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OUR HONOR ROLL (Continued) NAME BRANCH OF SERVICE LOCATION Adler, Elmer E. Infantry, 2nd lieut. Adler, Joseph, '15 Navy Great Lakes Akroyd, Edith Y. W. C. A. Tours, France Baer, Hammond W. Depot Brigade, Corp. Camp Dix Baukhage, Hilman V.'07 Heavy Artillery France Beilstein, Geo. W.,'14 JSfaval Marines Great Lakes* Bender, Harold H. Bender, Irving E.,'ll Navy Philadelphia Bender, Norman C13 Medical Reserve Benning, Lawrence J. Infantry France Bettlnger, Clifford Navy, Aviation Great Lakes Bianchi, Joseph G.,'15 Artillery France Blecher, Martin H. Brennisen, Walter Navy Great Lakes Broardt, George F. Infantry. France Brock, Wm. J.,'14 Navy Curtiss Plant Browning, Homer.'ll Camp Lee Buerger, Otto M., '15 Infantry, 2nd lieut. Atlanta Butzer, Albert G.,'ll Chaplain, Infantry France Byrne, Harry L. Infantry, Sergeant France Chadwick, Walter L. Field Artillery France Dieter, Herbert E.,'15 Navy, Coxswain Pelham Bay Dodge, Harold W.,'13 Aviation, lieutenant Riverside, Cal, Dougherty, Forbes F. Inspector, Navy Boston Duschordwe, CI J.,'16 Enslin, Louis W.,'10 Special France Fedders, John F.,'07 Chaplain, Navy Fields, Walter Washington Felton, Harry R., Engineering France £££ THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE
NAME • BRANCH OF SERVICE LOCATION Forrestel, Edward P., Med. Corps, 1st lieut. Ft. Ogelthorpe Fosdick, Edith W.,'01 Y. W. C. A. Italy Frank, J. Lyall,'16 Infantry, 2nd lieut. Rockville, 111. Freedman, Leo,'15 ~ Radio Newport Freeman, Ward B.,'12 Fjeld, Art., 2nd lieut. Camp Lewis Goslin, Ezra Navy, Aviation Great Lakes Grabau, Andrew,'12 Navy Great Lakes Guernsey, Chas. W.,'13 Artillery, Corp. Camp Taylor Hagen, Paul Medical Washington Hanavan, Chas. E. Navy Great Lakes Harbach, Paul H.,'12 Engineers Officers' Schl Camp Humphries Harper, G. Graham Machine Gun France Harrington, P. A.,'07 Infantry France Herlan, Wesley,'14 Marine Quantico Hinman, Ray C. Navy, M. R. C. Hornung, Ray F.,'15 France Hubbell, Nelson E.,'10 Navy Great Lakes Jarrett, Wm! A.,'ll Infantry, lieut. France Jeacock, Owen E. Depot Brigade Camp Dix Jewell, Arthur D.,'17 Navy Great Lakes Jung, Daniel, Jr.,'12 M. R. C, Lieut. Ft. Leavenworth Kalbfleisch, Geo. J.,'14 Navy Great Lakes Kenline, Walter,'08 France Kenline, William Camp Dix Kenngott, Edwin B.'13 France Kenny, Roy Ft. Slocum Kimmel, Gerald L.'16 Navy Great Lakes King, Winfield Kirk, Le Grande F.'14 Aviation Pensacola Kogel, Lawrence L. Infantry, Corp. France Kraebel, Chas. J.,'08 Engineers, 2nd Lieut. Kuhn, Harold E.,'07 France Band, Infantry Laczynski, Frank S. France Medical Corps Lautz, Henry E.,'15 Ft. Ogelthorpe Infantry Liles, Bert L.,'16 Syracuse Navy Loughlin, Vincent,'18 Great Lakes Navy Lynch, Edward B. Great Lakes Infantry MacLacMan, A. C.,'16 France Mcintosh, Donald Camp Upton Navy McNerney, James P. New London Navy Maier, Guy S.,'08 Great Lakes Y. M. C. A. Meister, Edward F.,'06 France Miers, Floyd.'lO Med. Corps, 1st Lieut. England Mitchell, C. H., '12 Navy Great Lakes Mitchell, Ray W.,'05 Medical Corps Washington Mugler, Lillian C.,'10 Engineers, 1st Lieut. France Myers, Curtiss C.,'99 Red Cross Nurse France Nowicki, Joseph,'08 Oberkirclier, O. J.,'11 Medical Corps Camp Upton Paul, Norman C.,'13 Medical Corps Pears, Thos. C, Jr. Popp, Walter H.,'10 Chaplain, Army France Ricbter, Luzon W. Radio College Park Roscover, Alex. A.,'17 Infantry, Sergeant Camp Hancock Sandman, Norbert H. Infantry . Infantry France THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE
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Schaefer, C. B.,'13 Infantry, 2nd Lieut. Camp Gordon Schaefer, Karl G.,'13 Naval, Aviation San Diego Schultz, Peter A.,'15 Infantry, 2nd Lieut. Camp Perry Small, David G.,'05 Mining Engineer France Smith, Harold A.,'04 Smith, Selby G.,'12 Ordanance Washington Stanbro, Bertrand,'14 Lieutenant Siberia Staples,1 Henry B.,'15 Officers' T. C. Pittsburg Stauffer, Wm. J.,'16 Philadelphia Stein, Arthur Stein, Chas. J.,'05 Signal Service Camp Greene Stengel, Elmer S.,'09 Storer, James,'05 Infantry Camp Dix Syrcher, Albert B. Ootical Division France t Szymoniak, Thad.,'15 Heavy Artillery Camp McClelland Thompson, M. A.,'13 M. R. C. Camp Devens Trapper, Arthur N.,'16 Tyrrell, Louis Marine Corps France •Tyrrell, Stewart H.,'07 Ordnance Washington Tyrrell, Wilbur L.,'10 Camp Humphries Veigel, Ernest W.,'16 Artillery Camp Taylor Wadsworth, George Walbridge, George B. Captain Washington Wenger, Norman,'14 Infantry, Corp. France White, Lysander T.,'15 Tank Service Camp Sumner Whitehead.Van Loan,Jr. Naval, Aviation - Pensacola Wiilliams, Lawrence G. Lieutenant Washington Witowski, Frank,'17 Machine Gun Camp Hancock Young, Clayton Infantry France -Zangele, Clarence,'15 Marine Galveston Taylor, Harry E. Signal Corps Ft. Sam Houston Weiffenbach, N. E. Infantry France McCabe, Irving Machine Gun France
OUR GOLD STAR LIST Reference to former issues of the CHRONICLE will remind us that three names under the title "The Honored Dead," were enrolled last year. With the beginning of the school year reports of sacrifices come to us in startling numbers. Lieutenant Spencer C. Williams, '11, of the Aviation Corps, was killed May 21, 1918, in a collision of aeroplanes at Lake Charles, La. Lieutenant Williams graduated from Masten Park High School in 1911 and from Columbia University in 1917. Private Fred A. Heerwagen died in France during the latter part of July. His death resulted from wounds received during, the fighting between July 16 and July 24. Private Heerwagen attended Masten Park High School two years. ^m I ^^B^mmmmm9KBs\m\\mmmm\ • m^^^n
4 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE Lieutenant Earl R. Churchill, '12, was killed in action August 7, 1918. He was a graduate of Masten Park High School and of the Law School of the University of Buffalo. Eric D. Quinn, also a former student of Masten Park High School, has been reported as sacrificing his life in the service of his country. Mary Healy, '09, a Red Cross nurse at Camp Upton, died there of pneumonia, October 4, 1918. Miss Healy graduated from Masten Park High School and later from the "Woman's Hospital." Last May she joined the Red Cross and was as signed to Camp Upton in July. Sergeant-Major Louis Blase was killed in action in France September 17, 1918. Before entering the service he was sec retary of the Y. M. C. A. He left for Camp Dix in September, 1917, and went overseas last May. Lieutenant John A. Bachman was killed while leading his men into battle at Saint Mihiel. He was a member of the 308th Machine Gun Battalion. He was a senior in Masten Park High School when he .entered the army. His brother, Leo F. Bachman, died several months ago at Camp Upton. Private Robert J. Ranney died in France September 21 of pneumonia. He went to France last August with Base Hospital 23. Captain Victor M. Rice, '00, died October 6 at Camp Green- leaf, Ga., of Spanish influenza. He enlisted in the United States Army Medical Corps as an X-ray expert and went to the Southern camp. He was a graduate of Masten Park High Slhool and of the University of Buffalo.
