Pasadena Chronicle, January 31, 1917

BASEBALL Practice has started. Come out and see Dick Mitchell wind up. m ' IU TRACK MEN are wanted fr second and third places. Come out, cin¬ der men. VOL. IV — NO. 13 PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL, JANUARY 31, 1917, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA PRICE 2 CENTS MUSIC HULL PROVES 10 BE REMARKABLE AS STUDY_PLACE Students Who Enjoy New Quarters May Count Themselves Lucky New Building Is Five Room Structure ; Color Schme Is Striking “Now you just give me the best little story you can, because our Mu¬ sic Hall is worthy of the best” — so ended a recent interview with Anton- ette Sabel, head of the Music Depart¬ ment of Pasadena High School. Then, with a smile, she nodded the reporter from her dainty blue and yellow office — for there was much work to be done. There is indeed reason for the “best little story.” During the past three years the Music Department has been progressing in the face of many diffi¬ culties. Now, with the new quarters completed, and with new equipment, the music classes and various choral clubs are making even more remark¬ able headway. The new building, a five room struc¬ ture with three rooms that may be | of late at the hands of Pasadena. As thrown into an auditorium with seat- a result they are putting forth all their PASADENA LINGUISTS SOON TO DEBATE GLENDALE AND SANTA ANA IN TITLE CONTEST Alviar, Hance, King and Winegarden! Working Hard to Start State Title Toward Pasadena; Exact Ques¬ tion to Arrive Friday; to Be Hotly Contested With two excellent teams chosen for the second series of League Debates; with four other squad members capa¬ ble and ready to take the place, of the team members if necessary and with more interest being displayed than ever before, prospects for another championship are growing brighter. On Tuesday January 23rd the last squad tryout was held at which time the four linguists were chosen for the debates with Santa Ana and Glendale. After much consideration on the part of Coach Carson the following were chosen: Lyle Hance, Carlos Alviar, Clarence King, and Howard Wine- garden. One week from Friday in the local auditorium the team composed of Lyle Hance and Clarence King will engage in a linguistic scrap with the Orators from Santa Ana. Santa Ana has many grievances stored against the Bulldogs for the un¬ merciful treatment they have received ing capacity for five hundred, and with a department office and small supply room in addition, is the final thing in well equipped music halls. An almost futuristic color scheme in interior decoration adds greatly to the appear¬ ance of the building. All woodwork is finished in a soft gray tone, while the walls are finished in light cream. Window curtains of orange-yellow give a dash of color to energy in an attempt to grab the com¬ ing contest and by so doing partially reap revenge. However, the close followers of the rostrum activity are well satisfied with the ability of Hance and King to win the much coveted decisions. Both speakers are unusually brilliant de¬ baters. King is the possessor of those two essentials which make a good talker — trong, forceful arguments and the more sombre background. A stage, the ability to put them across in a facing the center of the auditorium, is another polychromatic pandemon¬ ium, with its sea-green walls, purple hangings, and blue velvet settee. Two pianos are at the disposal of students, and a great number of ex¬ pensive records have been furnished for a new Victrola. winning manner. He was a member of the team that defeated Lincoln in the first series of debates. Hance is a veteran of the squad sys¬ tem; having a thorough knowledge of debating. Last year he was alternate on several different occasions, missing the team by the closest of margins. Department work is in keeping with : This year has found him even better the fine equipment. Both the Pasadena j than last. Hance is much the same Glee Club and the Girls’ Treble Clef ; style of speaker as King. He was par- have been showing splendid progress. In addition to the two glee clubs, Miss Sabel has succeeded in organizing a chorus of two hundred voices that is actually musical. Recently the two clubs and this chorus took . part in a symposium at the First Methodist Church. Among other members, the organizations rendered the “Hallelu¬ jah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah,” in a manner worthy of Pasadena High School. The Pasadena Glee Club gave its first concert Saturday evening, at the George Junior Republic, successfully providing an hour and a half’s pro¬ gram. Other concerts will follow. tially responsible for the victory from Santa Ana in November. At Glendale the Red and White will be ably represented by Carlos Alviar and Howard Winegarden. Nothing need be said in connection with Alv- iar’s forensic work. He is an orator of the first rank. Those students who were present at the Pomona debate are unanimous in saying that he is a wonder in every phase of debating. Howard Winegarden is the only non- BAND PROVES