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Wearily Amos Lee : 

creek and washed it thorc 

passed over the edge ami 

ined the residue, turning, 

escape him. But again t 

emptying it out, Lee rose 

his arms. 

"Guess that's enougl 

get home if I don't start 

Yet it was not for 1 

mark the day in Amos I 

his life had been unsucc 

unworthy and a mine tl 

himself again at the foo 

"With his wife and 

in the heart of the moi 

that part of California v 

ure. Day after clay as a 

almost endless forests ai 

where rushed ice-cold st 

stubbornly refused to di: 

As he neared home 

with wondrous reds an< 

made his home. The f 

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with the sunset's glory, 

the sun. While Lee i 

great golden eagle flew 

• boughs. "Guardian," Ji 

the tree "Sunset Pine."

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"The Eagle of Sunset Pine" 

AII.EEN* MYLAND, June 1911. 

Wearily Amos Lee refilled his pan with earth from the margin of the 

creek and washed it thoroughly, shaking the mixture so that the light particles 

passed over the edge and the gravel sank to the bottom. Carefully he examined 

the residue, turning it this way and that, lest any trace of gold should 

escape him. But again the pan contained only bits of rock and sediment, and 

emptying it out, Lee rose from where he knelt beside the stream and stretched 

his arms. 

"Guess that's enough for to-day," he muttered. "It'll be dark before I 

get home if I don't start now. Another day gone and nothing to show for it!" 

Yet it was not for lack of energy or courage that there was nothing to 

mark the day in Amos Lee's calendar. Both the ventures that had occupied 

his life had been unsuccessful through no fault of his; a partner had proved 

unworthy and a mine that at first gave promise, had failed. So Lee found 

himself again at the foot of the ladder. 

With his wife and daughter he had taken possession of a small cabin 

in the heart of the mountains that rise in long, irregular ranges through 

that part of California where some genius once buried a great golden treasure. 

Day after day as a prospector he tramped over the mountains, through 

almost endless forests and down the canons, deep riven into the mountains, 

where rushed ice-cold streams. But three years had passed, and Earth had 

stubbornly refused to disclose to Lee the fortune he so perseveringly sought. 

As he neared home the sun was setting, and the western sky glowed 

with wondrous reds and yellows above the mountain on whose slope Lee 

rp.ade his home. The forest ended, abruptly near the summit, and on the 

bald mesa there rose a solitary giant pine tree, whose branches were tipped 

with the sunset's glory, and whose straight form was silhouetted against 

the sun. While Lee noted the usual, though always beautiful scene, a 

great golden eagle flew toward the pine and settled clown in its topmost 

• boughs. "Guardian," Junietta called him. And how fitly she had named 

the tree "Sunset Pine." 

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Lee smiled as he thought of his daughter. What a quaint little thing 

she was, naming each tree, bird or beast as it caught her fancy. There she 

was now, coming down the trail to meet him—his baby siii!,-.clespite her, 

sixteen yearsi Her hair was black, so black that it had blue shades in it, 

and her blue' eyes shone like star's." Her rosy cheeks knew neither tan nor 

freckles, and she carelessly swung her sunbonnet by its strings. She carried 1 

a great spray of azalea blossoms, which she waved in greeting to her father. 

"Aren't they beautiful?" she called. "I've waited so long for them to 

bloom. Don't you just love them, Dad—and pink ones, too!" 

"I certainly do," answered Lee. kissing her. "Where do they grow?" 

"Up toward Sunset Pine," responded Junietta, slipping her arm through 

her father's. "There's a great bush of them—oh. Dad"—interrupting herself 

—"the eagle's eggs have hatched, I'm sure. Guardian and his wife keep 

flying around the tree, and going off for food." 

Together they walked up the trail, Junietta chattering about the occurrences 

of the day, unimportant little details, but Amos Lee loved to hear 

them, as Junietta well knew. She dearly loved her surroundings and the 

lonely mountain life was no deprivation to her. Save for a few mountaineers 

their nearest neighbors were at Broken Hill, a mining town several 

miles distant. 

All through June and July Junietta watched the eagles in Sunset Pine, 

as she had done for two summers past. The young birds grew large and 

strong and sometimes she could sec them perched on the edge of the nest, 

a structure of sticks, lined with grass and leafy twigs. So the summer 

rolled by, but Amos Lee, for all his earnest prospecting, found no signs of 

the mine he sought. Sometimes when working along the streams and up 

through the gulches he. would pan out a few nuggets of considerable size, 

and then his hopes rose high, but often for clays his labor went unrewarded. 

In early August two young San Franciscans, Ansel Girvin and Philip 

Scott, appeared in Broken Hill. They were riding through the mountains 

on a hunting trip. It was a way that they enjoyed spending their vacations, 

and every summer found them riding through some part of California where 

game was plentiful. As they nearccl Broken Hill. Scott suggested that they 

leave their horses in the town and spend the next clay fishing. 

"Crawford said that the trout he caught last summer in Yarrow Creek 

were the best he'd ever gotten," he explained. 

"Just a fish story," observed Girvin discouragingly. He was not nearly 

so-enthusiastic over fishing as Scott, and regarded the scheme as a day 

wasted. ' 

"I don't think so," protested Scott. "Anyhow, I'd like to get a lick at 

them. I'll tell you! I'll fish and you hunt. There's plenty of game around 

here—anyway, if you haven't anything to show by the end of the day, there'll 

be my fish." 

"Oh, yes., your fish!" laughed Girvin, good-naturedly. "All right Phil, 

your motion is carried. And here's Broken Hill. What holes these mining 

towns are, anyway!" 

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her. From where she stood she could look into the valley below and beyond to 

the mountains that rose eastward, in tier upon tier. 

A short distance away Guardian was circling around. He would pause, 

dip downward and then, with a sudden movement of his powerful wings, soar 

upward and again circle about in his graceful flight. "He must be getting dinner 

for the family," thought Junietta, as she stood, a picturesque little figure in 

a pink gingham frock, clinging to the limb of the azalea, the fragrant petals 

still covering her black hair. 

Suddenly a shot rang out. terrifyingly near. Junietta saw Guardian struggle 

for life an instant, then plunge downward. She stood for a moment in 

horror, then ran toward the spot where she had seen him fall. 

Girvin was standing beside the fallen bird, ejecting the spent cartridge 

from his rifle. The joy of killing that had flamed up so ardently had died 

down—to be sure, this was only a bird, but what a noble one it had been and 

of what use was it to him now? As he looked at the eagle where it lay with 

its wings widespread and its yellow-feathered neck thrown back, he heard fcot- 

. steps rapidly approaching and looked to see who was coming. 

A girl, little more than a child, to whose black hair clung azalea petals, and 

whose eyes were darkening with anger—this was not what Girvin had expected 

to see. He turned toward her hesitatingly. 

"You've shot Guardian!" she cried, her voice trembling with anger. ''My 

Guardian! Oh, how cruel you are!'' 

She knelt beside Guardian and gently raised his head. His left wing 

fell back, disclosing a torn wound. Tears rolled down her checks as she 

looked at it. 

"Oh, what will his family do without him?" she mourned. "Now there 

won't be any Guardian to come to the Sunset Pine next year. Why did you 

shoot him? Oh, what a wicked thing you have done!" 

Girvin did not know what to say. Several emotions possessed him— 

embarrassment at having a stranger (and a very pretty one) crying because 

he had shot an eagle; anger at being censured for the natural action of a 

hunter; remorse, because he knew that the girl was right, there had been 

no need of shooting the bird. 

"I am very sorry," he said, finally. "I saw the bird and fired at him. 

I hadn't the vaguest thought of the consequences—I only wanted to kill him. 

so I did. But I am heartily ashamed of myself. You believe me, don't 

you?" 

"Yes," Junietta answered, looking up, "but that doesn't make 'Guardian' 

alive again.' ' . 

"I know it doesn't; I only wish it did. If I had a shovel I'd bury him 

here where he's fallen beside the stream." 

"If you'll come with me we'll get one." Junietta laid the bird's head on 

the ground and stood up. "My home isn't far from here, and we'll give 

'Guardian' a proper funeral." 

She led the way down to the Lee cabin, and brought a shovel from a 

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lean-to. Climbing back along the trail they returned to the spot whcrê 

they had left "Guardian" lying. j 

A short distance from the creek Girvin dug the grave. Several rocks 

resisted his shovel, and he pried them up, throwing them carelessly aside. 

When the grave was deep enough they laid "Guardian" in it, Junietta smoothing 

his rumpled brown plumage as best she could. Silently she watched 

Girvin shoveling the earth over the dead eagle. Suddenly her attention 

was attracted to the rocks that Girvin had displaced, and stooping, she 

picked up a piece and examined it curiously, as she had often done specimens 

brought home by her father. She gave a quick little exclamation. 

"What is it?" Girvin asked, looking up from his work: "is it a piece 

of ore?" 

"I think so," Junietta answered. "Look at the flecks of gold all over it! 

It's far richer than the specimens'that Dad has shown me. Perhaps there 

is more of it. Oil, do you think we have discovered a rich vein? Dad has 

looked for one so long." 

Together they bent over the rocks, Ansel as interested as the girl. 

Each upturned fragment showed the same glittering particles. Taking the 

best specimens they returned to the Lee cabin. Amos Lee came home early 

that day and as he neared the cabin he was met by a very excited girl and 

an equally so young man, while his wife was scarcely less interested. With 

trembling fingers he examined the bits of rock and tested them. 

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Now up in the mountains some little distance beyond Broken Hill another 

mine is being operated, that pays many thousands yearly. Its owners 

are Amos Lee and Ansel Girvin. and its name is the Golden Eagle. 

Of Stonewall Jackson, the strong, courageous, right-loving Confederate, we' 

have this story: It was during the Civil War, Jackson was leading his army in 

the battle of Antietam when suddenly he saw enc of his men about'to fire upon 

a young soldier on. the other side of the creek. Immediately he cried: "Stop! 

Lower your gun. I have watched that boy all day. He is too brave to be killed." 

Thus was William McKinley, at seventeen years of age, saved to become twice 

President of the United States and die by the assassin's bullets. So, we see, that 

to Jackson, known as the favorite son of the god Jason, another quality belongs— 

the capacity for appreciating soldierly qualities in an enemy as well as in a friend.

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The Aviation Meet 

A. J. WiLLARn, '11. L. H. S. Reporter. 

Did you see the aeroplanes? No! Well, you certainly missed a great 

sight. What did they do? Why, they did anything and everything. Everything 

was ready for the flights. The grandstands were crowded with joy-mad, 

pleasure-seeking people, the mechanicians on the field were enthusiastically putting 

the finishing touches to their machines, and last of all, but not least, the 

aviators themselves were bubbling over with joy at the thought of being the first 

man-birds to fly over our city. 

James Radley, the English birdman, was the first aviator to leave the field. 

In a Bleriot monoplane, making a short running start and ascending quickly to 

a height of a little more than two hundred feet, he circled the grandstand and, 

heading his machine toward the city of the Golden Gate, he was soon lost to sight. 

As he and his machine became a constantly diminishing object, the people in the 

grandstands and automobile paddocks turned their attention to a group of four 

aviators all in the air at the same time. Each was vainly endeavoring to outdo 

the other in performing a series of geometric evolutions. This quartet was 

composed of Parmalee, Ely, Brookins and Willard. 

In the meantime, Radley, so to speak, was having the time of his life. 

Steering his machine over the salt marshes of the lower bay, he was soon sailingover 

the battleships at anchor in the harbor. In and out, maneuvering his machine 

with perfect grace, he mystified both officers and men. Neatly clearing 

the forward bridge of a passing ferry boat, he circled Goat Island and headed 

for the Ferry building. Having" looked at the time on the clock in the tower, 

he soon landed again at Tanforan on terra firma, in all, being gone thirty-four 

minutes. 

When he had told his story to his French rival, the latter, in good nature, 

.was heard to say, "Well, 1 know I can do better than that." So saying, he 

tuned up his Antoinette and, having made a few graceful flights, set oft" at a 

rapid pace toward Golden Gate Park and the ocean. He followed the course 

of the main drive and sailing at a height of two hundred feet, he passed over the 

beach and Cliff House. Here he deviated from his course, turning eastward and 

passing over the Presidio, and was soon opposite Alcatraz. From here he continued 

on to the Ferry and thence clown the waterfront to the field. 

The spectacular flights of these two man-birds was one of the greatest 

achievements in the career of both men. With the graceful confidence of waterbirds, 

these monoplanes circled and whirled, dipped and rose, now almost skimming 

the crisping waves, and again soaring high above them. The splendid 

weather was all that one could desire. It was Aviation dc Luxe. 

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To a Violet 

The violet was a lovely flower, 

In beauty sweet and fair, 

It grew beside a running brook, 

And-left its fragrance there. 

It loved to watch the sparkling stream, 

To hear its bubbling song, 

To see it flash between the green, 

And the white foam race along. 

It heard the song of love and truth 

Given to us by Christ. 

It longed to serve with its simple heart 

And to keep its Maker's tryst. 

It grew, and bloomed, a purple queen, 

A monarch of a day. 

And then, the fairest of the flowers, 

It pined and drooped away. 

Is any life, how great or small, 

Counted as waste or loss, 

If its sweetness brightens a struggling soul, 

And helps to bear its cross ? 

If not, sweet flower, your life, so meek, 

Has not been lived in vain, 

For you have taught me, too, to serve— 

The highest to attain. 

For not abroad, in distant lands, 

Is service always due, 

But right here, now, by God's own help, 

A lesson I'll learn from you. 

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A True Nobleman 

Practically every European country boasts its noblemen, yet how few of 

f'tiie many are deserving of the title, in its higher sense! America considers 

herself fortunate in having no such class distinction, but, although we do not 

ordinarily regard them as such, she has nevertheless produced several true 

noblemen. Far higher than those of birth are the requirements for our peerage; 

they are essentially personal honor and merit, with lofty character, worthy 

of and commanding the respect and praise of a most critical world. 

Perhaps the first of America's noblemen was George Washington . if equally 

high rank was Abraham Lincoln. Scattered through our histon s pages, we 

discover several other true nobles, while some few, hidden from the public eye. 

may never have been discovered at all. 

It is especially fitting that, at this season of the year, we look back upon 

the life of one of the noblest and truest of America's sens, a life which began 

in this very month of January, 1S07, the life of Robert Edward Lee, commandcrin-chief 

of the "Armies of the Confederacy" during the Civil War. P>ecause 

for four short years of his sixty-three. Lee fought in opposition to the Union, 

and because his armies were defeated, is no reason that we should to-day lose 

sight of one of the grandest characters man ever possessed. 

Descendant of an honored family, of Revolutionary fame, Robert Lee upheld 

its credit in his every action. From earliest boyhood, devotion to religion 

was his guiding star—duty, the keynote of his life, so many times struck loud 

and long in apparent discord with his wishes. Purity, sincerity, gentleness, but 

strong determination, characterize every period of an exceptionally active career. 

When quite a boy, Lee's life became devoid of its dearest pleasures, as to 

his lot fell the management of the family affairs. General Henry Lee, the 

father, had died when Robert was eleven years old; his oldest brother was at. 

Cambridge, the other in the navy; his oldest sister was delicate, the younger, 

too young to manage a household, while the mother was an invalid. All the 

duties of a husband, father, son and brother were carried out by the boy. with 

his characteristic firmness and good judgment. 

At the age of eighteen Lee entered West Point. He became, a great favorite 

among cadets, professors and officers alike, and graduatd second in an unusually 

brilliant class. June 30, 1831, Lee married Mary Randolph Custis. granddaughter 

of Washington. From this time until the Civil War. the old Custis 

mansion, Arlington, on the Potomac, was the home of Lee and his family. 

The period shortly before his marriage begins Lee's career as a soldier. 

He was then an officer in the United States army. For several years he served 

here and there, along the frontiers. At the outbreak of the Mexican War. Lee 

was sent out with General Winfield Scott, whose favorite soldier he soon be- 

. came. It is even said that General Scott intended to recommend him as his 

successor in chief command of the United States army. Then, suddenly, came 

the dread Civil War. At the time Lee was a colonel in the army, with 'a char- 

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acter and reputation which were sure to win for him the highest honors. Some 

believe that the Government proposed him to command the Union armies. But 

rejecting whatever proposals were made, rejecting even his estates, and leaving 

his dear ones, he returned to share the fate of Virginia, his native State. General 

Scott was deeply grieved at this loss, but firmly believed that Lee had 

acted thus purely from a sense of duty, as was in reality the case. Virginia 

at once gave to Lee the command of her army, and later, in 1862, he was made 

commander-in-chief of the "Armies of the Confederacy." The confidence thus 

reposed in him remained to the end. The South had recognized its greatest 

soldier—one of the greatest the world has ever known. 

Robert E. Lee possessed every requisite of a true soldier. He was brave, 

wise, skillful, patient and unyielding, gentle and just, beloved by his soldiers 

as no other General has ever been. In Europe Lee was considered the most 

humane of soldiers; "the peer, if not the superior of any soldier of ancient or 

modern times." A London paper declared that England herself had "never 

produced a nobler soldier, gentleman and Christian, than Robert E. Lee." 

When the last hope had faded, Lee accepted the fate of the South' with 

solemn dignity, laying down his arms forever. It was not long, however, before 

Lee was called to serve his beloved Virginia in peace. On August 4, 1865. he 

was unanimously elected president of Washington College, at Lexington, Virginia. 

Ably fitted for such a position, through years of deep study, and his 

ever-ready good judgment, Lee assumed this office. A hard task lay before 

him. which he completed with credit to himself and the college. His ability is 

seen by the results. "He found the college practically bankrupt, disorganized, 

deserted; he left it rich, strong and crowded with students." 

Finally, after years of activity in war and peace. Lee's health failed. Travel 

at first proved effective, but en Oct. 12, 1S70, he died of concussion of the 

brain, mourned by North and South alike. 

No more fitting praise of this great man could be found with which to sum 

up his life than the following, which appeared, at his death, in the New York 

"Citizen": 

"The highest head, the noblest and grandest diameter of our continent, 

the most conscientious, humane and faithful soldier, the most chivalrous gentleman 

in this world, the best, the most superb sample of the American warrior, 

has fallen like a mighty tree in the forest; and men wonder, after the first 

shock of the news, to find that there is such a gap, such a blank in the world." 

"What is there wanting to the fame of this illustrious American?" 

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The Superstitious Captain Bell and the Hoodoo 

By EARL N. STORY. 

The big bark Main slowly mounted the long, smooth Pacific swell, rolled 

over the top, slid off and plunged down into the trough below with a jerk which 

sent the heavy chain topsail sheets against the sides of the iron masts with a 

terrific clash, and caused the huge loose sails to flap against the backstays. For 

six days and six nights she lay out there on the deep blue Pacific, rolling, tossing, 

turning, without a puff of wind to fill the white loose sails and give her 

.steerage way to keep on her course. She seemed like a poor, lone, restless, 

sick gull riding the waves, struggling to keep its head out of water, as she lay 

there tossing and pitching. 

Life on board ship was a wretched existence, that is, for the crew anyway. 

The watch below could not sleep, the watch on deck was worn, the second mate 

cussed, the first mate sulked, the captain stormed, and last but not least the cookburned 

his fingers in the broth. There were however, the names of two mischievous 

lads on the passenger list. These two youthful funmakers, whose ravenous 

appetite for amusement was always unappeased, never ceased to furnish 

joy for the other six passengers, by playing all kinds of pranks upon 

every soul on shipboard, from the captain down to the ship's cat. Whenever 

the two ladies were tired of reading, or the four men were tired of playing 

whist, they would always look for George and Dick to liven them up. 

• It happened one day in Honolulu, before the voyage was begun, that Captain 

Bell, of the Main, encountered his old rival. Captain Nelson, of the barkentine 

Aberdeen. As their commands were both slated to sail from Honolulu 

to San Francisco on" the same da}', in the length of their conversation an argument 

grew out of the fact that both had boasted that his vessel was the fastest 

sailer. Captain Bell, of the Main, was an old New England skipper, and was 

known along the waterfront of 'Frisco as a sail-cracker. He knew the worth 

•.• of .his bark, the Main, and was willing to bet all his savings on his craft. 

Likewise Captain Nelson, an old grizzled Scandinavian seadog, thought just 

as well of his own ability and his little barkentine, the Aberdeen. Well, the 

bet was made, and a few days after that both vessels set sail from Honolulu for 

San Francisco. Both skippers crowded on all the canvas possible to push 

their vessels up into northern latitudes, so as to strike the northeast trades and 

have fair sailing to San Francisco. 

Aboard the Main all went well for awhile, then suddenly the wind died 

out and left her helpless. The two boys, George and Dick, having now exhausted 

their supply of pranks, were at a loss to know what to do next. Suddenly 

they remembered the old trick of stringing two goonies together, by having 

them swallow a piece of fat salt pork tied to the end of a string.' The 

goonies, large sea-birds, are scavengers of the ocean and follow in the wake of 

ships, always ready to grab anything thrown overboard that looks like food. 

The two boys soon procured some pork from the cook, tied the pieces 

to the ends of a string, and then threw it overboard. It was not long before 

two unfortunate goonies had half swallowed the pork, and were chokin°- and 

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struggling, each trying to break away from the ether. It was of no use, however, 

for the string held them fast, and they were left behind fighting. This 

furnished great excitement for the boys and the rest of the passengers. In the 

middle of the affair Captain Bell appeared on deck. He. like all old seadogs, 

was superstitious, and believed that this would cause ill-luck. He flew into a 

rage, grabbed both the boys by their ears and, after slapping them severely, sent 

them down below into the cabin. He then turned upon the passengers and in 

the beautiful, highly polished language of the sea, accused them of causing the 

calm which now delayed them. The passengers only grinned, and Captain Hell 

at length, seeing that his lecture was in vain, went into his cabin. 

That evening a large school of sharks appeared alongside the ship. Once 

more there was great fun and excitement for the passengers and once more 

Captain Bell appeared on deck. This time he did not appear angry, as before, 

but seemed weary. He glanced at the sharks and exclaimed, "The hoodoo is 

with us for sure." 

The calm continued for six days and still no wind came. Likewise the 

sharks gamboled alongside. Finally, on the seventh day of the calm, the Captain 

suddenly appeared on deck with a loaded revolver in his hand. Passengers 

and crew were panic-stricken, for they thought the "'old man" had gone mad. 

The Captain walked to the rail, very slowly pointed his revolver down towards 

the water and fired two shots. The sea around the ship was soon colored red 

with blood. The passengers and crew now understood; the "old man" had 

killed a shark; as soon as the sea cleared, not one was to be seen. There 

was, however, a lone pilot-fish, the companion of the dead shark cruising 

around looking for its friend. Captain Bell looked on and grinned. He took 

out a big plug of "Old Navy" and cut off a huge slice which he placed in his 

mouth. "Now we'll have wind," he exclaimed. 

That evening, just before sunset, small puffs of wind came from the southwest. 

It soon shifted around to the southeast and blew stronger and stronger. 

By twelve o'clock that night not a stitch of canvas was on the bark, except her 

topsails. Captain Bell paced the deck in his oilskins, humming merrily and talking 

to himself. "Ha, ha, ha!" he laughed. "Now I've got them passengers where 

I want 'em. Seasick in their bunks below. No more goonies, no more sharks 

and plenty of wind. I'll win my bet after all." All this was told confidently 

to himself, not even so the helmsman might hear it. 

Eight days after that event the big bark Main anchored safely in the Bay 

of San Francisco. But not too soon, for the mud hook was hardly down in 

the bottom when her rival, the Aberdeen, came sailing proudly through the 

Golden Gate with all sail set. Again Captain Bell chuckled, took a huge bite of 

tobacco, and waited patiently for his rival to come up to the ship. At length 

he made out Captain Nelson, pacing the deck, giving sailing orders to his men. 

Finally, when the Aberdeen was well abreast of the Main. Captain Bell sung 

out to his rival, "Did you see any sharks on the voyage up, Captain Nelson?" 

Captain Nelson heard and understood. He realized he had lost his bet and his 

reputation. He only muttered a reply to Captain Bell, and gave more orders 

to his men. Captain Bell again chuckled, shook his head and exclaimed: "Them 

there two kids weren't such bad youngsters after all." 

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The Spanish Play 

The entertainment given by the. Spanish Club • on December 7th and 8th 

certainly should mark the point in the life of that activity when its success was 

proved beyond further question. All the details of the performance went to 

prove the existence of a very genuine interest in Spanish literature, and, what 

is even more important, a conscientious enthusiasm for the success of the. club. 

A club that can give a production like "Despues de la Lluvia, el Sol" unquestionably 

has the proper spirit. ~' 

As we take up our iabors as critic, first of all. let us say a word in praise 

of the stage management. With the single fault that some of the audience was 

kept waiting half an hour outside the door, the performance went off on both 

days with a smoothness truly remarkable, considering how very scanty the 

facilities were. 

To take up the numbers on the program in order: the speeches by Mr. 

Morton and Mr. Rhodes were to the point and well appreciated: "Barcarole," 

sung by the Girls' Glee Club on Wednesday, could never fail to be beautiful, 

but lack of sufficient preparation and the absence of the director were painfully 

obvious. "Estudiantina," sung on Thursday, was a great improvement, both 

on account of the presence of the director and because the popular old Spanish 

melody has always been a favorite with the Glee Club. 

Next came the reading of a story in Spanish, "Mi Mismo Nombre," by 

Miss Bartlett. A gentleman in the audience, well versed in the language, who 

has spent some time in Spanish-speakuig countries, remarked on the excellence 

of Miss Bartlett's accent. 

Miss Durbrow's selection from dear old Don Quixote was most enjoyable. 

It must be remembered, of course, that she had the advantage of reading in 

English, but she rendered the amtiiing story of the Adventure of the Windmills 

with a vivacity and clearness quite unusual. 

Now to come to the piece de resistance, the playlet, Despues de la Lluvia. 

el Sol." This dainty little one-act comedy has a decided advantage over many 

English sketches of the same type, in that its plot is coherent, hanging on a 

chain of circumstances, not remotely possible or absurd, but extremely probable. 

As an. argument of the plot was thoughtfully provided with the program, 

the critic will not explain further than to say that the circumstances mentioned 

above were, in this case, a young widow, very much bored by the rainy weather, 

hourly expecting an affiance whom she has never seen, a storm-bound wayfarer, 

and rumors of a ferocious bandit in the neighborhood. When one considers 

the poverty of properties, the slightness of the make-ups, and the inexperience 

of the actors, the excellence of the production was truly wonderful. 

The setting was well arranged, all the business cleverly done, parts almost perfectly 

learned, and the dialogue snappy and full of expression, but most important 

of all, the players showed a keen sense of the action of the story, handling 

the rising climax almost perfectly, and managed to create an atmosphere 

truly thrilling. In criticism we would say that none of the actors realized the 

necessity of gesticulating profusely whether there was any occasion for it or not, 

a point absolutely essential in the interpretation of Spanish character. The 

accent of the aclors was uniformly good, but the gentleman mentioned above 

considered Anselmo's the best. 

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To take.up the actors severally; first and foremost comes the charming 

little leading lady, Miss Belle Meyer, as Matilda. Certainly Miss Meyer was every 

inch the seiiora, from her dainty, high-heeled slippers to the top of her carved 

tortoise-shell comb. The only detail at fault was that her fan was neglected 

almost entirely when it should have been fluttered and coquetted with every 

minute. Of Miss Meyer's acting there' is little to be said, save that it was 

delightfully clever and vivacious throughout, her interpretation of the capricious 

young widow's character being very interesting and consistent. 

Second comes the gallant hero, Carlos, played by Mr. Robert Undcrhill. While 

lacking in Miss Meyer's vivacity, Mr. Underbill was most satisfactory throughout. 

It must be remembered that the part of a hero is the most difficult of 

all for an inexperienced actor, but Mr. Undcrhill showed himself fully capable 

of carrying it through in a spirited and pleasing fashion. A touch of crayon 

about the eyes, with a black wig and mustache, and a score or so of cigarettes, 

would have helped the obviously Anglo-Saxon Mr. Underbill's interpretation 

wonderfully. 

The parts of Viclorina and Ansclmo did not give much opportunity for 

individual acting, except in the first dialogue, wbch, by the way, was exceedingly 

well done. Here Miss Page, who was excellently cast for the part of 

Victorina, was exceptionally good. • On Thursday she gave a very good effect 

of stupid deliberating when Matilde wishes Victorina to run after Ansclmo. 

This part was taken by the well-known enthusiast, Mr. Will Newbauer. 

We wish Mr. Newbauer's acting had been as good as his Spanish, in which case 

his interpretation would have left nothing to be desired. Ansclmo, it seems, 

was something of a wag, but, alas! never got any "laughs," because the audience 

could not understand his jokes. More gestures were needed throughout—a bowon 

entering his mistress' presence, great elocutionary effect in reading the verses, 

etc. Certainly, though, Ansclmo never failed to give the proper expression to a 

line, or to make his speech create the proper effect. 

There are three other people, at least, who, while not in the cast, deserve 

special mention in this article. First is Mr. Rhodes, the kind and enthusiastic 

coach, who has given so freely of his limited time and unlimited information 

to help make the production a success. Then there is the most capable stage 

manager, Miss Davies, of whom we can do no better than to quote Mr. Rhodes, 

who says, "The credit, if there is any, is entirely due to Miss Davies; she has 

been indefatigable." There is certainly a great deal of credit, as anybody who 

witnessed the play must admit, and as we can easily believe Mr. Rhodes' statement, 

we will most willingly extend is to her, as deserving every bit there is to 

be found. As she claims that Mr. Mack formed a mor-t satisfactory assistant, 

faithful, willing and capable, the cycle of compliments is complete. 

The critic now lays clown her pen with a feeling, on the conclusion of this 

article, of having reviewed some very pleasant memories. If the critique has 

been made more elaborate and detailed than the slightuess of the production 

seems to warrant, we can only say in apology that our endeavor has been to 

show our appreciation of the compliment conferred upon us in being asked to 

write it, by giving the production all possible study and thought, and our only 

motive a keen interest in the work of the club and an earnest desire for its 

success. Here, then, is luck, and long life to the Spanish Club; may it always 

be able to give an entertainment as delightful as "Despues de la Lluvia, el Sol.'' 

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THE LOWELL 

Crossing the Snow—A True Story 

By W. F. CHENEY, JR., June '11. 

The quiet of little Lake Lucile was broken one summer noon by a party of 

boys halting on its shore for lunch. While some made camp and prepared the 

mid-day meal, the others went fishing for mountain trout. Among the latter 

was one boy who carried a dipnet. instead of a rod. He had never been in the 

mountains before arid he gazed with wonder at the snow which covered a steep 

slope opposite the camp. He and some other boys worked their way around 

towards this', and since there seemed to be no hope of catching any fish, they 

put their rods away and started across the slide. 

The city boy went first with the little dipnet, and the others followed with 

their disjointed rods. As they proceeded they ascended the snow till they were 

about fifty feet above the lake and half way across. Just then one of the boys 

at camp called out over the water that lunch was ready. So the boys quickened 

their steps and the leader jabbed the handle of his dipnet into the snow to keep 

from slipping. It was lucky he did so, for a little further on one of his feet 

slipped, but the dipnet held and he regained his equilibrium with a shudder. 

He looked down the slippery slide to the cold water below, and saw that it was 

lined with big boulders, which evidently kept the snow from sliding into the 

lake. He remembered that he could not swim and jabbed the dipnet handle in 

deeper at every step. Soon he stuck it in so deep that he had to take both 

hands to get it out. That was a fatal mistake, for the net came with a jerk, 

which threw him over backwards, head first, clown the snowy slide. 

He closed his eyes and, in the brief second before he came to the rocks, he 

thought of his mother and wondered if he would be dashed to pieces or crippled 

for life on the jagged rocks, or drowned in the icy water. Then his head just 

missed a big boulder and his body scraped between it and a still bigger rock, to 

splash into the black water amid JUI avalanche of snow. 

To his great surprise he found he could touch bottom, so he stood up and 

gasped for breath. The other boys peered down the slide and asked him if he 

was killed. When they had received his answer in the negative, they retraced 

their steps in fear lest they might slip and meet a worse fate than a cold bath. 

After recovering his hat, which was floating nearby, our amateur snowslider 

waded on to the other side of the treacherous slope, clambered ashore, and 

went around towards the campfire and lunch. Before he got there he began 

to see the funny side of the affair, and when he reached the fire he explained 

to the curious crowd of boys how he had accidentally gone diving. Then the 

other ones who had seen the accident arrived and gave their version of the storv. 

Thus, did a certain Lowellite have his first and worst experience on snow, 

and he never goes on that form of cold water now without dreading another 

slide. 

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THE LOWELL 

CRITICISM 

To one who has approached the task of critic for THE LOWELL several 

times, as has your servant, comes the wonder if the criticism accomplishes 

any good or is merely a perfunctory effort to fill the usual one and a half 

pages devoted to such purposes. Will this one, if it were a creditable effort, 

be read at all or with profit by any one except a few of the writers of articles 

in the number criticized to see if their efforts seemed worth mentioning-? 

Especially does the criticism of an annual seem profitless when its successor does 

not appear for six months. Will any adequate criticism have effect upon the 

form and content of the next annual ? 

Personally, your critic is generally pleased, on the whole, with each number 

of THE LOWELL as it appears. He is pleased accordingly with this one. It 

bears evidence of much original inventive effort on the part of its young contributors 

and of much painstaking labor on the part of the staff to present a 

dignified journal that faithfully portrays the life and spirit of the school. 

While the portion devoted to the class of December '10 has several new 

features, there are several stereotyped parts that are getting shopworn—for 

instance, the pages given to the several class organizations, the diagrammed "We, 

Us and Co." 

The literary part in this annual seems to me unusually good, except for the 

want of an excellent poem. Special praise may be given to "A Christmas Surprise," 

"Jimmic's Christinas Eve." and "Shoes." I also am pleased with the 

efforts in "The Modern Language Department." and want to call attention of 

our Latin and Greek students to the fact that a foreign language may be translated 

into good, smooth, idiomatic English without destroying the flavor of the 

original. "The Mission San Juan Bautista" is a good descriptive piece, told in 

a simple, unexaggerated and accurate way. The writer knows this from having 

lived in the shadow of this mission for two years. 

As to the pictures, one regrets that the faculty picture is not softened by 

the faces of some or all of our lady members, and particularly that the face of 

the lady to whom the book is dedicated does not appear in the dedication page. 

The very thoughtful suggestions of the Exchange Editor are worthy of 

careful consideration by former and future editors. While there is truth in his 

criticism that the school news is old before it appears in print, these pages are 

the only means by which this sort of school history is preserved.' 

I desire to give words of praise to our young editress for her very commendable 

success in remodeling the material as it was handed to her into presentable 

shape. Your critic had the opportunity to read both and knows the 

vast difference between the two. The task was a difficult one. Good wishes to 

the little lady and may she get all the good out of life that she deserves. 

For the next Annual, then, we recommend the following: 

Avoid all the old stereotyped forms in "class" matter. 

Print one first-rate poem. 

Get a complete faculty group. 

Make editorials practically critical of the school life. 

Work up the advertising matter. 

Don't caricature the yell leaders next time. 

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A Monthly, Published By the Students of Lowell High School 

EDITORIAL STAFF 

THORNTON E. GRIMES, "11, Editor 

Associates 

A1LEEN llYLAND, Ml OSGOOD MURDOCK. '11 EVELETH BROOKS, '11 

Assistants 

CHAS. E. STREET, JR.. '11 GLADYS PHELAN, '11 ALFRED MEYER, '11 

LOCAL EDITORS 

FRED KANT, '11. School Notes 

GARTH W. BOERICKE, '12, Exchanges 

RAMON POHLI. '09. Alumni 

EDWARD II. PARSONS, '11, Debate 

HARRIET BRADFORD, '11. Reading Club 

MYRTLE FRANZEN, '12, Girls' Glee Club 

\VM. RAINEY. '12. Boys' Glee Club 

BEATRICE BARTLETT, '11. Spanish Club 

LOUIS SLOSS, Ml, Boys' Athletics 

MARION ARENDT, Girls' Athletics 

JAMES RANSAHOFF, Joshes 

ART STAFF 

ERNEST SMITH, Ml ELMER WIZE, '12 

LYMAN HEACOCK. Ml LOUIS LAMOUREUX. Ml 

BUSINESS STAFF 

ROBERT UNDERH ILL, Ml, Business Manager 

SHERWOOD CHAPMAN, Ml, Associate 

Assistants 

GEORGE E. GOODALL. Ml L. SANGUINETTI, Ml 

DAVID WOLF, M2 MISS T. SCMAERTZER, '12 

Entered in the San Francisco Postofficc as Second Class Mail Matter 

Class of nineteen hundred and fourteen, Lowicr.r. greets you with a hearty 

welcome and a Happy New Year. 

Within the walls of this dear old school you will find power, which is 

knowledge, if you give a due and earnest consideration to your studies. Various 

organizations open wide their doors to you; namely, the Debating Society, the 

Reading Club, the Spanish Club and the Glee Clubs. There is also the athletic 

field and the golden opportunity of writing for the school paper. 

Choose one of these—specialize—and stay with it. 

Let the prevailing element in all yiiur actions be fair and square. Then 

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TEEvLOTELL 

the period of your life at Lowell will have been well spent; and even iii the 

face of a series of defeats you and Lowell will come out victoriously. ; 

Maintain her high standard and your four years here will not have been 

in vain. They will be as bright and prosperous as the present new year. 

The year nineteen hundred and eleven brings with it a change in oui? 

faculty. After four years of close companionship with a friend as well as 

teacher, we must part from one whose energy has been spent in the development 

of our minds and characters. 

What is Lowell High School's loss is the entire school department's gain... 

That thought alone reconciles us to your departure, Mr. Cloud. 

The Reading Club and the Debating Society have each felt the stirring effect 

of your labors. The great lesson in athletics has been one of "fair play" at all 

times. Manliness has become a watchword with us. 

Words fail to express our appreciation and regard for you. We hope that 

the New Year will bring you the great 'happiness and success that is your due. 

The new year introduces another Lowicu.. This magazine from its very 

beginning has attempted to follow the one definite policy outlined in its first publication. 

The principle laid clown by the first editor in eighteen hundred and 

ninety-eight was: "That the journal should be representative in its broadest 

sense." Now the question arises, "Is this Lowicu. going to carry out that 

policy?" 

If the paper does not maintain the established law, the editor, in most cases, 

is not at fault. It can easily be seen that the burden of blame falls upon the 

eight hundred enrolled students. It is your paper, you support it, and you make 

it representative or non-representative. 

How are the results desired to be obtained? Does the answer revert to 

that aged, time-worn, tiresome slogan sung by many editors, "Contribute! Contribute! 

Contribute!" or is the Lowell student so mercenary that "Prize Contests" 

alone can bring out his worth? 

If the editorial staff must descend and on bended knees beg your assistance 

; if the prize story contests must be used only as a means of getting material, 

tlien THE LOWELL does not represent the true work of the school. All 

efforts in behalf of this paper should be made spontaneously. This is not a 

trivial matter. It is most serious. 

The demand for material month in and month out should not go on. 

Everyone should realize without any explanation the value of writing. 

To become proficient in French, German, Spanish, Greek or Latin, we must 

first know our mother tongue. Therefore, remembering that "practice makes 

perfect," should awaken the literary efforts of everyone in the school. Each 

class should have its story, essay writers, poets and artists. If such a happy 

state of affairs could be realized, then, and then only, would we have the ideal 

representative Lowell High School paper. While the new year is still with us, 

let us make this one of our resolutions; to go forward still further in attaining 

that coveted goal. 

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RAMON POHLI, '09; U. C, '14. 

Lowell lias always been well represented at both cf our institutions of 

academic learning, the University of California and the Leland Stanford Junior 

University. At the beginning of this new year, it is well that we look ever the 

record of last semester to sec where Lowell's stars twinkled. 

At California, in the realm of debating, we were pre-eminent. Fred Shipper 

made both the Intercollegiate and the Carnot teams. But more than that, the 

entire Sophomore team was ours, being composed of Lyman Grimes, Louis Goodman 

and Leo Rabinowitz, while Milton A [arks took a place on the Freshman 

team. He was also elected president of the Freshman Debating Society. John 

Janney Miller, an erstwhile Lowellite, was fortunate enough to win the International 

Peace Contest. 

Captains Charles Ostrom, Henry Morse, Monroe Jacobs and Lieutenant 

Delger Trowbridge of the University Cadets are all Lowell men. so we might well 

say that Lowell turns out good soldiers. Captain Jacobs also made the Phi Beta 

Kappa Honor Society. 

And now the girls must not be overlooked. Rose Gardner, a former editor 

of THE LOWELL, is president of the Associated Women Students of the U. C. 

Down at Palo Alto we do not hear so much of our graduates. Sherman 

Burns made the Freshman football squad. We are well represented by Willard 

Morton, Wendell Hammon, Charles St. Goar and Robert Ackcrman. 

Most of the members of the December, '10, Class who intend to enter college 

will not do so till next August. Three of them, however, will enter this month: 

Leo Meyer and Melville Nathan will register at U. C, while "Dick" Borough 

will enroll at Stanford. 

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G. \V. IJOEKICKE. 

It is very gratifying to have so many magazines in our Exchange Department, 

up to thirty schools being represented from every quarter of our country. 

We will try to meet a paper with a paper and to comment on these sent us to 

the l:cst of our poor ability; however, as our fellow exchange editors will admit, 

there is a limit^to the space allowed and the number of copies available. The 

remarks and suggestions below are, needless to say, made in the best spirit, 

ami are drawn from the comparison of the papers in our exchange. We hope such 

action will prove a mutual benefit to us both. 

The Polytechnic Christmas number.—Your cover is effective, but the great 

number of full-page cartoons spoil the paper as a literary effort. 

The Wilmerding Life.—The enclosed photograph, "A Scene in Tahiti," is 

well worth having. We suggest you illustrate the "Who's Who" column if 

they are your leading men. The material seems rather meager for a quarterly. 

The Mission Xmas number contains many good stories. "Twenty-two's 

Luck" has been published in THE LOWELL by the same author. 

The Skirmisher, Burlingame, Cal.—Your cover is too sober for the contents. 

The sketch entitled "Did This Happen to You" is well written. 

The Cogsivell, Cogswell High.—The cuts are excellent. We find, however, 

the literary material about one-third of what it should be. 

The Sotoyoman, Healdsburg.—The quality of paper and printing in your 

magazine spoils an otherwise excellent journal. The exchanges arc especially 

good. 

The Trident, Santa Cruz High.—We consider The Trident to be our best 

exchange this month. It is well arranged. The departments are all well written. 

The literary material is good. 

From far off Tennessee we have the Central Digest. This paper is in 

many respects the best magazine we have had. It is certainly the most advanced 

—as the name implies, it is a "Digest." It is void of cuts, except one, which looks 

lonely, and spoils the effect of the paper on the other hand. There are two 

political articles of public interest, and two little stories which seem out of 

place. No, Central, you cannot be a high-school paper and a digest for current 

events at one and the same time. 

(Concluded on Page 23.) 

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We arc very sorry that Mr. Cloud is leaving Lowell, but congratulate him 

on his new position as deputy superintendent of schools. We welcome Miss 

Duffy, who recently taught at the Polytechnic High School, and Mr. Rockhold. 

Great praise is due the officers and managers of last term's activities for 

the successful way they have carried on their duties. 

On December 12th the final rally of the fall term was held. The rally was 

filled with the real Lowell spirit. President Street ended his term of office with 

a speech on working as a unit for the betterment of Lowell. '"That Neopolitan 

Duet." along with "Mr. Rhodes' funeral oration to Archie," followed by the 

. reading of "Archie's Will," afforded much fun. Block L's were awarded to 

Glen Hammond, Paul Lau, Fred Gans. Arnold Bowhay, Harold Potter and 

Charles Street for track. 

The absence of the members of the class of December 1910 is felt throughout 

the school. The good impression this class has left on the school will not 

soon pass away. 

On December 16th the graduation exercises took place. Every person present 

felt what it means to sever the ties which bind us to Lowell. The speaker 

of the clay was Dr. Meyer. His speech dealt with old Lowell days and the 

position of the graduates. The day proved very successful. 

On the evening of December 17th, the Senior dance took place at Commandery 

Hall: The evening was very enjoyable. The decorations and arrangements 

showed how faithfully the dance committee had worked. 

On December 5th the L..H. S. S. A. elections were held. The successful 

candidates were: President, Fred Maggs; vice-president, Miss Harriet Bradford 

; secretary, Harold Potter; first assistant treasurer, William Rainey: second 

assistant treasurer, Jack Tufts; third assistant, treasurer, Robert Underhill; editor, 

Thorton E. Grimes; debating representative, Fisher Buckingham: Girls' Glee 

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Glub representative, Miss Myrtle Franzeri; Boys' GleeClub representative, George 

GoodaM: Reading Club representative, Erwin Hirschfelder; track manager, Arnold 

Bowhay; football manager, James Ransohoff; girls' basketball manager, 

Ailecn Hyland; swimming manager, Andrew Carrigan. r ' 

The class of June 1911 has now assumed the dignity of high seniors. This 

class has shown its fine spirit during its stay at Lowell. The present term will 

be a very active one for all of its members. The officers are: President, Arthur 

Marwedcl: vice-president, Miss Phelan; secretary, Frank Judis;'treasurer, L. 

Sanguinetti; sergeant-at-arms, Fitch Cheney. 

The results of the December 1911 elections are: President, Meadc: vicepresident. 

Miss Coe; secretary. Miss Blum: treasurer, Winters; class representative. 

Osgood Murdoch; sergeant-at-arms, Skinn •-. 

June 1912 will be the first class to obtain the new permanent school pins. 

Elections will be soon held and an active term is looked forward to by them. 

The December 1912 election returns are: President, Garth Loerickc; vicepresident, 

Janet King: secretary. Edward Con Ion; treasurer, Fred Gans; class 

representative, Miss Theodora Schaertzer. 

The class of June 1913 have as this term's officers the following: President. 

Irving Stahl; vice-president. Miss Myrtle Fitchen; secretary, Vincent 

Quartararo; treasurer, Bevcrley Robinson; scrgeant-at-arms, Joseph Latz. This 

class held a dance at California Club Hall on the evening of December 16th. 

which brought great praise from all who attended. Keep on; you are doing well. 

December 1913 will be organized in the early part of January. 

(Continued from Page 21.) 

The Acorn, Ogden, Utah.—'"The Flood" is a good plot, the suspense is 

cleverly sustained. The frontispiece drawing is hardly worth a full page, however. 

"The Patrician" is a little paper of high standard. A few jokes and 

pictures would relieve the otherwise marked soberness of your magazine, however. 

Totem, Seattle.—We fail to see the advantage in the odd shape of your 

paper. It docs not leave proper room for photographs and gives the "Totem" 

a cramped appearance. You have no editorial staff printed.. Such modesty! 

Item, Pasadena.—A table of contents helps, also, we look in vain for exchanges. 

The Scout, Muskogee, Oklahoma.—"A Literary Romance" shows a wide 

knowledge of books and plays, and certainly is original. "Merry Xmas and 

Happy New. Year"—just six words—though a commendable wish, is hardly 

enough to grace an entire page. 

The Lick Tiger for December is complete and interesting. The exchanges 

arc especially good. We think, however, that a play is hardly the thing to print 

in a school paper. 

We received and thank for their courtesy The Ritss, The Target, The Messenger, 

The Adjutant, The Cascade and The Calendar. 

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THE PERMANENT SCHOOL PIN." 

CHAS. E. STREET, JR., June '11. 

"'• Some time ago, perhaps a year, an idea originated in the mind oi v a certain 

Lowellite. This happy thought when placed in practical operation was destined 

to create new history for the school. Right iiere and now, it must be said that this 

new idea, in the shape of a permanent school pin—a pin that will be worn by 

every graduate or undergraduate of this school, irrespective of class organizations 

—has not only come to stay, but J:he purpose and design of the pin is one that 

will appeal to the sentiment of every one connected with Lowell. 

In the past it has been the custom, as we all know, for each class to appoint 

a committee to select a class emblem that is distinctive and original in design. 

Yet this originality is superficial, for it is only gained by purchasing a conglomerate 

mass of "bric-a-brac." Each class is deluded by the idea that its 

design surpasses all others, but the truth of the matter is just this: the manufacturer 

has merely added a new twist or turn to the make-up of the pin. 

It is an acknowledged fact that during the time a class is in school, the class 

emblem is recognized as belonging to a Lowellite, but as soon as the wearer 

graduates, then the pin stands for practically nothing. We can easily see that a 

radical change was an absolute necessity. As a result, the class pin with its 

freakish distinctiveness was doomed to go. In its place we were to have a permanent 

design for a pin that typifies the life of the entire school. When this 

plan was presented to the executive committee it was thoroughly discussed and 

finally adopted unanimously. Following its adoption a committee was appointed 

to select a suitable design. Although this committee performed its duty faithfully, 

nevertheless a satisfactory design could not be procured. 

In the following semester a new committee was named for the purpose of 

continuing the work. At last the committee agreed upon a design, which has 

already been accepted. This committee is certainly deserving of generous praise 

for its untiring efforts. 

The chosen design is rather plain yet there is an element of richness embodied 

in it. which appeals to the taste of the majority, as it is decidedly a 

representative emblem which stands for Lowell. .In order to convey this sentiment, 

a plain gold "L" is placed in the center of the pin. Lest the individuality 

of each class be entirely lost, the numerals of the various classes are engraved 

on the gold band which surrounds the gold "L." The first class that was 

eligible to purchase class pins eagerly seized the opportunity of adopting the new 

pin. An act of this nature proves conclusively that this class has a bounteous 

supply of what is known as "school spirit." The members cf this class stood 

ready to back up a much-needed reform, and consequently were enabled to 

advance the real spirit of Lowell, which is to choose carefully the right path, 

then follow it to the end. In other words, Lowell generally carries out the 

wisdom of the old saying, "Be sure you're right, then go ahead." 

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DEBATE. 

EDWARD H. PARSOXS. '11. 

On December 13th the final interclass debate was held between the Seniors 

and the Sophomores. The question was, "Resolved. That the Fifteenth Amendment 

Should be Repealed." The Sophomores upheld the negative, while the 

Seniors defended the affirmative. The teams were: Messrs. Honigsberger. 

Rosenblatt and Zederman, representing 1913. and Miss Cans and Messrs. liarucli 

and Parsons the Seniors. The judges were Mr. Carey. Mr. Murdock. Mr. 

Buckingham. 

In giving the decision of the judges, Mr. Buckingham announced Miss Gans 

as best speaker. The Sophomores, however, won because they prepared the 

subject in a better fashion. The Sophomore class now holds the Interclass Debating 

Cup. 

The officers for the spring term of 1911 arc as follows: President, O. Murdock: 

vice-president, S. Rosenblatt; recording secretary. B. Rabinowitz; corresponding 

secretary, M. Rosenblatt. 

This society is beginning the new term with a determination on the part of 

every individual member to not only maintain the high standard which the 

society always holds, but to raise that standard to a still higher level. 

Join this society. Lowellites, and the results of so doing shall be of untold 

value to you. Especially do we invite the members of the incoming class. 

READING CLUB. 

HARRIET BRADFORD, June '11. 

•\t its final meeting last term the Reading Club departed from its usual 

custom of presenting a complete play. Instead, the program given more nearly 

corresponded with the usual ones, being composed of short selections from wellknown 

authors. Miss Brooks recited "Mojcsky as Camille," by Bret Hartc. 

Miss Borough recited '-Othelkys Defense," from Shakespeare's play, •Othello, 

and Miss De Meyer read a short story. "Jericho Bob," by Anna King. After tins 

a dramatic version of chapters six and seven of George Eliofs '"Silas Marner 

was presented by eight boys of the class of December '10. The drama closed the 

program, which proved to have been heartily enjoyed by all present. 

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THE LOWELL 

A new term has begun, also a new year, and, while the club does not venture 

to make the resolution, it dees promise to try to make each future meeting as" 

interesting as its last, relying on the earnest work of the members for good 

results. On its officers, it knows it can depend. Mr. Kant is President; Miss 

Morse. Vice-president; Mr. Frolich, Secretary; Miss Brooks, Stage Manager; 

Mr. Schusslcr, Representative, and Miss Phelan, Librarian. Let the school 

judge for itself of the work of such officers, especially the third-year students, 

many of whom will fill the rolls of the Reading Club, we hope, for the next two 

years. 

SPANISH CLUB. 

BEATRICE BARTLETT, June '11. 

The regular programs of last term ended with the successful completion of 

"El Trovador." Miss Emma Ferguson as Dona Leonora died for at least five 

minutes, and Miss Virginia Davis as Azucena evaded the awful death of being 

burned at the stake by passing away on the couch. The successful candidates 

for next term arc: 

President Virginia Davis 

Vice-President Margery Durbrou 

Secretary Eva Coe 

Librarian Irving Slahl 

Stage Manager Leo Simon 

Assistant Stage Manager Will Ncwbauer 

The greatest feat yet accomplished by the Spanish Club was the final play, 

"Despues de la Lluvia, el Sol." Many thanks are given to the teachers who 

worked so hard for the success of this play. The club also wishes to thank the 

Girls' Glee Club and the others who helped to make the afternoon's program 

enjoyable. The players who rehearsed so faithfully and who rendered such a fine 

presentation of a play in a foreign language are: 

Carl °s Robert Underbill 

Anselmo Will Ncwbauer 

Doiia Matilde Belle Mever 

Victorina Elizabeth Page 

Neighbors Leo Simon> 

George Montgomery. Envin Hirschfelder and Isidor Mayer 

Stage Manager Virginia Davics 

Assistant Stage Manager Gerstle Mack 

This is for the benefit of the Spanish pupils yet to be. It is recommended 

that all who wish to take advantage of the pleasure and profit offered by the 

Spanish Club should investigate the same at their earliest opportunity. 

GIRLS' GLEE CLUB. 

MYRTLE FRANZEX, June '12. 

Hail 1911! A new year has begun, a new term has begun, and with 

it begins a new work and energy. 

In the past the Girls' Glee Club has always worked faithfully and sin- 

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cerely, giving a number of very successful concerts, but- now with-a new 

set of qtScers and more pretty songs, we hope to work even more industriousiyr 

even more loyally, for our school. 

At the^last regular meeting of the club in December, 1910, election of 

officers took place. The following are the successful candidates: President, 

Miss Florence Piper^; Secretary, Edith Griffin; Librarian, Anita Wales; 

Business Manager, Deborah Newman. At the semi-annual school election 

Myrtle Franzen was elected Representative. 

We cordially invite any girl in the school to join the club. It is always 

"better late than never," but especially you freshmen girls! When the 

notice is read by your class teacher that there will be a meeting of the 

Girls' Glee Club in Room 22, go there as quickly as you can, and yon will 

never regret it. 

We have a very faithful and patient instructor, who is desirous of helping 

all who join. You may not be able to sing or read music well, but don't 

let that hinder you, as those small difficulties may easily be overcome after 

your association with the club. You reap the benefits, you make acquaintances, 

develop your musical education, and yet you are doing something 

for Lowell. So, girls of Lowell High School, we extend this invitation to 

you; there is ever room for another in the Glee Club. 

BOYS' GLEE CLUB. 

WM. RAIXEV, June '12. 

The Boys' Glee Club concert, which has come to be regarded as a semiannual 

affair, was held in the Study Hall on Friday afternoon, December 9. 

1910. It was well attended by the members of the school and the various 

numbers on the program were all enjoyed. The "Heidelberg" song from 

the "Prince of Pilsen"' and some of the corn-field medleys made decided "hits." 

while the augmented German band (imported), which serenaded the audience 

from the street with several pathetic little ballads, was appreciated by all. 

The members of the club wish to thank the school as a whole for the support 

rendered them in their efforts. They also wish to thank the quartet from the 

Girls' Glee Club, which contributed a splendid number to the program. 

At the last meeting of December the election of officers for this term was 

held. The following were those chosen: President, James Rosenberg: Vice- 

President, Wm. Rainey; Secretary, Earl Esola; Business Manager, David Wolf; 

Librarian, Bernardt Fest. George. Goodall was elected by the school to represent 

the club in the Students' Association. 

This term the club is prepared to work hard and everything points to a very 

successful semester. We lose a few of our members by graduation and we expect 

a great deal of new material from the lower class men, particularly the freshmen. 

Just here, we wish to extend an invitation to all the entering students who feel 

at all inclined toward airing their vocal chords. Nor is the invitation open to 

freshmen alone. Every one who feels that he can well spare an hour a week to 

this pastime will find a place waiting for him whenever he wishes to join us. 

There is room for all, so come and join. 

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BASKETBALL. 

Now that school lias reopened again, the prospects for a championship team 

are exceedingly bright. All of the veterans arc back at school and under the 

able coaching of Mr. Carlson, the squad has been formed and practice games 

have been numerous. 

To enumerate the merits of the members of the team would be a difficult 

task, and as only a small space is allowed me. I will give only their most appreciative 

abilities. 

Captain Hainmon, cur veteran center, has those qualities in him which mark 

1iim a leader of men. Fast, aggressive and always guarding his opponent, he 

will be the mainstay of the team. 

"Dave" Butler, cf football fame, is to play one of the forward positions. 

Although this is his first season on the team, he has proven himself worthy of 

the honor bestowed on him, and under fire will never lose his head. 

Leland Leek, the other forward, is a veteran of last year's team. He has 

always proved himself a dangerous, slippery nian to his opponent, and we may 

look forward to him to do his best. 

Jack Tufts, another new man. will play one of the guard positions. He has 

shown up well in practice and can be depended on to do his utmost for the team. 

"Jimmy" Ransahoff, our veteran guard and manager, has all that a good 

player needs. Fast, strong and a dangerous man that he is at all times, he has 

certainly proved his worth. 

The team has played many practice games. We have played two games 

with San Rafael High and have come out the victors in both. The boys journeyed 

clown to San Jose and on the latter's own court wrested victorv from 

them. Score, 26 to 23. Here's success to the team in the coming season. 

BASEBALL. 

The season has started brilliantly. There were four practices at Lobos 

Square during the first week of school. Rain somewhat impeded work the 

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next week, but there was one good practice: By the time THE LOWELL is our 

we will have secured the services of a coach for the season. Captain Street 

and the manager are making arrangements at this writing. We will have 

played Oakland High a practice game by the time you read this. We are scheduled 

to meet Lick on Washington's Birthday in an exhibition game. This will 

give us two chances to beat our old rivals during the season. The team will 

play Hitchcock on February 11th and other games are being arranged. 

Any boy who comes out to practice with a glove will be given a fair chance 

and a good time. The team is especially in need of extra pitchers and outfielders. 

If you've ever played ball at all and want a good time with a fine 

crowd of fellows, make yourself apparent at the next practice. Get your money's 

worth from the Students' Association. 

TRACK. 

Captain Street will have a very formidable contingent on hand when 

he calls for his first track turn-out. Among those who have already designated 

their intention of being on the squad are: Street, Van, Urban, Hammoii, 

I'owhay, Kant, Tufts, and Busey. Of these the first five are veterans, 

while a great deal of promising material seems to be evident among the 

lower classes. 

Girls' Athletics 

MARION ARENDT. 

GIRLS' TENNIS. 

Tt is only in our own glorious State that tennis could cut such a big figure 

in the mid-winter months. The tennis fans were at the Park courts every day 

of the Christmas vacation. 

Our practice bore good fruit, for we defeated the heretofore invincible 

Girls' High team. The results were as follows: In singles—Beatrice Gawnc 

defeated Bessie Haines, 3-6, 10-8, 6-3. As the score indicates, this match was 

very closely contested. Marion Arendt won from Rose Neuman, 6-2, 6-2. In 

doubles, Lowell was also victorious, 6-2, 6-3. 

There is no doubt that the popularity of tennis, in the school, is greater 

than it ever has been. A number of girls have worked hard and faithfully 

during the past term, but we need more support. Come out every pleasant 

Saturday, girls. There will be many rainy ones for matinees, etc. 

Let* me map out for you the work for this term. There will be two tournaments, 

in which every girl in the school, that wishes, may enter. First, the 

intcrclass, then the tryout for the team to be entered in the A. A. L. Every 

girl that takes an interest will have a chance to play in these tournaments. 

GIRLS' BASKETBALL. 

"Oh! How exciting!" can truly be said of the game with San Jose. A 

double-header event, resulting in a double-header victory. Messrs. Stephens. 

Turker and Carlson helped to make the day enjoyable for all. Our girls out- 

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JAMMS RANSAIIOI'T, Dec. '11. 

Mr. Wit—You should have seen the fight last night. 

E. Z.—What fight? 

Mr. Wit—Graphite. 

New Teacher in Geometry—What is the definition of a point? 

Miss Bright—A point is at the beginning and at the end of a thing. 

New Teacher—Then the beginning and end of this hour might be a point? 

Miss Bright (hesitatingly)—Well, it might be a period. 

The teacher asked an Italian boy to make a sentence, with "disarrange" in it. 

He said: "Me Ma, she gcta up in da morn, and lighten da fire. Da fire no burn 

and she-a-say, 'I like dis-a-range.' "—Ex. 

Mistress—More than anything else, 1 want a servant who has some refinement. 

Applicant—Yis, mum; but Oi'll be after chargin' yez more if Oi have to 

insthruct yez in the ways av sassiety. 

Light literature—Gas bills. 

HIS DINNER TOILET. 

Susanna—Won't you stop an' have a bite to cat wicl us, Br'er Slabsides, 

afore yo' go to town? 

Br'er Slabsides—I yaint 'zackly in dinnah dress, jus' now, Susanna; but 

if.yo' will wait until ah shed dis coat an' hat, n' roll up ma sleeves, I'll be 

ready to jine yuh. 

Mr. Smith (in Chemistry)—What is a compound? 

Miss B-nk-r—Something composed of several things. 

Mr. Smith—Give an example. 

•' Miss G-h-res (softly)—Hash. 

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FIL be deviled, said the ham; 

I'll be. switched,-said the train; 

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ril .be darned, said the sock; . . 

I'll be stumped, said the tree; . 

I'll be blowed, said the horn; 

I'll be hanged, said the picture; 

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I'll be dammed, said the stream.—Exch. 

Who is it? You may stand on your head, lie on the floor, hang on the 

chandelier, but don't lounge, against the desks. 

NOTE : A reward of Five Dollars will be paid for correct answer. All 

answers must be turned in to ''Brick" Van Vliet. 

1st Bo.—They have no trees back there in Milwaukee. 

2nd Bo.—Why, how's that? That seems rather strange. 

1st Bo.—They only have the Anhcuscr-Bnsch. 


classed the San Jose team at every stage of the game', the final score being 27 

to 13. Lois dc Vilbiss is certainly a star player, making 25 out of the 27 points. 

Dorothy Reidy made the remaining two points by a clever field goal. The rest 

of the team played a consistent game throughout. The lineup was as fellows: 

Forwards, Lois de Vilbiss, Dorothy Reidy; guards, lla Young. Dc rothy Allen; 

centers, Mary Louise Bryant, Marguerite Yolkman, Hazel Breslauer. 

The girls have not been able to practice this term, as the yard was given 

up to the boys, by the generosity of the affable manager, Miss Hyland. Therefore, 

we will have to put forth a double effort for the next few weeks. We 

want to see all the girls that can, come out every week for practice. There arc 

surely more victories in store for us with the team in the experienced hands of 

Mr. Carlson as coach and Aileen Hyland as manager. 

Here's good luck to the team of 

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James Russell Lowell 

To a true Lowellite the name "Lowell" lias grown to have a peculiar meaning 

of its own. With it he associates all his high school interests, the student 

body and its activities, and the many things for which school lite stands. Hut 

he seldom thinks of the man for whom his school is named, of the life which 

that name represents. James Russell Lowell as a man was mie of such patriotic 

devotion, of such allegiance to right alone, that any institution may well lie proud 

to be called after him. 

It is interesting to note how the surroundings in which a child spends its 

early years often make such an impression on its young mind that the tastes and 

sometimes the character of the man are determined by them in later life. James 

Russell Lowell, born in this month of February, ninety-two yars ;ign. was 

brought up in the most ideal surroundings a child of a poetic temperament could 

be placed in. At "Elmwood." the old Lowell homestead, he became closdv in 

touch with nature and learned to love her with almost veneration. His sister, 

who was about ten years his senior, was his constant companion when he was a 

boy. It was her example which taught him to be gentle and forgiving in his 

nature: it was her love and care which tended to soften the high spirit which 

he inherited from his revolutionary ancestors. He learned many of the verses 

of Spenser by hearing his sister recite them. 

After Lowell had become a great poet he looked back upon hi-, childhood 

days with only the tenderest associations. Many of the most beautiful passages 

of his poetry are in description of his childhood home. The elms guarding the 

entrance, the vines trailing over the house, all are accorded mention in his 

descriptions. 

At an early age Lowell entered Harvard. Here he formed the circle of 

acquaintances which existed until his death. Such men as Longfellow and Emerson 

were his companions. It was at college that the boy started his career as a 

lecturer, poet, and editor. 

At Harvard he showed no surprising ability in his studies; in fact, it has 

been said of him that he read almost everything but what the faculty recommended. 

It is not unlikely that, if he had known that he himself would one day 

be a member of the faculty of the same university, he might have saved them 

from some of his boyish pranks. 

While in college Lowell received his first experience in the editorial line. 

As editor of the "Harvardiana" his career in the literary way began. In it he 

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published several small poems which caused him to be recognized by his classmates 

as a genius. In his senior year the honor of being selected as class poet 

was conferred upon him. Although crude in many respects, the genius of the 

poet was shown in the poem he wrote for his commencement clay. 

Lowell became generally known as a poet by the publication of the first of 

the "Biglow Papers." These were exceedingly humorous productions, supposed 

to be written by an unknown Yankee in his dialect. They were a witty take-off 

on the political situations of the day. 

It would be impossible to follow Lowell through the active part of his life. 

It would take a book to speak with justice of the various ways in which he 

figured as a public man. As a diplomat to Spain and England, as an editor, as 

an abolitionist, and as a professor in the university he served, as only a great 

man can serve, well. But as a public speaker Lowell deserves special notice. 

The custom of lecturing was a new one in New England at the time of his 

early manhood. The lectures were delivered under the auspices of the "lyceum 

committees." xii order to earn spending money while in college, Lowell volunteered 

to give several lectures. It is known that he asked if he might be given 

the sum of-five dollars for delivering a lecture. 

Lowell's hearers were always very well paid for listening to his lectures. 

His subjects were either literary or critical. He continued active in public 

speaking until an old man. 

Lowell perhaps is the most versatile of all our American poets. As varied 

as the occupations of his life are the different classes of literature of which 

he was master. As a icritic his insight is keen and penetrating: ns a humorist 

he has few superiors, as shown by the "Biglow Papers." He is decidedly a 

nature poet. Is there any description of nature more beautiful than that in the 

"Vision of Sir Launfal"? Lowell is our Burns in respect to patriotic songs. 

His poems helped to lash the people of the North into zeal for the abolition 

of slavery. 

From comedy to pathos, from patriotism to criticism, this poet was able to 

turn in almost a minute. In the same year in which the "Biglow Papers" were 

published the "Vision of Sir Launfal" appeared. This by far is his masterpiece. 

His love for the romantic, his nature study, his deeply religious life, and his 

wonderful descriptive powers are shown here most strongly. 

Perhaps far above the man's work in quality shines the truest and brightest 

element of his life, his character. His loving and forgiving disposition, based 

upon a religious love for everything true and holy, leaves in itself a heritage to 

mankind which would cause him to be loved and esteemed by all. I sometimes 

like to imagine that Lowell himself, spiritually, went through the experience he 

ascribes to Sir Launfal, that he too came to know the true love of God by trial 

and suffering, that he found the Holy Grail in a merciful act to the poor. 

James Russell Lowell has been dead now for almost twenty years, but the 

sweet influence left by his life will never die, but will add just so much more 

to the great avalanche of love and truth which sweeps on through each generation 

and gathers only what good is contributed by each life. His life was one 

which must have realized the importance of little things. Although it was given 

him to do great things, he would have been no less great if tohis lot fell the 

little wearisome tasks of life, for a true, earnest nature will shine in the lowliest 

walk of life as well as in the highest. The little things are really the great 

ones, and the little ones sometimes count for more. AILEEN HAND, Dec '11. 

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The Three Wise Men 

Winter is not pleasant anywhere in Dakota, and yet we had no complaint 

to make. As long as the storm roared without, our fire roared within. If 

there were dark clouds on the outside, there were more cheerful clouds—of 

tobacco—inside. Plenty to eat, plenty to drink. Plenty of books, warmth and 

friends. Yes, we had no kick to make. Let the old storm shake his locks; 

what cared we? 

There were four of us bunking together. I, the sheriff; a miner from the 

Black Hills, a hunter from the plains, and a youth. All three had come upon 

me at nightfall and had asked for shelter. And so there they were. 

The three sat around the fire, each busy with his thoughts, and T sat apart, 

watching them. The face of the miner was heavy and shaggy, the brow wrinkled, 

and a half-concealed sneer played around his lips. Now and then he 

would gaze for a long time at nothing, then, suddenly wrinkling his brow, he 

would smile—but such a smile. There was no humor in it. 

The hunter's was open and free, bronzed and fearless. He sat gazing 

stolidly into a corner, and as I watched him. I saw the hands double up into 

knots, hard as Hint, his spine stiffen, and a glad, fierce look come into his eyes. 

FIc was hunting. 

But the most interesting was the youth. He had a complexion like a girl, 

soft and rosy, with deep blue eyes and golden hair. He, too, gazed into space, 

and every little while a soft light would come into his eyes and a smile curve 

upon his lips. 

I was host, but my guests were not congenial. Yet I couldn't blame them. 

Christmas comes but once a year, and they were going home. Were going? 

That is. if the storm had not stopped them. Therefore it was for me to break 

the silence. 

I spoke suddenly. "What," said I, "is the mightiest thing in the world?" 

It was a question I had long puzzled over, and yet I had reached no conclusion. 

The hunter raised his head and spoke. "Bravery." he said. 

I looked at the youth, and he blushed. "Love is mightiest," he answered, 

and blushed again. 

I looked at the miner, and he scowled. "Selfishness." he said. 

Then all looked back into the fire, but they did not look in the old way, for 

each was thinking of the same thing, and I knew that friendship had been born. 

Then the miner spoke. "Yes, my friends." he said, "I have traveled far 

and traveled wide. And 1 have traveled with open eyes. In China, I did not 

see the Chinese buildings, but Chinese. In India, I did not see Hindu temples, 

but Hindus. In Europe, I saw Europeans. In America. Americans. I was 

not a traveler seeking to gratify curiosity. I was a student. I did not see 

countries, I saw men. I did not study countries. I studied men. And yet nowhere 

have I found a man. Everywhere I found selfishness. 

"He"—nodding to the hunter—"tells you bravery is mightiest. But is it? 

What is bravery? Is it not a form of selfishness? A man is brave when he 

defends his home from robbers, but does he not defend his life, his property? 

Does he drive out the burglar simply because he is brave, or is it to defend his 

own? Which is his incentive? Which call is the stronger? 

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"I once saw a man walking on a mountain with his loved one. He had 

just pledged his love and life for her. He,had said that he would die for her; 

that she was dearer than life itself. And he was sincere. Suddenly his chance 

came to prove it. A cougar sprang,-missed and crouched. Slowly, softly, he 

began to steal forward. The man stood before the girl, a revolver leveled. 

'Don't fear, Margaret,' he said, and pulled the trigger. He pulled again. No 

flash came. The pistol was unloaded. He pulled frantically; and with increasing 

terror. Then his face shrunk, and suddenly, heaving the pistol^ at the beast, 

he turned—and ran. Pie ran—and left his sweetheart; and she calling, 

'Frank! Frank!' What caused him to run? He was brave a second before. 

Yes, he was, but then his life was not in danger. Now it was, and he ran, and 

left his betrothed! Fear? Yes! And what is fear? Fear of self! Selfpreservation 

! The first law of Nature! Selfishness! And so, you see," he went 

on, in a lighter tone, "selfishness was stronger than both love and bravery." 

The youth looked up and said, "And Margaret?" 

"Oh," he said, "I killed the cougar. The girl was my niece, and I had 

followed to see that no harm befell. Why did ] follow? Fear! Selfishness 

again!" Then he gazed into the fire. 

We were all silent. Only the youth smiled. He was not convinced. 

The morning dawned, and there was a lull in the storm. That morning 

my question of the night before was answered. 

We were seated at breakfast, fighting off a chill. The fire had gone down 

during the night, and the winter cold had entered into the cabin. Xo one 

spoke. All was silence. In silence had we all looked to our horses, and now 

we ate in quiet. 

Suddenly the door flew open and an Indian stumbled in. half frozen. We 

poured hot coffee down his throat, rubbed his hands, and slapped his body. 

Presently he spoke in Sioux. But 1 did not understand, and I looked at my 

three guests. 

The hunter spoke. "His wife and babe left town for the reservation. 

They have not returned. He wants you to get them." 

The Sioux looked at me with great, beseeching eyes. I started for my 

horse, and just as I left the door I heard the hunter say. half to himself, "Brave 

man!" And the miner replied, "A fool! They arc dead!" 

I returned for an extra blanket. 1 might need it. Most likely not, after a 

night of that kind of cold. My three friends were ready also. 

"Where are you going?" I asked. "The storm may commence again. I 

am able and fit." "And you?" asked the youth. ".I'm sheriff, you're not," I 

said, "it's my duty." "So is it mine, then," he answered, and went to get his 

horse. The others did the same, and we started out. Yet he did not explain 

what he meant by his reply. 

Everywhere was the evidence of the storm. The few trees were uprooted. 

The streams were flooded. But mostly it was cold. Cold, that came in gusts, 

and bit to the bone. Windy! Icy! Cold! You know what. 

"Where's the Sioux ?" It was the miner. The hunter spoke. "Home," he 

said, "warming out." "Yes," said the miner, "a brave man! Why isn't he with 

us?" And he sneered. "Poor fellow!" said the youth, "he was frozen." Then 

we rode on in silence. 

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From the town to the reservation was twenty miles, a four hours' journey. 

They had started at four, and the storm had come on at six. Therefore, they 

were half way home. 

We went to that part of the road, but saw nothing. Snow was everywhere 

and nothing else. We traveled along- the road to the reservation, but they had 

seen nothing. We rode to the town, and they had seen nothing. We had done 

everything. What else could we do? The squaw was dead, and so was the 

babe. . . . We started home, empty handed. 

When a horse knows it is going home, it goes its quickest. Ours knew, 

and galloped: and as they galloped, they grew warm and went still faster. They 

made no curves in their flight. Straight as a beeline. 

Suddenly my horse plunged into a drift, stumbled, tottered, half rose, and 

then fell. I arose from the snow and helped him up. Hut what had caused 

him to stumble? I looked around, expecting to sec a brush, but—T looked— 

stared—and then slowly raised my eyes and gazed at my friends. They were 

staring also. Then one and all they slowly dismounted. Rapidly we dug away 

the snow, and there was our Indian—naked. Yes. naked! Not a stitch, not a 

rag! Naked as the day of her birth. And her clothes? Ah, my friend, there 

was the answer to my question. The clothes were wrapped around the infant, 

and the infant was clasped in her rigid arms. 

I tried to take the little bundle, but it would not yield. Then the miner 

took one arm, and I the other. Slowly but gently we forced hack the still. stilT 

arms: but ah, my friend, how tightly they clasped their burden. They clasped 

it tighter than death itself; for love is stronger than death. 

Eagerly I opened the little parcel. A faint breath-cloud rose on the air, 

but yet, how faint! Still, it breathed, and breath meant life! fiently but 

briskly we rubbed its little brown body, and a faint glow responded. Then we 

mounted, the babe in the miner's arms. . . . 

I looked at the youth, and he was looking at the miner. Their eyes met. 

and the youth pointed from the babe to the mother. "Love," he whispered. 

Only that one word, soft and slow. Yet why did we all blush? 

He took off his hat. We all did. even the miner. The youth spoke again, 

this time even lower than the first. ''Amor vincit oninia, etiam mortem," lie said. 

I knew not what he said, and yet I knew what he meant, for—that tone speaks 

all tongues. . . . 

"Hut why," said the miner, later, "were they so far off the road?" 

] looked at the hunter, and he said: "She was blind with snow, and traveled 

in circles." 

There was a pause. "Yes." said the cynic, and his tone was thoughtfully 

solemn, "yes, I traveled in circles. T traveled with open eyes, yet 1 was blind. 

Looking only for selfishness, selfishness was all I saw!" And he sighed. 

"Love is mightiest," said the poet. 

We all nodded. E. A. FALCONI:K, Dec. '12. 

"Then to side with Truth is noble when we share her wretched crust, 

Ere her cause bring fame and profit, and 't is prosperous to be just; 

Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, 

Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified." —J. R. L. 

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A College Adventure 

"Oh," I-say Phil, can't you wait until to-morrow ? I swear I haven't got it 

now.. I'd give'it to you if I had. I'm just waiting for my monthly check from • 

dad, to pay up." 

"Yes, I know, that's always the way. You always say just wait until tomorrow. 

I think we'd better separate. We don't seem to hitch, so I guess you'd 

better pack up and clear out." 

The room signified college. The walls were gay with pennants and posters, 

and the two young fellows were certainly college men. It was a warm night 

and both had thrown off their coats. Even so they looked as though the heat 

had penetrated for both their faces were flushed. 

"If that's the way you feel about it I certainly shall get out. I'll go this 

very night and we'll settle up later. I never thought you could treat a fellow 

so unjustly, Phil." 

Phil Armstrong lay back in his chair without saying a word. His face 

grew sullen as he realized that he was not treating his old chum as fairly as he 

might. He had spoken hastily without thought of what he was saying. Jack 

moved about the room getting his belongings together. 

"Fire! Fire!" rang suddenly through the building. Phil leaped from his 

chair and eacli reached for his fevi 1 valuables and swiftly left the room. 

Quite a crowd had already gathered when they reached the ground, and 

a motley crowd it was. Boys in all stages of undress and a few already arrayed 

in delicately colored pajamas were talking excitedly. The fire, it seemed, had 

started in the rear of the house and had gotten well under way before it was 

discovered. It was now burning its way swiftly towards the front of the building. 

Two boys were dispatched to summon the volunteer fire department of 

the town a short distance away. Though there was no hope of getting the fire 

under control, the company had nets and ladders that might be needed. 

Before his companions could stop him Phil Armstrong was up the stairs of 

the burning building. He paid no attention to their shouts of warning but went 

straight on through the door. 

"I know who he's after," said one of the boys. "He's gone to wake Will 

Harker. He had a splitting headache this afternoon and the doctor gave him 

something to make him sleep. I'd forgotten every single word about him." 

From the hall Phil could see the flames through an open door. He groped 

his way to the stairs, almost blinded by the smoke, but determined to awaken 

Harker. He made his way up the stairs and had almost reached the top of the 

first flight when he tripped, staggered a step and fell, hitting his head against 

the hard oaken post at the top of the bannisters. The smoke and the fall had 

proved too much for him and he lay where he had fallen, perfectly still. 

Meanwhile the excitement outside had reached fever heat. A few minutes 

after the arrival of the fire company Will Marker, awakened by the noise, had 

appeared at the upper window. A net was quickly spread and fifty voices cried 

"Jump!" The boy hesitated a moment, drew back from the window, but reappeared 

in a moment, climbed to the window sill, and stood for a second as though 

nerving himself to the jump. A breathless moment more and he lay safe in the' 

net of his rescuers. 

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During the excitement no one had thought of Phil. Now anxious inquiries 

came from every side. Jack Ainsworth did not stop to ask questions but made 

his way through the crowd and disappeared within the house. The smoke was 

growing constantly thicker and the flames were fast licking their way towards 

the stairs when Jack, almost stifled, started towards the upper floor. He fought 

his way through the smoke, not giving himself an instant to think of the danger 

he was in. Would he never reach the top of the stairs! Suddenly his foot hit 

against something soft. He stooped over and felt. It was the seemingly lifeless 

figure of a man. "Phil is the only fellow in the house so it must be he," 

Jack said to himself as he lifted the dead weight in his arms. He turned and 

slowly descended the stairs, reaching the hall in safety where he discovered, to 

his horror, that the flames were almost upon him. Oh, how hot it was! A 

burning splinter fell on his thin cotton shirt and set it afire. His whole body 

seemed to be burning up, he felt his senses failing, but still he clung tightly to 

his burden. He realized vaguely that he must reach the door. He made his 

way towards it as quickly as he could. 

A great cheer rose from the crowd as he appeared in the doorway. He 

swayed and would have fallen if some of his friends had not rushed up to him. 

relieved him of his burden and smothered the flames from his burning shirt. 

A few days later Jack Ainsworth lay in the college infirmary and Phii was 

sitting by him. 

"Just let up on that, won't you, Phil? What did I do, anyhow? Aren't we 

in the same fix? You nearly died trying to save some one and so did I. so 

that's all there is to it. Don't say another word about it." 

"Mow are the burns,.Jack? When does the doctor thirl' ,,ou'll be able to 

bear your clothes?" 

"I'll be up in a couple of days, he thinks." 

"Hurry up about it, old chap. I wan't you to help me pick out some fixings 

for our new room. We'll make it the best one in the whole college." 

"But about the money " 

"Well, that's what I want you to let up about." 

MAUC.EUV DI'KIJROW, Dec. '11. 

"Earth's noblest thing, a woman perfected." —J. R. L. 

" Be noble! and the nobleness that lies 

In other men, sleeping but never dead. 

Will rise in majesty to meet thine own." —J. R. L. 

"Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide, 

In the strife of.Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side; 

Some great cause, God's new Messiah offering cacli the bloom or blight. 

Parts the goats upon the left hand, and the sheep upon the right; 

And the choice goes forever 'twixt that darkness and that light." 

—J. R. L.

THE LOWELL 

" Lowell and Democracy 

In 1880 we sent as American Ambassador to Spain, the man after whom 

our own clear school is named. This man was James Russell Lowell. Before 

going abroad and until he was transferred from :>Spain to England in 1883, 

Mr. Lowell was known only as a man of letters. Few, if any, knew of him as 

a diplomat. One result of this was that the London Spectator announced him 

on his arrival in England as "his Excellency, the Ambassador of American literature 

to the court of Shakespeare." They did not know that though silent 

on the subject, Lowell had always been 1 a keen observer of politics. 

Lowell was representing a democracy in a foreign monarch}'. He believed 

in democracy with his whole heart and soul, and never failed to express clearly 

his '..vn unhampered opinion on matters relating to this and other subjects. It 

was during his five years of service in England that he delivered the address 

which made him famous. This address he named "Democracy." 

"Democracy"' so clearh expounds what true democracy is, that it is now 

taught in the public schools of this country. Moreover, it is taught in high 

schools and with the hope of giving to those who are tlie future leaders of our 

nation a better understanding of those underlying principles of government which 

our forefathers gave their lives to establish. It is taught with the hope that it 

will so acquaint the American youth with those noble principles for which we 

have always stood, that he will be fully able to live up to them throughout his 

whole private and public life. 

Democracy is merely a word, but a word with a world of meaning. That 

word, with its world of meaning, we young Americans should have ever before 

us in our social as well as our political ideas and practices. Indeed, it is necessary 

that we do this if the noble standard set by our heroic forefathers is to 

survive through the next generation. Surely James Russell Lowell believed 

that his follow countrymen at home were practicing, and would always practice, 

what he, their representative, was preaching. 

It is presumed that every American boy and girl is "proud" of the fact 

that he or she is an "American." I'.ut are we all Americans in the true sense 

of the word? In order to be a true American one should be a practical follower 

of Democracy. Note well the word "practical." for it carries great significance. 

Suppose there are those for whom our American ideas are not good enough., 

who would ape the English or French aristocracy. What would vou. "true 

American citizen," think of such a person or class of persons? I do not know 

what the opinion of the reader may be. but the author has been laboring under 

the impression that we Americans have adopted a democratic form of government 

with the intention of departing from the "class" distinction of a bvgone age. 

James Russell Lowell must have thought so when he delivered that famous 

address in which, with his sincere and ringing voice, he drove home to those 

Englishmen assembled at I'.irmingham the prevailing principle of democracy 

that "a man's a man for a' that." I !c had no reason to believe that Americans 

would not always be true adherents of democracy. Neither have we, at the 

present time, any sensible reason to believe that it should be otherwise. 

Let us, "Lowellites," do our share, at least, toward practicing the noble 

democratic ideas expressed by Lowell—that great American after whom we 

have seen Jit to name our school. 1M>\VAKI> II. PAKSOXS, |une '11. 

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The Decay of Age 

Tlie sky was gray. The sands were gray. The same neutral tint seemed 

to spread itself everywhere, pervading the atmosphere. The fog hung low over 

the gray swells of the ocean waves, hiding the rocky headland that stretched far 

out into the ocean, sheltering the littie sandy beach. 

Old Aaron Darrows. standing in the door of the tiny gray-painted caijin. 

surrounded by. the grayish sea-nets and bleached rowboats. seemed part of the , 

scene. There was no breeze in the heavy fog-dank atmosphere to stir the long 

strings of gray-white hair which hung upon his shoulders, mingling with the 

strands of his beard, while his rude, baggy clothes hung clumsily about his lank, 

emaciated figuro which was ravaged by age. 

Aaron glancs.! out toward the open sea. but the scope of his view was cut 

off beyond the first few hundred yards. Only an outline of darker gray marked 

the ridge where the beetling headland rose so abruptly in some caprice of Nature, 

from just beside the low, long beach. The only «ound which met his ears was 

the swish and plash of the drowsy rolls as they beached themselves sleepily in 

little lines of white foam. 

Xow he glanced away from the waters, and let his eyes travel along the 

little expanse of road before it became blotted by the pall of fog. lie was unrewarded 

: there was no one coming either by land or sea. 

At last, slowly, with hesitating step and faltering gait, the old liK'ii descended 

the few steps of his cabin and started across the sands, tottering to 

where two boats stood high on their scaffoldings, protected as yet from the 

caresses of their mother-to-be, the sea. The one was higher, larger, more prepossessing 

in every way, exquisitely finished, seemingly light as air. It was 

the work of the master shipbuilder, the ideal child of his apt hands, his pride, 

the outcome of years of work, the perfection of his life. Old Aaron ran his 

hands lovingly, tenderly over the boat's slender sides, half crooning, half murmuring 

to himself, laying his cheek against the smooth boards. ;>.< though it 

were a live thing. 

It was the outcome of his skill, by which he was going to win the prize, 

the great prize offered by the lord of the shire, his highness the Duke of Cumberland. 

During the reign of tieorge IV it was necessary that the industries 

of the country should be enlarged, and it was by these contests that the lesser 

nobles encouraged their subjects. 

( )f course, there was not the slightest grain of doubt : n Aaron's mind as to 

who should win the prize, in fact, there seemed no doubt in any one's mind. 

Why. it was the only logical, the only possible thing, he argued, that he should 

be the chosen one. he. the recognized master of the t r ade. the one to whom the 

whole borough, the whole shire bowed. There could be no doubt. The others 

had almost as little chance as his son. the boy Henjamin. of only twenty summers, 

whose work, the other ship, he wa- glancing at. Well, it did no harm 

fi.r the 110} to practice this way. Some day he would become ,-i master like his 

"III father, some day far off. but these were good enough for beginnings 

Aaron -.miled to himself. What »|iieer ideas the 11-iy had! To his old, 

once-formed. Maid principle-;, the new. advanced model of the l»>v seemed onlv 

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what the judges could have thought of his son's boat when they inspected the 

offerings of the contestants! 

Suddenly his ruminations were interrupted. The sound which he had 

expected, a horse's hoof beats, became audible far along the road. He started 

forward, listening, his eyes expectant. Yes. it was as he had thought! The 

only possible decision had been made. They were bringing him the prize. 

A horseman loomed out of the fog. his horse covered with foam-flecks. 

He drew rein at the little cottage. 

"Darrows?" the man cried out. "Darrows?" 

The old Aaron tottered toward him as he dismounted, expectantly calling 

out, "Darrows! Yes, yes. 1 am Darrows! Yes, yes!" 

The horseman stepped forward. 

"I come from Whitehavcn, around the Heads—" 

Aaron interrupted him, tottering closer and stretching out his long, bony 

fingers. "Yes, yes! The prize, the prize! They've given it!" he laughed in 

almost imbecile glee. 

The horseman had drawn a document from out his wallet and handed it 

to the old man with a tolerant smile. 

"You've guessed it." he said. "They have awarded the prize and want 

him to bring the boat around to Whitehaven as soon as possible." Then, as an 

afterthought, he added. "You should be very proud of him." 

The old man chuckled with glee, not understanding the truth. 

''I am, 1 am! Come and see her!" 

"The whole shire will be the more surprised," said the man, as he followed 

Aaron across the sands, "on account of his youth. For my part I was 

very glad to see one so young and enterprising succeed. The authorities, too. 

in awarding him the prize seemed to recognize the newness and freshness of 

his ide " 

Suddenly he broke off. starting forward with outstretched arms. The old 

man reeled and fell back, the mirthsome chuckle dying away in a despairing 

groan, lie had. at last, realized the truth! 

A few hours later, when l'.enjamin, the son, returned, he found his father 

huddled together in one corner of the little cabin room, muttering to himself. 

Mis cheerful greeting was unanswered, the old man's only recognition of his 

presence being the pointing of one clawlike finger toward the paper lying open 

upon the rude table. 

l'.enjamin sprang toward it. devouring the contents with little cries and 

exclamations ot joy and rapture. 

"Oli. father, father! Think of if" ]n- cried dwfullv. "Isn't it too good 

to be true.- I can't believe my eye-." 

"Wi won it." The old Pian answered the only thought of his mind his 

very tone crying all .nil: "I envy 1 I envy! I envy !" 

I'.lit tile IH.V war too obsessed by his joy to notice. 

"They told me." th- ,,|,1 ,,,:m w:is ^.'îng a.ain, hi, Vuici. (lrwirv alul 

...low. that they wanted it right away. that von had to bring it "round to 

Uh.tehaven to-mght or they wouldn't accept it. understand"'" ' 

r.enjannn felt a chill run through hin frame 

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"All right." the old man said cruelly, "then lose it for all I care."' 

"But you don't seem to realize. They surely couldn't have knowledge of 

what it would mean to beat 'round the heads on an evening like this." 

The old man egged him on, glorying underneath in the wrong he was 

wreaking. 

"So much the better. Maybe it'll be just as we'll that you don't go. I 

wouldn't want to see that prize in the hands of a—a coward!" 

The blow told. 

The boy winced under the lash, and, suddenly straightening, he turned 

and left the room, his soul full to overflowing. 

Aaron had won. 

Xow he bent his car toward the door, listening acutely, straining every 

muscle for the sound, the demon of jealousy completely possessing his senses. 

Mis heart sang a song. Yes. there it was. The sound of the keel on the sands. 

A moment later he heard the plash of the boat breasting the waves. 

He sank back, laughing a loud, long, insane laugh. 

lie did not know how long he had lain thus, chicking and chattering gleefully 

to himself, as an imbecile would, delighting in his revenge, in the knowledge 

that the craft that had surpassed his own. his work of a life, would perish 

at its birth of recognition. Somehow the fact did not occur to his decadent 

brain, fevered by the realization that the zenith of his work was past, that a 

newer, stronger generation with fresh-flowing blood and new ideas would aiul 

was surpassing the old regime, his regime, did not occur, that this man whom 

he envied, the one who had surpassed him. was his son. 

He was still insanely gurgling to himself. 

Almost simultaneously with the sinking of the sun a breeze sprang up 

from oft' the sea, partially dispelling the fogs. With ITS advent the unfastened 

door of the little cottage silently opened ami its cool breath entered the room. 

It struck the old man's withered form, cooling his fevered brow and cooling 

his brain. 

Suddenly he sprang to iiis feet, his lips mute with despair, the deluge of 

realization flooding his brain. What had he done? What had he done? i fe 

was woefully sobered now. Alas, sobered with the realization of death. Me 

had murdered, murdered, and the victim was his own son. 

Me sank forward on his face, beating the ground with his clenched fists 

in the agony of despair, moaning, weeping. He was now conjuring up in his 

mind the awful, chilling picture of his son's body, painting in the awful, vivid 

colors of his diseased imagination, decayed by age. dwelling on each outline, 

each detail uncannily, morbidly torturing himself with the horrible thought of 

his crime. Xow he was ravingly following the little craft through the dense 

veil of the fog as it made toward the heads, lie could see with horror its 

progrcs ,Ui beyond the rocks, where it was being caught by the currents, the 

treacherous, sweeping currents. Then his son's agonized face loomed in his 

mind's eye. He could see the plugs, the work of his own fiendish hands, 

loosening at the exact place he had planned. The patent glue was melting, 

opening the now yawning bottom to the waves, lie followed frcnxiedly with 

his thoughts the despairing struggles of his son as the boat sank lower, filling, 

filling. Finally he sank over, clutching his beard with his clawlike fingers. 

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rcndin"" it into shreds as the reinor.se overwhelmed him: the picture of the boy's 

blanched, horror-stricken face, sinking; beneath the waves, carried away down, 

down, underneath the swirls by the currents rushing round the heads. He 

sank back exhausted by the frenzied horror of his conscience •• nitten, overwrought 

si nil. 

Then he lay calm and still, his brain refusing" to work further, only dimly 

conscious of the cool evening" breezes, blowing in through the open door. He 

lay thus with his eyes closed and there seemed no time for him, it might have 

been hours, vet again only minutes. However, after a time he began to realize 

that the breezes were cut > to my principles. I glorv 

In hevhf nothin' o' the son 

1 ain't a Wig. I ain't a Tory. 

I'm jest a candidate, in Miort: 

Thet's fair an' sqinre an* parpendjder. 

I'm el the Public cares a fig 

I ii liev me an' thin in part irk i. 

Wy. I'm a kind of prri-wig." 

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—T. R. L 

—"P.iglow Papers. 

—"I'igVnv i 'npers, 

"Nine for Marstc 

•'Marston! Rah! 

"Hurrah! Wow!' 

"So long, fellows 

"Hope you win.' 

"We'll win, all n 

"Remember that 

Amid these shou 

tion of Hillcrcst, Ma 

•Marston High u 

relay race, which was( 

A beautiful cup was a 

were to race as the 1; 

each team had traint 

I Job Weavers hac 

man had always beau 

won he would get hi 

I Job was overjoy 

to think about it. I 

narrow margin, and 

sorts of visions passe 

The remainder 

of the car discussing 

"Steve," said Ar 

ters, the .captain and 

on which I want to a 

"All right." ansu 

Art spoke earnc 

suit Steve, for lie not 

"It's up to you u 

"All right," was 

Late that aftenv 

platform. 

"I'll walk tip to 

to you." 

"All right." said 

"You know Lestt 

"Yes." answered 

in less than 51 secon 

"The same." an 

under 54 seconds." 

"Well, what of 

"We have deeidt 

win this relav."

I. 

THE BOW ELL 

Bob's Last Opportunity 

"Nine for Marston, fellows, now make it strong." 

'•Marston! Rah! rah! rah ! rah! rah ! rah! rah ! rah! rah ! Marston !" 

•"Murrah! Wow!" 

"So long, fellows, good luck." 

"Hope you win." 

"We'll win, all right." 

"Remember that Billiken. Boh." 

Amid these shouts of encouragement the train pulled out of the small station 

uf llillcrcst, Massachusetts, for New Haven, Connecticut. 

Marston High was to meet its old rival Huutington in their fifth annual 

relay race, which was to decide the championship, as each school had won twice. 

A beautiful cup was also to be given to the champions. Marston and Huntington 

were to race as the last event of the great Harvard versus Yale dual meet, and 

each team had trained faithfully to win. 

Hob Weavers had tried for the past three years for the team, but some other 

man had always beaten him out. This year he had made the team, and if they 

won he would get his longed-for block M. 

I Sob was overjoyed at the prospect of running, and lie seated himself alone 

to think about it. He pictured himself tagged way behind and winning l,y a 

narrow margin, and then saw himself tagged way ahead and losing, and all 

sorts (if visions passed through his excited mind. 

The remainder of the team and their manager were sitting at the other end 

of the car discussing their chances. 

"Steve." said Art Comity, first lap man. addresMiig himself to Steve Fetters, 

the captain and fastest runner. "Step over here a moment. I have a plar. 

on which I want to ask your opinion." 

"All right," answered Steve, crossing the aisle. "Fire away." 

Art siwik-j earnestly to him for a minute or two. and his plan seemed to 

suit Steve, for he nodded his head accordingly. 

"It's up to you to break the news, Steve," said Art. 

"All right." was the response. "It will be hard but I'll do it." 

Late that afternoon they arrived at New Haven and alighted on the .station 

platform. 

"I'll walk up to the school with you." said Steve to Hob. "I want to speak 

to VOU." 

"All right." said Mob. expectantly, "proceed." 

"You know Lester Moore, don't you: y«u; know his reputation as a runner?" 

•^*es," answered Hob, "IK- is the fellow who has been making the quarter 

in less than 51 seconds repeatedly, isn't her" 

"The same." answered Steve, "Well, you know that you seldom make ir 

under 54 seconds." 

"Well, what of it?" sharply from Hob. 

"We have decided to let him run under your name, because we have to 

win this relay." 

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THE LOWELL 

"Yes win by eliciting," exclaimed Bob, .flushing, and almost crying to see 

his hopes'vanishing, "That would be a fine thing for a Marston team, wouldn't 

it?" 

"Well, we have to do it, and we thought you would consent, as it is for 

Marston's good." „..,,. 

"Nothing false or sneaky is for Mansion's good, and III not consent to let 

him run under my name, even if he is bettor than I." 

"He'll run anyway, whether you .say so or not." said Steve, beginning to 

grow angry. 'Thafs'all. good-by," and he walked off in the opposite direction. 

. • 

"So that's his character," exclaimed Hon. gazing angrily after him. 'I 

thought more of him than that." 

Bob hurried to the room given to him during his stay at Vale. and. throwing 

himself down on his bed, he cried himself to sleep. 

Next afternoon Hob went to the meet, anyway, taking his suit with him. 

as he thought maybe Steve would feel sorry and change his mind, but lie was 

as firm as ever. 

Bob watched the events with little interest until the relay was announced. 

Just after the announcement there came a crash and a shout. Two runners 

had collided while warming up. I'-ob hurried to the scene of the excitement, 

and saw, to his joy. Lester .Moore. King on the track holding Ms ankle in his 

hands. 

"It's sprained pretty badly," exclaimed the surgeon, examining it, "Tt'll lay 

you up for a couple of weeks, at least." 

"Now Steve will want me to run." thought Mob. "but they lost me once, 

anil they won't get me to run again, especially with Steve on the team," and he 

hurried into the crowd. 

l!ut he was too late. Steve had spied him. 

"You are to run. Bob," called Steve, "hurry intr your suit." 

"I won't run, now." exclaimed Bob. angrily. "You seem to think that HI 

do whatever you .choose. No, youT iiave to find someone else to run for von." 

"1 don't ask you to run for me." cri'-d Steve in distress. "Run for Marston. 

It's our last chance for the cup." 

"Well, I'll run for Marston, but not for you." 

"All right, hurry man. You'll have to run last lap against their fastest man, 

who is also the fastest in the State." 

The course was two laps to the quarter. Finally, the starter's pistol broke 

the silence. 

"They arc olT!" cried the croud, excitedlv. 

Art Moore took the lead at the start, and kept it. îviinr Tom I'eters a good 

five yards' lead. Steve was afraid of IVters. Though -real in practice" he 

always lost his head in excitement and ran himself out before the race was half 

over. lie did the same then, running his head off the first lap and losing all the 

next, and tagging Steve about twenty yards behind. Slowly but surely Steve 

ate up the distance, until about a InindVed and lillv yards fro.,, the finish his 

shoe came off. Me grittily kept on. though the cinders hurt his foot and 

Hindered his progress, and tagged Hob without a -Ttin. 

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V..'- 

THE LOWELL 

Then began a race long remembered by ihc spectators. Bob started out 

with a sprint, then, coming to his senses he slowed down so as not to run himself 

out like Peters. Steve saw him slow down and groaned. "He is going to 

"dog it' and make the defeat more bitter, just to get even." 

But Bob had no such thought, and, at the end of the first lap he had decreased 

the lead by about eight yards. 

Tlie Huntington man gave a sudden spurt, trying to worry Bob, but Bob 

easily regained toe distance lost by the spurt. Then began his trial. He lengthened 

his stride and siowly gained on the Huntington mai.. Now but eight 

yards separated them, now five, now three, now two, now they arc even. Gasp! 

Gasp! Stride! Stride! His opponent seemed to have vanished into thin air, and 

the tape loomed up. Someone got in his way and he couldn't stop, so he fell into 

their arms. He was dizzy and tired. Why did they stop him? He could beat 

that fellow. 

"Did you win?" exclaimed Steve, "Well I guess you did." 

Bob could not forbear one more retort. 

'"You had Ixttcr get some one with a reputation to run for you after this, 

Steve." 

"Why, man," exclaimed Steve, "you have a big reputation now: you beat 

the fastest man in the State, and came within two seconds of the record; isn't 

that enough?" Enw.uin WACN'EU, June 1914. 

"There's one good thing to be said about my wooden new one,— 

The liquor can't git into it cz "t usect to in the true one; 

So it saves drink; an' then, besides, a feller couldn't beg 

A gretter blessin' than to hev one oilers sober peg; 

It's true a chap's in want 'r two fer lollerin' a drum 

I'.ut all the march I'm up to now is jest to Kingdom Come." 

—"P»iglo\v Papers.'' 

I've bed some ribs broke,—six (I b'lieve)—I haint kep' no account on 'em; 

Wen pensions git to be the talk, I'll settle the amount on em. 

An" now I'm speakin' about ribs, it kin" o' brings to mind 

One thet I couldn't never break.—the one I lei" behind; 

l\f you should sec her. jest clear out the spout of your invention 

An' pour the longest sweetnin' in about an anooal pension. 

An' kin' o' hint (in case, you know, the critter should refuse to be 

Consoled) T ain't so 'xpensive now to keep ez win I used to be; 

There's one arm less, ditto one eye. an' then the leg thel's wooden 

Can be took off an" sot away wenever ther's a puddin !" 

—"Iliglow Papers." 

Sunday school Superintendent—Who led the children if Israel into Canaan? 

Will one of the smaller boys answer? 

Xo reply. 

Supt. (somewhat sternlv)—Can no one tell? Little boy on that seat next to 

the aisle, who led the children of Israel into Canaan? 

Little Ho 1 ,- (badly frightened)—It wasn't me. I—I jest moved yere last 

week f'm Mizzoury. 

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1^ ?,"

THE LOWELL 

The Wreath 

San Sebastian is a small Mexican hamlet: it lies in a valley surrounded by 

mountains, the sides of which are green with verdure. Here and there one can 

distinguish the hut of a shepherd. -ive." -aid the i,,,. 

(The scene opcr 

is luxuriantly furnisl 

board, with decanter 

next the doorway, > 

servant of the old s 

the desk.") 

James (worried 

old master told me 

•Mippi.-r parties or ga 

i-avs he. "and, Jame.t< 

.ik that job I hu 

hearsal i>f our amat 

here it is half after t 

( Filler Kitridge 

eye.-, attired in full < 

a dark haired man o 

crush hat. James t; 

James—Aiiytbiu 

Kit ridge—Xo. I 

i F.xit lames.) 

Kilridge—Well. 

iivezing. I lave a d 

lohnson—Don't 

Kilridge (going 

J.—I'll have a h 

K.—All right () 

I.— F.imugh : lill 

K. (banding Jol 

"in- dramatic efforts 

I.— \nd here's 1 

(I.am 

J. (selling glas 

d' > yi HI think the pla 

it il' we don't reheai 

hardly a person kno 

K.— \\ ell. I do l 

i!ie !asi part f the tl 

"f it 1 .i-nighl. 

J.—Thai's true. 

K—All right: b 

J.—Well, that's 

t'>\ Ive. 

ten. 

ix.—^"< >n may. b

THE LOWELL 

Love 

(A Playlet by RICHARD DERIIY. June '13.) 

(The scene opens in the ancestral home of the Kitridgcs, in New York; 

is luxuriantly furnished, a roll-top desk on one side of the ; .vooni, and a sideboard, 

with decanter and glasses on the other. A handsome lounge is placed 

next the doorway, with its heavy curtains of tapestrv. Tames, a family 

servant of the old school, with sidechops and evening clothes, is dusting off 

the desk.) 

James (worried)—I wonder when Master Aibert will be home. The 

old master told me not to let him stay out late, when he went away, "no 

supper parties or gallivanting around until the early hours of the morning," 

says he. "and. James, I look to you to carry out my orders." Well, when I 

took that job I little thought what I was in for. "Just going out to a rehearsal 

of our amateur theatricals,'' says Albert; "I'll be back early"; an' 

here it is half after twelve, and him not home yet. (Ring.) That's him now. 

( Kntcr Kitridge. a young man of about nineteen, light haired and blue 

eyes, attired in full dress with overcoat and crush hat, with Harry Johnson, 

a dark haired man of about thirty, also attired in r'ress clothes, overcoat and 

crush hat. James takes hats and coals.) 

James—Anything else, sir? 

Kitridgc—Xo. James; you may go. 

I Kxit James.) 

Kitridge—Well, it's good to get into a warm room again, that hall was 

freezing. Have a drink? 

Johnson—Don't care if I do, old man. 

Kilridge (going over to sideboard)—Cocktail or a tall one? 

J.— I'll have a highball if you don't mind. 

K.—All right (pouring)—Say when. 

I.—Kimugh : fill her up. 

K. (handing Johnson his and mixing one for himself)—Well, here's to 

"iir dramatic efforts. 

J.—And here's to our fellow dramatists. 

I Laugh and drink.) 

J. (setting glass on trav which .Kitridge puts on table)—Well, how 

do y..u think the play will come off; I hope it will be all right: but 1 doubt 

it if we don't rehearse more. Look, hc-re's the thing only a we«'k nit, am! 

hardly a person knows his lines. 

K.Well. I do think we could stand a little more rehearsing-, especially 

thi- l.-i-i part i.i* the third act between you and me: we certainly made a botch 

"i* it to-night. 

J. -That's true, but what's the mailer with running it off now' 

K--A11 right: but it's a little late. 

J. Well, that's waived. Tii-moiTow i» Sunday and we may sleep till 

ter. 

!\ inav. 

but I have to get up a; n'lie. Nave to go to church :i( 

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THE LOWELL 

J.—Aha; who's the lady? 

K. (confusedly)—I didn't say anything about a lady, but as it happens, 

there is one. 

J.—Who? 

K.—You ought to know her, Edith. 

J. (frowning)—Edith who? 

K.—Edith Van Brewer. Who else would I be liable to take? 

j. (lightly)—Do you take her often? 

K.—Except when some other old fogey, whom she hates, takes her. 

T. (hardening his face)—So she hates me. 

K.—What, you? 

J.—Yes, 1 happen to be that same old fogey (kindly). Kit, I have a 

e nfession to make: it was because of this that I followed you here to-night. 

I know you love Edith, but I also know that you are barely nineteen, while 

she, though the same age. is as good as tin years your senior when it comes 

to marriage. Kit, I love her too. it is the only love that has ever come into 

my life, and I'm now an old man in comparison with yon, over thirty in 

fact, but age has in no way dulled the passions of my youth: 1 love her 

now as much as you, even more, being an older m;m and having reached theage 

of discretion. 

K. (lightly)—Why this burst of brotherly confidence' (Now hardening)—Harry, 

you are trying to make me give her up? 

J.—Xo, Kit, I am not: but she can't marry both of us. and. quoting the 

old saving, "all is fair in love or war," f am pleading mv own cause. 

K.—Well, I won't listen, and 1 will not give her up. 

J.—All right, then we'll go to her together and ask her to choose. 

K.—I beg your pardon; we'll do nothing of the kind. 

J.—What will we do? 

K.-—I'll tell you what we'll do. (Suddenly changing his manner") — 

We'll fight for her. 

J. (doubtinglv) —l!ut. Kit, that would hardly be lair: why I am twice 

your weight. 

