Pasadena Chronicle, January 16, 1918

PASADENA Championship Baseball Series starts next Wed¬ nesday. Batter up! MANUAL ARTS Here next Tuesday in big Basketball Contest. See Keyes shoot ’em. VOL. VI— NO. 12. PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL, JANUARY 16, 1918, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA. PRICE 5 CENTS. CARDINAL BASKETERS STAGE COMEBACK AGAINST QUINTETS OF LINCOLN AND L. A. HIGH Lincolnites Fall to Pasadena Men by 25-22 Score in Big Game GAME IS FAST AFFAIR Rough Play Features Battle Royal Between Two Teams In a grime that was a cross be¬ tween a foot-ball scrimmage and a cross-connfry meet, the Pasadena High school Are won from Lincoln Higfi aggregation by a score of 25 to 22. The contest was a scrap from start to finish and was one of the fastest, games staged so far this season. The Cardinal Quintet got the jump on their opponents early in the first half, and although Lincoln several times looked dangerous, they never passed the number of Pasadena digits. Near the end of the second half the Lincoln forwards pulled themselves together and tied the score at 19 all, but Keyes and Biddle promptly pro¬ ceeded to cinch the game for P. H. S. by dropping three field goals in the basket. Long, lean and lanky — but the in¬ dividual star of the game was George Keyes. He scored fifteen of Pasade¬ na’s points and played a generally spectacular game, outplaying Lin¬ coln’s much-touted center, Barlow, in a decisive manner. Herbert . William Biddle Esq., late of Philadelphia, played the most spectacular game of his careen at Pasadena High. His handling of the ball was a mys¬ tery to the Railsplitters and his long¬ distance shooting of baskets was a feature of the game. Whetstine and Hackney continued their wonderful guarding, and gave the Lincoln for¬ wards small chance to even try and shoot baskets. Eagan and Barlow did the best work for the Hilltoppers, the former scor¬ ing twelve and the latter the remain¬ ing ten of Lincoln’s digits. The last part of the game grew in¬ to what was almost a rough-and-tum¬ ble fight; mainly due to the failure of tht referee to call fouls and to the realization of the aggressive Lin¬ colnites of this state of affairs. The scrappy game made a good game to watch, and the largest crowd that has seen a basketball gamt at P. H. S., for many a moon watched and en- poyed it fully. The lineup: Lincoln (22) Caldwallader F Pasadena Team Outclasses L. A. From Start to Finish 32-21 VICTORY WON Keyes, Biddle, and Whet¬ stine Star in Fast Exhibition Eagan (12) Barlow (10) Isenhouer Larsen, Chovan F G Pasadena (25) Strickland (2) Pitzer (2) Biddle (6) Keyes (15) Black Whetstine Hackney Referee: Leonard (S. Pasadena.) DR. WISHARD DELIVERS ADDRESS AT GIRL’S ASSEMBLY Dr. Wishard was a prominent speak¬ er in the Girls’ League assembly last Friday. Dr., Wishard had just recently returned from General Pershing’s forces in France where he had had many experiences. In the near future Dr. Wishard is plannig to go back again. In his talk he laid bare the fact that the quiet, homeloving, pretzel and beer drinking German of the past is no more. Also that the German of the Christmas trees and presents belongs to yesterday. But few had realized be¬ fore Dr. Wishard’s talk the true char¬ acter into which the German has de¬ veloped. After his first words of praise to the "Women of the War", he plunged deeply into his suhjest "The German of today is not worthy of being called German. He should he called nothing hut . Boche, and as Boche means ‘hog’ I feel like making apologies to the in¬ nocent hog every time I use the word.’* Playing in much better form than they have shown so far this year, the Cardinal Quintet last Friday walked over the Los Angeles High five to the tune of 33 to 21 in the third league game of the year. The decisive defeat came as somewhat of a surprise to the City team, as they thought they had some chance with a team that Whittier beat, but nary a look in did they get. P. H, S. cinched the game in the first ve minutes of play, and at the end of* the first half the count stood 20 to 9, with the Pasadenians going better every minute. At the start of the second period the L. A. represen¬ tatives, reinforced with a new guard, for a minute or two looked somewhat dangerous, but the Bulldog Basketers soon got busy and ran the score up to 31 to 16, whereupon Coach Main began to send in second team men to finish the game. Even the subs kept up the good work by fighting the Romans to a standstill during the last few minutes of play, the final score being 33-21. The whole Pasadena team played better than they have played so far this year. Black went in soon after the stkrt, of the game and proceeded to play a good, fast, heady game as forward, scoring six points in field goals The playing of Biddle was a revelation to the L. A. crowd. He was just a flash up and down the court; his handling of the ball was wonder¬ ful; and