1922 FCS Yearbook

1!lebication

Two

')jje, tbe dass of nineteen Unentp =Huo, bo re = 1;!;;1 spectfuUp anb gratdullp bebicate tbis l\ecorb jiook to l\ex anb .fMiss jf ussdl in recognition anb appreciation of tbeir unfailing anb beboteb co =operation tuitb tbe dass tubicb bas bone mucb to make tbis l\ecorb }iook possible.

Introduction I

AS members of the Record Staff we have attempted to impart some spirit of the class to this R ecord to endow it with some of the fine traditions, the memories and the friendships which must needs, in reality, be otherwise dimmed by the passage of year.s. If we have done this, if we have helped to preserve for the future the spirit of unity as a class of love for our school, and of just pride in our record made in Friends' Central, we have accomplished our purpose.

Many thanks are due for their co-operation in the editing of this Record Book, to the management of the school, the faculty and the whole student body.

Page Three

l\ecorb

Page Four

Editor-in-Chief

Joseph F. Barn e s

B usiness Manager

J. Rich ard Shryock

Associate Editors

R aym ond de S. Shryock

Prud e nc e W. W allis

Assistant B usiness Managers

Sterling Ba con

Esther Ballard

Page Five

C!Class of 1922 ®fficers

GIRLS BOYS

President

RUTH SHALLCROSS

PALMER KING

Secretary

MARY LUKENS

JOSEPH BARNES

Treasurer

EMELINE NICKLES LESTER DRENK

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

BAILY, MARY MEREDITH

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

1122 North 63rd Street, Philadelphia

"True as the needle to the pole, Or as the dial to the sun."

Mary a lways helps you out whenever you ask her but although she is very quiet and hard to know a lot about, she is liked by us all.

Teams-Baseball, D; gym team, B.

BAKER, EDNA EMMALINE

ENTERED A, SCIENTIFIC.

1806 Wallace Street, Philadelphia.

"Dream days of fond delight and hours As rosy-hued are mine."

Edna is very quiet and has been with us during our Senior year only, just the same we know her pretty well.

Page Eight

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

BALLARD, ESTHER BEATRICE

ENTERED C, SCIENTIFIC.

1416 Arch Street, Norristown, Pa.

"Brevity is the soul of wit."

Just try and picture Esther a noisy boisterous girl who would never help you. No, you can't and we can't either. She may have been rather quiet but if there was any mischief in the air Esther was in the thick of it.

BALLARD, RUTH ETHEL

ENTERED C, CLASSICAL.

1416 Arch Street, Norristown, Pa.

" 'Tis a great thing to be silent without being glum."

Ruth is one of our sma ll est classmates and is very se ldom heard unless she is trying to hurry her sister to make a train. Ruth can always be depended on.

Page Nine

BATTE , CORELL!

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

" BARKER, MELOSINA DIAMENT

ENTERED D, CLASSICAL.

509 York Road, Jenkintown, Pa.

"Preserving the sweetness of proportion and expressing itself beyond expression."

"John" came out for athletics with all her might and was a big help too. In dramatics she did more than her share of the class work and took a lively interest in class activities.

Teams: Hockey, basketball, baseball and tennis in D, C, B, A. Received numerals.

Casts: "A Merry Christmas in England," "Man who Married a Dumb Wife," "The Pot of Broth" and "Cathleen ni Hoolihan."

ENTERED A, SCIENTIFIC.

Hatboro, Pa.

"A lamp unto my feel and a light unto my path."

"Corel" has been in our midst for only a year but we fee l that she has been with us since our first day at F. C., we like her so well. Page Ten

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

BLACKBURN, E LIZA ENGLES

Eliza entered the 1921 c lass, but rlecided to wait and graduate with us and we sure have been glad to have her with us. We can not make her tell of all the athletic honors she has won, but we ask you, "Did you ever see anything prettier than 'Lize putting a ball in the basket? Did you ever see more pep than she showed w hen leading the cheering at games?"

Athletic Editor, Blue and Gray.

CHAPMAN, CORNELIA VANDER VEER

ENTERED D, CLASSICAL.

73 1 Harvard Avenue, Swart hm ore, Pa.

"She is the very pink of courtesy."

"Cornie" is one of our members who expects to go to Swa r t h more; we hope she will be as s uccessfu l there as sh e was at F. C. S in making friends as well as hi g h standings in a ll her st udi es.

Page Eleven

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

I CLIFF, ORRA JEA ETTE

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL

6408 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia.

"It's guid to be merry and wisP, It's guid to be honest and true."

Orra just missed being the baby of our class; she is a mighty happy girl. Some day she will join "Cornie" at Swarthmore, but we feel that she is too young to venture to college yet. Of course, there is no doubt in our minds as to her ability.

Teams: Gym, B. Casts: "Cathleen ni Hoolihan."

CROSS, ELEANOR CO STANCE

ENTERED D, CLASSICAL.

Verbena Avenue and Asbury Terrace, Oak Lane, Philadelphia.

"Ye gods! What a noise And from what small source."

"Connie" is just bubbling over with pep and when she laughs, the world laughs with her. She came out for athletics and a lways did her share towards helping " '22" to many victories.

Teams: Hockey, baseball, basketba ll, tennis and gym in D, C, B, A. Received numerals. Was awarded F C. S.

Casts: "The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," "The Hour Glass," and "A Winter's Tale."

Associate Editor Blue and Gray.

Page Twelve

THE R E C ORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

DINGEE, MARIE

ENTERED D, SCIENTIFIC.

4130 Parkside Avenue, Brantwood Ap'ts, Philadelphia.

"Old friends are best."

Dingee was our President in C and a dandy one, too. She finds it rather hard to recite especially in Chemistry but just give her a pencil and all is well. We have hopes of g.)ing to Marie in a few years to buy our wearing apparel.

Teams: Basketball, C, B, A, baseball, D, C, B, A. Was awarded F. C. S.

Casts: "Nicholas Nickleby," "Winter's Tale," "Hour Glass."

FAUCETT, ISABEL 1 I

ENTERED E, SCIENTIFIC.

4521 Locust Street, Philadelphia.

"We must eat to live and live to eat."

Even though "Icky" is red-headed we can't say she is hot-headed; she is a mighty good sport and always ready for fun. "Icky" is never seen without Marie.

Team: Baseball in C. Cast: "Nicholas Nickleby."

Page Thirteen

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

FRENCI-I, GENEVIEVE ADELAIDE

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

512 Linden Street, Camden, N.J.

"A little rule, a little sway A sunbeam in a winter's day."

"Gen" is a happy-go-lucky sort of girl, one of the kind that everybody likes

HARVEY, MARJORIE RICHARDS

ENTERED D, SCIENTIFIC.

Washington Street, Media, Pa

"She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies."

"Marj" is the prettiest girl in the class, everybody admits that. She has won for herself a high place in a ll our hearts.

Team: Gym inC and B.

Cast: "Winter's Tale."

Page Fourteen

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

V HUDSON, MILDRED MONTGOMERY

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

1602 W. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia.

"Though I am young, I scorn to flit On the wings of borrowed wit."

"Millie" was our noble vice-p resident in our Junior year. She always came out for hockey and froze many a good afternoon away.

Teams: Hockey, A, B, C and D. Received numerals.

Casts: "Cathleen ni Hoolihan" and "A Winter's Tale."

' \.,. HUNT, SARAH MAY

ENTERED D, CLASSICAL

500 N. Centra l Street, Merchantville, N.J.

"Nothing will come of nothing."

Our little family group was made up of many types, and it would have been far from comp lete without "Sally."

Cast: "Three Pills in a Bott le."