HERE AND THERE From various sources there come to the Chronicle from time to time reports of what some former Masten Park stu dents are doing toward winning the war. Some of the deeds are spectacular, marked with the couraere of heroism; others ^ are more prosaic, unmarked by any striking qualities, but all alike bear the marks of fidelity to duty whatever her call. As such the Chronicle thinks they are worthy of recognition that the story of Masten Park's part in the war may be properly told and preserved. So we publish some of them here: Braving the perils of German poison gas, Lieut. Karl E. Wilhelm, '05, rescued 50 members of his company from death on "No Man's Land," Aug. 15. In some way these men were caught during a violent gas attack at a distance from their THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 5 own line and the only way they could be rescued was by some one going after them right in the thick of battle and bringing them back. To do this the rescuer had to go out and back without wearing his gas-mask at the risk of being poisoned. Lieut. Wilhelm took this risk, rescued his men, but was so poisoned by gas that he had to go to a hospital for some days. Soon after rejoining his company he was severely wounded, but we are glad to say is now back in action again. The following item about Robert Dempster, '99, shows that he can entertain the boys overseas as he used to people here at home: . "Bob Dempster put on one of the biggest and most noted shows gh en in the American army in France. From all sides come reports of its overwhelming success and that in his work Bob can get anything he wants from the soldiers. The show is going to tour the area." Mr. Dempster toured the canton ments with a play last fall before going abroad. Miss Edith Akroyd is the head of a recreation camp at Tours, France, under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. This city is one of the centers of their work and beside the usual hostess house has a barracks for the many telephone girls and clerks who are stationed there. Recently 240 English girls have come there for clerical work thereby releasing so many men for active war work. The French, English and American girls there find the recreation camp and field a welcome relief from the routine of office work. It is a pleasure to know Mas- ten Park is represented in this work at Tours. When Raymond Hornung, '15, learned the printers' art at Carnegie Institute in 1916 he little thought he would ever use it in France for the benefit of American soldiers, but such is the case. Soon after going abroad he was taken ill with pneu monia. While convalescing he went into a printing shop con nected with the army. He made good there and now is the head of the shop with from 15 to 20 men under him. More over his shop prints the Stars and Stripes, which is the news paper of the boys in the trenches. He may be called the man aging editor or business manager of that paper, so whenever you see an item from or about the Stars and Stripes just re member Masten Park is represented there. When the trouble in Mexico with Villa was at its height the Chronicle published a letter from David Small, '05, telling of his flight and of that of some other Americans from the mining regions to a United States warship on the western Mexican coast. Since then he has been in Alaska and is now in France with the army as a mining engineer. He is now HI ^•^ roup
6 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE serving as an instructor to French and Americans in mining and we imagine that when the Germans are forced out of the Briey coal fields his mining knowledge and experience will prove valuable. He was chosen for his position as instructor for one reason, because of his good French pronunciation, so Mile. Chamot builded better than she knew when she taught David Small French. Ward Freeman, '12, who is still remembered as one of our football stars in 1910-12 is now at Camp Lewis, Wash., and has charge of training a field battery of 150 men. He was trained first at Fort Ogelthorpe and though entering the ser vice as a private he was soon made a lieutenant and sent for artillery training to Fort Zachary Taylor at Louisville. As an illustration of what a girl can do in spite of obstacles we cite the case of Jennie R. Young, who graduated from Masten Park in 1910, being with her sister, Irma, one of the founders of the Beata Literary Society. Her family moved to Seattle in 1912, where she worked as a telephone operator from midnight until 8 a. m. While thus working she took the arts course in the University of Washington from which she graduated with a Phi Beta Kappa Key. Then she studied typewriting and shorthand. On Feb. 25 she received a gov ernment appointment and went to San Francisco for special training before going to France. A dispatch from London to the New York Times gives the first news of the major part played by Lieutenant Commander Bastedo in the destruction of Austria's fleet lying in Durazzo harbor. He was second in command of a fleet of twelve American submarine chasers which played a brilliant and im portant part in the engagement. This chaser squadron acted as a screen around the big Allied battleships engaged in the bombardment to protect them against submarines. The Americans were under heavy fire but had no casualties. A large percentage of the officers and men were of the American naval reserve and official reports of their operations praise their work most highly. The Americans sank one submarine and damaged and probably destroyed another. After the engagement they es corted a British cruiser, which had been hit by a torpedo, safely to the base from which the expedition started. An enemy hospital ship was also taken in charge for examina tion. Throughout the bombardment and when the forces were approaching the harbor, the chasers circled swiftly around the big ships. A report received here (London) says that the THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 7 men had a good time and evidently were pleased with the suc cess of the first achievement of this character the chasers had attempted. Heretofore they have been patrolling, dropping depth charges, and firing on enemy submarines. Lieutenant Commander Bastedo is well known in Buffalo, where he has a wide circle of friends. For years he attended public schools and later the Masten Park High School, which he left in order to accept an appointment to the United States naval academy at Annapolis. He distinguished himself at the Academy and graduated with high honors and an Ensign's commission. When the war broke out he was stationed in Washington, D. C, but later on his earnest solicitation was transferred to active sea duties. He saw service on the dread- naught Utah, later on the destroyer Cummins. In May of this year his ship was sent to British waters .and later, judging from London dispatches he joined the American naval forces operating in the Mediterranean Sea. Sergeant Ralph C. Brett, Masten Park, '11, has been cited for special acts of bravery. The details are given as follows in the New York Evening Sun: Sergeant Brett, while on an advanced post, remained on duty, although his helmet had been pierced by a shell fragment which knocked him out for a few minutes. Although the enemy was filling the whole region with gas, Sergeant Brett advanced to an exposed post and made a reconnoissance of the German lines with glasses, so close that snipers shot at him continually. Finally he 'returned to his lines safely with all the needed information. Sergeant Brett went overseas in April from Camp Upton with Company B, 307th Infantry. His former Commander, Captain Barrett who went out with 110 men was killed July 25. Out of the company only 30 returned alive.
