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CONTENTS
Editorial
Literature...
Exchanges
Society Notes
Student Council Notes
School Notes
Sense and Nonsense ...
THE CRIMSON AND WHITE
Vol. XX DECEMBER 1923 No. 2
Published Every Two Months During the School Year by the Students of
The Milne High School of Albany, New York
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BOARD OF EDITORS
Editor-in-Chief
MARY LOUISE CRAIG
Assistant Editor
HELEN HAMBURGBR
FRANCES
LOIS MeN:
MARGARE'
GERTRUDE HALL.
HELEN MANSION -~
FRANCES McDONOUGH
WERNER LIEBICH—_
MILLIARD NEHEMIAH
EVERETT LONG ----.
BESSIE MeiNTOSH
RA BUTTON.
GAR BOWEN
= -Schoo! Editor
Alumni Editor
Joke Editors
ant Exchange Editor
Business Managers
Advertising Agents
We have a lovely Christmas custom, that of exchanging gifts.
This year let’s give a gift to our school. She does so much for us.
This year we think the very nicest remembrance would be loyalty.
Loyalty! There are different types of loyalties, but the main
one is to be loyal to ourselves, in connection with our loyalty for Milne
High School. It is our responsibility to uphold Milne and to boost
her to the sky. We must also be loyal to our work. Let our motto
concerning this be, “Never slacken.” To our teachers and advisors
we owe our loyalty, for upon them lies the task of giving to us that
valuable education which we are all seeking. Let us make it easier;
thus being loyal to them. There is a most important way in which we
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can help our school and be loyal to it. The Student Council, which is
but a representation of the student body as a whole, is doing all they
can to help us. What can we do to help them? We can be loyal to
them. The student body must make them realize that we are in back
of them, always ready to uphold them,
This year is but a step to the goal that Milne is seeking, but come
on Milne students! let’s make it a big, broad step so that it shall boost
Milne High on the staircase of success.
SANTA CLAUS
There’s a great big man with whiskers white,
And he comes to see children in the night.
On Christmas eve with his reindeer eight,
He comes with his toys and is never late.
He climbs down the chimney and into the house.
Filling the stockings as quiet as a mouse,
Then up the chimney and into the sleigh,
With his eight reindeer he gallops away.
He’s a right jolly good fellow without any flaws,
This man we all love is Santa Claus.
DY Cy 25
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Should Children Be Told the Truth
About Santa Claus
Children, by children I mean those of ten y
do not want to know the truth about Santa C
and under, usually
laus. They want to
believe in that jolly, snow-bearded old man who for years
dened the hearts of children and who is, himself, a
hood.
Christmas, to children, stands for the happy winter vacation, and
a large number of presents. The day its
tant events: first, there is the stocking, full of candy, nuts and fruit
and sometimes ‘way down is tucked a small present, maybe more.
Who else but the well-known, well-beloved red clad figure could have
stuffed such a bountiful stocking? Then there is the tree; the green,
fragrant, woodsy looking tree, trimmed with many bright balls and
ornaments, tinsel and popcorn. Who else but the fatherly, dear old
Santa Claus could have found such a tree (just the right size for the
corner) ?
Have you ever seen a child, say, two weeks before Christmas,
looking and hunting for a present for himself? Have you also seen
the same child when he has found one? If you have, you probably
have noticed the disappointed, almost hurt look in his e You ask
why? Why, because he didn’t want to finda present which he knows
was brought into the house by his father or mother_or older brother
or sister. He really, down deep in his heart wanted to find that pack-
age on Christmas morning among the one Santa Claus had left. He
wanted to believe that the present had come a long w
as glad-
mbol of child-
stands for several impor-
ay, from the
cold north pole in a huge pack with other presents, in the sleigh drawn
by the eight famous reindeer.
No matter how hard they try to keep their faith, for even if a
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thoughtless person has told them, they will cling to the old custom,
children will outgrow the idea of Santa Claus. They are so unwilling
to give up this belief that they try to make themselves believe in him
several Christmas’ after they really do.
When, finally they have given up this dear custom and trust,
Christmas loses much of its attraction and fascination. It becomes
no more an illustrious day than a birthday.
And, so I say, that children should not be told the truth about
Santa Claus. Ideals are easy to establish, but hard to realize, and
although children’s ideals are many, Christmas and Santa Claus stand
first. Can’t we let them keep this one big dear ideal as long as pos-
sible? B. A. B., ’25
Christmas Customs and Traditions in
Other Lands
Christmas in Merry England, about the year 878 was celebrated
not for a day, but a period of Holiday making, This period began
on December 16, and lasted until January 6, which was called Twelfth
night.
