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

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1926 volume:

THE ARTCRAFT PRESS printing SALISBURY. MARYLAND THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 VOLUME XIII. OF The Tatler 19 2 6 PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE SENIOR CLASS O F WICOMICO HIGH SCHOOL the TATLER—19 2 6 DEDICATION I o tne success of the Delmarvia Eastern Shot Associations projecft. we, the class of nineteen hut (lred and twenty-six, dedicate this issue of The TatU THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 FOREWORD It affords the Editorial Staff great pleasure to present for the benefit of its readers, the thir¬ teenth edition of THE TATLER. We sincerely trust that in years to come, it may serve as a hap¬ py reminder of days spent at Wicomico High School. We also wish to thank all who have, in any way whatever, contributed to the success of this edition. —THE EDITORS 8 THE TATLER—1926 CLASS OF 1926 OFFICERS -o- WILBUR PHILLIPS IRVIN WALLER . EDWIN DAWSON BRANCHE PHILLIPS JULIA WALLER .......... JAMES DISHAROON . President Vice-President . Secretary . Historian . Prophetess . Poet -o- ADVISORS MISS LUCILLE TAYLOR MR. A. P. WHEELER -o- COLORS FLOWER Blue and Gold American Beauty Rose MOTTO We can, and we will. -o- TATLER STAFF Editor-in-Chief .......... ROY HOWIE Associate Editor .......-... CHARLES DAVIS Advertising Editor....... CHARLES HEARNE Advertising Editor ..... EDWIN DAWSON Business Manager ....... IRVIN WALLER Literary Editor .......... VIRGINIA BOOTH Literary Editor .... DOROTHY PARKER Literary Editor..... NAOMI POLLITT Literary Editor ...... IRENE BOSTICK Alumni Editor ........ HILDA NUTTER Girl ' s Athletic Editor ..... GERTRUDE BENSON Boy ' s Athletic Editor..... FLOYD LARMORE Humorous Editor ........ FRANCES WILSON Art Editor ......... FRANKLIN COOPER Art Editor......... ELEANOR HEARNE Class Typist ......... EMMA BAILEY Assistant Class Typist... ESTELLE STEELE Junior Class Editor ________ MARIA THOROUGHGOOD Sophomore Class Editor SARA HOLLOWAY Freshman Class Editor--- LARRIE WIMBROW 10 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 MR. A. P. WHEELER CLASS ADVISOR THE TATLER 1926 11 12 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 PROFESSOR C. H. CORDREY PRINCIPAL THE TATLER -1926 13 14 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 V MISS LUCILLE TAYLOR CLASS ADVISOR THE TATLER—1926 16 Programme CLASS NIGHT OF 1926 I. President’s Address . WILBUR PHILLIPS II. Selection .... HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA III. What Happened to Jones .SENIOR CLASS PLAY CAST CF CHARACTERS Jones ..... Ebenezer Goodly Antony Goodly, D. D. Richard Heatherly Thomas Holder . William Bigbee . Henry Fuller . Mrs. Goodly .. Cissy . Marjorie ..-. Minerva ...:--- Alvina Starlight Idelma .. JOHN MARSHALL . ROY HOWIE WENDELL HUMPHREYS ......... MILTON WHITE CHARLES HEARNE FRANKLIN COOPER . EDWIN DAWSON . DOROTHY PARKER MARY LOUISE POWELL .. VIRGINIA BCOTIl .. LELLA WHITE ..„. ELEANOR HEARN . JULIA LAKE WALLER THE TATLER 18 THE TATLER—192 6 Faculty CLARENCE H. CORDREY, M. A. PRINCIPAL A. P. WHEELER, B. S. VICE PRINCIPAL Department of Science Edwin K. McIntosh A. P. Wheeler, B. S. Benjamin Carroll, A. B. Vivian Farlowe, A. B. Department of History C. H. Cordrey, M. A. Maria Davis, A. B. Lucille Taylor, A. B. Helen C. Wootton, A. B. Virginia Wright, A. B. Commercial Department Helen E. Porter Mary V. Straughn Catherine V. Phillips Home Economics Department Irene E. Parker Lala L. Messick Department of Mathematics Ida Morris Alice M. Killiam, M. A. Cora Ward Gordy, A. B. Winnie E. Dryden, A. B. Department of English (Mrs.) Mildred W. Pope, A. B. (Mrs.) Helen N. Disharoon, A B. Florene D. Ervvood, A. B. Mildred L. Morris, A. B. Foreign Language Department Alma E. Lankford Ruth E. Landon, A. B. Gladys C. Powell, A. B. Manual Training Department L. W. Unger Librarian Alma E. Lankford 20 THE TATLER—1926 Faculty Poem When I began to compose this poem, I had something on which to write, ’Tis true I had no theme or plot, And no hero or heroine in sight. But the faculty of Wicomico High Where for four years we have striven, Is what this poem is all about, And to them our thanks are given. For whatever we do in the coming years, And what we gain on the road to success, Over rocks of trouble and hills of despair We owe to the teachers of W. H. S. First on our list is Mi 1 . Cordrey, Our Principal, esteemed by all. It is he, who has guided us safely, Through difficulties great and small. He teaches us Social Civics, A study not liked by some, But those who take up politics May owe it to him for their political run. Mr. Wheeler, the friend of us all, Teaches Physics, a study so hard, He always has charge of attendance slips, And for late students, is always on guard. Frenchy little Miss Taylor Is one of our new teachers this year, She has wound herself around our hearts, And we love her, for she is most dear. We often wonder how in the world Miss Lankford keeps in her head The names and whereabouts of the library books, “ ’Tis a broad mind,” I’ve heard it said. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 21 Miss Killiam, one we all love so well, Teaches Geometry, about things round and square, She’s pleasant always, a jolly good sport, And always plays the game fair. Mr. Carroll lives in Chemistry Land, Where the Juniors hate to travel, And when he gives one of his “easy” tests, Their wits they cannot unravel. There’s a memory that will linger In our hearts for years to come, Of the pleasant days in Mrs. Pope’s room, Where knowledge in our hearts would drum. Miss Phillips is one of the Commercial staff, Shorthand is her chief diversion, We take words so fast and transpose them That our minds are in constant confusion. We imagine we’re back in Caesar’s day, When we enter Miss Landon’s room, She teaches Latin in all kinds of ways, But we find it our greatest doom. We hope that in the near future, There will be some handsome man To capture Miss Powell’s true-blue heart, And I’m sure he will, if he can. If the ghosts of the. grand colonial men Could revisit us on our earth, We would find one in Mr. McIntosh, Who can be stern, yet full of mirth. Miss Wootton, one of our new teachers Came to us with her Southern drawl, She teaches American History, And has made a friend of us all. We have another new teacher with us, And teaching history is her chief delight, I’m sure you’d never guess her name, So I’ll just tell you. It’s Miss Wright. Miss Gordy is the friend to the “Freshies,” And surely carries on her own plan, Of making them “Sophs” the next year, By placing in their hearts, “I can.” 22 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 Miss Erwood is one of the Siamese twins. For without Miss Wootton you seldom find her. But all the same in her English class, She can work it so her pupils mind her. What I could say about Miss Straughn, Would not be half good enough, For she surely has lent us a helping hand, Over discouraging places, deep and rough. In Mrs. Disharoon’s reception hall, Where English is taught every day, The “Sophs” are shown all the rules and things, Which somehow in their minds won’t stay. What could we have done without Miss Dryden? I hardly dare to say, For she has given us life’s great lessons, Which we can never repay. To Miss Parker and Miss Messick The girls owe their Domestic art, For such are the things each girl should know, If she desires the key to a young man’s heart. I’m sure you all know Miss Mildred Morris, For everyone thinks her a dear, And when she finishes with the Dramatic Club, We will all claim kin to Shakespeare. There is always a promise in room number four, From Miss Porter, we often hear, That if we listen to her set of rules, We’ll all be stenographers in two years. “A man’s chief art is the use of the saw,” And this, Mr. Unger has instilled in our hearts, For he teaches the boys Manual Training, Which is one of our School’s fine arts. There is one well loved young lady. Who teaches English every day; She comes from the town called Pittsville, It’s Miss Davis, in her Ford Coupe. Algebra has been studied through and through, By Miss Ida Morris, and carefully stored Away in her mind, until I’m sure she could Teach in some large college from her algebraic hoard. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 23 Miss Farlowe teaches the study of Science, And I’m sure you’ll all agree, We could not have had a better one If we had searched from sea to sea. As we leave the. portals of Wicomico High, With hopes of a life of success; I here once more want to extend our thanks To the Faculty of W. H. S. —JAMES DISHAROON. 24 THETATLE R—1 9 2 6 JAMES M. BENNETT, County Superintendent L. W. GUNBY, President. BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. L. W. GUNBY MR. W. P,. MILLER MR. GEORGE A. BOUNDS 26 THE TATLER 1926 AH! SHOWAIN NEMSHIN, NOSA! In the. glimmer of the firelight Sat the young men and the old men, Sat the wise men and the wizards. In the circle sat an old man, lie with locks as white as snow is He with with memories very ancient. In the. center was a tom-tom, And upon it was its beater, Inviting someone to tell a story. “Onoway! Awake, thou dreamer. Awake; and tell them, all these people. Of your ancient memories.” Then uprising from the circle Came the old man, came the dreamer, Knelt down, squatted by the tom-tom And struck the war drum with its beater Then the old man, chanting softly, Sang to them this memoir ancient: “Far away, away to westward, Dwell my brothers, long gone from me. I alone am left behind them. I alone can tell our story. It was in the Lodge of Wisdom That there sat a man of knowledge Called by us Ko’Ko Khas, the owl bird. Called by the paleface, Mr. Cordrey. And a man of mighty wisdom, He the friend of man, Mondamin, He the Jossakeed, Mr. Wheeler. Under them were many Medas. Some were as the great war captains; Others, as the sweetest singers. Only nine moons of a season Did the Owl bird hold a council In that mighty Lodge of Wisdom. When I went there with my brothers All the others called us Faint-heart, Called us cowards, the Shaugodaya. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 27 And our chieftan for that season Was Mama, he the jay bird, Who the paleface knows as Jay Ward. In the second nine-moon-season We were as the Loon birds, Wise Fools, Shur-shuh-gah, the silly Loon birds. We had a princess, not a chieftan, Ruling o’er us in that season. Her we called Laughing Water, Minne-ha-ha, Mildred Mitchell. When this season had been finished We had half our course completed In the Lodge of Many Medecenes. In the third nine-moon-season Nahma, he the king of fishes, Nahma, who we call the Sturgeon, Nahma, Wilbur Phillips to the paleface, Was our sachem, great and mighty. All the othea ' s called us Storm Fools, Called us Storm Fools, Pau-pulc-keewis. Now the time when we were strongest Came to us as an arrow To the heart of a roebuck. We, the great war eagle, Keneu, We were Keneu whom none could conquer. Again Nahma, the painted Sturgeon, Was our ruler, was our chieftan. We were as Gheezis, the Sun, is: So bright we were that none beheld us; In our deeds so high and lofty We were as Gheezis, the Sun, is. Ah Kaween! The time is staid not, No indeed! It went not slowly, But as a swiftly flying arrow When ’tis shot with bows of ashwood. Then a day, a day of sorrow, Came and I was as a wretch is: Never have I seen my comrades; Never have our paths beep crossed.” And the tom-tom, sobbing softly, Seemed to echo the old man’s wiiisper As he said in tones of sorrow, “Ah! showain nemshin, nosa!” “Ah ' pity me, my father!” —BLANCHE PHILLIPS. 28 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 SENIOR CLASS ROLL —o— “ACADEMIC AND GENERAL” Adkins, Georgia Eunice Barnes, Allan William Bennett, Kathryn Estelle Benson, Gertrude Elizabeth Booth, Virginia Lilly Bounds, Iris Edna Cooper, Anna Belle Cooper, Franklin Kent, Jr. Dallas, Robert Wood Davis, Charles Arthur Davis, Helen Miriam Disharoon, Dolly Elizabeth Disharoon, James Elmer Dykes, Alonzo, Jr. Ellis, S. Elizabeth Ellis, Norman Lester Gordy, Laura Edyth Hammond, Avery C. Hearne, Charles Elmer, Jr. Hearn, Eleanor Thorington Hearne, Paul Arthur Hitch, Paul Phoebus Holliday, Dorothy Lee Hopkins, Ethelyn Ella Humphreys, Iris Ella Jackson, Lydia Brieley Johnson, Lee, Jr. Krause, Aline Rosalie Layfield, Madeline Elizabeth Lowe, Herbert Wilson Marshall, John Harris Mitchell, Mildred Overton, Lela Anna Parker, Dorothy Barel ' ord Parker, Maria Ann Perrin, William Kennon Phillips, Branch Holmes, Jr. Phillips, Wilbur Samuel Powell, William Edwin Powell, Mary Louise Powell, John William Pusey, Iris Virginia Riley, Miriam Hannah Shadburn, William Byron Shipley, Mary Louise Simms, William Ervin Taylor, Norman Lafayette Taylor, Mary Louise Turner, Carrie Louise Twigg, Mildred Ellen Vaughn, Dorothy Virginia Waller, Julia Lake Waller, William Franklin Ward, David Jay, Jr. Whayland, Virginia Ella White, Leila Morgan White, Milton Gustavius Williams, Daniel Herbert Wilson, Frances Elmira COMMERCIAL Bailey, Emma Lydia Bostick, Irene Pierre Bowe, Harry Lankford Carey, Irene Elizabeth Catlin, Mary Virginia Chatham, EtheJ Lenora Dashiell, Lena Robertson Dawson, Edwin Severn Dixon, Roland Francis Downs, Margie Mary Garris, Naomi Katherine Howie, James Roy Humphreys, William Wendell Larmore, Floyd Evans Livingston, Clarence Alton Nutter, Hilda Louise Pollitt, Naomi E. Ryall, Tull Smith, Anna Mae Steele, Estella Jane Waller, Irvin Robert THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 29 GEORGIA EUNICE ADKINS “ Sleepy” Fruitland, Maryland Speech is silver, silence is ( olden.’’ To us, Georgia at all times has i)een a very quiet girl. Always is she ready to participate in all class duties, for she is a staunch member. She is never seen without her midget friend, Madelyn, and we hope these two good friends will never be separated. Georgia comes to us from Fruitland, so we know she’s all right. Always wearing a bright, cheerful smile and being a good worker, she is a great ad¬ dition to our class. Here’s luck for you. Favorite Expression —Gee-Whiz! Known By —Her accompanying pal. Hobby —Coming to Salisbury. English Club EMMA LYDIA BAILEY Babes” Salisbury, Maryland More wide than tall but a kindly little body. Behold! one of the typewriting gen¬ iuses of the Commercial Department; for, with Emma, making fifty-five words a minute is just a small matter. Emma is veiy fond of playing her ukelele and when you hear her play you think she surely can make one talk. Just listen in on one of her “jazz” quartettes and see if you don’t feel like doing the Charleston. She is a very charming young lady and is a constant companion of Miss Catherine Phillips. It is an every day occurrence to see this pair strolling down town after school. Emma’s ambition is to work as a pri¬ vate secretary for a government official in Washington. May happiness and success crown your days to come, “Babe.” Favorite Expression —Thank you, dear! Known By—Her dancing. Hobby— ' Going with C. V. P. Class Typist English Club Glee Club Dramatic Club Order of Gregg Artists Order of Artistic Typists 30 THETATLE R—1 9 2 6 ALLEN WILLIAM BARNES “Doc” Salisbury, Maryland “To the steadfast soon Come wealth and honor and renown.’’ Behold! Here is our quiet friend Al¬ len, who knows no enemies and who is willing to lend a hand to every fellow with whom he is associated. According to his appearance every young lady expects him to specialize in heart troubles, for Allen intends to fol¬ low in the footsteps of his father and become a doctor. We feel sure that “Doc” will be a success. Anyhow, you have the best wishes of the class for a prosperous fu¬ ture. Favorite Expression —Oh, 1 don’t know. |y| n CM Known By —Sleeping in class. Hobby —Going to Wilmington. Boys’ Athletics Baseball KATHRYN ESTELLE BENNETT “ Ka ” Salisbury, Maryland A kindly girl is Kathryn, A tender-hearted lass, For even though her wits are sharp She never cuts a class.” It is a great pleasure and an honor to be able to introduce to you this elo¬ quent member of the Senior Class. “Ka” has a very bad habit ol talking and finds she is seriously handicapped in some, of her classes. Kathryn is one of our greatest root¬ ers in all sports, especially basketball. At every game she cheers her team to victory. And why shouldn’t she? “Ka, ’ you are one of our staunch friends and we wish you happiness in whatever phase of life you attempt. Favorite Expression —I swan to goodness. Hobby —Talking. Known By —Her ring. English Club THE TATLER—1926 31 GERTRUDE ELIZABETH BENSON “Gertie” Salisbury, Maryland “Deep in her heart the passion glows, She loves and loves forever.” “Gertie” is one of our most reliable classmates. She’s a good pal to every¬ one and always has a pleasant smile that just won’t come off. Gertrude’s mind leans toward art, for who could be more efficient in painting than that dark haired friend of hers? She is the best dancer in our class. Now, don’t get bashful, Gertie! She can always be seen with a different partner for every dance. The Senior Class extends to you all the happiness possible. Favorite Expression —Oh! Gee. Hobby —Riding in “his” Ford. Known By —Her dancing. English Club Athletic Editor Tatler IRENE PIERRE BOSTICK “Rene” Salisbury, Maryland “A live wire never gets stepped on.” Irene, a little flapper of the Commer¬ cial Department, is surely a live wire. Nothing seems to daunt her lively spir¬ it. If she has any troubles she keeps them to herself. As a commercial student she is very good and especially so in typing, but it seems that Irene is not interested in entering upon the activities of the com¬ mercial world. Instead she is going in training for a nurse. Let us hope that too many of the opposite sex do not fall ill because they have some attraction over at the hospital. May your success be great and we feel sure that it will be. Favorite Expression —Now you quit. Known By —Bright eyes. Hobby —Playing uke. Order of Gregg Artists Order of Artistic Typists Glee Club Literary Editor of Tatler Dramatic Club Girls’ Athletics English Club 32 THE TATLER—19 2 6 VIRGINIA LILLY BOOTH “ Vig ” Salisbury, Maryland The world is sweeter for your having been a while therein.” Meet the musical genius of the class. When it comes to playing- a piano, “Vig” is right there and she’s hard to beat. Just ask her old pal, Dot. You 11 know Virginia by her lively manner and good-natured laugh. She’s a riot (the laugh). Somehow Virginia’s mind has sud¬ denly been turned from music to farm¬ ing. Strange, but little people can be loud and now instead of heal ing compo¬ sitions from Schubert, the great Aus¬ trian composer of Vienna, it’s sayings from Taylor, the industrious little far¬ mer of Shoemaker Road. That’s all now. Best luck to you. Favorite Expression —Oh—you don’t mean it? Known by —Bunking with Dot. Hobby —“Tayloring.” Literary Editor of Tatler English Club HARRY LANKFORD BOWK “Beau” Salisbury, Maryland Alone among ladies is a most danger¬ ous thing.” It has not seemed the same over at W. H. S. since Harry left school at the end of the first semester and accepted a position with the American Oil Com¬ pany. Harry surely did “shine” in book¬ keeping. Before any of the Commer¬ cial students were even thinking about a trial balance, Harry would have his completed, statements and all. Harry appeared before the public when he. took a prominent part as comedian in a play entitled “Jane.” Whether he will become an actor, or a business man is yet to be seen. In either field your future is promising. Luck to you. Favorite Expression —“Consanguinity.” Known By —Funny laugh. Hobby —Riding in his new Ford. Order of Gregg Artists English Club Order of Artistic Typists THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 33 IRIS EDNA BOUNDS Salisbury, Maryland They also serve who only stand and wait” Trouble is no object to Iris. No mat¬ ter where you see her she still retains that cheerful smile and happy air. We all belie.ve that it is sincere, too, but we have not as yet reached the root of this thins, the real cause of Iris’ happi¬ ness. More than likely that is one of a woman’s secrets. The Study Hall at noon is always graced with Iris’ radiant face. She is happy at this time because she is in¬ dulging in her hobby. Perhaps Iris would make a very good dietician. As she likes to eat so well maybe she would enjoy cooking equally as much. Good luck to you in whatever profes¬ sion you may choose. Fa vorite Expression —Goodness sakes. Known By —Her laugh. Hobby —Eating. Girls’ Athletics English Club IRENE ELIZABETH CAREY “ Reny ” Salisbury, Maryland “She giggles and laughs the v hole day long. “Reny” surely must believe, in the old saying “Smile and the world smiles with you,” for at any time you can hear her giggle in most any room. She is easily teased (ask some of the. boys) but she will take a joke any time. “Reny” is really good in sewing as she is in Shorthand and Typing and we are sure she. will make a great success when she enters the business world. Well, here’s wishing you good luck in the future. Order of Gregg Artists Girls’ Glee Club Favorite Expression —My—soul! Known By —Her smile. Hobby —Wearing people’s pins. Order of Artistic Typists Commercial English Club Girls ' Athletics 34 THE TATLER—1926 Favorite Expression —Wait a Known By —Curly hair. Hobby —Hysterical laughter. Glee Club Order of Gregg Artists MARY VIRGINIA CATLIN “Gin” Salisbury, Maryland “The more think about studying the ivorse I feel.” Virginia is one of our commercial students. To a stranger she appears to be quiet and dignified, but when among those of her class she loses her dignity. She is kind to everyone and is always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in trouble. Very often you can hear her telling a group of girls what he said or who she was with last night. Now I will let you in on a secret. Virginia is quite popular with the opposite sex, espec¬ ially those from Delaware. We wish her every success in what she may undertake in the future and we feel sure she will come out on top. minute. English Club Order of Artistic Typists FRANKLIN KENT COOPER “Frank” Salisbury, Maryland “I profess not talking: only this. Let each man do his best.” Franklin is one of our “wee” boys, but nevertheless he can hold his own. “Frank” always does his best by everyone and everything, which may be. judged by his taking four years of Latin. That’s all right, the pleasure was all yours and you should be proud of your ability. Franklin is an ardent basketball fan and can often be seen rooting for his Alma Mater. We uphold you in your work and the best wishes of the class of ’26 are with you always. Favorite Expression —Gee Whiz. Hobby —Translating Virgil. Known By —His size. Art Editor of the Tatter Orchestra Athletics Hi-Y Club English Club THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 35 ETIIEL LENORA CHATHAM ‘ ' Chat’ ' Allen, Maryland “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Ethel left school at the end of the first semester and accepted a position with one of our leading banks, but the banking business is not the only thing in which Ethel is interested. She dear¬ ly likes to visit in Wilmington. We can all easily guess the attraction there. Some sheik, we re sure! Ethel does not expect to work long, but instead she is to be a lady of leis¬ ure. We hope that she will enjoy many happy days until she meets her Duke of Bull Durham, but we do not want your happiness to cease here, may it be everlasting. Favorite Expression —Oh, come on! Known By —Vivacity. H obby —Reading. Order of Gregg Artists Order of Artistic Typists English Club ANNA BELLE COOPER “Anna Belle Allen, Maryland “Her every look, her every smile shot right arid left a score of arrows .” Anna Belle, is one of our real friends. She always has a smile and is never down-hearted. We have more than en¬ joyed her presence in our classes lor things are never dull when she’s around. Have you ever wondered, as have we., why Anna Belle always has the “Shiv¬ ers?’ We can’t imagine. Anyhow, there’s some one down in Allen that has attracted her attention. That’s all right. You don’t mind a little teasing, do you? We wish you lots of luck, Anna Belle. Favorite Expression —My goodness. Hobby —Talking about “him.” Known By —Her pretty hair. Girls’ Glee Club English Club 36 THE TATLER—19 26 ROBERT WOOD DALLAS “Bob” Salisbury, Maryland “Let us then be up and doing With a heart for any fate.” We might call Bob the “Silver- Tongued Orator of the. Hill-top” and again we mightn’t, ’cause we might be sued for using someone else’s name. Bob is a good speaker and if anyone can make a plea for our athletics, it’s Bob. Talk about a willing worker and a “go-getter,” Bob is all of that and more. Just like his Dad, as the old folks say. You can often see Bob at the home of a prominent physician in town. Whether for business purposes or not, we don’t know, but we have our thoughts. Favorite Expression —But listen. Known By —His speech. Hobby —Driving his “truck.” English Club Dramatic Club LENA ROBERTSON DASHIELL “ Leeny ” Salisbury, Maryland Heaven helps him who helps himself .” Merry and witty and always giggling she moves along with the world. Lena is very good in Bookkeeping as well as in Shorthand. She is very talkative, and it is very easy to make her your friend. Another thing that has made “Leeny ’ well- known in school, is her talent in answer¬ ing History questions; when called up¬ on she can always give some answer which is nearly always correct. If she always has this much knowledge we feel sure that she will be. a very compe¬ tent business woman. Well, here’s luck to you “Leeny” in anything you may undertake. Favorite Expression —Geeminy Crickets! Known By —Curly hair (?) Hobby —Getting A’s in Science Order of Gregg Artists English Club v Order of Artistic Typists Volley Ball THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 37 HELEN MIRIAM DAVIS ‘ ' Bunk” Quantico, Maryland “Never trouble trouble ' till trouble troubles you.” Helen is another of those, lively little creatures who is always on the move. Never at noon do you see her loafing around the school rooms or in the hall, but instead she goes “galavanting” down town. She usually makes a trip to the postoffice before she returns to school and the letters she does mail! We commercials wonder if there is any likelihood of one of us becoming Helen’s private secretary. Perhaps she will let us know later. Helen, don’t let them try to kid you about your correspondence. When you show them how it has proven the laugh will be turned. The best of luck and happiness to you, “Bunk.” Favorite Expression —Crap sake. Known By —Mailing letters. Hobby —Going to the movies. English Club EDWIN SEVERN DAWSCN Susie” Salisbury, Maryland ' What is life when wanting love?” Ed is another member of the com¬ mercial class. He is a bright, earnest student, although he gets up an argu¬ ment on some of the dumbest subjects. He is secretary of the senior class and almost any time you can see him typing business letters to the class correspondence. He is very much in love, and tries to give other girls advice on “how to make boys like you.” Well, who can blame him for—look at his model. We feel confident that some day he. will realize his dream of being a suc¬ cessful business man. Favorite Expression —Oh for goodness sake! Known By —Business-like appearance. Hobby —Talking of Lois. Secretary and Treasurer Senior Class Advertising Manager Soccer Boys’ Athletics Baseball Order of Artistic Typist President of Home Room English Club Hi-Y Club Order of Gregg Artists 38 THE TATLER—19 26 CHARLES ARTHUR DAVIS “Charlie” Salisbury, Maryland Quietness is the spice of life, but dig¬ nity over-rules it all.” “Charlie” is one of the most indus¬ trious students in our class. He al¬ ways has a calm expression on his face, and is very quiet and dignified. We think that he will be a real success in his chosen career as a lawyer. Charles is quite a favorite among his classmates, because of his good nature. He takes a great deal of interest in baseball, and is always there when baseball season comes around. The best wishes of the class are yours, Charles. May you be successful in all your undertakings. Favorite Expression —My land, Franklin! Hobby —Arguing his case. Known By —Dignified air. Boys’ Athletics Hi-Y Club Associate Editor Tatler English Club DOLLY ELIZABETH DISHAROON “Eliz” Fruitland, Maryland Oh keep me innocent, make others great.” Here’s to a fair maiden so gentle and gay from the celebrated little town of Fruitland. Although she is small in stature her brain capacity is not so limited. Her disposition is very admirable and wins for her a host of friends, wherever she goes. This is a very good trait and will be an asset to you in later life. Although we have not heard you ex¬ press your ambitions for the future, we wish you much success in whatever life work you choose. Favorite Expression —Oh Gee! Known By —Friendly smile. Hobby —Eating candy on the sly. Glee Club English Club THE TATLER 1926 39 JAMES ELMER DISIIAROON “Jimmy” Quantico, Maryland “Seraphs share with thee knowledge, But art is thine alone.” Here is one of the. artistic members of our class, our own “Jimmy.” Who can write better poetry or paint pret¬ tier pictures? Now don’t think that “Jimmy ” is ef¬ ficient in art alone, for he is a good stu¬ dent. Everyone, knows “Jimmy” and likes him. He is one of the most kind- hearted and unselfish members of the class, especially to the feminine, crea¬ tures, to whom he is always offering some likeable gift. Here’s good luck and fortune for your future life. Favorite Expression —My goodness! Known By —Generosity. Hobby —Buying movie magazines. Faculty Poem English Club Dramatic Club ALONZO DYKES, JR. “Lonzie” Salisbury, Maryland “Taste the joy that springs from labor.” “Lonzie” is the. pretty boy of our class. If you don’t believe it, look at his picture. The class agrees that the day hasn’t started right unless “Lon¬ zie” drives up in his one-lung, back¬ firing “flivver” and chains it to the sidewalk. It gets him there, however, for in his busy, industrious, “farming” life, he must have something to rely on. He is one of our hustling members. Alonzo, accept the best wishes of your class for a brilliant future. Favorite Expression —Gee whiz! Known By —His hair. Hobby —Driving his “flivver.” English Club 40 THE T’ATLER—19 26 MARGIE MARY DOWNS “ Marg ” Salisbury, Maryland “When she speaks, she speaks a parable.” Margie has been a true friend to us duiing our four years at W. H. S. She is a great “giggler” but, unlike many of us, she knows when to giggle. The commercial class is very proud to claim her for she is an A-No. 1 stu¬ dent. We wonder why a blush mounts her face when a certain person’s name is mentioned. She looks very modest, but “oh my!” we’ve heard they are the worst kind. Well, here’s wishing her success in everything she undertakes. Be it Book¬ keeping or housekeeping. Favorite Expression —Oh, my land! Known Bp— Long hair. Hobby —Getting A’s. Order of Artistic Typists English Club ROLAND FRANCIS DIXON Rol” Salisbury, Maryland “Bright as a dollar, but quiet as a mouse.” Roland is one of the best commercial students in school. He can make, the required forty words with but few er¬ rors while the rest of us look on and sigh. He is rather good in Shorthand, too. Unlike many of his classmates Ro¬ land is able to keep quiet and attend strictly to business. How he does it we often wonder. Roland has never had the opportun¬ ity to devote much time to athletics, since he lives out of town, but he has the proper spirit and can be depended upon. Favorite Expression —I’m going to hurt you. Known By —Curly hair. Hobby —Day-dreaming. English Club Baseball Club Boys ' Athletics Order of Gregg Artists Hi-Y Club Order of Artistic Typists Order of Gregg Artists Glee Club THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 41 SALLIE ELIZABETH ELLIS “Liz” Hebron, Maryland “Still water runs deep” I’m sure you never heard Elizabeth sing “All Alone,” for wherever Eliza¬ beth is we always see Margaret, no matter if it’s in Study Hall, on the lawn or on Main Street. Everyone, is fond of Elizabeth and we shall all miss her when we are grad¬ uated and do not get to see her every day. One’s loss will be another’s gain they say and lucky is the. person who gets Elizabeth when we reluctantly part with her. Favorite Expression —Goodness Sakes. Known By —Smile. Hobby —Talking to Henry in History class. English Club IA S Glee Club NORMAN LESTER ELLIS “Norm” Salisbury, Maryland “He has no time for girls nor fame.” A mere diploma is his aim.” Since his embark in science, Norman has had his teachers puzzled, for he is always making new discoveries. (??). Norman is another of our quiet fel¬ lows, unobtrusive, but always willing to lend a helping hand. His work as a student has been very good. He is zealous, energetic, and always bears his share of the work. Norman has perhaps been a little shy of the “opposite sex” but he’ll over¬ come this difficulty some day and “step out.” Good luck to you “Norm.” Favorite Expression —Now, wait a minute. Knoivn By —Wild locks. Hobby —Doing chemistry. Boys ' Athletics English Club Hi-Y Club 42 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 NAOMI KATHERINE GARRIS “Ne” Salisbury, Maryland Attempt the end and never stand to doubt , Nothing ' s so hard but search will find it out ” Naomi is a girl of the very conscien¬ tious type. She lets her conscience be her guide and we all love her because she is so honest and willing to help us over what ever difficulties we encoun¬ ter. In bookkeeping Naomi was a success, indeed. There was scarcely anything that baffled her and if by chance there should be she would soon have it puz¬ zled out and ready to meet the next thing. Naomi’s graduating dress deserves much praise because of the small neat stitches, time and patience she spent on it, but the final result was well worth the effort, for behold, when all was completed it looked like the work of a professional. Luck to you, old pal. Favorite Expression —1 know it’s so. Known By —Her shy little wink. Hobby —Working bookkeeping. Order of Gregg Artists Order of Artistic Typists English Club ! LAURA EDYTH GORDY “ Laury” Salisbury, Maryland “To know her is to love her.” “A friend in need is a friend indeed” is a fitting maxirrffor Laura. She is a true, pal to everyone and always lends a helping hand to anyone in need. Laura and Madeline are old bunkies and where one goes the other follows. They have bee.n interested in a town named Snow Hill hut something has distracted their attention. What could it be? Laura left us in February and she surely has been missed because, she was one of the riotous gang. Favorite Expression —Oh! Madeline. Hobby —Driving her car. Known By —Her height. English Club THE TATLER—1926 43 AVERY C. HAMMOND “Ave” Pittsville, Maryland “Never trouble trouble ’til trouble troubles you.” Avery hails from Pittsville, and brings sunshine and joy into the life of his classmates. He has a smile for everyone he meets and is always very good natured. His motto seems to be “Don ' t bother the world, and it will leave you alone.” Avery is never guilty of wasting his precious moments on the opposite se , but you can never tell by appearances and it may be that he wi ll fool us all by turning into a real sheik. Good luck, Avery. May success be yours. Favorite Expression —By Gosh! Hobby —Keeping his thoughts to himself. Known By —His bashful ways. English Club ELEANOR TIIORINGTON HEARN “Erner” Salisbury, Maryland A mind at peace with all below A heart whose love is innocent.” Eleanor’s face, reflects intelligence. Why is it she is so brilliant? She seems to know everything and you have ac¬ complished something if you stump her on a question. We’re proud to claim her as one of our own. Eleanor’s thoughts are. turned to art and Pennsylvania. She always has her drawings and “letters.” Eleanor intends to enter Hood Col¬ lege in the fall and we feel sure she. will be as successful there as she has been during her past school life. Favorite Expression —Got another Known By —Mouse-like manner. Hobby —French. Glee Club Art Editor of the Tatler English Club 44 THE TATLER—192 6 CHARLES ELMER HEARNE, JR. “ Charlie ” Salisbury, Maryland Yep! there goes a buzzer.” Here, may we present to you “Char¬ lie” Ilearne, our famous talker and faithful advertising agent. “Charlie” has worked earnestly for his class and all praise possible is due him. When¬ ever a great commotion or an excited buzzing is heard we know that “Char¬ lie” is the center of the noise, for who can excel him? Especially in that well known art. We don ' t blame you be¬ cause. there’s always something to talk about, isn’t there? Anyway, here’s luck to vou, “Char¬ lie.” Favorite Expression —Oh! l ' or crap sake! Hobby —Trying to put something over on Mrs. Pope Known By —His chatter. English Club Boys’ Athletics Hi-Y Club Secretary of Home Room Advertising Editor Tatler PAUL ARTHUR HEARN Shorty” Salisbury, Maryland To those tvlio know thee not, No words can paint! And those who know thee Know all words are faint.” This quiet and conscientious fellow has struggled through the difficulties one meets in High School and has come to the top with high honors. Paul never failed to do what we asked him and we can always depend upon its being done right, for Paul is reliable. Paul seems undecided as to his fu¬ ture, but we are sure it will be a bright one. If you do not know Paul it is your own fault, for he believes in cultivating a few close friends rather than many who do not count. Favorite Expression —Oh Great. Known By —Black hair. Hobby —Going to school. Orchestra English Club Athletics THE TATLER—19 26 45 PAUL PHOEBUS HITCH “Hitchie” Salisbury, Maryland “Oh that my tongue could utter the thoughts that arise in me.” Another worthy member of our class is Paul. He is very studious and seems always to use good judgment in every¬ thing he undertakes. As yet we do not know that Paul cares for the opposite, sex. To date he is devoted to his studies and we feel confident that before long he will make a big hit for who could resist his dreamy eyes and winning ways. Paul is very patient and willing to help everyone. We know he will meet with great success in life and we hope when he has become famous he. will not forget the class of ’26. Favorite Expression —Oh, Gee! Known By —Dreamy eyes. Hobby —Driving a Ford. Orchestra Boys’ Athletics English Club DOROTHY LEE HOLLIDAY “Dot” Hebron, Maryland “ ' T is the mind that makes the body rich.” “Dot” is one of those popular belles from Hebron that we hear of quite fre¬ quently. She. is seldom seen without her chum, Iris, and each seem quite congenial. Her golden tresses make a halo around her head and have attracted an¬ other passenger on the transit. Just mention Christmas presents to her, but hat is all we will say because we do not want to make her blush too much. As yet we have not heard what ca¬ reer “Dot” has chosen, but whatever it may be we feel confident that she will become successful. Favorite Expression —Oh pshaw! Known By —Curly hair. Hobby —Eating down at cafeteria. English Club 46 THE TATLER—19 26 Favorite Expression —Oh-my! Known By— Her friends. Hobby —Talking. Orchestra English Club JAMES ROY IIOWIE “Roy” Salisbury, Maryland “Here’s a sigh for those who love me, And a smile for those who hate: And whatever sky’s above me, Here’s a heart for every fate.” If grades were given for dependa¬ bility we feel sure that Roy would be at the top of the ladder. He is also one. of our star bookkeeping students. He is an all round good student. He is full of fun and foolishness which often gets him in wrong. When everyone is serious Roy will “pipe up” with some smart remark or give the peculiar laugh of his. We know of no one individual to whom we owe the success of this publi¬ cation more than to our Editor-in- Chief. Favorite Expression —That’ll be all right. Known By —His slick hair. Hubby —Going to Pocomoke. Treasurer Finance Board Order Gregg Artists Sec. Treasurer H. R. 4 English Club ETIIELYN ELLA HOPKINS “Hop” Salisbury, Maryland “The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength, and skill.” Ethelyn hails from a family of mu¬ sicians, so consequently she’s one her¬ self. She blows a mean saxophone and handles a wicked set of traps. “Hop,’ her sister and another friend constitute a happy-go-lucky gang and you can always hear a laugh when they’re around. She intends to enter an art school and we know she’ll be a great success, for Ethelyn is very persevering and de¬ termined. With these qualities, she can’t be a failure. Best wishes for a successful future. S. ffj Girls ' Athletics Order Artistic Typists Edit o r-in-Ch ief Ta tier President Dramatic Club Hi-Y Club Boys’ Athletics THE TATLER—1926 47 WILLIAM WENDELL HUMPHREYS “ Wendell” Salisbury, Maryland “All great men are dying , and I don ' t feel very well myself ” Wendell must be thoroughly con¬ vinced of anything before he really be- lives it, but when he believes anything he is really completely convinced. Though he. lives on a farm he has decided that he doesn ' t like that kind ol work well enough to continue it, so he is going to enter into a business career. We hope that he. will reach the top ring of the ladder with his witty say¬ ings, genial smile and business-like ap¬ pearance. Favorite Expression —I no got. Known By —Queer accents in talking. Hobby —Haw! Hawing! Order Gregg Artist English Club e Dramatic Club Baseball Boys’ Athletics IRIS ELLA HUMPHREYS N Dyson” Salisbury, Maryland “To those who know thee not No words can paint!” Iris is one of our true, reliable class¬ mates. She is always willing to help a fellow and she greatly aids her class. Just how good-natured and jolly “Dyson” is can be seen by a glimpse of her and another friend in English class. They are always smiling over some¬ thing and what could it be but some new joke or witty incident? Iris, when you go to Western Mary¬ land, remember W. H. S. and the good old times we all had together. Favorite Expression —Doggone it! Hobby —Talking. Known By —Her pleasant smile. Dramatic Club English Club u. Glee Club Basket Ball 43 THE TATLER—19 26 LYDIA BRIELEY JACKSON “Lydia” Salisbury, Maryland “So free, so kind, so apt, so blessed a disposition.” We are indeed proud to have the hon¬ or of presenting Lydia to her host of admirers. She has been with us through four years of work and fun and has won a spot all her own in our hearts. For some time there has been a cer¬ tain member of the Senior class who has won Lydia’s praise. She is a very enthusiastic basketball fan and can al¬ ways be relied upon to help loot for dear old W. H. S. (No wonder). Luck to you, Lydia! Favorite Expression —Ge-osh! Hobby —Chewing gum. Knoivn By —Her accompanying pals. English Club Glee Club LEE JOHNSON, JR. “Bargy Salisbury, Maryland “True as the dial to the sun.” And this is Lee, he of the No. ll’s, notorious slicker, and mania for danc¬ ing. Lee is a good friend to everyone and can be depended upon to carry his share of the burden. “Bargy” is just wild about dancing, and most any time can be seen going around the room doing the “Collegiate” or “Charleston.” He is at all the dances stepping around with the girls. Lee, we’re glad you like it. It’s a lot of fun. Good luck from ’26, Lee! Favorite Expression - My gosh! Hobby —Dancing. Known By —His “No. ll’s.” Boys’ Athletics ) (A. C 0 -5 Hi-Y Club THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 49 ALINE ROSALEE KRAUSE “Aline” Salisbury, Maryland “Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe. Are lust on hearers that our merits know. ’ Aline came to us in our Junior year ' and how we have enjoyed listening to | J her merry chatter . She is the life of a crowd and can always keep her audi¬ ence in smiles. Aline, with her black hair and eyes, has a taste tor bright colors and seems especially to admire red. It is a beauti¬ ful shade. She loves pretty clothes, particularly those “Taylor-made.” We won’t tease you any more. Aline, but just wish you oceans of good luck. Favorite Expression —My Gracious. Hohbn —Astronomy “The Star.” Known By —Her hair and eyes. English Club m.s . ■ Glee Club FLOYD EVANS LARMORE “Larrie” Salisbury, Maryland “A Rambling Ford never gets any¬ where. Floyd is one of the biggest teasers in the class. If he knows he can make one miserable he will not give up until he has done so. Because of his languid and sleepy at¬ titude he is given one of his daily dozen by Miss Porter carrying slips to the office. Floyd is really good in Typewriting, but how he gets up such speed is cer¬ tainly a mystery to us. Although he is slow he does every¬ thing in good spirit and we are sure he will succeed when he is launched on the ship of time. Favorite Expression —Good-night! Known By —Dreamy attitude. Hobby —Athletics. Soccer Team Baseball Team Boys’ Athletics Editor of Tatter Order of Gregg Artists Order of Artistic Typists Hi-Y Club Boys’ Athletics English Club 50 THE TATLER—1926 MADELINE ELIZABETH LAYFIELD Bobo” Salisbury, Maryland “She is a woman, therefore may be won.” Behold the fair member of our illus¬ trious class. Madeline is famous for her funny chuckle. Just say some¬ thing witty and listen for “Bobo” to pipe up. Her winsome ways and her charming personality quickly win friends for her, particularly masculine. Madeline can be seen with her time friend, Laura, almost any time. She has breezed through High School but has always had time to remember her school chums. We wish you the best of luck in your future life. Favorite Expression —Good land! Hobby —Going with Laura. Known By —Her giggle. Glee Club CLARENCE ALTON LIVINGSTON Al Salisbury, Maryland “A rolling stone gathers no moss.” And does he roll! Why, Alton rolls over to Crisfield every other night. But with all that he is a very good student. He. is undecided whether to become a “man of the world” or a carpenter. You must ask him about the half day he nearly worked himself to death. He always has something to contrib¬ ute in English class, even if it doesn’t amount to much. He is a great nuisance in Bookkeep¬ ing class (we all are) and he. is always wanting to fight Wendell . 