Wicomico High School - Tom Tom Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1907 volume:

“THE TATLER” Published Annually by the Senior Class of the Wicomico high School, Salisbury, Md. VOLUME IV preface iIND FRIENDS, we place before you another volume of “The Tatler.” We are m il only High School students, and a work of this kind is almost beyond our ability, Ik but, when once started, we were encouraged by the thought that this work would not alone be a product of our indivi dual selves, but that it would be the product of the highest educational institution in Wicomico county, and that it would be the result of a full course in your institutions of learning, and a written testimonial of the educational advantages afforded by the tax payers of this county, as well as the written memorial left by the class of 1907. Guided by those thoughts we kept on. We were just egotistical enough to feel that to our inter- est in the matter would very probably be added the interest and assistance of all friends of educa. tion in this vicinity. The trouble entailed in getting to press such a book, the work entailed in getting together the matter and arranging it, the many failures and few successes, the long line of disappointments is an old story. We don’t dwell upon these, we are able to put up with any and all of thes e troubles at any and all times, provided that by doing so. we can produce a book which will meet with vour approval, which will be a credit to your educational institutions, and which will be a written memorial for the class of 1907, and a sufficient tribute to our educators. And, gentle reader, these things are a great deal for a High School class to set out to accom¬ plish—we thought that at the beginning and we completely realized it at the end—therefore don’t criticise us too severely and sharply. Only let it be said we did our best. Perhaps we haven t attained our object, but people have failed in that before—maybe you yourself. We wish once again to testify our gratitude to the citizens of the county who have given to us these advantages, our respect for our tutors and our gratitude and thanks for your assistance. We now place the book in vour hands. It is given to the world and it remains for you to decide whether it is a hopeless failure. It remains with you to judge our merits. And, gentle reader, we beg for your clemency. 1907 Tatler Board, DEDICATION To PROF. N. PRICE TURNER, A.M. Instructor in Science, history and Book-Keeping in the Wicomico high School, on account of his untiring industry in behalf of publica¬ tion of this and former volumes of “The Tatler, this publication is respectfully dedicated by the class of 1907. WICOMICO HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING Zhc Wicomico Ibigb School September 1900, the High School at Salisbury entered upon its thirty-fifth year of usefulness not only to Salisbury, but to the entire county of Wicomico. Beginning as a small school it has grown until it is now one of the largest in Maryland, excepting, of course, those of Baltimore city. From it have gone out many who have stood for something in the various vocations that they have followed in the busy world. Among our alumni we number ministers who are unsurpassed as effective workers in the moral vineyard ; lawyers who are prominent attorneys ; teachers whose scholarship and adherence to sound pedagogy is unexcelled ; physicians whose Skill is recognized : officers in the army whose ability to command is unquestioned; business men whose prosperity has been marked; and others who are honest and upright citizens and fill with appropriate dignity their sphere, however hum- hie, which count for much. . . We would urge the pupils from the country to look upon this school as your own, which it is, and to come here to finish your course after you have concluded the work in your respective com- ' it ' gratifying to know so many are doing this. Ip the class that graduates this year, there are sixteen pupils, ten of whom are from the country. ... The school offers instruction in the best way, and follows the course of study as outlined by the State Hoard of Education. School Commissioners for Micomico Count? H. L. BREWINGTON Zb e School 38oavb fg OK a county to have a real live, progressive School Board, one that hai the good of schools at heart, and is willing to do anything for their progress, is something of which its whole population should be proud. If this be true Wicomico should be very happy, for such a School Board has this county. These gentlemen—Charles E. Williams, Levin T. Cooper and Harry L. Brewington—constitute as strong a body of School Commissioners as could be found in our county. They work in season and out of season for the progress of the schools. No labor for scholastic improvement is too great for them to undertake. They seek for good teachers and do their best to hold them by encouragements such as many other School Boards do not offer. We would sav to the Board of County Commissioners, and to the taxpayers of the county, that while these gentlemen are good business men, they cannot possibly run the schools pioperly with¬ out money. They have so much given them, and when it is expended they are obliged to close the schools. So we would urge that the people of the county be more liberal toward the School Board with finances, that they may continue to have good schools and have them nine months of the year. Surely, good schools are as important as anything else in the county. While these gentlemen hold their positions at great personal sacrifice, it is to be hoped for the good of our schools that they will continue to remain members of the N ieomico School Board for many, many years. County Supertntenbent of Schools HE Wicomico School Board, Wicomico teachers and W icomico people, as a whole, are to be congratulated upon the retention 1 a man as County Superintendent who was born, it seems, just for that function in life. Mr. H. Crawford Bounds, this Superintendent, has been sought for in many quarters where the salary paid is far in excess of what he is paid here, yet so self-denying is he and so wedded to the progress of Wicomico ' s schools, that, without any wavering or hesitation, he put these offers Aside and remained with us. His reputation is not bounded by the limits of this county, but he is known from Garrett to Worcester as one of the most energetic and professional school men in Maryland. We are proud «o claim him as a Wicomico countian by birth and very thankful to have h� s services as School Superintendent He G a man to whom his teachers can get very close, for they all recognize his sympathy for them and his readiness to help them in every difficulty with which they are confronted. 1 here is not a teacher in the county that does not respect and admire him. Mr. Bounds is just as popular with the pupils of Wicomico, for they, too, realize his efforts in their behalf. Wonderful advancement has been made by the schools during his incumbency, which covers a period of seven years. In short, he is an ideal School Superintendent, and we express the wish that he will be at his post in our county for years yet to be [ 13 ] jpacult? of Wicomico Ibigb School J, WALTER HUFFINGTON, A.B., PRINCIPAL Graduate of St. John ' s College Instructor in Latin, German and French F. GRANT GOSLEE Post Graduate of Harvard Instructor in Mathematics N. PRICE TURNER, A.M. Graduate of Western Maryland College Instructor in History, Science and Book-keeping. ELIZABETH HAMMOND Graduate of State Normal School Instructor in English KATE VAN CLEVE Graduate of Pratt Institute Instructor in Manual Training and Drawing CHRISTINE A. RICHARDS Graduate of Mansfield Normal School of Music Instructor in Music [ 15 ] J. WALTER HUFFINGTON. A.B., Principal Salisbury Untermebtate School IDA M. WARD, Principal ; Fourth Grade Boys ALICE TOADVINE Fifth Grade Girls STELLA W. DORMAN Sixth Grade BEULAH WHITE Fifth Grade Boys C. NETTIE HOLLOWAY Fourth Grade Boys GRACE DARBY Third Grade Boys MOLLIE E. BETTS Third Grade, Mixed [ 19 ] Salisbury primary School ADA L. SCOTT, PRINCIPAL first Grade L. CORA GILLIS first Grade MARY COOPCR SMITH first Grade MARGARfT ANDfRSON Second Grade Boys WILSIf WOODCOCK Second Grade Girls MILDRTD DOUGHCRTY Third Grade Girls I 21 | BEULAH MELSOM KATE DARBY draining Class RENA LANKEORD, ’06 BELLE SMITH, ex-’06 BEULAH MELSON, 06 KATE DARBY, ’06 GERTRUDE KILLIAM, ’06 [ 23 ] Zbc TTratnmo Class for Wicomico Ceacbers HROUGH the instrumentality and untiring efforts of County Superintendent H. Crawford Bounds, there has been permanently established in Salisbury a train¬ ing class, which will add very much in providing trained teachers for our schools. The plan is this : After graduation at the High School members go to the primary and intermediate buildings and observe for a few T weeks the work done by teachers in those buildings. Then they are put in charge of grades and do actual teaching under the supervision of the respective teachers, and are given criticisms and shown where they are wrong and where right in their methods and just how to mend them. This gives the prospective teachers experience and trains in correct methods. Then they are required to study books of a professional character from the “Teachers’ Professional Library,” from which they can get the theory of teaching. In addition, they attend the District Teachers’Association, which meets each month, from which they can receive help in school management as well as the science of teaching. Hence, when these go out at the end of a year to teach, they are well trained teachers, and have as well the academic work which they received in course at the High School. The class this year numbered five. Many of class of 1907 expect to take the course next year, which is indeed gratifying. We congratulate Superintendent Bounds upon this further proof of his interest in the public schools, not only in Salisbury, but throughout the county, since we all recognize that teachers need training before going into sohools. [ 24 ] Class of 1007 MOTTO—“Finis coronat opus” COLORS—Purple and Gold TREE—Linden CLASS YELL Hippity, Hippity, Hess— Nineteen Seven, W. El. S. President J. ERMAN HASTINGS Vice-President ANNIE TODD Secretary MARGARET SLEMONS Treasurer SARAH ULMAN Historian NELLIE HILL Hartwell Adkins Mary Bowland Maude Brown Della Dashiell Maude Graham Grace Harrington Erman Hastings Nellie Hill Marian Insley Thomas Perry Claude Phillips Margaret Slemons Helen Smith Norman Smith Annie Todd Sarah Ulman [ 26 ] HARTWELL ADKINS.— Ladies and gentlemen, I now introduce to you the eighth wonder of the world. In languages, Hartwell is indeed wonderful. He began Ger¬ man at the first of the year with the Tenth, but now he is taking it with us and doing as well and even better than some of us. As far as we can judge from what he says, his heart is very weak, or he has very little self- control, for last year at the “Under-graduate Contest” the sight of one pair of blue eves and one fair head “almost set him crazy.” Hartwell recently made the statement that Thomas Jefferson had Irish blood in his brains, which must account for Thomas 8 wonderful character. This young man in some mysterious way has acquired the name of “ Bacchus” Adkins. We have never been able to get the facts concerning this name, but you may draw your own conclusions, since Bacchus is the God of Cider. MARY BOW LAND. —When you look at this child don’t think that by mistake we have put the photograph of some primary student in our “ Tatler,” for this is our classmate. Mary. This member of our class comej from Somerset, and she is really an honor to her native county. Mary has shown a decided liking tor astronomy ever since we began the study of that subject, and she is always ready with some sort of explanation for any and all the heavenly phenomena. Mary’s greatest fault is strict punctuality; she would be ready to lie down and die if she should miss a train or be late for school. Another great weakness of Mary’s is her liking for the opposite sex. She has a sweetheart “down home,” of whom no one can learn much The onlv thing known about him i« that he is a fine dancer, or that dancing with him is rather healthy for the patent, leathers of his partner. MAUDE BROWN. —This is one of the most thoroughly popular girls in our class If you don’t believe it, come up to school at noon just before the bell rings, and you will find her surrounded by an admiring group, while she deals out her wonderful knowledge of math to those less endowed than she. Maud � intends to be a school- marm. Goodness ! how we do pity those poor little in¬ nocents if she ever gives them any of her stern glances ! Maude has always been a favorite with all the teachers, and has never been given a place of honor, sent out of the room, or invited to six o’clock tea, as some of us poor mortals have. We’ve never found a boy whom we could tease Maude about, for she simply will not be teased. She is so very calm and composed. [ 27 ] DELLA DASHIELL.—In the play which the Eleventh Grade gave Hallowe’en, Della was styled as a beautiful young lady, but you can judge for yourself whether that be true. Della and Annie never admitted to an f youth¬ ful attachments during their childish days until this year, when they told on each other. It seems that when Della was about eight years old, and Annie possibly six, they were both badly “smitten” by two beautiful lads— one of exceedingly slender proportions and the other the exact opposite. Della was never known to become really angry, for a sly pinch or joke will always start her off into a dear little giggle. Speaking of giggling, she is one of the most perfect in that art that we have ever seen. She has been known to giggle continuously for ten min¬ utes, and, after stopping for breath and a look around, to start off again. MAUDE GRAHAM. —Maude is not the girl that she was last year, for during the summer she visited Dela¬ ware, and that, combined with the coming and departing of a certain pupil in the Tenth Grade, has quite changed her. She often seems sad and absent-minded. Perhaps she is thinking of the absent one in Denver. When one goes to school in the morning, the first sound that greets the ear is Maude’s agonizing wail, “Oh, girls ! can you read this Latin?” In the afternoon, it’s “Have you gotten this German ?” “Do show me the statement for this algebra problem.” We don’t mind this though, for we have become accustomed to it, and even if we had not, Maude’s good humor and willingness to help when she can would atone for it all. GRACE HARRINGTON. —It has long been a mystery why Grace never knows her lessons as well on certain days as she does on others. This matter was investi ¬ gated some time ago, and ’twas found that Grace enter¬ tains till ten o’clock on each of the evenings immediately preceding, and of course a girl doesn’t much like to be¬ gin work at that time of night, after an evening of bliss. Grace, as was said last year, is very fond of all sorts of animals, and delights in giving her classmates the name of some animal. Her favorite nickname is “You ape,” and she bestows this dignified cognomen upon any and all who offend her. Grace is the biggest flirt out. She would flirt with any boy from six to sixteen years of age, but, sad to say, her efforts are not always successful. [ 28 ] Ek VIAN HASTINGS.— Since “ Fraulein” is with us no more, .it the first’of the year we had a class-meeting, and, af ' er the usual amount of “fussing,” chattering and giggling, we decided to make this youth our Presi¬ dent. We are right thankful that it is to be for only one vear; for, if he should be in the chair very long, we would become completely % demoralized, since he is quite noted for his wonderful gems of English, such as, “We have meUfor to select a mitte for to choose the class pins. We will have le s order in the meeting, please. ' ’ Until this year Erman has had few affairs of the heart, but lately he has become a regular lady-killer, and has had about a dozen “on the string’ in rapid succession. NELLIE HILL. —Nellie has been our historian every year, except one since the “ Tatler” has been coming out; so you can judge from this something of her pro¬ ficiency with the quill. She is much liked by all the bovs of our beloved class, and is also a favorite of one of our male teachers. She has been forced to be much ab¬ sent from school during her school life, but nevertheless she has managed to keep up most excellently with her class, which is shown by her high rank in it. She is quite a hard worker and deserves the honors which will be bestowed upon her at the Commencement. She is also the jolliest and the most comical member of the class, and is continually making us laugh at her wit. She is popular throughout the school, which is largely due to her sunny disposition. MARIAN INSLEY.— This is Marian’s first and only year with us, but even in this short time we have found out that she is a valuable addition to our class. Marian has an innocent little smile and a pious look, ' ut appearances are deceiving. We sometimes think that Marian is sorry that she has left her native home ; for her thoughts seem wandering at times, and, when asked the cause, she re¬ plies, “1-r-a Willing to return home.” Marian once had a cavalier to carry her books to school for her, but alas! he is gone, and the poor maiden must wend her weary w ' ay alone. Her knowledge of astronomy is the despair of her classmates, for her answers are always ready and usually correct. [ 29 ] THOMAS PERRY. —This tender lad is the biggest bluffer in the W H. S. By actual count, while translat¬ ing ten lines of German, Tommy said “Ah-ah” exactly forty-nine times. All of our readers who may vish to find a method for gaining time will take heed o Tom’s example. He is also noted for his wonderful knowledge of the English language, for some weeks ago h� declared that the verb was was transitive because it “requires an object to complete its meaning.” The course of love (we don’t know whether it be true or not) has never been known to run smoothly, where Thomas is con¬ cerned ; for, for some reason or other, Tommy has never been able to get a sweetheart with whom he could not quarrel. CLAUDE PHILLIPS. — Claude is Grace’s favorite ape,” for she seems to care more for him than for anv of the others. He, together with Norman, is noted for wearing the highest collars and the most beautifully tied neckties in school. Claude is awfully convenient at times, when a pencil is to be shapened or a nail banged; and at the receptions, unless he is talking to the ladies, anyone can have him as a partner, merely for the ask¬ ing. Claude comes from Quantico, the land of dancing; and he is so imbued with the spirit of the place, and has come to such a degree of proficiency in that art, that he can actually manage to dance with a boy. MARGARET SLEMONS. —Margaret’s chief weakness is her extreme fondness for the Grammar and Literature periods, for it is then that she gets her forty winks of beauty sleep; but sometimes she has rather a rude awa¬ kening when she hears herself called upon to give the answer to a question that she has not even heard. She is very susceptible to masculine charms and is smitten by every new comer. Ve can’t tell you what Margaret intends to become after graduation; but we think that she would like to become half of one. Sometimes this lass has periods of wonderful genius and prepares all lessons at home; but alas! when she has not done so, she will spend about ten minutes of her noon hour-and- a-quarter preparing lessons, and the remainder in gig¬ gling and ' ‘gabbing” with Annie. [ 30 ] H ELEN SMITH. —This is one of the most sedate mem¬ bers of our class, but she is ciuite proficient at making yes at the boys. Helen was never known to offend a teacher. We have always been led by her to believe that she cares nothing for the opposite sex, but the con¬ tents of tKfe locket w ' hich “Santa Claus” (?) brought her seems to belie this Helen would never forgive her¬ self, if by word or action, she should do anything to call down upon herself stern glances from any member of “The Faculty.” Helen is always “ Frank ” in all her conversation, and she has never been known to exagge¬ rate just a little bit. We can scarcely understand how she can have two flames going at one time; for it is re¬ ported that she has a great liking for the E. S. C. foot¬ ball team and that she likes to watch the game very much NORMAN SMITH. —This young man is well known from his position as president of “The Gum Club.” H c has become very skilled in manipulating that toothsome dainty, and it is roported that he is never separated from his gum, except during Grammar and Literature periods. Norman has gotten it into his head that all members of the opposite sex, young or old, are “ smit¬ ten ” by his charms as soon as he rests his conquering eyes upon them This knowledge (or conceit) has given him quite an air of authority and (if I may use the ex¬ pression) “ swell-headiness.” In Grammar recitations Norman excels, and he has never been known to get more than five “zips” during one recitation. This knight is some sort of a giant, and makes quite an im¬ pression when he “ trips upon the light fantastic toe,” especially if he be accompanied by Sarah. ANNIE TODD. —Annie, with Margaret and Della, forms the ‘‘triumvirate” (or should I say “ triumfemi- nate”) of gigglers of the class of ’07. Just put these three in a corner and tell them “ we will have no talk¬ ing, please.” and immediately we will have a fine exhi¬ bition of their best sample of giggling. Annie has seemed rather dull and indifferent this year, for one of our honored members of last year is with our class no more. She is quite an adept at pointing out the position of the moon and sun, but can never get the earth located correctly. Annie was our poetess last year, and the touching strains of our farewell song nearly made the graduates burst into tears, because they were leaving such genius behind them. SARAH ULMAN. —Sarah is a flirt. Every boy tn the W. II. S. can testify to that, but, strange to say, io mat¬ ter how many admirers she has, they never see: i to in¬ terfere in the least w«th her lessons. When a‘ued why she is so very fond of sodas, she has always beMi known to turn the conversation to less dangerous to pics. This midget is the class baby in other wavs than m size, for, if she is not hugged and coddled, she wails that she is “going home to mamma.” Sarah did not know before this year that she had an excellent alto voice, though, since she has found it out, she uses it upon any and all occasions. But “ mirabile dictu! ” it really does delight her classmates to hear her lift up her voice in “Three Blind Mice.” [ 32 ] Class of 1908 MOTTO— To (hine own self be true ” COLORS—Old Rose and Gold TKtE—The Oak CLASS YELL B om-a-lackey! Boom-a-lackcy! Bate! Bate! Bate! Ch. ' ck-a-lackey! Ch.ck-a-lackey! Chale! Chate! Chatc! Who are we ? We are the Class of 1908! Officers President J. AUGUSTUS WALLER Vice-President GEORGE LANKEORD Secretary WILBUR NOCK Treasurer AMY ROBERTSON Historian LAURA RUARK Class iRcll Mattie Anderson Luther Bennett Ruth Bennett Mildred Collier Mattie Culver Henry S. Gregory George A. Lankford Edna Morris John Morris Nellie Nelson Wilbur Nock Rubie Owens Edna Parsons Pearl Phillips Amy Robertson Laura Ruark Edith Short Irene Smith May Smith Isabella Turpin Augustus Waller Emma Ward [ 34 ] MATTIE ANDERSON.