Weatherwax High School - Quinault Yearbook (Aberdeen, WA)

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QUINIAULT have seen her several times in New York and London. She was with the Kosmopolis Komedy Kompany, appearing in her own comedy. ‘The Tribulations of Tilly.’ They say she is drawing a salary equal to that of the President of China!” M.—“Speaking of China,—weren’t there several of our girls who went as bridesmaids with Addie McGilton, when she married the American Ambassador to China?” C.—“Yes, I met two of them a few years ago when I was in China— Grace Fuller and Hilma Markkula. Grace had just returned from a trip into the interior. She was conducting scientific research work, and had gotten some wonderful results.” M.—“And what is Hilma doing?” C.—“Oh, Hilma returned from China. She is now in San Francisco running a large florist shop, teaching young buds to come out. Let’s look in the crystal?” M.—“I See Charles Rankin coming up the street in his new Ilot-air-mobile. lie is an instructor at the University of Bom-Bom, on Bom-Bom Bay, in Turkey. In the summer he tours about delivering lectures, which have put the orations of Demosthenes in the shade. He was elected President of the Turkish Debating Society last year, and is advocating woman suffrage in that country.” C.—“It’s odd I haven’t heard of him. Can you see Emil Carlson.’ M.—Wait—yes, there he is. I see he has become the owner of the U. S. Ford Corporation. You know the Ford has become the I niversal car. He has one of the finest homes in Cosmopolis and has won worldwide fame.” C.—“Do you remember the dark girl who sat across from him.’ M.—You mean Gladys Grimes? Yes she was with the big circus that was at Palm Beach last summer. Ella Olson was also there, and who do you suppose was with them? Clarence Berger and Gus Adams. Gladys is the lady who can tell you anything, and Ella is a celebrated bare-back rider. Gus is the chewing gum kid. He claims to have been chewing the same piece of gum for two solid years, which brings many curious people to his ‘stall.’ Clarence Berger is everything from a clown to a water-boy for the animals.” C.—“Let me tell you something very interesting. Several years ago I met Mary Bodner on the street in Westport, and the gold medal sin was wearing almost blinded me. She has won the title for the champion typist in the United States, and she further astounded me by saying that 999 words per minute had absolutely no effect on her. While standing on the corner we were interrupted by the passing of an automobile, upon which signs were painted, ‘Just Married,’ ‘Needles and Pins, and in the car were Ted Braehvogel and Irene Crary. Mary told me that they —2£—

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q i; 1 X I A U L T Class $)ropfjecp ( lara Good morning, madam. Could you spare me a few moments of your time this morning?” Maude—“A very few. May I inquire who—?” Clara—“I am employed by the government of the United States to take th ' census for the Findout Society. Your name please?” M.—‘‘Mme. Know-it-all.” C.—“Is that your real name, Mrs. —?” M.—Miss, if you please. Miss Maude Craig.” G.—Well, for Heaven’s sake! Do you know who I am?” M.—“You are Clara Fridlender.” C.—“How did you recognize me so easily?” M.—I am a crystal gazer—I saw you coming. I belong to the International Order of Crystal Gazers.” C. “Oh, I see. I haven’t seen you since the night we graduated— ten long years. It hardly seems possible, does it?” M.—“Didn’t you know I went to Siam to study?” C.—“No, do you remember—” M.—“I have a professional engagement at ten-thirty, and 1 really haven’t time—” I • 1 hat s a nice way to treat an old friend. Break your engage- ment and let s talk about the Class of 1916. That was a wonderful class. Why, do you know that many of them have become celebrities? Dewey ilson, who was always so interested in mechanics, has invented a perpetual-motion machine.” M.—“How wonderful! For don’t you remember that Mr. Leonard said that that couldn’t possibly be done.” I • You re interested already. Lot’s go on. Some of them are still in Aberdeen.” M.—“Do you remember the President of the Senior Class?” C.—‘A es. Heine Anderson. He is now Governor of Mexico, you know, and has lately attracted much attention by his stirring addresses to ( ongress on How to Cultivate Primroses.” He has also written a very successful book on “What Germany Has Done for Me.” He is still an athlete and is as much of a lady’s man as ever.” C—You remember Ruth Waller? Well, when I was in London last winter she was making a great sensation in society. After graduating she went to Europe, where she met and married Lord Hedgeaway. I met her at a ball given in honor of their Majesties George VII. and Queen Mary.”......................................... M.—■ ‘ Great—go on ! ” C.—“I wonder what’s happened to Queene Wellington, who took the part of ‘Tilly’ in the Senior class play, ‘Back to Kansas City’? I —24—

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Q U I N I A U L T had just taken each other for ‘better or for worse.’ I never found out which it was. The machine stopped in front of Mr. Brachvogel’s large haberdashery, and Mary and I walked on.” M.—“I always thought it would end that way.” G.—“Yes, so did I. but let me finish. We were passing a theater and imagine our surprise when Douglas McKenna and Gene Potter appeared. They were the biggest feature on the Orpheum. and their acting and singing is ‘the’ thing now. They were the little boys who were always so c|uiet. and unassuming in school.” M.—“Speaking of theatres. When I was in Portland I met Ruby Johnston and Marcia Peckham. They are running a Day Nursery in one of the large picture houses there.” C.—“And I simply must tell you about Joe Penn. I ran into him in Paris last fall. After graduating from a Military Academy, he went to France and offered his services as a private in the French army. Through his wondeful skill and ability as a leader, lie became the greatest general h ranee has ever known. It was he who planned and executed the final campaign which brought the war to such a victorious close for France.” M.—“I always thought that he would become famous. Who was the little girl he so admired in his Senior year?” C.—“You mean Lois Young?” M.—“Yes, that is the name.” C.—“Oil, there’s romance! Lois was a Red Cross nurse just across the German line and in some way she saved Joe’s life. Their youthful courtship was revived, and they are now happily married Both have received many honors from the crowned heads of Europe.” M.—“Have you ever heard of Phil Halfertv and Bill Landers?” C.—“No,—what about them?” M. Why, they formed a partnership and made all kinds of money, in the fish cannery business. They export annually thousands of tons of concentrated brain food.” C.—“They tell me that Elmer Shaker is also a credit to the class. He is a demonstrator for a new hair tonic at Woolworth’s 10c store. And speaking of Elmer, reminds me of Ed Hobi.” M.—“lie was an athlete, wasn’t he?” C.—“Yes, after graduating from Aberdeen, he went to Hoquiam to coach football.” M.—“Didn’t lie marry a girl from Satsop?” C.—“Yes, that is near the town where Gertrude Thomas lives. Have you heard about her? She has distinguished herself.” M.—“By getting thin?” —26—