1 wonder if Wendell has been visiting Crisfield in his spare moments. Alton, whatever profession you fol¬ low, the best wishes of the class of ’26 are with you. Favorite Expression —Well I’ll be! Known By —Valentino eyes. Hobby —Sheiking. Soccer Order of Gregg Artists English Club Boys’ Athletics Order of Artistic Typists English Club THE TATLER—192 6 51 HERBERT WILSON LOWE “ Fozzer” Salisbury, Maryland Girls may come, girls may go, But Fozzer goes on forever.” “Fozzer” as he is known to his more intimate associates, is a rather quiet fellow. He is not well known to all of us, but to know him is to have a friend We must confess in the. name of truth that “Fozzer” is an industrious, efficient and conscientious worker. He is also a good debater. Judging from his hard work and honest study, we feel that Fozzer will be a success in whatever path he chooses Favorite Expression —Looka here! Hobby —Debating. Known By —His hair. Boys ' Athletics Baseball Team [t Hi-Y Club Orchestra English Club MILDRED MITCHELL “Sally” Salisbury, Maryland “Let all the number of stars give light to thy fair way. Our own chic mannequin, “Sally.” Every day we see “Sally” appear in some new and attractive frock and then does she get ern? Just watch. Among her favorites it “White..” We’re speak¬ ing strictly of colors now. You’ll always see her with the gang, Iris and “et cetra.” They’re a great as¬ set to the class with their fun and laughter. Mildred, you have, the wishes of the class for a happy and smooth voyage through college and then may your fu¬ ture life be as pleasant as the years already gone by so quickly. Favorite Expression —Gosh ! Known By —Attractive clothes. Hobby —Dancing. Girls’ A thletics Glee Club English Club Dramatic Club 52 THE TATLER—1926 JOHN HARRIS MARSHALL •■Sheik” Salisbury, Maryland “With disposition pleasant and friends galore.” Friends, let me have, your attention for one moment, please. Before you, you see none other than “Sheik” Mar¬ shall, our ladies’ man. John was a member of our basketball team, but withdrew because of injury. Nevertheless, he has faithfully filled the role of cheer leader at all the games. “Sheik” always has a cheerful smile and a pleasant “hello” whenever he meets his associates, especially the fairer sex. Here’s wishing you as much success in your college life as you have had in W. H. S. Favorite Expression —Applesauce Hobby —Athletics. Known By —His megaphone English Club Soccer Team Hi-Y Club Basketball Team Baseball Boys’ Athletics HILDA LOUISE NUTTER “ Nuts ” Salisbury, Maryland “The days of our youth are the days of our glory.” Here is to Hilda so light-hearted and gay, troubles never seem to stand in her way. She is a very carefree person, but has the mind to accomplish great things. With her dictation Hilda is a wonder and she never has to ponder over her notes. We just can’t understand why she has been so good in this respect, but it is a fact nevertheless. She made a hundred words a minute in a short¬ hand transcription test with as much ease as the rest of us made eighty. We predict that your name will soon be written in the hall of lame, Hilda. May our anticipation be fulfilled. Favorite Expression —My soul. Known By —Cheerful manner. Hobby —Taking dictation. Order of Gregg Artists Order of Artistic Typists English Club Alumni Editor THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 53 LELA ANNA OVERTON “Sis” Quantic o, Maryland “Born to excel and to command.” Quantico is the. beautiful little town that offers this jolly friend to W. H. S. Leave it to Lela to keep things moving. If for any reason Lela is absent from school you can hear whispered all around among the passengers on the. transit, “Where is Lela? I don’t hear her giggle or see her specks.” She is a very good student, and, al¬ though a jolly person, she has the pow¬ er of self control and knows when she has work to do it must be done. “Work before play,” she says to herself and gets to it. This is the reason why we predict a bright and successful future for you, Lela. Favorite Expression —Man, don’t. Known Bit —Specks. Hobby —Going out riding. English Club WILLIAM KENNON PERRIN “Ken” Salisbury, Maryland ‘7 wish’t I was a big balloon, I’d go a-saiiing to the moon.” Kennon is just like this little verse, always trying to do something impos¬ sible. If anybody can make you laugh, it’s Kennon with his never-ending gig¬ gle and funny drawings. This member has left us two or three times to attend school elsew ' here, but he always comes back and now he is grad¬ uating with the old bunch, including Ju-. If we’re not mistaken Ken is a great radio fan, for he. has always something to tell about something he heard “last night.” We suppose it s radio. Favorite Expression —Gee-whiz. Known By —Rosy cheeks. Hobby —Teasing. Boys’ Athletics Hi-Y Club English Club 54 THE TATLER—19 26 DOROTHY BAREFORD PARKER “ Dot” Salisbury, Maryland Of all the girls that e’er were seen There’s none so fine as Dorothy.’’ “Dot” is one of the famous, or should we say, infamous gang. She is seen almost any time at school and always with her is her bunk, Virginia. She is very fond of music and be¬ longs to what is known as “The Senior Jazz Orchestra.” No one knows what he has missed if he hasn’t heard Dor¬ othy play her “sax.” “Dot” always did like Vans. And es¬ pecially has she taken a great interest in those travelling on the Shoemaker Road. How about it? Good luck, “Dot!” Favorite Expr ession —Gosh! Hobby —Raving about Vans. Known By —Being with Virginia. English Club Literary Editor Toiler BRANCHE HOLMES PHILLIPS “Spouter” Salisbury, Maryland “ ' 77s the mind that makes the body rich.” “Friends, Romans, and countrymen, lend me your ears,” or words to that ef¬ fect exactly describe the distinguished orator of the Senior Class of ’26. “Spouter” is true to his name. No mat¬ ter what the subject of discussion may be, Blanche can ably defend his doc¬ trines. He literally shines in all kinds of work and is a good specimen of a true and faithful classmate. Branche, when you study for the Ministry, keep the Class of ’26 always in mind. Favorite Expression —Gosh! Hobby —Indian Research. Known By —His ability in oratory. Boys’ Athletics Historian J English Club Dramatic Club THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 55 MARIA ANN PARKER “Blondy” Salisbury, Maryland Listen! Everyone! This is our pea- oxide blonde (only in this case Maria’s hair is really and truly natural and she uses nothing to make it light). Maria is one of those quiet, nice girls you so often read about, and is liked by all her teachers and friends. She is a bright and clever student, and always coming to school with her work pre¬ pared. Maria is a good seamstress, too, and can make some really pretty dresses when she tries to do so. We think she. will attend college, and the luck, we mean the best of luck, of the whole class is with her, no matter what she undertakes. Favorite Expression —Oh! It is not. Known By —Light hair. Hobby —Keeping quiet. Girls’ Athletics Dramatic Club English Club WILBUR SAMUEL PHILLIPS “Sam” Salisbury, Maryland “Honors shall breathe upon thee.” We salute the distinguished Presi¬ dent of the class of ’26. Carried to vic¬ tory by his own popularity, he has at all times been modest, sagacious, and a real leader. During all our Senior year, he applied himself to the problems of the class with vigor and ability, and at the close of the. year was the acknowl¬ edged leader of the flock. During his four years with us, we have learned to admire him more and more. “Sam,” may your years be. fraught with happi¬ ness and good fortune. Favorite Expression —My golly! Known By —His speech. Hobby —Chewing. President of Senior Class Social Civics Club Glee Club English Club 56 THE TATLER—19 26 NAOMI ELLEN POLLITT “ Nomy’’ Salisbury, Maryland “A merry heart thou hast and kind.’’ In Naomi, we have another skilled operator of that piece of mechanism called the typewriter. She has passed the 40-word mark and is still going strong. She is a very good Shorthand student and has won many friends in the Com¬ mercial Course. Naomi is not one to talk very much but when she. does she makes up for lost time. We are sure Naomi will come up to our expectations and make a great suc¬ cess in the business world. Here’s to you, “Nomy,” and the whole, class is with me. Favorite Expression —My land! Known By —Easy disposition. Hobby —Typing. Order of Artistic Typists English Club CJr ■ Order of Gregg Artists WILLIAM EDWIN POWELL “Powell” Hebron, Maryland “Comb down his hair, look, look. It stands upright!” Friends, admit William Edwin. To be sure, it was an epoch in the history of his class when the Hebron prodigy arrived at W. H. S. His tacit, retiring disposition, supplemented by a conse.rv- K t ative attitude, for a time made him an enigma. His studious application and , n earnestness, however, soon won him lasting favor in his class. Edwin, as a worthy, well-liked, and eve.r-faithful member of the class of ’26, we wish you all the success that is yours. . vsi Favorite Expression —Me gosh! Hobby —Studying. Known By —His curly hair. English Chib ■QJCy ' Athletic Club THE TATLER—1926 57 MARY LOUISE POWELL Murry Salisbury, Maryland Whole and hearty with the exception ) one disease—lovesick. Meet the little talker of our class. Always in a flurry, jabbering and gig¬ gling, that’s Murry. Any of her friends will tell you this. In her talk you can always hear about something “punk” or otherwise, mostly “punk.” She is an ardent basketball fan and why shouldn’t she be? More “punk.” Really though, Murry is a go-getter and a great help to our class. Even if she is little, she’s loud. Murry, you have the very best wishes of the class for a hap¬ py and shining future. Favorite Expression —Gee-osh. Known by —Stature. Hobby —Dates. English Club JOHN WILLIAM POWELL Bill” Salisbury, Maryland Laugh and the world laughs with you.” And now we come to the one on our list known as the fellow with the witty sayings. Whenever a class is dull or the students dilatory, just leave it to “Bill” to chime in with some, wise re¬ marks. He always keeps his friends laughing and is well-liked because of his very jovial disposition. “Bill ’ has a habit of being a little tardy some morn¬ ings. We hope you will overcome, this in your work in the future. Good luck to you! Favorite Expression —You said so. Hobby —Combing his hair. Known By —His wise remarks. Hi-Y Club English Club 58 THE TATLER—1926 IRIS VIRGINIA PUSEY “ Ikey ” Salisbury, Maryland As merry as the day is long.” Do you know Iris? She has a pleas¬ ing personality which has won for her a host of friends, chief of which are the members of the “gang.” Iris is brim¬ ming over with mischief and delights in playing pranks. It would hardly be fair to term Iris a “dizzy blonde” yet her hair is very light as is her com¬ plexion. I do not believe she has exactly de¬ cided whether or not she will be a dan¬ cer, a school “mai m, ’ or marry and live happily ever afterwards. She will prob¬ ably choose the latter and, Iris, the class of ’26 wishes you much luck. Favorite Expression —I wonder? Known By —Lively chatter. Hobby —Getting E’s, B’s, and sometimes Y’ Dramatic Club English Club Glee Club TULL RYALL Pop Salisbury, Maryland “Those about him, from him shall learn the perfect ways of honor.” “Pop” our hero! The biggest and best of our Seniors. He’s always ready to do whatever you ask him to do, and with a willing heart. He is a great athlete and a constant observer of the games when not in play himself. He leads the class in typing and his name always appears first on the honor roll, he was one of the first in the class of the latter part of the semes¬ ter, to receive his “Expert Typist Pin.” “Pop” is just an all round fine stu¬ dent; agreeable, wide-awake, and ever- ready to serve any cause. He laughs much and many, but is very stern when the occasion calls for that type. Favorite Expression —By cracky! Known By —Red Tie. Hobby —Athletics. English Club Boys’ Athletics Hi-Y Club Baseball Order of Artistic Typists Order of Gregg Artists THE TATLER—1926 59 MIRIAM IIANNAH RILEY Frenchie” Parsonsburg, Maryland An inborn grace that nothing lacked, Of culture or appliance.” Favorite Expression —My land! Hobby —Parties. Known By —Cheerful smile. Girls’ Athletics English Club Here is one of our group of fair young ladies. Miriam has an alluring- smile for everyone and upholds the right of her sex to always talk and laugh. She is a great help to her class and is interested in its welfare. We imagine Miriam will always keep her friends straight because she has had a great deal of training at school where she acted as one of the Police to guide our traffic. The Senior class extends to you its best wishes. • iP Glee Club Dramatic Chib WILLIAM BYRON SHADBURN Bot ” Salisbury, Maryland Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers.” So peaceful is his nature, and so even is his existence, that his quiet presence disturbs no one (?). Byron comes to us from Alabama and his drawl and quiet laugh are known to everyone. He is famous for his jokes and takes great pleasure in springing a new one, especially in English class. How about it, Bot? Byron is a wholehearted, conscien¬ tious student, endeavoring to accom¬ plish the best in life and to reach the sublime degree of his profession (talk¬ ing). Here’s luck to you, “Bot.” Favorite Expression —You Bet. Hobby —Telling jokes. Known By —His laugh. English Club 60 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 MARY LOUISE SHIPLEY Squeezer Salisbury, Maryland “Many simple joys briny happiness to me.” Here, vve have a great leader. She is interested in many outside activities and attending to them all keeps her quite busy. In the class room she has so much to tell the. one next to her that she almost “bursts” sometime trying to restrain herself. Between classes she lets the talk come and you seldom step into a hall that you do not hear Louise’s lively chatter. What she intends to do when she has finished High School is yet to lie seen, but we. all know that it will be for some worthy cause and that the class of ’2G will be proud to claim this member. We wish you the greatest of success. Favorite Expression —Good gorsh. Known By —Pleasing personality. Hobby —Reading. Girls’ Athletics Dramatic Club Glee Club - Social Civics Club English Club WILLIAM ERVIN SIMMS Bill” Salisbury, Maryland Well, friends, we want to introduce to you “Bill,” one of our good athletes, which you all know 1 am sure, by seeing him out on the field practicing. Bill is a very good student and all the boys try to make him their friend, for lots of reasons. You can always see “Bill” at noon running down to “our’ ball park, yelling “First batter up!” He takes as much in¬ terest in athletics as he does in his stud¬ ies and gets along fine in both. He has not yet decided what he will do when he leaves school, but we feel sure that he will be a great success, either as a base, ball player or a doctor, or even a heart specialist. Favorite Expression —Gee Whiz! Known By —Constant grin! Hobby —Baseball. English Club Hi-Y Club THE TATLER—1926 61 ANNA MAE SMITH “Kid” Salisbury, Maryland “Love is the oasis of life.” Mae is a very popular member of the. class of ’26. She always has a word for everyone as soon as she enters a crowd of her friends. Her sarcasm is quite amusing and you can not be in Mae’s presence long before she has you grin¬ ning all over your face. She lives in the suburbs of Salisbury, and every morning you can see Mae whirling around the corners in her big Hudson on her way to school as though she had driven a car since she was a baby. You were very good in bookkeeping and we all wish you unlimited success in the business world, if that is what you desire. Favorite Expression —Hot dogs. Known By —Sarcasm. Hobby —Driving her Hudson. Order of Gregg Artists English Club Order of Artistic Typists ESTELLA JANE STEELE Jeanne” Salisbury, Maryland “I am a little music box, Wound up and made to go.” “Jeanne” is one of ou r greatest talk¬ ers and is quite a soloist in bookkeeping, her favorite song being “Let me call you sweetheart.” We are sure she must be. thinking of “M. A.” “Jeanne” wishes some day to be one of the greatest “Sisters of Mercy.” Here’s hoping she will succeed in house¬ keeping or whatever she undertakes. She is also an expert typist and would some day like to outshine “Tangora” if she should specialize in typewriting. But she hasn’t time for such frivolity. Favorite Expression —Gee-whiz! Known By —Strange ejaculations. Hobby —Talking about the movies. Order of Gregg Artists Girls’ Athletic Club Order of Artistic Typists . Girls’ Glee Club Dramatic Club Commercial English Chib Class Typist 62 THE TATLER 1926 6 - ft ? - ' fa 7ft? NORMAN LAFAYETTE TAYLOR “ Normy ” Salisbury, Maryland None but the brave deserve the fair.” Norman comes along with the rest of the little fellows of the class. lie’s a blond, too. He likes a lot of fun and is always i for a good time. As long as everythin goes along smoothly, he’s all right. But let something go wrong and Norman’s ready to fight. He. stands up for his friends and himself and so Norman is a good all-round fellow and student. Some little blond-headed Sophomore has caught Norman’s eye and now ev¬ erything is just fine. Good luck to you. Favorite Expression —Oh boy. Known By —Blond hair. Hobby —Talking to Ca-. English Club Boys’ Athletics CARRIE LOUISE TURNER “ Ca-ree ” Salisbury, Maryland “Her looks do argue her replete with modesty. Louise joined our class last year and with us has plodded through our many trials and hardships. Every morning finds Carrie coming to school in her dear Fold and always with her is a crowd of girls, for “Ca-ree” is kind and generous. Louise, hailed from Nanticoke and brought with her an amiable dispo¬ sition, a world of perseverance, and a steady plugging for the higher things in life. Louise, you have the. most sin¬ cere wishes of the Senior class and we desire for you much success in your fu¬ ture work. Fa vo ri te Exp r ess ion —Darn. Hobby —Driving her Ford. Known By —Her eyes. English Club Dramatic Club e be THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 63 MARY LOUISE TAYLOR “ Squeezer” Salisbury, Maryland ‘ Always willing and ready to try, But ending with a heavy sigh.” Louise is a member of the class who left us at the end of the first semester. She is an all-round athlete, going out for basketball, volleyball and other ; ports to her heart’s content. In spite of the fact that so much of her time is devoted to athletics, she nearly always has her class work done. At present she is undecided about go¬ ing away to college, but she will make up her mind later. Well, here are the best wishes of the class to you, Louise. Favorite Expression —Goodness! Known By —Athletic stature. Hobby —Driving a Nash. English Clnb MILDRED ELLEN TWIGG “Twee” Salisbury, Maryland “Some must find their magic And glamour far away; But mine is close at hand In the dreams of everyday.” You have never heard Mildred say that she is lonely because she is never alone . One of the. gang, at least, is us¬ ually with her, but it is most likely that the “whole darn crowd” will be along and a merrier group you never saw. Mildred has a good disposition and makes herself very agreeable. Although she disliked Chemistry, she managed to put up with it and pass. We hope and feel confident that a bright and happy future is in store for you, Mildred, but we. do not anticipate that you will teach Chemistry. Favorite Expression —Gotcha Physics? Known By —Constant companions. Hobby —Dancing. Girls ' Athletics Glee Club J C? English Club Dramatic Club 64 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 DOROTHY VIRGINIA VAUGHN Dot” Rockawalkin, Maryland “Then 1 saw her eye teas bright