K. (hotly)—I don't mean that way (crosses to desk). There is a thing 

that puts all men. big or small, on o.pial terms. (Holds up revolver). 

J.—You mean 

K'.—Exactly. I mean that one of us will go because the other can't. 

.1.—localise he will be dead. (Horror struck) 

K.—Yes. 

.1. (pulling himself together)—Kit. this is foolishness 

K. < passionately )_Koo1ish,icss nothing. Would you have it* plav 

cards or run a foot race? If von love F.di.h as much as vnU profess whv 

haven t >-,.„ the courage to fi^t lor her? Courage, whv' vou haven't .he 

courage o| a yellow dog. • ' 

J.— I'iit the consequences 

'^-—Damn the consequences—fi"lit von i-mvn-,1 ,.r rn -i i 

i ".-."i. }>>u (.OW.IKI, in | || snoot vou down 

where you stand; you maverick. 

J. (with heat)—l!e careful what you call me. 

20 

•»?*?••& 

K. (sneerit 

J. (determ 

K._Well, 

(Johnson i 

down at desk). 

J.—Oh, I 

human being, a 

(Lays face in r 

refuse you; a 1 

cept, what love 

tied down to a 

thing but his c 

can't resign no 

looks relieved). 

(Enter K. 

K.—Here I 

lire at the won 

J. (coolly)- 

(Take plac 

K.—Aim— 

(At the we 

falls. K. starts 

beside him). 

K. (shakiiij 

done? 

(Shakes hit 

K. (horrorlaw. 

Oh, God; 

chair, and abov 

(Picks up ] 

then at pistol. 

K. (to him 

in my own ham 

upon). fn Har 

(Reads) : 

"To police 

that I. despite 

"wing to late I: 

K.—And I 

( Enter Jam 

James— \\T 

sight of body). 

K. looking 

"ur part in the 

J. (arising) 

came in.

THE LOWELL 

o 

K. (snceringly)—Oh, excuse me, I mistook you for a man. 

J. (determinedly)—All right, my lad, I'll make you swallow that. 

K— Well, that's something like it; wait, I'll get another gun. (Exit). 

(Johnson walks, running his fingers through hrs hair. Finally he sits 

down at desk). 

J.—Oh, I can't. To think of going through life with the death of a 

human being, and that of one I love as a brother, hanging on my shoulder*). 

(Lays face in hands.) Harry Johnson, you're a fool. Suppose she were to 

refuse you; a life w r asted and a young OIK at that, even if she were to accept, 

what love could she have for you? A young girl full of life and spirit 

tied down to an old "fogey," who never goes out, thinks nothing of anything 

but his club, and lias as much romance as a wooden image. Hut I 

can't resign now: I would be branded as a coward. (Hand touches pen. 

looks relieved). I know (begins wri'hig busily). There. 

(Enter Is. with revolvers). 

K.—Here (hands him one). Stand at opposite ends of the room, and 

fire at the word. They're both in good working order, and well loaded. 

J. (coolly)—As you will. 

( Take places). 

Is.—Aim—(level weapons)—fire! 

(At the word fire J. fires in air: K. shoots him, and J. gives a cry and 

falls. K. stares forward, then realizing what he has clone, runs, and kneels 

beside him). 

Is. (shaking him)—Harry, Harry, old man, wake up. Oh, what have I 

done? 

(Shakes him again). 

Is. (horror-stricken)—Dead! And by my hand. A murderer before the 

law. Oh, God: I can't stand this: the trial, the conviction, the death in the 

chair, and above all the disgrace. 

(Picks up pistol, goes over to the desk, and sits down. Stares at body 

then at pistol. His face lights up, then takes on a determined look"). 

K. (to himself)—I must; I can't stand the disgrace. A full confession 

in my own handwriting, and then—what's this? (Sees paper J. had written 

upon). In Harry's handwriting, too. 

(Reads;: 

"To police authorities, or whom it may concern:—I write this to say 

tliat I, despite all Albert Isitridge may say to the contrary, shot myself, 

owing to late business difficulties. 

"(Signed) Harold Johnson." 

•s'.—And I killed him. (Lays head on table). 

'Enter James, without coat and collar, very excited). 

James—What js it. Master Kitridge? I heard shots, and ("Catches 

sight of body). Master Albe.l! You—_ 

Is. looking up. smiling)—All right. James. We were only rehearsing 

our part in the play ncxt week. Get up Harry, and we'll try it again. 

J. (arising)—My rights the curtain .she-.tlrl have fallen just as lames 

c: >me in. (Curtain). 

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THE LOWEI.I. for January. 1911, is thoroughly up-to-date as to its cover 

design, well arranged as to its contents, and carefully edited as to its material. 

There are no serious mistakes to point out. no ill-chosen policies to condemn, 

lie must indeed be a critic hard to please who does not at once pronounce favorable 

judgment upon the careful preparation and evident attention to details that 

have entered into the making of this number. I have read it from cover to cover, 

and with one exception have found every contribution interesting. The magazine 

is a good beginning for the new year, and a general suggestion to the 

Editor to maintain the high standard already set might, perhaps, be sufficient 

comment for this occasion. 

Nevertheless, having some further space at my command. I am moved to 

say a word or two in special comment upon some of the leading articles. "The 

Eagle of Sunset Pine" calls for one suggestion. Would not the story be improved 

in point of unity if Ames Lee were given something more to do than 

merely to meet his daughter on his homeward way? The entire first page being 

devoted to him, one expects him to be a character of some importance in the 

plot. Yet after he has greeted his daughter with a kiss, he drops from view 

and the story moves on without him. 

"The Superstitious Captain liell and the Hoodoo" is a good example of 

accuracy in detail worked out even more successfully than in the leading 

story. It is refreshing to come upon a composition set forth in words so 

accurately chosen and so perfectly put together. I propose the highest 

honors in the composition class for the writer. 

"The Aviation Meet" is written with spirit and enthusiasm. I prefer 

the term b.rd-men of the newspaper writers to the "man-birds" of this article, 

but it may have been introduced for the sake of variety. Here as in 

many places throughout the number I have wished over and over again 

t at I could have had the opportunity of offering some suggestion on" the 

ho,ce of words and the structure of the sentences before the matter went 

into type Criticism m.ght do some good at that stage 

I he above remark applies with especial force to the pleasant verses ad- 

The Critic in

THE LOWELL 

dressed "To a Violet." in which Lam sure that a few retouches would have 

improved the lines. 

° "A True NobUman" is an example of the kind of writing that it should 

be the policy of THE LOWELL to encourage. Growing out of the persona! 

interests of the writer, closely associated with the school studies, it is a 

contribution that I,was worth while to write and worth while for all to read. 

I would suggest•'•that the writer supplement this with an account of Arlington, 

Lee's beautiful home. 

On the other hand, the two pages devoted to criticism of "The Spanish 

Play" are just about one and three-quarter pages wasted. This statement 

is made with no reference to the play itself, but altogether with reference 

to this manner of writing about it. It is not THE 'LOWELL'S business to burn 

incense to Vanity. All such efforts to throw bouquets to social favorites 

may well be left to the "Society" reporters of the daily papers. 

A fine spirit and a praiseworthy enthusiasm breathe through the editorials. 

promising 1 nobly for the conduct of the paper under the new regime. 

The editorial staff has grown into a lengthy list, in which it must be considered 

a high honor to have a place. But do. Mr. Editor, try to see that 

the names of all members of your editorial family are correctly spelled, as 

wel! as all proper names throughout the magazine. F. IT. C. 

The Critic in the Tanuarv issue of THE LOWELL was Mr. Morton. 

It was a Tennessee Methodist class leader who had before him a six months' 

probationer whom he was questioning for admission to all the privileges of the 

church. 

"Well. Sambo," said the class leader, "I hope you arc prepared to live a 

Christian life in accordance with your profession. Have you stolen any chickens 

during the last six months ?" 

"No. sah! I done stole no chickens." 

"Have you'stolen any turkeys or pigs?" 

Sambo looked grieved. "No, sah!" 

"I am very glad to hear this good report," continued the teacher, "and I 

trust you will continue it." .. ; :, 

After church Sambo hurried home, with his wife, who had overheard the 

catechizing. When they were fairly out of everybody's hearing he drew a long 

breath of relief an



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represented: 

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the other the 

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that they sta 

spent in revi 

During i 

—Susan B.. 

the present 

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THE LOWELL 

Of all the months, February has been more than blessed in her quota of 

great men. She gave to the world such spirits as Napoleon, Darwin, Greelevj 

Lowell, Longfellow, Washington and Lincoln. In various ways she has been 

represented: in literature, in statesmanship, in science, in war; in fact, her banner 

is a record one. Our Lincoln and our Washington—the one the lovable nature, 

the other the just—stand shoulders' above the rest. As we look back upon them 

from time to time, our admiration continually grows, our ideals soar higher and 

higher. These men "toiled much, endured much, fulfilled much," and so it is 

that they stand forth as examples to the human race. Time can never be illspent 

in reviewing the lives of these men who served the nation. 

During the month of February, we also celebrate the birth of a noble woman 

—Susan 13. Anthony, the woman suffragist, whose life work has clone much for 

the present generation. It has awakened, in part, the men of to-day to the 

realization that the franchise is a jewel, something to be prized. Who knows 

but the great progressive movement that is sweeping the country may have 

begun in her animated, inspiring labors. 

Surely the month of February, with all its heroes, is an inspiration. 

Although the school department has provided four ashbarrels for the use 

or the pupils at the lunch hour, to a visitor it would appear they were seldom 

used; by the scattering of waste papers, lunch refuse, boxes, etc. Is it that 

you are a member of the "Chance Club." trusting to your sure aim to find the 

ash-can? Is is through mere wantonness, that the yard is in such a state? 

Here is an opportunity to show school spirit. "Cleanliness is next to Godliness." 

The next number of THE LOWELL is the "Girls" Edition." Miss Harriet 

Bradford and Miss Aileen Hyland are Editor and Business Manager respectively. 

So get that story, essay, poem and joke, the ad from the grocer, for 

the girls' magazine. We prophesy the papers will go like hot cakes, so be on 

hand to buy early. 

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I 7 KKI> KANT. 

Throughout the month of January the class organizations and the .school 

activities have been strenuously working to make this term a record one. 

The opening rally was held on January 16. President Maggs asked that all 

unite in supporting the school activities. His remarks were followed by speeches 

from the managers of school athletics. Captain Street spoke on Baseball. Miss de 

Vilbiss on Girls' Basketball. Ernest Smith on Swimming. Track by Harold Potter, 

Debating by Alfred Meyer. Glenn Hammond on I Joys' I'.asketball. Then Yell 

Leader 1 Ieacock followed with a few choice remarks. 

The whole school feels deer- sympathy for Miss Hodgkinson on account of 

the death of her sister. 

The Freshman Rally took place on January 22. This year's entering class 

are exceptional in the way they have entered into the Lowell spirit. A hearty 

welcome was extended to them by President Maggs. Alfred Meyer then spoke 

on the aims and purposes of the L. If. S. A. Vice-president Harriet Bradford 

addressed the incoming girls on girls' activities. 

The Senior Class is to give a reception to the beginners on the tenth of 

February, which promises to be a very enjoyable affair. This will give the 

Frcshics a chance to mingle with, and take an example from their elders. 

The Executive Committee has elected Mr. Xourse to the position of Faculty 

Representative, ex-President Charles Street A. A. L. Representative, and Osgood 

Murdock to the office of Uaseball Manager in place of Harold Potter, resigned. 

James RansohofF was elected Basketball Manager in place of Glenn Hammond, 

resigned. The spring estimates granted by the Executive Committee are as follows 

: 

Girls' Glee Club, $30: Girls' liasketball. $77.35; Girls' Tennis. $

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The Class of Dec. 1911 is .eagerly awaiting the report of its entertainment 

committee. This class made a fine showing last term. It will not be forgotten 

during its recovery to a good financial standing. 

The June '12 Class has the following officers for this term: President, Byron 

Jackson; Vice-President, Miss Keeling; Secretary, Miss Musick; Scrgeantat-Arms, 

Frank Urban. 

This class started the term with a successful dance at Arts and Crafts hall 

on January 21. The dance committee consisted of the Misses Roth and Sullivan, 

and the Messrs. Wolf and Rainey. 

Dec. '12 is preparing to give a dance at Arts and Crafts hall at an early 

date. The class is showing very good spirit. 

The June '13 Class is planning to give a boat ride or some other social 

function toward the end of this term. 

The Class of Dec. '13 has been organized by President Maggs. The officers 

elected were: President, David Butler; Vice-President, Helen A'cmlt; Secretary, 

Louis Less; Treasurer, Bennct Golcher; Scrgeant-at-Arms, Charles Hubbell; 

Class Representative, ?? 

Two sober-minded Seniors were greatly surprised the other day by seeing 

Mr. Longley doing a war dance about bis stove. On seeking the cause they 

noticed a newspaper on a nearby desk. This laid the mystery bare. The contract 

for the iron work on the new Lowell.High School has been let Needless 

to say, they also joined him in a joyful dance. 

"The Yell Contest" 

A committee consisting of Mr. J. V. Noursc. Jack Tufts and Robert M. 

Underbill, has been appointed to secure some new yells for Lowell. The committee 

offers as prizes for the three best yells: 1st prize, $2.50; 2nd prize, a season 

baseball ticket; 3rd prize, a free subscription for the remaining editions of 

THE LOWELL for this term. The contest will close at 12 o'clock on March 

1, 1911, so hand your yell to one of the above committee before that tiiiic. The 

only restriction in the contest is that there must be at least three acceptable yells 

or the prize will be withheld. All yells turned in shall become the property 

of the student body. 

Young Housekeeper (timidly)—Isn't fourteen cents rather high for a turkey? 

I am quite sure the price across the way is only thirteen. 

Butcher—With the feet on? 

Young Housekeeper—N-no. I think the feet are cut off. 

Butcher (with a superior smile)—! thought so. When we sell a turkey, 

ma'am, we sell it feet and all. 

C. E. Street, Jr.—We're going to give two dances, a boat ride ami a picnic! 

Isn't that great, Evelcth? 

No answer from Miss Brooks 

C. E. S.—Say yes, Eveleth, please say yes! 

E. Brooks—Oh, Mr. Street this is so sudden. 

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January lias brought to us an excellent set of journals; few have started the 

new year with erroneous ideas—and, on the whole this month has brought forth 

an unusual amount of good literary effort, for which we congratulate the hardworked 

and heroic editors of our various exchanges. 

We shall begin with the delinquent Xmas numbers: 

The Searchlight, from San Rafael High, is one of the few papers which 

deserves great praise for its literary department. "The District Attorney" is too 

long to be effective, however. 

Guard and Tackle, Stockton High.—A serial ought not take the place of 

individual short stories, as is the case in your Athletic number. 

The Napannec, Napa High.—The literary department is good. We notice 

the absence of photographs, however, and your various departments are too 

cramped to carry out the annual effect, and represent a general history of the 

term's work. 

The Commercial, Commercial High, has put out an excellent "Annual" for 

1910. "The Unknown Case" is an unusual and fascinating story. 

There is but one criticism for The Oracle, from Woodland High: A department 

of "Current Events" is not desirable in a high school paper. We can 

read outside news in outside periodicals. 

For an exceptionally large staff, the Sacramento Rcxneiv makes but a poor 

showing. Lessen your staff and work together. The Exchanges deserve praise. 

The Russ, San Diego, Cal.—Your editorials cover too much literary space. 

The stories on "Ghosts" are fine—remind us a bit of the late Mark Twain. 

El Gabilan, Salinas, Cal., publishes a very interesting article on the home 

"Sardine Industry." 

Canary and Blue, from Allentown, Pa.—Your January number must be a 

burglar's edition. Your three prize stories are all lurid with safe-crackers and 

holdups. A book review seems out of place in a high school paper. 

The Magpie, from Clinton High, N. Y., seems to be truly representative 

of its school. However, the editor should not take the first pages of your paper 

for his editorials. 

The Oak, Visalia, Cal.—Try to improve your cuts. "A Camp Fire Tale" 

is poor on account of its exaggerated dialect and lack of climax. 

The Mansanita, Palo Alto, has a praiseworthy literary department. "Tommy's 

Revenge" is the best love story we have come across. 

Whims, Broadway High, Seattle, has sent us a very neat Xmas edition. 

You could with profit, however, cut out two or three of your many departments. 

We acknowledge and thank the following: The Daily California/!, The Daily 

Palo Alto, The Porcupine, The Wildcat, The Cascade. 

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RAMON POHLI, '09; U. C. '14. 

This month will witness the third event in the history of the Alumni 

Association. Plans are being made and cards are out for an elaborate dance 

to be held Thursday evening, February twenty-third in the ballroom of the 

Hotel St. Francis. This dance promises to be one of the most brilliant spots 

in the long career of the Lowell High School. It will be more than a dance, 

it will be a reunion of loyal Lowellites. Lowellites of all ages, creed and 

walks of life. Merchants, lawyers, doctors and men of affairs will recall 

the good old days when they were students at the Sutter-street school. And 

there will be some there who knew the old circular stairs on Powell street. 

The members of the Class of Seventy-five will rub shoulders with the sweet 

sixteens of the graduating class. Old football men will tell stories of days 

gone by, palmy days for them and their dear old school. Everybody will 

feel proud of his fellows, good cheer will be the spirit of the gathering, and 

each alumni's heart will throb with the thought that he was once part and 

parcel of old Lowell. 

The Alumni Association is glad to count among its most enthusiastic 

members the loyal little band of the Class of 77. Last month this class 

held its thirty-third annual banquet. Among those present were men of 

prominence in the business world: Dr. Washington Dodge, Henry S. Manheim, 

Louis Strauss, Win. Greenebaum, Edward A. Schmitt, Fred Baruch, 

Daniel Suter, Henry M. Bloch and Frank Widber. This good old class is 

making plans to attend the dance in a body. 

The Board of Directors of the association gave a wedding supper to one 

of its members not long ago. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Belvel were the guests. 

Around the table were Messrs. Crittenden, Cloud, Dc Mamiel, McRae, Mrs. 

Jordan and the Misses Coffey, Duden, Kreutzmann and Owens. T-> Will 

McRae, the energetic Secretary-Treasurer of the association, was due the 

success of the evening. 

Don't forget that the Lowell High Alumni Association will realize one 

of the purposes of its organization in the dance and reunion on February 

twenty-third. Be there! 

A prominent San Josean reached the 3rd street depot of the Southern Pacific 

in an inebriated condition and asked for "a first class ticket, please." 

"Where do you want to go?" said the ticket clerk somewhat pointedly. 

There was a pause, while the inebriated one muggily reflected and then he 

blandly and politely asked: 

"What trains have you?" 

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lumwKi) [-1. PARSONS. June '11. 

We do not boast of what we have done in the past, nor do we preach of 

what we are going to do in the future. We simply show what we arc (loin? 

"now." Following is an illustration of what this society accomplishes each 

and every month of its existence: 

On Jantiarv 14. the second team debate between Humboldt and T.owcll 

took place. The question was: •'Resolved. That Conservation of Natural 

Resources Should be Regulated by State Government." Lowell had the affirmative 

and was represented by Mr. Meyer. Mr. Rabinowitz and Mr. Murdock. 

Humboldt spoke on the negative and was represented by Miss Barnett. 

Mr. Hanson and Mr. Postcl. The judges, who were Judge Graham, 

Judge Dunne, and Mr. Harrison, gave the decision to "'Lowell." 

On January 20 an impromptu debate was held. The question was: 

'•Resolved. That High Schools of San Francisco Should Adopt a Course of 

Military Training." Messrs. Fest, Stahl and L. Rosenblatt spoke on the affirmative 

and won the debate. The losing side, or negative, was composed 

of Messrs. Goeppart. Calder. M. Rosenblatt and Madden. 

On January 27 a debate was held, the question being: "Resolved, That 

Boycotting Should be Discontinued by the Labor Unions." On the affirmative 

were Messrs. Ouartararo and Zedennan; on the negative were Messrs. 

Stahl and Honigsbcrger. The affirmative won the debate. 

On February 3, a debate was held on the question: "Resolved. That 

ihe United States Should Guarantee Neutrality of the Panama Canal Zone." 

Oil the affirmative were Messrs. Storey and Somers: on the negative were 

Messrs. Smith and Rosenthal. The affirmative won the debate and Mr. 

Storey was announced the best speaker. 

February 10 is the date set for the first team tryout. Many excellent 

speakers have announced their intention of trying out. and the team picked 

should be capable of sweeping everything before it. 

This society has now over one hundred members. To say that we are 

prospering would be putting it far too mildly. Yet, we most cordially invite 

new membership. \Ve are especially desirous of the membership of 

more of the "fair sex." which is rather poorly represented in this society at 

present. Boys and girls alike will find a grand opportunity here of acquiring 

the power of speaking before an audience and a knowledge of manj' subjects 

of present day interest. 

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THE LOWELL 

READING CLUB. 

HARRIET BRADFORD, June '11. 

Four regular meetings of the Reading Club were held during the month 

of January. The first of these meetings was devoted to Eugene Field. The 

selections read were "The Coming of the Prince" and "Margaret—A Pearl." 

both of which are prose; also two poems, "Our Lady of the Mine" and " \ 

Little Peach." 

Edgar Allen Poe was the writer from whose works a short but interesting 

program was selected, for the second meeting. A gruesome story, 

"The Black Cat," was read; Mr. Grimes recited '"The Raven." Before the 

meeting adjourned Miss Weigle, our faculty representative for this term, 

made a few remarks which contained valuable suggestions. In accordance 

with one of these suggestions, the executive committee of the club lias decided 

to present to each member partaking in a program, a written criticism 

of his or her reading. This is intended as a help to the members, and 

should not be otherwise considered. 

For the third meeting our stage manager chose the first two acts of 

"David Garrick," by T. W. Robertson. The cast was as follows: David 

Garrick, Fred Kant; Mr. Smith, Edward Parsons: Mr. Brown, Sanford 

Stein: Simon Ingot. Alfred Meyer; Thomas. Byron Jackson: Squire Chivy. 

James Ransohoff; Mr. Jones, David Wolf: Araminta Brown, Miss De 

Meyer: Mrs. Smith, Miss Bunker; Ada. Miss Hand. 

There was an unusually large attendance at the fourth meeting, as the 

members were all eager to see the last act of "David Garrick." The program 

opened with the reading of "The Death of Little Nell" from "The 

Old Curiosity Shop," by Charles Dickens. Following this. Miss Bartlett and 

Miss Morse, as "Scrooge" and "Marley," respectively, gave the meeting of 

Scrooge with Marley's ghost, from Dickens' "Christmas Carol." The last 

act of "David Garrick" closed the program. 

Thus far. officers and members arc pleased with the work of the club, 

and consider themselves most fortunate in their choice of stage manager, 

who makes possible the good results. 

SPANISH CLUB NOTES. 

The programs of the first meetings of the new term were interesting 

Spanish stories read in both Spanish and English. 

On January 10, 1911, the selections were: 

Selection from "Gil Bias" • BcIlc Meyer 

"Una Equivocacion" 

On January 17 the program was: 

Pauline Picard 

"Bucna Gana"" • Leo Simon 

"La Buenaventura" 

On January 24 we heard: 

Irving Stahl and Margery Durbrow 

"El Durmilon," a poem • Lolita Bodwell 

"En tiempo del rey que rabio" Camilla Cole 

"La Curacion de la locura" Camilla Cole 

"El metodo Ollendorrf" 

Doris McLoughlin 

"El Crime de la Calle de la Perseguida" Emma Hymson 

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THE LOWELL 

"La Fuente de la Juventud" Walter Ferguson 

The stories were instructive and were enjoyed by all who heard them. 

A comedy in one act entitled "No" was rendered in Spanish on February 

2. The cast was as follows: 

Dona Trinidad Virginia Davies 

Don Luis, su esposo Leo Simon 

Don Roberto, un medico .' George Montgomery 

Dona Beatrix, su esposa Eva Coe 

The production was very realistic. Miss Coe played her part as the 

contrary wife with vivacious spirit. Even those uninitiated into the secrets 

of the Spanish language could follow the plot with ease. The play will 

be given in English at the next meeting. 

BEATRICE BARTLETT. Tune '11. 


MYRTLE FRANZEN, June '12. 

The Girls' Glee Club is once more safely launched on the second month 

of the term. By the time this information comes out in the next LOWELL 

the school will be able to judge for itself the splendid work which the club 

is doing. 

First, we wish to extend a few words of regret for the loss of Mr. Pasmore, 

who has been more than a prop to us, helping the club out of many 

difficulties. We extend, however, the kindest welcome to Mrs. Dcane. who 

has already won a warm place in our hearts by her enthusiastic interest in 

our work. 

A grievous fault in the club is the absence of its higher classmen. 

Where are the Senior and Junior girls? Have you forgotten us with a lack 

of interest? Girls, we need you! It is for you to help the beginners along, 

to keep up the good name of the club and to be examples for the lower 

classes. We would be very glad to have you with us again, and if you do 

come back you will be amply rewarded by your own satisfaction. Get your 

Lowell spirit together again and rejoin the Girls' Glee Club! 

Quite a number of Freshman girls have entered their names with the 

Secretary, but we still hope for more as we desire "quantity" as well as 

"quality." Better join now, girls! Membership entries close after the second 

month and besides "Something is coming!" 

In accordance with the new constitution, a Vice-President was elected. 

The successful young lady was Miss Gertrude Vizzard. 

The club is being carried on in a much larger scale than ever before, and 

we are expected to co-operate with some of the other high schools. In conclusion, 

let me beg each girl to come to each meeting, as nothing is so destructive 

to an organization as the absence of its members from the meetings. 

There are trees in California so tall that it takes two men and a boy to look 

to the top of them'. One looks till he gets tired, and another commences where 

he left off. 

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THE-LOWELL 

Athletics 

Four league games will have been played by the time the paper goes to 

press. The first game with Sacred Heart was lost after a hard struggle, 

29-31. Sacred Heart had a big lead in the first half, but the boys 

took a brace and came within an ace of tying the score. The next game was 

with Commercial, the team again allowing their opponents too big a lead to 

be overcome. Score, 31-37. In our third game, with Lick, the team was succussful. 

We beat our old rivals 38-31, clearly demonstrating our superiority. 

Butler threw well from the foul line. In the Poly game we started with a 

rush, being ahead at the end of the first half. The team weakened a little 

in the second and lost, 25-44. The team, on the whole, has played fairly well, 

but much improvement may be looked for in the future. Leek has played 

a good, steady game, especially at guard. Hirschfelder has played very 

well, but is handicapped by his lack of weight. The line-up has been as 

follows: Forwards, Leek, Hirschfelder and Butler; center, Hammon; guards, 

Fujita, Leek and Ransohoff. 

BASEBALL. 

Owing to the weather, little practice was possible, but a fine squad, 

twenty-two in number, turned out The services of "Kelly," who is a former 

Oregon and Santa Clara coach, have been secured for the team. He has 

given several baseball talks and certainly has made a hit with the team. 

The following games have been arranged: Alameda, Feb. 8; Hitchcoci-, 

Feb. 11; Lick, Feb. 22; San Rafael, March 1; Berkeley, March 8. 

Those on the squad are A. Aronson, H. Aronson, Busey, Foster, Franks, 

Gillespie, Goeppert, Hicks, Hockstadter, Marwedel, McKay, Moissant, 

Montgomery, E. Olsen, S. Olsen, Reimer, Robinson, Rock, E. Smith, R. 

Smith, Wilkins, and Captain Street. With these candidates Lowell should 

at least go far toward winning the sub-league. 

TRACK. 

The interclass will probably take place on February 18 under the weight 

system. The next contest will be a three school meet at Santa Rosa between 

Lowell, Santa Rosa and Healdsburg. This will be about the middle of 

March. The A. A. L. Sub-league is scheduled for March 25. The Stanford 

Interscholastic for April 8, and the California for April 28-29. Besides these 

there will be a dual meet with Lick early in May. 

The relay team, consisting of Bowhay, Hammon, Lau, Keith, Street 

and Urban, took second place in the Olympic Indoor Meet, held on February 

3. Those out for the team are Street and Lau for the sprints, Hammon 

and Keith, the distances; Urban and Bowhay, the relay, and Ganz, the high 

jump. The worst hole on the team is in the quarter, but don't be bashful 

about coining out for anything you like. 

SWIMMING. 

Our prospects this season look very bright as all of last year's team are 

back at school. Captain Jones and Busey will swim the middle distances, 

Smith the dashes and 880, while Heacock, Lindgren, Goeppert and Bissinger 

will fill out the relay. The most promising of the new men is Lewis, who 

. should make good in the 440 or 880. The season will be very active as dual 

meets have been arranged with Lick, Mission, Cogswell and San Jose. 

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v:« This sport r lias ( just been introduced at Lowell, but is rapidly gaining 

•in••popularity/-- Almost twenty are put for the team. The most prominent 

candidates for the different positions are: Forwards, Jones, Heacock, Lewis 

and Lindgren; guards, Code, Derby, Pressley and McKay; center, E. Smith; 

half-back, Goeppert, Van Vlict and Ehrman. 

TENNIS. 

All of last year's team are again at school with the addition of "Bill" 

Johnston, who holds the Pacific Coast junior title. He and "Shrimp" 

Strachan should win the Stanford Intcrscholastic tournament for Lowell. 

This is to be held at the same time as the track meet, while the Academic 

will probably be the second week in April. 


Rehearsals have begun! The club has plunged into the work before it 

with a surprising vigor. We are going to make things iiunv this term, but 

the more members we have, the more we can do. Every editor of this department 

has harped on the necessity of more members, until the statement 

is becoming monotonous, nevertheless we are still pounding in the same old 

slogan. If seems to the writer that if the fellows of the school realized the 

benefits to be derived from this organization, they would not hesitate to join. 

Everyone should have a certain knowledge of music, and here one may obtain 

it without the drudgery usually encountered in obtaining this knowledge. 

The Coys' Glee Club is not organized to make musicians of the members, 

but simply to enable them to enjoy themselves by singing in unison. 

An excellent, good or even fair voice is not always necessary in order to 

become a member. No matter how weak or poor one's voice may be, if he 

can keep on the key, and if his motives are sincere, we have a place for him 

in the club. 

Mr. Zederman was elected Secretary, to fill the office left vacant by the 

departure of "Chief" Esola. 

A new constitution has just been drawn up. and is now before the Executive 

Committee for final ratification. Under this code of laws the rule providing 

that "members shall be dropped from the roll after three consecutive 

absences," will be more strongly enforced than ever before. Members must 

be regular in attendance if the club is to succeed. 

Remember, that just as much as athletics, debating or literary work, the 

Glee Club opens a channel through which you may serve Lowell. 

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All our work is done equally well and as 

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Vol. XVII. SAN FRANCISCO, MARCH, 1911. No. 3. 

Elizabeth Barrett Browning 

In the rush and hurry of this modern material world we are altogether too 

apt to forget that we have a higher nature, the development of which is of supreme 

importance. This fact is remembered by all truly great men and women; 

it is expounded by many of them—conspicuous among these the poets and 

poetesses. Were it not for them our forget fulness might become chronic: we 

might fail to see the great truths of life, which, leading us from the common 

dust towards the stars, ennoble and develop our characters. Among those 

whose poetry has influenced our modern day is Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the 

greatest woman poet that England has produced. 

She was born in London on the 6th day of March. 1806. the eldest 

of a family of eleven, of whom she alone showed any literary aptitude. 

When she was still an infant her father purchased the beautiful estate of Hope 

End in Herefordshire among the Malvern Hills, where the family remained until 

Elizabeth was twenty years old. Her early education, except that which, 

through her own efforts, she obtained from books, was meagre. Later, under the 

guidance of a blind tutor. Hugh Stuart Boyd, whose name she always warmly 

cherished, she studied the ancient poets and acquired a profound knowledge of 

Greek, and a considerable knowledge of Latin. Not only did she study the 

ancient languages, but mastered, with ease, many of the modern European 

tongues. While still young, she showed a remarkable literary talent, and wrote 

a number of minor poems: at the age of seventeen, a didactic poem. "Essay 

on Mind," which, however, she regretted later. 

Elizabeth Barrett had a very fragile constitution and for this reason was compelled 

to be out of doors as much as possible. It was her custom to spend hours 

roaming about the fields, either on foot or on horseback. When about fifteen she 

received an injury to her spine, as a result of her impatient attempt to saddle her 

horse unaided. While convalescing after this accident, she developed a malady 

which made her an invalid for the rest of her life. Two years later, when one 

of her brothers was drowned, she received a shock that greatly injured her already 

weakened health. 

Although Miss Barrett always possessed a very ncble character, it is from 

this time on that we see the full beauty of it. She who had received so much 

joy from her frequent rambles in the open fields and meadows, where she

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loved to be alone with nature, was now deprived of this. In spite of it all, 

she did not become discouraged or ill-tempered, but became more hopeful 

and optimistic than ever. With the greatest patience she bravely bore up 

through all her suffering and, as the gold is refined and separated from the 

dross by the purging fires, so her character was purified and made brighter 

than ever before. Deprived of one of the chief joys of her life, she devoted herself 

with double energy to her books and, from this time on, wrote her greatest 

works. Her father, who always encouraged her efforts, acting as critic, and 

for some time as her public also, first succeeded in placing her works before the 

world. In 1826. the "Essay on Mind," with fourteen "occasional" pieces, was 

brought out. Seven years later was produced her translation of "Prometheus'" 

of Aeschylus and several minor pieces. It was not until the production of "The 

Seraphim and Other Poems," however, that we see a glimpse of the genius that 

afterwards produced the tender and beautiful "Sonnets from the Portuguese'' 

and that romance of the common-place, "'Aurora Leigh." 

In 1848 among a collection of poems dedicated to her father, published in 

two volumes,- there appeared the "Drama of Exile," "The Dead Pan," "The 

Vision of Poets," and "Lady GeraldincV Courtship." the last of which attracted 

the attention of Robert Browning, an even more famous artist than herself. 

This was the beginning of a friendship which shortly led to their marriage. 

They immediately left for Italy, where Mrs. Browning spent the greater 

part of the rest of her life. While in Florence, she and her husband occupied 

the famous Casa Guidi, on the outer wall of which is a tablet to her memory, 

inserted there by her Italian admirers. While she spent much of her 

time in Italy she nevertheless made frequent trips to Paris and to her old home 

in England. It was in England that she finished her largest work, "Aurora 

Leigh." dedicating it to her cousin and friend, John Kenyon. with whom she 

was staying. 

Although Robert Browning and his wife were producing works simultaneously, 

it was a rule, seldom broken by him and but once by her, not to show 

to one another what they had written. The one occasion on which Mrs. Browning 

broke this rule was when, shortly after their marriage, she presented her 

husband with that unique collection of poems called "Sonnets from the Portuguese." 

Robert Browning declared them to be "the finest sonnets written in any 

language since Shakespeare." and although not originally written for publication, 

he at last persuaded her to permit it. 

At the age of fifty-five, after one of the attacks of bronchitis to which she 

was subject, Elizabeth Barrett Browning passed away in the Casa Guidi. Florence, 

in the year 1861. 

The fortitude and splendid optimism displayed throughout her whole life 

may be fittingly compared with that shown by Robert Louis Stevenson. Her 

works glow with the strength and beauty of her character, the ideals which 

she cherished, her sympathy with humanity, her high moral purpose and 

above all her deeply religious instincts,—her firm and unwavering faith in God. 

We have here, truly, a brilliant example cf the developing influence of adversity 

upon a character essentially noble. 

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Let us appreciate the message she has given to the world, both in 

and hex works. The seriousness with which she took her mission can 

understood from the following passionate utterance of 

"THE SOUL'S EXPRESSION." 

With stammering lips and insufficient sound 

I strive and struggle to deliver right 

That music of my nature, day and night 

With dream and thought and feeling interwound. 

And inly answering all the senses round 

With octaves of a mystic depth and height 

Which step out grandly to the infinite 

From the dark edges of the sensual ground. 

This song of soul 1 struggle to outbear 

Through portals of the sense, sublime and whole, 

And utter all myself into the air: 

But if I did it,—as the thunder roll 

Breaks its own cloud, my flesh would perish there, 

Before that dread apocalypse of soul. 

E. M., June 

"Truth is fair: should we forego it? 

Can we sigh right for a wrong? 

God himself is the best Poet. 

And the real is His song. • 

Sing His truth out fair and full, 

And secure His beautiful. 

Let Pan be dead. 

Truth is large. Our aspiration 

Scarce embraces half we be. 

Shame, to stand in His creation, 

And doubt Truth's sufficiency!— 

To think God's song unexcelling 

The poor talcs of our own telling— 

When Pan is dead." 

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All on Account of a Game 

By G. P., Dec.'11. 

It was the last game of the season between Dick's school and that of the 

neighboring town of R- . The all-important clay came, likewise sister Kate's 

letter. It was one of 'her weeklies, full of girlish nonsense and sisterly advice, 

the latter seldom noted and certainly never taken. Of course, Kate was a good 

sister. Now and then, when Dick's allowance ran short, she was the best of 

sisters, but who would bother about a sister's letter on a momentous day like 

this? 

The game came off splendidly and Dick, wild with enthusiasm over the result, 

went back to his lodgings on a run. Tie had previously arranged to go 

home the following day, but as many of the boys were leaving on the evening 

train, he decided to go with them. This move on his part necessitated hurried 

packing but it enabled him to go with the boys. 

The hilarity of Dick and his fellow classmates came finally to an end with 

the arrival of the train at the little, sleepy town of M . A five minutes' walk 

brought Dick to his father's house. Silence reigned: the rooms on the ground 

floor were dark, which meant that the family had already retired, quite unconscious 

of the surprise awaiting them on the morrow. 

Naturally. Dick was somewhat disappointed at this state of affairs but he 

forgot it all in a moment. He knew just what his next step would be.—the 

little stairway in the rear. How many times, coming home from some late adventure, 

had he stolen up these very stairs? Stealthily he opened the door with 

the key he carried with him and placed his foot on the first step. Though he 

endeavored to make as little noise as possible, it seemed to him that the stairs 

creaked with extraordinary noise, at least enough to wake up everybody within. 

But he finally reached his room without disturbing the sleeping family. Striking 

a light, he noticed by the state of disorder about him that housecleaning was in 

progress. Still, contrary to his usual custom, he made no remonstrance, but prepared 

to retire. 

The next morning he was awakened by a slamming of doors, footsteps along 

the hall, voices downstairs, and other signs of morning bustle. Some one passed 

his door speaking, and, which was rather surprising, in strange tones. Dick 

lay in his bed wondering if he were dreaming, when, in a flash, the truth 

dawned on him,—there was company, of course. But when an infant's shrill 

voice was heard from below, he jumped up in dismay. "It's Aunt Mary and 

that kid of hers.- just my luck! I don't see why Kate couldn't let a fel " 

At this point he remembered His sister's letter. With little search he brought 

it to light and eagerly read it. In the center of the page stood out a sentence, 

which no repeated reading on Dick's part could change,—"I must tell you, Dick, 

that mother at last made up her mind to rent the place furnished and Tuesday 

we moved into the Brownell house across-.the way. 1 ' 

Dick did not read further. He knew, by the date of the letter, that the 

family were already almost a week in the new quarters,—and he—but why did 

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things turn out as they did? He said what one can never write, but what imagination 

can always supply, as he realized what a predicament he had fallen into. 

• With nervous haste he started dressing. 

"I have to get but of this place mighty soon," he muttered, excitedly jumping 

about in the vain attempt to get his clothes on the faster. He thought of 

the back stairs but the worst part of that means of escape was the hall.' ; If he 

could pass that safely his chances would be fair enough. Then there was the 

roof which sloped down from his window. One was as bad as the other, in his 

opinion. But ho time was given for deliberation for at that moment the swish 

of skirts was heard from the hallway, and with some inward feeling that the 

steps without were headed for his door, Dick, grabbing his remaining clothes, 

headed too,—but for the window. 

In his haste he nearly slipped, headlong, down the steep incline of the roof. 

He really was kept busy for a few seconds, steadying himself. He looked down 

at the clothes he was carrying and wished he could go back to at least finish 

dressing but even that was denied him. There was nothing else to do but to 

keep on in the direction he was going. This he did, making his way down as 

best he could, in the meanwhile casting agonized glances about him. fearful that 

someone was looking on. But at this hour of the morning,—seven o'clock.— 

very few were out in the yards, and those who were, were intent on their 

work. 

The fates, however, were unkind that morning, for just when Dick was preparing 

to jump to the ground, the back door across the way opened and 

Kate, herself, appeared in the doorway. It seemed to Dick that she had purposely 

come out to see him in hi." plight for she saw him immediately. If the 

time, the place, and the boy had been other than they were, perhaps the sight 

would not lr.-'ve been so interesting. 

Dick desperately sprang down from the roof, fearing now that his misfortune 

could not be kept from the public as long as Kate knew about it. She had 

a way of laughing that Dick found infectious when she laughed at other people, 

but not so when it was directed as it; was now, to himself. 

Kate regretted that she hadn't a kodak with her to take a snapshot. Still 

she threatened to tell not only.the family but all the neighborhood as well. For 

a time Dick suffered. Wasn't it bad enough to live through the experience 

without having it told to others ? But later his sister took pity on him, as sisters 

do after a while, and kept the occurrence to herself after all. 

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TWEEDLEDUM - ivEEULEPKE. 

St. Peter yawned lustily as he took ivis halo from off the hat rack just 

j, inside the golden gates. It was growing late, and the benevolent old gentle- 

> ! man had had no sleep for many hours, due to the fact that there had been 

such a number of arrivals from Earth. 

A thunderous knock from without the portals caused him to hurriedly grasp 

his great key and place it in the lock. The shining gateway slowly creaked 

back on its hinges, revealing to heavenly view a stout livtle man, fussily wiping 

his eye-glasses, meanwhile regarding his surroundings curiously. 

"My! I can hardly get my breath!" panted the'newcomer. "I came so 

fast." ' 

"Well, who are you?" inquired St. I'eter, in a bored tone. He was tired of 

his job. 

"T am a lawyer," answered the little man. 

"Enough! This is the wrong place. You can't get into Heaven on a technicality;" 

and the keeper of the Gates excitedly made as if he would close them. 

"Wait, wait!" cried the little man. in thunderous tones. "1 am honest, I tell 

you. I am honest!" 

But his appeal fell upon deaf ears. The gates were closed in his face. What-.. 

was the poor soul to do? He gazed despondently down the long milky way. 

Suddenly his face brightened at sight of an approaching figure in the distance. 

When within earshot, our friend cried in delighted surprise. "What, Slouie 

Loss! Is that you ?" 

"It certainly is. How'd you get here?" The newcomer leaned against the 

gates, puffing madly. 

"Well. I like that!" replied the other. "As if you didn't know me to be 

honest. St. Peter won't let me in though. Perhaps he doesn't know that I 

was murdered"— in a whisper. 

"Murdered!" Slouie Loss started dramatically. "Why. Malfrcd. what for?" 

"They killed me because I asked too many questions. What'd you die of?" 

"t died of three amendments in the oral composition. 1 was employed as 

a hammer thrower by the Gavel Club. Dr. Hussler tried to save my life but 

I was beyond all help." 

"Well of all things!" exclaimed Malfred. "Here comes Sherman Hussler 

now." 

The two souls turned, and there before them stood that person, with a 

black eye and his arm in a sling. 

"Hello." cried he. "Why are you standing out here in the cold? Gee, 

these San Francisco trades come sweeping up the Milky Way and nearly 

freeze a poor soul. I ran all the way. Only stopped down at the corner to 

buy a daily 'Styx.' By the by. Crouton Thimes. our old friend, is selling 

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pocket and commenced perusing the society column. 

•'Where did you blow from, friend?" inquired Malfred. 

"Straight from the physics lab. There was an explosion which sent me like 

a rocket straight up here.—Look, kind souls, here it gives the names of many 

of our June''11 friends, as visiting Heaven." 

"I don't care anything about that," said Malfred, very discontentedly. "All 

I'm worrying about is how I'm going to word my appeal." 

At this critical moment two haloed heads made their appearance over the 

wall. Only the influence of gravity kept the saintly circle of one of these 

cherubs on his harvard cut. because of its great height. 

"What is the cause of this unseemly disturbance of the heavenly peace? I 

cawn't allow it, dontcherknow!" said the owner of aforesaid haircut, in sepulchral 

tones. ! 

"Wouldn't that give you Fitz!" cried Slouie. 

"If it isn't Cheney," added Sherman excitedly. 

The other cherub, who was a lady with pale hair and a Spanish accent, now 

spoke in dulcet tones. 

''Buenos dias, Senors. Really I'd be quite frightened if I wasn't Ebenezcr 

Scrooge, and ghost-proof." 

"Fear not, fair damsel. I will protect you," said the wide-eyed Cheney. 

(He was head of the heavenly police brigade.) 

"Pooh." sneered Malfred. "That's easy enough to say when you're at the 

top of the wall and we're way down here." 

St. Cheney, however, took no notice of this malicious speech, but merely 

replied, "Kind souls, I will return good for evil, and will send up a prayer 

that you get within." (Attitude of virtue.) 

Malfred snorted. 

Just then a scowling face poked its nose through the bars of the gate. 

"You can't come in. you can't come in. There's a meeting of the Spanish 

Club going on." 

P.ut the three disconsolates paid no heed to this remark, because their attention 

was held by Slouie Loss's shriek of joy. He had been closely examining 

(a la Sherlock Gook), the gate. 

"Ha, I have it," he cried, slapping his noble brow in fiendish glee. "Here's 

a bell!" 

He pressed an electric button, whereat thunder and lightning were evident 

on Earth. Behind the scenes, however, the ear-splitting claps issued from 

the brazen throat of Marley's ghost. The forked flashes shot from the glittering 

orbs of Keel Frant-ic. (At that moment in his capacity of managing (?) 

the Reading Club, he was bringing his eye-batteries into active exercise, while 

hotly discussing the final play with his compatriots.) 

The storm grew. The wind whistled and the rain fell. The three poor 

outcasts huddled together in mute despair. Finally a tremendous gust from 

the San Francisco mountains swept them off their feet and over the wall. At 

last Paradise was gained! 

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m The Legend of Chateau Ambrose 

The bells in the village down stream were calling the people to vespers as 

I turned to take a last look at the spot where I had spent such a pleasant 

afternoon. There is nothing I enjoy so much as digging up old romances 

and as many cling to the French Chateaux as the sweet roses that cluster upon 

the lady's tower of Cheateau Ambrose, and drop their pink petals in the 

shadowy water below. 

Twilight had already dimmed the valley and the glow of the sunset was fading 

above the hill beyond the chateau. High up in the tower there was already 

a square of light which penetrated the rapidly gathering darkness, losing shape 

in the swirling water. I could hear the dip of the oars as the boatman who 

had brought me across rowed back to the castle. Soon followed a rattle of 

chains as he moored the boat; to a ring in the moss-grown wall, and then the 

sound of his feet as he ascended the steep, narrow stairway, dcep-carven in 

the stone. Next a slam of the oaken door, then silence. 

The gray walls of the chateau had overhung the river Suisse ever since the 

days of Henry IV. It had been built by a certain Comte d'Ambrose as a 

resort of the King, and the royal chair had been shown me by Henri, the old 

care-taker.—a chair carved most fantastically, and overhung by a scarlet canopy, 

like a huge, inverted poppy. The massive keep was the oldest part of the 

castle, for certain parts were the addition of the young Count William, the 

present owner, who had come there to live with his pretty American wife. 

The garden with its hermit's but, the grotto and winding maze-like paths 

fascinated me. and for a long time f wandered about in the shade of ihe 

acacias and laurestines that swayed slowly in the river-breeze, shedding their 

heavy sweetness. Then Henri took me inside, to the red and gold drawing 

rooms, with their curiously-carven furniture, deep-toned organ and paintings 

that were growing dim with. age. 

One portrait especially attracted me. that of a young girl. She wore a pearlgray 

gown, shaded with pink: her soft brown curls fell over her shoulders, 

framing her delicate face, whose lips were parted, and whose eyes were strained 

as though she were listening intently. One hand was raised to part the deep 

red curtains against which her slender form was outlined. I asked Henri her 

name, and what part she had played in the chateau's history. Mis answer delighted 

me beyond measure. 

"Can it be possible," lie said "that Mademoiselle has not heard of Giovanna? 

Her history is well known throughout the country, and I would be glad to tell 

it to Mademoiselle." 

So saying, he led me into a small room divided zvcm the drawi.ig-room by 

red curtains. The lattice was flung open, and I leaned out over the broad 

sill. There was an easy drop to the top of the wall, and from there a rusted 

iron ladder descended to the river. Henri drew up a deep arm-chair for me. 

and seating- himself upon a stool with curiously carved and twisted legs, began 

his story. 

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was a favorite at court. She had a charm about her that fascinated everyone;, 

and she was much sought in marriage, particularly by Count Reynaud d'Alembert. 

But Giovanna had no taste for the vanities of the court, so she accepted 

the hand of the young Marquis Boyard d'Ambrose. It was to this chateau 

that they came after the wedding, and the days were links in a chain of 

pleasures,—dancing, banquets and boar hunts in the surrounding forest. 

Reynaud was exceedingly bitter and determined to revenge himself upon 

Boyard. Ah, Mademoiselle, that was a strange man! He loved Giovanna 

truly, but was used to having his own way. Would he not have shown his 

love by permitting her to live happily with Boyard ? Instead, he caused the 

tragedy which cast a gloom over so many hearts. 

"Now it chanced that a certain German nobleman, Prince Rudolf von Hohenstaufen, 

was visiting the king and was accompanying him on a tour through 

northern France. As the Chateau Ambrose lay on their route the king planned 

a short sojourn there as the guest of Giovanna and Boyard. 

"'It was now that Reynaud had a chance to revenge himself. With 

Satan's own craft lie succeeded in implicating Boyard in a plot to assassinate 

the Prince as a secret enemy of France. He laid the plot by letters 

between Boyard and himself and succeeded, upon his arrival at the castle, in 

getting possession of the letters that he had written Boyard. which he saved 

as evidence against him. The murder was arranged for the third evening of 

their stay. The Prince was to meet Boyard in this room. Mademoiselle, 

nominally to converse upon matters of government, and here he was to be 

stabbed. As soon as the Prince was outlined against the curtain. Boyard was to 

strike. The body was later to be found so crashed by a fall from a window 

on the fourth story that the knife-wound would never be noticed. 

"Giovanna had known nothing of the plot—how should she? Nevertheless 

she soon realized that Boyard was not his usual careless, cheerful self. 

The third day, by the slightest chance, she overheard a few words between 

Reynaud and Boyard that told her all. Yet she had no chance to speak to 

Boyard, to dissuade him. That night the feast was unusually gay. The long 

hall was decked with greens, and boars' heads and roasted peacocks loaded 

the table, brilliant with its flaming candles. Even the Prince made himself 

extremely agreeable, contrary to his usual custom. But Giovanna thought the 

feast would never end. 

"It was far into the night before the party broke up. Giovanna nervously 

waited in the drawing-room until she was sure that Boyard was in the little 

room appointed for the murder. When she could wait no longer, she hesitatingly 

went toward the curtains that separated the two rooms. 

"Meanwhile Bcvard had been passing a very anxious quarter of an hour. 

Me knew that he was about to do a terrible deed, nevertheless Reynaud had 

succeeded in impressing him with the fact that it was for the good of France. 

So, boyishly forgetting consequences in a spirit of patriotism, he had consented 

to aid Reynaud in his plot. How could lie incur any danger when Reynand's 

cleverness had thought of the slightest complication and accordingly schemed 

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at the red curtain and as the outline of a human form appeared against it 

•he_ sprang and thrust his knife into the body up to the hilt. He drew it back' 

• .dripping with blood, and heard the body fall in the other room Timidly he 

parted the curtains and at what he saw became as one in a trance He stood 

there minute after minute, staring down at the dead Giovanna, lying prostrate 

one arm thrown back and her pale gray gown dyed with blood. The lifeless 

girl, the well-mgh lifeless boy-this was the scene that the Prince found when 

he came. There is little more, Mademoiselle. Boyard was convicted of murder 

and executed A month later Reynaud. tortured by remorse, died by his 

tort tot ?. iat '"? e . 8to y° f Gi ° Will Mademoiselle-return 

to the village? It is growing late." 

Henri rose and held aside the curtains for me to pass. As I went through 

the drawmg-room I paused again before the picture of Giovanna. How y 

she was to have met such a fate! How childlike she looked as she stood S 

Mow came the portrait to be painted?" I asked Henri 

"It was painted from a miniature. The pose is quite imagined " 

He guided mc to where the boat was fastened and we rowed awav from the 

chateau where such a tragedy had occurred. * 

«- CARLOTTA SAWYEK. June '13. 

"1 mind me in the day* departed 

How often underneath the sun 

With childish bounds I used to run 

To a garden long deserted. 

"The beds and walks were vanish"d quite: 

And whercsoe'er had struck the spade. 

The greenest grasses Nature laid 

To sanctify her right. 

I call'd the place my wilderness; 

For no one enter'd there but 1. 

The sheep look'd in, the grass to espy. 

And pass'd it ne'ertheless." 


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When Mother Was Away 

"Mother's gone to the country for two weeks! Won't we have a jolly time! 

O, won't we have a jolly time!" Thus sang three sisters and a brother as 

they took in the theater by way of introducing their new regime; but such joy 

is not the atmosphere of this little tale. 

Monday: 7:30 ,\. M. (The morning after):—Brother, half-dressed, knocks 

frantically at the door of the girls' room. "Say! don't I eat this morning? 

Half an hour to get to work. Quick 1 " He reaches his own room again by 

broad jumps. After much talk and complaining the martyred one of the 

sisters gets up. (There always is a martyr among sisters.) Wondering at the 

intricacies of kitchen utensils and plunging beyond the vistaed jams and jellies 

on pantry shelves, she unearths enough material for a breakfast, a good breakfast—what 

there was of it. The other two sisters didn't get any at all. Well, 

it was their own fault: they wouldn't get up. With Brother off to work, the 

three girls have a worse time getting themselves off to school. 

6 p. M.—Dinner. Brother declares that this business of fighting over who 

is to get up in the morning won't do. He makes the following appointments: 

the oldest sister is to get breakfast and dinner: the other two are to do the 

dishes and help with the meals. He is to pose a.s critic! 

Tuesday:—The appointed one is up betimes and breakfast is prepared for 

two. The other two sisters protest and declare they will have something. They 

do. Result: both have to stay an hour after school for tardiness. Half 

afraid, they enter the house, expecting to be severely scolded for not being 

home sooner. Confusion! The head housekeeper herself is not home! At 

last, however, the mistress appears, showing her feelings in her face. "There! 

I was copying a recipe for banana layer cake during History, and I had to 

stay after school. That's what I get for trying to help along the meals." 

Brother comes home for dinner, during which there is general uproar. Then 

a great calm ensues, so profound that the two younger sisters don't wash the 

dishes. 

Wednesday: Hooray! Breakfast in sight! Yes, there is a bowl of mush 

on the table. No cream! Foiled again. How can a fellow cat mush without 

cream ? 

Thursday. Friday:—The same story with little variation. 

Saturday:—As usual, the breakfast is typical of the cook's accomplishments. 

No further explanation is needed. Let's sec! This is the day the back porch 

has to be swept and the laundry sent off. All arc willing to rule and not oneis 

willing to be ruled. Result: at 2 p. M.. nothing is done. The laundry man 

rings the bell. Eddies, whirlpools, adverse currents prevail as the now industrious 

three throw hastily gathered articles at the submissive wage-earner. 

The same disturbed sea-surface continues until merciful night over-shadows it. 

Sunday:—All are up at once. One.sister storms around locking for her 

brush and comb. Brother complains; his collars weren't sent to the lamulry. 

The whole household gets to church, each member without his or her temper, 

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respectivety, but each finds it somewhere in the sermon. The sisters return 

home. Brother goes out for the afternoon. Later he rings up, "Bringing a 

friend to dinner." The housekeepers are in a furor. The youngest sister is 

despatched to get a cream layer cake. She runs all the way and is met again 

at the door by expectant sisters. The box is opened. Problem! Is the change 

a chemical or physical one? Sister's defense: "You : told me to hurry and I 

ran as fast as I could." Prostration for the space of a breath, then feverish 

excitement and hurry as dinner is prepared andât last served. There was a 

great deal of it such as it was. 9 :C0 P. M. Sunday is safely bridged. 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:—The same program with 

a few extras. For example:—Once the key is forgotten—but that experience 

is common to all. Once, Oh once! the middle sister takes a notion to do 

some washing. The phone rings. The same sister runs to answer, leaving the 

water running in the tubs. Result: flood! 

Saturday:—The laundry is returned: the lost brush and comb are with it. 

much the worse for being laundered. Strange! how they ever became mixed 

with the wash! Evening meal of beans. "Oh. well! Cheer up. Ma's ccming 

home tonight." "What did you say?" "Hooray! hooray!" All—"Won't we 

have a jolly time! Oh won't we have a j°'ly time." 

The experience is real, for I am one of the sisters. 

M. r..\uiE.u\ Tune '12. 

The Revenge 

Among the hills of the Coast Range about ten miles f v om San Luis Obispo, 

lay the Tiber oil wells. They were fast becoming the most valuable of all the 

oil fields of that part of the country. In the middle of the tract was a little 

farm owned and inhabited by a half-breed—Jose Vidal. with his wife and 

daughter, Juanita, a beautiful girl, about eighteen years of age. possessing many 

of the traits of her. Indian ancestors, the most noticeable of these—her lust 

for revenge. 

Early one morning she came running into the house with the exciting news 

that there was a band of nviii in their field making preparations for drilling. 

Her father sprang up quickly and with flashing eyes left the house. Vidal 

found that the men were only doing as their boss. Charles Archer, a voung 

oil king residing in San Luis Obispo. had told them. Archer claimed that he had 

bought the land, and even showed the deed. Of course Vidal had nothing to 

show for his claim to the land, so he was harshly told to "git." Late that 

day he and his family left their home and moved to the outskirts of San Luis 

Obispo, where they took possession of an old, deserted shanty. Vidal, who 

was never very industrious, now earned but a scant living. Mis daughter 

Juanita. brooded incessantly over the wrong done them and endlessly 

schemed to devise some means of revenge. One night after Juanita had re 

turned from a long walk, she sat on the floor before the blazing logs and told 

her parents her plans—plans for the destruction of Charles Archer. When 

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she had told them, her father warned her to be careful but made no further -'•*? 

objection. 

On the Tiber oil tract lay a lake of oil. The country was sloping and ;i dam 

on one side prevented the oil from running all over the surrounding country. 

Near this place was a thicket of tree? and sage brush in which were many 

quail and cottontail. 

One morning Archer tramped leisurely along with his gun on his shoulder 

looking for something to shoot, but he met with no success. When he was 

about a mile away from the lake he heard a rustling in the bushes but he could 

see no game; nor did he sec a girl high above him on the bluff, with eyes full of 

hate. It was Tuanita. As soon as he resumed his march, she ran quickly in the 

direction of the lake. 

Archer walked along hurriedly, for it was nearly time to begin work. Suddenly 

he heard a low rumble but the wind was howling through the trees, and 

he thought nothing of it. He had gone but a short ways further, when he 

paused and listened closely. "What could it be." thought he for the rumbling 

grew louder and louder. All of a sudden the truth dawned upon him. It 

was the dam.—opened. His face turned white, and he ran wildly, unconscious 

of what he was doing. The oil slowly caught up to him. It rose higher and 

higher—and Juanita was avenged. 

HKI.KX MrsiCK, Tune '12. 

"If I were thou. O butterfly, 

And poised my purple wing to spy 

The sweetest flowers that live and die, 

I would not waste my strength on those 

As thou,—for summer has a close. 

And pansies bloom not in the snows." 

MRS. E. B. BROWNMXG. 

—"Wisdom Unapplied." 

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near the coast. O 

;\nd on the side opp 

It happened one 

the custom there tc 

was now in progre 

suspended from va 

from the damp ear 

hill reaching almos 

The happy peop! 

making merry. Tl 

either too feeble or 

hardly bigger than 

the side hill ovcrloi 

very much respect* 

his age. He sat ii 

vana." His legs \ 

other, with the tips 

certain point. This 

His thoughts, wh 

earth had been sha 

back and fortli witl 

Tonabi's face show 

villagers. To be « 

quakes were not ui 

arose quickly to his 

the village and rio 

them that the wat< 

beyond the ordinar 

wave caused by tli 

land, demolishing ( 

disappeared within 

a torch in his hand 

his progress! He 

dying people. At 

thought, set them oi 

higher. The peopli 

on fire, and that br 

and child rushed tc 

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thunder, turned th< 

foam even came t( 

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An Incident of Ancient Japan 

The little farming district of Nobiri in Japan is a flat marshy land situated 

near tjie^coast. On one side a low, rolling hill partly shelters the rice fields, 

'anil on the siri? opposite, is a long smooth beach. 

It happened one season that the harvest was particularly good. As it was 

the custom there "to hold a festival when the rice was gathered, a brilliant one 

was now in progress. All the rice had been collected in sheaves, which were 

suspended from various small frameworks to protect the heads of the grain 

from the damp earth. - These frameworks had been placed up" the .side of the 

hill reaching almost to the summit. 

The happy people were all assembled in the tiny, gayly decorated village, 

making merry. The only inhabitant not celebrating was old Tonabi. who was 

either too feeble or too tired to attend the fete. His quaint, picturesque house, 

hardly bigger than a packing box, was built among the vines and flowers on 

the side hill overlooking the rice fields, the beach, and the ocean. Tonabi was 

very much respected by the simple villagers on account of his wisdom and 

his age. He sat in front of his house that day meditating perhaps, on "Xirvana." 

His legs were folded under him, his hands were laid one upon the 

other, with the tips of his thumbs just touching, and his eyes were fixed on a 

certain point. This was the position of the body for perfect concentration. 

His thoughts, which were not easily disturbed, were suddenly interrupted. The 

earth had been shaking gently for about a minute, and now was being jerked 

back and forth with great violence. Although the shock lasted several seconds. 

Tonabi's face showed no emotion as he raised his calm eyes and regarded the 

villagers. To be sure they had been frightened for the moment, but earthquakes 

were not uncommon in Japan. Tonabi then glanced at the ocean and 

arose quickly to his feet. The people could not see the ocean, as the level of 

the village and rice fields was below that of the beach. How could he tell 

them that the water was receding steadily and forming in a long, low wall 

beyond the ordinary breaker line? In a moment it would be too late. The 

wave caused by the earthquake would pause a second, then crash over the 

land, demolishing everything in the peaceful vailcy. For an instant Tonabi 

disappeared within his house, and then ran madly up the side of the hill, with 

a torch in his hand. Oh. how weak his old body seemed to be. and how slow 

his progress! He fancied he could hear the awful roar, and the screams of 

dying people. At last he gained the end of the rice sheaves, and quick as 

thought, set them on fire. The blaze, fed by the dry grass, mounted higher and 

higher. The people saw it and cried out to one another that the crop was 

on fire, and that brave Tonabi was trying to put it out. livery man, woman 

and child rushed to his aid. They reached the summit, just as Tonabi sank 

to the ground with exhaustion. The tidal wave broke with the sound of 

thunder, turned the valley into a heaving chaos, and it was said thai the 

foam even came to the top of the mountain, just as everyone had gained 

safety, and realized how Tonabi had saved them. ANON. 

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The Senior Auction 

The Seniors were having a meeting-injGrace 'Douglas's room. Several plans 

had been suggested for raising-moneysfor their last college dance, which; of 

course, was to be a grand affair. Finally"Helen Wells, their president, came 

forth with a scheme. "Til tell you, girls, why not have an auction. Everyone 

can contribute something which she either dees not wish to cirry home or with 

which her generous nature decides she may part." Helen's plan won. 

The next evening the parlor presented a remarkable appearance. The 

Seniors had donated articles of furniture and clothing. There were sofa pillows 

in abundance, showing the wear and tear of four years' u rat'e: there 

were sofa covers, pieces of bric-a-brac, pictures, wearing apparel, chairs, a 

desk and costumes which had been used by members of the English Club. 

The auction was scheduled for eight o'clock. Near the appointed time the 

girls began to straggle in. Helen, as class president, was the auctioneer. The 

evening promised 10 be a funny one. for Helen's wit stood her in good stead. 

She made a rostrum of a centre table and was herself mounted or the arm 

of a chair. She began by offering for sale a tennis racket that had been contributed 

by Betsy Hall. 

"Ladies and" with a sweeping bow to Professor Scott who had come to th

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did not respond to this. Finally Professor Scott came forward and took them 

at five dollars. c> •-,_•>: 

Only one article now remained—a pencil sketch of College Hall by Nan 

Gnfford. This Helen tried to bid for herself. 

"'The auctioneer can't bid," protested one. 

"Iiid-for me, Grace," Helen requested. 

"Twenty-five cents," that young lady promptly responded. 

"She'll break you, Helen,'- called another. 

"Thirty,'" from a voice in the corner. 

"I ifty." shouted Grace. 

"College Hall going for fifty cents to Helen Wells then," cried the auctioneer. 

With hurrahs and shouts the last article went down. Three cheers were 

given for the dance fund and one for the auctioneer. They had raised over 

one hundred dollars and all the girls looked forward to a splendid dance on 

l/ieir last night at college. So laughing' and chattering they made their way 

to their rooms. 

HEI.AU JONES, June '12. 

"I dwell amid the city. 

And hear the flow of souls in act and speech. 

For pomp or trade, for merry-make or folly. 

I hear the confluence and sum of each, 

And that is melancholy!— 

Thy voice is a complaint, O crowned city, 

The blue sky covering thee like God's great pity." 

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The Freshman Reception 

GLADYS A. PHEI.AN. June '11; 

A little girl who had just entered the school, said to me one day, "My, but 

Lowell is awful until you get used to it. isn't it?" Her remark set me thinking. 

Several people in our class had already been discussing the advisability of some 

kind of a welcome to our incoming freshmen: something, a little more cordial 

than an editorial in Tin-: LOWKI.I.. headed "Advice to Freshmen." which. .! remember, 

was the only greeting extended to us. 

You see. entering high school is to many people like leaving a party of gay 

friends on a well-known road, to follow out a strange path by one's self, among 

crowds of people who seem to be sufficient unto themselves. Some of us leave 

behind our best chums, girls and boys who have grown up with us from primary 

school. Our friends who come in with us meet, perhaps, more congenial spirits 

in the new environment, and forget our old comradeship. 

Knowing this, and remembering the fear and trembling accompanying the 

presenting of our first stories to the editor of Tin-: LOWKI.I.. or our first appearance 

in the Debating Society, that haven of wandering freshmen, the idea of 

trying to make the way a little easier for somebody else grew in our minds. 

The class, however, seemed to shrink from assuming the responsibility of 

initiating so radical a step. The matter was therefore referred to the Executive 

Committee. Under its auspices, with the consent, of course, of the faculty, the 

Class of June '11 was asked to receive the freshmen at an informal reception 

in the name of the school. 

And what fun it was! Although, perhaps, everybody did not find' his right 

partner for refreshments, or talk on exactly the prescribed topic (considering 

that the eleventh one was "Xew Uleas." who can blame him?) still the wild 

rush in search of the person whose number corresponded to yours, resulted-in an 

atmosphere of frank good-fellowship and democracy. Several members of the 

faculty were kind enough to come to help us carry on our duties as hosts. They 

know that we appreciate their efforts, no matter how crudely our gratitude may 

have been expressed. 

Then, during the pauses in the babble of conversation, the Boy?' Glee Club 

and the Reading Club furnished several entertaining numbers. 

Indeed, everything was good (including the lemonade i. lint the people 

were the best of all. If all those freshmen can only live up to the ideals they 

expressed that day on "Lowell Spirit." what fine, true Lowellites they will be! 

As President Marwedel graciously assured them, they "may be almost as good 

as June 'I 1 , by the time they graduate." Consider that great inducement to good 

behavior. Freshmen! 

However, we think February seventeenth was something more than a great 

social success. May we not hope that it has ushered in a new era at school of 

franker comradeship, of freer democracy among the students? Of course, the 

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The February issue of THE LOWKI.I. is a very creditable effort. It compares 

favorably with some college publications, and praise is due to the editors for 

the judgment they have shown in selecting and arranging, and to the contributors 

for the really good quality of the material they have submitted. 

With two exceptions the contributions are commendable. The playlet, in 

my opinion, would better have been omitted—it i- quite below the level of the 

rest—and the biography of James Russell Lowell, a subject very well chosen for 

the February number, should have been more carefully handled. Otherwise. [ 

repeat, the contributions are commendable. 

The fiction particularly is better than that which high school journals ordinarily 

offer. "The Three Wise Men" k a well-written story. The theme is not 

strikingly original, but it is developed pleasingly and with an absence of wordiness 

and pretension unusual in a young writer. "The Decay of Age"—I do not 

think the name sufficiently suggestive of the subject matter—1\; also a good story, 

but it does not equal "The Three Wise Men" in the virtue of simplicity. "A 

College Adventure" and "Mob's Last Opportunity" are both wholesome bits, 

neatly executed: "The Wreath" is an excellent piece of pithy, interesting narrative. 

The idea of filling the spaces between articles with quotations from Lowell's 

writings instead of with crude jokes, was a bright, sensible one. It seems to me 

that so good an idea might well have been carried further and the space given 

over to Kxchangc notes might have been better utilized for one of Lowell's 

poems r an extract from one of his splendid addresses. The reader.-, of Tin-: 

LOWKI.I. do not see the papers mentioned in the 'Exchange and cannot possibly 

lie interested in criticisms upon them, but they could be interested and greatly 

benefited by a short, well-selected extract from some great classic printed in that 

space every month. 

It is rather a pitv that there is no verse in this number: still, no verse is 

preferable to poor verse. Tt is also a pity that there is not a stronger dash of 

humor in the book: but there again it is better to have little humor than, striving 

after it. to attain only the imitation, the cheap, laugh-getting sort of thing that 

mars so many school publications. 

Xo one with common sense looks for brilliancy and full-blown genius in a 

high school monthly, and to pretend that either is to be found in any measure 


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A monthly, published by the students of Lowell High School. 

EDITORIAL STAFF. 

Editor. 

HARRIET BRADI ORD. '11. 

Associates. 

GLADYS PHELAX. 11 EVEI.ETH BROOKS. '11 

Assistants. 

GERTRUDE PORWAXCHER. '11 

Departments. 

CORIN'N'E CROXISE. '12. School Xou-s. 

ESTO BROUGHTON. '11. Exchanges. 

BARBARA XACHTRIEB. "07. Alumnae. 

SELMA GEBALLE. '12. Debate. 

EVALYX WAGEXER, '11, Reading Club. 

FLORENCE PIPER. '12. Girls 1 Glee Club. 

KATHRYX KXOVYLES. '11, Boys' Glee Club. 

BEATRICE BART LETT, '11. Spanish Club. 

HELEN ARENDT. '13. Girls' Athletics. 

GEXEVIEVE GEHRES. '11. Boys' Athletics. 

THEODORA SCHAERTZER. '12. Jokes. 

CARLOTTA SAWYER. '13 

ART STAFF. MAXUEL1TA DE VILBISS. '13 

BUSINESS STAFF. 

Business Manager. 

AILEEX HYLAXD. '11. 

Assistants. 

LOIS DE VILBISS. Ml THELMA GLEESON. Ml 

MARION AREN'DT. Ml ELIZABETH RUGGI.ES. '13 

THEODORA SCHAERTZER, '12. 

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Girls! Let me ask you one question. Do you think that we Lowellites 

show the proper consideration cither 1;for our teachers.or for our fellow students? 

We must work with the Faculty and the Students' Association to make Lowell 

the school it ought to be. I am well aware of the fact that the fault need not 

be laid entirely at the door of the girls, but if we set the example perhaps the 

boys will follow. 

Consideration of others is not difficult to cultivate nor is any great exertion 

required to practise it. Yet if every Lowellite will cultivate it. and will practice 

it. wonders will be worked in the life of the school. In this crowded building 

of ours there are many opportunities of showing such a spirit. (For. indeed, 

thought fulness of those who work with us to keep Lowell at its best is but another 

phase of that "Lowell spirit" of which we arc all so proud.) How much 

wider the narrow- stairways will seem if no one lingers half-way up to block a 

hundred below! How tidy we can keep the halls and dressing rooms if we will 

hang up the hat we knock down, and if the owners of "unhangable" hats will 

devise some means of suspending them! Instead of carrying on an incessant 

conversation in the study hall while some overworked senior delves in physics 

or while some ambitious scrub vainly tries to grow to "amo. amare. amavi. amatum." 

don't you think we might learn something ourselves by a little application? 

1'ut more than all, if we should really try to lighten the cares of our 

faculty by obeying a few of their rules, I venture to say that troubled looks 

and sighs of despair will vanish from teachers and students alike. Then will 

true "Lowel. 1 spirit" be manifested in the daily life of every Lowellite. 

Every true Lowellite wishes his school to rank first in the state. Vet 

every time a Lowellite arrives at school at 9:01 n. in. or 1:16 p. m.. he or she 

lowers the standing of Lowell among the schools of the state. Moral: don't be 

late. 


old order of things is slow of change. Yet. perhaps, in the future, one will 

feel himself a part of Lowell as soon as he enters; perhaps he will not have 

to wait until graduation to say, ''Dear old Lowell! How much she has given 

us all!" 


in THE LOWELL were hypocrisy. Still, we who are interested in the school and 

its paper need not be sparing of our enthusiasm if every month brings forth 

an issue as good as February's. We can be well satisfied if the same high tone 

continues to prevail, if the same level of dignity and intelligence is maintained. 

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On Saturday evening, February eighteenth, the Senior Class held a dance 

at California Club Hall. This was their first affair this term and was thoroughly 

enjoyed hy all attending it. The members of the committee responsible for the 

success of the evening were Cienevieve Genres. Alfaretta l.iunker. Arthur Marwedel 

and Charles Street. The patrons and patronesses were Mr. and Mrs. 

Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Crofts. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes. Mis> Duffy and Mr. Stephens. 

The Senior reception to the entering class of December '14 was held in the 

Study Hall after school on February seventeenth. The Freshmen were received 

by the Seniors and were entertained by a program. Misses Marie Louise I.Jryant 

and Pe Meyer gave recitations, the Hoys' Glee Club sang two selections, then 

progressive conversation was the order of the program. Subjects had been 

printed on the cards, and partners were taken to talk them over. Lemonade 

and cake were served by Harold Potter and Charles Street. This reception is a 

new custom in Lowell and a very successful one, if we may judge by this first 

attempt. Those who managed it were Misses Weigle, Ailcen Hviand. Harriet 

I'.radford. Gladys I'helan and Messrs. Fred Maggs, Arthur Marwedel. Fred Kant 

and James Rosenberg. Let us hope this reception, as a welcome from the eldest 

class to the youngest, will become a regular institution. 

The Class of June '13 is arranging for its class pins, the members having 

a choice of an enameled or plain L in the reguiar school pin design, so another 

class will soon be wearing the pin chosen by the school. 

Saturday evening. February twenty-fifth, saw the celebration by June '12 

in the Young Women's Christian Association Hall on O'Farrell street. This 

enterprising class departed from the usual custom of dances, and gave a combination 

dance and party. The "party" was supplied by games. Although the attendance 

was not large, the members of the class and their guests report 

a very enjoyable time. The dance wa< under the management of a commit'ec 

composed of the Misses Elfrida Svenberg. Anita Sullivan and Helen Mttsick; 

also Baltzer Peterson and Homer Sussdorf. 

The Lowell Alumni Association gave its dance at the St. Francis on the 

twenty-third of February. Many former students of Lowell met at this reunion 

and the dancing was continued until a late hour. Some of the patronesses were 

Mrs. Morton. Miss Cox. Mrs. Geballe and Mrs. Delvel. 

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Girls' IH^h Journal:—The cuts display true art. the numerous photographs 

betray vanity. Seek sincerity rather than sentiment in your writings. 

The Herald, from Kansas City, Mo., is the best exchange this month. Some 

are good in one department, some in another, but The Herald is a splendid allround 

paper. Its literary quality is high, and the illustrated stories a novelty. 

The Item, of Pasadena, has developed an exchange department, although 

it is tantalizingly brief. 

The Adjutant, of -\lt. Tamalpais Military Academy, we wish to compliment 

upon its new book form. Success be with you. 

Guard and Tackle. Stockton:—Do not let the editor try to be editor and 

track team promoter at one and the same time. If your school spirit is deplorable 

do not advertise it in the editorial. 

Calendar. Central High. Buffalo:—Do you think your colleagues worthy 

of an exchange department? 

ll'hims. Broadway High. Seattle:— Poetry, is..visually a high school journal's 

weak point. The poem. "Abraham Lincoin." is a rare exception. We 

congratulate you on your poet, Olmstead. 

77a- Acorn. Weber Academy. Ogden:—Your editorial is truly philosophical. 

The exchange is a mere catalogue. 

Blue and White, Sacred Heart College:—Where are your literary geniuses 

and artists? Your paper is as sombre as a text book. 

Review. Sacramento:—The story. "Nerve." shows exceptional ability. Who 

would ever suppose from your dainty cover that the editor used slang! 

The Echo, of Santa Rosa, has a particularly appropriate poem, "California 

Victorious." The editorial should lie something more than a prayer for support, 

however. 

The Franklin, from Cincinnati. O.. should print fewer jokes, or else use 

some of its surplus imagination in originating them. Its literary material is 

good. • '" : 

Aegis, Oakland High:—"His Nerve" is a vivid story of unusual merit. 

"The Kastham Case" story loses caste by being a copyist in style. The cartoons 

are not in the best taste. 

The Soioyoman. from Hcaldsburg. is a paper bristling with school spirit. 

It is evidently a representative paper and well supported. The literary style is 

free and unhampered by stereotyped forms. Your cuts are good, but are spoilt 

by your paper. 


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Debate 

SELMA GEBALLE, June '12. 

As this is the Girls' Edition of THE LOWELL,-it will surely not be out of 

place to begin with a word or two about the girls. At the beginning of this 

term there were very few girls in the Debating Society, although debating is 

an activity which may just as well be entered by the girls as the boys. Now 

the roll boasts of several girls' names, but there is room for more. 

February tenth the first team tryout was held.. The question was—"Resolved, 

That a Public Utilities Commission, on the New York Plan, Should Be 

Adopted by the State of California." There were many participants and the 

debate was an exciting one. Those who favored the affirmative were Messrs. 

Rabinowitz, J. Fortgang. Honigsbcrger, Rainey, Scalione and Fest. The negative 

was upheld by Messrs. M. Rosenblatt, A. Meyer. Murdock and Parsons. 

The judges were Mr. Cloud, Mr. Shipper and Mr. Stephens. After long deliberation 

they announced the team as follows: Air. Rabinowitz. Mr. Meyer, 

Mr. Rosenblatt and Mr. Honigsbcrger alternate. 

February twenty-fourth there were two debates. The first question, "Resolved, 

That California Should Be Divided Tnto Two States" was hotly contested. 

Mr. Stein and Mr. Cheney spoke on the affirmative. On the negative were 

Messrs. Hirschfelder and Cardinalli. The decision was given to the negative. 

Mr. Cardinalli was chosen best speaker. The second question was "Resolved. 

That the Jury System Should Be Abolished." On the affirmative were Messrs. 

Fleischer and Jackson. The negative was represented by Messrs. Harris and 

Schwartz. The affirmative won. Mr. Harris was best speaker. 

San Jose won the semi-finals in the Debating League, and thereby becomes 

the challenger of Lowell. Our team is a fine one, and, with the support of the 

school should win the cup for the third time. The final debate will take place 

in May. We wish the team all success. 

We cordially invite everyone to spend some Friday afternoon in the Debating 

Society. You will come again. 

Reading Club 

EVALYN WAGENER. June '11. 

Only two regular meetings of the Reading Club were held during February. 

The month was a short one and besides, the holiday in honor of Washington's 

Birthday prevented the third meeting of the club. 

On' February eighth a well attended meeting was held in Room 16. The 

first number of the program was selected to commemorate Lincoln's Birthday. 

"Lincoln: The Man." by Edward Markham was read by Mr. Rainey. Following 

that were read two of Charles Dickens' "Sketches by Boz." The first. "The 

Mistaken Milliner," was read by Miss Higgins. and the "Dancing Academy, by 

Miss Schaertzer. The program ended with an extract from the "Birds' Christmas 

Carol." by Kate Douglas Wiggin, read by Miss Franzen. 

The mcetino- held on February fifteenth was devoted to Bret Marte's works. 

Mr. Carrigan read "The Secret of Sobriente's Well," Miss Lowinsky, "Waiting 

for the Ship." Miss Frankel read one of the dialect poems called "The Spelling 

Bee at Angel's." 

The Reading Club assisted in the entertainment of the guests at the Freshman 

Reception. ^Miss De Meyer and Miss Bryant both recited poems. 

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THE LOWELL 

Spanish Club - 

BEATBICE BARTMHT, June '11. • '•'-• 

The meetings in February were well attended and much interest was 

shown in the programs. Those who took part in the plays rehearsed faithfully, 

and the productions were therefore very good. 

February seventh, the one-act play "Xo" was read in English with the 

following cast: 

Dona Trinidad Virginia Davies 

Don Luis, her husband Leo Simon 

Don Robert I ^ ^ J George Montgomery 

Dona ficatriz I 

February 

first act was ê n in a 

Indalccio. a Wealthy 

rH u *» 

ff' " la » ncr ''>• the foUowin^ cast: 

Carlos, his nephew Irvin 

Don Salurio. village doctor. 

U ' iU "rarted. 

Stall! 

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Don Hc-.mogenes g Zaragiieta aragiieta •[ [ mn,\,-i " i . H 

ôna Dl Dolores, the farmer^ ^ " " 

n l a n d Calder 

IC '" ICr "enry ..ever 

Maruja. her niece Klfzabeth Page 

êrico. a servant :..:... ' âtriee Bartlett 

•\nil)rosio. a hack-driver. Wilfred Ferguson 

Dona Jilasa. a gossip F'hvin I lirschfelder 

Pio, her son "'' ' Doris McLaughlin 

February twenty-eighth the comVrlv '••-/' " ' •' 

D:m:i same cast. The production' ut " f ^ " ^ 

-^'cErven 

' was c «>""««ecl bv the 

. The club wishes to ban. Mr cf J ' 

'» eritic«inff ,he progra am ^ 

amI 

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Mr S 

' ««" ^r their kindness 

Girls' Glee Club 

en : lllc f;;,.,.- (,kQ 

, - -in.(_- v_m ) :,. .„, - e iuerary . line. |!ut " music must not he 

Ol I > n i I 

"' L '""-in. muse nui ue 

ih 

•shows eighty-one members T|,i • '^ I>nnci|)aI ^ ^ > . Our roll-book 

°f this number almost f,,.,,.,.,:..,'. a K °°' 1 reco Tl,i 

almost t«,,-thir,U ,„" «l. considering the fact that.. 

and seem to take an inte t „ , "^ ! -'resh.nen have 

d SCfl 

° llcmbcra - 

PJ«.ve members, we are snrrv^Lv n 7 T^ r °" iS "° W d ° SCfl to P«»" 

tlH a X bllt th 

»«t term. ' " - ' ^ girls interested must follow us up 

f 

the 

Hi « h Sdlwl - «-H the 

• * ^ our ,eal work, we are progressing rapidly under our new leader. 

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Alberta Chess, and

h 

TH.E LOWELL 

Mrs. Dcanc. who does her bivst to help the girls. We have taken up several 

new choruses which we plan to sing in a concert to be' given some time in the 

near future. A new feature of the club is its four accompanists instead of one. 

The girls chosen for this work are the Misses Frieda Kruse, Pearl Katzenstein, 

Alberta Chess, and Ethel Johnson. 

Boys' Glee Club 

KATIIRYN KXOWI.ES, June '11. 

As enough was said in the previous LOWELL regarding the need of more 

members. I shall not bore my readers with the same story. Yet ] will say this 

one thing, that membership for the I'.oys" Glee Clr.b will close very soon, so all 

those who can. should join the club right away. When you hear of the big 

things the club is going to do this term, you will be sorry that you are not a 

member, and hence cannot take part in this most enjoyable work. Under the 

direction of Mr. Smith, its most efficient leader, the club has proven and will 

unquestionably continue to prove, a success. 

Messrs. Wolf, Kainey and Green assisted in the Lincoln Day program. 

Also, at the Freshman Reception, given by the Seniors on February seventeenth, 

several of the Glee Club boys sang, much to the delight of all present. A rumor 

has been spread that a quartette from the club intends to take part in a concert 

by ihe Girls' Glee Club on March seventeenth. The boys are busily preparing 

for a concert about the middle of May. Don't forget these delightful events, 

schoolmates. Me sure to attend all the concerts during the term, for they will 

be worth vonr while. I assure vou. 

(Continued from I'age 25.) 

The Patrician, Columbus. O.:—If you must put "ads" on your front page, 

do not begin with an undertaking establishment. 

We acknowledge the receipt of the following: The Old Pain. The Daily 

Califoniian. The Daily Palo Alia, and The Cascade. 

The exchanges afford a paper an opportunity of broadening its outlook, of 

seeing its defects and correcting them. Most of the papers have been a credit 

to their schools. We have gotten a great deal of pleasure as well as information 

from them. May we add two general admonitions: Editors, try to keep petty 

dissensions out of your paper, and abandon some of the old jokes lie fore they 

are worn threadbare. 

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Girls' Athletics 

KELKX AREXDT, '13. 

BASKETBALL. 

As each basketball season goes by, every girl who has participated in 

it feels that the Lowell girls have gone just one step higher. This season 

the team has shown up well and in both games the Lowell girls showed their 

opponents their superiority with the basketball. The team has been fortunate 

enough to havo retained the services of Miss Dc Vilbiss and Miss 

Bryant again this season. Miss De Yilbiss's clever goal tossing has won 

many a game for Lowell. 

On February eighteenth, a return game was played with San Jose on 

Lowell's Court, the score being fifteen to thirteen in Lowell's favor. February 

twenty-second the girls played a close game with Cogswell. When the 

time ended the score stood twenty-five to twenty-five: a few minutes was 

then added and Cogswell threw a goal, making the score twenty-seven to 

twenty-five in their favor. 

We intend to have interclass basketball but that is impossible unless the 

girls will try out for their class teams. Girls! show up for practice even if 

you do not make the team. Come for the fun of it. 

TENNIS. 

The girls interested in tennis held a meeting on February fifteenth. Miss 

Arendt acted as chairman. Mr. Stephens. Mr. Koch, Miss Hand and Miss 

I'ndcrhi'l spoke to the girls on tennis. The attendance was large and g.eat 

enthusiasm was shown. 

The interclass series will open in the middle of March. From all prospects, 

it promises to be an interesting season. Now girls, come out to practice. 

See if you can bring your class to the front. If you can't play tennis, 

come out anyway. Someone will show you how. Get up your Lowell spirit! 

Do something for your school! 

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The basketball seast 1 

met with good luck, altli 

year of such training tlV 

m> m"s game at center ha 

sci great things arc expc 

throughout. He is the I 

rapidly gained in skill. . 

increase of weight and s 

llutlcr's shooting fouls vl 

rivaled onlv bv that of Li 

i 

The baseball season 

Captain Street should es 

ary twenty-second camq 

Alameda. but with little 

Mr. Kelly for a coach. 

Great excitement w^ 

the interclass. Mr. Koc 

wore very uncertain. T 

mures third and Seniors 

luuiors. 

The swimming tean 

which took place on Fell 

exhibition of skill. The 

Ernie Smith. A great \ 

and was second in the I

THE LOWELL 

,> Boys' Athletics 

GEXEVIEVE GEM RES, June '11. ' . .. . 

BASKETBALL. 

The basketball season has nearly reached completion. The team has not 

met with good luck, although the training has been excellent. Af:cr another 

year of such training the boys will be fitted for a successful season. lfammon's 

game at center has been steady. He has a few more terms at Lowell, 

so great things are expected of him. Leek at guard played excellent games 

throughout. He is the best all-round player on the team. Hirschfeldcr has 

rapidly gained in skill. He also will be with us for some time yet. With 

increase of weight and size he will be ranked among the best of the players. 

Muller's shooting fouls was a feature of the games. Fujita's guarding was 

rivaled only by that of Leek. 

EASEBALL. 

The baseball season has started in earnest, with a large squad from which 

Captain Street should expect good results. The Lick-Lowell game on February 

twenty-second came off splendidly. February twenty-fifth Lowell played 

Alamcda, but with little success. The team is? extremely fortunate in having 

Mr. Kelly for a coach. 

TRACK. 

Great excitement was prevalent in the school during the weeks preceding 

the interclass. Mr. Koch's class was a dark horse all along and the results 

were very uncertain. The Freshmen won, the Juniors came second. Sophomores 

third and Seniors last. The unlimited class events were won by the 

Juniors. 

SWIMMING. j 

The swimming team is doing fine work, as was shown by the interclass 

which took place on February twentieth at Lurline Baths. The meet was an 

exhibition of skill. The star performers of the day were Captain Jones and 

Ernie Smith. A great addition to the team is Lewis, who won the quarter 

and was second in the fifty. 

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TllK(l|)()K.\ ScilAliUTZICK, '12. 

Harold came home one cl.'iy with his clothes full of holes. 

"What has happened to you?" exclaimed his mother. 

"Oh, we've been playing shop ever since school was out." 

"Shop?" echoed the mother. 

"Yes, we opened a grocery and everybody was something." Harold explained, 

"and I was the cheese." 

The class was having a drill in comparison of adjectives. Little Ciarence 

Hastings, whose family had had numerous bereavements, was told to go to 

the hoard and parse the word "sick." After a moment's hesitation Clarence 

scrawled—sick, "wuss." dead. 

"I see a big airship caught fire to-day." 

"Did it burn up?" 

"Xo. down." 

"When will there be twenty-five letters in the alphabet?" 

"When u and i are one." 

Uncommon Advertisements. 

Annual sale now on. Don't go elsewhere to be cheated.—come in here. 

Mr. Wallace, furrier, announces that he will make up capes, muffs, etc.. 

for ladies out of their own skins. 

l'.ull dog for sale: will eat anything: very fond of children. 

Wanted—A room for two gentlemen about thirty feet long and twenty 

feet broad. 

Wanted—An experienced nurse for a bottled baby. 

The Newest Stratagem. 

Wild Duck—Xow. fellers, make a noise like a gasoline motor, and those 

fool hunters'll think we're aeroplanes. 

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Small Boy—I wan 

Chemist—What kir 

Small Uov—No, it 

"! am a candidate 

"I!ut my parents i 

"All right, I'll' nu 

Mr. Cr--ts (to tin 

algebra, geometry, trig 

Father—Ah ! plcn 

shot yet. 

Mr. Cl---k—\Ylu 

Miss \Yh--t--y-- 1 

Special Attractioi 

churns in "Ohm swee 

Miss \)...y—Dcf 

Mr. Sl--ss—A cm 

Situation W'anlec 

as waiters. Aprons 

Mine "11. 

Senior Girls talki 

1'irst Senior Girl- 

Second Senior di 

Kirsl Senior Girl- 

Romantic Freshn 

InV last name? 

Chemistry Teach 

I'.right Student— 

Teacher—Yes, in 

I'righter Student 

The class laughe

THE LOWELL 

The Uncle Kind. c 

Small Boy—I-want a box of pills, please. 

Chemist—What kind, my boy? Anti-bilious? 

Small Boy—No, it's Uncle, sir. 

Modern Method. 

"I am a candidate for your hand." 

"But my parents have endorsed another young man." 

"All right, I'll' run as insurgent."—Houston Chronicle. 

Shooting for the Young Idea. 

Mr. Cr--ts (to the father of one of our scrubs)—Our leaching' embraces 

algebra, geometry, trigonometry 

' Father—Ah! plenty o' that there triggenometry. lie ain't much of a 

shot vet. 

In Civics. 

Mr. Cl k—What is the classification of terms in the State Senate? 

Miss Wh--t--v r—Oh. half the Senators expire every two years. 

Special Attraction—1 :30—2:15 p- m. daily. Mr. Sh--ld--n will lead a 

chorus in "Ohm sweet Ohm." 

Miss D y—Define coupl

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THE LOWELL 

A man, meeting a friend whom he had sent to a boarding-house for dinner, 

asked him: "Well. Jack, how did you find the steak?"' 

jack—Oh! I pushed aside a potato. 

A young lady coming out of a room with a young man. just after finishing 

a game of whist, met her mother in the hall, and said. "Mother, I have 

captured the booby!" And the mother exclaimed. "'Both of you come here 

and kiss me." 

In Biology. 

Mr. C.—Who knows what a skeleton is? 

No answer. 

Mr. C.—If you can't answer such a simple question it means "D" for 

the month. 

Someone (trying to save the day)—I Junes with the people off. 


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Temperature of 

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"Filtered Ocean 

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Lurline Ocean Water Baths 

Corner Busb and Larkin Streets 

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Our Own Modern Laundry. Towels and Suits Thoroughly Washed 

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Prices, $1.00 to $4.00 

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Picture Frame 

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ELEVENTH YEAR c> 

Mission High School, Snn Francisco. 

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owes It to the work done for him In your school, thnt he is able to graduate. The head of 

our English Department says thnt his advancement under your Instruction was most marked, 

and Hint his progress Inspired him with the confidence that ho previously lacked. 

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The Revolt of Alicia 

From the tip-top of his eight years' seniority. Laurence Gordon gaze I 

with frank disapproval at his sister across the small library table. 

The look she returned was both serious and defiant. She had just announced 

her intention of entering the world of journalism and something in 

her gray eyes forbade his laughing at her. 

"1 tell you. Alicia, it's nothing but spring fever. 1 had it every March 

when I was your age." lie confessed paternally. 

"Not this time. Laurie." she answered. "You don't understand. I wain 

to get out into the world of men and women who are doing things. 1 must 

express myself somehow, just as you do. It's, in me. Some women can 

express themselves in roast beef and doilies. I can't." 

"And what does mother say about it?" 

"She will consent if you do." assured the girl. "Now you are going u> 

give me a place on your paper. If I couldn't write cleverer stuff than 

some of that in your subsidized journal, brother mine. I would 'go off some 

place and gently expire." She rose from her scat and stood in front oT him 

teasingly. "Remember, my dear, that 1 stood just as much chance of inheriting 

some of my father's ability as you did." 

I !ut Laurence refused to be teased. "The newspaper world is no place 

for a woman, even a clever one." he persisted. "1 alway.-, thought you so 

contented. Allie." 

She shook her head. "Not lately. This afternoon I was at Mrs. .Saunders". 

You know her. There were twelve ladies, eight male persons and 

one man present. It almost stifled me. One just grins and grins at idiotic 

nothings until one's face begins to assume what Emerson calls 'the gentlest 

asinine expression.' My face actually hurt when I came away and relaxed 

it. 

"Here's due notice. Laurie. 1 am tired of getting a good time out of 

life and giving absolutely nothing in return. I have been a parasite of the 

common or garden variety, but now I am going to do something or die in 

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the attempt." She dropped' a kiss laughingly on his forehead and started 

for the door. 

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"Say, Allie," he called before she went out, "who was the one.man at 

Mrs. .Saunders',"to-day?" 

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"A lion who refused to roar. Grant Hudson, the author." The door 

closed too quickly for her to see the slow smile that spread itself over Gordon's 

face. 

Not even to herself did Alicia confess how much she had been piqued 

by the occurrences of the afternoon. In fact, she hardly knew what had 

come over her. Alone, she reviewed the whole scene and something much 

like indignation rose within her. For months she had longed to meet Grant 

Hudson and to tell him how his books had stirred her; how the simple, 

elemental truths that he wrote had grasped something hidden deep in her 

nature and had filled her with unformed desires. 

She did not know how Mrs. Saunders had captured him for her gathering, 

but he had been present, a tall, keen-eyed, gray-haired man, watching 

the people about him with a look half cynical and half amused. Mrs. Saunders. 

after persistently attempting and failing to make him talk about himself, 

had turned him over to the tender mercies of her fluffy-haired daughter, 

who had kept assuring him with the widest of baby stares, that it must 

be grand to be an author and that she thought his last book adorable. 

After a while, when he stood alone. Alicia had gone to him and had 

tried to tell him of her appreciation, but he had regarded her with the same 

look that he had given Rita Saunders. as if he expected that she, too, had 

come to gush about his "Story of Joseph Dale." He had persistently 

piloted the conversation into the shallow waters of social affairs, with an 

irony and quiet sarcasm that had angered and humiliated her. Never before 

had she realized how absurd an able-bodied man looks, balancing tea-cups 

and small talk. She had felt an unwarranted desire for the open air and had 

taken her leave at an early hour. 

In his capacity as city editor of the "World." Laurence Gordon made up 

his mind not to spare his sister in the work that she wished to do. It was 

as a "cub" that she started at the bottom of the ladder and with abundant 

good nature skirmished about the city for the scrap bits of news that fell to 

her lot. - 

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For the first time since she had played basketball at high school Alicia 

went home at night physically weary. She was beginning early to feel the 

truth of her brother's remark, that newspaper work was no joke. 

After three months of scrap work, she was given charge of the Personal 

Queries column, during the vacation of its manager, a task not much to her 

liking. When there appeared upon her desk such letters as "Dear Betty 

Bristol: I am a young man of nineteen, much in love with a young lady 

two years my junior. My parents object to our marriage, etc. etc.." signed, 

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"Lovelorn." she would promptly prescribe a hardwood hairbrush, to te wielded 

by the good right hand of '•Lovelorn" pcre. She found herself in daily demand 

for everything from freckle lotions to love potions, and at the end of the two 

weeks felt thoroughly at war with that portion of society which takes its advice 

from tlie family newspaper. 

It was after Alicia had been on the "World" staff .about six months that 

her brother made an announcement which set her heart a-fluttering. They, 

were sitting at a hurried supper in a little restaurant near the press offices. x > 

A new play was to have its initial performance that night and the ''World's" 

chief dramatic critic had suddenly and thoughtlessly taken ill. 

"Thomas is oft" to the Colonial—musical comedy, Davis to that Art 

jinks and Miss Kieth to the Charity Ball. The whole crowd arc placed for 

to-night." grumbled Gordon. "Blamed inconvenient. We must have some 

competent critic there." 

Alicia leaned across the table eagerly. 

"Laurie, don't think that I am the most conceited minx alive, but please 

let me go. It's Hudson's play and I understand him. Please." as he raised 

a protesting hand. "Listen, if I don't make good on this I'll give up the 

work for good." 

"But. Allie. no one knows you '' 

"Then it's about time that they do. Laurie, give me this chance." 

"I'll be accused of partiality." he warned. 

"They know you too well," she answered. "I'll get the story in by 

twelve. 1 am too excited for dessert. It's almost eight now. Come on to 

the door with me." And Gordon felt his protesting self being hurried firmly 

toward the Majestic playhouse. • _ 

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On the following morning Grant Hudson scanned the papers eagerly 

for the reports of his new play. He knew, before he opened the sheets, that 

it would not be understood. He knew that they would never comprehend his 

plain story of a plain man. And he was right. 

The "Sun" critic, in glowing metaphors, had proclaimed "The Spinners" 

the greatest symbolical play of the age, when anything like symbolism had 

been far from the playright's mind. 

The "Enquirer" had pronounced it "prosaic, mystic and lacking in action." 

To the iovial critic of the "Herald" it was a great play, greatly played, 

but no food for "the tired business man," and Hudson swore softly under 

his breath at the tired business man as a critic. 

He opened the /"World" with a hopeless air. "More rot, I suppose." he 

muttered. 't 

His eyes paused at the heading and then wandered down the column. 

So some one had understood. Some one had felt with him the slavery of the 

expressionless Hie.'the ^tragedy of monotony, .of. the common, unheroic and 

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Minbeautiful stoicism of scented bud that may not open its petals to the sun. 

"The tragedyôf monotony," he had expressed it well. No—it was not he— 

it was she. Alicia Gordon—who was she? Gordon—the name was familiar 

to him, but he knew that he had not seen it in print before. 

Suddenlv he remembered and his face grew red with embarrassment. 

"Ruth." he said to his wife as she entered the room and stood beside him. 

"I am a fool. All who dwell in Philistia aren't Philistines." In answer to her 

look of inquiry he handed her the paper. "As usual, you were right, my dear. 

It has taken a woman to understand "The Spinners.' Furthermore. I owe 

some one an apology." 

Five minutes later he was on his way to the World Building .and the 

office of the dramatic critic. LILLIAN BISHOP. Ex-June. '11. 

The WrecK of the Columbia 

About four years ago, my mother, brother and self took a trip to Portland. 

We certainly were unfortunate in selecting that trip, as we met with 

a most awful catastrophe. 

At seven minutes past eleven, a. m.. the Columbia whistled, and our voyage 

of three days, as we thought, had begun. All was calm and we enjoyed 

a pleasant day walking around and spying objects on the shore. At supper 

time every one was clown to the tables, eating heartily and passing jokes. 

Then we gathered in the saloon and enjoyed a couple of hours of music before 

retiring. 

The night was clear up till nine, but then a fog which rose and fell came 

gliding upon us. but fearing nothing we closed our eyes and soon were in the 

land of slumber. A few minutes before twelve o'clock I woke up. and was 

listening to the whistles, when all of a sudden there was an awful grinding 

and scraping noise, accompanied with a shake, and I said: 

"What's that—an earthquake?" 

"Xo: don't you know where you are? You are on the boat," answered 

my mother. 

Then my brother jumped out of his upper berth and looked out to see 

what was the matter. All was in confusion, people screaming, and I saw two 

men jump overboard. T cannot explain the awful sensation that passed over 

me. Everything crowded into my mind. I thought of my father at home 

alone, but in some way it gave me fresh courage. 

. We proceeded to dress but did not get very far when the boat listed to 

starboard about forty-five degrees. My brother then put on our life preservers 

and we had to crawl out of the stateroom to the deck, upon which the 

water was fast coming from the bow. This created new terror. Then we heard 

the captain calling out from the hurricane deck: - 

"Come upon the hurricane deck all who can: it is the captain who is 

speaking." 

' My. brother boosted me up the stanchion and the captain assisted me 

the rest of the way. A man came running up to the captain (Captain Dorn) 

and offered hi 

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and offered him a life preserver, but he calmly pressed it from him. The 

man stared at him in astonishment, then gave it to the first mate, Whitney, 

who quickly took it, but Dorn turned on him with a cold aspect and said: 

"Xo. Whitney, no!" ' 

Whitney obeyed. The last F saw of them they-were'walking up the 

deck clinging to one another. ' ' • . 

The bow was under and just the stern loomed out of the water. The 

other actor in the collision lay crippled at some distance, its cargo of lumber 

floating about her. 

After an awful hissing and puffing the Columbia jerked forward and 

shot under like a flash. 1 tried to free myself from the suction but in vain; 

down I went. As I was drawing myself to the- surface something fell into 

my right arm. which I drew up with me, and found that it was a girl unconscious. 

When she regained consciousness she told me that she had lost 

her mother and begged'.me not to let go of her. Seeing a boat in the distance 

I started to swim for it. but something grabbed my feet and drew 

itself to the surface. It was a man! Putting his arm around my neck he 

said: 

"lie calm, mother dear, be calm and say your prayers." 

I did my best to release myself from him, but in vain. Making another 

start I succeeded in bringing all three of us to rescue. Erfie was taken right 

in. but Mr. Man and I had to hang on till I complained. 

We rowed around the San Pedro, which had not yet sunk, the rest of 

the night. 1 located my mother and brother by calling. At six the next 

morning the steamer Geo. W. Elder picked us up. and took us on to Portland. 

My brother was badly hurt endeavoring to save my mother, who also 

was badly hurt, having a gaiih on her head exposing the skull. 

The cause of the collision is centered on the drunkenness of the crew, and 

that explains the reason of Captain Dorn giving up his life. E. A. J. 

Spring Fever 

E. A. FALCONER. Dec. '12., 

Xow. why is. and what is. Spring Fever? It's of no use, for one thing, 

and it has no excuse for being, for another. Hut still it is. And what's 

more. T've got it. It's different from most fevers—take smallpox now— 

smallpox makes you see things, but spring fever only makes you think things 

—of fishing, and loafing, and water. 

My. but it's hot out. There goes Fatty Wilson, puffing like a steam 

engine. Wonder where he's going? Ha! Ha! poor old Wilson, just look at 

him sweat. Poor old Fatty! Oh. T know now. he's headed for the bay. 

Wish I could swim. Gee. but it's great to loaf. Xo school, no work, no 

nothing. 

Wonder what ma'll say when she finds that wood isn't chopped. Oh. 

well, it's worth it—and who'd work on a day like this. Not me. Say, isn't 

it great here. Xice big willow, cool shade, brook, and everything. Wonder 

if I'd get a cold sittin' here. I wonder. Don't it just seem that you could 

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look up through those leaves and see little Cupids sittin' in the clouds: little 

fat fellows—roly-poly bnes. But there.aren't any. Those are just clouds. 

What's the matter, Jack, old dog. Here, sir, you old fool, don't shake 

that mud on me. Stop it'! Now get out of that pool, you hear me! All, 

now. Good old Jack, good boy. Hot. isn't it? Water nice, boy? Yes. 

Wish I could lie in that mud. Say. isn't this grass green, though, and those 

trees. Isn't this soft, Jack, old boy—no work to do, nothing to worry about— 

what about that wood-pile, though? 

Great place to loaf, isn't it. Jack. Wish I was a dog. Xothin" to do 

but chase cats and have fun. But I'm not a dog. Wonder how Perkins' 

nose is now. He called me a dog, but I don't stand for that talk, not even 

in fun. No. sir. Not from anyone. Perkins is too fresh, anyway. Whew, 

it's hot! 

Say, isn't that a nice sound though. Little way up there's a tiny waterfall, 

and it just keeps a-goin' "Tinkle, tink, tinkle," just as nice and satisfied, 

and it's cool. too. Nice big green ferns over it, and dark, smooth logs. 

Wind's pretty, eh, Jack? Comes through these leaves just as nice and free 

and easy, singing its little song, and then passing on. Fine, isn't it? 

Gee. it's good to be alive. "What is so rare as a day in June." says the 

poet. That rhymer didn't live in California. He lived in \"ew York. It's 

loo hot in June here. "What is so great as a day in April. Birds singin' sweet 

midst the leaves of the maple." Now, that's good. April and maple. Now, 

that doesn't rhyme. Should be mapril. Mapril? Oh, call "mapril" poetic 

license. Sounds like dog license, hey Jack? Where's yours? Lost your 

collar again, huh? Another bone and a half gone. 

Here comes Will Thompson, going to the bay, too. Gee, Will's a good 

fellow! "Hello. Will, where you goin'? Fatty just went down. I'd go too, 

only I can't swim. Well, yes. I could lie in the briny deep and soak, but 

what about sunburn? No, I thank you! No wading for me. Water is nice, 

isn't it. Will—nice and cool and wet. Like to feel it sticking to your ribs and 

feeling—how do you express it—oh, just wet, don't you? But it is fine, isn't 

it? Bet your life! 

Gee, I'd like to swim. Go out to the baths, quoth you. Say. do you 

know I never thought of that. Now let's see—a dime for carfare, and a 

quarter to get in. What's that? Me an adult! Thirty-five cents! For one 

little swim! Why, I'm only sixteen, and an adult is twenty-one. The nerve 

uf them! They want to get rich too quick! They don't get any extra dime 

out of me. I wonder if they think I'll drink the water. Gee. I'd like to go 

• awfully, Will, but the honest truth is. all I've got in the world is thirty-five 

cents. And the sun's so mighty hot, and there's nothin' to do but lie here 

and see the grass grow, and look on Fatty Wilson about to soak himself and— 

what's that you say? You'll put up a dime? Good old Bill! Pretty steep 

hill, eh Bill? Sweatin"? So am I. But think of that water! 

Wish this car would go faster, eh. Bill? Don't you wish we had an 

auto? . 

Pretty cool, eh, bo! There, now. Splash me, huh! 

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The Sheriff's Resignation 

H. LIVINGSTON, Room 2. 

A shimmer of heat rose from the scorching sand, and the blistering sun 

beat upon the back of the traveler, headed west, for it was not yet noon. 