In the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries, Christmas was a demo-
cratic festival. An English gentleman invited all of his tenants and
neighbors, who came to the Hall at daybreak to feast. Ale, blackjack,
Cheshire cheese, with toast, sugar and nutmeg was passed around,
The Hackin, or great sausage, must be boiled at daybreak, If this
was not done, two young men took the cook by the arm and ran her
around the market place until she was ashamed of her laziness,
In some places in Oxfordshire, when the maidservant asked her
master for ivy, with which to decorate the house, and he refused or
forgot, she stole a pair of his breeches and nailed them to the gate in
the yard or on the highway. In other places, this refusal deprived
the man of the privilege of the mistletoe.
In the German Alps, it is believed that the cattle receive the gift
of speech on Chgistmas Eve. However, it is considered a sin to listen
to these conversations. There is an Alpine story about a farmer’s
servant who did not believe in this superstition. He hid himself in a
stable, and when the clock struck twelve, he heard the horses speaking
of his funeral. He was buried a week from that day, There are
other traditions in different parts of Europe that the bees sing, the
cattle kneel in honor of the Christ-Child, and that the sheep go in a
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procession in commemoration of the visit of the Angels to the
shepherds.
The burning of the Yule-log was a custom started by the Scan-
dinavians. A large piece of a tree was drawn to the home with great
joy. The log was placed in a huge fireplace and kindled by a piece of
the log from the previous year. It was considered a very bad sign
if a squinting or bare foot person, or a flat footed woman entered the
hall during the burning of the log. It was thought to be good luck
if a piece of the log was kept until the following Christmas.
The Polish people believe that on Christmas Eve, the heavens open
and Jacob’s ladder is re-enacted, but only Saints can see it.
The Christmas tree was dedicated to love and good deeds. Many
lands claim the origin of the lighted Christmas tree, but Martin Luther
is believed to have originated this custom. While trying to describe
the Christmas stars, he took a small tree and placed lights upon it.
In European countries, the belief is that Saint Nicholas appears
on a white horse followed by the souls of all the little children who
ain by the order of Herod. The children place their wooden
shoes filled with oats outside the door+on Christmas Eve. In the
morning, if they were good children, the oats will be gone, presumably
eaten by the horse, and in their place will be nuts and apples. In
Germany, Saint Nicholas appe a tall, thin person, with pockets
full of sugar plums for the children. CS. °25
were
Let’s Not Forget the First Christmas
Another Christmas season is with us. Those picturesque days
when holly wreaths in windows, mistletoe hanging from doorways
candles flickering at night-time, and fir-trees decorated with tinsel
abound! Expectancy is where: in the voice and on the face.
Everywhere, great preparations aré being made. Who would be brave
enough to attempt to take a census of the plum puddings and fruit
cakes which are being stored on cupboard shelve:
It is. nineteen hundred and twenty-three years ago that the three
Wise Men, guided by the brilliant star, found the Babe in the manger.
As long ago, too, the angels caroled: “Peace on earth, good will to
men,” We must not, in the hurry and excitement and strife of
modern life lose sight of the real meaning of this holiday, the religious
significance which has made the day last throughout the ye: We
must not forget the first Christmas! E. 1, 25
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Christmas Spirit
“Oh dear, these silly old novels make me tired, First comes a
mysterious man or girl, then a lot of adventure, supposed to be excit-
ing, after that they get mad and make up on the last page. I wish
some author would invent a new kind of book.” This outburst was
given to the room in general from the depths of sofa pillows, on the
davenport. The only listener was another girl—for this was a girl
who had spoken, known to her friends as “Madge.” The quiet audi-
ence was called “Trix.”
After yawning, stretching and groaning in a bored manner, Trix
spoke,
“Why don’t you do your Geometry, then that book you're reading
would seem more agreeable.’
“O! mercy! can’t you leave me alone long enough to relieve my
mind? You worry more about my getting my lessons than about
getting your own, My last test mark was five higher than yours.
“That was about the only time. What are you going to give
Mother and Dad for Christmas?”
“Oh! I wonder—why it's the fourth of December already isn’t
it? I didn’t think that Ch
mor
mas vacation was so near, only twelve
school days, how spiffy. I wish someone would give me a —”
I didn’t ask you what you wanted. I asked you what you were
going to give to Mother and Dad?”
“T don't know. Let's go down town and look for presents in
the stores. I haven't much money now, but we can stop at Dad’s
office and get some.
After they reached the business section, the two girls first went
to a large office building to find Dad, It was evident that they found
him, for they soon came out into the snowy streets, smiling happily.
“Let’s go to the department store on the corner first,” said Madge.
“All right, hurry,” replied Trix.
“Oh look at the poor little kid over there crying.” “Hello sonney.”
“Madge,” gasped Trix, “you do the most outlandish things.
