Pasadena Chronicle, May 15, 1919

CIRCUS! Tomorrow. Boost the biggest event in history of P. H. S. I Л1 I I INIL-j TELL the folks at home about the Pasadena High School Circus. Vol. IX.— No. 5. PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL, MAY 15, 1919. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA. PRICE FIVE CENTS. GIRLS’ LEAGUE HAS WELL-ATTENDED FRESHMAN PARTY IS ONE BIG GRAND CLEVER AFFAIR First Year Babes Hare a Splendid Party in Pasadena High School Music Hall Big Excellent Banquet and Program for Girls Given Last Thursday SPEECHES FEATURE Excellent Program of Talks and Skits Make Event Very Enjoyable By DOROTHY DANNER Last Thursday was indeed a happy day for the girls of P. H. S. It was the occasion of the Girls’ League ban¬ quet, the big annual affair for all the girls of the school, and not merely for the small Freshmen and their dignified and protective Senior Sis¬ ters. Many were the smiling faces and dainty gowns which surrounded the festal hoard after the grand march from them usic hall to the cafeteria, which was marvelously transformed by those in charge of the decorations. Besides the girls, there were many teachers present, and, as guests of honor, a number of girls from Los Angeles. After the delicious eats had been consumed even to the last hite of candy, Dorothy Vance, toastmistress, introduced the mirth-provoking speak¬ ers who discussed camouflage. The first of these was Mary Chaney, whose subject was “Camouflaged.” She discussed the various forms in which camouflage appears around the school; for example, the bakeshop style of hairdressing, featuring buns, rolls, and other delicacies; the mid¬ dies which are such a comfort to the very thin as well as to those who are not quite thin enough; the office slips, which used to give such a lovely camouflaged excuse for friendly meet¬ ings around the hall; and the camou¬ flage of drill days, which takes the form of sprained ankles, headaches, and so many other hopeless maladies. Most useful of a.11 perhaps is the camouflage used in the classroom— that variety which enables the student to recite so beautifully without ever having opened the book. But for more to be envied is the way in which the teachers practice the art, by answer¬ ing difficult questions with an inno¬ cent, “We’ll discuss that tomorrow,” or “That is something you ought to look up for yourselves.” There are those useless camoufleurs who would have the world believe that school spirit is dead, hut perhaps they do not deceive as many people as they think. Last hut not least comes the camouflage practiced by the cafe¬ teria; this is found in the deceptively delicious odors which permeate the surrounding air as noon approaches, and in the strange fact that a piece of cafeteria pie looks so much larger and better from a great distance than it does when one examines it close by. “Camouflage Justified” was dis¬ cussed by Lelia Campbell, who sys¬ tematically refuted her opponent’s ob¬ jections to camouflage. She spoke of the necessity for the bakeshop style of hairdressing, for who would wish to expose her features, unadorned and unsoftened, to the cruel gaze of the world? She also justified that harm¬ less art which keeps clever girls from appearing shiny instead of brilliant in society. The gay sweaters which so successfully camouflage the girls’ uniforms are worn to keep the teach¬ ers from going insane, for surely they must get tired of the same white mid¬ dies and faded khaki suits day after day. Then, too, the camouflaged reci¬ tation is an absolute necessary time- saver and joy-bringer. And who would ever patronize the cafeteria if he knew that the thing that smells almost like turkey is really only canned tuna? Esther Sorgenson, a Seattle girl at¬ tending P. H. S., told of her appre¬ ciation of the work of the League, and her desire to start a similar organiza¬ tion in Seattle when she returns. Miss Kenaga, as one might expect, talked about “The Early Days,” those ancient, primitive, historic days when the Girls’ League was first organized. She compared the wonderful accom¬ plishments of the League to a poem of her childhood; “Farmer Finney had a turnip And it grew behind the barn, The Freshman party was a howling success, there being about three hun¬ dred and fifty who enjoyed the howl¬ ing, not to mention the sedate parents who enjoyed the fun also. One feat¬ ure of the program especially spec¬ tacular or novel was a merry-go- round in the swimming pool. Strange to relate, all the participants came out of the game as fresh and starchy as usual. The jazz music moved the Freshmen to great heights of delight and was a revelation of harmony to the John Muir guests. The skits given by the dramatic talent of the school were highly praised. To make a long story short, the party was so well enjoyed that high lamenting was heard when the refreshments were over and it was time to adjourn home¬ ward, and even now you may hear a whispered regret in the halls because the party had to close. NUMBERLESS BIG FEATURES WILL BE FOUND IN CIRCUS Pasadena High School Circus to Be Biggest Event