The squeaking stirrup leather chafed raspingly against the cowboy's 

bootleg in the monotony of the horse's pace, while slung holster and feltcovered 

canteen thumped at intervals on the rider's thigh: 

The horseman wore a gray flannel shirt, with two buttons open at the 

throat, and sleeves rolled to the elbow, revealing a thick chest and forearms, 

deeply browned and sinewy. His left arm swung loose and swayed with 

the horse's step: his right arm crooked well up. guided the loose hanging 

reins. Occasionally, at a stumble of the animal, the rider would jerk him 

up. and his mind be somewhat shaken from the thoughts which seemed to 

absorb him. 

As noon-day passed and as one spot looked like another, the rider grunted 

a halt and swung himself heavily from the saddle. Stepping stiffly, he walked 

lo his pack-horse and unfastened two feed bags. Into each of these he 

poured a measure of corn, and then slipped them over the horses' noses. 

The horses crunched away instinctively but with little zest. 

Having attended to the wants of his animals the rider took some food 

from a saddle bag and munched it, washing the dry stuff down with drinks 

from his canteen. 

While eating he muttered to himself. " 'Twon't be long. He's tiring. 

Mis fires arc closer together and you'll get him yet. You've got the necessary 

toys, remember." 

He reached to a hip pocket and drew out a pair of gleaming handcuffs. 

After glancing at them, he returned them to his pocket with a grunt, then 

mounting, he resumed his ride. 

All this while lay before him the sharp cuts of two horses' hoofs, one 

unshod, showing up clear on the powdered dust. 

Then little by little the character of the country changed. Boulders 

strewed the path, and the easy roll of the prairie gave way to sharp angled 

cuts, and the mounting crags of the Rockies' foothills. 

"Huh!" exclaimed the pursuer. "His mount's cast a shoe. Hello, what's 

this?" He dismounted for a further inspection. "O-ho, my friend. Traded 

horses, have you? On the unshod pack horse now. This thing is getting 

simpler every minute. Y'know, a pony sure needs shoes in this kind of 

country." 

As he rode along he came upon a frying pan, provisions and other things, 

evidently thrown away, and this caused him much satisfaction. 

"So! Taken to the hills', eh? Short provisions and a gameless country. 

It's getting easier all the time, but a little more care is necessary." 

The man rode rapidly along, in an attitude of expectation. Suddenly 

coming upon a small level, he saw a man about two hundred yards ahead. 

The rider dismounted quickly, and with the skill and cunning of an expe- 

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rienced woodsman, he worked along, until he was directly behind, and some 

distance above the fugitive. 

Below him on the slope crouched the fugitive. Surprised at the quiet 

attitude of his pursuer, he was craning his neck over a boulder to get a 

glimpse of him. 

To the cMck of a carbine rang out the command from above: 

"Unsling that belt: down that rifle, and step ten paces away from 

them!" 

A quick glance over the shoulder into the black eye of the carbine required 

no further comment. 

The fugitive laid down his rifle, unbuckled his cartridge belt and stepped 

off the required distance. 

The captor approached, keeping his man as well covered as possible 

while groping his way on the steep incline. A stone started from its bed. 

Another one joined it. Down came the slide upon the victim. But he saw 

little menace in this turn of affairs: rather the opposite. The captor could 

not check his descent: he would sweep past, and the position would be 

reversed. 

But the captor saw the small avalanche, and flinging away his rifle he 

whirled his captive into the slide by a double arm grip. Together they rolled, 

and together they went over the cliff, a twenty-foot drop. 

The captive lay underneath, and was motionless. A ragged cut on the 

forehead told the story. The captor struggled up and felt the wounded 

man's heart. 

"Still thumping!" he grunted. 

He unpacked the horses and made preparations for an encampment. 

Five days saw no change in the delirium of the wounded man. On the 

third dav there had come a remarkable sentence into the wounded man's 

ramblings. It ran: 

"Only Jim knew that tackle, for 1 taught it to him." 

The rough nurse looked closer at the young man. and his attentions 

took on even greater kindness. 

On the fifth day sanity returned to the captive's eyes. Slowly realization 

stole its way back. 

"So you got me at last?" 

"Yes." answered the other. 

"I'm glad of it. I was getting tired. When do you propose to start 

, backv?" He put the question with little interest. 

"We'll see. First. I've a little yarn to spin." 

The captive could not mask interest in this strange announcement. 

"I'm listening." he said. 

"Two boys went to colle'ge together, and later fell in love with the 

same girl," the narrator began. 

"Decidedly novel." grunted the wounded man. "Which got her?" 

"Neither!" 

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" \nother man took her from them. One of them has been forgetting in 

the ^'e^t for some years. He is a sheriff now." ' 

The quickening of real life came to the effort of the hurt man. as he 

ros.e to his elbow and sought the other's face. 

"Jim I.rown!"' he cried. 

The sheriff bowed. "'Your turn. Dick." he said. 

"lirn." said the younger man, "I wasn't strong enough to leave as you 

did. I just wanted to be near for I deeply loved her." 

The sheriff kicked an ember. The other continued: 

"He turned to abusing her. I saw him strike her once. I showed myself 

and interfered. He turned on me with a weapon and 1 shot him! I've 

been fleeing since, until you caught me." 

"Hut you killed him in self-defense?" 

"Yes. lim: but I could not. bring her into the trial—the publicity of 

it all." '.••• 

"True." answered the sheriff. 

"Well," said the captive, "do we start back to-morrow?" 

"What?" snapped the sheriff. 

"It's your duty, isn't it?" 

The sheriff reached into his hip pocket and produced the gleaming handcuffs. 

Then he whirled them far out on the sands of the eastward trail. . 

"I've resigned, Dick," he said. 

All of which may explain why the sheriff never reported. 

A small boy had .'.been naughty, and when told to ask forgiveness he 

refused on the ground that God would tell Mrs. God and then it would be 

all over heaven.—Ex. 

The Mean Thing. 

"Votes for women!" shrieked the suffragette. "That's what we_.v;ant! 

In F.uro|)e to-day women are harnessed to plows! Votes for women:' 

"Why not oats for women?" suggested the mere male creaturb "T £x. 

Time. 

Mabel—What's the pistol shot for? 

Hazel—The end of the first half. 

Mabel—How many halves do they play?—Ex. 

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k

THE LOWELL 

Sih Jones' New MilKing Machine 

CM AS. C. SCAUONE, June '11. 

That farm over tiiere, with a big white barn, belongs to the Joneses! The 

Joneses were new in the community ami although neighbors, were quite 

strangers to us. However vve soon learned the name of the second son, Sih, 

from the manner the folks had of calling him. 

"Sih! Sih! Sih!" could be heard from morning till night. Sometimes 

it was the stern voice of Mr. Jones, sometimes it was Mrs. Jones or the hiredman, 

but Sih was always the object of their calls. The name Sih could no 

longer be pronounced without provoking laughter, although we found out 

that he was a pretty good sort of a boy. 

"They ought to tie a rope around his neck."' the hired man would say, 

or "Sih's lost again," just as at sundown old Mr. Jones would roar out, 

"Gol-darn ye, Sih, you come right along and help us milk." 

The Joneses kept about twenty cows. To milk from seven to ten cows 

is the most disagreeable job on a farm. This had to be done morning and 

evening. What more, Mr. Jones and the hired man were the only ones to do 

it. Many times they would be delayed in the fields and then it was Sih 

who had to help out. This deprived him of most all his holidays and visits. 

One day while driving to town I met Ed, Sih's brother. I asked Ed 

if he wanted a ride, as is customary among country folks, to which he readily 

assented. 

"What is Sih doing now-a-days," T asked Ed, still having the shouts of 

old Mr. Jones ringing in my ears. 

Ed gave a grunt. I had asked him some displeasing question. "Sih's 

no good," he replied laconically. '""- 

"Why, I thought Sih was a pretty good boy," I remarked. 

'"Used to be," he replied, after riding a distance, "but he's been up in 

the hayloft all spring." 

"What's he doing up there." 1 inquired. 

Ed hesitated a long time. He disliked to talk on this ticklish point in 

family affairs. "Oh, he's trying to make something," he replied at last. 

Trying to make something in that old hayloft. These two answers 

raised my curiosity to the highest pitch. What in the world was he trying 

to make in that old hayloft? My own experiences desisted me from making 

further inquiries. 1 remembered how I had tried to make a steam engine 

that would run. I had experimented in the woodshed in fancied secrecy, 

when in reality there were more than a dozen boys watching me through 

the cracks. They annoyed me for years afterwards. To a boy it is the most 

cutting thing to be joshed for trying to make something. 

One day while hunting in the pasture near Jones' loft a peculiar sight 

mingled with my curiosity stopped me. There was Sih standing on a rock with 


a halter in hi 

After satisfyii 

grazing near 

next ran into 

box with legs 

some potatoe; 

eating he bro 

It was not til 

cow's body tli 

"So!" I t 

make." 

"Now bo 

ing the mach 

taking one las 

ing a crank, 

failure. He \ 

"There, 1 

are a-going t( 

peating with 

"Easy, m 

He tunic 

whirr. The < 

Something w 

"So boss, 

She gave a jv 

vat rattle. S 

jectionable, s< 

"So! So! 

ly frightened, 

machine from 

away, carryir 

wheel and tor 

The terrified 

over the stone; 

The who 

all his hope of 

An Amcr 

grandeur of t 

"Great si 

"Gad, he 

stood near b)

a halter in his hand carefully looking around to; see if lie could seeVanypiie. 

After satisfying himself; that no one was arouhdfhecaught one; of' thY cows 

grazing near by, put the halter on her head and hitched her to a tree. He 

next ran into the barn and returned with an affair that looked like a meal 

box with legs. He first wanted to get the cow in good humor. He gave her 

some potatoes and sleeked her coat very gently. While the cow was busy 

eating he brought forward his mysterious machine and pushed it under her. 

It was not till he had raised a broad belt and buckled it tightly about the 

cow's bod)' that I could imagine what he was going to do. 

"So!" I thought, "a cow-milking machine, that's what Sih is trying to 

make." 

"Now bossy! Good bossy! You shan't be hurt," he continued, adjusting 

the machine. After he was satisfied that everything was all right and 

taking one last look to see if the coast was clear, he began very slowly turning 

a crank. This was a great moment for Sih. To him it was success or 

failure. He was trembling with nervousness. 

"There, bossy! There, bossy! You aren't a-going to get hurt, you 

are a-going to get milked like this every night and morning," he kept on repeating 

with a reassuring voice. 

''Easy, now boss! easy! that won't hurt. So! So!" 

Me turned the crank very slowly. I could hear cog wheels begin to 

whirr. The cow heard them, too. She stopped eating and looked around. 

Something was annoying her. 

"So bossy! So bossy!" Sih kept pleading. Hut bossy would not "so." 

She gave a jump. Her foot caught the leg of the machine and made the tin 

vat rattle. She jumped sideways and backwards. She felt something objectionable, 

something heavy about her. 

"So! So!! Behave yourself," commanded Sih. The cow. now thoroughly 

frightened, made an effort to free herself. Sih was trying to unbuckle the 

machine from her. The next moment the hitching rope broke and she dashed 

away, carrying the machine after her. At last she put one foot in the fly 

wheel and tore the machine all to pieces. Cog-wheels rolled about the grass. 

The terrified cow, with the crumpled tin vat still attached to her, rattling 

over the stones, tore off at top speed. All this time Sih was looking on benumbed. 

The whole affair was probably laughable, but to him it was all his work, 

all his hope of glory and success, shattered in one minute. 

Well Traveled. 

An American tourist on the summit of Mt. Vesuvius was appalled at the 

grandeur of the sight. 

"Great snakes!" he exclaimed. "It reminds me of Hades." 

"Gad. how you Americans do travel!" replied an English friend who 

stood near by.—Ex. 

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The attractive appearance of the girls' edition of the Lowicu.. the pleasing 

cover design, and the general note of simplicity and straightforwardness make a 

very favorable impression. The selection of Elizabeth Uarrett Urowning as the 

subject for the leading article and the numerous quotations that follow lend the 

paper a unity of purpose that particularly deserves favorable comment. 

Unusual care has been shewn by the editors in general supervision and in 

proofreading: accordingly it is clearly unnecessary to call attention to the one 

or two slight errors, which the critic, after diligent search, contrived to discover. 

The fiction is not particularly noteworthy, although the number of short 

stories adds interest and is in keeping with an issue in the middle of the term, 

when more elaborate work is naturally saved for the coming annual. Of the 

contributions. "Paradise Gained"' beyond question deserves first mention. It is 

so truly humorous, so skilfully handled, so free from the slightest suspicion- of 

malice that it leaves little to he desired. "The Legend of Chateau Ambrose" 

shows considerable promise—the general atmosphere and setting is sustained 

throughout, while the character of the old guide is well outlined. However, 

there seems to be an unhappy fondness for the grewsome details of the story's 

threefold catastrophe. This tendency is more evident, with less excuse, in the 

story called "Revenge." and as the critic reads on and sees, in the story that follows, 

the floods rising about a village in Japan lie fears even a worse fate for 

the unsuspecting inhabitants, until the author by a skilful turn saves them 

every one. 

The editorials are direct and sincere. The jokes are better than those 

usually found, and the little jingle. "If." has quite a pleasant ring. 

The number of advertisements speaks remarkably well for the business 

ability of the girls, and. better still, there is a considerable sum stored away in 

the treasurer's vaults against a possible rainy day. 

Girls! Our congratulations. . L. H. S. 

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CM AS. E. STREI 

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GARTH W. j 

RAMON 

EDW.J 

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LOCAL EDITORS 

FRED KANT, '11, School Notes 

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RAMON POHLI. '09, Alumni 

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15

THE LOWELL f 

u , Editorials! What! Is it to be school spirit ? Yes, gentle reader, for a few 

moments we feel it our duty to respect that aged custom of doffing the hat to the 

.editor's standby, school spirit. Really to spurn this worthy subject would leave 

our repertoire incomplete,—a crime irreconcilable. ; However, leaving all levity 

3sidc and looking at the subject in a thoughtful way, the very word in itself 

representing the breath, the life of whatever it may be, warrants,continual attention. 

That, at least, is our view of the matter. • 

Lowell^'school spirit, the real Lowell breath of life embodying all that is 

noble and uplifting, we are proud to say this year as ever lias run strongly and 

healthfully in the veins of all her athletic teams. Her long line of defeats on the 

gridiron, on the basketball court, en the diamond, mingling here and there with 

a lone victory, has put her teams through the severest tests. That they have 

come out though defeated more times than victorious with an enviable record, 

because unscathed and not besmirched by any unsportsmanlike conduct speaks 

well for her team representatives. 

The spirit of the athlete has been strong and healthy, but the attitude of 

the students has been anything but invigorating. The real Lowell breath of life 

so fresh in our athletes is dying out in our every day student. In its place 

a false doctrine has sprung into being. The admired youth is no longer the 

hard, the diligent worker. The "man of the hour" has become the leader in the 

social whirl. Frequently the earnest athlete, the trying student, is made to bear the 

brunt of rebuke. Such a condition is degrading. Like the house built upon the 

sand, this continued must result disastrously. 

These two conditions, existing features of our school, one the enervating 

spirit, the other the decaying arc bound to conflict. Remembering Lowell's past 

history let the loyal, wholesome attitude toward school life prevail. Make the 

same thriving condition of athletics a part of the entire school's life. Let Lowell's 

name continue as ever, supreme in the State. 

A rumor for the last few days has been going the rounds that the powers 

that be are thinking of providing our noon time stamping grounds with an ash 

barrel. That such a receptacle is greatly needed is a fact well known to all of 

us. Of course, as soon as one appears, the question will arise. How are we to 

keep it? Shall we chain it to a post, appoint a custodian, or stand guard mount? 

\Yhate\v may be dene the Lowell stalwarts will keep it. Above all things 

let us see the abstract become concrete and the daily prayer of many granted. 

Congratulations are in order for the splendid LOWKLI. published by the 

girls. That their paper was up to date was particularly appreciated by the 

noble- scions of Adam that barely "Gained Paradise." Truly they would have 

appreciated it the more if the gentle prophetess had revealed her identity. However, 

brace up. boys, there's a chance for all of us and three bully ones for 

the girls' edition. 

16 

,_:'-uitf~L£ 

Next en 

one it will be, 

•i' class having it 

Contest" with 

written legibly 

than twenty-m 

take the prize. 

Are these 

praise or set 

hymning and ^ 

of His graciou 

not sing the hjj 

Great is (! 

withal: 

Great is G 

ing and digest 

Thu:- shou 

hymn of all: 

Great is (i 

and duly to us 

What thesome 

one to ii 

What else can 

ingale. I shot 

should do afl< 

being. I must 

my post as loi 

join in this se

THE LOWELL 

Nc.\t en the calendar is the Annual. This is the final effort and a great 

one it will be. with your aid. The generous support given the LOWELL with every 

class having its writers is a good omen for the annual. A "Poem and'Story 

Contest" with three prizes of $5, $3, $1, is to be held. AH articles should be 

written legibly, preferably typewritten, on one side of the paper, with no more 

than twenty-five hundred words, and be .in by April 27th. Let us see a poem 

take the prize. Here is ycur opportunity. 

Are these the only works of Providence in us? What words suffice to 

praise or set them forth? Had we but understanding, should we ever cease 

hymning and blessing the Divine Power, both openly and in secret, and telling 

of His gracious gifts? Whether digging or ploughing or eating, should we 

not sing the hymn to God: 

Great is God, for that He has given us such instruments to till the ground 

withal: 

Great is God, lor that He has given us hands and the power of swallowing 

and digesting; of unconsciously growing and breathing while we sleep! 

Thus should we ever have sung. Yea. and this, the grandest and divinest 

hymn of all: 

Great is God. for that He hath given us a mind to apprehend these things, 

and duly to use them ! 

What then, seeing that most of you are blinded, should there not be 

some one to fill this place, and sign the hymn of God on behalf of all men? 

What else can I that am old and lame do but sing to God? Were I a nightingale. 

1 should do after the manner of a nightingale: were I a swan. I 

should dp after the manner of a swan: but now. since 1 am a reasonable 

being, 1 must sing to God—that is my work: I do it. nor will 1 desert this 

my post as long as it is granted me to hold it: and upon-you. too. I call to 

join in this self-same hymn.—From the Golden Sayings of Epictetus. 

,.F. M. 

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GARTH I.'OICKICKE. 

77/i* Spectrum for March is a well-balanced and interesting paper. Tioth 

stories and poems are above criticism. 

The Cardinal, from Portland, Ore., also takes a high place in our exchange 

list. This is a new exchange, and we like the spirit and quality of its material. 

The merits or failings of each exchange in the Item is a stanza of poetry. 

This makes a most readable column cut of material which is generally of no 

interest to the casual reader. 

Cascade, Seattle.—A joke at the bottom of a religious editorial is very 

poor taste. 

The Wild Cat, from Pasadena, is our best exchange this month, and has 

shown a world of improvement over the last issue. The whole literary department, 

especially the first story, deserves the highest praise. 

77/c Polytechnic, from Los Angeles High, is complete and interesting, though 

scarcely representative or artistic. This little paper measures but 6x5 inches. 

77/c Kodak.—Your paper seems two large for the material. The arrangement 

is poor. Three or four good stories and poems are needed to give character 

to a paper. Much space is wasted. 

77/c Janus.—Editorials, staff and your business manager's notice should not 

come on the first page. The price of your magazine is far too high. Get the 

business staff to work. 

Central Digest. Chattanooga. Tcnn.—"A Tragedy of the Northwest" has in 

it the true ring of the wilderness. What is the object of dividing your jokes 

into two separate headings? "Hash" seems to us a senseless heading for jokes. 

The Oracle (Jan. and Feb.)—"A Trip Through 1'rittany" is one of the 

best narratives we have read. Serials, running from one issue to another, are 

not the right thing tor a high-school paper. 

(Continued on Page 21.) 

IS 

w^-W^ r '^ 

Lowell has 

who was there. 

1 should take u 

(I mean rave ! 

but I haven't tli 

was a liberal s|> 

levee of note an' 

big family gallic 

excellent time, 

lielvel. Manhein: 

well into the m< 

ballroom. 

Stanford anl 

All that remain:- 

The track meet \j 

this. Then canu! 

Shipper, a menil 

Uicky man. He j 

'" debating whii 

I'erkelcyitvs cap! 

The Criterin 

••M>nl Sth at the 

'Rudolph Drcsel. 

"eth Perkins. R:, 

Several of the t\ 

till the wee sma

RAMON POMI.I. W: U. C "14. 

Lowell has held its first Alumni dance. Was it a success? Ask anyone 

win) was there. It certainly was a genial crowd that gathered. I suppose 

I should take upon myself the duty of society editor and proceed to discourse 

(1 mean rave) over the various hobbles, lingeries, crapes and non-hobbles, 

but 1 haven't, the heart. The younger folk were in predominance, yet there 

was a liberal sprinkling '" old "grails." Mr. Morton and Mr. Cloud held a 

levee of note and were centers of gravity during the evening. It was like a 

big family gathering and everyone expressed themselves as having had an 

excellent time. The patronesses were: Mesdames Morton. Kroutzmann, 

I'.elvel. Mruiheim. Jordan. Ceballe and the Misses Cox and Kownu-.n. It was 

well into the morning of February 24th before the last of the dancers left the 

ballroom. 

Stanford and California have about run the gamut of their spring rivalries. 

All that remains is the inter-collegiate debate, which takes place next week. 

The track meet was first on the program and the Clue and Gold team carried 

this. Then came the Carnot debate, which California also won: Frederick 

Shipper, a member of last year's victorious intcr-collegiatc team, was the 

lucky man. lie graduated from Lowell in 1908 and made an excellent record 

in debating while there. The baseball scries has just been played and the 

I'erkeleyitvs captured this by winning the first two games. 

The Critcrinns. an organization of the class of l'JOD. held a reunion on 

April 8th at the home of Mr. Leslie Cupples. Those present were Messrs. 

Rudolph Dresel. Lyman Grimes. Edward Harrison. Gerald Hermann. Kenneth 

Perkins. Ralph Rooney. Cyril Quill. James Underbill and Ramon Pohli. 

Several of the fellows grew reminiscent and kept the gathering in laughter 

till the wee sma' hours. 

19

ichodl 

FRED K.\XT. 

^y 

The social life of Lowell lias settled clown to its annual rest during the 

season of Lent. The time has been busily spent, however, by great activity 

in athletic and club circles. 

The members of the school along with their friends enjoyed a lecture on 

the evening of March 10th. The speaker, Mr. Charles Wesley Reed, spoke 

on the Yosemite Valley and Hetch Hereby regions. The lecture was accompanied 

by some beautiful views, which were appreciated by all. 

On the lftth of March an entertainment was held in the study hall for 

the purpose of making up the deficit in last term's LOWELL. The program 

was contributed to by members of the Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs, 

and the Reading Club. The program was as follows: Song by the Boys' 

Glee Club; recitation by Miss Theodora Schaertzer: song by the Girls' Glee 

Club: recitation by Miss Marie Louise Bryant; a small play entitled "Mistress 

Penelope," by the members of the Reading Club. The whole affair was 

fully enjoyed by a large audience. It proved very successful, both as an 

entertainment and financially. 

A rally was held on March 17th for the coming events in swimming, 

baseball and track. President Maggs opened the rally with a few remarks 

on true Lowell spirit. Then Leslie Henry. Jim Ransohoff. Coach Kelly. 

Charley Street and Mr. Rhodes aroused great enthusiasm by their speeches. 

Music and fun were afforded by "That Xeopolitan Duo." consisting of Dave 

Butler and Harold Potter. 

On the winning of the swimming championship of the Academic Athletic 

League block "L's" were granted to Ernest Smith. Charles Lindgren. 

Lewis, Goeppert, Clinton Jcncs and James Ransahoff. 

On the resignation of Jack Tufts from the office of second assistant 

treasurer the Executive Committee appointed Vincent Meadc to that position. 

2f; 

The Execut 

ditions of the'.s^ 

the school prem 

A committe 

Stanford on the 

The class o 

tion season. T! 

time. 

December 

class on April / 

lint! Boat Club. 

The Decem 

Club. It has eli 

a class paper w 

be a record-bre% Mant0 

fi "d it out, ]

^ THE LOWELL 

The Executive Committee has taken up the matter of improving the conditions 

of the student body. It will endeavor to improve the appearance of 

the school premises by working through the students. 

A committee has been appointed to make arrangements for a picnic to 

Stanford on the day of the championship debate. ; 

The class of June 1911 is actively preparing a program for the. graduation 

season. The class is considering man}' plains for a record graduation 

time. 

:: 

December '11 is to give an informal reception and dance to the senior 

class on April 7th. The affair is to be held in the large hall of the South 

End Boat Club. The clf.ss is looking forward to a very enjoyable time. 

The December '12 class is to have a dance on April 22d at California 

Club. It has elected Miss Helen Wood class secretary. This class publishes 

a class paper which is very creditable. At the present rate this class will 

be a record-breaker. 


The Messenger.—We think your paper would have a neater appearance 

hcth inside and out if it were a more convenient size. 

The Wilmcrding Life.—"When the East Meet the West" is the best piece 

of work in the paper. Articles by the faculty do not take the place of work by 

the students themselves, however. 

The Che/, Fresno, Cal — For a love story "Dolly" is well handled and reads 

smoothly. The jokes are good. "A Valentine Tragedy" does not seem to us 

worthy of publication. 

The Patrician, from Columbus. O.. maintains a high literary standard. Considering 

the principals in which it is gotten up. we have no criticism to offer. 

The Cogswell.—"A Man's Worth" is original and true to life. School 

Notes arc also well edited. 

We acknowledge and thank the Daily Califoniian and the Daily Pah Alto, 

also the Pelican. 

Small Man (after heated argument)—I have a good mind to hit you. 

I'.ig Man—Little fellow, if you ever did hit me, and I should happen 

to find it out. I'd mash vou. 

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Debate 

Ei;\v.\ui) II. PARSONS, June '11. 

Among the debates held during the past month have been the following: 

Resolved, That ':he pay-as-you-enter ears will be a benefit to the citizens 

of San Francisco. On the affirmative were Messrs. Caldcr and W'asciwitz. 

and on the negative were Messrs. Shapiro and Cardinalli and Miss Svenberg. 

The negative was awarded the decision and Miss Svenberg was judged best 

speaker. 

Resolved. That disfranehisement of native-born Chinese is un-American 

and unconstitutional. On the affirmative were Messrs. Lucas and Harrison. 

On the negative were Messrs. S. Rosenblatt and Shapiro. The affirmative 

was awarded the decision and Mr. Shapiro was judged best speaker. 

Resolved, That the Chinese Exclusion Act should be so amended as to 

include Japanese. On the affirmative were Messrs. Honigsberger, Rosenblatt 

and Fortgang. and Miss Colctt. On the negative were Messrs. Stein. 

Kant, Jackson and Wolfe. The affirmative was awarded the decision and 

Mr. Rosenblatt was judged best speaker. 

The question for the big team debate is. Resolved, That three-fourths 

of a jury should be competent to render a decision in criminal cases. 

We are all looking forward to our third and final victory over our old 

rival—San Jose. Messrs. Rabinowitz. M. Rosenblatt and Meyer, the men 

who are to represent Lowell and who are going to give to Lowell, to keen 

forever, the Leland Stanford Junior cup. are working industriously under 

the able coaching of our old, untiring and faithful friend. Mr. Cloud. All 

that.we have accomplished in recent years and all that we hope to accomplish 

this year, we owe to him. 

In many ways, debating is similar to athletics. It is true that we have 

a team we are sure will win. but. like a football or baseball team, nothing 

is so vital as encouragement. The source of encouragement must be a rooting 

section, and our rooting section at Palo Alto on the evening of April 22. 

1911, should be the entire student body of Lowell High School. Remember. 

Lowellites. the M 

cup forever! Lo\ 

must be the fight 

i-up. fcr which n 

is going to go eit 

to help make it c 

The first Re 

perhaps because 

"Freedom."' by J;i 

"The Elf and tl 

Head" (Arabian) 

The second 

Garnett Holmes, 

of this term. M : 

the judges. 

The third pr 

and "Mandalay" 

the Whale Got I 

Robert Loui: 

program. Two | 

These were folio 

the checkered life 

members greatly 

excellent reading 

At the last n 

Fenniniorc Coopi 

mo," by Joac|uiu 

Besides its a 

enterprising as ti 

Mr- Charles VVesl 

^'osemite and He 

The club rej 

as stage m 

bers nevertheless 

successor. 

Strenuous rel 

nation for our cc 

the beginning of 

S°'ng on. 

T "e club ha

THE LOWELL 

Lowellitcs. the school that wins the Stanford -cup three times keeps the 

enp forever! Lowell has won it twice and San Jose has'won it twice. This • 

must be the fight of our lives, for on the evening of April 22nd the Stanford 

cup., for which numerous schools all over the State have fought for years, 

is going to go cither to San Jose or to Lowell. Tt is up to you, Lowellites. 

to help make it come jto Lowell. 

Reading Club 

HARRIET BRADFORD. June '11. 

The first Reading Club meeting in March was especially interesting, 

perhaps because of the novelty of the program. With the exception of 

"Freedom," by James Russell Lowell, the selections read were translations— 

"The Elf and the Pose" (Danish), by Mans Anderson; "The Enchanted 

Head" (Arabian): "The Story of the Yara" (Brazilian). 

The second meeting was devoted to the tryout for "Chattanooga." by 

Garnett Holmes, the play which the club has decided to present at the end 

of this term. Miss Weigle, Mr. Morton, Mr. Cloud and Mr. Holmes were 

the judges. 

The third program was devoted to Rudyard Kipling. "Gungha Dhin" 

and "Mandalay" were read: also "Mow the Armadilloes Began," and "Mow 

the Whale Got His Throat." 

Robert Louis Stevenson's works furnished the material for the fourth 

program. Two poems. "Christmas at Sea" and "Tropic Rain," were read. 

These were followed by "A Lodging for the Night," a story woven about 

the checkered life of that most interesting vagabond, Francois Villon. Tbe 

members greatly enjoyed this number, probably as much because of the 

excellent reading as because of the subject matter. 

At the last meeting this month a selection from "The Pilot." by James 

Fennimorc Cooper, was read: following that a poem, "The Defense of Alamo." 

by Joaquin Miller. 

Besides its activity at school this month the Reading Club has been so 

enterprising as to have given, under its auspices, an instructive lecture by 

Mr. Charles Wesley Reed, at Girls High School. Mr. Reed spoke on the 

Vosemite and Hctch Hetchy Valleys. 

The club regrets that Miss Brooks finds it impossible to continue her 

office as stage manager. In heartily thanking her for her work, the members 

nevertheless as heartily join in welcoming Miss Phclan as her able 

successor. 

Girls' Glee Club 

Strenuous rehearsals have been held each Monday in room 22 in preparation 

for our coming concert. Xo new members have been admitted since 

the beginning of March, as they would only interfere in the practice now 

going on. 

The club has been in demand at the various social functions of the 

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THE LOWELL 

school, contributing numbers both at the Lincoln Day exercises and the 

entertainment in the hall on March 17th. 

On Saturday, March 25th, Mrs. Deane very kindly invited the girls to 

her home, and though not all the girls came, still the afternoon was a perfect 

success. A few very delightful songs were rendered by Mrs. Deane, and 

after a good'earnest rehearsal of our own songs,:'delicious refreshments were 

served. That rehearsal was certainly a great step in assisting the presentation 

of our concert this April. 

The program which has been arranged for this affair is indeed quite 

varied, and we can assure you of a very enjoyable afternoon if you attend 

that Girls' Glee Club concert. 

Spanish Club Notes 

BEATRICE BAUTLETT, June '11. 

The Spanish Club has devoted its first three meetings of March to a 

comedy entitled "Lo Postivo." The play was very interesting and amusing. 

The cast was: 

Don Pablo Leo Simon 

Cecilia, his daughter Debora Newman 

The Marquis Bertram Arendt 

Rafael Frank Fortgang 

On March 21st the third act was given with Irving Stahl as The Marquis 

and Arthur Tellefson as Rafael, the ether characters being the same. 

On March 28th four stories were translated from Spanish. 

"En Posde la Suerte". Concha Torres 

"Casilda" Esto Broughton 

"Kosimay Kenko" Belle Meyer 

"'Carlitos" Margery Durbrou 

The cast for the final play has been chosen and is working hard. The 

production will be good and will rival our great success of last term. 

Boys' Glee Club 

On March 16, at the entertainment given in the hall, the Boys' Glee Club, 

represented by an octette, furnished several numbers on the program. 

The boys have also been asked to sing at the Girls' Glee Club Concert 

during the early part of this month. But the great event of the term as far 

as the boys are concerned is the concert which is to take place early in May. 

The bovs intend to make this concert the best that they have ever attempted. 

Thev have been practicing for it since the beginning of the term, and a new 

collection of rousing good songs will be given. The members are anxious to 

make this event a financial success to the school, but they need the assistance 

of every member of the student body. If you are not a Glee Club member, 

you can at least spend ten cents for this concert, and the boys assure you 

that you will not begrudge the sum. 

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There i 

past month, 

several tour 

On Apr 

and for the 

interclass is 

ing their tn 

their names 

girls by the 

All girl 

courts early 

The to 

brighter oui 

As usui 

leated St. h 

Forwards, 

llla »", Mari 

Et »el John. 

;i majority 

"rapidly imp 

The tei 

Hayw; 

come oi't ; 

Come out 

clas s spirit.

TENNIS. 

There is not much to say concerning activity in this sport during the 

past month, except that the girls have been practicing in preparation for the 

several tournaments, which will take place in April and May. 

On April 10th we will play a return match with the Girls' High team, 

and for the following week we have a challenge from Oakland High. The 

interclass is scheduled for April 16th and the class managers are now having 

their tryouts. The winners of this tournament will be the first to have 

their names inscribed on a beautiful silver cup, generously presented to the 

girls by the class organizations. 

All girls who wish to learn how to play should come out to the park 

courts early on Saturday mornings. 

The tennis club is in a flourishing condition, and we now have a 

brighter outlook for carrying off honors in the A. A. L. than ever before. 

BASKETBALL. 

As usual our girls carried all before them when on March 30th they defeated 

St. Rose convent by a score of 22 to 8. The line-up was as follows: 

Forwards. Lois de Vilbiss and Dorothy Riedy; centers, Margaret Yolkmanii. 

.Marie Louise Bryant and Hazel Breslauer; guards, Claire Evans and 

Ethel Johnson. Lois de Vilbiss played up to her usual standard, throwing 

a majority of the goals. Dorothy Riedy also showed up very well anil is 

rapidly improving her game. 

The team will be very busy in the future as they intend to play Modesto 

and Haywards. An interclass will also be held if enough girls will only 

come out and try to make their class teams. More players are needed. 

Come out to practice, girls, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and show some 

class spirit. 

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Boys' Athletics 

SWIMMING. 

In the language of the bard, Ransohofl". "We have regained our birthright." 

The team got nineteen points and tile meet, being aided and abetted 

by a fine Lowell crowd which lined the tank. Our nearest competitor was 

Cogswell, with seventeen points. Smith was the star, breaking the record 

in the 880. winning the 100 and swimming the last lap on the winning relay 

team. Captain Jones had been sick two days before the meet, but besides 

the relay, he swam a plucky race in the 220. getting third place. Lewis, the 

new quarter man. lived up to his reputation by getting second iii his race 

and swimming a fast relay lap. The other relay men were Lindgren, Goeppert 

and Raiisohoff. The whole team worked hard and certainly deserve 

their L's. which they will get at the final rally. 

BASEBALL. 

The first game of the Subleague was with Wilmerding. It was a hard 

fought contest, in which the team fully earned their victory. fi-S. Street 

pitched a fine game, holding the blue and gold down to five scattered hits. 

The line-up was Street, pitcher: E. Smith, catcher: Hockstadter. first: Robinson, 

second: Montgomery, shortstop: Hicks, third, and Riemer, Gillespie and 

R. Smith, in the outfield. 

The next game was with Sacred Heart. The team played loosely in the 

first inning, which, combined with several hits, gave Sacred Heart five runs. 

The team outplayed their opponents after this, but the lead proved too great 

to be overcome. Sacred Heart winning 6-3. Street pitched a fine game, 

except for the first inning. 

i..;.... " TRACK. 

Only a small team was entered in the Subleague. and the results were 

as good as could be expected. Lowell got eighteen points, taking fifth 

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£&«&,>-: 

place in the r 

pound class, n 

ting third pla< 

ter. This bo> 

points were ' 

Street. Urban, 

mar made the 

The tryoi 

resulted in th 

and Levinson 

the paper is i> 

ship for Low 

She laid t 

no sigh, force 

Suddenly a c 

shriek: then : 

gutteral muni 

place. TO-IIK 

A little 1). 

could complei 

inquired: 

"Have yc 

"Ves, sir, 

"Where is 

"Father s 

* r o in and out 

'^csjiise n 

'Millionaire 

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place in the _,.._._ ^ 

pound class, making six^poin;^%;Url)an]jran; ajhe^cjy race;in Jl _^ 

tiiTsr third place.' Spencer annexed the^samevndsitib'hîri : ltlie ? 120Ttf6iiri(l: ; 'quarl?->v.-;^';ter: 

This boy rail a beautiful; race and'isi certainly -a- c6meru TK^ otlier sjx; 

points were won by the relay, which took seconds place. ^ The• team^was: ^ 

Street. Urban. Lau. Keith, Herrick. and Lilienthal. The^first four ancl'ITamî- ' 

mar made the Stanford Interscholastic relay 2 team,..with 1-Ierrick as substitute. 

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The tryouts for the Stanford Interscholastic team have been held, and 

resulted in the choice of two teams: Johnston and Strachan, and Greenberg 

and Levinson. The first two will also play in the singles. By the time 

the paper is issued we hope that this team will have won another championship 

for Lowell. 

She laid the still white form beside those which had gone before; no sob, 

no sigh, forced its way from her heart, throbbing as though it would burst. 

Suddenly a cry broke the stillness of the place—one single heartrending 

shriek: then silence: another cry. more silence: then all silence but for a 

guttcral murmur, which seemed to well up from her very soul. She left the 

place. To-morrow she will return to lay another egg. 

A little boy was entertaining the minister the other day until his mother 

could complete her toilet. The minister, to make congenial conversation, 

inquired: 

"Have you a dog?"' 

"Yes. sir. a dachshund." replied the lad. : 

"Where is he?" asked the dominie, knowing the way to a boy's heart. 

"Father sends him away for the winter. Me says it takes him so long to 

go in and cut the door, he cools the whole house off."—kx. 

Dcf-pise not fê day of small things. Atack properly placed may cause 

a millionaire to sit up and take notice.—Ex. 

I ordered three eggs. Where is the other oner' 

I must have mislaid it." 

Then I don't want it."—Ex. 

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I'.urkc, Member Parliament. 1722—The fleets could only go to the verge 

of the sea. but to the shore. 

Street, School L'.oy, 1910—Aw, I've seen many a schooner cross the bar. 

Miss Diiffv. Member of the Faculty—Whv, Charles—I'm shocked. 

Mr. I'erham—What kind of a line is that. Smith? 

E. Smith (just finishing a baseball cartoon)—Eli—it's a short stop line- 

Smith (still fussed)—Well, there is an explanation point after it. 

Sanguinetti, our literal Garibaldi, in Latin: "Aeneas moved deeply—let a 

tear drop on his cheek." 

According to Mr. Morton's translation of Cicero: A man whose deeds he 

might glorify, and whose audience he could gain. 

According to Miss Reed: A man whose deeds and ears he could find. 

Touching. 

Fitter—Why do you call him a "close" friend? You don't go with him 

much. 

Patter—I know that: but 1 tried to borrow a dollar from him and he 

wouldn't come through.—Ex. 

Mr. P-rh-m—Where does Macbeth kill the king? 

S-y-e—On page 85. 

Mr. P-rh-m—Good-bv. 

In English—Administer means to carry out. 

Capt. Potter—Ma! Men;;:!, administer the garbage!—Exch. 

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Conductor—Far' 

Absent-niindeil 

Conductor—Nic 1 

, Absent-miiuied 

Ikey—Fader, v. 

Father—Wearin 

Xo. Mr. LongU' 

did not die a natural 

Act I m yillai 

jumps in and drink 

Act II—Villain 

'Curtain.) 

C Hoftivian (w 

your ink—well? 

c —Vdo-cissii 

— lubet.

^ ^f| 

'": '- '•' f ? '•- : 'f t \.^ /'.:•• ' : '' ;:i: ':'-v-l"'' V; ; ; ^:-§?^ 

In Washington. ' r . 

Conductor—Fare, please, v. ; ; 

Absent-minded Senator—Kb\v much? 

Conductors-Nickel, sir. .? \\ " 

Absent-minded Senator—D'ye think I'm giving my vote away?—Ex. 

Denned. 

Ikey—Fader, what's "superfluous"? 

Father—Wearing a necktie ven you've jjnt a beard. Ikey. Ex. 

In History. 

Xo. Mr. Longley. says our erstwhile Garibaldi, L. Sang. Martin Luther 

did not die a natural death. He suffered an excommunication of a bull. 

The Coming Play. 

Act I (a villain, girl, dog. river)—Villain throws girl in river. Dog 

jumps in and drinks it up. Saves girl's l ; fe. 

Act II—Villain tries to escape. Dog coughs up river. Villain drowns. 

(Curtain, i 

In the Hall. 

C. Hoffman (walking up to Miss Baird)—Good morning. Carlctta. Is 

your ink—well? 

He—Velo-cissime? 

She—Tubet 

A dizzy old boozer from Gaul 

Went home in the rain from a bawl. 

Then like a good fellow 

Put to bed his umbrella, 

While he stood up in the hall.—Ex. 

In Latin. 

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MR. F. II. CI. 1 

MR. FRANCIS 

MISS DUFFY 

MR. J. P. KOI 

MISS M. M. 0 

MR. HUDSON 

MR. J. J. SCII^ 

MR. J. A. LO: 

MISS Kl.Slli ' 

MR. C. L. C.\ 

MR. ROCKIIr 

MISS Iil.Slli 

MR. FRANKI. 

MISS C. CRC 

MR. F. B. TL 

MR. L. II. S'l 

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MR. IC. P. C. 1 

MR. 'i. A. s: 

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MR. FRANK MORTON Principal 

MR. F. H. CLARK Mead of History Department 

MR. FRANCIS E. CROFTS Ik-ad of Mathematics Department 

MISS DUFFY Head of English Department 

MR. J. P. NOURSE Head of Classical Language Department 

MISS M. M. COX Head of Modern Language Department 

MR. HUDSON" SHELDON" Head of Science Department 

MR. J. J. SCHM1T Head of Drawing Department 

M R. J. A. LONGLEY History 

MISS ELSIE A. WE1GLE History 

MR. C. L. CARLSOX Mathematics 

MR. ROCKHOLD Mathematics 

M ISS ELSI E BOWMAN Mathematics 

.\i R. FRAX KLIN E. PERM AM .• English 

MISS C. CROX1SE English 

MR. F. B. TUCKER ., Classical Languages 

MR. L. H. STEPHENS Classical Languages 

MISS FRANCES HODGK1NSON Classical Languages 

MR. THADDEUS H. RHODES Classical Languages 

MR. FRED \V. KOCH Science 

MR. E. P. CAREY Science 

MR. T. A. SMITH Science 

MR. AARON ALTMANN Drawing

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One day in August, 1907. official birth was given to the Class of June "11 

by a newspaper item, stating that "the opening of the fall term was the occasion 

of the usual transfer jf students from grammar to high schools. The 

Lowell High reports an extraordinarily large freshman class." Of the ambitions, 

hopes, fears, of the individuals forming this class nothing was said. 

Yet most of us. as we went up the unfamiliar steps on that first day, had 

?ome very strong, if slightly indefinite ambitions. Each one had firmly decided 

that he would be the marvel of the Faculty and the hero of his fellow students: 

in what particular line he intended to revolutionize existing conditions, 

few could have told you. 

With its diploma and its faith in its own destiny. June '11 entered Lowell. 

It must be confessed that the aforesaid faith was dimmed a little before each 

thoroughly lonesome little freshman had written his name five times on as 

many slips of paper, had been conducted from one room in mother, only to 

return to his original starting place, and had finally inscribed the family history 

of the last five or six generations on a curious bit of pasteboard, designated 

an "enrollment card." 

Kven the joy of buying brand new. very learned-looking books failed to 

utterly banish the strange, home-sick feeling. We visited our old school that 

afternoon, where our sense of importance revived. 

In a few days we were acquainted with one another, at least with those 

in our own room. We had, as yet, no "class spirit" outside of our particular 

class-room. Once having made new friends, we felt that we were part of 

Lowell. We joined the Students' Association. We bought tickets to baseball 

games. 

So our first term passed, in adjusting ourselves to new conditions, with 

a gradual fading of our high hopes. Now we were "High!" interested in 

displaying superior knowledge to our juniors. 

A new development took place, astonishing our teachers. We began 

to "cut" recitations, to be sent out of classes. We had conceived the idea 

that it was manly to break rules made for the common benefit. It took many 

a hard lesson to convince some of us that it is childish and sillv. P.v the 

j! 

time we haj 

out of the 

With tl 

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and prcscn| 

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A new] 

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what we ni 

opportunity 

ni/.ed the y 

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time we had learned this; in'greater or less degree, another class had passed 

out of the big doors. We w

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wrote for THE LOWELL, or sturdily "Resolved, That a certain law passed by 

our representatives in Congress is un-American, unconstitutional, and'generally 

obnoxious." 

The Junior year ended in a grand burst of oratory at a class meeting at 

which a new president was elected. . '.Ve were Seniors! 

We began our last year with the settled resolve that we must "do something 

different." The honor of the class depended, in our minds, upon our 

accomplishing something original. In the intervals of studying hard, attending 

to our respective offices, and indulging in mild dissipations, this main 

idea was ever present. In vain, it seemed, did we seek inspiration. At last, 

a bright thought! Let us give Dec. '10 a party. 

Under the exciting influence of this surprise, the term drew rapidly to a 

close. Before we realized it, we were "High Seniors." 

I low strange it seemed to really be the highest class in the school! Why, 

it couldn't be possible that we were even now going to our last Rugby game, 

hearing our last concert, as Lowell students! 

Anxious to convince ourselves that such war. indeed the case, we set 

another new precedent—linn of welcoming the freshmen to the "Sutter 

Street institution," as they call our school in the newspapers. This was a 

great success, if we do say so ourselves, "as shouldn't." 

The last term is going fast. Engaged in a mad pursuit of the elusive 

"recs." we still fail to realize how close the goal looms before us. Even the 

protracted, spirited arguments regarding the Senior Dance seem strangely 

impersonal. 

I'ut some day an old friend regards us with amazed eyes. "To think." 

he gasps, "of that child "nulwitiii" from high school! Why, I can remember 

when he was. etc., etc." The enormity of it comes over tis. Why, we arc 

going to graduate, to leave it all, work, friends, teachers! We feel now, with 

a strange sinking of our hearts how very little we have accomplished of all 

our ambitious dreaming. An earnest, fatherly, speech froiu a faculty friend 

reveals to us how meager has been our return to Lowell for all she has so 

lavishly given to us. With a strange mixture of humiliation at this thought, 

and pride that we have been judged worthy to receive at the hands of our 

alir.a mater, joy and sorrow, we receive our diplomas. We are Alumni! 

G. A. P.. [une '11. 

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At last, 

'11.

Great Rush to the Old Country. 

Lucrative offers have been rife the 

past month for German colonists to 

invade Ireland. Dutch Cramer, the 

Great Hop merchant of the age is to 

establish a colony in Ireland .and cinch 

his hold on the market. 

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On hearing this, Ray Greenberg was 

heard to remark: ''Aw, it's not hot 

enough for hops over there." 

Whereupon the live Dutchman rose 

to the occasion and replied: "Well, 

the Dutch will make it hot enough over 

there to make the hops grow." 

There was a scramble of threats from 

both sides, but as yet, J. Costcllo, the 

kid promoter, has not raised a sufficient 

purse to cause their ire to bring results. 

It is believed that before the week is 

over "The Conic in As You Pay Club" 

with Sang, and Call at the head will 

furnish funds on interest. If such happens. 

"Deak" Parsons, in his latest address, 

declared that the "Peoples' Defender," 

Frank Cadinali will put an end 

to the jrame of fisticuffs. However, 

here's hoping thai the budding promoter 

will catch this match, as the 

sports aver it will be a live one. 

Please mention "The Clarion" when 

corresponding with advertisers. 

SIGHTS ABOUT TOWN. 

At the dog show the other evening 

Miss E. Bull and I. Morse led Trixy, 


^^vT -:t •"•' ^^^^^^\j 

the dachshund, into the ring. It took 

the judges but a few seconds to decide 

that the dog was a beauty. No doubt 

the chaperons practiced their wiles 

upon them as attendant-led dogs were 

quickly disqualified. ' About the ring 

enjoying the evening noise were some 

dog lovers in Miss Isabelle de Meyer, 

Juanita Van .Meter, Kathryn Knowles 

and a few others. To-night the show 

closes, so all dogs should be on hand 

by 7:30 p. m. If Trixy behaves as 

she did last night, ''The Clarion" ventures 

to say she will win the blue ribbon. 

Here's luck to you, Miss Bull and 

Miss Morse. 

SPEED MANIAC SENT TO JAIL. 

The terrible bitumen burner "Puggy" 

Lingrcn was sent to the hen coop 

at Inglesidc, for twenty-five days. He 

was caught going up the Sutler street 

hill at the rate of 90 miles per hour. 

All the lives of the little children attending 

Lowell High School were 

jeopardized. While in the cooler he 

was entertained by the other famous 

"Pug" (not brothers, etc.) Jack Johnson. 

"Sanguinctti the class sensation 

Is the smartest boy in creation. 

A fine voice he owns and he makes 

no bones 

About standing up for his nation." 

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Baron Rosenberg Indulges in Combat. 

A queer scene took place the other 

evening near Lotta's Fountain. Earl 

Story, otherwise known as "Gorilla 

Pete" of the "Horse Marines," had 

just landed from a long voyage. 

As the old sea-dog bow-legged it up 

Market street, he kept a weather eye 

open for any of his old timers. On 

nearing the Fount, he met the aforesaid 

Karon Rosenberg. He was so excited 

at seeing him that he pinched "Algy" 

right on the arm. At this reception, 

the I'.aron ogled "Pete." then screamed 

and turned pale with anger. With fire 

in his eye, Algy whipped out his Chan 

tecler bodkin and thrice, yea thrice ran 

his amorous friend clean through. 

Then as a last stroke, he drew with 

words on his tongue, a bottle from his 

rear pocket and sprinkled four drops or 

more of hai r tonic in Pete's face. This 

•lone, he tied and hid in the shadow of 

a lamp-post. 

"Gorilla Pete" was dumfounded. 

N'mi-plussed was no name for it. He 

shook his topsails, stuck out his flying 

jih and at any moment our reporter 

says he might have picked up the sidewalk. 

Finally he hustled for "Rosy." 

Finding him at last, with one shriek 

"Algy" landed in Lotta's Fountain. 

Quite satisfied, "Goril" stroller! hap- 

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pily up the street. He was not hindered 

or accosted by anyone because 

Dame Rumor passed about the fearful 

assault the Baron had enacted. As the 

Honorable A. Rosenberg stepped drip-; 

ping from the tank, before the vast 

assemblage gathered around/ lie swore 

revenge would be his. 

This morning we are in receipt of a 

notice: 

Wanted:—One sea-dog known as 

"Gorilla Pete," to arrange for a duel. 

We herein gratu-choice of weapons to 

the desired party; either by telephone 

or with sharpened toothpicks. Beware 

of him of Lotta's Fountain. 

(Signed) Baron Al. G. Rosenberg. 

MAN IN FRENZY ATTEMPTS TO 

END LIFE. 

A certain man who is accustomed to 

carry a sack of sen-sen, a box of talcum 

powder and a box of rouge, also some 

•n^lexion powders in his right hand 

pocket, lost its entire contents an .'I in 

his rage, attempted to end his life by 

eating the Lowell High School Reading 

Club minute book. He was found 

choking in his room by his landlady, 

who said his name was "Frolich." 

Ah. Walter! how could you, the secret's 

out. 

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GRAND WATER CARNIVAL. 

All the ducks are preparing diligently 

for the opening of the new Lowell 

Baths. One Geo. Genres promises that 

the evening will be highly enjoyable as 

she has an interesting program. 

Among the entertainers of the evening 

we find Leroy Baird, the world-famous 

water dog, who will bask for a few 

moments in the spot light. Appearing 

soon after will be D. Reynolds, the 

diving Venus whose picture appears 

with this article. Manageress Gehres 

states that as an added attraction Isy 

Mahier will close the evening with his 

world-famed selections. We would 

like to state right here that there are 

some letters in Box A of "The Clarion" 

for the suffragette H. Bradford. Please 

call and procure contents; otherwise 

all letters will be confiscated after an 

hour holdover. We are not sure whether 

it is a match or not. Call and see. 

REMINISCENCINGS OF A BUG. 

It is better to borrow a sheet of binder 

paper than to buy a tablet. 

Study—but don't be a dig. 

Funny when a teacher says "Boys 

rise," the girls rise also. 

. Pony something, every other fellow 

has. 

A bluff is better than two D's—take 

a chance. 

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14 

How popular a reading club member 

becomes when the club play is to be 

given. 

Women's equal rights are being realized 

at Lowell. 

Fellows—When a girl says to your 

face "You're awfully nice," forget it. 

Life's too short. 

The fellow who says I can't—will 

never graduate. 

Cheer up. fellows—school's over. 

ABSOLUTELY THE LAST 

APPEARANCE. 

Charles E. Junior is billed to appear 

this afternoon at the Ball Park for an 

hour or so prior to his departure for 

the world's series. He stated to our 

zoological reporter that besides doing 

a little fungo hitting he might indulge 

in some windmill play. If such takes 

place the fans arc ;;ure of their money's 

worth. It was witl: some difficulty 

that our staff artist obtained the following 

sketch of the gentleman, as he 

was preparing one of his bean bah . 

However, remember the Clarion is always 

endeavoring to give her customers 

the best she can. Tins will be 

the windup of Cha.s. E. Junior in characteristic 

poses by this paper. 

"CLA| 

(H. S. aj 

slagging it.| 

mean dance 

girls surroi| 

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scatter cohc 

dance.) 

Music— 

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faretta? 

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IT. S.—Y< 

Xo answc 

Meanwhil 

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In meant 

J. L. (ha, 

one)—Don' 

alvn? I 

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jeet. 

J. L. _(ex. 

lady fair)— 

proposal to 

E. W. (q 

sorry, but I' 

J.'L. (ner 

ice cream— 

E. W.—O 

J. L. (pee\ 

next summe 

(Later sta 

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Meanwhih 

H. S. (un| 

ling (quite • 

this great 

branches be? 

—I swear by 

never loved 1 

A. B. (smi 

say such apj 

is a chestnul 

H. S. (wr.

"CLASS GIVES DANCE." 

Act I—The Last. 

(H. S. and J. L. march into hall, 

stagging it. Both got bill of fares,—I 

mean dance cards. At right a bevy of 

girls surrounded by Lowell cohorts. 

The lone ones rush quickly to bevy, 

scatter cohort and take partners for-lst 

dance.) 

Music—Di. di dum, di, di, dum. 

IT. S—Isn't it grand this eve, Alfaretta? 

A. L!.—A nice night, yes. 

11. S.—Yes. 'tis quite clear outside. 

Xo answer. 

Meanwhile silent struggle. 

Music—Di, di, dum, di, di, dum. 

IT. S. (greatly charmed)—Alfie. let 

us sit in the garden under the trees. 

A. P>.—All right if it isn't too cold. 

In meantime: 

J. L. (bashful boy entranced by fair 

one)—Don't you enjoy French, Evnlyn? 

E. \V. ("demurely)—It is a nice subject. 

J. L. (excited by di, di, dum and 

lady fair)—I would like to make a 

proposal to you 

E. \V. (quite aghast)—I'm awfully 

sorry, but I'm 

J. L. (nervous)—That we get some 

ice cream 

E. W.—Oh. T'd be delighted— 

J. L. (peevish)—Some warm evening 

next summer. 

(Later starts again): 

"I'd like to make a—a pro " 

Meanwhile: 

IT. S. (under tree on bench)—Darling 

(quite rapturously) I swear by 

this great tree, whose spreading 

branches bear witness to my sincerity 

—I swear by this great tree that I have 

never loved before. 

A. P.. (smiling faintly)—You always 

say such appropriate things. IT. This 

is a chestnut tree. 

IT. S. (wrathy leaves suddenly and 

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meets J. L. in hall, also wrathy and 

departing from fair one.) 

J. L.—Gee, I'm in love. 

IT. S. (meanly)—If you're in love, 

why the deuce don't you tell her so? 

J. L.—Well, I was all ready to-night 

to get clown on my knees and have it 

all over with, but just then my heart 

beat it. Then I thought there was no 

use. 

IT. S. (sick and disgusted)—Oh, 

come on. 

(P.oth drop dance cards, jump on car 

and rush home without word.) 

There were two men, Kant and Grimes, 

Who were always behind the Times; 

They reached the theater late 

lint ere they had sate 

They were soaked from the gallery with 

limes. 

A MUSICAL WONDER. 

Among the best ten sellers of last 

week was Mayer's Masterpiece "Wriggle 

little worms Wriggle." The composer 

did not specify what kind of 

worms, but evidently meant hookworms. 

The boy prodigy is now working 

on a delightful little ditty, entitled 

''What makes you scratch v.Tien the 

fleas Bite." 

IS

I 

A DAY IN THE JUNGLES. 

Yah! ha! yawned Scalione, King of 

Beasts, as he stretched his huge carcass 

and rang the bell for his maid, "Cherrycolored" 

J. Rosenberg to help him with 

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his toilet. The old . King was soon 

ready for his breakfast, which was 

served by the Chocolate-colored monkey 

Baird, who persistently put catsup in 

his highness" tea. which annoyed his 

highness very much, while "Screech- 

Owl" Jacobs sat on the back of his 

chair yelling in most unearthly tones. 

"We're friends, Friends." 

After breakfast his majesty went to 

visit his live slock, which was in charge 

of "Doughnut-faced" Meyer, the 

"French-Swede." imported especially 

to sit in a box. 

The first was "Giraffed-necked" 

Hoffman, who seemed to enjoy grazing 

off the hair of ''.Moon-faced" Cheney, 

another imported specimen, whose 

duty was to supply old "Giraffe" with 

food. 

Old "Giraffe" being a foxy guy, could 

scarce forebear to nip two or three bites 

from "Doughnut-faced" Meyer's crop 

which was of a different species, but a 

mixture now and then was very palatable. 

Next was "Truck-horse" Cattcll and 

"Slow-freight" Schussler, in the same 

pen. "Oh!" chuckled his nibs, "won't 

they be a fhie meal." 

"Spicier" Greenberg was in his nest 

sleeping as usual. While "Algernon" 

Costello, the court flea, waxed wise in 

knowledge, he was used by the chocolate-colored 

one, also by his nibs, whenever 

each of them felt drowsy, but as 

they never got drowsy, "Algernon" had 

yet his first function to perform. 

The rest of the day was spent in 

being amused by "Daisy-eyed" Street, 

the child phenomonon. Daisy-eyed would 

slip 'em over for the King-, who was immensly 

amused. 

After a large repast, Scalione, King 

of Beasts, was put to bed by the trusty 

"Cherry-colored" one, and lulled to 

sleep, to the melodious strains of the 

"Grizzly Bear," for such a one is he— 

A I'.ear Cat. 

16 

TO-NIGHT ! ! TO-NIGHT ! ! 

ED. PARSONS and his STROLLING 

PLAYERS in 

"EAST LYNNE." 

11. D. Meyer—"The Frenchman's 

darling." 

1 know a young lady named Rose 

Who always will walk on her toes; 

She wears all her shoes through, 

Now what, pray, will she do? 

1 think she should wear iron hose. 

PEOPLE'S : 

"STARTLIN 

"Another ' 

Court conver 

portly fish mag 

still on the wit 

was an inspirin 

chair Ida Page 

strong woman, 

Jay Rosenberg 

week's record.-*, 

were out in fo 

jury, it mighi 

since Orler. T 

representative 

len sat like tin 

in the midst 

law, "Deak." i 

As the Justi 

resume the oil 

ripe tomato w 

head. Tnstant 

audience rose- 

Cries of "G:i 

wall to wall, 

hand of the la 

the culprit. . 

from his scat 

cage "A la C 

Garibaldi of tl 

upon the air.

J 

PEOPLE'S RIGHTS DEFENDED. 

"STARTLING REVELATION." 

"Another Trust Is Undone." 

Court convened this a. m. with the 

pnrtly fish magnate Lawrence Taussi«y 

still on the witness stand. The scene 

was an inspiring one. In the Justice's 

chair Ida Page of old renown as the 

strong woman, was wielding the gavel, 

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Jay Rosenberg was dissecting the 

week's records, while the suffragettes 

were out in force to sec the women's 

jury. H might as well be called that 

since Orlcn Thompson was the sole 

representative of the sturdy sex. Orlen 

sat like i'(:•'• heart of a marguerite 

in the midst of clf:ven petals. Pacing 

the region of the prosecuting attorney 

from east to west was that scion of the 

law. "Peak." Parsons. 

As the Justice called the meeting to 

resume the old business of the day, a 

ripe tomato whizzed by L. Taussig's 

head. Instantly a suffragette in the 

audience rose and crowed, "Huzzah.'" 

Cries of "Garibaldi" reechoed from 

wall to wall. Suddenly the mighty 

hand of the law weighed heavily upon 

the culprit. As "Peak." led the man 

from his seal and placed him in the 

cage "A la Camorra" more cries of 

Garibaldi of the Fishermen's L'nion fell 

upon the air. His club was out in full 

force. Fish Taussig twitched uneasily 

in his seat while Justice Page 

was clearing for action. A speedy 

search of the room was immediately 

ordered and Fitz Cheney found sufficient 

for a young vegetable garden. 

Gradually law and order was regained 

and the witness gradually resumed his 

natural hue of a young beet. 

The spectators maintained great 

silence. Sanguinetti was suddenly 

seen to reach for his hip pocket. Another 

tomato was about to find a 

better mark this time when the Justice 

wielded her gavel and Sang, "Rocked in 

the cradle of the deep." No further 

interruptions occurcd. 

Each question of the pros, attorney, 

F. Cardinalli was skilfully parried by 

the magnate. At this moment Cardinali, 

with his accustomed brilliant 

stvle, changed tactics and completely 

routed the defendant. His question 

was: "What have you discovered 

about this Hay's fish ?" 

The magnate must reply and did so 

as follows: 

"People and magistrate of this State, 

the fish of San Francisco May are suffering 

from a complaint called the 

hookworm." The die was cast. Mis 

day had gone. 

F. Cardinali beaming brightly announced 

that the prosecution passed 

the case up to the jury and at present 

thr verc'xt is pending. 

17 

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HOTEIz-IvSWS. 

"Pay-as-you-enter" SaViguinetti, the 

Ligurian duke, has just returned from 

his sojourn underneath the Anheuser- 

Busch, where he has built many castles 

(in the air) ?. 

PEPITA THE FORTUNE TELLER. 

The dark-eyed gypsy puliod down 

the shutters of her little booth in the 

Rue Fillmore with a feeling of satisfaction. 

Ft had been a busy day for 

her. Her powers of prophecy (and 

imagination) had been severely taxed 

and she needed rest! 

Work had begun at an early hour 

that morning and had continued 

throughout the day. The clock had 

hardly struck eight when the mysterious 

curtains of Pepita's shop had been 

parted and a blooming youth with 

heavenly eyes., cherry lips, hair and 

carriage very erect, entered. 

"You must first cross my palm with 

silver," remarked the gypsy, carefully 

studying the lovely visage before her, 

with its saintly "Daniel in the lions' 

den" expression. 

"Oh!" the dear child's face flushed 

with embarassment. "my mama never 

allows me to carry on my person any 

United States currency, because she"s 

so afraid I might buy another comb 

and brush. F:ut here, you can have my 

scarf pin. I'm so anxious to have my 

fate told that I can hardly wait." The 

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13 

trusting youth handed over his bit of 

jewelry, giving a little jump of anticipation. 

"I see no noble future for you," said 

Pepita, scanning a faint line on his 

rosy-leafed palm. (How he blushed 

when she held his hand.) "You are to 

be a janitor! You will spend your time 

in oiling doors!" 

The awful verdict fell upon the 

cherub's ears like a thunder clap. He 

jumped to his feet and rushed from the 

shop crying, "Ah, Woe! This is what 

1 get for going out without a chaperon 

!" 

Meantime Pepita laughed softly. She 

had his scarf pin! Her amused 

thoughts were interrupted by the entrance 

of a short young girl with golden 

"woolly" hair and a melancholy 

mouth. She wore a gray sweater coat 

and a collar which caressed her ears. 

She seated herself opposite to the fortune-teller. 

"I sec in your hand," said the latter, 

"a dark young lady with ruby foam 

teeth, who is your crony. You sometimes 

quarrel with her. In anger she 

is like Mr. Vesuvius and you like 

Greenland's icy mountains. 

"Some day you and this other young 

person (she is shorter than you and her 

initials arc D. R.), will go into partnership 

for the millinery business. You 

will become famous. The Evalina hats 

will become very 

cook and washervvc 

After the depart 

tomcr. in strode a 

remarkable jaw am 

wish to be an or 

sweet voice; "will 

to be?" 

"You will be a 

swered Pepita. 

forth your ideas fnj 

will always be a 

woman's suffrage, 

come a fanner. Yj 

pcllation of 'Old 

tain.' " 

At the conclusio 

gypsy pointed her 

towards the door 

now yor can go! 

takes the very hear 

And he went with 

For half an hou 

the little shop. P 

self with an enchi 

Presently a high 

without. "This is 

Enter a young hi 

complexion and a 

by a blonde youn 

glasses. 

"Only one at a 

smiled the gypsy, 

tired gratefully. 

"Young lady, yc 

theatricals and will 

cent vaudeville he 

will be sole managi 

man will be emplo 

rier in a Roman m 

fall in love with tlii 

you will uvd and ] 

f the roost." 

"I guess," said 1 

ing. "that it will 

tell yonder young i 

because from what

shed from the 

This is what 

thoiit a, chap- 

ied softly. She 

Her amused 

;d by the ennrlwithgolda 

melancholy 

; sweater coat 

jsed her ears, 

ite to the for- 

said the latith 

ruby foam 

. You some- 

In anger she 

ndi.ybUrfJike^ 

ns. •..'..,• 

s other young 

ta you and her 

[go into partbusiness. 

You 

f Evalina nat^ 

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will become very well known. Every 

cook and washerwoman will wear one." 

After the departure of this fair customer, 

in strode a young man with a 

remarkable jaw and a poetic brow. "I 

wisb to be an orator," he said in a 

sweet voice; "will you tell me if it is 

to be?" 

"You will be a parson," at first answered 

Pepita. "You will thunder 

forth your ideas from the pulpit. You 

will always be a strong advocate of 

woman's suffrage. You will later become 

a farmer. You will gain the appellation 

of 'Old Man of the Mountain.' 

" 

At the conclusion of her speech, the 

gypsy pointed her finger dramatically 

towards the door and cried: "And 

now you can go! You can go, if it 

takes the very heart out of me breast!" 

And he went, with dragging footsteps. 

For half an hour there was quiet in 

the little shop. Pepita refreshed herself 

witli an enchilada and root beer. 

Presently a high voice called from 

without, "This is the place, my dear." 

Enter a young lady with blooming 

complexion and a fixed s*are, shadowed 

by a blonde young man wearing eye 

glasses. 

"Only one at a time, if you please," 

smiled the gypsy. The young man retired 

gratefully. 

"Young lad)-, you have a taste for 

theatricals and will one day own a fivecent 

vaudeville house, of which you 

will be sole manager. A young blonde 

man will be employed as a spear carrier 

in a Roman mob scene. You will 

fall in love with this young man. Later 

you will wed and you will be the boss 

of the roost." 

"1 guess," said the young lady, rising, 

"that it will be unnecessary to 

tell yonder young gentleman's fortune, 

because from what you tell me his fate 

seems to be so linked with mine !" She 

left the shop with the blonde young 

man, of course. 

With this the day was drawing to 

a close. Pepita heaved a sigh, fanned 

herself, then rose with a smile and 

locked the door. 

E.X.T.R.A.!.! 

The Parsons have found that they 

Kant Bull Lucey to Read the Story, 

that the babbling Brooks tell as they 

pass by the Meni Graves and Hawthorne 

hedges where sings the Hyland 

Thrush. 

Sh! Don't tell this secret for it will 

Leek out on Page Street near the coal 

Bunker. 

19 

\ 

"Do you like codfish balls?" 

"Don't know, never went to one." 

—Ex. 

AH

THE POET'S ROLL. 

Ed. Parsons—"He was not merely a 

chip of the old block, but the old block 

.itself." 

John Jacobs—"A ver}' unclubable 

man." 

Grcenberg—"The schoolboy with his 

satchel in his hand whistling aloud to 

bear his courage up." 

Harriett—"Her modest looks the cottage 

might adorn. Sweet as the primrose 

peeps beneath tiie thorn."' 

F. L. Cardinali—"When the briskminor 

pants for twenty-one." 

Chas. Lindgren—"Friend Charles, 

thou didst outrun the constable at last." 

A. Bunker.—"And touched by her 

fair tendance gladlier grew." 

A. Hyland—"And when once the 

young heart of a maiden is stolen, 

the maiden itself will come after it 

soon." 

A. Meyer—"The landlord's laugh 

was ready chorus." 

E. Wagener—"Her feet beneath her 

petticoat, like little mice stole in and 

out." 

There's Cheney so young and so fair, 

With blue eyes and bright auburn hair; 

But sad to relate he met with his fate 

When he tasted a ripe Bartlett pear. 

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devils. 

Messrs. Hoffman and Baird, late of 

the Orpheum (nigger-heaven), are to 

give a novel performance in the art of 

juggling at Scalione's Theater. 

Mr. ".Mercury" Hoffman will also 

pose as George Washington, Napoleon 

and all the rest of the noted family. 

Mr. "Hiram" Baird will conclude the 

performance with a few choice jokes 

guaranteed to put the audience asleep. 

The show will be found extremely enjoyable, 

as the manager will not refund 

any admissions. 

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The June '11 party attending the 

senior reception was afraid to come 

home alone in the dark. They obtained 

the services of the eminent 

guide. 1 (erman "Hercules" Schusslcr to 

pilot them through the lower region of 

Van Xe;* Aveune. The scout in his 

nervousness (caused by landing on his 

brain pan from a trapeze') displayed a 

gun that lacked wheels of being a cannon. 

In his mouth he carried a dagger 

that would have done credit to a hash 

foundry. Much to the regret of the 

party concerned, no savages put in an 

appearance and the young cannon was 

not allowed to speak. 

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CLARION'S BABY PAGE 

"Some Articles Received" 

THE BUTTER AND THE BREAD. Mr. Ant. "I say, Mr. Grasshopper, 

"My dear Mr. Butter will yoi: please that 1 can run as fast as you do," 

tell me your history?" said a loaf of saicl Mr - Aitbread. 

"Yes," said the Butter, I will "Well, we won't have a fight about 

tell you as much as I remember. First it, let's have a race," said Grasshopper. 

some men put me into a pail and left Mr. Bee will start us, and Mr. Snake 

me there for a few days, then I was will be at the river, and see who wins." 

put in a big round thing what they call 

One. two, three! start. Mr. Grassa 

churn. Oh. how painful it "was! hopper was so far ahead and poor Mr. 

When they took me out I was stiff Ant was nearly sick trying to get 

and hard. They then made me into ahead of him. 

a square and here I am," said the "Mr. Grasshopper won the race," 

Butter. "And now Mr. Bread i said Mr. Snake. 

would like the pleasure of hearing 

about you," said the Butter. 'T don't 

remember very much," said the Bread, 

"but I will tell you as much as I remember. 

I was squashed and pounded 

and what agony I went through, but 

now I am happy and gay. I was put 

in a grocery store. Mrs. Jones rang 

up and said she wanted some flour. 

I was picked out and was sent to SPECIAL FEATURE! 

her. She gave me to the cook and she 

GRAND BABY CONTEST! 

was told to make bread out of me. 

Mary put me into a big pan, put a GUESS WHO'S WHO. 

cake of yeast in some warm water and 

then put it on me. She put some salt SEND ALL ANSWERS TO 

on me and then she beat me as hard 

as she could, put the lid over me, stood CLARION HEADQUARTERS. 

me by the stove and let me rise over 

night. In the morning she put me in 

GET A LONG 

the stove and baked me and here I am 

VACATION 

with you." 

IN A FEW MINUTES. 

MR. GRASSHOPPER AND MR. 

ANT. 

"Hello," Mr. Ant, "don't you wish 

you could hop and jump as I do?" said 

Mr. Grasshopper. 

"Well, don't think for a minute. 

you're the only one that can run," said 

36

My dreams are coming fast and many 

And when it's not of Rex and Jenny 

It's all about that trip to heaven 

I took in search of nineteen 'Icven. 

At first to me my work seemed futile 

For there I found not a single pupil. 

Cept'n the lean. long, lanky fan 

Clarence I loffmauio, Pete's right hand man. 

HI. 

At last my wi>h the Saint fulfilled 

lint first did ask. "Where are you billed?" 

"To Hades hie we. post haste if you pleasr." 

Which quickly brought from Tele a sneeze. 

"Ho, ho give my regards to Lucifer Red, 

Show him these passports right from my head." 

With that Guck and I the limited took' 

And soon in Hades were nabbed with a it.ink. 

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•A TRIP THROUGH HADES." 

It's when dear Pete is feeling boggy 

And the sight of the keyhole's a little foggy 

That lloff arises, shakes his limbs. 

Fondles his brow, then uses his glims. 

With serious mien and nary a fall 

The dear old "fio" looks over the wall. 

So >vhen of J'ete I asked his leave 

It's no small wonder that he grieved. 

II. 

IV. 

"Out with the passports. Guck." cried I. 

"The barbs stick me, quick "fore I die." 

And stuck right tight like a cork in my throat 

I was scrappin' a lump as big as a boat. 

For Lucifer Red was holdin" a coal, 

A-burning in me a mighty big hole. 

At sight of the camps, books, coals and all 

'Were quickly removed and dropped with a fall. 

And who do you s'pose was incendiary Red"' 

'Twas Schuss. indeed, with the mechanical head. 

3S 

V. 

Right on we pushed thro' thick a 

With a pretty good guide as big 

And soon we saw this little tootli 

To be none other than Walter Fr 

"What have we here?" Guck aski 

"It looks to me like the whole fa: 

All nineteen 'leven is in here str 

"Surely." said I. "something is u 

VJI. 

Leaving the realm of friend Meyc 

Strange to say the weather was co 

On our left in a pool like Tanta 

Was friend Pomp Cheney forevc 

And over his head like a knife in 

Stood a sleek Giraffe with a mild 

And ever anon for a choice lock !i 

And take off a bunch as big as a p

'•-"myrn 

V. 

Right on we pushed thro" thick and thin 

With :i pretty good guide as big as a pin 

And soon we saw this little toothpick 

To be none other than Walter Frolich. 

"What have we here?" Guck asked of me. 

"Ft looks to me like the whole family. 

All nineteen 'leveii is in here strong." 

"Surely." said I. "something is wrong." 

VII. 

Leaving the realm of friend Meyer ol old 

Strange to say the weather was cold. 

On our left in a pool like Tantalus nodding 

Was friend l'omp Cheney forever a-bobbing. 

And over his head like a knife in the air 

Stood a sleek Giraffe with a mild gay stare 

And ever anon for a choice lock he'd reach 

And take off a bunch as big as a peach. 

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VI. 

Ajnan like Sisyphus on a hill so high 

Was hopelessly toiling with many a sigh 

A shovin' and pushin' and totin" a boulder 

That looked indeed like a fat little Soldier. 

This circular rock, this round, puffy ball 

Hissed by like a wasp in its cavernous fall. 

And just as it struck on a jagged reef 

in one mighty voice: "Ye call me chief." 

VIII. 

A brow on the peak of a great iceberg 

Was reducing a dummy into an erg. 

The dummy has a teacher's look. 

The Brow seeing us gave the dummy the hook. 

Across the way in a warmer region 

Is Beebe Fowler of the Queener's legion. 

Along the line in formal array 

Two are crying: "Come in when you pay." 

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THE CLARION 

We leave the home of the collator 

To get away for somethin' better. 

The echoing canyons are set in moti.w 

From: "Roll on thou deep and dark !»ue oshun." 

We see the demon Oikawa 

Reciting to friend Hazel Brelauer. 

Aiitl then V. R. a maiden fair 

Fred.Maggs bespeaks: "What a crown of hair." 

XI. 

She speaks: "Woman's Ideas of Man" 

The shades for milts around all ran. 

Right at her side is Pars the Deacon 

Forever a talkin' of a political mectii:g. 

And then in a moment all in a row 

•We see the ones that passed below. 

X. 

The farther we go the more we see 

'Tis sad indeed. "O woe is inc." 

For on the Styx all in a line 

Is nineteen 'leven on a sign. 

Guck lets out an earthly wail 

And keclcrl but for a demon's tail. 

Higher, higher than the rest 

Is Stella Knne faring the West. 

XII. 

There was everyone of them under the sun 

And the worst of it; to them it was fun. 

Windmill Street was starting a game 

iAnd fanning old Sate who's not so tame. 

The auto bugs were all in a ball 

For Lindgrcn was struck by Lily-Thai. 

Right in a Barber chair was Sloss 

Having his curls all fixed to the floss. 

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Close by was Kant with Bai 

Putting Scaly into some bai 

•\s he screamed Duke Sangii 

Spoke to Card on the price 

We saw indeed as the moon 

Freddy running to Lovers' 1 

At every step we'd meet a f 

So fear was ours at every li 

For lo. perchance some otlu 

Our eyes might cross doing 

CLARION CONTRI1 

Hveleth Brooks. 

Clarence Hoffman. 

Alfaretta Bunker. 

I.eroy Baird. 

John Jacobs. 

Chas. C. Scalione. 

Chas. E. Street, Jr. 

Jas. Rosenberg.

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Close by was Kant with Baird the wags 

Putting Scaly into some bags. 

As ho screamed Duke Sanguinetti 

Spoke to Card on the price of spaghetti. 

We saw indeed as the moon did wane 

Freddy running to Lovers' Lane. 

At every step we'd meet a friend 

So fear was ours at every bend, 

For lo. perchance some other beauty 

Our eyes might cross doing its duty. 

CLARION CONTRIBUTORS. 

Evelcth Brooks. 

Clarence Hoffman. 

Alfaretta Bunker. 

I.eroy Baird. 

John Jacobs. 

Chas. C. Scalionc. 

Chas. E. Street, Jr. 

Jas. Rosenberg. 

THE CLARION 

XiV. 

We stopped: to my head the thought did rise 

How did MofT get up in the skies? 

Oh. why is it that these are here 

And the old Bear Cat was 'way up there. 

My curiosity was so great 

That I to IIoff the quest, did break 

'•Oh, Peter Saint did me kidnap," 

As he smiled and slapped me on the back. 

With that my mind was all at rest 

And I breathed a breath right out of the west. 

Then I stretched quite hard and scratched my head 

For I was home and out of bed. 

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ANSWERS TO BABY CONTEST. 

1 Alfred Meyer. 

2 Evalyn Wagner. 

3 Chas. Scalione. 

4 Alfaretta Bunker. 

5 Hermann Schusslcr. 

6 Genevieve Gehres. 

7 Chas. Street. 

8 Evelcth Brooks. 

9 Luigi Sanguinetti.

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Rosenberg and Oikawa—Gold dust 

twins. 

F. Kant: Oldest son of Can't family. 

Beloved son of Papa Can't and 

Mama Can't. Brother of Mr. T Can't 

and Miss U Can't. Grieved by the 

Can't dog. 

C. ^calione: Take two to-night and 

two in the morning with a bucket of 

water, catch as catch catsup Cor catch 

as catch-can.) 

THE CLARION 

"Little Eva" Frolich crossing the 

ice followed by his two nigger-babies 

in Act 3. Chattanooga. 

W. F. Cheney and his fourth dimension 

haircut. 

"Father Abraham" Hoffman: All 

the nice boys love the girls. 

Taussig: Who played in the orchestra 

until the director found out what 

was the matter with the orchestra. 

Yours trulv. 

BEHIND THE SCENES. 

1 was met at the stage door of the 

Mission High School Auditorium by 

Garnet Holme, the playwright and 

coach of "Chattanooga/' Saturday afternoon. 

He bade me wait a minute, 

on returning, he informed me that Miss 

Brooks was ready to see me. At last 

I was to have the opportunity of meeting 

that charming young ladv. 

I was taken to her dressing.^rgfjiu, 

where we were formally introduced by. 

Mr. Holme. In her sweet way, she 

waved her hand to a trunk for vne to 

be seated while she retired to another. 

She began talking to me in a most 

friendly manner and really, I found her 

quite fascinating. Finally getting down 

to facts, I approached her with the 

main subject. 

"How do you like the play." T asked 

in gentle tones. 

"Ugh," she cried turning away in 

disgust, "1 hate it." 

Xonplused in this sad beginning. I 

asked her again, this time she was more 

cordial—"I wish I had a villainous part 

where 1 might kill and make trouble 

for everybody, then make a dramatic 

exit. In this play 1 have to be so good, 

it annoys me: everything is so slow." 

"I see. Miss Brooks, you are a little 

inclined to be an actress," said I: that 

tipped her off. She broke in to a dramatic 

passion. "Oh! I love it. Mr. 

: 1 love the glare of the 

footlights: the smell of the grease 

paint: the applause of the audience. 

Oh. 1 love it." 

"Then you will be an actress, no 

doubt." I encouraged. 

"Yes." she said, "my ambition for a 

long time has been directed toward the 

stage, and T hope some clay to be a 

full-fledged actress." 

At this moment Garnet Holme entered, 

his thumbs in life; shoulder pits. 

Taking his place near the wash basin, 

lie said with a knowing smile, "you will 

be a star some clay, maybe." 

"Xow. Mr. Holme." she said, pleadingly. 

But he only laughed. 

"Sh !" she whispered, "\ oughtn't to 

let the secret out, but"—she hesitated 

—"Oh well what's the use. Miss Mac- 

Gowen is writing a play for me. "Ten 

Drops of Blood' or 'The Butcher Bov's 

Revenge." a regular bl 

one. then you'll see m< 

a villainous pose whicr 

of her. 

She was then called 

boy. announcing her 

second act. I could 

"Goodby." She tittei 

the door behind her 

rustle of silks. 

"Talk about villainy 

said I lolme. with a 

emotional parts, wh\ 

much emotion as a pi 

fEnglish stuff)." he ej 

me goixl-bv. He kno 

fcq? 

I here was a young la 

^ li" was very fond ol 

She ate all in the stor 

And now there's no mi 

So she's gone back to

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Revenge." a regular blood and thunder 

one. thtii you'll see me," and'she .made 

a villainous pose which is characteristic 

of her. 

She was then called away by the call 

boy. announcing her entrance to the 

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second act. I could learn no more. 

"Good-by." She tittered as she closed 

the door behind her, with a saucy 

rustle of silks. ,'/ 

"Talk about villainy, she's all right." 

Take me home for 

I used to be $6.21. 

$10.90 

said Holme, with a smile, "but her 

emotional parts, why she hasn't as N'ow I'm yours for S3.39 

much emotion as a pot of marmalade 

(English stuff)." he ejected as he bade 

Xew Stock Since Last Week. 

me gnod-bv. He knows. 

BISSINGER & JOHNNY JACOBS. 

There was a young lady named Gen.;'; 

W h>< was very fond of Sen Sen : , , 

She ate all in the .store 

And now there's no more. 

So she's gone back to Spearmint again. 

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Amiel * 

As the door opened, letting in the cold air from without, a boy entered 

the room. 

The-Padrone scowled, and uttered an oath. 

Amid, the little Italian street musician, was a small lad, very thin and 

pinched. Me was naturally handsome, but hunger and privation had done 

their work. A mop of curly blac v hair crowned his head. Long, dark, curling 

lashes fringed a pair of large, black eyes, their size greatly accentuated by 

the exceeding pallor oi his face. His tattered garments barely clung to him. 

In his hands, blue with cold, he clutched a dilapidated violin. 

The Padrone's scowl deepened when he saw who it was. He fairly yelled 

at the trembling figure as Amid cowered against the wall, evidently aware of 

what was to follow. 

"Well, come here. Afraid of this?" he sneered, shaking his fist in the 

face of the lad, who had advanced, and was standing before him. "Speak up, 

dummy: hand over," he commanded, and he held out his hand, a threat in 

voice and eyes. 

"Signor." Amiel replied, concealing his fiddle behind him. and slowly 

drawing a very few. small coins from his pocket. "Signor, I did my best. It 

was cold, the people, they will not listen, they—" 

A hairy fist knocked him flat on the lloor. 

"You !" the infuriated man swore. 

The boy raised his eyes in mute appeal to the figure towering above him. 

"A whole day's work." he thundered, "for a few paltry cents. I'll break 

your old fiddle over your brainless head. You'll sell papers or black boots. 

Go to bed, you young dog." 

lie accented his words with several vigorous kicks, then turned to greet 

a newcomer. The poor boy dragged, himself to a heap of straw in the corner, 

and, utterly exhausted, cast himself down, bruised and sore. 

"Quit your blubbering." silenced him. 

The room in which this scene took place was large, square, and stoveless. 

1 he cracked, broken windows kept the room at freezing temperature. The 

snow had blown • in upon the straw pallets, which lined the walls, on which 

were stretched the forms of boys, all more or less in the same condition as 

the little Italian. At on« end of the room a number of boys were gathered 

about a table on which rested a few loaves of dry bread. A lad. somewhat 

older than the rest, presided over it. This was Signor Rosaia's lodging-house 

for homeless boys, notorious for the harsh, cruel, and grasping, utterly heartless 

character of ils owner and his treatment of the boys. Supposedly, the 

newsboys, bootblacks, street musicians, any of the street gamins without 

homes, received lodging and a dry crust, in return for the money they earned 

during the day. [n fact, they were his slaves. 

• First K; prize story. 

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Signer Rossi, on '. 

the care of his suppo: 

rooming-house in.that' 

the funeral Amiel rec 

fiddle, all he owned it 

boat for America. Oi 

lie was soon disiliusi* 

found a stern., cruel m 

work all the time. R< 

the lad. for he knew tli 

his power. 

l ; or sonic time Ai 

into a heavy sleep. ]•', 

awakened him. He ar 

under his arm. and mil 

snow and the cold, ai 

again and again. But 

once was he rewarded, 

he >iooi! there, fearing 

brought back. 

At last, about t\\; 

1' >< Iging-hi itise. Almos 

stumbled into the roo 

boy had gone to bed s, 

Amiel. in silent tc 

hand. The Padrone s: 

and his hand shook wii 

and shirt, and catchim 

stroke Amiel screamed, 

to do more than moan 

other boys sat up in ho 

lasv. he stopped, and At 

great purple welts stai 

peased. saw the lad's ' 

with an oath, broke it ( 

fearful oath sent the tc 

light. 

All through the ni; 

a smile of peace and co 

the friendless boy for t 

found rest and friends. 

It had been a dull 

comparing notes. "I ha 

"You beat me, am 

the third one was from

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THE LOWELL 

Signor Rossi, on liis death-bed, had commended his only son, Amiel. to 

the care of his-supposed friend, Signor Rosaia, who, as understood, kept a 

rooming-house in that great, wonderful city, Xew York. And so, when after 

the funeral Amiel received a letter bidding him come, he took his beloved 

fiddle, all he owned in the world, beside his passage over, and boarded the 

boat f< ir America. One rainy morning he landed in the city of his dreams. 

Me was soon disillusioned. Instead of the kind friend he had expected, he 

found a stern, cruel master, who tyrannized over him and compelled him to 

work all the time. Rosaia, no doubt, vented a great deal of his spleen upon 

the lad. for he knew that he had no friends to aid him, and he was entirelv in 

his power. 

Fur some time Amiel tossed and turned on his pallet, but he finally fell 

into ;i heavy sleep. Early the next morning ihe harsh voice of the Padrone 

awakened him. lie arose, and. though it was scarcely light, tucked his violin 

umk'r his arm, and munching a dry crust, departed. All day he stood in the 

snow and the cold, and with benumbed fingers played his stock of tunes 

again and again, lint all passed him by. It was too cold to stop. Only 

once was he rewarded, and then it was with a lonely dime. Till late at night 

he siocnl there, fearing to return with such a small sum. less than he had ever 

brought hack. 

Ai last, about twelve o'clock, the half-frozen lad started back to the 

lodging-house. Almost dead with fear and cold, he pushed open the door and 

stumbled into the room. Nearly every one had returned. More than one 

boy had gone to bed supperless, while some bore large welts on their backs. 

Amiel. in silent terror, held out the ten-cent piece in his trembling little 

hand. The Padrone said nothing, but his breath came fast, his eyes blazed, 

and his hand shook with anger. Grasping the lad firmly, he tore oft' his coat 

and shirt, and catching up the lash laid it on the boy's back. At the first 

stroke Amiel screamed, but the beating continued and he soon grew too weak 

to do more than moan. L'p and down, up and down flashed the lash. The 

other boys sat up in horror. Never had they seen the Padrone so angry. At 

last lie stopped, and Amiel sank to the floor, his poor little back bleeding, the 

great -purple wells standing out on it. The Padrone, his wrath still unappeased. 

saw the lad's violin, which lay on the floor. Me caught it up. and 

with an oath, broke it over the unconscious boy's head. Then he turned. A 

fearful oath sent the terrified boys back to their pallets, lie turned out the 

light. 

All through the night Amiel lay on the floor, quiet and still, on his face 

a smile .if peace and contentment. Signor Rosaia h.ul vented his wrath upon 

the friendless boy for the last time. Amiel was beyond his power. He had 

found rest and friends. AI. G. MCCI.OIV.IIKV. June "13. 

His Best Order. 

It had been a dull season, and ihe two young traveling salesmen were 

comparing notes. "I had just five good orders in the month of July." said one. 

"You beat me, anyway." said his friend. "I got only three orders, and 

the third one was from the firm, telling me to come home.'' 

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A Slip in Time and A Dip in Tide 

GARTH W. BOERIKE, '12. 

The long span of the P. & R. bridge over Soda Bay lay blistering in the 

heat of an August day. It was very hot: the full appreciation of this fact can 

best he had by putting 1 ourselves alongside of the two men wlio were plodding 

from tie to tie toward the tunnel end of the trestle. Both were of middle age 

and rather portly, indeed it was on account of this unfortunate fact that they 

were now walking instead of riding, for, after consulting the specialists of New 

York about their unusual circumference, one had been bold enough to suggest 

with a great deal of common sense, that they walk it off. This, the boon companions 

had proceeded to do with diligence, and this afternoon on their daily walk 

the trestle was taken, shorter by four miles, and therefore the preferred on a hot 

day. 

To be sure there was some danger in crossing railroad bridges, especially 

a long one, but Mr. Dutrout reflected that variety is the spice of life am! it is 

best to be philosophical. 

They were over half the bridge when Mr. Dutrout broke the silence. 

"Pretty deep, eh, Trcnter?" 

"I should say about 30 feet," replied the other with a glance at the placid 

waters beneath him. 

"And if a train should come," suggested Dutrout, glancing at his companion 

out of the corner of his eye. 

"Mr. Trcnter reached for his wallet and produced a time table. ".\"o danger, 

no train comes by here until about 4:45, it's only quarter past that now." 

In spite of tin's assurance it was noticeable that the two worthies increased 

their pace and gazed rather anxiously ahead at the little black hole in front of 

them, which marked the south opening of the Cornell funnel, a few hundred yards 

in front. 

"I say, Mac," said Dutrout suddenly, "suppose your watch is wrong?" 

A disdainful grunt followed this observation, and they relapsed into silence. 

The black depth of the tunnel ahead grew rounder and bigger, the hill loomed 

large before them. It has been said that they were silent,—'tis true they were 

very silent, but this did not hinder their advancement—Air. Trcnter took long 

steps, Mr. Dutrout came along in a half-trot: a scant 200 yards further and— 

They heard a noise. It grew heavier, louder, a rumbling, thundering, sullen 

roar—from the mouth of the tunnel! 

The train! They stood spellbound. Their brains went cold and their legs 

refused to move. The train! 

It was Trenter who broke the statuesque pose into which the two had fallen 

by yelling most unpoctically for Dutrout to "get under," but that gentleman didn't 

exactly comprehend and remained watching in helpless amazement the actions of 

his partner. The partner did not stop to watch the effect, or rather the ineffect 

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of his .words, foi 

the bridge and w 

It "was too 1; 

Even as he tried 

shooting toward i 

Well was it f 

ure to see the wa; 

the airbrakes with 

under the fearful 

a complete stop t 

sizzling. It certa 

as they picked tin 

fusion until as noi 

man made a rush 

After the wor 

of an engineer, fi 

denly jumped to '. 

train!" 

At this astoni 

one else, a passen.t 

one was under the 

certainly was no d 

concerned was spn 

Trenter had gone 

there he hung 15 

11 is speech covere 

very original and 

lapses into profani 

to cry for the trait 

Two more nei 

and yet another ti 

car. Could Mr. T 

out,—the people ah 

lace and everybody 

"Stick to it, a 

"We'll heave \ 

"Their bringiti 

Now that the 

Mr. Trenter's desp 

most varied and ex 

looked like a pinwl 

his hundred and se< 

of agony. He lookc 

a splash he would n 

with a drop of twei 

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of his words, for he had already succeeded in lowering himself by the side of 

the bridge and was hanging from one of the ties. 

It was too late when Dutrout grasped the meaning of the other's actions. 

Even as he tried to imitate Trenter the engine burst from the opening and came 

shooting toward him. 

Well was it for him that No. 55 had Jim Brady to drive her,—it was a pleasure 

to sec the way in which he threw off steam with his left hand and jammed on 

the airbrakes with his right in almost the same motion. The whole train screamed 

under the fearful strain, the wheel base shuddered and groaned but 55 came to 

a complete stop ten feet from the prostrate pilgrim. The brakes were actually 

sizzling. It certainly was a masterful stop—but the passengers didn't think so 

as they picked themselves off the floor. All was scuffle and screaming and confusion 

until as nothing special happened in the way of falling into the bay, every 

man made a rush for the doors and the women for the windows. 

After the worthy Dutrout had been sufficiently revived by the combined forces 

of an engineer, fireman, expressman and two sympathetic passengers, he suddenly 

jumped to his feet, gazed wildly about and gasped out, "lie's under the 

train!" 

At this astonishing disclosure, while everybody was gazing mutely at everyone 

else, a passenger came running up am! informed the gaping circle that someone 

was under the trestle. Instantly all made a rush for the spot indicated. Here 

certainly was no doubt as to the truth of the statement, for the unfortunate party 

concerned was sparing neither breath nor energy in making himself known. For 

Trenter had gone down so far that it was impossible for him to get up again— 

there he hung 15 feet above the water and yelling for someone to pull him up. 

Mis speech covered a variety of expletives from the Eighth language and some 

very original and forcible ones from his own, with alternate yells of "help" and 

lapses into profanity again. The women began to weep hysterically and the men 

to cry for the train to go on. 

Two more nerve-racking minutes were consumed in accomplishing this feat 

and yet another two before the expressman pulled a rope out of the baggage 

car. Could Mr. Trenter hang on ? ' It was positively marvelous how he did hold 

out.—the people almost fancied they could see the perspiration streaming down his. 

face and everybody kept encouraging him. 

"Stick to it, old fossil." 

"We'll heave ye out!" 

"Their bringing a derrick!" 

Now that the real danger was over the crowd saw the comical side. In 

Mr. Trenter's desperate efforts to get up he was going through a course of the 

most varied and extraordinary gymnastics—his feet churned the air so fast they 

looked like a pinwheel. Flesh and blood could not stand it longer and already 

his hundred and seventy-five' pounds had rested on his arms during four minutes 

of agony. He looked downward at the smooth water and actually thought of what 

a splash he would make; could he swim ? yes a very little with water wings,—but 

with a drop of twenty feet! • 

"Hey there now—grab it!" The order came from above, and he saw a rope 

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swing toward him. To do this he would have to take a flying drop at the rope, 

if he'niissed—the water. A chorus of disappointed remarks greeted his indecision, 

and -someone asked him if lie wanted an elevator. He keyed himself for a final 

effort as the rope swung toward him for the second time, the crowd above held 

their breath—nearer—nearer—NOW! 

lie let go and lurched forward, the crowd shouted as he and the rope came 

together—but parted with mutual regret. Trenter shooting downward in perfect 

diving position, found himself in the bosom of Soda Bay. 

The plunge sent up a shower of spray and the people sent down a shower 

of comments, all of which our worthy friend did not know or in any way care 

about as hi-; best energies were required to get to the surface again. We tremble 

t think i>f him in those dark regions—what he did.—though it is probable (he 

fieing a religious man), that a short prayer, no doubt needed, was said for the 

>alvation nf his soul, and also (being an excitable one), a good deal of salt water 

was taken down, no doubt unneeded. So having gone through some more equally 

interesting and alarming experiences and exercises, he finally arrived on the surface 

and beheld the towering trestle, the eager crowd, and lastly, oh joy! a 

dangling rope wiChin a ?ew feet. 

And now our story draweth to a close. Our hero after a last brave struggle 

reached the rope—strong hands are above, and he is being siowlv towed to shore, 

the crowd cheering, forming a triumph fill procession shoreward. Let us drop 

the curtain on the joyful scene, for it has occurred to the author that this is a 

must touching and altogether fitting point at which to end this tragic tale. True, 

it has nu climax but after all we could not think of drowning our friend Trenter 

(who never harmed a llv) for the mere sake of a picturesque ending.—oh dear, 

no—therefore we urge you to accept the foregoing. 

Like Good Indians. 

When 1'rofcssor Wendell of Harvard entered upon his Sabbatical year, 

he remained in Cambridge some weeks after his leave of absence began and 

persisted in taking part in the departmental meeting. The head of the department 

protested. 

"Sir," he said, "you are officially absent. You are non est." 

"Oh. very well." replied Professor Wendell, "a non esc man is the noblest 

work of God."—Success. 

A member of Congress was very much impressed with the dignity of his 

position ami it was always on his mind. 

< )ne night his wife awakened him and said. "John, there are burglars in 

the house." 

"^ ou must be mistaken, my dear." be answered, there may be a few in the 

Senate but in the House, •ih. n! no! no! Preposterous." 

When I promisi 

the interesting" parts 

would actually be m 

account of some of 

We reached Mi 

hours before we wei 

little boy next door, 

officers, unable to w« 

in the quarantine do 

and breakfasted, and 

us. Among them, sc 

father of "Brick" T 

governor's palace, ai 

I'Yver of the navy, a 

A girl friend, m 

me to stay with her 

could, she took me i 

riage—through the rl 

" Picturesque" is 

it. for it is so truly 

century world, of an 

and sunshine, pirates 

rounds the city, wit 

"Walled City" there 

Spanish architecture, 

bullock-carts, laden v 

are a kind of water 

water longer than a 

"ever a native. Arc 

tip back at an impossi 

•'is Philippine "cochet 

nobody cares for time 

pass native women ir 

with a wide, flaring 

"panuloii" of piiia, th 

delicate shades, with 

reaching almost to tin: 

rosaries hanging fron 

dark-eyed girls take si 

or again a frowning

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A Letter From a Lowellite 

Fort Mills, Corregidor Island. Manila, P. I. 

When I promised to write this article I hoped to find time to copy some of 

the interesting parts of the diary I kept on board the transport, but I believe it 

would actually be more interesting to readers of THE LOWELL were I to give an 

account of some of my experiences and impressions since arriving. 

We reached Manila early in the morning—just at dawn, in fact—several 

hours before we were expected. 1 was awakened by the stentorian shouts of a 

little boy next door. ''Mamma! mamma! papa's come!" for it seemed that two 

officers, unable to wait to sec their families, had got themselves smuggled aboard 

in the quarantine doctor's launch. We were in dock by the time I had dressed 

and breakfasted, and our friends in Manila were streaming on board to welcome 

us. Among them, some Loweliites may be interested to learn, was Captain Tobin, 

father of "Crick" Tobin, formerly of June '11. This reminds me that at the 

Gr ."cruor's palace, at Guam, I met Engracia Critchcr Fryer, wife of Lieutenant 

Fryer of the navy, a San Francisco girl and an old Lowellite. 

A girl friend, now married in the th infantry, stationed at Manila, asked 

me to stay with her a few da3 - s. so after disposing of customs officers as best we 

could, she took me off in her victoria—in Manila every one has to keep a carriage—through 

the mos ; ; fascinating old Spanish town imaginable. 

"Picturesque" is a word that is bound to be overworked if 1 try to describe 

it. for it is so truly a picture placed in the midsl of our lntmirum. twentiethcentury 

world, of another life and other days—a life of romance, troubadours 

and sunshine, pirates and bloodshed. A charming old crumbling gray wail surrounds 

the city, with buttresses and old-fashioned brass cannon—-within the 

"Walled City" there is a labyrinth of dark, iicirrow streets with stucco houses of 

Spanish architecture, almost meeting overhead. Through them w'nd the native 

l)ti 1 lock-carts, laden with fruit or vegetables, drawn by carabaos. These animals 

arc a kind of water buffalo, very fierce ami powerful, which, if they go without 

water longer than a certain time, will become "loco" and attack white men. but 

never a native. Around corners dash "calesas"—little two-wheeled cabs that 

tip back at an impossible angle when you get into them—at breakneck'speed, and 

as Philippine "cocheros" are notoriously bad drivers, tie-ups are frequent, but 

nobody cares for time here, so the waits are infinite. Along the narrow sidewalks 

pass native women in their gay, picturesque costume, a skirt of brilliant calico 

with a wide, daring train, usually tucked up for convenience, a little jacket or 

"paiuilon" of piiia. the sheer, stiff fabric woven from the pineapple fiber, of more 

delicate shades, with flaring sleeves, and the "panuelo." a high, stiff kerchief 

reaching 1 almost to the.-hack of the head: then priests in flowing white robes, with 

rosaries hanging from their waists. Sometimes we pass a convent, where little 

dark-eyed girls take surreptitious peeps over the balcony into the forbidden world, 

or again a frowning old fortress or the sinister-icoking walls of a monastery.

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through whose doors those who enter never pass again. It is all very quaint and 

medieval. 

Well, just as I was beginning to think 1 might be the prima donna of an 

opera and that the soldiers' chorus would enter on the left through the beautiful 

old gate in the wall while the peasants retired on the right shaking castanets, I 

wasiuulely brought back to earth by the sudden stopping of the victoria and the 

announcement in "pidgin" Spanish by the cochero that we could go no further, or 

at least only "poco poco," as a tire had come off. My friend replied in pidgin 

English that we must drive to a repair shop, after which followed a long discussion 

in which neither seemed to have the slightest idea what the other was talking 

about. At last we managed to get to the repair shop, where there was more discussing 

and gesticulating and interpreting, mostly to the effect that the proprietor 

would be delighted to do the job for about twice its value, and finally it was 

decided that we had best postpone the repairs and order a calcsa, in which we 

made the best of our way home. 

I had a charming- visit in my friend's little bungalow in the cool suburb of 

Malate. making there my first acquaintance with the rigid routine of Manila social 

life. Breakfast at seven, then the carnage for shopping and marketing while it 

is still cool, reading, visiting, sewing and "bridge" till lunch, followed immediately 

by the siesta till about four, then bathing, dressing and driving on the Luneta till 

dinner at seven or eight, after which th-rc is usually a card party or a dance. Of 

course, the men have military duties the best part of the day. 

Like most people, I believe, I was a little disappointed in the Lnncta, which 

I had imagined to be a beautiful drive along the water front. In reality it is 

simply a rather bare plaza wtih a band stand in the middle, where the justly 

famous Philippine Constabulary Band holds forth at sunset, endinf each concert 

with the "Star-spangled Banner." The scene itself is, however, very pretty, the 

long rows of carriages driving slowly around and around, or drawn up to the 

•curb for the occupants to listen, while officers canter along on horseback, or pace 

slowly beside the ladies' victorias, and the natives in the reds, blues, yellows and 

greens of which they are so fond, walk and chatter on the green sward, as the 

sunset glow deepens over the magnificent blue bay. followd by the short dusk and 

the marvelous moonlight. 

For beauty of mountain and sky and water this place rivals San Francisco. 

The island on which we live is five hundred feet high and seven miles long, a high, 

narrow ridge of rock shaped like some tremendous prehistoric tadpole, lying 

directly across the mouth of the bay and separating it into "Boca Chica" and 

"Boca Grande," or big and little mouths. Dewey sailed in between a much 

smaller island and the mainland on the south, avoiding the main channel which 

he thought might be covered by Spanish guns. It was, but the old Spanish 

colonel refused to shoot, declaring that the fleet were "No los Americanos, solamentc 

commcrciantes." The native lighthouse keeper on Cahallo Island, a very 

superior man, can tell all about it, though I did not have much chance to talk to 

him when I went over there the other evening on a picnic. 

We went in a "banca" or native canoe, a dugout hollowed from a single log, 

with wide bamboo outriggers which prevent it from tipping over. It is propelled 

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by broad-bladed oars 

when running before 

to have mastered the 

the sail and the little 

Ancient Mariner." ] 

cence flew out like fai 

of the lighthouse kec 

them are stocky and 

Spanish and English 

Tagalog (accent on 

Manila for three ye; 

obliged him to come 

love song and "Sobre 

work with increased t 

have not very sweet' 

As we were abot 

thought was a bundle 

daughter, a dark-eyet 

advances save to clut 

father only smiled nu 

a fonder or prouder c 

people as a woman 1 

to keep from starvin 

and ignorance of the l 

not progressed beyonc 

all peoples seem to be 

I have written a 

mentioned a tenth of 

you the legend about 

witli best wishes to a 

A priest in the p 

bewitching nun in a c 

but alas! the town jt 

placed them to starve 

"El I'raiie" and "La 

named for the other 

Carabao," the ox, and 

Mary refused tc 

if she did not want C 

"What is the u.< 

might as well have ai

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by broad-bladed oars or by a square sail—the latter, of course, can only be used 

{( when running before the wind; the natives are excellent sailors, but seem not 

, to have mastered the scienceyof tacking. Coming home by moonlight we used 

the sail and the little banca flew along like the shadow-ship in the "Rime of the 

Ancient Mariner." If we dipped our hands in the water, sparks of phoshorescence 

flew out like fairy jewels. Our skipper seemed a very fine fellow, a brother 

of the lighthouse keeper, handsome, tall and well built for a Filipino—most of 

them are stocky and undersized, though strong—and very intelligent, speaking 

Spanish and English quite fluently, besides his native dialects of Viscayan and 

Tagalog (accent on the penult). He said he had been to the "Collegio" at 

Manila for three years, and would have gone six but his father died, which 

obliged him to come home and help support the family. Me sang us a Spanish 

love song and "Sobre las Olas" with no little expression, and the men bent to their 

work with increased enthusiasm. The people are passionately fond of music, but 

have not very sweet voices. 

As we were about to push off, lie dropped something in the stern, which I 

thought was a bundle, till, looking again, I discovered it to be his three-year-old 

daughter, a dark-eyed little creature, shy as a rabbit, who took no notice of our 

advances save to clutch in one tiny brown fist a piece of chocolate fudge. Her 

father only smiled modestly when I said she was '"nuiy bonita." but I never saw 

a fonder or prouder one, I think. It seemed hard to believe he was of the same 

people as a woman I read of the other day, who killed and ate her own baby 

to keep from starving, but when you consider the overwhelming wretchedness 

and ignorance of the masses, especially in the '"southern" islands, where they have 

not progressed beyond semi-barbarism, and that the fishcr-folk and sailors among 

all peoples seem to be the noblest class, it is not so incomprehensible. 