Come on, Don’t bother with eve
“What's the matter boy?” said Madge.
“Aw gee! that big fella over there won’t let me sell my papers,”
said the little lad.
“Here I'll buy them of you, How many have you?”
“Will you really? But’ja can’t read ’em all tonight.”
“O! that doesn’t make any difference, I—”
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“Madge Carr come here this minute or I'll go right back to the
office and tell Dad.”
“Oh don’t bother me, I’m having some fun, go on with your
shopping, I don’t care,” chuckled Madge.
“Well, I know one thing I’ll never come shopping with you again,
never,” stormed Trix. Then she turned and walked away leaving
her sister to amuse herself with the street waif.
“Where do you live kid?”
“Down on South Brook Street, what ya wanta know fur?”
“What do you sell papers for, Christmas presents?” queried
Madge, ignoring the boy’s question.
“No, I help support the family,” he answered with a swaggering
air,
“Come on let’s go over to the store and get some things for you
and your family—I'll buy all your papers. Come on.”
That evening Madge came in with muddy shoes, a hole in her
stocking, a rip in her skirt, and a smudge on her nose.
“Why, Magdeline, where have you been?” exclaimed her mother,
“Oh mom I was never so glad to see this dear old room as I am
now. Please don’t scold me, I went way down in the worst part of
the city. Uh! it was awful, but Tim’s house will have the most
scrumptious Christmas ever.”
“Say Dad will you give me some more Christmas money. I even
had to borrow carfare to come home with.” ~
G, W., ’25
French Christmas Customs
In France, the Christmas customs are somewhat different than
are in America. The children there, instead of hanging up their
stockings, place their little wooden sabots before the fireplace on
Christmas E They believe that the jolly Bonhomme Noel, as
Santa Claus i ight trip
by another personage, a thin, cruel-faced man called Pére Foultard,
the “Whipper,” who carries a bundle of long whips. If the children
have been good all year, they receive sugar plums and toys, but if
they have been bad Pére Foultard leaves a whip for them. The
French children believe also that Bonhomme Noel rides about on a
donkey and carries his toys in a sack on his back. But the same spirit
prevails throughout the Christmas season as in our own country—the
spirit of joy and good will. A. C,,°25
called in France is accompanied on his midni
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Karl’s Christmas j
Little Karl was a poor boy of Holland, who lived with his grand-
parents. They were not poor, but they could not afford the luxuries
of life. Like most little children, Karl looked forward to the visit
of Santa Claus, with great pleasure. Grandmother said, “Karl, if
you are very good from now on maybe ‘Santa’ won’t forget you.”
Karl was good, in fact he was so good that people noticed it. At
last Christmas Eve came and grandmother assured Karl that he
deserved a visit from Santa Claus. He placed his worn, wooden
shoe in the chimney corner. Then he climbed the narrow stairs, giving
many backward glances at the shoe.
Early the next morning he was up and down stairs. There was
his little wooden shoe completely covered with toys, sweets and all
the things that “Santa” might leave a little boy like Karl. He was so
absorbed with his toys that his grandparents slipped in unnoticed.
They stood by smiling with tears of joy in their eyes, for it was the
first Christmas they had been able to see Karl so happy.
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Christmas Traditions and Customs
One of the popular Christmas customs that we have now is:
having a Christmas tree. This custom has been in use ever since the
missionary, Boniface, converted the German tribes from their worship
of Thor to Christianity. The story goes that Boniface cut down the
“Thunder Oak” of the Germans under which human sacrifices were
made. Amid the ruins of the fallen oak there sprang up a young fir
tree, straight and green. “Here,” said the missionary, “is the living
tree, with no stain of blood upon it; that shall be the sign of your new
worship. So the Germans took the young fir tree to the hall of their
chieftain and celebrated their first real Christmas.
Some old prints, still preserved, and a tradition, show that Martin
Luther was the originator of the lighted Christmas tree. Luther was
on his way home one Christmas Eve, and he was thinking how
beautiful the stars looked. In order to describe the scene te his wife,
he brought in a fir tree, lighted some candles and placed them upon
the branches. “This” he said, “is like the Christmas sky; we'll call
it a Christmas tree.
The name Santa Claus is a variation of Saint Nicholas, who wa:
an archbishop in the beginning of the Christian era. The children
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used to set their wooden shoes by the door and he would fill them
with apples and nuts. In some places the girls would hang long
stocking shaped purses at the doors, as a strong hint to St. Nicholas
to leave money: for them.