Page Fifteen

T H E R ECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

KRAUSS, KATHERINE JOSEPHINE

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

1520 Spruce Street, Philadelphia.

"I am not in the roll of common men."

We don't see so very much of "Kitty", she is absent from school so much, but we are always glad to see he r come back. We appreciate the way "Kitty" keeps up our spirits by playing the piano for us at recess up in the gym.

Teams: Hockey E, D, B, and A; basketball B and C; Baseball D, C, and B; tennis C and B; gym C and B. Received numerals.

Casts: "Cathl ee n ni Hoolihan" and "A Winter's Tale."

1 LEDIG, ALMA KATHRI E

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

4322 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia.

"Small Latin and Less Greek."

"Ollie" we are sure would make a great success as a toe dancer, but never mind, old dear, you went your way through F. C. graced by everybody's good opinion.

Teams: Hocky, D, C, B and A; baseball, D, C, B and A. Received numerals.

Casts: "The Hour Glass" and "Three Pills in a Bottle ."

Page Sixteen

THE R E COR D

Nineteen Twenty-two

LOEB, JEA BERTHA

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

1501 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia.

"None but herself can be her parallel."

Jean is a slow, deliberate, witty soul that everybody likes. She went out for athletics and helped the class in every way she possibly could. She was editor of the "Scrap Basket" in the Blue and Gray.

Teams: Hockey, D, C, Band A; baseball, E, D, C, Band A; basketball, E, D, C, Band A; gym, E, B and A. Received numerals. \ Vas awarded F. C. S.

Cast: "Three Pills in a Bottle."

I LUKENS, MARY AMANDA

ENTERED B, SCIENTIFIC

918 13th Avenue, Moore, Pa.

"The cottrageous captain of compliments."

It seems impossible to write all about a girl in one short paragraph and it seems especially hard with Mary. We wi ll say that everyone likes her and she has made a very good vice-president in our Senior year.

Casts: "Pyramus and Thisby" and "The Man who Married a Dumb Wife."

Page Seventeen

MOORE, ELIZABETH

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

MILLER, EVA FRANCES

ENTERED D, CLASSICAL.

122 Main Street, Darby, Pa.

"Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman."

We find Eva rather quiet and getting along better than some of us in her lessons. We think that she 's Gen's shadow.

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

2.57 King's Highway, W. Haddonfield, N. J.

"A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, And most divinely fair."

"Betty" has always been the basketball star, and was captain of the varsity team in our Senior year. We can't imagine what the class would have done without "Betty" all these years. She has been on thousands of committees and has done a great deal for the class.

Teams: Basketball, D, C, B and A; baseball, D, C, B and A; gym, D, C, B and A. Received numerals. Was awarded F. C. S.

Casts: "Winter's Tale" and "The Man who Married a Dumb Wife."

Page Eighteen

THE R ECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

V MURPHY, EDNA RAE

ENTERED B, CLASSICAL.

1633 Poplar Street, Philadelphia.

"IIer ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace."

Edna is a quiet, shy, retiring soul, whom nobody knows much about, but you don't always have to know a lot about a girl to like her and this is just the case with Edna.

ASH, VIRGI IA

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

505 Cooper Street, Camden, N. J.

"Good sense, which only is the gift of Heaven, And though no science, fairly worth the seven."

"Jimmy" (even though she does come from Camden) is a mighty nice girl, and although she didn't take an active part in the athletics, she always supported the teams loyally.

Casts: "The HourGlass" and" Merry Christmas in Old England."

Page Nineteen

THE RECORD

NEIDINGER, ELEANOR FRANCES

ENTERED C, SCIENTIFIC.

1936 W. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia.

"A lovelier flower On earth was never sown."

"E lli e" reminds us of a kitten; she is one of our smallest members but we never shall forget that "good things come in small packages."

Cast: "A Winter's Tale."

NICKLES, EMELINE HAl ES

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

1336 Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia.

"She hears no ill of a friend, Nor speaks any of an enemy."

You ca n see how high "Emmie's" place is in our estimation when you know we have entrusted her with our precious class dues for three years. She is one of the nicest girls in the class and is always on hand to support our athletics. vVas awarded F. C. S.

Cast: "The Hour Glass."

Page Twen<y

THE R ECO R D

Nineteen Twenty-two

PRINGLE, SARAH ELEANOR

ENTERED C, SCIENTIFIC.

Woodland Avenue, ·wyncote, Pa.

"I fear thy songs, gentle maiden. Thott needesl not fear mine."

"Saharah" shines in Chemistry class. "Our old stand-by" she has often been called by our instructor; but, of course, even in the best of classes our old stand-by sometimes slipped. She always came out to athletics and was a good sport in the games.

Teams: Hockey, Band A; basketball, Band A; baseball, C and B; gym, C, B and A; tennis, C. Received numerals.

SAGER, MADELl E

ENTERED E, SCIENTIFIC,

3700 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia.

"And must I work, Ohl What a waste of time."

Even though Sager is fond of the boys, she is almost as fond of us and we like her loads.

Casts: "Wolf of Goblin" and "Alice in Wonderland."

Teams: Baseball, tennis and hockey in E.

Page Twenty-one

THE R ECO R D

Nineteen Twenty-two

SHALLCROSS, RUTH

Merion, Pa.

ENTERED E, SCIENTIFIC.

"Who broke no promise, served no private end, Who made no enemy, and who lost 110 friend."

Ruth has been our President through three years. She is a peach and liked by everyone; we never could have ploughed through if Ruth hadn't been our leader. We feel that "thought is deeper than all speech, feeling deeper than all thought" when it comes to Ruth.

Teams: Hockey, basketball, baseba I in D, C, B and A. Received numerals. Was awarded F. C. S.

Cast: "The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife.' !Ruth was President of the Dramatic Association. Alumni Editor Blue and Gray.

STOUGHTON, FLORE CE ADELE

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

3024 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia.

"The glass of fashion and the mold of form."

Adele used to be known as "Shrimp" but she has grown up now and is ready to graduate. She sets the style for us and some try to follow, but---. Adele helps us out in most of our athletic teams.

Teams: Hockey, Band A; basketball, C, B, and A; gym, D, C, Band A.

Casts: "The Hour Glass" and "The Man who Married a Dumb Wife."

Page Twenty-two

THE R ECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

"' WALLIS, PRUDENCE WRIGHT

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL.

126 Woodland Avenue, Wyncote, Pa.

"Iionattr and shame from no condition rise; Act well your part, there all the honottr lies."

How the class athletics would have survived without good-natured "Prue" is more than we can say. As manager of the varsity basketball team, she was a great success and as for her playing-well, you should have seen a game.

Teams: Hockey, basketball, gym, baseball and tennis in D, C, B and A. Received numerals. Was awarded F. C. S.

Cast: "A Winter's Tale."

Page Twenty-three

THE R E C O R D

Nineteen Twenty-two

BACON, THOMAS STERLTNG

ENTERED E, SCIENTIFIC-GRAY.

3603 Baring Street, Philadelphia.

"l-Ie thinks as a sage, though he feels as a man."

Class president, E and D; class treasurer, C; manager of tennis, B and A; manager of track, A; football, A; tennis, Band A; Senior Record Staff, A; baseball, A.

BARNES, JOSEPH FELS

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL-BLUE.

3640 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

"There's something always to forget and something still to learn."

Class secretary, A; Blue and Gray, B and A (Editor); Students' Interests Association, B and A (President); Athletic Association (secretary); Senior Record Staff; manager of football, A; tennis, C, B and A (captain).

Page Twenty-four

T H E R EC ORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

BIDDLE, GEORGE DEEBLE

ENTERED E, SCIENT!FIC- G RAy.

410 Yale Avenue, Swarthmore.

"If a word spoken in its time is worth one piece of money, silence in its time is worth two."

