Pasadena Chronicle, March 06, 1918

HEP— HEP1 Keep going till you get to the Military Camp. Hep — hep. VOL. VII— NO. 4- POLY-PASADENA track meet Saturday. Bulldogs and ParrotsI Don’t miss the fun! PASADENA, HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 6, 1918 PASADENA CALIFORNIA. PRICE 5 CENTS. I AT MEET [LATIN PROGRAM PRODUCED BY CLUB Camouflage Paddock Runs two 10 Flat 100 Yard Dashes P.H.S. MAKES 15 POINTS Unofficial Score Gives Pas¬ adena Victory ; L. A. High Wins Cup Sleon ASSEMBLY t CONDUCTED BV School in 10 В. C. Is Vividly Presented to the Students Roman Togas Provide Novel Costuming Motif ; Cae¬ sar Present BY HOWARD VESPER Four inches from a big silver cup — so near and yet so far, but that’s the sad story of the Pasadena High track ’ team at the A. A. U., Relay Carnival | which was held last Saturday on Bo- vard Field. If the race had been a yard longer P. H. S., would have secured possession of the cup which they won last year, but later had to forfeit, as Saunders passed his L. A. High oppo¬ nent within a foot after the finish of the last big relay, the four man mile. Paddock fulfilled his duty by running away from everybody in the High School and open hundreds in the re¬ markable time of tep flat, the eight man mile team gave the champion Manual team the scare of their young lives in that event, but hard luck of the worst kind robbed P. H. S., of the cup which was given to the team winning the most points in the relays. As some consolation for L. A. High winning the relay cup, P. H. S, got j the majority of points in the whole ; meet, thereby getting revenge for the j defeat by Manual. Counting the ! points made by “Pad” the Red and j White got a total of 15 points. Manu¬ al finished in second place with a total of 14 digits; San Bernar¬ dino, a class two high school, won 13, and Los Angeles High got 11. ‘ The first event of the day was the Class one High School hundred. In this, Charley Paddock galloped away : with first honors without even exert- ! . ing himself. Woods, the Manual Arts j sprinter, pulled a tendon in his leg at ’ the 75 yard mark and was barely able ; to nose out Schiller of Polly for sec- ; ond place. After Maxwell of Whittier State, had won the Class two furlong, ; the heats of the Open 100 were run ! off. Paddock didn’t exert himself, and ! finished second, but in the finals, af- j ter a bad start, he made the rest of the contestants look as if they were ! going backwards in the rest of the race. Solly Smith of Manual got an • almost too wonderful start and was lucky to follow Verle Murray, who got second. The first of the big relays of the day was the four man two mite. Hutchinson started for P. H. S., and ran a good race; Mcllvaine next took up the burden and at the finish of his laps, Pasadena was in second place, with Long Beach leading; Sears did his best and gave third place to Saun¬ ders; and Kenny, after almost pass¬ ing the next man, strained something in his side and finished in third place. The next relay of interest to the big High Schools of Southern California was the eight man mile relay. Coach Main decided to start Camouflage Pad- dock in this event, and he left the rest of the contestants so far in the rear that one would have thought that they were starting the mile. Hart then took up the. burden with the 25 yard lead given by Paddock and only lost about a yard against some good men. Then followed in succession Pu- terbaugh, Herrick, Minskey, Morgan, Hoff and Kemp. By the time the Pas¬ adena baton was passed to Jeff Kemp, Manual, with her collection of good sprinters, were leading the Pasaden¬ ans by about a yard. The final lap, between Jeff Kemp and Krohn, was spectacular. On the turn Krohn, after several attempts to pass, finally suc¬ ceeded In overcoming Jeff, who got the lead at the start. The Manuallte cut In about two feet ahead of the Cardinal runner and forced Kemp to slow down and lose his stride. The rules state that when one runner pass¬ es another he cannot cut Into the pole until he Is two yards ahead, but by making Jeff lose his stride, Krohn was enabled to cross the finish line first, but only about a yard or two ahead of Kemp. Considering that Pas¬ adena expected to place only third In this event at most against Manual, Latin drama is not an innovation In this school but when It comes to stag¬ ing a scene from a Roman school In the times of Cicero and Caesar — that is indeed something new. But novelty was by no means the only feature of the very original “show” given by the members of Miss tieyo’s senior Latin cl%ss before the Latin Club last Wed¬ nesday. The rank and file of the club had no Inkling of what they were in for when they filed into the Auditorium. Great¬ est secrecy surrounded the prepara¬ tions so that not even the most prying of the underclassmen could get any advance “dope’’ on the performance. They were somewhat surprised there¬ fore when a number of maidens dress¬ ed in sheets with gayly colored trim¬ mings appeared on the stage. But the puzzle was unraveled when an august “magister” entered and began to call the role which included such well- known names as Cassius Julius Caesar Marcus Tullius Cicero, and Marcus Brutus. These strangely dressed ones were Roman school boys wearing their togas. These youths did not seem impressed by their future great¬ ness as they played with their hall and payed much poorer attention than the average student of P. H. S. Recitations followed in Rhetoric and .Grammar. The Latin hopeful seemed to be more proficient in the former art than in the latter. This gave great encouragement to such of the audience who have difficulty in their conjugations. Lives of great men etc. Catiline, appearing late upon the scene, was soundly thrashed by the magister while being held by two slaves in red garments. The climax was reached in an oratorical contest between Cicero and Caesar. The Latin words fairly flew under the skillful management of the rival orators. The decision was close but the judges af¬ ter deliberation finally awarded the laurel wreath to Cicero. The interesting program was con¬ cluded by a very funny Anglo-Latin story of a possum hunt by Helen Rol¬ lins. Before the performance the club voted to adopt an Italian Orphan. S PASADENA TO MEET who holds the world’s prep school rec¬ ord, the showing of the team was quite an agreeable surprise, but every fellow who ran did himself and Pas¬ adena High proud. The final relay of the day was the four man mile race, which was to decide where the big cup was to rest for the coming year. Los Angeles High and Manual each had won five points and Pasadena four; thus, Pas¬ adena had to beat only L. A. High for second place to win, as Manual has no ’ good distance team and Poly won the event. Hutchinson started for the Cardinal and was fol¬ lowed by Sears and Hoff. Kenny Saunders was the fourth man and starting in third place about ten yards behind the L. A. man, he ran one of the most remarkable races ever run by ' a P. H. S. representa¬ tive. When he started his sprint, he had cut down the L. A. man’s lead to five yards and the Roman was get¬ ting weaker as Kenny was faster. Down the straightaway they sped, Kenny gaining at every stride until the finish line was reached. Saunders threw himself over the line hut the judges claimed he was four inches behind Brower, the L. A. runner. Saunders three years of training show¬ ed their fruit and he ran a fine race. After gaining ten yards on L. A. High opponent he only lost the race by inches. Continued on Page Two The hoys of Pasadena High were most fortunate in having Principal Wilson speak to them in the assem¬ bly on Friday last. His speech for the most part was upon the question of the schools’ part in this war propo¬ sition. He cleared up many of the doubts that the boys have held as to whether they should put on the service uniform ' or remain in school as every one advises. The speech was especially interesting, coming from an authority like Mr. Wilson, a close student of boys’ problems. He hinted briefly that a little speed would be appreciated in getting to assembly seats and that the appear¬ ance of a speaker on the platform does not necessarily call for applause, extended applause at the most. Here is the substance of his talk and may prove of interest to the girl popula¬ tion. “The country needs men who can do more than carry a gun. It takes no special training for that, but the man who can specialize, who is fitted to take the place of twenty ordinary men is in special demand. The High School student should be fitted to di¬ rect and he leaders of men. “Statistics show that there is no general labor shortage at the present time and that one is not likely to appear. Therefor a plan Is spoiled for organizing students ' into companies •under regular supervision. The coun¬ try does not need plain laborers, it needs specialized men. The student should be preparing himself for some one thing in which he may excell. If P. H. S. cannot fit him for this life work, he should go to some other school, or get a job.” The subject of sports was taken up and he upheld the -belief that every boy can and should become proficient in some cue sport. They cannot ex¬ pect to attain success at the begin¬ ning, hut by starting as Freshmen and working up they may make old P. H. S. famous in the world of athletics. In war times the spectator is not, and so in sports everyone should get in the game. A number of yells led by Krebs and announcements by Shlauderman and Ong closed the assembly. AGGIE CLUBiS SNAPPY MEETING Last Wednesday the Agriculture club was called to order by Pres. Hart, who after the minutes were read told of the need to have speakers come to the club, appointed a com¬ mittee to look after this and gave them a few suggestions as to how it should be done. The subject of having an agriculture library was brought up and it was voted that the secratary should send his name to all of the colleagues to be put on the mailing list for bulletins and reports. A committee was appointed to look after the financing of a growing con¬ test. Prizes are to be awarded to members of the club for the best home gardens. The Board of Trade is expected to help out in the awarding of the prizes. Sadler was appointed to act temporarily as treasurer dur¬ ing the recovery of Gabriel from his accident. A discussion was then held as to whether they would try to work up interest among the grammar schools in agricultural lines and a committee w?.s selected to see if this would conflict with the work already being done by another organization. The members then decided to have more excursions; so a comimttee was appointed to see about getting up some new ones. The club then took a livlier turn. Another committee was appointed to see about having social gatherings. There was a warm argument about having an old fashioned bam dance but this was dropped and a husking bee or stagg party was suggested