LETTERS FROM THE FIELD Col.. Ernest S. Wheeler, the writer of the first letter in this article, was the first boy from Masten Park to enter the regu lar army. This was in 1899-1900. He enlisted as a private, going directly to the Philippines. After serving through the campaigns there he went to China, then to Alaska, then to this country at several posts, then to Mexico, now he is in France Colonel of the 340th regiment of the regular army. He writes as follows to Dr. Trant: "This note will surprise you, I know, but this being a quiet and peaceful day, my thoughts ramble I • • I .:.w&
8 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE back to quiet and peaceful people. Interesting things .have happened in the last six months, but I can not tell you much about them, due to the censorship regulations. However, I can say that our soldiers are doing all that we hoped they would do—and more; a little impetuous and too eager for the fray just now, but they have plenty of class, and will get the caution with a little more service. We get along most amicably with the French people, for as a nation they are very tolerant of other peoples ways and accustomed to a great deal of individual freedom of conduct. I trust that when our three million soldiers get back home again, it will serve to have a broadening influence. The morals of our soldiers are very good, indeed, and al though alcoholic drinks are to be obtained everywhere, there is practically no drunkenness. I have left my old regiment at the front and taken com mand of a new regiment—the 340th Field Artillery, which has just arrived from the United States. We shall be some time in the training area before going to the front. It is my opinion that the Gettysburg of this war has passed in the last German offensive, but the Germans are still in good morale and far from being beaten at this time, and it will take all the allied effort still to beat them. Personally, I am in good health and spirits and have no doubt as to our final winning, although I think the day of a Sedan or Appomattox has passed—for now we have to deal, not with Armies, but with Nations in arms. If you get a chance, put in a good word for the Y. M. C. A. and the Knights of Columbus organizations. They are doing wonders in keeping up the morale of our men."
"I've seen more here in a few days than I saw in all the years I lived in Buffalo." That's the way Sergeant George J. Schopf, '10, of E company, 309th infantry, sums up his ex periences in the front line trenches in a vivid, interesting let ter written to his friends in the Busy Corner Club. Sergeant Schopf, who is soon to become a lieutenant, prac ticed law in Buffalo before going to the front. The letter fol lows in part: "This is the grand and glorious Fourth of July and I can picture you fellows out at Angola having a good time while here I am witnessing quite another kind of a celebration, but the real thing in fireworks. "From where I sit writing in an old barn which has a shell hole through its thatched roof, I can see a German plane high THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 9 in the air with shrapnel shells bursting all about. I have been here but a few days, but already these sights are old to me. For the last three nights I have been going up to the front line trenches. Tomorrow we return to our billets. "I am quartered with an Australian battalion, the finest crowd of good fellows and the best fighters I have ever seem The other night they staged a raid on Fritz, and I was in the front line trench when they hopped over. I wish you fellows might have seen it. Something broke loose all right when the barrage opened up at zero time. Those shells remind me of the roar of an express train. "The machine guns were snapping away, the bullets smacking against our parapet like a heavy rain. I could hardly believe that I was actually over here and not in front of Kloten's store in Buffalo shooting off firecrackers with the bunch. "You should have seen that bunch of huskies when they came back loaded up with souvenirs of the chase. And then to hear them talk it over! One would think they had just re turned from a football game in which their favorites had won. We all went in and had a little rum after that. "The other night, just about dark, we saw a real air battle. Several Hun planes managed to get an Allied flyer. Our lad ducked and dove and scuttled all about for a time. Then sud denly down he goes like a plummet, whirling over and over. It was something to make one think, but my seriousness seemed to amuse the Australians—death feazes them not at all. "Well, I'll soon be back to my billet on a farm some dis tance from here. My commission, I am told, is somewhere between Washington and here. Somehow, I don't care much whether it ever comes, now that I am over here. "I wish you might see our trenches. I've slept in dugouts scarcely more than muddy caverns dug into the side walls of the trenches, but I've always managed to sleep well, even with the nasty whistling of the shells outside, for I've been dead beat. "It has been almost a week since I've taken off my clothes and I have not shaved in that time. Buffalo is but a memory, but a wonderful one—something like the fairyland of our childhood. I often think of it and of you fellows and some times dream of the dear old town." "I want to be back where the noise is." Most of us do like to be where there is a certain amount of noise and activity, but perhaps we'd hesitate when we realized • • ^H
10 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE that the noise was being made by Monster German Berthas, bursting shells, machine guns, rifles and other death-dealing instruments and implements of war. Not so with Private Walter Doehring who penned that opening sentence in a letter from France to a friend in Buf falo. Private Doehring, however, is no exception among those brave boys on the fighting line. He's just an American and being an American he wants to be "where the noise is," where there 's work to do, where the battle is raging, where the great contest between liberty and autocracy, righteousness and bestiality is being waged. It's the American spirit, the spirit that will bring victory where it belongs. But to get back to Private Doehring and his letter. It was written on May 3rd, and arrived in Buffalo a few days ago. "You'll be surprised," it reads, "to learn that I'm in" (big red blotch over the name—deleted by the censor) "and that I've been in the hospital for a while recuperating from the last time 'Jerry' was over. "I received a bump or strained myself. I really don't know just what happened because it occurred so quickly. He dropped a few mines near where we were searching the ruins for some people who were buried alive. Everything started to fly, and I took a headlong spill over something and when I picked myself up I was pretty much alone, so I just ducked under cover until the shrapnel quit coming down and by that time the fellows were coming back so we resumed our work and I never felt anything wrong with my leg until all the ex citement was over. "My leg got so bad that I had to limp around. An X-ray was taken at a French hospital and something showed up on the plate so they sent me to" (censor again gets in his dirty work). "My captain said they told him my army career was over and that they would send me back to America. I figured it would have been just my luck. I also figured that they'd have a hard time sending me back and I told the captain so. "Six X-rays were taken here and today I was told they showed negative. Tomorrow I may return to my company. I told him (the doctor) the 'sooner the sweeter.' I like it here, The beds are real and the meals are fine; nothing to do but lie around. It's too cosy for ine becaose I'm strong and in as good health as ever. I probably could stay on a few days longer, but want to get back where the noise is." Private Doehring is stationed with a base hospital unit. In the recent German drive his unit was in the thick of battle and THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 11 covered itself with glory, winning commendation from the