All these customs and traditions about the Christmas tree and
Santa Claus have lasted through the ages and are practiced and enjoyed
by the children of today. B. Met, ’25
The Eye of San Tarkis
Eyer since the famous Ragoon Ruby had come into the hands
of Syble Chestermarke, M. P., it had been but a soure
annoyance. Worth thousands and the envy of all London, it had
come from a sacrificial shrine in far away Ragoon; but Mr. Chester-
marke had no desire to keep this stone, since the expenses of a member
of Parliament are enormous, and this stone, which he had bought
cheaply, could be sold at an advanta
of the shrine of Ragoon. San Tarkis came, r
rejected; and left sweari syble Chesterma
The next day the news was scattered far and wide that the
of worry and
ge to San Tarkis, a high priest
ade his offer, which was
ke.
vengeance on s
Ragoon Ruby had been mysteriously stolen. It later developed that
Berryl, the only daughter of Mr. Chestermarke, had disappeared at
precisely the same time,
As a matter of form, the officials of Scotland yard had searched
San Tarkis, who had been found near the Chestermarke mansion, soon
after the supposed time of the robbery. X
theory that he had swallowed the valuable stone, and he had been
released. This was but further proof that Ber Chestermarke had
stolen her father’s gem, contended the gossips of London’s high
society.
ays had disproved the
ble Chestermarke mourned the le
of his daughter, He would
He cared nothing for the
that she
forgive her if only she would come bac
stone. He declared, truthfully, as he believed, to dete
had never had a love affair. He would not have allowed it. She was
his-only living relation, the only person who cared for his welfare, and
who loved him.
About a week later a peculiar development in the case, came up.
He was summoned to Scotland Yard and there he was introduced to
Donald Harvey, an American civil engineer. In a corner stood San
Tarkis, hand-cuffed and defiant. Mr. Harvey had forcefully brought
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San Tarkis to Scotland Yard, and ordered his arrest. His story was
concise and proven. He had been in the employ of an American con-
struction firm in Ragoon, Here he had seen San Tarkis as high
priest of the Ragoon temple, revolutionist and a dangerous character.
In London he had seen the picture of San Tarkis in the London “Post”
as a suspect in the gem robbery. There was one difference however,
in Ragoon, San Tarkis had had but one eye the other having been
destroyed in a clash with the Ragoon police, The newspaper cut
showed two eyes. Noticing this, he had formed a plan.
Disguised as a robber he had gone to the den of San Tarki
found him getting ready to leave, attacked him, dislodged his false
eye, discovered the Ragoon Ruby in the false eye, and had brought
San Tarkis to Scotland Yard. Syble Chestermarke was very happy,
since this proved his daughter’s innocence.
“Mr. Chestermarh
offered many rewards,”
Chestermarke Harvey.”
Syble Chesterr e was astonished, and Donald volunteered
information, ‘Your daughter eloped with me the night the ruby dis-
appeared,” he said, “and I Isnew the evidence was against her, and
advised her not to return home until after the mystery was solved.”
Syble Chestermarke considered matters a minute. “Chestermarke
mansion always was too big for two,” he concluded.”
D. W., '25
,” said Donald Harvey, after having been
I want you to meet my wife, Mrs. Berryl
A Christmas Story
In a mining town in Nevada, lived the poor widow of Tom Hunter,
and her two small children. Bobby aged three and Dorothy four.
The father had been killed in a mine explosion a few months before.
It was Christmas Eve, and the children, of course, were looking
forward anxiously for the visit of Santa Claus. Their mother had
refrained from telling them that they were too poor to have a happy
Christmas as they had had before their father’s death. Little Dorothy
coming up to her moth side, looked up into her
“Muvver, must we go to bed early, so Santa Claus will come?” Her
mother’s eyes filled with tears as she told the children that it was a
very cold winter, and she was afraid Santa Claus wouldn’t be able
to get around to all the houses, and perhaps he would miss them,
“But,” said curley-headed Bobby, “hasn't he a sleigh and reindeers,
and couldn’t he come, if he tried real hard, muvver?” “Yes, yes deat,”
ace and asked,
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replied his mother, “now run along to bed and maybe he will come
anyway.”
The children, happy with the thought that maybe he would come,
scampered off to bed, and soon were dreaming of Christmas trees and
all sorts of wonderful toys.
Their mother, left alone, sat down on one of the rude chairs in
the poorly furnished, yet neat living-room, and tried to think of some
way to make her children happy on Christmas. Finally, discouraged,
she layed her head on the table and wept. If she had looked up at one
of the windows, no doubt she would have been frightened to see the
face of a very rough looking man peering through it.
The man was Jim Larkins, one of the roughest miners in the
town, but known to be kind-hearted and generous. He had left his
accustomed place at one of the gambling tables of the miner's saloon
for the long tramp through the snow to his cabin about a mile away.
