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Thursday, 19-Freshmen girls cause commotion by falling down stairs. Letty Pratt doesn't want to work in the Laboratory for fear of getting her hands dirty.
Friday, 20-Mary Wilson wants to explain what "contours" means in Chaucer class. First test of the season sprung on Chem- istry students.
Monday, 23-Moore says if he could control his tongue he would get along better. Marriage of old classmates, Eva Smith and Harold Bourne, an- nounced.
Tuesday, 24-Lowell Smart thinks Laura Reed needs a permanent stool in front of the Assembly room desk, so as it will be more convenient for her to converse with Miss Sample.
Wednesday, 25-Malcolm Hancock canned from Chemistry laboratory.
Thursday, 26-Orchestra organized by Miss Williams. Miss Corcoran sends Thomas Green to Mr. Kendall.
Friday, 27-Miss Sample calls for playthings for Dick Mor- gan. Mr. Kendall asks that some of the Seniors add dignity to their names.
Monday, 30-Raymond King had the croup.
OCTOBER.
DROPPING, DROPPING: DROPPING, DROPPING HERR THE PENNIES FALL, EVERY ONE FOR RILEY HE WILL GET THEM ALL
Tuesday, 1-Bob Mulvihill took a nap during second period and gets canned from Chemistry. Charles Arnold wants to occupy seat next to Josephine McGuire in Chemistry.
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LABATORY WORK BEGAN
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Wednesday, 2 -- Mr. Kendall announces that next week will be Riley week, and the schools will join in celebrating.
Thursday, 3-Miss Williams sang during opening exercises. Chemistry test.
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RILEY DAY - OCT. 9, 1912.
Friday, 4- The . loving cup was brought be- fore the High School pupils. Everybody dropped their pennies in the lit-
little brown vase.
Monday, 7-Seniors were given English test. Received first report cards. Every loyal citizen should register today-last chance.
Tuesday, 8-Bob Mulvihill canned from Chemistry. Class marshals elected for Riley day procession.
Wednesday, 9 -- Celebrated Riley Day. Students given half holiday. Short program at High School.
Thursday, 10-Several students took a vacation and attended Morristown Horse Show. German Club organized.
Friday, 11 -- Mr. Kendall announces that unless all report cards are in by the close of school he will be forced to read the list of those still due.
Monday, 14-Mr. Kendall, "There are still a few report cards out."
Tuesday, 15-Junior class permitted to organize. No pins were bought, however.
Wednesday, 16-Moore has his mind on getting buggy after school, and forgets to dismiss Assembly charge at noon.
Thursday, 17-Bob Mulvihill brought a fruit sprayer to school to use in the study of bugology. German Club met at Lowell Smart's.
Friday, 18-Mr. Moore tries to set Laboratory on fire by the explosion of turpentine.
Monday, 21 -- Mr. Kendall explains fire drill for benefit of the Freshmen. So be careful, Freshies, that some big Senior don't trip you on your way downstairs.
Tuesday, 22-After discussing Mars, in English class, it was suggested that we shoot "Teddy" Roosevelt up there, but Sample objects and says send someone up there of whom we won't be ashamed.
Wednesday, 23-Overshoes, umbrellas, and rain coats pre- vailed in Greenfield High School today. "Tubby" Arnold at- temps to help Marie Justice in Chemistry recitation.
Thursday, 24-Senior class meeting at noon to announce that Urith Dailey will entertain Seniors and Faculty at her home Friday evening.
Friday, 25-Robert Moore escorts Lena Hivinor home at noon. A little out of his way, isn't it?
MOORE KILLED R MOUSE WITH A VVINODVY STICK Oct. 30.
Monday, 28-"Bub" Barr tries to as- sist Ione Fisher in Chemistry recitation and she makes a face at him.
Tuesday, 29-Raymond King canned from Algebra class for sticking "Whittie" Mannon with a pin.
Wednesday, 30-A mouse turned loose in Assembly Room caused a great deal of commotion, espe- cially among the girls. Moore, with the aid of Sample, at last succeeded in killing it with the window stick.