— This Mattie talks almost as lit¬ tle as the other one does much. Like Edna Morris, she is never heard from unless one speaks to her. Harmless as she can be, good as it is possible for mortal to become— these are surely characteristics applicable to her. Every¬ body likes her. How could they help it? It is rumored that Mattie has fallen into Emma’s habits of attending the theatre, and it has been reported that she even went to the skating rink a few times. As a student Mattie is a steady plodder, and all such usually reach the goal. She came into our class when we were in the Sixth Grade and , he has kept pace with us right along ever since. We rbnost forgot to say that she is a Salishurian. LUTHER BENNETT— This young man is a citizen of that enterprising district surrounding Riverton. He is a cousin of James Bennett, who was a member of this year’s gradu¬ ating class, but w r ho left us last year to take up his studies at Western Maryland College. James was a very good student and a star debater, and we have a fluttering hope that, after a thorough breaking in, Luther will also develop the family traits and win the high honors and respect which fell to James. Luther has not been with us dur¬ ing the entire year, as he did not enter school till October; but he soon showed a wonderful weakness for the Eleventh Grade ladies as well as a wonderful capacity for all sorts, shapes and sizes of cough drops. He had been with us only a few days before his collection of cough medicine bottles and boxes filled his pockets and his room. The street leading to the school, the school, and in fact every conceivable place of deposit was utilized. But Luther is delicate. This picture proves that. It is a result of over¬ study in Physics. RUTH BENNETT. —Ruth w r as rather late coming in the c l ass —not having cast her lot with us until January ot this year. Her home is in Riverton, this county, and she is a si.ter of James Bennett who was a popular student of this school for two years. Work is hardly a fair name for Ruth’s application, for she almost kills herself at study, and as a result gets along well. She early distinguished herself in Physics by answering every question that was asked her. In other work she is equally attentive. M e congratulate ourselves upon having such an excellent pupil come in at so late a day, and will say without hesitation that, if she is a sample of the Rivertonians, they are all right. [35 ] MILDRED COLLIER. —Mildred is a Southerner, and a strong little rebel she is. This young lady has the honor of having the capital city of our country for her birth¬ place, and it was here that she began her career as a stu¬ dent Lor a sho r t time she attended school at Newark, N. J., and now the class of 1908 of the W. H. S. is proud to number her among its members. One morning the curiosity of the class was aroused by seeing a small child, and they wondered what she was doing in the Junior class-room. Mildred was introduced to us. and we soon found that, if she was eleven in appearance, she was six¬ teen in manners and intellectual ability. Most of the class are poor students in Physics and Rhetoric, and it is in these branches that 1 Gypsie,” as she is often called, dis¬ plays most of her ability ?). She is a brilliant (or I migh-, say rapid conversationalist and has very charming way . We had never seen any of her poetry, but the class sup¬ posed that, if she could do other things so well, she certainly could compose poetry, therefore she was elected class poet. We now congratulate ourselves upon choosing one who could write tha song so well. MATTIE CULVER. —Mattie is spanding her first year among us. She comes from Tyaskin, this county, and surely we are all very glad of her stay in the school. She is a diligent student, and is always ready to do the right thing. Her one weakness is an excessive use of the organs of speech, which caused her deportment mark to drop a point or two upon one occasion. This was enough, how T - ever, and forthwith she proceeded to put a bridle upon the tongue, so that this unruly member might not again cause 97 to be substituted for 100. Mattie is popular with the whole school. It seems difficult to see how she could be otherwise. We hope that she will bring others just like herself from her town to the Wicomico High School in September, 1907. GEORGE.LANKfORD. —“ They toil not; neither do they spin, is a favorite scriptural quotation with George. In the far away past, it was his only creed— the only doc¬ trine he followed in study and recitation. And sometimes he passed; sometimes he didn’t. But slow ly and yet more slowly George has advanced until he is one of the privi¬ leged Juniors. Since that great event last fall he has turned over a new leaf, and is a hardworking, earnest young man, who is going to decorate the Senior class roll next year with his name. George ' s only fad is a fascina¬ tion for slumber, and frequent trips to the land of nod. But, in a student with so many accomplishments, it is easy to forgive, and, as long as George makes up in time, we ought not to object. He has just a little trouble in not being able to articulate properly at stated times. In fact, between you and me, George invariably stammers when called upon in Latin and doesn’t know just how to express himself. But the report books quickly remedy that trouble. [ 36 ] EDNA MORRIS.-Edna is another of our wee members, and she compares favorably with Amy in size. She is a Salisburian and a credit to the city as well as to the school or anything else with which she is associated. “A still tongue makes a wise head,” seems to be evident in her case, for she never speaks unless spoken to. and then she responds to the question asked and goes on about her business, which is generally the proof of a proposition in Geometry, the translation of a passage in Caesar, 01 some other .-chool work. When examinations come, she has always been found to be “ right at home,” putting down upon lined paper, prepared especially for the occasion, answers to questions that result in our promot ion or failure. If Edna ever did anybody or anything any harm, it was unintentional, for she is one of the mast innocent beings that ever entered a school-room. JOHN MORRIS. -John is famous at the High School for his great oratorical powers. Long after his body departs for a happier land will John be known for his sublime and spell-binding oration, in which he spent several cubic feet of breath trying to prove that a duck in Humphreys’ pond with a br ck tied to its leg would sink and in course of time would drown. John was trying to prove that im¬ migration was harmful to the United States. John is a denizen of Kelly, which is a corn-house or two situated far far back in the dark and dismal forest somewhere between Salisbury and nowhere. But John is all right, and the Kellv corn-houses did well when they sent him here; for. when we put him through the grind and make a Senior of him and send him back home, we will guarantee that Kelly will not know him. He will revolutionize that country. Also (something out-of-the-ordinary for the Tenth Grade boys) John is a hard student, and is afraid of no conjuga¬ tion, formula or proposition which may be thrust at him. He has no specialty, but is good at everything. Kelly ought to be proud of him. NELLIE NELSON.—Last fall Nellie t ok the long jour- nev from Hebron, her home, to Salisbury that she might toil with this class over the rough road through the terri¬ tory of the Tenth and Eleventh Grades of the W. H. S. Nellie had alwavs been a diligent pupil of the Hebron school, but, having completed her course there, she decid¬ ed to come here. Her appearance is very striking, she being a tall and graceful brunette with very pretty fea¬ tures. She talks very little as will be shown by this re¬ port given by May: One day Nellie came to spend the day with me and spoke twice—once to say ' how-d’ye-do, and the other time ‘good-bye.’” If she doesn t talk very much, she makes up for it by giggl ' mfi,- « [ 37 ] WILBUR NOCK. He is of Dutch or German or some¬ thing like that extraction and is proud of it. At least he says he is, but we have a silent belief that Wilbur likes the Irish though he does not own it. All Dutch would prefer to be Irish. Although he was baptized otherwise, since he became a citizen of Salisbury again, he answers to no name other than “Pat ” Where he received it we can’t sav, unless it is a result of his love for the Irish. Laying all ancestry aside, Wilbur is voted emphatically a good boy and we are proud of him. He is improving in Latin every day, and never copies Latin sentences from his neighbor. Neither did he ever search for arbutus on Sunday except when forced by circumstances. Wilbur is a former resi¬ dent of Salisbury, but lived for some years in Bel Air, Maryland. Recently he again condescended to grace us by his presence. He says he is going to leave us. but, we hope to present such attractions to him that parting will be out of the question. Wibur is a member of the Junior Gouging Club. RUBIE GWENS. —Our little Ruby is one of the “ Blue Hen’s’ chickens, and she is like the Irishman in that she is very proud of her fatherland, Delaware. She came among us when we wore in the Eighth Grade, and almost immediately won her way to I he hearts of all in the school. She is so lady-like in her manner and so well-behaved that she compels us to love her even if we were disposed not to, which we are not. She does her work fairly well. Of course we expect her to know her Latin, for she boards at the same house that the Latin teacher does. Her poor health is our greatest concern, for she does not seem to be at all strong physically She seems to have an unquench¬ able thirst for soda water and a decided appetite for sweet meats. Her conversation very often turns to Sussex County, Del., yet we cannot blame her, for to her it is, “ Home, Sweet Home. ” And, while we know that Mary¬ land far surpasses that little state with three counties, still we honor Ruby for .standing up for her own. EDNA PARSONS.— Edna is six or seven feet tall; and it is indeed a noble sight to see her march majestically with a grand, stately tread from room to room in the daily pur¬ suit of knowledge. Such magnificent height; such grand carriage! Ihis daily search after wisdom means much to Edna. It is a serious affair with her; and it is doubtful if we have many students who exert themselves any more earnestly than Edna, even if she is majestic in stature, and even if she has such a marked desire to go to Princess Anne ihese trips to Princess Anne which have occurred for the past year are secrets, and very mysterious ones they are. Edna pleads ignorance upon the subject, and no threats or puishments have been able to unseal her lips. We should have appreciated very much indeed any infor¬ mation concerning these visits if it could have been pro¬ cured in time for this issue of “ The Tatler.” [ 38 ] PEARL PHILLIPS.—This young lady, like most of the W. H. S. students, has for her favorite pastime studying. She is always quiet, and was never known to be cross. When the teachers assign us hard lesions, most of us raise a great protest; but, instead of wasting her time doing anything so foolish as that, she goes to work and gets her lessons without a word of opposition. She is one of the few members of the class that have traveled through this school from the First Grade to the T nth without ever having had the disgrace of failure attached to her name. The class is proud to have a member with such a clear record as hers; and her being a native of this beloved old town, causes us doubly to appreciate her worth AMY ROBERTSON —This little piece of humanity is a wonder for the brilliancy which she displays in her work. Her weight is probably eight y pounds, but she makes clear that “the best of goods often comes in small packages.” She is not a Salisburian, but comes from Clara, this county. She entered the school when we were Seventh Graders, and has stood among the first of her class ever since she has been in it. “ ’Tend to your own business and let everybody else’s alone,” seems to be her motto; for she just goes straight ahead—rain or shine, snow or blow— and bothers nobody not even the teachers all of whom greatly admire “that little Amy Robertson,” a they call her. Obedience is one of her virtues, and she would sit for a week and not open her mouth in school if the Faculty told her not to do so. We are quite sure Amy will be heard from after she leaves school. LAURA RUARK.—Although Laura started with us in the First Grade, she has not been with us since the Fourth Year, as she spent some time in the South. She returned to the Eastern Shore last Fall, and received a hearty wel¬ come from many newly-made friends, as well as from her old acquaintances. I aura has the admirable faculty, of which we all envy her very much, of getting on with the teachers. Although she is the youngest member of our class, she is very bright in all her studies, and is so ready to help others that she has been told by one member of the Faculty that she would give no one else a chance to say a word. There was during the past year one very sad day for Laura. She, not being able to refrain from whispering, said about two words; and her instructor told her that she might spend her Geometry period in Mr. Huffington s room. Laura expects to be a teacher, and has already be¬ gun to practise her vocation by having a flourishing kin¬ dergarten class of Seventh (traders. [ 39 ] EDITH SHORT. —Edith seems to be one of the most popular girls in the school, and she gets along well with her work at least she manages to answer about all the questions which come her way in class, and ranks pretty high at the close of each term. She has been connected with the school tor six years, w r hich time has been used to good advantage by her. She is one of the Brvant Pocietv s champion debaters, and succeeds in “holding her own” every time she appears in behalf of the society. Music is another of her accomplishments, and she easilv takes rank as one of the best pianists in school. Edith has lived in various localities during her short life of fifteen years, hav¬ ing been born in New Jersey, partially ieared m Delaware, and now residing in Salisbury, where she cannot well be spared in the future. Her disposition is sunny, hence her popularity is to be expected. For a few months letter- w’riting has been her fad, and it is presumed that she will within a year or two become an interesting correspondent. IRENE SMITH. —Irene, tall, stateh and dignified, came among us in September, 1906, for the first time. She comes from Allen, this county, the home of our Principal. Nobody could utter a word of complaint against her ; for she is as good as she can be, and never has her finger in anybody else s pie. Attention to business is a character¬ istic of this young lady from southern Wicomico, and we believe we know her well enough to say that she will never change in this respect, but will continue to “ hew straight to the line.” Disobedience to orders she knows nothing of; so she, of course, never gets into trouble, as many others of us do. We are delighted to have Irene with us for we need just such as she to neutralize the possibly too buoyant spirits of many others in the class. MAY SMITH. -May ought to be real good, for she comes from the town with the Biblical name of Hebron. She entered our grade in September, 1906, and went to work with a vim. She has displayed her bravery once or twice in the literary societies by debating a one against three or four on the opposite side, and it can be said to her glory that she won. In Geomrtry she faces the most terrible propositions with a perfectly bold front, which is a condi¬ tion unusual in the Tenth Grade May and ltubv usually study together in the evening, so it is to be expected that they are in the habit of knowing their lessons. She is one of the youngest girls in the class, having just passed her fourteenth birthday ; but youth is no crime, and we must say that she seems right old for her years. We can in no wise part with her, for her affable manner and gentle breeding have won for her a strong hold upon us all. 1 40 | ISABELLA TURPIN.-This is our candidate for the school room and for a “ school-marmship,” for she de¬ clares that she will he a school-teacher or nothing. If sympathy counts for anything in a teacher, it would seem that she would make a successful one. for she is always helping some unfortunate one in her lessons. Isabella for¬ merly lived in the land of fruit 1 ru Band , hut she has been in school here since w« were Seventh Graders, at which time we were nineti-two strong. All of us have our failings or peculiarities, as is lo be expected from mortals. Hers is the art of going to sleep in the class room Every day in one room or another she loses he self in dreams, awakening with a start when called upon, and following up her confusion by an inqniry as to what is being dis¬ cussed. Her work is ex cedent, as she would study until she died if she could not get her les-ons earlier. “ Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” is a motto fully exemplified by her. AUGUSTUS WALLER.—Augustus is from Hebron (the great city, as he calls it), but to all unbiased judges Heb¬ ron is the city of sand-hills, corn-hills and camp-meetings. “Gus” is his nom de plume with us, although he refuses to claim it. We could hardly do without this gentleman, for he believes in helping every good cause along. Because of this trait and his energy he has been elected by the several portions of the student body to the positions of Business Manager of the “Monthly,” Vice-President of the Bryant Literary Society, and President of the Class of 1908, the duties of each of which offices he has discharged with credit and with a thoroughness second to none. It is said that in course of time “Gus” will perhaps acquire an aptitude for Physics, as the reports are a little more en¬ couraging every time. Although being so hopelessly in the minority, since the girls of the class outnumber the boys in a ratio something like about three to one, “Gus’ nevertheless generally succeeds in making himself heard when he has anything to say. EMMA WARD.