While passing the Hunter cabin, he had heard the questions of the
children, and also their mother’s answer. Curious, he had crept up
to the window, and had heard the conversation of the mother and
her little ones. Jim had known and been very fond of the father of
this family, and now as he witnessed the grief of the mother, at not
being able to make her children happy, his heart was touched, and a
tear crept slowly down his rough cheek. Instead of going to his cabin,
he hurried back to the town, and went straight to the largest store of
which the town could boast. When he left the store, his arms were
filled with odd shaped packages which he carried to the gambling
house, and entering laid them upon one of the tables, The miners
were surprised at his return and paused in their games and drinking,
to question him as to what the packages contained. “Toys,” said Jim.
“Toys?” asked the miners. “Yes, toys for Tom Hunter’s children,”
he replied. Then Jim related to them, what he had seen and heard
at the widow’s cabin. “Now come on boys,” he said, “Tom Hunter
was a good fellow, and let’s help to make his widow and her kiddies
happy on Christmas. I have the toys, now you fellows make up a bag
of gold, and we'll leave them on the doorstep where they'll find them
in the morning.”
Christmas morning, when widow Hunter, heavy hearted, opened
the door of the cabin, she gazed with surprise at the packages on the
doorstep, and calling to her children to help her they carried them
inside. As they opened the many packages and bag of gold, the chil-
dren delightedly clapped their hands and said, “Oh Muvver, it wasn’t
too cold for dear old Santa Claus to come, was it?” The mother, with
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tears of joy streaming down her cheeks, knelt with her children, and
thanked God for the unknown friends who had brought them such
joy and happiness. B. P., ’25
Current Magazines
I. “How many of these errors do you make?” Doesn't this sound
exciting. Don’t you wonder if you could answer them. Well this
is just one of the interesting articles in the American Magazine this
month. It is an interview with Professor John Erskine, Professor of
English at Columbia University. There is one more that is interesting
to boys and girls at school, which i re you keeping your friendship
in good repair?” Read it and profit by it.
Il. Did you know that California has no coal, but she has great
water resources? instructive article in the
December Saturday Evening Post. The description of the electrical
power used in Sierra Nevada is perfectly splendid. There is also a
very amusing and clever piece concerning the Presidency of the U. S.
in 1924,
Ill. The December issue of “The Delineator” contains much
helpful information as to the observing and celebrating of Christmas.
Some of these most instructive articles and departments are:
“Presents from the Woods” by > Herbachek, “Christmas and the
Invalid” by a “Shut-In,” “Personal Greeting Cards,” and “New Gifts
for Christmas.”
This issue contains the first installment of Kathleen No: new-
est work, “Rose of the World.” The author that this is the best
serial she has ever written. A special Christmas story is also included,
“And Hear The Angels Sing,” by Frances Wood.
Among the numerous articles and features is an article by Ethel
Barrymore, America’s foremost character actress, “My Reminiscences”
is the life-story of this actress, and it gives her career, step by step,
through her many productions. This is the fourth of a series on her
life.
Under the title “I Remember A Christmas’—are included four
very interesting short article: “Christmas Day at Sea,” Joseph Con-
rad,” “The Same of Happiness,” by Ida Tarbell, “Christmas Tinsel,”
by Edith Wharton, and “The Christmas That Means Most,” by Booth
Tarkington. All of these are noted writers. Booth Tarkington holds
the title of “Dean of Letters” and has twice won the famous Pulitzer
award, Edith Wharton, recently selected as one of America’s fore-
Read about it in a v
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most women and the first woman who has received the degree of
Doctor of Letters at Yale. Ida Tarbell, who has had years of experi-
ence in magazine writing, and Joseph Conrad, a Pole, who became the
greatest living master of the English language. There are many other
interesting and instructive articles, which help to make the December
issue of “The Delineator” an excellent Christmas number.
IV. Have you read “The Household” for December?
There are some good editorials about Christmas. There is also an
interesting letter from Senator Capper. “Six Ways to ‘Merry Christ-
mas,’” by Catherine Hargraves, has some very worthwhile suggestions.
Also “We Have a Merry Schoolroom,” by Martha Harmon, is a fine
suggestion for students.
V. The December number of the “Ladies Home Journal” con-
tains many articles which make it worth while to buy the magazine.
If one can possibly procure the book, one will find two artisticly
painted pictures, called, “Christ Before Pilot” and “Ch
Calvary.” The story of these pictures, painted by
also, and with it, the life of the artist. This interesting story is written
by Margaret Laing Cromwell. This
are enough to induce anyone to obtain the book, but do not overlook
the other articles which you will find there.
st Before
appears
history and the pictures alone
VI. What is the Great American Weakness?
In the “Outlook” for December 5, Thomas L. Mason's article,
“The Great American Weakness” answers this-question to some extent.