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Thursday, 31-Ermil Haydock and Dick Morgan have con- tracted to follow "Barnum & Bailey" next season.
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ŚMIET
DICK MORGEN
AND LOISRAMSEY
FELL DOWN
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NOVEMBER.
Friday, 1-John Handy and Ruth Hilt will attend Riley enter- tainment tonight. Bob Mulvihill took a nap and Miss Corcoran jarred him slightly (?) when she woke him.
Saturday, 2-Senior class held market in Davis room.
Monday, 4-Mr. Kendall announced that we would hold an election tomorrow afternoon during the last period. "Bub" Barr canned from Botany class.
Tuesday, 5-Election held and it went Democratic by a ma- jority of ten. Letty Pratt did not get to vote, getting to polls after they were closed. Declares she will never be in favor of woman's suffrage, because she will always be too late to vote.
Wednesday, 6-Greenfield merchants have run out of shoes. Laura Reed and Urith Dailey are still in the Oxford line.
Thursday, 7-Mr. Kendall caught Rhea Kinder and Bob Mulvihill holding hands in west cloak room. Naughty ! Naughty!
Friday, 8-Miss Sample gives demonstration of kind of order we have in English room.
Monday, 11-Bob Mulvihill learns how to make a "Z."
Tuesday, 12-Mabel Toles and Ed. Andis quarrel in Com- mercial class over a problem concerning express rates.
Wednesday, 13-Ermil Haydock fell through his seat in the Laboratory.
Thursday, 14-The double quartette conducted opening exer- days' vacation.
cises this morning. We are extremely glad to have them, as things have been rather dull this year.
Friday, 15-Mr. Kendall's nephew visits school. High School Senate organized.
Monday, 18-Miss Taylor, a noted reader, conducted open- ing exercises, which was very much appreciated. Short meeting of the G. H. S. Senate.
Tuesday, 19-Mr. Larrabee talked during opening exercises. We think it was about the High School Senate.
Wednesday, 20-Was greatly disappointed because the open- ing exercises had to be postponed. Someone got hold of the piano and loosened the strings.
Thursday, 21-Senior class meeting. German Club held meeting in the home of John Burke. Latin Club met at the home of Miss Corcoran. It is rumored that Charles Arnold is ap- pealing for "Justice."
Friday, 22-Rev. Osborn conducted opening exercises. A tack was found by Russell Stuart in his seat.
Monday, 25-Mr. Kendall announces that hereafter all per- sons found chewing gum in the class rooms will 2.2 - SCRAMBLE be canned. Guess he wants to preserve the gum.
Tuesday, 26-Moore kicks Lowell Smart on shins in Botany. Lois Ramsey and Dick Morgan collide in upper hall, which collision re- sults in the downfall of both. Mr. Kendall ex- tends Red Men's invitation to Thanksgiving dinner.
Wednesday, 27 -- School dismissed at 3:15 p. m. for two
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DECEMBER.
Monday, 2-John Wesley comes to school with his tie not tied. Russell Stuart's seat in Chemistry was moved just around the corner. Received report cards.
Tuesday, 3-Oak Harlan wore a leather-colored suit to class yesterday. Moore mistook him for a football, punted him out of Botany class, and this morning Mr. Kendall gives him a for- ward pass back to his seat. It is suggested that Oak wear a blue suit after this.
Wednesday, 4-Rev. Williamson conducts opening exercises. Gave origin of the alphabet. There surely must have been "somethin' doin' " last night from the looks of the tardy list.
Thursday, 5 -- Orchestra made first appearance this morning. Carol Hagans did not have to change her slides, but was rather short of breath. Short meeting of Senators at noon.
Friday, 6-Mr. Walsh was called to put in about three new boards in Assembly room floor, where Ruth Amick fell.
Monday, 9-Assembly room so cold that students had to go to different rooms. Chemistry students enjoyed fig newtons and cheese sandwiches in Laboratory. Great interest is being taken in Senior show, all working for $2.50. Senior class meeting.