—Emma is a blonde and a very attract¬ ive one, too. She has always lived in Salisbury, and has consequently come up in the school through the various grades. She generallv knows her lessons, for she works until she gets them, even if they be ever so hard as they usually are in the Wicomico High School. She has been lo elv this year because her chum, Bertie Downing, stopped school, on account of sickness, in Mav. 1 06. Her chief failing, which has recently developed, is a fondness for theatrical performances, and she worries herself almost to the point of sickness if she cannot attend every one of these that comes to town. But, be it said to her credit, neither the theatre nor anything else out of school inter¬ feres with her work. She is alwavs failing, so she says, vet she never does fail; so we confidently expect to see her graduate in 1908 She is no exception to the rule that the members of our class are popular with the Faculty; for we believe that we, as a whole class, have the good-will of every teacher in the building. [41 ] NINTH GRADER Class of 1009 MOTTO FLOWER—The Carnation “ As the twig is bent, COLORS—Red and Gold So the tree’s inclined.” TREE—The Weeping Willow CLASS YELL Here we come—aren’t we fine ? We’re the Class of Nineteen Nine ©fftcers President A. EVERETT WILLIAMS Vice-President MARIAN EVANS Secretary HILARY LONG Treasurer R. EINLEY GAYLE Historian MARGARET WALLER Class IRoll Edith Abbott Marian Evans Pearl Powell Hilda Acworth Rosalie Eletcher Margie Richardson Sadie Adkins Einley Gayle Clifford Ryall Eulton Allen Effie Gordy Nancy Smith Lee Allen Lester Hall Nellie Smith Walter Allen Mamie Hastings George Todd Jeannette Banks Brice Long Miriam Trader Nelly Bounds Hilary Long Addie Waller Mary Butcher Edna Oliphant Margaret Waller Ethel Day Bessie Parker Stella Waller Jessica Drummond Clarence Perry Philip Wilkins Ralph Dulany Paul Phillips A. Everett Williams Trances Evans Viola Pollitt Everett H. Williams [44 ] Ibistor of tbe Class of 1909 T was a delightful sensation to find, on September 10th. that we were no longer the despised and down-trodden Seventh Graders of the year 1905-1906. We marched up to the building on the above date, thirty-nine strong, there being twenty-four maidens (fair and comely) and fifteen boys (some sturdy, some puny). Of course the first thing was the distribution of books and the assignment of lessons by the teachers—for why, oh why will they pile work upon us so unmercifully? Then the beginning— and begin we did—on Algebra, Latin, English, and so many other subjects, too numerous for record. Some of us decided to study, while many thought it very well to take life easy; for why should mortal be wearied with such things as 3x 1 = 9, indirect discourse, Victoria ' s reign, calcu¬ lation of the number of cubic inches in a coffee-essence box, diagraming sentences extending from Shakespeare to Longfellow, and so many other toils ? But it is not all work and no play. There are the receptions. Would life be worth living without them ? Surely not, some of us are inclined to think ; for there we forget for the time being our insults, privations and general bad-treatment, and join our fellow-classmen with a right good will in the many games. Old Dustv Miller; Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grow, Farmer in the Dell, and others too numerous for mention, are all given the consideration which is due them. We are also far, far ahead of the other grades in our love affairs, and no grade in the Wicomico High School can boast of more cases than the Ninth Grade of 1907, and we find that both the Juniors and Seniors even condescend to smile upon certain members of our class. The best of it all is that we are not selfish, and are always willing to share our lovers and sweethearts with the more unfortunate members of other grades. But in the end it is our fate to suffer; for, while we are in the midst of such pleasures, of course we are forgetful of lessons, and then on Monday—how we do tremble and quake under the piercing eyes of the teachers! As a result, of course, we find ourselves in the school-room after four o’clock P. M., studying lessons that should have been studied before entering the High School building ; and we think, as we wend our wav homeward at about half-past five, that it is rather a difficult matter to mix lessons and pleasure so that they will balance evenly. But, on the whole, we are excellent pupils,—even our Principal acknowledges that,—and we do study (when there is nothing else to divert our minds and we do try to be obedient pupils and some of us even dare to hope that perhaps we will be Juniors, and then how ' we will tease and torment the Ninth Grade of 1908 ! EIGHTH GRADER . Class of 1910 MOTTO—Rowing, not drifting COLORS Navy Blue and White PLOWER—The White Carnation TREE—The Oak CLASS YELL Nippy-ha, hippy-ha, hippy-ha, then— We are the Class of Nineteen Ten Officers President RALPH WILLIAMS Vice-President HORACE MITCHELL Secretary TRANCES WHITE Treasurer ALICE SLEMONS Historian MINNIE WAINWRIGHT t Glass IRoll Claude Adkins Mamie Adkins Lena Anderson John Ayars Nettie Booth Beatryce Bounds Lulu Bradley Joseph Chatham Arthur Darby Bertha Disharoon Minnie Dolby Alice Duffy Elisha Duncan Prances Greene Ruby Hayman Pranklin Hill Ruth Holloway John Hudson Mabel Humphreys William Huston Margaret Johnson Vivian Jones Ruth Kennerly Annie Lankford Dorothy Mitchell Horace Mitchell Mary Mumford Alice Parker Bessie Parsons Irving Phillips Lola Phillips Lizzie Pollitt Elmer Powell Ruth Price Mary Pusey Emma Rounds James Russell Clarke Ryall Alice Slemons Katharine Toadvin Melvin Turner Ethelyn Vincent Minnie Wainwright Marion Waller William Ward Prances White Ralph Williams Nettie Wilson [ 48 ] Eighth Ovabe Mtetov the eventful day of September 10, 1906, just a few hours after the sun appeared ]jg above the horizon, there was a bustle along the dam that separates Lake Humphreys D) from the head of the Wicomico River. This tumult was raised by the boys and f fi girls of the Class of 1910, who were wending their way to the handsome brick building which is located on a hill overlooking the above-mentioned lake. Of course it is needless to sav that they were on their way to school there, to receive books, lectures (free), and for some possibly) a switching some time during the year. Who could tell what the year would bring forth ? Our class, as do all the others in the High School, of which we are just Freshmen, contains more girls than boys; but what boys we have are of a pretty good type; and it goes without writing that the girls are all right, for they always are. We confess that some of us are not suffering from nervous prostration from over-work ; for a few are of the opinion that Mathematics, English and Latin will not comfort us much when we are under the sod, so they prefer to take another year or so in the same grade rather than to exert themselves too much right here in the tender years of their childhood. We behave about as well as do the others in the school, and it is not often that w ? e have to be hauled “over the coals” for any wrong-doing In fact, the Principal does not hesitate to leave us in his room for whole periods ; and w e behave well on such occasions, even if we do say it ourselves. Most of us are candidates for the Ninth Grade at the end of this year, and we rather hope that next vear will find us there. Our grade is of some importance in the school in many ways ; we have two boys on the base¬ ball team and one in the male quartette. We do not hesitate to sav that without Williams and Hill both the quartette and the team would be seriously crippled. Our respect and regard for our teachers is marked,.and we feel that they are working for our best interests, even though w r e do disobey occasionally. We are hoping that all readers of the “Tatier” will see our names recorded as Ninth Graders in next year’s issue of the book. [ 49 ] Seventh (Brahe (“Ipreps.”) Ada Adkins Samuel Adkins Helen Bethke Georgia Brittingham Isabel Carey Creighton Conner Elmer Dashiell Hugh Dickerson Elva Disharoon Herman Downing Hugh Downing Grace Ellingsworth James Elliott Ernest Ellis Norman Elzey Lillie Evans Nellie Eleming Young Gayle Irving Gordy Ruth Gordy Lex Grier Louise Gullett ©fficers—ZlDtnus John Gunby Frederick Harding Alice Hayman Susie Hill George Hitch Karl Howard Marion Huston Redmond Ingersoll Newton Jackson Bernice Jester Dora Johnson Edward Johnson Florence Lecates James Lowe Everett Melson Norman Merritt Claymont Mills Louis Morris Edward Mumford Elmer Nichols Ella Parker Leslie Phillips Hcrry Phipps Cora Porter John Records Nellie Records Jessie Richardson Nelsie Sheppard Isabel Spring Everett Taylor Lena Toadvine Henry Todd Prescott Trussed Hall Turner Hattie Turner Irma Tyndall Minnie Waller Richard Waller William Ward Nancy White Margaret Williams Louise Windsor Eranklyn Woodcock Seventh (Bvabe 1fotstor S KLL.rU declare, Sam, the Eleventh Grade tays they was going to git out one of them Tatlers or whatever von ca ' l the pesky things, and you know de has honored us by asking me to writ a history of our grade, the grand glorious affair of this big brick schule; so of korse, Sam. I’m going to do it or bust. And, old boy, I’ll write it kinder like a conversation or a talk between you and me. ou know we are a good grade even it the teachers do sit on us occasionally. And we has the nicest girls, and prittest as well, and the finest crowd of boys that ever walked the streets. We perpose to git into the High School next- vear, if doing what we can’t git out of will help us Somehow or ruther, pard, I kinder think we’ll come thru all right, for we are learning to spell like a book, almost as good as Rosevelt can or could, and grammer and arithmetic why gee! there never was a class like unto us for sense in these lesions. this’ll do for that grade—my I wish I was them almost ready to graduate or lfe ‘ MIKE, The Seventh Graid Well I reckon whatever y«� u call [53 ] Zhc literary Societies HESE societies have continued their work, as pursued for the past two years. They meet each Friday afternoon and are under the supervision of the teachers. The interest upon the part of the members seems to increase as time rolls on, which is most commendable in the membership This year one joint debate was held. The question, “ Resolved, that the immigration of all races foreign to the Teutonic stock is detrimental to the United States ” was debated affirmatively by the Longfellows and nega¬ tively by the Bryants. The former ' s represen tatives were— Miss Sarah U1 man, ' 07; and Messrs. Hartwell Adkins. 07; Norman Smith, ’07; and Finley Gayle, ’09; while the cause of the Bryants was championed by Miss Edith Short, ' 08; and Messrs. Thomas Perry Jr., ’07; John Morris, ’08; and Hilary Long, ’09. The representatives of both societies debated creditably and won the approbation of the entire audience. The judges, who were Messrs. Joseph L. Bailey, W. B. Miller, H. L Brewington, William M. Cooper and F. Leonard Wailes, bv a vote of three to two, rendered a decision in favor of the Longfellows. V7e hope to see these joint debates continued from year to year, as they serve to keep alive society feeling and intensify society interest. « Bryant %tterav Society ©fttcers President J. ERMAN HASTINGS, ’07 Vice-President J. AUGUSTUS WALLER, 08 T reasurer A. EVERETT WILLIAMS, ’09 Recording Secretary IRVING PHILLIPS, ’10 Corresponding Secretary RICHARD WALLER, ’11 iRoll of ZlDembers Edith Abbott Sadie Adkins Samuel Adkins Eulton Allen Lee Allen Walter Allen M attie Anderson Luther Bennett Helen Bethke Nettie Booth Nellie Bounds Georgia Brittingham Maude Brown Isabel Carey Arthur Darby Elmer Dashiell Elva Disharoon Minnie Dolby Herman Downing Hugh Downing Ralph Dulany Grace Ellingsworth James Elliott Ernest Ellis Norman Elzey Erances Evans Lillie Evans Nellie Eleming Effie Gordy Irving Gordy Ruth Gordy Lex Grier John Gunby Lester Hall Erman Hastings Alice Hayman E ran kiln Hill Nellie Hill Susie Hill George Hitch Karl Howard John Hudson Marion Huston William Huston Redmond Ingersoll Newton Jackson Bernice Jester Dora Johnson Margaret Johnson George Lankford Brice Long Hilary Long James Lowe Everett Melson Claymont Mills Edna Morris John Morris Louis Morris Mary Mumford Elmer Nichols Ella Parker Bessie Parsons Edna Parsons Clarence Perry Thomas Perry, Jr. Irving Phillips Paul Phillips Harry Phipps Cora Porter Elmer Powell Pearl Po well John Records Nellie Records Jessie Richardson Margie Richardson James Russell Nellie Sheppard Edith Short Alice Slemons Helen Smith Irene Smith Everett Taylor George Todd Henry Todd Miriam Trader Prescott Trussed Hall Turner Hattie Turner Melvin Turner Irma Tyndall Addie Waller J. Augustus Waller Margaret Waller Marion Waller Richard Waller William Ward Erances White Nancy White A. Everett Williams Margaret Williams Ralph Williams Louise Windsor Eranklyn Woodcock [ 56 ] XonofeUow Xiterar Society ©fficers President NORMAN SMITH, 07 Vice-President AMY ROBERTSON, 08 Treasurer MARIAN EVANS, ' 09 Recording Secretary JOSEPH CHATHAM, ' 10 Corresponding Secretary LESLIE PHILLIPS, ' 11 iRcll of Member s Hilda Acworth Ada Adkins Claude Adkins Hartwell Adkins Mamie Adkins Lena Anderson John Ayars Ruth Bennett Beatryce Bounds Mary Bowland Lulu Bradley Mary Butcher Joseph Chatham Mildred Collier Creighton Conner Mattie Culver Della Dashiell Ethel Day Hugh Dickerson Bertha Disharoon Jessica Drummond Alice Duffy Elisha Duncan Marian Evans Rosalie Eletcher Einley Gayle Young Gayle Maude Graham Erances Greene Henry Gregory Louise Gullett Grace Harrington Mamie Hastings Ruth Holloway Mabel Humphreys Marian Insley Edward Johnson Vivian Jones Ruth Kennerly Annie Lankford Norman Merritt Dorothy Mitchell Horace Mitchell Nellie Nelson Wilbur Nock Edna Oliphant Rubie Owens Alice Parker Bessie Parker Claude Phillips Leslie Phillips Lola Phillips Pearl Phillips Lizzie Pollitt Viola Pollitt Ruth Price Amy Robertson Emma Rounds Laura Ruark Clarke Ryall Clifford Ryall Margaret Slemons May Smith Nancy Smith Nellie Smith Norman Smith Isabelle Spring Katharine Toadvin Annie Todd Isabella Turpin Sarah Ulman Ethelyn Vincent Minnie Wainwright Minnie Waller Stella Waller Emma Ward Willie Ward Philip Wilkins Everett H. Williams Nettie Wilson [57 ] Zhc Calenbav Sept. 10. u 11. n 12: t 13. it 14. ft 17 ft 18. tt 19. ft 20. tt 21. tt 24. “ 25. u 26. “ 27. tt 28. Oct. 1. It 2. It 3. it 4. it 5. tt 8. 44 9. It 10. 4 11. tt 12. tt 15. tt 16. tt 17. tt 18. tt 19. 11 22. tt 23. 44 24. “ 25. It 26. tt 29. 30. It 31. Nov. 1. a 2. a 5. 44 6. 44 7. it 8. n 9. 44 12. n 13. tt 14. School opened today with every one “rejoicing” that we meet once more within the beloved walls of W. H. S. Miss Richards and Miss Van Cleve are cordially welcomed to our High School. The God of the Sun, Hyperion, must surely be angry with us, for we are nearly roasted. Addie lost her “rat ” today. Everybody sleepy. Miss Hammond lost her dictionary. Thank Stars ! we will not have any big words to look up. b Nothing doing. First series of “Free Lectures” by Prof. Huffington. Minnie happy—a letter from White Haven, Md. Nellie has palpitation of the heart (she marched with Henry this morning in music class). Eleventh Grade elected a new president; Erman Hastings. Mr. Huffington pleads with Elisha Duncan to study harder; no effect. Norman was asked by Miss Hammond to throw his chewing gum into the waste basket. Everything quiet. All the new pupils are homesick. Grace had company last night—is sleepy today. Nancy went to sleep today in school; hope she feels better now. Eleventh Grade began their series of class-meetings Miss Hammond has received a new supply of zeros for the W. H. S. pupils. Eleventh Grade announced a reception for tonight. Marian Evans has found her first beau. Raymond walked up to school with Sarah. Assembly attempts to sing “ Maryland, My Maryland.” Nellie Hill is sick at her home on Camden avenue. Topic of Lectures changed. We no longer have our opening exercises in the Assembly; it is now “Chapel.” Margaret left W H. S. for a trip to Philadelphia and New York. Henry announces his departure. • Nellie actually missed a question in English. Franklin was heard singing—what a wonder ! We are all having a fine time. Henry Gregory left W. H. S. for Denver, Colorado. The girls are all sad on account of Henry’s departure. Eleventh Grade held a class-meeting, Norman playing pranks as usual. Reception announced for tonight in old W. H. S. Minnie has decided not to like the boys any more for one-half hour. Hallowe’en party tonight—look out for spooks. Miss Hammond made Claude put his chewing gum into the waste basket. Seventh Grade sang in Chapel this morning. Another Code of Laws placed before us. Blue Monday. Tenth Grade had a class-meeting to elect officers for the year. Sixth Grade girls entertained us in Chapel with a song. Nellie and May happy they say that they have been to the nearest place to Heaven, and that that is “ Hebron.” Mr. Goslee says the W. H. S. pupils are stingy with their pencils. Claude and Hartwell found their voices (wish they hadn’t found them). Eleventh Grade elected the “ Tatler’ ’ Board. The show grounds attracted four of our Senior boys. [ 60 ] Nov. 15. Annie appears as pretty as ever in Hartwell’s eyes. 44 16. Margaret smiles at Luther. 44 19. Erman and Augustus received a post card from “My loving Henry. 44 20. Claude received a letter from Greenwood ; he is happy. 41 21. Miriam lost her “rat” while dancing. “ 22. Nellie and Laura fought on the stairway. “ 23. Mr. Linfield came up to school today with Nettie Wilson. 44 26. New boy entered Seventh Grade ; all the girls are crazy to see him. 14 27. Ninth Grade held a class-meeting. 44 28. Every one is happy—Thanksgiving is near. Dec. 3. Laura fell down stairs at noon ; we wonder whom she was studying about. 44 4. Ninth Grade sang 44 Swanee River’ ’ this morning in Chapel. 44 5. Rubie is happy this morning ; received a letter from Sharptown 44 6. Mr. Hufflngton and Mr. Turner left for Washington. D. C. Mr. Hufflngton promised the Tenth and Eleventh Grades a stick of candy upon his return if they would be good. 44 7. Ralph Williams sang a solo in Chapel. 4 4 10. The Longfellows and Bryants have a hot discussion about the joint debate. 4 11. Mr. Hufflngton fulfilled his promise and brought the Tenth and Eleventh Grades their candy this morning. 44 12. Eleventh Grade honored the Assembly by singing a song 44 13. Miss Stella Dorman will give a musicale in W. H. S. this evening. We wish her much success. 44 14. The Longfellows won the debate, 44 as usual.” 44 17. Grades still receiving zeros in Miss Hammond’s room; all must have Christmas in their bones. 44 19. Miss Van Cleve and Miss Richards left tonight for Boston; we wish them a Merry Christmas. 44 20. We can’t study, Christmas is so near. 44 21. All are saying their farewells to W. H. S. for a couple of weeks. Jan. 2. Finding it hard to get back to study after such a delightful vacation. 44 3. Evervbody seems sleepy—late hours during Christmas. 44 4. Little more used to studying now. 44 7. Louise Gullett and Marion Huston reconciled again, after being mad for the 40th time. 44 8. The Skating Rink has attractions for many of the students of W. H. S. 44 9. The L. L. S. have their picture taken. 44 10. Eleventh Grade had another of their famous Board meetings. 44 11. Tenth Grade announces a reception in W. H. S. tonight. 44 14. Pictures of L. L. S. no good ; had to have them taken again. 44 15. Sorry to report Miss Richards sick. 14 16. Assembly sang 44 Maryland, My Maryland.” 44 17. Nellie Smith is absent on account of a sprained ankle. 44 18. Everybody happy. 44 21. Lost—A heart, floating through space. Finder will please return to Nancy White, Seventh Grade. 44 22. Miss Hammond has exhausted her fiftieth lot of zeros. 44 23. Girls realize that Tommy has a case of 44 swelled head.’ ’ 44 24. Marian Evans finds her third beau. 44 25. We give a sigh of relief, this being Friday. 44 28. Grace is sleepy; wonder if he stayed too late last night. 44 29. Miss Richards is absent from school on account of a cold. 44 30. There isn’t anything happening around school. 44 31. Sarah lost her 44 rat ” (she can purchase another at Gunby’s hardware store). Feb. 1. Norman is still chewing. 44 4. Mr. Bounds visits our school. 44 5. Finlev is banished from the room. “ 6. One of the Eighth Grade girls has lost her heart: wonder who is the happy possessor of two ? 44 7. Skating is the chief sport at this time. [61 ] Feb. 8. “ 11 . 12 . 13. 41 14. 4 15. 44 18. “ 19. 44 20 . 44 21 . 14 22 . 44 25. 44 26. 44 27. 44 28. March 1. 4. Our Principal told us that we would have to have a permit before we could skate Permits are plentiful around here. Some thought they could skate without a permit, and therefore had to apologize before the Assembly. Still more of the boys apologizing. Miss Bounds, Principal of Hebron Grammar School, made W. H. S. a flying visit. Isabella is in love; we all sympathize with her. Miss Richards and Miss an Cleve visited Mr. Long, one of our schoolmates, Saturday and Sunday. Two of our Eleventh Grade girls favored the Assembly with a piano duet. Mr. Huffington gives a free lecture. Eleventh Grade rejoicing, for we will not have English tomorrow. Hurrah ! hurrah ! for George Washington ' s birthday. Evervthing is going wrong. We can still see the effects of the rink among our scholars. May thinks Norman as sweet as ever. State Superintendendent Stevens visited W. H S. Prof. Huffington and Miss an Cleve left today for Faston, to attend a meeting of the Principals and Manual Training Teachers of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Mr. Huffington tells the student body how proud he is of them, after returning from 5. Margaret says Luther is as “cute’ ’ as ever. 6. I he School Board made an addition to the Principal’s office in the form of a couch. 7. Rubie is happy, for Wilbur gave her his picture today. 8. County Superintendent Noble, of Caroline county, made us a visit. 11. Della said Pat’s picture was the best-looking in the Tenth Grade 12. Miss Richards left for Baltimore to visit the public schools. 13. Miss Hammond began her night sessions with the Eleventh Grade. 44 14. Boys of W. H. S. elected officers for Base Ball Team. 15. Walter walked to school with Grace for the twentieth time this year. 18. Eleventh Grade are going star-gazing tonight. 19. Annie shook Hartwell—he fell, and great was the fall thereof. 20. Hartwell was compelled to purchase a pair of SI.98 trousers. 21. A new addition to the Eleventh Grade—one of the boys from the Eighth. 22. Rubie Owens absent from school today on account of sickness. 44 25. Maryland Day exercises held in Assembly Hall. 44 26. Marian has a new beau. 44 27. No lecture from any source (Mirabile dictu). 28. All rejoicing now that Easter is so near. April 2. Holiday over, and all feel benefited by the rest received. 3. May has lost her bow (beau); finder will please return and receive reward. 44 4. Senior Class visited Annapolis. 44 5. Mary forgot her belt. 8. Mr. Goslee is trying to roast the Eleventh Grade—this being the best way to get rid of them. 9. Emma overslept herself, therefore breakfasted at school. 44 10. Isabella Carev still talking and singing. 11. A few of the Seventh Grade girls went fishing today at noon and caught a beau. 44 12. Bovs practise base ball. 15. Visitors at school today—every one 44 rubbering ” at them. 44 16. All knew their lessons today. 44 17. Grace is overjoyed—received a letter from the Quaker City. 18. Mary lost her Astronomy. 44 19. Addie Waller stopped school. 44 22. Arthur came to school with Della ; Della happv. 44 23. Erman is as solemn as ever. 44 24. Edna received a letter from Nanticoke. 44 25. A few of the boys played truant, and a zero w ' as the result. [ 62 ] April 26. • 29. “ 30. May 1. 44 2 . “ 3. 41 6 . 7. 44 8 . 44 9. 44 10 . 44 13. 44 14. 44 15. “ 16 . 44 20 . 44 21 . 44 22 . 