The author says that it all lies very largely in the distinction between
two methods. One method is the getting of somebody to relieve you
of details. The other is the habit of becoming dependent upon others
or machines. This ana together with many interesting details,
should appeal to every true American, so read it. It may help you!
VII. Ira W. Howerth states in the “Educational Review” of
November, 1923, that many writers have submitted various opinions on
the true meaning of “Principles of Education.” The author says that
an Art involves the application of a set of principles. Teaching is an
art. It therefore involves the application of principles. This article
consists of many interesting facts, explaining Education. Mr. Howerth
concludes his explanation, by saying, that educational principles exist
in nature and they are derived from the study of nature. This is all
set forth in such a manner that one becomes very interested and de-
rives a great deal of knowledge from it. CLASS OF '28
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Witan—Your editorial department is fine, although your literary
department also is fairly good, the stories are few but well written.
But where, oh where are your jokes? Don’t you think one page a
rather small space for humor?
Ttem—The Graduation number is complete in all department.
The huge advertising space arouses our envy, we assure you. An
alphabetical list of advertisers at the back of the book is a very useful
idea.
Shucis—We could write about several hundred words of fond
praise for your June Shucis, but we will save your tears by simply
saying, “Great!”
Breeze—An attractive cover design gives air to a magazine that
is otherwise strangely lacking. To be brief, the commencement num-
ber of your magazine has it. Let us also say that the “Br
to have about the same opinion of a lengthy joke department as the
“Crimson and White.” “Great minds,” it has been said, “run in the
channel.”
ze” seems
Panorama—We wish to praise your attractive cover design, and
your extremely clever exchange department. The idea of “Wisdom
Week,” is successfully used throughout the book.
Student's Pen—Your editorials always interest us. This month
our favorite was, “Who Ever Heard of Such a Thing?” Milne can
very easily sympathize with you in your attempts to get a rew build-
ing. For the past ten years at least we have been going to move
“next spring,” into new quarters.
The Bulletin .Board—The editorial on “Co-operation,” and
“Spirit,” were well written. Your athletic department is extremely
complete. Why not include comments on exchanges? We are sure
other schools would like to hear your opinion of their papers.
Academe—Much admiration is due to your school for the co-op-
eration of the students to make this magazine so interesting and com-
plete. More jokes, (the kind that do not creak with age) would be
a material benefit to your paper.
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SOCIETY NOTES
SIGMA NOTES
November 23, the long looked forward to, day, had at last
arrived, both for the Freshman girls and Sigma girls, At three o’clock,
we all wandered down to the gym. The entrance to King Tut’s Tomb
was well guarded by a construction of black crepe paper, arranged on
some of the gym apparatus. We gathered ourselves together on the
gym floor, and then the mistress of ceremonies took charge of us. We
were told that at one end of the room, we might be told by the Queen
of Fortunetellers what was in store for us in the future. The fortune
teller was alomst mobbed, but the efforts of Miss Craig finally pried
most of them loose and we began to play games. The big number of
the afternoon came off when our own Hammie as King Tut's wife,
did a very King Tutish dance. Anyone wishing for instructions please
apply to Miss Hamburger. Refreshments were soon served, and a lit-
tle afterwards the gues
of “Home Sweet Home.”
s took their reluctant departure to the strains
Quin has not been idle during the past month, On November 16,
the annual freshman rush was held in the gym, in the form of a
Hallow’een party, and a large number of freshmen attended. Games
and dancing featured in the program, after which refreshments were
served. The election to Quin of several upper classmen was held,
1 often pause and wonder
At Fate's peculiar ways;
For nearly all our famous men
Were born on holidays.
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ADELPHOI
The initiation which was held Oct. 19, was a great success, and far
better than the one year. A bit of humor was added when the boys
proposed to Minerva. Nehemiah, Knapp and Van Alstyne were taken
into the society. Our m gs so far have been well attended, and
we are all sure that this will be a very prosperous year.
R. D.
DRAMATICS CLUB
On November 1, when the Dramatics began its year’s work, it
was a great surprise and, needless to say, delights us to see so many of
the school interested enough to attend our first meeting. The follow-
ing officers were elected:
President—Frances Smith. Secretary and Treasurer—Lenore
Hutchinson. Program Committee—Margaret Mann.
The play is “The Dear Departed” that we have decided to pre-
sent on December 18. This is our first attempt at production this
year, and we hope it will turn out as well as we expect. The cast for
the play includes Rosamund Mendel, Ruth Hughes, Dorothy Allan,
Werner Liebich, Sterling Ferguson and Warren Brewster. We hope
to achieve more as time goes on.