Ever Pulled Off by Students of This Institution; Many Big Stunts 10RS DEFEAT ALL DERATES Third Year Men Win Over Seniors in Final Debate for Interclass Title — T- Last Debates of Season Are to Be Held May 22 When Sophs Meet Juniors B\ LOREN STOVER A “razz-berry,” the other evening, volunteered that “P. H. S. starts everything — .” Loyal bulldog shows his teeth, “ — and finished everything, too, boy!” So it is with the coming Carnival. For tomorrow is scheduled the far heralded Circus. (Come ye inveterates of razzle, dazzle, and side-show! Come ye eaters of the peanut — ye lovers of the sparkling pop and pink balloon!) In Webster’s is to be found no new word with which to describe Friday’s spectacle. One thing is surely certain; it will be a long remembered event — a substantial bit of P. H. S. history for semesters to come. A few elements of the mystery are to be here set forth. (If anyone comes by the idea that he or she is learning the full ex¬ tent of tomorrow’s program from this article, that person will have been woefully misguided.) In the ring will be staged all man¬ ner of performances, ranging from Howe to Fox In size, and faculty to Freshmen in choice. Also some re¬ markable persons and things having no connection with the school have been secured. Anyone who has seen Mr. Swartlb out in the realm of juggling stunts, will know how the Managers felt when they secured . him. That man has been offered — weU, come and see what he can put over. The faculty entry is entirely a se¬ cret. Even Antony knows nothing more of this than that it is to be a complete sacrifice in dignity. Lowell Troutman figures in eight or ten rarities about which little is known. However, Troutman needs no introduction. Leave it to him to spring something bright. Mildred Green and Edith King will dance. This is to be rare but refined. An item such as this, needs no further comment. There is to be a chariot race, the like of which was never seen amid the glory of Athens, the splendor of Rome, or the dust of Tournament Park. It will be the extremity of screams. Come and see the chariots run their last race. You will have the opportunity to The contest between the Juniors and 9eniors in the inter-class debate was fierce and fiery, but when the smoke of the battle had cleared away it was found that the Juniors had won the decision. The Juniors will meet the Sophomores according to the following schedule and determine which will be the winning class of the school: 3:20 p. m. Thursday, May 22, Room 200C. Affirmative — Juniors, Woodworth, Widney. Negative — Sophomores, Blanche, Metzler. The date of the Davis-Hall oratori¬ cal contest has been indefinitely post¬ poned; but it will be held in the audi¬ torium in the near future. In past years the winner of the Davis-Hall contest has represented Pasadena in the Southwestern League. This year Glendale and Pasadena are the only schools represented in the Southwest¬ ern League, so the standing of the representatives of these schools will be determined by their showing in the Southern California League. In this way the winner of the Davis- Hall contest is' sure of two medals j and has a good chance for the third. All those who have gone out for de- ; bating in any capacity this year are to have the great honor and rare dis- j tinction of having their picture in the | Chronicle Annual. For this purpose i many of the silver-tongued orators of P. H. S. might have been seen throng- i ing the approaches of Hartsook’s \ studio yesterday atfernoon. ! And it grew, and it grew, and it grew Where it did no harm.” The Girls’ League was started, she said, when skirts were very long and very narrow, and it was necessary for the faculty to come to some agree¬ ment with the girls. Miss Peirson, Dr. Seaholt, Miss Fisher, and Miss ] Kenaga were appointed to look ■ into the matter and the result was an or¬ ganization like the present one. After this beginning many wonderful re¬ forms and beautiful things were brought about by the girls. Miss Kenaga referred especially to the work of Miss Clarke and to the many helpful ideas which she brought to the League. Patterning after P. H. S., Long Beach organized a Girls’ League and then other schools took up the idea, so that when the first convention was held, eleven schools were represented. At the convention this year, there were delegates from thirty schools. What about Bennie and -Price, you hear many things that you have never folks that went to the Junior-Senior heard before. On exhibition are sev- Party? They are to be seen tomorrow eral dogs that sing. These are re¬ in Superior Vaudeville. Rare enter- markable animals. Also there are the tainment! great African singers. These are Shooshau! Emmanuel Shooshau! dangerous. He openly challenges any person to You may watch the Freshies and the lift the same weights that he does. Sophs battle in a little game of “tug Shooshau’s strength is no fake, and of war” with a fishline. You may he has some stunts which will make watch the Juniors and Seniors do the onlookers do some tall considering same thing on a mammoth scale with before they