Pasadena Chronicle, February 02, 1916

VOL. II— NO. 17 PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL, FEBRUARY 2, 1916, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA PRICE 3 CENTS TWO VICTORIES SAME DAY IS RECORD OF CARDINAL DEBATE TEAM; LOSE ONE DECISION Win Unanimously Over Celery-picking Contingent of Santa Ana; Lincoln Loses Two Decisions to Pasadena Team; U. S. C. Judge Will Not Grant Pasadena Ballot at Any Time Undertaking the difficult task of taking part in two inter - scholastic debates in one day, Cyril Cooper and Calvin Littleton tried conclusions with the rostrum artists of Santa Ana and Lincoln High Schools last Monday afternoon, and came out on the long end of the score in both cases, hauling down five out of possibly six judges’ decisions. Driving home argument upon argument with powerful force and рд the Cardinal lads rode rough-shod over the Santa Ana celery-pickers in the afternoon, in one of the strong¬ est contests of the season and by so doing secured the vote of all three of the prominent Eastern men who were judging the de¬ bate. The question debated was, Resolved: That in the Untied States military training should be made a part of the high school course, it being conceded that this country stands in need of better defense against foreign aggression. From the start it was apparent that no ordinary work could down the home team and Calvin Lauderboch and Donald Stevenson who spoke for Santa Ana, fully realizing the fact, buckled down in earnest to send their arguments home, but in spite of their efforts most of their points proved ineffective against the clean cut arguments of the affiramtive. Worthy of high praise was the work of Littleton and Cooper who in combination made up one of the strongest teams that have ever represented the Red and White, and their logical argu¬ ments and masterful delivery will long be remembered by all those who were present. The chief arguments of the affirmative were : First, that a large standing army and navy were in harmony with the attitude of the American people, and second, that military training in the high schools of the United States would provide an adequate defense against foreign aggression. Santa Ana’s team maintained that military training in the high schools was unnecessary, since by a slight increase of our present army and navy we will have adequate defense against any foreign power; and second, that many evils accompany military training in the high schools. Until they debated Pasadena, Santa Ana had won six con¬ secutive victories on the rostrum and were the champions of Orange County. Although they were defeated, the sportsman¬ like manner in which they took it won the admiration of every one. Those judging the contest were: Hon. H. L. Scott, former United States Senator from Virginia; Col. Mooney, railroad con¬ struction engineer of Ohio, and E. F. Waldo, prominent piano manufacturer of Minneapolis. Following this little scrap, Littleton and Cooper journeyed over to Lincoln High School in the evening and there took an¬ other team into camp by a two to one score. It was the unani¬ mous belief of those present, including Coach Carson, that the Lincoln team was the strongest that any local combination had debated against for years, but the local lads turned the trick and got away with another victory. The only judge who did not give Pasadena the decision was Prof. Wells of the University of California, who has never given a decision to the Bulldogs in any debate which he has judged. WILL BE GUESTS AT TECHNICAL EXHIBIT OE Stereopticon Slides of Panama Canal to Constitute Fu¬ ture Program EXCUSED FROM CLASSES Full Attendance Desired at All Coming Meetings of Or¬ ganization HISTORY DEPARTMENT ACCEPTS QUESTIONS The students of Bowdoin University, New York, were recently greeted by the following set of questions, which the professors heartlessly expected them to answer: The questions Anally percolated to P. H. S., where the Faculty was found to be almost as hard-hearted, although at Pasadena High, the outrages were restricted to the History department. Here they are. See what youcando with them: Where is Gallipoli? What is the capital of Bulgaria? What countries bound Servia? In what country is Saloniki? On what sea is Montenegro? Who is in command of the French army? Who is the Prime Minister of Eng¬ land? Who is Bethman-Hollweg? Who is Poincare? Who is Briand? Who is Venizelos? Who is Von Hindenburg? Who is General French? Who is Sir Edward Grey? Who is Viviani? Name, with the proper title, ruler of Germany. Name the ruler of Greece. Name the ruler of Italy. Name the ruler of Bulgaria. Name the ruler of Russia. DEDICATES POEM TO SUFFERERS OF COLD AND CRIPPE ^ Absence from school because * + of minor ailments on the part of * ^ so many students, has led W. S. ^ * Grassie, president of the Pasa- * J dena Board of Education, to £ * write a little verse on the ever- * ^ appropriate subject: * * ★ * MARY’S COLD ★ * Mary had a little cold, * j It started in the head, ★ if And everywhere that Mary went * The cold was sure to spread. ★ ж. * jf It followed her to school one day £ * (There wasn’t any rule), * * It makes the children cough and * * sneeze if To have that cold in school. -*• * ★ The teacher tried to drive it out, J if She tried so, hard — Kerchoo! * J It didn’t do a bit of good, £ * For