L. H., 24
FRENCH CLUB NOTES
The French Club held i ting on Friday, November 2,
sponsored by Miss Gibbons, Miss McNeily was elected temporary
chairman, and nominations were made for officers, French songs were
sung. After the meeting refreshments were enjoyed by all.
At the second meeting Miss Lodge gave an interesting illustrated
lecture on France. After Miss Lodge’s description of her trip to
Paris the officers were elected.
After the election the meeting was turned over to the refreshment
committee. W. G. P. L., 24
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STUDENT COUNCIL NOTES
year the Student Council has had more experience in the
s of school than those of other years had all year.
This
few wee
To begin with the budget was revised and now stands:
Crimson and White $400 00.
Boys’ Basketball ..... 150 00
Boys’ Baseball .. 100 00
School Coach . 50 00
Girls’ Basketball 00
School Outing 175 00
Dramatics 50 00
French Orphan . 36 50
Fund for School Gift. 50 90
Mi 204 00
Then a certain motion was passed on November 9, Such a com-
motion as it caused. The furore has hardly subsided yet.
The Student Council needs your help more than ever this year;
for this is the first time it has had to deal with discipline. Won't you
please help us keep our school in good ccndition and make this a truly
model school ?
Leaves From the Diary of a Milnite
Nov. 1—Dramatic Club started. The following officers were
elected: President, Frances Smith; Secretary and Treas-
urer, Lenore Hutchison; Chairman of Program Commit-
tee, Marg: Mann. We were very glad to see so many
present. French Club was organized.
Noy. 9—A bill was passed in chapel saying that anyone throwing
erasers, or chalk, or hanging out of windows, or in any
way defacing the building should be publicly reprimanded,
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Noy. 16—Our chapel period was devoted to a French and Spanish
progam. Miss Shafer’s song was so much enjoyed by the
students that they unanimously called for an encore. The
following were elected the officers of the French Club:
President avsinnansiscsoenva anys oo Frances Smith
Vice-President .... Francis Stevens
Secretary - Helen Mansion
Treasurer .. .. Frances Stores
Reporter ... . Werner Liebech
Nov. 20—The Dramatic Club decided to give “The Dear Departed”
in chapel on Tuesday, December 18, 1923. We all received
a very welcome gift—our report!
Nov. 23—The ‘Student Council had charge of the chapel period.
There was a great discussion on the bill passed on Novern-
ber 9.
Professor Sayles gave us four days !—vacation.
Dec. 4—The Junior Class elected the following officers:
..Frances McDonough
- Vera Button
+ John Dyer
Sterling Ferguson
Secretary
Treasurer
Dec. 5—The Sophomores organized their class, electing the follow-
ing officers:
President
Vice-President .
Secretary ..
....Elizabeth Root
.:.David Saunders
June Risley
Treasurer .. ...Gleason Speinburgh
Reporter .... ...Florence Gooding
Marshal ... Willis McKinney
The Freshmen start life with the following offic
President
Vice-President
Secretary adys Smallcook
Marshal Kingsley Waugh
AECE ETT: IRS aioli ROE CeO AOT OE DSTO ERE Oar NESE Arvilla Coulson
. Andrew Rosa
George Jones
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Wars may come and wars may go,
But the Irish fight on forever.
The only difference between the dime novel of yesterday and the
novel of today is about one dollar and ninety cents.
Sunday School Teacher: “Tell me, Jimmy, who do you think is
the funniest man in the Bible.”
E, B., 26: “Thamton.”
“And Why
ause hith act brought the houth down.”
Reformer: “It must be t
place like thi
Convict: “It sure is. We have visitors like you almost every
day.”
rible to have to spend your days in a
S) 25: “If a fellow’s head is twelve inches round—is it a
foot?”
F. S., ’24: What’s your opinion of those women who imitate
men?”
A. R., '24: “They’re perfect idiots.”
24: “Then the imitation is successful.”
W. L., ’24;
bath.”
Mrs. Leibich: “Why Werner, who told you that?”
W.L.; She did. She said she never did anything in private that
she wouldn’t do in public.”
“Mother, my Sunday school teacher never takes a
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E. K,, ’25: “Why was Pharoh’s daughter like Cornelius Vander-
bilt ?”
S. F., ’25: “Because they both found a little prophet in the
rushes on the bank.”
When a girl says “no” she means “yes; but when she says “yes”
it’s a shame to take it.
“Yale Tires,” said the sign.
“The devil,” murmured the girl returning from a house party
at New Haven.
24: “What shall I play next Elly?”
“Something that’s all rests.”
In Cicero Class
Teacher: “Mr. Kirtland stand still while you recite.”
Miss Hall, '25: “He can't—he has to e his brains.”
Teacher (translating): “Collect old bankrupt men—”
B. B., '25: “Oh, did they have bootleggers in Rome?”
Yale: “Down here where we get a bid to a fraternity they
line us up and tap us on the shoulder.”