although he shot only three field goals, ten or fifteen of his tries came so close to dropping through the basket that even the L. A. rooters admitted his hard luck. After Strick¬ land left the game, Biddle tried his hand at shootings foul goals, and by dropping six out of eight tries in the basket, he practically got a mortgage on this job for future games. Keyes played his usual game (which is say¬ ing quite something) scoring seven field goals and easily outplaying the star Roman center, Johiyiie Boyle. Oscar Whetstine played something of the same game as Biddle, moving around the field after the ball so fast that itw as hard to follow him, and withal holding his man to two field goals. Hackney’s game was not quite so spectacular, but that it was some game is shown by the fdfet that the opposing forward didn’t get a single point throughout the whole contest. Boyle was practically the whole ’ Los Angeles team. He scored all but ' four of the points made by the Blue and White and seemed to be the only man on the team who used any head- work at all, Steve Molner at guard Played a fair game. Boyle, the L. A. captain, when ask¬ ed how Pasadena stacked up against L. A. Poly, the Roman’s great rivals, and the team that beat them 33 to 10, said that In his judgment the Red and Wlhite had a faster team than Poly and a long chance to win over them in the game next Friday. The lineup: Los Angeles (21) Pasadena (33) Ramsay F Strickland (1) Black (6), Pitzer Abraham F Biddle (12) Boyle (17) C Keyes (14) Riggins G Hackney Cassell Mitchell Molner (4) G Whetstine Schew Kemp Referee: Foley . . SffiR AoeCaoc -foulseid .bEefSHS BUSINESS MEETING IS HEED BY JUNIOR CLASS General Highcostoflivtng Raises Price on Class Pins During the assembly for class meet¬ ings, Tuesday the 8th, the juniors held an interesting and lively one in 108C. After the meeting was called to order by the president, some bus¬ iness, which had come up in a meet¬ ing before vacation and had not been settled, was finally decided upon. The price of the class pin, which was $1.60, has advanced to $2.00 be¬ cause of the increased cost of mater¬ ials. All juniors wishing to purchase this pin, are requested to leave their name and money with Mr. Thurston in the book store. These pins will have to be paid for in advance and all names must be in by the end of this week. # An urgent request was made to all present to pay their dues immediate¬ ly as the social committee is handi¬ capped because of a lack of funds and they are unable to carry out any of their plans for the class without more money. When the business part of the meeting was over Harold Hart kindly consented to play some music on his accordian. Needless to say he was en¬ joyed very much and even the sleep¬ iest «person present woke up long enough to start his feet going with the jazzy music. In an unexpected assembly held Monday morning, Mr. Montgomery? the "farmer artist,” was “allowed to bring his Tom Foolery” before the P. H. S. student body. No one left the auditorium with the weighty feeling of having heard a masterpiece on the ethics of staying out late at night or some such well known subject, but the sentiments felt by all can be best expressed in the speaker’s own words: “I was born when I was very young — but I’m glad -I was born at all. I’m having a good time.” without victory.”) This humorous artist puzzled his au die nee as to what he was to speak on. Noticing this feeling, he informed them that he was to speak "on the platform.” His discussion next turned to what he termed “Art on the Farm.” His dad was a farmer and they called him “Art” for short. He excused his physi¬ ognomy by commenting that he was “raised between two rows of corn among the pumpkins.” He emphasized his renown by saying that “some men are born great and some are born in Illinois.” The next picture given the audience might be entitled “My Family Tree.” He said, “Davy Crockett was a sister to my grandmother. If he was here h0 would apologize for it. Seeing he aint, he can’t and I shan’t.’ A few more people like Mr. Mont¬ gomery spread around the U. S. would make any symptons bordering on war depressions, scarce. Further he spoke of the hospitals, character of the wounded soldiers and the wonderful work that the French girls are doing. He closed by com¬ mending the girls who are knitting and making bandages and by making some sugestlons for “doing onr bit” here at home. GILMORE BROWN SPEAKS IN ASSEMBLY Gilmore Brown gave a short talk in asembly last week. His talk was on the relation of the Community Play¬ ers to the People of Pasadena. He partly revealed the big idea of the fu¬ ture of the Community idea. He asked for the interest and cooperation of all the students. Get behind this, stu¬ dents, patronize the home amuse¬ ments. ITEM STAFF WANTS A REPRESENTATIVE CONTRIBUTOR LIST The staff of the Item Is very anxious to have the literary de¬ partment good. It is of course, impossible