French general. The captain, two lieutenants and two en listed men were decorated. The enlisted men were picked by lot. "I was out of luck," wrote Private Doehring at that time, "so I haven't a decoration." Private Doehring was in Masten Park in 1916-17. While in high school he was prominent in athletics, playing on the football team and taking part in other branches of sport. Lieut. Richard D. Wright, '13, who was in the 74th while at Masten Park, and is now in the 108th infantry, writes the following interesting letter of things as he finds them in France: "All the church bells are ringing today, and it is some sort of a religious holiday. You'd keel over to see the different •sorts of costumes that are being paraded. There are all sorts of soldiers here and all sorts of uniforms. Imagine yours truly all dolled up in a Sam Brown belt and a trick hat like those the Scotch and French wear! "Perhaps you've seen French money—if not you ought to see the paper money. Soon after our arrival we went to the Y. M. C. A., kissed our good American money good-by and re ceived in exchange something that looks just like cigar cou pons. The larger the denomination the bigger the size of the paper. I'm glad I don't have to get a $1,000 bill changed or I'd have to hire someone to carry it around. The coppers are very cheap. A whole handful is equal to about five cents. "There are four of us packed into one room here, but we are lucky at that. This city is crowded and we were not for tunate enough to draw a hotel, so two Y. M. C. A. men gave up their room in a house to us and with two more beds and a bath we are quite comfortable. "We were looking for a bath because we surely needed one. On board ship when we sailed into the sub zone about three days out of France, we were forbidden to undress be cause we had a lot of 'abandon ship' drills, and had to be ready to jump in at a minute's notice. This ocean voyage stuff is all right, but I really prefer the land. We were lucky to have pleasant weather. We had only one rough period, which lasted about two days and many were ill. "Did you ever have a close shave while traveling by water? Well, when I get back to America I'll tell you all about it on the trip over. "I never saw such a busy seaport—coolies, French, Al gerians, negroes and all sorts of sailors and soldiers. This 12 THE" MASTEN PARK CHHONTCLE afternoon we took a walk to the big fortress and went through a castle built in the time of Julius Caesar. We entered across*. a drawbridge and got a French guide fo show us through. It was as dark as pitch down in the torture chambers and dun geons and damp and ill smelling. We climbed to the turrets overlooking the harbor and had a fine view. I would have liked fo snap some pictures and send them back home, but it is against military law. We will not stay here. We go inland and farther north fo school. Soon we wifl be dodging air raids, but if Is all In the game. "The streets are very narrow and everyone walks In the middle of them. The sidewalks are right up against the shops and houses. 'Les American Soldats' are very popular here and everyone is polite. All the French children wear short socks and usually sailor suits. There are lots of wooden and hobnail shoes about and it sounds queer to hear the peasants go clattering along the stone pavements. "The street cars are about half as big as our old Connecti cut belts and the first glance tells me that if we want to get anywhere we mustn't fake trolleys.- We are having grand weather and I am In the'best of health."
PATRICA TEACHES A LESSON "Yes," continued Mrs. Redgold, "my daughter Patricia is: a very patriotic little maiden." "How old is Patricia?" askeo" Mrs. Sinclair, one of the la dies in the sewing circle. "Seventeen last week," answered Mrs. Redgold, with a proud expression on her face. "She is giving music lessons* now, and earns ten dollars a week. We allow her five dollars. And what do you think she Is going to do ? She told me yes terday that she would take four dollars and the few cents extra and buy a War Saving Stamp a week, instead of putting her two dollars in the bank as usual. Now, I wonder how she will ever buy her clothes, and luxurious goodies. She won't even be able to go to a show any more." "Well, It Is a good way to invest her money," said Miss Haste. 'Yes," answered Mrs. Redgold. "But I think she is very foolish in a way. She is everlastingly helping some one else. She would rather go without things herself, in order to give to pome other person." "It is.a very unselfish way to be," said Mrs. Sinclair. THE MASTEN PABK CHROKICLE 13 'Tes, it is," agreed Mrs. Redgold. "Patricia and her friends (ten in all) have a club, and they are knitting and sewing for the soldier hoys of America. They have knitted thirty sweaters and twenty pairs of socks already." "Oh, here comes Patricia now. I wonder what she has In her hands." "Hello, Patsie, dear*; you seem very excited/' "Oh, I am, mother," cried Patricia. "Look what I have, a letter from France. Listen and I'll read it." Somewhere in France, March 26, 1918. Dear Patricia: We received your sweaters and socks and we thank you very much. They have kept many a soldier warm througn the • terrible cold winter snow storms. The Smileage Books and the smokes you sent were appreciated very much. And we are very grateful to you for backing us up by "buying War Savings Stamps. Your small club has helped many a wounded and weary soldier to be happy. And we hope that your little club will ever continue. FROM THE SOLDIER BOYS, Somewhere in France. "Oh, mother, I am so glad they liked the things we sent them," said Patricia. "Yes," said Mrs. Redgold, "but, Patty, dear, I do think you are very silly to buy War Savings Stamps out of your five dollars. Why, you won't even be able to go to a show any more." "Oh, that's nothing; it's war time now and we must sac rifice." "Yes, I know, dear, but you can't.deprive yourself of every thing," answered Mrs. Redgold. "Mother," said Patricia, "Do you know all over the coun try the school children know that when they save money and when they earn money, they are in the service of the Nation in winning this war, just as much as the soldier boys in uni form, and when we buy war savings certificates we will help our country and its gallant armies to win the war?" "Now, mother, may I tell you a few things about War Sav ings Stamps ? Then maybe you will wake up," asked Patricia. "Yes, go ahead, child," said Mrs. Redgold, and, pulling out her handkerchief, she wiped her eyes and settled back in her chair. "You do not seem to realize," began Patricia, "what this money means to the government. If every American would 14 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE say, 'I will fight in this war, I will save every penny and loan it to my government to help save the lives of the big brothers of America, and I will teach every American I see to do the same, then the twenty million homes, the homes of all Amer ica will be filled with the spirit of '76. You know the spirit of the drummer boys who marched as bravely and as proudly as their great chief, General Washington himself, and of the brave little girls of those days, who fought beside their fath ers in their cabin homes when the painted Indians charged to their very doors. We've got to have that kind of girls and boys today. "These War Savings Stamps are just a small stamp, not much bigger than a postage stamp, and they are nothing more or less than lending money to the government, to buy food, clothing, ammunition for the big brothers of America, who have sacrificed their lives for us, and to stand by their flag. "These War Savings Stamps will be worth five dollars in 1923.' "It makes us more patriotic than we have been,, to save our money, and not eat candy, or chew gum, and by denying ourselves a few luxuries. "February was the month that the government selected for the great drive for War Savings Stamps. "Money is the government's second consideration. "By selling War Savings Stamps the government is avoid ing the man who can write out a $500 check and not feel it. This is the poor man's war. Sacrifice is what we want. As much as the government needs the $2,500,000,000, it needs the sacrifice more. "No, matter how many certificate stamps we buy, we can always get their full cash value, plus' interest. That is why War Savings Stamps are the best, safest and most convenient investment in the world." And Patricia stopped. "I think I have told you all I know," she said. "Now, what do you think, mother?" Mrs. Redgold burst into tears. "I have never looked at it' that way," she said. "I think I have been a very selfish woman, but I mean to be different. I will take every spare minute to help win the war. And I will buy all the war cer tificates I can afford. I hope every one of these ladies will do the same." "We will," they all answered, "and it is through this pa triotic little girl of yours, Mrs. Redgold." "Yes," said Mrs. Redgold, "it is the splendid strength, courage and sacrifice in the hearts of youth that today teach THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 15 the Nation the lesson of saving and serving, which it needs to learn." And Patricia had proved it, for she taught them all a les son through her splendid strength, courage and sacrifice. LOREINE A. HORA.