A realm of love, a stream of light.” Dorothy used to l e one of that quiet kind of girls that never said much, but had her own way. A great double change has come upon her recently: she talks continuously and allows herself to have a boss. Although history used to be a bug-a- boo to Dorothy, she has really learned to like it now, and says she enjoys the. class immensely. We wonder if it is be¬ cause Miss Wootton has made the sub¬ ject interesting or because of the fel¬ lows that sit across the aisle from her. Dorothy has expressed her ambition to become a teacher and expects to at¬ tend college in Virginia. We all wish you much success. Favorite Expression —Good night. Known By —Obliging manner. Hobby —Going to the movies. English Club WILLIAM FRANKLIN WALLER “Bill” Salisbury, Maryland tt f . “ Wc like our William , yes kc do!” • Hail to another obliging member of XJL the class. It’s “Bill” and his Ford that are so accommodating now. William, better known as “Bill,” is another quiet fellow. He always minds his own business and keeps to the straight and narrow path. That ' s enough said, isn ' t it? Despite his quiet manner, he has a i trong liking for the. fair sex and can 1 always be found at all the dances of the A € young generation. Go to it, “Bill,” we’re with you. a Vir Favorite Expression —Goodness gr Known By —Blond hair. Hobby —Driving his Ford. Hi-Y Club English Club Orchestra Boys’ Athletics Baseball THE TATLER 1926 65 JULIA LAKE WALLER “Julie” Salisbury, Maryland “For she urns wondrous fair.” Julia left us at the mid-year and has been studying very diligently ever since. We know she’ll be a great teacher some day. She is a professional squealer. Just tell her something exciting and look out for the instant yell of joy or otherwise; and talk about the Charleston, ask Miss Wootton how well her floors look; thanks to Julie and others. Now Julie would like to be a dancing instructress but other bright lights are shining in the distance, so Julie will take up a career of teaching. Best luck. Favorite Expression —Oh gosh! Known Bn —Her excited manner. Hobby —Visiting Miss Wootton. Class Prophetess ffl.s M English Club IRVIN ROBERT WALLER “ Bootsie ” Salisbury, Maryland “He roams at his own will, Never settled, never still. “Bootsie” is one of our star athletes as you all know, I am sure, from reading the papers. He plays on practically ev¬ ery athletic team we have and plays well. Along with all these things he still finds time, to devote to his class work. Here, as on the athletic field, we find him doing his work most all of the time. “Bootsie” can always be relied upon to stir up something new whe.n the class is really getting bored with the grind of school work. The class would certainly be lost without “Bootsie.” Favorite Expression —Atta-boy! Known By —He, himself. Hobby —Raising Cane. Boys’ Athletics Manager Basketball Basketball Baseball Dramatic Club HUY Club Vice President Senior Class Vice President Home Room Track Team Captain Soccer Team English Club Business Manager Tat lev Order Gregg Artists Order Artistic Typists 66 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 DAVID JAY WARD “Jay” Salisbury, Maryland “Mirth, with thee I mean to live.” Well, here is none other than Jay, our mischievous little fellow. He can al¬ ways be expected to keep the class go¬ ing and he always pipes up with some saying at which we can’t refrain from laughing. Jay can sometimes be found in Home E conomics room. Say, is it the de¬ licious aromas or beautiful maidens that attract you? He thoroughly enjoys teasing people and is so good-natured that we consider him a valuable asset in the make-up of the class of ’26. Favorite Expression —Gee. Hobby —Teasing. Known By —His mischievous ways English Club Baseball Club A Boys’ Athletic Club VIRGINIA ELLA WIIAYLAND “Jinny” Salisbury, Maryland “Her curls were of a chestnut hue.” Virginia comes all the way from the Delmar Road to attend W T . H. S. She comes a long way but is rewarded when she arrives by the. great knowledge she has acquired in these rooms. In Virginia you find one of the quiet little girls with curly hair. She is very bright in her studies and always has her lessons completed. It is hard to tell what this young bru¬ nette will do in the future but we all wish her every success and know she will make all of W. H. S. proud of her. Fctoorite Expression —My goodness. Known By —Sweet smile. Hobby —Giggling. Dramatic Club Glee Club Girls’ Athletics English Club THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 67 LELLA MORGAN WHITE Lei” Salisbury, Maryland “She was a phantom of delight.” One look at this picture and you’ll be¬ lieve this little, quotation. Leila with her dancing eyes and bewitching smile, is one of the most attractive girls in W. H. S. You need only to ask the boys about her. Leila, Julia and Eleanor make up one. of the numerous trios on the hill-top. All three are dance crazy, just like everyone else. Lei hasn ' t decided on her future ca¬ reer but she has the good wishes of the class of ’26. Favorite Expression —Good-looking ? Known By —Her giggle. Hobby —Charlestoning. English Club MILTON GUSTAVIUS WHITE “ Gus ” Salisbury, Maryland “The world is full of wild romance Did you ever see Gus’ gray-striped pants ?” Step l ight up, Ladies and Gentlemen, and admire the great and only What- is-it? Wal, I be gosh-danged if it ain’t old Gus himself. Four years of study and other forms of dissipation have left marks upon his noble dome, mostly up¬ on the outside. Layi ng all joking aside, Gus is one of our star athletes and has served us faithfully for four years. He is out¬ spoken, good-natured as the. days are long, a good sport and a good friend. May he leave big “Hoof-prints” on the sands of time. Favorite Expression —Let’s see now. Known By —Good-looking clothes. Hobby —Talking to Mil. Boys’ Athletics Basket Ball Team fi English Club Hi-Y Club Base Ball Team «£u THE TATLER—U9 2 6 DANIEL HERBERT WILLIAMS “Herby” Salisbury, Maryland “Perseverance makes success.” Here’s another of our dashing ' young nobles, just take a look at his picture. One glance from his dark eyes and the girls fall. Herbert is as good-natured and kind as he is good-looking. A good student and a good sport, he’s everyone’s friend. He. can surely drive a car, and he puts his ability to good use. Did you leave a book home? Just ask “Herby” and he’ll have it for you in a very few minutes. The class couldn’t get along without Herby and his car. Best wishes. Favorite Expression —Good-night! Known By —Cheerful smile. Hobby —Driving his car. English Club Hi-Y Club Orchestra FRANCES E. WILSON “Fritz” Salisbury, Maryland “Her voice is like the singing bird, The sweetest thing I’ve ever heard.” A very talented member is Frances. The tones she coaxes from the piano charm us, and often on rainy days she delightfully entertains study hall with some of her latest songs. She is quite as attractive as her mu¬ sic is sweet. Her dark brown eyes and fluffy hair of the same hue are quite ir¬ resistible. I am not the only one who thinks so. Ask one of the “hill top sheiks.” Frances always has something inter¬ esting to relate wherever she happens to be. We are. always good when Frances is around for she has an in¬ fluence in the Police Department of W. H. S. Do not hide your talent, Frances. Develop it, it’s worthy. Favorite Expression —So’s your old man. Known By —Music. Hobby —Dancing. English Club Glee Club THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 69 70 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 Class Prophecy — 0 — I was sad, so sad and weary, In fact, in a terrible fix, For I had to write the. prophecy Of the class of ’26. So one morning in the month of May I wandered o’er a hill; Though Nature all around was gay, My heart was heavy still. How difficult it was for me To try to prophesy, To tell just what the Fates decree. For I was not a “Malachi.” Soon by chance I spied a mossy nook. Which seemed to calm and inspire me. To into the future take one long look, Then re.veal you my prophecy. For Wilbur Phillips, our class president, I predicted a brilliant career, To the Senate he will be sent, Representing his Maryland dear. Now Edwin Dawson, our faithful treasurer, To whom we trusted our gold, Will be a second “Pierpont Morgan,” That famous financier of old. And you remember Charlie Davis, Especially the themes he wrote, Well, fortune predicts him to be a journalist, A clever one and well worth his note. Kathryn Bennett, whom one could never forget, (For she was the wit of our History class) Will be happily married to “Iky,” her beau, Which love, we all hope will last. Virginia Booth, the senior pianist, Will be teaching at Peabody, While Dot and Frances will be in their bliss When nursing the sick tenderly. Now Charles Hearne and Mary L. Powell, Who so desire each other’s presence, Will wed and live o’er in Moscow And dwell in refulgence. Wendell Humphreys, comical and slow as he is, (One would think he had not much pep) THE TATLER—1926 71 But really you’ll be amazed at this— As a sheriff, he’ll win a fine “rep.” For William Powell fate has foretold A humorous career; They ’ll be interlocutors of the minstrels bold, Attracting people from far and near. Ethelyn Hopkins will be an artist in Greece, And there she’ll win her fame. Her skill with the brush will never cease, Nor the memory of her renowned name. Jay Ward and Lee Johnson, Who are never calm nor serene, Will join with Gertie Benson In running a booth for ice cream. On Roy Howie, Dame Fortune seems to smile, For a prominent judge he will be, And no wonder, for at every trial His decision is given wisely. Maria Parker and Virginia Whayland, Lena Dashiell and Aline Krause, Will teach “six-year-olds” the golden rule, In a four-roomed rural school house. Now Lydia Jackson and John Marshall, I know, ’Twas love from the very first, But some dispute will come between—and—so— Oh, well—you know the worst. Emma Bailey and Naomi Pollitt, Hilda Nutter and Tull Ryall, Will type fifty words a minute, And take shorthand in fine style. But Mildred Mitchell and Miriam Riley, Iris Pusey and Mildred Twigg, Will all join the ZiegfieJd Follies To dance through life without caring a fig. Now another member of our class, Branche Phillips is his name, Will be a fine biologist, And in the world obtain great fame. Georgia Adkins and Allan Barnes, As you will finally see, With Louise Taylor and Dorothy Vaughn Will teach Solid Geometry. I prophesied that Louise Turner would be Rather a fine musician, While Byron Shadburn eventually Will become a geometrician. Eleanor Hearn, bless her little heart, 72 THE TATLER—192 6 She’ll go to Paris to study art, But listen now, prepare for a thrill, She’s to change her name to Mrs. Sawhill. Now William Waller, with such curly light hair, And a broad everlasting grin, With “Fozzer” will still “book” work—and dare— To attend every small town hanging. As for Franklin Cooper, the Fates do say That he’ll be a Prof, at Yale College; While Edwin Powell, a lawyer will be, Pleading cases with all his law knowledge. Elizabeth Ellis, so quiet and sedate, And Helen Davis, her chum, Will both marry men of about forty-eight. But will be widows at sixty-one. Jimmie Disharoon, sheik of the Senior Class, Will paint artistic and colorful scenes, He’ll sketch and draw so that it’ll come to pass He’ll be an artist of no small means. Roland Dixon and Harry Bowe, With Floyd Larmore and William Simms, Will as a committee across the Pacific go, And advise us to free the. Philippines. Norman Ellis, a scientist will be, Alton Livingston a critic; Irvin Waller, a secretary, And Dot Holliday a heretic. Madelyn Layfield and her chum, Laura Gordy, Will probably own a fine style shop; Then they’ll perambulate about the town, Showing “green folks wot is wot.” Bob Dallas and his friend, Norman Taylor, Whom one would think were slow; But reader, would you believe it? They’re going to enter a vaudeville show. Mae Smith and Irene Carey, Estelle Steele and Margie Downs Will each become a secretary In some of our largest towns. Iris Humphreys and Annabel Cooper Will both be always very content, Living simply with Lela and Elizabeth, Lives with nothing to repent. Three of our musical seniors are Herbert, Paul Hitch and Paul Hearne, It is quite natural that they should travel afar And of higher music learn. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 73 What the Fates told me was very true, About Alonzo Dykes and Avery; They will soon up-to-date farming do And their’s will be prosperity. Irene Bostick and Ethel Chatham, Virginia Catlin and Naomi Garris, Are soon to take a trip abroad. To view and explore gay Paris. Leila White will win notoriety (She never was very fond of school) By being a leader of New York society Instead of teaching the “Golden Rule.” Now Kennon Perrin, oh, you’ll be amazed, For he’s to be a Hopkin’s surgeon And he’ll leave soon on an Artie trip To study germs in the Polar region. For Louise and Iris, I fear the Fates told me That they would never marry, But they’ll travel over many a sea, Performing duties of a missionary. Milton White, last, but not least on the list, At Hopkins, will study early and late, To reach his ambition—that of being a druggist, And have stores in almost every State. So thus ends the last one on the list, And to anyone who might not have been mentioned Let me say that I wish them the greatest success, To forget them was not my intention. And now just a word from your prophetess To the whole of the Senior Class, If these predictions are a little amiss, Remember—she did her best at the task. However, I know that one thought is true, In life it is always so; Some will be small, others great things will do As journeying onward they go. Together we’ve had a nice time, haven’t we? I’m sorry its over aren’t you? But, of course, we can’t students forever be For there is big work for us to do. You know “you can’t all be captains, you’ve, got to be crew There ' s something for all of you here; There’s big work to do and lesser to do And the task you must do is the near. If you can’t be a highway, then just be a trail, If you can’t be the sun, be a star; It isn’t by size that you win or you fail, But be the best of whatever you are!” 74 THE TATLER—192 6 ALUMNI PERSONALS Mr. Wilmer Gullette, ’20, entered West Point after completing his course at Wicomico High School. He graduated from there in ’25 as one of the highest ranking cadet officers of the. institution. Mr. Gullette is now connected with The General Motors Company of New York City. Mi-. Lynn E. Perry was a member of the 1901 graduating class at W. H. S. He later studied at the. University of Pennsylvania, receiving his degree there in 1907. During the World War, Mr. Perry did overseas duty as a Major in the U. S. army. He is now at the head of the Engi¬ neering Department of Lafayette College. Miss L. Cora Gillis, ’92, has been associated with school work in Wi¬ comico County for several years. She has been a teacher in this county, school attendance officer and now is a supervisor of graded schools. Mr. Lee Allen, ’09, studied at the University of Maryland and in 1914 graduated from Cornell University. Mr. Allen has become very promi¬ nent among horticulturists of this State. At one time he was president of the Peninsula Horicultural Society and later was made president of the Maryland Horticultural Society. He is also interested in educational work. At present he is president of the Salisbury Normal Parent-Teacher As¬ sociation. Mr. William J. Holloway, ’89, has had a career closely connected with the school system of Wicomico County and the State of Maryland. After teaching in this county he was an instructor at the Normal School be¬ fore it was moved from Baltimore to Towson, Md. From there he be¬ came a member of the State Department of Education in Maryland and was an Assistant State Superintendent. Mr. Holloway is now Principal of the Salisbury Normal School which was opened in the fall of 1925. Mr. Harry C. Adkins, ’05, received his college, education at Western Maryland College and graduated from there in 1908. For many years he has been in the firm of E. S. Adkins and Company, of which he is now Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Adkins is a member of many of the lead¬ ing organizations of Salisbury. Miss Dorothy L. White, ’17, attended Beacom’s Business College after graduating at W. H. S. Upon completing her work there she did secre¬ tarial work in Norfolk, Va., and Philadelphia, Pa. Several years go Miss White and her sister opened the Blue Bird Tea Room, one of the finest eating places in Salisbury. Miss White has been very successful in this business. Mr. B. Frank Adkins, ’03, is a man in our midst who is nationally known as a breeder of fancy cattle. Mr. Adkins lives on the “Cosquay Farm” and has cattle in many parts of this nation which bear the name of his farm. He specializes in Guernsey cattle and is the originator of the breed known as the “Cosquay Guernsey.” Mr. Richard (Dick) Porter, ’lS ' o. began to be prominent in athletics while a student at St. John’s College, Annapolis, Maryland. Since then (Continued on page 77) THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 75 We, the Class of 1926, having come, to our last hours in our right mind, hereby give and devise all our worldly possessions to the following beneficiaries: To the Board of Education we bequeath enough money to build a new High School without chicken coops. To Mr. Cordrey, our worthy principal, we leave a student bright enough to carry on a history recitation. To Miss Taylor we leave our most sincere wishes for a life of hap¬ piness and prosperity. To Miss Porter we bequeath some hair tonic to restore black hair. To Miss Phillips we leave a private line to Sharptown with a good looking conductor. To Miss Powell we bequeath the last year’s edition of the True Story Magazine. To Mr. Carroll we leave a copy of “Laugh and Grow Thin.” To Mrs. Pope we bequeath our knowledge of how to do the latest steps of the Charleston. To Miss Wootton we leave one. well chewed stick of gum. To Miss Erwood we bequeath the honor of always being near Miss Wootton. To Mrs. Disharoon we bequeath a White House Cook Book. To Miss Ida Morris we leave, the latest methods of teaching Algebra. To Mr. Unger we leave the honor of knowing all the Arts of Manual Training. To Miss Landon we bequeath a pair of low heeled slippers to ease, her feet. To Miss Farlowe we leave a loud needle so that she may be heard. To Miss Davis we leave an extra tire in case one of hers blows out. To Miss Straughn we leave an electric curling iron to wave her bobbed hair. To Mr. Wheeler we leave several altos for next year’s Glee Club. To Miss Lankford we leave several tubes of mending tissue to refix the torn up books. 76 THE TATLER—19 26 To Miss Wright we leave a successful career as a ballet dancer. To the Juniors we leave our cast off dignity. To the “Sophs” we leave the Mysteries of French and Plane Geometry. To the “FRESHIES” we bequeath the hard rough road to travel to success. To those of the Senior Class who did not graduate this year we. leave our most heartfelt sympathy. To the Athletes we leave the honor of winning all next year ' s games. To Betty Dallas, Henrietta Hopkins and Hazel Heath we leave, muf¬ flers for their tongues, so that the teachers may not be disturbed. To Lee. Hurley we leave an alarm clock so he will be prompt to his classes and not go asleep on the job. To “Punk” Brewington we leave, the privilege of graduating with the Class of ’27. To Miss Mildred Morris we leave a chauffeur to drive her to Washing¬ ton for the fraternity dances. To Miss Killiam we leave, a bungalow with room for two. To Miss Gordy we leave a new Ford Coupe for future purposes. To Miss Messick w r e leave the hope that she. will win a successful merchant as she is so very economical. To Miss Parker we. bequeath a ton and a half of ready made pep. To Miss Dryden we bequeath the good will of the senior class. To Mr. McIntosh we leave a ne.w broom to keep the senior rooms clean. To Walton Parsons we leave a clear road to Delmar. To Wicomico High School we leave our wonderful reputation. To Nellie Mae Turner we leave a successful career as a “Charlestoner.” To George. Tilghman a certain senior leaves her best wishes that he will graduate in the next class. To Ruth Messick we leave many happy years to spend with Clyde Serman. All the rest of our property we. leave to the coming classes of Wi¬ comico High School. In testimony whereof we have hereunto subscribed our name and seal in the year of nineteen hundred and twenty-six. CLASS OF ’26. THE TATLER—19 2 6 77 ALUMNI PERSONALS (Continued from page 74) “Dick” has played baseball in many of the Eastern Shore Clubs. He now belongs to Jack Dunn’s Baltimore Orioles, and is certainly meeting with lots of success. Mr. Vivian Smith, T8, received highest academic honors in his class at W. H. S. He graduated at St. John’s College at Annapolis, Md., in 1922, and in the fall of the. same year he went to Hebron, Md , as principal of the High School. Mr. Smith is now teaching in Easton High School. Mr. Ralph 0. Dulany, ‘09, attended W. C. I. and finished his course there in 1910. From there he went to Wesleyan University and grad¬ uated in ’14, from there lie taught school for two years and then entered the Army. Today Mr. Dulany is in the canning business. He holds many important positions, being director of the National Canners’ Association, vice-president of the Salisbury Rotary Club and director of the Bank of Fruitland. Mr. Doane Waller, T8, received a commission from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1924 and then entered M. I. T., Boston, Mass. He is studying electrical engineering at this institution and will graduate in the spring of 1927. Mi 1 . Alfred Truitt, T3, attended Western Maryland College and left in December of ’17 to enter Military service. He later returned to col¬ lege and graduated in 1922. Mr. Truitt was State Adjutant of the Amer¬ ican Legion under Col. A. W. W. Woodcock. For several years Mr. Truitt has been associated with the News Publishing Co., and he is now General Manager of this firm. Miss Ruth Powell, ’01, taught in this county for several years after graduating from W. H. S. After taking a course at Columbia University, taught in the Wicomico High School and then returned to this University in the capacity of Assistant to the Welfare Directors of Teachers’ Col¬ lege. At the same time she studied at this institution and received a B. S. degree in ’25. Miss Powell is now Social Director at the Normal School, Salisbury, Md. Rev. George H. Wailes, D. D., ’83, is a graduate of Princeton Uni¬ versity and the Theological Seminary of the same place. Rev. Wailes is now a Professor of Greek and Hebrew at Temple University. Mr. Robert D. Grier, Jr., ’16, graduated from Bethlehem Prep School ’18, and later attended Carnegie Tech. Mr. Grier has won high honors in Masonry, being a Past Worshipful Master of Wicomico Lodge No. 91, A. F. A. M. He is now director and secretary of Robert D. Grier Sons Co., and is in the Haberdashery business for himself in the Wicomico Hotel Building. Mrs. Harry E. Parkhurst, ’97, became very much interested in Parent-Teacher Associations about ten years ago. For several years she has been president of the Maryland Association. Mrs. Parkhurst has been very influential toward bringing the association to its present standing.. Mr. E. Sheldon Jones, ’14, returned to W. H. S. after graduating to (Continued on page 92) 78 THE TATLER—19 26 1926 CLASS SONG We have come to the end of our high school days, In the dear old W. H. S. No more for the. pleasures good and gay, No more for the well known ways, Do you think what the end of the high school days Can mean to the Senior Class ? When the friendships ties are severed today, And the schoolmates have to part. But fondly our thoughts will return to the spot On the wings of memory borne, As we look back on these, good old days, Spent in these dear old walls. Dear Alma Mater, we sing thy praise We will love thee all our days, And may fortune ever smile, on thee And may men thy name enthrone. Well, this is the end of our high school days There’s a thrill of sadness too; But it leaves a thought that is big and strong With a wish that is kind and true. For memory has pained this parting day With colors that never fade, And we find at the end of our high school days, That farewell is hard to say. -o- CLASS YELL BOONI CHIC A LAC BOONI CHIC A LAC BOONI CHIC A LAC LAC LAC RICKETY AX COAX COAX WHA WHO WHA WHA WHO WHA WE’RE THE CLASS THAT’S GOING TO STICK NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX SENIORS, SENIORS, SENIORS! THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 79 80 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 JUNIOR CLASS ROLL CLYDE SERMAN ....