Casts: "Great Elixir" and "Three Pills in a Bottle."

Class baseball, B and A; class basketball, C and B.

CONARD, WILLIAM KAY

ENTERED E, SCIENTIFIC-BLUE, 205 Ripka Avenue, Philadelphia.

"Speaking silence is better than senseless speech."

Manager Dramatic Club, A; class baseball, B and A.

Page Twenty-five

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty -two

DRENK, LESTER ALEXANDER

ENTERED D, SCIENTIFIC-BLUE.

Bridgeboro Street, Riverside, N. ].

"To have joy one must share it. Happiness was born a twin."

Footba ll, Band A; Athletic Association, Band A (member at la rge); class treasurer, B and A.

Casts: "T he Great Elixir" and "Three Pills in a Bottle."

KING,

WOODRUFF PALMER

ENTERED C, SCIENTIFIC- BLUE.

North Wales.

"Friends- thos e relations that one makes for oneself."

Footba ll, B; baseball, C, B and A (captain); class president, Band A; manager of basketball, A; Athletic Association, A (vice-president).

Page Twenty-six

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

LINDSAY, FRANKLIN RODGER

ENTERED D, SCIENTIFIC- GRAY.

6040 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia.

"Life means be sure, both heart and head. "

Football, B and A; basketball, C, B and A (captain); baseball, D, C, Band A; swimming, D; Students' In terests Association, B and A; Athletic Association, Band A; Blue and Gray Staff, A; Gray co lor captain, A.

MEARS, FREDERICK R.

ENTERED A, SCIENTIFIC- BLUE.

1911 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia.

"The surest proof of being endowed with noble qualities is to be free from envy."

Footba ll , A; basketball, A; baseball, A; track, A.

Page Twenty-seven

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

REPP, EDWARD MARTIN

ENTERED A, SCIENTIFIC-GRAY.

926 S. 60th Street, Philadelphia.

"There's a certain noble pride through which merit shines brighter than through modesty."

Football, A; basketball, A; baseball, A; track, A.

SHRYOCK, JOSEPH RICHARD

ENTERED E, SCIENTIFIC-BLUE.

2217 N. 52nd Street, Philadelphia.

"Actions, looks, words-steps in the alphabet by which you spell character."

Blue and Gray Staff, B (Ass ista nt Business Manager); A (Busi ness Manager); football, A; Senior Record Staff, A (Business Manager).

Cast: "The Great Elixir."

Page Twenty-eight

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

SHRYOCK, RAYMOND DE SOUVILLE

ENTERED E, CLASSICAL- BLUE.

2217 N. 52nd Street, Philadelphia.

And still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew."

Blue and Gray Staff, Band A; tennis, C, Band A; Senior Record Staff; baseball, A.

Casts: "The Great Elixir," "Three Pills in a Bottle" and "The Man vVho Married a Dumb Wife."

SMYTH, JOHN BORDEN

ENTERED E, SCIENTIFIC- BLUE.

1009 Division Street, Camden.

"It is not growing like a tree In bulk, doth make man better be."

Football, C, B and A (captain); basketball, C, Band A; baseball, C, Band A; track, C, Band A (captain); best all-around ath lete, B; color captain, A; class president, C; class vice-president, A.

Page Twenty-nine

Page Thirty

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

THOMAS, JOHN LEWIS

ENTERED B, SCIENTIFIC-GRAY.

Cons hohocken, Pa.

"So high as rhe tree aspires lo go, so high witt it find an atmosphere suited to it."

Football, B; basketball, A; baseba ll , B and A; champion of tennis, B.

Friends of the Class of 1922-we 'Welcome you to Class Day! '

You are bound soon to forget this day, but for us it is one of the few never-to-be-forgotten days in our lives . Tomorrow marks the end of our life here and whi le we are leaving the school, we are taking with us, to keep forever, the best that a school can give in knowledge, sportsmanship and friendship.

After graduation we shall separate, some going to college, some to business and some to our homes, but may we never forget the tie that binds us together-our Alma Mater.

The world may ruthlessly rob us of our material wealth, but something that no power on earth can destroy, is friendship; and we owe to this school a great of gratitude, not only for the knowledge we have gained here, but also for the friends we have made.

And now that we have come to this long-lookedfor day, we want to put aside all our cares and worries, and make it a happy one. So bear with us please, through our joyful ceremonies and be patient if you do not understand some of the proceedings, remembering that this is our Class Day!

RUTH SHALLCROSS.

, Page Thirty-one

Page Thirty-two

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two or

TH E R E CORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

Page Thirty-three

Page Thirty-four

•

EARLY five years ago, in September, 1917, a group of very excited little girls was gathered in a large room in Friends' Central School. It was the first day, and we all felt rather lost, until Miss Evans came and took charge of us. We were given programs to follow, but they only served to complicate m atte rs more, for even if we found the right place on the card, we could seldom find the room in which we belonged for that particular class.

The first week or so was mu'c.h like the first day, but with the help of teachers and "old" pupils, we gradually got used to finding our way around.

We were given a very pleasant surprise during the first month, when the old girls gave us an entertainment in the gym. There was singing and dancing followed by refreshments in the lpnchroom; and we all appreciated how hard the girls were tr.ying to ma,ke us feel "at home."

The Christmas holidays soon came along, and after having a delightful vacation we came back full of "pep" to begin work again. We all enjoyed a talk by Dr. Rose in which she told us of the conditions in France, where she had been doing war work; and I'm sure she made us all want to work very much harder to help the boys "over there." A little later we heard an enjoyable talk by Dr. Jameson of Girard College.

The rest of the year passed with studying, attending games and the like, and we all felt rather glad when June came along and we scattered to our various homes for the summer vacation. We were all glad to come back in the fall, however, for we were now freshmen, and maybe we didn't feel grownup when we could direct the E's where to go, as we had been directed the year before. We also had the pleasure of electing class officers this year. They were as follows: President, Ruth Shallcross; Vice-President, Anna Pennington; Secretary, Elizabeth Moore; Treasurer, Emeline Nickles.

We were allowed to have class rings this year, and after many hot discussions, we agreed on a design which we naturally considered "the best ever."

On Senior Day we strove to entertain them with tableaux, which we were quite sure they enjoyed, judging from what they said. In the spring the most thrilling event was going to the circus, and we really wondered why some of our illustrious members weren't kept there, considering the way they acted. However, we only go to the circus once a year, so our behavior was excusable.

Our much-needed summer vacation was welcomed by everyone.

When we came back in the fall we were in the senior school, and gradually getting nearer the goal. Class officers were again elected, this time Marie Dingee being President and Marion Buzby Treasurer. We adopted a war orphan, the cost of whom rather weakened our class treasury, but we felt that we were doing our "bit" no matter what the cost.

Page Thirty-five

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

We were permitted to give a Hallowe'en party this year, which everyone g-reatly enjoyed.

This year was the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of our Alma Mater. In the spring we celebrated by giving "A Winter's Tale," in which a few of our more gifted members took part.

We enjoyed two talks that spring, one by Dr. Earl Barnes, and another by James Warwick Price. In June we departed for our summer vacation, hoping that we should be more inclined to work in the fall than in the warm spring days.

It seemed quite natural to be working again in the fall. Class officers were elected: Ruth Shallcross, President; Mildred Hudson, Vice-President; Emeline Nickles, Treasurer. We gave a Hallowe'en party for the seniors, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. A little later there was a dance in the gym, in honor of the boys from Brooklyn whom our boys played in basketball, which was well attended by our class.

Our hoped-for dance was given in March, and although it had to be given in the gym, everybody had a wonderful time. After our examinations were over, we all felt the need of a rest, and we separated in June, looking forward to our Senior Year.