44 23. “ 24. May has found her bow (beau); great rejoicing. The Seniors are studying “ to beat the band.” Mr. Goslee’s last day at W. H. S. Miss Reckord assumes her new duties. The Seniors begin their final exams. All the other pupils having a big time. Every one has a long face. All the pupils have the spring fever. Miss Richards and Miss Van Cleve must like the country, as they spent last Saturday and Sunday at Columbia, Del. Red ink spoils the complexion ; ask Isabella Turpin. Every one is saying, “ My! these exams.” The Seniors finish their final exams. Tenth Grade wishes to know how much longer the Seniors will pester them. Happier times are coming, we hope. The other classes begin their final exams.; Seniors having a good time. Everybody happy. The graduates studying about their Commencement finery. The school and its surroundings look brighter than ever. We are all busy and haven’t time to talk. All sorry to leave W. H. S. and its Faculty. All say 44 good-bv,” as this is the last day of our school year. [ 63 ] H Bit of Wllit Norman—‘ ' Grace, plpld, why are you so pensive?” Grace—“Because I couldn’t get here any sooner.” Teacher—“Make mo a sentence with delight in it. 7th Grader— Tfye sun is up—put out de light.” Mr. Goslee—“Maude, today is Friday. What will today week be? Maude G—“Thursday. ” Mr. Huffington—“Miss Emma, you may read Latin for us now.” Emma (frightened)—“Glory.” Mr. H.—“Is that the first word in your lesson, or have you been going to revival meetings $nd jijst gotten happy? 6 Laura— ‘If thirty two is freezing point, what is squeezing point?” Mildred—“Two in the shade.” The Driver—“Professor, why is it that the moon alius shows the same face?” Prof. Turner—That is due to the circumstance that its revolution upon its axis is coincident With the revolution it makes in its orbit. ’ The Driver—“Yes. thankee, thankee, I just almost knowed it was dat,” Mr. Goslee—“Mattie, how much are sixty-four and thirty-six 9 ” Mattie—“Oh yes, I see it.” Mr. Goslee—No, Mattie; sixty-four and thirty-six are a hundred ” Maude G. ‘ Mr. Goslee, I don t understand the six per cent method.” M r - G.—“Well, Maude, I’m sorry. Which method do you use ” ’ Maude (vaguely) “I can’t explain it, but I know it is called the old fashioned method.” Norman Hartwell, what is the difference between running for a girl and running from one?” Hartwell—“I don’t see the difference, because, when you run for a girl, you get a broken heart, and when you run from one, you get a broken neck.’ Miss Hammond—“Isabella, give as the principal parts of were.” Isabella—“Am, be, was.” Mattie—“What makes Frances White?” Emma—“The same thing that makes Maude Brown.” Miss H. (in Literature —“We can see that Burke is now putting in a strong flea (plea) for America.” r ' Teacher—“Now give us a sentence with ‘from’ in it.” Scholar “Silk is made from the silk of a .silk worm ” Teacher—“No 1 think not.” Scholar—“Oh no! Silk is made from the w ool of a silk worm.” [ 64 ] Micomtco Ibtgb Scbool’8 Hviarg Specials Parrot. Birds of Paradise Screech Owl. Crane. Magpie. Booby Owl . Goose . Duck. Mocking Bird Nightingale Turkey Gobbler . Peacock Robin Redbreast Pouter Pigeon . Carrier Pigeon Canary. Partridge. Rooster. Sparrow. . Paul Phillips .Seniors ..Lester Hall .John Ayars .Laura Ruark .. . .Horace Mitchell .Miriam Trader .. . . Mary Butcher ..Clifford Rvall .Finley .John Morris .Jessica Drummond . . . .Emma Rounds .Hilary Long Minnie Wainwright . . . .Frances White ... .James Russell A. Everett Williams .Mildred Collier [ 65 ] Hpplteb ©notations Arthur Darby—“ Some men, like pictures, are fitter for a corner than for full light.” Ralph illiams—“ The head is always the dupe of the heart.” Edith Short—‘ By ignorance is pride increased ; they most assume who know the least.” r I homas Perry—“ Verily, he is the verdant harbinger of Spring.” Isabel Carey—“ To a girl who ' s inquisitive, give no answer at all.” Clifford Ryall “ I envy no man who knows more than myself, but pity those who know less. ’ ’ Clarence Perrv—“A boy who never breaks a rule, is little better than a fool.” Franklin Hill ‘ Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.” Miriam Trader—“ So witty, wicked, and so thin.” Minnie Wainwright “ The only book you long to write is in a boy’6 heart.” Sarah Ulman—“ The night shows stars and you in a better light.” Laura Ruark—“ How do you expect other people to keep vour secrets when you cannot keep them yourself ?” K Mildred Collier—“Authors ought to be read and not heard.” Marian Evans “A lass who hag many wooers oft fares the worst.” Jessica Drummond —“ Where none admires, ’ti§ useless to excel.” Ruble Owens—“ Pull many a flower is born to blush unseen, and waste its sweetness on the desert air.” Margaret Waller “ For a spirit pure as hers is always pure e’en while it errs.” George Lankford ‘‘ I am a boy more sinned against than sinning.” John Ayars “A boy, tall and slim, like an ebony cane split half way up.” Stella W aller We grant, although she has much wit, she was very shy in using it.” Emma Rounds—“ With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.” Hartwell Adkins—“Aad still the wonder grew, that one small head could carryall he knew.” [ 66 ] Zhc Xobster Papa Lobster. .Philip Wilkins Mamma Lobster. .Marian Inslev Babv Lobster . .Louise Gullett Toad Fish. .Annie Todd Croaker. . “ Curley 99 Hastings Eel. Della Dashiell Whale. .Edna Oliphant 4 Special Brand 11 . . .“Tom ’ Perry Tadpole. .. .Ethelyn Vincent Snapping Turtle. Grace Harrington Mud Terrapin . .Isabella Turpin Angel Fish . . . .Luther Bennett Flmind or .Edna Parsons (Butt)er Fish Ralph Williams Sucker. . . . . Pat ” Nock Clam. Melvin Turner Gospel Shark . .Claude Phillips Sand Crab. Mildred Collier Otter. Helen Smith Shrimp . Rubie Owens A Real Frog Willie Ward Sword Fish. Mary Butcher Oratorical Herring Hartwell Adkins Star Fish .Sarah Ulman Gold Fish. Margaret Slemons j Mattie Culver Pair of Sardines. John Morris ( Inf ,rdK Franklin Hill Vivian Jones Maude Brown Laura Ruaik .. Young Gavle Totiit Pike .Hilary Long Short Cod Fish. Edith Short [ 67 ] jFruitlanb dFratermt Officers President CLARKE RYALL Vice-President HILDA ACWORTH Secretary BEATRYCE BOUNDS T reasurer ETHELYN VINCENT fiD embers Clifford Ryall I Ernest Ellis Ralph Dulany applicants for flDembersbtp NELLIE SMITH Name brought forward by Ralph Dulany JESSICA DRUMMOND Name presented by Clarke Ryall NEWTON JACKSON Name brought forward by Hilda Acworth PHILIP WILKINS Name submitted by Ethelyn Vincent EDWARD JOHNSON . Name presented by Beatryce Bounds MARY MUMEORD.Name sent in by Clifford Ryall TRANCES WHITE Nominated by Clarke Ryall NANCY WHITE Solicited by Ernest Ellis [ 68 ] Hlumnl of the Wicomico IIMob School 63 EL() V we publish the fir t complete list that has ever been compiled of the alumni of the Wicomico High School Prior to the organization of the Salisbury High School, the secondary education of the youth of Salisbur y and vicinity was looked after bv the old Salisbury Academy, which numbered among its principals several able men who also later became prominent along lines other than that of the pro¬ fession of teaching. In 1871, Mr. Thomas H. Williams became principal of the Academy; and. at the close of his first year of service, that institution was merged into the Salisbury High School. Mr Williams then became the first principal of the new High School, which first opened its doors for the reception of pupils in the Fall of 1872. From that date till 1905, the school was known as the Salisbury High School ; but, when the magnificent new brick building was ready for occupancy in the Fall of 1905. the name was changed, and it is now known a the Wicomico High School, inasmuch as such a large percentage of its students is furnished bv the county. Since its organiza¬ tion the following have served as principals ot the school: THOMAS H. WILLIAMS_1872 1880 Dr. A. C. HEATON ] JOSEPH A. GRAHAM ' _1880 1881 df.witt clinton ingle j Dewitt clinton ingle _i88i m SAMUEL E. FORMAN_1884 1886 THOMAS H. WILLIAMS_1886 1895 THOMAS H. WILLIAMS i __ 1895 . 189] HARRY B. FREENY HARRY B. FREENY..1896 1900 CHARLES HOWELL LeFEVRE_1900 1901 WILLIAM J. HOLLOWAY-1901-1903 J. WALTER HUFF1NGTON_1903- I he first class was ready for graduation in 1870. It was an exceptionally strong one, and was composed of fourteen members. The personnel of this and the other classes follows. It will be borne in mind, however, that no official record or list of the alumni has ever been kept, and that the following list has been compiled only after a considerable amount of investigation and reseaich School registers and newspaper files have been of great assistance in making up the list, and much aid has been generously given by many whom the writer has interviewed, or with whom he has corresponded. To all such due acknowledgments are hereby made, and thanks are due to all who have in any manner furnished help or informal ion which has made this record possible. If any errors or omissions are found therein, the undersigned will consider it a favor, if those who mav discover them, will notify him in order that they may be promptly corrected. N PRICE TURNER, Compiler. CLASS Of 1876 Sarah augusta brohawn JEANIE BOYD FULTON (Graham) WILLIAM FULTON ELIJAH SHEPPARD GORDY WILLIE FREENY HOOPER THOMAS ALLEN MELSON MARY HESTER PARSONS WASHINGTON EVERETT ARSONS WILLIAM GARRISON SMITH AGNES DASHIELL WALLER (Perry) JENNIE WHITE WALLER ANNIE HELEN WHITE (Fulton) ARABELLE WILLIAMS (Fowler) JAY WILLIAMS CLASS Of 1877 (No Graduates) CLASS Of 1878 JENNIE BROWN CANNON (Jackson) ERNEST ALLISON TOADVINE VAUGHN SMITH GORDY GEORGE WILLIAM TODD CLASS Of 1879 (No Graduates) CLASS Of 1880 JAMES DICKINSON CANNON I JOHN HANCOCK DULANY MARY HANNAH DISHAROON | MARY JANE THOROUGHGOOD CLASS Of 1881 NANNIE M BYRD (Parker) I NANCY RANDOLPH FULTON FRANK E. WILLIAMS CLASS Of 1882 (Tnis was the first Commencement ever held in the school) ULYSSES GRANT CORKRAN + GEORGE HANDY WAILES JENNIE O TILGHMAN (Turpin) M. JENNIE WARD WOODLAND IRVING TODD GEORGE SELLMAN WILLIAMS § SALLIE ELLEN WOODCOCK (Martingale) CLASS Of 1883 (No Graduates) CLASS Of 1884 ANNIE CANNON I GEORGE LAWS CLASS Of 1885 DAISY M. BELL I ROBERT P. GRAHAM t LILLIE 1NSLEY (Willing) CLASS Of 1886 + AMELIA TOADVINE (McIlvain) ARTHUR K. WHITE JULIA ROSA WOODCOCK (Todd) CLASS Of 1887 (This was the first class gradaaied after the great Salisbury conflagration. October 17, 1886, and no Commencement was held, as there was no suitable place to hold it) J. WILLIAM FREENY I J- CLEVELAND WHITE Deceased. + Valedictorian, t Salutatorian. Historian. $ Prophetess. DORA CANNON (Ellinger) ♦ LOUIS E IIOLLOWAY $ NELLIE PARSONS (White) CLASS OP 1888 Deceased. HARRY B. FREENY § LINNA THORINGTON (Hearn) LAVATER H. HEARN THEODORA ELLEN TOADVINE ALBERT LAWS t N. PRICE TURNER : CATHARINE WARD CLASS or LILLIE EUGENIA DORMAN WILLIAM J. HOLLOWAY HERMAN LAWS ELIJAH JOHN NICHOLS EDITH MAY OLIPHANT JAMES A. V. THOROUGHGOOD AUGUSTUS TOADVINE 1889 NANNIE VIRGINIA TOADVINE (Perdue) I MAY TURNER LIZZIE M. TWIFORD MATTIE E. VINCENT (Williams) t JOHN H. WALLER S CLARA CURTIS WALTON WINNIE WROTEN (Foy) CLASS OP 1890 (No Commencement was held this year) MARIAN EDITH BELL (Edgecumbe) ELISHA L. HOLLOWAY ALBERT BALDWIN FULTON WILLIAM WIRT LEONARD ELMER C. WILLIAMS CLASS or 1891 JULIA B. ELLEGOOD (Humphreys) JOSIAH D. HANK. Jr. MARTHA E. HASTINGS § NETTIE B. MITCHELL (Johnson) + CLARA ELLWAY POLLITT (Hearn) ANNIE E. TOADVINE + ERNEST C. TURNER ELIZABETH L. WAILES HENRY S. WAILES ANNIE E. WHITE (Banks) CLASS or 1892 VENA V. ACWORTH (Moore) f GRACE W. ALLEN (Bradford) ANNIE BENNETT (Johnson) RENA COOPER L. CORA GILLIS ; MARION HEARN $ R. MARIAN NOCK NANNIE PRICE (White) HANNAH ULMAN (Barker) C. ALICE WARREN CLASS or 1893 SAMUEL R. DOUGLASS $ HELEN S. FISH FANNIE E. HILL tC. NETTIE HOLLOWAY L. GORDON HOOPER CHARLES W. RIDER t J. MORRIS SLEMONS FERDINAND ULMAN MARY LEE WHITE CLASS or 1894 § ALICE CORA CATLIN (Bennett) LEVIN DASHIELL COLLIER MARIA LOUISE ELLEGOOD WARREN RALPH EVANS MARION FOSKEY ELIJAH EDWIN FREENY GRAHAM GUNBY $ JAMES FULTON LEONARD + JOHN FREDERICK MESSICK MAUD LESLIE PHILLIPS (Dryden) EDNA MARY SHEPPARD (Adkins IRA DENWOOD TURNER LUCY JANE WALTER t Valedictorian, i Salutatorian. Historian. § Prophetess. I 72 | CLASS OP 1895 (No Commencement was held this year) BERNICE COOPER (Messick) FRANK W. EVANS NETTIE RUTH EVANS (Leatherbury) CORA WISE FOOKS (Hambury) FANNIE C. MILLS (Smith) EVA LEE PARKER (Brown) JAMES GORDON CLASS OP 1 § MILDRED DOUGHERTY SARAH GERTRUDE HAMBLIN MARY ELIZABETH HEARN NETTIE CLYDE MILLS (Fitch) X MAMIE MORRIS MAY PHELPS AGNES ESTELLE PRYOR (Malone) MARY BELLE RUARK MARGARET LOUISE SMITH ALICE TOADVINE MARY EMMA TOADVINE TRUITT 896 MARY ELIZABETH PARKER BERTHA SHEPPARD + WILLIAM PITT TURNER MARY VICTORIA WAILES RONIE CATHERINE WALSTON (Baus) CLASS OP 1897 JAMES OSBORNE ADAMS CARRIE OLETA ADKINS ALICE JONES DORMAN (Leviness) GRACE LEONARD ELLEGOOD (Freeny) ♦CARLTON SWIGGETT EVANS NANNIE MURRAY GORDY ♦ELIZABETH HEARN DANIEL FRANCIS HOLLOWAY JEANNETTE MARY EDITH LAWS (Williams) $ HELEN STAPLES LEONARD (Benjamin) SADIE ANNIE MALONE X WALTER SCOTT SHEPPARD t MINNIE LEE TAYLOR MARGARET MAUD TRUITT MARIAN TABITHA VEASEY (Parkhurst) BEULAH WHITE WILLIAMS CLASS OP 1898 EDNA URITH ADKINS CLAYTON ANDERSON 4 MARGARET ANDERSON MINNIE ANDERSON MARION BRITTINGHAM ANNIE PAULINE COLLIER OLA MAY DAY NANNETTE DOUGHERTY NELLIE GERTRUDE DOVE ARTHUR CARROLL HUMPHREYS EDMUND HUMPHREYS JOHN SYDNEY MORRIS MINNIE BELL MURRELL (McGrath) S ANNIE PARKER (Long) GEORGE WILLIAM PHILLIPS KATIE ROUNDS t HARRY RUARK JOHN AYDELOTTE SLEMONS ♦JOHN LITTLETON TILGHMAN MABEL WALLER CLASS OP 1899 MARGARET ELIZABETH BELL MOLLIE EDYTHE BETTS MAY COLLINS CARRIE MAY CONWAY (Ellis) LILY DUNN MAURICE ELLINGSWORTH STELLA TOWNSEND ELLINGSWORTH ELIZABETH M. HUMPHREYS MARY LOWE X HANNAH ELIZABETH PARKER (Pollitt) AERI M. PHILLIPS H MAUD POWELL (Hayman) ♦ Deceased. + Valedictorian. X Salutatorian. Historian. MAY M. ROBERTS ROSA CATHERINE ROUNDS LULU EDNA SMITH MARY C. SMITH MAY E. TRUITT (Perdue) BERNARD ULMAN + SARAH LEONARD WAILES ELLA LEE WILLIAMS EMMA EVANS WILLIAMS (Jacob) AMOS WALTER WOODCOCK § ELIZABETH WILSON WOODCOCK ♦ ROSCOE WAYNE WROTEN $ Prophetess. [ 73 ] CLASS OP 1900 PEARL CHATHAM EMORY AUGUSTUS COUGHLIN GRACE DARBY + LULU ELLINGSWORTH HARRY MILES GORDY LEVIN IRVING INSLEY DAYTON ERNEST McCLAIN HERMAN WOOLFORD MURRELL SAMUEL MINOS FOOKS TRADER X JULIA NEWMAN WALLER § MINNIE FLORENCE WIMBROW ALICE EDNA WINDSOR CLASS OP 1901 FANNIE ELLEN ADKINS MAMIE FRANCES ADKINS DAISY ANDERSON KATHARINE BEATRICE ANDERSON MABEL BAILEY JAMES WALTER BETTS MAY ESTHER COUGHLIN CARL ERWIN DOUGHERTY RALPH BARTON FREENY B. LEE FREENY CjLEVIE ESTELLE HEARNE § BERKELEY NELLIE LOUISA KILLIAM GLADYS ESTELLE MOORE LYNN ELWOOD PERRY RUTH FRANCES CLEVELAND POWELL LAIRD CLIFFORD ROBINSON HARRY FRED SCHULER + MARY GORDON TOADVINE RAYMOND KING TRUITT t SARAH EMILY VEASEY (Thomas) ALICE WAILES NELLIE WHITE (Houck) WRIGHT CLASS OP 1902 (No graduates on account of a year having been added to the Course) CLASS OP 1903 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ADKINS LILLIAN MARIE COUGHLIN ORA BELLE DISHAROON + CECIL VERNON GOSLEE NELLIE LEAH GRAHAM ALBERT HILL HEARN NANNIE GRACE HOLLOWAY MARVIN ASBURY HOLLOWAY § NELLIE ROCK HUMPHREYS t ALMA ELIZABETH LANKFORD LEOLA MAY MELSON WILLIS CLEVELAND TAYLOR CLASS OP 1904 JOHN CARROLL ADKINS EMMA GERTRUDE BREWINGTON + MARY COLLEY HERBERT CLARENCE FOOKS $ MARY COLLIER HILL § NELLIE LEE LANKFORD FLORENCE WILSON LOWE EVA WIMBROW CLARA BELLE PARKER (Hearn) WILLIAM WALLER PERRY CLARA MAY POWELL KARL FEHRENBACH SCHULER CHARLES ERNEST TILGHMAN LAURA LEE WAILES NORMAN LEROY WILLIAMS CLASS OP 1905 HARRY COVINGTON ADKINS WILLIAM FRANCIS FOOKS EDNA MAY GOSLEE X PAULINE KENNEY GOSLEE VIOLA MIRIAM GOSLEE ALICE CAUSEY HILL I IDA CATHARINE McGRATH OLIVE CELESTE MITCHELL HARRY WALTON NOCK MAUDE GRESHAM POPE MAY VIRGINIA POWELL + CHESTER SMITH SHEPPARD ELSIE LEE SMITH REBECCA ROYCROFT SMYTH MARTHA KATHARINE TOADVINE NINA GRACE VENABLES MYRA WALLER $ MARGARET SMITH WOODCOCK Deceased, t Valedictorian. X Salutatorian. Historian. § Prophetess. [ 74 ] CLASS or 1906 $ IRMA deLEARSEY BOSTON KATHARINE BUSSELLS + ETHEL ROBERTA COLLEY CLARENCE H. CORDREY LILLIAN KATHARINE DARBY ALICE ELIZABETH DYKES E. VAUGHAN GORDY FRANCES TILGHMAN HEARNE (Hearne) GEORGE REIGART HILL SUSIE VICTORIA INSLEY DORA FRANCES JONES GERTRUDE KILLIAM RENA SARTORIS LANKFORD MARGARET GERTRUDE LAWS BEULAH WALTON MELSON § MATTIE EVELYN WINDSOR t Valedictorian, t Sfilutatorian. Historian. § Prophetess. [ 75 ] Sketches of the Hlumnt W. EVERETT PARSONS E are glad to include in our list of sketchesof the alumni for this issue of the “Tatler” the name of Mr. W. Everett Parsons. Mr. Parsons graduated with the Class of 1876, which was an exceptionally strong class, composed of fourteen members. He received upon the final examination, which was a very searching one, the remark¬ able average of 98.8. and was the leader of his class. That he has been heard from since going out into the world, the following extract will testify. It is taken from a recent issue of “Cold Storage,” a monthly publication issued at 3, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, London, E. C., and we quote verbatim : — “We have much pleasure in presenting our readers with a portrait of Mr. W. Everett Parsons, the President of the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers. One who knows him well in¬ forms us that Mr. Parsons was born on March 4, 1860, at Salisbury. Md., U. S. A , being the son of a prosperous farmer. He developed a taste for mechanics and engineering at an early age, and learned to erect, operate and repair boilers, engines and other machinery while residing on a farm. He also studied and practised surveying of land as well as of rivers and harbors. He was, for a year, draftsmen in a machine shop in Baltimore. Md. He left there to take a course in mechani¬ cal engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, and graduated in 1887, ranking highest in his class at the final examinations, and winning the first prize for me¬ chanical drawing. He was in the employ of the United Gas Imorovement Company, of Philadel¬ phia, Pa., fora year, and Superintendent of a small manufacturing concern for about a year and a half. Mr. Parsons entered the employ of the I)e La Vergne Refrigerating Machine Company in 1890, and was in its employ, as one of the leading mechanical engineers, for six years. He super¬ vised the planning and erection of a considerable number of ice making and cold storage plants for this company, and also conducted a great many tests and investigations of various kinds of machinery and apparatus, and helped to improve the apparatus used in the company’s ice making plants. He also designed the largest cotton compress in the world. In 1896, he accepted the po¬ sition of general manager of the Newark Hygeia Ice Company, of Newark, New Jersey, where he attracted attention by developing into a good paving business that in which all of his predecessors had suffered heavy losses. He sold this business, at an attractive price, to its compet itors in 1903, and opened an office as consulting engineer, making a specialty of refrigerating, ice-making and power plants. His reputation enabled him to secure a number of desirable clients almost from the start, and his services are now in great demand. In 1899, he was elected a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and in 1902, a member of our own Cold Storage and Ice Association. Mr. Parsons, though he has taken up his residence in another state, has never lost an interest in Salisbury and the school from which he received his earlv education. He is a son of Mr. Milton A. Parsons, who has recently been residing with his daughter at Oxford, but whom Wicomico has always been proud to number among her most substantial and progressive citizens. ALMA ELIZABETH LANKPORD One of our Alumni of whom we are very proud is Miss Alma Lankford, who is a daughter of the late Albert W. Lankford and Mrs. Elizabeth Lankford, of this city. She was born in Novem¬ ber 1885. She came up through the various grades of the school, and graduated as second honor pupil, in May 1903, delivering at Commencement the Salutatory address. In the fall of 1903, 6he entered the Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, at Lynchburg, Va., where she specialized in Latin and History, and completed the work in June 1906. In September 1906, she was appointed to a position as Latin and History teacher in Black- stone Female Institute, Blackstone. Va.. which work she is doing in a highly creditable manner. Miss Lankford is courteous and affable in all circles, and wherever she has moved has gained numerous friends. We predict a life of usefulness for her. [ 76 ] REV. JAMES D. CANNON, JR., A.M., D.D. If James D. Cannon, Jr., does not prove a success, both as a Christian man and as a minister of the Gospel, he will owe an eternal apology to his parents, for few men have ever been bless¬ ed with a father and mother more consecrated to Christ, more untiring and fruitful in good works, and more devoted to the real welfare of their children than the subject of this free-hand sketch. Their home was in this city, where he was born November 13, 1864. If he falls short of future distinction as a theologian and a Herald of the Cross, it will not be for lack of education. After mastering the course at the High School in this city, one of the best in the State, he spent four years at Randolph-Macon College, from which he was graduated in 1884, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then entered Princeton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, and continued a diligent student for three years, graduating as Master of Arts from the former, and taking the honors of a full graduate from the latter institution. In all these schools he was numbered with the best graduates that these institutions have sent forth. His equipment is all that careful training can produce In Aiigust, 1888, he was united in marriage with Miss Lura Bennett, second daughter of the late Rev. W. W. Bennett, D.D., and the following Fall was admitted on trial into the traveling connection in the Virginia Conference and assigned by Bishop Cranberry to the Charlotte Circuit. After serving many charges with success in the Christian work, he was made president of the Blackstone Female Institute. Blackstone, Va., which position he now holds. This institution, which is the property of the M. E. Church, South, ranks high as a preparatory school. In physique, Rev. Mr. Cannon is somewhat slender, and not above the medium height. In health, he is not robust, yet he is vigorous