WELCOME SURPRISE AT FIRST APPEARANCE Prof. Parker’s Musicians Prove to Be in Best of Training for Meet A welcome surprise in the assembly last Friday was the appeai’ance of the band, the first time in several months. This was the first athletic rally since the days of football assemblies and of course the band had to be there to make the assembly complete. In the meantime the band has been practicing every Friday afternoon and will soon be ready for the annual con¬ cert to be given this spring. Mr. Park¬ er has been working hard starting out pupils on different instruments be¬ cause a good many players will grad¬ uate this year. This is an excellent chance to receive musical training for the instruction and, as far as possible, instruments are furnished gratis. Anyone wishing to take up any band or orchestra instrument is welcome at Mr. Parker’s room on the roof any time on Monday, Wednesday or Fri¬ day. There are still some instruments left which will be loaned to deserving students. experienced speaker on the combina¬ tion. He is a product of the efficient and popular squad system. During the tryouts he ranked high among the squad members, conclusively proving his right to a place on the team. There is every reason to believe that Wine¬ garden will make a splendid record February ninth. It will be remembered that it was not many months ago that Pasadena and Glendale met in the champion¬ ship debate. It will also be remem¬ bered that Pasadena was victorious. Consequently Glendale will put up the strongest debate possible. The question for the coming debates will deal with some phase of the ever- important Railroad Problem. The exact question will be known Friday, February second/ thus giving the teams one week in preparation before the interscholastic contests. In addition to the two league de¬ bates there will be a contest held with Huntington Park, Lillian Coleman and Richard Hambrook debating for P. H. S. So good were the above mentioned students that Coach Carson was anx¬ ious for them to take part in an inter¬ scholastic debate. This is Miss Coleman’s first attempt at the art of argufying, but already she has shown her worth as a logical speaker. Richard Hambrook is a “whiz” when it comes to argufying. This was clear¬ ly displayed at Santa Ana when he and Hance turned the trick on the Peatlanders. “Dick” has been a mem¬ ber of the first squad since the first tryout. As a faithful, consistent work¬ er he can not be beaten. Although not a league debate the Huntington Park contest is important and much interest is being manifested in its outcome. Both Elizabeth Lowstetter and Fos¬ ter Daniels should be complimented on their work during the tryouts. In many schools they would be sure of places on the teams. As alternates they are capable and ready to take the place of any team member if it be¬ comes necessary. The squad system under the direc¬ tion of Coach Carson has developed the speakers for the coming contests; the railroad question is of paramount importance. With the price of admis¬ sion only 10 and 15 cents there is no reason why the Student Body should not turn out in large numbers. INTER -GLASS IS DEBATE NOW ON LOGALSCHEDULE Now is the time for every stu¬ dent in P. H. S., be he Freshman or Senior, to show that he has some class spirit as well as school spirit. All that is necessary is to try out for the interclass debates coming soon. These debates are not for the debating experts, but for the ordinary person of ordin¬ ary ability, because no one who has been on any previous squad is eligible to try out. The idea originated with Mr. Carson and Mr. Batkin, as they saw that competition in debating between classes would develop new debating material for the coming year. Those who try out will not only gain experience which will be valuable in the try¬ outs next year, but will have a chance to compete for the numeral pins which will be awarded to the winning team. The schedule consists of Seniors vs. Sophomores and Juniors vs. Freshman, the two winning teams to debate for the championship of the school. Now is the chance for Freshmen and Sophomores to show that the upperclassmen haven’t a monopoly on class spirit. NEW DEPARTMENT TO BE FEATURED BY CHRONICLE From now on the Chronicle will conduct a “liner ad section.” This has been instituted for those who wish to recover lost articles, for those who have something for sale, perhaps a special bargain in a second hand book; for those who wish to purchase something, and for any other kind of advertis¬ ing which can be condensed into a liner. The rate of J4 of a cent a word will be charged, but no lin¬ ers will be run on which the bill does not amount to five cents or over. All copy must be in the hands of the manager Friday eve¬ ning before publication. Ads in¬ serted on Monday will cost double the usual rate. Positively no copy will be received Tuesday for the next day’s issue. CASH PRODUCING SCHEME ORIGINATED There are some folks who won’t let you help them, even when it is all to j 6. Clever their own advantage. JINKS HELD BY GIRLS OF