-...:...—-- President CARROLL LONG ... Vice-President DAVID FIELDS.......—. Secretary EDNA SHOCKLEY ..-.. Treasurer MISS MARY V. STRAUGHN.Class Advisor Adkins, Lorraine Arvey, Pearl Bailey, John Banks, Ruth Bennett, Lillian Betts, Edward Bonneville, Eleanor Bounds, Louise Bounds, Thelma Bozman, Florence Brewington, Ford Broughton, Edgar Brown, Simeon Bryan, Nettie Cannon, Eunice Carey, Jennie Carmean, Calvin Chatham, Irene Cimino, Minnie Cooper, Phillip Dennis, Cleo Dennis, Lewis Dennis, Howard Denson, Mabel Denson, Margaret Dixon, Edna Dolby, Adele Elliott, Harlan Elzey, Alice Fields, Clyde Fields, David Fields, Franklin Graham, Sara Goswellin, Nettie.. Harris, Kathryn Hayman, Levin Heath, Hilda Holden, Hilda Holloway, Ada Holloway, Francis Holloway, Howard Hopkins, Teubner Hughes, Henry Jackson, Glenn Jenkins, Ruth Johnson, Robert Jones, Dolores Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Martha Bayfield, Evelyn Layfield, Howard Lecates, Edward Leonard, Grace Long, Carroll Loomis, Nellie Marshall, Myrtle. Matthews, Ralph Messick, Carroll Messick, Ruth Mezick, Harlan Miciotto, John Mills, Wilsie Oakley, Katherine Owens, Irma Parker, Jessie Parke.r, Louise Parrott, Kathleen Parsons, Lawrence Parsons, Walton Phillips, Lillian Phipps, Thelma Pollitt, Irma Pusey, Georgia Richardson, Wanda Serman, Clyde Serman, Lillian Shockley, Edna Shockley, Gladys Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Nelson Stewart, Sarah Sturgis, Dorothea Taylor, Dora Thoroughgood, Maria Tilghman, George Tilghman, Nannie Tilghman, Maud Tindle, Woodfield Toadvine, Helen Toadvine, Pauline Trader, Margaret Truitt, May Tubbs, Mary Turner, Nellie Mae Tuttle, Elizabeth Twilley, Elizabeth Van Horn, Gladys Walls, Leoma Waller, Clyde Walton, Elizabeth Ward, Queoga Watson, Madelyn West, Clarence White, Elizabeth White, Polly Wilkins, Alice Wilson, Virgie Young, Elva 82 THE TATLER—1926 “A History of the Junior Class” Years go by and only leave us Memories of the things that pass, When we’re old and quite forgotten, —Memories of the Junior Class. Strong gusts of wind and torrents of icy rains were beating against the two small windows of the attic. An elderly lady, her golden hair streaked with gray, was slowly making her way up the steep flight of steps which led to the garret. In her arms she. had a large bundle of old newspapers and magazines. These she let fall to the floor with a “bang,” and she dropped into a broken rocking chair to rest. At last, the old lady arose, picked up the bundle of papers, and de¬ posited them on a small stand under the eaves of the. attic. She cau- iously started to make her descent, when her eye was caught by a bit of lavender silk projecting from under the lid of an old, moldy chest. With eager fingers she threw open the lid, and lo! Before her was the dress which she had made in her Junior Year at High School, and had worn at the Junior-Senior Banquet. Long forgotten memories, associated with high school days, flashed through her mind in rapid succession. The dress was fondly laid aside, and the. lady, now all aglow with de¬ light, began to ransack the chest. At the very bottom a mildewed book came to light. It had upon it these words: “THE TATLER, W. H. S., 1926.” She read and remembered. Insensible to the cold and dampness of the room, she turned the yellowed pages of the book as if in a dream. A page which seemed familiar presented itself. It was entitled, “A His¬ tory of the Junior Class.” Was it possible? Was that her class? Yes, she had been a member of it. With eager eyes she read these words: “We are not yet so grown-up that we have forgotten our timidity when we first reached high school in the fall of 1923. Surely we thought that we would never be able to survive four years of such life. However, in the course of time, we. became accustomed to our new teachers and our fellow classmates and we were reluctant to leave them. “When we returned to school in the fall of 1924, we were delighted that we were no longer ‘Freshies.’ We now took great pleasure in aiding in the initiation of our ‘inferiors,’ the new Freshman Class. Our Sopho¬ more year having ended, we were again free to enjoy the glorious sum¬ mer months, undisturbed. “Fall came, and we literally fell all over ourselves to get back to school. We were back into the harness, ready to show “the world and his brother ’ that young America was “on the job.” “A meeting was held early in the first semester at which the Junior Class was organized. The following officers were elected: Clyd e Serman, president; Carroll Long, vice-president; David Fields, secretary-treasurer. Miss Straughn was made class advisor. We wish to extend our thanks to our officers who have proved so capable, and to Miss Straughn who has proved so efficient an advisor. “At the second Junior Class meeting, green and white were selected for our class colors. A committee of two was appointed to purchase felt for a banner, and several members were chosen to make designs, from which one submitted by Franklin Fields won first place. At this meet¬ ing it was decided to make glad the heart of Sam, the janitor, by present¬ ing him with a Christmas basket filled with fruit and vegetables. Sam re¬ warded us with a broad grin, a flash of white tee.th, and profuse thanks. “The third Junior Class meeting was held early in the spring. In THE TATLER—19 2 6 83 spite of the depleted condition of the treasury, it was decided to hold the Junior-Senior Banquet, and to make a drive for the payment of back dues, which we all thought would be sufficient for financing a railroad project, much less a function of this sort. “The Junior English classes were organized into clubs, which held their meetings for an hour each Friday. The programs consisted of the study of the lives of great American poets and novelists. Woe to the un¬ lucky one who had not memorized several lines from the author of the previous week! “Members of the. Junior Class furnished the entertainment program at the December meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association. Each num¬ ber on the program was well received. The dialogue between Woodfield Tyndall and Madelyn Watson was well worth listening to, and an up¬ roariously funny negro debate was given by five of the boys of the class. Without boasting, we feel that the other classes must have furnished ‘some entertainment’ if they got ahead of us. “A prize was offered as an inducement to sell tickets to the very suc¬ cessful school play, “Kathleen.” Each member of the home-room which sold the most tickets was to receive a complimentary ticket. Wasn’t this an incentive? It was a lucky Salisburian who wasn’t pestered almost to death to buy a ticket. The members of Miss Killiam’s room were the lucky dogs, for it was they who captured the prize. The Junior Class must certainly be profusely sprinkled with future salesmen and sales¬ ladies. But it makes us sad to think what a lot of pests will be turned out upon society. “The Junior Class is not only noted for its salesmen but also for its cooks. A few of the girls have aquired the marvelous accomplishment of boiling water without burning it. But, take notice, it is a very few. However, in sincerity, we are grateful to Miss Parker and Miss Messick for even attempting to tolerate such a lot. “A history of the Junior Class would not be complete without men¬ tioning our renowned “Struggle with United States History.” Surely Co¬ lumbus would never have had heart to set foot upon ship had he known how much trouble he would cause in later years. But we ll be generous and forgive him. It looked once as though the Civil War might be fought over, for clouds loomed dark on the horizon, when there was such a strong difference of opinion among the members of Miss Wootton’s first period, 3B History Class. Things were really getting serious, for it looked very much as if the radicals were ready at any slight pretense, to hang Jennie Carey, Polly White and Alton Livingston as traitors on the first limb that would bear them. Several days afterward, Gladys Van Horn re- ierated her oft expressed, strong anti-slavery, and abolitionist sentiment. With most profound wisdom she denounced the Southerners and their “Black Codes, ’ concluding her harangue with the impressive sentence, “And the. Ku Klux Klan even killed the negroes dead.” The class felt very sorry for the negroes, but the Southerners had already done the dirty work. “The County-wide Girls’ Athletic Meet, which was held at the Ar¬ mory, was the first e.vent of its kind ever held in Maryland, outside the city of Baltimore. It was a great success and stimulated the athletic spir¬ it among girls all over the county. Wicomico High distinguished itself and Hilda Heath, Gladys Van Horn, Alice Elzey, Dora Taylor, Lorraine Adkins, Hilda Holden, and others won laurels for the Junior Class. Bravo, girls! Both honor and beauty can be attained through following a course of athletics. “A fire at W. H. S. is such a rarity that the faculty and the whole stu¬ dent body would think somebody was burning a pile of brush if the whole building were blue with smoke. Such was the case, in a modified form, 84 THE TATLER—1926 when a part of the school roof was actually ignited. One could scarcely believe that the fire was so near, even when the fire engine made its ap¬ pearance. “The behavior of the Junior home-room teachers would have made a fine moving picture. “Miss Mildred Morris reluctantly stopped her English class a moment to listen to the fire bell. When several minutes later the school fire alarm rang, she looked puzzled, and then presumed that the bell for changing classes must have rung too soon. Investigation showed no classes changing, so she quietly resumed the lesson. Suddenly there was a cry of “Fire! Fire!” but Miss Morris was not to be stopped. Her calm¬ ness was contagious and like good soldiers, her class marched onto the campus in regular file. Miss Straughn, like Miss Morris, thought that there had been a mistake in ringing the bell for changing classes, and so she did not dismiss her class until she was convinced that the fire was real. Miss Killiam’s motto must be “safety first”—not for herself, but for her pupils’ winter coats. Perhaps she realizes that a dollar isn’t worth as much as it used to be. At least, she began throwing coats out of the cloakroom window until she was compelled to stop. We extend our thanks to Miss Killiam for her bravery and foresight. “The climax of the year was the Junior-Senior Banquet, which was held in May. What a nice, informal time we enjoyed! Perhaps the “un¬ decorating” committee enjoyed themselves the next morning. However, it would be sinful to spoil a delightful evening by brooding over such sor¬ did tasks. Youth is for happiness, so banish dull care away.” “It has been rumored that the Wicomico River overflowed its banks with the tears of high school pupils on the last day of school. Surely no one could have been so mistaken as to accuse the Juniors of taking part in this demonstration. Though we bade a fond farewell to our teachers and fellow pupils, our joy at the thought of vacation overshadowed all sor¬ row connected with departure. “If inclined to shed a tear, Think you there’s another year. To the Seniors raise your lids, Next year we’ll be Seniors, Kids!” Memories of long ago! Yes, it seemed ages to the old lady since she had participated with all the other girls and boys in those activities about which she had just read. Then she suddenly remembered that an old schoolmate was coming for supper, one whose maiden name had appeared on the pages of “The Tatler.” That night the two friends sat together on a cushioned davenport in front of a glowing fire. Between them could be seen the open “Tatler.” Their dim eyes eagerly scanned the pages, and now and then a laugh rang out as they recalled those scenes of long ago. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 85 1 86 THETATLE R—1 9 2 6 SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL HOMER WHITE .... President JOE GRAHAM.—---_---Vice-President KATHERINE WYATT...Secretary and Treasurer MISS WINNIE DRYDEN........Class Advisor Adkins, Aline Adkins, Beatrice Adkins, Emma Arve.y, Margie Bailey, Lloyd Banks, Clarke Banks, Margie M. Baker, William Beard, Marie A. Blades, Herbert Bozman, Cleora Brewington, Bessie Brewington, Carroll Brewington, Leroy Brittingham, Anne Brittingham, Hampton Brown, Helen Calloway, Howard Calloway, Iva Cantwell, Mildred Carey, Henry Clark, Constance Clark, Ernest C. Cooper, Doris Cooper, Eva M. Coskery, Oscar Covington, Nancy Culver, William Dallas, Betty Davis, Irma Davis, Lee Derby, Dorothy Dick, Annabel Dixon, Beatrice Dolbey, Boyd Dorman, Ruth Farlowe, Mildred Fields, Dorothy Freeny, Howard Freeny, James Graham, Joe Graham, Samuel Greene, Marion Grier, Mamie Gunby, Dean Harrington, Lawrence. Harris, James Hawkins, Rodney Hearne, Gladys Heath, Hazel Holloway, Betty Holloway, Florence Holloway, Marie Holloway, Sarah Holloway, Walter Hopkins, Henrietta Hopkins, Hilda Huffington, Sara Hughes, Roland Humphreys, Belle H umph reys, Margaret Johnson, Anne Johnson, Katherine Johnson, William Kennerly, Margaret Krause, Althea Krause, Albert Lemon, Minnie Lewers, Gullette Livingston, Alverta Lowe, Walter Malone, Irma Malone, Virginia Marshall, Irving Mathews, Mildred McGrath, Edgar Mellott, Alice Mezick, Wallace Oliphant, Margaret Owens, Ruth Parker, Thelma Parker, Thomas Perdue, Lelia Powell, Maurice Prettyman, Graham Reddish, Louise Riggin, Gertrude Robertson, Holland Robertson, Pauline Rounds, Gertrude Schmidt, Augusta Shockley, Edna Shadburn, Henry Smith, Nellie Smith, Ronald Smith, William Steward, Margaret Taylor, Lottie Taylor, Mary Louise Taylor, Richard Terry, Della Testa, John Testa, Mary Tilghman, Catherine Tilghman, Meredith Timmons, Grace Todd, Ella Toulson, Isabelle Townsend, Wilsie Truitt, James Truitt, Kendall Tyndall, Katherine Waller, Lucy Wanner, Betty Ward, Edward Ward, Marion Wetzel, Bernard Whayland, Ethel White, Homer Wiley, Vernon Williams, Pearl Wright, Virginia Wyatt, Catherine Young, Lola 88 THE TATLER—1926 SOPHOMORE CLASS As I’m just a Sophomore I’ll forget for a while, That I’m not a Senior and able to write more. These little sketches of the members of our class, May not fit exactly, but please let them pass. First, President Homer, though small it is true, In basketball seems to know just what to do. Now Kathryn Tyndal, the girl so sedate, Comes from none but our own Maryland State. Irma Davis and Nancy Covington are Sophomore terrors, With Dorothy Derby and Ruth Dorman for making grammatical errors. Dick Johnson, the boy so rare, To keep with this will dare. Hazel Heath and Gladys Hearn For vacation days just yearn. Hilda Hopkins, who comes from Eden, If she were, an apple, would’ve been eaten. Louise Reddish, you remember, Will be happy from May to September. Henrietta and Belle, as of yore Each day leave school at four. Dean Gunby, the imp, is happy and bright, And like James Freeny, to us mortals polite. Margaret Kennedy, with natural wavy hair, Makes all other girls give up in despair. Clarke Banks to all of the parties must go, He is much in demand, as you all surely know. Catherine W ' yatt—our secretary-treasurer—gay, Tries to make every one happy all day. Next comes Bessie Bewington, the great athlete, Who as an English student cannot be beat. Mary Louise Taylor and Margaret Stewart, now please understand, There aren’t better pupils in the land. Constance Clark—it is said—is learning to sing And for this class it will be a good thing. THE TATLER—19 2 6 You may be sure Lloyd Bailey is on hand, If Ronald Smith is to be in the plan. Gertrude Riggin, who is generally quiet, Has shown that at times, she might start a riot. Now Mary Testa is happy and gay, As doing her work she wiles time. away. “Jim” Truitt, with girls is considered a bear, It may be his pink cheeks and his pretty blond hair. “Ed” Ward, so full of mischief, by heck, That good nerves are. essential, or Teacher’s a wreck. If a prize was offered for going to “Nick’s,” Pearl or Verona would sure do their tricks. Alice Mellott, a quaint little girl, Has plenty of knowledge, but nary a curl. Ernest Clarke is considered to be very bright, Perhaps it’s because he burns midnight light. Ann Brittingham, Lelia Perdue, and Mildred Farlow, for years, Are always laughing and never in tears. Now folks like Beatrice Dixon and Nellie Smith you needn’t fear, Of them as quiet students you will often hear. Irma Malone, Sara Huffington and Minnie Lemon, Although good students, seem to possess a demon. Margaret Humphreys and Margaret Oliphant, Have a desire to ride, an elephant. Mamie Grier as a beauty has been rated, Well, she surely has us captivated. Marie, Betty and Walter Holloway, too, The work of an iron horse can do. Eva Cooper and Virginia Malone are unselfishly kind, And with Oscar Coskery have extremely large minds. Lucy Waller and Lola Young have, heaps of pluck And like Edna Shockley should always be in luck. Our class would have been in a stew, . If it weren’t for things Meredith and Catherine Tilghman kne.w. Now Richard Taylor and Graham Prettyman, we find in any nook That is large enough for Maurice Powell, if he hasn’t any book. Now here, is Ann Johnson, with eyes so brown, Who has never yet been seen in a frown. Pauline Robertson her knowledge preserves, To help Thelma Parker just as she deserves. 