drop half their petals in our speech. These are our blossoms; if they wear One streak of morn or evening’s glow, Accept them; but to us more fair The buds of song that never blow. QUINIAULT CLIFF WEATHERWAX To Whom This Volume is Respectfully Dedicated 3F a r it 11 it Supt. Arthur Wilson, Jessie F. Gibson, W. A. King, A. F. Williams, Ruth A. Fogle, Coach Bell. Althea Ott, I. Stineman. iFaniltu Prin. Geo. B. Miller. Maude Bailey, H. E. Holmquist, Angenette Crissey, Geo. Huntley, Ethel Bradley, E. K. Meredith. 8 QUINIAULT Standing—Wilcox, Business Manager; Chamberlain, Circulating Manager; Rede-ker. Advertising Manager. Sitting—Hart, Assistant Editor; Mack, Editor-in-Chief; Stieglitz, Assistant Editor. QUINIAULT 11 LOFTS F. BENJAMTN—College Preparatory Course. Football ’ll; President. Class M1-M2; Vice President Athletic Asso-ciation 'll ; “Strongheart” cast ’12; Staff Junior Issue Ml ; Athletic Editor “Quiniault” M2; Class Track Team M2. ELMER L. JOHNSON—Scientific Course. Vice President Class MI-12. LAFRA A. BBNI1AM—Scientific Course. Class Secretary M1-M2; Junior Prom. Committee; Athletic Ball Committee Ml; “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee. BLAINE 11. M cG I BLIP EDDY—General Course. Chairman “Ocean Breeze” Board of Control M1-M2; Class Treasurer M1-M2; “Strongheart” Cast M2. KILLALY F. GREENE—Scientific Course. Class Secretary ’OS-’Of); A. II. S. Quartet ’09-’10-’l 1-M2; Class Baseball ’( !); Junior Prom. Committee Ml; “Brown of Harvard” Cast Ml; “Strongheart” Cast M2; Athletic Ball Committee ’ll; Class Sergeant-at-Arms ’ll-’12; Athletic Editor “Ocean Breeze” M1-M2. QITINTAULT 13 CARRIE C. HUGO—General Course. “Strongheart” Cast ’12. HAROLD L. REID—General Course. Baseball ’09-’10-’H; Class Basketball ’lO-’ll’12; Class Baseball ’09-’10; Athletic Ball Committee ’10; Athletic Ball Committee '12. ZOORA M. K A RSI 1X ER—General Course. Editor Class Notes “Ocean Breeze” and “Quiniault” ’09-’10; Girls’ Basketball Team (Champions) ’09-T0; Athletic Dinner Committee ’09; Athletic Ball Committee ’10; Staff Junior Issue “Ocean Breeze” ’ll; “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee 11 ; Completed A. H. S. in 3Y years. MARGUERITE E. COOK—-Classical Course. Athletic Ball Committee ’09; Girls’ Class Basketball Team ’09-’10; Class President ’10-’11; Debating Team ’10-’ll; Local Declamatory Contest ’09-’10; County Declamatory Contest ’11-’12; Local Editor “Quiu iault” ’12; “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee ’ll; Associate Editor “Junior Ocean Breeze” ’ll. ELLEN G. ARNOLD—Commercial Course. Vice President of Class ’09-’10; “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee ’ll. NORA E. THOMAS—Scientific Course. Entered A. II. S. from Cosmop.olis Hi, 1910; Winner Second place Chehalis County Declamatory Contest ’10. MILDRED A. HOGAN—General Course. Girls’ Class Basketball Team ’09-T0; Athletic Ball Committee ’ll; Committee “Ocean Breeze” Dinner ’lO-’ll; completed Course in A. II. S. in 31 2 years. VARD F. STIEGLITZ—General Course. Editor Junior “Ocean Breeze” ’ll; Local Editor “Ocean Breeze and “Quiniault” ’ll; “Brown of Harvard” Cast ’ll; Associate Editor “Ocean Breeze” and “Quiniault” Tl-’12; Athletic Ball Committee T2; Executive Committee Athletic Association 12; Stage .Manager and participant in play “Strongheart” 12; Senior Ball Committee 12. MAUDE L. FOSTER—Commercial Course. CHARLES W. VERNON—General Course. President Athletic Association ’12; Senior Ball Committee M2. QUINIAULT 15 KATHRYN M. WHITMAN—Literary Course. Entered A. II. S. ’10; “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee 'll. VIRGINIA WATSON—General Course. “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee. GRACE ST. EARL—General Course. “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee ’ll. LLEWELLYN 1. GRAHAM—Classical Course. Exchange Editor “Quiniault” ’12; Vice President Athletic Association ’12. FREDERICK P. HART—Classical Course. Championship Debating Team ’09-’10; Debating Team 'll; Winner A. II. S. Declamatory Contest ’Of); Winner County Declamatory Contest 'Of); Class President ’09-’10; Illustrator “Ocean Breeze” and “Quiniault”; “Strongheart” Cast ’12; Athletic Ball Committee ’10; Associate Editor “Ocean Breeze” and “Quiniault” ’11-’12; “Merchant of Venice” Cast ’10; “Ocean Breeze” Board of Control ’10-’T1; Vice President Par-thenonian Literary Society ’ll; District Declamatory Contest '12; Nominating Committee ’12. LENA ROWLAND—Scientific Course. Entered A. II. S. ’10. HELEN L. SCOTT—Classical Course. “Strongheart” Cast ’12; Completed A. II. S. in 31 - years; Secretary Athletic Association ’12. PERCIS J. BROWER—Scientific Course. Entered ’10; Junior Class Notes ’10-’ll; “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee, ’ll; Local Editor “Ocean Breeze” 11; County Declamatory Contest M0. BEAUMONT T. I)E LOSH—General Course Football ’08-’09-’10-’ll ; Basket Ball ’ll; Class Basket Ball ’09-’10-'11; Class Track Team ’ll; Class Treasurer ’08-’09; Treasurer Athletic Association ’10; High School Quartet ’08-’09-’10-’l 1; “Strongheart” Cast ’12; Chairman Junior Prom. Committee ’ll; President Athletic Association ’ll ; “Brown of Harvard” Cast ’ll ; Member A. II. S. Boosters’ Club ’12; Class Base Ball ’09. OLIVIA P. REMMELMEYER—Commercial Course. QUIN I AULT 17 ESTHER M. PENN Commercial Course. Staff Junior Issue “Ocean Breeze ’ll; Editor Class Notes “Ocean Breeze.” ’12. C. HERBERT WILSON—General Course. Entered A. II. S. 1912; “Strongheart” cast. '12; Captain Track Team EUNICE M. SEMMEXS—College Preparatory Course. Class Secretary ’09-’10; Vice President ’08-’09. SUSIE E. WILLIAMS—Classical Course. Athletic Ball Committee ’08; Class Notes Editor “Ocean Breeze” ’08-’09; Athletic Dinner Committee '10; Class Editor “Quiniault” ’10; Junior Prom. Committee ’ll; Start’ Junior Issue “Ocean Breeze”; Accompanist for High School Chorus ’09-’10-’l 1-’12; Chairman “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee ’ll. BESSIE L. CREECH—General Course. Girls’ Basketball Team Champions ’10-’11-’12; Class Basketball Team ’09-’10-’12; Vice President Class ’10-’ll. GRACE V. SALMON—Literary Course. RUTH P. PEARSON—College Preparatory Course. Finished 3 4 years. AUBREY R. ARCHER—Scientific Course. Class Poet ’09; “Merchant of Venice” ’09; Cast “Brown of Harvard” cast 'll ; Financial manager and participant “Strongheart,” Class Play ’12; Class Secretary ’11-'12; Athletic Ball Committee ’ll; Advertising manager “Ocean Breeze” and “Quiniault” ’10-’ll; Yell Master ’ll-’12; “Ocean Breeze” and “Quiniault” staff ’11-T2. GLEIM P. WILCOX—General Course. Business Manager “Ocean Breeze” and “Quiniault '11-’12; Class Basketball ’12; Class Track Team ’12; Chairman Senior Ball Committee ’12. ARTHUR JOHNSON. Class Basketball ’08-’09-’ll; Class Baseball '09; “Merchant of Venice” cast ’10; Treasurer Athletic Association ’ll; Football ’ll; Basketball ’ll; Baseball ’ll; “Ocean Breeze” Board of Control 'll-'12; Staff Junior Issue “Ocean Breeze” '11 ; Athletic Editor “Quiniault” ’12: “Strongheart” cast ’12. QUINIAULT 1!) FRANC G. FINCH—Scientific Course. Entered A. H. S. 1911. RUSSELL V. MACK—Literary Course Class President ’08-’09; Winner A. H. S. Declamatory Contest ’10; County Declamatory Contest ’10; Class Baseball ’09; Class Basket ball ’10; Assistant Business Manager “Ocean Breeze” ’08 -’09; Circulation Manager “Ocean Breeze” and “Quiniault” ’lO-’ll; “Ocean Breeze” Board of Control ’10-’ll; Editor-in-Chief “Ocean Breeze” and “Quiniault” ’11-’12; Executive Committee Athletic Association ’09-’10-’ll; Vice President Athletic Association ’09; President Freshman Debating Club ’08-’09; President Parthenonian Literary Society ’11-’12; Championship Debating Team ’09; Leader Debating Team ’ll; Prize story “Quiniault” ’ll; Class Track Team ’12; Drafter “Ocean Breeze Constitution; Member A. H. S. Boosters Club ’12; Board of Nomination ’12. VALDIEN L. WEATHERWAX—Classical Course. “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee ’ll ; “Quiniault” Staff ’12; Senior Ball Committee ’12. LUCY MILETTE—Commercial Course. School Notes Editor “Ocean Breeze” ’ll-’12. HAROLD R. McQUEEN—Scientific Course. Entered A. H. S. ’ll; “Strongheart” Cast ’12; Cartoonist “Quiniault.” CLAIRE M. AVEN—General Course. Girls’ Class Basketball ’09-’10; Secretary of the “Ocean Breeze” Board of Control Ml-’12; “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee ’ll; “Strongheart” Cast ’12; Society Editor of “Ocean Breeze” ’ll-’12,-Staff Junior Issue of the “Ocean Breeze.” PAULINE M. WELLINGTON—Scientific Course Political Editor “Quiniault” ’12; “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Committee ’ll; Declamatory Contest. CHARLES A. WILLIAMS—Scientific Course. Completed A. II. S. in 3H years; “Quiniault” Staff '12. MAYBELLE E. WHITE—General Course. Girls’ Class Basketball Team ’09-’10; “Ocean Breeze” Dinner Com mittee ’ll ; Completed A. II. S. Sl o years. 20 QTJINIAULT Srutitr (ttlaaa ijistcry “A health to our future—a sigh for our past. We love, we remember, we hope to the last.” 01 R years of enthusiastic perseverance and whole-souled endeavor have culminated in the final triumph of graduation. For the memories of old times we would like to tarry here a while longer but hope and ambition calls us on into an active world. We have now laid the foundations of our lives and upon tin stability of these foundations our ultimate success depends. As our course draws to a close we are prone to review the past and ask: hat have we achieved?” “How do we compare with the classes that have gone before us?” “What does our past achievement forecast for the future?” l ortg before we had become acquainted with algebraic axioms and Latin conjugations we had perfected a class organization, secured an excellent debating trio and launched an efficient track team. Even as Eighth-graders we had carried war into the heart of the enemy’s territory. We had met Iloqniam upon the rostrum and contested with the class of 11)11 in track. Although not victorious in these things the acumen. skill and spirit with which we fought filled our opponents with awe and admiration. We completed our grammar school course with an enjoyable picnic. And then on the night of our graduation we presented to the school and to the faculty, appropriate gifts. Genesis. It came to pass that in September of the year Nineteen Hundred Eight, a numerous and renowned band of scholars came into our school seeking honor, distinction and knowledge. There were many Dracos and Xolons among our number and a class organization was soon perfected. I'mler the guidance of our class advisor. Principal Newell, we soon enacted a strict and comprehensive constitution. In the ensuing meeting, in which almost every member of the class participated, our class officials were elected. Our first potentates were: Russell Mack, president; Eunice Semmens. vice president; Killalv Greene, secretary: Beaumont DeLosh, treasurer, and Byron Benton, sergeant-at-arms. And thus being firmly established in our rights, we began a school spirit regime, filled with many achievements. DeLosh. Vanucie and I ennoyer maintained our honor upon the athletic field. Frederick Hart. Kusscll .Mack and .Marguerite Cook easily won first, second and third places respectively, in the local declamatory contest. From the outset, we were copious contributors to “The Ocean Breeze.” Our class treasury was replete in funds. Our picnics and parties were social triumphs. Thus establishing an unprecedented record for Freshman ability we ended the first year with nobler ambitions and higher ideals. Chapter II. We had now embarked on the second year of our long voyage. Success had formerly accompanied our standards and now we had still great- QUINIAULT 21 er aspirations for the future. New pilots were to he chosen and the affairs of another successful year were wisely entrusted to the guidance of Frederick Hart, president; Ellen Arnold, vice president; Eunice Kem-men, secretary, and Ira Glidden, treasurer. Again we found our representatives scoring touchdowns, shooting baskets and wielding the hat. As orators we, as before, stood forth pre-eminently. In this year Frederick Hart and Russell Mack were both members of the team which won the championship of the state. Winning both first and second places in the local contest of 1910 proved our success in declamation. Chapter III. By the beginning of our third year our class had been augmented by many scholars, who, having heard the name of our institution and of our class heralded abroad, had come to join our illustrious band. Enthusiasm seemed to have exhausted its energy and the first semester passed quietly and uneventfully from the school calendar. But when the Christmas vacation had become past history, the whirlwind began. “The Ocean Breeze” was revived after a year of dormant inactivity and it called for our literary and business co-operation with the Seniors. Elections were also numerous and the halls were filled with politicians seeking to poll a large vote for their candidate. And then there was the “Junior Issue” of the school’s official publication. This was. indeed, one of the best editions of the year and proved both an artistic and literary triumph. The fantastic Junior Prom still remains unrivaled as a school social event, both for beauty of decorations and large attendance. The Exodus. The tribe had grown to be powerful, populous and learned and wise officials were necessary to the proper management of our affairs. The administration of the previous year, although glorious and renowned, had been extravagant, so the class demanded Walpoles to fill our depleted treasury. The presidential race had narrowed down to a keen, but nevertheless good matured rivalry between Archer and Benjamin. And in the final test of ballots the latter won by a majority of one vote. Other members of the regime were Elmer Johnson, vice president; Laura Ben-ham. secretary; Blaine MeGillieuddy. treasurer, and Killalv Greene, ser-geant-at-arms. Nor was it class policies alone that engrossed our attention, for during this period our representatives faithfully served the school as members of the editorial and business departments of “The Ocean Breeze.” We have also given two of our favorite sons to act as Presidents of the Athletic Association. It is due greatly to our perseverance, our aid and our ability that the great deficit, which was left by last, year’s graduates, has been lifted from the school’s official publication. Forty-four graduates have now completed their course in the A. II. S. The greatest trials still remain before us. for our future success means more to the honor of the school than our present triumph. And remembering this axiom, let us now and forever strive by our own efforts and our own zeal to enhance the name of our class and of our school far beyond the realms of our city. 22 QUIXIAULT Eli'tmna' of Hlara RS. thou who sirt called God of War, of Manly Attributes and Mighty Avenger, I call thee Slave, for that thou art, iu truth, of Mammon. Cowering behind the name of insulted Nations and blood wrongs, thy Master bids thee loose thy dogs of Hell and create Havoc among peoples whilst he with stealthy tread and incarnadined talons tears the bare subsistence from stark forms and stiffening grasp of suffering victims of thy Cruelty. Well may ye bide thy leering face behind the tinsel and brocade of uniforms and glint of guns with their accompaniment of martial music since Time itself cannot efface the records of thy wrongs. On desert sands, in frigid cold, in fever swamps, on mountain heights, thick strewn lie whitening bones and leering skulls, grinning at the newer and newer generations of fools who vainly follow thy mocking voice of Conflict. And they, once the strength and sinew of the world but hurled by thee to blackest Eternity whilst in squalid hut and decaying hovel the widows and orph’ans of the lost, crouch over dying embers! Aye! Coward! that thou art, calling the brawn and stalwart to thy blood red standard in the name of Patriotism.' False cree l of thy Master’s fiendish imagination which blinds the eyes of Man to Reason and brings before the diseased vision a Mirage of phantom Glory and false Duty. But thy Doom is sealed. Man’s sleep is through. The Awakening is inevitable. Bloodshed and carnage with their symbols of strident music and harsh cry of musketry shall be consigned to Eternal Oblivion. 21 QUINIAULT .liintinr (Dfltrera Ingram Chamberlain Beatrice McKenna Grace Proctor Edward Middleton President Vice President Secretary Treasurer JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Adele Wilcox Beulah May Cedric Greene Claire Bruce Clarence Garrison Cvria Allen Chester Gilbreath Carroll Redeker Clyde Spencer Dorothy Pearson Dorothy Girton Elmer Peterson Edith Rosenborg Elizabeth Morgan Frances Paine Fred Hemphill Gladys Draper George Ilalfertv Gordon Spoon Helen Austin Herbert Creech Horace Cook Harry Adams Inez Young John Hartung Joseph Zelasko Lulu Morehead Lee Carey Marguerite Thompson Marian Hogan Madeline Harrison Olivetta Faulkner Raymond McKenna Stanley DeLosh Sylvester Damitio Thomas Willikson Victor Burt Walter Iluttula Will Hudson Willard Dudley Winifred Coats Wilder Carter Zola Garner CLASS COLORS—Crimson and Grey. JUNIOR GROUP 2fi QUINIAULT Slmtinr (Class (Cltrmttrlr PRELUDE Should you ask me, whence these stories, W kcnee these legends and traditions, ith the pride of great achievements. With the mud and thumps of football, W ith the groans of midnight cramming, With the joy of social triumphs, With the toilsome fun of picnics— I should answer, 1 should tell you. “From the class books of the teachers. From “The Ocean Breeze’s” pages. From the notes passed, undetected By the eagle eyes of teachers, From their own unceasing chatter. Thence I gleaned my information ; Learned about the class of ’13, Learned its hopes, its aims, its struggles. CANTO I. Boldly entered they the High School, Boldly but with knees atremble; Braved the cold disdain of Seniors. Stare of Juniors quite as haughty. Faced the jibes of silly Sophies— Conscious of their own importance, Sure in time ’twould be acknowledged. But at length they grew courageous, Saw the others were but human, That in time they could surpass them. Yells the loudest proved their vigor; Loudest also on Great Sock Day Were the Freshies sock’s adornments. As they graced the “canned” procession. None too soon the year was ended, Freshies they would be no longer, Green and gawky they no longer. Yet their hearts half-sad turned backward. Happy days they’d spent together. Days not always filled with labor; They must have one last grand frolic While they yet were naught but Freshie Unrestrained by age or wisdom. Down the bay they went one morning. Down the bay to sleepy Westport, Woke the echoes in that village. Strewed tin sands with scraps of luncheon. Did the usual stunts at picnics. Came home tired, burned, ecstatic. Glad they went and glad ’twas ovei QUINIAULT 27 Glad that soon ’twould be vacation! CANTO II. Soon began their year of wisdom, Sophs were they both wise and learned, Oh. then with what condescension Viewed they Freshies green and timid. Then they straightway plunged in business. Football, fun. debate and studies. They were soon at all the struggles When our team so strong and husky Won the championship in football. Then how proud they were of Blackwell, Of our fullback none could equal. Basketball and baseball also, Claimed their share of Soph’more effort. Then one bright May day on hayracks. Rode they to the broad Wynooche. Spent the time in fun and feasting , Best of all the season’s frolics. CANTO III. Juniors! When they proudly entered Room 14 on last September, There they found Miss Fogle waiting, Waiting with a smile of welcome. Once again we find these students In all fields of school endeavor, In the school of loud speech makers, In the Physics class most brilliant, In debate and declamation, In athletics no less active. Some there are who’ve won distinction, Ingram as a high official Proving, one might know, efficient ; Energetic Clyde, intrusted. With their number of our paper, With the Junior Issue’s fortunes. Others, too, we’d like to mention, Those, who