We were Seniors at last in September, 1921. Our class officers were chosen the same as in our Junior year, save that we made Mary Lukens Vice-President.

The Juniors gave us a dance in the fall which everybody enjoyed. In November we had a Senior Day. Our sister class, the C's, gave us a luncheon with flowers, place-cards and all the decorations; and we certainly appreciated their thoughtfulness.

On the sixteenth of December the Old Pupils' Association gave us a reception and dance at the Bellevue-Stratford and we certainly had one good time. The spelling-bee was rather a failure on the part of the class in view of the fact that all those who took part in it fell down on the first word; but the dancing made up for it.

After the Christmas holidays our time was taken up with Mid-year Examinations and in consideration of some of the questions, our class fared pretty well. On February eleventh the basketball game and dance following was well attended by the seniors, who all had a very enjoyable evening. But our long-looked-for Senior Dance was held on the eleventh of March, and everybody had a wonderful time. It was a great success, both socially and financially.

Our trip to Washington chaperoned by our teachers was taken the end of March and was greatly enjoyed by all. But our minds were filled with thoughts of the long-hoped -for goal, our Commencement; and it is our wish that all the following classes are having and will have as happy a life at Friends' Central as we have had; and we are quite sure that our future years will be greatly benefited by these five years of hard work and happy times at good old Friends' Central.

Page Thirty-six

ITSops 1!}istorp

HEN the class of '22 first came to F. C. in the fall of 1917, they were given a warm reception by the upper classmen. This reception consisted principally of allowing the always willing freshmen to act as a sort of foundation for a dancing floor. The dancing surface was elevated from the gym floor, where the ceremony took place, by a boy rolled in a mat. Freshmen seemed to be the only kind of foundation that wou ld satisfy the dancers, so of course they felt honored, but were sometimes a little slow to accept the offer. You must understand that this slowness was caused entirely by modesty, not by any unwillingness. However, this modesty and slowness soon vanished after the application of some gentle hint by the dancer or one of his confederates. To his great surprise, after the dance the freshman was not even squashed noticeably flat, but was at last an initiated member of Friends' Central School. He then had time to explore the building and to become acquainted with his classmates.

After the first few weeks, the novelty of the new school wore off and the freshman felt as if he had always gone to high school. Even the "finals" were not so bad as they might have been.

The "D" year, the first year of real high school, has for us practically no outstanding landmark. During this year we studied a little but played and slept a good deal of the time.

The "C" year was very successful for us. The class of '22 became famous for its all-round activities. It was well represented on most of the athletic teams. The class as a rule studied hard and was at least slightly intelligent. The Blue and Gray Magazine was assisted by our activities. We gave sociables in the gym, the best that were ever given there we are sure. That year marked our nearest approach to Paradise or the Millennium. At that time, college entrance examinations had no threat for us if they even had a meaning. They were unknown, not to be worried about or thought about. The highest ideal of our math teacher was to give us a sufficient grasp of arithmetic and algebra to enable us to set telegraph poles properly. While this was most probably a high ideal, we couldn't appreciate it, but continued to tell the teacher it would be easier and better to set the poles by eye. Just think, he did not even use the usual but strong threat of an impending college entrance examination.

But all good things must come to an end. The beginning of the end start ed in our "B" year. Somehow things just would not go right. The old system of easy study was abolished and the screws were tightened. However, we managed to find some time for athletics and other outside activities, but life was "sure terrible" . the latter half of the year the college entrance exams began to be a reality for some of our members, but baseball and tennis came along and obliterated all thought of them.

Page Thirty-seven

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty -two

From the first of April to Graduation Day the teachers were so busy trying to pump knowledge into the seniors that we had a chance to take a "much needed" though unofficial semi-vacation. Of course we still attended school sometimes, but we really did not have to study very hard.

The first part of our senior year was occupied almost entirely with football. About ninety per cent of the fellows were out for the team, hence all ideas of study were driven from our heads. Football was the only topic of conversation, so algebra, history and such incidentals were practically neglected. But soon, too soon it seemed for some of us, basketball came along. Our class furnished most of the material for this team also.

But we had many troubles this year. The scholastic troubles were the most serious, but the most uninteresting. Our conduct did not always seem to suit the powers that be. Every now and then a wandering snowball or a late excuse-note would act as a last straw and would, figuratively speaking, break the patient faculty's back. Then our zealous section teacher, Mr. Rex, would call a solemn conference and proceed to try to make us repent. But after awhile the snow melted and the excuse-notes became a habit. We became so busy with athl,etics and graduation affairs that we did not have any time to cut up anyhow. Then came the spring vacation with the trip to Washington. This was really the crowning event of high school. Long will its remembrance dwell in our thoughts.

Altogether, high school gave us lots of fun, and real fun at that. The class of '22 had more fun than any other class ever had, but that is to be expected, as we are truly an exceptional class. In between times, we must have managed to absorb some learning, as we are now decidedly brighter than when we entered. Yes, even we will admit that. So, on the whole, our life at Friends' Central has been practically a complete success.

Page

ERHAPS many times before I finish this prophecy the less credulous of you will gasp and say, "Impossible," as I might have said before my momentous Western trip. But seeing is believing, I was forced to admit. Prior to this journey I had, of course, travelled all over Europe, but I must say I echoed Van Dyck's sentiment of "America for me," as it seemed did all my former classmates, for I got a tip from a very enterprising reporter whose name I'll to be Raymond Shryock, that if I went out to Jollywood I'd bump into a veritable class reunion. Nothing loath, I packed up my luggage and prepared to take a look at "Twcn ty Years After." I arrived on schedule, but found no brass band there to meet me, and remembered that I had absent-mindedly forgotten to warn them of my advent. So I immediately set out for the manager's office. Of course, I experienced some difficulty in entering the official sanctum, but a good deal of this was dispelled when the secretary recognized me. It was Edna Baker. I finally escaped from her warm embrace, and went into the next room, much surprised to find Elizabeth Moore in the executive chair. She rose to greet me and I had decided by this time that the Jollywood air must be a true elixir, as no one looked a bit older. We had quite a talk-fest, but she finally admitted that she was too busy to take me through the Fineart Cinema Studios, but would send for a guide. The guide turned out to be the erstwhile president of the class of '22, and she volunteered to reintroduce me to my old friends. As we walked down the road to the studios she detailed some of the unique features of this plant, among them, that although many of the girls were married this venture was being carried on in a manless Paradise, like that of the Amazons, and that men held only the most subordinate positions, though occasionally they were called in to spice up things a bit, as the public was prejudiced against producing love scenes without at least one of the male sex and for the eternal 6.s sometimes two were required.

We had now reached the gates and I stopped for a moment to reflect on that speech of the melancholy Jacques that "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women simply players." This was going to be a very unusual adventure, but then "Truth is stranger than fiction." The gate was opened by someone whose face was familiar; I suddenly realized that it was Melosina Barker. On the ground beside her, I saw what I first thought was a dime novel, but which proved to be a book on Latin scansion. Upon my asking how things were, and how she liked the job of gate-keeper, she replied, "Well you see, Jean, it's a nice position and all that, but things are not like they used to be at old F. C. S. I still find my foot groping for the bars on the second floor railing. And besides, I don't see this idea of a manless Paradise at all."

Page Fort'l

THE RECORD

Nin e teen Twenty-two

Telling her that I would return later to hear her grievances, we went on.