89 90 THE TATLER—1926 Now come meet Joe Graham who’s always late, The worthy Vice-President of twenty-eight. Ruth Owens, whose hair is so light, Shines just that way in the class—she’s bright. Now Annabel Dick must banish her fears, For she will graduate in two or three years. Howard Freeny and James Harris, it is alleged, Have plenty of knowledge stored in their heads. Next come Mildred Cantwell and Gertrude Rounds, Who like all other teasers are easily found. Betty Wanner, Helen Truitt with Helen Brown, Are the “Uke ’ players in their home town. Leroy Brewington and Wallace Meziclc are pleased to learn, They are. playing baseball to suit all concerned. Dot Fields, Marian Green and Florence Holloway, the blondes of the class. Are working so hard, we know they will pass. Doris Cooper, our artistic miss Believes in the saying “Ignorance is Bliss.” Tom Parker, with his wit, makes the class roar, Roland Hughes’ laugh makes us howl even more. Emma Adkins and Margie Banks are busy bees, We are sure that their marks will be better than “C’s”. Alverta Livingston is a regular tomboy, Without her this class would be without joy. Some say that “Punk” Brewington will hardly notice a “Gal,” But we hear that there is one whom he calls a real Powell. Isabel Toulson for months in Florida did sojourn, She missed her dear teachers, hence her recent return. Edgar McGrath and “Dutchy” Krause are doing their best, To be Juniors, is their aim along with the rest. William Baker and Bill Smith have no trouble or woe, As over the Hill Top they merrily go. John Testa and Holland Robertson think they’re the whole show, As into the class room they march to their row, There are some in this class, who are said to be partial, But not so with Milford Twilley or Irving Marshall. Aline Adkins and Margie Arvey we hold in greatest esteem, For haven’t they reached the age of sixteen ? Walter Lowe and Kendall Truitt, so true. You never can tell what they will do. THE TATLER-1926 91 Guilette Lewers and Henry Shadburn have a natural bent Toward studying lessons lest they must repent. Mildred Matthews, and Grace Timmons, what can I say ? They do their work well day after day. Augusta Schmidt for fine clothes need not moon, Has she not Lottie Taylor (Lotta Tailor) in her home room? From one hundred pupils, you can’t select the best, But Althea Krause and Kathryn Johnson, need not fear the test. Next comes Della Terry with all her knowledge, What will we do without her in college? Boyd, Herbert Blades and William Culver are nice little boys, Who will soon graduate from baby toys. Rodney Hawkins, Lawrence Harrington are bookkeeping experts, But like Hampton Brittingham, their tired brain never hurts. Sara Holloway, our editor, so tall and neat, Hopes this article with your approval will meet. 92 THE TATLER—19 2 6 ALUMNI PERSONALS—(Continued from page 77) take up further work in the institution. Mr. Jones, a former ex-service man, ex-Secretary of the Salisbury Baseball Club, ex-President of the Wi¬ comico High School Alumni Association and Associate Editor of the Sal¬ isbury Advertiser and Wicomico Countian, is still unspoiled and free from the affectation that so often accompanies success. Mr. Ernest C. Turner, ’91, upon graduating from high school, went with the wholesale firm of B. L. Gillis Son. In 1905, Mr. Turner orga¬ nized the Turner Bros. Co. He. has become a man who is looked up to in his community and has won success and reputation by hard work, square dealing and native ability. Mr. Hartwell Adkins, ’07, is a graduate of Washington and Lee and received his LL. D. degree from George Washington University. Mr. Ad¬ kins is now a very prominent lawyer in Washington, D. C. Dr. George W. Todd, ’78, in 1881, was the valedictorian of his class at Western Maryland College.. In 1885, he graduated from the Medical School of the University of Maryland, and began the practice of his pro¬ fession in Salisbury. In 1890, he took a post-graduate course in medicine in New York. Dr. Todd has been one. of the most successful physicians of Salisbury. The Peninsula General Hospital, which was the first on the Eastern Shore, and the Pine Bluff Sanatorium were established through his untiring efforts. Dr. Todd is still practicing medicine in Salisbury. Mr. Hugh L. Dickerson, ’ll, graduated from Beacom’s Business Col¬ lege in 1912. For some time Mr. Dickerson was with the Guggenheim Copper Company of New York, and for three years he. traveled for them in South America. He is now in business for himself in Richmond, Va Miss Anne V. Johnson was a commercial student at W. H. S. and graduated in 1917. She was then employed by Brewington Bros. Co. and stayed with the business when it was bought by the News Publishing Co. She was later made treasurer of this company. Miss Johnson now has a very fine position with the Haines Realty Co., of Miami, Florida. Mr. G. William Phillips, ’98, was connected with the Jackson Lumber Company of this city for a number of years. For the past nine years Mr. Phillips has been president of the Salisbury Baking Company. Messrs. Rex A. and Seth P. Taylor, who graduated from W. H. S. in the class of 15, attended the University of Virginia for two years. At this time their studies were interrupted by a period of military training at Camp Meade. At the close of the World War they entered the Law School of University of Maryland, upon graduation from which they were admitted to the bar. They are now successful lawyers in Salisbury. Mr. Amos W. W. Woodcock, ’99, received his B. A. at St. John’s Col¬ lege, in 1903; LL. B. at University of Maryland in 1910, and M. A. at Harvard in 1912. Mr. Woodcock has been practicing law since 1912 and is a member of the firm of Woodcock and Webb. He served as a Colonel in the 115th Infantry A. E. F. during the. World War and was cited and promoted “for gallantry in action.” Mr. Woodcock is one of the most well known men in his profession. (Continueda on page 104) THE TATLER—1926 93 PAGE QUICK . 1 I’nGONN i GET OUT±_J 94 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL President...-..—. ELIZABETH WRIGHT Vice-President ...___MARGARET LAWS Secretary and Treasurer.....—LARRY WIMBROW Class Advisor....MISS MARIA DAVIS Adams, Elizabeth Adkins, James Adkins, Vincent Adkins, William Andrews, Amy Andrews, Avery Baker, Margaret Baker, Mildred Banks, Edward Banks, Elizabeth Barnes, Helena Baines, Louise Beard, Iva Beechboard, Bessie Benjamin, A. J. Bennett, Ruth Byrd, Ethel Bishop, Edward Blades, Marion Bounds, Anna Brewington, Lucille Brewington, Franklin Brittingham, Francis Brittingham, Vernon Brown, Margaret Brown, Katherine Brumbley, Ellalee Burbage, Stewart Calloway, Ruth Campbell, Mary Carter, Leon Gatlin, Irene Causey, Myrtle Cimino, Leonard Cimino, Samuel Cimino, Zena Cobb, Roger Collins, Faye Collier, Thelma Collins, Everett Colona, Emmalou Colona, Willye Colona, Dryden Cooper, Mark Cooper, Levin Cooper, William H. Crockett, Naomi Culve.r, Levin Culver, Ruth Culver, Elsye Culver, Katheryn Dawson, Sarah Dennis, Mary Elizabeth Dennis, Mary Elvina Dennis, Nellie Derby, Edith Disharoon, Fredericka Disharoon, Vivian Disharoon, Norman Dodd, Laurence Dolbey, Virginia Dorman, Jessie Dougherty, Walter Downing, Gertrude Duffy, Nellie Dulaney, Hurst Elde.rdice, Jack Elliott, Beulah Elliott, Lena Elzey, Guy Elzey, Nellie Ennis, Lillian Ennis, Thelma Farlow, Richard Fallow, Florence Farlow, Gertrude Farlow, Stansbury Farlow, William Fields, Gladys Fields, Ruth FieJds, Sewell Fields, James Foskey, Virgiline Freeman, Marjorie Galusha, Walter Gillis, Kathryn Gillis, Myrtle Givan, YVilliam Gootie, Dalton Godwin, Franklin Gord.v, Wesley Gravenor, Katherine Griffin, Roland Hagan, John Hardesty, Edward Hardesty, Herbert Harrell, Irene Harrington, Doris Harrington, Inez Harrington ,Thelma Hastings, Edna Hastings, Elsie Hastings, Norman Hays, Olive Virginia Hayden, Mary Elizabeth Hearn, Norma Hearn, Clyde Hill, Elnora Holloway, Ada M. Hopkins, George Hossler, Kathryn Hotton, Lawrence Humes, Arthur Hurley, Lee Jerman, Earl Johnson, Catherine Johnson, Jane Johnson, Clara Johnson, Rodney Jones, Bessie Jones, Kathryn Jones, Helen Jones, Evere.tte Jones, William Kenney, Wilson Lank, Collins Layfield, Della Layfield, Helen Layfield, James Layfield, William Layton, Dorothy Law ' s, Margaret Lecates, Linda Lecates, Franklin Lewis, Nellie Livingston, Lawrence Livingston, Gladys Livingston, Guy 96 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL (Continued) Livingston, Rita Livingston, Clyde Lowe, Hollis, Jr. Malone, Elwood Marshall, Annie Melspn, Maude Messick, Nelson Messick, Willis Messick, Wallace Messick, Elizabeth Mezick, Helen Mezick, Elizabeth McCready, Virginia McDaniel, Irene McDaniel, Myrtle McDowell, Margaret Mitchell, Violet Mills, Ruth Morris, Samuel Morris, Mary Louise Morris, Lloyd Nichols, Louise Oakley, Virginia Oswalt, Thelma Owens, Essie Owens, Marion Parker, Elwood Parker, Olive Parker, Eloise Parker, Bernice Parker, Sarah Parker, Russell Parks, Sarah Parsons, Daniel Parsons, William Parsons, Ethel Parsons, Rida Parsons, Fred Parsons, Myrtle Perdue, Elton Phillips, Frances Phillips, Francis Phillips, Pauline Phillips, James Pope, Katherine Pope, Anna Doris Pope, Julian Pope, Milton Powell, Maggie Price, George Price, Elizabeth Pryor, Irving Purcell, James Purcell, Russell Purnell, George Pusey, Marie Pusey, Martha Pusey, Madelyn Pusey, Ethel Rayne, Roy Rayne, Wilson Rickards, Joseph Roberts, Margaret Roth, Elizabeth Roth, Raymond Ruark, Mary Rounds, Charles Rounds, Margaret Rounds, Robert Segletis, Ida Serman, William Seward, Roland Shivers, Wilson Shores, Elsie Short, Mervin Shockley, Dorothy Smith, Doris Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Margaret Smith, Helen Smith, Ruby Smith, Theodosia Spenser, Virginia Steele, Hannah Tatman, Edward Taylor, John Taylor, Aurelia Thoma, Anna Tindle, Norman Tingle, Agnes Tilghman, Alvin Tilghman, William Tilghman, Mary Townsend, Lelia Travers, Howard Trader, Mary Leo Truitt, Doris Truitt, Roy Truitt, Ruth Turner, George R. Turner, M. Ellen Twigg, Estalee Wagner, Margaret Wallace, Hazel Waller, Edward Waller, Virginia Washburn, Frances Whayland, Howard Wheatley, Henry White, Elizabeth White, Sinah White, Harry White, Mary White, Thelma White, Mildred Williams, Sarah Williams, Emily Williams, Iva Williams, Isabelle Willing, Beulah Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Frances Wimbrow, Larry Wimbrow, Florence Winfree, Malcolm Wootten, Carlton Workman, Richard Workman, Russell Wright, Elizabeth Wubbold, Joseph Yerkie, Olga 98 THE TATLER—19 26 Freshman Class History —o— September 2nd, 1924, we. shall never forget that date. Ever since we were old enough to know w ' hat school really was, we looked forward to the day when we would enter a new school and this new school was high school. When we first arrived we were very green and shy because, we were in a strange place and among strange faces. Some came from Grammar School, others from East Salisbury, Allen, Quantico and from one-room schools. The first few days were spent in learning the teachers and buildings and also being hazed. The upper classmen made many strict rules by which we were to abide. If any of these were broken, we received a punishment of some kind. Now that we are acquainted with ourselves and each other, we feel more at home and feel like getting down to work. We have overcome all the difficulties of Latin, Science, Algebra and Ancient History, and when we look at the Seniors we do not wonder that they are conceited. If we keep at the rate, we are now going, we too, shall feel “dignified.” Early in the year we elected as our President, Elizabeth Wright; Vice- President, Margaret Laws; Secretary and Treasurer, Larrie Wim- brow. With a large Freshman Class, we are. looking forward to the day when we shall graduate, a large Senior Class. FOR SALE—One chicken coop, formerly known as portable of W. H. S. Apply to Mr. H. C. Cordrey, Principal. FOR RENT—One all day sucker, orange flavor. Apply Lawrence Liv¬ ingston, W. H. S. LOST—One hot dog, with mustard on one side and one end bit out. Ap¬ ply to Frances Phillips. MISSING—Between Easton and Salisbury on the afternoon of April 23, 1926, one Ford car, containing Virginia S. Wright and Benjamin S. Carroll, both teachers of W. H. S. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 99 ai ’ti sSLsms S 100 THE TATLER—19 2 6 The Orchestra The Wicomico High School Orchestra lost several good musicians in the graduating class of last year, but it also gained several new ones. Under the careful tutorage of Professor John Hopkins, the Orchestra has become, a perfectly coordinating machine. It has furnished entertain¬ ment for many school activities and has made many trips during the year. It has received great commendation and has been everywhere proclaimed the best High School Orchestra on the Eastern Shore, if not in Maryland. Every Wednesday afternoon harmonious strains of music can be heard issuing from the main study hall where the following can be lound, diligently practicing: VIOLINS: Franklin Cooper Roland Griffin Althea Krause Clyde Waller SAXOPHONES: Paul Hearn Paul Hitch Ethelyn Hopkins Carroll Long Henrietta Hopkins Wilson Rayne Doris Cooper TROMBONE: Hurst Dulaney Frederick Parsons CORNETS: Prof. John Hopkins (leader) Arthur Humes Lawrence Dodd Norman Disharoon PIANO: Samuel Morris Frances Wilson DRUMS: Joseph Wubbold 102 THETATLE R—1 9 2 6 THE GLEE CLUB This year Wicomico High School girls had an inspiration for musical talent and formed a Gleje Club. The Glee Club was started under the sponsorship of Mr. Wheeler and he was so well liked that he has been their leader ever since. At their weekly meetings the girls practice their old songs and then they attempt new ones. These songs would be hard to master if they did not have such a competent leader. The Glee Club sings at all High School functions in and out of the school and we hope that they will sing at the commencemejit exercises. With our Senior Class we are losing many members of the Glee Club, but we hope that the incoming Freshmen will fill out their ranks and that they will continue to improve as they have this year. a TIIK DRAMATIC CLUB The. Dramatic Club took its initial plunge into the school life of Wi¬ comico High School, during the last semester of 1926. The members started right by electing a group of co mpetent officers consisting of Roy Howie, president; Maria Thoroughgood, Vice-President; Sarah Graham, Secretary, and Robert Dallas, Treasurer. The dramatic club functions every Friday and the members are rap¬ idly overcoming the. embarrassment of appearing in public, which they so keenly felt at first. After the disposal of business at these meetings, new plays are in¬ troduced by the director for the consideration of the club. Characters are selected by tryouts. Copies of their parts are given to the characters selected, to be. learned and practiced. The plays are then presented at the next meeting or in assembly. The Dramatic Club owes its present success to the efficiency in Dra¬ matics shown by the instructors, Miss Ruth Landon and Miss Mildred Morris. In the past when plays were to be given by W. H. S. the director al¬ ways had trouble in selecting students competent to participate. But now the director only has to get the roll of the Dramatic Club and he is sure of finding good material trained in character portrayal. THE TATLER—19 2 6 103 HI-Y CLUB The Ili-Y Club was introduced into the Wicomico High School during the last term of this year. Mr. Johnson, director of the “Y,” was influ¬ ential in bringing it to its present status. The officers of the Hi-Y Club are: George Tilghman, President; Clyde Serman, Vice-President; Harlan Messick, Secretary, and Homer White, Treasurer. The Hi-Y has furnished a program for several school assemblies at the Arcade, in this way they are attempting to bring the students of the school closer together. The regular meetings on Thursday afternoon are opened with a short prayer, followed by a discussion of the Club’s business. The speaker for the afternoon, a prominent man of the town, is then introduced. Good advice, founded on long years of experience, is given for the benefit of the boys and is sincerely appreciated by all of them. The members of the Hi-Y are supposed to set an example for the rest of the student body, being pledged to take an active part in supporting any movement for the welfare of the school. The Hi-Y intends to make the school more attractive in appearance and to make the students think more of Christianity than the ordinary school curriculum demands. -o- ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Monday, December 28, 1925, marked the sixth annual reunion of the Wicomico High School. At eight o clock the members assembled at the Parish House, and the meeting was called to order by the President, E. Sheldon Jones. The Secretary, Mr. Fulton Fields, read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were followed by a roll call of the classes from 1876 to 1926. All the classes, with few exceptions, were represented. The next business taken up was the naming of the new officea’s. They were: William J. Holloway, ’89, President; Mrs. Fred P. Adkins, ’94, Vice President; Mrs. Donald Baysinger, ’20, Secretary; Miss Ruth Culver, T7, Assistant Secretary; Miss Naomi Dawson, ’20, Assistant Secretary, and Mr. Preston W. Burbage, T8, Treasurer. Executive Committee: Mr. Alfred T. Truitt, ’13; Mrs. E. Riall White, ’86, and Mr. Graham Gunby, ’95. Member Student Aid Committee: Miss Ruth Powell. The nominations were accepted and the officers declared elected, af¬ ter which the new President announced his intention to cany on the work thus far advanced to the extent of his ability. The business transactions were followed by a very delightful program which included a solo by Miss Ruth Dobson; a very humorous recitation by Mrs. Marshall Mitchell; a musical selection by Miss Jane Truitt at the piano, and Miss Ruth Truitt on the violin; and the singing of old songs by all those present, led by Mr. Herbert Johnson, our popular Secretary of the “Y.” At the close of the program, refreshments were served, and the even¬ ing was concluded by an informal dance, the music being furnished by the Laurel orchestra. 104 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 ALUMNI PERSONALS—(Continued from page 92) Mr. Jay Williams, ’76, was a member of the first class that graduated from Wicomico High School. He graduated from St. John’s College in 1880. Mr. Williams w r as admitted to the bar in 1884 and has been practic¬ ing law ever since. The law firm which he is in is known as Williams and Williams, Mr. Arthur Everett Williams being the other member of the firm. Mr. Williams has been attorney for many local organizations and firms and has alw-ays been interested in community enterprises. Mr. Franklin Hill, ’ll, graduated from Beacom’s Business College in 1912 and then attended Tome School the following year. In 1914, he was graduated from Eckels College of Sanitary Embalming. He immediately became a junior member of the firm of Hill Johnson, of which his father was then the senior member. Since that time Mr. Hill has succeeded his father in the business and may be regarded as one of the most prom¬ inent and successful business men of this city. Mr. Fred McBriety, ’21, graduated as president of his class. He went to St. John’s College in the fall of the same year and was graduated from there in 1925. He at once became connected with the Retail Credit Com¬ pany, a well known firm of Baltimore. Another graduate of W. H. S. climbing the ladder of success. Mr. John Edward Adkins, Jr., ’21, was Editor-in-Chief of “THE TAT- LER” of that year and one. of the most popular members of his class. Mr. Adkins is a graduate of Beacom ' s Business College and the University of Maryland Law School. He is now associated with Hamilton and Pen- naman, a prominent law 7 firm of Baltimore.. Bishop James Cannon, ’80, is an alumnus of whom W. H. S. should be proud. He has received an A. B. from Randolph-Macon College, an A. M. from Princeton, a B. D. degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and D. D. from Randolph-Macon. He entered the ministry in the Virginia Conference, of the M. E. Church, South, in 1888 and was ordained Elder in 1892. In 1918, he was ordained Bishop. Dr. Cannon w ' as a member of the commission on the unification of the Northern and Southern branches of the Methodist Church. He has done much work for the. Anti- Saloon League. Bishop Cannon is working at the present time, trying to prove to Senate committees at Washington that the Vol¬ stead Act should not be altered. He has made, several speeches on this subject. THE TATLER—1926 105 Lest We Forget Sept. 1. “ 2. “ 3. “ 4. “ 5. “ 6 . “ 7. “ 8. “ 9. “ 10 . “ 11 . “ 12. “ 13. “ 14. “ 15. “ 16. “ 17. “ 18. “ 19. “ 20 . “ 21 . “ 22 . “ 23. “ 24. “ 25. “ 26. “ 27. “ 28. “ 29. “ 30. Oct. 1. “ 2. “ 3. “ 5. “ 7. “ 8. “ 9. “ 12. “ 13. “ 14. “ 15. “ 16. “ 19. “ 20. Down to business once more. Schedules turned upside down. The poor dear “freshies” arrive. “The Ten Commandments Announced.” Gertie Benson puts her hair up. Miss Porter sports a new dress. Ford Brewing-ton apologizes to Miss Wootton. Irvin Waller forgets to grease his hair. Senior Class officers elected. Miss Porter elected for class advisor and absolutely refuses. Seniors heart-sick. 4B’s cry all afternoon. Nobody still for class advisor. All teachers forget us. (Seniors.) Mr. Wheeler comes to our rescue. Miss Catherine Phillips gets sick in class. (We wondered why Emma Bailey was so blue). Fire bell rings, no fire as usual. Executive committee organizes. Rings decided upon, all Seniors get excited. Harry Bowe passes candy in Typing class. Miss Davis seen with “Kildie.” Everything blue; thcimometer drops at least twenty degrees. Miss Killiam presents new dress and hat. Virginia Booth gives music recital in English Class, on desk. Judgment day arrives, “History test.” Most important day in history, President Phillips takes his oath of office. Weather changes, roasting hot dogs. New week started. “Grand Rush” for matinee tickets at noon. Mary Louise and Aline “stepping high.” Harry presents Julia with an apple in history class. First soccer game. Hurray! We won. Two sheiks from Laurel visit us. Wilbur sports a red Buster Brown tie. Fatal blow! Soccer boys hurt from the game, yesterday. Few of the “dignified seniors” playing on the campus with Freshies. “Day of judgment” arrives for the past six weeks work. A “mouse” funeral held at noon by a few seniors. The “galloping goose” takes the “smutty seven” for a ride around the block. “Miss Dryden” gets all excited, won’t tell why. Miss Gordy’s “sheik” tries to find her. Mitty White turns red in the face for once. Wonder what happened. , , ... Dorothy and Virginia are displaying the most beautiful diamond rings given by Alonzo and Levin respectively. 106 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 Oct. 21. Moose Minstrel tonight. Of course, as usual, long assignmeants. “ 22. A rainy day, everybody feels blue. 23. Goodie! Another of our school weeks gone. “ 26. Blue Monday and nobody knows anything. 27. A lot of excitement over the holiday on Wednesday. “ 29. Everyone sad at the. short vacation! “ 30. A regular turmoil over who is going to the foot ball game at Laurel. Nov. 2. Starting of our play “Kathleen.” “ 3. Pickle juice perfuming the Physics room. 4. Continual buzz around the school about the. foot-ball game. 5. Julia Waller announces her engagement in History class. 6. Hurrah! We got out at 3 o’clock on account of the play. 9. Virginia and Dorothy bring their “sisters” to school. “ 10. What’s going to happen next? Miss Wootton gives Julia a doll to play with in History class. 