give its reputation To the class of 1913, To the model class of ’13. Through the years they’ve kept their purpose, Striving hard for fame and honor. Juniors soon they’ll be no longer. Seniors they, both wise and haughty. No prophetic vision have we; Yet their future we may gather From their past; may safely gather That their course will be a credit To this school, their alma mater. V lno J id I W65 (The Junior Girl [flirtr 30 QU1NIAULT §pj.tiuuumT ©fttr rs L. Rogan Jones Linda Nelson Joe Schneider Edward Willikson President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Auburnnie Crosson Bernice Garner Carl Weatherwax Claire Carter Charlotte Somerville Clifford Selberg ' Dornford Reid Earl Ilulbert v Ellen Semrnen Esther Axland Emma Hendrickson Earl Karshner Eugenia Cambv Elizabeth Nelson Florence De Pute Florence Hook Fred Freeman Frances Kolts Florence Miner Flavia Reid Floyd Vammen Harold Moulton Homer Cross Hattie Anderson Harold Spoon Helen Harris Helen Wilson ) John McNamara Lorene Linn Leslie Thompson Louis Kaifer Mary Johnston Marjorie Greene Mary Filler Marjorie Smith Mildred Landberg Mertice Towne Mac Leod Maurice Mabel Anderson Mary Reiter Marshall Reid Ruth Barkley Ralph Ingebrigtsen Robert McNamara Sarah Middleton Victor Hugo Victor Lindberg V Walter Pearson Wesley Schumacher CLASS COLORS—Green and White. . SOPHOMORE GROUP 32 QUINIAULT SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The Advent. N September sixth, in the fall of 1910, thirty-five students reached the Freshman milepost post on the long and weary, but nevertheless, enjoyable road of High School learning. Each and every one of these exceptionally bright and talented pupils resolved to break the record for prowness and skill in Athletics, to gain by their achievements the admiration of the upper classmen and to solicit, with their brilliant recitations tin commendation of the faculty. But, alas! “Ilow many hopes that soar from earth may fall!” By the time we had encountered the haughty disdain of the Seniors; the scornful sneers of the Juniors; and the lofty “my-mind-is-filled-with-learning air” of the Sophomores, our high aspirations were quickly forgotten. Indeed, when we had finally been confronted by the whole bewildering maze of tactics and rules, which we had to meet, we considered that the final straw had been added to our already large burden of grievances. At last, however, with the entrance of the thirty-three members of the midyear class, we considered ourselves sufficiently acclimated to enjoy witnessing the trials of these persecuted novices. In a meeting of the upper division of the Freshman class, it was decided to admit the entering Freshmen into the class organization. The following officers were elected for the ensuing semester: Joseph Schneider, President; Marshall Reid, Vice President; Mac Maurice, Secretary; and Dorothy Appleyard, Treasurer. These will be remembered as the first officers of the Fourteens. During this semester also Brown and White were selected as the class colors; however, good to relate, for the next year Green and White were chosen, as it was thought that the first named were exceedingly inappropriate for decorative purposes. During our Freshman term, we were ably represented by many players in football, basket ball and baseball. In football, although we had no men in the first team, our men in the second team were unsurpassed in either quantity or quality and these players gave excellent possibilities for representatives in a first team of future date. In baseball, which was the next excitement raised in the field of sports, although we had only one man on the team, this one, Cecil Johnson, was considered the best pitcher of the squad. For the remainder of the term, nothing created any unusual dis-turbance or raised any hopes of personal glory, other than the ordinary school routine, until the first annual class picnic, which was awaited with great expectations, and over which several class meetings were held to discuss time, place, boat and the various other indispensable accessories of such an important event. At last, well provided with delicacies chaperones and other necessaries, we embarked, on May 27. 1911, on the “Champion,” a beautiful, capacious vessel, bound for that favored and renowned but depopulated spot, Westport. After a most enjoyable QUINIAULT 33 clay spent in witnessing a ball game, partaking of an especially delicious lunch, and strolls on the beach, we once more turned our faces homeward, with no casualties resulting from our outing, other than tin customary sunburn, tan and dishevelment. We will not soon forget our long-to-be remembered first class picnic. This Freshman year ought certainly to redound with credit to the present Sophomores. We have gained in the admiration and respect of the upper classmen; we have creditably passed the final examinations, with few Hunks and many desirable grades; and, although we have not fulfilled the brilliant expectations formed on entering, the Freshman milepost is at last successfully passed, and we can look forward expectantly to the Sophomore milepost big and threatening in the distance, but ever diminishing as we draw toward it. Sophomore Year. Beginning our Sophomore year with enthusiasm, we elected, at a class meeting held early in the semester, the following officers: L. Kogan Jones, President; Linda Nelson, Vice President; Harold Moulton, Secretary; Mac Maurice, Treasurer; and Robert McNamara, Sergeant-at-arms. The last named is a new, but much needed, and desired acquisition to our corps of potentates. We were so well represented in foot ball during this semester as t have more members in the first team than had any other class. They were namely: Wesley Shumacher. left guard; Stanley Delosh, quarter back; Ralph Ingebrigtsen. right guard; Leslie Thompson, half back; George llulbert, right tackle and Cecil Johnson, left end. In the second team we also excelled the other classes in point of numbers as well as in skillful players. In the basketball we were worthily represented in the school team in the persons of George llulbert. manager; Stanley Delosh, captain; Homer Cross and Leslie Thompson. Our class team, guided by Captain Homer Cross, successfully maintained the honor of both class and school. Our efforts culminated in second place in the interclass basketball tournament. Our only defeat came from the Juniors, who succeeded in winning over us by the small margin of two baskets. In a track meet held on March eighth, for the purpose of raising money to repair the old Gymnasium, our representatives exerted themselves so worthily as to win the school championship, thereby having the name of the class engraved upon a silver trophy cup. Out of the one hundred and forty points won, our class men made sixty-six, twenty more than the Seniors who won second place. The Juniors won twenty-eight points while our Freshman friends received a beautiful and artistic goose egg. With such an estimable record behind us. brilliant prospects meet our views. We are certain of being well represented in athletics; and in literary studies and school work, we hope to do still better than formerly. We can now dimly see the Junior mile-post through the distant mists; we are striving toward it, hoping to complete this year as creditably as the last and then to accomplish, by our prowness and enthusiasm, still g: r achievements in the future. QUINIAULT LIFE’S MIRROR There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave, There are souls that are pure ami true; Then give to the world the best you have And the best will come back to you. Give love, and love to your life will flow, A strength to your utmost need; Have faith, and a score of hearts will show Their faith in your word and deed. Give truth, and your gift will be found in kind, , And honor will honor meet; And a smile that is sweet will surely find A smile that is just as sweet. For life is the mirror of king and slave; ’Tis just what we are and do; Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. STANDARD MELODRAMA The scene: Modest hamlet, shady dell, , Blacksmith shop and village well; Rustic background, buckwheat crop Painted on a canvas drop. The characters: City villain, dark and mean ; Honest Jane, the village queen; Honest Jack, whom she prefers. The plot: Pretty Jane is lured away By an artifice one day, Spurns the villain ; naught avails; Villain binds her to the rails. The climax: Jack has saved her! Out of breath, Drags her from the jaws of death, Villain gets a husky biff, Tumbles down the cardboard cliff. The fiinale: To the village they go back, Pretty Jane and honest Jack, “Bless ye, children,” says her pop. Let the big green curtain drop. 36 QUINIAULT JFrrfihman ©fitrrrs Edwin Wilson Clarence Caldwell Edward Holmer Celia Cahn President Vice President Secretary Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Arthur Anderson Arden Walker Allies Thompson Anna Schafer Aurvilla McGregor Amelia Pearson Anna Johnson Clarence Burger Doris ('ripe Elizabeth MaeXamee Ellen Gylland Egan Ilazelhlade Frank Johnson Florence Kolts Fanny Lamppi Frances Douglas Frank Ileikila Glenn O’Dell Guy Morgan Harold Ingehrigtsen Helena Elwav Hilda Moller Harrv Thomas Harold Walk Jennie Ivana Joseph Keith Kitty Hansen Irene Kimberk Lela Smith Lawrence Vernon Mildred Goodrich Mary Ileikila Marie O’Hare Minnie Penn Mary Potter Mabel Lindstrom Marvin Coats Marcia Peckham Mabel Groves Minnie Mapes Neva Bell Oscar Madison Olga Lempi Ruby Johnston Rena Milette Rupert Garrison Reva Levy Ted Brachvogel Treasure Johnston Verna Van Riper William Landers William Hansen CLASS COLORS—Cardinal and White. FRESHMAN GROUP ■■ 38 QUINIAULT (Mass SjtBtnry (By Edward Holmer) “The wisest was a Freshman once, just freed from bar and bolt, As noisy as a kettle-drum, as leggy as a colt.” () record the trials and triumphs, tin tribulations and advances of a tribe so young, so verdant and yet so hopeful, as that of the nineteen-fifteens, Is no mean task. It is with joy that your humble chronicler heralds their advent, and with mingled emotions of fear and exaltation that he horoscopes their future. Through the dim Mist of Time to come, Hope sees a star and onward to that goal Enthusiasm leads the clan. Let us trust that our school spirit and endeavors shall, when we have completed our four years’ course, have made the school better and grander for our being among the number of its students. I'nheralded by trumpet and unproelaimed by flaunting pennons, thirty-seven students, who had faithfully worked their way from the bottom to the top of the Grammar School ladder, quietly entered into the regular routine of High School duties. Here in monastic corridors of learning, surrounded by shelves of musty tomes, mingling with fellow students of both brain and brawn .and tutored by prodigies of learning, we soon passed into a solemn mood, and lofty ideals tilled our thoughts. Wholesome resolves formed the foundation of our first year’s outset; and onward towards those resolves we have steadfastly maintained our course. The opening days of our high school life were filled with confusion and timidity, but encouraged by the smiles of our instructors and goaded to strenuous efforts by the jeers of upper classmen, we began with determination to fight our way to the front. And once fairly established in Room 1) under the legal, but nevertheless tolerant eye of Mr. Holmquist, we began our four year’s course. Days passed into weeks; weeks into months, yet apathy and lack of understanding kept us from forming a class organization; but near the close of our second month’s residence in the Aberdeen High school we awakened from our dormant stupor and a convention meeting of the class was called by our class advisor. A few days later Robert’s Rules of Order had become the chief text book of the nineteen-fifteens. When a constitution had been fully drawn up an election of officers was called for. It was with much forethought and little political intrigue that we proceeded to cast our first official ballots. When the tellers had performed their duties, Mr. Holmquist. who was acting as temporary chairman, proclaimed the results as follows: President, Edwin Wilson; Vice President, Clarence Caldwell; Secretary, Edward Holmer; Treasurer, Celia Calm; Sergeant-at-Arms, William Landers. With what efficiency the present regime has performed the functions of its offices its own actions have already shown. Edwin, although intolerant of parliamentary abuses, allows no unfairness or undemocratic action to prevail in the meetings of the class. Edward writes minutes QUINIAULT 39 with a volubility of diction which is really astounding. Celia, who is a zealous follower of the Walpole policy, has had the treasury replete in funds secured by every means of revenue known to high school financiers. Already we have given five dollars towards the Gymnasium Improvement Fund and ten dollars toward the school annual, the “Quiniault.” As yet, the 1915’s have not shown any remarkable skill in athletics. Our timidity has lead us to remain passively inactive. We trust that in the years to come our boys will indulge in school sports as enthusiastically as the upper classes do now. We cannot all follow the Muses; then let some of us follow the God of War and win our laurels upon the athletic arena. Many lines of sports lie before us; let us attain a class championship team next year in baseball, in basketball or in track. If our classmen have not played on the school teams, we at least have been enthusiastic in the support of school enterprises. On the night of the Athletic Carnival a group of the nineteen-fifteens had congregated in a remote corner of the gymnasium when they beheld a flaunting banner of the fourteens dangling from the ceiling of the building. One of our number immediately mounted to the pennon’s resting place and cast it to the ground, where an awaiting group of Freshmen immediately tore it into shreds. Thus we record our first triumph over the class of Fourteen. As brilliant students and capable debaters, we have achieved our most signal successes. In these lines of work we have always taken an active part. Several members of our organization have enrolled as members of the Parthenonian Literary Society and have been instrumental in making the meeting of that body a success. Upwards of ten members of our class have participated in debating contests. And now four of these members are representing the Freshman and Sophomore classes in the Chehalis County Triangular Debate. Those representing the class of 1915 are Clarence Caldwell. Amelia Pearson, Frances Douglas and Minnie Mapes. The success and victories which these contestants of the rostrum have attained disseminates the fame of our institution and raises the prestige of our tribe. Another Freshman triumph of the year was “Loud Sock Day.” Here we displayed an artistic temperament unparalleled in local school history. Our fantastic paraphernalia was unequaled by that of any of the other classes. In fact, the egotistical Sophomores were filled with envy and sought by argument and force to make us depose the parti-colored nether garments which decorated our pedal extremities; but in this they were unsuccessful and we triumphed over all. Now as the year closes we, the wearers of the skull caps and knickerbockers, came to enjoy our most entertaining event; this was the first annual class picnic. Without a single accident, except sunburns and weary bodies, we returned home, only to look longingly towards the class gathering of the ensuing year, when we might again indulge in the pleasure of such an outing. Thus do we reluctantly bring to a close the history of the class of Nineteen Fifteen. By a constant desire to fulfill our pledge of loyalty to our High School, we have gradually improved our position and prowess. And we hope that the classes which follows will profit by our shortcomings and attain to still higher levels. Etlltor-in-Chief .................... Associate Editors ........... Business Manager ................. Advertising Manager................. Circulation Manager................. Literary' .............Helen Scott, ............... Charles Williams, Athletics ..........Arthur Johnson. ................Louis Benjamin. Political Notes.. Pauline Wellington, Society .............Susie Williams, ..........Valdien Weatherwax, STAFF. ’12 ’12 ’12 ’12 ’12 ’12 ’12 RUSSELL MACK, 12 FRED HART, 12; VARDE STIEGLITZ, � 12 .....................GLEIM WILCOX, ’12 CARROLL REDEKER, ’13 ............BLAINE McGILLICUDDY, ’12 Locals..........Marguerite Cook, ’12 T, ............Charles Vernon, ’12 Exchanges.....Llewellyn Graham, ’12 Alumni...............Lance Hart, ’ll Seniors ............. Percis Brower, ’12 Juniors.............Cyria Allen, ’13 Sophomores..........Mary Fuller, ’14 Freshmen..............Edward Holmer, ’lf GRADUATION. “Farewell! yet let one echo rise to shake our ancient hall; God save the Queen—whose throne is here—the Mother of us all! Till ‘dawns the great commencement day on every shore and sea And Expectantur’ all mankind, to take their last Degree!” A four year’s pleasant journey has come reluctantly to a close and another class of graduates, with mingled feelings of triumph and sadness. steps beyond the threshold of theory into the practical world. Some go forth to seek the emoluments of the workshops, others the activities of college life. Time shall soon change the binding friendships and associations of today into tomorrow’s pleasant memories. A few years hence and the ties which hold us together will have been broken and we shall he scattered throughout many sections of the country and be engaged in diverse employments. Our number shall be divided amongst the employer and employee, the maid and the matron, the professional man and the artisan. Perchance some of us shall live on into wrinkled age, while others shall fall in the Springtime of life. It is the old, old story of the many classes that have gone before us. It is tin ever new one to the many classes that are yet to come. Perseverance has won for us a triumph but it is not without a sigh of sorrow that we part with the classmates, friends and teachers whom time has taught us to love so well. Time, death and vocation may separate the friends of these hours but they can never destroy the memories with which these times will fill the future. In years to come old minds shall be filled with youthful faces QUINIAULT 41 and old memories shall ask their former selves, “I wonder where they all are now?” And only the echo of days long since gone by shall make reply. Classmates today, we are; Classmates we shall always be! And for old times’ sake, let no harrier of rank or of wealth ever sever the friendships of these hours. Now that the portals are cleared, we pause to reflect upon the victory we have won. Our greatest lesson has been that we have learned to know how little we know. Our triumphs have been but the empty bubbles of an hour’s duration; it is our shortcomings alone by which we gauge our merit. Those who in the past have been wise in unearned praise and credits, now stand before the world empty-handed. Knowledge alone is power and the stolen triumph but lives the moment through. Where after does the satisfaction of the victory lie save in our own convictions? It is not the winning that counts so much, its the winning fair. “And when the one great scorer comes To make against your name; He writes not what you won or lost. But how you played the game.” ALUMNI DAY. The man is prone to return to his childhood’s home, the sailor to tin sea and likewise the alumnus to his Alma Mater. But, as conditions now are, the former student returns to the school to find old teachers gone and fellow students departed. lie sees the noisy corridors and hears the commonplace recitations. lie goes away with the emotions which lie thought the visit would re-awaken, still remaining dormant. Somehow, he is downcast and dissatisfied and wonders how such petty things could once have filled him with such noble enthusiasm. Yet he believes that the old exuberant spirit would have returned had he but been surrounded by an assembly of his former friends. Why then, does not the faculty, in courtesy to the graduates of the school, set aside one day in the school year when the Alumni may return and renew old acquaintances and associations? There might be provided a monstrous assembly, wherein ancient songs and yells and speeches filled with traditions, would renew the past. This would be a time when old graduates would be bound together by the common ties of kindred. It would serve as a bond of union and friendship between the Alumni and the students of the A. II. S. And by so doing it would enhance many fold the incenthe for graduating. But after all is said, it is the duty of the Alumni association to initiate and the faculty to permit this salutary innovation in our school calendar—An Alumni Day. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. A strict constitution is a good guardian of true democracy and an able promoter of efficiency and economy; this has been fully proved by our first year’s experience. Yet were our instrument of government unable to retain the confidence reposed in it, by those whom it governs, it could not ultimately succeed. Nor is this confidence to he held through continual innovation and evanescent reforms. Amendments, in general, betray weakness and knowledge of weakness breeds skepticism and distrust. These in turn tend to destroy patriotism and loyalty. At long intervals of time amendments to our constitution will become salutary 42 QUINIAULT necessities. 'They should then, after due consideration, be adopted. But until the constitution has hud a fair trial, until it. lias been weighed in the balance and found wanting it should not be changed. Until it is almost universally agreed that its articles are either illogical or unfair, they7 should not be altered. They should never be suffered to undergo revolution at the hands of those few student politicians, who in their exuberant zeal to do good, step beyond the bounds of reason and bring ultimate chaos. Nor should the old precedents, uncontested, be subverted by those who in their lust for personal honor and success, care little for the final triumph of the right. It is folly to flee from the evils that, are to those we know not of. Amendments should only be a measure of the last resort and should never become the hasty enactments of students desiring personal gain. DECORATION DAY AND PATRIOTISM. Decoration Day has again paid us a visit and the last remnant of the old guard has reassembled to render thanks to the Almighty for the glorious union which he has allowed them to preserve. This is a time when the intrinsic patriotism of every American glows with verdant enthusiasm. Young blood strives to display its mettle. It laments that only once in a lifetime comes the opportunity to display its patriotism. Ah, my fellow students, what a sad mistake. Even in this peaceful and prosperous age the nations demand patriotism. Intense, unselfish patriotism that will stop at no impediment and hesitate at no sacrifice. The country calls for young men who will live just as faithfully for their country as the old soldiers died for theirs. It pleads for public spirited men. honest, efficient office holders, conscientious voters and righteous citizens. How long are the cohorts of anarchy to issue unreasonable demands? Are the Demagogues, the anarchists and flag delfilers to hold uncontested sway? Are the American Youths in the final test going to stifle the unpatriotic and un-American principles which polute the atmosphere of this free and independent nation? To these inquiries the future must make reply. By following the example of those illustrious men who unflinchingly met death upon the field of battle, we verily believe, the future will stand firmly in the support of true American democracy. We believe that she will as willingly live for her country now, as the warriors of the past died for theirs. THE DEDICATION. When a student goes forth from our institution and yet does not cease to work in its interest, when he endeavors with his utmost ability to enhance the name of the school abroad, he certainly deserves some special recognition from tin students of the A. II. S. Clifford Weath-erwax is the only member of the alumni who has ever served on the Board of Education. As a member of that board he has been enthusiastic in the improvement of the school. Likewise he is responsible for the Weath-erwax scholarship. These and many other actions have proved his school loyalty. And so to an enthusiastic alumni and a favorite son of our school and our own city, the staff has dedicated this issue of the “Quiniault.” QUINIAULT 43 ON OURSELVES. With this issue of our periodical the present staff has reached the climax of its efforts and the culmination of its term of usefulness to “The Ocean Breeze” Publishing Company. How well we have fulfilled the trust placed in us by the student body the fifth volume of “The Ocean Breeze” must testify. While we have tarried here our work has been filled with pleasure and it is with sincere regret that we lay aside our duties without having attained our most sanguine plans and aspirations. Yet with all our shortcomings and limitations we have set forth, in the literary life of the school, some policies distinctly our own. We boast that we have maintained throughout the year an even standard of perfection, that in general our issues have appeared promptly and our publisher been paid within ten days after the publication of each number. We have consistently fostered innovation but not to the extent of destroying the fundamental principles of journalism. We pride ourselves upon the introduction of the essay into our school magazine and upon the efficient and comprehensive business policy adopted by us. In our contracts with printers, engravers and photographers we have saved many dollars; our circulation list has overcome all previous record; and our advertising has been better attended to than ever before. When this issue is out we shall have doffed our togas that the new staff may don them. Our ideals and aspirations shall then have become the seed from which the future paper will grow. Relieved from the burden of debt, supplied with the necessary models and by discarding that which time proves to be superficial and retaining that which proves of intrinsic worth, the ensuing staff will raise our paper to an acme of success to which we dared not aspire. DAY—NIGHT. Prize Poem. A day is born! The sun in a blaze of splendor, Shines brightly down on the earth. The flowers burst forth in their beauty, To view that day at its birth. And through mv being. A wonder revealing, ’Tis morn! Oh wondrous sight! Through the gray of the sky, The stars peep through, The flowers are closed. They have caught God’s dew And through my being, A wonder is stealing. For ’tis night. X -V C. Aven. 44 QUINIAULT Stanley DeLosh Leslie Thompson FOOTBALL REPRESENTATIVES When the year’s work of conquests was completed the A. II. S. gridironists, like the old Spartan warriors, sat in bainpiet. Reverie and lorecasting were much in vogue; tin glory of the past was recalled, the greatness of the future foretold. The prospective well trained and efficient team of next year demanded the guidance of two capable leaders. How well those leaders were selected their past records and present work shows. Stanley DeLosh, Manager Elect. DeLosh conies to his position well liked lnr his team mates and ripe in football experience. For several years he has been a star on the second team and last year he served faithfully and efficiently as quarter-hack on the regular eleven. Already Mr. DeLosh has secured a number of heavy games and he insists that the schedule must be completed early in the year, lie has arranged, as far as possible, to play with Dig schools in order that Aberdeen may again be a contender in the state championship. Leslie Thompson, Captain Elect. Thompson has been a member of the first team for only one year, hut in that time his clean, consistent playing and his indomitable perseverance have marked him as tin star of the aggregation. Well posted in both the theory and the practice of the game, he has no rival in interpreting plays and their strategic importance. lie believes firmly in his team’s ability to obtain the championship of the state in the ensuing year and toward that end he is working with incessant zeal. He has persistently encouraged this year’s players and all, with the exception of the three who graduate, are determined to return. New men have also entered the school and Thompson is quietly ascertaining their ability to play football. Success should accompany his generalship, and if skill and energy avail aught, it will. 46 QUINIAULT - i OFFICIAL BALLOT Election of “Ocean Breeze” Officers MAY 17, 1912 Term of 1912-13 J. M. WEATHERWAX HIGH SCHOOL ABERDEEN. WASHINGTON INSTRUCTIONS: Place X in CD opposite name of can- didate for whom you wish to vote. Editor-in-Chicf Board of Control (Vote for One) HORACE COOK £ FRANCES PAINE 1913 (Vote for Three) HARRY ADAMS £ CLYDE SPENCER SYLVESTER DAMITIO T BEATRICE McKENNA £ RAYMOND McKENNA £ ELIZABETH MORGAN T JOZEF ZELASKO £ Business Manager. 1914 (Vote for Two) (Vote for One) FRED FREEMAN | WALTER HUTTULA £ I 1 LINDA NELSON £ MAC MAURICE £ EDWARD WILLIKSON T CARROL REDEKER £ FLOYD VAMMEN T Class 1915 (Vote for One) CELIA CAHN Q CLARENCE CALDWELL . .. £ QUINIAULT 47 OFFICIAL RETURNS FOR 1912 ELECTION. Total number of votes east .......................................80 Editor-in-Chief. Frances Paine.....................................................32 Horace Cook ......................................................27 Clyde Spencer.....................................................21 Business Manager. Mac Maurice ......................................................50 Walter Huttula....................................................21 Carrol Redeker.................................................... 7 Senior Members Board of Control. Elizabeth Morgan ..............44 Raymond McKenna ...............41 Harry Adams ...................43 Beatrice McKenna ..............33 Sylvester Damitio..............41 Jozef Zelasko .................23 Junior Members Board of Control. Edward Willikson ..............54 Floyd Vammen ..................26 Linda Nelson ..................50 Fred Freeman ..................16 Sophomore Members of Board of Control. Clarence Caldwell .............52 Celia Calm ....................24 Board of Nomination. Principal Miller, Miss Gibson, Miss Fogel, Frederick Hart and Russell Mack. OFFICIAL RETURNS FOR 1911 ELECTION. Total number of votes cast ...........................185 Editor-in-Chief. Russell Mack............................................................101 Vard Stieglitz ..........................................................77 Susie Williams ...........................................................0 Business Manager. Charles Reid ................................................... 87 Beaumont DeLosh ................................................. 53 L. Bogan Jones ................................................. 43 Senior Members Board of Control. Claire Aven 98 Louis Benjamin 86 Blaine McGillicudd.v .... Gleim Wilcox 82 Arthur Johnson 87 Esther Penn .79 Junior Members Board of Control. Ingram Chamberlain .... 125 Elizabeth Morgan -.82 Horace Cook Grace Procter 73 Sophomore Members of Board of Control. Joseph Schneider ............105 Ma« Maurice .68 Board of Nomination. Principal Miller, Miss Gibson, Miss Fogel, Leo Scott and Lance Hart. 48 QUINIAULT “(§mut Hrfe” tElrrttnu Editor-Elect. In an exceedingly interesting campaign for editor a “dark horse” was brought out at the last minute before the nominations and with a result that the unknown nominee completely overwhelmed the two professional political groups who were both prophesying a deluge for their own candidates. Frances Paine ’13. polling a solid girls’ vote and a good majority of the male contingent, was elected over Cook and Spencer, both ’13 men. Since her entry into High School affairs Miss Paine has been prominent in all branches of scholastic work and society. “Ocean Breeze” subscribers have become familiar with her particulary fresh and buoyant style of writing in “Discovered” and “The Tale of a Tale.” She has also held several offices in the Reportorial Department of the “Breeze,” acting in the capacity of Society Editor, Class Notes Editor and in other Department. Miss Paine in an interview, stated briefly that the paper in tin ensuing year would be run on a strictly business basis, and that the stall' would be selected from the best talent which the school afforded. She was reluctant to give out the names of those who will be honored by appointments, dismissing the subject with the statement that they would be announced later in the year. The present editorial staff extends its heartiest wishes and an offer of co-operation in any line to the new editor-in-chief. Business Manager-Elect. The election of a Business Manager was rather quiet, the outcome being predicted some time in advance. All indications pointed to an easy victory for Mac Maurice. ’14. Maurice is well known in the High School for his energy and business ability as shown in his Advertising Managership in the first semester of 1911-’12, when, by his efforts, the Breeze lifted a one hundred dollar debt, saddled by the preceding administration. Consequently the incumbent staff is thoroughly confident of his ability to carry the paper through a year of financial prosperity. “NATIONAL CONVENTIONS,” POLITICAL ESSAV “RUMOR,” POEM. “POP,” FOOTBALL STORY. “THE SILVER LINING,” COLLEGE STORY. “REFUGE.” LATIN TRANSLATION. “ESSAY ON COMPARISON.” “THE MESSAGE,” POEM. “THE LITTLE BROWN HOUSE,” ROMANCE. 50 QUINIAULT National (Umiurutuma (By IT. E. Holmquist.) HE editor has asked me to contribute an article on the political situation. However, as a period of two weeks will elapse between the writing of this and its publication, a statement of the political situation at this time may be valueless two weeks hence. For so rapidly do conditions change in a political campaign, and so unexpectedly do events sometimes develop, that any attempt to forecast even the immediate future is extremely hazardous. I shall, therefore, leave to some bolder pen than mine the task of picturing the political arena as it will appear on the eve of the national conventions. And yet, while I thus reluctantly refrain from assuming the role of political prophet, it occurs to me that just at this time we are intensely interested in that most spectacular of all our political developments—the national convention; and I accordingly take the liberty to comment very briefly on the history of this distinctively American institution and to point out, it may be, some of its excellencies and deficiencies. The present system of nominating presidential candidates in national conventions had its beginning just eighty years ago. The founders of our government could scarcely have foreseen the development of the national convention, such as we have it today. Washington was twice elected, each time without nomination. In 1796 the Federalist Congressmen had an informal agreement that Adams should be their candidate for the Presidency, and the Republicans agreed that Jefferson should be their candidate. Four years later the Congressional caucus system was adopted, when a caucus of the members of the Federal party in Congress nominated Adams and Pinckney and a Republican caucus nominated Jefferson and Burr. In 1812 the caucus appointed a “committee of correspondence,” in which we see the beginning of the present National Committee. The Congressional caucus, however, was destined to be short-lived. The last caucus was held in 1824, and its candidate was defeated. From the beginning the system had met with opposition, and as early as 1812 seventy Federal delegates, representing eleven States, met in New York and nominated De Witt Clinton as their Presidential candidate. But it was not until 1832 that both political parties held national conventions. In that year the convention of both parties met in Baltimore, Jack-son being the nominee of the Democrats, and Clay of the National Republicans. It was many years before all the States were represented in these conventions, but the convention system was a vast improvement on the exclusive Congressional caucus, and it came to stay. From the beginning the aim has been to constitute conventions wholly of duly elected delegates from all the States. In the first Democratic QUINIAULT 51 i convention, that of 1832, each State had as many delegates as it had electoral votes. In both parties, however, this proportion has since been doubled. While in most particulars the procedure of the Democratic and Republican conventions is identical, it differs in two important respects. The Democratic party early made a two-thirds vote necessary for a nomination. while the Republicans have adhered to the majority rule. Then, too, the Democrats allow their delegates to be bound by tin “unit rule.” This means, for instance, that if eleven state delegates out of twenty favor a certain candidate, they will be able, under the unit rule, to vote the entire twenty for him.' This procedure was accepted in the Republican conventions down to 187( . when it was rejected. The objection to the unit rule is that it increases the chances of a deadlock, very often resulting in tin nomination of a dark horse. Thus, Franklin Fierce was nominated in a convention on the forty-ninth ballot, without having received a vote on the first thirty ballots. The two-thirds rule, moreover, has a tendency to increase the power of the bosses, as in the case of Tammany in New York. Indeed, serious opposition has risen to this rule, and even now there is a movement to abolish it. Nor are the evils of the convention system confined to the Democratic party. The national nominating convention is neither a part of our political inheritance from England, nor is it provided for in our Constitution. For over three-fourths of a century it has played an important part in our political life, and yet during all that time it has been a purely voluntary extra-legal body. No national laws have governed its organization, and it has developed almost unrestricted power. No wonder, then, that evils have crept in. , One of the most serious of these evils is that of unfair representation in the conventions. If a party convention is to fulfill its function it must be expressive of the will of the party. Considered in this light, it is clear that the present system of representation very often thwarts the will of the majority. The condition, in fact, reminds one not a little of the rotten borough system in England prior to the reform of 1832. The fault in the present system lies in the fact that the representation is apportioned according to the population of the various states, and not according to the party vote. A few typical instances are sufficient to illustrate the unfairness. In the Republican Convention of 1908 Texas had 36 convention votes and Indiana 30; yet Texas east only 65,000 Republican votes, while Indiana cast 349,000. In other words, with less than one-fifth as many Republican votes as Indiana, Texas had 6 more delegates. In the same convention Alabama and Minnesota had each 24 delegates; yet Minnesota cast seven times as many Republican votes as did Alebama. South Carolina had 18 delegates, Nebraska 16; yet South Carolina had 4,000 Republican voters, while Nebraska had 127,000. Mississippi and Oklahoma each had 20 votes, but Oklahoma’s Republican vote was 25 times as great as that of Mississippi. The result, of course, is that in the Republican Convention the Southern delegates wield disproportionate power. In the Democratic conventions the discrepancies are not so great, 52 QUINIATJLT owing to the more even distribution of the Democratic votes; but even here the unfairness is noticeable. To remedy this evil, various plans have been proposed, that of Senator Bourne’s, perhaps, being the most practical. This plan simply provides for a delegation of four from each State, the remaining delegates to be apportioned according to the