and active; and the stirring work of the itinerancy in an upland circuit mav have added to the strength of his constitution. He has a thoughtful face, to which a scholarly cast is added by the gold-rimmed spectacles that he wears. He is genial, loves books, is a lover of good people, has a kind word and helping hand for those who need the one or the other, and will be found a good fellow, generally. and a Christian gentleman of the first degree. His hearers think highly of his thoughtful and polished discourses, and entertain no doubt that he will reach honorable distinction as an expounder of divine things at no distant day. MINNIE LEE TAYLOR In 1897, Minnie Lee Tavlor graduated from the Salisbury High School with the highest honors. After her parents’ removal to Dover, Delaware, in 1898, she entered the ilmington Con¬ ference Academy, where she received a thorough business education, thus fitting her for life s work, and, though a day pupil, she enjoyed all the privileges of the social life of the school. After completing the course, Miss Taylor accepted a position as Stenographer in the law offices of Messrs. Kenney Magee, of Dover, where she remained until 1905, resigning then on account of ill health. For two years thereafter she was forced to give up all business and social pleasures. This caused a deep regret, for, during the years of her devotion to the work, Miss Taylor had gained a reputation throughout the state as one of the best for speed and accuracy. Following her line of work, Miss Taylor has been associated with many of the Democratic leaders of her State, which, together with considerable Legislative work, has given her a good in¬ sight into, and knowledge of, not only the ‘•Diamond” State, Dut of politics in general. She is now Stenographer for the Diamond State Telephone Company, of Dover, and also teaches short¬ hand and typewriting. This work in conjunction with her church duties makes her lite a busy one. [ 77 ] IRevtscb Scbebule A. M. 9:15. Farewell by some pupils 9:45.Stretching of Vocal Chords : 45 10:15.Free Lecture 10:15 10:45.Visit to the planets 10:45 1 0:55. Recess 10:55—11:30 Loafing 11:30 12:00.Exhibition of our reasoning power P. M. 15 1:45.Finding out what we do not know 1 : 45—2:15.A dialogue with the Germans 2:45 Look, laugh, and say nothing 2:45 —2:55.Recess 2:55 3:30. Forty winks 3:30 4:00.Slumber [ 78 ] 1ft lie IRumoreb That Hartwel l intends to become president, That Grace will soon be married, That Maude will take a trp to Denver, That Arthur and Ralph are engaged, Thai “ Biddy ” expects to graduate in 1910, That Sarah knew her astronomy once, That Helen wishes to attend the E. S. C., That the L. L. S. is hard to beat. That Annie is very fond of Hebron. That Margaret and Luther are cousins, That Finley is interested in the Tenth grade. [ 79 ] flfe tboloGtcal 1btetor “CUPID ” ADKINS God of Love. He became infatuated with Psyche when first he saw her, or, in other words, it was a case of “love at first sight.” This was in his youth, and, though neither Cupid nor Psyche have reached man hood or womanhood, we wonder if there is in store for them the same fate which befell those interesting myths. “ECHO” BOWLAND Slowly, but surely, pining away, Slowly, but surely, O, how sad! All is gone but her beautiful voice, All for Narcissus, a lad. “TACITA” BROWN Goddess of Silence. “ Silence gives consent ” to so many of the questions asked Maude. We suppose that the greatest question of Maude’s life will be answered by that same “sweet silence.” “And the mute Silence hist along, ' Less Philomel will deign a song.” “POLYHYMNIA” DASHIELL A muse who presided over vocal music. One day Della discovered that she had a voice, and since then her singing has attracted the attention of the gods, even the god Apollo. “JUNO” GRAHAM Wife and sister of Jupiter. Her special regard for married women, especially exemplary characters, is characteristic of her. Virtue always recognizes her kind when she sees it. Thus Maude takes all deserving individuals under her care. “ANDROMEDA” HARRINGTON Like that unfortunate myth, Grace, being almost devoured by a consuming passion for an ex- Senior, w r as gallantly rescued from this dreadful fate by a Mr. M—b—y, and now she has trans- fered her affections to that party. “ACHILLES” HASTINGS This worthy is invulnerable except at his heart, and now an arrow has pierced that and he lies wounded. But we have hopes that he will recover, and once more be “ heart whole.” “MINERVA” HILL Goddess of Wisdom and War, and a great benefactress to mankind. Though we have our doubts as to her wisdom, we certainly know that Nellie is the goddess of war. She is always being noted for disturbing the peace of her class. As to her being a benefactress to man kind, only those poor unfortunates who have been the subjects of her experiments can testify as to that- “SABRINA” INSLEY Goddess of rivers and helper of all people in distress (?). Marian is “ mother ” to all in her class who are her juniors and the adviser of all who get into trouble. [ 80 ] “NARCISSUS” PERRY A beautiful boy. Seeing his reflection in a looking glass one day, he stood for hours gazing at it and trying to embrace it. Thus do we account for Tommy’s absent look. “APOLLO” PHILLIPS God of Music. One day, when he had a cold, Claude tried to speak, and produced such a musical sound that since then he is the leading bass, baritone or tenor of his class. “ PSYCHE ” SLEMONS Margaret is so curious that she is indeed a second Psyche. And, like the former Psyche, she does not trust even in the true, firm and everlasting love of the modern “ Cupid.” “HELENA” SMITH On account of her beautiful face, she was stolen in early childhood, but was rescued by a col¬ legian. Envy has since then been the chief emotion of a class-mate. “JUPITER” SMITH King of the gods—not from heights of virtue, wisdom, etc., but from height of body has Norman gained this name. _ “EUPHROSYNE” TODD A beautiful, slender maiden is Annie, h the full bloom of youth. She portrays every gentle emotion of the heart, which vents itself in friendship and benevolence, and presides over those qualities which constitute grace, modesty, gentleness, kindness, innocent joy, and purity of mind and body. _ “DIANA” ULMAN Goddess of the Chase. The former Diana, being fond of the chase, chased with bows, but now it is changed to ehasing after “ beaus.” Ibeiobts of (Breat (?) fiben anb Women IReacbcb anb Ikept height of Ambition j Paul Phillips’ desire to complete, thor- | oughly, the studies of Ninth Grade. height of Discord Claude’s and Hartwell’s singing. height of Generosity height of Despair f High School girls giving away paper to { the boys. Nellie Hill, when she found out she ( couldn’t get the moon. height of Agility Girls in Physical Culture. height of Incorrigibility height of Amiability Miriam Trader — indeed hopeless, the teachers say. “Pat,” “ Gus ” and “ Bennett ” when they cannot translate their Latin. height of Indolence. John Avars. height of Sentiment. Annie’s and Hartwell’s love affair. height of Impudence j To chew the “cud” in Miss Ham- i mond’s room. height of Aggravation Latin. height of Rapidity height of Indifference height of Cuteness Mr. Goslee’s run for dinner. j Sarah Ulman when she has broken the | heart of another poor lad. Brice Long, so the girls say. height of Impossibility. . height of Courtship. . . height of Imagination . height of Music . height of Beauty height of the Ridiculous height of haughtiness For “ Curley ” to buy a tablet. Finley Gayle and Marian Evans. { Lester Hall’s love-story in the • • ( “ Monthly.” Whoever can yell loudest. f Marv Bowland, when she has her hair f curled. f To try to understand the meaning of ' Miss Hammond’s “ big words.” Edith Short. height of Joy. To pass one day without a lecture. height of Foolishness height of humbleness J To try to converse with a Junior in ( German. ( Maude Graham, when she thinks some ( of the boys have heard from Henry. I 82 | Junior Statistics After careful investigation we have collected these facts, which will be of considerable interest as statistics of this class : AGE Average age: 17 years, 11 months, 28 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, 58 seconds. WEIGHT Average weight: 111 pounds, 15J ounces. We will sa that the rea son they weigh so little is on account of their heads being so light. HEADS Average size: 8.9999. After careful experiments in the physical laboratory, it is found that their heads contain absolutely nothing. SHOES Average size : 13 50. Their feet are the largest part about them. COLOR or EYES Green, 5; sky blue pink, 7; red, 3; brown, 4; black, 3. COLOR OE HAIR Red, 10; yellow, 2; black, 2; flaxen, 3; brown, 5. [83 J H picture 1 Wo Hvttst Coulb paint Picture Norman not chewing gum, Picture Maude not being “ dumb,” Picture Tommy not playing the “bum,” That’s a picture no artist could paint. Picture Ari hur with little feet, Picture Clarke trying to be neat, Picture the “ Sophs ” not trying to cheat, That’s a picture no artist could paint. Picture Mildred minus a beau, Picture Sarah beginning to grow, Picture the Juniors not being slow, That is a picture no artist could paint. Picture the Bryants winning a debate, Picture “ Biddy ” with a rapid gate, Picture Philip ti ving to skate, That’s a picture no artist could paint 1 84 | ONE OF OUR DEBATERS jHtstovv? of tbe Debaters FINLEY GAYLE “And still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” Finley, judging from his appearance and “ baby-talkis one of the youngest members of the Longfellow Literary Society. Being very gifted with oratorical ability, he has several times helped the cause of his society. Since he possesses such an innocent air, he quite captivates his audience, especially the matrons (?) and judges. Though others surpass him in height, in years, and in lengthy expostulations upon the thrilling occasions of joint debates, still Finley does a great deal of good with his “made-to-order” joke9 and his winning smile : and, though he will not have the same helpers after this year, we feel sure that he will be more than willing to take the greater part of the burden upon his own shoulders. _ SARAH ULMAN 41 The only way to learn a thing is by practice.” The la9t joint debate was the first one in which Sarah has taken part, and she threw her “oratorical ability” into the scales in favor of the Longfellows. Of course we can’t judge all of her future attempts by her first, for she may improve or she may fail; but we think that she did very well for a beginner, and especially upon such an important occasion, for she kept her wits about her and tried to do her part. This is Sarah’s last year in the W. H. S., and, if she never has an opportunity to debate again, “haec olim meminisse juvabit,” and that she did something to bring more glory to the Longfellow Literary Society. HARTWELL ADKINS 44 Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” The “Golden Rule” is a blessed thing, and blessed is he who practises it. When Hartwell came to the W. H. S., he was not recognized as a great debater • but he has long since changed that opinion, and is now looked up to bv the Seventh Grade and others as a sort of “ demi-god ” in knowledge. Being of a gentle and peaceful nature, Hartwell ha adopted the Golden Rule as his motto, and is trying to live up to it in all things—in study, in play, and also in debates, as he gives the Bryants in these contests what he would like to receive from them to a certain degree, if they were able to give it; but it seems that they can’t do it, and that every time they must withdraw to reconnoitre. We hope that they will soon be rewarded with a victory. NORMAN SMITH 44 There is no way of judging the future but by the past.” Tall and majestic, Norman quite moves his audience by his eloquence, and calls forth tears of compassion when he turns his brilliant discourse into a pathetic strain. But, whether in an amus¬ ing, a pathetic or a brilliant strain, by using this familiar quotation, which Norman believes in so firmly, especially in private affairs,and by “take this, for instance” and “take that,foi instance,” he always succeeds in convincing the grave and austere judges that he is right. The Longfellow Society is very proud of this youthful debater ; and, when he arrives at man ' s estate, we all hope to enjoy some more of his edifying eloquence. JOHN MORRIS “Illustration is the way to make things clear.” So John thinks, if his w r onderful debates are to be taken as an example of his firmly-fixed ideas. In an exciting joint debate and at an exciting time, when John was an important factor, the exclamation, “ Behold a duck in yonder pond with a brick-bat around his neck !” was uttered by him with so much excitement that “ little children” jumped to their feet and rushed to the [ 86 ] window; but, it being rather a dark night, no duck was visible, and all came back to their seats much disappointed, except those who knew r that he spoke metaphorically. But John is a debater of w r hom the Bryants should be, and are, very proud ; and they alw ays rejoice that he is there to defend them from the enemy, who find in him a formidable foe. EDITH SHORT A dignified person is the person who wins. When Edith makes her way to the front, all except the most undignified feel like putting on long faces, company manners, etc. Edith always impresses her hearers as being a lover of historv, especially that of Greece and France. She unearths many facts that have long lain dormant in our “ intellectual ” minds, and she is always very accurate in her dates, statistics and quotations. But we must not criticise Edith too hard, for the Bryants are always sure of a ready and willing helper to assist them in fighting their battles. She always does her “level ” best to help her society win, but in all contests to date, the Longfellow’ debaters have come off victorious. HILARY LONG “An adulterated sub stance is the result of an impure mixture.” Hilary is not an old student of the W. H. S., and therefore is not an old member of the regular debating society ; but, allowing for the fact that this is his first year here, and his first experience in these debates, he did very w’ell and acquitted himself with much credit. One thing that Hilary taught us was, how to mix coffee, tea and other commodities ; so possibly w’e have received one benefit from his speaking, if not more. He made a valiant fight for his side and showed that his intentions were good. The Bryants have boasted o f him a great deal, and it may be in after years that his efforts in their behalf will be rewarded. THOMAS PERRY ' Etc.”— Tommy is one of the most learned, brilliant and renowned debaters in the whole school, and especially in the Bryant Society, which always honors him by letting him help defend their cause. In these mighty debates, such idiomatic expressions as “all like this” and “all like that” form such a part of Tommy’s productions that his audience is quite at a loss as to his meaning This only occurs w f hen he gets a little confused and forgets, but his guardian angel always comes to his aid in the form of whispers, nudges, clearing of throats and other school hints, until Tommy remembers and proceeds fluently to the end. But with all this wisdom, and with all these hints and promptings, Tommy has never yet won the judges to his side ; and the same verdict is always returned, “The judges have decided in favor of the Longfellows.” [ 87 ] “Wlltse anb ©tberwfee Bureau of Unformation N°t c - Some persons seem to think that our Principal is the only Bureau of Information, and that he is a walking Encyclopaedia as well. They continually beseech him for answers to numer¬ ous questions, and. since he has a great many other duties, we will satisfy some of their wants in the Tatler. Taylor Photographic Co.—We are ashamed of our Eighth Grade for having so completely des¬ troyed your camera, but we earnestly hope that a new one will not be a very great expense to you. Pencil and Tablet Co.—We are sorry to keep you so busy, but it is our great desire that vou will • not run out of stock before June. Numerous Inquiries.—144% per cent, of the students in and around Salisbury come to the W. H. S. in order that they may be busily occupied. Central Office.—We wish to offer apologies for keeping you ringing so often, but, since we have had a telephone in our building, it seems to be of much use, especially as some of our boys and girls have friends elsewhere. The Salisbury Advertiser (?)—No, we did not order one hundred ninetv-nine copies of vour Mav 25, 1907 issue. Watson Tobacco Co.—No, my dear sir. you are mistaken, for we are sure that our boys do not owe that bill, as none of them have ever smoked any in their lives. Phillips Kennels. No, there are no dogs around these grounds, for we are always compelled to throw the remains of our lunches into the waste-basket, and you know such acts as that will not coax them. Police Department. We do not need your assistance except upon such occasions as our Hallowe’en Parties, or when peace is to be made between some members of the two societies after a joint debate. flags.—Yes, we think we can increase your fortune quite a bit, for all of our old banners and flags are almost beyond recognition. Skating Rink. No, thank you, one broken nose and a black eye is enough for our boys and girls, since their doctors’ bills were so great. Junior Class.—Yes, the Seniors will sell their privileges at a very low rate. Come early and avoid the rush, but do not expect them too cheaply, for we need all the money that we can possi¬ bly get. [88 ] tEbe Iballowc’cn Ipart? f T has been the custom for several years for the High School grades to give a Hallow¬ e’en party, and this year the record was not broken. During the winter, the Ser.iors discovered great theatrical ability in some of their members; and, for their share in the entertainment (though there were other motives besides generosity), they decided to give a play, with the idea, that, if it should come up to their ex¬ pectations, and, the participants should acquit themselves creditably, it might become famous, and possibly give some ambitious actor a start in his chosen career. Consequently the visitors that night beheld a natural comedy, under the name of “The Clever Matchmakers.” ■ The party was a success in every respect: and the booths were empty before the evening was half over; but the play was a great success, and. though a goodly sum was received, both at the door and at the booths, great was the satisfaction of the Seniors, when they counted their profits, and found that, if cheap class pins were purchased, there would perhaps be almost enough to pay An effective and much appreciated scene was when the heroine found her old time lover and became reconciled to him; but an amusing scene (that is to some) was when an eager and “enthus¬ iastic” person of the audience tried to get a peep behind the scenes, when, as a result, the curtain like Troy of old, fell from its lofty elevation. Confusion, indignation, and consternation reigned for a while behind the scenes; but finally order was restored, and the play proceeded to the close, and apparently to the pleasure of the hearers. _ , Great praise was given to the principal actors; and, if they make of all future efforts such a success as they did of their first attempt, we predict that they will soon reach the zenith of fame when we shall all be glad to say that we were school mates, in by-gone days, within the Kails of old W. H. S. XEbe Salisbury (5trl A blushing bud, Of beauty rare, With sparkling eyes, And golden hair. A striking girl, Of youth and grace, With slender form And lovely face. A shining being, Sent from above, Who brings to others, Naught but love. A fair young queen, With lovers meek, Who crowd around To hear her speak. A winsome face, Of tender age, And winning grace— A season’s rage. J6utt=in=eh Club In nil the butting-in of life, When butting is allowed, Be not a rancid butter, But the sweetest of your crowd. MOTTO “All Dutters butt-in where angels dare not wander.’ EMBLEM—The Goat, All persons holding a membership card from this club, are entitled to butt-in upon all occasions, and in every place, be it either public or private. President Thomas Perry Vice-President A. Everett Williams Secretary Paul Phillips Treasurer Augustus Waller Members .Clifford Ryall .Philip Wilkins .Bessie Parsons .Joseph Chatham ...George Todd .Maude Graham . . .. . Lester Hall . Louise Guilett . Hilda Acworth .Luther Bennett .Edna Oliphant .Ernest Ellis .Fiances Greene .Leslie Phillips White Butter. . Fresh Rutter. . . Hard Butter. Yellow Butter. Fraternal Butter Royal Butter . . Sweet Butter. . Fat Butter. Salt Butter. Strong Butter. . . Milky Butter. . . . Rancid Butter. . Colored Butter. . Black Butter. . . [91 ] Social Xlfe at the Iblob School T has been the custom, ever since the new High School building was erected, for the different grades to give receptions, inviting all the teachers and classes of the High School. The building is situated upon a hill overlooking Lake Humphreys, and it is generally supposed that it was the situation of the school which first appealed to the youth and maiden, as being a capital place for spooning. At these receptions, upon looking towards the windows, one can plainly see the young people, gazing out upon the lake, and watching the moon, and frequently one can hear snatches of a love song. When a reception is announced in the Assembly Hall, every heart is heard beating pit-a-pat. Thus these receptions have begun, and thev will doubtless become a permanent feature of school life. The Senior Class decided that they would give a reception on Friday evening. September 28th, 1906, to all the High School students. This reception—and what a grand affair it was to be!