11. Listen! Girls! A man! An unknown man visits us today. 13. Goodness! Friday 13th. Watch out for black cats. “ 16. Look out! Visitors may be. in our class rooms. 17. The morning after the night before. Everyone’s sleepy. “ 18. Julia goes to sleep in Geometry class. Sign of late hours. “ 19. Can you imagine, it, we play field ball today with Delmar? 20. Well, we lost, but we can say we are cheerful losers. “ 23. Great Caesar! Cold as blazards. “ 24. Mr. Cordrey leaves his dignified seniors to keep class during his absence. Wonder if they thought of their lesson. 25. Some of the students start celebrating Thanksgiving early. “ 26. Gee! We got our class rings today. “ 30. Our holidays are over, goodness its hard to begin studying again. Dec. 1. The “Hopkins Twins” receive, visitors from Delmar. 2. Such a miserable day. Rain, rain and rain some more. “ 3. Rainy again! And not likely to stop soon. “ 4. Tough luck! We don’t get out at 2:30 as we had expected. “ 7. Teachers from State Normal instruct us about singing Christ¬ mas Carols. “ 8. Guess what? We didn’t have but one class to attend this afternoon. “ 9. Students are still straining their vocal cords on the Christmas Carols. “ 10. Change in the weather. Cold as blazards. “ 11. Another week gone. Won’t be long now, before Christmas. “ 14. Another school week started. Still practicing Carols. “ 15. Gossip about not having but five class periods next semester. “ 16. Madeline gets “blowed up” by Mrs. Pope. “ 17. Three men from Washington College visit us this morning. “ 18. Students go to sing at the Armory. “ 21. All students full of Christmas spirit and cannot put their minds on their lessons. “ 23. Such a rainy and dreary day. Wonder when it will clear off. Jan. 4. Look! Five teachers come back with their hair bobbed. “ 5. Kathryn Bennett suddenly has the boyish bob. “ 6. Ford presents Miss Wootton with a pretty purple hat that has been promised as a Christmas present. “ 7. Dolls are the rage around school. “ 8. Gee! Snow, but it doesn’t mean anything for it has stopped already. Tough luck! “ 11. Miss Wootton gets confused with her 3B History class. “ 12. Getting ready for the basketball game with Laurel. THE TATLER—1926 107 Jan. 13. Practicing of school yells for the Laurel game. “ 14. Our Jury trial comes off with flaming colors. “ 15. The Laurel parade, wonder what it is all about? “ 18. ’Nother dreary day. Rain!!! “ 19. Hurrah! Weather clear again. “ 20. Everybody raving about the “Charleston” at the Armory tonight. “ 21. Few of the “dignified seniors” rather sleepy today. “ 22. Madeline and Frances decide to never go to the Postoffice again. “ 25. Snow flakes are falling fast, we only hope that they will last. “ 26. Miss Farlow’s shoes floating high. “ 27. A period off today. “ 28. Visitors days. “ 29. Last day of school this semester. Feb. 1. Freshmen arrive. “ 2. Such a beautiful day. (Good for skipping.) “ 3. Holy cats! A handsome Doctor calls. “ 4. Miss Parker gets “confused.” “ 5. Emma Bailey starts working in Mr. Cordrcy’s office and meets the new “typewriting agent.” “ 9. Madeline appears in a familiar dress. “ 10. Small balls floating in the air. “ 11. Lee continues his “monkey business” in Geometry class. “ 12. Cloak room running over. Something let loose. “ 15. Beginning of another hard week. “ 16. Miss Powell has her hair bobbed. “ 17. Madeline and George create a scene. “ 18. Gossip about our boys in an accident. “ 19. A rainy Friday. “ 22. Jealousy? Miss Straughn reports—Miss Erwood and Miss Wootton, also Mr. Carroll dined at Mr. Holloway’s. “ 23. Anther snowy day. “ 24. Miss Parker wears her pretty new scarf given her by whom? “ 25. Entertainment at the Arcade by Hi-Y Club. Mar. 1. Beginning of another week. “ 2. Visitor, wonder who? “ 3. Students rush to matinee. “ 4. Cold as blassers. “ 5. Alonzo gets “wound up.” “ 8. Franklin “steps out.” “ 9. What! W. H. S. on fire! “ 10. Emma Bailey has a birthday, sweet seventeen. “ 11. Rain and snow. “ 12. What! The snow has melted. “ 15. Bad news! Some, of those that skipped Friday are suspended for a week. “ 16. Baseball today in room 7. “ 17. Group pictures taken. “ 18. “Fozzu” turned out a “sheik.” “ 19. First regular meeting of the club. “ 22. Miss Porter and Miss Killiam excuse themselves from faculty picture. “ 23. Rain again. “ 24. Iris and Lee give exhibition “Charleston dance. “ 25. Iris becomes a man hater. “ 26. Another week gone by. “ 29. Miss Parker and Miss Straughn have their hair bobbed. “ 30. A typical spring day. Varsity basketball team gets swell head. 103 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 Mar. 31. Visitors from Normal School at Towson, Maryland. April 1. April Fool. Baseball second team lost to Nanticoke.. Easter holiday begins tomorrow. 6. Back from holiday. Ball game with Delmar. We won. “ 7. Horrors! Rain again. 8. Assembly at Arcade. Speaker from China. “ 9. Mr. Bennett visits classes. “ 11. “Teats” spring up. 12. Varsity basketball team pays for its Tatler picture. “ 14. Beat Pittsville in baseball, 8-0. “ 15. “Marks” go in today. “ 16. Reports given out. Baseball at Delmar. W. II. S., 7; Del- mar, 6. “ 19. Beginning of last six week period. “ 20. Coldest April 20th in years. “ 21. Last meeting of the Tatler StafF. “ 22. Check sent for Tatler Cuts—That much done. “ 23. Baseball game with Fittsville. “ 26. Printing is started on the book. “ 27. Good picture on, all pupils going. “ 28. Miss Killiam will ride in Ford Coupe. “ 29. Characters selected for senior class play. “ 30. Characters begin learning parts. May 3. First practice of senior play. “ 4. Mildred and Lee are still angry. “ 5. Another Wednesday. Orchestra entertains. “ 6. Miss Parker gets provoked at the senior girls. “ 7. Another Friday. It won’t be long now. “ 10. Some of the Seniors seem rather sleepy? Wonder why? “ 11. Miss Farlowe is still having a time with A. J. “ 12. Everyone, eager for tomorrow. “ 13. I r ield Day. A day of “vacation.” “ 14. W. H. S. made a good showing yesterday. “ 17. Oh, Boy! Only two more weeks of school. “ 18. Senior play getting along nicely. It is fine. “ 19. Nothing new’. All is peaceful. “ 20. Dramatic Club getting ready to stage a play. “ 21. Girls must have their sewing in today. “ 24. Last week of school. Not so funny now for the seniors. “ 25. Clean-up day in Domestic Science Department. “ 26. Exhibition day. “ 27. Exhibition continues. Preparing for banquet. “ 28. Junior and Senior Banquet. “ 31. Senior Class Play entitled “What Happened to Jones.” Every¬ body starred. June 1. Commencement. Not many tears shed. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 109 110 THETATLE R—1 9 2 6 Soccer Team On Friday, of the second week of school, an athletic meeting was held, at which it was decided that soccer practice should start the following week. We had Mr. Unger, our coach of 1924, with us again this year. He was confronted with the task of moulding a winning team with a lone player left from last year’s team. As there was an abundance of material, shifts were made daily in the weeks of practice that followed. It soon became evident that our coach was gradually putting together a team that, although lacking in experi¬ ence, would do credit to W. H. S. on any field. In order to understand the scores of the following games, it must be remembered that a county ruling was put into effect this year, whereby each field goal counted 2 points and each penalty 1 point. In accordance with our county schedule, we journeyed to Pittsville on Friday, Octoliej- 2nd, and triumphed over them by the easy victory of 6-0. Dennis led in scoring by rolling the ball through the posts twice in the first half. Waller accounted for the other tally. Our next fracas was scheduled with Snow Hill, on Wednesday, Octo¬ ber 7th. This was a return game, left over from last season. Much inter¬ est was aroused as to the outcome of this game for the one played with them the previous year had been a tie. We were received with much cour¬ tesy by the Snow Hill aggregation and the game proved to be a thriller. In the last few minutes of the first half, our forwards succeeded in break¬ ing through the opposing backfield and Dennis kicked the goal which was destined to win the game. The final score was 2-1; Snow Hill scoring on a penalty in the second half. THE TATLER—19 26 111 The next county game was played with Delmar, our old rival, on Fri¬ day, October 9th. This was the first “big” game of the season and de¬ spite the drizzle of rain a large proportion of the students attended, in an attempt to carry their team to victory if possible. It was evident from the first that our team was off form as several of the players had been injured in the Snow Hill game. But when the whistle blew at the. end of the first half, the score was tied, each team having passed the ball through the sacred grounds of their opponents for one marker. The sec¬ ond half was a struggle between two evenly matched teams, and Delmar emerged victorious, the final score being 6-4. Marshall scored both tallies for Wicomico High. During the following week, we had the first real practice of the sea¬ son. Coach Unger cancelled a game with Berlin in order that he might have more time in drilling his charges for the most important battle of the season our second game with Delmar. We journeyed over to DeJmar on Friday, October 16th, determined to bring back the much needed victory. Promptly at 3:30 the referee called the two teams on the field and explained the various rules and penalties. In the first few minutes of play, Delmar gained a lead which proved dif¬ ficult to overcome. At the end of the first half, the prospects were gloomy for W. H. S. We were determined to score, however, and this we did in the first few minutes of the second half. The game resulted in a tie, 2-2. Fields kicked the goal which saved us from defeat. The last game of the season was played against Pittsville on Tuesday, October 20th. This proved to be an uninteresting game; Wicomico High winning to the tune of 7-0. Although this year’s team did not have a lengthy schedule, they won the majority of the games, and when you take, into consideration the fact that most of the players were inexperienced, I think you will agree with me when I say that they met with fair success. The line-up: Irvin Waller—Captain G...W. PARSONS RF.E. BISHOP LF. .A. KRAUSE RH...C. BREWINGTON CH....I. WALLER LH...F. LARMORE Substitutes: HR .C. HEARN I IB. A. LIVINGSTON OR.... ROF ___ C. LONG RIF...J. MICIOTTO CF... J. MARSHALL LOF.. F. FIELDS LIF... H. DENNIS CF. E. DAWSON RF ...H. BOWE W. BAKER 112 THE TATLER—192 6 Basket Ball Team The Wicomico Indians enjoyed this year the most successful scalp¬ ing season in many moons. Donning their war paint and plumes early in December, the Warriors set out on the warpath with high hopes, and as the season progressed, the sky b ecame the limit to their expectations. Mr. II. C. Johnson, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., was secured to coach the quint this year, and he filled that capacity with great success, work¬ ing together with the team in such a manner that was exceedingly grati¬ fying to those having the welfare of the team at heart. Much credit for the team’s successful season was due him. There was another great factor in the team’s successful year, a fac¬ tor which thrilled and gratified them when fortune favored and which kept up their spirits when they were defeated. I am speaking of the sup¬ port which the team received from the student body. All the besketball enthusiasts were organized into cheering sections and individual and team yells were given. Just before the game, those gathered to see that the. necessary number of scalps were taken, would swarm out on the court and perform their famous “snake dance.” After competing with the strongest teams on the Eastern Shore, win¬ ning 15 games and dropping but 2 contests, the Wicomico tossers were invited to take part in a tournament to be held at St. John’s College, An¬ napolis, Md. But here dame fortune intervened in the almost consecutive line of victories, and Wicomico High dropped the first contest to Central High, Washington, D. C., by the score of 30-26. Lee “Reds” Hurley captained the quint throughout the year and he served well as a leader for the team. Not only did he play a stellar game THE TATLER—1926 113 at guard, but he also instilled into the team the vim and pep that is so essential to a winning combination. Marshall and Parsons alternately filled the other berth at guard dur¬ ing the first part of the season, but both were forced to drop out later because of sickness. White, originally a forward, then filled the berth during the remainder of the season, performing in a creditable manner. Waller, Tilghman and Fields were the forwards used by Coach John¬ son during the season. Much credit is due these lads as a glance at the high scores of almost all the games will affirm. Brewington held down the center berth throughout the year and played a good brand of basketball on all occasions. Below is given the scores of the games played this year. Beacom Business College, 14; Wicomico High, 27. Beacom Business College, 36; Wicomico High, 11. Laurel (Del.) High, 14; Wicomico High, 37. Laurel (Del.) High, 26; Wicomic o High, 27. Seaford (Del.) High, 37; Wicomico High, 19. Seaford (Del.) High, 9; Wicomico High, 19. Wicomico High Alumni, 24; Wicomico High, 31. Frankford (Del.) High, 31; Wicomico High, 41. Frankford (Del.) High, 25; Wicomico High, 31. Old Swedes, Wilmington, 18; Wicomico High, 31. Old Swedes, Wilmington, 20; Wicomico High, 36. Washington College, (frosh), 31; Wicomico High, 19. Washington College (frosh), 22; Wicomico High, 18. Cambridge High, 6; Wicomico High, 35. Cambridge High, 4; Wicomico High, 44. Milford (Del.) High, 14; Wicomico High, 23. Central (Washington, D. C.) High, 30; Wicomico High, 24. 114 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 Junior Basket Ball Team There is another athletic team, representing the school this year, that deserves honorable mention in this book, and that is the Junior Varsity basketball Quint, alias, the “Papoose” team. In the. last few years, much attention has been given to the coaching sity U qufrits eamS ’ 01 them are t0 he founc the material for future Var- j P a P 00s e squad has flashed a well coached team throughout the year and they have succeeded in taking a majority of the games. Certain individuals on this squad have exhibited a good brand of basketball during the entire season and there is a likelihood of their being taken on next year s Varsity squad. The idea of having a junior team, representing the. school, is a verv good one, because it gives the younger players of the game a chance to gain the expedience necessary to make a well rounded out player. HOMER WHITE, Captain DEAN GUNBY DAVID FIELDS TEUBNER HOPKINS EDWARD WARD JAMES FREENY HERBERT HARDESTY LARRY WIMBROW THE TATLER—19 26 115 Base Ball Team In the first week of April the call was sounded for baseball candi¬ dates, and in response some seventy odd boys reported to Gordy Park for a light workout. A few days of practice under the watchful supervision of Prof. Cordrey gave everyone a chance to demonstrate his ability. There were five berths left open by last year’s graduates, and the coach’s tactics were to organize a strong team composed of players who had never played on the Varsity team. Then he scheduled a practice game to see what each player could really do. This system of coaching had splendid results and the five berths were filled without further worry. This year the schedule was placed in the hands of the Public Athletic League and therefore our County Schedule has to be played earlier than usual. On Tuesday, April 6, we played Delmar High at Gordy Park. This game, resulted in an easy victory for us, winning to the tune of 17-2. Heavy hitting on our side marked this affair. Ryall, Brewington and Hur¬ ley composed our battery. On Tuesday, April 12, we journeyed to Pittsville and defeated them 10-0. Waller, Parsons and Hurley deserve credit for this shut-out. Friday, April 16, called us to Delmar for our second encounter with them of the year. They succeeded in giving us quite a scare this time, the score, in the 6th inning standing 6-2, in their favor. But when the last ball was caught in the ninth inning, the game was ours by a 7-6 victory. Thus far the season appears unusually bright for W. H. S. We have a combination of hard hitters and good fielders, which have seldom been found on previous teams. Our pitching staff seems to be our greatest worry, due to the fact that we are forced to use inexperienced pitchers. There is one more game to be. played to decide the supremacy of this 116 THE TATLER-1926 side of the county and then a series of games will be played with the win¬ ners of the other side, of the county to decide who shall be county cham¬ pions. The winner of the County Championship series will be pitted against the victors of the adjoining counties for the honor of Eastern Shore Champions. The line-up: F. LARMORE I. WALLER M. WHITE J. MICIOTTO W. MEZICK R. HUGHES F. FIELDS T. RYALL C. BREWINGTON W. WALLER W. PARSONS W. LOWE D. COLONA J. WARD A. KRAUSE F. BREWINGTON H. MESSICK J. MARSHALL G. TILGHMAN L. HURLEY THE TATLER-192 ' 6 117 Girls’ Field Ball Team After vacation and the students were down to the steady grind of school life, a notice was sent around to the rooms, trying to locate the girls who had played on the 1925 field ball team. The girls were going to Delmar to have a practice game and were taken from their classes. Some hurried home to get their sport clothing, while others telephoned Dad to see if they could get the cars—with such hustle and bustle the team were, on their way to Delmar—as a result the untrained team was defeated by a score of 8-2. The last game was played November 24, 1925, with Sharptown. Both teams tiled to down each other but the Sharptown girls came out of the battle with a score of 9-2. Girls’ Field Ball Team NELLIE LOOMIS HILDA HOLDEN HAZEL HEATH GLADYS VAN HORN ELIZABETH WHITE PEARL WILLIAMS DOROTHY FIELDS LILLIAN SERMAN DORA TAYLOR k 118 THE TATLER—1926 Girls ' Basket Ball Team As soon as the summer fades away and the cold winds blow from the North, the girls begin to practice, basket ball, which is the most popular sport for the students of W. H. S. The girls were very fortunate in having Miss Vivian Farlow, star basket ball player of Western Maryland College, to coach them. This season there were only two players that had any knowledge of basket ball, therefore much training had to be done. The girls were, handicapped by not having a regular court to prac¬ tice on. The first basket ball game was staged at the Parish House Decem¬ ber 4, 1925, with Beacom Business College. The W. H. S. girls put up a hard fight but were defeated by a score of 24 to 12. The next game was played with Laurel, December 11, 1925, but the Laurel team proved to be the strongest. Several weeks later one team played against the Seaford five. With all the steady training of our girls they could not defeat the strong Sea- ford players. Girls’ Basket Ball Line-up: HILDA HEATH GLADYS VAN HORN LILLIAN SERMAN LOUISE TAYLOR HILDA HOLDEN VIRGINIA WRIGHT Substitutes: NELLIE LOOMIS ALVERTA LIVINGSTON IRIS HUMPHREYS The most fascinating sport of the. spring is volley ball. Each player thoroughly enjoys the game. The girls can be seen every noon hour and after school playing volley ball on the campus with the sun boiling down on them. In previous years the. volley ball girls have come out on top and this year they are expecting to win the county championship. Volley Ball Line-up: MARTHA JONES MARIAN GREEN KATHERINE OAKLEY LORRAINE ADKINS GLADYS VAN HORN NELLIE LOOMIS DORA TAYLOR ALICE ELZEY HILDA HOLDEN HILDA HEATH THE TATLER—192 6 120 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 121 122 THE TATLE R—l 9 2 6 Jokes - 0 - Mr. Carroll—Betty, classify the kinds of fruits. (Meaning ' dehiscent and indehiscent.) Betty D.—Decent and indecent. Bessie B.—Miss Wootton, what page did you say? Miss Wootton—Sixteen in your appendix, Bessie. Miss Dryden— Mary Louise, please give a reason to that statement that was just made. Mary Louise—(Just finishing the reason). Milton W.—That very “Punk” Mary Louise? Isaac—Rastus, who are you going to vote for this year? Rastus—Well, Isaac, guess I’ll vote for the one who has the best brand. Miss Wooton—Why was “Fish” one of our greatest statesmen, Harry? Harry B.—Well, he helped to hold the President together, didn’t he? Mrs. Pope—(reading Macbeth) Whenever I lead “When shall we three meet again, “it reminds me of a picture of two donkeys looking over the fence and it is called,“When shall we three meet again ?” Iris H.—Where was the other one? Mrs. Pope—You happen to be that. The largest and most beautiful home of fine furni ' ture on the Eastern Shore. Victrolas, Brunswick Talking Machines and Radi ' olas, Atwater Kent and Freshman Masterpiece Radios. Furnish your home on our Easy Payment Plan 123 THE TATLER—1926 Miss Wootton— Can you answer that question, Hilda? Hilda N.—I’ll try to. William—(scratching on the desk.) Miss Wootton—Just a minute, Hilda, William is trying to think. Madeline—(before school) Laura, I have been to Delmar this morning to get some honey. I went last night, too. Laura— You had your “Honey” with you last night, though. John M.—Why is your head so hot? Edward B.—Brains working. John M.