Willard Middle School - Target Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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26 THE TARGET Anna Edgar gives by this testa- ment her diffidence and the art of coyly balancing curls, to Annabel Gaw. Eleanor Livingston wills her love for Overland automobiles, as she re- peatedly states that she has had many pleasant rides in them, to Frances Block. Philip Calkins turns over for “Whiskey” Porter’s use that persist- ent attack of “frog-in-the-throat.” He wishes to impart to Wescott the knowledge that his great fond- ness for athletics has resulted in the noticeable increase of his stature. Much to the relief of the awed High Ninth Class, Rev. Henry Hawk- shaw Thomas has decided to be- queath a portion of his dignity, and his graceful movements of speed, to Sam Scotchie McRae. Victor Victorious Bigelow, our social lion, leaves his “Ford” and his extensive correspondence, as he in- tends to start a new set when he reaches B. H. S., to Kenneth Graham. Molly Brant Rankin will now permit Soinnus, (God of Sleep) to exert his powers over Ralph Hagin, during all periods of the day except noon hour, which he reserves for strolls around the block. Florine Wurkheim passes on with deep regret, because it is her moth- er’s, that filmy, green waist, to Em- my Lou Noble. Those yellow curls of Charles Bid- dle and his position as Miss Eller- horst’s official mesenger, must go to Leslie Alexander. Perhaps you did not know that Johannes Magis Moore has become a musician of note, and so happily anticipates playing at recitals, that in the future he knows that Muriel Ditzler will enjoy these opportunities. Margaret Newsom bequeaths a por- tion of her self-possession and a goodly supply of first sections to Irene Paret. Mabel Johnson unwillingly loses some of her extra pounds and ounces to the advantage of Muriel Oakshott. Her French giggle is donated to Minnie Chan. Edith Bryant, for the sake of the Low Ninth spelling average, gives bv testament her spelling powers to George Bliss for his exclusive use. Myrta Smith leaves her occupation as a Latin whiz to Evwyn Anthony. Connie Lutgen leaves her sweet calm smile and her motto, “Silence is golden,” to Burt Babcock. Charles Chick Woodworth dedi- cates his fly and mosquito knowledge to Albert Flea Raymond. Libby Burke says, “I’ll never tell,” but leaves a supply of “spearmint” and the privilege of obtaining it at wholesale rates, to Ruth Sorrick. Grace Benkers leaves her pencil box and contents to Lester Browning. Gertrude Holland passes on her assumed right to dine during the seventh period, and the pleasure of being conveniently absent from Eng- lish recitations, to Phyllis McIntosh. Frances McConlogue lovingly be- queaths to Gertrude Haunt that pink dress of which she is so fond but she seems already to have given a portion of her profuse blushes, and timidity in Latin class to that maid. “Bee” Miller bequeaths her crystal watch imported from Switzerland to Alice Wittenburg. Isabelle Warwick reluctantly leaves her w ' andering comb to Pearson Hig- gins whose long roaming locks fre- quently need attention. Harriet Guy relinquishes her fairy- like interpretation of the “Eloise Gavotte,” for Dorothy Ellerhorst’s benefit. Claire Kennedy leaves a baker’s dozen freckles to Morgan Cox, other- wise known as, “Red,” and a curl or two, together with her Latin squeak, to Blake Curly. Florence Hazen leaves her Paderew- ski talent, and her novel ideas on the subject of hair dressing to Helen Ingham. Alfredus Sub Colie (Underhill) reluctantly and with many a long last lingering look leaves his first signs of budding manhood, his long pants, to Donald Kitzmiller but re- fuses to part with a new privilege which came with them, that of es- corting a fair young damsel to school. Wilbur Boots Booth, that silver- tongued orator, disposes of his fluen- cy of speech, so noticeable in Eng- lish, as a boon for Elva Busch, but yields his stock of motorcycle knowl- edge to Mr. Beardsley. Fuzzy Howard Moore bequeaths his hilarious disposition as indented by his spontaneous “Puck” giggle, to Lillian McHoul.