This year proves no exception in bringing about some changes in the faculty. When Mr. Heck went into the service last spring his place was taken by Mr. Otto Harz. Now he in turn has gone to the war and Mr. Harry H. Hammond has taken his place. Miss Colburn has become permanent teacher in drawing in place of Miss Maeder. Miss Frank has re signed, having been married in the early summer to Mr. Frank A. Miceli, a lawyer of the city. Owing to the burning of School No. 8 last winter the ninth grade pupils of that school and of Nos. 48 and 53 were sent to Masten Park this fall and the ninth grade teachers from No. 53 came with them, Miss Kearney, Miss Phillips and Miss Lapp. Miss Watson of the cafeteria department became a war-bride during the summer—Mrs. Lieut. Reichle; and Miss Olive Neal has taken her place and also has classes in ninth grade cookery. Miss Mary Kreig, a graduate of Oberlin, comes as an assistant to Miss McDonald in the department of physical culture.
A WELCOME TO THE FRESHMEN Freshmen, we welcome you to Masten Park! You are now a part of the best high school in existence. You, perhaps, thot it was the best; otherwise you might not have come. It may be difficult for you to become acquainted with the prin cipal, the faculty, and the student body. If it is, don't be dis couraged. On the contrary, it may be EASY for you to become acquainted. So much the better. After you ARE acquainted you will think that there is no place quite as fine as Masten Park. As you are to be a part of us it is fitting that you should know some of the fundamental principles which make Masten Park ideal. First comes loyalty—loyalty to country; loyalty to the best that is in us, to make us fit citizens of that country. Nothing but the very best will do to make us worthy of being- citizens of such a country as ours. At Masten Park this loy alty* becomes a part of us almost before we are aware of its presence. Secondly, the school stands for another loyalty. I say an other, yet it is but a part of the first. This is loyalty to our . jasst
16 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE principal and our faculty, and to the ideals of Masten Park. Our principal and faculty are, we think, as fine as they can be. Perhaps there will be times.when you think otherwise. That will be your own fault. They are your friends, fresh men! Trust them, take them into your confidence, and you will find them real friends. Thirdly, Masten Park stands for clean sportsmanship. We believe in fair play, on the field and in the class room. There are no castes or classes. Each of you is "one out of the many." It is this unity that makes our school harmonious and home like. Freshmen, whether you become one of us or not rests with you. Be something! Do something! Aim to become a power in the world. Forget yourselves and work to. uplift human ity. Make us all proud to say as we point to you, "That man is a Mastenite"; That woman went to Masten Park." ARTHUR L. WOEHL.
AUDITORIUM NOTES One of our assemblies early in May was devoted to the cause of the Boy Scout movement. Mr. George Diehl and Mr. Williams spoke to the school. Ralph Boniface also made an earnest appeal to the boys to assist in securing the quota sug gested, 100 new members for Masten Park up to May 16. "Scouting" was defined as "the making of real men out of real boys, through a real process." The scout oath embraces the duty to God, to Country, to Fellowmen and to Self. May 15 a special assembly was called at noon. The Dec lamation Cup given by Canisius College was .presented by Prof. Curtin, representative of the college, and at his request the winning speech, "Why We Are Fighting Germany," by Franklin K. Lane was given again by Nathan Redstone for the benefit of all. Masten Park is proud to have been the vic torious one of the six high schools that participated. Father Mahoney, president of Canisius High School, after giving the history of the contest and its purpose, the increased interest in the study of Oratory in the Buffalo High Schools, spoke on the meaning of education. The occasion was most pleasant and memorable. Monday, May 20, Miss Jeanette Bates, formerly a teacher in Masten Park High School and now Assistant Attorney- General of Illinois, spoke to the school on "Labor Conditions in the United States at the Present Time." As no other speaker had.ever given us an explanation of Labor Laws and THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 17 labor conditions, the talk given by Miss Bates proved instruc tive and interesting. On this morning, Mr. Fosdick presented the members of the Boys' Debating Teams with gold and silver pins in the familiar "Mf design. Those who received gold "M's" were Harold Freedman, Herman Lamphere, Max Schmitt and Her bert Burkhalter. The silver pins were presented to Raymond Rosche, Paul Hayes, Alvan Palmer and George Lavis. The teams were cheered enthusiastically by the school, showing the appreciation of their work during the term. Thursday, May 23, the Competition Drill between the Squads of Masten Park's Cadet Corps took place in the 65th Armory. The drilling of the Company and the individual squads was highly praised by General Fox, who rendered the decision. The programme was as follows: Introductory Remarks—Mr. Fosdick. Drilling by Company. Squad Competition. Presentation of Cadet Flag—Helen Cornell. Acceptance of Flag—Captain Elmer Volgenau. Announcement of Decision—General Fox. Presentation of Chevrons. Presentation of Bars to officers and members of winning squad. The chevrons and bars were presented by members of the Red Cross Auxiliary of Masten Park, who wore the Red Cross uniform. The fund for the Cadet Flag was raised thru the efforts of the girls of the school, showing their co-operation with the boys in the interest of the Cadet Corps. On May 29 the annual Decoration Day celebration to honor the heroes of the Civil War took place in the auditorium. Dr. Grosvenor, veteran of '61, was the speaker of the morning. While the Cadet Corps marched in a body to the place of honor, the American and Cadet Flags were placed upon the platform, Where Captain Volgenau led in a salute to the colors. Dr. Grosvenor stirred the school in a new burst of patriot ism by his address on the meaning of our flag. "That flag means Liberty, Loyalty, Fidelity, Justice, Sac rifice and Leadership!" He called for cheers. Three long "Hurrahs" were given by the entire school. The assembly closed with the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner." Friday, June 7, we had the pleasure of being visited by Miss Truscott and Judge Sears. The occasion was the presen- Mmi •safess
18 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE tation of the medal won by Winifred M. Laehy in the Civil Service essay competition. Miss Laehy read her essay and both Judge Sears and Miss Truscott spoke on the purpose of the Civil Service Reform movement. "The Best Shall Serve the State,' is the most fitting motto inscribed on the medal.