In¬ stead, which received the heartiest support hy the large atetndance there. Pasadena Mercuries to Bat¬ tle Polywogs on the Cinder Path George-Mcllvaine Race Be Feature of Big Track Meet to The next event of interest on the track program is the Poly dual meet, which will be held on P. H. S., field next Saturday afternoon. The Mechan¬ ics in past years have turned out some strong combinations in track s and this year they are considered one i of the strongest bidders for the 1 Southern Cal., championship, along with Pasadena and Manual. Last year Poly defeated P. H. S. by the close score of 62 to 60, this being clue to the absence of Paddock, who was sick and not able to compete. The postponed Hollywood meet has acted only as a stimulus for the tracksters to practice harder and get in the best condition to meet the Mechanics. Al¬ though practice hag been light Coach Main has ordered his hired help out to practice rain or shine. Every night one might see Paddock splashing off j a fast hundred/ and skidding around the track for a record breaking 220. ! The long winded athletes might be seen oozing around the cinder path for a few laps, and go into the club I house covered with mud and perspira- ; tion, saying to themselves, “Never j again ! ” In a recent dual meet Poly stepped i on L. A. hy the tune of 73 to 49. Cap- \ tain George Schiller took first place in the 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, the 440, ana won the broad jump, with a leap of 20 feet 2 1-2 inches, and af¬ ter all this starred in the relay. On account of the weather, few rec¬ ords were broken; however, George won the mile in the fast time of 4 minutes and fifty one seconds. Cap¬ tain Schiller’s time in the 100 was 10 3-5 seconds, the wind, however, be¬ ing against him. Ford Paddock should have an easy time in winning the 100 and 220 yard dashes, for he is in mid¬ season form. Jeff Kemp, Minskey and Hart are all expected to press the Poly speedsters for second and third places. Captain Boh Schlaudeman has been breaking all previous records in the high jump and pole vault, and undoubtedly will cop first places In both of these events. Allen Lee has been showing lots of class In the high jump, tieing Boh for first honors In the Manual meet. Poly’s best height ! for the pole vault thus far this season ; is 10 ft. 6 in. and 5 ft. 3 in. in the high i jump. The broad jump will undoubted- I ly be closely contested for first honors between Schiller and Schlaudeman who can both leap over 20 feet. Mcll¬ vaine, along with Hutchinson and Sloan, will have a chance to show the I world what they can do against George Poly’s crack miler, who holds the mile record so far this season. This should be the feature race of the day. Saun¬ ders will have no trouble In the 440 and 880. Pasadena, therefore, should win the meet hy approximately 15 points. - - о - COLLEGIATE CLUB HAS ANNOUNCEMENT WEASEL HAS THE MEASLES: SO ALSO HAS PASADENA HI Old Man Gloom is again wan-' dering around In the high schools. This time he has disguised himself as measles and reached out his terrifying hand and at present has several members of this school in his fearful clutches. Several high schools have also succumbed to his dreaded call and are enjoying an indefinite period of business suspension. Mr. О. M. Gloom first started in by picking on the Allentown boys. Tuffy Conn, Howell Smith, and several other notables who grad¬ uated from Pi H. S. were first the victims of his indescriminating touch. Mr. Gloom next visited the home of Ted De Silva, senior class president, and now Mr. De Silva after two weeks of the plague and all its well-known joys, is on the convalescent list. De Silva is not the only one In P. H. S., with the distinction of being host to the un¬ popular Mr. Gloom, for many other students have come under the power of the measles. San Diego High School was car¬ ried by storm by the measles and received such a violent attack that the school was forced to declare a vacation, giving the glooms a complete victory. - о - — VOLUNTEER SQUADS OF 'GIRLS TO- GIVE TIME TO RED CROSS YE MILITARY AFFAIR 01 IHE BOARDS FOR MAR. 15 Junior Class Party Is Her¬ alded for Friday, March 15 P. H. S. ROOF IS PLA0E M. C. A. Cantonment to Be Scene of a Big Class Fete LOST — Will the person who in re¬ moving some paper also removed some history notes, from a Curtis Note book in the library on Friday afternoon, March 1, please return the notes to Room 239C. The Collegiate Club wishes to an¬ nounce that the Barnard College for women offers for next year two resi¬ dent scholarships founded hy the late Joseph Pulitzer in memory of his daughter, Lucille. These scholarships carry Incomes of six hundred dollars and three hundred dollars respot and are open to all girls who are not res¬ idents of New York city or Its imme¬ diate vicinity. They will be awarded on the merits of entrance examina¬ tions, on the candidates’ character and power of leadership. The holders will be required to reside in Brooks hall and the minimum cost of room and board and tuition for the year Is five-hundred and sixty dollars. Any girl capable of meeting the re¬ quirements should notify the college before May first as the awards will be made soon after the June entrance examinations. Catalogues and any ad¬ ditional Information may be obtained from the secretary, Bernard College, New York City. The need for surgical dressings has been most urgent lately, and so the Girls’ League has formed