party Presidential vote at the last election. This, of course, is a compromise measure, but it would do much to remedy the present conditions. Another evil to be contended with is the manner of the selection of national delegates. Very often the delegates are chosen by the party machine without consultation of the mass of the voters. Of late, indeed, direct preferential primaries have been adopted in a number of States, and it is probable that this method of election will be adopted almost universally before the next Presidential election. And yet this plan may not be entirely satisfactory. The only way, it would seem, whereby the will of the voters of each party can be accurately determined is by a nation-wide primary. The candidate obtaining the largest number of votes under this plan would be declared the party nominee. Indeed, a bill with this provision has already been introduced in Congress by Senator Cummins. The proposal is in line with the present tendency to place political power directly in the hands of the people and it or similar legislation is certain to be enacted before long. Upon the passage of such a law the really spectacular work of the conventions would of course be taken from them, and only the more prosaic duty of platform-making would be left. Sumnr (Aeneid Book IV II. 173-188.) Wild Rumor, ran thro the great Libyan City. Swift Rumor, worst foe of the joy of mankind. She grows as she flies with swift wings thro the air, And adds to her strength with each one who hears. A fear at first sight she soon spreads to the stars, Her feet on the ground her head mid the clouds. Earth, her fierce parent, in wrath at the gods. Brought forth this daughter the Titan’s mad sister. Swift are her feet and active her wings, A monster exceedingly fierce to behold. A body of feathers, eyes guarding unseen. With innumerable mouths and false babbling tongues, With ears ever listening for words to repeat. Through the midst of the sky she whirls whizzing by night. Her eyelids close not in sweet slumber at dawn. She sitteth by day in a watch tower on high. A terror to cities far distant or near, For she loves lies and falsehood as often as truth. MARGUERITE COOK, ’12. QUINIAULT 53 “POP” (Prize Story). DEN Academy was a boarding school for boys and differed little from other schools except that it had not been beaten in a football game for eight years, until this season. The reasons for the defeats were very apparent; there was but one veteran of the year before in the team, and then there was a new coach. Arden had been defeated by three schools in as many games; each of these schools had not. until this year, been considered worthy opponents for the second team, and now they had simply outplayed Arden. But that was not all. The big game of the season was but ten days off. Yes. Arden was to play Ames Military Academy, at Arden in ten days. Ames was the greatest rival of Arden in all lines of athletics and had been beaten every season for eight years, in football. Now what would be the result? The most familiar figure on Arden Campus at recess was “Pop' with his big basket in which he carried all sorts of delicacies for boys lunch. “Pop” had sold buns, pies, etc., on Arden Campus from time immemorial and he was known by every one at school as “Pop,” the old fellow who sells pies. “Pop” was always very proud of Arden’s footfall team, and the defeats of this year troubled him very much; every afternoon he was out on the field to watch the practice and as he saw the inexperienced fellows go through signal practice he all but cried. They strove manfully to master the game but they were inexperienced. “Pop” took all this in and heaved a great sigh as the coach called the boys off the field in seeming disgust. As the boys ran off to the gym. leaving the captain and coach behind. “Pop” spoke to the latter: “Mr. Jolson, could I see you tonight at your house?” “Yes. Pop, I would be glad to see you,” answered Jolson, “but you will have to come over after 9:30, because the boys will be there until that time.” “All right, Mr. Jolson, I will be there,” said Pop, as he started to walk home. sH It was a quarter past nine but Jolson and Hugh Upton were alone in the former’s room; the boys had been dismissed. For a long time neither spoke; both were thinking and looking gloomily into the fire. Suddenly there came a tap at the door and Jolson bade the visitor enter. “Pop” came in and took a chair and laid his hat on the floor beside him. “Mr. Jolson,” he began, “I don’t know what you will think of me for coming to you this way, but I think a great deal of Arden, you. the boys, and the team, and I wanted to do what I could for you when you were in a bad way. You have both doubtless heard of Abe Reid, coach for Harvard?” “Yes,” said Jolson and Upton nonchalantly. 54 QUINIAULT Pop continued: “Well, one time when he was out hunting, a log fell on him and broke his leg. He managed to get out from under it but was unable to move to a place of comfort so he had to lie out in the woods all afternoon. About six o’clock I came along a nearby path, on the way to my shack, for 1 was trapping at that time; and I heard his cry for help. I quickly reached him and took him to my shack and nursed him until some of his friends, to whom he had written, came for him. When he was leaving, lie thanked me and told me if I ever needed help not to hesitate to call upon him. Since that time lie has gone to college and is now head coach at Harvard while I have drifted along until I am. as you see me now, just plain “Pop.” I pton was listening but was nearly asleep, while the coach seemed all absorbed in deep thought. “Pop,” heedless of his companions’ noninterest went on: “This year, when Arden began to lose game after game, I tried to think of some way to help her. I sat up nights and thought, but an old man like me doesn’t know much about football. 1 hen finally I decided to write to Abe Reid; and so I did. 1 wrote him a long letter, explaining the situation and asking him for help. I soon got a letter from him stating that he would be glad to help me, and would send me a bunch of plays.” Jolson sat up, and Upton became excited. , “Here they are, Mr. Jolson,” said “Pop” rising, hat in hand. “Good night, sir.” : $ Rah! Rah! Rah! Arden. Time had been called. The first half was over and the score stood 5-0 in favor of Arden. The light and inexperienced team representing Arden, which had been beaten by Springfield two weeks ago. had made the great crowd gasp and catch its breath by their marvelous playing. Time and again Ames’ heavy linemen had plowed thru the light line of Arden and tackled one of the backs, only to find that the ball was already being carried down the field by another. Arden was working trick after trick play and had simply fooled her opponents until they hardly knew where the ball was. The second half went off in the same way. Arden gaining yard after yard. They scored one touchdown in the first quarter and one in the second. Ames had the ball just five times in all of the second half; twice she was held for downs and three times she fumbled because of nervousness. The Ames crowd went wild with dismay while Arden’s supporters yelled until they were black in the face. That night at a banquet given for the team, “Pop” was the honored guest. Everybody, from Jolson to the water carrier, spoke of his great work in aiding Arden, and from that time on he was known as “Pop,” the fellow that made Arden famous. L. ROGAN JONES, ’14. QUINIAULT 55 The Silver Lining (By Helen Scott, ’12.) AKIH de Marsac rushed down the dormitory steps and ran to meet a group of laughing girls. Across the campus could be seen the school buildings of the girl’s college, from which they had just come. “Hello, Ree, what’s your rush?” questioned a tall blond girl, Louise Quincy. “Oh girls! I have something so interesting to tell you,” Marie panted. “I-----” “So have we, honey, so don’t look so important.” a roguish looking irl broke in, rolling the words over her tongue. “You’re right Kathleen. and it’s far nicer than anything Marie could have found in that old ‘dorm.’ ” “Then please, please, tell me,” Marie implored. At this all the girls began explaining together, beginning at the end. as is usual with a lot of excited girls. Disjointed sentences of “a prize of a book. “I d like to try,” “Couldn’t you do it. Kathleen?” was all Marie could understand. “Stop, I beg of you,” she said laughing. “I can’t understand a thing you are saying. Kathleen, you please tell me.” “Bedad, and that is what I’ve been a doin,’ ” Kathleen retorted, all her Irish brogue in force. “Tell it over again,” Marie commanded. Well, Professor announced that he would present a gift of a leather-bound book to the girl who wrote the best story! Now there.” Well, that’s certainly nice,” the listener admitted. “But,” suddenly brightening, “not as interesting as my news.” “What?” every body chorused, surprised to think Marie had eny-thing more interesting. “Yes. Mrs. Marsh received a letter from Texas. TEXAS, mind you,” Marie paused dramatically. “Oh, Ree, dear, please go on.” Clara, a small, blue eyed girl, coaxed. “Well, I’m trying to if you’ll be still a minute,” Marie answered, delighted. “A Texan girl is coming here to school. She sent her picture and she’s the darlingest child.” “When is she coming, the wonderful creature,” sarcastically asked a tall haughty girl who stood rather on the outskirts of the little group. Kathleen turned in a flash from Marie to her and exclaimed in a shocked voice: “What! Felice? Are you curious?” “And why shouldn’t I be curious?” inquired Felice in indolent tones. “She comes from my native state.” “Oh. I see, but really, you know, it is so unusual.” Kathleen replied in a mocking voice, smiling at Louise. “Oh. there’s the study bell.” sighed Marie, “and 1 had so much to tell you.” They loitered along, talking, when suddenly Felice said scornfully, “Gossip, if you like, but I prefer not to be late,” anti she stalked off with her head held high. QUINIATTLT 56 � Oh Felice! Felice! You’ll he the cause of mv death,” groaned the irrepressible Kathleen, then. “Gossip if you like, but I prefer not to be late.” she mimicked, marching off after she turned and called, “Oh! Marie, when is this Texan coming?” Fomorrow, Marie answered; then in the same clear voice she said. “Kathleen is a terrible mimic. She carries it so far it’s a wonder we don’t all hate her.” “I’d like to see the person who could hate-Kittykins,” Louise retorted indignantly. Oh. you won t have to look far. drawled Sue, a plump, spectacled maiden. “Take Felice, for instance. If looks could kill. Kathleen would be dead ten times a day.” “Spiteful, old, stuck-up thing.” Clara muttered. “It shows she hasn’t any heart if she does not like Kathleen.” “Oh, well, you know she comes from Texas. Maybe that made her that way. You know in books those southern people are all quite sullen,” Sue declared. The girls laughed. “I’m afraid you’ve read too manv trashy novels. Sue,” Louise told her. “Oh. girls! This Miss Darrett is from Texas, too! Do you think she’ll be like that?” Marie breathlessly asked. I hope not. One s enough,’ Louise cried. The second gong rang causing the girls to rush to the hall. Study and recitations over, Kathleen slowly started to her room. There was no laughter in her dark eyes, as she murmured, “So Marie thinks I shouldn’t be such a mimic. I guess it’s so. but I never thought of it before.” Again when she reached the dormitory steps, she signed. “I’m going to be quiet like Louise; then maybe they’ll think more of me. This new girl,” she exclaimed. “I’ll take as a room mate even if I don’t like her,” and she disappeared through the door. The next morning, when the eight o’clock gong rang, doors were banged open, while the corridors rang with eager talk and laughter. This was the day Miss Juanita Darrett was to come, and all had risen with the birds. Louise and Marie, room mates, were strolling down the hall, arm in arm when they were joined by Clara. “Why, where’s Kit, Clara?” demanded the girls. “She’s in her room, she’ll be here soon,’ Clara answered. “Didn’t you stop for her?” ()t course, but the door was locked. She said, 'I’ll be down in a minute, so run along dear.’ so I ran.” “What can be the matter?” Louise asked anxiously. “We’ll have to wait and see.” By this time they had reached the breakfast room and took their places with puzzled looks upon their faces. “Miss Quincy!” “Madam! Ibis to Miss Alcott, the teacher at their table. “Can you tell me where Miss Burns is?” “Here I am. Miss Alcott, a soft voice much lower than Kathleen, usually spoke, responded. Will you please excuse me for being late? I overslept.” Every one turned and looked at her. Sin was dressed in a pale QUINIAULT 57 green, which made the gold tints much stronger in her bronze hair. She was so quiet, so unlike the usual laughing, impish Kathleen of the day before, that all the girls and teachers held their breath. Kathleen glided to her place and sat down in a breathless silence. “Marie, will you please pass the rolls?’’ she asked breaking the silence. “Certainly,” Marie responded and every one drew a deep breath, then went on with their breakfast. Low whispers floated from one to another, always evading tin unconscious Kathleen, of “She acts so different.” “How beautiful she looks,” “I never noticed how glorious that red hair is,” “It’s not red; it’s more like bronze.” The eight-thirty bell rang, and the girls sprang up. laughing and chatting continually. Suddenly a carriage was heard on the drive way, and they rushed into the hall shouting. “The Texan.” Kathleen, who had not quite finished, glanced through the window and murmured. “I wonder if we’ll like each other.” , “Kathleen, do hurry!” Marie and Louise looked in at the door. “I’m coming.” and she rose, slowly approaching the door. Suddenly a slender figure appeared in the door way. Dark, wide eyed, she glanced over the rows of girls Miss Alcott was introducing. She turned to acknowledge the murmurs and Kathleen saw two heavy braids of dusky hair swinging way below the girl’s waist. “Oh, how pretty,” she cried aloud, clasping her hands together. The slender girl turned quickly with a questioning look. Kathleen impulsively stepped forward and said softly, “I am Kathleen Burns. “So:1 I am Juanita Darrett,” the stranger replied in a high silvery voice. “Yes, so it is Juanita,” a cold, hard voice rose above the murmurs. “Phil Miguel,” Juanita said, in an expressionless voice, although her eyes flashed. “Is it a truce, again?” “Nothing else to do. But you leave my affairs alone,” muttered Felice in a hot stormy voice. “So be it,” and Juanita turned to Kathleen, “I think I am going to like you.” Kathline said nothing, but smiled at her. Then she said. “Miss Alcott. may I have Juanita for my room mate?” A gasp was heard. Kathleen. who disdained a room mate before, was now humbly asking for one. “Certainly, if you wish, Miss Burns,” the teacher answered in a relieved tone. “Then come with me please,” and the two girls mounted the steps to the room. $ A loud rap rang at the door. Kathleen, and Juanita, the closest of friends, were closely seated by the fire, the former talking, the latter writing. “Shall we let them in, Nita?” “I suppose so. but we’re very busy.” “We won’t let them in then. You’re my secretary, I’m an author and we can’t he disturbed. “So be it.” Juanita laughed happily. “That’s a favorite expression of yours. Where did you get it. honey?” 58 QUINIAULT I just, picked it up. Most of the girls in Texas said it as a joke and I’ve acquired the habit.” iris, we’re busy. I’lease go away. What?” in answer to a voice m the hall. “Felice trying for a story? So am I. Goodbye till later.” $ “Oh girls, my story’s gone. What shall I do?” Kathleen spoke tremulously. Mho took it.’ demanded Marie. “The thief! When did you have it last Kittykins?” asked Louise. “Last night about five o’clock. I’d just finished it.” “Where were you?” Miss Brown asked. M hv in my room. ’ “Alone?” “No, Juanita and I were there.” “Did you leave the room?” “No-o. Oh yes. I did. I went to Marie’s for a book.” “Leaving Juanita alone?” Miss Brown proceeded. Juanita was pale, but looked Miss Brown steadily in the face. “Of course, but that didn’t make any difference. We were at supper together,” Kathleen asserted stoutly. “Do you suspect her?” “Why, I’d just as soon suspect you as Xita, Miss Brown.” “Well, we must look it up. Go to your studies, girls.” It certainly is a mystery.” “ Was is good?” asked Marie. Good, why girls it was just splendid. I was as proud as if I had written it myself.” Juanita said. “You did write it. Juanita,” Kathleen murmured. “Oh. I put in on paper, but that’s easy,” she retorted. “Oh. say, Kit. do you remember the day Juanita came?” inquired Clara. “Most certainly,” was the reply. “What was the matter with you?” You were so pale and quiet and you’ve been much quieter ever since.” “Oh!” Kathleen said, in a low hurt tone. “It was only that I heard one of the girls say I was a terrible mimic. It hurt and I decided to be better.” 1 hat was me. Marie broke in. “Kit. dear, will vou please forgive me?” “Why, of course. It was all for the best anyway,” Kathleen told her cheerfully. “Let’s go to study hall. And they trooped down the stairs. “Sh! Kitty, what’s that? The two girls were walking in the grove, adjoining the campus grounds. Juanita heard a low rustle and, directly after sin spoke warningly to her chum, she glided silently forward. In a little nook, formed by the trees, sat Felice Miguel, a look of triumph and hatred on her face. Around her the wind was scattering papers, sweeping them along in playful gusts. While Juanita watched a paper came swirling toward her and putting out her hand, she caught it softly. Glancing, at it she gave a low exclamation, causing Felice to look up, startled, and Kathleen to spring to her side. Juanita stepped forward, her eyes blazing. “At your old tricks QTTINIAULT 59 Phil!” It wasn’t enough to steal my story at the Mission, but you had to steal my-chum’s too, in order to win the prize.” “Mine!” Kathleen exclaimed. Juanita smiled. “See?” holding the paper up. ‘‘What do you intend to do. Felice?” ‘‘I daresay I’ll have to confess,” she muttered sullenly. “No. no. not that,” Kathleen cried. Juanita looked at her lovingly. “You’re very tender-hearted, Kitty. But, Felice will you go away?” “That is the only way,” the culprit said angrily. “That’s settled then. Here. Kathleen, is your story. We will say it fell out of the window by your desk.” They walked away leaving Felice in the woodland with her anger. A week later Felice decided to go. The prizes had been given out. Kathleen getting a beautiful leather-bound book for her story. Felice rapped at the door of Kathleen and Juanita’s room. “Come,” a low. happy voice called. She entered hesitatingly and spoke from the doorway. “The reason I stole your paper was because I hated you. You mocked me and caused much merriment among the girls, at my expense. I came in immediately after supper and found it on your desk, while waiting to see Juanita. I slipped out of the window when I heard you coming. I wish you would forgive me.” “I’m sorry, too, Felice, for hurting your feelings. I didn’t realize until I heard Marie speak about my actions. I certainly will be glad to forgive you if you’ll do the same. Will you?” “Yes,” Felice murmured in a choked voice. “Won’t you stay here at school then? No one need ever know these things.” Then Felice looked questioninglv at Juanita and answered, wistfully, for she had begun to like these girls. “She also has a right to be angry at me. It is best I should go.” “Don’t let that bother. Phil. We were friends once, we can be friends again and stay here together,” so saying Juanita held out her hand, which Felice clasped quickly. She then turned her out-stretched hand to Kathleen, who completed the circle. TARTARUS—THE PLACE OF PUNISHMENT. (Aeneid Book VI. Ill, 548-558). Straightway Aeneas, looking far toward the left. Saw ’neatli a cliff great triple walled Tartarus. A raging stream with fiery flood around it, Tartarean Phlegethon, rolls on the roaring rocks. Adamatine