Ruth Shallcross, the guide, said that she would take me first to the scenario room. This I found was divided into cubby holes, each marked with the type of scenario its occupant p;oduced. We 'stopped at on,e marked Lurid Melodrama, Villains, Vamps, Vicissitudes, and Violence; and peering in I saw a person in black, hunched over a desk lamp. She turned, and I had difficu lty in recognizing her as Mildred Hudson, fo-r instead qf having luxu,riant and wavy hair, only a few stray locks kept her from being entirely bald. She seemed very much and without any salutation back to work. I immediately ipterrogated Ruth as to the cause of it all and she said, "I'm afraid we will have to take her out of the scenario department; she gets i:JO awfully worked up over ,The Fate of or 'The Hazards of Hortense,' that she tears her hair out. Gets to thinking that what she's writing is you know."

We had by tpis time reached the cubby hole marked Fairy Tales, Fantasies, etc. I immediately gu,essed whom I would fipd b ehi,nd th ,e -curtp.in apd sure enough it was Orra who greeted me. But she had two fairy tales to turn out for Children's We,ek Campaign, so we left her feverishly covering sheets of pink stawith her approved Palmer penmanship. I was now impat,ient to see the phases .of this industry, but stopped first at a booth marked Comedies, and heard some one giggling hysterically as we pulled back the curtain. The laugh was immediately copnected with Alma Ledig, whom we found rolling on the floor in paroxysms. She managed to gasp, "Hello, oh I just got the idea-," and then became u,ncontrollable. We escaped, as the other occupants rose en masse and demanded sound-p,roof walls.

We made a hurried inspectjon of the dressing rooms, where the only person whom I met was Madeline Sager. She was changing her costume for the sixth time that day; she seemed quite taken with her part as a gown model, and urged us to visit her set later on.

We then emerged "on location". I was bewildered by hurried glances at Western shacks nestling close to Chinese pagodas, but soon adapted myself to these incongruiti,es. The first scene we visited at close range was a lumber mill. Two people could be discerned fighting, while jumping from log to log in the stream. The e,nthusiastic and perspiripg director standing beside the camera and calling "Put a little pep into it. Forget that you like one another," and clapping her hands violently turned out to be Eliza Blackburn. She saluted us, then called again, "Pretend the other girl is on the Shady Hill basketball team, wallop her."

The contestants, I then perceived, were Prudence Wallis and Marie Dingee, who were both doing their very best to dodge the other's blows, and the water below. We did not want to disturb them, so we moved on, to the accompaniment of Eliza's continued clapping and exhortations.

Page Forty-on e

THE RECORD

Nineteen T wenty-two

"They are taking another outdoor scene now, so we might as well see that," said Ruth, as we wandered along.

In the next set, I s:1 w a slender figure struggling through tons of manmade snow. I had just recognized Sarah Pringle, when another figure entered. It was a highwayman, the regulation two gun variety, who proceeded to "stick up" Sarah. "Register emotion of 'gypped' again," the director called, and as the bandit turned to face the camera I saw the well known countenance of Emeline Nickles. Apparently she was up to her old habits again.

"What part is Sarah playingi" I asked.

"Oh, she's a street singer, the sole support of a husband and five children."

"On our way to the indoor sets we will go through the Lab. and developing room," Ruth informed me.

I didn't know what to anticipate here though I felt that any of the A2 members would be at home in the congenial atmosphere of H 2S0 4 and I was not mistaken, for behind a large retort, I saw some blonde hair, and knew instinctively that it was Esther Ballard, and my supposition was correct. Her assistant, who was busily supplying her with villainous looking liquids in multi-colored bottles, turned out to be Carelli Batten. We hurried off, and found ourse:ves in the interior stages, where under the glare of high powered lamps, people were bustling about. The first scene was laid in a movie house, one of those ' double" scenes where one sees another audience seeing another show. I could only catch a glimpse of the person at the piano, but it was obviously our old classmate Katherine Krauss. The next indoor set was the interior of a baronial mansion or something of the sort; of course there were the usual number of suits of mail and crossed swords, and lying on the floor, dressed in fluffs and ruffles, was Eleanor Cross. In response to my question, Ruth said, "Oh yes, she always plays juvenile parts. In this picture she is a spoiled darling of adoring parents; you kn ow the type. And the funniest thing; you've heard, I suppose, that some artists find it a great help to have music while they are acting; well, Connie says it simply in sp ires her to hear the strains of a saxophone. We're filming a serial next door, come along. It's called 'The Escapades of Elaine .' "

We came in one of the many exciting points. Adele Stoughton, looking a bit dishevelled, though her red hair was st ill perfectly ma(celled, was fighting with three husky looking males of the pugili st vari!!ty. Ruth assured me that this ''Escapade" was mild compared with some that she had filmed. I turned tail and fled, urging her earnestly to put in a hurry call for arnica.

"I'd like to see something just a bit more pacific," I begged, and was led to the next stage, which gave the impression of a Cubist drawing. This fantastic setting, I learned, was for the production of one of Orra Cliff's fairy tales, a modern version of Cinderella, with Ruth Ballard in the title role and Sarah Hunt as the fairy godmother.

Page Forty-two

THE RECORD

N i net ee n T w ent y -t w o

I was anxious to see some of Milly's work being prepared for the unsuspecting public, and asked if any was in course of production at present. I was told that her last scenario was being "shot" (without high explosives) on an adjacent lot. There we found Mary Baily in a South Sea Island setting. One of Milly's villains was hovering in the background, partially hidden by a spreading palm. Mary, I understood, was the wife of a missionary, and seemed to be in a pretty bad way at present, but I was that Mildred with her customary ingenuity, would extricate her from this fix. Let me add that the villain was Genevieve French, who could with impunity be called wild and ''wiscious . "

"Oh, I must show you the pride of the lot," said Ruth, as she dragged me away leaving Mary's fate undecided. Not knowing whether this was a tame tiger or an automatic device for powdering the nose when shiny, I followed her curiously. As we neared a small white building, I heard lusty screeching. We entered, went through a disinfecting chamber and then emerged upon a room full of babies.

"All the actresses leave their children here, assured of scientific and hygienic care at the hands of the matron, Mary Lukens." Sure enough there was Mary, in a white costume, supervising the feeding of the kiddies. After taking a look at a few squalling Stoughtons and some quarreling Crosses (I didn't quite catch the married names) we left.

"You haven't seen Eleanor Neidinger yet, have you?" I signified the negative. "Well, here she is."

Eleanor greeted us a bit incoherently, "Oh, I am going crazy, nothing's right. They have been trying to write a scenario for me-can't find anything to fit my type. Thought they had one, read it to me, couldn't understand a word of it, turned it right down, something about a Swedish washwoman-must run back and keep my eyes on them, try to put something over-," and she was gone.

"There's a beautiful set down the road that I don't want you to miss , " said Ruth, tugging at my arm. "Big society show and all that sort of thing." We entered a brilliantly lighted hall and on a large floor surrounded by tables, saw two people dancing. Their co -ordination was excellent and the audience seemed very enthusiastic. Who could it be? Well I'll keep you in suspense no longer, it was Marjory Harvey and Isabel Faucett. I wanted to stay until the band played ''Home, Sweet Home" but I had not completed my rounds yet, so I was forcibly removed. I was becoming tired but felt sure there could be only a few more, so I ' 'carried on." We stopped before a building conspicuously labelled "Women's Aid Society." The hall was decked with posters, "Avoid the pitfalls of the moving picture business." "Don't go out alone at night; chaperones provided by the Society," "Never exceed the time limit of osculation," "Remember that it's better to be an old maid than a grass widow," "Keep the Golden Rule," "Let your conscience be your guide." The moving power behind this organization, I

Page Forty-three

THE RECORD

Nineteen T wenty-two

understood, was Cornelia Chapman. She did not seem to succumb to the pitfalls advertised and said that they had had excellent attendance at all the teas to promote her projects.