I have written a true traveler's letter, rambling and scrappy, but I have not 

mentioned a tenth of the interesting things that happen every day. I shall tell 

you the legend about this group of islands with their odd names, and then close 

with best wishes to all good Lowellites. 

A priest in the province of Mariveles. to the north of us, fell in love with a 

bewitching nun in a convent near by. The pair decided to elope on a native ox, 

but alas! the town justice pursued and overtook them on his swift horse, and 

placed them to starve to death on the islands which bear their respective names, 

"El Fraile" and "La Monja," the priest and the nun. The other islands are 

named for the other characters in the plot, viz: "El Caballo." the horse; "El 

Carabao," the ox, and "El Corrcgidor," the justice. 

MARJORIK C. RI.XK.MAX, Dec. '10. 

Mary refused to say her prayers one night and her mother asked her 

if she did not want God to take care of her: 

"What is the use? He will be looking out for Francis anyway, so he 

might as well have an eye on me." 

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"(Editor's Note.—This poem was taken from a former Lowell. One of our critics 

.-j has said that it was worthy of a place in Harper's Magazine.) 

Qu' Appelle 

.She had said gently in my eager ear— 

When Indian summer smiles with dusky lip, 

Come to the lakes, f will be first to hear 

The welcome music of thy paddle dip. 

I will he first to lay in thine, my hand. 

To whisper words of greeting', on the shore, 

And when thoti wouldst return to thine own land 

I'll come with thce. thy wife for evermore. 

Not yet a leaf had fallen, not a tone 

Of fro.st upon the plain, ere I set forth 

Impatient to possess her as my own. 

The fairest of all maidens of the north. 

I rested not at even or at dawn. 

I'.ut journeyed all the dark and daylight through— 

L'ntil I reached the lakes, and hurrying on, 

1 launched upon their bosom my canoe. 

] rested then, and drifting, dreamed the more 

Of all the happiness I was to claim— 

When suddenly from out the shadowed shore 

1 heard a voice speak tenderly my name. 

"Who calls?" I questioned; no reply, and long 

I stilled my paddle-blade and listened. Then 

Above the night wind's melancholy song 

I heard distinctly ihat strange voice again. 

A woman's voice, that through the twilight came 

As from a phantom of the past 'twas wrung. 

I leaned and listened. Yes. she spoke mv name. 

Anu then I answered in the quaint French tongue. 

••Qu 1 Appell.;? On' Appelle?" No answer, and the night 

Seemed stiller for the sound, till round me fell 

The far off echoes from the far off height 

"Oil 1 Appelle?" my voice came back. "On" Appelle? Qu' Appelle?" 

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"• -•c'.U-;— 

This and no.'inore; 

I shuddered as tl 

And like a pallid s 

The moon arosi 

1 dare not linger o 

My boat I beachc 

I heard the wail of 

I saw the death t 

A storm of bitter si 

About my heart, 

Till through my any 

And said, "Twice 

I .started up, and be 

Asked when did h 

"She called thy nam 

"As o'er the dist: 

• J 

"Look, pa, they are tai 

Wasn't ti,al son]e ytl.u.ao.f 

lasl ""'vcling. Oh.'pa. wir 

.lacks voice brok • ?•• a 

frc, 

_Shoui after shout went up ; 

! 

»to hijcaml position to aw; 

"She's mine pa. and n, 

\ iijr blast from a horn b 

"Pen exhausts. An e 

• " 

Vr. Connor, Mr. Conn 

on." 

ra *--': 

,,.., ' :i '' * 1 " aw liis father phi 

' ••••' i ••vi-..- the matter? Wa 

CtlC>l '"'•""I the race? No ii 

Mart and no one was . 

livcr s 

y eco.ul counted 

d across the track out 

txcit 

«»y to a strange man. 

Where's Pete, father? 

IJe 

received no answer,

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This-and no more; I called aloud until 

1 sluuldered as the gloom of night increased, 

And like a pallid spectre wan and chill, 

The moon arose in silence from the cast. 

I dare not linger on the moment when 

My boat I beached beside her tepee door 

1 heard the wail of women and of men; 

I saw the death fires lighted on the shore. 

A storm of bitter sorrow beat and broke 

About my heart, and life shut out its light: 

Till through my anguish some one gently spoke, 

And said, "Twice did she call for thee last night." 

1 started up, and bending o'er my dead. 

Asked when did her sweet lips in silence close.— 

"She called thy name—then passed away." they said, 

"As o'er the distant hills the moon arose." 

JacR's First Race 

L*.\.\ fiu.cimsT, ex-'ll. 

"Look, pa. they are taking her out of the pit now. Isn't she a beauty! 

Wasn't that some go-wagon? When Pete gets the wheel you'll see some 

fast traveling. Oh, pa. why can't I drive her? Why wouldn't von let me?" 

Jack's voice broke as a fresh shout came from ihc crowd surrounding" him. 

Shout after shout went up as each long, low, sputtering speed dragon swung 

into line and position to await its driver. 

"She's mine. pa. and no one knows how to handle her as I can. I " 

A lo.;g blast from a horn broke out. foiioweci ijyihe sputtering staccato roar 

of the open exhausts. An excited voice called his father. 

"Mr. Connor, Mr. Connor! Where's your driver? Tn five minutes the 

race is on." 

Jack saw his father plunge through the crowd and out into the open. 

What was the matter? Was Pcve hurt? Was his famous old Simplex canceled 

from the race? Xo, it would run. if he must drive himself. Soon it 

must start and no one was near it but the mechanic, who was already in his 

seat. Every second counted. With a bound he cleared the pit fence and 

hurried across the track out on the boulevard. There was his father talking 

excitedly to a strange man. 

"Where's Pete, father? What's happened? Can't our Simplex run?" 

Me received no answer, but heard his father's quick exclamation to his 

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companion, "Then it's off, though I would rather give my right hand than 

sec it off the course." . , '."'"""" 

"Off the course: no, indeed," Jack thought. ' That car is going to run, 

•rid win too" It took him a second to reach the line of cars In two 

minutes his car was rated to start. Would he be able to get off on time? 

The mechanic saw him coming and was in his place. 

••Three—two—one." Crack. He was in his seat, and with the roar of 

a battery of gatling-guns his big car made the best get-away of.the day. A 

moment'later'he took'thc first f "n. passed his father, who stood horror-stricken, 

and Hashed out into the open. With a roar the big six National passed 

him. The Pope came up dangerously close, but with the throttle advanced 

and the little hand on the speedometer creeping higher and higher 

it was soon lost in a cloud of dust. Why was the National so fast? Only 

ve ,-esterdav he had made bettor time. Still his speed was faster every minute. 

Yes. the Simplex was gaining. 

Suddenly Death Curve arose in view before him. He had not thought 

it so near. Could he .md the National pass it together? No! one would 

surely go over the bank. They passed it. both speeding like mad. The 

National is stil! ahead, lie fore the turn is half over both big engines are 

wide open again. A loud report, and the National swerves sidewise and 

crashes through the fence with a blowout, jack turned quickly to the right. 

His ear swerves to the embankment, then out into the road. Then for a 

moment lie is lost in a cloud of dust and white smoke in a cut of the course. 

The tlasli of his great motor is seen between the trees as it climbs the hill 

and finally disappears beyond the turn at the crest. 

"National out of race. Simplex ahead." the megaphone boy called out 

from his stand. 

"Pope gaining. Simplex running wild." 

Mr. Connor paced up and down, hardly daring to listen, as the boy 

called out the winning motors. Was the boy mistaken—had the Simplex 

gone through the fence instead of the National? 

"Here they come." A white cloud of smoke arose from down the track 

and out of it sped a black motor. 

"Pope ahead. Simplex coming fast." and the megaphone boy leaped from 

his stand down into the crowd below, yelling lustily. The crowd was going 

wild. One little Frenchman leaped on the fence, screaming curses at the 

Pope. All his money was on the Simplex. 

"Simplex gaining." Down the long course they came. They skid on 

the turn, but both rush along doing their utmost. Along the turn the Simplex 

gains, but the Pope comes up abreast. 

Jack hears the wild cheers of the crowd, and with a phenomenal burst 

of speed he passes the last turn, a length ahead. A great cry went up, and 

doing ninety miles an hour, he passes the judges' stand a winner. 

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CHAS. LINDGRE.V, 11. 

Romance 

The warm, bright 

sheltered mountain lal 

kiss, vvere changed to 

beautiful cloud was bJ 

seemed almost as thou| 

blue home. But each 

and so each clay she gij 

She led a happy, 

breeze, she looked do\i 

She saw mankind in jo> 

otis pursuit of happinei 

their babes, shepherds t| 

All those sights and ma 

on her way. She was] 

motionless above deser 

inland seas and quiet I)] 

mountain peaks. All 

delicate snowy beauty i 

One day, as the w< 

she espied in the blue 

rapidly, and soon Cirra 

some. Her dainty litlll 

with all his brightest r| 

such was the name of tl 

no longer hastened on 

which Cirra chose. Ani 

So they drifted for' 

follower. When he dr. 

and draw away from hit 

courtship, for he caught 

to him from a safe dista 

Their happiness, ho 

day of intense heat am 

almost stationary, an u 

swiftly it approached! 

roaring, but Cirra and J 

fearful path. Cumulus,! 

himself, thundered at till 

blast all their hopes, as . 

At this, she turned with] 

'ate, for the storm cloud 

* Second prize story.

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Romance of the Clouds—A Summer Idyl * 

VIRGINIA DAVJBS, June '11. 

The warm, bright rays of the sun gently kissed the placid surface of the 

sheltered mountain lake and many drops of water, fascinated by the warm 

kiss, were changed to a delicate mist aiid rose slowly upward. That day a 

beautiful cloud was born, at first so small and white and delicate that it 

seemed almost as though she might be lost in the vastness of her beautiful 

blue home. Hut each day the lakes and streams sent to her added strength, 

and so each day she grew more and more beautiful. 

She led a happy, care-free life. Carried along by the gentle summer 

breeze, she looked down on the world beneath and saw wonderful things. 

She saw mankind in joy and in grief, she saw careless childhood in its boisterous 

pursuit of happiness, lovers strolling in the meadow, mothers caressing 

their babes, shepherds tending their Hocks in the peace and quiet of the green. 

All these sights and many mere little Cirra gazed upon as she floated gently 

on her way. She was carried over quiet lakes and rushing streams, hung 

motionless above deserts and dense, dark forests: she was swept over vast 

inland seas and quiet bays; she hovered over rolling prairies and kissed the 

mountain peaks. All the while she grew more beautiful, and at last her 

delicate snowy beauty blossomed into perfection. 

One day. as the west wind was lazily wafting her over a tropical land, 

she espied in the blue far to the north a splendid, big cloud. He drew near 

rapidly, and *oon Cirra could see how well formed he was and how handsome. 

Her dainty little heart fluttered and the sun seemed to glorify her 

with all his brightest rays, so that her beauty was dazzling. Nimbus, for 

such was the name of the handsome stranger, struck with her rare loveliness, 

no longer hastened on his way but, enchanted, slowly followed' the path 

which Cirra chose. And she, seeing the power of her beauty, was glad. 

So they drifted for days, Cirra always leading and Nimbus her devoted 

follower. When he drew too near, she would saucily toss her dainty head 

and draw away from him. But he, nothing daunted, continued to pursue his 

courtship, for he caught many of the shy, encouraging glances which she sent 

to him from a safe distance. 

Their happiness, however, was not to continue uninterrupted for, after a 

day of intense heat and ominous silence, during which they had remained 

almost stationary, an ugly black cloud was sighted on the horizon. How 

swiftly it approached! It came closer and closer with a might)- rushing and 

roaring, but Cirra and Nimbus, becalmed, were powerless to move from its 

fearful path. Cumulus, for it was no other than the powerful storm king 

himself, thundered at them that he had heard of their romance and would 

Wast all their hopes, as he intended to take the fair Cirra for his own bride. 

At this, she turned with a cry of dimny to fly to Nimbus. But she was too 

late, for the storm cloud at this moment reached them and the gale swept her 

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from the .safety which she sought in the protecting arms of Nimbus. She was 

borne fast and far by the strength of the storm. She wept and pleaded with 

Cumulus to allow her to return to her lover, but all her pleadings were in 

vain. The violence of the storm did not abate and Cirra was ever carried 

swiftly on. Cumulus hoped that when she had become worn and weary, she 

would in despair consent to be his bride. 

After the storm had carried her through a vast deal of space.-she suddenly 

noticed a slight abatement in its fury. For (and now we reach the 

secret of the villain's undoing) Cumulus, in his anger, had forgotten that his 

madness would soon spend his own strength. Sucii. indeed, was what happened. 

Gradually, ever so gradually, the storm spent itself, and soon Cirra 

found herself floating along on a light breeze. 

Meanwhile. Nimbus bad not been idle, lie called to his aid the mighty 

East Wind. who. although he is supposed to be a very ill-natured fellow, has 

the best of heart.-, under his rough exterior, and by him was borne speedily 

away in search of Cirra. They hastened on and on, but still no sign of the 

storm king and his fair captive. 

Just when Nimbus, certain that all his fears had been realized, was about 

to give up the search, lie saw a lair, white cloud in the distance which he 

instantly recognized as his love. The East Wind c|uickened its speed and 

soon the noble cloud was at the side of his loved one. who was overji.ved to 

be so soon reunited with him. The heavens were radiant after the breaking 

of the storm. The sun once more shone in all his glory and seemed to shed 

his softest light upon the two clouds as he sank slowlv in the west. 

Gorilla Pete's Last Voyage 

In a little room which was scarcely large enough for a man to turn around 

in. seated on a rough board bench, was lames I IowanU-otherwise known as 

Jimmy, ordinary seaman. The pale, sickly rays from the flickering Hame of 

the swinging sea lamp hardly illuminated his features as he sat sharpening a 

huge sheath-knife on an oil-stone which be held firmly on the bench. Every 

now and then he tested the edge of the knife to see if his work was well done: 

but it evidently did not suit him. \)r he always returned to his task grinding 

more torcibly than before, in a narrow bunk opposite him his shipmate. 

Andrew \\ catlierwix. lay fast asleep, lie must have been dreaming of happier 

days, for a smile played about his lips, and from time to time he uttered 

meaningless expressions of joy. 

I-or a while the one slept: the other continued his work. Eventually the 

man in the bunk snorted, stretched 0111 his arms, raised up his bead and looked 

at his partner on the bench. 

For heaven sakes. Jimmy, what are you doing up? Don't you get 

enough pulling ami hauling 0:1 deck, without staying up in your waich below?" 

he questioned. 

The other made no rcplv. 

"Gee. I was just dreaming of home." he continued, aiter a pause. "Gosh. 

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I wish I was back! What a;i 

tub. rolling and plunging off ( 

"Aw, shut up!" the othe 

thin'. Gosh, man, we're out h 

Swim ashore?" ..;"• v :"^-• 

"Xo. I guess not, Jimmy: 

netting sick of this hard treati 

: 

winter, let alone having that I 

mate." 

At the mention of the nan 

and for some time looked strai 

"Andrew," he said, slowb 

vovage. If he's not dead by an 

of that black devil long enou 

longer." Ffe stopped short, to 

to roll a cigarette. The confes 

his shipmate for some time, bt 

speech it came to him like a fl; 

grinding a sheath-knife in his \ 

ing. Me bounded out of his bu 

"Jimmy, you're not going 

slowly. 

"Yes." replied the other fir 

Xow he's goin' to kingdom con' 

Jimmy lit his cigarette an 

shipmate eyed him for a few mi 

"You know the law extend* 

"(>li. hang the law," inter 

down here in these black waters 

Gorilla possesses enough of it, 

stopped ami drew in a few more 

Jimmy started to dress to > 

lowed. At last his shipmate th 

it on the floor and continued: 

"This here Gorilia Pete's gr 

once heard it told in a sailor boa 

two men dead who were at wo 

that?" he asked. 

" ( >h. it's not what he's done 

jail for life." 

"Well, what's the difference? 

and feeling- nf the edge. "I've a 

ways." 

Another long period of silenci 

deeply. 

*•' i ' !'•- blackest scoundrel

Righty— 

(ofthe 

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lich lie 

k\ and 

l\ed to 

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I wish I was back! What a difference in being home and out here on an old 

tub. rolling and plunging off Cape Horn." 

"Aw. shut up!" the other interrupted. "Ycr always dreamin' of somethin'. 

Gosh. man. we're out here. What in the devil we goiif to do 'bout it? 

Swim ashore?" 

"\o. I guess not. Jimmy: not in this freezing weather, anyway. But I'm 

getting *i«-"k ol * this ' lar( ' treatment. Cape Horn is bad enough in the dead of 

winter. let alone having that black devil of a Gorilla Pete aboard for second 

mate." 

At the mention of the name of Gorilla Pete, the other man stopped short 

aiwl f'»r ûne time looked straight into the eyes of his shipmate. 

"Andrew," he said, slowly, after some time, "this is Gorilla Pete's last 

vciya.ye. li" he's not dead by another watch I'm a goniicr. I've stood the abuse 

of that Mack devil long enough. You'll not be troubled with him much 

longer." He stopped short, took out a bag of tobacco and paper and started 

to roll ;i cigarette. The confession was loo sudden for the comprehension of 

his shipmate for some time, but when lie did understand the purport of his 

speech it came to him like a Hash. Then lie understood why his partner sat 

grinding a sheath-knife in his watch below, when he should have been sleeping. 

Hi- hounded out of his bunk and grabbed him by the arm. 

"Jimmy, you're not going to murder that man. are you?" he questioned 

slowlv. 

"Ye.-." replied the other firmly. "He has sailed these seas long enough. 

Now he'.- yoin' to kingdom come." 

Jimmy lit his cigarette and puffed out white volumes of smoke. His 

shipmate eyed him for a few moments. Then he continued: 

"You know the law extends " 

"i >h. hang the law." interrupted the other, angrily. "There's no law 

down here in these black waters but a man's strength. And. lord knows, the 

Ciorilla possesses enough of it. too. 1'itt I'll get him yet. You'll see." He 

stopped and drew in a few more mouthfuls of tobacco smoke. 

Jimmy started to dress to go on deck. For some moments silence followed. 

At last his shipmate threw away the butt of his cigarette, stamped 

it on the iloor and continued: 

"This here Gorilla Pete's got a black record. Old Tom told me that he 

once heard it told in a sailor bonrding-house in "Frisco that Gorilla Pete shot 

two men dead who were at work on the yard-arm. What do ye think of 

that?" he asked. 

"' >h. it's not what he's done: it's what you'll get. Yer liable to land in 

jail for life." 

"Well, what's the difference?" the other replied, taking up the knife again 

and feeling of the edge. "I've alwavs had a damned hard time uv it. anyways." 

Another long period of silence followed, l.oth men seemed to be thinking 

deeply. 

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Gorilla Pete was the worst. His name suited him well, for he certainly looked 

like a gorilla. He was about five feet four inches tall, but possessed the 

strength of an ox. IIis long, hairy arms dangled at his sides, nearly reaching 

his knees. His face was covered with a thick growth of short, black, wiry 

whiskers. In their midst two rows of pearly white ~teeth appeared, which 

were always showing, for Gorilla Pete carried a savage grin continually. His 

ears were adorned with car-rings of a peculiar Oriental fashion. Such was 

this tyrant. 

Two 'Jays out from San Francisco was sufficient for him to tame the crew, 

and that was saying a great deal, for men were scarce along the water-front, 

and as a result the "Dauntless"' had a had set aboard. Gorilia Pete had one 

good quality—he was a seaman, every inch of him. This appeared to please 

the captain, for that person seemed to resign his command in favor of his 

second mate and retired to his cabin in a drunken stupor. The mate was an 

old man and was troubled with rheumatism. Gorilla Pete had little trouble 

to scare him. the only other superior officer except the captain. Consequently 

lie worked the crew like a band of slaves on a Virginia tobacco plantation, 

l'ut seamen are hardy and can stand considerable abuse. However, now that 

the ship was off Cape Horn, the crisis was just about reached. Mutiny was 

stirring in the foreclastle and murder in the boys' room, 

limmy broke the silence. 

"Andrew." lie said, '"this may be our last watch together, for you know 

the strength of that fiend. I just wanted to tell you a little bit about my life. 

You don't object, do you?" 

"Xo. certainly not." answered the other. "I've always been curious to 

know more about you." 

Jimmy rolled another cigarette. After lighting it he continued: 

"You see. Andrew, I've always had a hard time of it. T haven't had the 

advantages like you have, for my parents were always poor, and I had to 

work hard to help support them. Well. I managed well until the death of my 

mother. That completely broke my heart." He paused for some time, took 

out a little wooden box from the shelf over his bunk, and after fingering in it 

for some time pulled out a little picture. 

"This was her." lie continued, handing over the picture to his shipmate 

'"lietter woman never lived." 

His partner studied the picture for some time, and then handed it back 

to the owner. 

"Honest-looking face," he responded. 

"\cs," continued the other, putting the picture away carefully. "Well, 

after she died I fell in with a bad bunch. Finally I went broke. One day I 

met a fellow who belonged to a set of yeggs. He introduced me to a few of 

'em later, and it was not long before I was plying their trade on the street. 

We worked together in pairs. All went well for nearly a year and we didn't 

get pinched. Then one day a fly cop nabbed one of the bunch, and he 

squealed on us. They rounded us up into the pen. Well, our trial was set 

and we were up for hearing. The rest of the gang got six; months, but I put 

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promising to ship for 

moments before goin^ 

breakin' rock any old _ 

revenge, Andrew—you! 

'bout it, will you?" I 

•'No, never," answ| 

"All right. Andre\ 

just then there vvi. 

a bang. Johanson,a Sj 

"Aye come on you] 

entered and stood for 

"Mow's the weathe 

"Oil. Gott, man, it 

The two boys star 

way to the forecastle t 

watch went on deck, 

his way along the rollii 

"Remember, Andre 

"Yes,"' he shouted . 

Jimmy relieved th, 

plunged over the rollii; 

Gorilla Pete came up on 

glancing at the compasj 

he leaned against the b 

Jimmy now made ready 

on the handle of the 

failed him at the critic; 

up the sleeping mate a 

mind he steadied the w 

like a tiger, grabbed hisi 

into the darkness below, 

leaned over the rail a i 

realized what he had d 

resounded. He poised 

waters below. 

It did not take the I 

wildly. They called the! 

search was made for the! 

about again and headed . 

A little entry in tin 

appeared as follows: 

'Lost overboard at s 

as'Gorilla Pete'; James 

Gorilla Pete had ma 

finish it. That 

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.up a good spiel to the judge about my good behavior-and he let me go by 

promising to ship for a trip to sea. So here I am." He paused for a few 

moments before going on. At legnth he continued. "But, say. give me 

breakin' rock any old time to this. Yes, sir, any time. Rut I'm goin' to get 

revenge. Andrew—you'll see. But, say, whatever comes up, don't say nothiir 

"bout it. will you?" 

"Xo. never." answered the other. "On my word of honor:" 

"All right, Andrew," he continued. "It's not my fault." 

Just then there was heard a heavy rap on the door, and it slid back with 

a bang. Juhanson. a Swede, one of the A. P>s.. entered. 

"Aye come mi you fellers. It bane one bell. Time to go on deck." He 

entered and stood for some minutes in his dripping oilskins. 

"I low's the weather on deck?" Jimmy questioned. 

"(Hi. (iott, man, it bane bad all watch," he answered. 

The two buys started to put on their oilskins, and Johanson went on his 

way tu the forecastle to call the A. Bs. Eight bells finally sounded and the 

watch went t>n deck. Jimmy proceeded aft to go to the wheel. As he made 

his way along the rolling deck he shouted back to his shipmate: 

"Remember. Andrew, whatever happens keep mum. : ' 

"Yes." he shouted back. 

Jimmy relieved the man at the wheel. The "Dauntless" reared mi'! 

plunged over the rolling seas, and the task of steering was a difficult one. 

Gorilla I'ete came up on the deck and started pacing up and down, occasionally 

glancing at the compass. After a short time the wind died down a little and 

he leaned against the backstays., sleepily. It was not long before he dozed. 

Jimmy now made ready to strike his victim. Again and again he put his hand 

on the handle of the knife and made ready, but his heart always 

lailed him at the critical moment. Suddenly the idea came to him to pick 

up the sleeping mate and throw him overboard bodily. With this idea in 

mind he steadied the wheel and then made ready. He darted at his victim 

like a tiger, grabbed him by the legs, held him over the rail and let. him drop 

into the darkness below. There was a pitiful yell and then a splash. Jimmy 

leaned over the rail a moment, gazing in the wake of the ship. Then he 

realized what he ! ad done: the pitiful cry echoed in his ears: the splash 

resounded. He poised his body, made a leap over the rat! into the black 

waters below. 

It did :iot take the watch long to find out that the ship was steering 

wildly. They called the captain, and he quickly had the ship put about. A 

search was made for the twe men. but all in vain. Finally the ship was put 

about again and headed on her long voyage to New York. 

A little entry in the log-book was all that ever told of the affair. It 

appeared as follows: 

"Lost overboard at sea. off Cape Horn, Manuel Silva, second mate, known 

as 'Gorilla Pete"; James Howard, ship's boy." 

Gorilla Pete had made his last voyage, but it took another man's life to 

finish it. That part was never known except by one man, Andrew 

Weatherwi.w ,--'"' EARL STORV. June '11. 

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The History of the Aeroplane 

The conquest of the air was not won by a mere accident of invention. 

Long before man had learned to fly, the science of aviation had to be created 

by investigation and experiment. The exact nature of the invisible air currents 

and the actions of planes and wings were to be learned before the 

delicate mechanism of the modern aeroplane was possible. 

When one looks back upon the rapidity with which the industry has 

grown, we wonder how long ago man began experimenting. The ancient 

Greeks spun wonderful tales of the mythical Icarus and his flight to 

the sun and back again. The first really practical aviator seems to have 

been a Greek named Aehytas. and we are told he invented a dove of wood 

propelled by heated air. There is also another ancient record of a brass fly 

which made a shun flight, so that we may be sure that even the ancient 

Greeks had their own ideas about hcavier-than-air machines. 

As far as we mav judge from these quaint old records the ancient aviators 

attempted to fly with wings which they flapped about them in imitation of 

birds. About the year 67 A. D.. an aviator named "Simon the Magician" 

made a public flight before a Roman crowd. The end of the account, which 

sounds very plausible indeed, is that he fell to the ground and was crushed 

to death. This seems to have been the tirst aeronautical smash upon record. 

If we may trust the rude folklore of the Middle Ages, the glider form of 

airship, which anticipated the modern aeroplane, was used with some success 

a thousand years ago. An inventor named Oliver built a glider and 

soared for 370 feet, which seems to be a very creditable record. A hundred 

years later a Saracen attempted to tly in the satre wav and was killed by a 

fall. Among all these early experiments of the fifteenth ccntii/y, the best 

record of an actual flight was made by P.alitta Dante, a brother of the great 

Italian poet. In 1456. Dante lleiv in a glider of his own construction for 

more than «S00 feet at Perugia in Italy, and a few years later he succeeded in 

living in the same glider over Lake Trasiniene. The Wright brothers while 

perfecting their machines seldom reached this length for a glide. 

The opening of the twentieth century tound the world well prepared for 

the actual conquest of the air. It had taken centuries of failure to teach man 

that he could not fly by flapping his wings like the birds, but the idea was at 

last abandoned. The marvelous development of modern mechanics, especially 

the building of light and efficient motors, was also of great importance. 

It is claimed by some scientists that the theorv, and largelv the form. 

• >f the modern successful aeroplane was first suggested by an English aviator 

as early as 17 ( >6. Fifty years later, when the steam engine had been highly 

developed, a flying machine was actually built by two engineers, llensen and 

Stringfellow. on the models of the Englishman. Sir George Cayley. This 

early aeroplane was of the monoplane type, made of oiled silk stretched over 

a frame of bamboo. A car to carry a steam engine, and presumably the passengers, 

was hung below this plane. The motive power was supplied by 

two motors in the rear. The aeroplane carried a fan-shaped tail with a rudder 

for steering it sidewise. placed beneath. The model flew for a short distance, 

but proved unstable. 

For a time it was believed that Hiram S. Maxim would be the first to 

construct a flying machine which would actually fly. An elaborate apparatus 

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was first constructed like a revolving derrick, to test accurately the lifting 

powers of aeroplanes of various sizes and shapes flying at different angles, 

as well as the propelling force of many kinds of screws. The horizontal arm 

of this machine was 30 feet 9 inches long, so that it described a circle of 200 

feet in circumference. The arm was driven by an engine at high speed. The 

various aeroplane forms to be tested were attached to the extreme end of 

this arm. and driven by propellers of all shapes and sizes, exactly as they 

would be in actual flight. 

A large aeroplane was finally built in 1893. It weighed 7500 pounds, 

measured 104 feet in width, and was driven by a 360 horse-power engine. 

The main plane was almost square in shape, while stability planes extended out 

from the sides. A series of four narrow planes, one above another, were 

carried below on either side. The machinery for driving was carred far below 

the main plane. The two large propellers were placed in the stern. The 

aeroplane was run along a double-tracked railroad 1800 feet in length, to gather 

sufficient momentum to cause it to rise. When it was finally sent down the 

track at a good clip, the front wheels did actually rise a trifle, but it immediately 

came down with a bad smash. 

The Wright brothers brought to their work a genius for invention, and. 

making irw use of former investigations and experiments, finally succeeded in 

building a heavier-than-air machine which would actually fly. They did not 

begin their experiments until the summer of 1S96. They first prepared themselves 

by reading the literature of the day on aeronautics, making themselves 

familiar with the result> of all the experimental work of the aviators—Langley, 

C.'hanute. Mouillard. and many others. The Wrights thought that the first thing 

to be solved was to build aeroplanes which would fly and that it would be foolish 

to waste time ami money building delicate and costlv machinery to operate them. 

1'hey first took up the problems of the glider, but soon discarded the various 

forms then used fur experiments. 

I'he Wrights first began their active experiments at the close of October, 

1'XJO. at Kitty Hawk. N'orth Carolina. The machine was designed as a kite. 

to be flown with a man aboard, in winds of small velocity. The machine of 

I'M was built with the shape of surface used by Lilienthal, that is. curved from 

mini to rear, with a slight curvature of its cord, but about 165 square feet in 

area, a size much larger than Cbanute had deemed safe. The experiments of 

tin's year were far frr.m encouraging. In September and October, 1902, nearly 

"tie thousand flights were made by the brothers, several of which covered distances 

over 600 feet. The first flights with the power machine were made on 

the l/'th of December, 1003. The Hig-lit lasted only twelve seconds, but it was. 

nevertheless, the first in the history of the world in which a machine carrying a 

man had raised itself by its own power into the air in free flight. The second 

and third flights were a little longer and the fourth lasted fifty-nine seconds, 

covering a distance of S53 feet over the ground against a twenty-mile wind. The 

Wrights, having once built a practical flyer, they spent the years 1906 and 1907 

in constructing new machines which would meet the requirements of a contract 

with the United States Government to furnish a flier capable of carrying two 

men and .sufficient fuel supplies for a flight of 125 miles, with a speed'of forty 

miles nn hour. 

The Wright machine was not only the first power airship to fly and carry a 

man aloft, but. for all its rivals, it still rides the unstable air currents more 

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steadily than any oil 

a half feet across, ; 

supporting surfaces 

craft. The machine 

The two propellers i 

revolutions va minute 

horse-power, the airs 

In the summer o 

a curious giant kite i 

a motor boat below ; 

until it flew. The IT 

aviation, was Voisir 

Wrights or 1590 poi 

favorable conditions, 

propeller, which is si 

motor, an eight-cylin< 

lutions per minte. 'J 

which are considered 

swiftest of all aerop 

American inventors, 

biplane, built by an / 

one ton, or more thai 

While the biplan 

the monoplane exact 

being a much lighter 

any multiplane model 

The first monop 

ventor had worked wi 

in 1906. and, beginnii 

The machine in which 

remarkable cross-coun 

about 5C0 pounds. 1 

and one near the rear 

hour clip. The heav: 

toinette model, which 

dragon-fly and has prc 

models the wings are 

risen in six and a qu 

thirty horse-power mo 

So rapid has beei 

sets a new and more c 

plane ri ing but a few 

Within a few months, 

longest time. The spc 

that now it is a popu 

control of their machi 

gravity alone. The ac 

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steadily than any other. The planes measure forty feet from tip to tip, six and 

a half feet across, and arc spaced six feet apart. The area of the wings or 

supporting surfaces is 540 feet,'/which is considerably more than in most air 

craft. The machine complete, with any passenger or pilot, weighs 880 pounds. 

The two propellers measure eight feet in diameter and turn at the rate of 450 

revolutions a minute. Equipped with a four-cylinder engine of from 25 to 30 

horse-power, the airship has a speed of forty miles an hour. 

In the summer of 1904, the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching 

a curious giant kite in flight over the river Seine. The man who flew it was in 

a motor boat below and he tinkered with the rope and changed the wings about 

until it flew. The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of 

aviation, was Voisin. The Voisin model weighs 300 pounds more thnn the 

Wrights or 1590 pounds. It has a speed of thirty-eight miles an hour under 

favorable conditions. Another point of difference from the Wright model is the 

propeller, which is single and measure* seven feet six inches in diameter. The 

motor, an eight-cylinder Antoinette, usually gives fifty horse-power at 1100 revolutions 

per miute. The Wright Brothers, by the way. make their own motors, 

which are considered highly inferior to the French motors. The smallest and 

swiftest of all aeroplanes is the Curtiss-Hcrring model, named after its two 

American inventors. The largest and by far the heaviest aeroplane is the Cody 

biplane, built by an American inventor who lives in England. It weighs nearly 

• me tun. or more than 1S00 pounds, and measures fifty-two feet across. 

While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, 

the monoplane exactly reproduces their form and movement. This machine, 

being a much lighter and less complicated car. i< therefore cheaper to build than 

any multiplane model. 

The first monoplane to make an extended flight was the nicriot. Its inventor 

had worked with Yoisin in the experiments above the river Seine at Paris 

in l'JfM'i. and. beginning with short flights of only a few yards, worked his way. 

The machine in which he crossed the English Channel in 1909, and made several 

remarkable cross-country flights, was his eleventh model. This monoplane weighs 

about 500 pounds. The machine is mounted on three wheels, two.at the front 

and one near the rear, just forward of the rudder. It travels at a forty-mile an 

hour dip. The heaviest and largest of the monoplanes at present is the Antoinette 

model, which is the invention of M. Lasseur. Jt looks like a great 

dragon-fly and has proven very steady when in flight, fn some of the Antoinette 

models the wings arc set in the form of a broad, dihedral angle. The model ha:risen 

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My Grandsire's Tale * 

At the completion of the Civil War in the United States. Italy was crossing 

arms with Austria for the possession of the territory in the vicinity of 

the city of Venice. 

At that time 1 held the position of quartermaster on the Italian frigate 

•'Formidabile" was a part stood on guard at the entrance of the harbor of 

feet in length, having three tiers of guns, three masts, full rigged, and a large 

funnel. Her keel was laid at Toulon on the southern coast of France. She 

was manned by seven hundred men and officers and carried fifty-five cannon. 

One early June morning in the year 1S66. the squadron of which the 

"Formidable" was a part stood on guard at the entrance of the harbor of 

Lissa. the principal city of the island of the saii.j name. Lissa is situated on 

the Dalmatian coast in the Adriatic Sea. opposite the Italian coast. As dawn 

arose from the slumbering city, the while abodes shone forth in splendor 

and were reflected upon the still Adriatic. 

In the meantime we were given orders by the commanding ship to enter 

the port, prepare for battle and fire upon the forts at the west side, with the 

greatest camion against destroying property and life in the city proper. 

Soon the ship was rolling with excitement, orders, the rattling of chains, the 

squeaking of the rigging. Kach man was stationed at his place with a bottle 

of water on one side and a jug of rum on the other, as was the custom at 

that lime in the navy. We slowly entered port, prepared for the conflict. 

My position was between the spar and the main decks, handing up the shot 

and powder. 

As soon as we were seen by the enemy they fired upon us, their first shot 

striking our mizzen-mast and killing five men and two officers. Their shots 

increased rapidly, and soon the decks were covered with wounded men. My 

work had been changed, for 1 was now acting as a nurse. At about ten 

o'clock, by a well-directed broadside, the main portion of the fort was blown 

up. which gave a greater impetus to our men. 

lly this hour at least one-half of our tars were disabled. Officers, firemen, 

pantrymen and all who were able were called upon to man the guns. 

I wo oi the masts had been shot away, the mainmast and the mizzen-mast. 

The funnel was entirely reduced to a heap of scrap iron. The battle was 

kept on. however, with a greater loss to the enemy. l!y coincidence one of 

our stray shots struck the steeple of the cathedral, which falling, fell upon a 

regiment of soldiers rushing to the aid of their weary compatriots, killing 

their commander outright. 

I he battle now had been raging for nine hours. The men were beginning 

to fall trom exhaustion. The fire from the fort began to slow down. 

ISy three o'clock one of the enemy's shells, having exploded among the debris, 

set our ship afire. 

lo save ourselves from surrendering, we decided to escape, and in doing 

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so, instead of hat] 

beyond the firing 

thing was in goc 

It A'as late| 

struck the ship, 

of the men were 

but by falling tij 

The anchor] 

later discovered 1 

the event, and itj 

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greeted with gre 

of the few victoij 

with greater s 

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so, instead of hauling the anchor aboard, we cut the chain and left it. Getting 

beyond the firing line, we soon had th^ blaze under control, and when everything 

was in good order we turned our prow toward Trieste. 

It was later ascertained that one thousand seven hundred shots had 

struck the ship, a great number of which did very little injury. Five hundred 

of the men were either killed or wounded. Many were not injured by shots 

but by falling timbers and riggings. 

The anchor and chain which were left behind in the Bay of Lissa were 

later discovered and placed in a square of the city of Lissa to commemorate 

the event, and it still rests there to this day. 

In spite of our misfortune, when we arrived at our native shores we were 

greeted with great applause and rejoicing, for that battle can be called one 

of the few victories of the Italians on the r.ca. The land forces of Italy met 

with greater success. 

The Ausirians in the battle with us lost four times our number. 

L. S.. June '11. 

A Runaway Cannon 

(Translated from Victor Marie Hugo.) 

A terrible accident had happened. One of the earronades of the battery, 

a twenty-four pounder, had gotten loose. This is perhaps one of the most 

terrible of ocean accidents. Nothing more frightful could happen to a vessel 

in open sea under full sail. 

A gun that breaks its moorings suddenly is transformed from a machine 

to ri monster. The mass turns upon its wheels, has the rapid movements of 

;i ball; rolls with the rolling, pitches with the pitching, goes, comes, pauses, 

seems to meditate: resumes its course, rushes along the ship from end to end 

like an arrow, circles about, springs aside, rears, breaks, kills, exterminates. 

It is a batteiing-ram which assaults a wall at its own caprice. Moreover, the 

ram is metal, the wall wood. It is the entrance of matter into liberty. One 

might say that this eternal slave avenges itself. It seems as if the power of 

evil hidden in what we call inanimate objects finds a vent and bursts suddenly 

out. The mad mass has the bounds of a panther, the weight of an 

elephant, the agility of a mouse, the obstinacy of the ON. the unexpectedness 

of the surge, the rapidity of lightning, the deafness of a tomb. It weighs 

ten thousand pounds, still it rebounds like a child's ball, its (light is a wide 

whirl .•ibruptlv cut at right angles. What is to be done? How to end it? 

A tempest ceases, a cyclone passes, a wind falls, a broken mast is replaced, 

a leak is stopped, a fire dies out, but limv to control this enormous brute of 

bronze? In what way can it be attacked? 

You can make a mastiff iiear reason, astound a bull, fascinate a boa. 

frighten a tiger, soften a lion, but there is no resource with that monster, a 

camion let loose. You cannot kill it.—it is dead: at the same time it lives. 

It lives with a sinister life bestowed upon it by infinity. 

The planks beneath it give way. It is moved by the ship, which is 

moved by the sea and wind. The destroyer is a plaything, the ship, the 

waves, the blasts, all aid it: hence its frightful vitality. I low to assail this 

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fury of complication? How to fetter this monstrous mechanism lor wrecking 

a ship? How to foresee its comings and goings, its stops, its shocks? 

Any one of these blovs upon the sides may stave out the vessel. How 

divine its awful gyrations? One has to deal with a projectile whiclithinks, 

seems to possess ideas and which changes its direction at each instant. How 

to stop the course of something which must be avoided? The horrible cannon 

flings itself about, advances, recoils, strikes to the right, strikes to the 

left, flees, passes, disconcerts, ambushes, breaks clown obstacles, crushes men 

like flies. The great danger of the situation is in the mobility of its base. 

At the moment when the lashings gave way. the gunners were in the 

battery, some in groups, others standing alone, occupied with such duties as 

sailors perform in the expectation of the command U: clear for action. The 

carronade. hurled forward bv the pitching, dashed into this knot of men, 

crushed four at the first blow: then, shot back and flung out anew by the 

rolling, it cut in two a fifth poor devil, glanced oil' to the larboard side, struck 

a piece of battery with such force- as to unship it. Then rose the cry of 

distress which had been heard. The men rushed toward the ladder. The 

gun-deck emptied in a twinkling of an eye. The enormous cannon was left 

alone. She was given up to herself, her own mistress and mistress of the 

vessel. She could do what she wished. The whole crew, accustomed to 

laugh in battle, trembled now. To describe the universal terror would be 

impossible. 

Suddenly into the midst of this sort of inaccessible circus where the 

escaped camion leaped and bounded, there sprang a man with an iron bar 

in his hand. It was the author of this catastrophe, the gunner whose culpable 

negligence had caused the accident. Having been the means of bringing 

about the misfortune, he desired to repair it. lie caught up a handspike 

in one list, a tiller-rope with a slipping noose in the other, and jumped down 

into the gun-deck. Thus a strange combat began—a titanic battle—the 

struggle of the gun against the gunner, a battle between matter and intelligence: 

a duel between the inanimate and human. 

I lie man. posted in an angle, the bar and rope in his two fists, backed 

against one of the sides, settled firmly on his legs as on two pillars of steel: 

livid, calm, tragic, glued to the floor, as it were, he awaited for the cannon 

to pass near him. The gunner knew his piece and it seemed to him that she 

must recognize her master. He had lived a long while with her. How many 

times had he thrust his hands between her jaws. It was his tame monster. 

He began to address it as if h were his dog. 

"Conic." said lie. Perhaps he loved it. 

He seemed 10 wish that it would turn toward him. 

Hut to come toward him would be to spring on him. Then he would be 

lost. How to avoid its crush? That was the question. All stared in 

stupefied silence. 

Not a breast respired freely except perchance that of the old man who 

alone stood on the deck with the two combatants, a stern second. 

At the instant when, accepting this awful hand-to-hand contest, the 

gunner approached to challenge the cannon, some chance fluctuation of the 

waves kept it for a moment immovable, as if suddenly stupefied. 

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''Come or. 

Suddenly 

The stntf 

against the in] 

the one side a| 

light. It was 

A soul,—| 

too,—a soul 

eyes. The IT 

fancied so at' 

ment. It becJ 

have, the will I 

the low ccilin.4 

upon its four 

—would glide 

incuts. He esj 

The man I 

cannon. He 

the air of und 

it, formidable] 

Such a di 

ronade to the? 

it. was flung < 

carronades gal 

scions of whaj 

to bow. bruisij 

The gunner h| 

old man who 

The gunnk 

him. and, witlJ 

quickness of al 

lost. The crel 

But the of 

than all these 

of being cms! 

ronade. The 

cuteel with m< 

cises set dowi 

This had 

an avalanche. I 

this terrible cl| 

hind wheels, 

as a lever, rocl 

like a falling 

passed the slij 

overthrown ml 

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•'Come on!" the man said to it. It scorned to listen. 

Suddenly ir darted upon him. The gunner avoided the shock. 

The strugg'e began.—struggle unheard of. The fragile matching itself 

against the invulnerable. The thing of flesh attacking the brazen brute. On 

the otic side a blind force, on the other a soul The whole took place in half 

light. It was like the indistinct vision of a miracle. : - 

A soul.—strange thins': bin you would have said the cannon had one. 

ton,—;i sou! filled with rage and hatred. The blindness appeared to have 

eyes. The monster wa-? watching the man. There was. one might have 

fancied *o at least, something cunning in this mass. It also chose its moment. 

It became a gigantic insect of metal, having, or at least seeming to 

have, the will of a demon. Sometimes this colossal grasshopper would strike 

the low ceiling of the gun-deck, then fall back on its four wheels like a tiger 

upon its four claws and dart arcw upon the man. Me. supple,—agile,—alert. 

—would glide away like ;i snake from the reach of those lightning-like movements. 

He escaped, but the blows fell on the vessel and continued the havoc. 

The man fought. Sometimes even it was the man who attacked the 

cannon, lie crept along the side, bar and rope in hand, and the cannon had 

the air of understanding and tied as if it perceived a snare. The man pursued 

it. formidable, fearless. 

Such a duel could not last long. The gun. as if in a fury, broke a earronade 

to the larboard: then, seized anew by the invisible siing which held 

it. was flung toward the starboard toward the man. who escaped. Three 

carronades gave way under the blows of the gun: then, as if blind, unconscinus 

of what it was doing, it turned its back on the man. rolled from stern 

to ijnw, bruising the stern and making a breach in the plankings of the prow. 

The gunner had taken refuge at the foot of the stairs, a few steps from Ihe 

old man who was watching. 

The gunner held his handspike at rest. The cannon seemed to perceive 

him. and. without taking the trouble to turn itself, backed upon him with the 

quickness of an ax-stroke. The gunner, if driven back against the side, was 

lost. The crew uttered a simultaneous cry. 

Hut the old passenger, till now immovable, made a spring more rapid 

than all these wild whirls, lie seized a bale of false assignats and at the risk 

of being crushed, succeeded in flinging it between the wheels of the carronade. 

The maneuver, decisive and dangerous, could not have been executed 

with more adroitness and precision by a man trained to all the exercises 

set down in Durosel's "Manual of Sea Gunnery." 

This had the effect of a plug. A pebble may stop a log. a branch turn 

an avalanche. The carronade stumbled. The gunner in his turn, seizing 

this terrible chance, plunged his iron bar between the spokes of one of the 

hind wheels. The cannon stopped. It staggered. The man. using the bar 

as a lever, rocked it to and fro. The heavy mass turned over with a clang, 

like a falling bell, and the gunner, dripping with sweat, rushed headlong and 

passed the slipping noose of the tiller-rope a. ut the bronze neck of the 

i iverthrown monster. 

It was ended. The man had conquered. The ant had subdued the 

mastodon: the pigmy had taken the thunderbolt prisoner. 

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At Twelve o'CIocK 

SYLVIA KEMPTO.W June '12. 

A high wind rustled through the almost leafless branches of the trees 

along a Ionelv mad; low mutters of thunder and occasional flashes of lightning 

presaged the coming of a storm, but despite this unfavorable weather 

on a night in late October in the year 1776, a traveler was abroad. This lone 

traveler was an officer in Washington's army, Lieutenant Russell. As a spy 

ho had just completed a report on the condition and plans of Cornwallis' 

army, which he" was now hast<

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"Tn faith, 'tis good to be inside this blustery night," the older one. a large, 

red-faced man, cried. "Hurry, girl, and bring us something to eat and to drink. 

Mo! here is our worthy host. How do you happen to be up so late, my man ?" he 

ended, suspiciously. 

".Sir. some late travelers, soldiers like yourselves, stopped late at mv inn 

and have been gone but a short time. I have many soldier guests since Lord 

Cornwall's captured this region. Alas, a poor man like myself gets little rest from 

you soldiers." he replied, ending with a complaining tone. 

This answer satisfied the soldiers, especially since Katrina entered at this 

moment with their supper, thus diverting them from the landlord who seized the 

opportunity to slip out and bring the lieutenant's horse to the door. 

As Katrina set the food on the table the younger officer spoke for the first 

time. 

"We!!, my pretty maid," he said affably, "are you loyal to old England or a 

sauev rebel ?" 

"I am a rebel as you're pleased to call it,"' she replied proudly, "and you'll 

find few women in the colonies who are not." 

"Kaith, the women of the colonies are hot-tempered. Tf the men were as 

spirited we would soon be defeated." remarked the older officer jokingly. 

"Never fear. You'll have cause to fear them yet," cried Katrina holly. 

"If I can escape injury from your eyes 1 need not fear the men." said the 

younger officer, then turning to his companion. "We must learn more about that 

road before us. Can you tell us. girl, if this road follows the river?" 

"What, are you riding that way to-night, of all nights?" she exclaimed. " 'Tis 

more than many men would do. You are brave men to ride by the witches' bog 

this night." 

"Why. what is that? Think you to frighten us with a granny's ghost story?" 

one asked .'cornfully. "But tell us. anyway." 

" 'Tis said that years ago," she explained in awe, "a late traveler, riding down 

this n.ad on a stormy night like this saw the witches and ghosts holding revels in 

the bog. They caught him spying on .them and he has ne'er been seen since." Mer 

voice sank lower and above it could be heard the wailing of the wind outside. 

"1'iiit on this night every year at twelve o'clock ht rides down that hill and at the 

bottom disappears as when the witches caught him. You could not hire a man for 

love nor money to go that road to-iiight." 

The night was suitable for ghost stories. The few candles in the room cast 

grotesque shadows on the walls. The wind howled In the chimney and the 

thunder rolled. Though the soldiers seemed even less inclined to ride on that 

night than before the story, they scoffed. 

"Nonsense, go away with your witch stories: you see two ride that way 

to-night." cried one officer. 

Katrina gave an awed look at them as she left the room with her tray. When 

SIK- wa< gone the red-faced man glanced at the clock then at his companion. 

"I'ifteen minuter, to twelve." he remarked, "get out your maps and correct 

that mistake before we go. and take your time. If we M>end some time here we 

won't reach that bog at twelve." Me laughed uneasily. 

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"Oh. ho. so that's what's bothering him," thought the other to himself. Me 

himself was not anxious to leave either. The witch story had affected him also. 

Russell, from his hiding place, saw them spread out the maps on the table. 

These maps would be invaluable to Cornwallis, showing the country and fortifications 

as they did. Me resolved to get possession of them and foil Cornwallis. 

His pistol was in his pocket but he decided not to use it until absolutely necessary 

a- it contained but oitc shot, which being discharged he would be at their mercy 

while reloading. He must find some way to surprise them, secure the papers and 

escape without using his gun. Groping in his pockets his finger touched his snuffbox. 

"The very thing." he said to himself. 

Taking a large handful he lunched the inside spring of the door. It swung 

>low]y outward, creaking sligh'.Iv, biw the soldiers' backs were to the door of the 

closet -ii thinking the sound caused by the wind they did not notice it. Russell 

stepped noisclc-sly from hi- hiding place and creeping slowly up behind the men 

was at their back before they discovered liiin. They sprang to their feet. I'.eforc 

either could draw pistol, however, a quantity of the snuff had been thrown in 

their faces. 

Sneeze followed sneeze in inexpressible rapidity. Tears ran down their 

cheeks and not a word could thev utter. Before they could sufficiently recover to 

run in the barn, mount and follow. Russell was far ahead. 

Their lii.r>es were still fresh but even so the lieutenant could easily have outdistanced 

them, init the mail was treacherous and his horse slipped, hurting its 

foot, ilui.s making swift riding impossible. When he reached the top of the hill 

leading to the witches' bog his pursuers were not far behind. As he rode down 

the hill he faintly heard above the noise of the wind the strokes of twelve begin 

from a church tower in a village not far away. Twelve o'clock at the witches' 

bog! 

lie knew the country well for he had lived near this place as a bov. On 

the right side of the road was a rocky cliff about twenty feel high in which was 

a crevice concealed by bushes, known only to a few. which led to a large cave 

inside. ( )n the left was a dark bog bordered by forest, an uninviting spot at its 

best but now at midnight in a storm uncanny to the most courageous. 

The soldiers were at the top of the hill. "There he is. lie can't escape." yelled 

one as a flash of lightning showed the !.' "iteiiant at the foot of the hill. Suddenly 

the hoof-beats of the lieutenant's horse ceased. The next lighlnirg flash revealed 

neither horse nor rider, but on one side of the road a seemingly impenetrable 

dill, on the other an empty bog. As the soldiers drew up near the foot of the 

hill the last .stroke of twelve was borne to their ears. 

They were brave men usually but this supernatural disappearance at the time 

and place emphasized in Katrina's story -truck their hearts cold with fear. As 

they paused there uncertainly several bats swooped out from the side of the cliff 

right in their faces. Terrified, they turned their horses and fled swiftly back to 

the pleasant inn. 

After their hoof-beats died away Rtisseli emerged from the cave in the cliff 

and rode swiftly toward headquarters which he reached before morning. By 

his seizing the maps Cornwall^ was unable to attack immediately, thus giving 

General Washington time to retreat to Xew lersev. 

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"What now is bud will soon be leaf; 

The blue eggs in the robin's nest 

Will soon have wings and beak and breast 

And flutter and fly away."' 

So goes the world. We in our little sphere of high school life 

have watched and waited for graduation. To-day it is ours. Soon it will 

be over. Xow comes the parting of the ways: some to enter the great 

world about us. others, the smaller world of college life. It does not matter 

where we go. there will be heard the fluttering of our wings; but the 

flying. Ah! There's the question. 

Have we in our four years of training real!}' grown? Has our work 

along whatever line it may have been, given us the strength to face the 

more difficult tasks of the future? The text-books, the studying alone, have 

not been sufficient in themselves. They have been of prime importance, 

however, as a means to the desired end—growth. The clubs, the students" 

association, the athletics, likewise, have been but a means to this desired end. 

If our participation in the various school activities has tired us with 

energy. giVcu us some ability and inoculated in us a strong sense of responsibility, 

then our four years of training have spelt growth. If it has opened 

our eyes more to the things about us, if it has stimulated \is with a live 

interest in one another, then we have profited and attained some breadth 

in our schooling. It has been said, that "The best we can do for one another 

i.» to exchange our thoughts freely: and that, after all, is but little." 

In passing we cannot leave without paying a parting tribute to those, 

whose efforts have been centered ii? our progress. To the teachers, enough 

cannot be said, except that it is our earnest wish, that the fruits of their 

labors inav be great and abundant. 

A SUGGESTION. 

Xow that the Lowell has decided upon a school pin, would it not be 

advisable to have a standard cover design for the school paper? This plan 

if adopted would mean the saving of many dollars and in addition would 

lend a sense of.dignity and permanence to the school journal. 

During the past term the school has responded well to the

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With the close of the spring term of 1011 the hiills of Lowell saw their las! 

of tlie members f the June 1911 Class. During its four years' stay at Lowell 

this class ha* gradually built up for itself a reputation of having held up to its 

greatest height the standard of consilient work and good fellowship. This has 

always been the pride of Lowell's graduating classes. It is with a desire to prove 

to the world the great benefit they have received from Lowell that they have 

broken the ties which shall always be very dear to them. 

'•Senior Day" exercises were held in the study hall. They were attended by 

the friends of the graduating class. The program was as follows: Address to 

the |iinc l'Ml Class. Mr. I*. 11. Clark: address. John Partridge, a prominent 

attorney, as well as a former Lowell teacher: salutatory. Miss Phelan, vice-president: 

valedictory. Louis Sloss: presentation of diplomas. Mr. Morton. 

The Senior Dance was held on June 2 at the Scottish Rite Temple. The 

attendance was large, and the dance was enjoyed by all. The great success of the 

fiance was due to the work of the committee consisting of the Misses Wagner. 

C.ehres and Highland and the Messrs. Street and Kant. 

The class meeting of lune 1911. on the twenty-ninth of April was enjoyed 

by ail. A talk was given to the members by Mr. Crofts. His general topic was 

the results of an education in teaching people to know how to work. It was 

decided to dedicate Tin-: LOWKI.I. Ax.vtwi. to Mr. Clark. 

The "Final Rally" was held on May 18th. Great enthusiasm was raised by 

the speakers. The program was as follows: An address by President Maggs of 

appreciation for the fine spirit shown during his term in office. Leo Mycr then 

spoke and was received with cheers. Mr. Morton gave a short address. President 

Maggs then presented the l'.lock "LV to the members or the winning teams. 

The members of the winning teams were as follows: The swimming team. Captain 

Jones. Charles Lindgren. James Ransohoff. Frnest Smith. Lewis and Goeppert; 

the tennis team. James Strachan and William Johnston : the debating team. 

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On Friday, M 

large and appreciati 

on the part of the 

Club were Mrs. 1! 

Reusdi, and an oct< 

The Students' 

term. It consists 

Misses Wagener, P 

The Class of D 

at the South End I 

water's edge. The 

Great praise is due 

Miss Grace Adams 

The June '12 C 

Although there wer 

was pleasantly spent 

Tile California 

by the December '1 

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successful. 

The long dorm 

revived at Lowell 

"ing of the term 

president and Harr 

up the constitution 

school through the 

to the committee 

chosen to meet J.ierl 

Herrington, Harris 

Hoericke being absc 

Farrel of Berkeley, 

drew with Steiiiegg 

score two to two 

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Alfred Myer. Bert Rabinowilz and Rosenblatt. The rail)' was one of the most 

successful ever held. 

On Friday. May 28. the Girls" Glee Club gave their concert in the hall. A 

large and appreciative audience listened to the result of several months' hard work 

on the part of the girls. Those who contributed to the program, besides the Glee 

Club were .Mrs. Deane, the directress, the Misses Mollingsworth, Dolan and 

Reuseh. and an octette from the Boys' Glee Club. /•' 

The Students' Affairs Committee was appointed by Mr. Morton lor this 

term. It consists of Messrs. Grimes. Street, Maggs. Sloss, Murdock and the 

Misses Wagcner, Phelan, Morse and Highland. 

The Class of December 1911 gave a party in honor of the High Senior Class 

at the South End I'oat Club. The clubhouse is a delightful one, situated at the 

water's edge. The hall was large and very prettily decorated in red and white. 

(ireat praise is due to two people who worked hard for the success of the evening. 

Miss Grace Adams and Vincent Mcadc. The evening was spent in dancing. 

The June '12 Class held a very enjoyable picnic at Muir Woods on May 1. 

Although there were not a great many there everybody had a fine time. The flay 

was pleasantly spent in playing games, lunching and searching for their chaperons. 

The California Club hall was the scene of an extremely successful dance given 

by (he December "12 Class. The programs were different and will prove pleasir.g 

souvenirs. The dance committee consisted of David Zellerbach, Dick Smith, 

Edwin Bussey. Edith Griffin. Helen Wood. 

The June '13 Class is holding a boat ride, which it is assured, will be very 

successful. 

CHESS CLUB. 

The long dormant interest in the royal game of chess has been recently 

revived at Lowell by the reorganization of the Chess Club. At the beginning 

of the term a meeting was held. Officers were elected, Cheney as 

pre.-iden'. and Harrison as secretary. A committee was. appointed to draw 

up the constitution and an attempt was made to secure the support of the 

school through the executive committee. Here the club failed, admittance 

to the committee being refused. In spite of this, however, a team was 

chosen to meet Berkeley High in a tournament, consisting of four members: 

rierringinii, Harrison, Cheney, and Boericke. The match was held, but 

Moericke being absent, we lost by a score of four to two. Cheney drew with 

Farrel of Berkeley, Herrington won from Anthony of Berkeley, Harrison 

drew with Steinegger of Berkeley and lost Boericke's game. Then with the 

score two to two a consultation game was held to count for two points. 

Berkeley winning. We hope next time we report that we will be able to 

boast of a long line of victories. This term we lose two good chess players 

in Jacobs and President Cheney. 

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After receiving magazines from almost every high scliool in the State and 

many outside of it. during tlie past term, coming in contact with the best, with 

the worM. small or large, we venture to set down a few points from our observance 

that go t make up the successful high school paper. 

Kirst and foremost, it must be representative—of the students, by the students. 

Debates by the faculty, outsiders or even alumni should not appear excel)! 

in the way of criticism—and that doesn't make very interesting reading. The 

paper ought to be a power in the school, besides a pleasure: support must be 

had and the only wav to do this is to adapt the magazine in size, price and publication 

to the -chool it represents. Along this line we notice that much more is 

spent mi the appearance than necessary. Cover, paper, cuts—this is well enough, 

but do you realize that this is the most superficial part of the paper, and our 

attention passes on ;md slays with the contents or reading matter. A monthly 

paper does in it have to be elaborate in this respect: it is only the "annual" that 

ought to be a pride to the lithographer as well as to the editor. 

And now to more personal remarks. 

The .lyrirold, from Ynlo County. California, devotes itself exclusively to the 

good brown soil. \ot being much of ;m agriculturist we don't venture to 

c-'ticise. 

We consider Whims, from llrondway High. Seattle, to be a representative 

paper. Support and spirit relied in its well-gotten up pages. Only your literary 

department is poor. 

I'liie Breezes, from Kl Dor:-.do County, sends us a good annual. The stories 

are typical and the literary is backed tip by a good review of the term's work. 

The Trident is not up to standard. There is a lack of material, a general 

"slump." The text seems unnecessarily large—a waste of space. 

Reriew. Sacramento High.—The drawing in front has not much significance 

or talent. Why should the article on Mr. Roosevelt come under "School 

Notes"? The literary is good. 

The Liilcmliir.—"I'.inl Migrations" is interesting and instructive, but is it 

by a student ? 

The Crimson.—The stories in the March issue lack character. They are too 

short. We read the first annual stories in your paper. "The Exchange" is a 

cracker-jack joke department. 

The Russ. San Diego High—Your "Dippy Xv.mber" we accept for its facevalue. 

Nothing like being original. 

The Matiromi.—"An Adventure" begins well but it is too short for a double 

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The Oak^-Tlie O.;Jfl 

to the extent of having 

The girls' issue of 

a good baseball story, freJ 

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conlingly notices were 

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climax. "A Merry Xmas" is a pleasing story, and the jokes have a sparkle to 

them. 

The Oak.—The Oak is another representative paper—by the students, even 

to the extent of having its own printing' press. Congratulations. 

• The girls' issue of The Tiger has sonic good material. "The Nugget" is 

a good baseball story, free from the tin hero effect. The art staff does good work. 

THE ORCHESTRA. 

About a month before the Reading Club play, certain people got the idea 

that it would be a good thing to have music between the acts of the play. Accordingly 

notices were sent around, requesting those interested in forming 

;ui orchestra t meet after school. The result was not all that could be 

desired but it was enough for a beginning. 

It is nut easy to start orchestra work when the greater number of the 

members have never played in an orchestra, as there is a great difference between 

solo and ensemble playing. Also there was quite a little time and 

trouble required to obtain the music. Financial aid could not be expected 

from tlie Student liody, because the orchestra has not yet become an official 

organization of the association. Finally, money for the music was obtained 

by an a.-sessment of the orchestra members and donations by Reading Club 

members. Miss Dolan had alreadv kindly consented to lead us, and the orchestra 

owes her many thanks for her careful and patient work. 

After having gotten everything started, it was plain sailing, with plenty 

of rehearsals. 1 do not doubt but that on the night of the play we will make 

a very good showing of wh.it can be done in a short time from material found 


The orchestra consists, at present, of four first violins, three seconds, two 

'cellos, viola, drum, cornet, flute and clarinet. It is evident that a somewhat 

larger number would not be amiss. This will, however, make a fine nucleus 

for organizing an orchestra which can remain as a fixture and give concerts 

itself, assist at concerts of the two Glee Clubs, and play intermissions for the 

Reading Club. Several members graduate this term, including the nola and 

two of the first violins. (At least they hope to!) The 'cellos were borrowed 

lroin outside the school, so it will be necessary to have a few new recruits to 

continue at all and 1 sincerely hope that anyone who plays any instrument 

will avail himself, or herself, of this opportunity to get orchestra practice, besides 

aiding a proper school spirit. 

It is certainly odd if there is not enough talent in Lowell High, with 

some eight hundred students, to maintain a permanent orchestra. The division 

in which we ought to be the strongest, brass and drum, is, from the 

standpoint of members, the weakest. 

Xext term the orchestra ought to make a constitution and become an 

official organization of Lowell High School. This can only be done if there 

is a sufficient '.lumber in the orchestra, so everybody who can play, come to 

the first meeting next term. 

Do not wait to be coaxed. Perhaps you are not a virtuoso. You don't 

need to be. The music we play is all reasonably easy. You will never know 

whether you can play well enough or not until you have tried. 

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The SCCMIHI ;innual met-thi.!^ of the Lowell High School Alumni Association 

wa« ln-lil in Knhler & Chase Hall on April 24th. Retiring President Crittenclen 

gave :i brief resume of t!ie work accomplished (hiring 1 the past year. Colonel 

Harris UVinstnek was then introduced to the gathering. The Colonel gave a 

nict-i interesting heart-to-heart talk on his travels through India, punctuating 

hi- remarks with many humorous personal incidents. 

!"hi- election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in the election of: 

President. < leo. K. I'.elvel. l l >00: Vice-! 'resident, Miss Emma Duden. 1905; Secretary-Treasurer. 

William (iarvin. 1907: Hoard of Directors. Henry S. Manheim. 

1S77: Aaron L. Spiro. 1900: .1. .Marion Read. 1908; Will D. McRac. 1909. 

and Mi>s Jessie W. Harris. 1910. I'resident-elect l.elvel then gave a short talk 

urgi:ig every member u>

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MAISY l.r>I"ISK P.ltVANT Buskutbull 

MAI11ON AIlKNI>T Tennlii 

CIIAItl.KS I-:. STKKKT. .Ill Track 

HAKi MJi i'DTTKU Track, Football, Swimming 

iM.IN'TON Ji'iXKS Swimming 

.1AMKS KANSOIIi>FV Swimmlnu 

I.YMA N 11ICACOCIC Football. Swimming 

TI1OUNTON i:. CltlMKS Debate, Football. Swimming 

A1 .FIIKD MKYKlt Debate 

FIIKIilCIJIC MACCS Football 

\VM. SOMMHISS Track 

VI IAS. I.INL'UKKN Swimming 

1CKNHST SMITH Swimming 

CLASS OF 1912. 

JOHN STRACIIAN Tennis 

I.I.OYD GOICPPKRT Swimming 

A I1XUI.I • I'.O\VI IA Y Track 

\VM. JOHNSTON Tennis 

I'AIM. I.Af Track 

Ol.K.NX 11AM.MON Track 

FRK1J r.AXS Track 

H. ItAHINOW1TZ Debate 

M. ROSKXISI.ATT Debate 

CLASS OF 1913. 

W1I. M ETZKX Football 

RICHARD DKRHY Swimming 

DAVID BfTLICIt Football 

CLASS OF 1914. 

HYDE J.EW1S Swimmlne 

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WINGED L AND SCROLL SOCIETY. • 

The Winged L and Scroll Society was organized in May, 1905. The 

leading spirit in establishing such a society was Cedric Cerf, '05. 

The society was first known as the Honor Society of the Lowell High 

Schi-M.>l. but in January, 1907. the name was changed to the Winged L and 

Scroll Society. The charter members are 1-1. W. Johnson, J. A. Roncovieri, 

11. Long. I'.Vollak. II. II. Maundrell. W. Leib and Tom Lainc. 

The purpose of the society is to promote good, clean activities in the 

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The Shield and L Society was organized in December 1909 bv the 

Winged L and Scroll Society. The girls' organization wa to ha • 

San,c purpose as the boys-to work for the best interests of Lowell 

Members of 1911 Class. 

Gladys Phelan. 

Evalyn Wagener. 

Esto Broughton. 

Virginia Davies. 

Eveleth Brooks. 

Aileen Hand. 

Aileen Hyland. 

Members of 1912 Class. 

Theodora Schaertzer. 

^fyrtle Franzen. 

Honorary Member. 

Miss Elsie A. WeiVle. 

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At a regular meeting of the Debating Society thirteen delegates wore 

elected t represent Lowell at the annual convention of the Debating League 

nf California. Of these, only seven attended the convention. .Mr. Fest was 

the Lowell candidate for president of the league ai the election, held at the 

convention at Martinez, April 2°. 1 *> 11. Mr. Cunningham of Martinez was 

elected I" that office. Mr. Ilonigsburgcr represented Lowell in the individual 

debate, held at the convention. This debate was won by the gentleman from 

San Jose. 

If one should have happened to be walkingabo-.it 1 lie- campus at Stanford 

I'liiversity late in the afternoon of April 22. 1011. he would have seen here, 

there and everywhere boys and girl with S. J. II. S. bands on their arms. 

Then, if by any chance he should be so fortunate, be might nave met one or 

twn fellows with a red necktie on a white shirt. For this was on the eve of 

the great debate between San Jose rind Lowell, for the final ownership of the 

Leland Stanford Jr. cup. If a rooting section counts for much, it certainly 

looked bad for Lowell. Five minutes before the opening of the debate, the 

assembly hall at Stanford presented a (|tieer scene. Xearly the entire lower 

flour was occupied by San Jose rooters, with their faces smiling and confident. 

In a remote corner at the extreme right of the balcony, and huddled, in a little 

gn.up. were the Lowell rooters, their faces not lacking confidence, but grim 

and determined. On the stage were seated ten people. At a table at the right 

were seated Messrs. Coyle, Oppcnheimer and Tliggins. At the right center 

and slightly in the background were seated side by side the alternate for San 

Jose and D. llonigsburger. the alternate for Lowell. At the left center were 

seated side by side. Mr. Reedy, president of the Debating League of California, 

and Mr. Ci. A. Diiz. president of the Student Body of Stanford University. 

This last gentleman acted as chairman of the debate. At the left of 

the stage, seated at a second table were Messrs. M. Rosenblatt. Bert. v. 

Kabinowitz ami A. Meyer. The judges were Professor A. M. Cathcart, Profess, 

.r J. \V. P.inghani. and Mr. Leslie Craven, members of the Law Department 

of Stanford fniversity The chairman opened the meeting and announced 

the question to be Resolved: "That three-fourths of a jury should be 

competent to render a verdict in all criminal cases." 

The affirmative argument was opened by Albert Coyle of San Jose. M. 

Rosenblatt of Lowell followed, opening the negative argument. While Coyle 

spoke fairly well. Rosenblatt spoke much better and put up a much stronger 

argument. Oppcnheimer then continued the argument for the affirmative. 

Oppcnheimer had a better delivery and put up a better argument than Coyle, 

but he in turn was completely eclipsed in both dcliverv and argument by 

Rabinowitz. The affirmative argument was closed by I'reston Higgins of 

San Jose. This gentleman was certainly a splendid speaker and he put up a 

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fine argument. The cheers of the San Jose rooters rent the air, both at the 

beginning and conclusion of his argument. They looked up at us in the 

balcony and grinned triumphantly. Alfred Meyer of Lowell followed to 

close the argument for the negative. As Meyer progressed in his speech, 

the faces of the San Jose rooters began to sober and those of the small 

but gallant band of Lowellites to smile. Strong as was the argument 

by Preston Higgins, it was torn into shreds by Alfred Jifrytr. By wit 

and weighty proof. Meyer completely riddled the entire affirmative argument. 

Higgins followed with a seven minutes' refutation. Here the San 

Jose people had a faint ray of hope left, but Higgins' refutation was principally 

a repetition of his former speech. The result was that Meyer's speech 

was still ringing in the ears of the audience when Higgins had finished his 

refutation. 

The chairman then announced the decision of the judges. One of the 

judges decided for San lose, but the other two decided for Lowell. The 

chairman then presented the cup to the victors—the members of the Lowell 

team. 

It may be interesting to the reader to know the history of this cup. The 

Stanford Debating cup was presented to the Debating League of California by 

the Student l!ody of Stanford University in 1900. The cup has been contested 

for each year by the school which won it the preceding year and the school 

which has made the highest score in the tournament of the League. The 

cup should become the property of the school which should first win it three 

times: and as each of the contesting schools bad won it twice, the debate on 

Saturday evening. April 22, 1911, determined the permanent possession of the 

Stanford Debating cup. The following schools have held the cup: 

1901—llumbnldt Evening High School. 1902—Lodi High School. 1903— 

Alamcda I ligh School. l ( '0-(—Commercial Evening High School. 1905—San 

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HARRIET ISRADFOKD, June 1911. 

The Faster vacation deprived the Reading 1 Club of two meeting's during 

April. From that time until May fifth the officers and members were so busy 

preparing for the final play that regular work was unavoidably neglected. 

There wore, therefore, but two meetings last month. For the first of these. 

April fifth, a program of three selections had been prepared,—one. ""Absalom" 

from the P.ook of Samuel, followed by two of Tennyson's beautiful short 

pnem.-. "The I'.ugle Song" and "Sir Galahad." April twenty-sixth the other 

meeting was held. The club was much amused by "A Piece of Red Calico" 

by Frank R. Stockton, and "Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow." by Jerome Is. 

Jerome. "William Crown of Oregon'" by Joaquin Miller was read in eonclu-ii'ii 

'>i the program. 

THE FINAL PLAY. 

The expectation with which the whole school has looked forward during 

the last month or so to the Reading Club plav is now replaced bv a sense 

01 great satisfaction. The play was a success. That was the hope of all.— 

actors and audience alike.—and it has been gratified. 

W hen Salomy Jane's melodious voice first readied the audience that 

Friday night, who could not immediately predict success to "Chattanooga"? 

I'lien. when Dolora entered so simply, so confident of her lines, and so well 

fitted for her part, surely there could be no doubt. I'm "still the wonder 

gri-"" when two little ladies in real "hoop" skirts made their appearance 

tlinmgh a ivry narrow doorway. They actually sat down. too. without difficulty. 

From that moment everyone breathed easily. If girls of to-day could 

manage "hoop" skirts of the Civil War period, surely no one need fear stage 

• right or anything else for the other members of the cast. And so "Chattanooga" 

began. 

I he atmosphere of war times was well sustained by the boys in their 

soldiers' parts, and they presented us with a pleasing variety of emotions. 

From our sympathy for Captain Seacrest and our fear for Champ we are suddenly 

turned away into laughter over the vicissitudes of the "moonstruck" 

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Captain Scott, the henpecked existeiice of poor Polk Spivcy, and—the brogue 

of Dr. O'Rourke. 

No Lowellite needs to be told the story. Every Lowellite saw and 

heard it for himself, which is far better. If he saw the many bits of humor 

in acting and speaking, if he saw the pathos of the real situation, not to 

speak of each little romance by itself, surely he is judge enough to know that 

all these scenes were well presented when we consider that our "stars" have 

been shining but two short months. 

Why was the play a success? Why, in the opinion of many, was it the 

greatest success of any plav the Reading Club has ever given? This is due 

to a variety of causes. 

First of all, those who took part exhibited a degree of enthusiasm which 

could only lead to good results, when combined with hard work at many 

long rehearsals, under a very competent coach. We do not need to tell our. 

"stars" that their efforts were appreciated. They knew that the fifth of May 

when a continued applause first echoed through the Mission High School 

Auditorium. They knew it. too, when masses of flowers were taken to the 

stage after each performance. And they wili always remember the hearty 

welcome they received that next Monday morning at school. 

Secondly, the facilities offered for the production were much better than 

ever before. The stage was large enough: the scenery was well chosen and 

well arranged: the costumes would delight the heart of any Confederate 

veteran. 

The orchestra receives last but very honorable niciiion. The Reading 

Club marvels how it ever got along without it. A crown of laurels to the 

organizer and high praise to every musician. 

One more final play has passed, the fifth in the history of Lowell. Succeeding 

classes, in their choice of Reading Club officers, have a reputation 

to uphold. It is sure to be upheld, for such is the spirit of Lowell. Hut in 

the face of difficulties, perhaps they may more bravely press on if their 

watchword is "Chattanooga.—June 1911.'' H. B. June 1911. 

Modern Italian Version. 

A school-teacher in the Italian quarter of Chicago had been telling her 

pupils certain of the fables of .Ksop. and of these the story of the fox and 

the grapes seemed especially to appeal to one little dusky son of Italy. 

I'.v a stroke of luck the teacher was enabled to hear the lad give his 

version to a lad in another class. 

Tn a delicious dialect the boy recounted the fable pretty much as it is 

written until he reached the climax, which he rendered thus: 

"Den de olda tox he say. "I thinka da grape no good, anahow. I guess I 

go getta de banan'.' " 

A Deadly Weapon. 

Artist (to friend)—Yes, I use the palette-knife a good deal. Knocked 

a child's head off in the morning and sold it in the afternoon." (Nervous old 

gentleman gets out hurriedly at next stop.)—M. A. P. 

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It has hccn our custom tn give in the "Annual." for the benefit of the 

loworclassnioii. a paragraph concerning the purpose and requirements of the 

Spanish Clul). All students who have had six months of Spanish are eligible 

for membership. The purpose is to further the members' knowledge and enjoyment 

of Spanish literature. 

The members have witnessed during the last month very interesting programs. 

On April 4 a selection from the Mexican play "Carlotta" was given. 

The cast consisted of—Xapolemi 111. Emperor of France. Will Xcwbauer* 

Victor, his secretary. Wilfred Ferguson; Marshal liazaine, Leo Simon: Count 

Von Ostoin. Dana McF.wcn: Empress Eugenic, Heat rice l.artlett: Mine, de 

Mettormush. Olive Wood: the Austrian Minister. Erwin Hirschfelder: the 

T.elgian Minister. Arthur TclleiVen: F.mpress Carlotta of Mexico, ttertha 

Rowon : Josefaile Varela. Gertrude Vizzard: Archduke Charles, brother-in 

law of Carlotta. John Skinner. 

The program was rendered in both English and Spanish. 

On April 25 the program consisted of stories. "Mujeres y bacas" and 

"Oberliencia al piede la Letra" by Lolita liodwell, "Una Obligacion." by Leo 

Simon and "Lo(|iie es Imaginacion" by Hester Mathews. On May 2 Act I of 

"El Si do las Xinas" was given. The cast was "Don Diego," a capitalist, Isidor 

Mayor: "Don Carlos." his nephew. Will Xcwbauer: "Calamocha," his servant, 

Leo Simon; "Dona Irene." a scheming widow, Virginia Davies; "Dona Francesca." 

her daughter. I'.elle Meyer: "Rita." Francesca's friend, Anita Sullivan: 

"Simon." a servant. Irving Stahl. The play will be finished at the following 

meetings. 

Mr. Rhodes and Miss Duffy are our honorary members and we greatly 

appreciate their kindly interest in the club. 

For our final play, which is to take place near the end of this term is 

"El Indiano." The chosen cast is El Marques del Chopo. Leo Simon, '12; 

La Marquesa del Chopo. lielle Meyer. '10: Achilles, su hijo. Irving Stahl. '13; 

Lola, su hija. Deborah Xewman. '10: Don Prospero, Will Xcwbauer, "10: Victor, 

Dana McEwen. '12: Calisto. un Criado. John Skinner. '11: stage manager, 

Doris MacLaughlin. "12: assistant stage manager. Bertha Rowen, '12. 

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Goodall, Becker, Ra 

the Girls' Glee Clul: 

On May 27th o\ 

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Smith. 

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Glee Club as much!

The dosing of this term marks the second milestone in the career of the 

I Joys' Cik-e Club. Two years have passed since the Glee Club was first organized. 

Two years ago the club was an experiment, a venture: no one dared 

to predict its future. To-iiay it is one of Lowell's leading activities. The 

watchword of this period has been "Progress." Is there anyone who can say 

that the club has not advanced during these years? Ts there anyone who can 

say that the organization has not. been a success? Each term the club has 

Secomc more popular, and each term it lias contributed a larger part to the 

activities at Lowell, until this term it has participated in more entertainments 

than ever before. The Boys' Glee Club has certainly progressed, and it has, 

we hope, made Lowell just a little *uit better than it was before. If it has 

done this, if the school has been advanced because of the Glee Club, be it 

ever so little, the organization has accomplished its purpose. 

< )n April 28th an octette composed of Messrs. Tellcfscn. Schusster, Wolf, 

Goodall. Meeker. Rainey, Zederman and Smith rendered several selections at 

the Girls' Glee Club concert. 

On May 27th our own concert will have been held. Of course, this is the 

crowning event of the term as far as the Boys' Glee Club is concerned, and 

you will be well repaid by attending it. 

We wish here to extend our thanks to Mr. Smith, our director. We do 

not do this simply because it is customary to do so, but we are truly grateful 

to him. and we want him to know it. It is impossible for an outsider to 

realize the time and energy that is required to drill an organization of this 

kind. The greatest part of the credit for the club's success is due to Mr. 

Smith. 

And now in laying down our pen we can do no more than wish - ihe Boys' 

Glee Club as much success in the future, as it has had during this 'last term. 

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The Girls" Glee Club gave a concert in the Study Hall on I'riciay afternoon, 

April 28. Considering the troubles and misfortunes in rehearsing with which 

the club this term has had to contend, the concert came off quite successfully. 

While the audience was sufficiently large to fill tin; seats of the hall, still we 

would like to have seen the standing room occupied. 

Aside from the choral numbers, there were other specialties, among which 

our instructress. Mrs. Dean, took ihc lead. Her interpretation of a certain story 

put into music and her impersonation of a i-Vench prima donna, singing and 

playing at once the "Miserere" from "II Trovati-re." was delightful. 

Miss I lollingsworth amused the audience with some pleasing recitations. 

Misses Dolan and Rcusch sang duets and the quartet from the Boys' Glee Club 

certainly drove the spectators into a wild storm of applause. 

The closing song of the club, "Carmena," was a decided hit. The song was 

greatly improved by castanets and tambourines, the lively swing of these making 

our friends fairly want to dance. 

The club is anxiously looking forward to an outing at Yerba Buena Island, 

where it has been invited to give a concert and participate in an all-round good 

time. 

At present it is the lower classes who arc most enthusiastic about the work 

of the club, and we appreciate their faithful attendance. We hope that the membership 

will increase with the next term, as we have great ambitions in view. 

The club wishes to bid the girls who leave us this term a fond farewell, and 

we hope that the good times which they have had during their association with 

the club will always remain pleasant memories to them. 

He—I asked my girl if I could see her home. 

Him—What did she say? 

He—Yes, if I got up on a high building.— P. Tiger. 

The Lexicon of Sport—Pa. what is a football coach? 

2—An ambulance, I suppose. 

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During the past term Lowell has turned out teams of which we may well 

be proud. Not only the successful, victorious men- who worked with might 

and main for the!-'uirtls they won. but also those who worked just as faithfully 

only to meet with a scries of defeats. 

Lowell turned the tables upon her opponents this year and showed that 

she was still supreme in the two sports which for a iong time had been 

conceded to her without question. Both in the academic swimming meet 

and in the Stanford into scholastic tennis tournament the loyal rooters for 

the red and white were able to watcli their team come "to the front and stay 

there. 

A fine thing this year has been the attendance at nearly all the games. 

There were, of course, a few notable exceptions, but in the main we were 

able to drown the opposing rooters at our pleasure. 

Another feature of the past season with us has been the excellent management 

of all the athletic teams. The manager's position seems an e.isy one 

but it really means hard work for which the school should be thankful to 

those who have carried it to a successful termination. 

In one respect, however, some of the teams representing Lowell have not 

come «.ip lo the standard which the school should demand. Every man on 

each team has honestly done his best on the day. or days, of competition. 

Unfortunately this does not in all cases extend to the months of training 

preparatory to the actual contest. This was. however, by no means the rule, 

so that every Lowellite may look upon the teams as having represented the 

school in the best possible way, by doing their very best in the right direction. 

Those who have won their block letters this year are the members of 

the swimming and tennis teams. Smith, Lewis, Jones, Goeppert, Lindgrcn, 

Ransohoff, Strachan and Johnston will all have made their hesitating but sincere 

speeches at the final rally by the time you read this. 

The entire athletic season this year has set a task for the teams to come. 

That task is to keep up or better the standard set by this year's work and 

so give Lowell what is her right, an endless chain of teams, managers, and 

rooters who all join in working to their utmost abilities, striving to attain 

the coveted goal and never shrinking from the straight path. 

SWIMMING. 

A victorious team is always given credit for having earned their victory 

by hard work. In this case the hard work was really clone. The season was 

started with an interciass. The Seniors made up for their poor showing on 

the track by taking the meet, mostly due, it must be said, to the stellar work 

of Erny Smith. Not a dual meet could be obtained throughout the entire 

term, a case of "'cold feet' seeming to have affected the entire list of possible 

opponents. 

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The team was in the water clay after clay during the whole season, 

water-polo helping materially in the training. Towards the date of the 

meet, the Y. M. C. A. tank was secured for practice by Manager Carrigan, 

and here the relay tryouts were held. The competition for the relay was 

very keen, and there was little to choose between the slower men on the team 

and the substitutes. 

Three clays before the meet Captain Jones contracted a bad cold and 

was laid up in bed. Our prospects were a little dimmed, but with the announcement 

that he would swim, they loomed up bright as ever. Word had 

gone round to the graduates that Lowell was going to win back her old 

honors, and by eight o'clock on the evening of the meet the hall of the 

Y. M. C. A. building began filling with young men, whose conversation 

bristled with "Tom Laines" and "Ruethers." It did a Lowell man good to 

see the crowri lining the tank completely on one side break out into an 

E, Rah. Rah! when the hundred-yard men lined up on the edge of the tank, 

and not one of the red and white rooters doubted that Erny Smith would start 

Ihe meet by bringing five points to Lowell. Their expectations were fulPHsd. 

Pulling ahead at every stroke, Smith eased up in the last twenty yards and 

saved himself for his next race. Our man in the next race, the four-forty, 

was Lewis. Opposed to him was Johnson, the redoubtable one-legged swimmer 

from Cogswell. The green and black suit went into the lead at the 

start and never was headed. Lewis swam a fine race and finished a good 

second over the rest of the field. The time of this race broke the record, 

but as the tank was shorter, no comparison between the two races can be 

made. The pluckiest race of the meet was swum by Captain Jones in the 

two-twenty, lie forged ahead at the start, showing his class over Gilbert, 

vi Cogswell, but the pace was too much for his weak condition, and he 

collapsed, taking third place by a gritty finish. Mad a Cogswell man taken 

third place, the meet would have been tied, and Lowell would have held one 

less academic championship. Smith came back in the 880 and repeated his 

performance in the hundred. "Erny" swam easily and well the whole distance, 

holding his early lead and beating Johnson, who won the 440, by a 

good margin. The record held by Laine was broken by more than 10 seconds, 

but the tank may again have helped to cut down the time. The result 

of this race made the score tie at fourteen between Lowell and Cogswell, so 

lhat the nervous tension at the start of the relay was enormous. We gained 

a small lead on the first lap, and held it with changes of no more than two 

feet either way, until the race was won. Each lap the frenzied rooters 

could see the Cogswell man jump before our man got in his first stroke, 

and when Erny Smith, swimming the last lap for us, hit the end of the 

tank and pulled himself out of the water, every one heaved a sigh of relief 

before joining in the tremendous cheer which made the red and white's 

victory plain to the outsiders. As the distance of the laps was new, the time 

had no relation to any previous relay. Besides Smith, Jones and Lewis, 

Ransohoff, Goeppert and Lindgren get L's for the relay. About the relay, 

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no one can justly say that one lap was faster than another; the team seemed 

perfect and without a slow man. 

Nothing but victory seems possible next year for Lowell. Two of the 

relay men are lost, but the main part of the team is left to win the fall A. A. L. 

for the red and white. 

Captain Jones will be at school another term, and will probably again 

swim the two-twenty. Leaving out accidents, there is no reason why this 

race should not be ours. 

Smith will swim the hundred again, but most likely the quarter instead 

of the half, so as to get a chance at the record. He is looked upon as a second 

Tom Laine, and is easily the star of the high-school swimmers. 

Lewis should do just as well in the half as the four-forty, and we lookto 

him to better, or at least equal, his performance this year. 

Lindgren we lose by graduation. He is a fast relay man, and would 

probably have made good in the short swims. 

Ransohoff may be depended upon to swim the .same consistent relay 

lap he has for three years, and should help Lowell win this race. 

Goeppert, we are sorry to say, leaves us for West Point. May he do 

as well in the armv as he lias in the tank. 

Event. 

50 yards... 

100 yards... 

220 yards... 

440 yards... 

880 yards... 

Relay 

Smith (4) 

Jones (3) 

Jones (3) 

Lewis (1> 

Smith (4) 

Seniors 

Results of the Interclass. 

First. Second. Third. 

Lewis (1) 

Ransohoff (4) 

Goodall (4) 

Ransohoff (4) 

Presley (2) 

Freshmen 

Transaction Followed. 

Ehrnian (3) 

Bissinger (3) 

Winter (4) 

Presley (2) 

Bissinger (3) 

Juniors 

Totals 

Points. 

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0 1 

0 6 

0 S 

1 0 

3 1 

0 1 

Vera (eight years old)—What does transatlantic mean, mother? 

"Across the Atlantic, of course: but you mustn't bother me." 

Vera—Does "trans" always mean across? 

Mother—I suppose it docs. Now, if you don't stop bothering me with 

your questions I shall send you right to bed. 

Vera (after a few minutes' silence)—Then docs transparent mean a cross 

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BASEBALL. 

Another baseball season has come to an end, and the 1911 team has 

passed from a state of fiction and conjecture lo become a matter of epic and 

history. Lowell did not win the championship because she did not have a 

championship team. But, speaking very generally, she boasted of an aggregation 

above the average of high school teams. The year's work was not in 

vain, if only the gain by the players themselves be considered. 

During the fall practice season several decided gains were made. Decisive 

victories were scored over Wilmerding. Cogswell (twice), and Napa. 

while Berkeley won an exciting eleven-inning contest by one run. An interclass 

scries helped to bring out material and kept interest at a high pitch. 

Several members of the regular team-to-be "came out" when such future 

jewels as Hochstadter. Robinson and Stan. Olsen first scintillated. On the 

whole, last fall was a very creditable and fruitful practice season—thanks 

to the management and energy of Manager Harold Potter and Captain 

Charley Street. 

The new term opened famously. A practice on the first day of school 

started the ball hounding, and frequent "workouts" followed during the first 

few weeks. Tom Kelly was selected as coach and this choice proved to be 

a most lnckv one. Permanent practice grounds at the Presidio were secured. 

Then nearly a solid month of rain followed. P>ctwccn torrents and once 

in a while happened such practice games as those with Santa Clara, Palo 

Alto, Alameda (twice) and Lick. Brevity of space prevents any remark on 

these except that they served as good experience to members of a team that 

was slow in rounding into shape. In the few weeks before the first league 

game invaluable practice came to the team as a result of almost daily games 

with such ''Phoenix." or "Yannigans." or "Insurrectos"' as chanced to appear. 

Many thanks are certainly due to the past and present Lowellites who unselfishly 

sacrificed their afternoons that the Regulars might have practice. 

There are few squads that have the advantage of practice with another team. 

The first game was with Wilmerding. Charley Street, our captain 

and heaver, won the game by his pitching, although he received fairly good 

support from his teammates. Flood for Wilmerding was hit quite freely. 

Next came the Sacred Heart struggle. We had hoped to beat the former 

champions. The same Chas. Street was overmuch cool in the first round and 

allowed five runs. Alter this he settled down to beautiful pitching, but the 

lead was too great to be overcome. The final score was 6-3. The team played 

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in the sub-league As a captain lie has a tendency to become nervous and 

protest the plays of his teammates rather than those of his opponents or the 

decisions of the umpire. 

Earny Smith has been a faithful and efficient catcher. His arm is "fair 

enough," but Earnv needs to learn to study the batter and to make his head 

win the game. He remains with us. 

Jack Hochstadter at first played a hearty, though hardly graceful game. 

He was in the game with plenty of spirit and was always ready to learn. 

Jack is not a "demon on the bases" and his sliding was disastrous. 

Robinson on second base improved in playing very decidedly during the 

season. With a little more practice at the position he should prove a blessing 

in 1912. When batting he takes a very pretty swing. 

In Montgomery at short the team has a player absolutely fearless and 

ready to do his share of the fielding, lie is comparatively new at the gam', 

and bv next year he should be a pillar of strength at the bat and on the 

field. * 

Third baseman Harold Hicks is a neat, consistent player who says little 

and always does his share. This is his first year with the team, and he will 

probably help in the pitching next season. He would do well to show a 

little more ginger and life in his playing. 

"Dutch"' Riemer in left field did some sensational gardening. He is a 

little weak at the bat. and displays niore or less "bone" in bascrunning. He 

was a valuable man to the teaci, however. He will be among the graduates. 

Dick Smith played consistently in the field, and also pitched in several 

practice games. He is a good batsman, but must train himself to work with 

and for his team and not to be stubborn in regarding suggestions of coach 

and captain. 

Fred Gillespic found a moment now and then between business engagements 

to grace the outfield. He is an erratic fielder and hitter, but at times 

did some very good work. His hitting was often a feature. 

Stan Olsen. the tenth member, would have played regularly had he come 

nearer to filling a suit, lie is to be commended for his faithfulness. There's 

another day to-morrow. Stan. 

Amweg and Aronson. although excellent ball players, arc not studiously 

inclined. They helped in the practice games. 

Others wito came out and helped the team in practice were Moissant, E. 

Olsen. Sullivan. Sloss. Potter, A. Aronson, Vecki, Wilkins, Marwedel, Mc- 

Kay. Foster. Rock, ttusey. Hawks, Murphy. 

And now we have the season of 1912 to iook forward to. Let us make 

it a winning year. We have the men. We have the spirit. We hope that 

a competent manager will be elected. Much depends on the business side. We 

have heard objections from various sources that too small a proportion of the 

school is benefited by baseball. Very true. Let us change the condition. 

Out of a school of 500 boys there should be 50 or 1T0 out for baseball. The 

school supplies the outfit. You pay for it with your dues. Now get the return. 

Come out in the fall. Have some clean sport after school's trials. Mix 

with your fellow classmen. The team will be better for it, but, better than 

that, you will be a bigger, lr.o.e powerful man for the experience. 

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Event. 

50 yards 

220 yards 

Uroacl jump.... 

440-yil. relay.. . 

75 yards 

440 yards 

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50 yards 

100 yahds 

220 yards 

440 yards 

880 vards 

Mile 

120 hurdles 

Low hurdles 

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This season has proved an unusually long one, opening before the general 

time, and not yet having been brought to a close. There are two meets yet to 

be run off. The first of these is our annual dual meet with Lick. This it is the 

duty of every loyal Lowellite to attend, especially as it is very possible that we 

will be defeated. By the time this comes before you it is to be earnestly hoped 

that the rooting section will have helped win another victory from our old rivals. 

Besides this meet, there will be a trip for those few who have trained faithfully 

and certainly descive a recompense. 

The first event of the season was the Olympic Indoor High School relay. 

The team entered was inexperienced but gritty and full of fight. Captain Street 

was the only member who had ever run a relay lap, but in spite of this the team 

pressed Lick hard for first honors, beating out Mission and Sacred Heart. The 

other men were Urban, Cowhay. Keith and Lau. 

The interclass was run off on February 25th at the Stadium. It was held 

under the weight system and proved a great success. The only drawback was 

the lack of rooters for the different classes. The Freshmen won, but their victory 

is a little dimmed by the fact that they made a great majority of their points 

in the limited weight events. The Juniors were a close second with the Sophs 

and .Seniors third and fourth respectively. The results were as follows: 

100-lb. Class. 

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I Distance 

50 y.-trd* I K;,tz (1) llawkes (1) Borchcrs (V, 6'/-." 

220 yards | I-Iawkes (1) Johns (1) Borchers (H 27" 

Ilroad jump j llawkes (1) Wagner (1) Enos (1) 

16 ft. 

440-yd. relay j 1st year 2nd year 1st year 

56" 

120-lb. Class. 

75 yards Colestock (1) Oigawa (4) Spencer (1) 

440 yards Spencer (1) Oigawa (4) Gug'hime (3) 

lli«li jr.mp IHWlder (1) Hawkes (1) Wagener (1) 4 ft. 6 ins. 

SSO-yd relay | 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 1' 56" 

Unlimited. 

50 eards Lau (3) Noonan (1) Urban (3) 

6" 

100 yahds La a (3) Urban (3) Xoonan (1) 11" 

220 yards Urban (3) Lau (3) Noonan (1) 24%" 

440 yards Urban (3) Keith (2) Lau (3) 

57%" 

SK) yards | Keith (2) Collum (3) Kneas (3) 2' 30" 

Mile |Calder (3) Cutter (1) Appleneld (1) & 40%" 

12) hurdles j Lamareux (3) RansohofT (4) Lilienthal (4) 19%" 

Low hurdles.. .. Lamareux (3) Ransohoff (4) Lilienthal (4) 14%" 

SSO relay 3rd 1st year 2nd year 

year 

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Shot put D'nklesp'l (3) Conrado (1) Ransohoff (4) 34 ft. 11 ins. 

1 ligh jump RansohofT (4) 

Ganz (3) 5 ft. 

(• (Tie) 

Lilienthal (4) 

Broad jump Squires (2) Ransohoff (4) Herrick (1) 17 ft. 11 ins. 

Hammer throw..j Ransohoff (4) Wolf (1) D'nklesp'l (3) 78 ft. 4 ins. 

I'oie vault i Lamareux (3)|Squires (2) Montgy (3) 8 ft. 2 ins. 

Points. 

9 0 0 

9 0 0 

9 0 0 

12 6 0 

6 0 0 

5 0 1 

4 5 0 

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0 5 4 

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3 0 51 

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Total Points I 86 | 35 | 73 | 31 

THE S. F. SUBLEAGUE MEET. 

Only a small team was entered, but all that could be expected was done. 

Sixteen points were annexed, giving us fifth place in the meet. The largest 

po>nt winner was Katz, who ran the dashes in the hundred-pound class. He 

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deserves much credit for the showing he made, taking second in both the 

fifty and two-twenty-yard dashes. Lowell took third place in both the 

120-pound and unlimited four-forty-yard dashes. In the first Spencer ran a 

heady race, and had hard luck in being nosed out in his fight for second. 

Urban ran his usual consistent quarter in the unlimited, bringing us two 

more points with his third place. With all consideration for Urban it may 

be said here that a little headwork could have gained him second place. 

The remaining six points were gathered by the relay team, whose work was 

a credit to the school. The first four runners kept the lead for Lowell, but 

on the fifth lap Holman of Lick passed our man Lilicnthal, who put up a 

fine fight for a man new to sprinting and relay laps. The last stretch was 

run l)v Herrick, who made a good second, maintaining our long lead over the 

third team. The first four men were Street, Lau, Urban and Keith. This 

last man had hard luck, getting fifth place in both the quarter and half mile. 

STANFORD INTERSCHOLASTIC MEET. 

Lowell entered only a relay team in this meet, and although they did 

their best, they were outclassed, not placing. Lau and Urban ran beautiful 

laps, showing themselves worthy of a place on any high school relay team 

and keeping LoweM in second place while they ran. The other relay men 

were Captain Street. Keith and Mammon. 

For the first time in many years, a Lowell team was not entered in the 

Academic meet. This was owing mainly to scholarship difficulties. Urban 

and Lamareux represented the school on the entry list, but failed to make 

a showing. 

In looking over our chances for next year it seems well to see what 

veterans we will have at school. 

Captain Street we lose through graduation. Tie has always been a hard 

worker and the team will miss him. 

Lau, who will probably be next year's captain, should make good in the 

sprints and relay. His worst enemy on the track is his scholarship. 

Urban is probably the fastest relay man at Lowell. He should make 

his L next season in the quarter or two-twenty. 

Keith will also run the quarter next year. More confidence and ginger 

would be valuable assets to him. and he also needs a little more application 

in the class-room. 

Hammon, who once showed great promise in the distances, has not been 

up t form this season. Hard work and training should put him once more 

at the front of the local half milers. 

Our point winners in the weight classes, Katz and Spencer, will both 

be available next spring. 

With these men and such others as Ganz, Squires, Reamer, Somers, Herrick 

and Collum. Lowell should go far toward winning the coming A. A. L. 

meet. We have captured this meet on both of the occasions on which it has 

been held, and it would be a fine thing to continue a line of such victories. 

The main necessities of next season's track team will be more encouragement 

from the school, and a great deal more work in school as well as on the 

track. 

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TENNIS. 

This was one of our star sports for the season, which was one of the 

most successful in the history of Lowell. The Stanford interscholastic, our 

most important tournament, was won by our team in both the singles and 

the doubles. Strachan was the star of the meet, playing consistently throughout 

the tournament, and winning- from two such players as Fottrel and Hitrd. 

Fottrel was the winner of last year's tournament and a big surprise was 

sprung upon all of the critics of the game when Strachan beat him easily. 

Score, 6-3, 6-0. The finals was a different affair. going the full limit of five 

long sets. Johnny's opponent. Third of Throop Institute, had the reputation 

of being the best junior player on the coast, but was defeated after a hard 

and cleanly-fought match. Score. 7-5. Z-b, 5-7, 7-5, 6-3. 

Strachan and Johnston played the doubles and once more brought the red 

and white to the fore. They played well throughout the tournament, easily 

outclassing their opponents until the final match. Here Lowell again met the 

last year's champions from St. Ignatius and sent them down to defeat in 

three straight sets. Score, f>-3. S-6, Ct-2. The team had prepared ronscienciously 

for this tournament and deserve great credit for their work in bringing 

both titles to Lowell, we hope, to remain here. 

Our next and last tournament this season is the Academic, to be played 

on May 20. Although Johnston, who won the tournament last year, is ineligible 

under the six months' rule. Lowell's chances are bright. Although 

we have no player of equal ability, there are several, such as Grecnberg, Bull, 

Lcvinson. Stass and Detrich. who can be relied upon to fill in. 

In a practice meet with Palo .Alto, our team. Grecnberg and Sloss, won 

by a score of two matches to one. Other such practice meets have been 

arranged. 

There will be the usual interclass t'.ie latter part of this month and we 

hope for a large entry list. There are a.great many fellows at school who 

are capable of putting up a good game, and their duty is to start to build 

up future Lowell teams. 

As far as next year goes, we should repeat the victories of this season, as 

both Johnston and Strachan will be here next year. Let us only hope that 

the future teams will keep Lowell in the place she has regained, at the 

head of the high school tennis tournaments. 


With the completion of this term, the girls may boast of victory for every 

game they have played, and hope for victory in the several games which they intend 

to play with St. Rose Academy. Girls' High. Berkeley High, and possibly 

Sacramento High. The girls will also play in an interclass contest. Much credit 

for this successful season is due to the captain, manager and coach. The latter 

has taught the girls many new tricks. 

The loss of four of the best players. Mary Louise Bryant, Lois de Vilbiss, 

Clair Evans and Hazel I'.reslauer, will be much lamented by the team. But with 

Dorothy Riedy. Margaret Volkman. Martha -McCloughry. Ethel Johnson and 

for a nucleus, a strong new team will surely be formed. The girls of 1911 are 

certainly leaving som«> worthy successors, and will watch with interest the record 

they will make in the future. 

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BASKETBALL. 

The season has not been very successful for this team, but still they have a 

record of many hard, clean fights, with a few well-earned victories. Besides the 

league gnnies. there were four practice matches played. In the first of these the 

team went to San Rafael and defeated the high school team of that town by 

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niana^fr -limilii haw- nn tr. mlik- in -tlict i:iLi a u-.wi. 

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.!i. int hasehall. 

The I'.eaii—i. 

The C.irl—\••-• 

"Say. mainnii 

"Why?" askei 

"Well." said 

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"My li.nl ihe 

"WilllnUt W'i! 

" Wiihiitu th .• 

What w'.ulil 

That iliat i^ 

This shows i 

whole thiiijc bed 

That that is.

AuE 

She Knew. 

Demist (to old lady who wants tooth pulled)—Do you want gas, madam? 

Old Lady—Well, I should say so. I don't propose to stay in the dark 

with von or anv other man. 

"'riie complaint of the farmer is proverbial." said a gentleman recently. 

"'()ne farmer was showing me the result of fine growing weather and superior 

skill in cultivating when I said to him : 

" "Well, you ought to lie satisfied with such crops as these There is certainly 

nothing lacking. You have no cause for complaint this year." 

"'The old farmer scratched his head and stood in a meditative mood for a 

moment, then hesitatingly replied. 'Well, you know, such crops as these is 

pesky hard on the soil.' " 

The Girl (rather weary at 11:30 p. m.)—I don't understand a thing 

about baseball. 

I he I lean—Let me explain it to you. 

The Girl—Very well: just give me an illustration of a home run.—Ex. 

"Say. mamma." said Johnny. "I think our iceman is awfully nice." 

"\\ hy?" asked mamma. 

"Well." said Johnnie, "he just dropped a gre-a-t big piece of ice on his 

toes, and he never got mad, but just sat down on the gutter and talked to 

God." 

"My lord the carriage waits without." 

"Without what, base varlet. without what?" 

"Without the horses, mv lord, it is the automobile." 

Clever, Isn't It? 

What would you make of the following: 

That that is is that that is not is not is not that it it is. 

This shows the importance of punctuation, for. behold, how simple the 

whole thing becomes when properly punctuated. Here it is: 

That that is. is: that that is not. is not. Is not that it? It is. 

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.-• r-ry;,iy-...^,yfi:?irSfj^f-.l.:' ..•••;,.",-. •- •'*•*•• v^SfAf 

The Real Question. 

Little Bessjc—Mama, how'll I know when I'm naughty? 

Mother—YJur conscience will tell you, dear. 

Little Bessie—I don't care about what it tells me—will it tell you? 

"Red" Van V'lict, while trying to do an algebra "Quadratic" at the board, 

kicked the coal shovel. 

Mr. Crofts (bearing that never-fading smile)—Here, Van Vliet, why didn't 

you kick that harder? If you want to make more noise, why don't you give the 

wall a good strong rap with your head? 

Voice from corner of the room—lie would set the whole school on fire if 

he did. 

"And so you say, Mr. Johnson, that all the people on the ship were perishing 

of hunger, and yet you were eating fried eggs. How do you account for 

that ?" 

"Oh. the ship lay two. and I got one." 

Familv I'hvsician—Well. I congratulate you. 

Patient (excitedly)—1 will recover? 

I". I'.—Xot exactly, but—well, after consultation we find that your disease 

is entirely novel, and if the autopsy should demonstrate that fact we have 

decided to name it after you. 

Registrar of Voters—I low old are you. madam? 

Ancient Female—I have seen nineteen summers. 

Registrar—l£r—urn! How long have you been blind? 

Minister (at baptismal font)—Name, please. 

Mother (baby born abroad) — Philip Ferdinand Chesterfield Randolph y 

Livingstone. 

Minister (aside to assistant)—Mr. Keeler. a little more water, please. 

Sure of That. 

"I can'i tell von," smiled Hicks, "who my best man friend is, but I can 

tell you who my bosom girl friend is. v 

"Ah? And who is that?" asked Jones. 

"The laundry girl who docs my shirts." 

When you think it over History is rather a sad subject, nc-.;"'v everyone 

you have studied about has died. 

Mr. Carey—What is the office of the gastric juice? 

Ehrman—The stomach.—Excellent. 

Never look a gift watch in the works.—Ex. 

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THAT HAPPY

THE LOWELL 

I-Ierc lies the body of Susan Lowder, 

Who burst while drinking seidlitz powder; 

Called from this world to her heavenly rest, 

She should have waited till it effervesced. 

In Trig-., after loitering over a problem for about half an hour, Fl sh - - r 

failed. 

Mr. C s. approaching the board and looking over the steps the above 

bright ( ?) pupil attempted, declared in good humor. "That's all right 

Fl sh - - r. You're harmless. Your knowledge won't hurt anybody." 

Satisfaction. 

"The most amusing story of an American in France that I ever heard,"' 

said a recently appointed attache to the French Embassy: "is this." 

"'A well-known French actor became involved in a discussion with an 

American, grew heated, drew his card from his pocket, threw it on the table 

with a tragic air. and stalked out. 

" 'The American regarded the card for some moments, then took out his 

fountain pen. wrote "Admit bearer" above the engraved line, and went off to 

the theater.'"—llrooklyn Life. 

"Only good-looking people are to read this." 

"X7[ _ •p."ll|0.1U(KT OS 0(| llip[UOA\ J,, 

She sat on the steps at eventide 

Enjoying 1 the bracing air. 

lie came and asked, "May I sit by your side?" 