Tuesday, 10-Oak Harlan came and got his books. Bids good-bye to G. H. S.
Wednesday. 11 -- Ruth Hilt delayed rehearsal for some time when her crochet needle caught in the front of Russell Stuart's sweater. (Don't know how it happened.)
Thursday, 12-Orchestra gave program downstairs. Again there was no fire. First session of Senators. Quartette sang at K. of P. Hall.
Friday, 13-Mary Wilson canned from History III class for
chewing gum. Last rehearsal for Senior play, which proved to be a grand success. Russell Stuart claims he won $2.50, but on ac- count of the quarrel which resulted, it was not awarded to any- one. Two different parties, five people in each party, were work- ing for prize.
Monday, 16-The Senior class was a dead looking bunch after such a strenuous work of Friday. Poor old "Twitter" had another spasm.
Tuesday, 17-It was suggested that the members of the His- tory V class furnish a rocking chair for J. W. Kendall.
Wednesday, 18-T. I. Morgan sang during opening exercises. Section I served fudge and fig newtons in Laboratory in sixth period. Louise Thayer and Urith Dailey were locked in store room when found searching Laboratory for fudge, but made their escape down the back stairs. Letty Pratt was canned from Assembly room for feeding Ermil Haydock fudge. Mr. Moore ate so much that it made him sick, and he had to dismiss his Bot- any class and go home.
Thursday, 19 --- Mr. Moore was not able to return until noon. Section II made fudge, had fig newtons, dill pickles and nuts. Mr. Moore was very careful not to eat too much. Double quar- tette consented to sing for us on a twenty-minute notice.
Friday, 20-The last day of school for this year. Musical program given during opening exercise period. Mr. Kendall an- nounced that we would have our regular Wednesday morning program after vacation. School dismissed at 3:15. Merry Christmas.
JANUARY.
Monday, 6-School begins after two weeks' vacation. Out- side reading examinations given.
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Tuesday, 7-The young man who sold us our class pins re- turns to sell us invitations. Bob Mulvihill chases Ruth Hilt around Assembly room, but reason for doing so is not known.
Wednesday, 8-Letty Fratt canned from Chemistry class for laughing. Everybody chewing paraffin in Chemistry.
Thursday, 9 -- Senate met. Bill on giving Philippines their in- dependence was rejected. Some good speeches made on both sides.
Friday, 10-Bob Mulvihill canned from Assembly room in sixth period. From this time on he will occupy Mr. Kendall's office this period. Students beginning to review for mid-term ex- aminations.
Monday, 13-Blue Monday. Everybody's face was long.
Tuesday, 14-Examination program explained. Junior Eng- lish class had no recitation. Mr. Moore declares that all the Chemistry class needs is a grind organ and a monkey. Robert Spangler and Clarence White caught in a fist fight.
Wednesday, 15-Exemptions given out. Carol Hagans fell down in Assembly room. Bruce Goble visits school. Senior English class had no recitation; were supposed to work on final themes.
Thursday, 16-Began final examinations. Several students took two days' vacation.
Friday, 17-Examinations continued. "The last day of it, thank fortune."
Monday, 20-Ermil Haydock successfully proved his in- ability as janitor, "Er ist sehr dick." Rules for next semester explained. Half-term cards issued.
Tuesday, 21-Mr. Kelly, a representative for Central Nor- mal College, at Danville, addressed Senior class during History recitation. Urith Dailey expresses her desire to become a theo-
logian, and Laura Reed desires to study law, while several others had no desires at all.
Wednesday, 22-A new rule for absences and tardies was adopted. There won't be any more excuse blanks or make-up slips. Freshmen excused fourth period to go to Orr's gallery to have pictures taken for the Annual.
Thursday, 23-Senior class meeting was held. It was voted that the question concerning who won the $2.50 was never to be mentioned again. Although it was rather cloudy, the Sophomores were excused to have their picture taken. Meeting of Senate.
Friday, 24-It was the Juniors' time to have their picture taken. Were excused the fourth period.