—More like the saw-dust on fire. COMPLIMENTS OF Hurrah! Hurrah! SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 204 East Church St. For Hot Dogs, Hamburgs, Ice Cream Sodas and all the rest, Go to PORTER’S and you’ll get the best. Composed by a group of young ladies, students of Wicomico High School. SALISBURY, MD. J. B. PORTER The Maryland State Absolutely) European Fireproof Plan Normal School WICOMICO at Salisbury HOTEL Offers to young men and women unexcelled opportuni¬ ties to secure two years of college training and, at the same time, to prepare for teaching service at a mini¬ mum of cost. Eastern Shore’s Finest and Most Complete Hotel 150 ROOMS Kates $2.00 and up No charge to Maryland students for tuition or books. We Cater To Dinner ‘Parties CATALOGUE UPON REQUEST FRED P. ADKINS, President WM. J. HOLLOWAY, Principal CHARLES P. GAY, Manager 124 THE TATLER—192 6 Waste Less Food! Did you ever consider how much good food you waste ev¬ ery summer, because of the lack of a good Refrigerator? Milk, Eggs, Butter, Meat, Veg¬ etables and Fruit soon lose their savoriness and spoil un¬ less they are kept fresh and cool; and the best and easiest way to keep them cool is in a good Refrigerator, properly constructed. WE HAVE IT Keep your kitchen cool, clean and Comfortable Why should you work in a kitchen that is un¬ comfortably hot, as soon as the weather be¬ gins to warm up every spring? Why carry fuel into your house and then out again, in the form of dusty ashes that spread over every¬ thing at the slightest breath of air? How much better it is to cook in cool comfort, in clean, bright kitchen, all the year round! You can do it easily and economically with a KEROGAS OIL COOK STOVE. L. W. GUNBY COMPANY SALISBURY, MARYLAND 125 THE TATLER—192 6 Miss Wootton—Alton has some pictures for us. John—What kind, moving pictures? Miss Wootton—No, John, you are the best moving picture we have in here. Miss Wootton—Roland, come, sit in front of me, I guess I shall have to take you everywhere I go. Roland—I can’t go home with you, Mr. Carroll may say something about it. WHY SOLOMON WAS WISE “I don’t see any sense in referring to Solomon’s Wisdom, he had a thousand wives,” said hubby. “I do,” answered wify, “That’s where he learned his wisdom.” “ Salisbury’s Best Store” The Raymond K. Truitt Insurance Agency When You Think of MUSIC Successors to Raymond K. Truitt THINK OF —u— FIRE and BOILER INSURANCE Ti l OS. R. YOUNG S. Division St., Salisbury, Md. Harvey Whiteley Bldg. TELEPHONE NO. 123 PIANOS, VICTROLAS RECORDS AND ROLLS 126 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 KITTY KOMFORT “Jones is very kind hearted to animals.” “That’s so?” “Yes, why, when he found the cat sleeping in the coal bin, he ordered a ton of soft coal.” PLAYING SAFE Grafter—I’m becoming so nearsighted that I bump into people when I walk along the street. Shatter— Goodness, man, that’s dangerous, why don’t you buy a car and drive it. MISSES HIS CHANCE. He—“That small tunnel we just passed through cost a million dollars.” She—“It was an absolute waste of money as far as you are concerned.” ACCURATELY DEFINED. What is an opportunity? One. who meets the wolf at the door, and appears the next day in a fur coat. Edwin Powell—After awhile women will dress like men and men will dress like women and bob their hair. Miss Farlowe—Where, are men going to get hair to bob? Edwin Powell—Wear wigs like the women. THE TATLER-1926 1 OH1F ©me Should reflect good proportions and economy of space. Through years of careful study and experience we are in position to help you get the best in proportion and the most for the money expended. The ever increasing number of “Bet ' ter Built Homes” in this community is a proof of this fact and a matter of civic pride. Let us help you with your home building problems. E. S. ADKINS CO. “Everything l eeded for Building” SALISBURY, MD. CIIESTERTOWN, MD. CENTREVILLE, MD. 128 THE TATLER—19 2 6 PATRIOTIC The class of boys were being examined in Ancient History. “Who was the first man ?” asked the professor. “Washington,” answered a bright son of the soil. “First in war, first in peace, first in the—” “Wrong,” corrected the teacher. “Adam was the first man.” “Oh,” sniffed the pupil, in evident disgust, “If you mean some foreigner!” Miss Wootton—Teubner, why don’t you try to keep quiet for a change? Teubner—I would if I wasn’t afraid I’d choke. Miss Wootton—Well, by the way you are swallowing those words I ' m afraid you’ll die of acute indigestion. Rodney H. (reading English paper)—Campers, who want a supply of angel-worms— Miss M. Morris (interrupting)—Not angel-worms, Rodney, but angle- worms. She—Jim, (who was chewing) let me chew your gum. He— Which one, upper or lower? Mr. Carroll—What girl was it that brought this grasshopper? Henry (just waking up)—I did, Mr. Carroll. Miss Wootton—Who was that who snapped their fingers? No Answer. Miss Wootton—Irene, was that you? Irene—Yes, it was me , I forgot. Compliments of- — Compliments of Salisbury Battery Kennedy Mitchell Mnn’c flOTHIFR Wnmen c j j Company Authorized men s ■ llui niLi� u - women s Three Floors C Willard 3 SERVICE Corner Camden and Dock Streets SALISBURY, MI). Genuine Parts for Elevator Service Briggs Stratton Co., Switches. Connecticut Telephone Electric Company Ignition. Eclipse Machine Co. Bendix Drive, Delco-Remy Ig¬ nition. SALISBURY, MARYLAND North-east Service Station Official Bosch Service THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 129 A LESSON TO TEACHERS Tim came to school very much soiled and with a repulsive odor about him. The. teacher wrote a note to Tim’s mother asking her to clean him up; then sent Tim home to his mother with the note. Within fifteen min¬ utes Tim was back, still dirty and still smelling strongly. But he gave the teacher a note which read, “Teacher: Tim ain’t no rose. Don’t smell him. Learn him. Yours, Mrs. O’Brien.” Mrs. Pope—John, what season of the year was it that Milton wrote his first poetry, “On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity?” John B.—Easter. When Good Fellows Get Together They Visit Our Soda fountain L. D. COLLIER DRUG CO. GEO. B. GRAY TAILOR —Agent for— VICTORY CLEANING DYE WORKS CLOTHES CLEANED WITHOUT ODOR Cleaning, Pleating and Dyeing of Ladies’ Garments. D R Y CLEANMN G I) Y E 1 N G WORK CALLED FOR and DELIVERED Clothes Cleaned, Repaired and Pressed SUITS and OVERCOATS MADE ' TO ' ORDER C. T. LAYFIELD PHONE 139 SALISBURY, : MARYLAND. 130 THE TATLER—192 6 Mrs. Pope—Irene, what was Johnson’s Drama? (meaning the one called Irene) Irene C. (looking very blank)—I don’t know. Miss Wootton—Didn’t you have a report today, Mary Louise? Mary Louise P.— No, mam. Miss Wootton— Did you, Dorothy B.? Dorothy B.—Yes, Mary Lyon. Mary Louise P. (turning around)—I did not. Norman Ellis—(giving his book report) Mr. President, classmates and Mrs. Pope, I am reporting on “Four Million” by O’Henry, only two of them. Compliments of PENINSULA RESTAURANT Phone 70 SALISBURY, MD. Compliments of T. B. LANKFORD Sporting Goods Store SALISBURY, MD. Buy Your Shoes At The Big Shoe Store W here You Get Style, Service and Satisfaction E. HOMER WHITE SHOE COMPANY Salisbury, Maryland THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 131 Harry Bowe was requested to report on the mule, its movements and every day habits. While securing his data he approached too close and as a result got a splendid example of the animal’s movements and every day habits. It happened thus: The mule, refused to let Harry carry out his in¬ vestigation and kicked him. Harry was carried rather high and was caught in a stretcher. When he woke up he said, “Golly, I wonder when and where I’ll land.” John Marshall—(At Homer White’s Shoe Store) These shoes are $10. Miss Taylor—That’s too much. How are they on the installment plan? John Marshall—$15; $10 down and $1 for five weeks. R. CLYDE SMITH (Successor to Wilkins Co.) The Pure Food Store Chase Sanborn’s TEAS AND COFFEES WHITMAN’S CANDIES Rhone lf f Salisbury, Md. LEWIS MORGAN Plumbing and Heating CONTRACTOR PHONE 337 SALISBURY, MD. The Value of A CHECKING ACCOUNT There is no more effective way of introduc¬ ing system, economy and safety in your finan¬ cial affairs than by opening a checking ac¬ count with a strong reliable bank. A checking account with this bank protects your money, promotes good business habits, and gives you a firmer financial standing and credit. And all the time your money is just as much at your service as if it were in your own pock- etbook. EASTERN SHORE TRUST COMPANY (SALISBURY BANK) SALISBURY, MARYLAND. 132 THETATLE R—1 9 2 6 Gladys Van Horn—Maria Thoroughgood, please explain the American policy. Maria—I can’t, I forgot to wear my belt. Miriam Riley—Gee! I’m cold. John M.—I’ll sit with you and keep you w r arm. Miriam R. —No! I want real heat. Mrs. Pope—Ships are often spoken of as “she” but trains shouldn’t be called “she.” Lee Johnson—Especially “mail” trains! Miss Davis—(In 1A History class) What was the stone age? “Freshie”—That’s the time when they made the metals out of stone. Miss Taylor—(to class) You know that in the. Senate, the vice-presi¬ dent, as presiding officer, must treat all pages alike. Student—(butting in) He probably prefers the first one. Mr. Carroll—Attempts are being made to discover a non-inflammable wood for houses. Student—(sarcastically) I think our match manufacturers have known that for years. Branche Phillips—You know the radio industry is only in its infancy. John Marshall—Yes, guess that’s the reason the darn thing keeps ' so much noise when you have company. “COLLEGE That’s What The New Swietu Branh Regent Model says to yon College clothes are not like other clothes. College men wear what they like and if Fifth Avenue dosen’t like it. so much the worse for Fifth Avenue. Society Brand makes clothes for college men. That’s why they make the best. Let us show you one for your graduation suit! The Nock Bros. Co. C. DYSON HUMPHREYS, Mgr. SALISBURY, MARYLAND. THE TATLER—1926 133 GEORGE A. BOUNDS COMPANY Hebron, Maryland Manufacturers of 1 BF RRY CRATES, BASKETS, BOX SHOOKS J “All Kinds of Building Material” 134 THETATLE R—1 9 2 6 Miss Killiam—Can you prove that the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the square of the two sides of this triangle? Jay Ward—I don’t have to prove it, I admit it. Teacher—If the German Emperor is called the Kaiser, what do the. Russians call their ruler? Plncici Thn P7pl ' Teacher—Right. What is his wife’s title? Class—(Minus but two voices) The Czannis. Teacher—Fine! What are the royal princes and princesses called? Silence—Then the following from Jack: May I answer? I can prove my answer. Teacher—Alright. Let’s hear your idea. Jack—Put two and two together and you have Czardines! Emma Bailey—Say, kid, close your mouth, don’t you see the train coming? Helene—Why should I close my mouth? Emma—The conductor will see you and think it is the station and run right in. Jay Ward—Why did they build this school on a hill? Mrs. Pope—I don’t know, why? Jay Ward—They wanted a high school. READ The Salisbury Advertiser “ The Old Home Paper” THE OLDEST, THE LARGEST, THE BEST THE TATLER—192 6 135 THE MAKE UP Q-j- your printing can either reflect credit J to your business or make it look cheap in comparison. A hodgepodge of type and cuts slapped together without thought of effect upon a reader—is anything but in- ducive to good results. This advertisement was planned and set in the com¬ posing room of the News Publishing Company by W. S. Dougherty, Superintendent of the News Publishing Com¬ pany plant 8 years. For Job Printing and Advertising that is carefully planned and attracts the readers eye, enlist Mr. Dougherty’s aid. His experience makes his advice worthwhile. The News Publishing Co. The Largest Print Shop in Salisbury 136 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 Miss Taylor—Gertrude, what did the U. S. do when she entered the World War? Gertrude B.—Armed ships and sent them out to prey (pray) on the ocean. Miss Gordy—(in study hall) Iris, why don’t you get to work? Iris H.—I am. Arthur Humes—Yes, her tongue’s working. Miss Wootton (after reading a statement to the class)—Is that right, Kathryn ? Kathryn—Yes, mam. Miss Wootton—I bet you don’t even know what I said. Kathryn—I bet you a cent I do. Miss Wootton—Don’t be so extravagant, Kathryn. Ray—You’ve a bad cold, Boots. Boots—You bet. Ray—How’d you get it? Boots—I slept in a field last night and some fool left the gate open. THE TATLE R—1 0 2 6 137 Compliments of W. T. WATSON Photographer -0 — Special Equipment for Night Work SALISBURY, MD. Kodak Pictures Finished. Frames Made to Order 125 Main St. Phone 540 Compliments of — J. E. DAVIS GENERAL MERCHANDISE INSURANCE -O— FIRE CASUALTY W.S.Gor dyJr. —o— 1012 E. Church Street Phone 746 W. S. Gordy, Howard II. Ruark A. H. Holloway 138 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 Miss Farlowe—Hazel, every time. I see you, it reminds me of a goat. Hazel—Why? Miss Farlowe—Because you are always chewing. Kathryn B.—Where was the fire last night, Joe? Joe G.—On Upton Street. Kathryn B.—Did it burn much ? Joe G.—Burned one house down and another up. Miss Landon—Give Genitive plural of good (meaning Boni). Doris Smith—Who, me? Miss Landon—Yes, that’s right. T wigg-Sheridan AUTOMOBILE, HOUSE and SIGN We Make and Repair AUTOMOBILE TOFS ELECTRIC SIGNS T. L. RUARK CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS C. P. TELEPHONE Nos. 1100 and 1101 Sweet Violet Brand Canned Goods. Salisbury, Maryland WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE WESTMINSTER, MARYLANI) ALBERT NORMAN WARD. D., LL. D., President -o- FOR YOUNG MEN and YOUNG WOMEN -0 Unexcelled Location, Modern Curriculum, Complete Equip¬ ment, Moderate Rates. Graduates from approved High Schools admitted without conditions. -O- Catalogue Upon Application THE TATLER-1926 139 SEE WALSON for Hand painted college seals, Frat emblems, High School pennants. Painted and burnt and tooled on genuine leath¬ er, any quantity—one or a thousand. YValson’s Barn Door Studio SALISBURY, MD. “Nows” the time for man to act “Then’s” but the time to prove a fact. —Whittier. Now is the time to secure Fire In¬ surance—THEN comes the time to prove the fact of your wisdom. Our company pays promptly. We serve cheerfully. SMITH BROS. Insurance Agents HEBRON MARYLAND VISIT OUR STORE When in need of the foV lowing thmgs for the home Furniture, Rugs, Chinaware, Enamelware, Glassware, Toys, Brushes, Velocipedes, Ex¬ press Wagons, Baby Carri¬ ages and Sulkies, Picture Framing, Etc. : : : ULMAN SONS Salisbury, Md. Eastern Shore ( n s Electric Company Furnishing satis ' factory twenty ' four hour day service to 45 towns and cities on the Del-Mar Va Peninsula. ADEQUATE—CONTINUOUS ELECTRIC ENERGY 140 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 Miss Landon—(pronouncing Latin words) Potus, paludis. Dryden C.—Is that where, pluto came from? Kelvin S.—(Singing) “Oh, let me call you Sweetheart.” Anna Belle—Well, what’s stopping you? HALLOWE’EN Miss Mildred Morris—I haven’t seen a person with a false face on this year. John M.—Why don’t you look in your vanity case? Compliments of PAUL E. WATSON MAKER OF EL MARDO CIGARS Salisbury, Maryland H. S. Todd Co. WHOLESALE TOBACCOS Salisbury, Mix This Bank W elcomes an opportunity to serve the young man and the young woman at the beginning of their careers, W T e are here to advise you as well as handle your money. The Salisbury National Bank SALISBURY, MD. THE TATLER—19 26 141 Turner Brothers Company Distributors “THE CHOICE OF THOSE WHO KNOW” BONITO Bouquet TOILET WATER “ Oriental ” Sold at Drug Stores, Beauty and Barber Shops- - - Every¬ where SALISBURY, MD. Manufactured in the Labora¬ tory of H. L. Purnell Co. JUST WHISTLE DALLAS NOCK ' O ' Of all the drinks I ever drank —o— Whistle For Me Phone 246 Free Delivery REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE ' O ' SALISBURY, MD. 142 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 RIGHTO! Pat, being out of work, asked the boss of a large repair shop for a po¬ sition. The boss, however, doubted his ability and started to quiz Pat. “Do you know how to carpenter?” “Shure.” “Can you make a Venetian blind ?” “Shure.” “How?” “I’d stick me fingers in his eyes.” THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 143 Hilda H.—In history class. Discussing the war of 1812. Is it right to to go to war at all ? Naomi—No. Carroll L.— (to Naomi) If a man walked up to you on the street and slapped you, would you hit back? Naomi—Not if he was larger than I. Miss Farlowe—Of what is milk composed? William Se.rman—Cow and starch. Mrs. Pope—(In English class) Fill in the blanks with lay or lie in this sentence: The baby blanked upon the bed. Salisbury dHusir G. W. MURPHY Everything Musical Ladies’ and Infants PIANOS, PLAYERS Wearing App arel and Leading Band Instruments MILLINERY TALKING MACHINES AND Telephone 752-J RECORDS 209 N. Diviasion Street Phone 422 121 Dock St. SALISBURY, MD. Y. F. MESSICK ICE CO. Manufacturers of Robert D. Grier, Jr. HABERDASHERY PURE CRYSTAL ICE FURNISHER ' HATTER Wholesale and Retail Dealers TAILOR Quality and Service “EXCLUSIVE BUT NOT : : EXPENSIVE” : : Our Motto —— o - —o— THE MAN’S SHOP (Open Evenings) Cold Storage A Specialty A Money Maker For You WICOMICO HOTEL Storage Capacity 3000 Tons Telephone 1096 PHONE No. 2 SALISBURY, MD. 144 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 HISTORY? Miss Powell—Wm. Waller, why did Abraham Lincoln join the Whig Party ? Bill Waller (caught off his guard)—Because he was getting bald- headed. THE BARBER SHOP TO COME A placard in the. window of a New Jersey barber shop read: Shaving without pain or your whiskers refunded.” Miss Wootton—Frances, do stop hitting your head. Frances W.—You’re mistaken, I was hitting the desk. Mitchell E. Wilson THE TOULSON Distributors for DRUG CO. HOOD TIRES Prescription Specialists Vulcanizing and DRUGS, GIFTS AND STATIONERY Repairing Cranes Ice Cream 211 Dock St. Phone 16 MAIN ST. SALISBURY, MD. SALISBURY, MD. Make Our Store Your Store ARCADE SHOE REPAIR SHOP We use only the best materials on our work and guarantee it to look as good as new. • Give I s A Trial. • Within the city we call for and deliver the worl{ OUT OF TOWN POSTAGE ALLOWED BOTH WAYS FIRST CLASS SHOE SHIME AMD HAT CLEAMIMG PARLORS. PHONE 824 SALISB URY, MD. ARCADE BUILDING THE TATLER—19 26 145 Miss Wootton—What was the Act that Grenvil passed? Bessie B.— (After deep thinking) I don’t believe I know, Miss Wootton. Miss Wooton—Jessie, please answer that question. Jessie P.—The Stamp Act. Bessie B.—My goodness! I had that right on the end of my tongue. Miss Wootton—Well, Bessie, you should have “st uck out” your tongue and let me have seen what was on the end of it. Mrs.Pope—What was the Moch-epic of Alexandria Pope ? Milton W.—Wasn’t it some kind of soup? NOW WHATIS Y’ SO RARE • is the time to put in your Coal for next sang the poets “as a day in June”—particularly if WINTER it is “Commencement. It is these rare occasions YOU can buy it right that we remember be . See us for prices May you add to your me¬ mory of Commencement ? Day the congratulations of this firm. The Farmers Planters Company FISHER’S SALISBURY, MARYLAND JEWELERS J. A. KllHN, Owner Phone 26 or 27 SALISBURY, MD. The Blue Bird Tea Room Private Club Rooms for Luncheons and Dinner Parties Breakfast Luncheon • - Dinner PHONE 537 SALISBURY. MD. 146 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 6 John Marshall—(to Walton Parsons) Walt, your girl told me she dreamed about you. Walton P—(up in the.air) Did she? I’m all thrilled, tell me about it! John M.— (teasingly) Naw, you’ll kill me. Walton P.—No, I won’t either, go on. John M.— (ready to run) She said that she was dreaming that she was dancing with you and she woke up to find her mother pounding her feet with a flat iron. Exit with a brick following). Can You Swim? Learn How To Swim —At The— Y. M. C. A. Camp THIS SUMMER BOYS GIRLS 71 Swimming Certificates Were Awarded Last Summer at Camp DID YOU GET YOURS? HAGGIS GOWNS, WRAPS - - SALISBURY DEPARTMENT STORE - - POCOMOKE At each of our stores will be found merchandise of dependable quality. You are always welcome at either store. Our Shop in the l [ew Wicomico Hotel is Salisbury ' s Only Exclusive Dress Apparel Shop for Women THE TATLER—1926 147 Dorothy P. (who was chewing gum)—Sam, have you any more gum? Sam P.—No, I haven’t but I’ll throw mine out and be with you. Mike—My wife didn’t say a word when I came home this morning at 5 o’clock. Ike—Why? Mike—I put cement in her beauty clay. Naomi P.—Miss Wootton, we started to go up to your house last night. Miss Wootton—Why didn’t you? Naomi P.—I saw Miss Lankford going in and she happened to turn around and gave, me an awful black look so I thought I had better stay out. YOU CAN’T Buy Cheap Seed From Us Be¬ cause We Don’t Handle Them We Sell Dependable Seeds At REASONABLE PRICES Shield’s Seed 5? Feed Store Phone 725 Camden Bridge Salisbury, Md. Compliments to the Class of 1026 INSURANCE GUY MANDACINI FIRST CLASS SHOE REPAIRING Wm. M. Cooper -0- Company “If It’s A Shoe- Ve Fix It” Office: Wicomico Building Loan Association SHOE SHINE PARLOR 110 N. Division Street Salisbury, Md. —o— PHONE 65. Dock Street Phone 252-W Salisbury, Md. 148 THE TATLER—19 26 Miss Ida Morris—Henrietta, is Hazel absent? Henrietta—I don’t know, she ain’t here. Julian P.—(dodging-a piece of chalk) Miss Dryden, somebody is throwing chalk at me. Miss Dryden—(disgusted) That’s alright, sit still and maybe they will hit you next time. Emma Bailey goes to the Postoffice to present a letter for the after¬ noon mail. “Your letter weighs too much,” said the clerk, “Add another two cent stamp. “That’s strange,” said Emma, “Then it is going to weigh more.” It ' s Easy To Pay For a Chevrolet Our new GAMAC rates save you $15 to $35 on the time purchase of a new Chev¬ rolet—one rate covers all charges. Come in and see how much quality Chevrolet offers you at low cost—and how easy it is for you to own one of these cars. SALISBURY MOTOR COMPANY PHONE 611 SALISBURY, MD. SANITARY BEEF COMPANY Por , Lamb, Veal and Smo ed Meats FREE DELIVERY Telephone 60 307 Main St. SALISBURY, MD. 149 THE TATLER—19 2 6 Iris H.—Mrs. Pope, what is smaller than an atom? Lillian S.—A one half one, of course. Miss Taylor—We’re to have a quartette, at our entertainment. Roy Howie—Is it a mixed quartette? John Marshall—No, a male quartette. The teacher asking ' the little hoy a question, upon not receiving an ans¬ wer, she. repeats it. 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