teacher had it too. ★ * * ^ Perhaps Mr. Grassie will make J * a rule to the effect that students ★ J with colds must remain home. * if- Three cheers for streptococci ★ hemiliticus. £ •¥■ ★ * ********************* **** Many students like very much to read the columns of the Chronicle, but they would not think of help filling up those columns for the world. Oh no, they are “too proud to work.” Due to conflicting schedules the meeting of the Engineers Club as an¬ nounced for last Friday morning was postponed until the latter part of this week when a program of particular in¬ terest to club members will be given. A full attendance is desired as a short business discussion will take place. At present those attending the meet¬ ings must first be excused from their third period class by transfer slip, but it is hoped that a different arrange¬ ment can be made in the near future. A remarkable series of colored ster¬ eopticon slides explaining in detail the lock control system of the Panama Canal is expected from the East scion and will constitute one of the most in¬ teresting lectures of its kind yet given in the school. Short discussions on various sub¬ jects by the individual members con¬ stitutes a feature under development and already arrangements for several programs of the nature have been completed. Dean Geo. A. Damon who recently addressed the club, has extended a special invitation to High School stu¬ dents including all members of the Engineers Club, to attend the annual technical exhibit at Throop Institute to be held soon and which always proves a great attraction besides be¬ ing of great educational value. ARE PREPARING FOR FIRST MEET OF 1916 TRACK SEASON Upper figure: Lambert of Manual Arts, ex-interscholastic high-hurdle cham¬ pion of the State. Lower: Cooper, miler, and Tuffy Conn, last year’s track captain, both of whom will take part in the coming contest. BASKETING QUINTET IS NEEDS OF STUDENTS TO RECEIVE ATTENTION IN NEW GLASS Applied English Work Prove of Much Merit and Worth to ф Growing out of the needs of indi¬ vidual members of the class, work in Applied English, which will commence with the new semester, should prove to be one of the most successful courses ydt offered at P. H. S. Under the efficient direction of Miss Claire Soule, head of the English de¬ partment, plans have been worked out which, during the coming term, should prove of more value and great¬ er interest to students than has any course of study previously offered at the Red and White institution. As yet, no definite system has been worked out which will be followed, for no schedule will be arranged for the work, but different phases of applied English will be taken up as the ground is covered. The course will prove of especial value to those who are planning to take up university work, for it much more resembles college work than any other subject as yet given at Pasa¬ dena High. Note-taking and outlining will be given more time than in other classes, so that the pupil will understand how to intelligently organize his material. How to read will also be taken up, and the student will be taught the dif¬ ference between essential and trivial details in. his material, and how to logically develop his topic in a clear straightforward manner. The main aim of the course will be to give the pupils a good command of English, the ability to express himself clearly and forcefully, and last but not least, the ability to read intelligently, and to get the correct meaning out of the printed word. The course is open to all members of the 11-2 class upon consultation with the head of the department. IN CONTESTS Defeat City League Champs in Decisive Contest With Ease In one of the fastest games ever seen on a Southern California court, Alhambra High barely defeated the Pasadena Bulldogs, by a score of 24 to 23. The game was nip and tuck from whistle to whistle, with Alham¬ bra having a slight advantage all the way. In the last half, however, the white-headed guard for A. H. S. lost his mind and shot a goal from the center of the field, after P. H. S. had assumed the lead earlier in the half. Both teams were evenly matched and fought with all the pep they could muster the entire game. Cramer, Hayes and Phelps played a great game for P. H. S., and only by hard luck did the Bulldogs get nosed out of a game. Last Friday, however, the P. H. S. Paperweights, seeking a sweet re¬ venge, smeared the L. A. A. C. Midg¬ ets all over the gym, winning by a score of 17 to 13. The score should read, Phelps, 17, L. A. A. C., 13, for Louis made every point for Pasadena High. He was all over the court, shoot¬ ing from every angle and in every scuffle, playing as one possessed. The L. A. Lightweights strove mightily and well for their club, but the teamwork of the Pasadena Feather bunch made such attempts impossible. Although the Hollywood five are the champs of the City League, the Pasa¬ dena High School quintet decisively defeated them without the least re¬ spect for their title. The final score stood 27-24, but the score does not show as the game did, how much bet¬ ter the Pasadena boys were than their opponents. The team played together excellently and their fine defensive work was as instrumental in the vic¬ tory as their offensive playing. Keyes played a wonderful game, his ability to shoot field-goals being a big aid to