columns strong menace entrance at the gate. Vain against it the force of man, heaven itself as vain. Fierce Tisiphone, eldest of Furies keeps well the tower. Girt in her blood stained gown, sleepless she watches. From its black depths are heard deep groans; From its black depths the sound of savage whips; From its black depths the clank of dragging chains. VALI) IE X W EAT HER WAX. QUINIAULT 60 ESSAY ON COMPARISON (Prize Essay.) OW great the astonishment would be were we to look forward some four of five centuries and see a race developed and educated to a degree that they could look down upon the present age as an ignorant and barbar-ous state of mankind! We do not seem to realize that all our actions, qualifications, sentiments, and thoughts are based, so far as truth is concerned, on comparison. We cannot justly express any absolute fact. We are bound by common laws and by our surroundings, and so long as our expressions correspond. harmonize, and compare with their respective surroundings, so long will our statement be appreciated and comprehended. If you are in doubt as to this universal comparison in the determination of facts let us take an example: We all know of the hugeness of the world’s dimensions. But alas! Is it as large and great as we think? Truly it is compared with you or me; but only compare it with the orbit in which it turns or the sun whence it gets its heat and then give your answer. I aan sure you will acknowledge it as a very small piece of mechanism in the workings of the universe. This comparison idea holds true not only in the above and like instances, but in all other phases of the question. Beauty, knowledge, science, and style are discerned in like manner. Hence, since we are making our determination by comparisons, and since all qualities and objects from which we are making the comparisons, change in various ways it follows that our determinations must undergo alteration in the same manner. This we find is true; that, for instance, a great invention of yesterday is but a simple piece of machinery today; it is used, known and comprehended by every one. All of this is particularly true of education. The boy of the modern age knows more about the practical appliances of the age than did the man of seventy at the time of Columbus. Yet you may read in literature and history of the man’s great accomplishments and knowledge, but not of the boy’s. This fact is only because it follows the comparison idea. The man’s name appears in history because he was a leader and educator of his people at that time; his name appears in history because he was great in his accomplishments compared with his own people at that time. The boy’s name does not appear because his knowledge is little compared with his people and his age. And so it is: our knowledge may be great or small, but it will only be appreciated at that remote time when the future peoples will look back to and revere it. We have endeavored to make clear that every thing is judged by comparing it with something else. This comparison may be made either consciously or unconsciously. One thing that seems to rise from the above reasoning is that our determinations must be very uncertain. Great and small, limited and unlimited, have no fixed differences. There is only one statement needed to summarize our reasonings: that to compare is to determine, and to determine is to compare. CLYDE SPENCER, ’13. QUINIAULT 61 THE MESSAGE. In the West, the Sun is sinking To his rest in the crimson sky, A lone sea gull is winging Ilis way to his nest near by. The sky is a golden glory, The clouds tinted opal and gray, The breakers rush in with their story Oh, my Soul, what to thee do they say! “Hush, peace be with thee!” they whisper, “What is ordained will be!” And this is the message the breakers bear From the heart of the wise old Sea! ARCHER. THE TOLL OF TIME. Play on at your games, oh Children! While you are still sweet and glad Your laughter is like a godsend To those who are lonely and sad. Don’t think of the years approaching When you will be old and wise Let Happiness have her dominion Hold fast till the last moment dies. Then take up your wearisome burden Pray God for the help to bear Whatever of suffering he gives you As your Cross and rightful share. II. S. A POET’S DREAM. Oh! would I were a Poet, That I might write a song, It would not be for glory. But to help my mark along! I would like to write a sonnet, But can’t get the lines to rhyme, Oh! why did not Miss Fogle, Give us a week’s more time. I wonder what blank verse is. Is that where the pages are bare? Don’t say that this is unworthy, Well, if you do, I don’t care. CLAIRE AVEN. 62 QTTINIAULT THE LITTLE BROWN HOUSE (Bv Beatrice McKenna, ’13.) E view is grand; there’s no doubt about it. And wouldn’t a rustic seat under that tree be too dear for words. I do wish I had a million dollars; then I’d buy it for a summer house.” “Why, Mootsie. you could buy a hundred such places as this with that much money and still have enough left over to buy all tin candy seventeen girls could eat for three hundred and sixty-five years.” “There you go with your horrid, old statistics again. Why did you ever take up debating in college? I hate it.” The view was indeed grand. Looking through the trees one could see a snow-clad peak in the distance and the mountains looming up all around made it a veritable fairy land. The sun played on the early flowers nodding in the grass, for it was Spring and all Nature was glad. And the heart of the boy was glad, for had he not that day been told he was to be advanced and so now he could ask for the hand of his sweetheart ? In his exultation he had telephoned her and asked her to go for a walk. They wandered along the road, past the small cottages with their green yards, and they little heeded the distance they had come. The dog Brownie was along and he was happy for, like all dogs, he liked nothing better than a walk in the country. This was a day when they felt glad to he alive. The birds seemed to be singing a special song for them. They heard Brownie barking in the woods and the girl, running to find out what was the matter, had come upon a hidden path. At her suggestion they followed it and it had led to this spot. Epon the side of the hill was perched this unfinished house. It must have been abandoned years ago for the quaint architecture told as much. The valley below was deep and at the bottom ran a stream, sparkling and dancing in the sunshine. The wide veranda afforded a perfect view of this valley, while the giant trees around the house hid it from view to the passers on the road. An ideal place for a home! They stood in this beautiful spot for a long time without uttering a word. Finally Suzanne said, “Let’s go in and explore the house.” “Explore is a big word but we’ll do it,” said Jack. They found the house nicely planned with five queer, quaint rooms. By the time they had reached the veranda again, the sun was beginning to set. And what a beautiful sunset it was! The young people thought they had never seen one so beautiful. The great, yellow ball sank down behind the mountains and left a blue haze over all. In the cool evening they walked home. Jack would not yet tell Suzanne about his good fortune. He would wait and then ask her to share it with him. They visited the little hidden house on the hill many times and on one of the brightest days Jack proposed—with the trees and the birds QUINIAULT 63 :in l Ihe slowly sinking sun as witnesses. These lliings also witnessed Suzanne’s acceptance, but they slyly closed their eyes until the sealing kiss was given. On the veranda overlooking the valley the pretty pearl was placed on her finger, after which they gazed at the distant hills for a long while in silence. Then it was that Suzanne began planning. In her heart she preferred this place to any she had ever seen; but this she wisely kept from Jack, for she realized hat he, with his salary, while it was sufficient for living comfortably in town, could not afford such a place with necessary ground. During the Summer they went up to “Our House” as they called it, about once a week and Suzanne used to think where she would put certain things if it belonged to her. And Jack was silently planning all the while how he could economize enough to buy it! When fall came, the rainy season began and the little house was left to the rain and winds for nearly a month. Finally the sun struggled thru the clouds one day and the pair walked out the familiar road and up the hidden path. When they caught sight of the house their faces fell for there were a half dozen builders busy, finishing up the house. Their house! They did not go further, but turned and walked slowly back to town. It surely was theirs for had they not carved their initials on the veranda, and fully half a dozen trees round about bore the heart with the “J and S” inside them? How sad they felt! At dinner that night Mr. Thurber remarked that the summer house he was building would be done in a few weeks and he hoped they would all be pleased with his plans as he was keeping them as a surprise. This did not interest Suzanne very much although the rest of the family were excited and were all curious to see father’s summer house. lie said they would spend Thanksgiving day there, and he wanted every one to be ready to start by nine o’clock. Thanksgiving day dawned bright and cold, and the snow hung over the world like a blanket. Suzanne took her place in the sleigh with the others. Jack had gone to spend the day with his folks in the country. They soon left the village amid the jingle of sleigh bells and merry laughter. “Now, every one shut his eyes until I say “open,” ordered Mr. Thurber. “Oh!” gasped Suzanne, for there in front of her eyes was the little brown house all finished and looking very cheerful under all the clean white snow. “It’s just as lovely in winter as in summer and won’t Jack be pleased, for this will be an ideal place for ns to be married next summer.” Just then her father pressed a paper into her hand. “I’ve always planned upon giving my oldest child a handsome present, ;pul—God bless you. my dear!” said he planting a kiss on her forehead. On opening the paper it was found to be the deed to the house made out in Suzanne’s name. Happiness reigned supreme when Jack came back next day. 64 QUINIAULT Urmat rfi (Club Standing—B. DeLosh, Mack, Redeker; Sitting—Jones, Zelasko. tzartu'rs of thr A” FOOTBALL. Victor Burt George Hulbert Ralph Ingebritsen Louis Benjamin Wesley Schumacher Arthur Johnson Cecil Johnston Ira Gliclden Stanley DeLosh Beaumont DeLosh Leslie Thompson Ira Blackwell Gordon Spoon George Halferty Harold Lebo Homer Cross Leslie Thompson Beaumont DeLosh TRACK. BASKETBALL Herbert Wilson Harry Adams George Hulbert Stanley DeLosh Arthur Johnson Victor Burt DEBATE AND DECLAMATION Fred Hart Marguerite Cook Russell Mack Cyria Allen GIRLS BASKETBALL Cyria Allen Helen Austin Adele Wilcox Olga Lempi Elizabeth Morgan Bessie Creech. QUIXIAI'LT 67 FOOTBALL The season opened with a great deal of enthusiasm on the part of tin- football squad and student body. The first days of school were filled with the by-word: “Are you going out for football?” The answer was about twenty-five huskies in suits the first night. The rivalry shown to till the vacancies left by the graduates made the practice interesting and effective. The first few days were used in getting into shape and handling the ball, but scrimmage was soon taken up and then the hard work of the season began. The schedule this year was not as complete as we should have liked to have it. but we were disappointed by Tacoma and Seattle. Coach Bell did all In could to secure games on the Sound but the disruption caused by change of coaches made this impossible. What games we played we played well, and our rather light team suffered but one defeat. 1911 Football Schedule. Sept. 15, A. II. S 20 Hoquiam High .. 0 Sept. 23. A. IT. S 25 Hoquiam High . . 0 Oct. 21. A. II S Clentralia. High 0 Nov. 11. A. A. S 5 Queen Anne High. Seattle.. . .10 Nov. 18, A. II. S 0 Olympia High . . 0 Total 106 Total . .10 First Hoquiam Game. The first game of the season was a practice game with Hoquiam Hi. The teams had had but little practice and the contest was filled with fumbles and loose plays, and trick plays alone resulted in effective gains. Hoquiam weighed a little more than we did and so gave us a good defensive practice. Both teams showed lack of machine work and consequently the practice proved beneficial. The consistent gains of Captain Blackwell at full back brought the score up to 20 to 0 in favor of the A. II. S. aggregation when the whistle blew. Second Hoquiam Game. The local team played its second game with Hoquiam on September 2.'lrd. This proved to be more of a real contest than the former one. as both teams had seen some hard practice in the meantime. The game opened with our boys defending the south goal. Blackwell kicked oil' for Aberdeen. Hoquiam advanced the ball 25 yards and then lost it on a forward pass. Aberdeen then advanced the ball 35 yards and lost it on a fumble. The bali zigzagged up and down the field until time was called for the first quarter. The second quarter opened with the ball on Hoquiam’s 35 yard line. Through a perfect forward pass from B. DeLosh to Burt. Aberdeen scored its first touchdown, but failed to kick goal. Hoquiam kicked off and the ball was advanced 10 yards. Aberdeen advanced to Hoquiam’s 50 yard line and was forced to punt. We recovered the ball and with one minute to play, Blackwell drop- 68 QIIINIATTLT kicked over the goal and the half ended with the score 8 to 0 in our favor. The last half was a repetition of the first with a few additional spectacular plays. We advanced the ball to Hoquiam’s 30 yard line and B. DeLosh ran around the end for a touchdown. Blackwell kicked goal. Aberdeen received the ball and. through line plunges and with end runs, advanced to Ifoquiam’s 25 yard line. Thompson made a wide end run for a touchdown. Blackwell again kicked goal. In the last quarter the game was more even, but by another end run we scored an extra touchdown, making the final score 25 to 0 in favor of the A. II. S. Centralia Game. Having overcome those defects which the Hoquiam contests had betrayed in us we were confident of playing a good game against the Centralia hoys. The contest opened with Aberdeen defending the south goal. From the kickoff our men secured large gains and, after a very few minutes of play, had scored a touchdown. Blackwell kicked goal. Aberdeen kicked to Centralia who soon lost the ball on failure to make yardage. Through successful forward passes and wide end runs we advanced the ball straight up the field and “Bump” broke through the line for a touchdown. We failed to kick goal. Centralia kicked to Aberdeen, “Stan” DeLosh received the ball and made a beautiful run of 40 yards. The rest of the back field each made large gains and then Blackwell plunged through the line for another touchdown. Again we failed to kick goal thus leaving the score for the first quarter lf to 0. The second quarter opened with a kickoff of 50 yards by captain Noble of Centralia. Blackwell received the ball and by means of good interference, advanced 55 yards. The back field made good gains and another touchdown was soon scored. The rest of the quarter the ball was in Centralia’s territory, but we were unable to score. The third quarter was remarkable for spectacular plays and long runs. Thompson making a touchdown after a 30 yard run and another after a 15 yard dash. When the whistle blew the score stood 33 to 0 with Aberdeen still going up. In the fourth quarter Aberdeen, instead of weakening, came up stronger and completely outplayed their opponents. In this quarter we scored four touchdowns. The second half was far more spectacular than the first and end runs and trick plays were much in vogue. Thompson, especially, proved his mettle by time after time making long gains. In these last two quarters we scored 40 points, thus making the final score 56 to 0 in our favor. This ended the game. We had a return game scheduled with Centralia for November 25th. but this was cancelled when this score was heard at Centralia. Queen Anne Game After a couple of weeks of loose practice with no game in sight. Queen Anne High, of Seattle, suddenly announced her intention of playing us November 11th. With a couple of nights of hurried preparation the team was all but ready for such a crucial contest, and the one hundred and forty miles railroad ride did not improve conditions. The game was called on the University Campus on a frigid day, with the frozen field besprinkled with snow. Aberdeen kicked to Queen Anne. QITINIAULT G9 who advanced the ball 20 yards. Before our fellows could realize that they were playing football and not looking at the crowd in the grand stand, Queen Anne had succeeded in advancing the ball by means of end runs, close to Aberdeen’s goal. With another wide end run the ball was pushed across and the A. II. S. was scored on for tin first time in two seasons. The first quarter ended •” to 0 in favor of Queen Anne. The second quarter was practically a repetition of the first, our fellows did not play tin game they could. Between halves. Blackwell, who had been in poor condition for the first two quarters, roused himself and when the third quarter opened did some of his old time playing. We obtained the ball in the center of the field and by short end runs, off-tackle plays and heavy line plunges, advanced the ball within seven yards of Queen Anne’s goal. With but three yards to make yardage, Queen Anne strengthened and we lost the ball. They punted out of danger and the ball remained in tin center of the field for a short time. Aberdeen then advanced a short distance and lined up for a place kick. To Queen Anne’s surprise it proved a fake and Blackwell made, unassisted, a beautiful run over nearly half the field, scoring our only touchdown. The ball was slippery and we failed to kick goal. The fourth quarter was an even struggle until Queen Anne by means of a fake criss-cross, forward pass, and then a wide end run, scored another touchdown. When the whistle blew, ending the battle, our fellows could hardly realize the game was over. The score stood 10 to 5 against us. Olympia Game. Tin closing game of the season was played with Olympia High in Aberdeen on a field that could more truly be1 called a river than a gridiron. Rain fell throughout the contest and the water on the field was in some places, knee deep on tin players. Old style football had to be restored to, as passing the ball was almost impossible. This crippled Aberdeen considerably as Olympia outweighed us. An island of mud was made in the center of the field from which the ball was kicked off and fhe zigzag contest began. The first quarter was uneventful save for the time taken out for reviving the nearly drowned Olympia players. The second quarter was like tin first in that no great gains were made by either side. In the third quarter our fellows came out warmed up to do something and advanced the ball within 17 yards of Olympia s goal, but here avoirdupois proved advantageous, and we lost tin ball on downs. Olympia kicked out of danger and the quarter ended with the boards still clear of scores. The fourth quarter was purely a game of defense, each team holding the other for downs and when the whistle blew the ball was still near the center of the field, leaving the score 0 to 0. Those witnessing the game say il was slightly in Aberdeen s favor, having Olympia’s goal in danger twice while ours was not neared at all. A game between Olympia and Centralia was played soon after this sea-fight and Olympia, failing to run up a score on Centralia. lost the Southwest Washington Championship to Aberdeen. 70 QTJINIAULT BASKETBALL Thompson, Hulbert (Manager), Johnson, S. DeLosh (Captain), Cross, B. DeLosh Burt, Coach Bell Schedule. Aberdeen Hoquiam High .. 26 Aberdeen 4!) Hoqniaru Y AT (' A 2!) Aberdeen IS Shelton High .... Aberdeen 21 Hoquiam Y. M. C. A ... 35 Aberdeen IS Hoquiam High . . ....21 Aberdeen 16 .Montesano High . .... 