attempt to imitate. ; a two-inch cable. The Veale Brothers, Carlisle Steele, | There will be fortune telling of and Wayne Smith will climb, swing, every description. tumble, loop, nose-dive, tail-spin, and ! The great Pill Dodger from Agri¬ various other acrobatic stunts, the giuentatiegua, Africa, will he present like of which are seldom seen by the j to dodge baseballs. It is predicted -public. i that Les Webster will give him a Now is to be mentioned one of the pretty sore face. “SOPHOMORE STREET” TO BE FEATURE OF HIGH SCHOOL CIRCUS greatest attractions. Long and Riddle j meet behind the gloves. This is. to be more than a fight; it is to he a | scientific battle of the highest order. The two named are in fine shape, i They are well matched. Look for some pretty work between Riddle and . Long. From the stable of Anita Baldwin j is coming a blood horse. The animal ; ms work forms a ■ will not he present for exhibit only, spectacle. The Death of Julius Caesar way be witnessed in Soph Avenue 21. Julius is a wonderful fellow. He has already been killed a half dozen times in rehearsals. This remarkable thing all should see. There has been captured a can¬ nibal who eats his own kind before your eyes. He Is hairy and black. most gruesome j Trick riders (who would turn down , calls from some of the biggest travel- j ing shows in the country) will per¬ form — until they fall off. Then they’ll have Loren Ryder. There will he picturesque Japanese Tea Gardens in which will he given catchy little skits while you are be¬ ing served. One display Is remarkable and seri- “What is the most nervous thing in the world, next to a girl?” “Me, next to a girl.” — Ex. P. H. S. Circus Must Be Success By FRANK BLAUV-ELT The tents are up, the performers have worked steadily for many weeks and the stage is set for the P. H. S. Circus, the first in the history of Pasadena High School to be given under the aus¬ pices of the entire Student Body. It is a big undertaking, and now that the various managers have done their party, the final success or failure of the great day lies in the hands of the loyal supporters of the school. We do not want to beg you to attend this spectacle, but we believe that you will want to see it at any cost. Many high flown adjectives have made public its wonders, and now the committee is ready to come across with a performance that is worth the money asked for it. There will be many attrac¬ tions that will be remembered for their gripping interest and some that will only make you roar and recall the days of yore when Cir¬ cus Day meant the biggest thing in a life time. Then you used to carry water all day and brave a strap from Dad for playing “hooky.” Now you have just as much interest for the event itself, but added to this is the additional desire to pull YOUR school out of a hole. With the proceeds realized from this Circus, the Stu¬ dent Body for next year will start with a credit balance. This beats Dad’s strap all to pieces. Much talent out outside of school circles has been brought In to make the program of added worth, and these kind friends have done it because they believe in Pasadena High School and Its abil¬ ity to do things. If they feel this way about It, surely those in the institution at the present time should be doubly eager not to dis¬ appoint them in this belief. Every student can make it a personal matter to talk this program up to the sky. After that they only have to come with the crowd and see every side show, eat pop corn, peanuts, and drink pink lemo until the' penny bank is empty. Sophs Have Special Features of Their Own to Present on Avenue ’21 at Circus The latest thing in Sophomore activities. Will wonders never cease? One and all must be sure and visit Sophomore Street Number 21, where several exhibits of second year (not second class) talent will be demonstrated. The program at the Sophomore party caused such favorable comment that much of it is to be used again. Gibson Benadan’s and Raymond Price’s ever famous skit, and Harold Archibald’s play are to be the main features. Some dazzling blue and white posters have been secured and may be seen at various intervals around school. Also several startling posters by some promi¬ nent Sophomore artists which are really too good to be passed un¬ noticed. Pink lemonade, popcorn balls, ice cream cones, candy, the proverbial chewing water and soda gum will also be sold from se¬ cluded little booths, which are at¬ tractively camouflaged soap boxes. So loosen up, everybody and come to the Circus and see the plays and animalsa nd everything. !N 4TH LEAGUE Bulldog Nine Leads League After Walloping Rail- splitter Team LINCOLN BLOWS OUT Blowup in the Sixth Inning Gives P. H. S. 5 Runs and Victory PASADENA STUDENTS ARE MOVIE ACTORS FORDAV Movie Weeklies Take Pic¬ tures of P. H. S. Stu¬ dents in Drill Sea of White Caps Predom¬ inate on Field; Girls Only Are Filmed Soon Pasadena High School, at least the feminine portion, will be fa¬ mous the U. S. over. Last Thursday the Los Angeles Ex¬ press and the Pathe Company took pictures of the drill. The movies were only