She gave him a vacant stair.—Ex. 

Customer—You don't seem very quick at figures, my boy! 

High Four English. 

Miss Duffy—What is the theme of Burke"s Conciliation? 

Ogawa (pupil)—That we must fight for peace. 

Miss Duffy—Ogawa! Ogr.wa! You must mean kill me. but spare my life. 

He—You are the breath of life to me. 

She—Then why don't you hold your breath awhile?—Ex. 

Applicant—Have you an opening for me? 

Manager—Yes. behind you. close it when you go out.—Ex. 


the 

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i. 

"Well, Frank," t 

good a listener as he 

"Well, Massa P< 

suit me, but what I 1 

Old Lady (to fa 

Farmer—Fertili; 

Old Lady—For, 

Farmer—Yes'm. 

Miss Duffy—Wh 

Chas. Scalione— 

Miss Duffy—Thi 

you. 

Schlonie Loss—C 

Father—Yes, my 

1'ercival—How a 

Teacher—Who \\ 

Pupil—Noah, he 

A fond mother i 

quake, sent her two S 

later she received a 

away your boys." 

Lady—Why do 

Tramp—Well, IT 

mother used to make 

Pastor (from pi 

savages of Africa, 

dropped into the pla 

Mr. Rhodes (to 

Richardson—I d 

Mr. Rhodes Cpr 

piggie say? 

Richardson—"W 

Mr. Rhodes—Cc 

son. The first word 

Wild Duck—No 

those fool hunters w

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"Well, Frank," said Dan, turning to the waiter at his elbow, who was as 

good a listener as he was a waiter, "what kind of game do you like best?" 

"Well. Massa Powers, to tell you the trufe, almost any kind of game-'11 

suit me, but what I likes best is an American eagle sewed on a silver dollar." 

vou. 

Old Lady (to farmer who is loading a box of fertilizer)—What is that? 

Fanner—Fertilizer. 

Old Lady—For the land's sake. 

Fanner—Ycs'm.—Ex. 

Miss Duffy—What are you doing this week. Scalione? 

Chas. Scalione—I'm rehearsing for Chattanooga. 

Miss Duffy—This week let it be Chattanooga, but next week I'll Chattanooga 

Sehlonie Loss—George F.liot looks like a woman, doesn't he? 

Father—Yes. my son ; you must always begin at the bottom to learn anything. 

I'ercival—How about swimming, dad?—Ex. 

Teacher—Who was the first electrician? 

Pupil—Xoah. he made the ark light on Mt. Ararat.—Ex. 

A fond mother in S. F.. hearing that there was going to be another earthquake, 

sent her two sons away to a friend's house in the country. A few days 

later she received a telegram saying. "Send along your earthquake and take 

away vour bo vs." 

Lady—Why do you give me this bit of paper? 

Tramp—Well, nadam, I dot.r't like to criticize, but your soap is not like 

mother used to make and hero is her recipe. 

Pastor (from pulpit)—The collection we took up for to-day is for the 

savages of Africa. The trouser buttons which some of the brethren have 

dropped into the plate are consequently useless. 

Mr. Rhodes (to Latin scholar)—Richardson decline vis. 

Richardson—I don't know the dative singular, sir. 

Mr. Rhodes (prompting scholar)—Oh. yes you do, what did the little 

piggie say? 

Richardson—"We." 

Mr. Rhodes—Correct.—that word "we" puts me in mind of my youngest 

son. The first word he learned to sav was "we." 

Wild Duck—Now. then, fellers, make a ncise like a gasolene motor, and 

those fool hunters will think we're aeroplanes!—Puck. 

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5. 

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Mever. 

THE LOWELL 

Some Mathematical Equations. 

(Boys+block L)-fD's=Some of our track men. 

Man—common scnsc=onc in an insane liospital. 

family 

Common factor of Neptune. Gibson, and Atlanta is Ea-r-ny S-m-th 

Dcmnsthenes—mathematical skill=our "Lowell" editor. 

1 

— =one drowned. 

Reciprocal of boat 

If any one has any question on the above equation?, ask from Mr. A 

' Gy O. M. 

Van Vliet—I'm trying my best to get ahead, 

"llabe" M.—Well, heaven knows vou need one. 

The Only One Lacking. 

"Why are you so sure there is no such thing as a fourth dimension?" 

"iiecause," replied the discouraged fat man. "if there was I'd have it."— 

Ladies' 1 lonie |ournal. 

No Risk. 

"Susannah." asked the preacher, when it came her turn to answer the 

usual question in such cases, "do you take this man to be your wedded husband, 

for better or for worse " 

"Jes" as he is. pahson," she interrupted, "jes' as he is. Ef he gits any 

bettah Ah'll know de good Lawd's gwine to take "im; an' cf he gets any 

wiisscr, w'y. Ah'll tend to 'im myself."—Youth's Companion. — 

Mr. Sheldon—What is a vacuum? 

Sternshal—A—a—a something that one cleans with. 

Suburban Resident—It's simply grand to wake up in the morning and 

hear the leaves whispering outside your window. 

City Man—It's all right to hear the leaves whispering, but I could never 

stand hearing the grass mown !—Ex. 

lie—Are you fond of animals? 

She—Are you fishing for a compliment?—Ex. 

Teacher—Some of the boys who were my best pupils last year are turning 

out to be regular loafers. 

Pupil—Curses! Discovered!—Ex. 


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"Brown's an ingenious fellow." 

"What's he doing' now?" 

"Teaching silk-worms to sing cocoon songs."—Ex. 

.-., :.-q;..: 

Mr. Clark (approaching Murdock, in the yard, who had been ejected by 

A. J. C. from oral conip)—Well, Master Murdock, where should you be this 

period? 

Mr. Clark—Arc you out here by Mr. Cloud's permission? 

Oozy M.—No. by his request. 

"So you dined at the way station—what did you have for dinner? 1 ' 

"Twenty minutes." 

Census Taker—Mow many children have you? 

Citizen—Three. 

Census Taker—Altogether? 

Citizen—N'o: one at a time. 

The lecturer raised his voice with emphatic confidence. ''1 venture to 

assert," he said, "thai there isn't a man in the audience who has done anything 

to prevent the destruction of our forests." 

A modest-looking man in the hack of the hall stood up. "I—er—I've 

shot woodpeckers." he said.—K.x. 

Professor in Physics—You don't know anything. I know 100 times 

as much as you. 

Pupil—Well. 100 times 0 is 0—Ex. 

Me was very bashful and she tried to make it easy for him. They were 

driving along the seashore and she became silent for a time. 

"What's the matter?"' he asked. 

"Oh. f feel blue." she replied. "Nobody loves me. and my hands are 

cold." 

"Von should not say that," was his word of consolation, '"for God loves 

you. and your mother loves you. and you can sit on your hands."—Success. 

"I hear you have a little sister at your house." said a Chicago grocer to 

a little boy the other day. 

"Yes. sir," said Johnny. 

"'Oti you like that?" was asked. 

"I wish it was a boy," said Johnny, "so I could play mibs with him. an' 

baseball, an" tag, an' all those things when he got bigger." 

"Well," said the storekeeper, "why don't you exchange your little sister 

for a boy ?" 

Johnny reflected for a moment: then lie said, rather sorrowfully: "We 

can't now It's too late. We've used her four days." 

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We cannc 

and thanks for] 

it has been thiij 

mention are: 

jorie Ruckman 

The Commerci 

The James M.' 

work in printi 

On

venture 

[is done,any- 

Wo cannot close witliout a lew words of appreciation 

and thanks for all who have helped to make THE LOWEI.-. what 

it has been this term. Uesides the staff those deserving special 

mention are: Mr. Altman. for his kind assistance; Miss Marjorie 

Uttckman, for her letter from Manila; H. Pierre Smith: 

The Commercial Art and Engraving- Co., and last but not least, 

The James U. Harry Co.. who for so long have done such good 

work in printing THE LDWEI.I.. 

ERRATUM. 

On page 81, line IS. for inoculated read inculcated. 

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The "rising young men" are wearing 

our clothes! 

We're not satisfied with just "skimming 

along" or "drifting" in the 

Young Men's Department. 

We're always going up higher— 

on a plane by ourselves. 

Young men are the keenest observers 

of style and fashion. They 

know "what's what" and want it "just 

That's the very reason this store 

; .s so popular with them. 

Years of study has perfected this 

important department of our business 

—to-day we please the most critical 

Perfection gives satisfaction. 

Hastings Clothing Co 

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Lowell Skating Club Meets Here Every 

Mondav Afternoon—Conic Once and Sec 

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HEALD'S BUSINESS COLLEGE 

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For the Fall Enrollment 

CfOur telephone is ringing hourly for office help that 

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!i Teacher—What docs "trickling" mean? 

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Teacher—And what is an anecdote? 

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BIGGEST RALLY TO-DAY. 

Entire Student Body Will Attend. 

When the be'il rings to-day at 2:15 

it will not mean one more period of 

ordinary school. Every single Lowell 

student is going to mount to the top 

floor anil learn how to behave and feel 

at a n-al Lowell Rally. During the 

last few terms these assemblies have 

been attended half-heartedly until we 

venture to say that there are some 

pitiable students here who have never 

frequented a Lowell rally. This is unhealthy. 

You know it. 

To-day, through the energy and 

spirit of President Smith, eight hundred 

will join in the Hrockity-brock. 

Students will be allowed to choose between 

the rally and their regular sixth 

period recitation. Rooms 14 and 15 

will be .-'pened into the Hall. The girls 

will sit down and the boys will stand 

up am! yell! The program will only 

take 45 minutes, but they will be 45 

golden minutes. We will have a chance 

to see wiiat a Lowell rally can be. The 

red-letter program follows: 

1. Appropriate Song's . 

'..Hoys' Glee Club 

2. Opening Address 

President Ernest Smith 

3. Swim riling Prospects 

Captain James Kansohoff 

4. The Coming Rugby Season 

Capt. Amy Ifeacock 

5. Sports Leslie Henry. 190f> 

6. Conclusion and l.rockity-brock. 

. Note—Students will report to rooms 

after the railv for dismissal. 

OUR NEW TEACHERS. 

Mr. James Erward Rogers comes to 

us from Chico High School, where he 

was the head of the history department. 

At Chico he was the teacher of 

oral English as well. Mr. Rogers is a 

graduate of the University of California, 

class of 1908. where he was enrolled 

in the.College of Social Sciences. 

At the University, Mr. Rogers took an 

active part in such activities as debating, 

light dramatics, and chess. To 

many of the Lowell students he is 

known for bis connection with the 

Columbia Park Hoys" Club. He was 

one of the leaders in this organization. 

He has worked with boys on Telegraph 

Hill, where he organized the 

Neighborhood Club for boys. We are 

very glad to have Mr. Rogers in our 

faculty and wish him success in his 

work here. 

Mr. F. E. Pfarrigan is a graduate of 

the University of Wisconsin, later having 

attained a higher degree from the 

University of Chicago. He taught \ery 

successfully in the high school at Portland. 

Ore., as head of the science department, 

lie later acted as principal 

of one of that city's large grammar 

schools. He is actively interested in 

athletics and has been a member of 

the famous Multnomah Athletic Club 

of Portland. We sincerely greet him 

at Lowell and hope that he will find it 

possible to help in athletic work here.

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THE NEWEST LOWELL. 

So much has been said of "THE NEW 

LOWEIX" of late that the topic is hardly 

suggestive. But we have ventured to 

change the ironbound form of THE LOW- 

ELL this term with the hope that in future 

the improvement may be continued 

until the paper is the most important of 

the school's organized activities. In the 

past we have endured a monthly publication 

whose literary value has been almost 

invariably low and whose active news has 

been notoriously stale and uninteresting. 

It has been a creation of magnificent 

color effects and second-hand enlightenment. 

We feel that a high school paper 

supported by the Associated Students 

should mean more to the Students' Association. 

It should cither be avowedly 

the organ of the English Department to 

do justice to that body, or it should exist 

to further the student activities and 

school life by devoting itself primarily 

to this mission. 

It is to accomplish this last named 

result that the present LOWELL staff takes 

up its duties. The paper has shed its 

lovely cover. It has become slightly reduced 

in bulk. It will be issued every 

two weeks throughout the term. The 

price will be reduced to five cents the 

copy. First attention will be given to 

live and interesting school news. Really 

worthy literary accomplishments will be 

welcomed and included as always. Then, 

when the term comes to an end, we will 

issue an annual that will surprise the 

most skeptical. THE LOWELL in its 

changed form has taken a new lease on 

life. We ask your co-operation and approval. 

Tt is your paper in name. Make 

it yours by right of deed. Comments or 

suggestions will always be welcomed by 

the management. Let's have a truly successful 

paper and a truly great school for 

our term at least. 

THE LOWELL 

FRESHMAN RALLY. 

One hundred: entering Freshmen 

gathered in the Study Hall on Monday 

afternoon for their first lesson in Lowell 

spirit. The class is a large one and 

on this occasion showed an enthusiastic 

and close attention to the program. 

President Smith opened the meeting 

with a greeting and exhortation to the 

assembled scrubs. James Ransohoff, 

captain of the swimming team, next 

spoke with a plea for athletics and 

Lowell activity. Miss Aileen Hand, 

our vice-president, then addressed especially 

the girls. Mr. Rhodes followed 

with an explanation of the school's 

treasury system. Orations followed 

from Mr. Koch and Milton Marks, 

1910. An aggregation of inquisitive 

rooters furnished specimen yells in the 

corner. But where were the rest of 

the exposition graduates? 

JACK TUFTS RETURNS. 

We are pleased to welcome Jack 

Tufts, last year's football captain, back 

to school. He tried work for a while, 

but decided to again return to thirty 

hours a week at Lowell. He will be 

a pillar of strength on the football 

team and his influence will probably be 

felt in other fields of activity. But 

remember the class rooms, John. 

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OSGOOD M S S ^ K Editor 7 l aH T ^-tes'and if may not 

ROBT. M. UNDERBILL. '11... .Associate clania & e theni irreparably to know you. 

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VINCENT MEAD. •liy////.SchoTNo°tcs to bc - >' ou wil1 filld two ver - v tempting 

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iMVin \vn. B r Si -n SS St D ffi - „ walking the fence between the two. 

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SANI'ORI) STEIN, '12 Associate Have a good old time, get your share of 

"' ARE T'I-IEODORA SCHAERTZER/12 j ° y ; ^ haVC , * ^ .^"eral principle 

F. BUCKINGHAM, '11 anc ' policy and let it guide you in scorn 

of consequence." You will be respected 

ON BEING FRESHMEN. for it. 

On returning to school, as usual we Last of all do something for Lowell, 

find two hundred very small green things No normal person can afford to devote 

among us. They are our semi-annual himself entirely to himself. Be somecrop 

of scrubs. To you, Freshmen, is thing to the community, the school at 

due the time honored greeting of THE large. We have basketball, swimming, 

LOWELL. High school differs vastly from tennis, debating, and singing, for both 

your late grammar school, though it may our little boys and girls. We also mainbe 

painted the same color. You now tain football, baseball, track, and chess, 

have the chance to be very much hap- for the sterner sex. THE LOWELL itself 

pier or very much more disconsolate, is run by the students for the students, 

very much wiser or very much less in- It expects and welcomes contributions 

telligcnt. indeed decidedly more impor- from young and oV Every one of the 

tant or conspicuously less noticed than above mentioned is just as anxious to 

you ever were before. Four years lie have new life as you are to join in them, 

open. How are you going to use this So do your pleasant duty and start right 

all-important time? You'll have to be- by entering into the school's student life, 

gin to form plans and ideals. By adding these sage admonitions to 

First of all make friends. Make your present stock of infallible philosofriends 

of the faculty. They will be the phy. you need have no fear of going astruest, 

wisest, best friends you'll ever tray. Stay consistently with the work 

have at school. Then cultivate the ac- and be not discouraged by setbacks, 

cjuaintance of several advanced and om- Don't leave for Girls' High or Mission 

niscent upper classmen, preferably Se- when you get your first D. May your 

niors. These are always handy and. four years be pleasant, and may the restrange 

as it may seem, there are some .suiting harvest of intelligence be great, 

very noble souls who are not Freshmen. Godspeed, June 1915. 

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SCHOOL DIRECTORY. 

Freshmen must.* use—Upper Classmen 

may use. 

Lowell High School Students' Association. 

Ernest Smith—President. 

Mi--s Ailcen Hand—Vice-President. 

Robert M. Underbill—Secretary. 

Tliaddeus 1-1. Rhodes—Treasurer. 

Arnold How-hay—First Ass't Treas. 

Vincent Mead—Athletic Treasurer. 

David Wolf— Business Mgr. "The 

Lmvell." 

Executive Committee meets Thursday 

at 12:15 p. m.. in Room 7. Visitors 

welcome. 

Debating Society. 

Meets Friday afternoon in Room S. 

Everybody invited. New members 

wanted. 

S. Rosenblatt—President. 

M. Rosenblatt—Secretary. 

Reading Club. 

Fur Juniors and Seniors only, meets 

Wednesday afternoon in Room 22. 

Robert M. Underbill—President. 

David Wolf—Secretary. 

U< imer Sitssclorff—Stage Manager. 

Sailor—Just at that moment my 

father received a. bullet that cut off 

THE LOWELL 

both his.arms and legs and ihrew him 

into, "the . sea. ' Fortunately, howi y< i, 

he knew how to swim. 

Boys' Glee Club. 

Meets Thursday afternoon in Room 

22. New members welcome. 

Ceo. Goodall—President. 

E. Rosenthal—Secreiary. 

Mr. T. A. Smith—Director. 

Girls' Glee Club. 

Meets Monday afternoon in Room 

22. Freshmen girls especially invited. 

Myrtle Franzen—President. 

Hester Mathews—Secretary. 

Florence Piper—Business Manager. 

Spanish Ciub. 

For Juniors and Seniors taking 

Spanish. Meets Tuesday afternoon in 

Room 22. 

Leo Simon—President. 

Anita Sullivan—Secretary. 

Hert Arendt—Stage Manager. " 

A Truthful Boy. 

Jack's Mamma—'"There;were three 

slices of cake in the cupboard, Jack, 

and now there are only two. How 

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Jack—"It was so dark in there. I 

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"•Fourth of July; p: 

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Manager David 

eral weeks in the 

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Fisher Buckingl 

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Among tb.ose f 

N. E. A. at, the 

Lloyd Sawyer, '1 

'12. David Wolf, ' 

and Albert.Bull,,'! 

"My Hero" I. 

"Flapjack" Murdo 

ado" Hammer, .'14 

lors' (?) camp at 

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Other Loweliite 

Dwight Jones,: '1 

Tommy Benson, 

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THE, MONTH WITH LOWELL'S 

FOUR HUNDRED. 

During tlic weeks of vacation, 

cllites spread from the-city in all directions. 

In fact, we find on personal inquiry 

that few regions of the State 

escaped the loyal wearers of "roughneck" 

sweaters and "middy" blouses. 

At Inverness. Arthur Marwardel, '11, 

spent a pleasant month, serving on the 

Fourth of July Committee. Say, Duke, 

why did they have a basketball game? 

Manager David Wolf. '12, spent several 

weeks in the sun-kissed south. Me 

is still apparently sane. 

Fisher Ituckinghain, '11, strolled over 

the hills from Tahoe to Yosemite with a 

numlier of other ballroo'm athletes. 

Among those floor-walking for the 

X. I'*. A. at the Ferry building were 

Lloyd Sawyer, "12. Homer Sussdorff. 

"12." David Wolf. '12. Win. Rainey. '12, 

and Albert Hull. "13. 

"My Hero" McCloskey. June '10, 

"Flapjack" Murdoek. "11. and "Desperado" 

Hammer, '14. maintained a bachelors" 

(?) camp at Yosemite. Mac was 

the valley baseball star. 

Other Lowcllites at Yosemite were 

Dwight Jones. '13. Helen Hunt. "14, 

Tommy lien son. "13. and "Frenchy" 

Meyer! '11. 

Xorma Ward, '14. was a "'maid of the 

mountains" on her uncle's ranch at San 

Ramon. 

I'rexy Ernest Smith, '11. whiled several 

weeks away at Lake Tahoe. It's at 

l-.-ast healthv to follow the water. 

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DANCING 

Mira .Thomas, ex-'13. managed ,to 

raise a coat of sunburn on the beachesnear 

Los Angeles. She claims, however; " 

that Los Angeles people cannot danced 

Others on and: near the big lake's 

shores were Carlotta Sawyer.'13. Frances. 

Hell. '13. Chas. Ehrman. '12. 

Dorothy Bevans, '12. has returned 

very happy from two months in and 

about San Diego. By the time THE 

LOWELL is out she will probably have 

found a class teacher. 

Ida Blum, '11, claims to have enjoyed 

motoring at Tracy. 

Eva Coe, '11. was nearly lost among 

the tallest blades at Grass Valley. 

Dutch Reimer. "11, and Meal Pressley, 

'13. camped at Guernewood Park with 

a "browning" effect. 

Corinnc Cronise. '12. passed part of 

a rather tragic vacation on a ranch near 

San Rafael. 

Bert Frohman, '11. and "Teddy" 

Schaertzer. '12. remained in their respective 

summer villas at Ross Valley. 

Florence Livingston. '14. is back at 

school. She spent the summer at Sacramento 

in aid of the cause until the Legislature 

adjourned. 

Among the "shady nooks" and "refreshments" 

at Monte Rio were found 

Vincent Mead, '11, Amy Heacock. '12. 

Grace Adams, '11, Lcland- and George 

Leek. '11. 

Among the bean eaters with Mr. Koch 

in the high Sierras \VCTC Jackson Crook;, 

"13. Wilson Meyer, '14. Fred Kissinger. 

'13. Edwin Fiild, '12. and Fred Ganz. 

'12. ^' 

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Jim Ransohoff, '11, and Red Van 

Vlict. '12, amused themselves and the 

guests at Rowardennan. It seems to 

have given "Brick" all sorts of inspiration 

for the swimming relay. 

Even Gilroy felt the influence of the 

oldest high school. Geo. Montgomery, 

'12, Bessie Short, '12, and Lester KilgarifF. 

"12. passing the summer in the 

surrounding country. 

Gertrude Jessup, '12, spent some time 

at Stockton. She seems to have heen 

entirely cured and is now perfectly normal. 

Miss Ruby Jewell. '11, shone at Lake 

Alta. 

Albert Dull. '13. like Napoleon, went 

to St. Helena. 

"Willie" Raincy. '12. was ever near 

the Angels at Camp Meeker. Charley 

Heacocks. '14, also was there. 

Santa Cruz enticed the following into 

danger: Robt. Underbill. '!'„ Bill Johnson. 

'13. Beatrice Downing. '14. and 

Sherwood Chapman, '11. 

Hester Mathews, "11. and little sister 

Eleanor, '14. claim to have spent a very 

pleas-ant Bohemian summer at Carmel. 

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SCHOOL NOTES. 

At this early date in the Fall term of 

Lowell very little has appeared to be 

put forth in this column. l\ 

The exams are over and to those-* 

who passed them we extend our-congratulations, 

while to those/^ that 

flunked our sympathy. /• 

We should all unite in^ extending 

our heartiest congratulations to Marie 

Nowlan in the extensive rebuilding of 

the Donbonniere. With such strongly 

reinforced tables, chairs, I venture to 

say, are unnecessary. Needless to say 

they will last for some time. 

The class of December, 1911, have 

taken upon themselves the long sought 

for title of High Seniors. This term 

they will endeavor to support this to 

the utmost of their ability. At the 

close of last term they elected the following 

officers to guide the destiny of 

their last term at Lowell: President. 

James Ransohoff; Vice-President, Miss • 

Waibel: Secretary, Miss Eva Coe: 

Treasurer, Fisher Buckingham; and 

Sergeant-at-Arms, Arthur Olsen. • 

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The affair was 

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The affair was a grand success in 

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The class of December '12 have now 

reached the standing of high junior. 

This is an enterprising class and although 

it is too early in the term for a 

definite program they have a surprise 

in store for all. Their officers are: 

President. Bert Thomas: Vice-President. 

Miss Schmitman : Secretary. Miss 

Griffin: Treasurer, S. Diisenbury; 

Class Rep.. "Teddy" Schaertzer. 

The class of June "13. who are now 

low junior*, met and elected the following 

officers to further their interests 

for the coming term: President, 

Mr. Illack: Vice-President, Miss Sawyer: 

Treasurer. Mr. Livingston; Secretary. 

Mis< McCloughry: Sergeant-at- 

Arms. Mr. Herrick: Class Representa^ 

live. E. I lirschfclder. 

The resignation of Ernie Smith from 

the football managership was accepted 

with regrets by the Executive Committee. 

I'.oh Underbill was elected to fill 

the vacancy. Success to you. Bob. 

James Ransohoff was elected A. A. 

L. representative for the coming term. 

Miss W'cigle was reelected faculty 

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Congratulations were voted to Robt. 

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of last term's Lowell. He came out 

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The class of June '12 can now proudly 

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the}' surely give promise of filling the 

gap left by the June'll class. At a meeting 

last Tuesday, the class selected its 

officers for the ensuing term as follows: 

President, George Montgomery; Vice- 

President, Esther Roth: Secretary. Sylvia 

Kempton; Treasurer, Frank Urban 

: Class Representative. Byron 

Jackson: Sergeant-at-Anns, B. Chas. 

Ehrman. With this corps of able officers 

the class will make its senior 

year one long to be remembered. 

An enthusiastic football rally was 

held Tuesday in Room 21. Good spirit 

was shown and stirring speeches from 

Jack Tufts, Captain Hcacock. Jimmie 

Ransohoff and Mgr. Underbill were 

well received. It is certainly great 

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ORGANIZATIONS. 

'flic Debating Society lias already 

commenced its work for the term. On 

Friday, July 28th. the first meeting- was 

held in Room 8. Mr. Cloud. Mr. Clark 

and Mr. Rogers addressed the Society. 

On August 11th, the try-out for the 

first team will be held by the Debating 

Society in the Hall. The question 

which has been chosen by the committee 

reads: '"Resolved, that the national 

government of the United States 

should be reorganized by the adoption 

of the English system of a responsible 

ministry." There will be four contestants 

and two alternates chosen for the 

team. These will be divided into two 

teams, one taking the affirmative and 

the other the negative. These two 

teams will then meet two teams from 

the contesting school and will endeavor 

to win a few more championships 

for I.owell. 

An octette from the Hoys' Glee Club 

will render several selections at the 

Rig Rally on Friday afternoon. 

The Lowell Orchestra, which was so 

successful last term, will reorganize 

shortly. 

The Chess Club meets every Monday 

in Room n. The club has elected' 

Fitzhugh Cheney as President, and G. 



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Harrison as Secretary. A lournament 

will be started next week. The club 

is endeavoring just at present to arrange 

some match games with Berkeley 

High. • 

Reading Club. 

At the first meeting this term the 

vacancies in membership were' filled. 

Now is the time for the new members 

to show their spirit by uniting heartily 

with the officers in making this-semester 

the most successful in the history 

of the club. 

Spanish Club. 

The program for the cominer term 

of the Spanish Club promises to be of 

interest to the members. Several of 

the best plays are to be presented soon. 

The club is soon to begin working' 

upon a second production of '"Despues 

de la I.luvia el Sol." 

Girls' Glee Club. 

A cordial invitation is extended by 

the Girls' Glee Club to all Freshmen 

and newcomers in the school to attendthe 

meetings on Mondays. The membership 

of the club is closed after a 

limited time, so now is your chance 

to join and "do something for Lowell."- 

The upper classmen are also urged to 

come and see what the club can do 

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So spoke Car. 

question was 

was better, hi 

carried corivic 

the best .fight 

for years," he 

remains with 

and work." 

could promise 

gridiron, he s 

dition. If the 

numbers, so 1 

for the variot 

you we will 

itcs. it's up toj 

his promise! 

ought not toj 

"spirit" here.J 

consider mysej 

If you wish 

chance we hi 

practice recoj 

who is conccl 

best teams in 

game is no sir 

Lowell did. 

Among the 

term are the 

can be relied 

clean scrap to I 

cock. Jack Tu! 

sohoff, TeesoJ 

twelve others, 

A word to 'jl 

men to come] 

team, for sev< 

big-team men 

tions and to 

tice. There v 

games- this, U 

in with a sna| 

for Lowell.

THE LOWELL 

FOOTBALL. 

"Well, how do we figure in Rugby 

this year?" "We're going to win!!" 

So spoke Captain Heacoek when this 

question was asked him. And what 

was better, he spoke it in a tone that 

carried conviction with it. "We've got 

the best fighting chance we have had 

lor years." lie continued, "and it only 

remains with the bunch to come out 

aiul work." When 1 asked him if he 

could promise Lowell a victory on the 

gridiron, he said, "Yes. upon one condition. 

If the fellows will turn out in 

numbers, so that there is competition 

for the various positions, I'll promise 

you we will win." So fellow Lowellites. 

it's uj) to you to make "Amy"' keep 

his promise! Get out and root!! It 

ought not to he necessary to preach 

"spirit" here, and besides I do not 

consider myself able to give a sermon. 

If you wish to know how good a 

chance we have, look at the spring 

practice record, [folding Oakland, 

who is conceded to have one of the 

best teams in the State, down to a "0"' 

game is no small feat and that is what 

Lowell did. 

Among the veterans to he back this 

term are the following, all of whom 

can be relied upon to put up a hard, 

clean scrap to the finish: Captain Hcacock. 

Jack Tufts. Micks. Metson. RaiisoholT. 

Teeso, llrown and about ten or 

twelve others. 

A word to the Freshmen! We need 

men to come out and make a second 

team, for several reasons: to give the 

big-team men a scrap for their positions 

and to give the big team practice. 

There will be plenty of practice 

games this term so. Freshmen, start 

in with a snap and do what you can 

for Lowell. Practice will start in a 

few weeks now, so allof you fellows 

that weigh 130 pounds come out. show 

what you are made of and give Captain' 

Heacoek a good support. 

SWIMMING. 

There is not much that need be said 

about swimming, as I think that I take 

no chances in promising you another 

champion team. .We are going to win 

the Academic this year as surely as 

I get three meals a day and that is 

pretty surely. I am not over-confident 

but I do know a bunch of fast fish 

when I see them, and will be very - 

much disappointed if the team does not 

win the same brilliant victory it did 

last time. 

The reports that have been coming 

in are the most favorable. Among the 

veterans that are back are Smith, 

Lewis. Heacoek and Captain Ransohoff. 

There are thus six possible 

places on the team, fellows, so everyone 

of you, no matter how big you 

are. if you can float, come out. Anyone 

who gets on the team this term will 

get a block "L" without any doubt, so 

if you want the coveted emblem come 

out and work. 

The Academic will not occur for 

quite a time, but a squad will be picked 

for practice at the Y. M. C. A. tank 

about a month before it. Any who 

wish to be put on the squad will kindly 

hand their names to either Goodall or 

Ransohoff immediately. 

TENNIS. 

At the end of last term the Girls' 

Tennis Club held a meeting at which 

the officers for this term were elected. 

Ethel Rawles was elected president, 

and Carlotta Sawyer, secretary. 

The interclass this year promises to 

be very interesting,- for there is a new 

cup to be awarded to the winning team. 


'31 i

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Mi 

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AROUND 

SCHOOL;^ ' 

Though the editor has few jokes, has 

Louis Less? Yes, there is standing 

room in th 

Some Fortgangs and a Dinkelspiel 

are now enrolled at College—"Puckets' 

Dancing." Their college yell is 

"Virginia, Reel." 

In High I English. 

Miss Duffy—When does Hecate 

practice her arts? 

B. Chas. E.—On dark nights when 

the sun is not shining. 

Miss Duffy—'"Please answer quickly, 

Towne, I am in a hurry!" 

A. Walcott Towne (not so very 

hast% - )—"Weren't you rather foolish 

to call on me then?" 

A Born Pessimist. 

Kind Gentleman—"What's the baby 

crying about, little boy?" 

Brother—"I dunno; 'e's always crying. 

I never came acrost anyone what 

looks on the dark side of things the 

wav 'e does." 

Despairing 

wantedybu to condense •yjour : 'knowt| 

edge. Ransohoff, if your knowleclgeiof- 

Burke's Life were condensed, it'wbuldbe 

invisible to the naked eye." ? o-^fc 

Mr. Clark—"What party ifayore 

complete freedom for slaves fromjt' 

start?" 

Intellectual Editor—"The Prohibitionists." 

W. Newbatir has entered upon his 

Fifth Post Graduate course at Lowell. 

He has amassed a total of 84 units. 

Only 64 are required for junior standing 

at U. C. If Will takes two more 

P. G.'s he will graduate from college' 

while still ?t Lowell. Stick to it, 

'Bauer! 

Old Mother Hubbard 

Went to the cupboard -.-=; 

To help herself to a bone; 

But when she got there, 

The cupboard was bare, 

So the little dog, thinking it high time 

to reciprocate dug up a bone 

that he had buried a year or so 

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"Xow. John, when do you think that 

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"At the same time. sir. that that dead 

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A man in Vimia, Arizona, hung some 

cars of pop-corn in his barn, above the 

stalls. ()„ the nc.xt day. the weather 

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"She swept the room with a glance." 

"Huh! a lot of help that was to her 

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TWELFTH YEAR 

Mission.High School, San Francisco. 

I am pleased to Inform you that one ot our students who was very deficient In 

English owes It to the work done for him In your school, that he Is able to graduate. 

The head of our English Department says that his advancement under your Instruction 

was mos^ marked, and that his progress Inspired him with the confidence 

that he previously lacked. 

J. O'CONNOR. Principal. 

DR. WM. A. MARTIN 

870 Fell Street 

San Francisco 

San Francisco, July 15, 190D. 

Dear Mr. Raymond:—I wish to express to you and your daughter my appreciation 

of the very satisfactory results you have obtained In helping my son and daughter 

out of the maze of difficulties in which they had become entangled with their 

studies. I shall always take great pleasure In adding my word of recommendation 

to that of the many others, who I know are lavish In their praises of The Raymond 

Coaching: School. . Yours very sincerely, 

WM. A. MARTIN. 

Eleven Years' Experience in Coaching 




i6 THE LOWELL 

The Juvenile wishes the Scrubs 

and Upper Classmen Success of 

1911 and 1912 :: :: :: 





Vol. XIV. 

CAR TICKETS 

HERE4 

Through the per 

thought fulness of q 

Rhodes, the annoya 

the railroad officesbe 

eliminated in th 

always a long line 

• Turk ancl Fillmoro 

the window is ur 

This has proved a ^ 

on the girls. Mr.. 

personal interest 

purely for the convl 

eling contingent, h 

ments with the 

whereby he will b 

selling the half fan 

do away with tli 

blanks. Every' das 

o'clock, car hooks 

those eligible at tl 

fifty cents. We o 

extreme conveniem 

tion will not be a 

thanks is certainlv 

We were much c 

°f a false impressioj 

had given up liten 

fortunately there \\ 

fi rst issue, due to la 

"umber we print an 

a Lowellitc, togetl 

Poem by the cliarmi 

n 'zed California poe 

Sill. We will be pie 

mal stories, articles 

tf y- We cannot [ 

tn ere is no producti

CAR TICKETS AT SCHOOL 

HEREAFTER. 

Through llie persistent energy and 

thought fulness of our good friend Mr. 

Rhodes, the annoyance of migrating to 

the railroad offices for car tickets will 

be eliminated in the future. There is 

always a lung line at the window at 

Turk and Fillmorc streets, and often 

the window is unexpectedly closed. 

This has proved a hardship, especially 

on the girls. .Mr. Rhodes, having no 

personal interest in the matter, and 

purely for the convenience of our traveling 

contingent, has made arrangements 

with the L'nited Railroads 

whereby he will be special agent in 

selling the half fare books. This will 

II. s 

..V- 

"Well," she began, "my. brother had 

among his slaves a large burly negro 

who stood at least six feet three in 

height. He was the most vicious looking 

of all the slaves, but, as he was a 

good worker, lie was allowed to remain 

around the house. 

"Now Joe. as he was called, delighted 

in tyrannizing over the weaker slaves, 

and whenever opposed, flew into such 

paroxysms of rage that he was dangerous. 

There was a mild little old man 

whose cabin was next to Joe's quarters. 

Ever since he had come to the plantation. 

Joe had disliked this man particularly, 

and had often been heard denouncing 

him. 

"One day my brother left me all alone 

in the house while he went to a neighboring 

plantation for the day. Some of the 

negroes had been working in the front 

yard where 1 could see them from the 

window. 

"I had been sewing in the sitting 

room for an hour or so when a confusion 

of shouting' attracted my attention 

to the slaves. They were gathered in a 

circle, shouting and grinning with hideous 

enjoyment. For a moment I could 

not discern the cause of the excitement. 

Horror of horrors! What was that? 

Was that Black Joe choking the old man 

he disliked ? I almost fainted from terror. 

There was that enormous negro on 

top of the old slave, while he slowly 

forced die breath from his body with his 

monstrous hands. And the others were 

actually enjoying this spectacle! 

"For but a brief moment I hesitated. 

T realized that to expose myself unprotected 

to that, howling body of negroes 

would be madness. Then I remembered. 

1 slipped into my brother's room and took 

his pistol from his trunk. I had never 

handled firearms and how to use the pistol 

was an unexplored mystery to me. 

'weapon :an _ „. 

porch overlooking the ;yafd. rFralse'd 

the barrel, and waited. -*^ 'r0;x, ; i? ; Sy';-; ;£< 

"'Lor', see Miss Lou!' cried Q 

the spectators. .. • 'C.:^^ 

"The sight of their mistress inffsucfr^ 

position caused an' immediate effect uppn 

the dependents. They cringed beforethe 

righteous anger and horror which "must 

have shown on my face. 

'"Yes. you do see Miss Lou,' I'said: 

T.Iack Joe. if you don't release that man, 

I'll shoot.' 

"Black Joe was as afraid of firearms 

as myself. He dropped his victim and 

with a wild whoop fled to the swamp in 

back of the cotton fields. 

"The men who had witnessed the scene 

were heartily ashamed of themselves. 

They were as energetic in restoring the 

unconscious man to life as they had been 

before in cheering on the murderer.- 

"Satisfied that Black Joe would no 

longer be heard from, I returned the 

pistol to its place and sent for my broth- 

, er. When he heard the story he went 

and got the weapon. He stood before 

me as he examined it. and then he smiled 

dryly. The pistol was unloaded." 

A..H., Dec. '11. 

He sure to get the next edition, The 

Xew School Number. Picture of building. 

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ROBT. M. UNDER! 

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VINCENT MEAD, 

JAMES RANSOHO 

ELIZABETH RUG( 

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THEODOR 

I 

THE STUDENT 

MIT 

1'his newest and 

Mities of Lowell's 

understood. Then 

ized by .Mr. Mort 

and even the corvim 

what hazy as to its 

But as the novelty, i 

for ând the duty o 

became more distin< 

is es to be of vital 

concentrated represi 

: : ' senior class for the 

school at large. It 

hce force nor is.it 

!t is a display of th 

: c 'ass to lend the ai 

V " the moral and physi 

:;• school. The conim 

,;\tK)ns of its oWh 

j,.However all recon

THE LOWELL 

i-A bi-weekly issued by the students of the 

Lowell High School. 

Editorial Staff. 

OSGOOD MURDOCK. Ml Editor 

ROBT. M. U.VDERHILL. Ml... .Associate 

\VM. RAI.VEV. '12 Organizntions 

AII.EEN HAN'T). Ml Organizations 

VINCENT MEAD. Ml School 'Notes 

JAMES RANSOIIOI-T. Ml Athletics 

ELIZABETH RUGGI.ES, '13.. ..Athletics 

ROWAN VLIET, M2 Jokes 

CORINNE CRO.VISE. '12 Jokes 

GARTH BOERICKE. M2 Exchanges 

ELMER WISE. M2 Artist 

ERNEST SMITH. Ml Artist 

Business Staff. 

DAVID WO !.!•'. '12.... Business Manager 

SANFORD STEI.V. M2 Associate 

B. ARENDT. M.1 

THEODORA SCHAERTZER, '12 

F. BUCKINGHAM, '11 

THE STUDENT AFFAIRS COM- 

MITTEE. 

This newest and most rich in possibilities 

of Lowell's institutions is least 

understood. The movement was organized 

by Mr. Morton during last term 

and even the committee itself was somewhat 

hazy as to its excuse for existence. 

But as the novelty wore off. the opening 

for and the duty of such a commission 

necame more distinct until now it prom- 

Ises t0 lx> ' 

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CRITICISM. 

The "Newest Lowell" certainlyshows 

the devastating hand of the 

iconoclast. It remains to be seen 

whether your editor's powers are constructive 

as well as destructive. The 

first issue came out so soon after the 

beginning of the term that there is 

some excuse for lack of school news. 

Xone of the school activities had started, 

the various societies had had no 

meetings. Even the school notables 

were still busy with their programs. 

More could have been made of vacation 

notes, however, and we could 

have been given information of tilings 

as well as of persons. The editorial 

seemed to us to lack in dignity. 

"Scrubs" may well appear in the "Locals." 

but, to our mind, the editor 

should, in his editorials, set the standard 

of literary merit for the school, 

lie should not descend to slang or vulgarisms. 

Merc his dignity and poise 

should appear pre-eminently. He 

should command the respect of every 

student. 

Since this is the first issue, your 

critic's concern has been more with 

the plan than with the results. The 

editorial problem lias always been a 

very serious one. Two difficulties 

seemed insurmountable. The first was 

THE LOWELL 

a lack of 

in to allow of any corisiderablelpii 

tion, and the editor was compelleds 

cudgel his own already exhauSt

EXCHANGES. 

THE L 

Showing to lack of space, a detailed 

criticism of exchanges will be discontinued 

in these columns. We will still 

I*, continue to exchange papers with our 

contemporaries, however. For this 

purpose we retain our exchange editor. 

He may make what correspond- 

: ing criticism he wishes.—Ed. 

It has come to us that we owe our 

exchanges an apology regarding the 

distribution of the June ''Annuals." 

Tlie>c were in such demand that it 

was impossible to reserve a respectable 

supply for outside consumption. 

The following papers have been received 

during the month: 

The Sotovoman, Healdsburg, Cal.; 

The Spectrum. Portland, Ore.; The 

Totem. Portland. Ore.: The Oak, Visalia. 

Cal.: The Oak. Berkeley, Cal.; 

The Owl. Fresno. Cal.; The Pleiades. 

F'.iIIenon, Cal.: Canary and Blue, 

Allentown. Pa.: The Echo: The 

Patrician. Columbus. Ohio: The Cascade. 

Seattle: The Torquiz: The Far 

Darter: The Echo. Santa Rosa: The 

Russ. San Diego High; The Trident, 

Santa Cruz: The Herald, Wesport 

School. Kansas City. Mo.: The Blue 

and ("'.old. Santa Barbara, Cal.; The 

Hex. Woodland, Cal.: "Ye Sarum 

Hook." Salisbury School, Conn.; The 

"Mission. City: Wild Cat. Pasadena, 

Cal. 

DANCING 

;-ar>^;^.;'V7 -,..;.;. ;.r:..v^,-.-, ;••. •;.;••. ••;-:-'fe ! -:â-.y.--.-. 

y _ ORGANIZATIONS^ • * 

The try-out for the Debating Team 

was held last Friday -in the Hall.. 

There were two teams selected of t\yo' 

members each. The affirmative team 

is composed of Bert Rabinowitz and 

S. Rosenblatt with G. Harrison as alternate. 

The negative team is M. Re-.'. 

senblatt and P. Wascerwitz with J'."! 

Zederman as alternate. The judges 

of the contest were Mr. Cloud, Mr. 

Clark and Fred Shipper. 

Great interest has been shown in 

the programs at the last two meetings 

of the club. The stage manager, Mr. 

Sussdorff, has shown good taste in the 

selection of the readings. One meeting 

was given over to two of the 

"Twice fold Tales'' of Nathaniel 

Hawthorne, the other to Thackeray 

and Dickens. 

The girls are much enthused over 

the return of their former director. 

Mr. Pasmore. 

The meetings of the only "language" 

club at Lowell have been conducted 

as usual. So far readings only have 

been given by . the members. The 

Spanish Club needs new workers. 

Where are all the third year Spanish 

pupils? Here is your chance to show 

your spirit, Juniors! Come and help 

make this term a success. 

Mr. and Mrs. Hinman 

give Private L"ssons in all branches of Dancing at their home, 1350 Mc- 

Allister Street, near Steincr. Both Phones, West 6308 or S 3072. Class lessons 

Tuesday evening at California Club Hall. 1750 Clay Street, near Polk. 

Pupils entering the class are given their first lesson in private. This is the 

oldest first-class School of Dancing in San Francisco. 


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The Lowell; Orchestrahas obtained 

; service? of Mr. Jujian Cohri as 

director. 'Rehearsals will begin immediately. 

.,.•••-• 

The stage srianager of the Reading 

Club is preparing to present a play 

within a week or so. The "Melting 

Pot" by Israel Zangwill is to be the 

play. Last Wednesday a Napoleon 

program was presented. "A Day Out 

West." "A Day in the Ghetto," and 

"A Day of Things Oriental" will be 

presented in the near future. 

The Boys' Glee Club is holding regular 

weekly rehearsals under the direction 

of Mr. Smith. Just at present they 

are in need of a pianist, and a try-out of 

applicants will be held at the next 

meeting. 

An interesting discussion of the subject 

"Arbitration of Questions cf National 

Honor" will take place at the 

Debating Society this afternoon. 

PHOXI-j WEST 5625 

F. WICHMAN 


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SCHOOL NOTES; ; 

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-.•;.•• - .-.t....•.- - . , • > ' , " • • . • ; • • . ' ; . - . • " " ^ : ; : ; ; ^ = ^ ; 

\Ve are very sorry'to liear of theill- S j"> 

ness of bur new physics instructor,^ ; 

Mr. Harrigan. It is certainly un- ^ 

lucky, coming so soon after his; inVV 

troduction to the school. Mr. Jensen y.; 

is very pleasantly filling the difficulty 

vacancy. He recently participated :*iti 

a nerve-racking game of hand-ball with 

Mr. Koch and two other gentlemen in 

the yard at noon. We should welcome 

his as a regular faculty member. ~~ 

Many of Sutter street's noblest have 

been struggling with college examinations 

during the last week or two. 

We have the fullest confidence that we 

will have the pleasure of welcoming 

most of them humbly back to Lowell 

for more prep. 

At a meeting of the class of-December 

'11 the standing committees 

were appointed by President Ransohoff. 

The entertainment committee 

consists of Miss Grace Adams, Bob 

Underbill, and Vincent Mead. 

On Monday last the Low Seniors 

met and installed their new officers. 

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The estimates for;'|Ke|c 

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' ••- •. (i'r-.r, •.-••;' rfi ^? -H 

I to give a bbatride ; The class decided 

|j In a'recent pamphlet publish^ by " I,' 

in the near future:, 

but the exact date";'the; faculty, s^ral-^w^TCgula^kms;*# fe 

was not set. • / "•••••"••'-"•' •"•'•- >^•'-•••'• îr.imW^.,1' ^ H e f & ^ ^ ^ n ^ ' m n r ^ ^ " ' 

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THE LOWELL 

Jinny CAtfSoôFF cepr M'S 

HEORT IN TM£ jS/WiV» 

FO( 

Well, fellow? 

again and it's ii] 

once to get out 

letic Grounds; 

Heacock calls., 

until to-morrow 

sonally asked if 

as to come but 

away. Start in" 

Remember it's y 

Don't make it l 

or Tufts to get 

kick about the ! 

If you haven' 

will you be wl 

leave by requesi 

You will neve 

to win a footb 

this year. The 

you have a fell 

knows what he 

Coach Mulcahy. 

a better coach i 

ter where you : 

anil show that 

stuff in .you. ! 

can come back,; 

SW 

Swimming pi 

class this yea 

slangy but"it. ex 

just as well as I 

New material . 

up, and materii 

kind that goes 

termination tolutely 

no kick 

swimming is c 

Nothing defi 

as far as .the i 

but it will mo: 

couple of weet 

Remember J:li

I 

fife;.' 

FOOTBALL.. c - 

Well, fellows! the season is dpen 

again and it's up to" you to start in at 

once to get out to the Presidio Athletic 

Grounds, every time Captain' 1 

Heacock calls practice. Don't wait 

until to-morrow, or until you are per-' 

sonally asked if you would be so kind 

as to come out; but come out right 

away. Start in the term with a snap!- 

Remember it's your duty to the school. 

Don't make it necessary for Heacock 

or Tufts to get up at every rally and 

kick about the showing!! 

If you haven't energy now, what 

will you be when you graduate or 

leave by request? 

Von will never have a better chance 

to win a football championship lhan 

this year. The material is here and 

you have a fellow to coach 3 r ou that 

knows what he's about. I refer to 

Coach Mulcahy. You will never have 

a better coach in high school, no matter 

where you go, so fellows, get out 

and show that you have the right 

stuff in you. Show 'em that Lowell 

can come back and we will win! 

SWIMMING. 

Swimming prospects are all to the 

class this year. That may sound 

•••slangy but it expresses my sentiments, 

just as well as Burke could express his. 

Xew material is constantly showing 

up. and material of the best sort, the 

kind that goes after a thing with .determination 

to win. There ijâbsohitely 

no kick to register as far as 

swimming is concerned. 

Xothing definite has been decided 

as far as the inter-class is concerned 

but it will most likely come off in a 

couple of weeks. 

Remember there are six places to be 

filled bnJ.he big teaitfahd thebest ni^n^ ^j 

are going^ to get them. -Everyone.wJll^-K' 

•be given a fairdeal so the least yciu ° 

can do is to try. ' . • t -:-.: ' 

. . .- ^BASEBALL. . r"; : v''^l 

The basebali^seaS^r.^hegan a weeic J . 

ago Tuesday witlva- fine practit^giine'^ r 

with the ever faithful Alumni. About 

thirty men came out to the park and 

Captain Montgomery's only worry was 

how to use all the material. The game 

proved very close and the Regulars 

finally won by a 6-3 score. The features 

were the hitting of Hicks and; Sullivan 

and the headwork of Quill. The 

line-up follows: 

Regulars. Position. Alumni. 

Marwedel Pitcher Street 

Smith Catcher Butler 

Tissot First Foster 

Sullivan Second QuiH 

Hicks Third Lyng 

Montgomery.. Short ... .McCloskey 

Vecki Right : Johnson 

McGuiness.... Center Gordon 

Olsen ......... Left ...... Borchers 

TENNIS. 

i On Tuesday, August 8th, the Gids' 

Tennis Club held its first meeting fpr 

the term. Quite a number of Freshmen 

attended. Miss Weigje was present 

and gave the girls some very good 

advice. From the way the girls are 

starting to" practice, the outlook for a 

successful term is a bright one. 


Girls' Basketball practice has started 

and the girls seem to be very enthusiastic. 

As only a few of the last year's 

team are left, we need.new material, 

and hope that the Freshmen girls who 

have played on grammar school teams 

will try out for the class teams if not 

for the big team. _ •- 


WONDER. 

After pursuing his studies for but 

three years at Lowell, B. Chas. Ehrman 

has gone to U. C.—to take the 

exes. 

NO, IT IS A MISTAKE. 

Fort—Whose funeral is that? 

Gang—That is Mrs. Jones' funeral, 

Fort, dear. 

Fort—Oh! did she die? 

Gang—No. She is giving one. 

W. C. T. U. 

Dinkel—Do you drink any more? 

Spil—Xo, just about the same 

amount. 

THE LITTLE THINGS. 

Preacher—It is always little things 

that bother us. 

Rounder—Sure. It is easier to find 

the house than the keyhole.—Ex. 

HURRAY! 

Ambitious Author—Ten dollars for 

my story. Murray! Hurray! 

1 Surprised—Who bought it? 

Author — The express company. 

They lost it. 

A bnok at the board is worth two 

prompters on the bench. 



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16 THE LOWELL 

The Juvenile wishes the Scrubs 

and Upper Classmen Success of 

1911 and 1912 :: :: :: 






league Rugby^sctif 

Manager Underiij}l| 

Sept. 2—Alara&di 

Sept. 9—Be?lceley 

letic Groundsi"S"?j? 

Sept. 13—U:*t3$ 

keley. 

Sept. 16—Frerrioi 

Sept. 23—Hitcha 

Oct. 7—Lick,' « 

Grounds. 

Oct. 21—Cogswe 

Grounds. 

Oct. 28—St. Igna 

Grounds. ' 

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letic GroiindsTT 1 ^^: 

Nov. 30—Ai ;A. 

game. . .'•% 

A HERO 

Chauncey'-alway 

to be a hero. ;'HeJi 

of current qp 

brave men, whoirr 

damsels fair, fire 

He would be a m 

But how to find.tli 

as he would *ie" 

when the;beautifii 

thrown from her;, 

princess, disguisei 

fell over the side c 

He tried' irijallf 

y ^ 

hood on ariiptorc; 

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FOOTBALL SCHEDULE. 

The following is the practice and 

league Rugby schedule arranged by 

Manager Underbill: 

Sept. 2—Alameda, at Alameda. 

Sept. 9—Berkeley, at Presftlio Athletic 

Grounds. 

Sept. i;i—U. C. Freshmen, at Berkeley. 

Sept. \6—Fremont, at Fruitvale. 

Sept. 23—Hitchcock, at San Rafael. 

Oct. 7—Lick, at St. Ignatius 

Grounds. 

Oct. 21—Cogswell, at St. Ignatius 

Grounds. 

Oct. 2S— St. Ignatius, at St. Ignatius 

Grounds. 

Nov. 4—Mission, at Presidio Athletic 

Grounds. 

Nov. 30—A. A. L. Championship 

game. 

A HERO AT LAST. 

Chauncey al»vays had had the desire 

to be a hero. He was a diligent reader 

of current fiction, and the stories of 

brave men, who risked their lives for 

damsels fair, fired his imagination. 

He would be a modern knight-errant. 

But how tc find the opportunity? Try 

as he would, lie was never on hand 

when the beautiful young heiress was 

thrown from her horse, or the foreign 

princess, disguised as a working girl, 

tell over the side of the excursion boat. 

He tried in all ways to find his opportunity. 

He scoured the neighborhood 

on a motorcycle, until it occurred 

SAN FRANCISCO, SEPTEMBER I, 1911. 

to him that he couldn't earn' the helpless 

maiden to safety on a motorcycle. 

Then an automobile was necessary. 

But this failed also. 

He was high on the hill one day, 

when he thought he saw his chance. 

A young lady was walking down a field 

right into the arms, or. rather horns, of 

an angry bull. And she had a red 

parasol! Chauncey resembled a streak 

of lightning in his hurry to arrive on 

the scene, only to see the other fellow 

help her over the stile, while a harmless 

cow grazed indifferently near by. 

Then he realized that an automobile 

was not swift enough, he must get an 

aeroplane. "This is my chance." he 

said. 

So nearly every day Chauncey could 

be seen, hovering over the peaceful 

country side, looking for his heroine. 

One day, while slowly flying- over a 

sheltered and lonely farm-house, his attention 

was attracted to-a huge red 

auto, tearing up the road to the house. 

Suddenly it stopped and three burly 

men jumped out, pulling a young girl 

with them. She struggled wildly but it 

was of no avail. The men dragged her 

into the house. 

At last! Chauncey sent hi^ aeroplane 

quickly to the ground near the 

house and rushed to the door. In his 

haste he neglected to notice a man with 

the queer-looking box on a tripod who 

entered the house soon after the automobile 

party. He burst in the door 

and dashed toward a room in which he 

heard a struggle going on. 

As he entered he quickly took in the 

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*.BrSve'ly he.rushed,to : therescue. : One . n 

man he hurled to-the ground, taken un- /^f??. °P. ei ?.. * n . d 

awares. He was about' to tackle' the' singlc-frle^tlifoaghT.thetrestatip«itjtothe - ^ 

others, when an onlooker shouted," back wherethe private-compartment-is _ - 

"Hey! Get out of that! Do you want 

to spoil tlie picture?" 

Chauncey paused in amazement. 

The hesitation was fatal. The ruffiians 

pounced upon him and hurled him 

through the window. Slowly the explanation 

burst upon him. He had interrupted 

the progress of the latest 

drama of the Vita^raph Company! 

I. R. CALDER, June '12. 

ON AND ABOUT THE CAMPUS. 

In the Study Hall the third period 

last Monday, three girls and a boy entered 

the east door after ten minutes 

had elapsed. They were evidently'obnoxious 

castoffs from some recitation 

class. In single file they marched 

across the front of the hall and up the 

middle aisle to positions in the rear. 

We were reminded of a recent political 

meeting at the Dreamland Rink when, 

in the midst of fervid oratory, a drum 

corps entered and marched single file 

up the aisle bearing a standard with 

the sentiment, "The Butchers for Mc- 

Carthy to a Man." 

There has come into being lately an 

organization known as "The Hubbellists." 

who take noonday nourishment 

at "Joe's" on Sutter street. They sit 

six strong around a table in the "booth 

for ladies," where no female has ever 

been seen. Eight members were walk- 

located. .The leader .turned-, to; enter 

arid then fell back, telescoping" the 

whole hungry column. Two feminines 

were eating there. . ._, • 

OPPORTUNITY. 

This I beheld, or dreamed it in a 

dream:— • 

There spread a cloud of dust along a 

plain; . . 

And underneath the cloud, or in it, raged 

A furious battle, and men yelled, and 

swords 

Shocked upon swords and shields. A 

prince's banner 

Wavered, then staggered backyard, benumbed 

by foes. 

A craven hung along the battle's edge, 

And thought, "Had I a sword of keener 

steel- 

That blue blade that the king's son bears 

—but this 

Blunt thing!" he snapped and flung i 1 " 

from his hand, 

And lowering crept away and left the 

field. 

There came the king's son, woundc 1 , 

sore bestead, 

And weaponless, and saw • the. broken 

sword. 

Hilt --burned in the dry and trodden 

sand, 

And ran and snatched it, and with battle-shout 

Lifted afresh he hewed his enemy down, 

And saved a great cause that; heroic day. 

EDWARD ROWLAND Sux.;: 

bi-weekly,issued;h 

Lowell 'H 

OSGOOD MURDO 

ROBT M UNDER! 

WM, RAINEY, .'12 

AILEEN HAND, ' 

VINCENT MEAD; 

JAMES RANSOHC 

ROY VAN VLIET, 

CORiNNE CRONJ 

GARTH BOERIGi 

ELMER WISE,:"1 

ERNEST SMITH, 

Busin 

DAVID WOLF, '1 

SANFORD STEIIi 

B. ARENDT,'13 

THEODO 

APPEi 

We are so incli 

in ourselves Ta 

rarely consider tr 

or the convenien 

mates. Air. Mori 

ly on the fact 

was such arnult 

in front of the 

that the sidewal 

suggests that, n 

someone on the 

walk to the corn 

stay within the 

vicinity immedi 

This is a l 

faculty are the 1 

fited by its'pro; 

convenienc'e,-to 

has to cross the

THE LOWELL 

A bi-weekly issued by the students of. the 

Lowell High School. / 

Editorial Staff. , ['•.., 

OSGOOD MURDOCK, MI ...Editor 

ROBT. M. UNDERHILL, Ml.. ..Associate 

WM. RAINIiY, M2 .Organizations 

AILEEX HAND. Ml Organizations 

VINCENT MEAD. Ml School Notes 

JAMES RAXSOHOFF. Ml Athletics 

ELIZABETH RUGGLES, '13 Athletics 

ROY VAX VLIET. M2 Jokes 

CORINXE CRONISE, '12 Jokes 

GARTH ROERICKE. '12 Exchanges 

ELMER WISE. M2 Artist 

ERNEST SMITH. Ml :....Artist 


DAVID WOLF. M2....Business Manager 

SANFORD STEIX. M2 Associate 

B. AREXDT.M3 

street, to,jliei; J&ftiliHftil;;boyr:who,is- ; 

buffeted: blushinglyinVhis-.dashfqir-Oc4 

tavia street; let us move on.% Show Mr; : ; 

Morton that we can do^ this-little thing • 

without the exhortations of a teacher 

daily! It surely is".an "evil practice 

when even the street cars must crawl 

and ring their bells. What are you 

going to do about it? . 

; 

• "' ' • • * ' * • • • * • . • • 

The management had hoped to pubiish 

a photograph of bur new school's 

condition this week,' but the overcast 

weather has discouraged our photographer, 

Sherwood Chapman. However, 

THEODORA SCHAERTZER,M2 he promises a masterpiece for the next 

F. BUCKINGHAM, '11 issue. 

* * * 

APPEARANCES. 

We are so inclined to be wrapped up 

in ourselves and each other that we 

rarely consider the opinion of outsiders 

or the convenience of our fellow classmates. 

Mr. Morton commented recently 

or. the fact that very often there 

was such a multitude on the sidewalk 

in front of the two exits at dismissal 

that tiie sidewalk was impassable. He 

suggests that, instead of waiting for 

someone on the top floor with whom to 

walk to the corner, that everyone either 

stay within the building or leave the 

vicinity immediately upon dismissal. 

This is a practical matter. The 

faculty are the last persons to be benefited 

by its prosecution". For our own 

convenience, to aid the tender girl who 

has to cross the street to get to Gough 

Our next number will be the "Red 

and White" number. There's a surprise 

in store. 

GETTING A NEW SCHOOL. 

The Rapidity of Progress From the 

^ Start. 

THE LOWELL feels that it is not only 

interesting but necessary to review the 

progress .so far on oiir new home. So 

we have uncovered the grim figures as 

follows: . 

November, n08r-Bond Election, when 

School Bonds were carried. 

November 29. 1909—Lot purchased 

by Supervisors with charming disregard 

of public opinion. 

September 19. 1910—Appropriation by 

Supervisors for construction. 

March 17, 1911—Contract awarded by 

Board of Works. 

lii

A representative"'of THE- EOWEIX visited 

the site recently. There are numerous 

concrete blocfe in position to form 

the foundation. Tv^.. concrete machines, 

some little steel, crashed rock, and abun- 

• dant sand are already OR'.the premises. 

Out of the four streets surrounding the 

square block, one is graded. The building 

is to be on the southwest corner of 

the lot. On the north side is a sand bank 

fifty feet high and on the east side is a 

sand bank twenty-five feet high. We will 

have plenty of "grit." But best of all 

there were fully and exactly two men 

and a sand sprinkler working. Progress! 

Lowell is surely being neglected by the 

city's administration. From time to time 

this term THE LOWELL will print photographs 

of the new building. Thus we 

will follow the advance which the two 

men and the sand sprinkler may make. 

Let each Lowellite strive personally in 

his or her way to urge the rapid completion 

of our building. Let us make a 

"New Building" campaign. 

At the present rate some Socialist 

Mayor many years" hence will claim the 

Lowell High School Building as one of 

the accomplishments of his administration, 

and there will be no one living who 

can remember far enough back to dispute 

him. 

THE NEW LOWELL. 

As each class has entered the school 

from the grammar grades, its members 

have come with the expectation of 

being located on Hayes street, between 

Ashbury and Masonic, within a 

very short time. 

But at last work has begun on the 

foundations. The building is to be 

-^haae^fpbrickjandîs' to lia\&|'three 

•I;^"t^rij§5>'^m "att?c.,.Md^"oasemcmtf CTHe 

- 'main entrance is •bri>Hayes

THE; 

u. This afternoon the Debating Society 

• will have three interesting talks on 

"Conservation," "Arbitration" and the 

"Jury." A general discussion by'the 

members will follow. 

The first league contest will be held 

with Mission on the evening of September 

30th. The Lowell affirmative 

team will meet the Mission negative 

' team at the Girls' High School Auditorium, 

while the Mission affirmative 

team is meeting the Lowell negative 

team at the Mission Auditorium. The 

two contests will be judged by a percentage 

system and the winning school 

chosen accordingly. 

On October 14th, representatives of 

the various High Schools of the Debating 

League of California will meet 

in a discussion of the general question, 

"The P.est Method of Dealing with the 

Liquor Problem." The winner will be 

presented with a medal. A try-out in 

Lowell to select a representative will 

be held very soon, and all are urged 

to prepare. 

Last Friday, an impromptu debate 

was held on the "Recall of the Judiciary." 

A new pianist. Frank Armer, has 

been secured for the Boys' Glee Club. 

In the last issue of the "Lowell." 

the statement was made that Mr. Julian 

Cohn would direct the Orchestra 

this term. Different arrangements 

have been made, however, by which 

Miss Elizabeth Dolan will again act 

as leader. 

The Orchestra is in a splendid condition 

just at present. More brass has 

been added until now the~st rings and 

th.e brass are about evenly divided. 

*fhis was one of the drawbacks against 

which the Orchestra had to contend 

last year, but since this is removed, 

there is nrureason why this organization 

shou^ not have an exceptionally 

successful semester. Rehearsals will 

be held hereafter every Friday evening 

at 7 o'clock in Room 22. 

At the last meeting of the Reading 

Club, the first two acts of the "Melting 

Pot" were presented. The production 

showed earnest preparation and able 

management. The last two acts will 

be presented the Wednesday after this 

issue of the "Lowell" is out. This is 

but one of three mid-term plays the 

club intends to present this semester. 

Under the auspices of its old director, 

Mr. Pasmore, the Girls' Glee Club is 

promising to be more successful than 

ever before. New members are what 

the club needs, and the large number 

of Freshmen enrolled this term is a 

great encouragement towards the desired 

result. Any others wishing to 

join must do so .Jbefore next Monday, 

as after then the membership is closed. 

The Spanish Club has been encouraged 

to ;5nd the members showing 

more interest in the meetings by more 

regular attendance. Perhaps a little 

better order would enable more members 

to enjoy more thoroughly the 

really excellent programs. 

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The First Assistant Treasurer reports 

that the Students'.; Association 

dues are coming in slower jt'nan they 

should. It is necessary that the delinquents 

pay their dues soon or they will 

be expelled from the Students' Association. 

The December '12 class are planning 

to give a dance in the near future. The 

committee is at work on it at present. 

The class of June '12 have arranged 

a-boat ride to be given on September 

16. The invitations are in demand and 

all those wishing to be guests of the 

Low Seniors should see either Miss 

Short, Arnold Bowihay or William 

Rainey, who have the affair in charge. 

The pleasure-seekers will leave Crowley's 

wharf aboard Crowley 6 at 9:00 

o'clock. A very pleasant time is anticipated 

by all. 

Willie Newbauer, P. G., took a very 

pleasant journey into the mythological 

world on his entrance to U. C. He 

entered the realms of Neptune in the 

U. C. tank. 

The Big Trio—Bell, Russ and Pressley—are 

still keeping Marie Nowlan 

busy in the Bonbonniere. Marie's 

nerves arc all unstrung—nerves, not 

strings. 

The December '10 class have continued 

the organization of their class. 

They have a set of officers and committees 

to keep up the kindred spirit 

of classmates. We hope Willie Newbauer 

and Co. will succeed. 

School > Notes 

We welcome Mr. Downeyasa 

ber of our faculty. . i ^ 

nent head of the science.departniei 

during the absence of Mr. Sheld 

He is a graduate of 

After leaving college, he was head of •. 

science at Santa Rosa High. From 

there he came to Mission High as head, 

of the department. We hope Mr. 

Downey will find his stay at Lowell a 

most pleasant one. 

We regret that it was necessary for 

Mr. Jenson to leave Lowell. 

Miss Sawyer has returned from her 

summer home amongst the hills of 

Mill Valley and has taken her residence 

in San Francisco. 

Jack Trubell has become very clever, 

in the art of handling money as secret 

tary for Mr. Rhodes and United Railroads. 

Hand-ball artists are prohibited 

from going over the fence after balls 

in the rules and regulations of the 

faculty. 

Teacher (dictating)—Tell me, slave, 

where is thy horse? 

Startled Freshman—It's under my 

desk, but I'm not using it. 

Editor—Your narrative is too bald. 

• Author—Very well: I will add sonie ; 

hair-raising incidents. 

A big interclassl 

going to be h 

line, and anyone^ 

cordially invited^c 

class teams. : AJ1$1 

fairly .good-'-sKown' 

training privileges' 

squad; so it is of gr 

all those who are b 

should swim this i 

A new. featee| 

that no big- tea'rrlji 

to compete in-thf 

give new material 

remember. a]l you • 

material. There ai 

the teamandthelb 

Training" for the 

immediately after t 

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SWIMMING INTERCLASS AT 

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A big interclass swimming meet is 

going to be held this .afternoon at Lurline, 

and anyone who can swim • is 

cordially invited to try out for their 

class teams. All those who make a 

fairly good showing here will receive 

training privileges with the big team' 

squad; so it is of great importance that 

all those who are out for the big team, 

should swim this afternoon. 

A new feature of this interclass is 

that no big team men will be allowed 

to compete in the races. This will 

g've new material a better show, and 

remember, all you "fish," we need new 

material. There are six places ope:, on 

the team and the best six get them. 

Training for the Academic will start 

immediately after the interclass, as that 

will just leave a couple of weeks' practice 

to get into trim. Prospects are 

fine this season and there is no reason, 

if we have the same support that we did 

last year, why we should not win the 

A. A. L. again this time. Ten cents 

buys an afternoon's pleasure. 

What is a dachshund? - 

A low-down dog. 


F. WICHMAN 


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FOOTBALL; &4 

, Last Saturday. Lowell played her 

first. Rugby game and it really was not 

much to brag of. It gets to be pretty 

bad when only fourteen fellows show 

up and we have to borrow a man from 

the opposite side. 

I don't think this is quite fair to the 

school nor is it doing justice to Captain 

Heacock, who is working very hard to 

produce a championship team. If Oakland, 

.with no more students than we 

have, can turn out over 100 fellows; 

and Palo Alto, with only-100 boys in 

the school, can turn out 60 for Rugby, 

why can't Lowell turn out a decent 

squad? There is hardly a time when 

there are 15 players on the field. Lick 

is just taking up the game, and they 

have enough out for three full teams. 

If you don't want to play the game, 

if vou take-no more interest in it than 

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some of you at least enough spirit or 

interest to propbse giving up the game 

altogether? It isn't just, that the school 

should spend several hundred dollars 

for a team where no interest is shown! 

Something should be decided very 

shortly as to whether Lowell should 

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THE I5QWELL 

Lowellites; because they are.-too lazy'. 1 " 

They would rather dress up like' dudesthan 

come out and enjoy a little athletic 

exercise. 

Track Manager Urban, in trying to 

arouse interest in future Lowell track, 

has prepared the p!an of giving prizes 

in the coming Interclass for first and second 

places. This plan will come before 

the ex. committee soon, and its fate will 

be determined. 

It seems a shame, though, to have to 

reward fellows for coming out for such 

a fine sport as track. However, be that 

as it may. I hope this article will hit 

home a:id that a goodly number will ; 

turn out and put Lowell track where it 

belongs, first on the list. 

Stum—What time is it? I've an invitation 

to dinner to-night and my 

watch isn't going. 

•Thai—What's the matter with your 

watch? Wasn't it invited, too? 

Oh! You Lloyd! 

Calling the roll: "Is your 

absent today. Miss Sawyer?" 

E. S.: "Yes. I think he is." 

brother 

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The girls have been practicing hard 

since the beginning of the season and > 

the team is rapidly getting into shape. 

They expect to play the State Normal 

High School: team next- Thursday £in. 

the yard, and St. Rose's Academy' 

some time soon. ., • • 

SWIMMING. 

The girls interested in swimming 

have been practicing hard, but will not 

be allowed to compete in the swimming 

meet. They hope soon to reorganize 

the Girls' Swimming Club as 

they had last term. The practice will 

be held at Sutro Baths instead of Lurline, 

where it formerly was held. 

Col. E. Powers, of the Board of Education 

and a representative of the Italian 

Bank, recently addressed the Student 

Body in our spacious assembly hall, 

launching the new School Savings Bank 

project. The principle is an admirable 

one and even high school students can 

afford to lower their dignity by receiving 

stamps for their savings. 

"What are the three most common Mother—Elsie, how far did you prowords 

in High School?" gress in your history today? 

"I don't know." Elsie—-Qh, to the period of the Rem- 

"Vou have guessed exactly!" iniscence.. 




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t .1111 pleased to Inform you that one of our students who was vory deficient in 

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"Talks from the F: 

Body," ought to j 

Not only will it aid 

derstanding betweei 

students, but will a 

mental in creating i 

and enthusiastic es, 

a firm believer in 

kind of school spirit 

tains" and welds t 

into that kinship th: 

Tt is indeed a pri 

to open this new 

however, has not h 

I have encountcre 

the selection of a 

many things I wov 

students and I " w 

talk a little.about e 

everything about sc 

There arc many 

discussed in these 

vantage of the fac 

school. As for ins 

•What Lowell' 1 

Most. 

The Honor Systi 

Lowell Spirit. 

Athletics. 

Student Activitic 

Student Self-Go\ 

I have decided, 1 

words in regard tc 

Committee:. what il 

it may accomplish ; 

Unfortunately, t 

knows little or not 

. ence of such a cc

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-. ,, -i',.^"...-, ..,•..•.-.'••'; ':'.'r/7 dc corf's. I am 

a firm believer in school spirit. That 

midst, and the fe\y. who do know. r\ the 

other hand, fail "to realize the purpose 

and worth of such a committee. It. 

therefore, seemed proper to me, rather 

than discuss those hackneyed questions 

about which most of us have frequently 

aired our opinions, it might be well to 

"talk up" this little known Cornmi!!'-^ 

on Student Affairs. 

Student Affairs Committees exist in 

kind *>t MIKMI spirit i'r>:\[ "moveth mount 

tin uul welds together the student.-, 

ml tl it kin.-.Iiijj that "livetii forever." 

It is indeed a privilege and a pleasure 

to open this new section. The task. 

111\« i s 11 lias imt been an easy one. for 

I ' \c (ncniintered much difficulty in 

t!ii M U tj,,n ,,f ;i subject. There are 

many things I would like to say to the 

't'ldints md I was almost tempted to 

talk a little.about everything rather than 

everything about some one thing. 

There ;iro many topics that could be 

discussed in these columns to the advantage 

of the faculty, student and the 

school. As for instance: 

What Lowell High School Xeeds 

Most. 

The Ibinof System at Lowell. 

Lowell Spirit. 

Athletics. 

Student Activities. 

Stmlen 1 many of our largest and best universities 

and have been estahli.-he.ii to advantage 

in many of the foremost hi^h. 

schools of the country. In some ca~es 

they have proved a tVitire while in others 

they have remained inactive and 

therefore inefficient. However, in most 

cases, they have been successful and efficient 

and the movement is in their favor 

and so we find nc-w schools creating 

Student Affairs Committees. 

Student Affairs Committees may do 

much or they may do little. There are 

two responsible parties co'ncerned: the 

members of the committee and the members 

of the student body. lV>th bodies 

Self-Government. 

I have decided, however, to sa . few 

words in regard to the Student Affairs 

Committee:. what it stands for and what 

it may accomplish at Lowell. 

Unfortunately the average student 

knows little or nothing as to the existence 

of such a committee in our very 

must be in complete harmony and both 

must be active. Then again there is the 

question of education. We nm.-t l>e educated 

to the purpose of thi- committee. 

In those schools where they have been 

most efficient, the Student Affair- Committees 

have been established for years 

and it !i,. • been one long slow process of 

training and experience. 

The work of these committee- differs 

in different schools. In some universities 

thev have executive powers where they 

have been long established and where 

thev work in harmony with the- faculty 

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been crectdl We admit the ignominious 

and flagrant mistake. .. Perhaps the omniscient 

graduate will notice that August 

1, 1911, is given as the date for the statement. 

This was probably overlooked. 

Piiit, after all, this is truly gratifying criticism. 

After three years of inaction, 

progress is now so rapid that e'er we can 

record a fact, the statement is made untrue 

by lightning advance. We rejoice 

in i ir blunder. Hi. 1 .*, oh Alumni, and oh. 

fellow students, why can you not render 

constructive criticism? Grant that at 

least our intentions are good in the matters 

that we do cover. P.ut if you must 

find fault, pray show us what essential 

we do not contain, point out wherein 

we fall short of our mission! 

THE FRESHMAN RECEPTION. 

When throe "'clock came on last 

Friday afternoon the Freshmen ;>. and how to do it. everybody 

tlio Highly enjoyed himself, iwd 

the refreshments. All the Senior boys 

served lemonade, all the Senior girls 

asked boys for conversations, and all 

the Freshmen stood around until captured 

by some designing partner. 

What if they didn't discuss the topics 

the program called for? They enjoyed 

themselves just as much, and 

the object of the affair was accomplished, 

they became acquainted. 

And then when the Boys" dice Club 

favored them with some melodious selections, 

and they were taken shoeshopping 

by Hazel Hollingsworth, and 

Dave Wolf contributed a few popular 

scales, they all knew the reception was 

a-success. But the climax was reached 

when" a few of the dignified Seniors 

appeared as foreigners in the "Melting 

Pot." Did anyone know Ernest 

Smith could be botli English and G'er"-» 

man- before? Who would have suspected 

Myrtle Franzen's Russian parentage, 

or Ailcen Hand's French? 

Ami who ever imagined Willie Rainey 

as a second Rubenstein. or Arnold- 

Powhay as a Russian har«>n? And 

did anyone know what cues were 

wrong and how many mistakes they 

made? Surely not the Fre>hmen, so 

what difference did it make? 

Upon that one nco...-;nn Freshmen 

and Seniors mingled as one ejeiss. 

Let us hope that vhe friendship so 

auspiciously begun will be continued, 

and thai more interest niiy be shown 

in the lower classmen by the Seniors 

a> a result ol it. .May all succeeding 

classes o\ newcomers be welcomed to 

Lowell with as heart felt a spirit as the 

class ,,f 1

THE ASSEMBLY. 

T HE- 

'Hie Debating Society has just 

adopted a new plan in the hope of', 

increasing interest in debating workL 

Briefly, the plan is this: The Debating- 

Society is to be turned into an 

a s -e.nbly every other Friday. On 

the- day* the entire business of the 

viui'y i- in 1)0 conducted in the 

•.aim manner as the business in the 

\--< iiiiily ..; California, the members 

01 tin- v-e.«sion of the Debating Society 

this afternoon, a special committee 

appointed to investigate "Woman's 

Suffrage." will make its report. 

This committee consists of Messrs. 

Honitr-hevger and- Fest, and the 

Hisses ('.eballe and Piper. 

A new society has sprung up among 

us in the last week. This is the Camera 

Club. The objects of this organization 

may early be imagined. The 

only prerequisite to. becoming a member 

is the ownership of a camera. 

Quite a number of persons have 

joined already, but a larger enrollment 

is desired. The Lowell expects that 

this club will be very helpful in furnishing 

pictures for publication. 

Owing to a lecture given by the 

Board of Education there was only 

one meeting of the Reading Club this 

fortnight. The attendance at that 

meeting was such as the club should 

always desire. Over a hundred were 

present, to see the last two acts of the 

"Melting Pot" presented. Let us hope 

that the success of this play will encourage 

lower classmen and nonmembers 

to continue attending the 

meetings. 

Mr. Pasmore, the director, is much 

pleased over the interest and enthusiasm 

shown- by the members of the 

Glc Club. This is due, no doubt, to 

the extraordinary large Freshman 

membership. The girls have already 

begun to prepare for their semi-annual 

school concert, which will probably 

be given in November. 

Mr. Rhodes promising to aid the 

Spanish Club by being present at the 

meetings has encouraged the members 

to endeavor afresh to make the 

work of the club count. Those beginning 

Spanish are urged to join as 

the club is not only interesting but 

very instructive. 

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THE LOWELL 

A rally was held in the yanl through 

the permission of Mr. Morion on the 

31st of August. This was the best 

rally that l.owell has held for some 

time. It was an indignation meeting 

. I\\T the i'i''ll>all situation and l.owell 

"spirit" w:i* shown in a marked degree, 

-'resident Smuh opened with a 

lew remarks and was followed by Mr. 

Rogers Mr. Rhodes and liin RansohulT. 

Tin- -perches were short, and 

in ihv puin!. This is the sort of rally 

tha: should In- encourageM at Lowell. 

School Notes 

Any fi-llnw wlm cannot r"ine out 

and play f*>< >t 1 »:i 11 owing In family objections, 

should arrange in Iiave Mr. 

Rogers nr Mr. Rh«'.de.s write in his 

folks and straighten the iii:itter mil. 

Messrs. Leek. Worth and Fassman 

were dishonorably expelled frnin the 

'Students' Association for non-payment 

of dues. 

The committee of the June '12 class 

have completed final ar 'angements for 

their boat ride for Saturday. All those 

seeking the day's pleasures about the 

waters of the bay should assemble at 

Crowley's Pier, foot of Howard street, 

at 9 a. in. A pleas >nt time is guaranteed 

by the committee. 

The committee or the December '11 

class have plans under consideration. 

Although nothing lias thus far been 

formulated there will be in the near 

future. 

Tlu-re certainly is some spirit lacking 

wher. seven men m" tin; football 

team are seen sitting around Drcam- 

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land Rink on Monday aiternoon when 

a game is in progress a;^ the Presidio 

grounds. It is not necessary to mention 

names, but these fellows should 

certainly show a little More spirit. 

We regret to see that Amv ITeacock 

is limping about. Amy was 

kicked in the ^mii: with Kerkeley. • 

We all hope that he will soon be 

back in the game. 

lack 'lulls is certainly playing good 

football with the P.arbarians, but we 

wish he would help the situation out 

a hit at l.owell by pr?.cticing with 

'.he team. 

The swimming' intercl.iss was. Veld 

last Friday afternoon. It was a grand 

success, both from the financial standpoint 

and that f swimning. Something 

over $10 was made. 

We regret that our worthy editor. 

"•Ozzy" Murdock. is ill. ( >z7.y Is lying 

in bed with an attack of chickenpox. 

O/.zy. leave the "chickens" alone." 

Maurice Mclaughlin. "09. our old 

tennis expert, recently won the Xational 

Tennis Tournament nt Newport 

from a field of 202. L'nforlnnaiely he 

succumbed to l.arned. seven years 

I". S. champion, in the challenge 

match for the championship of the 

L'nited States. 

The Dec. 12, class have completed 

plans for their dance to be held on the 

29th of this month at California Hall. 

The affair i< in charge of a committee 

composed of Messrs. G. I'oerickc, 

chairman; L. Ward. (,\ Colin. Miss 

Piper ami Miss Griffin. Invitations 

can be procured from Dusenbery. An 

enjoyable evening is guaranteed. 

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Sept. 23—Rugby 

fael: Lowell vs. H 

FOOT 

After one of tli 

boys' rallies ever 

and after we h< 

crushing defeat;- t 

has taken rapid st 

ccssful season. 

we have the mate 

come out and hef 

ning chance. 

we have secured I 

"Lowellite," Ton 

coach for us. 

proposition for y< 

reject: whether } 

behind Tom Lai 

good team, or l 

^ nity by having i 

practice with ch 

of Lowell, from' 

show how\Uie'- J 

progressing, ô 11 

of the schporv. 

and organized 

This organizatio] 

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CALENDAR. 

Events in which Lowell is interested 

between to-day and thc next day V \-i'f 

publication : 

Sept. 22—A. A. L. swimming meet 

at the V. }!. C. A. 

Sept. 2.? -Rugby game at San Rafael 

: l.i-well v». [ liehcock. 

FOOTBALL. 

Alter one «.f the most cnthusiastK 

li'.v>' rallies- ever held in the school, 

and after we had handed Lick a 

crn-hing leteat. the Rugby situation 

ha« taki'!, rapid strides towards i sueccssud 

season. Fellows! now that 

% ^ t -" havi 1 the material for a line team. 

C'-'ii;e "tit and help keep up this winning 

chance. To help matters along 

we have -ecured the services of a true 

"l."wellite." Tom l.aine, to act as 

ciiach lor us. Xow then, it's a simple 

proposition ior you to either grasp or 

reject : whether you are going to get 

tci-.l 1 •! Tom Laine and put forth a 

,V"od te;.ni. or neglect this opportunity 

by having a few fellows out for 

practice with chances for withdrawal 

l Lowell from the sub-league. To 

show how the interest of Rugby is 

progressing, some of the smaller boys 

°i the school have gotten together 

and organized a light-weight team. 

1 his organization was due to the good 

work of .Mr. Rogers, who held a rally 


F. WICHMAN 



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The second half was largely a fight 

among the forwards. Harry Hicks 

made a clever try, which was converted 

at a difficult angle by Marwedel. 

This score stood till the end of 

the game though Lowell was oh the 

verge of scoring all the time. 

Lowell 0, Alartieda 21. 

Due to the poor support given to 

the team by the fellows and students 

we mil defeat ai the hands of Alaincda 

on Saturday. Sept. 2. Alameda 

outweighed the fellows that did represent 

the team of Lowell, but otherwise 

the fellows put up a grand fight. 

Lowell 11, Insurrectos 3. 

On Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6th. 

Lowell defeated a team composed of 

graduate iootball stars to the tune of 

11-3. This victory was due to the 

great n, f ln and team work displayed 

by our fellows. The score was 5-3 at 

the end of the first half, but when the 

second half ended it showed 11-3. 

Lowell 0, Berkeley 19. 

Saturday afternoon. Sept. 9th. we 

met with defeat at Presidio Athletic 

Ground?, the score being 19-0. This 

score does not stand again * us as a 

crushing defeat, but showei . it Lowell 

could fight and hold dow.i a championship 

team. This was demonstrated 

by the way we held Berkeley down 

the first naif, '.lie score onlv reading 

.1. W. TP.ASK B. A. SCHMIDT 

T.:

THE LOWELL 

The S'-.phomore team won the meet 

handily, due to organized training under 

Captain Detrich and Mr. Rogr 

cr* who was a great aid in starting 

fellows and getting spirit up. 

The iViiowing arc the point winners: 

vards—Detrick, Van Vliet and 

i. Time, 26:00. 

10) yards—Derby, Van VHet and 

Wils'-n. Time. 1:01. 

22 f i ; iris—Tharp. Goodall and 

Ili-rtu. T::::c. 3:16. 

440 \:.v'.—Collishaun. 'Winter and. 

FicKl. Time. 7:02. 

irii—Collishaun, Goodall and 

Wiii by Seniors, composed 

a". Winter, Van Vliet, Ranr.''. 

Smith. 

;.r swimming practice is now 

.':.; at the Y. M. C. A. tankay, 

and the squad is begin- 

-h"\v "class." Lowell is go- 

•."i:i that meet and every one 

vam is working his best, so, 

•i'-.i'i forget Friday night, 

•i. 1 >• n't make any dates for 

hi. but come down to the Y. 

and root for Lowell. It's 

:K' that the team asks of 

the sciv '•: and you ought to do that— 

:h.v. is support. 

BASKETBALL.; 

A short time ago the vice-president 

of the L. H. S. S. A. held a meeting 

of last year's team, and Dorothy Rie>(y 

was elected captain. The girls prac-' 

lice in the yard on Tuesdays' and 

Thursdays. A few girls turn out faithfully, 

but the support is not all that it 

should be. The team has not bscn 

definitely picked so there is a chance 

for anyone who will work. 

Several teams have been challenged 

and games are expected with Commercial 

and Polytechnic soon. 

' TENNIS. 

The girls are practicing in Golden 

Gate Park after school and on Saturdays. 

The imerclass is to be held 

Sept. 23 and ail who want to enter the 

tournament should be sure their names 

are n the list. Names can be given 

to Miss Carlotta Sawyer or to Miss 

Leslie L'nderhill. 

SWIMMING. 

The girls interested in swimming 

have changed their place of practice 

from Lurliir.- to Sutro Baths. Ernie 

Smith has neen giving them some advice 

on overhand swimming. 

Misf, Bowman—Who knows how to 

get a square root.'' 

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THE LEGEND O 

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Long ago the In 

was a great king wh 

rivers and valleys 

name was Wohave, 

beautiful crystal ps 

of the Russian Rive 

all afraid of this tdi 

could bring terrible 

habitants by rjasinj 

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Her long, black ; tn 

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SAN FRANCISCO, SEPTEMBER 29, 1911. No.~10 

CONTRIBUTIONS. 

The contributors to "The Lowell" are becoming rare. Don't let them 

become extinct. Write stories if you are inspired. Write poetry if you 

can. Write an article on some school institution or a suggestion for some 

improvement or innovation. At least favor the management with the 

funny things that happen in and out of the class rooms. "The Lowell" is 

for everybody now. Let everybody take this chance to appear in print. 

Hand your contributions to the editor or any member of the staff. Pencils 

and paper will be supplied to those meaning business. 

THE LEGEND OF THE RUSSIAN 

RIVER. 

Long ago the Indians believed there 

was a great king who ruled all the inland 

rivers and valleys of California. His 

name was Wohave. and he dwelt in a. 

beautiful crystal palace at the bottom 

of the Russian River. The people were 

all afraid of this king, for if aroused, he 

could bring terrible calamities on the inhabitants 

by causing the rivers to overflow, 

thus ruining the crops. . 

One day the king had come above the 

surface of the water. He saw a beautiful 

Indian maiden sitting by the bank. 

Her long, black tresses, through which 

she had twined the scarlet wister berry, 

had fallen into the water, and were being 

made sport of by the ripples. Her 

cheeks were redder than the berries in 

her hair, and her eyes brighter than the 

sparkling water. 

While the king gazed captivated at the 

charming maiden, a warrior strode 

through the trees towards her. He was 

her father, and was chief of the tribe of 

the Wandas. He was very angry he- 

cause the damsel had strayed away from 

the camp, and he scolded her severely. 

Wohave was so angry because the chief 

dared abuse the girl who had so charmed 

him, that he appeared before her father. 

As he spoke, his wrath grew mighty and 

the earth shook, and the waters roared 

because of his violence. 

"The maiden has done no harm," he 

cried in a voice of thunder. "She shall 

abide with me if she desires, and no 

longer be abused by you." 

The chief looked at the stranger with 

disdain, then he laughed. He had 

grown so great among his own people 

that he had forgotten to respect the gods. 

"And who are you that you should tell 

the chief of the Wandas what to do?" he 

cried. "My daughter is mine to be done 

with as I like." 

Then Wohavc's wrath waxed greater, 

and he cried out loud so that all the tribe 

heard him. "For this, each year I shall 

take as my bride the most beautiful of 

the daughters of the Wandas. She must 

be brought to this place at this time evenyear. 

If not I shall cause the crops to 

be spoiled and desolation to afflict the 

people. I take as my first bride this 

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lovely maiden, for 1 am Wohave, the 

king of the Russian River." 

And saying this he sank with the 

maiden in his arms to his castle in the 

river. So every year the people sacrificed 

the most beautiful of their maidens 

to the river god. 

When the white man came and the Indians 

were driven from their ancestral 

homes. Wohave did not forget his demand. 

Every year when the time comes 

for Wohave to claim his prize, some 

person is taken as a sacrifice. That is 

why each year the Russian River claims 

its victims. A. H. 

THE LOWELL 

"VOTES FOR WOMEN." 

When the columns of our contemporaries 

are so full of pleas for "the franchise" 

for women. THE LOWELL feels 

that, if only to hold its enviable position, 

it must declare itself among the pros. 

Yes, we favor suffrage for the ladies. 

The gents have suffered long enough. 

Let the wives have a chance. Let them 

have the advantage of the immense education 

and advancement from politics 

that the men have so long enjoyed. All 

vote for the Eighth Amendment. 

As for examples of the success of 

feminine voting, none better than Lowell 

could be presented. Since the Boys' 

High School found it could no longer 

be such, the girls have cleansed our elections 

annually and semi-annually. The 

"ladies' vote" has been responsible, for 

the clean and handsome line of presidents 

that have graced our household 

ever since. Even within the memory of 

the present generation is the instance of 

the patriotic maiden counting votes who. 

seeing that an infamous candidate was 

dangerously near being the next president, 

influenced enough freshman girls 

during the lunch hour to swing the victory 

to decency, right and her friend. 

How would a mere homo have acted if 

he had been counting-votes Vsii&fi3lpfei % 

v And even. ;now everyv rooni;arid ;3ass?f|i>-: 

lias its demagogue and ieadiex^piv^-Sii5v r : 

women. The older ones hold{•: 

tie caucuses about the friendly sanHr ;^,f • 

wich at noon and plot to uplift theirab-^Sv; 

ble and themselves. Some servediiti- Afully 

on class committees to the m^ ;; 

barrassment of the gentlemen commit^"' 

teemen. or make sandwiches for class 

picnics or parties. All have a .strong ___ 

though not always positive influence on 

the male vote. 

When we recall these facts, we can- ' 

not imagine Lowell without the sweet, 

wise voice of the girls. And if Lowell 

has suffrage for women, surely the State . 

should. Q. E. D. and the matter is de- . 

cided. Why the formality of an election 

at all? 

THE SONG OF THE STUDE. 

(With apologies to C. U. H.) 

I've bought my LOWELL every time 

On Friday for three years, 

Each issue has a score of names, 

Mine never once appears. 

Who's in the cast of Reading Club? • 

• Who gets rec's. for I&C? 

Who's running for class president? 

Why, any one but me. 

Who flunks in Latin, then in Greek? 

Who gets in Math, a D? . 

Who worries over English feet? 

Why. nobody but me. 

At last I was converted 

P.y Ernest President, 

A man. in English classes, 

On drawing pictures bent. 

Now I attend all rallies. 

Am let in on all schemes, 

I am the water carrier ; 

Fur all "Weight"' Rugby teams.- - ; •" 

—V. S., June '13;;:.) 

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Lowell 

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Edi 

OSGOOD MURI 

ROBT. M. UNDI 

WM. RAINEY, 

AILEEN HAND 

VINCENT M.EA 

BYRON JACKSC 

JAMES RANSO1 

ELIZABETH Rl 

ROY VAN VLIE 

CORINNE CRO: 

GARTH BOERU 

ELMER WISE, 

ERNEST SMIT1 

Bus 

DAVID WOLF. 

SANFORD STE 


LYNN WA 

THEOD 

HA 

Again we he 

The California 

that students of 

trouble. A skyli 

has been broke 

climbing on to th 

. orders and in s 

course is entire 

gives the wholt 

reputation of di 

tiveness. It is \ 

ball enthusiasts 

the Board of E 

some screen dei 

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come back into 

entlv would soh 

secure this facil 

Rut meanwhi 

every handball 

People with the 

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OSGOOD MURDOCK, '11 Editor 

ROBT. M. UNDERHILL, '11.. ..Associate 

W.M. RAINEY, '12 Organizations 

AILEEN HAND, '12 Organizations 

VINCENT MEAD. '11 School Notes 

BYRON JACKSON, '12 School Notes 

JAMES RANSOHOFF, '11 Athletics 

ELIZABETH RUGGLES, '13.. ..Athletics 

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HANDBALL. 

Again we hear from our neighbor, 

The California Conservatory of Music, 

that students of Lowell have given them 

trouble. A skylight of their music room 

has b«vn broken, and boys persist in 

cliiT.-binyf on to the roof alter halls, against 

orders and in spite of a lock. This 

course is entirely uncalled for and it 

gives the whole school an undeserved 

reputation of disobedience and destructiveness. 

It is pitiable that either handball 

enthusiasts or tlie Student Body or 

the Hoard of Education cannot provide 

some screen device so that balls would 

either go completely over the roof or 

come back into the yard. This apparently 

would solve the difficulty. Let us 

secure this facility at least. 

Hut meanwhile it is incumbent upon 

every handball man to treat the music 

people with the utmost courtesy and re- 

; . •. Zi*' > 

spect j_rs. gwan, the housekeeper, is 

most sympathetic and offers to hold any 

bal1 untl1 the 

owner calls for it at the 

door. This' is a sacrifice on her part. 

It is reasonable and imperative that no 

one encroach on parts of the property 

forbidden or locked. May there be no 

further complaints of bovs continuing to 

dlnib the roof when the are 

>' prohibited 

from the premisc 

Coninlainf- complaint.comes romps from trom thp tne inh-ihitant

FROM THE FACULTY. 

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MUSIC IN THE HIGH SCHOOL. 

'-in complying with the editor's request 

to write something on the above topic, 

I have nothing new to offer on the subject, 

but shall merely venture an opinion 

on the phases suggested by certain frequently 

asked questions. Does music deserve 

a place in the high school curriculum? 

Are musical clubs sufficient to 

our needs ? Are our present musical organizations 

of any real value? 

Music ranks in age with the oldest of 

the arts. The art of warfare—if it be 

considered an art—is scarcely more ancient 

than that of music, as is evidenced 

by the fact that side by side with barbaric 

implements of warfare are found 

barbaric implements of music—instruments 

of torture perhaps we might judge 

them from our enlightened standpoint, 

though it may be said in passing that the 

day of the musical (?)' instrument of 

torture has not passed. Music has always 

been an accompaniment of battle, 

whether exemplified by the crude, noisy 

poundings of the savage or by the up-todate 

military band. 

The fact that the universities now accept 

music as an entrance subject clearly 

indicates that musical instruction in high 

schools merits consideration. I should 

like to see music given a regular place in 

all public schools, except, possibly, those 

of a special or technical character. It 

seems almost unnecessary, if not impossible, 

to enumerate all the advantages of 

such a course. The supreme position of 

music among the arts, its effectiveness 

in developing the aesthetic side of cue's 

nature, its refining influence — these 

would make the study worth while. That 

music gives enjoyment, that it is a power 

for good, that it is a natural form of 

human expression—these are additional 

reasons, sufficient, perhaps, to warrant 

the introduction of the subject into 

THE LOWELL 

school generally. As to ^ j | ^ | | | | | | 

such instruction, clearly the idea, is iriotSWJAKi-:^? 

the production of' expert mulsicjatte,' \>oy;;'c •^; ^ 

prodigies, or virtuosos. Such!" achieve- ^?i 

ments can be.left to private institutions.; : " 

What sort of instruction, then, should be-; ' 

given? Well, chorus singing by;:all • 

means, whether anything else or not. 

The glee clubs, such as we now have,' 

are certainly of real value, because they 

give some training and some enjoyment 

to those who participate, arid, let it be 

hoped, they give some enjoyment to 

some who do not participate. It will be 

argued that, when the chief aim of a 

glee club seems to be the memorizing of 

a few songs—mostly of a light, many of 

a trifling, and some of a ridiculous character 

(referring, of course, only to the 

boys' club)—for the purpose of giving 

an entertainment at ten cents per head, 

the musical development of the school at 

large is not much enhanced. I confess 

I agree with the argument, and that is 

why I favor regular musical instruction 

in the high school. 

As to present musical organization 1 -, 

the glee clubs are as widely representative 

as the students make them. They 

are for all; that is, for all who desire to 

participate and who will attend regularly. 

A slight aptitude—no musical, knowledge 

—is all that is required. The orchestra 

has met with general favor and has 

added materially to the musical accom- . 

plishments of the school. This organization 

can never be widely representative, 

however, since participants must possess ' 

unusual skill and previous training. 

The three musical organizations have 

room for more members. While these 

clubs arc in no sense a substitute for general 

musical instruction, they represent, 

at present all the musical manifestations 

of the students, and for this reason they 

merit all the encouragement they can 

get. T. A. S. 

|£% To-morrow;^., 

J: .and HumbbjdfcEyeoir 

p joint entertainra|n^ 

: - School AuditonuiiK, 

the affair arerto!bejus( 

penses of the cbri^ht: 

League of California 

city in October, vv;: 

An excellent—prog 

ranged. The Lowell 

ing the music, seven 

recitations, a farce 1 

ning High, and"Bill; 

mous laughing; song, 

the long entertainn 

now on sale at schoo 

and aid the good cau 

The election of de 

C. convention will.be 

in the Debating So 

tion tryout will be h 

tion. ; 

The Chess Club i: 

nament to pick a te 

is to meet Berkeley 

match games. ; 

The last two nieel 

Club were exceedin 

The programs were 

ti

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, . 

THE LOWEXL 

ACTIVITIES 

To-morrow night, Lowell, Mission 

and Humboldt Evening High will give a 

joint entertainment at the Mission High 

School Auditorium. The proceeds of 

the affair are to be used to defray the expenses 

of the convention of the Debating 

League of California to be held in this 

city in October. 

An excellent program has been arranged. 

The Lowell Glee Clubs furnishing 

the music, several declamations and 

recitations, a farce by Humboldt Evening 

High, and "Billy" Hynes in his famous 

laughing song, form only part of 

the long entertainment. Tickets are 

now on sale at school. Spend a quarter 

and aid the good cause! 

The election of delegates to the D. L. 

C. convention will be held this afternoon 

in the Debating Society. A declamation 

tryout will be held soon after vacation. 

The Chess Club is conducting a tournament 

to pick a team of three, which 

is to meet Berkeley High in several 

match

W 

The June '12 boat ride was a marked 

success. All those attending are unanimous 

in congratulating the committee 

on its success. There were many fishes 

following with the boat and they were 

certainly well fed. thanks to Dave Wolf, 

Hirschfelder. Montgomery, and the 

Misses Musich and Keeling. 

Cheney was right there with a fair 

one. 

The June '12 class elected Miss Hammon 

as Secretary, to fill the vacancy left 

by Miss Kempton. They also appointed 

a committee of three, consisting of Dave 

Wolf, Byron Jackson and Miss Gcballe, 

to watch the class finances. 

The December '12 class dance will be 

held at California Club Hall to-night. 

The committee, with Mr. Boericke as 

chairman, has worked hard for the success 

of the affair and a fine time is guaranteed 

to all. Bids can be procured 

from Cyril Duscnbery in Room 4. 

A fine rally was held in the hall Friday, 

September 22. The rally was well 


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attended, but not as well as it^sKoiildJ' 

have been. President Smith";presided£j 

over the rally. Jimmy Rarisonofrgaye^/: 

stirring talk on swimming, arid ' Djulcfe 

Marwedel spoke on football. Les. Henry 

came forth with his usual spirit-raising - 

talk. The rally was a fitting send-off to 

the swimming and football teams. 

Grcenberg of Room 15 was expelled 

from the Student Body for non-payment 

of dues. 

There certainly was a fine representation 

of Lowellites at the swimming meet 

to help the team to victory. There 

should be this same enthusiasm at all 

meets ,or games. 

Lowell will be represented by a full 

team in the game with Lick to-morrow, 

all the men being signed. Ye Lowellites! 

come out and see us down Lick. 

The attendance at the school Tuesday 

was rather slim. Many of the fellows, 

developed the money-making habit of 

election day. 

Editor Murdock has left the "chicken" , 

and is again with us. 




Miss Marion B. White's 

Dancing Classes 

will re-open 

SEPTEMBER 15th 

at 2868 CALIFORNIA STREET 

Near Divisadero 

Children's class, Wednesday, 3:30 p. m. 

High school pupils, Friday, 8:00 p. m. 

Private Lessons -. 

Ballroom, Fancy and Classical Dancing' 

Phone Fillmore 1S71 Hall for Rent 


•'.- Our old fcr 

now paces thei 

on Sacramento 

a valuable "rr 

management.' 

One evenini 

visited said es 

ter of somewh 

was entirely fi 

pie lingered a 

Levin hove in 

mate greeted 

two seats con' 

ford strode in 

Presently he 

his "antiquus 

twinkle in his 

"I can give 

Why, Botc 

Lowell shoul( 

than that. 

Hubbeli (ej 

to hear somet 

The Club ( 

us! 

President I 

together. 

(G-r-a-t-e, 

lows.) 

• One of t 

Lowell's girli 

ted by a frie 

chance visit 

course, of a 

"I think ii 

and for a goi 

"Oh, but it 

so cool and 

And we dra 

and drank "a: 

juice."

THE/. LOWELL 

On and About the Campus 

Our old crony "13." Botch Levin 

now paces the aisles at "La Petit" theater 

on Sacramento street. He seems to be 

a valuable "man" and a jewel for the 

management. But: 

One evening lately a son of Lowell 

visited said establishment with a daughter 

of somewhere else. The ''orchestra" 

was entirely filled so the two young people 

lingered at the back. Soon Lusher 

Levin hove in sight. His former schoolmate 

greeted him and suggested that 

two seats could be ably covered. Bradford 

strode into the darkness in search. 

Presently lie emerged and approached 

his "anti(|iuis amicus." There was a 

twinkle in his eye. 

"I can give ye two separate seats." 

Why. I'otch! Even two years at 

Lowell should have taught you better 

than that. 

Hubbell (eating soup)—Do you want 

to hear something great? 

The Club (seeking butter)—Yes. tell 

us! 

President Hubbell—Scrape two bricks 

together. 

(G-r-.'i-t-e. see the joke. Applause follows.) 

One of the most respectable of 

Lowell's girls was recently being twitted 

by a friend who had heard of her 

chance visit to a winery during the 

course of a Sunday junket. 

"I think it is positively disgraceful, 

and for a good church member too." 

"Oh, but it was great—the cellar was 

so cool and restful after the hot day. 

And we drank and drank and drank 

and drank and drank (horror)—grape 

juice." 

Tommy Benson, insect detector of 

Yosemite, was the victim of a funny 

one. We understand that his history 

teacher demanded an essay on Ajax in 

the first year. 

Thomas was not satisfied with the 

dope in the classical dictionary. He 

scorned Homer's helpful hints. He 

would draw it direct. So he went to 

a spiritualist. "What of Ajax?" 

The medium tranced and entranced. 

Finally she got into communication 

with the higher-ups. However, she 

soon had the answer: 

"People dead over 5000 years can? 

not be disturbed—yes, only a dollar." 

And now he is thinking of calling on 

Oliver Cromwell of more recent fame. 

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FOOTBALL. 

AtH 

The first league game of the season 

will be played with Lick to-morrow at 

St. Ignatius. The chances of the team 

have taken a great bound since all the 

men have been signed up. We have a 

great chance to wipe up the earth with 

Lick to-morrow and everyone in the 

school ought to come out to glory in the 

defeat of pur old rivals. Tickets are 15 

cents. The whole team will be in the 

game and we will surely win if you people 

will only support Captain Heacock. 

Get behind the team, yc Lcwellites, and 

help lead them to victory. 

Last Saturday Lowell played a game 

with Hitchcock at San Rafael. They 

ran up a good score on us, however, 

winning by 18 to 0. The team did not 

play up to its standard, but with an unprejudiced 

referee the score would have 

been much less. 

SWIMMING. 

On Friday evening, September 22, 

Lowell won the State swimming cham- 

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pionship of California. Those • 

so unfortunate as hot to.be 

tainly missed a treat. All that 

see or hear the whole evening|wa^ 

Lowell! We out-rooted and oiit-swain^ rv ; 

all coi- ipetitors. . V^Js^'j 

The meet started in with a snap, when:??-•• : 

Ernie Smith and Hyde Lewis annexed V~ 

1st and 2nd places in the 100, and kept 11__. 

right up until the very last, when our 

crack relay team won by a full lap and 

broke our former record by 5 seconds, fes..; 

The team as a whole was the best that - 

Lowell has ever turned out. Smith' 

broke the record in the 100 and tied his 

own record in the half. Lewis swam an 

excellent second to Ernie in the 100 and 

came back with three more points 5n the 

220. Lewis is only a freshman, but be- ; 

fore he gets out will be a crack if he 

keeps up his good work. Another man, 

in the 2nd year, is also a comer, and that 

is Collischoun. Any one who saw the 

880 he swam will certainly agree with -me. 

Collischoun will be back Jiext,termL^_: 

to repeat his brilliant performance of last. 

Friday night. ; '..-.••;• ']•• 

As for the relay team, too much can 

not be said for it. Every man swam his 

lap in record time and everyone will be, . \, 

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and here's hopiriglvtl 

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:.... .The point ; winn 

were as follows:;/. 

100 yards—Sriiiti 

220 yards—Lewis 

880 yards—Smitl 

Relay—Lowell; 3 

Making a total o: 

was our nearest cc 

of 11 points. 

The boys' baskq 

tice in the yard ev 

day and Friday." 

with San Rafael 

games with the ci 

ing planned. , 

Lowell will be 

A. my and Navy 

Goeppert at Wes 

at Mussel Rock. 

THE 

1122-112' 

SAN

xam »?, 

back next year. The rejay-teanv-was^; 

composed of Capt. Rahsohbff, Lewis,^ 

Smith, Detrick, Van Vliet and Huntington. 