"What is Eva Miller doing, and Edna Murphy?" I asked . "They have acceded to honored positions by their reputation for honesty and good character, and are now cashiers in the Cafeteria, but as that's closed we won't be able to see them."

"I think the only person we have missed so far is Virginia Nash and we will see her on the way out. She is still keeping close to Betty, and is assistant manager."

Now the trip of inspection was over; exhausted but happy I made my way toward the gate. If you doubt the veracity of any of the things I have told you, remember that ·•a prophet is never a prophet in her own land." As I passed out, I heard in the distance that famous yell, Page. Forty-four

Full o' Pep, Full o' Booze, Knock 'em dead 22's.

Page Forty-five

IHE time has come, all you that would hear me, that I should chronicle the strange events that befell me one balmy day in May, 1948. I was spending a two weeks' visit in the Catskills, and on this day I had decided to ascend Mt. Wittenberg, which is over four thousand feet high, and which commands an excellent view of the Ashokan Dam, which latter furnishes New York City with its water supply.

I was about two-thirds of the way up the mountain and just nearing the turn in the trail near Indian rock, when I was ass :wlted violently from the rear, and by no means gentle hands played rather unpleasantly about the regions or adiacent to my Adam's Apple. I looked down, and oh-horror of horrors! I shuddered all over, and my blood walked cold. My necktie was gone! Oh, suppose I should catch cold! But I turned resolutely aroupd, and beheld an outlandish figure of a man in middle life. He was bareheaded and barefooted, and his clothes hung on him in tatters. He was cadly in need of a shave, his cuffs being frayed, and a long white, flowing beard flowed in the direction of his lily-white feet. But through the alfalfa growth on his face, I thought I discerned something familiar.

"You!" I cried, "Edward Repp, of all people! Well, I'll be home at nine o'clock!"

"So it's you, eh?" he said, expectorating some tobacco; "come into my cave, and we'll have a talk-fest."

We entered his cave which was spacious and dry, and which was decorated with numerou::; neckties and Latin Composition books.

We sat down, ,a.nd I asked him to tell me his story. He bit off a corner of a plug of Hot Dog brand chewing tobacco, and settled back.

"Well," he started, "five years ago I was head of the most elaborate system of dumb waiters in any New York cafeteria. But I got a monomania for seizing neckties and couldn't see anybody wearing one without relieving him of it. I thought that they indecent articles of haberdashery, and I still do. Well, the police got me for seizing sp many neckties, and put me up on the fourth floor of an asylum. The wall paper was decorated with pictures of men wearing red neckties, and I couldn't stand it. So on the four:th day I packed my bag, and standing on the window sill of the fourth story window, I leaped in,to a passing truck, without hurting"-(here he shifted his tobacco to the other cheek)-"without hurting the truck any.

"I hopped out of the truck and escaped up here, Where I haven't been bothered since. I manage to keep myself from appropriating any neckties when I go to town, which I do about twice a month for food, and-and marbles. You see, I always lose them, and I do love to play with them so. And tha/s my story," he said, "but

Page Forty-six

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

by the way, speaking of stories, Lindsay and the Reverend Lewis Thomas of Philadelphia are running a stray cat farm for the stray, homeless, uneducated, sick or disabled cats of New Jersey. The farm is thriving in the northern part of Vermont, and I understan,d that they have government and state permission to feed the cats whatever they -want to. But let me warn you," said Eddie, "if you ever visit this farm, beware you approach the pack of vici-ous dogs they keep. They're lia,bll'! to bite any minute."

He paused, and then said:

"What's become of your brot)ler? What is he doing now?"

"Oh," I answered, "he's on the stage." I swelled my chest with pardonable pride. "Yes," I went on, "he's witp qne of the biggest shows, I think the biggest show now in Chicago. I got a letter from him recently, and he creeps out on the stage, according to the letter, when all is dark, and lights are off-"

"One moment, please," interrupted qi, "just what does he do and what part does he play?"

My chest sank in a$ quickly as it had swelled out. I had not expected a question like this. The cat was out of the bag. But I answered the "Oh," I replied "he's a stage hand."

Eddie concealed a smi le, but then said:

"Well, I saw Jack Smyth quite a while ago in New York. But it w;as only for five or ten minutes. It was quite a curious incident. I was walking along FortySixth Street, and a great big sailor with a blackened eye, bleeding nose, and ·cut lip passed by, laughing heartily. I stopped him and asked him what he was laughing at. He answered me, saying, 'I was just walking along the street when some fellow came up to me, hit me three times, and said, "Take that, you big Swede," and then he walked off.'

"'I don't see anything funny in that,' was what I told him," cont;n,ued Eddie, "and then he said, 'Why can't you see the joke? I'm not a Swede, I'm an American.' Well, I began to think he really was a Swede then, but I suddenly recognized him as Smittie himself. We had a merry little chat then. I think he's the champion boxer of the navy. He says he expects to be Admiral soon."

Here Eddie was silent.

"Don't you know what has become of any of the other members of the class of 1922?" I asked.

"Yes, I know the present occupation of two more," answered Eddie, "but I'll let you find out for yourself. You go to the town of Hunter, and about five hundred yards before you enter the town on the road to Phoenicia, whistle three times. Then see what you can see. Don't be afraid."

I shook hands with Eddie, and promised to visit him soon again, and then descended the mountain, minus one perfectly good, polka-dot necktie.

Page Forty-seven

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

Phoenicia and Hunter are two little villages right near Mt. Wittenberg, and hopping in my Fordolette, I hastened to follow Eddie's instructions, wondering whether or not he was kidding me, as I was not entirely convinced of his sanity. I got about a mile or a half mile from H"!Jnter, and started walking toward the town, till I judged myself to have reached the advised five hundred yards. I raised my fingers to my lips, and chortled thrice. All was silent save for the moving of the snails by the brook, and then an elusively familiar voice answered hoarsely,

"We can communicate with Mars!"

I gasped at the unexpectedness of the statement, and then I walked into the bushes and saw a figure dressed in flowing white robes with about nine feet, six inches of body between the soles of his shoes and the roots of his hair, wearing horned-rim spectacles. Despite the height, I saw who it was. Friends, can you imagine it? Frederick Mears!

"Follow me," said the latter. We approached a cabin near to which were two immense aerials. We entered, and there sat another figure. Before I learned anything more, I demanded an explanation of the queer action taken thus far.

"You see," explained Fred solemnly, "not all people believe we can communicate with Mars. Of course they are fools. Knowing this, I made it so that no one may enter this cabin without giving the signal which they will have learned from previous visitors. I have become wrapped up in my belief as a piece of Wrigley's is wrapped up in its wrapper. Indeed, I am convinced that when Mars was nearest us last, I heard them (the Martians) order a chicken dinner for thirty by wireless, and I am also convinced that the dinner was sent by wireless, 'cause I smelt the chicken!''

Fred concluded this statement with a gesture of triumph. I looked at the other person, who was sitting down, writing at a mahogany table of logarithms.

"Who's that?" I asked.

"That," responded Fred, "is my faithful partner, so that's that!"

"What's its name?" I asked again.

"Thomas Sterling Bacon, the discoverer of the method of letting Mars enjoy the jazz music of this earth by logarithmic wireless!"

Yes, it was Bacon, old Ham himself- lost in the lawless land of luring, lovely logs, as usual.

They were indeed a pair, Freddie and Sterling. I walked over to the latter. "What gave Freddie the ide,a. of wirelessing to Mars?" I asked him.

"Well," answered he, "because he is over nine feet tall, he thinks he can see Mars better than anyone else, and he distinctly stated that several times he saw people moving on that planet. Therefore, he is convinced that he may get in touch with them. I am interested in wireless, and have joined him, giving him material, mental and logarithmic aid."