taken of the girls. Before the regular drill, squad movements were taken of a picked squad, in fact one made up of officers. This was certainly a wise precaution. Then pictures were taken of the colors, and of a company passing in review. About luncheon time the girls were brought together and did some simple calisthenics and then, most shocking of all, they were made to run from the field; so the last impression that the people of the United States will get of P. H. S. will be of bobbing white hats leaving the drill ground. During the calisthenics the boys’ companies formed a border, but they probably did not get in the pictures. The drill lasted much later than is agreeable to the soldiers and sailors. But even with that the film was shown at the Strand that evening. SQon, maybe next week, pictures will he taken by the Hearst Weekly and for the R. О. T. C. propaganda. ous. It is a collection of German war trophies that is really лгаге and worth seeing. In this collection are to he found things which few have seen. One Is the German White Eagle, which is very rare, being one of only ten in existence. , Everyone should have a knowledge of the things the boys faced “over there.” Bazaars, counters, eats, n’every- thin! This shows gives a greater va¬ riation than any of the big circuses. A few of the attractions have been mentioned; find out the rest for your¬ self. Staggering rumors are about. It is proposed to secure trundle carts for Freshmen should they weaken before their curiosity has been satisfied. Persons should not he at all surprised to find ambulances stationed at the side entrance to the grounds. (By all means keep clear of Frank Blauvelt!) The Managing Committees have done well to hold secret some of the biggest attractions. All that remains to he done is to go — students, one and all, and as much of the remaining population of this city and the sur¬ rounding towns, as see fit" to risk it¬ self within the maze of this mighty display. The dizzy limit! The finish of all things! By DON PALMER The Pasadena High School base¬ ball team practically cinched the City League championship last Friday afternon when they defeated the hopeful Lincoln players by the one¬ sided score of 7 to 2. By winning this game it puts Pasadena at the head of the percentage column with four games won, and no defeats, while Lincoln is hopelessly out of it with two defeats to her name. For the last five innings it was an exhibiton of first class baseball, the score being two all. In the sixth Howley, the Lincoln pitcher, blew up, and by the end of the inning the Bulldogs had chalked up five runs, thus storing the game away on ice. A large bunch of loyal P. H. S. stu¬ dents turned out, and they showed lots of the old pep. Les Webster pitched a great brand of ball, although he was up against one of hardest hitting teams in the league. He hurled especially good ball in the eight places, fanning 14 men, and only walking three. He possessed the coolness of an old vet¬ eran, and whenever things looked a little threatening the local hurler would come through with a rare as¬ sortment of curves that would retire the oposing batters in easy fashion. The visitors were threatening in the first few innings, but were unable to score. Pasadena’s first run came in the first inning. “Rabbit” Lee Strickland slammed out a double into left field, and he later scored on an error. In the third Biedebach drew a pass, stole second, went to third on Lillis’ out and scored on Riddle’s sacrifice fly to center. The sixth inning was a regular slaughter. With two down McNabb drew a walk, and reached second on Atwell’s single. Byers was hit by a pitched hall, thus filling the bases. By this time the stands were wild with joy, and the Lincoln hurler became so fussed that he let loose with a wild pitch that netted one run with the bases still full. By this time the Rail- splitter heaver was completely gone, and before the inning was finished an error, three hits, and two walks netted the Red and White diamond warriors five runs. The box score: PASADENA ABRHPOAE Riddle, 3b . 3 0 0 0 3 3 Strickland, ss . 3 1 1 1 1 0 McNabb, if . 3 1 2 0 0 0 Atwell, lb . 4 1 1 6 0 0 Byers, rf . 3 1 0 0 0 0 Boorey, c . 2 1 0 16 0 2 Lillis, cf . 4 1 2 2 0 0 Biedebach, 2b . 2 1 1 3 1 0 Webster, p . 2 0 0 0 16 0 26 7 * LINCOLN AB R Depuncian, If . 5 0 Huston, cf . 4 1 Kingdom, ss . 2 0 Howley, p . 2 0 McDonnel, lh? ..... 5 0 Sims, 2b . 5 0 McMullen, c . 3 1 Lunberg, rf . 4 0 Ciano, 3b . 4 0 Fisher, p . 1 о Augustine, p . 0 0 7 27 21 5 H PO А Ё 10 0 0 10 0 2 1 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 35 2 6 24 16 SCORE BY INNINGS Pasadena . 10100500 0- Lincoln . 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0- SUMMARY Two-base hits— Strickland, Lunbe Stolen bases — Boorey, Huston, He ley, McMullen. Left on bases — Pa dena, 4; Lincoln, 12. Innings pitel —Webster, 9; Howley, 5%; Pish 2%. Hit by pitcher balls — Byers, I Mullen, Huston. Bases on balls — Webster, 3; off Howley, 4; off Fish 1. Strick out— By Webster, 14; Howley, 4; by Fisher, 1. Wild pitel Howley, Fisher. Umpire— Hillman.