/> 

There were tw/7 cups up, one for the. 

winning team arid one for the winning 

relay. These cups have to be won three 

times before they become the permanent 

' property of any school. Lowell has her 

name on both cups for the first time now, 

and here's hoping that she will get them 

both for keeps! 

The point winners of the evening 

were as fallows: 

100 yards—Smith, 5; Lewis, 3. 

220 yards—Lewis 3. 

880 yards—Smith, 5; Collischoun, 3. 

Relay—Lowell, 5. 

Making a total of 24 points. Cogswell 

was our nearest competitor with a total 

of 11 points. 

BASKET-BALL. 

The boys' basket-ball team will practice 

in the yard every Monday, Wednesday 

and Friday. A game is scheduled 

with San Rafael on October 13th, and 

games with the city schools are now being 

planned. 

Lowell will be well represented in 

Army and Navy circles next year with 

Goeppert at West Point and Fortgang 

at Mussel Rock. 

GIRLS' ATHLETICS; : 

On the 14th of September, the basketball 

team played the Commercial team 

in the yard. The Lowell team, on the 

whole, played a go6d game, but at the 

finish the score was 11 to 1 in favor of 

Commercial. 

Practice goes on twice a week, and it 

has been arranged that the girls can 

practice in the yard during vacation. 

Games with Polytechnic and St. Rose's 

Academy will probably be held the week 

after vacation. 

TENNIS. 

Tryouts for the class teams will be 

held to-morrow, and the Interclass will 

be held on October 7th. All girls who 

want to try out for the school team hand 

names to Miss Underhill. 

Worthy President Ernest Smith surprised 

the Executive Committee the other 

day. Putting a motion before the 

house' he said: "All those in favor of 

the appointment of a committee to examine 

the treasurer's books, including 

Mr. Morton . . ." 

How about it? Would Mr. Mortonpass? 




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Interclass Basketball Schedule. 

October 18, Seniors vs. Sophomores. 

October 20, Seniors vs. Freshmen. 

October 23, Sophomores vs. Juniors. 

October 25, Sophomores vs. Freshmen. 

October 27, Juniors vs. Freshmen. 

October 30, Juniors vs. Sophomores. 

The following are the points made 

by the various classes: 

Juniors—72J4. 

Freshmen—56. 

Seniors, 41J/£. 

Sophomores—27. 

"Waiter," called the man at dinner, 

"come here at once; there's a hook andeye 

in this salad." 

"Yessah, yessah," replied the waiter, 

"that's part of de dressin', sah."—Ex. 

MATERIAL FOR ANNUAL. 

All drawings, stories, articles, poetry 

and miscellaneous material for the 

Christmas Annual must be finished 

and handed to the editor by Friday. 

November 3rd, two weeks from 

to-day! This is necessary that the paper 

may go to press and be finished 

several clays before the close of school. 

We are especially anxious to secure 

some fine pieces for this number, and 

hope that everybody will try. If you 

can't write a story, write an article that 

will be interesting to your fellow students, 

not your English teacher. BUT 

WRITE SOMETHING. 

RUGBY TO-MORROW. 

Cogswell Game at' St Ignatius 

Grounds. 

. r To-morrow afternoon at the St. Ignatius 

stadium Lowell and Cogswell 

will battle for the championship of the 

San Francisco sub-league. If we can 

defeat the Folsom street warriors we 

can beat any team in this city. It will 

be the crisis to our 1911 Rugby team. 

Every non-consumptive pair of lungs 

here should be behind the yell leader 

and the team to-morrow afternoon. 

They're going to fight and so must we. 

If you buy your ticket this afternoon 

the price will be 15 cents; We'll all 

meet to-morrow afternoon at the St. 

Ignatius grounds at 3:00 o'clock. 

N. B.—One week from to-morrow, 

the team meets St. Ignatius in the same 

place for the same price. 

ANNUAL TICKETS. 

Manager David Wolf announces that 

annual tickets will be placed on sale 

Monday; price thirty-five (35) cents. 

Everybody knows what an advantage 

it is to buy a ticket for 35 cents now 

that will cost 50 cents three weeks 

from now. This term's annual is going 

to be the-best Christmas annual 

ever issued, and the sooner you cinch 

one with a ticket, the better for you.

•,"V , 

A ABOUT ^THE I^LO WELL 

SCHOOL CAMERA CLUB. 

;£1) CIubJ-;was" organized' Sept. 11th, 

1911, whch ; fifteen students became the 

charter members. 

(2) At the second meeting five 

more students joined, kb the membership 

is now twenty. 

(3) A committee of the club has reported 

that Mr. Downey has given his 

consent to allow a darkroom to be 

made out of one of the rooms adjoining 

Room 19. 

(4) Chemicals, materials and apparatus 

will be procured at a very low 

.cost 

(Organized Monday, Sept. 11, 1911.) 

The purposes and objects of the 

Lowell High School Camera Club are: 

d) To foster and promote the art 

and science of photography among the 

students of the Lowell High School. 

(2) To receive instruction in the art 

and science of photography by means 

of lectures given from time to time under 

the auspices of the club. 

(3) To place at the disposal of every 

member a dark room, materials and 

apparatus, at school. 

(4) To place within the means of 

every member the chemicals and apparatus 

necessary in the processes of picture 

making. 

(5) To help in every possible way 

THE LOWELL by supplying the necessary 

pictures and photographic illustrations 

of the paper. 

• • (6) To promote good fellowship 

among its members by outings, given 

from time to time, in the country, for 

and to cultivate a deeper appreciation 

of the aesthetic side of Nature. 

Lowell 3, Lick 0. 

On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 1st 

'-">;•;•••. •-•• ••• -;'.i>:" ; ; ^f!p^.^g«aa 

Lowell playe^ itsj@firstsyeagti 

with Eick? 'This was tn%firs£? 

two schools have _ 

series for the last four 

played her old time 

out a very large rooting 

on the Lowell side a few were 

here and there. 

The game started with Lie 

off to Lowell, who returned it to touch. 

After various line-puts and~~scrum's7~ r 

Lick kept the ball in Lowell's territory-.' 

for the most part of the first half. Wheti£ 

Lick got the ball on their own five-yard-;;? 

line the Lowell forwards got in andl ; 

fought like Trojans. Lick, aroused^byS 

her strong rooting section, put up,a:/ 

stone wail defense and Lowell was. un-fe 

able to score. Half time was called 

with the ball on the five-yard line. ., .. 

Lowell started the second half by; : 

kicking to Lick, and smeared the man;;'; 

before he could return the kick to £ 

touch. Here Lowell showed her fight-i 

ing spirit and knowledge of the game; 

After a few scrums the ball was heelediS 

out to the backs and after one of,th^K 

prettiest passing rushes ever , seen^ 

Lowell scored her first try. The goalfj, 

was not converted. Lowell then krckedAj 

off and the play remained in Lick's tef^p 

ritory for the remainder of the second J 

half. It was during the second 

that Lowell displayed the class of-., 

by that she could play by keeping ..._,, 

ball within her own twenty-five-yard^ 

line the whole half. No names oughB^ 

be mentioned as stars, for the wholesteam 

fought alike. The team linedup'S 

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fenback, Marwedel, Smith, 

Metson, forwards; Wilkins,' hal§||M^| 

Hicks, Ransohoff, five-eighths- Caa&.&iM-d^M 

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During 1 

mittee met" in 

This occurrence, jr 

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activities. Fiye^memf" 

tive Committee 

of three from _ti_^,,. 

petty misunderstandra 

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A bi-weekly issued by the students of the 

Lowell High School. - 

Editorial Staff. . 


AILEEN HAND, '12.. Organizations 

VINCENT MEAD. Ml School Notes 


JAMES RANSOHOFF, '11'. Athletics 

-•ELIZABETH RUGGLES, '13....Athletics 


CORINNE CRONISE, M2 Jokes 

GARTH BOERICKE, '12 Exchanges 

ELMER WISE. '12 , Artist 


DAVID V.'OT.F. '12....Business Manager 

SANFORD STEIN, '12 Associate 

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CO-OPERATION. 

During the last two weeks a joint committee 

met'in the office one afternoon, 

This occurrence marks or should mark 

an important step in advance for Lowell 

activities. Five members of the Executive 

Committee met with a committee 

of three from the faculty to discuss a 

petty misunderstanding. To be sure in 

this" case the matter was trivial and the 

result was not all that could be wished, 

but the principle of official discussions 

between representative students and represcntativc 

faculty members is a pleasing 

precedent. In a school with such a 

high standard of students and with such 

an admirable, progressive faculty, it is 

regrettable that such a meeting has never 

before been held, 

The student affairs would certainly receive 

a decided and lasting impetus with 

;the syiniiathy" aiiidôffidal-c^peratiqn^ 

of the.faculty. : And our, teachers would 

surely not belittle the^respect:and hear^: 

approval of them that the students 

would gain through such procedure. 

Difficulties could be easily solved thus 

that seen, nearly insun.ountable.now. 

Let us hope that these friendly official 

rn,,f(,ror,rnK conferences ot taculty of f-irnltv and -ind stuaents students win. will 

be frequent and efficient in the future. 

THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE. 

At the last meeting of the Executive 

Committee Mr. Rhodes started a movement 

that promises to be a great mnovation. 

The proposal is to make a 

• ^ d H e r: 

physics laboratory in the yard. Here 

will be collected all the coats, suitcases, 

books and properties that are unclaimed 

throughout the building. Every 

one will clean out his desk and see,that 

all property has a name on it. -A committee 

of three will maintain this property 

room and lost and found articles 

will be entirely under its charge. The 

room will be open at certain specified 

times for enquiring owners. We will 

hear no more fountain pen and biology 

book notices at 1:15 hereafter. The 

plan Is surely a capital one. 

- 

We were very sorry to hear of. the 

serious mishap of Arnold Bowhay, our 

first assistant treasurer. In repairing a 

gas fixture he was seriously burned on 

hands and face in a heavy explosion. 

He hopes to be back at school by next 

week at least. In the meantime Teddy 

Schaertzer, his, lieutenant, is doing the 

work. Oh, you forty-five cents! 

.!" 

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December, 1912, heldâ 

.pleasant little dance atithe California 

Club Hall on the Friday night before 

vacation. Garth Boericke, the floor 

manager, deserves' credit for a very 

well managed affair, except for some 

weird , punch. We were all barely 

saved from an awful fate by its lack 

of strength. 

The football team's trip to Stockton 

proved exciting. After Ishi Woodmansee, 

the wild man, had lain in wait 

with a pitcher of water for half an hour, 

waiting for little Pressley, he dampened 

"Dusty" Rhodes by mistake. 

How could you, Ishi? 

Leonard Agazelow, ex-1913, is now 

at California, correspondent for Oakland, 

San Francisco, Los Angeles and 

foreign newspapers. There is hope for 

us all. 

President Smith has a new suit. 

Walk two blocks, save five bones. 

The question of recognizing the 

Camera Club as an activity under the 

Students' Association, was brought up 

at the last meeting of the Executive 

Committee, but the matter was placed 

on the table. 

We are gladHoi 

conforms with Lowell's 

lished custom of letting 

vote.' • ; '.•V,._. i. , . , , . . „ _.. 

Miss Hodgkinson has •startedâ^li' 

movement, and earnestly requests Ithatîthe 

girls keep clear the passage -from i "tffi 

the building to the street on the westside. 

This is only reasonable, and as ° 

the women in the faculty have ,been 

often inconvenienced by congestion, we ' 

hope the girls will take heed. .,". 

A handball tournament is being con-' 

ducted, one game being played in the 

yard each noon hour. The games have 

been very good and attract wide at' 

tention. 

In the recent municipal election we 

followed especially eagerly the fate of 

two prominent Lowell graduates who: ., 

were running. Ralph Hathorn for District 

Attorney and Wm. McCarthy, for 

Supervisor. The former is a,pf6minenif = 

member of the Alumni Association./ 

We wish them both the best of good? 

fortune in the November election and 

promise our hearty and valuable support. 

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At the last rneetingôi 

Club a novel pf6grar&|p 

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Prodigy. 

Joseph Fortgang is now an assistant 

teacher at U. C. He looks forward to 

a professorship within the week. 

Her Voice Was Soft and Low. 

Bell (footballer) indignantly refuses 

to vote since women have suffrage. 

"Consistency, Thou Art a Jewel." 

Ganz plays a good, consistent game 

of football. He is always the same distance 

from the ball—about as near as 

a rooter. 

Great Presidential Disappointment. 

Tenor Buckingham refused to accompany 

Nordica at the ground-breaking 

ceremony (vocally, I mean). 

Turko-Italian War Bulletins. 

Ali Ehrmani Pasha has emerged 

from retirement and the gray-headed 

patriarch has consented to again take 

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flying squadron. This news 

changed the whole aspect 

and the logical odds are i 

on Turkey. 

"Caesar Milites Urbem.w....^—î.^ 

Signor Cornelie Presselie was hastily 

erected as bulwarks around Tripoli. 

No! 

Don Jaime Ransohie has thrown, his 

influence on the side of the Italians 

(thus practically deciding the outcome 

of the war). 

He desires to challenge the whole 

Turkish fleet to a swimming meet. 

P. S. The odds have reverted to 

11 to 9 on Italy. 

We Knit to Fit. 

At the track interclass Caulder had 

his numerals sewed on each leg of his 

track pants, "Lowell" on the back of 

his shirt and a fraternity pin embroidered 

on the front. What was the matter 

with the name and address, Nifty? 

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IsgSri the support : r oM 

' : sit among--"* 1 ''**' 

fully He 

years. However;? tKe^ 

great. One Wednesday 

ited Dreamland^-^ 11 " 

friends. HeflHo 

around that 

well enough to', 

partner. The 

nt 

dl 

happiness. He "held^l 

fully. And now'sinc^ 

the "fourth on thejtjajj 

right on "holdingê|d 

ever and ever. ;.-.":^yi 

The members ipJEgti 

History class all^rotig 

sample ballots .piiJelS 

ecfon theâ 

tered on that: 

tion, and 

ed, it was 

of 22-11. 

results of. 

election next 

he thought' 

intelligently ^ 

that didn't apply|bnl| 

Several of 

recently "at:a;! 

queting Mauric 

tinguished alummi!p| 

the east as second*^ 

in,, the United;J 

;for the Antipo;des$| 

; bring the world'sftw 

'cup to Ame'rici'wfien.

Two mutually attractive yourigfpeopie 

within these walls have been inr 

trouble, but all is happiness now. She 

would go to the rink on Monday afternoons, 

but she could only skate with 

the support of a partner. He would 

sit among "the boys" oh the side ruefully 

He had not skated for four 

years. However, the strain was too 

great. One Wednesday evening he visited 

Dreamland in the absence of all 

friends. He hobbled and thumped 

around that course until he could skate 

well enough to hold his own with a 

partner. The next Monday brought 

happiness. He "held her up" successfully. 

And now since the passage of 

the "fourth on the ballot" they can go 

right on "holding each other up" forever 

and ever. 

The members of the High Senior ' 

History class all brought their fathers' 

sample ballots on election day and voted 

on the amendments. Interest centered 

on that one in the fourth position, 

and when the ballots were counted, 

it was found to have lost by a vote 

of 22-11. Speaking generally of the 

results of both the state and school 

election next day, Mr. Clark said that 

he thought the class had voted more 

intelligently than the state. Of course 

that didn't apply only to the above. 

Several of the boys were gathered 

recently "at a down town cafe" banqueting 

Maurice McLaughlin, our distinguished 

alumnus who returns from 

the east as second best tennis player 

m. the United States, and who leaves 

for the Antipodes Noveriiber 1st to 

bring the world's' tennis championship 

cup to America when he returns. But 

getting, baclc to the story. - Every one' 

had appeared but, the guest of honor. 

They waited many minutes and each " 

minute made them hungrier. Then; 

poet laureate Ransohbff honored the'V 

occasion with this strain: "I wish this 

McLaughlin would come. I'm so hungry 

I could eat mud. And they say 

he is wonderful at serving." Thirtyseven 

seconds later Oosy Murdock rewarded 

the effort with an appropriate 

laugh. 

Oliver's foot was on the head of a 

poisonous viper. Garth was all excitement. 

"Hold him there till I kill 

him!" He frantically seized a clod and 

raising it on high, hurled it. It came 

with force tremendous. But did it hit 

the snake? No, it did not. Oliver's toe 

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The football season is well under 

way and we are now in the midst of 

our league games. We have started 

the season by winning our first league 

game from Lick. It was in this game 

that Lowell showed everybody who 

witnessed it, that she is a fighting 

team out to capture the sub-league pennant. 

Now that we have the team it 

is going to take support to help the 

fellows out, so everybody who thinks 

they are Lowell students ought to get 

behind and hold this winning team 

along. Our next league game is with 

Cogswell, on Saturday, Oct. 21st, at the 

St. Ignatius grounds. The team asks 

your support. Go out there and make 

a little'noise, or at least have some representative 

body that can be seen. 

Our next game after Cogswell is with 

St. Ignatius, on the 28th of October. 

Stockton 6, Lowell 3. 

Lowell journeyed to Stockton on 

Oct.. 14th to play the high school team 

of that town. The score does not stand 

for the game, as Lowell outclassed 

Stockton from every point of view. As 

this was the first time that rugby had 

been played in Stockton it was hard to 

secure a proper referee, which resulted 

in the choice of a man who knew absolutely 

nothing=,about the game except 

hqwjto hejp Stockton along. To illus- 

sideration that the fellows had ,q 

journey and that the heat had some? 

thing to do, the game was a very goodfe 

one, as told by the remarks from the 

grandstand. ..,v',[•'•:' 

TRACK. 

By CAPT. FRANK URBAN. 

The track interclass was'.lield at the . 

Stadium on Oct. 4th. It.being-held inthe 

middle of the week of vacation* 

there was not the interest shown that 

might have been. It was a great success 

notwithstanding the drawback.-, 

With the material that came out,.pros-; 

pects for next year's team are excellent:..; 

for some good times were recorded. 

Lamereaux ran well in the hurdles and 

ought to be able to place in the spring 

meets; Herrick, the speedy Junior^ ?von 

both 50 and 100 in fast time. Herrick 

is a hard worker and deserves whathe : 

got. Field, the old Lowell star, showed 

that Alaska had not taken any of his 

speed. He won the half and mile with 

ease. "Wiolf threw the hammer 110 feet. : ! 

With these men and some practice we 

ought to figure in the spring. •••..^' 

Urban won the 220 and quarter mile " 

in good form. / 

Although the interclass is over, don't

; Activity in basketball is>" gradually' 

.increasing and the prospects are great. 

Tryouts for the different class teams 

and scrub games have held,the court 

for the past three weeks, and[an interclass 

has been arranged. # ' ' 

The big team is also taking form. 

The survivors from last year, Fujita, 

Capt. Hirchfelder, Hood and Fuld, are 

playing in better form than ever, and 

all of them have grown. Of the debutants, 

Bender, Raymond, Howell and 

Lewis give promise of being hard, 

successful players. The team went to 

San Rafael Friday night with the girls 

and were nosed out of a fine fast game 

by a 28-26 score. All of the above mentioned 

but Hood were in the contest. 

The team played beautifully except for 

too much fouling. 

Upon the advice of Mr. Longley, 

Cooper has become an aeronaut. His 

flight to the Hall a few days ago was 

made in record-breaking, time. 

GIRLS' ATHLETICS. 

BASKETBALL. 

, On Oct. 12th the Girls' Basketball 

team played the Polytechnic team on 

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r 3'DnÊn^|^riin^3bct. "i30^1ii^l 

'girls played' San ^Rafael-in the Garden) 

THeater at S£ri Rafaeip 1 ' 

were well matched and t! 

SanRafael 12^ Lowell 16. The line-ups 

in both games were the same. For-,' 

wards, Dorothy Riedy, Martha Mc- 

Cloughry; touch center, Jeanne Levy; 

side centers, Gladys Anderson, Elinor 

Durbrow, Margaret Volkman; guards, 

Alma Thornburg and Lillian Kelly.' 

On Oct. 19th the girls are going to 

\play Cogswell on the Cogswell court, 

and hope for victory. 

TENNIS. 

The Tennis Interclass was held on 

the Park courts in vacation. The Juniors 

won from the Freshmen by default. 

The Seniors, Deborah Newman 

and Beatrice Gawne, won from the 

Sophomores and Juniors. 

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Taking a diligence to the'ttay 

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though not half as comfortabli 

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dren, and still dirtier men:and" 

swarmed about. 

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pleasure boat. It was nerplea 

us. The crowd was very mb 

the odor of onions was quite 

dence. 

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played by Nature, here is the ! 

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"THE BLUE GROTTO OF CAPRI." 

Taking a diligence to the bay of Naples, 

where we were to get our boat 

down the bay, we rattled over the poorly 

paved streets. A diligence is a small 

conveyance something like a coupe, 

though not half as comfortable. 

Already at seven-thirty the streets 

were crowded with people. Dirty children, 

and still dirtier men and women, 

swarmed about. 

Arriving at the bay we boarded the 

pleasure boat. It was no pleasure for 

us. The crowd was very mixed, and 

the odor of onions was quite in eviu:nce. 

The boat conveyed us to Capri, 

where we were once more glad to set 

foot upon land. We then jumped into 

small boats, something like huge row 

boats. A launch towed us to the entrance 

to the grotto. 

Just before you enter the grotto you 

have to lie down flat on your side, or 

any other way, to avoid getting hurt. 

Of all the beautiful blue shades displayed 

by Nature, here is the grandest. 

T lie water is like glass, and in places , 

you can see the bottom. The echc-is 

like the note of a songbird. 

The sides of the grotto are beautiful. 

In some places it was very dark, and 

the women became nervous. 

After leaving the grotto, we made 

^•r way to the front part of the boat 

to discuss our lovely time and Nature's 

beautiful work. It had been a stirring 

sight. G. S. S. 

RALLY THIS AFTERNOON. 

School will be dismissed at 2:30 today 

that a short, peppery rally may 

be held for the Mission game tomorrow. 

Ernest Smith, Jesse Steinhart, 

Mr. Rodgers, Jimmy Ransohoff 

and Vince Mead will probably be 

among the speakers. There will be 

some popular melody and a new rally 

stunt. Come and see. 

MISSION GAME TO-MORROW. 

Probably everybody realizes that 

the crisis of our Rugby season comes 

to-morrow afternoon at the Presidio 

grounds. We know what Mission is. 

This will be no gentle, passive contest. 

Our team has a stiff fight before 

them. They've got to give back 

what they get. If we win it is the 

sub-league. If we lose it is another 

humiliation from the Mission pretenders. 

This game is worth all the other 

games together, Will you be there to 

fight with the team? 

UNIVERSITY CONCERTS. 

Lowell has literally been stormed 

with propositions for concerts by the 

California Mandolin Club and" the U. C. 

Glee Club. The plan is to hold con^ 

certs in the Study Hall after the fashion 

of our own musical talent. The 

mandolin club will probably play on 

the first or second Thursday in December 

and the Glee Club's concert 

will probably take place next term. 

\..

. Contributions to this' department touching on any matter c 

are urged.—Ed. 

ATTENDANCE AT GAMES. 

At the Lowell-St. Ignatius game 

there were just about twenty fellows 

in the Lowell rooting section. They 

did the best they could to make a little 

noise but that was mighty insignificant 

alongside the two hundred 

voices that St. Ignatius turned out. 

Now what's the matter, fellows? Are 

you going to let every other school 

think we arc yellow? That's certainly 

what they will do if they see we only 

support our team until it loses its first 

game. Let this be the last poor showing 

we make this year. Even if you 

have a seat at the Orpheum or something 

else on hand.-drop it! Come out 

and support your team. We have a 

good team and, what's more, it still 

has a chance for the sub-league. Every 

team except Mission has lost one 

game. 

Now, next Saturday come out to 

the Presidio Athletic Grounds, every 

one of you Lowellites, and help our 

team put Mission on the list of schools 

with one defeat! 

BYRON JACKSON, June '12. 

A superintendent of schools was lecturing 

on how unobserving the children 

of to-day are. Going to the 

board he asked one of the youngsters 

present to give a numb r. The child 

gave 56, and the superintendent wrote 

65 and asked for another. Someone 

gave 24 and 42 was written. When 

another was asked for a little boy 

lisped out, "Theventy-theven, change 

that, you thucker." 

SOME ANNUAL FACTS. 

By the Business..Manager. fÂt 

Has it ever occurred to you what \ 

each copy of a LOWELL Annual actually 

costs the management? Do you 

realize that you are now afforded the. 

opportunity of buying a ticket for the 

Annual, redeemable upon publication, 

for less than half the actual cost.per 

copy r The cost of each Annual is 

The cost of each Annual.' 

ticket is $0.35. 

Do not put off your purchase of a 

ticket until too late! Last June there 

were one hundred people who were 

disgruntled because they could not 

get an Annual, only because they neglected 

to purchase an Annual ticket in 

time. 

After next Friday there will be fifty 

tickets on sale for fifty cents apiece. 

When these are gone no more will be 

issued. Positively no LOWELLS can be 

purchased with coin. A hint to the 

wise, etc. 

MYSTERY. 

We are in receipt of the following 

anonymous black-mail communication. 

A free copy of the Girls' Edition will 

be given for the best solution: 

"It is better to be in the game than 

on the rooting section; it is better to 

be in the rooting section than on the 

lines; but it is better to be on the line 

than not at the game at all." 

This is not all fiction. We can perceive 

a large truth in those few words. 

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QSGOOD MURDOCK. '11 Editor 

ROBT. M. UNDERHILL, '11....Associate 

WM. RAINEY. '12 Organizations 

AILEEN HAND, '12 Organizations 

VINCENT MEAD. '11 School Notes 


JAMES RANSOHOFF, '11 Athletics 



CORINNE CRONISE, '12 Jokes 



ERNEST SMITH '11 Artist 


DAVID WOLF. '12....Business Manager 

SANFORD STEIN. '12 Associate 


LYNN WARD, '12 


THE GIRLS' EDITION. 

In two weeks we will be greeted 

with the two-colored splendor of a 

Girls' Edition. Aiieen Hand has been 

chosen as Editress with "'Teddy" 

Schaertzcr as Business Manager. It 

will be a treat for us all to have a 

• LOWELL grown to its old proportions 

and splendid with gilt. The girls always 

have been able to produce a 

fine paper in March, and now we're 

going to see how much better it can 

be in the Fall. We wish you the best 

of good luck, ladies. May Providence 

rain more contributions upon you than 

have fallen on us this Fall. 

Owing to the large number or contributions 

received, we have been able 

to enlarge our edition this month. 

We sincerely hope these extra pages 

will be interesting to the eight; hundred 

students at Lowell who.study 

English and should be actively inter-' 

ested in story and poetry writing. 

NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION. 

Our semi-annual election is upon 

us. The nominations may have been 

held yesterday. The probability is 

that they will take place at a special 

meeting of the Executive Committee 

next Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. 

Everybody ought to be there. There 

should be five applicants for each office. 

Elections in this school during the 

last few years have shown a lack of 

principle on the part of the voters. 

Nearly every term the fight has been 

a factional one, not openly, but under 

the surface. A certain percentage of 

the vote seems ignorant and pliable. 

By energetic and systematic canvassing 

among the Freshmen and among 

the girls, officials have been elected 

who had little or-no qualification save 

their political foresight and energy. 

This condition of factional combination 

defeating the most worthy candidate 

has dominated all politics for 

centuries. 

But now a change has come. We 

no longer elect a man mayor because 

he is a Republican or a Democrat, but 

because of his personal qualification 

and his record. And so in our school 

election. For Lowell's sake use sense. 

Don't vote for or against a candidate 

because he belongs to your "sewing 

club" or because he doesn't. Don't 

vote for a candidate because Lizzie or 

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Jerry asked you to. Don't give him confidence. At least be interested|ani 

your vote because his name is first on independent. Don't pledge ^rg; 

the ballot, or because he is handsome to the firstj conceited 

or because he smiled at you. Vote for asks you for it;_ You can 

him, because he's' the man for the thing for Lowell by giving her 

place! If you don't know how to vote, 

ask some Senior in whom you have 

officers. And best of all, it will cost^f.5 

you nothing. , .'; 5-'v : 5v^ 

School Notes 

At the last meeting, f the Decem- the Boosters," by Mtssrs. Golinsky, 

ber '11 class the matter of the Senior David Wolf, Chester Cohn and Louis" 

dance was settled. The dance this Straus. 

year will be held at the St. Francis The fellows around school must 

Hotel on the 21st day of December. 

The committee is working hard on the 

affair and promise success. The committee 

in charge is Miss Adams, Robert 

Underhill and Vincent Mead, 

chairman. 

have been traveling lately. There is 

a fine show of (H)English (H)ats. '"•'/•• 

The June '12 class is planning to 

give a dance before the term is over. 

A committee will be appointed scon. 

The question of giving the Camera 

The question of giving the orchestra Club recognition on the Executive 

recognition was referred to the Stu- Board has not been acted on as yet. 

dents' Affairs Committee by Mr. Morton. 

This committee will manage 

their concert. 

Amy Heacock and Jack Tufts have 

secured shares in the Bonbonniere Recreation 

Hall. Thelma represents their 

June '13 at a recenf meeting considered 

the advisability of giving a dance. 

Misses Sawyer and Ruggles and Messrs. 

Bickel, Robinson and Somers are the 

committee in charge. 

Lowell was well represented in a play 

which the Jewish Juniors presented for 

charity Thursday evening, "The King of 

interests. Some capitalists! 

Don't forget the big rally in the 

hall this afternoon at 2:30. Some 

good "stunts" will appear. Be there! 

..We are glad to hear of the engagement 

of Mr. Henry H. Hart, '03, a; 

prominent attorney now, to Miss Alice 

P. Stern, '05. Congratulations. , 

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Club, deserves higfi^pra! £ 

usual attendanceVat/the^r 

the interest shbwn'Vbpio| 

in the performance'^^ 

the play was ; weU Ve^ 

school at large. ;^:;:i: 

Didn't our girls make fi 

lieve" boys, though ?"Â 

tainly flourished their' c 

they had only bad;6î 

smoke, too, it would,;ha^ 

realistic. 'T 

But according to gen< 

the boys certainly carriei 

ors. Dave Wolf, who -m: 

ful Frenchman, was'•••ui 

without b'eing laygliedfa 

la!" and "Don't you^fcn 

with several other unna 

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ingham certainly niade; 

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Organizations 

Those who have ever had. any experience 

in theatricals realize what a 

difficult thing it is to produce a farce 

without proper stage setting and costumes. 

Taking this into consideration, 

"The Amazons," which has occupied 

the last three meetings of the Reading 

Club, deserves high praise. The unusual 

attendance at the meetings and 

the interest shown by lower classmen 

in the performance was a proof that 

the play was well received by the 

school at large. 

Didn't our girls make fine "make-believe" 

boys, though? And they certainly 

nourished their cigarettes. If 

they had only had "make-believe" 

smoke, too. it would have been more 

realistic. 

But according to general approval, 

the boys certainly carried off the honors. 

Dave Wolf, who made a successful 

Frenchman, was unable to talk 

without being laughed at. His "la-lala!" 

and "Don't you know," together 

with several other unnamable expressions 

and mannerisms, set the audience 

in veritable convulsions. Buckingham 

certainly made a hit while on 

the rope. Was it comfortable, Fisher, 

or was your exhaustion at the opening 

of the third act real? Chapman, 

of_ course, is English, so how could 

he help making a |good Englishman? 

But because he is naturally British, 

that is no reason why he should be 

an amorous lover. I am afraid you'll 

never shine in that, Chapie. You had 

two chances to show your talent, but 

you failed. 

I wonder how many members of 

the cast had ever been to a tea party. 

According to the experience shown 

by the cast, piano playing and dancing 

arc much more popular amusements. 

A serious situation is now facing 

the Girls' Glee Club. A lack of interest 

on the part of the girls seems to 

cause a decided decrease in the attendance 

at the meetings. Mr. Pasmore 

feels he cannot give his time 

and attention to a club which offers 

him such a small amount of material 

to work upon. It is very probable 

that if a larger showing is not made 

at the next meeting he will consider 

himself obliged to give up his instruction. 

If the members of the club 

have any spirit whatsoever they surely 

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what you are made of and never let 

it be said that the girls of Lowell 

disregarded any opportunities to better 

themselves, or to serve their 

school. 

On October 20th the tryout for the 

debating team was held on the question 

of the Federal ownership of interstate 

railroads. After a hotly contested 

argument the following team 

was chosen: M. Rosenblatt, Honigsberger 

and Rabinowitz. A second team 

was also chosen, consisting of Wascerwitz. 

S. Rosenblatt and Herrington. 

Mr. Cloud, Mr. Clark and Fred Shipper 

acted as judges. 

At the convention of the ID. L. C. 

held here last Saturday, three members 

01' Lowell's society were honored by 

being elected officers in the league. 

Adolph Postcl was chosen President, Honigsberger 

as Editor oC the "Debater," 

and Rosenblatt as Business Manager. 

The concert given by the orchestra 

is to be held next irriday in the hall. 

Make a memorandum of this on your 

notebook, and lay aside two nickels 

for your ticket. The orchestra de- 



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with no money and little reputation^ 

and in the face of the' indifference of 

the student body. Yet in three 

months, paying their own expenses, 

they are ready to come before you 

and give a concert. This is Lowell 

"spirit," and deserves your support. 

The orchestra is filling a longrfelt 

want in Lowell, and you should' show 

your appreciation by patronizing their 

concert. 

The Camera Club holds its meetings 

every other Monday now. Last 

Monday an interesting lecture was 

delivered on the "stop" systems by 

Paul Scheeline. 

The club has discovered that there 

is a stereoptiron outfit in the school 

and hopes to give a lecture with its 

aid before the end of the term. Arrangements 

are being made with the 

California Camera Club for several 

practical lectures by the members of 

that club. 

On Monday, November 13th, Mr. 

Altman will deliver a short lecture on . 

the "Composition of a Picture." All 

members are requested to be present 

and those interested are invited to attend. 



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THE ST/iGN| 

This game 

season, dae entirely^ 

The team was cripplgd 

couple of the fellows^b 

by some of them not_gei 

The fight that was* 

dwindled at the first-g 

bleachers. It was , a 

on the St; Ignatius side 

were packed, while the 

ers looked sick. The 

- staunch supporters wei 

ual, and credit is due 

With these condition: 

a good game and with 

consistent practice w 

won. As it was the fi 

3 to 3. The game 1. 

that Lowell usually ' 

The worst of the wl 

ever, is to come bacl 

next morning and heat 

of deadheads who "lie 

rub it into you, now 

The sentiment of th 

point can't be express 

The least you can 

Saturday afternoon a 

go out on the bleac 

There is only a ga 

before the champior 

and whether we figi 

with you. 

PHONE WE 

F. WIG 

2037 FILLMOI

THE. ST. IGNATIUS GAME. 

JAS. RANSOHOFF. 

This game was the poorest of the 

season, clue entirely toiack of support. 

The team was crippled badly by a 

couple of the fellows being sick and 

by sonic of ihem not getting signed. 

The fight that was left, however, 

dwindled at the first glimpse of the 

bleachers. It was a cold day and 

on the St. Ignatius side the bleachers 

were packed, while the Lowell bleachers 

looked sick. The customary few 

staunch supporters were there as usual, 

and credit is due them. 

With these conditions Lowell played 

a good game and with a bit more of 

consistent practice we would have 

won. As it was the final score stood 

3 to 3. The game lacked the fight 

that Lowell usually shows. 

The worst of the whole thing, however, 

is to come back to school the 

next morning and hear the very bunch 

of deadheads who never do a thing, 

rub it into you, how good you are. 

The sentiment of the team on this 

point can't be expressed. 

The least you can do is to put off 

Saturday afternoon appointments and 

go out on the bleachers and shout. 

There is only a game or so more 

before the championship is decided, 

and whether we figure or not rests 

with you. 


F. WICHMAN 


THE;; LOWELL 

Athletics 

BASKETBALL. 

By ERWIN HlKSCHFELDER. 

The basketball ihterclass brought 

out much promising material for the 

team, for the interclass resulted in a 

tie between the Sophomores, Juniors 

and Seniors, each team winning two 

and losing one. The Freshmen were 

hopelessly outclassed because of lack 

of experience and weight. The three 

leading teams showed excellent team 

work. 

The first game between the Sophs 

and Seniors was merely practice for 

the older men. The Sophs showed no 

team work, such as in the later games. 

The score: Seniors 33, Sophs 21. 

The second game was defaulted to 

the Juniors by the Freshmen. 

The third game was the Freshman- 

Sophomore game, and here the Sophs 

first showed their real worth. With 

several shifts they smothered the 

"scrubs." Score: Sophs 29, Freshmen 

S. 

.The next game between the Sophs 

and Juniors was a real battle. At the 

end of 40 minutes the score was a tie. 

In the following five minute period 

each side made two points, but in the 

next period the Sophs" pulled away. 

Score: Sophs 28, Juniors 26. 

In the fifth game the Seniors beat 

the Freshmen after a dull, uninterest- 




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ing game. Score: Seniors 25, Freshmen 

20. 

The final game between the Juniors 

and Seniors was an interesting struggle. 

It .was marred by fouls which 

netted the Juniors 14 points in the first 

half, and combined with 3 field goals, 

they were never headed. Final score: 

Juniors 33, Seniors 20. 

Of the individual players, Levinson, 

Marwedel and Lewis showed well for 

the Seniors; Hirschfelcler, Fujita and 

Hood for the Juniors; Bender and 

Berndt for the Sophs, and Shoenfeldt 

and Laiser for the Freshmen. 

The teams lined up: 

Freshmen—Sullivan, Mitchi, Flood, 

Schoenfeldt, I-Iowell. 

Sophomores—Garvin, Berndt, Bender, 

Conrado, Hyashi. 

Juniors—Hood, Fujita. Reyman, 

Hirschfelder, Somers. Harris. S. Olsen. 

Seniors—Fukl, Ransohoff, Levinson, 

Marwedel, Leek. A. Olsen. Lewis. 

Billy—I'll bet you a kiss on the 

"Athletics." 

Milly—It's .-. bet. We'll let Jack 

hold the stakes.—Ex. 

GIRLS' ATHLETICS; 

Basketball. 

On Thursday, October 19, the Lowell 

Girls played the Cogswell Girls on the; 

Cogswell Court. In spite of the slip-^ 

pery floor, Lowell won by the uneven 

score of 21-5. 

Some time soon there is to be another 

game with Commercial, and the Lowell 

team hopes to redeem its only defeat of 

this season, provided that the school will 

turn out and support it. 

Tennis. 

The try-outs for the Girls' Tennis 

team were held last week. Miss B. 

Gawne and Miss Deborah Newman 

made the team. A challenge has been 

received from the Girls' High team. 

The game will be played at Golden Gate 

Park to-morrow. 

"You're a duck of a girl." 

"Don't make game of me.''—Ex. 

J. F. HINMAN 



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The Science Department has declared 

war on the English Department. 

It is hoped that the trouble 

may be settled by arbitration at the 

noonday Physics Peace Conference. 

This is how it happened: 

A High Two Composition class had 

been instructed to pen a descriptive 

passage, employing the method of development 

by comparison and contrast. 

One little boy who does not like to 

have his name mentioned in these columns, 

handed in a paper headed, "Col-" 

eoptera and Odonata." (He learned 

those in Room 6.) 

Mr. Rodgers rebuked him, saying, 

"Why do you persist in choosing a 

subject like that? Why not take a 

topic of present general interest? And 

look here! You've spelled the first 

word wrong. That's not the way to 

spell Cleopatra." 

Now the question' is, "Who was 

Odonata ?" 

There was tc be a little assembly 

of Lowellites one evening a week or 

two ago. One of the suburban members 

of the faculty was urgently asked 

to stay over and attend. But not so. 

"I'd" like to. boys," he said, "but I 

ran't possibly. You see I have that 

cow now, and I have to go home and 

milk her." 

And to think that they all must 

move to the city! 

Leland Leek, a "P. G." from June 

'11. has been proudly sporting a motor 

cycle of late. It may sometimes be 

seen at noon locking arms with Daredevil 

Potter's machine across tne 

street. Leland has been riding it quite 

constantly and we were very much 

surprised to receive a negative answer 

when we asked recently how he enjoyed 

it. 

"I want to sell it," said Leland. "I'm 

getting tired of it. I want to get a 

machine now. 'I've ridden the motor 

bike so much that I'm sore and I 

have a great longing to return from 

the mantlepiece to the table for dinner." 

Recently Mr. Clark was presiding 

over a study period in the hall. A 

small Freshman entered and was asked 

qua de causa he was there. 

"1 don't know what the matter was. 

I threw a chair across the room and 

the teacher sent mc'up here." 

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Ehrmani (you know, the Bey of 

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Italians, was exchanged for a drinking-cup. 

Poor Hamlet led a 

Why shouldn't he. 

great Dane?—Ex. 

dog's life. 

Wasn't he 

Why Not? 

"You told me this was really cut 

glass." 

"So it is. Cut from $1.00 to 75c." 

Why Not? 

"Awful train wreck last week." 

"What was it?" 

"Jaggs stepped on Miss Smith's 

ball-gown."—Ex. 

Why Not? 

"So you think this protege of yours 

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And another one on Prexy 

He is studying Civil 

Many others are also doing the 

Recently Mr. Clark was guiding the 

ship over the rocks of Congress! 

"What's "a quorum of the House of 

Representatives?" There was an ovation 

of stillnesses. "Well, Master 

Smith, what is a quorum of the Executive 

Committee?" 

Erny rose. Perplexity glooms advanced. 

"I don't know. Ask Underbill." 

At the end of an amateur's dramatic 

performance, one of the audience 

stepped up to him and remarked, 

"Mr. , you should not be here. 

This is no place for you. You ought 

to be with Booth and Irving.". 

"But they're dead," exclaimed the 

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"I know it," answered the member 

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"I'd like to know my fate to-night," 

The young man said in doubt. 

"I'll go and call papa," she said, 

"And he will help you out." 

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from his dress." 

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For many days the storm had been brewing, and now when it came, it 

was unbounded in ils fury, 

"The like was never seen before." «o men declared, as they buttoned their 

verei>ats tighter about their throats, or drove their hands deeper into iheir 

pockets. And. indeed, it seemed as though nothing ever could have been 

or ever would be equal to it. The wind blow furiously, driving the fastf;illiiisjf 

snow before it. sweeping down the streets, and whirling gustily around 

corners. The air was like ice. and the flying snow stung the facc»y,i>i the 

many persons hurrying homeward, each one eager to be out of its reach 

and in the shelter of a blasting hearth. 

Hut all were not journeying home. Standing on a corner, in the very 

nitdsrof the storm, was a little newsboy, his blue bands, numb from'the cold, 

clutching a few papers. His face was drawn ami pinched, and his clr~b.es 

were ragged, and thin, and torn. The wind seemed to blow right through 

him. and he shivered as he stood patiently waiting tor someone to buy his 

few remaining papers. Hut n" one cared to stop for such things to-night. 

( Hlier thoughts occupied their minds, for this was Thanksgiving eve. Although 

:i was Wt earlv. the streets were well-nigh deserted. The clock 

in :; neighboring tower struck ten. AI its first note. Tim. for that was his 

name, stirred himself from Ihe trance be seemed to have fallen into, and 

listvniiuj intently, counted each stroke as it boomed forth on the night air. 

"l >ld Faithful." he murmured, as the last stroke died away, "always on 

time, always ready; you are :ny la Cher's gone, r.nd father's gone, and now 'Rags' is gone: for do you know. 

•Old Faithful." when I Woke up this morning, poor Rags was .stiff and cold, 

and he never nv-'ved. though I called him and called him. He is dead now, 

and 1 am all alone—all alone. e.\t,-:->t for you. 'Old Faithful.'"

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2 THE LOWELL 

Uttering these words, with a sob, the almost frozen lad, utterly''exhausted, 

sank clown into the snow, overcome with grief and an overwhelming 

sense of loneliness. Me was an orphan, with no relations, and no friends 

except the skye terrier. "Rags." who. until his death this*morning, had followed 

his little master through all his hardships, with unceasing devotion. 

The old clock in tin- tower, which lie had named "Old Faithful," seemed to 

be a companion to him. 

Some fifteen or twenty minutes later. Patrolman Casey, on his nightly 

heat, came to the corner. Stopping a moment to..draw his hat lower over his 

f.-u-o to protect himself from the blinding storm, he espied the motionless form 

f Tim. half covered with snow, lying where it had fallen. Stooping to 

investigate the kind-hearted policeman recognized the little newsboy, whom 

he h;id often noticed .-landing on llu- corner day after day trying to sell his 

paper*. Thinking of his own little ones at home, safe in bed. dreaming of 

lo-niorrowV ji>ys to come. Casey gathered the senseless lad in his arms, and 

now all unmindful of the weather, (piickly bore him to a hospital a block or 

tan awav. There Tim was given into the care of one of the nurses, and with 

many injunctions to her t.i do her best, regardless of the cost, the kind-hearted 

Iri>!iinan departed, promising to cal' on the morrow. 

True to Cases"-. commands, the doctor and the nurse did their best, but it 

was some lime helore tlu-v had the boy thawed o;;t. and restored to consciousness. 

When hr opened his eyes. Tim found himself in a clean white bed. in a 

strange room. Hut he was still too exhausted to take much notice of his 

surroundings, lie fell into an uueasv slimmer. 

When he awoke it was broad daylight, and the storm was still raging. 

T 01. weak to move. Tim lay still, watching with wondering but grateful eyes, 

ihe iiur.-e who brought him some b'-oth. Soon .liter this. Casev appeared to 

see his little wail", as he called him. lie found the boy unable to speak above 

a whisper, so feeble was he. The gr.i'xl man did not stay long, but went away 

planning how he might assist Tim when he should become well again. Poor 

Tim. he would never be well again. All day he lay. hardly stirring, content 

to listen to the storm outside, and to wonder, perhaps, how he had gotten 

where he was. lie received with grateful looks all the services that were 

rendered him. 

Late in the afternoon, after a small Thanksgiving dinner, which was a 

marvel to him. he fell into a deep sleep, which, the doctor said, would determine 

his fate. Throughout the early part of the night they watched by his 

bed-side, waiting for the sign which would tell them whether little Tim was 

to live or die. Kight o'clock passed, and nine, but no sign from the motionless 

form on the bed. And now the old clock in the tower rang out the hour of 

ten. Suddenly, in the midst of its chiming, the little newsboy started up. 

" "()ld I-aithml.'" he called, but it was nothing more than a whisper: 

" '< >ld Faithful.' I'm going home: I've found mother. "Did Faithful,' " Sinking 

back among the pillows, the little soul, as the last note echoed and reechoed, 

and finally died away, passed from the tired, wasted body, which was 

'•• ulTer no more. Little Tim had breathed his last Thanksgiving. 

MARTHA MCG.OIV.IIUY. '13. 

Dear Mr. Cl; 

I can not realize 

about my regn 

believed, as a i 

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years, and that 

that I had no i: 

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Philippines, giv 

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THE^LOWELL 

..•••.>•«.'(?• 

A Message from Manila 

- . ; Ma'ate. Manila, P. I. 

Dear Mr. Clark-:—I remember that when I was graduating from Lowell— 

I can not realize it was almost a year ago—Mr. Noursc and I were talking 

about my regret at leaving Lowell ami my student life, li'e said he 

brlieved. as a rule, teachers felt the parting more keenly than students, 

because the latter went so completely out of their lives, after having been so 

i-Io.-i.-ly connected and oftentimes pleasantly associated with them for foi;r 

years, and that they appeared to lose interest in student affairs. T insisted 

that I had no intention of doing so, and in proof of this T am sending you 

something which T am sure will be of interest to you, and possibly to some 

+ 

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fi~w y*- ^• u ^-i~^\^'^ 

iiuthe matter, the account of the work clone hy hospitals, public schools, etc., 

speaks for itself. 

I have taken several trips into the iniand provinces. I have observed 

a reasonable amount of prosperity in the 'rural population eyeiywhere, 

although it is greatly increased wherever good roads enable bringing produce 

to market. The natives are not particularly successful fanners, and many 

people think it a great mistake to offer such an elaborate "book education" to 

children whose parents are hardly able to keep alive under the heavy school 

tax. They would like to see rather a more substantial industrial foundation 

on which in rear the Temple of Knowledge. The character of the people is 

somewhat like that of the American negro, the majority being absolutely 

childish ami ignorant, a great many making absurd pretensions to education 

and social position. Prices are low, but trade does not thrive, as money is 

scarce.—it has been suggested on account of the natives' intolerable habit of 

cock-lighting.—the money simply passes from one gambler to another without 

ever becoming the medium of exchange. Just at present, the people are ir. 

a bail way. as Chinese rice has gone up to famine prices, but even now there 

is no evidence of dissatisfaction with the government, which, in fact, is 

doing everything imaginable to relieve the distress. 

If at any time you would like me to look up any reports of commissions 

or something of that kind. I am quite at your service. My father has been put 

on a "staff detail." so we are living in the city, quite convenient to the government 

buildings, and anything T could do for you would be a small return 

for the conscientious pains you have taken to make my many interesting hours 

in your classwurk of profit and value. 

These islands are so truly what is called a "great country," so rich in 

possibilities, known and unknown, and apparently limitless resources, simply 

waiting for capital to develop them. Every year will make them a more 

interesting and important question to our nation. You sec, it is exceedingly 

so to me. as I have managed to write so much on the subject with absolutely 

no data except my own observation. I don't know that it is of much value, 

being, as I have said, entirely casual, but it is something from a person on 

:he gn>n;i.i. at lea-t. Very sincerely yours. 

A Suggestion 

MAKJOKII-: C.WIIM'.KLI. KCCKMAX. 

iolutelv 

return." 

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THE LOWELL 5 

The Mystery of the Sea 

The good ship "Spartan" lay to off Cape Horn, buried in a smother of 

flying spume and hail. In fifty clays she had made the run from Xcw York 

in her present position on her way to Honolulu. For three weeks she had 

finiyht to round the cape but had barely held her own against strong adverse 

winds and seas that were high as mountains. 

The captain and crew were worn out by sleepless nights and constant 

labor at the pumps, for the ship strained in every butt and timber and was 

k\-iking badiy. 

"I think," said the captain to the mate, "since we have passed this 

change of the moon and the barometer has fallen, that this weather is likely to 

continue for some lime. We had better make a fair wind of it and square 

away for the Cape of Good Hone. Give her the fore lower topsail and fore 

topmast stay sail and wear away before it." The mate, who was the captain's 

son, hastened to put the orders into effect. In half an hour the "Spartan'' 

was rolling her yard arms under, and making twelve knots an hour before a 

furious westerly gale. Kverybody brightened, ior the pressure of the three 

weeks' struggle was lifted. Sunny days and beautiful weather followed as 

they crossed the Indian Ocean into the China Sea. 

In the neighborhood of the Agincourt group of islands a dead calm fell 

up«>n the waters. Fearing those none too well charted seas the captain 

ordered .a boat lowered to row toward the islands, that they might take 

soundings. The young mate and three sailors made up the boat's crew. 

They were to return to the ship when the captain ran up the colors. 

They rowed away, growing smaller and smaller on that vast • >cean. 

The captain had a premonition o{ danger, lor the islands were inhabited by 

cannibals, lie set the flag lor them to return, but whether they did not see 

it. or their venturesome spirits aroused, they decided to land, cannot be told, 

for when last seen through the glasses they were still rowing toward the land. 

In the meantime night had fallen, and the "Spartan" had drifted by. 

Flare-lights were burned at intervals throughout the night, but nothing 

wa- seen f the men. In the morning strong adverse winds blew, and the 

captain was forced to head for Hong Kong. There a .-.learner was chartered, 

and a large searching party, aided by the U. S. Asiatic squadron, set out to 

find the capU'in's son and the other men. A thorough search was made of 

every foot of the island, but no trace of them was found, not even an oar 

from the boat. K. CkosM.KY. '11. 

In a Little Town in California 

I had alwavs heard, especially from traveling salesmen, that t was a 

"queer" town. Somehow the exponents of that '-queer" theory didn't seem 

to care about explaining further, so the heater was left to conjecture as to its 

probable meaning. In my case, it was with motives other than the desire to 

see old friends, that 1 decided to xisit a day and a half there. 

Arriving on the afternoon train, 1 was taken three miles out to a 

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large ranch.. When I was duly installed, I proceeded to take cognizance 

of my surroundings. With no guide or pointer, other than to "act natural," 

I was left on my own resources. Well, I tried to act naturally, and I guess 

that's how I walked into trouble. There were several smaller houses on the 

place where I was staying, besides that of the owner. At the door of one of 

these houses, stood a woman, smiling and nodding to me in friendly welcome. 

Encouraged by her smiles, I walked over and she engaged me in conversation. 

After recounting her girlhood memories (stating specifically that she was 

born in Missouri"), her marriage and her subsequent journey and settlement 

out "West here,'" she continued in this manner: "My cousin—lives on the 

other side of the railroad—lias a nephew, who is coming from 'back state' 

soon. 1 just got a letter from him. They have the newest pair of twins and 

I can hardly wait to see them. My sister's oldest girl has a friend, who has 

come from the 'River' to see her. She has twins, too, but they're older than 

the other ones. She is a cousin to my sister-in-law's brother back home. 

They are trying to sell their properly to come out here. When they do come, 

my husband's brother is coming, too. and my aunt, the one who is a grandmother 

to those twins F was telling you about, is going to cook for them. 

Charlie, that's my boy"— The pressure exerted on my brain was above 

normal. Terrified, F lied. 

The town sheriff was up to supper in the evening. I was forewarned that 

he also was from Missouri. Being up for re-eiection, true to all tricks of the 

trade, he was visiting all his acquaintances. Ucing introduced as a stranger, 

the worth)' officer asked me how F liked the town and had I been around 

much. I replied, that I hadn't been around much, but that the town to all 

appearances seemed quite prosperous. 

"Yes, that's so,"' he averred, "this place is all right. Xigh as big as 

Chicago"—I was allowed just enough space to gasp—"only, it isn't all built 

up yet," he finished, in quite a natural tone of voice. There! I had fallen 

again, and so easily. I was beginning to think that / was "queer." As' I 

was plainly discomfited. F sought the protection of my room as soon as 

diplomacy allowed. 

The next morning 1 was awakened by a sudden thump, which was followed 

by a triple wail. Hearing movements in the other rooms, I got up. 

On inquiry, I was told that the above was acted out every morning by the 

child of the family in the nearby cabin. At early dawn, the boy would fall 

from the bed with a thump, suddenly awaken and start to cry. 

'•Something, certainly, must be the matter with the child, but that yell 

serves better than the cock's crow, and that thump is the best alarm clock 

we've ever had." one of the men jokingly said. Things were beginning to 

take on an uncanny aspect and I caught one meaning of the word "queer.'' 

i'y that morning's mail, F received cards of membership to four different 

churches and was lold [ would receive about eight more by the next delivery. 

The "Baptist" is the largest and most famous church in town. Everybody 

lives in some direction from the Baptist church. 

Although this town is in California, I certainly wouldn't call it a Cali- 

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fornia town. Why, when the Baptist minister, during service one Sunday. • 

had asked how many people present were from Missouri, about half of the 

five hundred members raised their hands. The Dakotas, Kansas, Indiana. 

Illinois, also had their representatives. California was feebly sustained by 

four hands, not that there aren't more natives in the town, but that California 

doesn't go to church. I soon learned there were two factions in the town. 

First were the church-going people, who abhorred dancing and such frivoliiicfi 

and who declared for the "bible and choir.*' In opposition, was (the second 

party, composed mostly of Californians and the younger set who rebelled 

against the efforts of the ministers to bring them into the fold, but who 

didn't mind going to church once in a while. If the church party resolved 

that the little theaters should be closed on Sunday, the opposition immediately 

passed resolution?, saying that the churches ought to be closed on Sunday. 

In the evening occurred the incident of Mrs. Sam's cow. Mrs. Sam was 

the wife of ->ne of those workers, who lived on the ranch. Give a Missouri 

housewife a cow and a place to hang her clothes, and she will make an enviable 

home in plain or mountain but lacking either she feels she isn't "settled." 

Mrs. Sam had lor weeks vainly teased her husband to save a little of his 

ci.uav money to get a cow. but Mr. Sam, a naturalized Californian. had to 

have his smoke and such little indulgences. Hut Mrs. Sam, true to her 

Mi>souri blood, had to have a cow. so off she went, late in the afternoon, to 

get one on the installment plan. 

About dusk I saw her coming home, trailing her cow behind her. She 

tied her treasure to a post to be admired, and the lew present, including 

myself, pronounced it a bargain. Now it was quite dark when Mr. Sam 

came in from work and was told to take a look at the cow. I am sure he 

couldn't have seen even the outline of the beast, so dense was the darkness. 

Hut he merely looked in the direction of the post and "pronounced with all 

the assurance of a connoisseur: " Taint worth the baby's rattle!" 1 am told, 

however, that it is a characteristic of most men. besides Missouri husbands, 

to refuse to give their wives the credit of being good buyers. 

As this night was to be my last there, my friends said they would take 

me to enjoy the •'butterfly life" of the town. Enticed by a large electric sign, 

we entered a nickelodeon, like those we have here. It was my misfortune, 

however, to be seated next to two women, who were trying to bribe their 

consciences into believing that they were not doing wrong by coming to a 

moving-picture show. With such exclamations as, "Why, look, there's 

Mr. Thomas. He belongs to the church choir. It certainly is all right for 

us. as long as he goes to shows!" they kept me in distraction. I took my 

leave of the gay life of that town when I left that little nickelodeon. If a. 

person has such a troublesome conscience, I don't see why something can't 

be done. 

I left the next morning on the early train. I was sorry I did not have 

time to meet some of the town's business men, for I feel that it is because 

of them that those traveling salesmen shook their heads at the town and 

called it '•queer." In view of my visit there, I, also, think I have some reason 

M. B.. June '12. 

for calling this little country place "queer." 

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8 THE LOWELL 

The Voice of a Child 

It was the night of the annual ball. The musicians had already taken 

their places and the magnificent white and gold room was beginning to fill 

with throngs of people, when little Chris, the twelve-year-old son of the 

Italian janitor, stole quietly up to where the orchestra sat. He crouched 

down and opened the door a tiny crack, so that he might watch the progress 

of the ball. A happy sigh stole from his lips as his eyes fell upon the 

brightly lighted scene below him. Never before in his short life had those 

color-loving eyes of his so much to feast upon. The bright colors, pink, 

blue and lavender, all blended into an ever-changing shade as the couples 

swayed in time to the measure* of a waltz. The child, forgetting all else, 

imagined himself in his much-drcamed-of fairyland. His lovely, wide, brown 

eyes danced with joy as he tried to feel himself one of the happy throng. 

lie kept no track of the time. It might have been minutes, it might have 

been hours, that he lay there enraptured. Suddenly that ever-terrible cry 

of "Fire!" rang through the room and startled him abruptly from his pleasant 

thoughts. In an instant all was confusion. Though the orchestra played 

bravely on, the sight of the thin cloud of gray smoke that was wafted 

through the main entrance so frightened the dancers that many made a rush 

for the side doors. The floor manager, very much frightened himself, leaped 

upon the platform and shouted that there wns no danger. I'iut few heeded 

him. 

Fn the midst of the confusion, a child's clear, sweet voice rang out above 

the din of scurrying feet and cries for help. 

"There is no danger," be sang in his pretty, broken English, and then, 

prompted by the floor manager saying that the fire was across the street, he 

repeated the words until a number stopped their foolish panic to listen. 

Then lie launched into a soft Italian melody. Soon all but a few of the 

immense throng had stopped to listen to the beautiful song. The boy, forgetful 

of tbc many eyes upon him, sang to the end of the strain. Suddenly, 

realizing his position, be turned quickly and started for the door amid a 

thunder of applause. One of the musicians caught him by the arm. 

"They want you to sing again." he said. Hut Chris, overcome with 

shyness, shook himself free of the man's grasp. With the applause still ringing 

in his ears, he ran as fast a? he could to his poor home. M. D.. '11. 

"What are the passengers looking out of the window for?" asked a 

nervous lady as the conductor came through. 

"W c ran over a cat. madam." said the conductor. 

"Was the cat on the track?" she next asked. 

"Oh. no, ma'm." assured the conductor, "the locomotive chased her 

uj) an allow"—Ex. 

•'J'lease. father, will you give me an example of a paradox?"' 

"My son. I believe about the best example would be an honest politician." 

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A Clever Division 

There was once an old farmer who lived in a valley, near a village. He 

had three sons, who were very helpful to their old father. They assisted him 

in many ways, but particularly in leading his cows to pasture. All his life 

the old man had been poor, but. being certain that he would have little to leave 

his sons when he died, he had from their infancy taught them lessons of 

shrewdness, in order that they might live by their wisdom. 

When he was on the point of death, the wise old man made his will. He 

found that, besides the plot of ground on which he lived, he possessed only 

seventeen cows. He divided these among his boys in the following manner: 

To the first he left one-half of the seventeen cows; to the second, one-third; 

and to the youngest, one-ninth. 

When the sons read this will after his death, they were greatly puzzled, 

for seventeen was divisable neither by two, by three, nor by nine. Instead 

of going to work the next morning, they sat around with gloomy looks, each 

trying to find a way out of the dilemma. 

Xow it happened that just then there passed by the door Xina, a poor 

girl, r"io was taking her only cow to the village nearby. She was feeling 

very badly this morning, for she had loved this farmer clearly. She had been 

a great comfort to the wise man when he had been old and feeble, and had 

to depend for his support on others. 

The boys called in Xina to see if she could help them, for she was very 

quick-witted. This is what she suggested: 

"Let me add my cow to your seventeen," she said, "for then there will 

be an even number, and maybe we can make a division.'' 

It happened as she said. They were then able to divide the cows satisfactorily. 

To the first son, she gave nine cows; to the second, six; and to the 

third, two. P.ut the strangest thing of all was that these added up made 

just seventeen. 

"Xow, since you have your cows evenly divided, I will take my own one 

and go to the village." 

So saying, Xina started away, leaving the three boys verv happy that 

there was any one so clever. Bin the youngest son thought how much nicer 

it would be if there were eighteen instead of seventeen cows. So he ran after 

Xina, and they were married the next day. 

Xow there are eighteen cows in the pasture. But the youngest son 

takes all the credit of the arrangement upon himself. He thinks he is the 

wisest of all. C. S. '13. 

The world is fast growing more prosaic, that is, if the world can be 

judged by Colorado. In that State the first State Capitol building is now 

used as a Chinese washhouse. Xow if Colorado had the romance of California 

.»• 

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him, 'Have'fcany 

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Epictetus 

The English assignment may have been longer than usual: the girl's face 

ivrtainly was. In fact, she took the dose so dismally, I couldn't help exclaiming: 

"Don't look so distressed. Think with Epictetus. so that you may ask with 

UMII. 'Have any of you ever seen me look discontented?'.'' Her dismal expression 

yielded to the vacuous. Epictetus! Epictetus? So I confidently turned 

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A bi-weekly, published by the Students of Lowell High School. 

EDITOR 

AILEEX MAXD, '12. 

DEPARTMENTS 

MYRTLE ERAXZEX, "12. School Xotes. 

MARGERY DURUROW. '11. Organizations. 

ELIZABETH RUGGLES, '13, Organizations. 

HESTER MATHEWS. '11. Organizations. 

LESLIE UXDE.RIIILL. '13. Boys' Athletics. 

DOROTHY REIDY, '14,'Girls" Athletics. 

CORIXXE CRONISE, '12, jokes. 

DORIS M'LOUGHLIN, '12. Jokes. 

CARLOTTA SAWYER. '13. Artist. 

EVA COE. -11. 

^ . BUSINESS STAFF 

Business Manager 

THEODORA SCHAERTZER, '12. 

Assistants 

KATHARINE CROSSLEY. Ml. 

EDITH PERRY, '12. 

James Russell Lowell set high ideals for the citizen of a democracy. 

According to his standards, his chief requirement is an utter disregard of 

self. There is no room in such a system of government for one who is unwilling 

to sacrifice his own private desires and pleasure to the welfare of the 

public. Each must live for the other, and all together for the state. This is 

his criterion for a republic. 

In our school, itself a small republic, the ideals of the man for whom it 

is named should have some influence. What higher standard could be had 

for a Lowellite than that given to him by the patron saint, as it were, of 

his school? To strive to assist our schoolmates and teachers, to live up to 

the standards required by the faculty, to,so love our school that no service 

is too great for her—these should be the ideal.-, for our citizens. We must 

not serve our4sctib 

about us out-bfKlc 

to do staff rworlcr 

paper, the 1 

desirous of holdin| 

Annual, the one • 

to his "record"||*h| 

If the ideals 

we should therihal 

would then be no I 

would be no tardy] 

the study hall peril] 

a higher standard 

be the spirit thati 

"Lowell spirit" by] 

THE PI 

A school pape 

should offer an ol 

Its standard of mil 

Since the.jou) 

stands, it should 

essentials which 

which the literary! 

absence of all perl 

By a literary) 

stories, verses, oij 

readers. Most )i 

literary departmc| 

literary section, 

cxclusi vely, tends] 

the materials to 

clever results in 

in obtaining realH 

Witty happel 

the journal! But] 

their point when] 

of interest to eve 

the whole school,! 

and appreciate th| 

others than the 

The moral tone ol 

If each pupil 

representative- of f 

material. No pij 

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not serve our school for ulterior ends. True devotion urges us to help those 

about us out of love cf service, not personal glory. The pupil who wishes 

to do staff work in order to have his name in the editorial column of his 

paper, the one who wants to sell Lowells because jt^'lots of fun," he who is 

desirous of holding an office in order that his (picture will appear in the 

Annual, the one who will identify himself with a club to add one more item 

to his '"record"—that pupil is an undesirable citizen. 

If the ideals of James Russell Lowell were applied to our democracy, 

we should then have the true "Lowell spirit" in more ways than one. There 

would then be no need for soliciting attendance at rallies and games, there 

would be no tardy class after school, nor would there be delegations sent to 

the study hall periodically. We should have faculty and student co-operation,' 

a higher standard of scholarship, and helpfulness one to another. This would 

be the spirit that would do things. Let us try. then, to cultivate the true 

"Lowell spirit" by applying the principles of democracy in our school. 

THE PLACE OF THE JOURNAL IN THE SCHOOL. 

A school paper should be the expression of the highest in the school. It 

>l)nul(l offer an opportunity for the best to be brought out of each pupil. 

Its standard of quality should be the means of judging the merit of the school. 

Since tlje journal is so purely representative of ihe life for which it 

stands, it should be kept up to the highest moral standards possible. The 

essentials which mark a first class school paper are. first, a department in 

which the literary talent of the school may be developed, and. secondly, an 

absence of all personal gossip. 

l!y a literary department I mean the place in the journal for essays,, 

stories, verses, or any descriptive or expository articles of interest to-the 

readers. .Most journals select stories as the exclusive material for their 

literary departments. A story, if well-written, is indispensable to a good 

literarv section, but the printing of the ordinary high school production 

exclusively, tends to lower the standard of the paper. Essays and verses are 

the materials to be encouraged. Contests have brought forth some really 

clever results in their lines. The co-operation of the English department 

in obtaining really worthy literary matter is essential. 

Witty happenings in the class-rooms should always be recognized by 

the journal. But how often the sayings which seem so funny, in reality lose 

their point when written up for the joke column. Only matters which are 

of interest to every pupil should be recounted. Your "school notes" arc for 

the whole school, not for a few individuals who may understand their points 

and appreciate their humor. Personal gossip, which really has no interest to 

others than the parties concerned, should be consigned to the waste-basket. 

The moral tone of the paper is injured by the printing of such matters. 

If each pupil realized his obligation to help make the journal the true 

representative of the life of the school, there would be no more appeals for 

material. Xo pupil ijhonld graduate from his school without having contributed 

at least one article to his paper. .. 

I i 

O

THE•TORVM 

NOONTIME ENTERTAINMENT. 

A few weeks ago some of the girls of the upper classes thought it a 

gond idea to liave some sort of ]):istinic at noon for the girls who bring their 

lunches. The plan began first including only Freshmen girls, to make them 

better acquainted ami to make them feel at home. P.iU the tiny suggestion 

spread into an enormous scheme and met with universal favor. Xow every 

class is interested, and once a week, on Wednesday noon, a program will be 

presented, one class having charge of the entertainment for one week and 

another class for the next week, and so on. 

It was.on November 1 that the introductory meeting was held in Room 

14 to submit the plan io the entire group of girls. The meeting was so successful, 

more than one hundred girls being present, that the girls could 

hardly wait for the first program to be presented. Each girl entered into 

the spirit of the movement with the proper vim. many clever suggestions 

were given, which will greatly help to make these noontime entertainments 

pleasant. 

Shall we call these Wednesdays days at home? For in many ways 

they are. All your friends are present, and you all together enjoy a delightful 

hail hour. Your hostesses entertain you. and in return you receive, 

them at your day at home. So, then, the low Senior girls were your hostesses 

on Wednesday. November 8. They were indeed glad to welcome so 

many guests, for it is always more pleasing to have a large, jolly company, 

isn't it? It was little expected that the sixty chairs in Room 22 would be 

occupied, but lo! twice as many more might have been well used. The 

program consisted of a piano solo by Camella Cole, a reading by Selma 

Geballe. a musical number by a trio of the Low 4 Class, composed of Miss 

Rowen, Miss Svenberg and Miss Wales; a clog dance by Mfss Barrieau, 

and a reading by Doris McLoughlin. 

Next Wednesday the High Three Class will have its day al home, and 

already every one is anxious to visit Room 22 again. The suspense of the 

program is arousing a keen interest in the girls, and before long, no doubt, 

the classes will be vicing with one anothei to produce the greatest amount 

of talent. 

It is not because the girls are considered lonely, nor lacking in resources, 

MSlifc 

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that this movement has been started, but to relieve" the monotony of the 

daily routine of work. It is to make school life something more than mere 

studv, to make it pleasant and cheerful and to bring all ihc girls into a 

closer tie of school sympathy and friendship. 

We only hope that, since it has met with such success at present, this 

pla-i may be worthy to live among the girls at Lowell throughout the coming 

vcars. MYRTLE FRAXZGX, '12. 

THE LOST AND FOUND COMMITTEE. 

Within the last two weeks a committee has been organized in the school 

ti. deal with the matter of lost and found articles. In the past, lost articles, 

if f.iiind and unclaimed, have been put on shelves around the building, or if 

MI' any value, have been taken to Mr. Morton's office. 

So not long ago the question came up. in a meeting of the Students' 

Affairs Committee, whether some method might not be found whereby the 

lot book, fountain pen. etc.. should be returned to its owner or consigned 

tn the depths of the ash can without delay or cluttering up our already 

crowded building. With the help of Mr. Rhodes, such a scheme has been 

w.irked out and will be carried inio effect immediately. 

A committee of five persons has been appointed, with full control over 

all articles found on the premises. A small room has been built in the yard 

where all such articles may be placed, awaiting application and identification. 

During the time between 12:30 and 1 o'clock, some member of the committee 

will be in charge of that room to hear applications and to return afl 

sufficiently identified articles. All things turned into the storeroom will be 

kept for a certain length of time, probably about two weeks, after which 

they will be disposed of in various ways. Should any books come into the 

hands of the committee and be unclaimed, they will be kept and given out 

at future times to pupils needing them. An effort will be made to find 

suitable uses about the school for all unidentified property. 

P.ut in these matters we must have the co-operation of you people in 

the school. If you would help to have a clean building, begin at once to 

carrv out these simple rules: 

'l Clean out your desks of every single thing not belonging to you. 

and if it is borrowed, return that thing to its owner or turn it over to the 

collector of the committee, who will come to your room each noontime. 

' On all your own books, fountain pens. etc.. place your name or some 

identification mark. In books, put your name in ink not only on the iront 

paê but on pa-c 33. This will save r. lot of trouble over lost front pages. 

151 3 And lastlv. remember the quotation. "Neither a borrower nor a 

lender be." Trv to have and to keep your own things. It will be a saving 

of time and effort to yourselves, your friends and to the Lost and Found 

~ . CORIXXE CROXISE. 12. 

Committee. 

The editor wishes to thank Miss Duffy for her kind interest in this 

edition. The efforts of the girls who assisted in making this paper interesting 

are greatly appreciated.

16 THE LOWELL 

Items of Interest 

CONCERT THIS AFTERNOON. 

At 3:15 this afternoon be sure to have your tickets ready for the concert 

given by the orchestra in the Hall. .An excellent program is promised 

and it is hoped you will all attend, as this organization needs your support. 

Something new is promised for this week. As there has always been 

such a demand for the posters which advertise the ''Girls' Edition." an auction 

has been suggested. Then every one will have a chance to bid upon a 

poster for his room. It is hoped that if the Executive Committee authorize 

this sale, it will be heartily supported by the students. The proceeds will 

go to Tin-: Lowiiix. 

The front of our school building has heretofore been sadly devoid of 

U'.coration. Perhaps the Mission football team realized this when they so considerately 

supplied the need. 

One of our sister papers has an enterprising editor. He congratulates 

his fellow students in his editorial upon divorce reforms which a European 

country has adopted, lie at least realized the necessity of having the high 

school paper's editorials reach over a broader field. 

Lowell has had the reputation for prodigies. Perhaps the most remarkable 

specimen is the pupil who became a French teacher at U. C. within three months 

after leaving the shelter f her friendly walls. This is not meant to be a panegyric 

to an ex-student, but brains should receive due tribute wherever found. 

Will Xcwbauer certainly deserves praise for his progress at the University. 

Nominations for L. H. S. S. A. officers were held on Thursday the 9th at 

3 o'clock. The elections will probably be a week from Tuesday. 

A railroad president once was going over his line, and at ~ station got 

off to take a walk. He came up to a place where an old Irishman was hammering 

the wheels of the private car for flaws. The president said. "Well, 

Pat. how are the wheels?" 

"Rotten." said Pat. 

"Mow do you like the car?" 

"It's like the wheels." 

"How do you like the engine?" 

"It's like the car." 

This exasperated the president and, drawing himself up. he said, "Do 

you know who I am?" 

"Yes, I do." said Pat. '"you're Mr. Blank. And say. I knew your father, 

too, and he's going to be president of this road again." 

"How's that?" said Blank, "he's dead." 

"I know it, and this whole blamed railroad is going to " 

It was ce 

afternoon, No 

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saw those goq 

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On Wedii 

was organized 

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and Jones, to 

The orchej 

cert in the hall 

will participate 

The Mandl 

the Executive 

of December. 

Preparatio 

dance. The c< 

cember 22 as tl 

as yet the final 

The Lowel 

The score- was 

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near future. 1 

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At the mee 

Mr. Fest, as rcl 

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lEuropean" 

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It was certainly a monster "rally" that was held in the hall on Friday 

aiii.-rnMi.iii. November 3, 1911. Monster in every way. There was an imnlonso 

audience who took a keen interest in all that was going on, and the 

r• >tinii" section has never been better. That rally was a feature in the 

history f Lowell High School, since it cut away from strict rules and 

ilovolnped something novel. From the very time we entered the hall and 

-,iw tliMse good old red and white colors hung over the doors and windows. 

until President Smith asked for a good '"Ec Rah! Rah!" (what a splendid 

• >iK- it was. too!) to close the rally, wasn't everybody enjoying himself? 

( in Wednesday afternoon, November 8, the Sophomore class, June "14, 

wa> organized. In the absence of Mr. Smith, Mr. Murdock presided. Miss 

Hand addressed the class and urged them to be a model organization. A 

committee was then appointed, consisting of Miss Volkman. Messrs. Furth 

and Jones, to draw up a constitution. 

The orchestra of the school has been granted permission to give a concert 

in the hall on November 17. It is rumored that the Boys" Glee Club 

will participate and that a fine program has been prepared. 

The Mandolin Club of the University of California has been invited by 

the Executive Committee to give a concert at Lowell during the early part 

of December. 

Preparations are being made by the mighty Seniors lor their Senior 

dance. The committee has selected the St. Francis as the place and December 

22 as the time. A program is also being planned for Senior Day. but 

as yet the final arrangements have not been completed. 

The Lowell-Mission Rugby game was played on Saturday, November 4. 

The sere was 35 to 4 in favor of Mission. Hut Mission's character was 

clearly revealed when she defaced the public sidewalk with offensive writing. 

The luniors. June '13. are preparing to give a dance some time in the 

near future. They are quite energetic, this will have been the second dance 

since they have been organized. 

At the meeting of the Executive Committee on Thursday. November 9, 

Mr. Fest. as representative of the Camera Club, took a picture of the members. 

It was almost impossible to retain the graceful positions for twentytwo 

seconds which were at first assumed. 

; I

READING CLUB. 

The meetings of tlic Reading Club, both on the 1st and 8th of N'ovcmber, 

were verv interesting;'. The stage manager cliosc liis selection on both days with 

skill. The first program consisted of selections from Kudyard Kipling. Rider 

I laggard and Richard I larding Davis. The program was entitled "A Day With 

the Animals." On the 8th the title for the afternoon was "A Day in the South 

Seas." and short stories were rendered from Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Gilbert 

1'arker. and attain Rudyard Kipling. On both days the attendance was smaller 

than at some of the previous meetings. It is hoped, however, that the meeting 

n the 15th. when "The Great Divide" will be presented, will be well attended. 

1'reparations are under way for the final play of the term. The plans arc 

not yet complete, but they will be announced in due time. 

DEBATING SOCIETY. 

On November 10. Mr. Rogers gave a lecture to the society, the subject 

being "The Art of Debating in All Its Phases/' This proved to be both 

interesting and instructive. 

This afternoon there will be no meeting on account of the orchestra 

concert. 

O'.i November 24 there will be the debate, open to all Freshmen and 

Sophomores, for the Frank Xieto memorial cup. The question is "A Greater 

San Francisco."' 

The l!ig Team chosen some weeks ago was scheduled to debate Mission 

High,,but that school has defaulted. 

There are icw girls' names on the roll of the society, and, since this is 

a "Girls' LOWKI.I.." the opportunity is taken to urge more girls to join. 


The girls have been rehearsing with great interest for the concerts that will 

be given by the Girls' Glee Club toward the end of the term. On the 15th of 

December the girls have been invited to sing for the Seamen's Institute. They 

mmm 

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expect also to give their school concert in a short while. The attendance is 

good, hut there are always a number of. girls who stay away and it is urged 

upon ;•.!! that tor the good of the club they must be at rehearsals. 

SPANISH CLUB. 

Tin .ugh the number that attend the Spanish Club faithfully is small and 

select, none the less the programs are most delightful. Two selections tranlated 

from Spanish were read at the meeting on the 31st of October. Resides these. 

there was a very beautiful,Spanish legend read called the "Emerald Eyes." At 

tin- !a-t meeting another story translated from the Spanish was rendered, also 

an ir.urc-tiug selection dealing with Spain from Washington Irving. It is too 

had ihat a greater number of people do not attend the meetings and listen to the 

pri'vjTam-. which are always of >*rcat inn-rest. Two plays arc to be given before 

tlu- i-ud

20 THE LOWELL 


The Boys' Glee Club has been preparing some new songs for their concert 

to be given the Friday before school closes. Owing to the number of 

holidays which have fallen on Thursdays, the progress has not been as good 

as desired. 

Several numbers will be given by the club at the orchestra concert on 

the 17th. 

On Saturday evening. November 18, the club will sing at the San Francisco 

Settlement Association. 

CHESS CLUB. 

The Chess Club has been holding meetings regularly, but the attendance 

is very small. More members are wanted for this club. 

A committee has been appointed to arrange for games with the chess 

team of Berkeley High. 

The other day in the L4 History section, the class was wading through 

the details of the election of 1824. First. Mr. Clark asked who the candidates 

for the presidency at that time were. Pctersen replied from the back 

of the room, "They were Patrick Calhoun and ." 

"1 tell you 1 won't have this room." protested the old lady to the bellboy 

who was conducting her. "I ain't agoin' to pay my good money for a pigsty 

with a measly little foldin' bed in it. If you think that just because I'm from 

the country'"— 

Profoundly disgusted, the boy cut her short. "'Get in, mum. This ain't 

your room ; this is the elevator."—Ex. 

IN GREEK. 

Some One (reciting)—And Miltocythes, the Thracean- 

Miss H—d (from the back of the room, in an audible voice)—My. aren't 

you glad your name isn't Miltocythes? 

COPIED FROM BOARD IN ROOM 16. 

Triangle I and Triangle II are respectably equal to each other. 

Lowell pis 

Saturday, Novi 

rooters, who 

started with 

Mission's terrij 

three points tc 

converted, thijj 

Mission had 

Lowell player:] 

prevent Missic 

sence of Captz 

handicapped. 

The boys 

School on 

team is going j 

The team] 

to be able to 

A game 

will be playccj 

The tea;r 

Francisco, wlj 

Boys' ter 

ber of Lowell 

up hope of 

school. Ttierl 

The boy| 

Park, and a

plaved and was deieated by the Mission Rugby players on 

Saturday. November 4. The game was .strongly supported by the Lowell 

roi«t':rs. wh showed the team that the school was behind them. The game 

started with Marwcdel's kick-off. Lowell soon rushed the ball far into 

Missicni's territory and a successful kick from mark by Marwedel brought 

three pi lints to Lowell. After this Mission' soon secured a try, which was 

i-iinverted, this being soon followed by a field goal. From this time on 

Missiim had the better of the game, although Lowell fought hard. The 

Lowell players kept up a sturdy fight for the game, but were unable to 

prevent Mission from winning the game at a score of 35-3. Owing to the absence 

dt Captain Heaeock and several other fine players. Lowell was greatly 

handicapped. 

BOYS' BASKETBALL. 

The boys' basketball team has arranged a game with St. Helena High 

School on November 25. This game will be very enjoyable, as the Lowell 

team is going to play on the St. Helena court. 

The team has sent a challenge to Redwood City High School and hope 

tn he able to arrange a game some time during this month. 

A game has been arranged with the San Mateo High School, which 

will be played Fridav evening. November 24. on the San Mateo court. 

The team wishes to play a game with the National Guard team of San 

Francisco, which will be played on the National Guard's court. 

BOYS' TENNIS. 

P.isvs" tennis is in a verv nourishing condition. Every day a large number 

of Lowellites mav be seen practicing at Golden Gate Park. Do not give 

up hope of making the team because Johnston and Strachan are still at 

school. There is plenty of opportunity to make the second team. 

The boys' tennis interclass will be heid Saturday, November 18 at the 

Park, and a large entry list is expected. 

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BASKETBALL. 

Although there h:ue been no games played within Ihe last two weeks, 

the few who come to practice have heen working hard, Much credit is due 

these girls. Lately at practice there have been scarcely enough players for 

two teams. This should not be so, considering 'he large number of girls 


Interclass will be held if enough will come out and try for their- class 

teams. The number of applicants now out from each class are few. The 

Freshmen are the only ones who have a sufficient number to form a team. 

Try for your class team, girls! You doivt know the fun you are missing by 

not playing basketball. Every girl who cannot possibly come out for practice 

should at least support the school team at the games. 

TENNIS. 

The game to be played with Girls' High School on November 4 was 

postponed, but will be played in the near future. A challenge was received 

from Lick, which the girls have accepted. Good luck to you, girls! 

In this term's interclass those who played were: 

Seniors—Deborah Newman and Beatrice Gawne. 

Juniors—Myrtle Fitschen and Leslie T.'nderhill. 

Sophomores—Eleanor Durbrow and Robina Henry. 

Freshmen—Alice Hopps and Beatrice Downing. 

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Chem. Teacher 

Pupil (holding 

Pat—You say i 

Agent—Exactlj 

Pat—BegbbsJ I

"Why don't you brush your hair?"' asked a man of the boy with the 

frowsy hair. 

"Ain't got no brush.'' 

"Why don't you use your father's brush?" 

"He ain't got no brush." 

"Xei brush? Why hasn't lie a brush?" 

"Ain't got no hair."—Ex. 

There was a young girl named OXeill 

Who went up in a great Ferris wheel, 

But when half way around 

She looked at the ground 

And it cost her an eighty-cent meal. 

IN THE STUDY HALL. 

Cheney—What is so funny? 

Voting Lady—Oh, I was just thinking. 

Teacher—Mow many ribs have you Johnnie? 

"I don't know, ma'am," gurgled Johnnie, "I am so awful ticklish I never 

cmild count 'urn."—Ex. 

sir. 

t'liem. Teacher—Well, how did that experiment come out? 

I'upil (holding broken test-tube in his hand)—It all came out of this end, 

Pat—You say if I use one of those patent dampers, I save half me coal? 

Agent—Exactly, sir, exactly. 

Pat—Begobs, I'll take two. 

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24 THE LOWELL 

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Teacher—You shouldn't laugh aloud in class. ^-; ;-, 

Freshie—I didn't mean to. I was smiling when all of a sudden the smile ^ 

busted. -.; • ' 

• "" IN GREEK. "•':•'• : 

K-cy Cr-s-l-y (translating)—Xenophon came marching up on horseback; 

Mr. Tu-cr—He was sort of a circus rider, then? 

A teacher in a primary class asked her pupils to write a composition on 

the cow. A little fellow labored steadily for several minutes and finally produced 

the following: 

•'All cows give milk except Bull Durhams and they give tobacco.' 

A tutor who tooted the flute. 

Tried to teach two young tooters to toot; 

Said the two to the tutor. 

"Is it harder to toot or 

To tutor two tutors to toot?" 

Bobby had been very naughty. The teacher look him aside and they 

had a heart-to-heart talk. Bobby sat still, looking at her intently, deeply 

interested. The teacher believed that her sermon was making a great impression, 

for he seemed positively fascinated by the line of argument. Just 

as the teacher reached the climax in her appeal to his better self, a light of 

discovery broke over the boy's face. 

•'Say, teacher," he said eagerly, "it's your lower jaw that moves, ain't it?' 

IN SPANISH. 

T-d—y S-h-c-t-a translating—I will go on a horse more spirited than my 

father. 

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Vol. XIV. J 

ELECT! 

The election , 

2Sth. expressed 

in the choice o 

Several close co 

some of the resn 

wish the best of 

ficials and we hq 

tray the trust pla 

follow, more as 

record than of 

President, Arr 

President, Miss 

Secretary, Lynif 

Assistant Treas 

Schaertzer, '12;) 

urer. Russell Be 

Treasurer, Lynn 

ron Jackson, Jr. 

Rep., Miss Flor 

Glee Club Rep., J 

ish Club Rep., Lc 

Society Rep., M 

Reading Club Re 

gles. "13; Track 

"13; Rugby Man 

Swimming Mana 

Girls' Basketball 

McCIoughry, '13, 

dent Affairs' Cori 

I'ert Thomas, Lyr 

Piper. 

WORDS FROM 

. The editpr-ele 

had the opportui 

thanks and'icieas 

ing his predece 

there was np.iss

ELECTION RETURNS. 

Tlie election of Tuesday,. November 

2cStli. expressed the will of the majority 

in the choice of next term's officers. 

Several close contests were decided, and 

sonic of the results were surprising'. We 

wish the best of success to the new officials 

and we hope that not one will betray 

the trust placed in him. The results 

follow, more as a matter of permanent 

record than of information: 

President. Arnold" Bowhay, '12: Vice- 

President. Miss Myrtle Franzen, '12; 

Secretary. Lyiiian Heacock, '12; First 

Assistant Treasurer, Miss Theodora 

Schacrtzer. '12; Second Assistant Treasurer. 

Russell Bell. '12: Third Assistant 

Treasurer. Lynn Ward. '12; Editor, Byron 

Jackson. Jr.. "12: Girls' Glee Club 

Kep.. Miss Florence Piper,''12; Boys' 

Glee Club Rep.. Joseph Meyer. '13 ; Spaniel 

Club Rep., Leo Simon. '12: Debating 

Society Rep.. Miss Edith Griffin. '12; 

Reading Club Rep.. Miss Elizabeth Rugjrles. 

'13; Track Manager. Oliver Field. 

Mo: Rugby Manager, Paul Tissot, '13; 

Swimming Manager. Hyde Lewis. '14: 

Girls' Basketball Manager, Miss Martha 

McCIoughry, '13: Members of the Student 

Affairs' Committee, Sanford Stien, 

Bert Thrnias, Lynn Ward, Miss Florence 

Piper. 

WORDS FROM THE EDITOR-TO- 

BE. 

The editor-elect hp.s not heretofore 

had the opportunity of expressing- his 

thanks and ideas in THE LOWELL during 

his predecessor's term because 

there was no. issue after the election 

SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER 5, 1311. 

except the annual, the material for 

which was complete. This year, however, 

owing to the bi-weekly edition, 

that opportunity is presented. I want 

to thank the voters most heartily and 

hope to prove that their confidence 

was not misplaced. 

The great hue and cry of every editor 

has been, "more material." Here 

is the chance to make that cry beforehand 

and have the material. During 

this Christmas vacation you will liave 

plenty of time to write a short article 

describing some trip, some humorous 

incident, some sport or anything that 

interests you. The holiday season is a 

great time for insp : rations. Try it! 

Give your editor a stock from which 

he may choose! It often happens that 

he is criticized .for his selections, when 

he has printed everything written, in 

a desperate effort to fill up space. 

There is another way in which we 

may help our sciioo! paper this Christmas. 

.Since our -Jvertising rates and 

financial success depead on our circulation, 

we should make a gteat effort 

to increase it. We all know some old 

Lowellite or friend who would gladly 

subscribe for THE LOWELL at 75 cents 

a term if he only knew how to get it. 

Although nothing definite has been 

done about this matter as yet, some 

subscription tickets will probably be 

distributed before the end of the term 

which will entitle the purchaser to a 

six months' subscription by mail. 

When these tickets are issued it is the 

duty of everybody to take at least two 

and make some effort to sell them in 

vacation. BYROX JACKSO.V, JR., '12.

THE LOWELL 

'The Editor asked me'tbVpresent'some 

figures of this term's finances of.THE 

LOWELL. I take. it to mean that the 

Editor believes that figures give proof, 

and that from these proofs you may 

judge for yourselves, whether or not the 

present system of THE LOWELL is to be 

considered a success or a failure. If 

success has crowned our efforts, if fortune 

has smiled upon us, then should our 

idea of THE LOWELL be continued; but 

if, on the other hand, failure has branded 

us and unkind fortune marked us as 

failures, then let us return to the old 

style of publication until some better 

system is worked out. 

There has been but little difference in 

the cost of the two LOWELLS. AS a matter 

of advertising, our enterprise found 

greater favor among the merchants, 

whereas, we were able to give them 

twice the amount of advertising for the 

cost of a single *'ad" of last term. 

The monthly profits have often surpassed 

our fondest hopes and expectations. 

The net profit for the first two 

editions was $76.70. The second month, 

generally one of reaction and loss in 

profit, did not affect us with nearly the 

force that it struck my predecessor of 

one year whose advertising fell to a meager 

four pages. Our gain for these two 

issues was $48.50. To start the Girls' 

Edition after the third month, we were 

able to boast of a balance of $180.85. 

The regular edition of November 3 and 

the Girls' Edition taken together brought 

our purse up many dollars and we can 

proudly start our work on the Annual 

with a balance of $257.47. 

The facts and figures are yours for 

approval. Decide for yourselves, has it 

been success—r.or failure? 

DAVID WOLF, '12, . 

Business Manager. 

' •••-• -'is- 

REGARDING!,. IJH^&^J & DUES. 

I believe.our experience during,the 

past term has shovyn that it is for the 

general good to .have.; the dues.paid up 

at the beginning ofêach term. /This 

will help everybody concerned. In 

the first place it increases' the total influx 

of dues. The total this term has 

already passed the $420.00 mark. This 

is a decided increase over past terms. 

The reason for this increase is that 

several of the collectors worked hard 

to have the members pay up their dues 

at the beginning of the term. In one 

case an entire class paid up for the 

term. In the second place it makes the 

work easier for the collectors, and the 

members are not continually bothered 

during the term about their dues. 

Members of L. H. S. S. A. take heed! 

Pay your dues up at the beginning of 

each term, thereby saving yourself annoyance 

and benefiting the school at 

the same time. 

ARNOLD' BOWHAY, 

1st Asst. Treasurer. 

THE POSTER AUCTION. 

A novel digression from the usual 

disposition of Girls' Edition posters 

took place when they were auctioned 

off after the Orchestra concert in the 

ball. Instead of the favored few obtaining 

the posters, every pupil was 

given, a chance to bid for one for his 

room. Thespirit with which the auction 

was received was shown by the 

prices paid. Did you ever know of 

•Lowell not receiving something, new 

wUh enthusiasm? .Dayid Wolf:and 

Robert M. Underhill. alternated as,auctioneers. 

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JAMES RANS( 

ELIZABETH 

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girls on'• their. 

We are mfafpc 

ficulties^surrpi 

especially. ,£wh< 

only two'weel 

management 

the auctiorijof 

a neat profit'; 

the paper was 

larly. intere.ste 

settled*a-ques 

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ROBT. M. UNDERHILL, '11....Associate 

WM. RAINEY, '12 Organizations 

AILEEN HAND, '12........Organizations 

VINCENT MEAD, '11 School Notes 


TAMES RANSOHOFF, '11 Athletics 



CORINNE CRONISE, '12..... Jokes 





D-WID WOLF. '12 Business Manager 

SANFORD STEIN, '12 Associate 

B. ARENDT,'13 

T.YNN WARD, '12 


We must certainly congratulate the 

skirls on their issue of THE LOWELL. 

We are in a position to know what difficulties 

surround the issue of a paper, 

especially when there has been one 

only two weeks before. The business 

management was admirable, even to 

the auction of the posters which netted 

a neat profit. The literary standard of 

die paper was high. We were particularly 

interested in an editorial which 

settled a question that has long been 

upmost in mind. It was headed "The 

Place of the High School Paper" and 

it decided that the mission of the said 

paper must be to set a high standard 

of literature and dignity. The statement 

is made that the personal element 

must not enter and that only matter 

of interest to all must be included. 

The present male editor feels very 

strongly on this point.-"'It would: indeed 

ê a' task to find sixteen pages 

during a whole term that would, interest 

everybody: But to issue thirty-two 

pages a month of absolute general" interest 

Would be a task for the immortals. 

• 

We are too apt to consider that our 

own interest is the general interest, 

and that what does not interest us is 

uninteresting to everybody. It is im-' 

possible to conceive of a publication in 

the world that would interest everybody. 

That is why there are so many 

publications. And so in our world at 

Lowell. We cannot have many papers, 

but we can so compose the one paper, 

not so that the whole will interest everybody, 

but so that everybody will be 

interested in some part. This seems a 

far broader, more unselfish principle 

and aim. 

And then the old question of persona! 

reference. THE LOWELL is the organ 

of the Students' Association. The Ed- 

. itor and Manager are elected under the 

auspices of the Association and they 

are responsible to it. Of course we 

should publish the best literary material 

available. Lowell is essentially 

an academic high school. Its paper 

should prove this. But should not the 

highest aim of the editor be to co-operate 

with and advance the interests of 

the Students' Association that elected 

him? We spend thirty periods a week 

pursuing higher education. Can we not 

well afford to devote a part of our paper 

to becoming better acquainted and 

more intimate with each other. A 

"Nation" or an "Outlook" can appeal 

to a few thousand people in a country 

of millions, but in a local community 

where there is' but one local : paper, to 

accomplish''the'-greatest good and se- 

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THEv LOWELL 

cure the highest success, its '-ideals - 

should be but a little^tiighei- -tfiarf- the 

ideals of thie majority;'ot,the peopM in . 

the community/ not higher than the 

standard of the few best people there. 

And so at Lowell. We must make our 

paper appeal to and satisfy the most 

people, rather than the few best people. 

Settled on the end at which we are 

aiming, we may consider the method to 

accomplish it. The present editor 

feels that only l>y a considerate and 

careful use of this personal material 

can the paper be truly alive and influential. 

The dignity of the publication 

should never be forgotten; but the 

more admirable form of dignity would 

seem to be the command of respect 

and interest rather than solemnity of 

demeanor. 

And finally. Let us stand for progress. 

THE LOWELL in its monthly form 

had reached the limit of development. 

It had become an expensive, mechanically 

beautiful paper. This term we 

have perhaps gone to the other extreme. 

We would recommend to the 

next editor that he include a cover with 

a permanent design, printed perhaps 

in different colors from month to 

month. This would give him twenty 

pages every two weeks. We suggest 

that he arrange with the English Department 

so that students would receive 

English credit for contributions 

to ,THE LOWELL. Also-.that• thg^field-• of'•[ 

tschoolVactivitybe';sp^ assigned to the 

stafi^tHait the-editpr's-wbrk:be^ntirely 

elimtnative, never constructive/;'"'"•',• ••;'-; 

To do this the income will have to 

be increased. The sales at school 

should be at least five hundred every 

issue. Besides' this the subscription 

list should be built tip to two hundred 

at least. This would make the advertising 

value greater and it would increase 

the influence and prestige of the 

paper itself. 

Let us all get behind the editor next 

term. Instead of opposing whatever 

course he chooses, let us unite to help 

him on the positive side and to aid 

him with our own work and ideas. 

And let us all remember that the editor 

is but mortal. 

QUOTED CONTRIBUTIONS. 

There appeared in the Girls' Edition 

a certain little tale signed by a student 

yet translated directly from the Span-, 

ish. This is almost a criminal offense. 

The one thing worse than contributing 

nothing is to take credit for some piece 

that you do not deserve. If you have 

translated a piece sa}' so and give the 

original author the credit. If you quote 

a piece, be sure to make the fact apparent. 

The editor cannot watch such 

matters. It is a matter of personal 

honor and decency but it is VITAL. 

GOLCHER BROS. 

MANUFACTURE. 



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The Block L Rally was held "in the 

hall On Friday; November 24th. ' A 

fine crowd was on hand and the auditorium 

was specially decorated. Among 

the speakers were President Smith,. 

Geo. Montgomery, Amy Heacock, Russell 

Bell and Arnold Bowhay. The 

feature of the day was a musical number 

by the "Cannibal Trio," consisting 

of Chet Ferguson, Cap. Potter and 

Clayton Dinmore. They were there! 

L's were bestowed upon the seven 

members of the victorious swimming 

team. 

The Executive Committee recently 

awarded Robert Underhill a rising 

vote of thanks for so successfully managing 

the football team. He did not 

use his entire allowance for expenses 

and he managed to turn $90.00 profit 

into the treasury, which was far above 

the estimated income. 

The enterprising Class of Juno '13 

are to give a dance on December 16th. 

Harold Black is chairman of the committee. 

Nominations for class officers 

were recently held. Messrs. Livingston 

and Sommer are aspirants for the 

presidency, and the Misses Rawles and 

ISoeskcri long to be vice-president. 

The election was capabiy handled by 

a board consisting of Messrs. Smith, 

Mead, Ransohoff, Olsen, Hirschfelder 

m:^rW^:r; : :;- 

-fere4r- 

and tJnderhill: Theii 

ranged so that eaci 

was 'firs,t on half of the ballots; | A ,pTan 

is now on foot tohold a primary elec- v 

tion to determine the candidates next 

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The June'14 Classes now completely 

organized. Officers were elected recently, 

Orel Goldaracena being the 

president. The members of thisclass 

have shown a good spirit throughout 

the whole organization. 

Two members of the faculty, Mr. 

Morton and Miss Cronise have been 

the victims of slight illness during the 

last few weeks. We were all glad to 

see them back afterwards. This is 

quite the proper time for colds. 

We notice that both Mission and. 

Commercial now have sessions so arranged 

that school begins in the morning 

about 8:30 and is over by 1:00 

o'clock. This arrangement would certainly 

be welcome at Lowell. It would 

make a less tiresome school day and it 

would give many of us a chance to 

augment our incomes. 

A committee from the High Senior 

Class is now working on plans for 

graduation exercises on Senior Day. 

The committee consists of Miss Durbrow, 

Bernhardt Fest and Osgood 

Murdock. 


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Organizations 

The Reading Club, has been very enterprising 

this term. It has given three 

plays, and hopes to present a fourth. 

The last one, "The Great Divide," although 

a rather difficult undertaking 

for a high school, came off successfully. 

It lost greatly by having none of 

the beautiful scenic properties which 

go so far to make a play of this kind 

a success. 

As a whole, this term the Reading 

Club has been very successful. The 

reading programs throughout have 

shown care in their selection, and the 

- plays have been, for the most part, very, 

good. But why is it that only about 

one-third of the members show up during 

the meeting when no play is to be 

presented? The object of the organization 

is to instill a love for good literature 

in the minds of the members, not 

for amusement by producing a play 

which has no real literary merit in itself. 

Let us hope that next term the 

members will regard the Reading Club 

in a more serious light, and come prepared 

to appreciate good literature. 

Spanish Club. 

The play "La Independencia" has 

been given in the last meetings.. The 

play is a good one and could be given 

successfully if those in the cast would 

make more of an effort to be present 

at rehearsals. An amusing play "Los 

Solteronas," is being prepared for the 

end of the term. 

It is to be hoped that next term some 

new material will come into the,club. 

Also, that chemistry, and physics will, . 

not interfere with the attendance. . 

The last few meetings of the Girls' 

Glee Club have been devoted to rehearsals 

for the concert. Most of the 

girls have done faithful work this term 

in preparing for the concert. Praise is 

due to those who come regularly every 

week in order to do something for the 

school. The preparation put upon the 

program deserved a larger attendance 

at the concert. The hall was comfortably 

filled last Monday when the 

concert was held. Conscientious work 

during the term certainly was repaid 

for the singing was very fine. Lowell's 

enterprising orchestra was on hand, 

and agreeably surprised everybody 

with a fine new piece. . 

. The Debating Society held the Nieto 

Memorial Debate on December 24th. 

Messrs. Harris, Kaufman, Herrington 

and Shapiro discussed the project of a 

Greater San Francisco. The judges.. 

Miss Cronise, Adolph Postel and Bert 

Rabinowitz awarded the cup to Mr. 

Harris. 

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building thatîj 

gathering- allîi 

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But did heVfindi 

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search hefwas: 

capite nudd;an8 

Committee.^ '*? 

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Buckingham's^! 

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other day. "He' 

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pretty one.'fron 

The waiter.}fi|j 

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We cannot say too many things' in 

favor of the Lost and Found Committee. 

The members have worked hard 

and have accomplished wonders. It is" 

to be hoped that every student will feelit 

his duty to co-operate with and aid 

the committee. But some very funny 

situation? arise. A Biology recitation 

had to wait the other morning while 

Mr. Carey rescued his text book from 

the confines of the mansion in the yard. 

No exception or discrimination is 

shown. The other evening about 4:30 

there were so few people about the 

building that it was uncanny. After 

gathering all unclaimed hats in the 

hall, the committeemen locked their 

vault and wandered home to their respective 

ancestral firesides. About this 

time a promising young gentleman 

from Room 1, having finished his mechanical 

drawing, was ready to leave. 

Hut did he find his hat on the regular 

hook? Xo. he did not. After a hot 

search he was later seen departing 

oapite undo and blessing the Property 

Committee. 

Oh. yes! Did you hear of Fisher 

ttuekingham's little millinery chicanery? 

lie went to Tait's for lunch the 

other day. He hung his plebeian hat 

on a honk beside all the rest. While 

he ate. some one took that hat by mistake. 

Clever Buck saw the situation, 

so he bribed his waiter to pick him a 

pretty one from those that were left. 

The waiter must have been a man of 

ta>te. for the little, round, green Eng- 


F.WICMAN 

2037 FILLMORE STREET"- --'•'•'•' > - A ''"-* *•••*' -"

(Continued!from-Page (>.) .. , 

The nomination of next term's officers 

will take place on Monday, December 

4th, with election next Friday. 

The orchestra concert in the hall recently 

was a, marked success. This 

organization has shown the right spirit 

during the term and it should certainly 

be recognized by the Executive 

Committee. All expenses for the term 

were paid and a slight amount turned 

over to the credit of the Boys' Glee 

Club. 

The Camera Club is preparing to 

give an evening entertainment in the 

hail one of these evenings. This is 

another activity that has shown lots of 

pep. The members have certainly 

helped THE LOWIXI. along. 

Nominations in the Reading Club, 

Wednesday yielded the following results 

: 

President. Corinne Cronise; Vice- 

President, the Misses Piper and Hn]lingsworth, 

and Byron Jackson; Secretary, 

the Messrs. Buckingham, Wolf, 

Simon and Becker: Librarian, the 

Messrs Bruce and Towne. The election 

will be held next Wednesday. 

THE" LOWE 1JL, 

Gladys had a little lamp, 

A jealous one. no doubt. 

For every time her beau came in, 

The little lamp went out. Ex. 

. _ (Continued,from Page. 7.) 

The proofs of the "Annual"' material 

also bore some weird mistakes. In 

the swimming write-up an n replaced 

the w in Bowie Detrick's name. In 

mentioning the Editor, the printer referred 

to Eozy. But best of a.H;, ; one 

that the Girls' Glee Club and some 

others will appreciate. On the Glee 

Club's page mention was made of "the 

success of Mr. Paf-vn^re, our former director. 

But the o in "former" appeared 

as an a on the proof sheet. 

I'd rather be a could be, 

If I could not be an arc, 

For a could be is a may be, 

With a chance of touching par. 

I'd rather be a has been. 

Than a might have been, by !."'•", 

For a might have been has never been 

litit a Has wa.-. once an Are. 

J. F. KINMAN 



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•?oys^ti§|j|| 

strides at: 

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During last ê< 

defeated Mt.T|rmi 

emy at San Rafai 

one of the best gai 

fael for severalye 

the first half Lowe 

but at the begin 

Tamalpais put in i 

few minutes the si 

This tie remain 

minutes of time, i 

"midget" center, i 

goal and put Low 

good. The game 

means and several 

in danger. Just-be 

blown, Hirschfeldi 

the score reniajnei 

end. Score :LpW( 

The team'wfiich 

was composed-oi'] 

del, Hirschfelder, 

Conrado. VJV 

Wednesday ;Lp 

will play Pacifift,] 

and Friday. tKeyJ' 

Star of the Se^; 

think' you ;• can^ 

come out and l trjr;i 

jiractices every.;M 

During vacatio 

practice. every-;;yV 

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BOYS' BASKETBALL. 

THE LAOWE.L1, 

-:..../ 

Hoys' basketball has taken great 

strides at Lowell during the last week 

and everything points to a successful 

season. The team is quickly rounding 

into shape and by the beginning of 

next term should foe in prime condition. 

During last week Lowell met and 

defeated Mt. Tatnalpais Military Academy 

at San Rafael. This game was 

•me of the best games seen in San Rafael 

for several years. At the end of 

the first half Lowell led by a safe score, 

but at the beginning of the second 

Tamalpais put in a spurt and within a 

few minutes the score was even. 

This tie remained until within two 

minutes of time, when Marwedel, our 

"midget" center, shot a difficult field 

goal and put Lowell two points to the 

good. The game was not won by any 

means and several times our goal was 

in danger. Just before the whistle was " 

blown, Hirschfelder threw a goal and 

ihe score remained xUz Zuv.fc until the 

end. Score: Lowell 32: Tamalpais 28. 

The team which went to San Rafael 

was composed of Fujita, Fuld, Marwedel. 

Hirschfelder. Lewis, Render and 

Conrado. 

Wednesday Lowell's second team 

will play Pacific Heights in the yard, 

and Friday they buck up agr.inst the 

Star of the Sea team. If you don't 

think you can make the first team, 

come out and try for the second, which 

practices every Monday in the yard. 

During vacation both teams will 

practice every Monday. Wednesday 

and Friday at the National Guard court 

on Van Xess near California. There is 

a chance for every one to get into the 

game. Come out and help our winning 

team. 

GIRLS* ATHLETICS. 

On Thursday, November 23rd, the 

Girls' Basketball team played the 

Cogswell team'on the Lowell t''court. 

Although all of the regular team were 

not in the game, the score was IS to 3 

in favor of Lowell. 

A challenge has been received for a 

return game with Lick sometime before 

the end of the term. 

On December 5th Lowell will play 

Commercial on the Commercial court. 

This team is the only team which has 

defeated Lowell this term, so the outcome 

of this game is looked forward 

to with interest and hope of success. 