for them to keep track of every literary demon in the school, anl the only way out of the difficulty is to make every student realize that his stuff is what is wanted. It is not absolute¬ ly necessary that the English teacher pass on your work and recommend it for Item publica¬ tion, but if you think that it is alright, hand it in to the editors and take a sporting chance. The requirements are simple and an accepted story is not nec¬ essarily a model of grammatical perfection, but it is supposed to have a well directed point put in an original way. One of the things which the staff tries to guard against Is running the stories of the same lit¬ erary lights in each issue. Some of these gifted people hand in at least one acceptable story every month and while this spirit is ad¬ mirable, it tends to keep the Lit¬ erary department in a rut. Finally, remember that the preference is given to the best story and not to the story writ¬ ten by a genius of recognized re¬ nown. MIKE DUNN CHOSEN AS DOVE OE PEACE PRESENT AT MEETING NEW SOPHOMORE EXECUTIVE ♦ Urgent Appeal for More Paid-up Dues is Given Out BILL VEALE GIVES STRAIGHT FACTS IN A CONVINCING WAY “FARMER ARTIST” GIVES Last Friday, while the girls were in Assembly, the boys were out on the front steps listening to Mr. Veale, just from Angel Island, and before from the Y. M. C. A. He told the fellows in a straight man to man talk of the life and work and temptations of the army life. Then, "Some of us are needed in the army and some can do their best at home. Your job right now is to finish high school.” The fel¬ lows were impressed by the talk; Mr. Veale talks that way. “If I can make you go over from pure patriotism and not for adventure, and if I can make you just a little bit mad, I’ll have done my duty.” And all of the boys will testify that he certainly did do what he started out to do. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING IS IDEAL COURSE FOR COLLEGE At a well attended meeting last week, Frank Dunn was elected presi¬ dent of the Sophomore class by a large majority. Enthusiasm was in¬ tense and nominations came in fas^ and furiously. Several contestants for the honor received a large number of votes but final returns left no doubt as to Dunn’s supremacy. The meeting wag in charge of Vice-President Ruth Crowell. Dunn has long been a popular stu. dent and is respected by all. His ability is shown in the efficient way the social committee handled the Soph “Doings,” “Mike” being a very prominent member. All through school he has held a coveted place in school activities. During his brief sojourn at. Muir he had the position of commissioner of finance, capably handling the business. Besides being one of the mainstays of the tennis team, he is a member of the Quill and Question Literary Society. With this record he is assured of a success- . ful term. Much as the loss of ex-Presfdent Pierpont is felt, the advent of Dunn seems to fill the vacancy. Everyone was glad to see Miss | Lane back on the job as class advis- ! or. She expressed her happiness at ! being able to come to school. Miss | Lane has been ill for quite some time. Once again comes the call for mem¬ bers. It is surprising to note that such a small percentage has joined the class. The officers have some nov¬ el stunts in view, but they need means , to further these plans. One essential is money, the other, cooperation. It beliooves one and all to see Martha White and find out about dues. - о - - PLANS FOR GYM DRILL | THIS SPRING ARE ANNOUNCED Seniors Hold Quiet Meeting: Charmed by Hart’s Accordion LIVELY MEETING HELD Monthly Gathering of Dig¬ nified Order Has Snap¬ py Program Last Wednesday the Senior class held its monthly assembly. It was a novelty in that it was the first meet¬ ing in many moons which was free from fiery strife and argument which usually characterizes the counsels of the class of 1918. But although there was no argueing the meeting did not lack interest. The business end of the meeting comprised a few announcements re¬ garding class affairs by President De- Silva, and the report of the treasurer. But real joy was evidenced by the en¬ tire class when Harold Hart agreed to play on his well-known accordian. The encores were loud and long and when “Over There” and the “Star Spangled Banner’’ were played every¬ one burst forth into song. - о - - THROOP COLLEGE IS TO HAVE MID-YEAR FRESH CLASS LONG BEACH CARNIVAL LONG BEACH. January 4. The war work carnival staged by the high school student body and faculty on the afternoon of December 14, was attended by a vast throng and over $400 was netted for the purchase of wool and other war work necessities. Gym work for both the girls and | hoys is now under full swing. Plans have been made to keep every stu¬ dent busy from now till the end of school. Several exhibition assemblies are planned where the progress made during the year will he shown. The girls plan to have a “Gym Ginks” on February 