GYM CLASSES Novel Affair Takes Place in High School Plunge as Amphitheater Last Friday afternoon the girls of Miss Cooper’s gym classes held what they called “Gym Jinks.” The purpose of this affair was to promote good fel¬ lowship and friendliness among the girls and have them realize that the gymnasium is a place for frolic and not a place of tedious routine work. Much credit is due to Miss Cooper for her efficient, work in directing the girls in these clever stunts — her ever capable leadership was again shown. All the girls from the gymnasium classes and many members of the fac¬ ulty and a few interested outsiders were present to enjoy this display of talent and dramatic work. This entertainment was given in the empty swimming tank which served the purpose of a real Greek theater. The program was as follows: 1. Minuet — By the Tuesday and Friday third period class. 2. Clown Dance-— Monday and Thurs¬ day first period class. 3. A Foot Skit — Monday and Thursday fourth period class. 4. The Tinney Tin Band — Monday and Thursday fifth period class. 5. Skit and Indian Club Exhibition by the Monday and Thursday sixth period class. Skit — Tuesday and Friday third period class. 7. (a) Chewing Gum Song by the girls in Miss Beverley’s division. (b) Skit — Modern Medieval Mary Jane. 8. Recitation by Dot Finer. 9. Irish Jig — Tuesday and Friday fifth period class. 10. Skit, Mice and Play, by the Tues¬ day and Friday sixth period class. 11. Song — Wednesday third period class. 12. Dutch Song — Wednesday fourth period class. 13. Skit — Wednesday sixth period class. An informal social time was held afterwards and ice cream cones were served through the kindness of Miss Cooper. STANFORD BAND SUC¬ CESSFULLY TOURS COUNTRY Forty-five Strong, Noted Or¬ ganization Will Make Ten Day Trip STANFORD— Stanford Band, forty- five members strong, will make a ten day tour of the southern part of the state, stopping at Los Angeles, San Diego, Pasadena and other large cities, this summer, was the announcement made by Professor Martin, director of the band, on January 19. The exact date for the tour has not been set, but it will probably occur immediately after Commencement week. During the spring vacation the band has been invited to give a series of concerts in Nevada, and the matter is how under consideration. Next year will see the band incor¬ porated as a part of the military corps, it has been announced. Details re¬ garding this proposition cannot be made public until a later date. Two enterprising youths by the name of Dick Hambrook and Whitney Reeve last week devised a new means of raising funds so necessary to secure the delights of youthful hearts. The said enterprise was launched on unsuspecting Pasadenans last Fri¬ day night at the concert given by Miss Julia Culp. Hats and coats were care¬ fully preserved until the conclusion of the performance and then returned to their owners. To say the least, the idea was unique, and judging from the size of their bank accounts was profitable as well. Through the courtesy of Mr. Cross and Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wilson’s office was secured, and Mr. Hunter loaned a coat rack for the evening. 1 ENJOYABLE PARTY IN NEAR JTURE Pumpkinville District Skule to Entertain Members of 9-1 Class Committee Members With Aid of Miss Lane Have Worked Out Plans Nifty Cover Design Is Work of Viola House; Speedy Repartee Within WORTHY PRODUCTION The “Pumpkinville Deestrick Skule.” What a triumph of titulary art! What a basis for speculation and conjecture as to meaning and purpose withal! An unprecedented event is about to occur. . The ’ 9-1 Freshman class, in¬ spired and emboldened by their mod¬ els, the upperclassmen, have deter¬ mined to give themselves a party, the like of which has never been equalled by a similar organization. These .energetic Freshies, over a hundred in number, have from the very beginning of the year exhibited signs of an enthusiastic class spirit absolutely unique in those so young. The committee in charge of this affair: Ruth Crawley, Mary Chaney, Martina Lanning, Maurice Agnew, and Kenneth Crist, have, aided and abet¬ ted by Miss Lane, the class' advisor, worked indefatigably for several weeks to make the affair the success that it is to be. The party proper will be held Friday evening, February second, at seven- thirty o’clock in Room 103C, Horace Mann Building, Pasadena High School. There a regular old time “deestrick skule” will be carried on. Sunbonnets and overalls will be much in evidence as old-fashioned costumes have been decreed the mode for the evening. Prizes will be offered for novel and original ideas along that line. From 103 they -will adjourn to the roof where suitable refreshments will be served. Doughnuts, “just like moth¬ er used to make,” pink lemonade, and lots of stick candy, are some of the delectable dainties on the menu. For the benefit of those girls too young to be out at night, machines and chap¬ erones will be provided so that no one need stay away from this delightful affair. A picturtsque poster advertising