Dartmouth: “Yeah, after we get a bid they line us up and tap
us too, but it’s not on the shoulder.”
“T suppose she gave up her music when her husband died ?”
“No, but she only plays on the black keys.”
Prof.: “What is the Colassus of Rhod
Soph.: “The Lincoln High Way, s
Mary had a swarm of bees,
And they, to save their lives,
Must go wherever Mary goes—
’Cause Mary has the hives.
S. F., ’25: I’ve always considered Dot a perfect beauty and a
nice girl to boot.”
L. MeN., ’24: Sterling, you ought to be ashamed of yourself.”
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She: “I want you to come to our house party with me.”
He: “Thanks, is it formal or shall I wear my own clothes?”
S. F,, ’25: “What did your sight-seeing trip cost you?”
B. M., ’24: ‘Five dollars'a pint.”
24: “Hic—musta—hic—bit myself.”
“G'wan, you couldn’t bite yourself up there.”
24: “Musta stood on a chair.”
Judge: ‘Prisoner, the jury finds you guilty.”
Prisoner: ‘That's all right judge, I know your too intelligent to
be influenced by what they say.” 7
Padre: ‘You'll ruin your stot
Old Soak:
h, old man, drinking that stuff.”
“That's all right it won't show with my coat on.”
Old Lady (to little boy with fish-pole over his shoulder): “Are
you going fishing my little man?”
Youngster; “Nope, hunting.”
“Hunting ?””
“Yep—for a place to fish.”
Frosh—(to the librarian): ‘May I take Lorna Doon out over
the week-end?”
C.R.: “I had my nose broken in three places this summer.”
W. B., 25: “But why do you keep on going to those places?”
She (enthusiastically): “Oh, if your boys make another touch-
down I just know I'll stand on my head.”
Heard (In English Class)—‘“When Macbeth stabbed Duncan he
felt it.”
Teacher: “What joints are in the lumbar region?”
Frosh: “TI think they’ve all been closed.”
F.
den of
A. R., 24: “That wasn’t an apple. It was a green pear.”
'24; “Think of all the trouble an apple caused in the Gar-
iden!”
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M.L., ’24: “I'll never get over what I saw last night.
W. V. A., ’24: What's that?”
“The moon.”
—Hic—
Violets are red,
Roses are blue,
I just had a drink
Of hard water.
oy
“Will that watch tell time
“No, you have to look at it.”
W. J. A., 724:
HH, g
He’s (in unison): “We want a touchdown.”
M. C., ’25 (to her music teacher): “Why did you take off your
hat so many times while I was playing that original composition of
mine?”
Teacher: “I always take off my hat when | meet old friends.”
W. B., 25: “Didn't you see me down town yesterday? I saw
you twice.”
A.B. C., '25: “I never notice people in that condition.”
A city and a chorus girl
Are much alike ’tis true;
A city’s built without skirts
A chorus girl is too.
Opposites
Chapel é Reverence
Steain heat . Love in a cottage
No. . N-n-noooo
Consistency . Faculty
Classic . + Classy
Literature . Graphic
Lips .. . Lips
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ASS “T hope this rain keeps up.”
M. McH., ’2: Why
“Well then it won’t come down, will it?”
Bosh—‘ Where’s the funny paper?”’
Gosh— ‘Funny paper! Today is not Sunday. I told you not to
take a bath last night.”’
We want to know
Who does John Bull?
Whose uncle is Uncle Sam?
Who do the trade winds trade with?
_ Who Burnt Sienna?
How much does the milky way?
| Where does the gulf stream?
How much is Kennilworth?
Who killed Cock-Robin?
Mr. Beaver: “Now I put the number seven on the board, what
number immediately comes into your mind?”
Class (in unison): “Eleven.”
Things to be thankful for:
That Henry Ford still lives in Dearborn.
That we don’t have to buy turkey every day.
That In Memoriam is an American horse.
That we've passed the of, “Yes, We Have No Bananas,”
and are now safely convale:
ent,
That an American nine won the se
That the coal shortage comes only once a year.
That Pinchot can’t censor comic weeklies.
That this editorial is done.
He—‘You refuse my proposal. Is this absolutely final?”’
M. MeK., ’24—*Yes, indeed. Shall I return your letters?”
Hie—*‘Please do; there is some very good material in them that
T can use again.”’
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M. G., 24: “What's a dry martini?”
Se
“Oh!”
Miss Ric
ey Tah,
é of them at once.”
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The Covered Wagon. .
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; JOE: oe: niaamecieteeakon one enton
., 25: “Heaven’s on earth, man!”
There are two sides to every question.”
“And when you listen in on the radio you hear both
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