Page Forty-eight

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twtnty-two

"Seen anything of any other members of the class of 1922?" I questioned. "Yes," said Fred, joining the conversation, "once, before we had a professional or amateur license, we used such high kilowattage that we interfered with government stations. They raised such a commotion that our case was taken up before the Supreme Court. We were in court awaiting our turn when I thought I recognized something familiar about the Chief Justice. I walked over to him, and saw that instead of paying attention to the case, he was reading "Treasure Island," concealing the book in his lap. It was Kay Conard, as I had thought. He finally let me off, when he found out who I was, and told me about Joe Barnes. Joe was a United States Senator, but back in 1940, he was one of those in the Senate who struck for softer seats. Unfortunately, he wasn'tvotedforagain, though theydidput cushions in the Senate, and he liked Washington so well, he stayed there. He got a position in the Washington Monument, and goes up and down the steps about nine times a day. He cleans the monument. As he works, he sings, "Then I'll clean each little landing, and each little step," to the tune of "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes," which was popular somewhere in 1922. However, the steps are not little, and there are nine hurid red and one of them, so he must be a pretty busy man."

Here Sterling for breath.

"What has happened to George Biddle?" was his query.

"You of course have heard of the socially prominent family, Mr. and Mrs. Threefingers Van Booze?" I started, "well, George is now a permanent member of the family, and-"

"Isn't that great?" interrupted Fred.

"Wait a moment," I answered, "I was just going to say that George is Mr. Van Booze's valet, and a good one, too!"

There was a short period of silence, during which we reminded ourselves of our high school days. At length I inquired what had become of Lester Drenk.

"He stayed in this country till 1932," said Freddie, "then he got a haircut and went to Russia, where his dancing made the Bolsheviks see red. But, indeed, the lure of one's native land is ever irresistible, and sunny Arabia kept beckpning. So the wily little Arab departed thither, and Arabians are now beginning to toddle, and some of them twist a wicked heel!"

Fred paused, but volunteering information, he went on.

"Kingy is now a gentleman and a scholar. He is a teacher at the University for the Mentally Deficient, and gives expert instruction in Monotony. I understand that he wrot.e a 300-page book, expounding his theory about where the stripes on a revolving barber pole go to."

I thanked the two for their courtesy, and said good-bye. Just then the wireless overhead crackled, and insisting that it came from Mars, Fred rushed to the head phones. But it was only a weather report, and Fred got up, a little abashed. Not wishing to further embarrass him, I left, assuming that poor Sterling had to stand this day after day.

Page Forty-nine

Page Fifty

JLegacp

E, THE Class of 1922 of Friends' Central School, on June 00, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two, do bequeath to our heirs forever, the following:

To the esteemed apd worthy Class B, our many athletic honors, with the pep and good sportsmanship of the girls of our teams, our dressing room with its strangely attractive mirror and lastly the beloved "parking place" of some of the worthy members of our class in the front hall.

To the C's, our sister ci.fl.SS, we wish to pass on the use of the sofa in the corner of the reception room, wl-:ere many of our members were to be found in the much appreciated lunch hour, also our ability to reach the lunch room at 12.05 without any serious casualties resulting and while speaking of the lunch room our best lunch room manners.

To the respected D Class, we bequeath our great dramatic ability, although it often has been questioned whether that has been appreciated, also ability to keep awake in meeting.

To Class E, although we hardly have had the chance to know one another well, we desire to leave with you our perseverance and unfailing good cheer, knowing that it will be of great use to you in your coming years in F. C. S.

In testimony and witness whereof, we the members of 1922 do affix our signatures.

Page Fifty-one

Page Fifty-two

since we have been in Friends' Central, our class has been justly proud of its athletics. From the very b,eginning, that is E, it has been full of the spirit essential for the best results in sports. We looked up to the upper classes, and there we found worthy examples of it. We have learned what this spirit means to the school, and we sincerely hop,e that hereafter the interer;t that we have shown will not only be handed down, but greatly increased.

We have had quite a variety of gym teachers in our career, and from them all, we have received good training. They have been liked by the g irls, some perhaps a little more than others, only natural, but still, we feel that Friends' Central has given us all that could be desired in gym teachers.

While in E, the upper classes quickly took hold of us and showed us how to beco!T\e good sports. Many of the girls went out for hockey and at once leprned to love the game. We practiced a little but had no match games. I am sure we all remember the Field Day on December 8th, when it snowed. To see the girls running up and down the field in a rather heavy snow storm, made quite an impression on our minds.

We paid little att,e;ntion to basketball, although it appealed to us; but we strengthened our young limbs 'in other indoor games.

On April 4th, of that year '18, there was held a gym cpntest. The up11er classes demonstrated mar c hing and apparatus, while the E's had an individual contest.

awards were given to Anna Brill, 1st; Prudence Wallis, 2nd; and Lenore Hinkleman, 3rd. To know that we were getting old enough to take an active part arou,s..ed in us a new interest.

In the early spring we had a baseball team with Anna Brill as captain. Only a few of the now graduating class were on that team, the rest having left us. The survivors are Betty Moore, Mary Bailey, Jean Loeb and Prue Wallis.

Later we went out for tennis, but were too small to amount to much. All our instruction in E was by Miss Watters. We all liked her and were very sorry to see her leave at the end of that year.

In D, we elected our representatives for the Athletic Council, Anna Brill and Anna Pennington.

We did not win any games in hockey, although we had some good under the captaincy of Ruth Shallcross.

Miss Baldwin, our new teacher, coached us in Basketball. Marion Buzby was captain of our first team. Still we won no games, but you must remember we were the younge;ot ,c.lass that took part in match games.

Then we won our first victory in baseball. It was over the E's, 34-7, under

Page Fifty-three

THE RECO R D

Nineteen Twenty-two

the captaincy of Marie Dingee. We certainly were proud of ourselves to have at last won something!

Time came for track and the track meet. Again we didn't shine, but at least we came in 4th, the A's coming 5th.

On January 23rd thr school had a Blue and Gray basketball game, the Blues defeating th,e Grays 35 - 30. This was followed by a Blue and Gray baseball game, also won by the Blues. Two of our girls, Anna Brill, Gray, and Connie Cross, Blue, played on the school teams.

We came back in the fall of '19 ready to work. We were C's now, rising nearer and nearer to what thought the best and finest thing of all, Seniors.

Ruth Shallcross was again our hockey captain, and this yea.-, although losing the rest of the games, we beat the D's by a score of 4- 1. On December 6th, there was a game between the F. C. Alumnae and Varsity teams. After a hard fight, the Alumnae defeated the Varsity by a score of 3- 0.

Our basketball team wa13 now becoming stronger and scored several victories led by B,etty Moore. Basketball was fast becoming the most popular sport and everyone looked forward to practice and games with much interest. You must remember that it was far from easy to make those teams and keep training rules, and that to those girls who did make them it meant a great deal of time and labor.

The Track Meet was held on February 18, '20; and still we did not come out on top. Track just didn't seem to be our specialty, but naturally it took a few years to get onto it. A hop-step-jump record was made by Sarah Pringle, making 24 feet 9 inches.

Marie Dingee again was captain of baseball. Marie is a good pitcher and there are many other girls on the baseball team who deserve to be mentioned, but they must come later. We won several victories that year, but not of exceeding importance.

The gym exhibition was held March 26th. Our class came out second, and are proud of the fact that Letitia Owens tied for first place with May Parry, earning 37.5 points out of a possible 40.

Our tennis team in C was made up of Kitty Krauss and Bettly Moore, Sarah Pringle and Prue Wallis. Lack of time, however, p.revented any inter-class tournaments.