Pasadena. Boeck was the shining light of the Hollywood boys. The line-ups: Hollywood H. S. Pasadena H. S. Wayahn . forward . Phelps Presber . forward . Cramer Boeck . center . Keyes McCalla . guard . Burton Niel . guard . Hayes (C) INDIGESTIBLE IS DAINTY MORSEL OF GREEN CHALK jjr What is supposed to be a great innovation of the day — a monkey -*• club equipped with billiard tables * * — caused the untimely death of * ^ James Beppo, simian pea of An- £ ■¥■ namae McCracken, last week. ★ J The unique establishment is located in Los Angeles, and is ★ J the only one of its kind in exist- * j ence. Waiters and attendants ★ if supply the monkeys with angel J j cake, root-beer, and various can- ★ if dies. Beppo, in his excitement * + of the moment — he is reported ★ if to have been playing with the in- ^ * ternational title holder of the ★ if Monkey League — ate three J * squares of green cut chalk, mis- ★ if taking them for chocolate-coat- * "Jr marshmallows. * Y- Not until several hours had * passed, did the pet feel badly, * Jf then, within a few moments aft- * ^ er explaining his symptoms to * * the house doctor, Beppo left this ★ ^ vale of weeping. * * He leaves many friends and ★ acquaintances — both at the club, £ *■ of which he was a life member, * J and in Pasadena. His mistress £ ¥- was out of town when the sad ★ * occurrence transpired, but a wire £ Y from Los Angeles ended the ★ i pleasure trip. £ * * TRAINING QUARTERS NOW HAVE LOOKERS New Equipment Much Appre¬ ciated by Athletic-Mind¬ ed Youths At last. The long hoped for has come. By the fifth of next month, twenty brand new steel lockers will be installed in the new clubhouse on Poly Field. The Board of Education will bear the expense, and the best that can be gotten in the way of steel lockers have been arranged for. In the past, when the visiting teams used the club¬ house, they hung their clothes and be¬ longings on racks, and this has caused many inconveniences and trouble. The Board realizing this, and knowing the value of a clean, down-to-date club¬ house, have arranged for the new lockers. Principal Cross has been the leading light in this movement, and to him be¬ longs the credit for calling the Board’s attention to the need of lockers and the reasons why they should be pur¬ chased. TO FOOTBALL Maroon V-necks, With White Block “P,” Type Chosen for Winners MEMBERS GIVE TALKS Include Coach and Manager; Students Asked to Sup¬ port Tuffy As a grand finale to the most suc¬ cessful football season in the history of P. H. S., the members of the Cham¬ pion Squad assembled for the last time in Wednesday’s assembly and were presented with sweaters. Big “Jawn” McConaghy, star foot¬ ball player and commissioner of ath¬ letics, presided at the occasion and each of the honored heroes had an op¬ portunity to relieve his .mind of var¬ ious and sundry expressions of grati¬ tude to the Student Body for its splen¬ did support and express his sincere appreciation of the work of Coach Duy Seay in making possible the vic¬ tories of the team. Those who are now the proud pos¬ sessors of the sweaters are Coach Seay, Capt. Brant Gard, All-Southern half and Capt.-elect Steve Horrell, All- Southern center; George Conn, All- Southern half; “Big -Jawn” McCon Conaghy; “Jake” Moore, tackle; “Wal¬ ly” Chisholm, fullback; “Jits” Lavag- nino, quarter; Jean Corey, guard; “Pud” Davis, guard “Kenny” DeHuff. end; “Rab” Schlaudeman, end; “Cass” Smith, sub; Bob Cline, sub, and Man¬ ager Parker Lyon. As was expressed by Assistant Coach Kienholtz, the team has proven one of exceptional abil¬ ity — every man a star in his posi¬ tion and always there with the head work. He called particular attention to Tuffy and to the fact that he has entered the Strand Theater Popularity Contest, pointing out that the Student Body’s appreciation of his work could be concretely expressed in the form of votes for the football hero. “Tuffy” is out for that machine in earnest and with the entire school behind him ought to win it by a good margin. CLAIMS GREATEUROPEAN REPUBLIC WILL BE RESULTOF WAR Noted Speaker Presents Orig¬ inal Views on Subject of Great War All who attended the third leetur by Prof. Raymond on European Ca; itals and their social significance, gP en in the High School auditorium las Friday evening, heard a discussio remarkable for its breadth, concert ing one of the countries foremost i the present day conflict. The subjec was one of particular interest at thi present time, the topic being “Aus tria-Hungary— The Seething Whirlpoc of Race Antagonism.” Beginning with the earlier cond: tions, social and political, and skit fully tracing their stunted develoj ment up to the present day, the speab er transported his audience, with hi beautifully colored stereopticon slides into the very heart of the country am held them there spell bound the er tire evening. From an educational standpoint a well as a popular entertainment, tin lecture was a decided success and ii spite of the disagreeable weather thi attendance was good. Regarding the present conflic abroad, Prof. Raymond believed tin ultimate outcome would be a' grea European Republic. A further discussion in this sami line constituting the fourth lecture -'o the series will be given tomorrov night and should prove an even great er attraction, the subject being “Thi Death Grapple of Militarism and So cial Democracy.”