All those interested in basketball are 

urged to come and support the team. 

Berkeley High School has been challenged 

and will probably play on Saturday, 

December 16. 

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Pete and Mike were grea'. friends. 

Mike became sick and Pete went for the 

doctor. •" """"•' '. r :•'."".'~°.'","!".."*'':'...".;">•• 

The doctor gave. Pete some medicine 

and told him to give Mike as. much as' 

would fit on a dime and not any more because 

it would kill Mike. . . 

The next morning the doctor came and 

Mike was dead and the doctor asked the 

trouble. 

Mike said: "1 didn't have a dime so 

I gave him as much as would fit on 

two nickels." 

Me sent his boy to college. 

Hut now he cries "Alack!" 

He spent ten thousand dollars 

And got a quarterback.—Ex. 

Teacher—You've been going to 

school long enough to write decently. 

Don't you know how to make a figure 

three." 

Freshie—Sure: you put your pencil 

on the paper and then you.shiver.—Ex. 

Wanted—By the High Two Latin 

Cla^s, a powerful tonic for a weak and 

sympathetic mind. 

THE KBO:H»EE:EI 

Girls, generally speaking, are—gen-; ^: 

erally speaking.—Ex.; ; •-'U.^-hir 

.Coach—You are all outb£ condition.. 

• Have you been,.smoking;6.r; drinking? , 

. Player^-Not: at all;' .. ":/ . • '7 ',; 

Coach—Have you been up late and 

eating fudge or pastry?' 

Player—No. • 

Coach—You haven't been studying, 

have you ? 

Player—A little. 

Coach—Cut it.out. Do you want to 

queer our chances?—Ex. 

To hit a woman's heart, it is best 

to take aim kneeling.—Ex. 

Freshie—I'm trying my best to get 

ahead. 

Senior—Heaven knows yon need 

one.—Ex. 

Miss Hodgkinjon—Mr. Marwedel, 

will you kindly take your feet from 

the aisle? 

The Duke—I can't get them under 

the desk, Miss Hodgkinson. 

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Timely Hints on Diress 

"I confess I cannot help 

some opinion of a man's sense and character 

from his dress." ' - . 

—Lord Chesterfield to his son. 

For men who are closely confined 

a striped suit is the appointed style. 

Don't wear pajamas just because the 

invitation reads "Evening Dress." 

Don't wear a loud suit simply because 

you're going to call on a deaf 

man. 

Don't wear a suit, with a check in it 

to the races. 

To make your trousers last, simply 

make your coat first. 

Are Trousers singular or plural? If 

a man has them on,.they're plural. If 

he is without them it's certainly singular. 

Be careful of your personal appearance—it 

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CLOTHES HABERDASHERY HE AD WEAR

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nf ljis inslrurtiiu' in llir rlass-rnom. Ins 

guiuittg ijanu nurr urganixcu artiuilirs, ljis 

fricnusljip auu auuirr in urrsanal rrlatinns. uir, 

tljr mcmbrrs nf % (Class nf 3rrrmbrr 1911, 

ucuiralc this, nnr g>rniur fcftilinn nf Ebe iCnutrll. 

H

MR. FRANK MORTON" - 

MR. F. H. CLARK - 

MR. FRAN'CIS E. CROFTS 

MISS A. G. DUFFY 

MR. J. I 1 . XOURSE 

MISS M. M. COX 

::i MR. HL'DSOX SIIF.I.DOX - 

MR. j. j. sciiMnrr - 

MR. J. A. I.OXGI.EY 

MISS F.I.SIK A. WF.IGLE 

MR. ROCKIIOLD 

MISS ELSIE I SOW MAN" - 

MR. FRAXKLIX I-:. PER1IAM - 

MISS CECILIA CROXISE - 

MR. JAMES E. ROGERS - 

MR. F. I;. TL'CKER - 

MR. T. II. RHODES - 

MISS FRANCES IIODGKIXSOX 

MK. LEROY II. STEI'MEN'S - 

MR. I'KEI) \Y. KOCH - 

MR. EVERETT I'. CARRY - 

MR. T. A. SMITH - 

MR. A. DOWNEY - 

MR. A. ALTMAX - 

MRS. X. J. TIIARP 

''•' Absent i n leave. 

Faculty. 

- - - Principal 

Head of History Department 

Head of Mathematics Department 

Head nf English Department 

Head of Classical Language Department 

Head of Modern Language Department 

Head of Science Department 

Head of Drawing Department 

History 

- - - - - - History 

Mathematics 

Mathematics 

English 

English 

English 

Classical Languages 

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Science 

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Science 

Science 

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The Class of December 1911. 

I'.einy; the photograph.- and portraits of the various members of the lass 

that graduates as a class. Some of the individuals maj return in the spr.-; 

that t!ie ; shock at leaving may not be over-severe. •« 

Grace Ailams 

Ida 1'iluiu 

liva Coe 

Katherine Crosslcy 

Margery Un.rbmw 

Ruby Jewell 

Hester Malhews 

Deborah Xcvvinan 

Gertrude I 'orwnncher 

Marjorie Ryan 

F.velyn Sawyer 

C.ladys WaiK-'. 

I-'isher r.uckiiiuliani 

S!;vr\\ood Ch:i]>man 

Win. F. Cheney 

Win. R. Dubois 

MEMBERS. 

r.ernhardt Fesl 

Cieorê [•'.. Goodall 

!'>ert Froliman 

Jolm (i raves 

I larrison A. Jones 

Vincent Mead 

< 'same Murashi.cje 

( (sôod Munlock 

Arthur (.)lscn 

lames KunsoholT 

John \'.. Skinner 

ICrnest Smith 

Win, Somers 

Robert M. L*n

I 

THE LOWELL 

THE CLASS OF DECEMBER 1911. 

Class Officers. 

ames Ransohoff. 

I'tT'sMent Senior Class 11; 

1IU.MI1.ISS Track - 0», 'ID, 'II; 

i i K "OS '09 

mliijr 'IVain •«!i. 'In, '11: Caplain 

Ml; Knntliall T'.-am MO. 

11; l'.a.sk,tli:ai T.-am Mil. Ml: 

Mauau.T Ml: A. A. I.. \\p\a:iisl'. 

Clul. •!•'. 11; SiM-r.-iary 

" ciuh "U: r.iis 

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tiracc Ailains. 

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I lazcl Cookc. 

T.-imls CKiK • 

lull M". '11. 

:•: Spsinlsli 

Win. K. Duhoi-. 

in: i-.],;• I'lul. •":•. '!"• 

Katharine Cmsslcy. 

Cli-.. Cluli "">: 1>|>. 'ni 

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M". Ml: l.il.r.u-iiin 'in. Ml 

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THE LOWELL 


Margery Durlirow. 

l:>".ilinu dull 'II: sp. nl.-li 

I'IHI. -l.p. -II; V|. .-l'r..s|,|,.|ii 

11; Il'pr. s.-ni.i ti\ -• 'I r i ;)••«• 

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THE LOWELL 


Ruby Jewell. 

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O l c c I'luli Ml. 

] hirrisi >u A. loiies. 

liili-ri-lii.«s UiisU.'U.iill M l : 

THE L O \V ELL 


t )>:>iii^ Mura.-lii^c 

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THE LOWELL 


Arthur OIscn. 

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Marjuric Ryan. 

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T HE L O W ELL 

THE CLASS OF DECEMBER 1911- 

Krncst Sniiili. 

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Miiimui'r M": Ciass Tt. snr.T 

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THE LOWELL 

Class History. 

By FISHER A. BUCKINGHAM. 

Four years ago, one peculiar day in January, which thought spring weather 

due but couldn't quite settle the doubt, a miscellaneous gathering from the 

various grammar schools collected at Lowell and announced that they wished 

to enter High School. The usual solemn, awe struck, tone was not missing in 

the announcement. 

We were soon in our class rooms ami finally all histories (public and private 

alike), were placed on file and enrollment cards made out. The celebrities from 

the different schools began the struggle for supremacy and were ignored by all. 

liven their own schoolmates lacked interest in former heroes for we had joined 

the Students' Association. 

After the summer vacation we returned a happy sun-burned, blistered crowd 

—now a factor in school life for we had participated in the election of the 

Student Body officials. 

We gradually improved and in our second year showed our literary aspirations 

by starting two publications, (written by hand), "The Hook" and "The 

Goat." This time our efforts were too strenuous for with the decrease in the 

circulation of Tin-: LOWKU. public-spirited authorities confidently warned the 

contributors and the papers died natural deaths. During this term our class 

was organized and with the election of the officers and adoption of a constitution 

a new responsibility was added. "Pay your dues; only ten cents a 

month," was the plea accompanying the responsibility. 

Following our return after the holidays one of the class sages proposed that 

ihe dues be raised. With all solemnity they were advanced the stupendous sum 

of five cents per month. Fortunately we could not see into the future. As 

the sum in the treasury grew, so the demand for spending it grew and finally 

our first dance was given. It came off so successfully that within a month it 

was followed by another. They were recognized in the social columns of the 

LOWELL and together with the winning of the interclass swimming championship 

began to make a record. 

During the following term we established a new fad and in so doing created 

the precedent of having class boat rides. Our low junior boat ride and our 

modest dance were both attractive. We were now eligible for the Reading Club 

but with age came dignity and we survived the honors poured upon us. 

Our junior year ended with a wonderful dance at the California Club resulting 

in great credit to the Entertainment Committee and the class. We finally 

prepared for our senior year by electing a new administration. 

We were now'Seniors, well represented in school activities and honored 

at all class and school functions. We had reached a state where social announcements 

of the class in THE LOWELL no longer created commotion: on 

the other hand we were zealous to see that we' received all honor due us and 

more besides. 

The class entertained the High Seniors at a reception in the unique but 

picturesque surroundings of a boat club. Again we prepared on the approach 

of the holidays for the coming deration to High Seniors by duly selecting our 

officers. 

20 

Now, after a most 

considered scandalous';.ai 

young, and a brilliant ro 

Some of the old frii 

so you are growing tip. 

graduated from," etc 

that we may be able to 

minds of all and we reo 

old school for the last t 

I am beginning tc 

labor since I graduatec 

my wife, a graduate o: 

—pulled the first gray 

me lovingly as she sa : 

appear. 

This sentiment w; 

—Francis, Fern, and 

Francis, the oldes 

fond of playing scho 

and cat after a tiresoi 

always has an unclea 

desire to play in the c 

Ida Blum, my s 

Edwin Goodall that 

desired to hold confa 

especially in regard t 

For two years tr 

the graft prosecutic 

against Harrison Tor 

graph Company; Wi 

Company; Sherwood 

spectively, of the He 

too numerous to men 

Many worthy ci 

prosecution and sin< 

ference League has '< 

his methods, and de: 

he can neither bark 

Manager Goodal 

stated that Fisher / 

and Savings Bank,^ 

by William .RandoJl 

historian. ' 

g 

. He •fc.edit.

irijjjafcy 1 

Hoinwi;' 

lspira- 

?"The 

in tlie 

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class 

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THE LOWELL 

Xow. after a most enjoyable Freshman reception, which would have been 

considered scandalous and highly improper action in the days when we were 

young, and a brilliant round of class dances, we prepare to graduate. 

Some of the old friends look and wonder and remark as they leave "Well, 

so you are growing up. Coming on fast, my boy. Why. I can remember when I 

graduated from." etc. We look at the successful people around us and hope 

that we may be able to some day take their places. The Senior dance fills the 

minds of all and we receive diplomas. The exercises are over and we leave the 

old school for the last time. Alumni! 

After Fifteen Years. 

1 am beginning to feel old. Tis fifteen long years spent in sludv and 

labor since I graduated from dear old Lowell. Tt was just this morning that 

my wife, a graduate of the Girls' Seminary—oh, I mean Girls" High School, 

—pulled the first gray hair from the still fertile crop on my head and kissed 

me lovingly as she said she hoped that two gray hairs would not forth with 

appear. 

This sentiment was immediately echoed by our three dear, little cherubs 

—Francis, Fern, and Thaddeus. 

Francis, the oldest, is a craftv little fellow for nine years. Fern is very 

fund of playing school and delights in instructing me how to spell rat 

and cat after a tiresome day with some clients. Thaddeus is only four and 

alwavs has an unclean face and pair of hands because of an unrestrainable 

desire to plav in the dusty roads. 

Ida lilum. my stenographer, just brought in a notice from George 

Edwin Goodall that several members of the Municipal Conference League 

desired to hold confab with me to-night in regard to the coming election, 

especially in regard to the office of District Attorney. 

For two years this city has been upheaved and at unrest on account of 

the graft prosecutions instituted by District Attorney Wiliiam Cheney 

against Harrison Jones, local manager of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph 

Company: William Winter, President of the Consolidated Railways 

Company; Sherwood Chapman and Vincent, President and Treasurer, respectively, 

of the Home Telephone Company, and man) other wealthy men 

too numerous to mention. 

Manv worthy citizens are disgusted with the result and tirades of the 

prosecution and sincerely desire its discontinuance. The Municipal Conference 

League has advanced James Ransohoff in opposition to Cheney and 

his methods, and desires the voters to send Cheney back to Arizona, where 

he can neither bark not bite. 

Manager Goodall (by the way. George is managing the campaign) also 

stated that Fisher Aurelius Buckingham. President of the Humboklt Trust 

and Savings Hank, would be unable to be present but would be represented 

by William Randolph Dubois.'erstwhile editor and now a famous political 

historian. 

Obgood Murdock. that venerable "Oozie." is a member of the Conference 

He is editor of the Daily News and has been alderman three suc- 

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ccssivc terms. His presence puts some spirit into our conferences and makes 

them snappy. It is often very relieving to hear him laugh. 

Woman suffrage is in full blast now. To-night the members of the 

Municipal Conference League will consider placing Gladys Waibel on their 

ticket as a candidate for Mayor in co-operation with Ransohoft' for District 

Attorney. With these two stars we can wage a stronger fight in the campaign. 

The League is uncertain whether it ought to endorse Gertrude Porwancher 

fur Supervisor or not because she insists on placing the "lid'' on the 

Uiwn. 

Arthur Olscn has been employed to operate the central wireless telephone 

station on election day. With this invention we will be able to receive 

information at any time of the day from any precinct. 

Chief of Police Eva Coe is very busy, so she told me. arranging the 

extra details for policing on election day. Extra precautions are being made 

mi account of the feeling over the prosecution. 

Captain Hester Matthews is in charge of the Mission Street Station. Tt 

is rumored she is preparing some strange treatise on the Greek language. 

She is assisted by her able lieutenants. Sergeant Mariery Durbrow and Sergeant 

Hazel Cookc, who always has her sewing kit. 

Captain Marjorie Ryan is in charge of the plain clothes women on 

election day and on all special occasions. 

The police are armed with a new weapon called pinhatwitit. This remarkable 

and effective weapon much resembles a hat pin. only it is much 

longer and can be stretched. 

The campaign is at its fiercest now. Our candidate for District Attorney 

has been supported by over hall of the stronger papers, including the Daily 

News. 

Ernest Smith told me yesterday, much to my joy, that he had been engaged 

at a magnificent salary by Underbill & Co., Publishers, to illustrate 

the latest and most popular, as is predicted, novel by Ruby Jewell. Ernie, 

at present, is on the Examiner staff, lie has contributed many trite and 

satirical cartoons which have caught and held the attention ol thousands of 

voters, much to our advantage. 

Osame Murashigc's caricatures in the Chronicle have caused our rival, 

Cheney, to gnash his teeth in silence. 

The counsel for the S. P., as their representative, namely F.crnhardt Fest, 

by his indirect aid causes us to feel still more confident of the results of the 

campaign. He is the man behind the gun in this fight. 

This is the Friday after election. Election Commissioner John Skinner 

announces our glorious success. To-night a few gentlemen \vill be guests 

of Madame ISouwie. nee Grace Adams, at the gorgeous Green way Ball at 

tli2 Fairview Hotel. Miss Deborah Newman, starring in "The Tennis Girl,"' 

will attend with her manager, Bert Frohman. This affair will certainly be 

an opportune relief from a tiresome campaign. 

If our former schoolmates could onlv see us all now! Such is life! 

B. F., '11.,. 

EX 

D. CEM BER ELEV.N 

Entere 

Five Shells the 

Editorial 

When the generation 

ing away was in its 

were, it had two organs, 

man's Hook, the other 

Goat. This last was 

ruped. Though it coir 

thing it found the brov 

in Room 3 so rotten 

were issued and the gan 

Nobody knows who gi 

we all know .Underhi 

Hook was healthier, 

be more excuse a: Loi| 

than for a goat anyhowJ 

lowered every.now am 

Mr. Downey and ou 

spent a .delightful vacal 

of the former in Port 

with tears that Jim 1 

friend to return to his o 

Street. The love of 1 

David and Jonathan's . 

acquaintance. i 

Miss Gladys Waibe 

pended from school 

general disturbance, 

dogging her lessons ' 

Monday she was |o«: 

the floor managerial

EXHALING IT'S LAST BREATH. 

I). (.'KM I'.F.K KI.KVX. Kditor. The business Manager is above reproach. 

l-'ntered as Class Matter at the City Poslnffice. 

Five Shells the Cop'. One Wheel by the "ear. 

Editorial. sicnally. There was a I'ortola edition 

When the generation that is now pass- so gay that it hail to be curbed by the 

inu away was in its childhood, as it police. The cover has since found a 

were, it bad two organs. ( )ne was I loff- home at the Affiliated Colleges—the only 

:n:m'~ I look, the other was I'liderhiU's survivor of a lost scribe. I Jut even the 

'.-it. This last was a Hellenic avid and Jonathan's seem like a cold if you give him the number. He has 

acquaintance. 

been coaching the Suffrage Patrick 

Henry Golph Club and is wanted by 

Miss Gladys W'aibel has been suspended 

from school for cutting and 

Phil Stanton at Sacramento as an 

adviser. 

general disturbance. She has been 

'logging her lessons of late and last 

Manager L'nderhill states that yes- 

Mondav she was found skating with terday's blue blank signatures surpass 

the Hoor manager at Dreamland by all precedents. The members of the 

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faculty began forming in line by 5:30 

p. in. the night before, bringing cots 

and food. When the gates opened at 

8:30 this morning the press was terrible. 

Player Pressley alone received 

so many initials that extra ink had to 

he brought from Oakland. If nothing 

interupts. all the signatures will have 

been affixed by to-night. 

Hough Cheney. Lowell's fastest 

wing, has been yanked from the squad 

ami his loss will be keenly felt. Thi 

gent's parents feel that he is seeing 

too much of life with the friends he 

is making and he will go cast to 

school. An account appeared yesterday 

of his part in the affair with the 

chorus girl of the Kiss Waltz Co. 

Room 15 is in heavy mourning. 

Great joy was evident among our 

instructors when it was announced 

that school teachers here must live 

within the city's walls. Some feeling 

existed because certain teachers in 

other schools were commuters, but 

this decision comes as a victory for 

the Lowell contingent. 

ALUMNI. 

THE GOAT HOOK- 

Just as do all saffron publications in 

factories of culture, so do we dedicate 

these words to our Alumni. The Goat- 

Hook hopes that these people may hear 

of these reminiscent words and know 

we still love them. 

'"Pop" Richard, our former comedian-actor-president 

is working for our contemporary, 

the Examiner, now. He has 

changed variously between advertising, 

newspaper and insurance work but he 

feels that he has found a home with 

Silk Hat Harry now. 

In this connection we must mention 

Gertie Devine. She is a confirmed type- 

writer lady but does not practice her 

profession regularly. In other words she 

works occasionally. This seems to be 

the habit of a certain type. 

Our martyred president. Ivory Wakeman, 

is still with the old reliable S. P. 

He is seen occasionally, by night, at 

dances and the like. The old boy is 

decidedly there with the fair ones these 

days. 

Brothers Joseph and Frank Fortsang 

r.lternate between Divisadero Street. 

Fourteenth Street and U. C. The prides 

of the Rue de look very pretty in nice 

suits these days. Some day they're 

going to be doctors and dentists like 

Mr. Blue and Doc. Frost. Why not? 

Lucette Masury, the former charmer 

of Willow Camp and Shotwcll Street, 

is now holding forth at San Rafael. Tt 

makes it nice for the Lowell boys at 

Hitchcock. 

Princess Pressley. who is one of the 

pleasant memories of those first days in 

Room 9, has now reached the heights of 

Juniorhood. We expect great things 

from Cornelius. He's a big man. 

Gladys Phelan. she of the high brow 

and great dome, beat us out and is now 

a member of the Lowell contingent at 

U. C. Oh, won't you girls get yours 

when you enter in September. 

Ed. Knease, a former prominent member 

of the Bonbonniere Counter Club is 

now tending counter ior our other contemporary, 

the Chronicle, on Fillmore 

Street. Maybe the school training 

doesn't help. It doesn't, you say? 

Leonard Agazelow, Lowell's greatest 

quarter-miler and winner of the Larkspur 

and Caledonian meets, was also one 

of our original number. He is now at 

California after an eventful career in 

newspaper work and self advertisement. 

X. B.—Mili Valley. San Francisco, 

Modesto and Vallejo papers please copy. 

To a Class of Virtual 

Intellect I Dedicate this-j 

f rain: 

Behold a multitude of 

Seated at their desks of 

They are the teacher's bj 

and joys. 

At present they their teacj 

foil. 

In front of me sits-Murd 

Before him, behold, a m] 

There, yonder sits a br( 

Mead, 

And Mr. Rhodes just t

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J. 

THE GOAT HOOK 

SHAVINGS OF THE MUSE. 

To a Class of Virtue. Fortissime and Who sometimes think and always say 

Intellect I Dedicate this Memorial Refrain 

: 

Behold a multitude of girls and boys, 

Seated at their desks of toil. 

They are the teacher's blessings, pride 

and joys. 

At present they their teacher they would 

foil. 

In front of me sits Murdock on a chair 

Before him. behold, a maiden fair. 

There, yonder sits a brilliant member, 

Mead. 

And Mr. Rhodes just told him to take 

heed. 

lila Blum looks just like one daffy-dill 

And at the door, where breezes gently 

waft, sits Underbill, 

There sits a guiding light, a youth 

named Cheney, 

I le has golden hair on top of his beany. 

In back of Meyer is Fisher Buckingham 

Then Marwedel who seems to love a 

lamb. 

There's Olsen. honorable vender of the 

car book. 

And a man named Schake, the past 

tense of shook. 

One boy, 

Girl coy. 

Sure joy! 

THE CLASS. 

Old Lowellites so often tell 

Of things that always went so well 

When they did go to Lowell High. 

Thcv'rc some of our old family. 

That things went better in their day, 

But we of good December 'Lcven. 

When some of us MIGHT get to 

heaven. 

Will tell the other seraphs there 

That of everybody, ev'rywhere, 

That of ev'ry high school class 

Which through history may pass 

There was but one. that class of ours 

Will be remembered more than hours. 

But those of old December "Leven, 

Who will never get to heaven 

Will tell the other Spirit band 

That all the classes in the land 

May scrape and hunt and scour for 

hours 

But never find a bunch like ours. 

We've got Dubois. and Festy grand, 

A politicianctte. Miss Hand. 

We've Underbill and "Oozy" great. 

The two could almost run the state. 

We've "Ernie" Smith, the president. 

Of Lowell High, on swimming bent. 

I licks and Winter, Olsen too. 

Like Ransohoff, we've got a few. 

There's not another class that had 

A little boy like Skinner bad. 

Now Harold Hicks, with cur'.y hair. 

If e'er lie steps in barber's chair. 

Will give the barber such a fright 

lie will not sleep for many a night. 

Murashige carWlraw like fits. 

And Eva Coe. with sharpened wits, 

In Spanish raises quite a laugh 

About "Pepita" and such gaff. 

Now "Frenchy" Meyer is a boy 

Who finds in photography much joy.

I- 

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THE GOAT HOOK 

Ruby Jewell and piano keys 

Have been good friends for many days. 

"Rough-Neck" Cheney, all night long, 

Thinks of Math, and "Jawn" Graves 

strong 

Will come to bless the happy day 

When from Greek he gets away. 

Hester Mathews and Ida Blum 

When the happy day shall come 

Will think with Miss Porwancher wise, 

Should they see with their own eyes, 

Jones and Cheney both agree 

On some exampl' in Physics "C." 

That they have seen the greatest feat 

That ever happened in this seat 

Of learning, good old Lowell High, 

Where all of us, yea oven I 

Have had our little bit of fun 

In listening to .ome well worn pun 

In English: or with saddened face 

Have tried in "Trig." to keep the pace 

With sines and cosines, tangents too, 

Yes. all of us, including you. 

Have had our fun. and also work, 

Of course we never tried to shirk 

Or cut. or do such outlawed things. 

Tn fact as happy as some kings. 

And now. at last, we graduate, 

The time will come when we will state 

That through the times that come to 

pass 

There ne'er will be a greater class. 

G. E. G., Dec. "11. 

Over his keys the tipsy clubman 

Beginning doubtfully and far away, 

First lets his fingers wander as they 

list 

And hunts the key that opens the back 

way. 

Then as he finds his needed instrument 

Finds hope and fervor, nearer draws his 

door, 

First heard by faint clickings of the key 

His spouse wakes and rates him for his 

spree. 

DECEMBER 'll'S HALL OF FAME. 

Heroes brave, we twenty-seven— 

Class of December, Nineteen 'leven— 

We're scratched and scarred from the 

bloody fray. 

Rut here's where we make our getaway 

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Mayhap in the coming eventful years 

We'll oft look back with smiles or tears, 

We'll remember each glorious day at old 

Lowell— 

Each sadness. 

Each gladness. 

Each school prank and madness 

That tested our Faculty's innermost soul. 

And now let us gaze down our long Hall 

of Fame 

And consider the meaning of every 

Great Name. 

When it comes to pure Art, 

To the real thing called "ART." 

That discriminates not 

'Twist a head slightly caved, 

A glorious fracture. 

A nose marcel waved 

Or things of that nature— 

Our much dented President. Ernestine 

Smith, is truly artistic! 

Another one of the art athletic 

Whose trials as such proved also pathetic, 

Whose object at Lowell seems to have 

been 

To rid himself of all surplus skin! 

Beloved by the profs as a student of 

note. 

Renowned for the essays on Ethics he 

wrote— 

We bow to his talents, our hats we take 

off 

To the wondrous achievements of Jim 

Ransohoff! 

Who gets -the "deuce" , 

for "dues"? y>j, 

Who gels abuse, and bri 

Who kills all joy?/ 

Who is dot boy? 

Chorus: FISHER BU( 

We, too, supply the sn 

In the personage of Cli 

Now, I'll leave it to ' 

Is he there? 

At Lowell there runs z 

That Chappy is quite. 

To change each ever 

Hair-Hair-Hair! 

Yea. Bo! Change the 1 

his Hair. 

Among our very best 

As an intellectual we 

Comes our brilliant T 

With his mighty voij 

Every syllable he utt 

Has a meaning all it 

Every wise word tha 

To posterity will be 

A true English stud 

Gadzooks, Dubois-i; 

He can use more 

Cause Miss Duff; 

Than anyone else ii 

In our celebrities ga 

and Why, 

- Our muchly loved 

The boy with tin 

Whose keen sense > 

Scatters like ch 

All sorrow depress 

Making no effort a 

ing ' ; 

Those chuckles 

At times inausr 

Can anyone gufg 

OOSIE MUI

Who gets the "deuce" when he conies 

for "dues"? 

Who gets abuse, and brings the blues, 

Who kills all joy? 

Who is dot boy ? 

Chorus: FISHER BUCKINGHAM! 

We. too, supply the snappy 

In the personage of Chappy: 

Now. I'll leave it to ymi, Mabel! 

I- he there? 

At Lowell there runs a fable 

That Chappy is (|uite able 

To change each every wavelet of his 

Hair-Hair-Hair! 

Yea. I'm! Change the very structure of 

his Hair. 

Among our very best 

As an intellectual wonder 

i"011 ii.- our brilliant Barney Fest. 

Will-, his mighty voice of thunder. 

Kvery syllable he utters 

Has a meaning all its own; 

Kvery wise word that he mutters 

To posterity will be known. 

A true Knglish student he is— 

Gadzooks. Dubois is a wiz! 

1 le can use more whys. 

Cause Miss Duffy more sighs. 

Than anyone else in the biz. 

In our celebrities gallery of Who's Who. 

and Why, 

Our muchly loved Editor next we espy, 

The boy with the laugh. 

Whose keen sense of the funny 

Scatters like chaff 

All sorrow depressing— 

Making no effort at all toward suppressing 

Those chuckles delicious. 

At times inauspicious— 

Can anyone gurgle like— 

OOSIE MURDOCH? 

THE GOAT HOOK 

Amongst our pigmies of repute 

None ranks so high 

Nor is so cute. 

So dainty. 

Blythe and 

Debonair, 

As our great big Bulgarian Duke. 

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Little Bobby 

I las a hobby, 

Must be busy all the time: 

College Ex's. 

Lowell Rec'ses— 

The wav he eats 'em is a crime. 

As an agent of Old Father Time 

Georgie Goodall's there! 

It's simply swell 

When he rings that bell— 

< leorgie, you're some bear! 

Just when things are getting tough, 

When we're being handled rough— 

Ah ! that chime sublime ! 

There dwells with us a handsome youth 

Whose fiery speech, whose love lor 

truth. 

Have made of him a cynosure indeed. 

He's bound to make his mark some 

day. 

He knows full well Life's not all 

play— 

Sincerity. Fidelity—your name is 

MEAD. 

From the banks of Ishakari 

Came to us our Murashigi: 

With his clever little sketches 

And those etches 

He will fetch his 

Well earned laurels from Dame Fortune's 

lavish hand. 

Olsen cares little for forms or for 

codes— 

He comes and he goes at will: 

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As a car ticket aide to Sir Thaddeus 

Rhodes 

He rather fills the bill. 

WINTER makes it rather warm 

When "Buckie" seeks his fifty per; 

Poor "Fishie's" scared he'll come to harm 

When Winter thunders: "What's this 

fcr?" 

Oh. we bow to your headpiece, Great 

Cheney. 

We take off our hats to your hair; 

For 'tis very well known 

That wider that dome 

You nourish a wisdom most rare. 

As a light fantastic tripper 

Gracie Adams is a ripper— 

In sooth, she is a Graceful minx: 

She'll dance on someone's heart, methinks! 

An orchestral genius dwells in our 

ranks; 

Where there's music, she'll be in the 

middle— 

And you'll find Ida Blum in the maddest 

of pranks: 

She's as fond of her fun as her fiddle! 

Deborah Newman's quite a sport. 

She likes her "little game": 

Deborah on the tennis court 

Is seeking Sutton fame! 

Eva Co" and Hester Math' and Margie 

'lirow are three 

Genuinely happy nymphs of gay frivolity- 

Eva looks at Hester with a wicked 

little grin. 

Margie looks at both of them—and 

then the fun starts in: 

A truce to the serious. 

We'll laugh till delirious— 

On with the comedy! 

Whoops, ma' dcah! 

THE GOAT HOOK 

Clever Senorita Cooke 

Eats up Spanish with much gusto— 

She'll peruse a Spanish book 

With quite a native lusto. 

A Jewel indeed is Ruby, 

A musical gem at that— 

But I wonder how you would like to be 

The mon in the lower flat? 

When Gertrude's busy teaching school, 

Enforcing the glorious Golden Rule— 

This tip to her pupils (I know they'll 

not rue it): 

Be prompt to obey if Gert Porwancher 

to do it! 

Margery Ryan finds a weird fascination 

In the brilliant prospectus of co-education 

; 

From Lowell to U. C. is a glorious 

step— 

May she have the success that she did 

as a "Prep." 

A mighty fine student is little Miss 

Waibel; 

From present appearance, who knows 

but she's liable 

To set a new standard for those of her 

sex: 

She'll have no trouble in getting her 

rec's. 

Katherine Crossley's always smiling 

In a manner most beguiling: 

At all sorrow she seems to scoff— 

May it prove the "smile that won't wear 

off." 

Evelyn Sawyer's surely some bear— 

When she starts in to rule 

Her little kid school 

I want to get young and be there! 

December Eleven now bids all good-by! 

Till we meet again as Lowell Alumni! 

EMPLOYEE fiiS 

FAITHFUL^SE 

The Emporium annoui 

tion of one of its mpst .1 

cient servants, Y^Mrij&Ghi 

has charge of the; petti 

of the company;; Mfi'( 

praised for his doglikc 

the company. As "he • 

with the fairer sc.Vj th( 

probably be a very ad\ 

ou the Emporium's pari 

MISS EVA COE'S 

REVIEW 

"Self-Defei 

Many novel ideas J 

this treatise. The pro 

pins, fingernails and p 

dealt with. All women 

"Committee on Public 

this book, for the good' 

APOLOGIES TO 

Bernhardus Fest of Ri 

By Eva's desk he swot 

To chew ye spearmint 

For ever, ever more. 

Near the little stove h 

Then "long came a tea 

Who made him take 1 

Whereupon our Fest 

"Never again, gosh cl 

ROGUE'S G 

Osgood Murdockknown 

as "Oozie." 

heard him laugh? 

Bernhardt Fest— 

Sarah Bernhardt?;-. 

Ida Blum—I W9 n( 

inside of the Boat Cl 

tertainer. 

F. Aurelius Buckii 

derful stomach; biritt 

lections!

EMPLOYEE PROMOTED FOR 

FAITHFUL SERVICE. 

The Emporium announced the promotion 

of one of its most faithful and efficient 

servants. Mr. Cheney, who now 

has charge of the petticoat department 

of the company. Mr. Cheney is to be 

praised for his doglike faithfulness to 

the company. As he is very popular 

with the fairer sex, the promotion will 

probably be a very advantageous move 

mi the Emporium's part. 

MISS EVA COE'S NEW BOOK 

REVIEWED. 

"Self-Defense." 

Many novel ideas arc expressed in 

tlii- treatise. The proper uses of hatpin-, 

fingernails and pointed shoes, are 

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SITUATIONS WANTED —MALE. 

THE GOAT HOOK 

Competent young man wishes employment. 

He is not particular what work 

he is desired to undergo. He has had 

extensive experience in a secretary's 

duties and as a football manager. He 

can serve as a president's prompter and 

a creator of disturbances generally. He 

can talk continually on any subject 

whether acquainted with it or not. In 

short, he considers himself tolerably 

fitted to be cither a salesman or an insurgent. 

Experienced young man wishes situation 

as a bellboy. T am a "steady-going 

young chap with good recommendations. 

1 have rung bells sixteen times a day for 

two years. As to personal appearance. 

T may modestly say I could do credit 

to any establishment. The only objection 

might be my height, but then I am 

growing, so that could not be held 

against me. 

Handsome young man desires to be 

employed as a swimming teacher for 

young ladies. I have had experience in 

that line before, that is, in swimming, 

not with the ladies. I am greatly reduced 

in circumstances, which accounts 

for my being forced to earn my bread. 

I once aspired to a presidency but now 

am reduced to this sad plight. 

I am a youth of nineteen summers, 

extremely good looking, one might say 

handsome, a graduate of high school 

and out of luck. I would like a situation 

as an editor or as a vaudeville actor. I 

li&ve a laugh which usually makes a hit 

and I am sure it would take on the Orpheum 

stage. T have had considerable 

experience with amateur theatricals, in 

fact. I was a telegraph operator for a 

mob scene which never came off. As an 

editor, for the past six months I have 

had charge of one of the leading magazines, 

and so great has been my influence 

thdt I have completely changed it. 

N. B.—I also know how to fry fish for / 

biological use. 

Talented young artist wishes a position 

under a kind master. He must be 

kind, as I might forget myself and mistake 

him for a football, for I am very 

strong. T can cartoon anything from a 

jellyfish to a teacher. I am also capable 

of being employed as a rapid messenger 

to take notices to people crossing the 

ocean. It is my pastime to swim across 

the Golden Gate every moiling for 

breakfast, so you see I could overtake a 

ship with ease. 

SITUATIONS WANTED— 

FEMALE. 

Teacher's position wanted by a studious 

young woman, preferably in a town 

where there are no pretty girls. I am 

well fitted for such a position as I have 

a strong sense of humor to develop and 

am desirous of impressing a part of my 

knowledge on embryo intellects. Apply 

Miss Cowpuncher, S. F. 

Young lady of high school education 

wishes to be employed as a demonstrator 

of Xcwbro's Herpicide. I have a beautiful 

head of brown hair which strikes 

envy to the breasts of all beholders. I 

have worn it clown my back until quite 

recently, so that the fame of my weird 

locks has spread far and wide. I have 

also an unlimited knowledge of jewels, 

especially rubies and amethysts. My 

opinion upon the value of jewels will be 

sent free if a two-cent stamp is enclosed 

with the request. 

Situation as a cook wanted by woman 

of experience. Would preferably be 

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Young woman 

chauffeur. She has 

perience in running 

fact, owns one:" Shj 

order to clef ray her i 

to college. 

EQU/ 

Murdock = t 6-c 

EvaCoe=Tsin: 

Ransohoff = Frig 

Goodall = 1 class 

Cheney,= 1 silk 

Fest = 1 talking 

Unciernui = J'it 

vMiss Durbrow 

•Miss Mathews 

Castillana. 

Vince Mead = 

Frohmah= A 

Marwedel = Ar 

Hicks = The^b£ 

Ida Blum == IN 

1 ordinary pap< 

paper for the proi 

2 (Shakespeare 

X chicken-l)ox»== 

3 Bad. recitatioi 

'tardiness 

of a red mark; on 

^SugarJ 1 ;:^ 

the Bonbonnierre.

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employed upon a boat. This is for the 

benefit of my life insurance company, 

because if the ship should sink T could 

surely come to shore by the aid of my 

marcel waves. 

Young actress wishes to make a contract 

with a traveling show. I am experienced 

chiefly in imitating a boy. and 

can take off a yelping puppy to perfection. 

I can also sneeze with much 

gusto. 

Young woman wishes position as a 

chauffeur. She has had extensive experience 

in running an automobile, in 

fact, owns one. She wishes to run it in 

order to defray her expenses while going 

tn college. 

EQUATIONS. 

Munlock = 1 6-cylinder laugh. 

Eva Coe = 1 Miiall deviless. 

KansoliotT — Friday's dinner (fish). 

< ioodall — 1 class "A" alarm clock. 

Cheney = 1 silk petticoat. 

Fest = 1 talking machine. 

Underbill ~z Big Piiisiness. 

Miss Durbrow 

Miss Mathews 

Castillana. 

Yince Mead = A promoter. 

Frohman — A viajero. 

Marwedel = An auto fixture. 

11 icks = The barber's terror. 

Ida Blum = 1 dumpling. 

THE GOAT HOOK 

= 2 Senoritas de 

1 ordinary paper -\- the margin = a 

paper for the professoress of English. 

2 (Shakespeare — the dramatic idea) 

X chicken-pox = an editor. 

3 Bad recitations 4-ropghhouse 

— L C M. 

tardiness and cutting 

of a red mark on the monthly menu. 

4 Sugar" 4- 360° 11. — chocolate at 

the lionbonnierre. 

31 

THE DIVINE COMEDY. 

(With apologies to Dante.") 

PROLOGUE. 

I stood among a nm

THE GOAT HOOK 

from his doom. 'What is it that en- attempted flight. I was told he had to 

tcred as many, left as few, but yet was 

the best that ever went?' Now, solve it 

if you can." 

Each shade puzzled vainly over the 

question. I was last. A happy thought 

had entered my brain, and I had hope. 

"It is the class of December '11 from 

Lowell High School," I cried. Edipus 

disappeared, and in his place stood a 

guide. "You have solved the riddle," 

he said. ''I am now at your service to 

conduct you through the afterworld." 

INFERNO. 

We entered the cave, and found ourselves 

in a large room where the king 

of the infernal region sat. He was very 

unlike the representations of his Satanic 

majesty. He also had black eyes, 

but there the resemblance ceased. Upon 

his brow he had an athlete's crown, and 

across his chest burned in letters of fire, 

"L. H. S. S. A." I thought thi:; most 

probably was the signum of some caballistic 

order, so I remembered the letters. 

We bowed before the monarch. 

"This shade has guessed the riddle," 

the guide explained. 

"Curses!" his majesty said in a husky 

voice, "another shade escaped." 

I was wondering who the other fugitive 

was when the guide explained that 

a young man had attempted to flee a 

short time ago but had been captured. 

He suggested we see him. so we left the 

Satanic presence and began our journey. 

We soon came upon the unfortunate 

man who had attempted liberty. His 

punishment for his crime was to run a 

jute mill. In order to do this, he was 

set talking. As he spoke he alternately 

rose and fell on his tip-toes. The machinery 

was attached to his heels, which 

device was very successful. I felt really 

sorry for the youth, for lie was good 

looking and spoke well, too. I asked 

what his punishment had been before he 

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assort football suits continually because 

he never used to be where he should 

have been at one o'clock. 

Leaving him, we came upon a stout, 

black-eyed young woman. She looked 

exceedingly woe-begone as she packed 

candy into boxes. When asked why she 

seemed so unhappy when she had an apparently 

easy punishment, she sighed 

and said, "I'm never allowed to see a 

boy at all. I always liked them too 

much, that's why I am here." 

We then came to Tantalus. "You 

mortals have such funny ideas about 

Tantalus," my guide said, "but not one 

of them is true." The true Tantalus 

was a tall, pug-nosed man, with a hacking 

giggle. People were continually 

coming to him with lovely contributions, 

but j'lst as he put out his hand to receive 

them, they would recede from his 

grasp. The poor man was in such mortal 

agony that he continually went into 

hysterics. That's how I heard his laugh. 

• We left this painful scene and came to 

a room where an executive session was 

being held. A young lady who seemed 

to be in the last stages of nervous prostration 

was presiding. It was her doom 

to continually be mixed up with amendments 

to the amendments, and points of 

order. When asked the reason for this 

harsh punishment she smiled and said, 

"Oh. I giggled in the Spanish Club." 

Just then a small, light-haired fellow 

rushed in and began ringing bells frantically. 

"Why, what's that good-fornothing 

fellow doing?" I asked. "Oh, 

he's just calling us to the cooler," I was 

told. 

And to the cooler we were called. 

We were carried along by the throng to 

where a man sat. Icy chills seemed to 

be carried from his person to the suffering 

shades. I wondered what it was 

he did that cooled us off so completely 

''^ i 'i}X"~y'î~'&Z$ 

.; "•'.."•".igirp^jji&isffa,- 

V^Î^Haapeeh 

.: cool;air^remi: 

-But as-we "w 

i-Jnfernbiaftmal 

came rushing I 

these minutes { 

in great distre 

ing for them. 

._:; :/;.V.../P 

~ < " TKeprfety. 

we.now came 

after the glar^ 

were sitting 

antly together 

hour. But aj 

bell rang the 

went to thei 

~ Thele :; 'people 

on earth and 

their friends 

One of the 

prayed: the TJ 

away. A ma| 

her. D's as 

must, iyou; di| 

guide •asked, 

the poor.jabdj 

,: Just then 

' looking up 11 

hair driving aj 

us^land tookf 

Purgatory, in] 

so kind hear 

notgp to heJ 

for? speeding | 

swered. 

; The next ] 

was' a 'n 

pump 

: 7 '--W' ]

when we came in his presence. My 

guide whispered. "No one here knows 

it, but it's all in the name." 

I had seen enough of Hades. The 

cool air reminded me so forcibly of the 

stifling heat within that I was only too 

glad to be conducted to a plcasantcr 

region. 

lint as we were ready to ascend from 

Inferno a man with a turned-up nose 

came rushing by. "Oh, I must have 

these minutes ready by 12:30." he said 

in great distress. "Mis majesty is waiting 

for them. Oh. dear, oh, dear!" 

PURGATORY. 

The pretty, mountainous region which 

we now came upon was a great relief 

after the glare of Inferno. Merc shades 

were sitting around or talking pleasantly 

together, because it was the noonhour. 

But as soon as the one o'clock 

bell rang the inhabitants of Purgatory 

went to their customary employment. 

These people had sinned slightly while 

on earth and were consigned here until 

their friends had prayed their sins away. 

One of the women had been relieved 

just as we came. Her friends had 

prayed the D's she had in high school 

away. A man was digging a grave for 

her D's as we arrived. "How deep 

must you dig the grave. John?" the 

guide asked. "One foot for each D," 

the poor laborer said. 

Just then we heard a toot-toot and 

looking up I saw a lady with burnished 

hair driving a Cadillac. She stopped for 

us, and took us in. She drove us over 

Purgatory in her machine. "You are 

so kind hearted," I said, "why did you 

not go to heaven?" "Oh, I was pinched 

for speeding too many times." she answered. 

The next Purgatorian we came upon 

was a man who was attempting to 

pump some spirit into a football team. 

"Go to it, fellows. A bunch of men 

THE GOAT HOOK 

33 

like you should be able to play a good 

game. Show some pep. fellows!" We 

stopped his harangue at this point and 

asked him why lie had not been consigned 

to Hades. "Oh, really. I was 

good. My only fault was slang and 

talking too much. And then, too. I 

ransohard at a football game that I had 

a nose bleed. Martyrs never go to 

Hades, you know." 

The next object of interest was a tall 

young lady who was practicing on a 

piano. She was bringing forth really 

divine melody. She was practicing so 

she could play in the heavenly orchestra 

after her release from Purgatory. 

PARADISE. 

Just then the sound of distant singing 

was heard. I found myself transported 

to Paradise. A great float passed me 

with the heavenly choir upon it. They 

had just welcomed a soul to glory. 

They were chanting: 

Mere is a glad newcomer. 

Give ears, ye saints, give ears. 

She has come to us from earth 

With straight S for four whole years. 

I raised my eyes to see her face but 

the light blinded me. The sun was 

shining in my eyes and it was time for 

me to get up for school. 

Lowell Seasons. 

When Winters gone, and Sowers gone. 

For they're going out together. 

What will we do? Oh, yes. 

We'll have Rainv weather. 

Card of Thanks. 

The management of the Goat-Hook 

wishes to thank the following members 

of the Clothes Press Club for 

their valuable services as goat-herds: 

Aileen Hand. Vincent Mead. Ernest 

Smith, P.ernard Fest. Fisher Buckingham, 

Uert Frohman. George Goodall. 

i

•I 

By ROLPH 

The life of a dramatic critic in a 

massive city is often arduous, occasionally 

pleasant, and once in a thousand 

times interesting. I don't let myself 

think so, but once in a while I am 

charmed with a bit of business or a 

chance line in a dramatic piece, and 

niv vocation seems almost worth, while. 

The production of '"The Amazons" at 

the "Annex" impressed me so Wednesday. 

As I stood behind the hedge -In 

the first act, watching in turn the superb 

character work of Messrs. Buckir.gvian. 

Chapwolfc and Ham and Mvn again the 

subtle handling of a difficult situaaation 

by Miss Crowsneeze, I was glad I was 

alive. I resolved to interview her (we 

have now completed the first paragraph 

of necessary bull and can begin the 

actual interview). 

A? I entered her dressing room, Miss 

Crowsneeze was seated reading a funny 

paper. She makes a special study of 

wit and humor and spends all her 

leisure hours scanning the papers for 

new sparks of fun. She rose and 

frankly greeted me. She is frank and 

open in her manner and we found no 

difficulty in carrying- on a very interesting 

dialogue. It is not always thus. 

Of course our talk turned to her 

present bill. "Do you know, the Amazons 

seems much funnier than it really 

is." she informed me. "The lines are 

not particularly bright but it is the audience's 

familiarity with the players—no 

I mean the player's familiarity with the 

audience that produces the mirth. For 

instance in the third act, the author did 

not conceive of making Mr. Buckingham's 

part a personification of grace, 

but, when at rehearsals he so violently 

spilled ginger ale and glasses and himself, 

besides sliding down ropes unexpectedly 

and lying hit by swinging aparatus, 

we let him go on doing it." 

"What makes the play seem so natural?" 

I asked. 

"It is the recklessness of the cast. 

It has never been played the same way 

twice. We now, of course, know what 

to expect, some times it is very confusing." 

"I have often wondered why more 

athletic types were not selected to play 

as overcoated Amazons," quoth I. 

"It does seem strange, doesn't it? 

The fact is that we were all much more 

husky when we began, but the strenuous 

work has reduced us. Our stage manager 

is a vigorous worker. The actual 

giving of the play is always subordinate 

to rehearsals." 

"Haven't we been talking along, 

though?"' I spurred her on. "Have 

you always played the lead with Mr. 

Chapman ?"' 

"Oh, yes! If it wasn't for him I 

couldn't go on. Don't you think he's 

grand? Do you know that complexion 

is natural. He never tises fixatives. 

Why, I just wait longingly all through 

the play for that waltz in the last act. 

Don't you think it's fine. HE wrote 

that waltz (here she coyly smiled and 

blushed). Did you know it was dedicated 

to me?" 

"No, I did not." I said. 

At this point the call boy passed 

announcing Miss Crowsneeze's entrance, 

and with a sweet good-by we parted. 

34 

-Picture ^Mii|yp)^^v 

Picture' Djjke|Marvêli 

; Pichire ;Er^^SmitH& n 

Picture Bob iUnderhili;>\\ 

Law. I 

Picture Grace: Adams, , 

boys, ;, • '. 

Picture Hazel Cook, fuj 

Picture Ruby Jeweil,*witi 

hair, '•'-.. j 

Ficture Miss Hand, \v 

stare. 1 

Picture Sherwood Chapn 

tidy, 

Picture Fitz Cheney, wj 

ciety: 

Picture Miss. Newman j 

all gone, h :' ' 4 

Picture Miss Isaacs, ;loc 

Picture Eva Coe; not w: 

Picture George Goodall, 

Picture Miss Crossley, i 

mure/ > 

Picture Miss Porwancln 

poor; 

Pictures-Fish Buckirigl: 

C ing to dance,..;,•• 

Picture Will Winter; i 

Picture-Miss Mathews, 

Picture Bert Frohma 

meek. 

Picture them all, my re 

As I have pictured the 

Class here. 

r 

Miss Duffy—How 

enjoy Silas Marner? 

Ransohoff—I did no 

Miss D.—Why not, 

Ransohoff—I have i

JUST PICTURE. 

Picture Jim Ransohoff, a shy young lad. 

Picture Miss Waihcl. ever so bad, 

Picture Ida Blumj: so slender and tall, 

Picture Duke Marwedel, ever so small. 

Picture Ernie Smith, not wanting to 

draw. 

Picture P.ob Underhill. without Robert's 

Law. 

Picture Grace Adams, afraid of the 

boys. 

Picture Hazel Cook, full of noise. 

Picture Ruby Jewell, with straight black 

hair. 

Picture Miss Hand, without a baby 

stare. 

Picture Sherwood Chapman, always untidy. 

Picture Fitz Cheney, without girls' society. 

Picture Miss Newman, with freckles 

all gone, 

Picture Miss Isaacs, looking forlorn. 

Picture Eva Coe. not wanting to laugh. 

Picture George Goodall, tall as a giraffe. 

Picture Miss Crosslcy. so prim and demure. 

Picture Miss Porwancher. in lessons so 

poor. 

Picture Fish P.uckingham. not wanting 

to dance. 

Picture Will Winter, full of romance. 

Picture Miss Mathews. failing in Greek. 

Picture Bert Frohman. angelic and 

meek. 

Picture them all. my reader clear, 

As I have pictured the December, '11 

Class here. 

D. E. X., '11. 

Miss Duffy—How many did not 

enjoy Silas Marner? 

Ransohoff—I did not. 

Miss D.—Why not, Ransohoff? 

Ransohoff—I have not read it yet. 

THE GOAT HOOK 

35 

—THE CAUGHT THEATER— 

"The Home of the Worst" 

G. Homer Sussdorff 

Presents 

Fits You Cheney 

in 

What Every Woman Knows 

With Superb Support 

Mr. Cheney as "Every Woman." 

Mr. Underhill as "The French Barber." 

Miss Waibel as "Lizzie the P.ar- 

Maid." 

Miss Rvan as "The Foreladv." 

A SWIMMING MEET. 

There was tumult on the benches. 

In the quaint old swimming tank. 

And the water splashed with swimmers. 

Racing restless up the bank. 

I.owellites did crush their score-cards. 

As they gave their Lowell yells. 

While the sweat stood on their foreheads, 

With the jingling of cow-bells. 

It was in the great old relay, 

That our hardest race was won. 

How they shouted! What rejoicings! 

As the red man crossed the line: 

Till the noise of Lowell's triumph. 

Thrilled us with a feeling-fine. 

HERMXCTOX." '14. 

On a recent examination paper in 

civics was this question: '"If the 

President. Vice-President and all the 

members of the Cabinet died, who 

would officiate?" 

One student, after trying in vain to 

recall who came next in succession, had 

a happy inspiration and wrote, '"The 

undertaker."

THE GOAT HOOK 

THE AMERICAN COLLAR. 

(Somewhat) After Emerson. 

It is with pleasure that I appear before 

you gents to-day. Business is good. 

The outlook is bright. It is to be hoped 

that very soon men will turn about from 

the great scientific and engineering feats 

now being accomplished and think of 

themselves more, and of their appearance 

on Friday and Saturday nights. 

The people of the world have come to 

scorn the highest tidiness and appearance 

in their fellow men. And so it is 

that I have chosen to speak to you today 

on the American collar. 

Clothes must be thought of in their 

entirety to be studied. It is rumored 

that the gods divided suits into coats. 

vests and trousers that they might be 

more helpful to themselves. But for 

purposes of study we must consider the 

whole. Man is but a backgroir.nl for 

the clothes. The great tendency now is 

for "man at the dresser" to become "man 

dressing." This is dangerous. 

The collar is the index of apparel 

just as the finger ring is the announcer. 

The old oracle might have said "All collars 

have two buttons: beware of the 

wrong one." Let us take the collar by 

the small stub and consider him in his 

natural atmosphere, round the neck. 

First the influences: 

The greatest influence on the collar is 

powdered nature. After one day's exposure 

in this world of sin and filth, the 

collar becomes so influenced by nature 

that it requires a week to restore it. 

The next great influence is the past. 

For the past years, gentlemen in Paris 

and on the Orpheum en route have been 

showing us what style of collar to wear. 

At first they were ruffs. Then came 

lace as a sort of border to the coat. We 

wore high chokers for a while. Then 

they began to turn over. We wore them 

very low with a large tie, and now we 

wear them very high with almost no tie 

at all. The future may bear possibilities, 

but there are few unused new styles 

left. Through it all, however, we must 

not be enslaved by the past. We must 

remember that the influence of fashion 

arl former fashions arc to inspire us, 

not to dictate to us. Let us be improved 

by style when we look scrubby, but let 

us cultivate a taste of our own. 

The third great influence on the collar 

is that of action. No collar can keep his 

self-respect by staying in solitude and 

seeing no one else's collar. He soon degenerates 

into negligee or flannel. He 

must go out into the world and be seen 

to make his maintenance worth while. 

He must undergo the wiltings of heat 

and work. He must submit to disfigurement 

by rain. He must mix in the cosmopolitan 

pack of the laundry. In short, 

to be ornamental and so useful he must 

be active. 

The duties of the collar are few. At 

all times he must be independent and 

self-reliant. He must stand alone and 

36 

constant with the aid of starch. He 

must be bold yet colorless. Bashfulness 

and shrinking are not becoming to him. 

He must become the leader of wearing 

apparel. 

Perhaps I have dwelt tediously on the 

collar in the abstract. We must consider 

the American collar. We have long been 

swayed by England and France and 

other swell European countries. We 

find it in such names as Chester, Belmont 

and Eaton. We must make our 

collars pre-eminently American. This 

we have begun to do by naming our collars 

for prominent aviators and comets 

''^^BOmmm 

ti fie American;, 

EXIT JOY-E| 

When all iround's 

And in school and 

Of fun you yearn 

With one, who lik 

Suppose you're in ^ 

Surrounded by sc 

tall, 

Has it ever occiui 

you sat '' "* 

There's someone ] 

to chat?- 

You lookTtcTthe 

the front,: 

In each nook and] 

you hunt,;; 

You've just spi< 

turned in he 

You really don't 

you will iriee 

You look at her. 

But the fair yo 

•••••• pays--- V j 

She's busily worl 

And coolly ignor 

And just as;yoi 

. . speak; '^;; 

She

THE GOAT HOOK 

Let us continue the good work. Let us Your pulse gives a bump: you're up in a 

make America, the queen of industry jump, 

and science, also the standard for styles Your heart's in your throat, in one great 

and collars. big lump. 

No Taxation Without Representation. The hall teacher gazes as by him you 

"Great celebration at Schuetzen stalk. 

Park. Sarah Fest has received the Determined, by now. to the maiden to 

ballot ('Amendment No. 8)."—Scien- 

talk - 

tific American. Your mind's in ;•- whirl, you're all in a 

flurry. 

pyTT m v Fv,TpP rT n O M !r ° r EXIT JOY—ENTER GLOOM. 

*»«-* maid will be gone if soon you 

^ ^ hum._ 

When all around's serene and fair 

And in school and out you have no care, 

Of fun you yearn to have your share 

With one. who like you. has no care. 

Suppose you're in the study hall. 

Surrounded by schoolmates, short and 

tall. 

Has it ever occurred that from where 

you sat 

There's someone with whom you'd love 

to chat? 

You look to the back, and you look to 

the front. 

Tn each nook and corner, you peer and 

you hunt. 

You've just spied a beauty as she's 

turned in her seat. 

You really don't know her. but swear 

you will meet. 

You look at her. and gape and gaze. 

But the fair young miss no attention 

pays. 

She's busily working at her books. 

And coolly ignores your yearning looks. 

And just as you're aching with her to 

speak. 

She goes to the dictionary, some knowledge 

to seek. 

37 

I low fussed you feel when you reach the 

place. 

There's a look of perplexity on her sweet 

face. 

Perchance, if you're lucky, and smile 

her way, 

The maid with a blush might deign to 

say: 

"Thay in whitch of theeth bookth ith the 

life of Thakthpeare?" 

Doesn't it jar you. when such words you 

hear? 

You coolly reply, and sneak to your place. 

Convinced that all is not just in a face. 

D. L. \V.. Tune '12. 

The driver of the wagon on the 

fishing tour never opened his mouth, 

except when appealed to. but his 

slightest utterance burned with wit. 

with a little brogue thrown in. 

"You're a pretty bright sort of a 

chap." remarked one of the passen- 

Rcrs. "It's easy to see that your people 

came from Ireland." 

"Not on your life." said Mike. 

"There ye are badly mistaken." 

"What! Didn't come from Ireland!" 

"Niver! They're there yit."

THE GOAT HOOK 

UNDER THE SPREADING BOOT TREE. 

This detriment is edited by that the dictionary, where it was given as 

ic of o ' satirical saSl c 1 humorists, Hoo Hoc meaning "grave." Th,s is the sen 

Wood B. Fest. He has been secured 

tence she wrote, "The man was in his 

at great expense and at the risk of solemn." 

the personal cheerfulness of the shepherds 

of the Goat-Hook. As GOOD "I saw a wonderful thing to-dav. 

jokes are rare, we will give a boot for "What was it?" 

every legitimate contribution to this "A plate with a bun on." 

column. Go to it, Clarence! Allright. 

Mead—The assessment will have to 

be $2.00 a head. 

Murdock— No, $2.00 behind. 

Question—Who is king of the H-4 

Class? 

Answer—Chaos reigns supreme! 

What Did He Mean? 

Mr. R-g-s—Who can give me an 

example of classism? 

Small Boy—There goes a squab. 

N. B.—The sheriff and the coroner 

are simultaneously looking for the 

propagator of this torture. Odds are 

10-6 on the sheriff.—P.. F. ED. 

Mr. Crofts—Repeat what I said. 

Poor Fellow—Don't leave the sign 

outside if you can help it. 

Fest (as he galloped into German) 

—I've a little pony. 

Meaning of equilateralhorscsicles ? 

Little Irene, on being told by her 

teacher to write a sentence containing 

the word "solemn," looked it up in 

Maiden Lady (after trying to learn 

to play tennis)—And he kept saying 

30, love. Wonder what he meant? 

Man (at bargain counter)—I want a 

lady's waist. 

Saleslady—What size and color? 

Man—I don't know and I don't 

care. 

Lady—You'll get it wrong. 

Man—That's nothing; it's for my 

wife so it'll be wrong anyhow. 

Soon after Al Willard entered U. C. 

he showed great ability in using a 

milk bottle. 

No one has a right to be contented. It 

is the one absolutely fatal state. 

Suspicious. 

Miss Oldgirl—I wonder why that 

baby always yells whenever it sees me. 

Crusty Old Bachelor — Because, 

ma'am, babies have the privilege denied 

to other unfortunate beings of 

expressing their feelings as they 

please.—Ex. 

38 

Why is a cowardly soldier like a 

roll of butter? 

Because he will run when exposed to 

fire. 

••&• 

Boericke-s-War-Cr 

Student Affaire;Com; 

R. Statistics^.^j 

have to show'Bell; ; 

Question For the ( 

Resolved, That ii 

your picture in the 

with which you rea 

the one you oughn 

with. • (If possible, 

Sussdorf'reports< 

as he says he jwaother 

day, anckthe 

going all day, and i 

was no bettette== 

•\ •.v;.În i 

Sturmthal%ied 

cestral chaSeau|th 

pulled up th^draw 

.get across"thegoi 

Rumor has#" 

scho, H§f ai 

Sturmthal 

:.--••-Arts- 11

Teacher—Who was the first man? 

Pupil—Washington; lie was first in 

war, first— 

Teacher—No, no, Adam was the first 

man. 

Pupil—Oh, yes, I suppose so, if you 

were talking about foreigners.—Ex. 

Motto for the Suffrage Leaders. 

"She laughs best who laughs last." 

Iiocricke's War Cry—"Down with the 

Student Affairs Committee!" 

R. Statistics M. I'nderhill's—"You'll 

have to show me!" 

Question For the Debating Society. 

Resolved. That it is better to have 

your picture in the annual in the class 

with which you really graduate than in 

the one you ought to have graduated 

with. (If possible, have it in both!) 

THE GOAT HOOK 

Sussdorf reports fog horns of no avail, 

as he says he was on a boat ride the 

other day. and they had the fog horns 

going all day. and in the evening the fog 

was no better! 

In Vain. 

Sturnuhal tried to escape from his ancestral 

chateau the other day, but they 

pulled up the drawbridge and he couldn't 

get across the moat. 

Rumor has it that Ehnnan runs the 

school. Me and Buckingham and 

Sturmthal have a committee. 

In Greek. 

"Hut I pity the Trojan heroes and 

the long-skirted sons of Troy!" 

Teacher—Wie kommst die Hcrr? 

Pupil (indignantly) — Nobody; I 

combed it myself. 

39 

He was being punished for something 

or other by being shut up in a closet, 

where he raised, an awful row. kicking 

and screaming. Finally the noise 

ceased, and his mentor approached 

the door, to whom the youthful prodigy 

replied, "I'm not good yet: I'm 

resting 1 ." 

Hostess—Will you have some bread 

and butter, darling. 

Small Roy—Bread and butter! I 

thought this was a party. 

"I think it would be well." said 

the decorator, "to have your dining 

room bordered by a frieze." 

"No, no," remonstrated the man 

who had but recently struck it rich, 

"I want that room, above all, to have 

a warm., cozy appearance." 

Teacher—Tommie, what is the future 

of "I give"? 

Tonnnic—You take. 

Teacher—Who was Joan of -\rc? 

Small Boy—Why, the wife of Noah, 

who built it, of course. 

In Low Two Latin. 

Mr. Rhodes (trying to get Miss 

Levy to translate verb)—Now, Mollie, 

you've had me on pins and needles 

waiting for the one beautiful word. 

Tell me just that one sweet word. 

Miss P. (in stage whisper)—Say 

yes, Mollie! 

"Hubby, you have a lock of my hair, 

haven't you?" 

"Next my heart." 

"See if you can match it in some 

puffs when you go down town."—Ex.

CLASS OFFICERS 1911. 

Spring 1909. 

Clarence Wakeman President 

Irene Reynolds Vice-President 

Sherwood Chapman Secretary 

George Becker Treasurer 

Fall 1909. 

Eugene Richards President 

Fern Gable Vice-President 

Robert L'nderhill Secretary 

liartlin Johnson Treasurer 

'Spring 1910. 

Robert M. Underbill President 

Ida Blum Vice-President 

George E. Goodall Secretary 

Bartlin Johnson Treasurer 

Fall 1910. 

George E. Goodall President 

Marjorie Ryan Vice-President 

Fisher Buckingham Secretary 

Ernest Smith Treasurer 

Spring 1911. 

Vincent Mead President 

Eva Coe V ice-President 

Ida Blum Secretary 

Willis L. Winter Treasurer 

Fall 1911. 

James Ransohoff President 

Gladys Waible Vice-President 

Eva Coe .Secretary 

Fisher Buckingham -. Treasurer 

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GEORGE MONTGl 

ESTHER ROTH . 

JENNIS HAMMON 

GEO. BECKER .., 

PINK VAN VLIE'tJ 

RIP VAN EHRM.' 

PROF. ARNOLD 

NIFTY CALDER-j 

KELLEY GOHN-I 

BERT THOMAS 

ESTHER^SCHIMI 

EDITH GRIFFIM 

CYRIL DUSENBIl 

CHAUCER FALC 

SUSAN B ANTH' 

NOISY BELL-W 

COMMUTER BO1 

**> 

It the undertak

CLASS OFFICERS. 

June 1912. 

GEORGE MONTGOM ERY "'resident 

EST1IKR ROTH Vice-I'resident 

JENNIS 1IAMMON Secretary 

CEO. BECKER - Treasurer 

Hall of Fame. 

1'IN'K VAN VI.I I\T—Class carnation and advertising agent for the now celebrated:— 

RIP VAN 1C11 R.MAN—The grand old man and Sleeping Iieaiity of Lowell. 

I'ROI-' ARNOLD BOWHAY—The eminent scientist, who recently risked life and 

liml) to prove to the world that illuminating gas is combustible. 

NIFTY CM.DER—Whose strikingly original idea of wearing his "safety" pin over the 

kneecap has revolutionized the methods of the tasty and nobby 

costumer. 

KFLLEY COHN—The thespian critic of the local stage, whose unusual talents bid 

fair to soon place him among the foremost heroes of the nickelodeon 

world. 


December 1912. 

BERT THOMAS President 

FSTI1ER SCHIMITTMAN Vice-Presidcnt 

EDITH GRIFFIN Secretary 

CYRIL DUSF.NBERRY ' rcasurcr 

Hall of Fame. 

CH \L"CF-R FALCONER—Poet laureate, the boy with an eyebrow on his lip. 

SUS \N B. ANTHONY SCHAERTZER—Spends the summer at Ross and tames not 

only wild horses. 

NOISY UF.LL—Who would rather eat tongue than be happy. 

COMMUTER BOERICKE—Whose motto is "Manana." and whose actions are incidental 

to his dreams. 

If the undertaker can inter a corpse, can Dusenbury? 

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June 1913. 

HAROLD BLACK President 

CARLOTTA SAWYER Vice-President 

MARTHA McCLOUGHRY Secretary 

HARVEY LIVINGSTON Treasurer 

Hall of Fame. 

"THREE BALLS" SOMMER—Whose tongue is even greater than Excalibur. 

MISS RUGGLES—She believes that diamond rings aid election to office. No, they 

arc a result, not a means. 

HERRICK—Who figures to win the test-tube contest. He has annihilated four score 

and ten. 

BLACKAND McEWEN—Green way in embryo. 

ROUGHO ROBINSON—Who will move next week. 


December 1913. 

ROBERTS MARTIN President 

HELEN ARENDT ' [[[[ [.[ " [[[ V^President 

LOUIS LESS Secretary 

BENNET GOLCHER ." V.'.V.'.V^^.^TreasureV 

Note—Owing to the pep of this class, it was found necessary to dissolve their 

organization, for the good of the schoolhouse. The following are a few of the 

Daffydills. 

If Raymond can buffalo Mr. Carey, can Albert Bull? 

It a particularly choice girl wer- in the boat, would Louis Lameroux? 

We also have: 

PRINCESS PRESSLEY-He likes to ride on moving paddle wheels. 

ROUGHNECK GR1EB—Why does he make up Biology after school on Tuesday? 

OREL GOLDAR 

ALBERT A< CHE 

ELEANOR DUB 

LESTER WOLI 

CHICK FOSTE1 

SLIVERS CARF 

GRACEFUL 01 

:£$&£S


June 1914. 

OREL GOLDARACKN'A President 

ALBERTA CM ESS Vice-President 

ELEANOR DURBROW Secretary 

LESTER WOLFF Treasurer 

Hall of Fame. 

CHICK FOSTER—The seven-foot infant who dances at rallies. 

SLIVERS CARFAGXI—He challenges the world to play him handball and out-crab 

him. 

GRACEFUL OLENDER—Who hopes to shoulder the while man's burden on the 

track team. 

December, 1914. 

These eggs will be hatched by the end of this week.

THELOWELL 

The Price of Tell. 

Far, far away, farther, perhaps, than you or I have ever been, lies a v, 

little country whose mountains are always capped with snow. Switzerland, r 

they call this strange, but beautiful land, with great, natural walls surrounding 

it on all sides, and its glaciers, and deep gorges and ravines. Way 

down in the southern end, tucked away in a corner, is the quaint, little 

town of Gene. It lies in the midst of some of the steepest mountains in 

Switzerland, and just at the base of old Matverhorn, whose grim visage, 

towering high in the heavens, frowns on the town below. 

It was Christmas eve,—a typical Christmas eve. The snow was falling 

steadily and silently, its crisp, white flakes covering the highways, and 

banking up against the houses. Up above the town, the wind was holding 

sway, but clown in the valley everything was silent. Except for the lights 

shining in the windows, one would have thought the place was forsaken, 

for all the shops were closed, and the streets deserted. The last'loiterer 

had long since departed. 

But, if it was silent without, not so within. Every house was the scene 

of merrymaking. For was not the good old Kris Kringle expected that very 

night? Great and many were the preparations made in the dear old Saint's 

honor, and numerous were the fears of many of the children, who, consciencestricken 

and smitten with images of former pranks, trembled, lest the old 

fellow, who could be most alarmingly stern if the occasion demanded, should 

leave them a bundle of sticks in place of the sugar plums and sweetmeats, 

visions of which danced tantalizingly before their anxious eyes. 

But everyone was not inside. Out in the snow, a solitary person was 

toiling up the mountain. Behind him lay Gene; ahead, old Matterhorn, its 

head submerged in clouds, its old throat growling, and its eyes flashing, as 

the wind whistled around it, spending its fury here, having failed to reach 

the town below. The little figure, struggling upwards, stopped again and 

again to draw his tattered cloak more tightly about him. 

Half-way up the old mountain's back he stopped, and, pushing open the 

door of a little cottage, entered. As he stepped inside, a huge St. Bernard 

dog bounded toward him, barking, and leaping about him, trying to express 

in actions the joy and pleasure which he felt but could not utter. 

'"Down, Tell, down!" the boy commanded as he crossed to the open fireplace, 

wherein the remains of a never very large fire sent forth a soft, dull 

glow. He stooped to poke the coals into action, and as he did so the firelight, 

reflecting on his face, brought it out in strong relief. His eyes were 

an intense black- and heavily fringed. His straight nose, firm mouth, and 

determined jaw gave character to his face. A mop of dark, curly hair 

crowned his well-shaped head. He was clad in the native Swiss dress, torn 

and worn, however, beyond description. Big, awkward-looking goat-skin 

boots covered his feet, reaching half-way up his legs. These, though somewhat 

worn, were by far the best part of his attire. He carried an Alpine 

staff, which he put behind the door when he entered. 

The room in which he stood was rather large; evidently the living 

46 

> ana.; aj;cupD 

was thiirah 

expression i 

drew near t 

"Ah,ij\ 

me, have y< 

there is littl 

has been so 

cried thems 

appointed." 

"I kno 

to-morrow.' 

turn away 

he viewed i 

of rye brea 

though hei 

he saw coul 

three meals 

on Tell, wr 

supperless. 

......Ariosto 

years old, ( 

two young 

family, but 

mouths wei 

mother was 

children, ar 

had been a 

various heii 

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work for.th' 

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meat, depai 

was Christi 

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had cqntrib 

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mountain^ 

snow.: The

THE LOWELL 

room of the house. Latticed windows opening out faced the town below. 

..The furniture, which was rude and plain, consisted of a table, several chairs, 

•and a cupboard fastened in one corner. A shelf, secured to the wall, extended 

entirely around the room. On this were placed at intervals ornaments,—figures 

of animals, and other images, all carved out of \*ood. A 

couple of hand-woven rugs covered the floor. 

As the lad straightened up after his efforts with the fire, a lady entered 

the room. She, too, was clothed in the native dress, which, like her son's, 

was thin and threadbare. Deep rings circling her eyes accentuated the tired 

expression in her thin, pale face. Wrapping her shawl closer about her. she 

drew near the fire. 

"Ah, Ariosto," she said, "you arc later than usual to-night. Hut, tell 

me, have you met with any better success to-day? I sincerely hope so, for 

there is little left in the house to eat. and no money, and everything of value 

has been sold now. And then, to-night is Christmas eve. The children have 

cried themselves to sleep. This is the first time they have ever been disappointed." 

The boy's face saddened, but he strove to speak cheerfully. 

"I know, mother," he replied, "but, then, something may turn up by 

to-morrow." He spoke with a brightness he did not feel, and was forced to 

turn away to hide the obstinate quiver of his lip. Going to the cupboard, 

he viewed in silence the solitary plate of dry goat's meat, a small chunk 

of rye bread, and the pitcher, not half full of rrilk. He turned away, and 

though he was exceedingly hungry, refrained from touching the food, which 

lie saw could hardly, even by the most skillful management, last four people 

three meals. Fastening the door, he bestowed an affectionate "good night" 

on Tell, who was stretched out in front of the grate, and departed to bed. 

supperless. 

Ariosto Rea was the eldest of three children, and, though but twelve 

years old, the wage earner for the family, which consisted of the mother, 

two young children, and himself. Teil, also, was considered a part of the 

family, but as he shared his master's food, he was not included when 

mouths were counted. At the death of his father a year before. Ariosto's 

mother was left too feeble to do much more than care for her house and 

children, and so the burden of supporting them rested with him. This he 

had been able to do, with the aid of the money derived from the sale of 

various heirlooms, and articles of value. But now. as Mrs. Rea had said, 

there was nothing left to sell, and the winter having arrived, there was less 

work for the lad to do, so that it became harder to get food. 

Earlv the next morning, Ariosto, taking a small portion of the bread and 

meat, departed, dividing the food with Tell who went along with him. It 

was Christmas morning. He thought of the Christmas before, when his 

father had been alive, and they had had plenty of food and clothing, and 

had contributed their share in the merrymaking. Now they were on the 

verge of starvation. The two comrades proceeded on their way down the 

mountain. The storm had ceased, and everything in sight was covered with 

snow. The sky still looked threatening, however, and Ariosto knew they 

would have another storm before night. . 

47

THE LOWELL 

In clue time, they arrived in Gene, and then ensued another long, weary 

chase, a repetition of many preceding ones. All day Ariosto walked, going 

from door to door, but everyone was too busy celebrating. There was small 

use of his services. To be sure he received numerous bits,—sugar plums 1 

and cakes, which he stored away in his pockets for the little ones at home. 

Late in the afternoon he started lor home, for the storm was about to 

break, and it was getting dark. 

Some five minutes before, a gentleman tourist, stopping at Gene, had 

started up the same road which Ariosto took. Wishing to see the view 

from the summit of old Matterhorn, though knowing absolutely nothing 

about the country, he had positively refused a guide, and had departed, 

despite the protestations and excited ejaculations of disapproval from the 

landlord of the inn. This road was dangerous at any time, being filled with 

narrow passes, overhanging ledges, and in fact all the dangers of the Alps 

which could have been crowded into it, but for an utter stranger to attempt 

it as such a time, and without a guide, was almost suicide. But he was an 

American, and, as such, thought he was fully competent to take care of 

himself. 

Ariosto trudged along, rather happy on the whole, for, although he had 

not succeeded in getting any work, he had been liberally treated in another 

way, and he patted his pockets, bulging with good things. They would not 

starve now for another day at any rate. An older person would probably 

have thought this poor comfort, but Ariosto was young and hopeful And 

so he journeyed upwards, Tell leaping and bounding along ahead ot him. 

He had gone about half way up when the storm broke. The snow 

fell and the wind blew, increasing in strength every moment, finally becoming 

almost a hurricane. It grew darker, too, and Ariosto quickened his 

pace, eager to be home. Ten minutes later. Tell, who had run on some 

distance ahead, began to bark. Hastening, the boy soon came up to him. 

Apparently, the dog was bending over a pile of snow. Upon examination 

it proved to be the senseless form of the American tourist. He had evidently 

slipped on the icy path, and, falling, had struck his head, for a large bruise 

decorated the side of it. But Ariosto did not stop to conjecture the cause 

of the accident. The man was too heavy for the lad to carry, so he turned 

to Tell for aid. The clog always wore a goat-skin box fastened to a strap of 

the same material, secured about his neck. A flask of whiskey and some 

bandages were always kept in it. Some of the whiskey was forced clown the 

unconscious man's throat. Thiu revived him, and in a short while he was 

able to walk, with the boy's assistance, the remaining distance to the cottage. 

Arriving there, he was soon thawed out, but waited until the storm abated 

before attempting to descend the mountain. He insisted upon returning to 

Gene that night, and since a bruised head was the only unpleasant reminder 

of his adventure, he was able to do so. 

Shortly, the storm ceased, and the moon and stars coming out, lighted 

the path as bright as clay. And so they started down the mountain. Everything 

was covered with snow. Before them lay Gene, bathed in a silver 

4S 

Vi. 

flopd of ••;inoonligfi| 

journey; 

eyeing.. 

pocket, anS: hoiciln 

for •tne-db^#€eS 

brain, they choked? hihv, 

the companibnÂyKoijhj 

followedi-him faithfilllj'! 

"Never, never/^the 

of those at home.- Hov 

without fear, of. starvatii 

hand and the coins drc 

and brushing aside ~the;; 

him, and go quickly.'' ' 

not what to make of th 

fondling and kissing hi 

pered, but obedient as 

over to him who was 

him, and they went off 

who had thus, seemin) 

blinded eyes until they 

the mountain. He ch 

then gazed at them,a 

pocket. The sound tin 

His heart was in Gem 

The storm is 

No more dri' 

Has stopped 

Of Sataii's'k 

His rumbiin!. 

Fronft&ck. ac 

Is silent'with 

And then'the 

j ^ 

Its tropic bar 

Or here^cM-vt 

TiistcaugHt 1 

Now dnpS;. fl 

Arid; ^dainty, 

• Theair i0i 

The heaven's

¥ 

THE LOWELL 

f 

Hood of moonlight. Walking- rapidly, they soon reached the end of their 

journey. Just before they entered the village, the stranger, who had been 

eyeing Tell enviously, all the way down, drew three gold pieces from his 

pocket, and holding them up before the boy's eyes, offered them in exchange 

for the dog. "Sell Tell!" The words burned themselves into Ariosto's, 

brain, they choked him, and left him speechless. Sell the comrade of years, 

the companion, who had shared his joys and hardships in turn, who had 

followed him faithfully! 

".Never, never," the boy declared to himself. Rut then, came the thought 

of those at home. How the money would help them. They could live then, 

without fear of starvation before the spring came. He suddenly held out his 

hand and the coins dropped into the outstretched palm. He turned away, 

and brushing aside the tears, which would come, said in a husky voice, "take 

him. and go quickly." Then he started up the mountain, and Tell, who knew 

not what to make of the whole performance started after him. Illut Ario?to, 

fondling and kissing him, bade him go with the stranger. The dog whimpered, 

but obedient as usual, turned slowly, and with drooping tail, walked 

over to him who was henceforth to be his master. The gentleman caUed 

him. and they went off. Tell every HOW ami 'hen turning to look at the lad 

who had thus, seemingly, deserted him. Ariosto watched them with terbliuded 

eyes until they were out of sight, then turned, and started slowly up 

the mountain. He clutched the coins, unheeded, in his nerveless fingers, 

then gazed at them a moment in silence, before he dropped then in his 

pocket. The sound they made, clinking against each other, moved him not. 

llis heart was in Gene. M. G. McCi.orciiuv. |une '13. 

The SnaKe Woman. 

G. HOMER SI'SSHORF, June 1912. 

The storm is o'er. The hissing, pelting rain 

No more drives down. The screaming wind long hence 

Has stopped its shrill, wild blast. The flaring winks 

Of Satan's leering eye have ceased and. too. 

His rumbling, roaring laugh, that echoed loud 

From back across the Andes' range. The world 

Ts silenfwith the aftermath, save now 

And then the lapping of the waves, as broad. 

Majestic Amazon rolls on between 

Tts tropic banks in grandeur uncompared. 

Or here or there the drop of tardy rain, 

lust caught before its fall upon the palm, 

Xow drips from leaf to leaf and thence to ground, 

And, dainty, patters on the underbrush. 

The air is damp and warm. The rain has cleared 

The heaven's meadow with its cleansing flood 

And now the earth gives forth its humid heat. 

The jungle all in riot intertwines. 

The brake, the forest with its solid growth, 

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A

THE LOWELL 

The cv'ry tree and shrub, the flow'ryiblooms, 

With perfumes deep, in damp, dark unVlergrowths, 

Outstretch their winding, clinging arms and grasp 

Each other in their love's embrace until 

A wall, impassable., is formed between, 

A beauteous wall of thick, black, quiv'ring leaves, 

Which only strange wild things, in timidness, 

Can pass through in their agile trail 

As these wild denizens of leafy shades 

Move silently among the swaying fronds, 

A crackling i.ow or then of twigs is heard 

When one missteps: or calls anon of bird 

To bird and beast to beast, a throbbing pulse, 

An ever present hum, the buzz, almost 

Inaudible, of tiny insect life. 

All else, the glades are silent as the tomb. 

—But then a sound unnatural as the blast 

Of clanging trumpets in abodes of death 

Breaks in upon the brooding quiet of 

The humid scene, disturbs the melancholy 

Stillness of the heavy air. As when 

A star breaks loose from out its chain and goes 

Careening through the torpid heav'n—A shot! 

Its echoes, full resounding, roar redoubled, 

Throughout the silent bowers reverberate. 

And, far off, distant calls of man and hound 

Are borne diminished on the evening air. 

A crackling twig, the snapping underbrush 

Again is heard, but in its volume much 

Increased. Some wild thing, in its headlong rush, 

Mas cast aside all timidness and fear 

And, stricken, flees. The outstretched, branching shoots 

Now wave ai;d move in agitation deep 

As though the wind's rough blast did thrust its force 

Amid the thick, resistant, tangled boughs. 

The slender osiers and the lianas, twined, 

In mute, chaotic tumult arc disturbed 

By some cyclonic impulse far within. 

The center of the onrush now is seen. 

A crackling loud, the boughs are torn span, 

And from within the gloomy, verdant shade 

A form darts out and falls upon the bank, 

A crumpled heap. 

The night is silent once 

Again. The baying dogs no more are heard, 

The fleeing creature now is safe. The moon 

SO

THE LOWELL 

In grandeur lifts its crescent horns above 

The trees and rides among the circling stars. 

Its light drops down, a tender balsam, on 

The wretched thing. The quiv'ring form is now 

Dim outlined in the candid, lunar flood. 

The creature seem? at first but massy flesh. 

But. then, the shadowed outlines take on form. 

Arms, legs and head upon a lxxly thin 

The clearing light brings forth. And lo! It seems 

Almost, the creature has a woman's form! 

She lies there, prostrate, gory, blood-besmeared. 

A woman there in that dark jungle night 

Alone, forsaken, wounded, blood-besmeared? 

She seems not dead and yet not quite alive. 

Her body, thin and snakclikc, covered green. 

Does jerk and quiver horribly from time 

To time and rolls from side to side in ev'n 

^Monotony. 

Then suddenly the arms begin 

To wave and move, as e'en the branches white 

Entwining overhead in aimless. half- 

Unconscious rhythmic beats. The sinuous reeds 

Are whitened by Diana's beams and. streaked 

With red. are mirrored in the river's glass. 

Each finger is a tiny serpent clinging 

Fast upon the mother stem. The bead is raised;— 

A ghoulish, pallid face with sunken checks 

And fiery eyes deep set in sockets dark. 

The lips are tight drawn back on starting rows 

Of chalky teeth. The hair is long and thick, 

And lungs down to her feet. Its long, coarse strands 

Are inky black and wet and covered o'er 

With green, with speckled bands of green, thin, smooth 

And slippery green. The swaying arms renew 

Their motion to and fro, draw back and dart 

Out e'en again, as subtle serpents strike. 

The shoulders now are raised and join the rhythm, 

A sound, too. issues from the opened lips. 

A weird, half-crooning hum that, rising, falls 

In murm'iing minor cadences. The song 

Increases in its time. The waving arms 

And shoulders, muscleles.s. join in the change. 

And fast and faster flies the fervid beast 

Until the body madly reels from side 

To side in frenzied, wild, ecstatic beats. 

She leaps unto her feet and fiercely springs. 

To either side. A maddened fire from both 

31

THE LOWELL 

Her eyes darts out; a rapt, mad stare transfixed. 

The slender body, boneless, turns and twists 

In wild, soul-agonizing leaps of death, 

As e'en a reptile's convoluting skin. 

The climax of the death-dance now is reached! 

Her hair in cascades swirls about her hips, 

The song now issues from her lips, a mad, 

Long scream of pain and joy. Her form is all 

Suffused with ruby blood that rushes down 

From large and ugly wounds that nestle in 

Her throat. The bands of green, the slippery bands, 

All slime, now lank and dead, swirl out from arm 

And throat and leg—and then the dance is stopped! 

As sudden as the lightning's flash is come 

Ami gone, the rhythm halts, the tempo falls, 

And silent, corpse-like stands the dancer there. 

The agonizing scream has now died down 

To guttural hisses, rattling in her throat. 

The arms no longer move, the legs are dead, 

Her body, stiff and rigid, stand? all still. 

Then ev'ry muscle seems to crumple and 

She falls, a dead weight, on her face and moves 

No more. 

The moon is gone. The heaven's arch 

Is peopled only by the stars. Their dim 

Light shows the body there, all still. 

The silent world is mute and hushed. But no— 

The creature seems to move yet once again. 

Confused and twining, something creeps and crawls! 

The bands are come to life! The bands that swirled 

Out lank and dead are rising, spreading out, 

And myriad serpent heads are shown above 

Tlie pro.;rate form. • They rise and fall and strike 

And inten-vinc as e'en the woman's body 

Did before. That body now is dead 

And they, in revel, dance upon its flesh. 

The snake-heads, hissing, squirm and twist just as 

The flames that oscillate on sizzing, seadrift fire. 

And thus they keep their vigil all the night. 

The woman's flowing locks o'erfall the river's bank, 

And moss-like, coarse and black, are bosomed on 

The moving tide, borne here and thither like 

Long, evil, poisonous, ever-moving weeds. 

Her body moves no more. The snakes dance on, 

The wat'ry locks float out and up and down. 

The waters underneath her overflowing throat 

Are dyed a. deep, dark, ever-growing red. 

52 

arid the ^ 

'Many^yjaifsyigi 

came to tmVfearthiffi 

very dry. .;He,liad : 1] 

which you' naveâ! 

mountains; tcutlle|et 

grass and when :th( 

the Good Man slep 

more. _ _^ 

After much pt 

came from the-We 

pray more, wbrk'l 

and the grass grew 

Spirit directed. 

The man, ben 

tected by the Grea 

his slaves hated t 

One bad niglr 

large tall corn-anc 

and in "the mornii 

gone. 

Then the Goc 

the Great Spirit c 

the grass grow th 

pray more. I can 

land where^the E 

this branch and il 

flee. Water will 

cross." "•""' '•'.,. 

When the"; Gi 

the great Sierras 

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the Evil Spirit r 

One night v 

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the Evil Spirit ci 

The Good I 

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When he

THE LOWELL 

A Legend of the Sierra LaKes. 

My children, listen to me, and I will tell you the story of the Good Indian 

and the Big Water (Lake Tahoe) but you must then sleep and not ask tor more 

food. 

Many years ago, before your father's great father, the chieftain Wampa, 

came to this earth, there dwelt a Good Man in the Wasboe country which was 

very dry. Me had little to eat—you should always be thankful for the abundance 

which you have—and he was very poor. The Evil Spirit, which dwelt in the 

mountains to the east, very often came and slept on the Good Man's corn and 

grass and when the Good Man arose the corn anil grass would be gone. But 

the Good Man slept less, worked more, and ate less, for he gave to the Spirits 

more. 

After much prayer and more fasting the greatest and kindest of the Spirits 

came from the West bringing the Good Man water and said to bin; "Vat more, 

pray more, work more, and I will help you." The corn grew large and tall 

and the grass grew thick and green when the Good Man had done as the Great 

Spirit directed. 

The man. being a good man (as I have told you) was favored and protected 

by the Great Spirit and all the guod Spirits, but the Evil Spirit and all 

his slaves hated the Good Man for be obeyed the Great Spirit. 

One bad night the Evil Spirit bating the Great Spirit came and slept in the 

large tall corn and thick green grass of the Good Man. which was of the best, 

and in the morning, when the Good Man aro>c, the corn and the grass were 

gone. 

Then the Good Man worked more and prayed more because be ate less and 

tlie < ireat Spirit came to him and again made the corn grow large and tall and 

the grass grow thick and green. He toid the Good Man "Eat more, work more, 

pray more. 1 can not stay by you. but if the Evil Spirit comes again, flee to my 

land where the Evil Spirit does not dare to follow and I will protect you. Take 

this branch and if you are in great danger, drop a piece of it behind you as you 

flee. Water will instantly cover the earth and the Evil Spirit will not dare to 

cross." 

When the Great Spirit went back to his country far away in the west beyond 

the great Sierras, the Good Man ate much, worked much and prayed much for 

his corn was large and tall and his grass grew thick and green. For his success 

the Evil Spirit hated him the more. 

One night when the Good Man had gone to his tepee to rest, he dreamed 

of the Great Spirit, who came to him carrying a stalk of corn with cactus 

flowers and was followed by an animal with the head of a coyote and the body of 

a mole. The Good Man awoke with a start and arose. Ear in the east he saw 

the Evil Spirit coming in a ball of fire. 

The Good Man remembered what the Great Spirit had said, so he took his 

bow and arrow, a piece of meat, and the branch the Great Spirit bad given 

him and fled. 

When he had run to the edge of his country, the Evil Spirit was very near, 

lie dropped a few of the twigs behind him and there instantly appeared a large 

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body of water. He was now for the time being safe as the Evil Spirit must go 

around it. He ran very fast but when he had crossed the mountains at the 

edge of his country, he stopped for breath, and looking back again, found the 

Evil Spirit had very nearly reached him. The Good Man was much frightened 

so he broke off more of the branch and threw it behind him. He was tiring 

while the Evil "Spirit grew stronger as he ran and soon drew closer. The 

Good Man did not lose hope, for he still held much of the branch and he now 

began to climb the high mountains—the Sierras—on the edge of the Great 

Spirit's country. When the Evil Spirit was very near the Good Man threw all 

but a few twigs of the branch clown the mountain toward the Evil Spirit. The 

branch made the Big Water (Lake Tahoe) and a leaf which dropped near it 

made another lake (Fallen Leaf). 

When the Good Man reached the summit of the Sierras, he threw the remainder 

of the Great Spirit's gift to the care of the winds. The Evil Spirit 

remained in his own land as he never dares to cross water. Finally reaching the 

valleys where the Great Spirit dwelt, he found his tepee at the edge of a wonderful 

forest on the bank of a river and all the corn and grass which he had lost 

and twice as much again were growing for him in the fields. 

My children, rest now, and when you arise eat much, work much, pray 

much and some day when you are called by the Great Spirit you will meet your 

father and your father's great father, the chieftain W r ampa, and the Good Man 

in the great beyond. F. A. B., '12. 

The Japanese King Arthur. 

We read in Oriental history, that the first King of Japan was a conqueror, 

who came from some part of the Asiatic continent, just as that 

of England, from Celtic tribes came from Germany. King Arthur, the first 

King of Britain, was a Celtic hero, and a score of legends are connected with 

him. We have also similar stories told of the first King of Japan. The 

following is a legend about the first King, whose name was Jinmu (meaning 

divine force), and was the founder of the present dynasty of Mikado. The 

Japanese history before this King, who lived about seven centuries before 

Christ, belongs to half mythical legends. (I heard this story while I was 

attending a primary school in Japan, so I have forgotten the small details, 

but will endeavor to narrate as much as my memory recollects. I have 

introduced some Japanese names in order that you will get some idea from 

them. They are pronounced like Latin.) 

From unknown time, before the earth was created, there lived a goddess 

in heaven, whose name was Ama-terasu (meaning "shine through Heavens"). 

She was the mightiest of the mighty, and therefore the sole dictator in the 

universe. She represented beauty and wisdom. Her body was the glory 

of the sun, and consequently, if she were not in Heaven, the universe was 

believed to have been covered with eternal darkness. One day, when she 

looked upon the earth from her station in Paradise, which the Japanese, 

call Taka-ama-gahara (meaning high, heavenly plateau), the entire surface of 

the earth was covered with uniform muddy liquid. There was neither land 

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nor sea; simply*a 

powers, like Jupiter 

her'-'- : --* ffia 

the sceptre, 

islands "Tlfe^^nt 

islands were cbyere 

and daughters offlz 

our Old Testament; 

subjects. '/S: 

After many ye 

down to the island 

Susano was strong 

gods. He came do' 

"part of the countr 

which enters the Ja 

Tena-Zuchi and As 

ing, with their beai 

Susano advanced i 

their sobs they to 

an immense serpei 

to be the prey of 

the spirit of a dau 

conquer this mor 

of the task, he sho 

self as a maid and 

vases in a row o: 

behind these vase: 

appeared with a i 

was so large and 

pine trees. Wher 

one head into eac 

swallowed the wi 

ing forth his swe 

to tail. But, whe 

the flesh. He toe 

shining from hil 

ancient warrior v 

After the c< 

song expressing 

Japanese'poetry, 

Immediately 

to his mother v 

and the sword v 

his mother. T 

one of the three 

the present: day

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nor sea; simply a uniform muddy liquid like gruel. As she possessed all 

powers, like Jupiter, she separated land and sea in this muddy liquid with 

her long sceptre. While she was doing so. a drop of mud dropped from 

the sceptre, and this drop became the islands of Japan. She named these - 

islands '"The Country of Abundant Reeds and Large Crops." Soon these 

islands were covered with reeds and rice, and were inhabited by the sons 

and daughters of Ixanagi and lzanami, who correspond to Adam and Eve of 

our Old Testament, and were supposed to be the ancestors of the Mikado's 

subjects. 

After many years elapsed, the goddess sent one of her sons. Susano, 

down to the island in the hope of setting up a kingdom. Like Hercules, 

Susano was strong and loved adventures. Me was the roughest of all the 

gods. Me came down upon this land, and traveled through the southwestern 

part of the country. During his journey he came to a river called Hino. 

which enters the Japan Sea. At the source of this river he met an old couple, 

Tena-Zuchi and Ashina-Zuchi (meaning hand-mallet and foot-mallet), weeping, 

with their beautiful daughter, Inada ('meaning rice-fields'), in their arms. 

Susano advanced to them and asked the cause of their sorrow. 'Through 

their sobs they told him that there lived in their immediate neighborhood 

an immense serpent with eight heads, and that their daughter was doomed 

to be the prey of this monster. On hearing this. Susano was moved by 

the spirit of a dauntless warrior, and promised the old couple that he would 

conquer this monster with an agreement that after the accomplishment 

of the task, he should marry their daughter. Subsequently, he disguised himself 

as a maid and prepared eight large vases full of wine. Me placed these 

vases in a row on a large rock near the monster's den and took his :;eat 

behind these vases, so that his shadow fell on each vase. Soon the monster 

appeared with a fearful noise like thunder as he came forth. The monster 

was so large and aged that his entire back was covered with moss and huge 

pine trees. When he reached the rock, he looked into these vases, thrusting 

one head into each vase. Thinking the images of the prince real maids, he 

swallowed the wine, and fell asleep. Susano saw this and rejoiced. Drawing 

forth his sword, he sprang upon the monster, chopping him from head 

to tail. Hut, when he came to the tail, he found a hard obstacle lying within 

the flesh. He took it out and found that it was an excellent sword, clear and 

shining from hilt to tip. Perhaps this sword was the remnant of some 

ancient warrior who had tried his prowess with xhis monster, and lost his life. 

After the conquest Susano married the beautiful Inada. and sang a 

song expressing a thought of sweet home. This was the original form of 

Japanese poetry, which is still sung in Japan. 

Immediately after his marriage, Susano went to Heaven and reported 

to his mother what he had experienced on earth. The report was made, 

and the sword which was found in the tail of the monster, was accepted by 

his mother. This sword was the Kxcalibur of Japanese Kings, n:i • is 

one of the three treasures that were handed down from King to King until 

the present day. While paying this visit to his mother, he, unknowingly..

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committed a grievous offense, which stirred the whole universe. One day 

when the goddess was weaving as usual, Susano brought a wild horse into 

her palace and destroyed her weaving articles. The goddess was furiously 

angered at this rudeness and immediately hirl herself in a large stone cell. 

This was a great astonishment to the gods as well as to the men, because 

at the disappearance of the goddess, heaven and the earth likewise became 

dark. Now, all the gods assemb'ed before the stone cell and held a council. 

The resolution of this council was a dance. So all day long they danced in 

front of the stone door by the light of a bright fire, with the chorus songs of 

chanticleers, the birds of dawn. 

Wondering :x *he cause of this unusually great mirth outside, the goddess 

opened the mussive stone door a few inches and peeped outside to see 

what was taking place. One of the gods, Tajikarao (meaning enormous 

strength) caught the door, as it was pre-arranged, and pulled it with all his 

might. The door yielded and was thrown open, and to the surprise of all 

the living creatures, the world was again in the light of the sunshine. Susano 

was condemned in the divine council and was banished from Heaven. 

The goddess then .sent down her grandson, Ninigi, to the "Land of the 

Risin:, Sun/' with a compliment, consisting of the *word found in the tail 

of ihe monster, a looking-? 1 -? 1 " made of solid metal, and a jeweled ball, as 

a symbol to the rightful rui-'rs of that country. He, accordingly, descended 

upon the summit of Mt. Taicachiho (meaning a thousand high heads of rice), 

which is supposed to be one of the mountains in the southwestern part of 

the country, probably the present volcano. Mt. Kirishinia. and declared that 

this country should be ruled by his generation forever. 

His great grandson was called Prince Ugaya-fukiaezu (meaning Prince 

of an incompletely thatched roof). At his birth, a rough hut was erected 

in great haste on a seashore, for hi: ..'.'ther was the princess of the deep. It 

is said that an attendant had seen u ,,'ât serpent coiling around the infant. 

They say that this serpent must haw- 'j. -the t-me of his birth, this prince has 

this name. 

King Jinmu, or the Japanese King Arthur, as we might call him, was 

the fourth son of this prince. He was tall, strong, brave, and excelled in 

stratagem. At the age of fifteen, he declared that he was the successor to 

his father. He early resolved to subdue the whole country: because the 

central and northeastern parts did not yet enjoy prosperity under his rule, 

but there were as many constant wars as there were clans. Consequently 

he gathered together all his subjects, knights and footmen, and set out for 

the conquest. He fought many battles, and subdued clan after clan until 

he came to the central part of the country. Here he was attacked by a strong 

clan, headed by Nagasune-hiko (meaning the man who has long feet) at 

the slope of Kusae Hill. A great battle ensued, lasting a whole day, and 

this largely damaged the Prince's side. Prince Itsuse, one of the elder 

brothers of this Prince, died in this battle. But, as Timnu was standing on a 

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height,; lopkingn:: 

ui. on his starfda 

were cast:'fo_rih. 

able to behold

THE LOWELL 

height, looking over the battlefield, a mysterious fish-hawk circled down 

upon his standard from the sky, and alighted on the Prince's bow-head. 

Strange to say, from this bird of good omen, dazzling bright beams 

were cast forth. The beams were so bright that the enemies were no longer 

able to behold anything against it, but turned their backs and fled from the 

battlefield. In the following battles, this bird always came down upon his 

standard, which thus gave him continuous victories. From this time on, this 

bird became the war emblem of this Imperial Family. All the central and 

western parts were thus pacified. He now proclaimed himself first King 

of Japan, and placed his capital at Kashihara (meaning Oak-land). This 

ancient capital now exists, and the dynasty thus founded is the line of 

Mikado. OSAME Mi'K.\snir;i-:. Dec. "11. 

AlasKa. 

DANIEL MONICSISKKCER. Dec. '12. 

A field of white, bright flashing, cold. 

Wind and rain and sleet. 

A shanty bare, a cabin old. 

The picture is complete. 

Alaska, land of golden dreams.— 

Of dreams that ne'er come true: 

A land that spells success for men, 

For men who work and do. 

There, men are men oi mind and will, 

Characters rough but square. 

Each one of them's been through the mill. 

They are rude but always fair. 

A fascination for the place 

Exists in every soul. 

That's felt the hardships of this land 

Of v.-ind and rain and cold. 

The mountains look tu:-:. high above 

L'pon the world below. 

That world of gold, of joy. of love, 

That land of ice and snow. 

Alaska gives. Alaska takes. 

The cold and snow are criK-1. 

Death often calls the very man 

Whom gold has branded, "Fool."

THELOWELL 

Three Envelopes. 

E. A. FALCONER, Dec. '12. 

The parson and I are old friends—college chums, in fact—and sometimes, 

being: very fond of talking, he tells me little stories of his own experience. 

This is one of them: 

"To people in the great world without." he said to me one day, "I believe 

that the humble position of a country pastor is thought to be one of 

the most monotonous in the whole field of human employment. A city 

position, so our old college mates tell me confidentially, is bad enough— 

what with visiting the sick, bolstering up the spiritual walls of some poor 

back-sliding sister, going to afternoon receptions, etc.—these, they say 

doubtfully. may lighten the burden of existence: but a rural clergyman— 

unthinkable! 

"It is lonesome sometimes, I admit: and yet there are some things 

that help to relieve this country dreariness. There are marriages, for instance—whole 

countryside events; strawberry festivals, the giving of a 

series of especially interesting sermons, or a revival on a small scale, as an 

endeavor to drive the hardened old rams and black sheep home again to the 

flock, and such things: these all help. 13ut the marriages are the real headliners. 

''For example, it was only a few days ago that I received a letter. It 

was not a very brilliant one, nor very well written, nor was the penmanship 

very good. And yet it had a certain homeliness and good will in it, that were 

better than those three, and which seemed to be all its own. I'll tell you 

about it. 

"It happened about two years ago, just after I had graduated and fixed 

myself comfortably here. I was in my study, one July afternoon, working 

out the next Sunday's sermon—a fire-and-brimstone one, as I remember— 

and was a little bit heated, both on account of the subject and the weather. 

All of a sudden a rap came on the door, and in answer to my 'please come 

in' a man and woman entered. 

"They were not a very exceptional couple; he was a little man of about 

thirty, with a hungry-looking, unsmiling face. Just then it was a little red 

with heat and embarrassment, and had a certain set its-got-to-be clone expression 

about the lips. She was even smaller than her groom, with large 

sentimental eyes, and a rather weak face. Yet she wasn't what you would 

call bad looking. I waited for him to speak. 

" 'She,' he said, with a jerk of his thumb toward the bride, 'wants to 

marry me!' 

" 'Very well,' I said, 'have yoi a license?' They had. 

"So I called in the blacksmith and his helper, both near neighbors, as 

witnesses, and the ceremony began. He mumbled out the responses, and 

she gave hers in a kind of pitiful please-be-decent-just-this-once tone. 

"At last they were married, and I gave the conventional 'salute the 

bride' command. He hesitated a moment, as if in doubt as to what I 

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meant; then seging/t 

gave it a peckêxac 

"'Here/herald 

thanked him; laid*it I 

throwing a litle rice| 

"Two dollars, 

do not get veryfhigj 

At last I decided-or 

latest fashions, at tl 

sudden, shoes, style 

was left looking bl 

dropped to my feet 

cardboard which sti 

'Enciosed find fee. 

optinrist should alwa 

"The other Iettj 

it is very personally 

belt." 

"My dear sir,"' 

wonder. I ain't a 

checks. I'm the m •1 

Remember me now 

That's why I'm wi 

She's gold. Solid 

taken. I was badl; 

I married for mom 

duke. Her dad ha 

I didn't. So we m 

fit. She got me, 

She could milk co\ 

took to reading. 

herseH. And then 

cook? I don't .me; 

a good cook. Goc 

that's what soured 

steak, roast mutton 

you ought to eat | 

and good? And bi 

then when Thanks 

in the loft, hid, f< 

preacher, and fat? 

weeks with all kii 

cooked him. Ah! 

Got a big new rani 

him up. Paper taj 

garden patch. Ss

THE LOWELL 

meant, then seeing her upturned clieek—women always know somehow—he 

gave it a peck, exactly like a sparrow, and turned to me. 

" 'Here,' he said, handing over a stiff envelope, 'is your tee.' I took it, 

thanked him, laid it on the desk, and then followed the pair do.vn the steps, 

throwing a litle rice to spread a glamour of romance. 

"Two dollars, as you may know, is the legal fee. Parish clergymen 

do not get very high salaries, and I didn't want to spend the fee foolishly. 

At last I decided on a pair of shoes, and was running over in my mind the 

latest fashions, at the same time carefully opening the envelope, when of a 

sudden, shoes, styles, fees and everything else went out of my head, and T 

was hit looking blankly at the letter. Why? A bright new penny had 

dropped to my feet and lay clattering on the floor. Slowly I took out the 

cardboard which stiffened the envelope, and read on it this brief message: 

"Enclosed find fee. It's all she's worth.' One cent! I laughed at that. An 

optimist should always laugh when he meets a cynic, and I

THE LOWELL 

mashed potatoes,.smooth as silk: 'n cranberry sauce, an' celery, an' pumpkin 

pie, an' plum puddin'—oh, you just ought to taste her plum puddin'—all 

burning with brandy—cooking kind, sir—an' bristlin' with holly. An' all 

the rest of the fixings. Nuts an' raisins, an' oranges—sweet ones—'n hard 

cider, and, and—you know! Fine. Simply scrumptious. Couldn't even 

smoke after that dinner. Oh, sir, a fine woman, parson. Best dinner on 

earth. Can't be beat. Grand cook. You ought to taste her biscuits, not 

like mother used to make, no. sir, and coffee—parson, her coffee you can't 

drink. You've got to beg its pardon first, it is so like sacrilege to taste it. 

Scrumptious! Grand! She's almost made me wish I was a Mormon. 

This ain't much letter, parson, being as I'm no literary man, and not 

writing much. But she's grand. Fine cook, parson, fine. I just had to 

beg your pardon for my first estimate of her. Worth her weight in gold, 

she is. You'll find my marriage fee inside. Here's a note from her, too. 

It's for your wife. If you ain't got one, parson, marry. Marry quick. 

Get a good cook, parson: the fireless cooker kind. This is my best wish, 

from yours truly. Henry Perkir.». 

"That was the letter. The fee was twenty dollars, 'one millionth her worth." 

a postscript informed me." 

He laughed. "Perkins' wife certainly knew where his heart was, all 

right." And he laughed again. 

Two years later I met the parson. He had a city position now, and 

wife. I went around to supper one evening, and in the small talk after the 

meal, a thought struck me, and I said. "Parson,'" I still called him by his 

old name, for it has a fresh sound, "Parson, what was that note from 

Henry Perkins' wife about? You remember? Henry Perkins of Ohio and 

his 'scrumptious' little cook." 

"But I don't know," he said. "I never read it." He sat looking thoughtfully 

at his wife, and then said, "What was it, Mary?" 

