Wilson Central School - Crest Yearbook (Wilson, NY)

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PAGE TWENTY STARLIGHT by us made. giving him full power in carrying out our will. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names. Date Feb. 1st. in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and sixteen. NORMAN KICK. President. IIOMKR .JOHNSON, Vice President. VESTA SCHWEIGERT, Treasurer. MABEL WILSON, Secretary. Witnesses: CORA M. BLAKE. MARY P. IIUBBARD. GRACE I). MARKLE. 326 Fifth Ave., New York, June 12, I92li. My dear M» Mcllroy. 1 simply had to write to you and tell you my experience during this last year while traveling in Europe and elsewhere, collecting material and local color for my next novel. I have already written six “best sellers” and several short stories, but I shall not discuss my affairs any more for 1 realize that you must be busy and your time limited, so 1 will not impose upon you any longer than necessary. but will go on with my story. About a year ago this time 1 took passage for Europe on the “New Allantik.” Having some grievances to report, I asked for the captain—and behold when we met—who do you suppose it was? No one but Glenn Bickford. It was the first time that 1 had seen him since we had graduated from W. II. S., for you remember immediately after commencement he left for the European battlefield where by his wonderful power of speech and his personality he brought peace in Europe. Then he disappeared. Glenn was never one to await his just praise. He told me everything that had happened during the ensuing years. Then he asked me if I would not like to go for a ride. A ride? Well to be sure there was his faithful Ford, in which we sailed over the decks, climbing and descending stairs from tin top of the ship to the bottom. Glenn told me when we were down near the kitchen that he had a surprise for me and 1 could not help but wonder what it was, when suddenly we stopped before the kitchen door and alighted from the car. Upon entering the beautiful large, neatly kept room, we were greeted by Glenn’s surprise, for who should come toward me but my dear old friend Marion Cramer. I was very much taken by surprise and was a long time in realizing that Marion could possibly be “Head Cook” on this ship, but it didn't take me long to come to the conclusion that she was not only cook but also mistress of the ship, “Mrs. Bickford.” 1 certainly had a pleasant trip and reluctantly said farewell when we arrived at London. But here another surprise awaited me, for as I was walking through Trafalgar Square, I saw before me a Salvation Army woman

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STARLIGHT PAGE NINETEEN VIII. For the sake of your fellow classmates be careful how you handle bottles containing H2S. IX. Do not bring tempting lunches to eat after school, as it gives those around you an uncomfortable feeling. X. Do not use C. 1 nitric acid to remove slight stains from the hands. When we first came to these school doors, We were Freshmen, as green as grass; Now, as grave and reverend Seniors, Smile we over the verdant past. We have fought four years together. We have struggled side by side; We have conquered every hardship. We have come out on top the tide. George, we know, will go to Harvard, Some to Norwich or to Rome; Some to Greenland’s icy mountains. More, perhaps, will stay at home. —M. E. T„ ’16. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1916. We, the Seniors of the Wilson High School, of the Town of Wilson, in the County of Niagara and State of New York, being of sound minds and memories, do make, publish and declare this our last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say: First We direct that all our just debts and expenses be paid and that our class photographs be given to each of our surviving families. Second: We bequeath the two waste paper baskets in chapel to the High School, pupils, as more suitable places for depositing their gum than under the desks. Third: We give and bequeath the honest old thermometers that hang at the back of the room, to the Freshies. Fourth : We give and bequeath the neatly kept lockers in the Chemistry Laboratory to the future Chemistry and Physics classes. On the condition that they keep them in the same order. Fifth : To the coming Chemistry Class we bequeath this warning. don't laugh when there is an explosion. It’s dangerous, as words usually follow without smiles. Sixth : We give and bequeath the North East class room, ihe seat of many disputes, but nevertheless sacred to us all, to the Juniors. Seventh: We give and bequeath our honorable back seats to the Seniors of 1917. on the condition that their conduct is good, if no , they must be moved to the front. Eighth: If any of the persons mentioned in this will shall con- test this, our said will, we direct and order that he, she or they rhall be cast off entirely and his, her or their share shall go to those not so contesting. Lastly, we appoint our beloved Professor, Mr. Mcllroy, executor of this our last Will and estament, hereby revoking all former wills

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STARLIGHT PAGE TWENTY-ONE with a kettle, sinking-. I can never pass a Salvationist without giving a little something, so I stepped up to her. Something about her voice and face seemed familiar. I looked at her more closely. Could it be? Yes. it was my old classmate and friend, Ursula Wolfe. She told me her story. It seems she had been disappointed in love and had turned to the Salvation Army for comfort. I now noticed that she was leading three dogs and she seemed to care considerable for them. I left her with mingled feelings of pity. 1 had already met three of my classmates; would I meet any more? Next day I left for Paris. As I was passing one of the leading theaters of that city, the name of Gertrude Patterson on the billboard caught my attention. Surely this illustrious and immortal actress could not be our Gertrude of W. H. S., I thought. But I must find out, so I humbly inquired of a haughty attendant at the stage door for Miss Patterson. No, I could not see her, she was at rehearsal. Could 1 see her this evening? No, she was to sing before the King of England. Did he happen to know if Miss Patterson was born in America, at Wilson, New York? Yes, he believed she was. I was satisfied. I had heard enough. Think of it, Mr. Mcllroy, our sedate and demure Gertrude a very famous actress! As 1 was compelled to leave for Berlin the next morning I could not see her. Perhaps she would not have known me, anyhow; ten years is a long time. When 1 reached Berlin, I determined to look up Norman Kick, as Glenn had told me lie was in that city. 1 went to call on him, but with misgivings, for Norman had become a world famous cancer specialist. 1 gave the attendant my card and asked for Mr. Eick. I was told that llerr Eick could not see me. He was too busy writing a speech on Woman Suffrage which was to be delivered at the Suffrage Rally that night on “I liter dem Linden.” Imagine my astonishment, Mr. Mcllroy, Norman Eick and Woman Suffrage! Well, finally, on the plea of being an old school friend, L was admitted to his presence. But I was glad to get away, for all that Herr Norman Kick would discuss was cancers and Woman Suffrage. Interesting, you know, but almost too much of a good thing. This episode gave me food for a good deal of thought on my journey to Petrograd, Russia, a few days later. Glenn had told me that Vesta Schweigert was here in Petrograd but he did not know what she was doing. I met Vesta just as she was leaving her boarding place for work, as I supposed. So I said 1 would accompany her to her place of employment and chat about old times. She stared at me and laughed a little and said that that was a good plan. Alas! It was my turn to stare, for the change in cur Vesta was wonderful. She looked as though she had stepped out of a modiste’s window, she was so trim and stylish. We stopped at a large building with the sign “School for Ballet Dancers’' over the door. We went in. I was so dazed that I could not utter a sound, only “trust and obey.” Vesta took me into a large room and left me there. Later she returned with a bevy of girls, all attired in fluffy pink dancing skirts. Vesta was certainly