June 12, "M's" for track and swimming were presented. Two cups were also presented at this time. The smaller one was given to Room 106, the winner in the Inter-Studyroom competition. The larger one, captured by the school for track at Crystal Beach, is a permanent trophy for Masten Park. Mr. Fosdick read a letter of congratulation from Mr. Ed ward D. Emerson of the School Board, in which he spoke in highest praise of the drilling by the Masten Park Cadet Corps on Memorial Day in the annual Princeton competition. Our boys not only deserved the victory which came to them on that occasion, but also the appreciation and recognition of every fair-minded observer.
The final assemblies of June were devoted to numerous directions for examinations and graduation. The Commence ment and Class Day exercises were especially good and might well be considered the perfect termination of the school year. The Class Day exercises took place on June 25, when the fol lowing programme was presented: Processional Masten Park High School Orchestra. Introductory Remarks Principal F. S. Fosdick President's Address Max F. Schmitt Violin Solo—"Valse Bluette" Drigo-Auer Marvin Farber, ace. by Gertrude Farber. Class Gift .... Vincent Loughlin, Chairman of the Committee" Class History Alvan W. Palmer Welcome to the Juniors Harold D. Freedman Response Earl E. Hamm Surrender of Tekla Clujb Jeanette A. Russell Acceptance Gladys E. Jones Piano Solo—Etude Op. 10, No. 12 Chopin Doris Silbert. Presentation of Red Cross Flag .* Grace Henrich Class Poem Joseph X. Cramer THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 19 Presentation of Gold Knife to Capt. Volgenau.. .Mr. Fosdick Song—"Honor Country and Freedom" Class of '17 Words by Edna C. Stransky, '17.
Recessional k Masten Park High School Orchestra. Ivy Oration Nathan Redstone Custodian of the Spade Herbert Burkhalter, 1918; J. Frelin Greene, 1919.
A FINAL "M. P."
Class officers: President—Max F. Schmitt. Vice-President—Helen Cornell. Secretary—Doris Silbert. Treasurer—Robert L. Girven. Historian—Alvan Palmer. Poet—Joseph X. Cramer. -£» Marshal—Elmer P. Volgenau.. At the Twentieth Annual Commencement Erercises, June 27, the following programme was presented: Processional—"Grand March from Maid Marian". .De Koven Masten Park High School Orchestra. Announcements Elmer P, Volgenau, Class Marshal. Address Rev. Richard W. Boynton Overture—"Stradella" Von Flotow Masten Park High School Orchestra. Presentation of Diplomas Principal Frank S. Fosdick Class Song (words and music by George D. Tramp, '18) Recessional—"The Stars and Stripes Forever" Sousa .-Masten Park High School Orchestra. The assembly of September 3, 1918, found us once more together in Masten Park. The opening of the school to the new students and directions and explanations preparatory to the beginning of class work occupied the time on September 4, 9, 12, 16, 20 and 23. 20 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE On September 6, the anniversary of Lafayette's birthday, Mr. Fosdick paid a splendid tribute to the memory of that French statesman, who aided our country more than a hun dred years ago. "Let us all give ourselves in the payment of that debt we owe to him," said Mr. Fosdick, and referred to the story of Pershing's tribute at the base of Lafayette's monument in Paris. "That is the best tribute—to say as General Pershing said: "Well, Lafayette, here we are!" On September 12, Mr. Fosdick presented for the approval of the student body a motto for the year, which reads: "In efficiency is a Crime." Realizing the appropriateness of the words at the present time, teachers and students received it with hearty opplause. Mr. Fosdick set as a goal for the school a standard of 100% efficiency—something well worth trying for. September 16, Mr. Abbott formally announced a patriotic pageant to be held in the school auditorium on October y2, He also gave us a few new songs; singing them for us, him self. Mr. Abbott's singing was greatly enjoyed by all. In the midst of our Liberty Loan drive came a message from France through Lieutenant Constantine, a graduate of Masten Park High School, who spoke to the school October 4. In a direct, forceful manner he.made an appeal to help the country at this critical time, contrasting the great sacrifices the boys overseas make with our so-called sacrifices. Out of fifty of Lieutenant Constantine's company seven remain, forty-three having "answered the call." The following graduates of the class of 1918 were awarded the New York State scholarship of $100 a year for four years, which may be applied to any university in the State: Alma B. Verwiebe, Herbert E. Burkhalter, Stuart W. Burdick, Jean nette G. Suess, Elizabeth Link, Raymond H. Rosche, Robert W. Schrott, Helen L. Cornell, Raymond W. Sendker, Mildred L. Meinke, Allan N. Beesing, Joseph X. Cramer. in Ms>motmm
KENNETH CLEVELAND HYDE Masten Parn mourns the loss of Kenneth Cleveland Hyde, poet of the Class of 1912. He was the type of man, the gentle soul of courtesy, that Masten Park High School is proud to honor. Sensitive to beauty in the world about him, highly appreciative of the best in literature, and spiritual in his perceptions and aspirations, Kenneth Hyde was a fine example to his fellow-students. There is revealed in this little poem, written by him in his last year in Masten an exquisite touch of humility, so charac teristic of his nature.