—was discussed day and night. Then the questions arose. “What kind of refreshments shall we have ?” “ Who shall be on the reception committee ?” “ What shall be the girls’ costumes ?” As evening drew near, and the girls’ hearts were beating high from excitement, one of the boys rushed in and announced that there wasn’t to be a lady teacher present at the reception. The girls’ countenances fell, but finally, after much controversy and with many misgivings two of the girls were dispatched to ask Miss Beulah White if she would come over to school that night and keep the kids straight. Miss White kindly consented, and peace and quiet reigned once more. Finally, the hour having arrived, the children found themselves waiting their turn to shake hands with the reception committee. This being over, they felt more at- ease ; and all joined heartily in singing, “Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grow,” “Farmer in the Dell,” and many more of the games which delight the hearts of childhood. The children behaved very well, and played their games until ten o’clock, when they were informed that it was time to go home. The youngsters began to cry, but they were told that, if they did not arrive home on schedule time, they would be subjected to a good spanking, and would not be permitted to attend any more receptions. They dried their eyes and started for home, declaring they had enjoyed themselves immensely. In the course of a few weeks, it was reported that the Ninth Grade was to give a reception. The time was set for October 26th, and at last the dav arrived The children found themselves once more waiting breathless to shake hands with the reception committee. After this trying ordeal was over, the hoys went over and sat down in the corner all by themselves. The girls seated them¬ selves in the corner opposite the boys, and began to look over in that direction, at first with shy glances, but, finding that this did not serve their purpose, they boldly looked the boys in the face, and smiled. This worked like magic, and very soon the boys were running over to the girls. They coupled up and joined in playing “Jolly is the Miller” and various other games. Time seemed to have wings, and very soon a wee, small voice was heard, above the uproar, singing “ Good Night, Ladies.” The boys were provoked beyond description, but each one secured himself a girl to accompany home, and very soon every heart was made glad by the announcement of the Tenth Grade reception. [ 92 ] Zhc dfoolteb 2Mctionar Miracle—A boy who isn’t conceited. Athlete—A dignified bunch of muscles that cannot fill the coal scuttle or the wood box. Bachelor—An unattached man which any lady may stick or get stuck on. Blue—The color we often feel. Cinder—One of the first things to catch your eye when traveling. Porch--An open air enclosure often used as a spoon-holder. Sealed Letters—Anything you are ashamed to have the postmaster read. Kangaroo—One especially fond of hops. Gallantry—This word is now quite obsolete. Brick—What your friends call you before you go to the wall, but never afterwards. Marriage—The appendicitis of triendship. Knights and ladies—Juniors. (?) History—The evil that men do. Policeman—A never present help in time of trouble. Piano—A tool used in constructing a “ Rough House. Keepsake—Something given us by someone we’ve forgotten. Admirer - Hartwell. Nerve—A vapor often discovered floating in the halls of W. H. S. Palmistry—An excuse for playing hands. Rustic—Mental dullness. Accident—A condition of affairs in which absence of body is much to be desired. Idle—Useless. Idolize—To make useless. Indigestion—A distressing pain in the chest often relieved by kicking the cat. Neighbor—One who knows more about your affairs than you yourself know. Lecture—An entertainment at which it costs but little to look intel¬ ligent. Flue—An escape for hot air. Fluency—The art of releasing the same. [ 93 ] rnc Mill Sa? for the Benefit of the iRew Stuhente, T hat the Seniors are not considered heavenly beings. That the Juniors are not angels. That no student should go into Miss H—’s room without a dictionary. That you should not meet any of your classmates without bowing and raising your hat. That you should never sit with anyone when the seats are insured for only one. That you may not enter by way of the front door unless upon special occasions. That you must not lo iter in the hall. That you must not go into the office unless you are invited. That you must never work an example in mathematics by inspection unless it be a special rule. That you must not tread upon the grass. That it is not safe to ride your pony too often while reading Latin. That you should not covet any of your neighbors ' property. [ 94 ] Gbe Giggling Club Mftry Mumford.President Clifford Ryall.Vice-President Newton Jackson Secretary Margaret Slemons.Treasurer Nellie Nelson. Corresponding Secretary Arthur Darby.Chief Giggler Philip Wilkins.Newest Giggler Mildred Collier. Cutest Giggler Nellie Sheppard .Greatest Giggler Emma Rounds.Prettiest Giggler Ruth Price.Best Giggler Nellie Smith.Ugliest Giggler Beatryce Bounds.Worst Giggler George Todd.Oldest Giggler Irma Tyndall Constant Giggler Edward Johnson.Queerest Giggler Alice Slemons Most Infrequent Giggler Ralph Williams Most Frequent Giggler ©tber ZlDembers of TTbis Club Viola Poll it t Horace Mitchell Mattie Anderson Isabel Spring Leslie Phillips Huth Kennerly Margaret Johnson A. Everett Williams Sadie Adkins Margaret Waller Law No. 1—Every member must laugh at least fifty times every hour. Law No. 2 — Any member who does not laugh enough, during opening exercises, to cause him to be sent out of the Assembly Hall, will be suspended from the Club until the Club thinks that the said member has giggled enough to atone for his viola¬ tion of this law. Law No. 3—Every member shall laugh when he receives a “zip.” N. B.—Any member who is convicted of violating Law No. 1 or Law No. 3 will be permanently suspended from membership in the Club. a Scene at the Shatimj IRink Hh Skating Rink is a place frequented by young and old, some of the people going there to skate, and others going just to look on. Let us imagine ourselves there on a Saturday afternoon from two o ' clock, the time it opens, until half-past five, the time it closes. We behold the people (children and older folks) crowding to get skates; then one starts out and very soon the entire place is filled. After a time, we see some people who have come after all the skates have been taken, and they are quite disap¬ pointed at not being able to get any. Then we turn our attention to where the people who were lucky enough to get skates are skating. hirst we notice a tall man who towers above the others, and he is getting along very well; but all at once, his skate comes off, and he falls, but, by the time his head is ready to strike the floor, his feet are up, so that he does not hurt himself very much. Next the bell is rung for everyone to stop a second, and it is requested that the men go not so fast as there are so many children skating. Then, after they start skating again, our attention is drawn to a very stout girl who is just learning to skate. The first thing we know, someone bumps into her, and down she goes, but her being so stout saves her, as her fat serves as a cushion for her. Next we notice a boy and a girl rolling together, and we become quite interested. Upon tha whole, we sit there as in a dream, first laughing, next excited, lest someone get hurt. But w e do not realize how the time is passing, as the bell is rung for the skaters to go first in one direc¬ tion and then in the other. Finally the bell is rung for all skates to be turned in, and some little time elapses before all get their skates off, as the people enjoy skating so much; but eventually each skate comes off, and we leave quite contented with our visit to the “Skating Rink.” [ 96 ] ? ? ♦ ♦ ? ♦ Why does Miss Hammond use such big words ? Why does Norman Smith chew gum so much in school ? Why do we have Astronomy ? Why does Mr. Huffington like the Tenth Grade so well ? When are some in the Eighth Grade going to pass ? Why does Della admire the Eastern Shore College so much ? Why does Mildred like Finley so well ? Why are the under-graduates so afraid of the Seniors ? Why does Thomas stay up at the Skating Rink so much ? Why does Maude Graham think that she can sing so well ? I don’t know do you ? [97 ] IRevtseb Dictionary absurd = preposterous bright = resplendent control superintendence dispute = argumentation empty = unencumbered false = calumnious goody-goody = mawkishly good home — domicile incorrect — erroneous just impartial, equitable kind = benevolent lazy = indolent, slothful modest — unobtrusive nonsense — balder-dash old = antiquated pure = unsophisticated quiet = unmolested rage = vehemence sad = calamitous timid = pusillanimous usefulness = advantageousness vain = inefficient wrong = prejudicial, pernicious yielding = obsequious zero = A thing so much used here that I shall not explain it, for I nm sure that all W. H. S. pupils know what it means I 98 | Zb e XDL S. riDatl HOUGH Salisbury is supplied with an up-to-date post-office, one of the Senior and also one of the Sophs, finds it necessary to have one at theW. H. S., so this ac¬ counts for one being in Prof. Turner’s room, where Miss Minnie VVainwright offic¬ iates as postmistress. She receives the enormous salary of forty-eleven cents per month. This post-office is open only at recess, at noon, and before and after school; and sometimes, during the hours that it is open, Sarah Ulman or Ralph Williams,and very often both, are seen coming out of this important place reading letters. Both are sure to be in a very good humor after this happens, and very often they are seen together at the skating rink the night following a visit to the W. H. S. postoffice. We are thinking of suggesting to the Post¬ master General that the two parties referred to above pay the expenses of running this post-office since they use it so much. m. lb. 5. Hlpbabet A is for Allen— In our school now just four, As they are so helpful, We wish there were more. B is for Bounds— From the known Fruitland ring, Never seen pondering, But ready to sing. C is for Chatham — More often called Joe, Alwavs so jolly— As all of you know. D is for Day— Ever glowing and bright. Always more brilliant Than the darkness of night. E is for Elliott— Wise little James, Whose hopes ever steadfast Always carry high alms. F is for Fun— To which we all cling, But none of us worship This excellent thing. G is for Gregory— Our departed friend, Whom one of our Seniors Longs for to the end. H is for hill— Not exceedingly high, Whose words are inspiring, To all passers by. I is for I — Not for “ vou ” or for “ he,” But frequently used When it ought to be “ me.” J is for Jackson— A clever young lad. And, when he debates, He always seems glad. K is for Kennerly— On whose fair face, Stands radiant modesty, Kindness and grace. L is for Long— An athletic boy, Who always thinks football The greatest of joy. M is for Morris— With spirits so brave, Which doubtless he’ll carry With him to the grave. N is for Nock— Abnormally wise, Once known to affirm that He had but three eyes. O is for Oliphant— Let come what will, Her patience quite frequently Outwits her skill. P is for Parsons— She strives and she waits, And thus she endeavors To conquer the Fates. Q is for Quiet— Which all ought to be, But that we’re not all so We think you’ll agree. R is for Ruark— Whom no one annoys, But (mirabile dictu) How she dislikes the boys! S is for Short— Who exerts every power, Towards aiding the Bryants In a critical hour. T is for Trader— Of singular grace. Brimming over with mischief Wherever the place. U is for Ulman— Never seen in distress, For work and not worry Brings true happiness. V is for Vincent— With all of her might, Ever striving in vain To increase in height. W is for White— A very pure hue, That it’s not here referred to. There’8 no need to construe. X is Unknown— But we have it to find, And often it causes, Great disturbance of mind. Y is for Your— Not for “ his ” nor for “ my,” But that you all know Just as well as do I. Z is for Zeros— Which are never forgot, And great is our grief, When they fall to our lot. I 100 | Zhc Junior (Bouoing Club Luther Bennett Chief Gouger Augustus Waller. Persistent Gouger George I an k ford. Place of Meeting—In Mr Huftington ' s room. Wilbur Nock .Frequent Gouger John Morris .Great Gouger .Warlike Gouger I Time of Meeting—From twelve to one fifteen. Motto Gouging is good for mind, body and soul. Appearance of Members Strong, noble and extremely handsome. Rules Every member of this Club must live upon a diet, and he must also practice gouging for one hour each day, in addition to his practice during the stated periods for meeting. f 101 ] %08t in the labyrinth 0 0 NE by one the pupils from the one-and two-room country schools come to our mag- nificent brick building, the High School of the county. Of course these urchins Jj never heard of an electric bell, nor ever supposed that a clock could be regulated so as to ring these bells at regular intervals. In former schools they were obliged to sit during the day under the control of one master, but here they have six, and when these bells do ring the sight is equal to a good minstrel show. When one of these “laddies” hears the bell for the end of a period, he jumps and pricks his ears as if a sound from some unknown land had been wated upon his auditory sense He, poor child, smiles a nice little smile, for he thinks that “school is turned out” as he used to call it “down home, ” and that he will be able to walk the street again, for he is so infatuated with something solid to plant his number 6’s upon, that he has blistered feet, although he has been In Salisbury for only a day and a half. He gets out of the room after a while; but, in some way or other, he strays from his class. Suppose his fellows have started from the English or Latin room to the drawing room Those who know the ropes, of course, go right on with no wavering either to the right or the left. He straggles, but does eventually land on the second floor. He stops and reads the sign over each door. He finally goes into one room, and starts to take a seat, when upon looking up he findsthat he is in a cloak room. After wandering around for a few minutes, he backs out and goes across the hall, opens a door, and pokes in his nose. Upon the inquiry of the teacher as to his business, he responds that he is looking for his class. He is asked wh re his class is, and he replies that he heard some boy with a freckled face say that the class was bound for the Manual Training room, or some such place, but that he doesn’t have an idea what Manual Training is. Well, said the teacher, just turn to the left first, then again to the left, then once more to the left, and you will come to two sets of doors, open the left one and go in, and you will find your class. The bov starts, but he is so mixed that he forgets his left and goes to the right. He does find a set of steps; but, instead of going down, he goes up, and soon lands on the third floor, where he hears a class in vocal music warbling. “That ' s it”, he cries in delight, “that noise is in the Manual Training room, so I’m all right. ” He lugs his books as if they were that many gold blocks, and looks ovei the doors only to see the name, “ Assembly Room.” “ Guess I got 1 Assembly ' and the other mixed,” he thinks. “ I suppose they are in here any way. ” He opens the door, never dreaming that he should knock beforehand, and starts in full tilt. “ What do von want?” asks the music teacher. “ Please mam is this some—some—Oh I can’t think of the name of it—some room any¬ way.” “Yes this is the Assembly Hall. What grade are you in?” “Eighth.” “ Well, this is the Tenth in here now. Go across the hall to the Principal’s office, and he will set you right.” He starts across and does go; but, instead of going to the Principal’s room, he strikes the girls’ cloak room. He opens the door and looks in,but as he sees nothing like a principal therehe leaves. As he is moving away quite discouraged, the bell sounds for the end of the period. He jumps six inches in the air, and veils out that the door bell is ringing. He thinks that it will be the thing for him to go down or to go somewhere and answ er it, for his mother had said to him, upon his leaving home to come to the High School, that he must always be thoughtful. He does manage to reach the second floor again and meets his class. “ Where in the mischief have you been? Here you have lost a period and Miss V. said she’d have to give you a ‘0 ’. Come along in here, we are doing Algebra now, ” sings out one to him. The lad in question manages to multiply x sheep by x lambs and gets some result of which he is wholly ignoront, and tries to explain his lack of comprehension by declaring that he never had it that way in his last school. He leaves the room; and, instead of going up stairs for English, he starts down somewhere— just where, he does not know, but he strikes with a ihud the door of the physical laboratory. He thinks the word “ physical” maybe has something to do with physic, and, as he is feeling a bit bad, he determines to go in, that he may get something to take. He starts in just as some electri- [ 102 ] cal experiment is being performed. This frightens him so badly that he runs up stairs; and. meet¬ ing a boy in the hall, he yells out, “ You better not go down there, for that man is shooting sparks out of iron. There must be something wrong, or else he is the smartest 1 feller I ever saw to do that.’ “ Pshaw! didn’t you ever see an electric battery work before’ I tell you, you had better go on to your class, or else you will be soaked for a zero or two.” He starts again but strikes the Fifth Grade room. When advised that there is no room in here for him, he disconsolately makes a dash forward and lands out the front door. He retraces his steps, and does finally reach the English room about five minutes before the bell rings. Here he is told that he must be on time, or not come in, so out he goes and enters the principal’s room, just to be stared out by the haughty Seniors. When the bell rings, the principal takes him by the hand (after looking at his schedule to see where the boy should go) and leads him to his class-room door, opens it and places him inside the room. When the day is over, with a sigh he declares, “If I were just home, I would stay there.’ 1 But he soon learns the ways, and blesses the day that he came to the school. F 103 1 ll ribe (IDust jfall 0 r Q ERE, in truth, there was a great fight, as if war raged nowhere else.”-“ Ladies Ci J$ and little bovs of the Eleventh Grade, I think that, for the best interests of your 111 health, we had better stop here. I will finish reading for you at some more suit- VI able time, as this room is really not fit for any one to sit in without exercise, for I can see that you are all getting a little ' chilly.’ ” The time was just before Christ¬ mas, just prior to the time for the Eleventh Grade to take its final exam, in 14 Virgil’s Aeneid”; and, by Mr. Huffington’s kindness, the whole of the class had come up to the W. H. S. building to have their Latin read by him, and, the room being a little cool, caused the above remarks. 44 But before we go,” continued our teacher, “ I would like to have the grade go to the Palm Garden for a drink to warm you up, for I have watched for a chance to treat the class for a long time, and thus is the first I have seen, and I am going to take it.” Of course the class was more than delighted and accepted the invitation. The boys, haring more “ push” (as has been said) than the girls in this class, managed to be out of the building before them. Mr. Huffington in¬ quired if the boys ere not going to escort the girls to the Palm Garden. “ Let’s run to get out of it,” suggested one of the “ little five.” At that they were off. Down the slant pavement they flew—whack—whack—whacack—whacacacacacackkk—just like a real stampede of horses. So fast did they go that, before the girls were at the door of the building, the boys were nearly to the board walk, when lo! ye gods! oh, woe unutterable! down went “Bacchus” (Hartwell)—well, he slided for at least a dozen yards; then he decided te roll, and roll he did. “ Gosh,” people in the skating rink aren ' t in it. Well, finally he got tired of rolling, then he stopped, and next scrambled to his feet, and, let us tell you, he was in bad shape too. Gee, the girls were scared to death, they were all crying—some unable to move. One of them managed to sav between her sobs, • I—if—if Ha—Hartwe—ee—11 ha—a—ad —n’t r—ru-run, h—hee wo—wouldn’t ha—have fell d—down would h—he—ee—e—e—ee? Boo hoo.” O, that ever this should be-a boy with feet as big as Hartwell’s was never intended to run races. All that Annie could say (for we thought we would have to haul her to the hospital) was, “ If he hadn’t—a—been pin—to —o—o—o—o—e— ed (toed) he wouldn’t have fe—e—ell, ba—ba—a—a—a—a! ” Well, after Hartwell had arisen, he looked around, and was first heard to say, 44 Garl darn it, I always do get the worst of everything. Got a pin ” 44 No,” said one of the boys. 44 but there is a doctor across there, if you are busted any where, he will sew you up, and you needn’t be pinned.” 