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25 THE TARGET and troublesome knee, which throws such convulsions in English Class, to Arthur Gunderson. Rob Berry gives her colored coat with the waffle collar and cuffs, also two fog-proof curls to Faith Milliken. With his last breath, Elbert Schil- ler tenderly wills his sylph-like body, which he manages on the folding-bed principle to Douglas Hosselkus. Marion Hunt bequeaths to Lula Madison her soft voice and gentle manner with the hope that she will not deem them too valuable to use as they are warranted to last. Mildred Harkey leaves to Anna Knoop her ability to “Tickle the Ivories” as Anna is striving patiently to acquire the art. Eleanor Tingman has kindly prom- ised to reveal her beauty secrets to Polly Sleeper when she passes into the “Great Unknown” as the latter studies so hard there is a danger of her acquiring wrinkles which of course would never do. Irene Tush condescends to part with a few of her bewitching blushes to Millie Tremp who has all the airs of a finished coquette save that. Clay Farnsworth wills to Johnnie Waste her air of independence as Jean is a shy little girl suffering from a common malady, lack of “pep.” Lucille Barrett leaves to Dodo Tacks Staats her ability to slip out of quarantine and other difficulties, as she realizes that Dodo needs a little boost now and then to help her out of her many perplexities both real and imaginary. George Gilchrist leaves that ser- ious mien and a supply of epistles which he has been shooting across an empty seat in German Class, to Robert McCullough. Earle Lowell leaves his skill in losing “Target” passes and his head, as it is in danger of turning into a basketball, to Arthur Parsnips Par- sons. Geraidine Burnett will sadly part with her dainty mincing steps as Mildred Nuttall will make good use of them. Geraldine has a few first sections for Avis Rodehaver. Lillius Jewell wills the “sportive toil” of imparting algebra knowledge during the sixth period to Amelia Bernard. Wee Winkie Boone bequeaths that contagious smile to George Thomp- son, and his anti-fat secrets to Tommy Barrows. Revere Bones Hofstetter refuses to leave to anyone his delightful afternoon walks with a certain eighth-grader, but endows Wheeler Jensen with his Websterian, Heney- like oratorical fame. Mildred Laird bestows upon Ora Chang a few of her crimps, but wills her orange coat and red middy tie so often worn together, to Judith Lee. Helen Bolton transmits her win- some ways that have a tendency to ensnare, also her Tuesday afternoon body-guard to Annvonette Bates. Kenneth Yoyo Emsile wills, in his last moments, to Beverly Clarke his terpsichorean ability to be exhibited exclusively in history class. His curls and lady-like manners are to be cherished by Wikes Glass. “Pickles” Horstman leaves to fu- ture High Ninth classes, his shining “mourning” face and great fluency of speech in English recitations. He also leaves to whoever may need it the graceful bow of which Willie is so justly proud. Possibly Harold Payne would enjoy these gifts. Olive Lundy settles her meew and mild disposition, that lamb-like ex- pression, and unreasonable desire to always lead the High Ninth lines upon Vi Grady, as that little maid shows a tendency to follow in her footsteps. Crispolo Garsulas leaves his bois- terous ways for the advantage of George Crach. Henry Hank Whoy Haines, much to the joy of his associates, leaves those awful jokes and that faculty air to Sidney Brown. Faith Bililken Babcock wills that baffling expression, and lusty warble to Marie Myers. Margaret Grimshaw begrudgingly wills her curling irons and her artis- tic mode of hairdressing to Alice Greer, hoping that they will serve to foster the anity of their new owner. Rita Aclainsen passes over those bewitching brown eyes to Edith Brown, and adds that she hopes the recipient will see more out of them than she has during the third algebra period.

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THE TARGET 27 of Bernice Peiser. Kaarlo Ponsi will doubtless miss the joy of depositing notes so skil- fully under a yellow s heet on the instructor’s desk in Room 3 for his boon companon. Pickles Horstmann, hut he will pass on the privilege of using the same mail box to Gladys Alexander. Kenneth, (Frequently known as Sherrill) Connor bequeaths his aff- able, loq uacious manner to Helen Street. Alma Smith advises Evelyn Mitchel to keep up to date the portfolio of the very latest news, just off the bat, entrusted to her charge. Mc- Kinley’s news-agency will thrive un- der your leadership, Evelyn, if you keep up the pace already set. Ethel Quick is no longer to be en- vied, for the tons of knowledge so securely packed in algebra cells have been freighted to Roy Converse’s dome. Edith Barry’s “childish treble” is to be the property of Herbert Daube. Josephine (Jibbs’ love for the car- dinal can not be disputed, but all her cherished posessions of that hue must be passed over to Ruth Bowen. Ruth Gompertz, our faithful editor finds the pressure of duties and tresses so burdensome that the bur- den must be lightened; hence a portion of the “Medusa” locks fall to the share of Willa Middlehoff. Josephine Halverson relinquishes all claims to her black and white checked coat for the convenience Fannie McHenry’s smile, warranted to wear well and bring joy to the hearts of all solicitors for pictures, “Target” subscriptions, etc., is to be placed at the disposal of lone Crayne. Owen Onions Schloss leaves his English book well padded with defi- nitions and one perfectly good “Over- land” to Jack Holman. Frances Tash has a first class memory, and we defy you to deny the fact, which is to become the much- needed property of Jimmie Grace Mills. Geraldine Quillinan acknowledges with sincere thanks the receipt of Frances Stone’s shy and unobtrusive manner. Dorothy Sawyer gladly disposes of a surplus stock of “Classic Myths” knowledge for the edification of Beulah Butler. One red sweater is Doris Sawyer’s gift to Marjorie Herrman. Louise Thatcher’s motto, “To be seen and not heard” is to be the prize of William Lefty Forman. (Signed) THE DECEMBER CLASS OF NINETEEN FOURTEEN. o A GREAT BATTLE. “I remember in the spring of 18 5, what a great battle we had. Old Colonel Simpson led our forces,” said Perkins, an old story-teller seating himself in a chair. “Did you fight on the Northern or Southern side?” I asked, forgetting that the Civil War was over years before this battle occurred. But I wanted to know the pain uiars of this engagement. “Neither,” was his quick reply, as he turned a blank face toward me. I began to think of what war it was and finally gave it up as I did not know of any during 1895. “We had large poles to knock them down, glue to paint the bottom of the trees, with, and spraying ma- chines. We went out to Jim Thomp- son’s apple orchard where the enemy was the thickest. We soon had all of them wiped out of his place. We then went to all the farms within a radius of fifteen miles of the town and in two days there was not a foe near Pumkinville,” he proudly ex- claimed. I had been thinking about what kind of an enemy would fight in trees and would have to be knocked down with poles, sprayed and have the trees glued which would kill them quickly. Probably they were fighting monkeys but then there were none in this country. Then I con- cluded they were fighting Indians. “How many did you kill?” I asked. “Oh, we must have got a few mil- lions,” replied Perkins easily. “A few millions!” I exclaimed. “Why. there are hardly that many Indians in the United States. Who was their leader. Sitting Bull?” Though on second thought I knew he had been dead sometime. “See here, sonny, what are you talking about?” Perkins asked me. “Why, about that terrible battle you had with the Indians in which they lost so many men.”