10 Aberdeen 14 Chehalis High ... ....21 Aberdeen Montesano High . . . . .12 Total 206 Total ...190 Although not eminently successful in basketball this season, we realize that it is the duty of the historian to record triumph and defeat with the same fairness. Tin best men of last season bad either graduated or left school and an entirely new aggregation was called upon to carry out the work of conquest. With little practical experience, but with much enthusiasm and perseverance, they began their endeavors. Our team was not always victorious, but nevertheless its sportsman-like conduct and clean consistent playing was of great credit to the local school. And we trust that the practice secured this year will enable us to write more glorious annals in the seasons to come. A. H. S. vs. Hoquiam High. December 20th began the season’s warfare, for on that date we met our old, time honored rival. Hoquiam. Throughout the first half, our aggressive policy made us clearly the victors of the field. Unfortunately we underestimated the true merit of our opponents and in the second half they completely outplayed our men. They almost turned a certain defeat into a victory for the final score ended with the close score of .S3 to 26. QUIXIAULT 71 A. H. S. vs. Hoquiam Y. M. C. A. The Y. M. C. A. was far famed for its fast basket-shooting aggregation. but when they came in contact, with our men they were entirely taken by surprise. And before they could recover from the effect of our excellent team work we had secured a lead which could not be over taken. Our certain victory apparently completely disheartened them for throughout the second half we were allowed to continually strengthen our lead. When the game finally ended we possessed a score of 49 to 29 in our favor. Hoquiam, although humbled, vowed to overthrow our power in the next game which was scheduled to he played by the two teams. A. H. S. vs. Hoquiam Y. M. C. A. The Hoquiam Y. M. C. A. fulfilled her promise to have revenge on the local boys. On her own floor, in a fast and interesting game, she defeated us by the score of 35 to 21. Being unable to secure a third game with the successful Hoquiam team the true merit of the two aggregations must always remain a question of dispute. Both are credited with a complete victory and each bears the stain of an overwhelming defeat. A. H. S. vs. Hoquiam High. In a return game with tin Hoquiam High, we were beaten by the dose score of 2(5 to 21. Until the very last moment of the contest it was any one’s game. Two baskets might have won the contest for us. Basket ball enthusiasts from our own school were much in predominance and their lusty rooting greatly encouraged our men. On the same evening the second teams of the same schools contested. In this game Hoquiam was also victorious, winning from our scrub aggregation by a score of 21 to 18. A. H. S. vs. Montesano High. Montesano had long been anxious to meet our representatives and it was not until the close of tin season that we were able to offer them the opportunity. In their own gymnasium, which is much out of proportion, we succeeded in defeating them. The lights were poor and the baskets loose. These facts rendered basket shooting as difficult as the score indicates. The final result ended 1(5 to 10 in our favor. A. H. S. vs. Montesano High. Having defeated Montesano by a small score in the previous game we vowed if another opportunity was given us. on our own floor, we would win by a good score and this was proved when they met us on February 24. They were out-played at nearly every stage of the game. The first half was 26 to 4. and the second half brought the final score to 37 to 12 in our favor. A. H. S. vs. Chehalis High February 22nd. we journeyed to Chehalis. Here we met the fast quintette of that city. We were defeated in an exciting game by a score of 27 to 14. And we frankly admit that we were outplayed. If we could meet them on a local floor it is probable that the score would be less. We do not. however, claim that we would be able to defeat this aggregation which claims the championship of the state. 72 QUINT AULT ATHLETICS IN GENERAL Athletic Carnival. The second event, for the benefit of the remodeling of the gymnasium, was held in form of an athletic carnival. The indoor track meet had proved a success because of class interest and hard fought places, but the carnival succeeded in that it was full of comedy and brought many a good laugh from the large audience in attendance. The first feat to bring applause was the efforts of our Hercules, the second, “Boot” Schumacher, who, taking weights varying from 500 to 1,000 lbs., tossed them about as though they were but blocks of wood. Another hit of the evening was a comedy boxing act put on by B. DeLosh and “Herb” Wilson with Stieglitz in the way. A very unique style of athletics was introduced in the bout of Japanese clubs by Burt and Zelasko which, though called a draw, was a very good and hard fought match. Indoor Track. The school’s first annual indoor track meet was held at the old gymnasium and it called forth the most pronounced class spirit shown in the past few years. The teams were equally hopeful and each had trained consistently. Necessarily, keen and interesting contests ensued. Every class and every man contended with utmost zeal and perseverance to win the coveted title of champion. And it was not until the last event of the evening that the fighting spirit ceased to predominate. The Sophomores were then declared the victors and their many lusty followers. who filled the balcony, rent the air with cheers of exultation and triumph. As a reward for the labors of this evening, each point winner secured a ribbon and the victorious class gained possession of the beautiful, eighteen dollar trophy cup, which was the gift of Stanley Zelasko, a Senior. Outdoor Track. Indoor track and outdoor track are different. This was fully proved by the turnout on the athletic field. Erstwhile stars became complete failures and former nondescripts became consistent point-winners. Considering that track is a new sport in our school and the small number of track candidates who turned out, Coach Bell developed some very good material to contest with the Hoquiam aggregation in a dual meet at the Electric Park. Notwithstanding Hoquiam’s long period of training they were unable to overcome our men. The score from the first until the last event remained comparatively even. The hurdles were our forte, but these, Hoquiam, at the last moment, refused to run. Even at that we were confident of winning the relay and were when it was called five points in the lead. But unfortunately our first runner became confused as to which track lie was to follow and having run onto the wrong course he was disqualified. Thus our opponents were enabled to finish the race unrivalled. This brought the score up to a tie and owing to darkness the other scheduled events were not carried out. Levy and Narrance had been the backbone of Hoquiam’s team and in these men they certainly have capable representatives. On the Aberdeen side Wilson was QUINIAITLT 73 easily the individual star. Ilalferty, however, showed remarkable ability with the weights. FOOTBALL OUTLOOK FOR 1912. With the school year of 1911-12 coining to a close, our interest is directed to the opening of school next fall and interest centers about our football prospects for 1912. Last year the coach arrived just at the opening of school and was confronted with an empty schedule. He worked faithfully and was able to get games for many of the Saturdays, hut there were times when the team was idle. Such was the case for the four weeks preceding tin Queen Anne game. Due to lack of games more than anything else, the team was unable to show its true mettle. What games they played, they played well and were rewarded with the Southwest Washington Championship. This year things will be a great deal different. The coach has pro-fitted by experience and has a fine schedule already completed. The games already scheduled are: Oct. 5...........Tacoma High at Tacoma Oct. 12..........Tloquiam High at Electric Park Oct. 19..........Chehalis High (Undecided as to place) Oct. 26..........Queen Anne High, of Seattle, at Aberdeen Nov. 2 or 9......Olympia High at Olympia Nov. 16..........Centralia at Centralia SOPHOMORE CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK TEAM Standing—Thompson, Ingebritsen, Maurice, Lindberg. Kneeling—Cross, DeLosh; Sitting—Willikson. Lempi, Middleton, Hook, Wilcox, Morgan (Captain), Allen, Creech, Austin. QUINIAULT 10 GIRLS' BASKET BALL. Since time immemorial the social skill and culinary merits of the fair members of our institution have been a subject of much renown. Many a time and oft have their astronomical achievements gratified the most epicurean of our local patrons. Then, too. their winsome smiles and graceful dancing have wooed many a diffident lad from his solemn leadings. () tempora, O Mores! We now see these timid, blushing daughters of the A. II. S. in a moment’s time, transformed into beings as fiery and intrepid as the Amazonian Huntresses of Themiscyra. They go forth to battle protected by their goddesses. Diana, and Minerva; and thus protected they can suffer no defeat. Bold, fearless, doughty, warriors that they are, they have left as a heritage to the school, annals filled with triumphs. Our only regret is that the contests were so few; had it been otherwise a still more voluable and glorious chronicle might have been written. (Editor’s note)—We wish to express our sincere thanks to Mr. Walter ITuttula for his liberal translation an dediting of the following notes, which were primarily enscrolled in the Latin, this being the mother tongue of most of the local Amazonians. Aberdeen Hi vs. Hoquiam Hi. On January twentieth the Hoquiam legions broke winter quarters and crossing the borders, marched straightway into the heart of our territory. Captain Morgan now had many things to do at once; the players were to be instructed, final orders to be given and the floor was to be cleared for the contest. Those things having been performed, with much promptitude, the shooting (?) began. This being the first contest in several years, the markmanship was poor and the final score resulted !) to 8 in our favor. The invaders, becoming filled with fear, tied back into their own territory, where they found temporary safety from our victorious cohorts. Montesano Hi vs. A. H. S. The wounded, having recovered after the previous battle and feeling exalted over that victory, Captain Morgan decided to carry on an incursion into the territory of the Montesanoites. Our maniples were now drilled faithfully in order that their skill might overcome the avoirdupois of the rustic denizens of that bunch-grass country. After journeying ten thousand paces into their territory we began the fusillade. Owing to our superior generalship and successful strategem, the Montesano Amazons were forced to pass beneath the yoke. This was the form of punishment decreed by our Captain. Hoquiam Incursion. It now came to pass that Captain Morgan decided to invade the territory of the enemy. With pennons Hying we crossed the borders and fighting consistently drove the enemy to the last redoubts. At the order of our chief, valiant Adele Wilcox began her work of destruction by shooting basket after basket until the whistle blew, this announcing the enemy’s desire to sue for peace. After these conquests and victories, tin; victorious legion again re-tii-ed into winter quarters. And upon reaching home a whole year’s triumph and thanksgiving was declared to exist in the halls of the A. II. S. 76 QUINIAULT The past school year has been replete with brilliant social activities. Apart from those strictly of the school there have been a great number with which High School students have been closely connected. Those given under the allspices of the school were the Athletic Ball, November twenty-fourth, the first school dance of the year, and a great success; the Junior Prom, February ninth, by which the Juniors reflected credit on themselves, the music being particularly good ; the “Ocean Breeze” dinner. given in the High School gymnasium. October thirtieth, which was a benefit for the school paper and was both a social and financial triumph; the Senior Ball. May thirty-first, which finished very brilliantly the school dances. The decorations of the Senior Ball, although simple in plan, were very effective, and the committee ably managed the dance. Those events not of school origin with which High School students were actively connected, were the dance given by the girls who served at the musical for the Southwest Washington Convention; the Military Hop given by the High School members of the National Guard for Lieutenant Cruzan, U. S. A.; also the Military Ball given in honor of Governor and Mrs. M. E. Hay. This was a very large and brilliant affair, all the members of the Guard being in uniform. May twenty-fourth, the Aberdeen schools presented the Spring Festival of Music at the Grand Theater. This festival, under the direction of Miss Bailey, was the most pretentious and successful affair of its kind ever given by the schools. An eight piece orchestra accompanied the choruses. The children of the grades danced folk-dances, the music for which was furnished by a Victrola. Friday evening, May seventeenth, the Seniors held their annual party at the home of Mr. Beaumont DeLosh. Games and dancing made the evening a most enjoyable one for all. Prizes were won by Miss Lucy Milette and Mr. Arthur Johnson. Those on the committee were Misses Marguerite Cook, Carrie Hugo and Helen Scott. “STRONGHEART CAST 78 QUINTAULT “Strongheart” Class Play After s veral months of dilatory warfare waged between the committee on the Senior Play, the faculty and Ihe various eli(|iies within the class, during which times plays ranging from the “Prisoner of Zenda” and “Madame Sans Gene” down to “The Rose of the Ranch” and the “College Widow” were discussed, there finally appeared a production to suit all minds. With an abundance of sparkling, scintillating wit, a snappy collegiate atmosphere and throughout its entirety a dainty story of love with all the requirements of genuine acting, “Strongheart,” Robert Edison’s first great starring vehicle, met the requirements. It. is a play of the widest range, one moment a flash of the most laugh provoking comedy was followed by a tense situation involving questions of histrionic ability which were readily solved by the actors. This, out of common with other college plays, did not base its entire plot on a baseball game or similar athletic events, hut was held alone by its magni- ficient dialogue and wonderful opportunities in every character. The characters themselves ran the gamut of college types; “barb.” “grind,” “sport” and “queener” were there, running from broad comedy to the severity of the Indian athlete. The girls’ parts were not merely winsome wall flower characters but the sort which requires genius, talent, technique or whatever it may be, to get across the footlights. The Cast. The title role was acted in an exceptional manner by Yard Steiglitz. Ilis histrionic ability and general versatility made him the mainstay of the play. A superior Thespian, among school students, we believe, is not to be found. In dramatic lead. Josephine Paine was a decided success, her acting in the deeper parts of the play fulfilling the most exacting expectations of the critics and coach. Throughout the play she held the entire audience with her super-acting and general technique. One of the most polished bits of acting was displayed in the part of Billy Saunders by Aubrey Archer. The part was a “scream” from beginning to end. A number of critics, hardened “first nighters,” declared that he shared honors with the “leads” and indeed, by the amount of applause received, it would be well to name him a co-star. Sharing stellar honors, Claire Aven in the ingenue lead, took the house by storm and was indeed the big hit of the evening. Playing the role with marvelous feeling and perfect ability to understand the audience. which resulted in a general expression in which she was allowed the most polished amateur-actress in light comedy who has ever appeared upon the local boards. Helen Scott and Carrie Hugo received much praise for the very natural acting of their parts. Ruth Dexter and Grace Browning respectively. The roles, although small, offered opportunities which were made the most of. Frederick Hart, the veteran High School Thespian, surpassed even his former efforts and handled the role of Dick Livingston in such a QUIN I AULT 79 maimer as to surprise even the dramatic critics of the local dailies. It is impossible to praise his work too much, since throughout tin entire play he carried his most difficult role in a super-professional manner. Louis Benjamin, in the part of Frank Nelson, the captain of the team, left little to be desired, carrying the difficult part in a faultless manner. 11 is strong scene at the close of the third act won considerable applause. Harold McQueen, as Taylor, and Raymond McKenna, as Ross, the “Freshie” held twin parts, which they carried faultlessly. McQueen exhibited his true dramatic ability in the training room scene with Strong-heart and gained considerable praise on his rendition of this most difficult Lit of “business.” McKenna’s comedy was characteristically drawn out in his “intoxicated” scene which brought peals of laughter from the audience. Killaly Greene, in a comedy role of “Reade,” won much favorable comment by his rendition of the popular idea of “that bug they call the ‘grind.’ ” which was perfectly simulated even to the forced voice and studious air which lie carried throughout the play. Arthur Johnson as Thorne, depicted the typical “heavy.” smooth and oily tongued, though without the least perceptible strain of burlesque and his acting received much favorable press notice. Glenn Ilills, in the part of Skinner, the Sport, though with slight opportunity, nevertheless rose above his role in making much of a small “bit.” Beaumont DeLosh, as Buckley, the coach, made a genuine “hit” in the “between halves” scene. A typical coach in make-up, lie poured forth a flood of invective upon the heads of his team. The coach brought back memories of the days of real coaches and old-time football. 11 is song “He’s a College Boy” was also a feature of the evening, the audience compelling several encores. Damitio as Black Eagle, the Indian messenger, won considerable comment upon his realistic work in this very difficult part, which called for utter suppression of all emotion and necessitated a mode of expression entirely in variance with the ordinary school. McGillieuddv played the small part of Josh, the trainer, in an effective way, extracting all that was possible in this small “bit” and “doubling” in the last act as the butler, making the change in a professional time and manner. Wilson, as Farley, captain of the opposing team, had little opportunity but created a very favorable impression with his voice and stage presence during the short time he was on. Mention must be made of the natural acting of Siegfried. Siegfried’s last name is Potter and was generously loaned by his master to take the part of the embryo sausage. 