Monday, 27-Dramatic Club posed for Annual picture.
Tuesday, 28-Heavy taxes levied on Laboratory workers. Workers indignant. Declare taxation without representation is tyranny. Orchestra excused to go to Orr's gallery at 1:35.
Wednesday, 29 -- Staff meeting held the eighth period in Mr. Kendall's office. Bob Mulvihill's chair back accidentally rang the janitor's bell and Johnny appeared.
Thursday, 30-Senior class happy over $15 gift from members.
Friday, 31-Musical program in charge of Florence Fritch was given this morning. Mr. Kendall did not know that Laura Reed was on the program so began to deliver his usual compli- mentary speech, when strains of music fell on his ear, and he turned to see Laura seated at the piano. You know, Mr. Ken- dall was out late the night before, so he was excused for his mis- take. After program Mr. Kendall gave floor to Mr. Moore, who addressed us on the formation of a real baseball team. Speech was made by Captain Hilt. One was called for from Manager Smart, but he was not ready.
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FEBRUARY.
Monday, 3-Several Seniors were excused to be "shot at." Hope they turn out all right. These are "gala days" for Seniors.
Tuesday, 4-Miss Justine Stubbs gave several readings and monologues during opening exercise period. Made quite an im- pression on some of our Senior "guys." Think she will have sev- eral new pupils.
Wednesday, 5-Judge Sample was to speak this morning, but on account of other affairs could not appear. School was greatly disappointed.
Thursday, 6-Mr. George Kadel, a member of the De Pauw Glee Club, gave program. Was greatly disappointed because they were not invited up Wednesday evening.
Friday, 7-Miss Harvey, of Cumberland, gave an excel- lent program, in which our janitor was a very conspicuous figure. From her description he certainly must be a "fright" when he gets angry.
Monday, 10-Plans for girls' dance take definite form. Will undoubtedly be swellest affair of season (?).
Tuesday, 11-Senior History class overjoyed. They are going to get a whole day off.
Wednesday, 12-Senior class attended State Legislature at Indianapolis. We were requested to stay only a reasonable length of time, so you can imagine how much time we had for a good time.
Thursday, 13-Why, what's the matter? Some of the Seniors look like they had been out late. Expect the last car was crowded.
Friday, 14-St. Valentine's day. Anna Brown appeared with ring on third finger of left hand, which she said was Eddie's Valentine.
MARC
FORTUNES
Monday, 17-Received report cards. Annual staff excused to have picture taken, which shows how they look and feel after they have finished their work.
Tuesday, 18-Paper wads prevailed in Laboratory. Every- body in front of Bob Mulvihill had a book up to the south side of his face.
Wednesday, 19-Just listen to this. A new case has been dis- covered in the Greenfield High School. Clarence White and Lena Hivinor. Staff meeting.
Thursday, 20-It was said by a certain Senior girl that Miss Sample and Mr. Moore made a nice looking couple. Moore was perfectly delighted, but Sample blushed and got quite angry, Senate met.
Friday, 21-Marion Anderson taught the Freshmen Bot- any class. Mr. Andrews has lost his power of speech some time during the night.
Monday, 24 -- Senior History examination. Plans com- pleted for girls' dance.
Tuesday, 25-Representative of Earlham College ad- dressed the Seniors first period after dinner.
Wednesday, 26-Senior girls quarrel.
Thursday, 27-Of course it had to rain, and spoil the crowd. Several students were excused.
Friday, 28-Seniors again rejoice over gift of $18.50.
MARCH.
Monday, 3-Laura Reed was beheaded. Murderer not yet been found.
Tuesday, 4-President Wilson inaugurated. German Club met at home of Rhea Kinder.
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Wednesday, 5-Rev. Decker was to have conducted opening exercises, but on account of sickness was not able to fill appoint- ment.
Thursday, 6-Senate met and discussed woman suffrage. There were several warm discussions. The bill was lost to the great sorrow of G. H. S. girls.
Friday, 7-Ione Fisher tried to commit suicide by inhaling bromine. Was not able to return to school in afternoon. Junior class gave box social at High School building.