44 Well.” said Hartwell, “ I can’t go through town looking like this, and I guess I will miss my drink of chocolate.” We saw that he was hurt physically, as well as mentally, so we expressed our heartfelt sym¬ pathy to him, and advised him to hurry to the nearest blacksmith’s shop and get repaired; for, indeed, he was badly torn up, his body not quite as badly as h� s trousers and jacket. Hartwell went into Guthrie’s store to remain until the fair members of the class had passed. Then, while the class went on sorrowfully to get their drink, Hartwell crept out of hiding and went on and purchased a new pair of $1.98 pants. Marian said tearfully while at the Palm Garden, 44 Well, if this kills Bacchus, I think that we will have to erect a monument at the place where he fell, for his fall was worse than the fall of Rome or Troy either.” Monday morning (at roll call)— 44 Hartwell Adkins,—Erman Hastings ”—Mr. Huffington looks up, “Isn’t Hartwell present this morning? ” 44 No, we were informed that he couldn’t walk on account of his fall last Saturday,” answers some one. “Too bad,” said Mr. Huffington. Re¬ sumes the roll call. Monday afternoon, and Hartwell is present, girls happy, and boys delighted. Hartwell calls the boys off into a corner of the room, saying, 44 Well, bovs, I’m back, and am devilish glad to get back, too; but, out of my adventure la« t Saturday, I learned something which I think every sensi¬ ble boy, black or white, ought to know. This information I am going to take upon myself to tell you now, and it if this: Never change from “ running after ” the girls to “ running from them. My proof to my argument is this: Heretofore, I had always run after the girls, and. sometime during the aforesaid Saturday just past, I took it in my head to run from the girls. What is the consequence? My fellow hearers, I will answer that question for you. I don’t 3ee a darn bit of difference in the outcome of it in either case, for, when you run after the girls, you generally get stung, and to boot a busted heart; and, in the latter case, which is running from the girls, you will, I assure you, get a doctor’s bill, and to boot a pair of busted breeches. Now, in concluion to my speech, I think it will be suitable to add that, from what I’ve said, I reckon J will keep on liking Annie just the same.” “Amen! So let it be,” saith all. Hn Undbent of the Hnnapolis Urip SCENE I (Upon arriving at Claiborne upon the return trip from Annapolis, April 4th, the following dialogue took place in the special car which was in waiting for the class) First Senior Girl—“Gee! don’t you girls think it’s cold ?” Second Girl—“ It certainly is. Let’s swipe some of the men’s coats ; they’ll be sure to keep us warm, you know.” Third Girl—“That’s a great idea. I think they put their coats in one of the lunch baskets. Come on ; we’ll go look, anyway.” Second Girl—“ Here they are—this one for me. My ! that ' s fine.” First Girl—“I’ve got mine. Hurry up and let’s explore this city Nothing like killing two birds with one stone. We’ve seen Annapolis, and now we can see Claiborne.” Third Girl—“I wonder if they’ve got any gum-drops at that store up there. I certainly want a coat too. I’ll try not get the janitor’s, for he might need it. Whose do you think this one is ?” First Senior Boy—“ It looks like the Superintendent’s.” Second Senior Bov—“Come on, we’ll go look for that other crowd that’s gone to explore the town.” (They all go out.) SCENE II I In the car. Professor and Janitor in excited conversation) Janitor (excitedly)—“ Prof egsor, have you seen anything of mv coat? I put it along with your coat, and I can’t find it anywhere. Is your coat gone, too ?” Professor—“ Why, I think some of the girls got mine to walk down the road in ” Janitor—“You don’t suppose one of them got mine, do you ?” Professor—“ I expect they would just as soon get yours as anybody’s.” ( Girls and boys come in.) Third Girl—“ Oh ! don’t vou know, we just had the loveliest walk, and just bought the store right out. We’ve bought five cents’ worth of gum-drops, three boxes of almonds and two apples.” Third Boy to Third Girl— ‘ You’d better get out of the janitor’s coat, in double-quick time. He’s been looking everywhere for it.” Third Girl (weakly)—“ I am about to faint. And to think I was so particular not to get it.” ( Curtain.) l 106 ] - •; 1907 STATISTICS V .V Name handle Favorite Expression Greatest Need Favorite Occupation Favorite Song Origin Favorite Animal Color of Eyes Si e of Shoe Hartwell Adkins Too good to have one Get to work larger head to hold his knowledge Debating The little bird on Nellie’s hat Escaped from a zoo Goose Wine color 17 Mary Rowland- “Mary Anner Lizer Jane” O Sugar ! A pair of wings Working algebra Tommy. Tommy, tell me true. Do you love me as I love you ? From a volcano Rattlesnake Red and lemon 4 5-9 Maude Brown- “Brownie” I guess so A little more tongue Talking too much Remember me ? ? ? Parrot Pink 12 1-2 Della Dashiell- “Skinny” That’s getting it down Pat A tonic that will either fatten or kill Winking at John Can’t you see that I am lonely ? Pigmy Eel Green 8 Maude Graham- “Smiley” or “The Tie That Binds” Girls, can you read this German ? A new beau Singing in tune (?) Longing to be with you all the while From the foam Field mouse Yellow 65 Grace Harrington- “Reddy” O Joy ! Red-hair tonic Trying to give good (?) advice In the shade of the old apple tree Ask M..b..y Rat Red 3 11-13 Erman Hastings-— “Curley” Class, come to order Money to pay for his class pin Having class- meetings He fell in love with Polly Alaska Cow Yellowish- buff 20 Nellie Hill— _ “Nell” Ain’t dat pitty? A new boy to tease one of the ’07 Making goo-goo eyes The moon is going down From hills Moon Pink and blue 10 girls about Marion Insley- “Mother” My Dear A letter from Dan Being good Way down upon de Swanee Ribber Germany Goat Purple and green 15 Thomas Perry- “Tommy” That’s what I thought Any old thing Trying to boss I wonder where you are to¬ night, my Love Fiji Islands Pony Sky-blue- pink 18 Claude Phillips- ? ? ? What’s going to happen? I knew my astron¬ omy today (?) A new voice Doing nothing Wait till the sun shines, Nellie Has none Snail White 23 7-8 Margaret Slemons- “Polly” or “Mag” Too numerous to mention Something new to laugh at Giggling The saddest words of tongue or pen are the old maid’s, “I wonder when” Unknown PiK Royal-pur¬ ple and gold 5 3-7 Helen Smith- Smittie” Mr. Huffington, may I use the’phone? (We can ' t find out whcm she ’phones to so much) A Virgil pony Telling mytholog¬ ical stories Marriage is sublime Forest Die Henne We can’t find out 6 9-10 Norman Smith--- “Father Time” By gad ! A new subject to debate upon Chewing gum Just a gleam of Heaven in her eyes From the gods Robin Red, white and blue 26 Annie Todd- “Baby” I know that mine is wrong A new subject to fuss about Fussing with the other Seniors Augustus, Augustus, do you know That you are my beau ? Alabamy Night-in- (with) Gayle Purple 4 3-8 Sarah Ulman- “Hon” Girls, can you do this geometry example? A new face Writing notes to boys I want you to think of me (Raymond) Wilds of Africa All that were in the (Ru)ark Pea-green 13 3-9 XEentb (Brabe (Berman [The wonderful (?) Tenth Grade of this school have an idea that they are possessed of extraordinary linguistic ability. To prove their false notion of themselves, we append a conversational lesson in German.] Mr. H.- “ Herr Nock, wie viele Augen haben Sie V Wilbur (with thoughtful brow)—“ Drei.” Mr. H. — ' Haben Sie so viele ? Ich habe nur zwei.” Wilbur—“ Ach, ich sehe, I habe only zwei too.” Mr. H.—“Herr Morris, sind Sie ein kranker Knabe?” John (who mistakes meaning of “ kranker,” which is “sick”)—“ Nein, ich am nicht ein cranky boy.” Mr. H.—“ Nun, Sie konnen die Fragen anderen fragen. Sprechen Sie nur Deutsch.” Edith (turning to Luther, whom she would like to ask how many feet he has. She gets word for “ feet ” and for “window ” mixed— Herr Bennett, wie viele Fenster haben Sie ?” Luther (who had heard the Seniors answer the word which means “ six ” for number of win¬ dows in room)—“ Sechs.” Emma (to Rubie)—“ Fraulein Owens, what ist die Farbe von deinem Haare ?” Rubie (whose hair is brown)—“ Rot.” Irene (to Isabel)—“ Welche ist die Farbe von your dress ?” Isabel (whose dress is white)—“ Mein Kleid ist grun.” May (to Mattie Culver)—“ Fraulein Culver, leben Sie in dem Lande oder in der Stadt ?” Mattie—“ Mein Liebchen ist in dem Lande, for I don’t lieben die boys in der Stadt ?” Laura (to George)— ' Herr Lankford, wie viele Studenten haben wir in diesein Zimmer ?” There are nineteen in class, but George replies—“ Wir haben funfzig.” And thus these children of very immature minds continue for twenty minutes. [ 108 ] Htbletics IWING to the light weight of the athletic boys of the W. H. S. this year, there was no ® V football team organized. The weight, however, not being so important in baseball f as in football, this has not interfered with the organizing of a wide-awake baseball ,L t eam, which, with a little practice, will serve to represent this school in a way that „__ _ w ill do full justice for it along the line of Athletics. The team has either two or three representatives from each of the High School grades. The Seventh Grade is also represented; and we can say, without boasting, that the young players, as well as the older ones, are making a brilliant showing for themselves in baseball. [ 109 ] 1007 Base ffiall XCeam officer 3 Captain HILARY LONG Manager RALPH WILLIAMS Treasurer CLAUDE PHILLIPS ipiavers Catcher Third Base RALPH WILLIAMS ARTHUR DARBY Pitcher Left Field HILARY LONG WILBUR NOCK ERMAN HASTINGS First Base — CLAUDE PHILLIPS Centre Field NORMAN SMITH Second Base FRANKLIN HILL RICHARD WALLER Right Field Short Stop FINLEY GAYLE THOMAS PERRY FRANKLYN WOODCOCK [ in ] Games BMa eb HE W. H. S. Team has played the E. S. C. Team two match games. The first was played on the Salisbury grounds during the first week of its organization, and our boys came out victorious. Our team did well all through the first game and held the College nine down to one run, while they scored eleven. This game was played Wednesday, March 13th, 1907. The next game, on Friday of the same week, was a more interesting event than was the first, for both teams had done some hard practising, and consequently made a much better showing. Ihe E. S. C. came out with the expectation of whitewashing our boys, but they found W. H. S. equal to the occasion, and by hard playing our boys scored fourteen runs and held the College down to only four. The pitching of Long and the fine catching of Williams were the chief features of the game, though every player acquitted himself with credit, especially in batting. Although there are two more games scheduled, and the team is expecting to play many more games with such High Schools as Princess Anne, Easton, Delmar and Hurlock, before the end of this school year, yet they will occur just a little too late to find a place in the pages of this book- It is hoped, however, that, with reference to these games, there may be an account of victory for W. H. S. in the pages of the ’08 “Tatler,” and that there will be an advancement in athletics at the old W. H. S. each succeeding year. [ H2] Editorial Staff of fIDontbl? for 0(3 = 07 Editress-in-Chief MAUDE BROWN, ’07 Associate Editor JOHN MORRIS, 08 Literary Editors HELEN SMITH,’07 AMY ROBERTSON, ’08 Humorous Editors GRACE HARRINGTON, ’07 IRVING PHILLIPS, ’10 Alumni Editor MARGARET SLEMONS, ’07 Local Editors MARIAN EVANS, ’09 PRESCOTT TRUSSELL, ’11 Business Managers WALTER K. ALLEN, ’09 J. AUGUSTUS WALLER, ’08 NORMAN SMITH, ’07 [ 113 1 ©be IbiQb School ©iris’ Dictionary Hochzeit Faux pas Sub rosa Veni, vidi, vici Vivat A la Paris Dilettante Haus Altes Elite Com me II faut Abend Eclat Donnerwetter Ne plus ultra - High old time = Funny Pat = Under a rose = I was, I am, I will be = We were - A lad from Paris = Duet = 01d house Alright Come here = It’s false = A bend With a clap Thunderstorm Not more pleasing than usual I 114 | IRtntb (Bvabe jfacult (The wonderful Ninth Grade of this school have run ahead of their present station by several years, since most of them already have degrees appended to their names, and pretend to be professional teachers. We have presented a resume of their most excellent opinion of themselves, as showu by their respective degrees and subjects.) Edith Abbott, D.W. .Skating Hilda Acworth, W. H Shorthand Sadie Adkins, P.W. Etymology Fulton Allen, L.P . Algebra Lee Allen. H I ' .Geography Walter Allen, I .A. .Botan v Jeannette Banks, I P Domestic Science Nellie Bounds, S.F Geometrv Marv Butcher, P.M .Penmanship Ethel Day, S.T. Jessica Drummond, B.H .Sewing Ralph Dulany, W.G Trigonometry Frances Evans, B.T . Rhetoric Marian Evans, H.B . English Rosalie Fletcher, S.C Finley Gayle, M.N. .. History of the South Effie Gordy, V. E . .V V V Lester Hall, L.B.L. . Physiology Mamie Hastings, L.B .Bookkeeping Everett H. Williams, S Brice Long, C. Chemistry Hilary Long, F.W. G.Lecturer Edna Oliphant, B.C.Spelling Bessie Parker, N.S. Instrumental Music Clarence Perry, B.B.Arithmetic Paul Phillips, J.J.Physical Culture Viola Pollitt, S.F.G.Typewriting Pearl Powell, T.F. .Literature Margie Richardson, C. Elocution Clifford Rvall, B.H., L.W. .. Vocal Music Nancy Smith, S.H.General History Nellie Smith, D.F. French George Todd, D.T.Greek Miriam Trader, H.G.L. Civics Addie Waller, B.H. Art Margaret Waller, T. Manual Training Stella Waller, W.T.Etiquette Philip Wilkins, D.L. Primary Beading A. Everett Williams, W.T.Science . Astronomy D.W.— Don’t Worry W.H.—Wise Head P.W.—Professional Winker L.P.—Laziness Personified B.P. —Bashfulness Personified K.A.— Know All I.P. — Innocence Personified S.F.—Skating F end P.M. —Perpetual Motion S.T.—Still Tongue B.R.- Boy Racer W.G.-Worshiper of Girls B. T. — Boy Trai ner -X- EXPLANATION OF TITLES H.B. —Heart Breaker S.C.—Street Coquette M. N.—Master of Nonsense V.E.—Very Easy L.B.L. —Little But Loud L.B.—Lover of Boys C. -Conceited F.W.G.-Favorite With Girls B.C. — Boy Charmer N. S.-Never Still B.B. Busy Bee •I.J.—Jumping Jack S.F.G—Sweetest Flower That Grows T.F.-Talking Fiend C. —Coquette B.H., L.W.-Big Head. Little Wit S. H.-Sleepy Head D. F. — Debating Fiend D.T. —Deep Thinker H.G.L. — Happy Go Lucky B H. —Bright Head T. -Teaser W.T.-Ward Trainer D.L.—Do Little W.T.-Watch Tinker S. —Slothful ness l 115 1 Senior Class flfceetmo (The meeting was called to order promptly at 3:00 p. m., President Hastings in the chair.) President—Ladies and geutlemen, this meeting was called together for the purpose of elect¬ ing an Editorial Board for the 1 Tatler. We should all put our hands to the plough and make this book a success. We will now proceed to elect our officers.’ Hartwell—“ Mr. President, just a word before the nominations begin.” President—“ Mr. Adkins has tke floor.” Hartwell—“ Mr. President, I move that, if any member of this class refuses to do his or her duty, his or her name shall be dropped by the class, and never allowed to be mentioned again in the class room; and also, if any member upon the pretense of work, refuses to do his or her part,— be it enacted that that person be suspended from yonder window until he consents to do as bid¬ den, for none of us are traveling on beds of roses this year.” (This motion was voted upon and carried, and the motion for the nomination of an editor-in- chief was put before the house.) Norman Smith, Annie Todd, and Hartwell Adkins were nominated. President—“ Nominees will please retire from the room. We will take a standing vote.” Sarah—“ Oh, girls! you ought to have been up to my house Sunday night. I had two beaux and I talked myself sea-sick.” Girls (in chorus)—“Oh, who were they Sarah? ” Sarah—“Oh, I can’t—” President (rapping an desk)—“ Silence until we count these votes.” Hartwell was elected editor-in-chief. After a great clamor, every girl in the class was nomi¬ nated for associate-editor. They all filed out of the room singing ‘ Tramp, tramp, tramp, the girls are marching.” Nellie Hill was elected associate-editor, whereupon Nellie got up to thank the class for electing her, and talked so long that the president had to ask her to be seated, as we all wanted to go home to supper. President—“A motion is now in order to nominate two alumni editors” Tom—“ I nominate Margaret Slemons and Sarah Ulman.” Margaret—“ I—I can’t.” Class (in chorus)—“ Take her name off, drop it.” President (rapping)—“ If we don’t have better order, I will resign the chair.” Class—“Oh, that will be all right, in that case Vice-President Todd would serve.” (Awful noise heard in another part of the room. Class began yelling.) President (rapping)—“ Norman, will you not be quiet? ” Norman—“ I was just showing these girls how the music sounded out to the circus.” Nellie—“ You ought to have been over to my house Sunday night, Helen.” Helen—“ I would rather have been at Delmar with Frank.” President—“ Silence.” Marian— “ Mr. President, I nominate Mr. Norman Smith for business manager.” Maude Brown—“ I second that nomination.” Norman (jumping up)—“ Hear me for my cause. I am business manager for the ‘ Monthly, and I can’t take this office for the ‘ Tatler.’ It is too much work for a little fellow like me ” Class—“ Hold, bind him hand and foot; there shall be scrambling and pulling of hair.” (Hereupon Norman was collared and dragged bv the yelling crowd to the window, when a wee small voice was heard saying “ I’ll do anything you want me to do.” Norman was released, glad to get off with a slight shake up, and quiet reigned once more in the room.) Della—“ I think I would have my hair done up in curl papers, if I were Erman, don’t you, girls? ” (Class all laugh.) President—“ Please keep quiet until we get through with this work, and you can talk all night if you want.” I 116 1 Maude Graham—“I nominate Hen—I mean Claude for athletic editor.” (Applause.) Claude—“ Papa said I could not serve as anything but business manager.” Mary—“ I nominate Norman for athletic editor.” Norman (jumping up)—“ I second that motion, by jacks, all in favor please sav aye.” The class adjourned at 6:50 p, m. f all declaring that they felt like they had paid Bamum a� d Bailey ’8 show 4 visit. I 117 1 Class prophecy NE day, while traveling in the South, I stopped at a small town. After registering at the hotel. I decided to take a w 7 alk and obtain some knowledge of the town. I passed in my walk a vacant lot; and, seeing a large crowd collected, I drew near, and behold there stood a fakir’s wagon. The stentorian tones, which were coming from someone in the wagon, surprised me Thinking that the voice sounded fa¬ miliar, I tried to catch a glimpse of the speaker, and finally succeeded, when I found that he was no other than Hartwell. The classmate whom we had all known as such an orator had d voted his oratorical pow r ers to selling patent medicines. Finding him so busily engaged, and fearing that he would insist- upon mv sampling his medicines, if he discovered my presence, I was loath to dis¬ turb him, so passed on up the street. In the evening I w r as again going up the street, to make a call upon a friend, w 7 hen I saw a band of Salvation Armv workers having a meeting on the corner. I stopped for a few 7 minutes, as one of the men was making a very interesting address. At length he finished, and two other members began to sing, and, being very fond of music, I stood a while longer, and found to my sur¬ prise that the singers were Thomas and Erman. They had devoted their excellent voices, which had always charmed (?) us in days of yore, when we w’ere assembled “ in the little red school house on the hill,” to a most worthy cause. I talked with them after their meeting, and they both said that they were very fond of their work and that they had been engaged at it ever since they left school. I went on to make my call, and, w 7 hen I w 7 as being ushered into the reception room, I met a person in the hall who looked strangely familiar; but, passing so quickly, I was not able to tell who she was, and, being confident that I knew 7 her, I asked mv friend who the lady was. She re¬ plied that she was her very efficient house-keeper. Upon inquiring her name, I found she w r a.s no other than my friend, Helen, whose tastes w 7 ere so domestic, when we were at school, that nearly all the members of our class were confident that she w ' ould never be content to do anything but conduct household affairs; but from the many presents she received, they thought that it would be in a house of her own. Alasl the Fates decreed otherwise. The following day I boarded the North bound train, and, being excedingly fond of traveling, I prepared myself for a delightful trip. At one of the stations a lady came into the car, and I saw approaching—my old friend. Maud B. She was smiling and looked as charming as ever. I recog¬ nized her in an instant, for she carried in her hand some books on mathematics, among which was “The New Complete Arithmetic,” which we had used at school, and which was Maude’s insepar¬ able companion in those days. It goes without saying that all the other members of the class adored (?) it. She told me that she was trying to give it a wider circulation, as it was very es¬ sential to the enlightenment of mankind. I asked Maude if she knew ' where any of our class- mates were, and she told me that Mary w 7 as in Philadelphia and also Norman. I left the train at Philadelphia and Maude continued her journey. As I had met a few 7 of ray class-mates, I was very anxious to meet the remainder, if possible; but did not think of seeing any of them so soon after mv arrival in the city. I was to be agree¬ ably disappointed, however, for, when I seated myself in the dining-room at the hotel that evening, who should appear to serve me but Norman? Can you imagine mv surprise, upon discovering that the class-mate, who had been instrumental in winning so many debates for the “Grand Old Longfel¬ low Society,” was then devoting his time to calling out meal orders. He told me that Mary would give a very interesting talk on Christian Science at the Academy of Music that evening, and I de¬ cided to attend for the purpose of seeing how complete a change had been effected in my class¬ mate, because the Mary whom I had known seemed such an orthodox Episcopalian that I thought it w f ould be almost impossible to change her views. I talked with her after the meeting, at w ' hich she w 7 as very cordially received, and she told me that she had been an advocate of that belief for a number of years and that the Episcopal faith was not to be compared with it. The following afternoon, as I was seeking diversion in any possible way. I decided to visit the circus. I w 7 as hurrying up the street when someone touched me on the arm; and, turning, I found my friend Grace. She said that she would visit the circus with me, so we walked on up the street. [ US ] Grace told me that she had come to Philadelphia a short while after leaving the High School, and that she was in a printing office She thought perhaps that some persons wou!d