80 QUINIAULT “Two young men slipped quiety through a fine May rain. They were Alumni speeding to the annual meeting of their association.” The text is chosen from the Book of Observations. Besides a brilliant rhododendron bush which sometimes brightens Weatherwax’s portals, but which now struggled to be bright in spite of aforesaid May rain, stood the Chair sadly awaiting for the following of past sons and daughters of A. II. S. One of the two accosts him thus: “Where’s the meeting held?” ‘ ‘ Upstairs—room fourteen. ’ ’ “Have the Alumni assembled?” “Yes. He just went up.” The two young men exchanged glances. Light broke. They suddenly realized. The annual meeting was on in earnest. A quorum was present; the affair was about to start. Then they ascended the stairs. About eight-seven (A. II. S. Time) fourteen alunmi surged in, fortunately succeeding in finding seats enough to accommodate their numbers. Some talk followed. A sharp rap of the Chair’s gavel brought the meeting to order. The president gained the attention of every one in the audience. Then with well-chosen words welcomed the new class to the Alumni Association. The new class was a modest fellow who blushed prettily at their speeches but who forsook the incarnadine effect for something a little paler when the silver-tongued Treasurer dwelt at length on the subject of dues, $2.00 per capita. And. of course, the new class felt more keenly and saw in a different light what keeping alive the INTEREST would mean to him. During the Treasurer’s speech several jokes had been prepared. They were sprung immediately after lie had finished speaking. General laughter and disorder reigned. “I move we investigate the Treasurer’s trip to Seattle,” said some early variety. The Silver-Tongued maintained his easy manner. The gavel sharply descended to the desk. Out of the chaos following came arrangements for a dance for the class of ’12; came also an election of officers: Cross, ’10, President; McDermoth, ’ll! • , Vice President; Miss Mason, ’05, Secretary; Prentice, ’09, famous as a collector of coins, was voted in a second term as Treasurer. Then it was agreed that QUINIAULT 81 the Alumni Ball would be on the tenth of June with the Alumni officers as the general committee. It should be very fine. The delegation of ’06 yawned sleepily. Some one who had graduated during the time of “peg top” trousers shifted uneasily. lie could hear the orchestra playing an overture—the curtain would soon rise on the “season’s hit,” and here he was at a gathering of those of the realm of oblivion—the Alumni. A good show comes his way but once—tin alumni can meet every year, lie took his hat. “I move Mr. President, before we leave, that the work of that freshman map tracer be corrected, namely the spelling of tin- word Aegean. The “PI” is missing. These things are extremely annoying to one. especially one having made a serious study of that portion Greek history such as the “Theban Supremacy.” We all know Greece gave to the world—” “Mr. President, I move we adjourn.” I second that motion.” (General applause. Chorus of “Ayes.”) Exeunt. “Two young men slipped quietly out into this aforesaid fine May rain. They were Alumni speeding from the Annual meeting of the Association—as those before them had done, as some do. as others will do. Class of 1912 we welcome you, outstretching our arms to you as we wait on Lethe’s nether shore. INSPIRATIONS For four long hours Full hard I’ve tried To get an inspiration; Racking my brain, Tearing my hair. lias been my occupation. Shipwrecks, maroons. Murders and fires Have crossed my mind as topics; College yarns, love scenes, Medieval strife, Have forced me to spasmoties. So I’ll give up. “A cowardly stunt.” Will be the exclamation. But what of it If I can’t get The proper inspiration? INGRAM CHAMBERLAIN. S2 QUINTA ULT A. H. S. DEBATING TEAM Frederick P. Hart Cyria Allen Russell V. Mack DEBATE AND DECLAMATION if there be a form of human expression which more than than any other calls out the whole force of him who employs it, it is the art of the persuasive speaker, lie must put in practice, grace of presence, bodily vigor, voice, choice of words, logic, sympathy with his audience and quickness of retort. Such practices and such opportunities need no discussion, every one knows that preparation for such work involves knowledge; that the logical arrangement of argument is one of the best kinds of intellectual trainings; that the actual contest is a type and preparation for life; that by discussion men broaden their own views and grow to respect those of other people. The effective use of one’s mother tongue is stimulated by public speaking, and becomes an agreeable accomplishment, a valuable tool, the most important possession of an educated person. Training in expression is also a very valuable means of literary interpretation and entertainment. It is a source of pleasure to listen to the skillful reading of passages from the .Masterpieces. But skill in speaking is ever more valuable as a means of persuasion. The time will never come when people will not flock to hear the good public speaker who is pleading for some cause of vital interest. There will always be a demand for the person who can speak well. The effective speaker will secure a much larger share of business than the man of equal learning who is not an effective speaker, for it is well known that the most important business of life is shaped by pithy, energetic short speeches. Gladstone declares that “time and money spent in training the voice and body is an investment that pays larger dividends than any other.” and Spurgeon says, “I believe that every one should train his voice and body, first for the health it affords; second for its educating effects and third for the advantage it gives over others for usefulness.” The Aberdeen High School realizes the advantages thus afforded. QUINIAULT 83 find has given much time to this line of work. No school in the state can boast of more achievements along this line in the last four years. During this period of time we have won all debates through to the Semi-Finals one year, and the championship in debate another. With the championship we won the fifty dollars in gold presented by Senator Wesley Jones. This year it was our fortune to win tin first annual Triangular Debating league championship. In Oratory we have won the County Championship in Declamation two different times, the district oratorical contest held at Chehalis twice, and besides this our contestant was awarded the fifteen dollars in gold as the second prize as the best orator in the State Oratorical contest held in Seattle. These prizes are given each year by Allen J. Blethen of the Seattle Times. The first, contest held this year proved to be of the most local interest of any contest held by High School students in this city. The rpiestion debated was: Resolved: That the city of Aberdeen should adopt the Commission form of government. Russell Mack, Lance Hart and Marguerite Cook upheld the Affirmative, while Alexander Lackey, Frederick Hart and Cyria Allen defended the Negative. The decision was by popular vote of the audience and the Affirmative won by a very small majority. The question for debate in the State series this year was: Resolved: That the conservation of our National resources should be a function of the State rather than the nation. The question proved to be the most unsatisfactory of any question ever debated in the state series. This was due to the many interpretations. Aberdeen was represented by Russell Mack, Cyria Allen and Frederick Hart. In the first contest we were defeated by a vote of two to one. Montesano, Hoquiam and Aberdeen have formed a Triangular Debating league for the purpose of developing speakers who do not get a chance in the State contests. The first annual contest of the league was held Friday, April 19th. The question debated was: Resolved: That the legislative acts of the State of Washington should be subject to the Initiative and the Referendum. No one above a Sophomore was eligible to take part in this contest. Aberdeen debated Hoquiam in Aberdeen on the Affirmative and Montesano at the same time, in Montesano, on the Negative. We received every vote of the judges in the two contests. This gave us the first championship of the league. The last contest of the year gave us a chance for another victory. Tin Third Annual Southwestern Washington Declamatory Contest was held in Chehalis, Saturday evening. May, 11th, Olympia, Kelso, Centralia. Castle Rock, Winlock, Chehalis, Hoquiam and Aberdeen were represented. Frederick Hart represented Aberdeen with Shylock’s speech from the “Merchant of Venice” and was awarded the Gold Medal. This is the second consecutive year that Aberdeen has won this contest. And so we have not been victorious upon the athletic field alone, but we have also triumphed upon the rostrum. We have met the best debating teams and deelaimers in the State and they have fallen before our victorious standards. The future promises as successful achievements as those for which the past has been noted. Possibly we shall again become state champion. At least, let us hope so. 84 QUINIAULT WINDFALLS OF WISDOM When now for the last time we begin to narrate that which comes within the scope of our department, we are prone to indulge in reverie upon the Exchange Editor’s achievements of the past year. We see a salutary perseverance bringing arrangement out of disarrangement and order and method out of chaos. We see a host of pamphlets and small exchanges displaced by more progressive and meritorious periodicals. We see an exchange list almost local in make-up sending forth our paper into every section of the nation. And now as the year closes we are gratified in bequeathing to the succeeding stall's an exchange list, replete in excellent, scholastic literature and representative of practically every state and territory of the Union. NV hat, after all. could the present staff have achieved without an exchange column? Truly, indeed, nothing! Without rivalry, enthusiasm flags; without ideals, aspirations cease. Let us believe that each exchange great or small, has netted us some good. And as the contrary seems to guide the progress of the human race, so, in the shortcomings of other publications, rather than in their excellence, have we laid the foundations of our success. The failures of others have been the demarcations of our own limitations. That which we have achieved, if aught it he, will live hv its own merits while that to which we have aspired, hut never reached, remains as the goal of succeeding staff's. That the efforts of our successors may not he hampered by lack of ultimate purpose, we set forth below the ten commandments which observation and experience have taught ns to see and believe: Let the general appearance of thy paper bespeak both methodical arrangement and artistic knowledge; for in the reader’s first impression often lies his ultimate judgment of a journal’s merit. Let thy literary department betake of both the serious and the frivolous (the essay and the story) in order that every student may find pleasure therein. Let thy Editorials he devoid of egotism and literary duels with other exchanges, hut let them always he fearless and unbiased in sustaining the cause of education and school democracy. Let thy department editors clothe facts with brilliant diction and thus make even the commonplace new and interesting. Let. thy drawings be numerous and varied so that the eye may be pleased as well as the mind. Let thy journal he exact in its periodical appearance, for promptitude is a shield against criticism. Let thy jokes he orginal and unique, hut not pungent with spite or envy. Let thy subordinates have their duties well defined, for system insures accuracy and promptitude. Let Innovation he a continual aim, for nothing so well maintains interest and enthusiasm. Let. thv expenses be proportioned to thy income, for financial failure is the height of calamity. 8(1 QUINIATTLT HrirbbatH anb Unqurta From upwards of twenty states and several territories. “The Ocean Breeze” luis received criticism, both favorable and adverse. From the seashore cities of the Atlantic to the tropical island city of Honolulu, exchange editors have praised our efforts and achievements. The High school of the small hamlet and tin populous municipality have vied alike to acclaim our merit. In previous issues thirty criticisms concerning our excellence have been published. And herewith we are printing what other schools say about the status of the latest editions of “The Ocean Breeze”: “The Ocean Breeze”—“Duty” is a good tragic story, and “A Chinaman’s Queue,” a good comedy. It is well to have a variety of stories. Your cuts are very neat and show great artistic skill. Why not have a cut for your literary department? The exchange editor should lx more explicit in his criticisms.—“Canary and Blue,” Allentown, Pa. In “The Ocean Breeze” more space is given to the departments than to literary work. What literary work it contains is good. The dialect poems “Der Senior” and “Der Freshie” are good.—“Maryville Monthly,” Maryville, Tenn. “The Ocean Breeze.”—You are surely one of our best magazines and your arrival is always expected with pleasure. The entire literary department of the Thanksgiving number deserves great praise. Your excellent cover design for January has a neat and dignified appearance. —“Messenger,” Durham, N. C. “The Ocean Breeze.”—Finely drawn cuts. Your poets should lx congratulated; your jokes are worth repeating.—“Advance,” Salem. Mass. There are plenty of mountain breezes in this vicinity and so we are always glad to have them varied with “The Ocean Breezes” from Aberdeen, Wash. You certainly have a speedy paper, filled from cover to cover with good material.—“Prospector,” Wardner. Idaho. Perhaps the best one of the new papers is “The Ocean Breeze.” Instead of the usual Valentine number for February, this paper prints a Dickens’ Centennial number, which is full of unusually good stories, articles and editorials.—-“Owl,”—Bolder, Colo. “The Ocean Breeze.”—Your February number is among the best ever received on our exchange list. The Literary department is beyond criticism.—-“News,” Eugene, Ore. The story, “Discovered,” in the “The Ocean Breeze,” is exceptionally good. We also wish to compliment the artist on that January cover design.—“Eh Kali Nam.” Walla Walla. Wash. “The Ocean Breeze.”—Your February issue is very interesting. The exchange column is especially good. —“Kodak,” Cheboygan, Mich. “The Ocean Breeze.”—You are the best exchange we have received. —“Eagle,” Mexico. Mo. “The Ocean Breeze.”—The editorials of your well-arranged paper are very good. The departments are complete in every respect. “The Gore and Glory of Football” is extremely good and depicts the players in an interesting manner.—“Wilmerding Life,” San Francisco, Calif. “The Ocean Breeze.”—The medal is yours. It is your first visit and before we say “come again,” we wish to shake hands with the “Champs of Southwestern Washington and commend the “Art Literary idea. Your editorials are far up the ladder.—“Searchlight,” Portland. Ind. “The Ocean Breeze” for this month is an Art and Literary number. On first seeing it we notice particularly its artistic cover and. upon looking it through, we cannot help but admire the care and pains taken in its arrangement. This is certainly tin product of a talented High school.—“Toka.”—Grants Pass, Ore. “The Ocean Breeze”—The “Spectrum” wishes you to know that it heartily co-operates with you in your idea of what the exchange department. should be. This we learned from tin little preliminary to your department of the same. Indeed, it is the individual contributor that needs the boosting and the only way in which lie can receive a rair. unbiased criticism is through the exchange department of other papers which should be prone to say exactly what they mean.—“Spectrum,” Portland, Ore. “The Ocean Breeze”—We hope your exchange column will help others as it did us.—“Observer,” Chillicot, Mo. “The Ocean Breeze”—You are among one of the best papers we receive. Your material is always of the highest type. One very attractive feature of your paper is your cover. One may feel by a glance at it that the material inside will be good.—'“Mountaineer,” Butte. Montana. “The Ocean Breeze” got out a very good Dickens’ number. It’s good to see such honor given to one who so truly deserves it.—“Gleam,’ Cincinnatti, Ohio. It is hard to select tin best paper from so many good exchanges, hut “The Ocean Breeze” is among my chief favorites.—“High School Buzz,” Wichita, Kansas. “The Ocean Breeze,” we are very pleased to add you to our exchange list. Your paper is interesting and the editorials and cuts are fine features. Come again.—“Tripod.” Soco, Maine. “The Ocean Breeze”—So far you are the only magazine we have received that has paid tribute to the birthday of Dickens, and you deserve praise. The drawing of Sidney Carton at the guillotine is splendid. —“Messenger,” Durham, N. C. We are always glad to receive “The Ocean Breeze” and count it as one of our best exchanges.—“Keys,” Battle Creek. Mich. “The Ocean Breeze”—You have numerous good cuts and a thoroughly balanced and excellent paper.—“The High School,” Gold Ilill. Ore. Two splendid editions of “The Ocean Breeze” have been received from Aberdeen, Wash. That for January is tin best of the two. for it contains some articles on Art and Literature. I hat entitled Ancient 38 QTJINIAULT Roman and Greek Painting” and the essay on “Government” are worthy of attention. The editorials are exceptionally good.—“Black and Gold.” Honolulu, Hawaii. Many of the teachers in Central have already spoken against the wearing of dress suits at the High School social affairs, such as the Junior, Senior and Football dances. Some students do not see why they should not wear what they please. Perhaps if they read the following excellent editorial taken from “The Ocean Breeze.” a new exchange, they will understand the situation.—Central Hi. St. Paul, Minn. The editorial column of the February number of the “Ocean Breeze” contains an interesting editorial on the “Dickens’ Centennial.” Most of our exchanges have never mentioned the centennial of this world-wide literary favorite.—“Toka,” Grants Pass, Ore. “The Ocean Breeze.”—An excellent paper. Dickens’ Centennial number is indeed praiseworthy.—“Eh Kali Nam,” Walla Walla, Wash. “The Ocean Breeze” is only five years old, but it is an accomplished periodical for its age. A few pointers might be helpful. It contains several good compositions, but none of them are in the literary department. The term “Government,” as a theme for an oration, is too broad, in fact, it is no theme at all. but the term itself contains a large number of good themes. “The Deserted High School” deserves mention. We trust “The Ocean Breeze” will come again.—“Aerolithe,” Plymouth, Mass. “Ocean Breeze,” Aberdeen, Wash.—Your February number is much to be praised, both on originality and neatness. The idea of a raised cover is new among the High School papers, and had your cover been of a little stiffer material it might have proven a great success.—“Totem,” Seattle, Wash. We acknowledge the receipt of “The Ocean Breeze.” Your editorials are strong and direct. We agree with you that, when a school is issuing a paper, it should be upheld by every student. After reading the “Announcement for the March Number,” we are eagerly looking forward to seeing it.—“Alamack,” Lake Forest, 111. “The Ocean Breeze,” is certainly “breezy,” newsy and delightful throughout. The Exchange Department, in particular, is worthy of such a paper as “The Ocean Breeze.” We notice that you are using few cuts now and that those which you do use are not the unsuccessful attempts of amateur artists, but the work of some one talented along that line. We believe in simplicity and apparently “The Ocean Breeze” staff does also.—“Toka,” Grants Pass, Ore. “The Ocean Breeze.”—Every one that looks at your paper exclaims. “That is the best school paper I ever sawSjs Where is it from?” The only thing we can criticize is. that in order to find where you come from we are obliged to go through the book to page sixteen. We think it is better to have it on the cover or maybe the first or second page.—“Advance,” QUINIAULT 89 FOUR SOCIALISTS (Dedicated to Spencer, Huttula, Da-mitio and Chamberlain.) Four little Socialists, Sitting in a tree; One ran for editor, And then there were three. Three little Socialists, And nothing could they do; One tried for business manager. And then there were two. Two little Socialists, Who always looked for fun; One sought the controlling board. And then there was one. One little Socialist, Almost on the bum; One swift kick—out he went. And then there was none. —By Clyde Spencer. Mr. Miller (to habitual truant)—“I see you are early of late, you used to be behind, before; but now you are first at last. The church is jammed, may the Lord preserve us! Mr. Bell—“Where is your note book.” Adele W.