Monday, 10-Members of Dramatic Club who are to take part in Senior play, are having perfect rehearsals. Russell Stuart is very much provoked because he can not play with Ruth Hilt.
Tuesday, 11-Seniors are not working very hard for Senior play, only a few tickets having been sold. Class president called meeting at noon and tried to work up some enthusiasm.
Wednesday, 12-Members of Dramatic Club who have had no former experience, and who are to take part in Senior play tonight, are proving to have great talent.
Thursday, 13-"The Mystery" was a howling success.
Friday, 14-Chemistry and History examination given. Mr. Kendall announced that Mr. Conner would talk to us every morning next week.
Monday, 17-Mr. Conner made his appearance. Explained the cycle of life, about which he told many amusing stories.
Tuesday, 18-Mr. Conner talked to us again; this time on a person's personality.
Wednesday, 19-Miss Segar filled Mr. Conner's place this morning; as Mr. Conner was called away. She is here in the interest of the girls.
Thursday, 20-Mr. Conner talked on the formation of one's character. First meeting of Athletic Club. Committee was ap- pointed to write constitution for the Club.
Friday, 21-Mr. Conner gave his farewell talk this morning. We regret very much that he cannot be with us another week.
Monday, 24-Another meeting of Athletic Club. Consti- tution was read. On account of heavy rain fall, several students were unable to come to school.
Tuesday, 25-Rain continues to fall. Miss Corcoran and Miss Bottsford are at Indianapolis and unable to get home. Urith Dailey is teaching for Miss Bottsford and Earl Beckner for Miss Corcoran.
Wednesday, 26-Miss Corcoran returns. City is flooded. Newspapers are found all over school telling of great floods. The greatest disappointment came at 9:30 a. m. "There will be no spring vacation this week on account of the weather condi- tions.'
Thursday, 27-Several students are taking their vacation, sim- ply because they can't get to school.
Friday, 28-Annual material all in. Annual goes to press Monday noon.
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STAFF FLUNKY
Being extracts from his diary here reproduced as a solemn warning to future classes, and a verification of the old adage that 'tis an uneasy road that leads to fame-even the fame of being flunky on our renowned editorial staff. October :
STAFF MEETING OVER AN I'M FEELIN' ALL IN
They have just elected the Annual staff. They informed me I was to be Staff Flunky. Asked 'em what my duties were and they told me I'd find out. Humph! Already knew that. Suppose it's some new and great honor, 'spe- cially thought out to do justice to my personal merits and they didn't want to surprise me with it all at once, but break it to me gently. I must get busy and get my acceptance speech written and memorized and practice my bow, so when I'm called upon for my impromptu I'll be ready. October :
First meeting of the staff tonight, and I'm a wreck ! Two a. m. and Latin to get yet. Quite a different personage am I from the care-free boy who gayly ran up the library steps repeating the words of the beautiful speech I had prepared to thank them for the unusual and novel office of Flunky to which the class had elected me. With head high I had entered the reading room. The editor-in-chief approached. I smiled, cleared my throat and began: "This deserved yet unexpected honor-"
"Here, hurry up and carry these eighteen chairs into the read- ing room!"-these words in a commanding tone, without even so
much as a glance of admiration at my public speaker attitude. Such indifference was incomprehensible. Stunned, I meekly obeyed, supposing this some sort of an initiatory third degree which was to precede my real entrance into duties. My chairs placed, the staff seated itself, leaving no chair for me; I had to stand or sit on the floor, and I chose the more dignified attitude. The meeting progressed smoothly. The reports of work done were so uniformly monosyllabic they caused but little interruption to the editor-in-chief's lecture on "How to be Brilliant and Orig- inal." Meeting broke up. Then came the blow! "Flunk," says She (the editor-in-chief), "Take the chairs back." I did, expressing no word of my rising indignation. "Now," com- manded She, "Take the girls home." I counted 'em. Eleven in all, with the Faculty representative to round out the dozen. I braced up for the ordeal. It was 8 o'clock then and I kept depositing girls every few minutes until Urith alone remained. Then out the National road and back. Gee! It's a long hike out to Dailey's and back. That's why I'm a wreck. That's why it is past midnight and no lessons I dont Staff Mectin when it! VAININ' learned. Shall I endure such indignity? In the name of all Staff Flunkies of time to come, I thun- der "No!" Yet, pause-perhaps the honor will come next time. Better go and see. November:
Same program. Chairs in-carried every one of 'em! Sat on
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the floor this time. She asked for ideas; nobody had any. I December: had some, but I knew I wouldn't dare express 'em-language wasn't adequate anyway. After ten minutes of solemn waiting for an inspiration they sent me down town to get some ideas. I went and could find nothing but hammers and bricks loose. When I brought 'em The Only back they said no knocking and throwing allowed could fine in this Annual. "You have not," says She, look- ing severely at me, and She had on her glasses that night, too !-- "shown as much tact in your selection as I thought you capable of." "No," apologized I, "but, please, your Honor, I brought the hammers to drive in what tacks I can show." "Rotten," they said, and I subsided to my seat on the floor. Originality doesn't pay. Office holding is a fraud. All hour and not a word from any save She, and we filed out feeling that it was a dumb bunch anyway. And January : then to cap the climax to have to be called down because so much noise had been made. When, as I said before, nobody said a word but -- Look out, Flunky, be careful what you say. November:
Meeting again. I got to sit on a chair tonight. Guess I've made a hit with Her. Had an exciting time, resorting to vio- lence, when I ejected Mac Hancock forcibly. Still no ideas. Even She ran out of 'em and had to resort to chewing gum. December :
Nothing else to talk about so we decided to charge every mem- ber five cents for being tardy. Every member, over thirty, had to pay a dime. This was for the benefit of the Faculty repre- sentative. Literary editor absent tonight, so I am home early. I am learning to get the chairs in and out quickly, too. Maybe there are worse things than being Staff Flunky.
It rained, as usual, for Staff meeting tonight. I don't approve of Staff meeting in the rain anyhow, but they never ask me what I like. If they did, I'd take a whole evening for my speech. I had to take the girls home again tonight, but I hopped a car and rode all the way in from Dailey's, on the cow-catcher. If they'd pay me for this job I could ride like a gentleman-but idle dreams, they never will. December :
Had a nice, quiet meeting tonight. Urith wasn't there, so I had time to play afterward. Lowell and the music editor took a walk, and I followed them. I didn't dare get very close, but anyway, I heard Lowell say, "Were you ever in love, Letty?" I couldn't hear what she said, but I could judge from what hap- pened that she had been.
My heart is too full of pain for utterance! Why? She an- nounced that from now on there would be Staff meeting every week!
January :
She got sore tonight because no one had their work up, and said that if it didn't come up better, she was going to have meeting EVERY NIGHT. I sure do hope it comes up. They don't have a bit of mercy on me. Tonight Bob Mulvihill and Rus- sell Comstock got in a fight, and I had to separate them. It was hard work, but She was mad, and I was afraid not to succeed.
Ttano longhi
January :
Had Staff meeting the eighth period in Mr. Kendall's office today. As it was light, the girls went home by themselves. Gee!
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Bob Mulvihill did act awful. He rang the bell, and here came Johnny to see what was wrong. I hid, because I was afraid they'd blame it onto me. All the boys sassed Her like every- thing today. I was afraid she'd call on me to lick a few of them, but She didn't. I guess She didn't pay much attention to them. February :
Joy! There are to be no more Staff meetings. The commit-
tees are to work together from now on. Flunky, your work is done ! April:
I thought my work was done, but it wasn't. I had to carry all the big heavy plates to the printers and all the Annual material, too. But I'm sure I'm done now, for the "Camaraderie, 1913," has gone to press.
M. T. (in Senate), trying to hit Prof. K. on the head with a paper wad-
Donald H .- Why don't you hit him? Mabel-It don't do any good, they just slide off.
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