1, to be given on the floor of the plunge. Each class will put on a little stunt, and everyone plans to make their part the best. A genuine frolic is to be had by both spectators and partisipants. There is no science which has be- A joint assembly of Miss Corner’s come more important, because of the j an(j Main’s huskies will be given war, than chemistry. Before the war, a^ a future date, the time being ta- Germany was the only nation which j ken up with an exhibition of "setting realized the importance of chemistry, up eXercises.” and which encouraged study in chem- A fleid day with picked teams of istry. Almost as soon as war was de¬ feminine hockey and basketball play¬ ers; also an Indoor meet with dumb clared, the American public became ; bells, wands, and Indian clubs will aware how dependent it was upon a j be staged at a future date. The nu- supply of drugs, dyes, photographic j morals for those securing eight chemicals, potash, and nitrates, For a . points in the several events will be short time it seemed as though the j presented at this time. American chemist would prove In- , A grand field day for all the boys Throop College of Technology of¬ fers a special inducement to all high school students who are desirous to “get into this war proposition” in record time. This is namely through the admission of a freshmam class on February 4, to be carried through the summer, so that the first year’s work may he completed and these men become regular sophomores at the opening of college, September 30, 1918. The school will admit for this work such graduates as meet the regular requirements of entrance, and who are qualified for the technical work. Further than this, the faculty will consider as a war emergency measure, the applications for imme¬ diate admission of any members ot the graduating class of next Jane, who have exceptional qualificatioas, and students who will be able to carry the work successfully with the prea¬ eration they now have. It is empha¬ sized, of course, that this applies only to» exceptional men, and is «ot in any sense a permanent provisio», but is as stated, a part of the war emergency program. - Several new subjects have been in¬ troduced, and are especially interest¬ ing at this time, for example, the one in ship construction and ocean trans¬ portation. Confer with Mr. Wilson or the college authorities upon this mat¬ ter. ferior to the German chemist and that we would soon be without many im¬ portant chemicals. The natural American ability soon asserted itself, however, and large manufacturing plants appeared like magic. The following figures in the dye Industry show the great progress of this industry. For the year 1917 the U. S. manufactured $12,000,000 worth of dyes as compared with with $350,000 in 1914. There are now 150 firms in our country actively en¬ gaged in manufacturing dyes. We now manufacture nearly 90 per cent of all the dyes we formerly Imported from Germany. The development of chemical industries is not limited to dyes, but includes explosives, drugs, and other Important chemicals. The opening of so many new plants means the opening of opportunity to young people who trained as chemists. Sala¬ ries paid to chemists are double those paid before the war. There 4s no science which offers more opportun¬ ities to the high school and college ' student, than chemistry. in school is planned for May. This will be on a large scale, some fifteen field and track events going on at the same time. As in the past four years Mr. Main will keep a complete record of every student’s grade in each separate event. Another record is also kept of the entire school, and a new entry only being made when a past record Is beaten. It Is hoped that several of this year’s athletes will do this. Following are the events which every squad will complete before the end of school. 20 to 220-yard dashes. Basketball game, teams from squad. Side horse. Parallel bar. Military drill. Spirometer lung test. Manuometer grip test. Running hop, step and jump. Soccer. Standing broad jump. Running broad dnd high jump. Shot put. Pole Vault for distance. CARLOS ALVIAR WRITES ENTERTAININGLY FROM FRANCE Those who have been in P. H. S. for the last few years remember Car¬ los Alviar as the young Filipino who showed what it meant to be highly Americanized. Alviar in his senior year felt that he could not do enough for the land of his adoption. There¬ fore he did as many others have done — he joined the fighting forces of the TJ. S. Now Alviar is In Europe and his experiences are many and varied. In some of his letters to his Pasadena friends he tells these. How¬ ever all that he has written would be too long to publish so the follow¬ ing extracts from hfs letters will prove of interest to his friends in P. H. S. In London his party stopped at the aristocratic Claridge hotel and visits were made to all the prlBdpa! sights. Here the young Filipino met (Continued, on page 2.)