—“My head is my note book.” Mr. Bell—“That’s a blank book then.” DIGNITY Steiglitz—“What makes the crowd gather so over there?” Frederick H—“Oh, vulgar curiosity, I suppose. Let’s go over.” « A green little Freshy, on a fine summer day, Some chemicals mixed in a green little way; And the green little grasses now tenderly wave, O’er the green little Freshy’s green little grave. Two’s a company. Three’s a crowd, But three in the corridor Are now allowed. You can lead a horse to water. But you can't make him drink; You can ride a Latin pony, But you can’t make him think. Why does an editor refer to himself as “We?” So that fellows who gets sore at an editorial will imagine that there is a whole bunch to lick. SHE TOOK IT Jo. Paine—“Do you remember when we were children and I used to come and play with you.” S. W.—“Yes, and your mamma never let you stay more than one hour. Those were the happy days.” 90 QrTXTAITLT A WOULD BE WIDOW He (Who just proposed to M. H.— “I hope you don't think I am too old for you?” , Marion Hogan.—“Oh, No! No! I was only wondering if you were old enough.” SERIOUS ACTING Author—I see you gave “Pampa” an important part in this play. I thought you were not good friends. V. Steig.—That’s all right. He gets mobbed in the last act. Author—But that’s all stage play. V. Steig.—Not this time. I have selected these supers from his credit- Father (severely)—My son, this is a disgraceful state of affairs. This report says you are the last boy in a class of forty-two. Vard.—It might have been worse, father. Father.—I can’t see how. Vard.—There might have been more boys in the class. � Mr. Bell.—Hello. King, how’s Mrs. King and the little princess. Mr. King.—Fine, thank you, and how’s Mrs. Bell and the little clapper. Charlie W. says— “When mother boxes Susie’s ears, .She stands in tears and blubbers. Oh, foolish child! to stand in tears Without a pair of rubbers. “The young man led for a heart. The maid for a diamond played. The old man came down with a club. And the sexton closed with a spade.” Miss Bradley.—“I wish you people would sit still.” „ Grumbling voices.—“We are.” , Miss B.—“I know part of you are and part of your aren’t.” Voice aside—“I s’pose she means our feet are moving.” My friend, have you heard of the town of Yawn, On the banks of the River Slow, Where blooms the wait-a-while flower fair, , Where some-time-or-other scents the air, And the soft-go-easys grow? It lies in the valley of What’s-the-use. In the province of Let-it-slide, That Tired Feeling is native there— It’s the name of the listless I-don’t care. Where the Put-it-off’s abide. PROVERBS Life is short—only four letters in it. Three quarters of it is a “lie” and half of it is “if.” ’Tis a wise parent that recognized his own signatures when the excuses are returned. It is better to be a minute late behind a street car than a minute late before it. If you have a “pony” working on your Latin, the exam, will sure get your “goat.” CLASS PLAY. Claire, Claire, quite contrary, How does the play progress? What actors fair. Pray, will be there? An interest I confess. Then quoth Claire, quite contrary: I dare not tell A single word Except the day's The twenty-third. The rest may come and see. Susie Williams.—“Some people are continually wanting to know the why and wherefore of everything. They are not content to accept facts as they find them.” Zoora K.—“Yep, that’s so, I wonder why it is?” Harold Reid.—“I was up at sunrise this morning.” Peg Cook.—“Mercy, that was early for you.” H. R.—“No—late.” Visitor—How long have you still to remain in school. Hills—Well, I’m on life sentence. Mr. Bell.—Give Newton’s law of motion.” Claire A.—Every little movement has a meaning of its own. Miss Bradley—“Do you mean to tell me Beaumont, that you let Stanley beat you at spelling? And you always have better marks than he!” Beaumont.—“Yes. but I couldn’t help it.” Miss Bradley.—“What was the matter with you? Beaumont.—“Well, I was spellbound.” Mr. Bell.—“Well, Carrie, I won’t hold you any longer.” (And yet the instructor wonders why she blushes.) QUINIAULT 91 IT IS TO LAUGH The cry of the Leap-year Maid. “If it be true that love is blind And lovers cannot see; Then why the dickens don’t some boy Just fall in love with me.” Archer.—“Do you like popcorn ball??” “Bump” D.—“1 don’t know, I never attended one.” GEOGRAPHICAL GAFFING Miss Ott.—“Are you Hungary?” Mr. King.—“Yes, Siam.” Miss Ott.—“Well Russia ’long. I'll Fiji.” TRIALS OF R. V. Editor—This is not verse, I cannot accept it. It is merely an escape of gas.” Poet.—“Ah, 1 see, something wrong with the meter.” FOR THE SISSES Though a kiss be amiss. She who misses the kisses As a Miss without kisses, May miss being Mrs. And he who will miss The kisses of Misses Will miss the bliss Of being Mr. to Mrs. � IN LATIN Miss Gibson.—“Yes, ‘Saprentia’ means wisdom. Now translate ‘Ad Hades cum saprentia!’” Clarence Garrison.—“To Hades with wisdom.” PROGRESSIVEISM Formerly, when a man jilted a girl she took it to heart. But now she takes it to court. WHEN GREEK MET GREEK Mr. Miller (who is a lover of clas sical music).—“Who wrote the song, There’s Only One Girl in the World for Me.’ ” Beaumont D.—“Adam, 1 guess.” � POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY The wizard from Sagamore Hill Was asked if he’d run against Bill, The “Outlook” was good So he said that he would. This wizard from Sagamore Hill. If a horse shies at a hobble skirt, would a harum scarum.” � W. Hatch—“My grandfather carried a drum all thru the Revolution.” Johnson.—“Yes, and when he saw the enemy he beat it.” A LESSON IN ANATOMY Where can a man buy a cap for his knee? Or a kep for a lock of his hair? Would you call his eyes an academy Because he has pupils there? How could he sharpen his shoulder blades? Who travels the bridge of his nose? And if he should shingle the roof of his mouth Would he use the nails of his toes? Could the crook in his elbow be sent to jail? Who plays the drums in his ears? What could be raised from a slip of the tongue? And why do we ever shed tears? THE SIXTH SENSE............ Mr. King.—“Did Francis Drake touch South America on his trip around the world?” Blaine M.—“Oh, yes, for about fifteen millions in gold?” YES. INDEED It is easy to be cheerful With nothing in life to regret; But the man worth while Is the man who can smile When his wife is a suffragette. That woman cannot run a train, Is useless to repine, For every Monday she would have A wash out on the line. Zoora K.—“I always put my watch under my pillow.” Mr. Miller.—“Yes, I notice you sleep over time.” EXTRA! EXTRA! A biscuit fell from a table in the Domestic Science room and broke three planks. The damage which did not exceed thirty dollars has been repaired. THE VAMPIRE A teacher there was who made us work— Even you and I, To the tune of her threats; we dared not shirk. We called her the woman who did not care; But she called herself a lady fair. She’s not young like you are I!” —Exchange. Fred Hart.—“My lineage traces back to Bacon.’ C. Williams.— That's nothing. Mine goes back to Ham.” 92 QUINIAULT THE HAS AND THE ARE. I’d rather be a “could be” If I could not be an “Are, For a “Could Be” is a May Be” With a chance of touching par. I’d rather be a “Has Been” Than a “Might Have Been” by far; For a “Might Have Been” has never been But a “Has” was once an Are.” A young lady in the Senior Class is very light-hearted and merry over everything. Nothing appeals to her seriously. One day, her mother invited a very serious young parson to dinner and he was placed next the lighthearted girl. Everything went well until she asked him: “You speak of everybody having a mission. What is yours?” “My mission,” said the parson, “Is to save young men.” “Good,” replied the girl, “I'm glad to meet you. I wish you’d save one for me.” ONE ON “STEIG.” Chinaman.—“You telle me where railroad depot?” “Steig.”—What’s the matter, John? Lost?” C.—-“No! me here. Depot lost. Esther having just finished reading Edward Everett Hale’s “The Man Without a Country,” and as she laid it down she sighed and said: “I cannot imagine anything worse than a man without a country.” “Oh, I can,” said “Muggins.” Esther: “Why, what?” Muggins: “A country without a man.” « She smiles, my darling smiles, and all The world is filled with light; She laughs—’tis like the bird’s sweet call, In meadows fair and bright. She weeps—the world is cold and gray, Rain clouds shut out the view; She sings—I softly steal away And wait till she gets through. TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTION. “Here lies Rev. Laur for many years missionary to the Bundledubs, who was shot accidently by a native servant, July 4, 1910.” “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Miss Crissey.—“Tomorrow we shall take up the life of George Elliot. So please come prepared.” SENIOR CLASS SONG. Sweet and low, sweet and low Grades of the passing year. Low, low, fearfully low, Grades of the passing year. Away from the terrible grade cards go; Come from the “fifty” grades and so. Chorus: Bluff and cram, bluff and cram. Exams will come to me soon; Cram, cram, on ev’ry exam, Exams will come to me soon; Exams will come to the innocent lamb. Exams presented by the high school man. Before the month of June: Cram, my innocent, cram, my negligent, cram. � “Muggins” (handing the editor a list of Jokes).—“I have some peaches here. Russell. Editor.—“All right; I guess we’ll have to can those.” LIFE Weep and you’re called a baby, Laugh and you’re called a fool, Yield and you’re called a coward. Stand and you’re called a mule, Smile and they’ll call you silly, Frown and they’ll call you gruff, Put on a front like a millionaire. And some guy calls wou a bluff. Instructor.—“A fool can ask questions that a wise man cannot answer. ’ Student.—“Yes, indeed, that’s just why I flunked in mathematics last semester.” Valdien W.—“Why was Helen of Troy like the modern society leaders?” Aubrey A.—“Got me.” Valdien W.—“Because she got everything from Paris.” Spencer (Junior Editor).—“I’m indebted to you for all that I know about this newspaper business.” Mack (Editor)—“Oh, pshaw, don’t mention it. It is so little, you know.” HOW TIME FLIES! In Italy every time you turn around you see a dago. IN COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY Miss Bradley.—“How many zones are there?” Beaumont D.—“Five.” Miss B.—“What are they.” “Bump.”—“Temperate, Intemperate, Canal, Horrid and O-zone.” STUDENTS: PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS FOR THEY HAVE BEEN THE CHIEF FACTOR IN MAKING OUR PAPER A SUCCESS. J. M. BOWES S. K. BOWES S. K. Bowes Co. Real Estate Loans and Insurance ALSO Southwest Washington Settlers Agency ABERDEEN. WASH. PHONE 2691 209 SOUTH H ST. f OUR Summer pastime can be made distinctly more enjoyable by the style and cool comfort of Srmtb CLOTHES in blue outing serges and unfinished worsteds. We fit them perfectly to your figure and whatever you lack in physique these clothes make up for by their perfect form lines. Every fabric is absolutely guaranteed to not shrink or fade. BLYTH BLYTH, Inc. “Just a Little Better” Aberdeen GABRIELSON HOLMER Pure Food Grocers 305 East Heron Street Telephones 5831-5841 Starland Theater MOTION PICTURE PLAYS Flickerless Pictures. The Home of Features 10c—No More No Less—10c IF YOU DESIRE THE BEST COOKS USE HARDWARE Yakima Best That will always prove satisfactory Flour in all respects come to SOLD BY Baker Hardware Co. Davidson Bros. Phone 1491 217 East Heron Home of Yakima Best The West Slade Grocery Co. PIONEER GROCERY JOBBERS ABERDEEN Broadway Pharmacy Corner Heron and Braodway CANDY RUBBER GOODS PHOTO GOODS STATIONARY TRUSSES PRESCRIPTIONS Suits Cleaned and Pressed At reasonable prices. Called for and delivered on short notice. Orders taken for Strictly Tailor Made Suits. Fit guaranteed. Give us a trial. 309 i S. G St., Aberdeen Phone 5221 SUITORIUM CRANE CO. Crammatte’s SWEET SHOP LA FRANCE ROSES for Graduation 50c a dozen and up. ORDER EARLY Visit our Soda Fountain after all high school functions. “You’ll be treated right.” CALL FOR Peacherine “THE DRINK YOU’LL LIKE Aberdeen Bottling Works ABERDEEN, WASH. T. C. MOULTON FURNITURE STORE RUGS, LINOLEUM, STOVES, Etc. KEEP COOL WHILE YOU READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT! We carry a large stock of WALL PAPER and all kinds of HOUSE FINISHING MATERIAL Estimates given on all classes of Painting and Decorating D. MacLAFFERTY phone 3912 311 E. Market Street C. M. STINE QUICK REPAIR SHOP Boots and Shoes Repaired 209 South F Street Compliments of GRAYS HARBOR FLOUR CO. Manufacturers of Flour, Feed and Cereals Wholesale Dealers in HAY AND GRAIN Remember, Olympia Flour—none better at any price The Model Store The place where you can get the best values in Cut Glass, Fancy China, Dinner and Kitchenware OUR COFFEES AND TEAS EXCEL THEM ALL THE MODEL ICE CREAM MAKES HOT DAYS THE HILLSIDE DAIRY FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 2191 207 South G St. PLEASANT iSIB68SI Phone 1861 DURING VACATION TIME you will find many an enjoyable Book to read, and you are always welcome to come to the store, stay as long as you please, and select a book of your choice. We are establishing a circulating library on late fiction and reprints. Pay the full price for the book in the first place and then exchange it for a new book by paying 25c for new Fiction and l()c for reprints. HENRY HARLAN CO. Booksellers and Stationers 219 Heron Street. Finch Bldg. ABERDEEN. WASH. The best kind of company You’re never at a loss for something to do when there’s a Viotor-Victrola in the home. The world’s greatest artists to sing and play for you, whenever and as often as you wish, whatever kind of music you are in the mood to hear; music that is as instructive as it is entertaining. Come in today and get acquainted with this wonderful instrument and the famous talent it puts at your command. Victor-Victrolas $15 to $200. Victors $10 to $100. Easy terms, if desired. PAYETTE MUSIC HOUSE HOME GROWN FLOWERS of the choicest kinds can be bought ONLY at THE HOME FLORIST 128 E. Heron Phone 4441. Green House, Cor. 8th and K Phone 4431 W. W. HART CO. If you haven’t got a boy, you’ll want to borrow one when you see our line of FIRE MARINE CASUALTY BOYS’ CLOTHING Insurance A. M. BENDETSON 201 East Wishkah Street THE RED FRONT CARL S. WEATHERWAX ABSTRACTER 309 South H Street Finch Building LIVINGSTON’S ABERDEEN'S BIG POPULAR STORE ELECTRIC STUDIO Come up and see our Special Offer of High School Pictures GET A CLASS PICTURE 316J East Heron Street Phone 5381 DREAM THEATRE PHOTO PLAYS Sfatuks DECORATIVE ART Painting, Interior Decorations a Specialty. Also Designing and Everything in Art. Needlework Department HOGAN GRAHAM Lawyers ABERDEEN FRANK BEAM Attorney-at-Law 320 Finch Building BONER BONER Lawyers 314- 316 Finch Building MRS. E. G. MELVILLE Teacher of Piano and Pipe Organ ‘‘The Cody” Phone 761 Aberdeen, Wash. A. M. WADE Lawyer Room 10 Wishkah Block A. E. CROSS Lawyer 5-7-9 Wishkah Blk. STANLEY ZELASKO Room 4 Toledo Hotel Real Estate Office Hours: 8 A. M. to 10 P. M. Aberdeen, Wn, Phone 664 CAUTHORN, McCAW CAUTHORN Real Estate and Insurance Rooms 3-4-5-6, Kaufman Block. Phone 1-1-4-1 j THE EDUCATED DEMAND THE BEST We Have It Crescent Bottling Works ABERDEEN CENTRALIA If It’s Good to Eat—If It Can’t Be Beat— Then you’re sure to get it at H. R. PRENTICE CO. Staple and Fancy Groceries Phone 1411 211 South G St. The Emil Pfund Jewelry Co. 318 EAST HERON ST. For your GRADUATION GIFTS. There’s no better place to select. Come in and let’s help you to pick out what will be a joy for years and a constant reminder of this event so dear to all. The High School Store The home of Palatable Delicatessens and Good School Supplies. JUST ACROSS THE . STREET SOME SWELL STYLES In the New Spring Pumps and Oxfords You Ought to See Them Brown-Elmore Shoe Co. Aberdeen’s Quality Shop. 308 E. Heron St. “Engraving for Colleges and School Publications” The above is the title of our Book of Instructions which is loaned to the staff of each publication for which we do engraving. It contains 164 pages, over 300 illustrations, and covers every phase of the engraving question as it would interest the staff of a college or school publication. Full description and information as to how to obtain a copy sent to anyone interested. For College and High School Annuals and Periodicals a specialty. Also fine copper plate and steel die embossed stationery such as Commencement Invitations, Announcements, Visiting Cards, Fraternity Stationery, etc. We have the exclusive rights in this territory to the use of the Levy Acid Blast process for etching halftones. This method insures deeper and more evenly etched plates than it is possible to get by the old tub process, and we charge no more for them than others do for the common kind. The engravings for the “Ocean Breeze” were made by us. Mail orders a specialty. Samples free if you state what you are especially interested in. Stafford Engraving Company Engravings for College and School Publications a Specialty. HALFTONES ZINC ETCHINGS COLOR PLATES DESIGNING Acid Blast Halftones CENTURY BUILDING INDIANAPOLIS, INI). MAXEY-TENWICK CO. GROCERS AND BUTCHERS Our hat is always in the ring when it comes to the best of Groceries and Meats at the fairest prices. Michigan Grocery GET A HAIRCUT AND SHAVE BEFORE GRADUATION Everybody’s Doing It! R. V. DRAKE 108 W. Heron A SAVING IN LIVING IF YOU TRADE AT THE GROCERY STORE OF C. E. Brownell’s 213 W. Heron St. Phone 2311 Phone 1081—1071 Ryan Bros. GROCERIES AND MEAT 105 W. Heron St. C. A. BENDLIN TAILORING. CLEANING AND PRESSING Orders Taken for Eastern Houses 407 East Wishkah St. Aberdeen, Wash. The Peoples Meat Market THE BIG WHITE MARKET To trade with us means satisfaction. Be satisfied 215 West Heron St. Phone 1961 WAUGH’S The Dry Goods Center A reliable store that sells good goods at reasonable prices. Phone 4251 114-116 East Heron St. Aberdeen Grocery Co. Blow in here—we’re waiting for your order. Corner Market and G Phone 9011-9001 BIJOU THEATRE The L ive Wire Offering the greatest variety of amusement of any theatre on the Pacific coast. POPULAR PRICES ALWAYS PREVAIL Cjpyri ht Ha • SchaCacr U Marx GO ON YOUR VACATION IN ONE OF Hart Schaffner Marx Young Men’s Suits PORTER CO Presents ? Why, Sure, All Kinds of Them We Specialize on Graduation Presents Thomas J. Thomas JEWELER Cor. G. and Wishkah Phone 5641 Begin Married Life Right By Buying Your Furniture at J. J. KAUFMAN THE FURNISHER 212 East Heron Phone 1514 REMEMBER BOYS! We are in the Transfer and Livery Business S. W. Johnston Transfer Co. Corner I and Hume Phone 821 It Is a Well Known Fact That the Prettiest Dresses, Suits and Hats and the most reasonable prices can be found at GEORGE J. WOLFFS Phone 1261. Aberdeen’s Greatest and Best Store THE BEST OF Cream, Ice Ceram and Milk can be bought only at THE ABERDEEN DAIRY We Retail and Wholesale at Reasonable Prices. Phone 5361 J. W. THEIN, Prop. Aberdeen Hardware Co. MOVED TO G ST. GOOD HARDWARE AT RIGHT PRICES A W N FLAGS TENTS Camp Outfitters A W N A Complete Line of Camp I Furniture and Tents I N FLAGS OF ALL SIZES N G Grays Harbor Ship Chandlery Co. G S Heron Street Bridge. Phone 9271 Residence Phones 2394 or 6621 S LAWN SWINGS HAMMOCKS CLEANING PRESSING WILLIAM HEIKKILA MERCHANT TAILOR All Work Guaranted First Class. 411 E. Wishkah St., Aberdeen Your Old Shoes Made N-E-W WHILE YOU WAIT at S. JACOBSON, 409 East Wishkah St. B. H. MADISON NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNITURE 414 E. Wishkah St. Phone 9351 Elder Phone 41 Aberdeen Transfer Company Carriage Coal Livery EMENEKER PIANO CO. Baldwin, Ivers Pond, Winter Co. and other pianos. Victor, Columbia and Edison Phonogrophs. 208-210 SOUTH H STREET EATON SWANEY THE REXALL STORE WE BOTH LOSE MONEY WHEN YOU DON’T TRADE HERE Phone 4531 The Quick Print Co., Inc. Aberdeen’s Modern Printers Postoffice Block Phone 1881 s Pool Hall and Cigar Store 111 W. Heron St. Phone 5041 King’s Barber Shop The Place to Get the Good Hair-Cut and Shave Red Cross Pharmacy PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Telephone 611 Heron and G Sts. Aberdeen ' . ' :• ?. • � V F. G. TEFFT COMPANY PUBLISHERS 1912 ■