think it quite a strange occupation for a girl, but she said that she had wished to learn the business for sometime, as her knowledge might be of use to ' someone,” and you know that nearly all persons will do strange things for their friends. Arriving at the circus, we entered; and, after seeing everything except the side show, we de¬ cided to go in there. We saw many interesting sights, but the most interesting was the living skeleton, which proved doubly attractive when we found her to be our friend, Della. She was just as thin, if not thinner than she was during our school days; and she was an object of so much interest that we could not get near enough to speak with her, so passed on. The following day I went over to New York; and, upon going to the hotel and entering the elevator, I paid scarcely any attention to the elevator tooy, but found when I reached mv room that I was very much impressed by his face, for even though I had had but a fleeting glance at it, it seemed somewhat familiar. I had not thought, however, that any of my High School friends were desirous of becoming elevator boys. When I went into the car again, I made a closer scrut- ing of his face, and found it to be Claude. He told me that he was perfectly contented, if he could, in the slighlest degree, have anything to do with machinery. This did not much surprise me, for I had been affected bo often in that manner at seeing some of my class-mates, that I had made up my mind that I was prepared to see the remainder—no matter in what position they were—with out the slightest feeling of astonishment. Claude told me that Sarah and Annie were in the city, keeping Old Maid’s Hall; and, getting their address from him, I went that afternoon to call. I found that they lived in a flat, and that, as Claude had said, their home was indeed an Old Maid’s Hall, for, upon entering, I found Sarah fondling a cat, and upon Annie’s shoulder was cuddled a little white poodle dog, while a parrot in a cage screamed incessantly. I was not sure of receiving a very warm welcome, for I did not know what effect a few years would have on these girls; and I thought that perhaps, living alone with nothing but their pets, they might have become so used to them that they did not. care for company. They received me, however, in a most cordial manner, and told me, after tea had been served, that they enjoyed their present mode of living very much; but I discovered before many minutes that Sarah still clung to the silk which she liked so much in our school days, for, even though years had passed, she greatly admired the “ Russell. Annie told me that Nellie was in the city; and, while I was still at their home, Nellie called. She told me that she had just come East the day before, and that while in the West she had been giving lectures on woman’s rights, and that she would probably speak in New York in a few days. Her views on the subject were most interesting, and she entertained me highly by telling how noble she thought it was to do anything for the uplifting of her sex. But wonders never cease, for, in a few minutes, while we w re chatting, the door opened and our friend Marian was announced. None of us had seen her since our school days, and everyone was delighted. She told us that, after leaving school, she had attempted to teach the subject of which we were all so fond in the days gone by. We knew in an instant that it was that delight¬ ful (?) English Grammar. She had found her knowledge insufficient, and, also fearing that a few years of teaching might spoil her disposition, she had given it up and would return to her native town. From her conversation, and, from reports which we had heard, we inferred that a certain “United State” appealed very forcibly to her, and that she intended to take up her abode permanently in such in a very short time. The foliowing day I was glancing through the paper; and, in the list of persons who were booked for passage abroad, I saw the name of Maude Graham. I decided to look this person up and see if she was the same one that I had known. Upon making inquiries among my friends in the city, I found that she was the same; and, obtaining her address, I called. She told me that her only desire, one which she had cherished since her girlhood, was to become a prima donna. She felt that she was perfectly capable of becoming such, and put forth every effort, but all had been of no avail. Discovering that she had failed in her undertaking, she had decided to become a mis¬ sionary to China, and would sail the following day. I had met all of my former class-mates, and had found that none of them had pursued the occupation in life for which they used to long in our school days. But years, alas ! bring changes to the lives of all; and I was perfectly delighted to see all of them so happy and contented with their lot. 1 H9 | ROW BOAT ON THE LAKE H Dtsit to tbe Enctent Cit ON Thursday, April 4th, upon invitation of Governor Warfield, and bv permission of nS the Wicomico County School Board, the graduating class and teachers of the VVr Wicomico High School visited the State capital. The cjmpany was composed of VJ Misses Marv Rowland, Maude Brown, Della Dashiell, Maude Graham, Grace DQ? Harrington, Nellie Hill, Marian Insley, Margaret Slemons. Helen Smith, Annie Todd and Sarah Ulman, and Messrs. Hartwell Adkins, Erman Hastings. Thos. Perry, Jr., Claude Phillips and Norman Smith, of the class; Misses Dorman, Van Cleve, Richards and Hammond, and Messrs. Turner, Goslee and Huffington, of the teachers; School Commissioner Harry L Brewington and daughter, Miss Mary Brewington ; County Superintendent H. Crawford Bounds; and the ever-faithful janitor of the school, Leonard Parsons. The party left the B., C. A. station Thursday morning in a special car, for which courtesy thanks are due Mr. George Sharpley (of the transportation dep’t of the B., C. A. Co ), and upon arriving at Claiborne was met by Commander Howard (of the Oyster Navy), who conveyed the party directly to Annapolis in the steamer Governor Thomas. Upon arrival in the Ancient City, the party was met by Dr. M. B. Stephens, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and his assistant, B. K. Purdum. The company proceeded at once to St. John’s College, passing en route to that old institution some of the landmarks of the city, among them being the oldest house in town, known as Aunt Lucy Smith’s home; the Brice house; the Paca house (which is mentioned in “ Richard Carvel” as the home of Dorothy Manners, heroine of the story); and the first executive mansion, which was occupied by Governor Nicholson when the capital was removed from St. Mary’s to Annapolis. At the college the party was received by Dr Fell, president, in the ancient chapel in which Francis Scott Key graduated in 1796, and in which Lafayette was entertained in 1824 upon a visit to America. While on the campus the party was photographed at the foot of the poplar known as “ Liberty Tree.” Under this tree the patriots met to take steps about the Peggy Stewait prior to the Revolution. Its history is definite as far back as 1652. From the college the party was directed to the office of the Department of Education, where Governor Warfield furnished a guide, who showed the Salisburians “over town ” Among the places of interest viewed were the Elks’ Home, which is in the very old Franklin house; St. Anne’s Church, whose history dates back to 1696; old City Hotel, where General Washington stopped upon his visits to Annapolis ; the Magruder and Ridout houses ; home of Charles Carroll of Carroll¬ ton. one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence ; town home of Richard Carvel; the Annapolis public school building ; Chase home, which was built in 1770 by Samuel Chase, also one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, whose boyhood days weie spent in what is now Wicomico countv; the Harwood home, built by Samuel Chase for his daughter; the Ogle house, once occupied by Governor Pratt; and the Naval Academy. At the Academy the party was introduced to Admiral Sands who ki dlv provided a guide for the grounds and buildings. Here the company was much interested in the new chapel, the mid shipinen’s quarters, the armory, the marine engineering building, the barracks and the naval cemetery. From the Naval School the party went to the Executive Mansion, where Governor and Mrs. Warfield and Miss Tilghman, daughter of the Secretary of State, received them in a most hospitable manner. Here a photograph was again made of the group which included the Governor and Mrs. Warfield. The sightseeing was concluded by a visit to the State House and Court of Appeals. All were interested in the executive chamber, the old Senate chamber in which Washington resigned his commission as commander of the Continental army, and the Maryland geological exhibit. Without the building were observed the statues of Baron DeKalb and Chief Justice Taney. The party arrived in Salisbury on the return trip on the evening train. The lessons of the day will remain long with our young people. [ 121 ] Ipostlube (?) IE make our new publication of the “Taller with a phew diphiculties in the wav The type phownders who publish our booc are not the only ones who lose their “cays” and “ephs,” as you will see. We don’t lvke the loocs of our new way of spelling. but mistakes will recur among awl peeple. But iph ‘ ephs” and “C’s” hold out. we will ceep the “Tatler” whirling on. Ceep and eye on this booc. You won ' t find a better one, and please don’t cicc over our phew mist aces. [ 123 ] H ' V A V ' W A ' W A sA V A ' V A A .A ▼ A V A V A T A V A V A V A V A T A V -V ♦ of the 4 - v Attend founded 1864 Day ScHool Entire Year Night ScHool October to Apri I 1 ► 5 f- 1 ► 1 ► ► ◄ ► ► 1 ► ◄ ► ► 4 ► ◄ ► 1 ► jr ' A ’V’ A ® ® ® TERMS: Branches Taught BOOKKEEPING OFFICE PRACTICE PENMANSHIP ARITHMETIC BUSINESS LAW RAPID CALCULATION CORRESPONDENCE SHORTHAND TYPEWRITING and ENGLISH Incorporated 1895 Day Sessions $10 por Month N ight Sessions por Month .... POR ANNOUNCEMENT ADDRESS . Sadler’s Bryant Stratton Business College W. H. SADLER, President and founder p. A. SADLER, Secretary 13 to 27 West Fayette Street BALTIMORE, - MARYLAND 4 4 f J H ► t i i i 4 ► 4 ► i ► i ► 4 4 4 f 4 [ 125 ] Millions by Shorthand T HE “Phi la Delphi a Record” of March 6, 1907, referred to Homer .1 Lindsay, millionaire, who, the Record says, “ Spent all he had in youth to become absolutely perfect in shorthand.” It was Mr. Lindsay’s knowledge of shorthand that ena¬ bled h im to obtain a position as “private secretary” in the offices of a large steel company, which position led to further advancement until he became a millionaire. The reason lhat shorthand writers make so rapid ad¬ vancement in business is that they work for the head of the concern where they are employed, or for the head of a department, and in this way have the very best opportunity of learning the business. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary of the United States Treasury, began ‘his business career as a stenographer. Thousands of the most successful business men of today obtained their start in life on account of their knowledge of Pitman shorthand and the business branches. The salary of the Congressional shorthand reporters is $5,000 a year. Lon C. Stevenson, of the 1905 shorthand graduating class of Goldey College, obtained a position at once as stenographer in the employ of the United States Government, at a salary of $1,200 per year, which was later increased to $1,800. Miss R. M. Kolck, another graduate of the shorthand department of Goldey College, recently accepted a position as stenographer for the United States Government at a salary of $840 a year, with opportunities for advancement. Harry W. Nock and Marvin C. Evans, formerly of Salis¬ bury, members of 1905 graduating class of Goldey College, are holding excellent positions—the former in Wilmington, the latter in Washington. T HE present attendance at Goldey College includes students from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Atlanta and Havana, and large numbers from Wilming¬ ton and the Peninsula. The yearly attendance exceeds 700. One hundred and twenty-two graduates of Goldey College are employed in the offices of the DuPont Company .Wilmington Every large firm in this city employs graduates of this College. Goldey College is open the entire year. New students usually enter every week. Kor full information, write for the illustrated catalogue. Address: j GOLDEY COLLEGE i Wilmington, Delaware [ 126 ] HEADQUARTERS FOR c f7 cCormick farming c l7 achinert South 5 3end and Ufhite s !7 toivs 573eed dc Sate Cuitivators JV. C� and O ds Sasoi ne Sny nes jiu ttman dc TJat ior Ctouer Jfcutters and c ?7 cchtneri Also carry a complete line of Stoves, Ranges and Heaters, Builders ' Hardware, Tools, Field Fencing, Roofing, c. Salisbury THE SALISBURY HARDWARE CO. Maryland PALACE a STABLES JA.IV1ES E. LOWE, Proprietor n |T this 8table can he found the handsomest turnouts in town. Here you can always get the best teams. Here you will always be shown the greatest courtesy. Bus meets all trains. Traveling men conveyed to any point desired. 1 4 4 4 1 ◄ 1 ◄ 1 4 Dock Street ® • ® Phone No. 29 [ 127 ] Increase your yield per acre by using Tilghman’s i Fertilizers Supply to your farm land the elements that have been taken from it by planting and har¬ vesting season after season. We have differ¬ ent formulas for different crops, and we mix goods to order, any formula desired. Try our “ High Potash ” goods for tomatoes. $ $ $ Wm. B. Tilghman Co. Manufacturers and Dealers in . FERTILIZERS « And Florida Gulf Cypress Shingles “ Best in the World.” R. E. POWELL CO. The Largest Department Stores of the Peninsula. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR ANYTHING IN DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, NOTIONS, WHITE GOODS, LACES, SHOES, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, CARPETS, MATTINGS, CHIN AWARE, GLASSWARE AND HARNESS. $ $ $ $ $ OUR LINE IS THE MOST COMPLETE AND OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT. A CORDIAL INVITATION IS EXTENDED TO ALL TO GIVE US A CALL. $$$$$$$$$$$ R. E. POWELL CO. [ 128 ] Two Cylinder Gray Motors Gray Motors are reversible—can be reversed when running and many customers use them without either clutch or reversible wheels. How¬ ever, we quote and furnish either re¬ versible propeller or reversible clutchrs. A smooth running, care¬ fully built, absolutely guaranteed motor for pleasure, working or speed boats—Gray Engines give you big power and we guarantee them to develop more power than rated. Starts without cranking. Water Jacketed Exhaust. Indepen¬ dent fed of weter to each cvjinder guarantees perfect circulation. Stuf¬ fing Hox on bearing between cylin¬ ders to prevent leak of oil or com¬ pression at this point. Either one or two Carburetors at purchaser’s option. Each engine is independent and either cylinder can be run independent of the other We recommend a separate carburetor for each cylinder—as an independent carburetor makes each cylinder independent of the other—uses less gasolene and gives greater power. Gasolene Engines and Automobile Supplies of all kinds on hand. Call on or address L. W. GUNBY COMPANY, Salisbury, Maryland. ' Deed It ' s The Truth When you come right down to solid facts there’s but one store in Salisbury where you can get the right kind of cloth¬ ing at the right kind of price. There’s no nse talking, there ' s but one store in Salisbury that sells the very best clothing made, that store is Lacy Thoroughgood ' s store, where more business is done in one day than any other store in Salisbury does in three days. When you were a youugster and people told you that you were growing, didn ' t it akeyou feel good? Thai’s the way with Lacy Thoroughgood. Four years ago Thoroughgood opened a store in Salisbury which is an exclu¬ sive Hat and Gents Fnrnishing Goods Store, and today Thor¬ oughgood has two of the best stores ever opened in a citv the size of Salisbury—the best town on earth. Sometimes you ' ll see a newspaper story to the effect that somel ody is selling just as high grade clothing and hats as Thoroughgood—well you know they ain ' t and nobody really believes them when they say that they are. Tell you what I ' m doing. I ' m just e-lean¬ ing up the town, I can ' t help it, people want my goods and I’m going to let them have them. DEED ITS THE TRUTH. LACY TMOROUGH GOOD James Thoroughgood l 129 1 Chestertown, Md. i 17S2 1 1907 Three Courses Leading to the Degree of Bachelor of cArts: [ e ' faculty, A orul one, eci t iful Situation, ISui dings (by nipper nut It (bveny Alor ern Convenience, LI out Spates. For fuller information, address James W. Cain. LL. D. PR ESI DENT. I 130 | When You Buy SHOES ' ou want those that appear well on vour feet and those that have some durability. Such can alway be found at Dennis’ Store, on Main street. Here you will have all assortments to select from, and prices are within reach of all. Students, stop at the store of. HARRY DENNIS The Reliable SHoo IVla� r-� of Sa I isbury 3Vys Bus Bakery (Successors to J. A. PHILLIPS) Come asking for a trial on Bread, Pies, Fancy Cakes and Maryland Biscuit. A. J. MOORE, Proprietor 200 E. Church Street—Phone 298 Cover Vour Property BEFORE TOO LATE Kft ' SS W. S. GORDY Salisbury, Md. WHO REPRESENTS SOME OF THE VERY BEST O l_D - LI INI E COMPANIES WHEN HUNGRY don’t forget that BENNETT WHITE’S TABLES have a place for you. Everything served in first-class condition. Dining room well kept; food nicely cooked. Meals served at all hours of day and night. Fish and game in season. 409 Main Street Phone No. 335 l 131 1 half tone 1 ENGRAVINGSI IcM O lNG an„ co ° 3 i 2 l J jjJv.STRATORj’ojfl fess gg sovy BNi gfi Jlichtn nii f $n. Engravings in tbis publication were Executes bv tbe Christopher engraving Company IRicbmonb, Oiroima I 132 | XLbc Blachstone School for (Sii ' ls (Picture showing new Library and Assembly Hall on the left-hand side.) 1 POINTS FOR PARENTS ( Thoiough instruction under positive Christian infiu- { ence, at the lowest possible cost. [ In the opening year, 1894, there were 29 boarders, six j officers and teachers, a campus of six at res, a n d a school J plant valued at $25,000. In 190? there are 303 board- ] ers and 90 day pupils, 31 officers and teachers, a cam- pus of 34 acres, and a school plant valued at $120,000. 1 What explains this continuous , extraordinary growth? Modern brick building, with electric lights, water on every floor; $30,0n0 spent in improvements for the coining session. Faculty trained in the best schools, all . living in the building with the girls. Unusual advan¬ tages in music; normal department for the training of teachers; cheerful, wholesome and inspiring Christian influence. ' No increase in expenses, notwithstanding the general increase in the cost of living. $150.00 pays all charges ■ for the year, including table board, room, lights, steam | heat, laundry, medical attention, physical culture, and [ tuition in all subjects, except music and elocution. for Catalogue and Application Blank, address JAMES CANNON, Jr., M.A., Principal, - - BLACKSTONE, VA. tw Twenty-five scholarships, worth $75 each, are given annually to young ladies who are unable to meet the full expenses of the school, but who are sufficiently anxious for an education to be willing to assist the housekeeper in the care of the dining-room. Motto: Growth: Advantages: Expenses: i 133 1 S . $oWs CoVVe e TVTva oVvs, ' Wlat WA $ $ 20 Sessvow Bellas Se Umto 2A , 901 Give oi ve OVAes C.oV .eqes vtv. e MtuUA S .a e� $ $ CVass ' vc V, £� a w-Se .eTvW.Yvc, ScwaW vc. aud Klfcc.Vvaw.vcaV S Qv.xveefv vQ Courses hm $ $ TXUVWar evavlmexvl Madev T)vvccVvoa aw 3Vvm a O vcct S c oVavs uvs fav T)esev ) .wQ S . x4ewU $ $ Ca a .oqu6 cm 3 .upYvcaYvou PRESIDENT THOMAS FELL , P 7. D.. Z.L. D. [ 134 ] Let Us 7 urnisb youi Home WE CARRY AN IMMENSE STOCK OF FURNI¬ TURE and household hoods and will RE 1’LEASED TO SHOW YOU OUR LINE WHEN¬ EVER YOU ARE IN SALISBURY. Ulman Sons, ft he Clp=to=date dtome furnishers . Subscribe for tbe Wicomico 5Htgb School Ifoontbh’ Clothes Worth Coming After AT PRICES YOU WANT TO PAY We don’t sav they’re better than anv other good stores sell. We leave that to yon. One merchant says we won ' t fast fang, because we are selling good clothing too cheap. Always one of the largest stocks of up-to-date, new goods in Salisbury. KING QUALITY - a ' i- $3.50 a $4.00 Four-Ply LINEN COLLARS a A n ' i s «;, p ;;: « = each dtr ts, Gents « 7tinnishings . Suits marie to order a specialty. Satisfaction guaranteed ‘BU. .tfal C-trJrwnij 0 NOCK BROS. ' ML ' MLVTHAL BROTHERS i.CO Main at Dock Street SALISBURY, MD. I 135 | It’s Safe To Shop Mere The people are better acquainted probably with every other class of merchandise than t hey are with jewelry. $ For that reason we wish to assure them that shopping here is safe If you take our word for qualities you run no risk whatever. If we place an article before you, either in our ads or on our counter, it represents the high-water mark of excellence for the money you are asked to pay. So if you buy jewelry carefully, you ' ll likely buy here, where shopping is safe. Remember us for Repairing—the kind that gives Satisfaction. $$$$$$$$$ G. M. FISHER, Jeweler, 127 Main Street, Salisbury, Md. The Latest Fashions For Men and Young Men Can ‘Be Found At Kennedy Mitchell ' s Big Double Store . Our offering consists of the very latest production for Men and Young Men. Tnese garments are tailored by the best tailors in the business, expressly for this store. We are showing the new weaves and different colors so much sought after this season. We can dress you from your hat to your shoes in the newest fashion, at small cost. Style and value are the two strong points of the Kennerly Mitchell store. Our strongest values and styles are shown at $10.00, $12.50, $14.00, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00. Every gar¬ ment marked in plain figures. Kennerly Mitchell, 233-237 Main St. BIG DOUBLE STORE. t 136 ] 5 1380 i I