THE COMMON TOUCH "0 crown me greater than myself," I pray, Make strong and pure the feeble faith I ken I tread alone along the crowded way 0 teach me, Lord, the touch of common men! Blue skies I love, the hills and valleys fair; My passion is with Nature, joyous, free; I in my rapture seek contentment there. :!-*,;#* How I love life and its immensity! Yet, Father, lest I lose the dommon touch, The richness and the fullness of the way, Grant unto me sweet sympathy with such As are my neighbors in this earth-bound, clay—: That I may grow in them and they in me lo love and honor gentle charity. —K. C. H. ^HESHi^B •:JS328H
22 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE n " School Organizations a
BEATA LITERARY SOCIETY Last June the annual banquet in honor of the graduates was given. At this occasion a gift was presented to Miss , Faber by Rose Haas to show the society's appreciation of her help during the year. Besides several business meetings we have been pleasantly entertained at the home of Gladys Jones, when we welcomed Marion Backman, Esther McMullen, Evelyn Noxsel and Mil dred Weis as our new members. The officers for the new term have been elected and are as follows: President, Gladys E. Jones; Vice-President, Lenore C. Neill; Secretary, Elfreda Jessel; Treasurer, Gladys Sander son; Sergeant-at-Arms, Louise Goembel. EDEBTA LITERARY SOCIETY The Edebta Literary Society has again resumed its activ ities at Masten Park. We find that upon returning we have a large number of our members serving our country. A few of these are now situated at the various student army training schools. Among those who are at these schools are: Alfred Hanser, Howard Bischof, George Tramp, George Beauchamp, Arthur Stauffer and Bernard Weber. Those of our Fraternity who are at the present time serv ing our government in the army and navy are: Harold Bab cock, Ray Hinman, Carl Weber, Willard Dixon, Lenard Ul rich, William Burlingame, Arthur Jewell and Walter Schaffer. At a recent meeting the officers for the coming year were elected as follows: President, Elwyn M. Bodenbender; Vice-President, Her bert J. Murphy; Secretary, George Metz; Treasurer, Walter Schneider; Sergeant-at-Arms, Edward Fischer. BOY'S LITERARY SOCIETY When the Boys' Lit came together for its fifteenth year many faces of old had disappeared. Our latest addition to Uncle Sam's forces being Walter Brenneson, who is now with the navy. However, with a fine crowd to form the nucleus of the Society the regular routine of election of officers pro- THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 23 ceeded. Edward Weinig, last year's Vice-President and the host of the evening, took the chair, temporarily, during the ceremony. The result of the election was as follows: President, Archie Martin; Vice-President, Walter Kop pisch; Secretary, Roswell Rosengren; Treasurer, Melvin Suttner. We are glad to see that two of our brothers and new offi cers are members of the council and we congratulate Walter Koppisch and Melvin Suttner upon their elections. The veil of secrecy between the outside world and the mysteries of the Boys' Lit has been lifted to two very worthy brothers—Dillingham and Iggulden. We wish them success in school and in athletics. Most of our members are out for football and Iggulden, Dillingham, Koppisch and Streich look good for the first. Our social functions this year will include dances and sleighrides as well as the Keith-Willoughby memorial essays. MU PI DELTA Now that school has begun, the members of Mu Pi Delta look forward to another successful year. Jessamine Cooper was our first hostess. The literary program for the year was discussed and the following officers were elected: President, Jessamine Cooper; Vice-President, Dorothy Jones; Secretary, Ella Zinke; Treasurer, Margaret Bunce" Critic, Mae Garretson. Most happily do we now count among our members Elsa Kolb, Ada Kobler and Margaret Mills. We extend our deepest sympathy to Miss Delahunt, who has recently lost her father. RED CROSS Masten Park responded most generously to the appeal of the Red Cross for old clothes and shoes for the relief of the destitute French and Belgians. Six hundred and thirty-eight pounds of clothing were col lected, including many very good, warm coats, suits, dresses, and innumerable other garments, and 197 pounds of shoes, many wearable and others suitable for mending. This made a grand total of 835 pounds, 435 more than our quota. THE MASTEN CLUB The Masten Club opened with full swing this term and a record year is expected. At our first meeting on Sept. 13, the following officers were elected: President, Walter Schneider; Vice-President, Richard Zimmerman; Secretary, John L. Morgan; . Treasurer, Ed ward Weisenheimer. -mm S^iWffl MmmVm\mWm&
24 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE The following were appointed: Librarian, Wallace Denny; Membership Committee, Clyde Defler; Social Committee, Howard Milcher; Athletic Com mittee, George Metz. We have had several good meetings since. We again wel come our leader, Mr. Dorland, for his eleventh year as class leader of the Masten Club and hope he will remain for many more. We welcome all new comers, especially the new stu dents in Masten Park. BOYS' DEBATING SOCIETY A most successful season for the Boys' Debating Society is looked forward to, due to the enthusiastic reorganization at the first meeting on Sept. 27, under the able direction of Miss R. J. Alport. The election of officers for the ensuing term resulted as follows: President, George Lavis; Vice-President, Bernard Hoff man ; Secretary, Sidney Farber; Treasurer, Richard A. Zim merman ; Publicity Agent, Rudolph Grabau. BOYS, ATTENTION Are you interested? How much value are you to your country? Learn to speak publicly and discuss current topics. Make our club, your club. Be sure to attend the next regular meeting. Watch for announcements.