Mary smiled. "Wait," she answered, "and I'll get it for you." She 

rose from the table and went upstairs to her room. After a short while 

she returned, bearing a yellow-creased page. Carefully she unfolded it, 

and began: 

"My clear sis'.cr." (I think I said that Henry's wife had sentimental 

eyes). "I am going to give you a little bit of advice. This is it: One of 

the hardest things for a woman to find out is when a man changes from 

her lover to a big boy that must be fed and looked after. And this is the 

unfailing test: When he comes in some night, meets you in the hall and 

says, 'Hello, Pet*—smack—'what've >-•.< got for supper?'—when he does 

that, he isn't your lover any more—h . ••••• husband." We all laughed. 

"But isn't it true," Mary said, la.-i>;:••?. • s. 

"Yes," said the parson; "yes, it's trut. 1 ..en he teethed a gentle pick 

and said, half to himself, "It was a good supper, Mary." 

Mary laughed again, fondly, and said, "Yes, boy, you're my husband." 

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.Fewt^daiingfci 

erary works ;*thes{ 

apotheosizeXplstpi 

the last ci 

him. '. 

cause in literature: 

of a genius

THE LOWELL 

Tolstoi: Novelist, Educator and Philosopher 

Few daring critics have declared their convictions on Tolstoi's life and literary 

works; these criticisms run from one extreme to the other, many of them 

apotheosize Tolstoi, giving him the honor of being "the greatest literary genius of 

the last century": while others going to the opposite extreme, have denounced 

him. But all of these criticisms are more or less prosaic and often insincere; be-_ 

cause in literature as in all other forms of art, we do not measure the greatness 

of a genius by cubic feet, neither can we prove the real merit and genuinity of 

an author by means of any chemical reactions. Hence, it is an obvious fact that 

we have no definite standards in literary criticism, especially when that literature 

is more creative than didactic. We can put up our tcmjHirary. worn creed to limit 

the teachings and ideals of others: yet we can never put any boundary and dogmatic 

rules on the spirit of the artist, the poet. Mis work and inspiration are 

divine, his creation is absolutely exempt from our narrow pedantic rules and 

every day life-experiences. If there ever was a need for a definite test of an 

author's work, the only wise and safe method for this test will be to look for 

the original power, the genuine human passion and sentiment*—for life as it is 

expressed by the author. 

Xow. taking life as a standard, we find that all the litrrr.'.ure of all ages and 

of all countries go under two distinct categories. The fii-t and main piiasc of 

literature is the written record of human thoughts, aspirations, struggles and 

hopes. These human passions and activities expressed and preserved in literature 

and art. are undoubtedly the noblest and dearest treasure that the human nice 

has. The second and less important phase of literature is that which is a mere 

imitation of the first. That is to say, when an author has not seen life, when he 

has not experienced the burning passions and deeds of the human soul and 

body. He then simply writes what he had read in some other author who had 

these experiences. As time has passed, this base ambition of copying and deforming 

the genuine ideas of an original author lias been so extensively practiced, 

that now it is impossible to draw a distinct line between the genuine and 

the counterfeit. It is at this most trying ]>oint that most of our rritics ?o radically 

tail to recognize the best, the truest and the noblest. In dealing with such a 

genius as Tolstoi the student must change his unguarded appetite from literary 

diletantteism. 

Most of our critics, according to their sanctified custom divide Tolstoi's 

works into three parts: his novel- first, his writings and ideas on pedagogy the 

second, and his philosophy the third. For us, however, there is but one Tolstoi. 

All of his writings go under the same category. Mis imagination, his ideas and 

his intellectual faculties spring from the same root, they obey the same inevitable 

laws and conceptions—the laws of life, the unfailing laws of Nature. 

His novels, besides their rich, picturesque construction and flowing versatility, 

have two distinct features. One we call realism, and the other an attempt 

to explain various courses and their consequent phenomena by psychological and 

philosophical analysis. This word realism does not stir our imagination so violentlv 

as it did when it first appeared in literature. In another word, the reflection 

of real life as it appears in literature has not the same destructibility as it 

n*ed to. We are more daring, we are more humanized than the former genora- 

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THE LOWELL 

tion. We have the courage to face realities. Nay, we even welcome realities, we 

aspire to them. From this mode of reasoning and truth hunting sprang a form 

of literature, which is nothing but the reflection of our psychic phenomena in 

form of beauty and truth. 

Tolstoi is, undoubtedly, the master of this new school. He tells us what 

he has really experienced, what he has felt, dreamed, and realized. It his tale 

is stirring, if it is too emotional, too destructive, it is so because our daily life, our 

daily dreams, and struggles are also burning, horrible and stirring. If there is 

any defect in such works, it is because the author cannot fully express himself, 

he cannot tell us in details the entire truth. He tries to sacrifice the truth for 

the sake of art, for the sake of beautiful appearance. If all his novels and short 

stories were put together they would make several large volumes. His "War 

and Peace," a rather historic novel, published in I860, consists of some 2200 

closely-printed pages. "Anna Karenina," undoubtedly his masterpiece (1875), 

is little less than 800 pages, etc. 

His attempt on generalizing the most conspicuous events in history, the 

Napoleonic wars, specially those in 1812, show that he was a keen observer, that 

he could penetrate into the physiological and psychological facts and grasp these 

facts with a firm hold. But, alas! cur psychic world is too narrow to grasp fully 

the real meaning of everything. We may possibly make some sharp remarks 

upon this or that subject, we may form some beautiful phrases and formulas of 

facts that arc analogous; but all these thing's cannot solve the problem. We are 

ignorant now as we were before Tolstoi was born. He succeeded in giving us 

some beautiful pictures of life, he makes us think, search for the greal unknown, 

for the absolute reality, for God! But his generalizations and psycho-analyses 

are not, and could not possibly be as good and convincing as those of Plato. 

Now and then he touches the real, the truth, he feels the presence of God; but his 

wings are powerless, he falls into that deep sea of ignorance. 

His philosophy of life, death, culture, religion and education is worthy of 

consideration. It is deep, sincere and elevating, it is the richness of Tolstoi's 

spirit, his conception and ideal of the good and beautiful. But it is not the truth. 

The following parable is perhaps the best definition that he gave to religion. The 

ethical conception of Tolstoi is as rich anrl imaginative as his conception of the 

human soul: 

"After the Chinaman had paused for a while to observe the effect of hi? tale, 

he continued as follows: 'That which I have related to you concerning the sun 

could also be said in relation to the Godhead. Each and every nation has so 

long and so persistently stared at his God. and tried to master things which 

arc beyond our comprehension, that it has become totally blind; and it therefore 

beholds in its God now only a being which fits in with its own notion of seifesteem 

and its Chauvinism. The truth of the matter is that all the Christian 

sects are no less blind than the grossest idolators, and all the churches and temples 

are therefore built upon deceit and falsehood! None of you has any right to speak 

of God and Religion as long as you remain strangers to the great law of the 

brotherhood of the human family.' 

"Whereupon all the guests of the house glanced abashed at the gentle Chinaman 

and were presently absorbed in deep, earnest meditation." 

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Y. ARSEN. 

• If one had^jappeij 

spring day Vl858,*a"] 

Near her sat~Her\rnot! 

was, accordingjo the-] 

future. 

"Oh, mother," sh| 

seems as if I'd been 

"Why, Martha, 

you were courted am' 

rassing position." 

"Well, it's' extra! 

out her plain dress, "j 

not know any one's 

"Martha, child,"! 

If you will weave unlj 

over to Mary Eveletl 

so anxious to know.'f 

"All right, motl 

large chest in the cc 

numerous pieces of 

towels and other pil 

out of the house amlj 

Seven years ha 

Merril sat weaving! 

realized, for Marth{ 

hand, but only one] 

who had been her 

sun has gilded all 

their new garments] 

almost carmine. A| 

one side serves as 

John Hamilton had 

spent the most pr«j 

the news of ihe Ci\ 

their plans for the 

. when George Men 

fired upon. 

In startled terj 

calmed her fears. 

The next even| 

news that he had! 

country. Reluct^ 

Before long t

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THE LOWELL 

The Unused Outfit. 

If one had happened to be passing by the Merril home in Connecticut one 

spring day in 1858, a little girl of twelve could have been seen intently weaving. 

Near her sat her mother, who was superintending operations. This little girl 

was, according to the custom of that time, preparing an outfit for her life in the 

future. 

"Oh, mother," she sighed, "do you think I'll ever finish this weaving. It 

seems as if I'd been born to weave." 

"Why, Martha, you really mustn't say that," answered the mother, "for if 

you were courted and had no wedding outfit, you would truly be in an embarrassing 

position." 

"Well, it's extremely hard on me. mother." answered the child, smoothing 

out her plain dress, "guess when 1 am courted. I'll be so busy weaving that I'll 

not know any one's near me." 

"Martha, child.'* answered the mother, "don't grieve me by saying that. 

If you will weave until your brother George comes in from town, I'll let you run 

over to Mary F.veleth's for an hour. Then you can learn that poem you were 

so anxious to know." 

"All right, mother, for here George conies." answered Martha, going to a 

large chest in the corner of the room. (tpeiiing it, she placed upon her knees 

numerous pieces of daintily stitched linen. After fondling the many pillow-slips, 

towels and other pieces, she gently replaced them all. Jumping up, she ran 

out of the house and up the road to her friend's home. 

Seven years have passed since the spring day in 18?8 when little Martha 

Merril sat weaving her outfit. The vague purpose of all that labor was now 

realized, for Martha had an ardent suitor. She had cithers who longed lor her 

hand, but only one for whom she cared. This was John Hamilton, a youth 

who had beer; her childhood companion. Again it is spring and the newly-set 

sun has gilded all the heavens in a mantle of gold and crimson. The trees in 

their new garments of green are so affected by this gorgeous tint that they look 

almost carmine. Along the quiet road stroll two lovers. A convenient log on 

one side serves as a rustic scat for the couple. It was while seated there that 

Tolm Hamilton had asked Martha to become his wife. It w:is there they had 

spent the most precious moments of their courtship. It was there also that 

the news of the Civil War was broken to them. They were quietly talking over 

their plans for the future and the happy life they were expecting to lead together, 

when George Merril hurried to them with the news that Fort Sumter had been 

fired upon. 

In startled terror Martha clung to John and he, to the best of his ability, 

calmed her fears. 

The next evening when the lovers strolled to the rustic scat. John broke the 

news that he had planned to go to war with George Merril to fight for his 

country. Reluctantly Martha gave her consent to his scheme. 

lie fore long they had gone, and every evening Martha visited the log which 

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recalled such sacred recollections. Summer came and still Martha hoped and 

waited for John to come back to her. 

On the evening of July 30 Martha was startled, on coming home from 

her customary stroll, by her mother's dismayed expression. 

"What is the matter, mother?" she cried, "what has happened? Has 

anything befallen George?" 

"No," answered Mrs. Merril, slowly, and then she felt that something was 

wrong with John. With a cry she sank senseless to the floor. She was tenderly 

carried to her room where she remained critically ill for several weeks. 

When well enough, her mother handed her a letter from George containing 

the news of John's death. It was dated July 21 and read: 

"Dearest Mother: 

"To-day was very disastrous for us. A battle was fought at the little 

creek of Bull Run. At the beginning of the day we were successful, but, 

owing to the superior military skill of the Rebs we were finally beaten and 

forced to retire with large loss of life. Many of my comrades and friends 

grown dear gave lives and limbs for our cause. 

"Mother, tell Martha that John was hurt. A bullet struck him in the left 

breast and he was carried to the hospital where I saw him. Mother, dear, 

break the news gently to poor, dear Martha. She will never see him again, 

for the poor boy passed away about an hour ago. I stayed with him to the 

end and he died in my arms with Martha's name on his lips. 

"Dearest mother, I am sickened by the bloody honor of war and all the 

beautiful young lives that are wrecked by it. My time is limited, as I must 

get rest after this awful day. Tell Martha that John worked creditably up 

to the time he was wounded. 

"Your own loving boy, 

"George." 

One day about three months later when she had somewhat recovered 

from her illness, Martha was walking in the town and met her old schoolfriend, 

Mary Eveleth, who cordially greeted her. Mary had in her hand a 

large package which, as she explained, she was sending to the Sanitary 

Commission. It consisted of bandages for wounded soldiers. 

"I'm devoting most of my time now to making bandages, dearie," she 

said. "We women can't get out and fight, but we can do little things at 

home to make life as comfortable as possible for those who are fighting. 

Why don't you try something, dearie? You seem to have plenty of time and 

it will do you good to put your mind on some one thing." 

"I'll see what I can do, Mary. I have some things at home that I will 

never need and they would be excellent for bandages," answered Martha with 

a deep sigh. 

"I'd be glad to have you try, dearie. It will do you good, too," Mary 

said, as she went her way. 

Thoughtfully Martha drove home. She wandered reminiscently out to 

the old seat, sacred to the memory of the happiest days of her life. Evening 

was coming on and again the world was as though clipped in gold. All the 

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scenes of her life passed before her as she sat there, Rising at last she became 

aware that night had fallen. Hastily she entered the house, and, going 

to the chest in the corner of her room, opened it. Each little piece of linen 

was taken out, each embroidered letter.was fondled, each brought a different 

memory. How she had labored to produce these, and how it had all ended! 

Going to the table, she took a large pair of shears. She took a dainty 

garment, and, with a lew determined slashes had cut it into strips. 

Late into the night she worked, hardly knowing that she had labored so 

long. At last, realizing that she was tired, she folded the linen away with 

a sigh. 

In a few days the cherished outfit was demolished anil was on its way to 

serve as bandages for wounded soldiers. 

Years later an old lady, visited a little Connecticut town. It was sunset 

and the world was again bathed in gold. Once more the trees were clad in 

green loaves. The old lady made her way to a certain road, by its side 

sat two lovers on a rustic, old log. A silent prayer arose from the heart of the 

onlooker, that their romance might end more happily than hers. 

D. I. C. lime '14. 

A LucKy Encounter. 

All public characters arc objects of curiosity. Therefore John l'.randing. die 

Mayor of Ludox. was such a subject. The particular point which had interes'cd 

the townsfolk was not bis favoriu- color nr flower imr whether he: thought the 

country road should curve around by the mill pond or go straight to the forest 

tract, it was not any such trivial matter as this. 1 say. but the all-absorbi'.ig 

i|uestion of how he obtained his start in life. 

it is strange what turns gossip will lake. l>ut it is strangest of all that 

the subject of |ohn I'.randing should have occupied the public mind for the unheard-of 

space of six months. liver since the new Mayor had been suggested as 

a possible candidate, tongues had bevn bu

THE LOWELL 

John Branding (he was called Jack at the time) was employed by Farmer 

Tryhod as man of all work. Although trustworthy in all other respects he 

was given to over-talking. One day an incident occurred which cured him 

forever of this fault. 

Like the proverbial Jack of the Beanstalk, he went to the city to- market 

a cow for his employer. But unlike his famous namesake, he obtained not a 

few brightly colored beans but fifteen bright dollars. And what was more, 

be had real money, none of your paper notes or greenbacks, but real hard gold 

and silver coins. 

When he had so satisfactorily completed his mission, he turned his steps 

IKuneward. To reach the farm he had to cross through at least a mile of 

thickly-wooded country. He had crossed this tract many times, so there was 

absolutely nothing to fear, even if his pockets were full of bright coins. So 

lie whistled blithely as he walked along, every little while slapping his pocket 

lustily to make the money jingle. Perhaps his whistling or perhaps the 

jingling attracted the attention of a man on horseback at one of the crossroads, 

for the rider stopped his horse and waited for John to come up. 

"And where have you been, friend?"' the man asked. 

"Why, to the city, of cours?. It's astonishing what a brisk little place 

it is, too."' John answered. He was ready to strike up a friendship on a 

moment's notice, providing the other party came one-fourth the way. 

"Mow is the building of the Orphans' Home progressing? Have they 

finished the foundation yet?"' 

"Oh, I know nothing of orphans' homes. When a man goes to town to 

sell a cow he takes little notice of buildings, but rather looks out for the 

highest price he can sell his beast at." 

"Did you have any luck with your sale?" the stranger inquired, with 

interest. 

"Didn't I. though!" and Jack struck his pocket a resounding whack. 

"But talking of homes, I'll have to be hastening to one myself." 

"Just a moment, old man. Before you go. be so kind as to hand that 

money over. It won't take you a minute so don't delay long." To Jack's 

surprise he saw a pistol pointed at his head. 

"This is carrying a joke too far, my honest fellow. Come, let me go." 

In spite of Jack's forced bravado, his lips paled and he glanced nervously 

about for some way to escape. 

The footpad cocked his pistol. There is nothing more terrifying to a man 

than to hear the cocking of a weapon that is aimed at his head. It shatters 

all hopes he may have of help, and makes him quake to his heart-strings. 

But Jack made one further attempt to save his precious dollars. "I am a 

laboring man and this will surely lose me my livelihood. Come, let me pi. 

on." 

"I don't care what you lose." Another suspicious sound of the gun decided 

the poor farm hand. With an angry gesture he flung the coins several 

feet from him. The money scattered far and wide upon the ground. 

The robber muttered an oath. He ordered Jack to pick it up, but the 

latter was inexorable. He folded his arms and waited. When the other 

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• nmm>.. -?&nzî 

sid^|it%lunj 

bbtlKKdrse i 

Ile-\yould re 

come back. 

.lo>vedjiim.'. 

As it gi 

nervous., 

"Suppb 

wife conjee 

"To thi 

"Why, 

do declare, 

In surp' 

when they 

beast." It's 

admiring tl 

John 

claim the 

said in cov 

' Just tl 

the saddle 

dollars in j 

After 

or horse, 

the amoun 

in btisines: 

,Now 1 

often laug 

fifteen doli 

the farmer 

his encouij 

Next 

a brace of 

] 

' Wa 

Rat

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THE LOWELL 

realized it was useless to threaten longer, he descended from his horse, and 

after making sure his victim was unarmed, warily proceeded to pick up the 

coins. . v 

Jack watched his chance. When the robber's attention was diverted for 

only a second, with a spring which he had learned in childhood, he bounded 

upon the high way man's horse. The instant his legs touched the animal's 

sides it lunged forward, and before the other realized what had happened 

both horse and rider were galloping madly along the road. 

lie ran in pur. ^nt, and vainly called to Jack to return, lie shouted '.hat 

he would return the money, give him twice the amount, if he would only 

come back. P.ut lack heeded his words no more than the bullets which followed 

him. 

As it grew late and his man did not return. Farmer Tryhod began l be 

nervous. 

"Suppose he sold the cow and went oft" with the uionev." the farmer's 

wife conjectured. 

"To think of such a thing, mamma," her (laughter rebuked her. gently. 

"Why. the lass is actually blushing," the genial old man teased. "l!i:v I 

do declare, here is a horseman tummy in at the gate." 

In surprise, the family ran on tu the porch. They were more astonished 

when they perceived the rider to be John. 

"Did you trade old ISrindle for the horse. John'- Why. that's a beautiful 

beast. It's worth a hundred at least. And the saddle!" The farmer was 

admiring the horse in his hearty fashion. 

I oh n told his story. "There is absolutely no danger of his returning to 

claim the horse, for he values his precious freedom too much i warrant." he 

said in conclusion. 

lust then the farmer uttered an exclamation of surprise. He ha'.l Jified 

the sadtile. and suspended under it was a bag that contained five hui.drtd 

dollars in gold. 

Alter some time had elapsed and no one had come to claim cither money 

or horse. John considered him>ell as rightful owner, ile paid the farmer 

the am-Hint he had received for the cow. the rest he used to r-iabiish himself 

in business. 

.Now that |ohn is growing old and has been blessed in many ways, he 

often laughs at his adventure, lie says the footpad receive;', from him but 

fifteen dollars, while he gave him a horse, a fortune, and a bride. The latter 

the farmer bestowed upon him when he left his service. Hut the lesson which 

his encounter taught him was to be careful not 10 confide in strangers. 

Aii.EKX MANII, June '\1. 

The Team! 

Next vear's debating team (.as well as last year's, the y«:ar before's and 

a brace of "years hence) will be composed of 'Watts and "Witzes. The line-up: 

flarvard. 

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Perfect—oo. 

T could hardly refrain from grumbling. Dusting was ccrtahuy not to my 

liking. I lad it not been a duty rather than an obligation, I dare say I might 

have been templed to vacate the premises. As it was, we, my two sisters and a 

brother, had each agreed to participate in the general house-cleaning before we 

left for our summer vacation, and it was largely due to our enthusiasm and 

haste to leave that we all so generously accepted these duties. Brother Tom 

had taken upon his shoulders the responsibility of the chores in and about, while 

my sisters and I apportioned the cleaning of the house. My lot was that of 

dusting, and this I attempted with the zeal and rapidity of a novice. To observe 

my method of procedure. I dare say I resembled a miniature wind-mill in 

action, if my arms may 1 e compared with the fan of that mechanism. This attitude 

I refer to as that assumed at the commencement of my occupation. 

Somewhat heated after such violent exercise. I leaned disconsolately against 

the wall, absently staring at the multitude of dust molecules that flittered and 

danced in the sun-stream, as though defying my ability to roust them from 

the room. It certainly appeared to be the case. Despite that I had spent the 

entire morning in the cleansing of my room, to look horizontally along the surface 

of a table or chair one would think I had been engaged in substitution 

rather than that of transportation. I came to the conclusion that my work was 

useless .-till it would hardly do for me to inform the rest so. so at it again 1 

-larted. 

Looking about the room for a new object of attack. I decided on a large 

oaken ward-robe, where, within its crevices, the dust nestled snugly. After 

sonu! time, the front of it being cleaned to my satisfaction. 1 further agreed in 

completing my laborious task by wiping off the rear of said piece of furniture. 

It took some effort on my part to move it from the wall but finally with a 

groan and the splitting of several friendly spider-webs, it slid toward the center 

ot the. room. Needless to ?ay 1 leaned panting against the wall, this time from 

sheer exertion. As 1 gradually gained my breath 1 was wont to move and stared 

aimlessly about. Suddenly my gaze was arrested at the back of the late moved 

wardrobe. What an odd collection of labels and figures was scattered upon it. 

On the upper right-hand corner was a large blue and white label, similar to 

those pasted on steamer-trunks and suit-cases, spelling the manufacturer's 

location. "Well, of all strange things," I could not help exclaiming. 

According to the sign, the wardrobe must have been made in Holland, 

Michigan, and this was the very place where 1 intended to spend the summer. 

I hi> was enough to arouse any one's attention: certainly far more interesting 

than distributing dust particles. I moved nearer and noticed the strangest 

group of figures and drawings. First, what might be called a house, a drawing 

most fitly described as one which is accomplished (hiring the kindergarten years. 

L'nder the drawing, if it nay be so called, was the number S45. written in a 

firm, legible hand. The pencil was of blue lead with which both objects had 

been cirawn. therefore I concluded the author and artist must have been one. 

1 wondered who could have done such a thing and for what purpose. An idea 

occurred to me. perhaps some employee of the factory had scrawled during his 

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leisure moments: on Vojne 

people putting "notes iircsh 

haps this was a:similar?c 

more;so, probably, from 

which' I intended tb be.; I 

weaker sex, and I was

THE LOWELL 

leisure moments on some handy board. Then I remembered having heard of 

people putting notes in shoes or in bags of tobacco for various reasons. Perhaps 

this was a similar case. TIic latter argument appealed to me instantly, 

more so. probably, from the fact that the writer was in those whereabouts in 

which i intended to be. Human nature craves for adventure, especially so in the 

weaker sex. and 1 was certainly no exception to that case. Searching eagerly 

about. 1 found, a little to the left, in the same firm script, the word "Stearns"' 

evidently the name of the writer, and a little farther on. the word "I'en." but 

written in lead pencil. It began to appear as though 1 were right in my conclusion. 

That the author wa< a man could not be doubted from the hand-writing, 

and that Hen Stearns wa- his name, -ecined probable. Looking up again at the 

drawing of the hoii-e. I imagined he meant the number beneath it to be that of 

the house. This seemed rea-onablc. but what good was the number without the 

name of the street? Then 1 noticed by the -ide of the figure a crooked anil 

curved line labeled "Vine." 1 could hardly refrain from exclaiming aloud in 

my Mtrpri-e at the discovery. \ ine street was one of the quiet avenue* in the 

suburbs of Holland. My imagination soared high. Already I pictured a iiand- 

Miine. stalwart youth, forced to labor iu a -Hilly factory by unrelenting poverty, 

lie certainly must be educated to write -i • characteristically. I remembered that 

father had told u- that we could often judge people by their script. I dare sa\ I 

was improving on !ii> information, going -o far ;i< to join ilie physical with the 

mental. 

Xow thoroughly aroused. I examined every inch of the back of the wardrobe 

for any other figure*. < >nce I came aero--- the word "/Y/7/.w" I have a faint 

recollection of its being the Latin for "--kin." This certainly pointed toward an 

education. In regard to the meaning. I fully agreed that his delicate -kin had 

been cut by a rough board while engaged in smite la-k. 

And MI niv fancy played mi, making this Hen Stearns a hero in disguise. At 

Ia-t I came to the word " Perfect"." I thought a -ccond : that. 1 was quite sure. 

wa- the name of a cigar, and a twenty-five cent one at that. 1 hesitatingly added. 

Then he must smoke. I admired him for his choice. And to think of his being 

so extravagant! A mere factory laborer indulging in the luxury of a twentyfive-cent 

cigar! Thi- wa-* probably one of his finer in->tinct< remaining from an 

indulgence before he was reduced to his present -trait-. I looked for more 

writing. There was nothing but a few word- commenced and then dropped, as 

an afterthought. My little ronu.nce so abruptly ended by lack of evident 

material. I decided to continue in -pite of olds. With so '.iright a picture of 

the guitleinan in question, his address, and better still, his occupation. I c ndd 

hardly afford to drop so exciting an affair. Supposing, when I arrived in llolland. 

I should 

il 

go 

y;o through 

through 

the 

the 

factory. I could not expect to pick him out inane- 

diately. but if 1 came at the n< hour I might see an 1 detect hint at hi- writii; 

while eating hi 

is lunch. And if I should meet him. and would even so far a- 

Irohe affair, what then? I wa- hardly prepared to answer 

to tell him of the war 

that myself. 

Suddenlv from out he still room there m-e the angry vail of inv sister. 

tdelv disturbing my meditations. A heated argument between us a- to our 

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ability to attend to duties soon made me forget about even Ben Stearns. After 

the interruption I hardly felt in the mood to muse, so I hurriedly finished my 

dusting and later hastily answered the dinner call. 

At the table, my sister poured forth her grievances, but I was in too great 

spirits to retaliate, so the matter was dropped. As I started to leave the table, 

father asked me if I would not care to go with him to the furniture store to find 

out why a couch which he had ordered had been delayed. I was on the point 

of refusing, when it occurred to me that I possibly might gather some information 

about the factory mentioned 0:1 the back of the wardrobe. Since the latter 

had been purchased at the furniture house where we were bound. I stood a fair 

chance of learning something. Father, as we went down-town, must 'nave 

ob^-rml my concealed expectation, but he said nothing of it. 

Arriving at the furniture house, after some delay, dad was told that his 

couch had been mistaken for another, and so he was asked to select another to 

be delivered immediately. A salesman led us toward the warehouse in the rear. 

After a rather blind walk through a dimly lighted alley we suddenly entered 

another building, which resembled a barn in every respect except that furniture 

replaced the hay. We were led intn a clearing where the salesman displayed 

1 lie couches. 

Xot being specially interested. 1 began taking in my surroundings. A huge, 

white, glaring globe of light illuminated the place with a ghostly Hood. A 

number of clumsy redwood po,t> upheld the roof, and on each initials and names 

were deeply cut. On one of these posts I noticed a large pasteboard advertisement 

for varnish, and 011 another, a little above, a similar notice for paint. The 

posts, mainly, attracted my attention. My eyes, roving on. observed the initials 

"I!. S.," the cavity colored blue. Xot far above the letters was an advertisement 

stating that this brand of cigarettes might be obtained at eight for five. What 

a familiar sound those last words had. 1 repeated them a couple of times, and 

it dawned on me that there was a surprisingly close relation between them and 

the "845" of my wardrobe. It certainly seemed so. for "I 1 .. S." tended also in 

that direction. I was suddenly rudely pushed . ; de by a gruff " 'sense me. lady." 

a;id a short, stocky man of disheveled appe;.i"iree brushed by me and proceeded 

to scrawl "Handle with care" on a huge wooden box. Where had J seen that 

handwriting before? With a gasp of disgust at the writer, I noted the resemblance 

of the words to those on 111 v wardrobe. 

"I say. Hen. you're marking the wrong case," somebody shouted up from 

the depth f a box of excelsior. An angry retort of "shet yer mouth" came 

in.in the 111:111 before me. Then I heard father calling for me to go. 

As we skilfully piloted ourselves over the box-strewn path, father asked me 

what I thought of his new couch. 

"nil. its Perfect—00." \ murmured, reading the advertisement on a near-by 

post, stating that cigar the best obtainable at five cents. 

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Fi.oKKxcu KI:I:LIXG. June '12. 

(•„ 

I 

"Now, see here, \ 

from the monetary'isid 

every day like the" res 

don't you take some rii 

- Van der Blitz'gn: 

sort of a tragic drama 

are you doing at the c 

crossed the room to;w 

"Guess I'll go to I 

dropped from the mah 

for amusement. You 

female." 

Van der Blitz real 

one seat left." He too 

gram fascinated him. 

batic feat. Van der 1! 

he walked out. Passi 

evening. 

The next week, \ 

began to talk of it. ^ 

um—a Wednesday nij 

Then it dawned on A 

same place and same 

Van der Blitz had 

But she lived fifty mi 

heard of the doings b; 

Mrs. Van der Bli 

der Blitz. The. letter 

had always been a res; 

Van der Blitz's tei 

with his affairs. Aftc 

siderably and began t 

wrote a very filial lettc 

Lite again. He thank 

In the letter he did nc 

closed. His aunt was 

Van der Blitz sat 

out a paper in iegal st 

go to see Miss Edith 

ft for himself, also k 

Then he sat down to 

tricks. .- 

Just a few days be 

saw "'Miss Edith Lite' 

his pocket, each ticket

THE LOWELL 

Behind the Footlights. 

"Now. see here. Van der l'.litz. why don't you marry? You have «>> excuse 

from the monetary side of the case. Here you are. lounginir around at the club 

every day like the rest of you worthless '•achelors. On a ui.n.it like this, why 

don't you take some nice i,'irl to the theater?" 

Van der '"itz grunted, then replied. "You've taken "some nice girl' to some 

sort of a tragic drama show, and you've gotten married, now what in the deuce 

are you doing at the club?" The adviser sighed, "You're a hopeless case." then 

ero--ed the room to "atcli a poker game. 

"• iuess I'll go i p l'.aldv in •- Vaudeville." Van der l'.liiz announced as his feet 

dropped from the mahogany table to the carpet. "When i go to the theatre 1 go 

for amusement. You will wait a long lime 'fo-e you see me in there with any 

female." 

\'an der I'.litz reached the box-office only to be told the usual story of "only 

one -eat left." lie took it. The jokes tickled him. but tile fourth act on the program 

fascinated him. It was a slender young lady who did a very daring acrobatic 

feat. Van der l'.liiz sat erect through it all and when the curtain dropped 

he walked out. Passing the box-ofiice. he purchased a ticket lor tin- following 

evening. 

The next week. Vn.i der I'.litz did not enter the club room-. The members 

heân to talk of it. Mr. I Slack mentioned the fact that lie "had seen him—ah— 

uni—a Wednesday night at llaldwiu's during Miss Kdith Lite'.- acrobatic act." 

Then it dawned mi -Mr. l\aeen him Monday night at the 

same place and same time. I'hey knew this would never do! 

Van der I'.litz had an aunt. his only living relaiion. to whom they could turn, 

l'.ut she lived fifty miles out of town. However, next day Mrs. Y:m der I'.litz 

heard of the doings by telegraph. 

Mrs. Win der liiitz puffed up stair- to her writing room and wrote to Van 

der l'.litz. The letter was right to the poim. It contained the fact.-, that theirs 

had alwavs been a respecuble family and that it must continue -o. 

Van der I'.litz.'s temper tlared as he read the note. Somebody was interfering 

with his affairs. After an hour's brooding over the letter, he cooled down considerably 

and began to see his aunt's side of the case. He then sat down and 

write a ven filial letter to her. promising that he would not go to see Miss Kdhh 

Lite again. He thanked hi- aunt for her kindness in looking after his welfare. 

In the letter he did not mention the fact that Miss Kdith Lite's engagement had 

clo-cd. His aunt was very much pleased when she read it. 

Van der I'.litz sat down at a writing desk in the dub one evening and wrote 

out a paper in legal style, -latini; that he. Montiiomerv \ an der l'.liiz. would not 

yo to see Miss I'.dilh Lite, should she ever come to the city aijain. lie signed 

it for himself, also for a witness. He placed it in an envelope in his pocket. 

Then lie sat down tt> a ijame of bridî- at which he trumped all his partner'trick-. 

lust a few days iieiore \"an der I'.lilx tore up his legally written rc-olutioii. he 

-aw "Miss Iidith Lite" on the billboards. A few days later seven tickets were in 

his pocket, each ticket dated a different day. 

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THE LOWELL 

At ]NIiss Edith Lite's first performance of her second engagement, Mr. Van 

dor Blitz was serenely unconscious that he was being watched. Mr. Black's opera 

glasses were directed to his fascinated an 1 illuminated face. The first intimation 

he had that he was being watched was when his aunt planted herself in his rooms 

Thursday evening and informed him that he was to go home with her Saturday. 

Van dcr Hlitz sat back in his chair with open mouth and his attitude said. 

"Well, of all things!" But he uttered no protest. When he got over the surprise, 

he tol I his aunt he would be delighted to go with her to her country home. 

His words and his feelings did not correspond, however. 

Friday, while packing. Van der Blitz noticed that he was badly in need of 

sunn; si»ft shirts. So lie went down town. Passing a large jewelry store, a necklace 

attracted his attention, tic looked at it and entered the store. He asked the 

clerk to show him some necklaces. 

There arc some men who cant' t conceal their being bachelors. Their very 

looks are proof. Van

om 

m 

IP 

m 

4- 

piîi 

THE LOWELL 

it> liis confessional, and QH Master, the consecrated wafers remained in the bottom 

of hi< holy vase. 

The riest"> heart was discouraged at this, and he continually prayed 

to Ciod that before dyinij it he granted to him to gather his scattered liock into 

the fold. 

Ciod heard him. 

New you are ,-OIIIJJ; w sec mm viw, ..v.,., 

( )ne Sunday, after the reading from the (iospel. M. Martin arose in the 

pulpit. 

My brothers, you mav believe me or not. but last niiibt 1 found myself, misera!do 

-inner that I am. at the r of Paradise. 

1 knocked and Saint l'eter opened the door for me. 

"Why! It i> yon my y«nni Monsieur Martin." lie -aid: "what ij 1 wind 

brini;- yi-.u here? What c;i:i I do fur your" 

"I loud Saint 1'eter. you who have the lari;e book and key. could you tell 

me. if 1 am not ton curious, how many inhabitants of Cueuijnau you have in 

1'aradi-e?" 

"1 can refuse you nothing. Mon.-ienr Martin. Sit down and we will loi>k up 

the matter together." 

And Saint I'eter took the larije hoi-k. •>|uned it. and put on his >pectacle-. 

"l.el I'.-' louk—Ciiciiitnau \'.ay r I'n—Cu — I'ucu^nau—here we have it.—• 

l'ucujiiiau . . . My LMMHI Monsieur Martin, the pai^c i- white, not one -onl. 

no more people from lucu^nau than fish-bone- in a turkey." 

"What! No une from i/uai.nnau berer No oner It i-not pu--.ible! Look 

a;âin and 

"No on

THE LOWELL 

dazzling as day and with a diamond key hanging from his belt was writing, 

scratch? scratch*, in a book much larger than that of Saint Peter. 

"Well, what do you want? " said the Angel at last. 

'T.eautiful Angel of God. T wish to know,—perhaps T am very curious, if 

you have here the people from Cucugnau ?" 

"'I''"-—?" 

"The people from Cucugnau. for \ am their priest." 

"All! You are Father Martin, arc you not?" 

"At your service, holy Angel." 

"You say Cucugnau." 

And tlif Angel opens and turns the pages of his book. 

••Cucugnau." he says heaving a heavy sigh. "M. Martin, we have no one 

from Cucugnau in Purgatory." 

"What! XII one from Cucugnau in Purgatory! Heavens, where are they 

then?" 

"Why. holy man. they are in Paradise. Where do you expect they are?" 

"1'iut T come —from—Paradise—." 

"You come from there!—Well?" 

"Well, they are not there!" 

"What do yiui expect? If they are neither in Paradise nor in Purgatory, 

there is no other possibility, they are—." 

"Alas. alas, is it possible? Could it be that the great Saint Peter has made 

a mistake? Alas, woe n us! How can I go to Paradise if my people are not 

there?" 

"Listen, my poor Monsieur Martin, since you wish to be sure on this point, 

cost what it may. and see with your own eyes how matters stand, take this path 

and run if you know how. You will find a very large door at the left. There you 

will get all the information you want. Good luck to you!" 

And tlie Angel closed the door. 

It was a long path, paved with red-hot coals. I staggered as though I were 

drunk. 1 stumbled at each step. I was in a perspiration and panted from thirst. 

Hut. thanks to the sand;:Is which Saint Peter had lent me, I did not burn my feet. 

After 1 had hobbled along for some time T saw a large door at my left 

hand, a large door yawning wide open like that of a furnace. Oh ! My children ! 

What a sight. Xo names were asked there; there was no register. People enter 

there in crowds, my brothers, just as you enter the saloon on Sundays. 

Although 1 was in a great perspiration, my hair stood on end. I smelt, 

something burning, roasted llesh. something like the odor which is spread through 

our Cucugnau when the blacksmith is shoeing an old donkey. I lost my breath 

m that stilling and burning atmosphere. I heard terrible noises, groans and oaths. 

"Well, are you coming in or not?" said a burned demon, pricking me with a 

pitchfork. 

"I am not coming in. I am a friend of God." 

"You are a friend of Cod—you rascal! What arc you doing here?" 

"1 have come—.:h do not speak to me any more about it for I can hardly 

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stand-on mylfeeP-Ii ha 

you "might hav'eJspmc; p 

tiot \kno\v that? ai 

"how we arrange, them '1 

And I "saw-in thV 

got drunk so 'oftenTan 

hussy, "Ligii't-fingered', 

Julien. Isaw "Bess t' 

I saw Maitre Grapasi 

noise on his garden ra 

her wells, and" that oh 

my crucifix, walked by 

as though he had met 

Moved, pale with 

his mother, another his 

"You understaiyJ. 

not last. I have clmg 

you are rolling head 

morrow. There will I 

thing is to be done \v< 

"Monday I will 

not much. > 

"Tuesday, the cli 

-Wednesday, the 

"Thursday, the i 

"Friday, thewoi 

"Saturday, f#n 

What Father M; 

After that mem< 

known about the stir 

The good Fathei 

followed % his floe 

of lighted candles an 

of choir boys who w 

At tl 

When Ernie Si 

Smith, brushing as 

time. K. can run: 

. Bell bit "is ton 

Since his tong 1 -

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stand on my feet—I have come from afar—to ask yon humbly—if by chance— 

yon might have some people from Cueugnau here—." 

"Well. I'll be ! You are pretending to he innocent, as though you did 

not know that all Cnr.ignau is here. Look, old fool, look and you will see 

how we arrange them here—your famous people of Cueugnau.' 

And 1 saw in the midst of a blast of llame: Your hen-pecked friend who 

;tole handfnls of grain from tht staek>. 

I saw Maitre (.irapasi who oiled his carl-wheels so well, so as to make lc-s 

in>i-e "n hi> garden raids, and Oelphine who a-ked so much fur the water from 

her wells, and thai "Id lame beiâr. who. when he u-ed to meet me. carrying 

mv crucifix, walked by -o proudly. his cap on hi- head ;ind hi- pipe in liis mouth, 

a- tli to be done well, it must be done systematically. 

"Moiuhn I will hear the eoufe»ii>u of the old men aiul women. Thai i- 

not much. 

"Tuesday, the children. 1 will lini-h that -oon. 

"Wednesday, the youny; folks. That mi^lit lake more lime. 

Ihur.-day. the men. We will cut lhat -Iful. 

"|-"riday. the women. No tallle-tak-. 

"Saturdav. the miller, one day is not too much for him." 

What Father Martin .-aid was done. 

After that memorable Sunday the virtue- of tin.- people of Cucuijnau were 

known about the surrounding country. 

The good Father Martin, now happy and joyful, dreamt the other night thai, 

followed by his Hock, lie was climbing in rc.-pleudent procession in the nticUi 

of lighted candle- and of a cloud of incense which embalmed the atmosphere and 

of choir boy- who were -inying the "Te l)etun." the road to Heaven. 

At the Lowell-Missicn Game—Track Material. 

When Krnie Smith was injured in the game. hi> lather K. (Cannnuball i 

Smith, br.iMiing aside seventeen pnliceuieM. ru>hed on to the field in record 

lime. K. can run some. 

Hell bit his tongue and couldn't talk: poor dumb-Hell! 

Since his tongue is cracked the faculty call him Liberty l'.ell.

THE LOWELL 

Hope's Companion. 

When Hope Wreston was but a few months old, she lost both her parents. 

She was sent to live with her nurse, at the home that the family had occupied., 

for many years, a large, rambling country place in the mountains. 

The'child soon learned to take complete charge of herself. Her nurse was 

only too glad of this as the company of a child bored her because she had 

never been able to understand children. Although no companion had ever 

been seen with the child and her life, was apparently lonesome, yet she always 

was happy. Her cheery voice could be heard singing or talking with herself 

at almost any hour of the day. 

As a result of having no human companionship, a host of fancies kept the 

little one company. Each tree had power to talk with her, every flower was a 

child like herself, the leaves chased her. then she in turn pursued them. 

There was a queen for every rose bush and elves and sprites for each flowery 

palace. 

She lived in a world unknown to the average child. She read and enjoved 

nature with a far keener understanding than most older persons pos- 

M'ssed. The butterlly was to her a wondrous creature. To harm one of 

Cod's helpless creatures was the farthest thought from her mind. Perhaps 

SOUK- subtle understanding caused the little insects to realize this, for they had 

no fear in coming near her ur in being touched by her. Even the bee, the 

bane of most children's existence, she made a fellow. She hated to see its 

honey taken from it. Perhaps she realized that the little creature put part of 

its own life in its labor, and respected the sacrifice. 

lull throughout all her play she had a sharer of her fancies. Continually 

M>me companion was with her. She talked to it in the most endearing 1 terms. 

She asked it questions and seemed to hear its answers. Whether her companion 

was a creation of her mind or some invisible spirit we can not say. 

Hope called it "grandmother." To the child her grandmother was as dear as 

though she were with her in the flesh. 

In the hall of the house was a picture of Hope's grandmother. She 

had been dead for many years, so the child had never seen he: alive. Hope 

loved to watch the picture. It seemed to her that the face looked happier 

every time she stood before it. 

One day a lady came to stay at the home. She immediately became 

interested in the child. The nurse said Hope was a queer little girl. Although 

she never had anyone to play with, she seemed perfectly contented. 

Hie had vainly tried to be companionable to her, herself. She added that 

lately she had noticed a change in the child, she had been quieter, ar.d would 

sit for hours gazing at her grandmother's picture. She was afraid she wasn't 

very well, but knew of nothing which could be done. 

Mrs. Green, the visitor, decided to watch the child. She found her standing 

with her hands clasped behind her, talking to the picture. She heard her 

snv: 

••Grandmother dear, you love ,lle sn muc]l [ kncm% for you ahvays laugh 

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« 

with 

(Mrs.'Green 

much upon Hop 

fancies. She rci 

But she har 

loved grandmotl 

dear, where are 

she fell before i 

The removal 

said. There \va 

Although t 

dissatisfied. All] 

felt that if the c 

would recover. 

Meanwhile 

but she begged 

was, then. Oh; 

her home. 

Finally, one 

grandmother ca 1 

a cry of joy 

said. "Your ha 

even better "that 

come back-to m 

In the earlj 

the Monos and 

deal of trouble 

The chief < 

greatly admired 

was the father - 

noted for his c< 

arrow. 

Awanee wn 

a hostile tribe, 

of Canuya's feai 

punished. 

One day A 

had gone quite; 

along the banl< 

Awanee had tn 

river. In it wn 

stantly that he 

lie saw Awanc

THE LOWELL 

when you sec me coming. Sometimes when we are playing, yon won't talk 

with me, so I come here to see you smile at me." 

Mrs. Green decided to remove the picnire. She thought it preyed too 

much upon Mope's mind, in fact she considered it the cause of her abnormal 

fancies. She removed it to an inner room where it could not be found. 

But she hardly expected the result of her action. When Hope found her 

loved grandmother's image gone, she cried out iu surprise. "Grandmother, 

dear, where are you? Oh, dear heart, why have you left me now?" Then 

she fell before its accustomed place, a white little heap. 

The removal of the picture had hastened an impending illness, the doctor 

said. There was nothing to be done but to care for her well. 

Although the picture was hung in front of her bed. Hope scorned still 

dissatisfied. All during her illness she railed for "dear heart." Mrs. Green 

felt that if the child could but again imagine her grandmother by her side she 

would recover. 

Meanwhile she grew \v< use and worse. The doctor prescribed a change, 

but she begged not to be removed. "Grandmother wouldn't know where 1 

was. then. Oh. please leave me win. re she can find me." So they left her at 

her home. 

Finally, one clay when Hope had been unusually cheerful and happy, her 

grandmother came back to her. Suddenly the child raised her arms, and with 

a cry of joy called her name. "Km jmi don't look like your picture." she 

said. "Your haii is white and you are somewhat 'hanged. Kut 1 like you 

even better that way. Oh. grandmother dear, how giad 1 am that you have 

come back to me again." A. II.. '\2. 

The Cry of the Panther. 

In the early davs fit" California, two Indian tribes lived near Mono Lake, 

the Monos and the Yosemites. These tribes were hostile and had a g--eal 

deal of trouble between themselves. 

The chief of the Monos had a beautiful daughter. Awanee. who \va< 

greatly admired by all the warriors of her tribe. The chief of the hostile tribewas 

the father oi a handsome young Indian named Canuya. The latter was 

mted for his courage and the great skill with which he used the bow ami 

arrow. 

Awanee was greatly interested in the young Indian, although he was of 

a hostile tribe. None of her ptople knew how much she enjoyed the stories 

of Canuya's fearlessness, and she never mentioned his name for fear of being 

punched. 

One day Awanee wandered away from the wigwams of her tribe. She 

had gone unite a distance when she came to a beautiful river. While w;.Iking 

along the bank the sound of splashing water r^'clu'd her ears. Kefore 

Awanee had time to conceal herself in the bushes a canoe darted up the 

river. In it was a tall, handsome young Indian and Awanee could tell instantlv 

that he was a Yosemitc. The Indian paddled to the .shore, and when 

he saw Awanee standing there, was instantly struck with her be;:uty. He 

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landed, and speaking kindly to her. said lie was Canuya, the son of the 

Yosemites' chief. Awanee had fallen in love with Canuya the minute she 

had seen him. She told him how much she had heard of his bravery and what 

a great interest she had taken in him but dared not tell her tribe. 

As it was growing late. Awanee was anxious to return to her home and 

feared lest some of her people would discover where she had been. Canuya, 

however, said she must not go until a meeting; place was selected. The spot 

selected was the summit of a high precipice overlooking the river. The 

precipice was equally distant from the Monos and Yosemites and was not 

likely to be frequented by Indians from either tribe. So that neither tribe 

should learn of the friendship of the young people, Canuya was to give the 

crv of a panther from the summit which, when heard by Awanee was a signal 

to meet her lover. 

These plan* wen- successfully carried mil for some time and the two 

young Indians met frequently. At last, through warriors of both tribes, the 

chiefs learned of the friendship existing between Awanie and Canuya. 

Awanee and Canuya were not allowed to leave th'nr camps. Awanee spoke 

to none of her people but stayed in her wigwam lamenting the loss of her 

lover for she thought she would never see him again. She knew that Canuya 

was being held in his camp for she never heard the panther cry. Neither the 

Monos nor the Yosemites knew anything about the signal. Canuya imitated 

the cry of a panther to such perfection that they believed it was the cry of a 

rial panther and paid no attention to it. 

( hie night while all the Yosemites were sound asleep Canuya crept away 

from his wigwam and gave the panther cry from the summit. Awanee had 

been awake all night thinking of Canuya. When she heard the cry. she could 

hardly believe her ears. She thought she had been dreaming but when it was 

given a second time, she recognized it as the crv of Canuva. Awanee crept 

out of her wigwam on hands and knees until she was a safe distance from 

the wigwams. Then, rising to her feet, she made her way as quickly as possible 

to the summit. 

Mere Canuya was wailing, lie told Awanee how he had crept away 

from his wigwam without being caught and in like manner Awanee related 

her experience. Canuya suggested that since the Monos and Yosemites could 

never be friendly, and therefore, since they themselves could never be married, 

they should at least die together by jumping over the precipice. Awanee 

consented, saying she could not have lived without Canuya. Canuya raised 

his voice in the last panther cry \.!

^f; I .MIIMIM.-I;. I-Miinf. I >iivlil I.. Wiiir. M:m:iKi-r. 

U-ued hi-uecl;iy Iiy tin- students of tin- I.dwell Mitch School. 

EDITOR. 

OSGOOl) M UK DOCK. '11. 

ASSOCIATE. 

ROI1F.RT M. L'NDF.RIIILL. Ml. 

DEPARTMENTS. 

V IN CM-: XT MKAI). Ml. Sell, ml Notes. 

AII.KKX I LAND. M2. < >n,':iiiiz:iti«m-. 

WILLIAM RAINFY. M2. Orir:miz:iii..:is. 

I'.VROX JACKSON. M2. Alumni. 

GARTH I'.OKRICKI-:. M2. Kxchansjcs. 

JA.MI-1S RAXSO1IOI-'F. M1.' Athletics 

Kl.lZAP.IiTII RUGGLKS. M.3, Girls' Athletics. 

ROY VAN Yl.ll-rr. M2. Jokes. 

CORINNK CUONISE. M2. Jokes. 

I-I.MER WISP.. '1.3. Art. 

KRNT.ST SMITH, Ml. Art. 

BUSINESS MANAGER. 

DAVID WOLF. M2. 

ASSOCIATE. 

SAN FORD STF.IN. M2. 

ASSISTANTS. 

TIIKOI1ORA SCIIAKRTZKR. M2 I VNN W \R0 'P 

1:KRT ARFXI)T. M.3 CORiN:; F. CRO.VISE. 12 

Editorials. 

AT LOWELL FOR FOUR YEARS. 

We (it the .LcraduatiiiLV class arc now lapsing into the semi-annual reflective, 

pensive mood of high seniors. Sophomores and Juniors cannot understand us 

when we say that we regret leaving. 1 tut after four solid years at Lowell with 

her people and her teachers and her habits, we do feel that we will lose much 

when we are no longer among the number. Perhaps some of us do not feel this 

way. Some do not realize what the school has meant, or perhaps it has not meant 

as much as it should have. This situation is regrettable in itself. Those of us 

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who feel this way will be sorry later that we did not make the best of a great 

chance. But we all surely feel some emotion in these our last days. 

In addition to this growth of emotion, we are imbued with a reverent and 

superior feeling of wisdom: wisdom from books and wisdom earned from experience. 

However lofty this may appear, there is no doubt that in four years 

wo have become far better thinkers and much more successful performers of 

either good or bad. Tt is with a hope of encouraging the former development 

that these words have become literature. Auditc, iuvciies! 

The first year is the important one. Tt is during those first ten months that 

a student's future path is surveyed. Tt is while a Freshman that he or she starts 

either up or down. And these most difficult days are the very ones for which 

the beginner is least prepared. He enters blindly, innocently. He desperately 

plunges into whatever presents itself to him first. Sometimes it is pure harmless 

water, but often, very often, it is not. So as a gentle guide and director, we 

present two suggestions from our own sometimes blundering experience. 

Primarily, be your own dictator and be yourself! Mix with all your mates. 

Pie broad and companionable. See what everybody else is and does. Don't be 

sour and critical. Give them all whatever credit belongs to them. But in spite 

of everybody, steer your own course. Have some few ideas and ideals of your 

own and let them guide you. Don't become a hero worshiper or an admirer of 

clowns. Refer every impulse of importance to your own standard and foresee 

what the result would probably be. This stand will bring to you self satisfaction 

and popular respect. And so. briefly, be independent and self-reliant. 

And next in importance, make the right intimate friends. Be friendly with 

everybody. Don't be proud, lie on smiling, speaking terms with them all. But 

beware who your intimates are! Many a promising boy has been dragged down 

by inferior companions in his first year. Many a fine girl has been handicapped 

by a hasty choice of intimates. Don't cast your lot with any special "crowd" 

until you have been in high school long enough to see the comparative merits of 

all the crowds. However, when you are ready, make it a point to have all the 

near friends you possibly can. They will make you happy and successful. 

And now good-by, Lowell. In four years you have recast and polished us 

all while we have wrought but a faint impression on your impregnable pages. 

Your masters have made each one of us a composite of themselves. We go out 

into the street among all men. Those masters still stay here to lose themselves 

in others. May they continue! May you enlarge and progress physically and 

intellectually, old Lowell of our school days. May your influence be still great 

and your record continually unstained. And may we in return be ever faithful 

and grateful to you for that priceless gem which you have bestowed upon us— 

character. 

Appreciation. 

One last word of thanks and praise before we commit the rudder to its next 

governor, lieside the faithful and consistent work of the regular staff throughout 

the term, we cannot fail now to express our gratitude to Mr. H. Pierre Sniiith 

for his success with the photographs, to the Commercial Art Company and The 

James H. Barry Company for mechanically perfecting our publication, and to 

the Camera Club for its willingness and enthusiasm in taking many required 

photographs. Last and best to Mr. Nourse for his thoughtful and'invaluable 

suggestions concerning the contents of this paper. 

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I'y G.XKTII 1'oERICKK. Dec. 12. 

THK LOWELL has not been overcrowded with Exchanges this term—due. 

most probably, to the discontinuance of detailed comment made necessary by 

the changed form in our regular mid-term issues. Tn the following criticism 

preference was given to those schools who favored us with commencement 

numbers. 

It is a pleasure to review such an artistic annual as /:/ Solano. from Santa 

Paula. California. The front-piece photograph with its accompanying poem is 

most appropriate and distinctive. 

The June Trident could have a larger literary department,, and the class 

photos could he arranged more effectively. 

The Russ. San Diego High.—The "Senior Publishing Co." is a good idea 

overdone. The class prophecy, in the shape of a cartoon and its accompanying 

explanation is an original and refreshing bit of humor. 

In the Ilex. Woodland High. Cal.. the large cartoon cut is out of all proportion, 

otherwise it is an excellent number. 

Whims, l'.roadway High. Seattle.—The poem. "Playing the Game" should 

head the paper. It lias theme, spirit and appeal. The author has no reason 

to withho'.il his name. 

Totem. Lincoln High. Seattle.—"The Rhyme of the Worthy Graduate" has 

no merit. The slang is offensive, the expression forced and crude. 

The Tokay. Lodi. Cal.—For a small school The Tokay is all right. Next 

time don't publish Alumni Xotes if it's only going to be a tabulated list of 

names three pages long. 

Olive and Cold.—The material is all there but the arrangement is poor. 

Editorials should not come first. Individual Faculty pictures are not necessary. 

T'ne poem. "A Meditation." should have more prominence. 

We have no criticism for the West port High School Herald commencement 

number. We would like to see one of your monthly issues. 

The Cogswell.—The departments are complete and interesting. The 

"Ninth Panel" begins well and is original. "Salada P.each" is an enjoyable 

sketch. 

'the Sequoia, from Eureka. Cal., is a marvel of artistic beauty. However, 

here again we see a long list of Alumni, taking up seven pages. This is 

wasted space. Neither the students or Alumni themselves ever take any interest 

in those departments. 

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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 

The Executive Committee, ihe main board of management under our 

Constitution, meets regularly on Thursdays in Room 7 at 12:30 P. M. 

Interested l/nvellites are always welcome as spectators. The members for 

this term have been as follows: 

Ernest Smith President 

Aileen 1 land Vice-President 

Robert M. Underbill Secretary 

Thaddcus Jl. Rhodes Treasurer 

Arnold I'.owhay First Assistant 

Vincent M ead Second Assistant 

David Wolf Third Assistant 

James Ransohofi" A. A. L. Representative 

Mr. J. K. Rogers Faculty A. A. L. Representative 

Mr. Frank Morton Principal 

Mr. Joseph I 1 . Xourse Faculty Representative 

Miss Elsie A. Weigle Faculty Representative 

Osgood Murdock IIigh Senior Representative 

Myron Jackson Low Senior Representative 

Theodora Sehaertzer High Junior Representative 

Erwin 11 irschfeklcr Low Junior Representative 

Albert Hull High Sophomore Representative 

Dorothy Riedy Low Sophomore Representative 

Emily Hertsch High Freshman Representative 

Alma Tbornburg Low Freshman Representative 

Besides ihese full members, all team managers and elected representatives 

from each organization under the Students' Association are ex-officio 

members, with voting rights on matters pertaining to their various activities 

respectively. 

Frohman (at studio)—Remember. 1 don't want a big picture. 

Photographer—Well, keep your mouth shut then. 

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Winged L and Scroll Society. 

Formed as the Lowell High School Honor Society in May. 1905. Reorgan- 

ized in January. 1907. 

The purpose of the society is to promote good, clean activities in the school 

and to keep harmony among the different branches of student enterprise. 

A member of this society must have worked faithfully and unselfishly in 

some way for his Alma Mater, as the motto reads: "In the service of Lowell." 

Archibald J. Cloud. 

HONORARY MEM HERS. 

William C. Crittcnden. 

Thadclcus H. Rhodes. 

MEMT.ERS IN SCHOOL. 

Class of 1911. 

Arthur Marwcdel. 

James Ransohoff. 

Ernest Smith. 

Robert M. Underhill. 

Osgood Murdock. 

Vincent Mead. 

Class of 1912. 

Byron Jackson. 

Arnold Bowhay. 

Roy Van VHet. 

David Wolf. 

Harold Micks. 

George Montgomery. 

Lyman Heacock. 

Jack Tufts. 

Russell Bell. 

PAST MEM HERS. 

Class of 1905. 

Herbert Long. 

Alfred E. Roneovieri. 

Hiram W. Johnson, Jr. 

Victor Pollak. 

Otto Barkan. 

Geo. L. Lang. 

Adolph Tiscornia. 

Ralph E. Hare. 


Harold H. Maundrell. 

William Garvin. 

Burnett Hamilton. 

Melville Long. 

William Leib. 


Hough L. Young. 

Leslie B. Henry. 

Marry Flynn. 

Andrew Massie. 

Peter J. Ibos. 

Francis H. Deuprey. 

Gco. Hammer. 

Clifford Jones. 

(Continued on next page.) 

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THE LOWELL 

The Shield and L Society. 

The Shield and L Society was organized in December, 1909. 

Harris. Marianne P.ell. F.dith Frisbie, Harriet Pa-niore and Hilda 

stein, all of June '10. 

The girls' organization was to have the same purpose as the 

work for the best interests of Lowell: 

Aileen I land. 

Gertrude Yizzard. 

Elfreda Svenberii'. 

Mvrtle I'ranzen. 

Thomas II. Laine. 

Eugene I Hock. 

Reynolds Mel fenry. 

Maurice McLoughliu 

Willard Morton 

Robert Ackcrman. 

Wendell I lammon. 

Ramon Pohli. 

Samuel Snead. 

llenrv Kreutzmann. 

Paul McCIoskey. 

Albert Simpson. 

Charles Street. Jr. 

MEMHERS IX SCHOOL. 


Margery Durhrow. 


Theodora Schaertzer. 

Selmn Cieballe. 

Doris McLaujjhlin. 

Edith Griffin. 

Class of I'M.}. 

Carlotta Sawyer. 

IIOXORAKV MEMI'.ER. 

Miss Elsie A. Wei"!e. 

irnm iiinner |>:IK 


[.eland Sparks. 

Edwin Corbett. 

Joseph Leopold. 


Lyman Grimes. 

Raymond Klynn. 

William Johnson. 

Endicott Gardiner. 


Sherman I'.urns. 

Leo Meyer. 


Thornton Grimes. 

IN M E.MORI AM. 

Edwin A. Smith. 190S. 

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by Jessie 

Uranden- 

3.K-.VS"—to 

Justin K. Fidler. 

Marion Read. 

Ramon Gilbert. 

Edward Salomon. 

Hollis Fairchild. 

William McKae. 

Carl I'.runs. 

Samuel Gunnison. 

Everard Olsen. 

Milton Marks. 

Leonard I'.owhay. 

I'redric Ma_t;gs. 

Harold I "otter.

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'l'he Heading Club is just completing a term of great activity ami success. 

It lias accomplished during the current six months more than ever 

before. The benefit and entertainment furnished by the club has been 

accepted by the lower classes and those of the upper division who are not 

members. In this way the organization has become more a part of the 

school life and interest than formerly. The membership is limited to sixty 

Seniors and Juniors but this, the officers are glad to see. does not keep nonmembers 

from our regular attendance. 

Many times a club complains of the irregular attendance of its members 

and the lack of names on its rolls but in the Reading Club the only lack is 

the lack of vacancies. The members of the club have attended so regularly 

that it is exceedingly difficult to find places for the people who desire 

admittance who would make good members. The large attendances this 

term have broken all former records and this fact alone tells of the progress 

which the club is making. The members this term are earnest in their desires 

and lend every possible aid to the lY.rthermcnt of the club. 

The club has been greatly aided by some members of the faculty this 

term and deeply appreciate their efforts in our behalf. Usually we see several 

members of the faculty in our audiences and their presence alone helps 

us on. To those taking part in the programs the suggestions of these members 

of the faculty have been exceedingly helpful. 

It has been the policy of the officers this term to have each member 

take part in some program during'the term. Formerly many members took 

no part other than that of attending. The broader method has worked well 

and in this way the benefits of the club have been extended. Another new 

idea this term is that of criticism. At each meeting a different committee of 

three is appointed by the chair to present a short criticism after the conclusion 

of the program. The idea has worked wel! and the members are 

shown in this way in just what points they can improve their reading or 

acting, as the case may be. 

One uf our records for this term is that the club has presented three 

mid-term plays. L'p to this time the club has never given more than two 

and usually only one. Added to these plays the readings have been very 

good. Among these we have had the best literature of various classes. 

The plays have been. "The Melting Pot." by Zangwell. "The Amazons" 

by Pinero, and "The Great Divide" by Moody. The first of these, "The 

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At the beginning of the year the Debating Society promised to have another 

successful year to add to its records, a promise which it has certainly fulfilled. 

The meetings have been all that could be desired. We have had quite a 

few enthusiastic supporters present to help the society prosper, noticeable among; 

these are the old "grads." Hut the great surprise is the large percentage of girls 

in the society. While looking over the roll we were surprised to see that thirteen 

girls are attending all the meetings faithfully. In view of the fact that in former 

years there were but five or six girls in the society, it was especially gratifying 

to notice tin's increase. Keep up the good work, girls! You won't be sorry. 

As for the boys, there are about seventy hard, willing workers. This is 

about the same number as formerly, a fact: which we arc sorry to find. Fellows, 

you'll have to wake up! If you don't hurry up the girls will get ahead of you. 

The programs have been very interesting and have greatly aided the work 

of the society. During the last few meetings, the Frank Belasco Nieto Memorial 

Cup debate will have been held to determine the best debater among the Freshmen 

and Sophomores, the winners to hold the cup for six months. The debate promises 

to be very interesting and closely contested, as a large number have signified 

their intention 10 debate. 

There was much disappointment when the society was notified of the inability 

of Mission to turn out a debating team. We had several hotly contested tryouts 

and it was certainly "tough luck'' that we could not debate after all. However, 

the tryouts showed what we are able to do, and those present were convinced 

that Lowell has an excellent chance to win the new Stanford Cup. This 

can only be clone by giving the society the support it deserves, which is more 

than we formerly got. If we do get this support it is safe to say that we will 

win that cup. 


Melting Pot," was presented early in the term. This play of pathos was 

given in a finished and excellent manner. The cast was good and was well 

trained. The play was a pleasure to a great number of non-members, as 

well as those who are members. The second. "The Amazons," kept the 

audience in mirth during three performances. The play, with its many 

amusing situations, was a great contrast and change from "The Melting 

Pot." In the latter part of the term another serious play was given—"The Great 

Divide." This production kept up the interest of the non-members and was enjoyed 

by the regular audience. 

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There has entered a stranger into our midst. It is possible that many have 

not heard of it. I refer to the Lowell High School Camera Club. 

One day somebody posted a notice on the bulletin board in the yard that all 

interested in photography should meet the following Monday in a certain room. 

And so, early in September, the budding organization held its first meeting with 

an attendance of about twelve. In one week a simple constitution was adopted. 

In two weeks the membership had increased to twenty-six, with twenty-fivepresent 

at the first election of officers, who are as follows: Bernhardt Fc-st, 

President: Henry D. Meyer. Vice-President: Arthur \V. Townc, Secretary: 

Paul Schceline, Librarian. 

The club is not boosting for numbers in membership, although it has an 

active membership of about thirty-five. What I might call its main purpose 

is to further the elements of knowledge and art of photography. Photography is 

not placing a film in your kodak or camera, telling brother John to look pleasant 

and not squint because the sun is in his eyes, snapping the shutter, rolling the 

film up and then sending it to be developed and printed by a drug-store agency. 

A good picture depends on many essential points, such as the use of the 

proper diaphragm "stop" and the paraphernalia attached to the picture "machine." 

the right timing, and. most important. 110 doubt, the choice of a suitable 

background from an artistic and compository point of view. 

During this initial term we held an exhibition of vacation pictures for the 

benefit of the members. Mr. Altman gave a very interesting lecture on the 

subject emphasized in the previous paragraph: the composition of a picture, 

dealing with the choice of scenery, background and the methods of grouping. 

Several members have also reported on certain subjects assigned to them to the 

aid of all. 

Lectures held with the California Camera Club have aided us in our 

progress. That we are not a "bunch of deadheads" is evidenced on another 

page by a set of scenes in and about Lowell and also by a few action pictures of 

the Rugby games played this season. 

A tramp has been arranged to take place on Friday, December 1st. combining 

photography and physical geography with pleasure. By the time you 

have read this article the outing shall have been held. 

The stereopticon has been patched up and by this time we shall have held 

an entertainment with its aid. 

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LEO SIMOX, June '12. 

The Lowell High School Spanish Class was organized in September, 1909, 

by a number of Spanish students in co-operation with Mr. Rhodes in order to 

obtain from the Spanish more than was offered by the regular two-year 

course. At first the Spanish Club had a hard struggle for existence, but 

through the untiring efforts of Mr. Rhodes and its members it gradually rose 

and by a series of final plays showed the interest that was being taken not 

only by its members but also by the whole school. 

The main purpose of the club is to further the students' knowledge o* 

the Spanish language. Another aim is to give the Spanish students, and for 

that matter all other students who are interested, a knowledge of the Spanish 

literature and customs which is not included in the regular course. 

The results obtained were not otherwise than those which the charter 

members hoped for and expected. A marked improvement was noticed in Hie 

class work of the members due to outside work mainly in the Spanish Club. 

These results have been obtained in a delightful and sociable way wherein 

otherwise the work would have been taken up and done as class work, which 

would not have excited any especial interest. A knowledge of the classics, 

which is usually obtained in the university courses, not in high school, has 

been given the Spanish students of Lowell High School by means of the 

Spanish Club. And again by this extra work we are proud to say that we have 

gained for Lowell the reputation of sending the best Spanish scholars to the 

universities that have come from any high school in the State, and we feel 

sure that this will continue to be true if the present Spanish students will 

grasp the opportunity that the Spanish Club offers them. 

lint everything has not been running as smoothly in the Spanish Club 

this year as in previous terms due to difficulties brought about by the physics' 

laboratory periods coming after school on Tuesdays, which is the meeting 

day, and also due to a slight misunderstanding in regard to our aims and 

purposes. The success of the club has not been as great as we have wished 

in regard to membership and attendance. On the other hand our programs 

have proved more than interesting and instructive due to the energy and 

interest of our capable stage manager. Miss Hand. 

In regard to the material, for the most part what we have taken up this 

year and intend to take up next year, has been approved and suggested by a 

Spanish professor at the University of California and therefore we feel that 

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MYKTI.K FRAXZKX. June '12. 

The girls have all worked hard and sincerely this year, but the work 

has not been drudgery or without its reward. Many little pleasures have 

been mingled in and through this, better results followed. 

On Saturday evening. September 30. 1911. the Girls' Glee Club participated 

in a program, jointly with Mission High and Humboldt Evening 

High Schools, at the Mission High School auditorium. The entertainment 

was given to raise funds for the Debating League of California Convention 

and a very large audience was there, who enthusiastically received the girls. 

One Monday afternoon, after a strenuous rehearsal, the girls were surprised 

by an informal social which was planned by the executive committee 

of the club. A program had been prepared, games were played, and refreshments 

served. The time wns pleasantly spent, by all and it has become 

an established policy of the club to have monthly informal affairs. 

Another such social was being planned, but Mr. Pasmore took the matter 

out of our hands and kindly invited the club to his home on Saturday afternoon. 

November IS. A delightful musical program was given for our pleasure 

and any of the girls who were not present missed a splendid time. 

The Girls' Glee Club gave a concert in the Study Hall on Monday afiernoon. 

November 27th. The program was a good one and we especially wish 

to thank the Boys' Glee Club and the Orchestra for their assistance in 

making the concert a Miccess. 

Then on December 15. Friday evening, we were invited to give a concert 

at the Seamen's Institute. The concert was a huge success and the 

Girls' Glee Club has certainly established a never-to-be-forgotten name 

among those good-natured seamen. This concert has been long anticipated, 

ever since the last one was given some time last year. A standing invitation 

is ours at this Institute as the entertainment which we give is always novel 

to them. 

The greater part of the club is composed of Freshmen girls, and it is 

with them now that the future prosperity of the club lies. May they carefully 

guard the honored name of the Girls' Glee Club of the Lowell High School. 

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The Boys' Glee Club, at last, is an established organization with a good 

membership and a reputation. Its concerts arc now. I may say, an institution. 

In the past it has given its concerts and taken part in entertainments 

and proven itself a success financially. 

This term the Glee Club took part in the entertainment given by the 

Debating League of California at Mission High School, where several of its 

selections were well received. Of course, you heard a quartet selected from 

the ranks of the club for the great rally before the Mission game. The 

quartet, composed of ''Joseph" Meyer, "liill" Rainey, Telefsun, and Goodall. 

sang some air.s of a light character which caused some mirth among the 

spectators. 

l'y the time the annual is on sale the club will have participated in the 

concerts of the orchestra and the Girls' Glee Club. 

. To those who wish to join, I will say that it is not necessary to be a 

Caruso, or to take music lessons. An ear for music will suffice. If one has 

a knowledge of music, so much the better. If you do not know how to 

read music you will soon learn. 

To join the Glee Club it is only necessary to attend a meeting and have 

your name proposed by a member. After the meeting Mr. Smith will give 

you a thorough try-out, at which only the executive committee are present. 

Then if you come up to the standard you will be voted in. Those coming 

with an honest desire to obtain the benefits of the club will be admitted 

gladly but anyone tempted to join for the prospects of raising trouble will 

not be admitted. 

I wish to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Smith, our capable and 

hard-working director, on behalf of the club, for the care he has taken in 

training the club and for the time he has given to the club. I am sure that 

every member of the club heartily appreciates the work Mr. Smith has done. 

Every Thursday for three years he has given up two hours of his time in 

coaching the club. 

Next term, under new officers, the Glee Club should increase its membership 

and make even a greater success than it is at present. The special 

needs of the club are high tenors and bassos. Two good fellows with high 

voices are needed and two with real low voices. At the beginning of the 

term there will be a try-out and these vacancies should be filled. A few 

more on every part can be taken on. 

And now, to all members and to those who should be, get behind the 

Glee Club and help it to even greater success. 


our programs of next year will be both interesting and instructive. Besides 

this a movement has been started in the club to have outsiders address the 

club in Spanish on Spanish literature and customs and by this give us a 

still better knowledge of the Spanish. 

We extend invitations, to all members of Lowell High School, to visit 

the Spanish Club. The club meets every Tuesday in Room 22 unless otherwise 

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The orchestra was organized last term by the students of Lowell and some 

outsiders. It elected as its director Miss Elizabeth Dolan. a former student of 

I...well. 

As it may be remembered, the orchestra furnished the musical program at 

the Scottish Rite Auditorium last spring, when the "School for Scandal" was 

given ; also at the Mission High School for the play. "Chattanooga." 

The orchestra has met regularly this term on Saturday mornings in the 

drawing-room. Practice lasts from 9:30 to 11:30. The orchestra is composed 

THE LOWELL 

Wearers of the 

Faculty. 

Frank Morton 

Archibald J. Cloud : Gold L 

Fred W. Koch Gold L 

Tliaddeus Rhodes Gold L 


James RansoliolT Swimming 

Ernest Smith Swimming 

William Sonicrs Track 


John Strachan Tennis 

Arnold I'.owhay Track 

William Johnston .Tennis 

Fred Cans Track 

I !crt Robinowitz Debate 

Martin Rosenblatt Debate 

Cecil I luntingcon Swimming 

Roy Van Yliet Swimming 

Lytnan I leacock Football, Swimming 

Jack Tufts Football 

Miss Claire Evans Girls' Basketball 


William Mctson Football 

Richard Derby Swimming 


Philip Collischon Swimming 

Hyde Lewis Swimming 

Bouie Detrick Swimming 

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Athletics. 

Edited by JAMES RANSOHOFF. 

FOOTBALL. . 

By EARL WILKINS. 

The football season started well and prospects for a winning team were 

very bright. The practices were well attended at first, and scrub games were 

held each day to give everyone a chance. Later on though, for one reason 

or another, the attendance at practice dropped off and this was a death knell 

to good team-work. In all the games the team went into the field weakened 

by the loss of someone but the material that did go in always fought. 

In the California Freshman game, weakened by the loss of Capt. Heacock, 

we fought the huskies to a close score and the bleachers recognized the 

merit of our work. Among the forwards. Hell, Ishi Woodmansee, and Bill 

Metson played particularly well and among the backs, gritty little "Shrimp" 

Wilkins, Hicks and RansohorT performed especially well. 

Later in the season, the team was rewarded by a trip up the river to 

Stockton, accompanied by Mr. Rhodes. Although we were defeated, we 

had a great time and the experience was a good lesson. 

In the League games Lowell gave a good account of herself, but seemed 

to be followed by a streak of hard luck, entering the last two games with a 

badly crippled team. 

Lowell-Lick. 

This was the first League game and was the only one in which Lowell 

had her full fighting strength. Lick proved herself a worthy antagonist, 

as her scrum was very heavy. The first half was about even, but towards the 

end Lowell had a shade the better of the game. The half ended with no 

score. In the second half Lowell came back strong and fought the Tigers 

off their feet, finally crossing the line after a beautiful passing rush from 

Metson to Hicks, to Ransohoff to Tufts, who carried it over. Marwedel 

unfortunately failed to convert an easy goal and the game ended with the 

Lkk goal in great danger. 

Lowell-Cogswell. 

Our next game was with Cogswell and we entered the game prepared 

for a hard fight, well knowing'that they had a fine team. For the greater 

part of the first half we fought Cogswell off their feet but were unable to 

score. In the second half the honors were more evenly divided. Early in 

this half Merwedel kicked a beautiful goal from the 45-yard line. From 

this point on Lowell had a slump and Cogswell, playing beautifully in 

streaks, crossed our line for 2 tries. From here on Lowell fought desperately 

but were unable to penetrate the enemy's defense. Hicks crossed the 

line for a seemingly fair try. but it was not allowed. The game ended in 

Cogswell's favor. Heacock, Hicks, Metson and Wilkins showed to good 

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At outside five, Ransohoff played a dashing game, gaining a world 

of ground by his speed and long kicks to touch. 

At center three-quarters, Captain Heacock used his head at all times. 

Me played a fine game on the defense, and, possessing a good boot with each 

foot, gained many yards by his kicks. Everybody knew that "Amy" would 

do the right thing at the right time. 

On the wings. Osborne and Agee. both new at Rugby, developed rapidly. 

Both of these boys put up gritty games and should be a big help to 

the team next year. 

At full-back. Montgomery was all t'.iat could be desired. His long 

kicks to touch were a great help and not a man curried the ball past 

"Montv" during the whole season, which is going some. 

Graves showed up well during the latter part of the season. He showed 

himself to be especially good on the defense. 

Earl YVilkins, the smallest on the team and one of the best, played a 

heady ganie through the entire season. "Shrimp" has one of the best boots 

uii the team and it is hoped that he will be back next year, as it will be hard 

tii fill his place. 

THE SECOND TEAM. 

This is the first year that Lowell has had two Rugby teams since that 

game was adopted. After an unsuccessful attempt at two weight system 

teams, a second team was organized. 

Although not a record-breaking, championship team, it has brought 

out lots of new material for the game, and promises to fill the vacancies in 

the big team, next year. As it was not organized until the season was well 

advanced, only a few local games have been played, but in these they 

showed up very well, and kept up the school's name. 

On Wednesday, October 8th. they met the Lick Sophomore class team 

and, although greatly outweighed, came out on the long end of an 8-0 score. 

The Lick team were heavy, but clumsy and fumbling, and lost the game. 

The kicking and fine playing of one Jimmie McGee (?) won the game for 

Lowell. 

On Thursday. October 26th, a game was scheduled with Pacific Heights 

Grammar School, but as they only had seven players on the field the game 

ended in a great comedy in which both Lowell teams acted. Capt. Heacock 

showed his knowledge of the game, acting as referee. 

On Saturday. October 28th, they met Cogswell's second team and were 

victors by an 11-0 score. Lowell played a fine game, thanks to the coaching 

of Metson. and only once were the Cogswell players close to our goal. 

On the 1st of November, a return game with Lick was played and it 

was our hardest game. The heavy Lick team of the previous game had 

been practicing and we were lucky to come off as we'll as we did. The Lick 

forwards had all the advantage, but their backs couldn't handle the ball. 

During the season. Capt. Peteler and Winter played a great game at 

front rank, and Osborne, Borchers. P.lock. Graves and Huntington showed 

up well as backs. I). W. J., '14. 

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SWIMMING. 

By ERNEST SMITH. 

••Swimming is Lowell's birthright," to quote one of our wisest about a 

year ago. 

Since his utterance two swimming pennants with the big significant word 

"champs" on them, have waved triumphantly over Lowell. _Last year we 

won by an eyelash: this year by a safe margin. On September 22nd, 

Lowell's Hock of ducks assembled, via the auto route, at the Y. M. C. A. 

building, for a little bath. They came up out of the building carrying 2^ 

points, two cups, and the championship on their shoulders. 

Early in the fall it was seen that the team would not suffer from lack 

of material. Cap. Ransohoff was subject to a siege of anxious inquiry as to 

when the ducks would start active practice, when training started, and what 

meets the manager had arranged for. 

Lewis, our lankest dolphin, declared that his "form" was great: Ransohoff. 

fresh from the invigorating influence of a good swimming pool in the 

Santa Crux, mountains, announced that danger hovered over every record 

of the A. A. L. Ernie Smith, after a lengthy sojourn in the tempting waters 

of Tahoe, returned to the prosaic city grind, proud in the possession of a 

healthy copper-colored skin. Red Van Vleit whiled away a month in the 

mountains, learning to crawl and breathing ozone. Derrick, possessor of an 

Indian's complexion, returned to school with a good understanding of the 

"crawl." Cecil Hunlington. the other relay man. had mastered the crawl in 

the glassy waters of Tahoe. Still another Tahoe duck was Ehrmann, who 

appeared daily' in a gray swimming suit, chasing minnows about the lake. 

And so it was up to Cap. Ransohoff to mold this motley crew into a 

classy swimming team. Working in co-operation with Georgie Goodall, 

Ransohoff secured the privilege of using the Y. M. C. A. pool twice a week 

for practice. This much accomplished, he adopted an impartial system of 

elimination. 

At about this time the aquatic activity came to a head in the form of 

a very successful intcrclass. A novel method was inaugurated at .this meet 

which ought to serve as a precedent in the future. The "idea" was simply 

to prohibit any veterans from competition in the individual events. This 

system has worked out admirably and has proven a great generator of 

enthusiasm. 

The interclass served as a great aid in the selection of the big team. 

With the League's announcement of the date of the big meet, training 

started in earnest. The' candidates boycotted the tempting Bonbonniere 

and conformed with the tobacco regulations of the state with startling and 

gratifying willingness. Twice a week twelve ambitious fish-boys found 

their \vr.y into the Y. :\[. C. A. tank. Lewis showed Smith the proper arm 

movement in the crawl. Smith reciprocated by helping Lewis on the turn. 

Ransohoff. harassed by the very trying job of showing the new men how 

to dive, stuck to his post as coach with a martyr-like sacrifice. It sounds 

queer to say that the men sweated in the water, but the statement is true. 

. It was work, work, splash, splash: and then a little more work. It was a 

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common scene to see Collischon plugging away at a "half," Lewis swimming 

a "hundred," and Jim and Ernie coaching the new relay men in starts. 

The result of all this hard work was gratifying, as the score of the meet 

indicates. At eight o'clock on the evening of the meet one whole.end 

of the natatoriuiv was filled by an enthusiastic rooting section representing 

Lowell. Sharph at eight-thirty the hundred-yard men were lined up at 

the starting stand. Smith and Lewis, in two bright red suits, with brighter 

block L's, were conspicuous among the bunch. Smith went into the lead 

witli a gun and was never headed. Lewis, swimming the race of his life, 

came down the final stretch nosing out Andrews of Cogswell for second 

place, in a fine finish. Smith broke the League record, doing the distance 

in 1:05, which, considering the crowded field, was good time. This race 

netted Lowell 8 points. Lowell did not enter anyone in the 440. The 220 

was a walkover for Johnson of Cogswell, while Lewis swam easily and took 

second place without trying. The half mile was a good race, Smith and 

Collischon taking first and second, respectively. The field started at an 

awful pace, but our representatives contented themselves with a good consistent 

stroke, which they maintained throughout the entire race. Smith, by 

his experience on the turns, took the lead in the seventh lap, and was never 

threatened. Collischon, by a consistent pace, soon took second position, 

and no one contested him after the tenth lap. 

This race cinched the meet for Lowell. With a nice snappy little cup 

for an incentive. Lowell's relay sextet went into the race with some determination 

and fight. Anyone who saw the race can testify as to the result. 

Lewis, creating some splash and foam, reached the end of his lap two yards 

to the good of his field. Cecil Huntington, behaved like a motor boat, minus 

its rudder, and went like ''sixty." At the end of this lap Lowell led by six 

yards. Then it was that Red Van Vliet hit the water and gave a good imitation 

of a sunstruck fish. His lap ended, the team led by eight yards, and 

Uouie Detrick went shooting down the tank, giving the team a ten-yard 

lead. Jim Ransohoff came up the tank in 15 flat, and Smith dove with a 

lead of twelve yards. The pace ended with Lowell about fourteen yards to 

the good. This race ended the meet. Lowell finished with twenty-five 

points, almost a record for an A. A. L. meet. 

Tn regard to the individual men. Captain Ransohoff, who had been a 

member of Lowell relays for four years, graduates with his record in swimming 

one of honor. 

Captain-elect Smith will swim next year and should repeat in his two 

races. . 

Hyde Lewis remains with us, and should be a big point winner in future 

meets. 

Phil Collischon will be with us again and should repeat his performance 

of this year in the next meet. 

Red Van Vliet, who has been one of the hardest workers on the team., 

will swim his fast consistent lap next year. 

Cecil Huntington, who has a bright future in swimming, will be with 

us next year. 

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' Both Tisspt anc 

what weak attbai^re 

A. A. L series.-;':: 

Robinson/** :sa 

team, and ar

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THE LOWELL ' 

Bouic Dctrick will swim next year, and should be a factor in another 

Lowell victory. 

Thus it is up to us to wish success to the team of 1912 and to back 

Ernie Smith to lead his team with the same success that RansohofT did. 

BASEBALL. 

GEORGE MONTGOMERY. 

I he fall baseball training was commenced at a somewhat later date this 

year than last, but nevertheless, the squad has made excellent progress, and 

the results attained prove conclusively that, in the next A. A. I., tournament. 

Lowell will be represented by a team of the very highest order. We have not 

turned out a championship baseball team since 1001. hut the present squad, 

composed largely of veterans, bids fair to wipe out this stain of defeats, and 

again place Lowell on the baseball map. With the strong rind hearty support 

"f the school. Lowell should figure very prominently in the next battle for the 

academic trophy. 

Practice was commenced in the earlv part of November, a large squad 

turning out. The idea of choosing two teams lias again been employed with 

excellent results. The fellows line up again.-t eai-h other at almost every 

practice, and much promising material has been developed from these games. 

a- well as from those- with outside teams. The squad has also benefited from 

the presence of Tom Kelly, last year's sticces>ful coach, whose interest in 

Lowell prompted him to show up at a good many of the practices, and he has 

helped the team considerably. It is to be hoped that his services as coach may 

again be obtained for next .spring. 

The fellows out for the team are showing a lot of "pep." and as a consequence, 

competition is rife for almost every position. Never in the writer's 

memory has there been such an abundance of evenly matched players contending 

for the various positions, and the team finally chosen is bound to be a wellbalanced 

aggregation. 

Perhaps the greatest weakness on the team is the pitching department. 

The brunt of the burden has fallen on "Duke" Marwcdel. who has shown good 

form, but it is doubtful if he will return to school in the spring. McGuiness 

has shown up fairly well, but is inclined to be erratic. Anyone who has had 

any experience whatever in the pitching line is urged to come out for the team. 

It is a duty which you owe to Lowell. 

"Kruv" Smith" is again receiving in good form behind the bat. and will 

probably be seen in his old position next spring. lie has a worthy substitute 

in Moisant. who also plays the infield. 

P.oth Tissot and Foster have shown up well n '*"•>«• ail( '- although somewhat 

weak at bat. either of them could take good care of the position in .'-c 

\ A. L. series. 

Robinson at

THE LOWELL, 

"Stan" Olsen, a veteran, E. Olsen, McGlacklin, Stiachan, Wilkins, Vecki, Pritchard, 

Kaplan, Taufcnback, Lewis, Peterson, Levinson. Strong, Borchers, Livingstone 

and others whose ability assures a bunch of fast outfielders to the team 

next spring. 

Out of this list of candidates not a single one has cinched his position, and 

every fellow in school, who has had any experience whatever at baseball, even 

in the sandlot days of his boyhood, should come out there and help Lowell win 

the championship next spring. You owe it to yourself as well as to your, 

school, for it means your block "L" if t!\e team is successful. A.t any rate, you 

will derive a great deal of pleasure from practicing with a fine bunch of 

fellows. So it's up to you to show your spirit, to cOme out and try to make 

the team. 

BOYS' BASKET P.ALL. 

ERWJX HIUSCHKEI.OER. Captain. 

Another basket-ball season is upon us, and the team has the brightest 

prospects for a successful season. Since the completion of the football 

schedule, the interest of the school has been centered on basket-ball, and 

the result has been the formation of two fast teams. From these two teams 

will be chosen the men to represent Lowel' MI the A. A. L. Tournament. 

Never in the writer's memory has there been such activity in basketball 

at Lowell as lias been shown in the last month. The boys interested 

in the game have been practicing faithfully three tinu- : veck in the yard. 

Much promising material has been developed, and the .•>ractice games have 

been very successful in getting a Hue on the men. As yet no positions have 

been picked and will not be until just before the first League game. 

Those trying out for the team are Fuld. Howcll. Raymond, Fichita. 

Hood. Marwedel, Hermit. Lewis, Conrado, Bender, llyashi and Hirschfelder. 

Don't think for a minute that any nf the men have a place "cinched." Every 

one who can lift a basket ball should come out and show w\n.: he can do. 

By coming out to practice, you may develop to be one of the s u-.ls" of the 

season, but you will never make any team by staying away. 

Lowell's first practice game was with San Rafael, and in „;

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: THE LOWELL 

Girls' Athletics. 

;'";• ' By ELIZABETH RUGGLES. 


Since girls' basketball lias been dropped from the A. A. L., interest in 

this sport is not so keen as it used to be. At present there is no way for the 

girls of Lowell to win their block L's either in basketball or tennis. This 

is a pity, for a good many more girls would come out and support the 

team had they something worth while to work for. Since this is the case, 

however, all the more praise is due to those who have worked hard and 

faithfully this season. 

The majority of the present team have not represented Lowell before 

in games with other schools. This team is a good one and bids fair to be 

a very fast one by the end of the term. 

Thus fat. only one defeat, that of the first game of the season, mars 

their list of victories. As most of the team will be back again next term 

Lowell ought to have little cause to worry over the basketball outlook. 

Captain Dorothy Riedy and Martha McCloughry, the forwards, have 

worked hard this season and both are good at field- goals, and improving on 

the fouls. 

Alma Thornburg. the freshman guard, is especially notable for her long 

throws, which have saved the day in several games. 

Lillian Keller, formerly on the Pctaluma High School team, has been a 

valuable addition to the Lowell team. She plays guard. 

Jeanne Levy has developed greatly this term as touch center. Her 

throwing is still a little wild, but as she is an enthusiastic player she will 

probably overcome this with practice. 

The sides. Margaret Volkman and Gladys Anderson, are quick and 

wiry players and have done their full share in all the games this term. 

The Freshmen this season have taken a lively interest and have beaten 

several grammar school teams by big scores. 

Many thanks arc due to Mr. Koch, who has taken a great interest in. 

the girls and given up his Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to helping them 

and has taught them some valuable hew plays. 

TENNIS. 

As in the case of basketball, tennis is no longer in the League and 

block L's, therefore, are things of the past. However, tennis is much better 

off than basketball on account of the big interclass cup. This term the 

Seniors won the right to have their names engraved on this cup by defeating 

the Sophomores and Juniors, the scores being, with the Juniors, 6 to 3, both 

games, and with the Sophomores, 6 to 4, and 6 to 0. i'he Senior team is 

composed of Deborah Xewman and Beatrice Gawne; the Junior team, Leslie 

Underbill and Myrtle Fitschen: the Sophomores, Eleanor Durbrow and 

Edna West. The Freshmen failed to turn up at any of the tournaments, 

and so lost by default. We hope They will take more interest next term. 

We are looking forward to a number of games with Girls' High and Lick, 

Deborah Newman and Beatrice Gawne playing on the school team. 

US 

;.:-.-;: ;;$?£5£v Igffl 

.-._.-; --. .y ^ / ^

Mr. Downey (explaining sound)—When two phase* (faces) come together 

there is absolute silence. 

()Ul Gentleman—Do you mean to say your teachers never thrash you? 

Little l'oy—Never. We have moral suasion in our school. 

O. (.'..—What's that? 

I.. 11.—Oh. we get kept >n. and stood up in corners, and locked up. and made 

to write a word a thousand times, and scolded, and jawed at. and that's all. 

An elderly lady, most exceedingly hard of hearing, lived near the river. 

One day a warship fired a salute of ten guns. The woman, alone in her little 

house, waited until the noise ceased, and then smoothed down her dress, brushed 

back her hair, and said sweetly. "Come in." 

We will soon be as famous as Philadelphia—having now a "Liberty" Hell 

ourselves, with a cracked tongue. 

Teacher (in L'. S. History)—When were the first battles of the Civil War 

fought ? 

Olsen—At the beginning. 

Teacher—1 f you people knew how little you seem you would cry instead of 

laughing. 

Jimmie R.—Why, our seats are in tiers (tears) already. 

Teacher—Why. Marwedel, tardy again? What is the reasoi. : •

INCIDENTS AT SCHOOL, 

PAY AS vou 

ir i*> I F.ve"u>i'-. •:' -.cr I

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THE LOWELL 

To "Red" Van Vliet. 

His cardinal virtues were all in his hair. 

Heard in Front of Nomination Slip in Hall. 

First Freshman Girl—Now for track manager—Field and Herrick. 

Who's Field? 

Second Freshman Girl—Oh vote for him—you know, he's that awfully 

good-looking boy in our English class. 

Oh. you suffragettes! 

Naughty, Naughty! 

Mr. Pcrham—What did Hamlet say of Polonius? 

P.. Thomas—To seek him in heaven, and ii he.was not there, somewhere 

else. 

Mr. Pcrham—Well, where else? 

Intense confusion on part of Mr. Thomas. 

In Actual Government. 

Mr. Clark—Who is it that assesses ihc taxes. Mr. Murdock? 

Osgood (an inspiration comes to him alter some thought)—Oh, why, 

the assessor. 

Ycrv brilliant. Oosy. very brilliant. 

The Great Divide. 

D. Wolf (speaking for the committee of critics)—Of course, there is 

no need to tell our opinion of Miss Schaertzer— 

Voice from rear of room—Oh. no. Dave, we all know how you feel 

about it. 

Also in the Great Divide. 

The Heroine—Do you see any figure coming up the path? 

The Doctor—Xo. T see no one but a small burro, and that is no figure 

to speak of. 

The audience instinctively turns to sec the burro and—enter Mr. Crofts! 

Tableau!! 

At the Crossroads. 

Motorist, in dead of the night, with the lamp from his car in hand, 

climbs a sign post to determine which of two roads to take. Arrived at the 

top. with the aid of his dickering lamp he spells out the letters. "Fresh paint." 

Me—Can you make good bread, darling? 

She—Yes. if vou will furnish the doui>h in the hour of knead. 

An eminent wit was once asked if he could make a pun about the stars. 

He answered. "Yes. bv Gemini. 1 Cancer." 


W HEN 

seek 

selection wh 

by those wl 

pleased to si 

Amer 

ABAR 

a feat 

Wear * 


Hat $3.00 

BENJAMIN

THE LOWELL 

WEAR A BENJAMIN 

HEN the wintry winds they blow—and old King Frost does rule— 

,|. there is W seek the protection of a BENJAMIN overcoat—when making your 

selection why not get the best—the styles we show are recognized as correct 

by those who know—space permi'-? us to mention but a few—we will be 

pleased to show you hundreds of others— 

JIDAGLANS—the swagger coat as worn in all the fashion centers in 

America and abroad—in fabrics as English as the River Thames— 

$18, $20, $25 

|TT/" l ABARDINE raincoats—guaranteed absolutely waterproof—light as 

-"a feather and warm as toast—a beauty at 

$16.50 -others at $20, $25, $30 

Wear 


Hat S3.00 

MERGERS Market 

Street 

East of 

Powell 

7000 feet of 

Clothes Space 

3rd Floor 

BENJAMIN CLOTHES—STETSON HATS—MANHATTAN SHIRTS

F. 

Ill 1 

I'll 

THE LOWELL 

I.MAGNIN&CO. 

££3 

at moderate prices. 

Once Trade With Us- 

Never Elsewhere 

GEARY AND GRANT AVENUE 

SAN FRANCISCO 

STUDENTS desiring lucrative employment in San Francisco should remember that Gallagher- 

Marsh shorthand writers are preferred by the business men of San Francisco because they 

are the best stenographers and also because the Gallagher-Marsh text books are printed and 

hound in San Francisco, thereby making stenographic history for California. 

Business College, 1256 Market St., San Francisco, Calif ornia, for a business and stenographic training. 

Gallagher-Marsh Business College, 1256 Market Street, will allow to every prospective 

student who discovers and reports the grammatical error in the printed 

matter above set forth §10.00 on acct. of a six months' course. Day or evening. 

High School students should he able to discover this error, so get busy. 


Why not^spe 

l-oumllngs aruli 

which wei willjli 

I our bigVaudevi 

tinuous from 6:3 

As New Year 1 

this year, we 

d'Hote Dinner fi 

Tables will be 

closing time.-at 

I able when reser 

Two dollars < 

Table d'Hote 1 

| freshments and 

Guests wlshlr 

i be given return 

| antee the reser 

Reservations i 

beail w'jlter.

New Year's 

Eve 1911? 

Why nut spi-nil 11 midst pleasant sur- 

• ••iiinllnKs ami enjoy th.- xp.-.lal fcatuivH 

whl.-li «•«• will liitrmliii')- In rfinjiiinllnii with 

• •in- l>ic \;iii.l..\lll>- Slinw wliifli will In- intiiliiiL.ti- 

rrmii •;:::(> p. m. until cliisinu linn'. 

As N'.'W Vi-iir'K Kw will fall mi a Sniulay 

Ilii- vat-. »•,. will sciv.- a s|.i •••liil Talil>; 

• I'M >•.• |iinn«-r fruit) t;:n*i i • ;no p. m. 

T:il.l.-s will 1..- r.-.scrv>-.l l i . . m •! i>. m . niilil 

• l" ..n i... 

11 ••>)itii'-llls an«l .ûpp.-r 

• Im-itH wishlnu to Itav.' :iftiT •litim-r will 

!••• niv.-n it'tnin i-li'-rlis \vlii«'li will alsn miar- 

:ml.'.' tin- rvsi'i'vutiiiii af their ialil. 

U'-stTVations may In- IIKXII- at otllt^. or with 

!P.-:I.1 wait. T. 

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MARKET. EDDY and POWELL STREETS. 

SAN FRANCISCO 

L. SKOLL 

DRESS SUIT 

RENTAL 

PARLORS 

THE L O W ELL 




occasions. 




Phone • Kearny 2280 



Corner Bush 

Do YOU 

International Correspondence Schools 

N. BERSHON, Agent. San Francisco. Cal. 

)M«-a.«

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THE LOWELL 

FOUNTAIN PENS 

ROBERTSON'S 

A Book Store 

222 STOCKTON STREET 

Opposite Union Square 

Good Serviceable Pens $1.00, $2.50 

Self Fillers $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00 

CUNNINGHAM, CURT1SS & WELCH 

BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS 

565-57, MA..KKT STREW SAX FKANOSCO, CAL. 


E. C. 

G. \V. Frank. "04 

THE FRANK PRINTING 

COMPANY 

1353 Post Street 

PHONE: 

FKAXKUN" 

Country Lands, Easy Terms 

Bcjjin Saving Early 

Buy Good Land 

B. SCHAPIRO a CO. 

REAL ESTATE 

.520-322 PHELAN BUILDING 

Interest your father

ISAJS 

THE LOWELL 

THE STANDARD 

Of the World 

SPALDINGS 

A THLETiC 

GOODS 

~~.,,, FOOTBALL 

TRACK O Y T T> n Y T r< ri CRICKET 

BASEBALL SIIPPI IFS BASKETBALL 

TENNIS *J \J 1 I JLJIIIUO G0LF 

GYMNASIUM 


in sports. 



A. G. SPALDING $ BROS. 


'IVIuphoiifs: Franklin :',?.*> 

Home C-fir.73 

THE SAVARIN 

Kit. TKAOIIST.KU C. 

High Class French 

Confectionery 

POLK AT SL'TTER STREET 

SAN FRANCISCO 


L F. McAbec, Proprietor 

ALOHA 


Chocolates" 

and 

Many other special lies frmn the Aloha 

factory 

1744 FILL-MORE STREET, nr Sutter 

San Francisco 




and Materials 


76-80 First Street San Francisco 


ATHLETIC and OUTING GOODS 

Ever shown on the Pnclflc Coast. 

Ladles' Omlnc Suits In a variety 

of patterns that arc- priced to acll— 




I'hone 

Kslalill?!:. .1 l«.T'i 

Evening and Fancy Dresses Made to Order 

Wigs, Play Books, Make-up, Etc. 

GOLDSTEIN S CO. 

Theatrical and Masquerade 

COSTUMERS :: MASKS 

Official Costumers «r>r Principal 

Pacific Coast Theatres 

883 MARKET STREET SAN FRANCISCO 

i tpp. IViwll. I.ln

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THE L O W ELL 

THE 

JAMES H. BARRY 

COMPANY 


PRINTERS and 

PUBLISHERS 

1122-1124 MISSION 

SAN FRANCISCO 

PHONES PARK 6380 and 6381 —J 2380 

Private Exchange Connecting All Department* 

\3i

¥ 

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DAVIS-SCRGNWASSER CO. 


I hir children's and Misses' Juvenile 

is new coinj»lote in all the 

very latest styles and fabrics in 

Dresses—Coats—Hats 

We carry a complete line of 

MIDDY BLOUSES & MIDDY BLOUSE SUITS 



J. F. HINMAK 



I'.ritiyf in your films for printing and 

enl.irîni;'. Anyone o:;n d

Fi. 

ah 

THE LOWELL 

DREAMLAND SKATING RINK 

SUTTER AND STEINER STREETS 

Lowell Skating Chili Meets .Here Every 

Monday Afternoon—Come Once and See 

Cii.\s. G01.DHERC, Manager 

FRAKKL1N 556 

HOME C 6232 

POLK ana CALIFORNIA STS. 

DORTMUND ® WILSON 

Designers of College Clothes 

ai Popular Prices 

Room 6,16 Geary Street 

Dortmund formerly with the Hastings Clothing Co., Young Men's Department 

HAVE YOU ANY TROUBLES? MAKE UP DEFICIENCIES AT 

Drew's Coaching School 

LOAAr ELL students come after school for help by EXPERTS 

AVOID DROPPING BACK BY ENTERING HERE FOR A TERM. 

OTHERS DO. WHY NOT YOU? WORK DONE HERE 

RECEIVES CREDIT AT LOWELL 

136 

DAY AND EVENING 

Countryman Building 

915 Van Ness, cor Ellis 

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THE LOWELL 

L ; S I'Al FUKK DECIDING OX 

MAKE A SI•ECIALTY 

OF 

)()I.S. YOUR ILLL'S'I'R. \TK 

VKRV I'.KST QfALITY 

oanj/fancisco, 

YOUR CUT WORK. 

THIS WORK FOR 

)XS SHOULD 11E 

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Fin 

alsc 

THE LOWELL 

SKATE 

AT THE COLISEUM 

Admission 

I JJ*J"— -- 

BAKER AND OAK STREETS 

AMERICA'S GRANDEST SINK 

Afternoon and Evening Sessions 

2 to 5 and 7:30 to 10:30 P. M. 

Sunday, Holiday Afternoons 

and Evenings 

Other Afternoons, 10 Cents 

Ladies Free SRates 25 Cents 


13S 

AT CLUS W A'f« AT SUTTCR 

20c 

I am pleased to 

English owes it to th 

The head of our Er 

structlon was most n 

that'he previously la 

DR. WM. A. MARTI1 


San Francisco 

Dear Mr. Raymoi 

tlon of the very satlsl 

ter out of the maze 

studies. I shall nlwri 

to that of the many < 

Coaching School. 


BacK to Our Oh 

In Our New Store \\ 

plctc Stock of 

STATIONERY- 

SCHOOL SUP 

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FILLMORE i 

Branch Post 0

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THE L O W ELL 


TWELFTH YEAR 

Mission IIIKII School. San Francisco. 


English owes It to the work 'lone for him In your school, that he Is able to graduate. 


was most marked, and that his progress inspired !lm with the confidence 

that ho previously lacked. 




San Francisco 

S:HI F'aiirlsi'o. July 15. 131'9. 

Dear Mr. Raymond:—I wish to express to you ati'l your daughter my appreciation 

of the very satisfactory results you hnve nWrtlnr'fi in helping iry y"i: and datighter 

out of the maze of dltlUiiltles In whii-h they had n.-.nme entangled with their 

studies. 1 shall always lake i!reat pleasure In adding my wor.l of t .Tomiiiendatlon 

to that of the many others', wlio I know are lavish in thWr pralsu* of The Raymond 

Coaching School. Yours very slneerely. 

WM. A. MAIITIX. 

Telephone West 27S1 




GOLCHER BROS. 

MANCFACTL'IIE 



BacK to Our Old Location 

In Our New Store With :i Cimiph-te 

Stock "I l-'inr 

ST.V1MONKRV AM) 

SCHOOL SITl'UKS 

HARRY COHN 

2K»i FILI..MORi:S'I"Ri".i:i" 

lintneh i'ost 

510 

MARKET STREET 

San Francisco 

FOR CLASS PINS 

Fraternity Emblems, Badges 

Trophies and Emblems 

\\\ 

GEO. LARSON a CO. 

Jewelers Bldg. 150 POST STREET

! i 

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THE LOWELL 

SAN FRANCISCO 

MARKET AT 4th ST. 

College Cut Clothes 

Built to 

Your 

Order 

$15.00 

up 

Both in our ready-made department, 

in the youths' and 

young men's stocks, and especially 

in our custom tailoring 

section we make a particular 

feature of "COLLEGE 

CUT CLOTHES" for young 

men. These are full of style 

and embody all the late fads 

and fancies which appeal to, 

high school and college chaps.' 

Big assortment of splendid 

new materials in the newest 

styles and colorings are constantly 

on hand and in whatever 

style you particularly 

fancy that's the way we will 

make it. 

We start our made-to-order 

suits at $15.00 and from that 

they go up as high as you 

want to go. 

All of them are made alike 

with the best class of tailoring 

with the finest linings and inner-linings. 

We take all the risk. If the 

suit doesn't fit you do not have 

to take it. 

Order your new suit here 

and be satisfied. 

The American Lai 

$45.00 suits made to 01 

made on the premises, 

variety of mannish m; 

This offer is for n 

THE 

133 Geary Street, nea: 

BRANSF 

STATIONS 

PERIOD] 

Loivell Pennant'. 

Fac Simile o 

nants to'Plac' 

Correspondcn 

Cents the I 

1980 SLITTER ST1 

.1 51. Sullivan 

T. .1. Sullivan 

SULLIVA 

Dealers in STAPL 

Grow 

GoocN Delivered Pror 

the City Fm 

1001 DOLOR 

SAN FRA 

Miss Marion 

Dancing 

will re 

SEPTEM: 

at 2868 CALIFO 

Near Di' 

Children's class, W< 

High school pupils. 

Private 

Ballroom, Fancy an 

pimnc Fillmorc 18/1

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If 

it 

if 

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II- 

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THE LOWELL 

The Aiiu-rii-.-m I.;nlic>" T:iilur> «'IK-r- lor lt> days only :i >pvci:il >:ilc of 54O.CKV.:ti ii.«eil. We have a larî' 

\ariely of mannUli materiaU m" iin|Mirted and iloiiu-tic tstim]—all color-. 

Tlii- iilTer i> i'->r a limiti-il time milv. 

THE AMERICAN LADIES' TAILORS 

1 3 3 G e a r y S t r e e t , n e a r G r a n t A v e n u e . . . . 3 r d F l o o r . W h i t n e y B l d g . 

r .-,. -•. w.-.-i L-IIL'.; II..in.- s ::i»l 

BRANSFORD'S 

SIATIONKRV AND 

1'KRIODICAI.S 

l.'liitl! I't-nmints I'iity (It tits 

Fac Simile of the I'ennants 

to I'l.-a-e on ^ mir 

C'li-respnn.lence. at Five 

Cents the Do/en :: 

i.,S Mis.-nm l"0''. M ?.:,?.:•' 

Mi 

ATHLETIC GOODS 

APPROPRIATE 

HOLIDAY GIFTS 

SWEATERS 

JERSEYS 

1726 Fillmore St. 

SON & FARLESS 

ll.'.ni- i•-:•:::•. 

THE RED CHERRY 

•'. x ~«'II\VAI:/.I:NI:I:K. fi,.|,ri. u> 

Confectionery 

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SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.

A FAC-SIMILE OF HOW LOWELL BOYS LOOK IN 

THE BUSINESS WORLD DRAPED IN JUVENILE 

MODE. 

We maintain a department for YOUNG MEN—that means from 

your first LONG PANTS until you feel too old to care for your appearance, 

which should be never. You owe it to yourself to come in, try on 

a suit and let yourself see what a YOUNG MAN'S DEPARTMENT 

means. 

Box-BacK Coats are Popular. 

Specialized without vests, in tweeds, diagonals. Fullest peg pants. 

$15.00—$20.00—$25.00 

OVERCOATS SAME. 

Style Originators to College Fellows. 


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