i a plan whereby the girls of P. H. S. can contribute their bit with¬ out much hard work on their part. The plan is to form at least four squads of 12 girls each, who will volunteer to give 2 hours of their time Saturday morning helping with that work at the Red Cross rooms. The work requires no pre¬ vious training and the caps and aprons will be furnished by the Red Cross. The girls are urged to do this for their country and as the plan is to have one squad to work 1 Saturday a month and the other squads to go the other Saturdays, it will be practically no sacrifice at all and every girl who can possibly give this time should do so. All the girls who will help with this work, please leave their names In 211 C. Imme¬ diately as the Red Cross Is very anxious to ba\*e the help of the high school girls. The work will begin any time from 9 o’clock to 10 Saturday mornings and con¬ tinue for 2 hours. ENGINEERS HOLD THEIR BI¬ WEEKLY MEETING The most desirable college for an engineering education, the best way to get in, and the most satisfactory way to get out; this might be said to have been the text taken at the Engineer’s club meeting last week. Howard Vesper briefly stated the requirements for admission to the Massachusetts Institute of Technolo¬ gy, more commonly known as Boston Tech, the courses offered, and the standing of this school. Boston Tech is recognized as the foremost scien¬ tific institution in the country and this only because they demand an ex¬ ceedingly high grade of scholarship. The requirements for admission and other facts concerning the engi¬ neering school of the University of California were treated in a like man¬ ner by Ernest Hamilton. President Mitchell of the Club then spoke on Cornell, which probably ranks highest among engineering schools of America. This manner oi giving Information to members concerning the most suit¬ able places to complete their scien¬ tific educations Is a fine one and Is to he carried out in the future meet¬ ings. Next time Information concern¬ ing Throop, Yale, Colorado School of Mines, and some others will be given to the members. NOTICE Remember the French and Italian Relief Drive. Bring clean old clothes to Room 103C, before school all this week. BY DOTT RUSSELL Yes, it’s almost here. After varied suppositions, wild prophecies, wierd surmises, and unusual promises, Ye Military Affair, or in other words the Junior Class party, has had a wonder¬ ful heralding. The party will be strict¬ ly military eYen to the most insignifi¬ cant detail, hence the usual request that the girls don middies instead of the usual party togs. The decorations, programs, costumes and refreshments will be supurb; and since the cry of the hour is for some¬ thing different, the most crabbed pessi¬ mist will come- away with smiles. A god time is guaranteed and one which will be remembered. ■ Owing to the fact that cool weather Is expected, part of the re¬ freshments will be hot. The program is being planned by a competent committee, but, as is custo¬ mary, little information will be given out concerning It. However, this much may be told legitimately that the last act of the famous Play “The Littlest Rebel” by Edward Peple will be given. The play is under Miss Sterling’s su¬ pervision and is bound to be a success. • Remember the time is Friday, March 15, the place, the east side of the roof the scene, Y. M. C. A., cantonments in France, and the characters, you. The party is to be a big one with a big purpose behjnd be a big one with a big purpose behind it. All money will be turned over to the Y. M. C. A. fund for soldiers and sailors. The tickets will be on sale in the front hall all next week. The price is twenty-five cents for all Junior class members and thirty-five for ev¬ eryone else. Now Juniors It is up to you to get behind this and do your bit which is “two-bits.” “Get behind the students who are behind the gun.” PASADENHigT IAS NEW FACULTY MEMBER IN AGDEPT. The latest faculty member is Mr. • Holmes late of Visalia High School in Tullare • county. Mr. Holmes is very glad to com© to Pasadena and Is es¬ pecially interested Jn the Smlth-Hughg project which is what the work in the big adjoining field is called. He says that the Visilia lads have the largest class in Califbrnia In this work. Mr. Holmes is also working with the boys on the big chick brooder. The brooder is" constructed on the latest scientific plans and has a capacity of three hundred chicks. The incubator is hatching about a hundred chicks to¬ day and so the brooder will he util¬ ized at once. Mr. Holmes also has the difficult po¬ sition of teaching a class of thirty girls. The girls have just completed floriculture and are now starting their gardens. They have the whole of the hack agriculture tract and under Mr. Holmes guidence are going to help win the war by growing all the food they can. Have you noticed how much the fair sex is doing in this struggle? FORESTERS MEET; TRANSACT BUSINESS The Forestry Club held a short meet* ing last Wednesday with President Sloan in the chair. Owing to the short notice of having the meeting there was only a little business, transacted. However they discussed the purchase of club pins for the new members and also about having an illustrated lec¬ ture which they find the need of. An excursion and program commit¬ tee was selected and practical demon¬ stration of a model camp Is to be ar¬ ranged for which will take In packing; fire-building, and trail construction.