this select soiree has been achieved by Viola House and the aforesaid poster is now advertising to the world at large the “Skule.” Now; Frosh, encourage this exuber¬ ant enthusiasm, boost your own class, and incidentally enjoy the time of your young lives next Friday evening. All Freshmen come. Another Literary Gem by Mary Freyer; Personals on Prominents At last! After many weeks of watch¬ ful waiting the long anticipated Janu¬ ary Item is ready and will be put on sale today. Here’s the opportunity to bring forth those musty coins that you have been hoarding since Christ¬ mas and exchange them for a life size magazine which you will be proud to be found perusing. Resplendent in a French gray cover, adorned with a charming young dam¬ sel, drawn by no other than Viola House herself, this is a- sight to glad¬ den all eyes. But it is witjin, that the real treat may be found, which is an¬ other literary gem by Mary Freyer. A special feature will be inserts (remin¬ iscences of the Annual) of prominent people, and the cleverest cartoons — 1 by the staff “funny man.” Oh, and speaking of fun, cast your eye upon the nine pages of delirious humor. Note especially that pointed witticism concerning Katherine Orban and another! It is but a shining exam¬ ple of the genuine mirth-provoking repartee abounding on these pages. There is something for everybody from the serious-minded Senior to the most frivolous Freshman in P. H. S. The Editor has solemnly stated that this issue of the Item is the biggest, the best and the finest that has ever been put out by our super-competent Staff; that is the final word of author¬ ity and nothing remains to be said except — have your dimes ready and lose yourself in a wealth of wonderful words. SPANISH GLASSES WILL PRESENT PLAY IN The big A. A. U. Relay Carnival is coming off on February 17 and as P. H. S. plans to enter a team against Long Beach, Pomona, San Diego and Sa,nta Ana, better figure on going over to Bovard Field about that date. Ken Johnson, former P. H. S. track man, is expected to do great things this year ih the sprints for U. S. C. With all the brawny armed youth that attend P. H. S., there should be more men in the field for the weight events, namely shot put and discus throw. Girls Still Fear the Terrible Wynn * Again last Wednesday the office was overrun by ambitious spelling * * experts who longed for the thriller films of the downtown theaters. The * * girls showed a great improvement and seven received tickets, but com- * * pared with twenty-three of the stronger sex this is in truth rather insig- * * nificent. Hughie Wynn wishes to announce that he will save ten tickets * * especially for the girls today and all are urged to try their hand at the * ¥ Chronospel match. Last week the last tickets were not gone until 4:15 * ¥ in the afternoon. Don’t think you are too late ten minutes after the * * bell rings. There will undoubtedly be some ahead of yiu, but there are * * thirty tickets to go and there aren’t thirty people who can find the words * ¥ in ten minutes. * * Last week’s authorized list of errors is as follows: * '* Experience spelled experence in Alex’s ad. * * can enter spelled conenter in Strand ad for “The Crisis.” * * Hardware spelled hardwear in Stevens’ ad. * * Tungsten spelled tungsten in Municipal Light ad. * * fountain spelled fountian in Kemp’s ad. * * The first ten of the thirty to receive tickets were: Katherine Orban, * * Leroy Weber, Bennett Puterbaugh, Harold Munn, Fay Doerschlag, * * Lewis Rosenthal, Richard Charnock, Abner Torgerson, George Tirger- ¥ * son, and Harold Reitzell. * Find FIVE words which are misspelled. Trade names do not count. * ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ # ф. ф- ф # # ^ V ^ ^ ‘Zaragueta,” Castilian Com¬ edy to Be Put on Boards by the Students Pupils of Mrs. Hatfield’s .11-1 Classes Doing Excel¬ lent Work The ambition of the language classes has ever been a subject for specula¬ tion on the part of the more indiffer¬ ent students. Now real proof of this enthusiasm is forthcoming with the announcement that Mrs. Hatfield’s 11-1 Spanish class will give a play entitled “aragueta” Tuesday afternoon, Janu¬ ary 30, at 1 o’clock in Room 200C. For the past three or four weeks the class has been studying this play and after finishing it they decided to put on the most important scenes of the play, not only for their own edification but likewise for the enjoyment of those who care to witness their per¬ formance. The cast, taken from the more pro¬ ficient students in the class, includes: Don Indalecio, wealthy farmer . . Harlan Mills Dona Dolores, his wife. .Ethel Stevens Carlos, their nephew, student in Madrid . Allen Lee Mauja, their niece living with them . Anita Scott Pio, studying to be a priest . . Robert Lilley Don Saturio, village doctor . . Arthur Bell Zaragueta, Madrid money lender... . Thomas Iiams Perico, servant . Ernest Hamilton Gregoria, servant. .. .Francis Hopkins The play is most interesting with thrills and funny situations galore, and plenty of romance for the more' so¬ phisticated.