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At the final banquet at the Statler Hotel, last June, Mr. Fosdick installed the following officers for the year of 1918 and 1919: President, Howard H. Melcher; Vice-President, John L. Morgan; Secretary, Raymond J. Kieber; Treasurer, Edward D. Borschel; Sergeant, Ar. Sherrald A. Gorton. This term we have had enjoyable meetings at the homes of Brothers Melcher, Oexle, Minor and Nelson. The Sigma will again undertake its usual work in debate at the coming meet ings. The Sigma Gamma Phi's service flag is growing all the time. THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 25 a Athletics a
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The regular routine of the Athletic Association has been resumed. The election of officers was the main business of the first two meetings, and now that this has been finished the regular business meetings will be held as usual on the second Tuesday of each month. The result of the election was as follows: President, Elwyn M. Bodenbender; Vice-President, Le nore Neill; Secretary, John Morgan; Treasurer, Howard Volgenau; Sergeant-at-Arms, Edward Fischer. The Athletic Council: George Metz, Melvin Suttner, Walter Koppisch. Now that the leaders of the association for the coming year have been chosen, it remains with the student body of. the school to back up their officers and make this year a better one than any of the previous ones. CROSS COUNTRY The fellows out for the cross-country team have been hard at work every day after school. They have been practicing for about three weeks in preparation for the big event, to be held Friday, November 1. Following is a list of the candidates: Koppisch (captain), May, Hartsburg, Lotz, Banas, Baker, Dimmick, Smith, Wagner, Sandel, Patchin, Mann, Poecking. We notice with great satisfaction that a few of last year's men are back to help lead the team to victory. FOOTBALL Masten Park's football team for 1918 is very promising of success. With five of last year's veterans back, namely, Cap tain Jacobs, Oberlander, Fischer, Dillingham and Murphy from the first team; Iggulden, Metz, Mesner, Streich and Morgan of the second team, Manager Marvin Rosen says that he has hopes of a cup-winning team. Among the new-comers, Koppisch, Suttner, Collison, Standart, Welde, Bodenbender and Hadler look the most promising. The squad is working in front of the school every day under the directions of Coach George ("Dim") Batterson. 26 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE Manager Rosen has succeeded in arranging for games with four of the strongest teams as an introduction to the Harvard Cup games. This is the schedule for the year: Oct. 5, North Tonawanda At North Tonawanda Oct. 12.' Erie At Erie. Oct. 19. Lockport At Lockport. Oct. 26. Tonawanda % At Tonawanda. *Nov. 2. Hutchinson At Lafayette Field. *Nov. 9 Open Date i'':h *Nov. 16. Nichols i At Lafayette Field. *Nov. 23. Lafayette At Lafayette Field. *Nov. 28. Technical At Lafayette Field.
*Cup Games. The manager has a game pending with a Cleveland high school. The possibility of getting this game depends on the success of Masten Park in the Harvard Cup Series.
MASTEN PARK 40-NORTH TONAWANDA O Masten's first football game of the season was played at North Tonawanda, Saturday, October 5. The boys played their best and were victorious by a score of 40—0. All who witnessed the game were impressed most of all by the team work exhibited. The boys who showed up par ticularly well for Masten were Captain Jacobs, Fischer, Metz, - Dillingham, Iggulden and Koppisch. It was a brilliant game, and if the boys continue the fine team work with which they have started, there is no reason why the cup should not come this year to Masten Park.
SONNET. A sonnet is a very funny thing. We studied it in English class today; The only one that had a thing to say About it was the teacher. One Can sing Or talk it; but a few of us still cling To mumbling in a sort of droning voice Perhaps it is from fear and not from choice— Yet truly some of us would like to bring A mallet into class. Its need is clear. Perhaps with some slight hammering, we might hear. Its accent's iambic, its feet are five— And fourteen lines—you may get out alive If you remember. Now my song is done. Wouldst care to read a sonnet? THIS IS ONE! DOROTHY LrrTLEWORT. THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE 27 TO THE MASTEN PARK BOYS IN THE SERVICE. Forward they go, and who Shall say they are not brave? Forward, in face of all— Battle, Death, the Grave. Laughing and singing, they, Tempting and mocking Fate, Knowing not when they shall Pass thru the yawning Gate. Liquid fire, flying Death, Horrors of Hell on Earth— Into it all they march With their all-conquering mirth. None knows so well as they All that stands at stake. Forward they go. For what? "Honor and Country's" sake. DOROTHY LITTLEWORT.
OUR DUTY HERE, Our soldiers and sailors j Have gone "over there." While they are there, fighting What here is your share? Step up; buy a bond; 'Tis the least you can do; And you'll get it all back When the fighting is through. ROSE T. NEILL! FAMOUS SAYINGS OF 202 Luella—Who gets the silver star? Dorothy W.—Kate was a picture of hate! Juliana R.—"Hello, dearie. Don't you like me any more?" Leona R.—This cocoa tastes like soup. Viola L.—Wanted—Girls to join the Y. W: C. A. Miss Benson—No talking after 8:20!! Miss Stoddard—Table walk!!!! (Example for personifi cation.) WANTED By the French Department—Relief from the furious on slaughts now being made by squads of pronunciation-seeking teachers. By Miss Summerville—Any tempting little bauble to has ten the entrance of Mildred Weiss. By Gertrude Byrens—"The Vision" that will vizh. By Howard Volgenau—The 370th meridian. 28 THE MASTEN PARK CHRONICLE j§! Alumniana \ a- Harry Lewis Abt, '12, Penn., '18, is assistant employment manager in the naval aircraft factory at Philadelphia. Hilmar R. Baukhage, '07, has taken up Russian along with his artistic accomplishments and has translated two comedies from that language, copies of which are in the public library. Miss Marguerite Warren, '10, has left the library and en tered the nurses' course at the general hospital. Married, in Buffalo, Sept. 5th, William C. Mitchell, '17. and M. Elizabeth Crocker, '11. They will reside in Auburn, N. Y., where Mr. Mitchell is a student in the theological sem inary. Roy G. Fales, '12, is taking a graduate course at Columbia University. Edna E. Winters, '05, has resigned her position at Hutch inson and is head of the department of psychology at the Pennsylvania Woman's College, Pittsburgh. Ruby Belle Nason is organist at the Virginia theater, which is the largest theater in the State. Marta Milinowska is director of the Lake Forest Univer sity school of music. Edna Krentz, '16, has transferred from the Albany teach ers' college to Cornell. Annette Dieckman, '05, is one of the general Y. W. C. A, secretaries at Philadelphia. At the opening of the war she was secretary at Honolulu, and also taught a class in English at Oahu College during the regular professor's absence.
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A Scotch minister arose in THOUGHTFUL WILLIAM. his pulpit one Sunday even ing and said in an awful "William," snaped the dear voice: lady, viciously, "didn't I hear the clock strike two as you "Look awa' in that corner. came in?" There's a laddie kissin' a las "You did, my dear. It sie. When he's finished I'll started to strike ten, but I begin." stopped it to keep it from waking you up."
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ALWAYS SELFISH. VERY MUCH SO. An elderly German and his "Have you any essential oc wife were much given to cupation?" quarreling. One day after a "Yes, sir. I walk the baby particularly unpleasant scene, at night to keep it from cry the old woman remarked with ing." a sigh: "Veil, I vish I vas in heafen-" "I vish I vas in a beer gar PAINFUL MEMORIES. den!" shouted her husband. "Pa, what's phonetic spell "Ach, ja!" cried the old ing?" wife: "always you try to pick "It's a way of spelling that out the best for yourself!"— I often got whipt for when I Exchange. was your age."
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