In B, in the fall of 1920, Eleanor Cross was elected Vice-President of the Athletic Association. it was time for hockey, and after a training, brief partially on account of the weather, the Seniors and Juniors met on December 15th on a rather muddy field. This game will always be associated with mud. For the first half the B's succeeded in holding the A's, but in the next, perhaps it was the mud, perhaps they were a little better, anyhow, the A's defeated us by a score of 3- 0. This game

Page Fifty-four

Page Fifty-five

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

certainly showed how well a hockey game could be played, how much spirit, good sportsmanship and fine playing could all be c ombined in one afternoon's pleasure.

The Alumnae again beat the Varsity 4- 0, the third time in succession the Varsity had been defeated.

Now at last came our success in basketball. We won the championship! The cup! That means defeating every class. Betty Moore playing center was our captain. Connie Cross our side center, Sarah Pringle and Ruth Shallcross guards and Marie Dingee and Prue Wallis forwards. This team worked very well together, and several on it had been on the class team ever since D. This year they certainly seemed to remedy the weak points and play a fine game . Our first cup! And basketball too!

There is always one game that amuses us greatly-the Faculty game. As Juniors we beat the Faculty 32- 26.

We had a hard fight for the baseball championship, but the Sophomores defeated us by a close score in the final game.

Again lack of time prevented inter-class tournaments. However, we had a crack tennis team made up of Melosina Barker and Eleanor Cross, Sarah Pringle and Prue Wallis. Miss Henze, for the past two years, that is Band C, instructed us.

Seniors. We can well remember when we in the lower classes thought what a fine and wonderful thing it would be to be Seniors. And now we have come to it and realized the full importance.

The class elected Marie Dingee and Prudence Wallis as representatives for the Athletic Association. Marie was elected President, and a committee of the two representatives and ex-President Eliza Blackburn were appointed to draw up a new constitution.

Now was our last and best chance to show what we could do- and we did.

In hockey we won the cup! Our first hockey cup! We had a hard fight with the Juniors for the cup, the first game resulting in a tie 1- 1. Finally, however, we secured it, after hard effort on the part of each player.

We also for the second time won the cup in basketball. Interclass basketball games did not amount to much this year for there was something much finer.

At last our hopes had been realized and our prayers heard by the faculty! We had succeeded in getting their consent to play outside schools in basketball. For this we had been striving ever since we could remember, and even those who went before us, but to no avail. And to think it was gt•anted to us! Owing to the results I think everyone wishes it had been done long before. The spirit displayed was certainly wonderful. Many tried out for the Varsity team. In December we tried out for a place in the League and won it. The Varsity team was chosen, being composed of Betty Moore, center; Eleanor Cross, side-center; Ruth Shallcross and Anna Rose Williams, guards; and Eliza Blackburn and Prudence Wallis,

Page Fifty-six

THE R EC OR D

N i nete en Twenty-two

forwards. We are very proud of the fact that with the exception of one, all were Seniors. Betty Moore was elected Captain and Prudence Wallis, Manager. The learn had partial success, winning some games by a close margin and losing some. However, I am confident that outside games will be continued hereafter, and that a great deal will be gained by them. Good sportsmanship, fair playing and all that goes with Friends' Central teams were well displayed, and we can only hope that what has been done well can in the future be done better.

To all lhose who have helped us in any way in our athletics, we extend our deepest thanks. We owe our success to our gym teachers, advisers and the cooperation of the girls.

Page Fifty-eight

Page Fifty-nine

Page Sixty

Page Sixty-one

rsops

urn GQ/.tll\II ANY classes have passed and left their mark on Friends' Central in athletics, but few have done so much to improve the athletic standard of Friends' Central as that of 1922. Preserving our original band of athletes almost intact throughout thefive yearsof our competition at Friends' Central, we always have striven not only to win victories, but also to earn for Friends' Central an enviable record for good sportsmanship.

In E our athletic endeavours were limited to constant contests in basketball and indoor baseball, with the D's. We were almost continually beaten by the said D's, but it only served towhetour appetites and to make doubly sweet the victories over the upperclassmen in later years. In spite of these defeats, our class showed promise and predicted a fine future. We had Harvey Bonner, Jack Smyth, Bacon and Dick Shryock, all of whom distinguished themselves later on.

It was in D that we first broke into print as athletes. In that memorable year, we ended the indoor baseball season in a triple tie with B and A for first place. Lindsay and Heacock performed well for us. In basketball we fared less well, losing to all three of the upper classes. We defeated E, however, 35 to 5, and we overwhelmed the lower class in track by a score of 32 to 4. Smyth, Heacock and Lindsay were great helps that year. The D year brought us many new athletes who stood us in good stead later. Lindsay, Drenk, King, Heacock, all came in our freshman year.

The next year we moved up to C and also progressed in our ability as athletes. This year we had a representative on the varsity basketball team in Lindsay and two on the track team, in Bonner and Smyth. Palmer King, Lindsay, Jones, Bonner and Smyth all served on the baseball varsity team from our class and upheld our reputation nobly in so doing. In Junior Tennis that year, Barnes and Shryock helped to earn Friends' Central a third place posit·ion in the inter-academic league. In inter-class basketball and indoor baseball, our class failed to break any records, losing- to both 1920 and 1921, although we defeated 1923 in both branches of sport. We organized a class basketball team that year, composed of Lindsay, Jones, Smyth, Drenk and Biddle, that played two games with the Lower Merion Sophomores. On our own floor we were defeated in a thrilling game, the final score 19- 11:1. And when we went to Lower Merion, they seemed in their element and shot rings around us.

So far our performances were average, but it required the next year's to make good our claim to excellence. In these two years, we have had an increase in brawn, quickness and team work which justifies our statement that we have set a standard for future classes.

In B we led the school in basketball and indoor baseball. In football, which

Page Sixty-two

PagP Sixty-three

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty

was the first varsity event, we were represented ably by Smyth, Drenk, Thomas, Lindsay, King and Beck, all of whom were regulars. A summary of the scores of the season might not justify a school celebration, but the fellows made a record of being good sportsmen and of meeting reverses with courage and new determination. We did not win games, but we had a fine spirit and, therefore, a worth-while season. In basketball Friends' Central engaged for the first time in inter-school competition and considering the inexperience of the squad, they made a good record. Lindsay, Ochser, Thomas, Smyth and Drenk were all excellent players and deserved their success. The crowning point of the season was when the team travelled to New York and sent the New York Friends' team down to defeat by the score of 21 to 15. Following this game, we lost to Brooklyn Friends', but we gave them a good fight and a promise that they would find a victory over Friends' Central sti ll harder in the future. In track we had a very good relay team. Smith was the only Junior on it but he was a very important item. With his assistance, Rowland, Henwood, and Collingwood finished second in the Friends' School Relay Race in the Penn Relays. No other competition in track was engaged in that year. In base,ball, Capt. King, Lindsay, Smyth, Thomas and Ochser, played for 1922 and they did well. We gave a brilliant ending to an average season by trouncing Wilmington Friends at Wilmington 10-2. In tennis, Barnes, Shryock and Bacon, wielded the racquet for Friends' Central in a schedule of inter-school matches. Besides some other ma.tches we defeated our old rivals Episcopal Academy twice and lost the same number of times to Penn Charter. At the end of the year, Smyth deservedly was awarded the cup which goes annually to the best all-round athlete in the school.

Our senior year has justified our boast that we are a growing class. The first sport of the year, football, saw all but two members of our c lass actively engaged in daily practice and Captain Smyth, Drenk, Mears, Lindsay, Repp, Bacon and Shryock were regulars. The above men with Manager Barnes won their letters. Our team was outweighed in every contest and therefore greatly handicapped. The results must be judged by spirit and sportsmanship rather than by scores.

The best season that we have had for a long time was the 1922 basketball season. Not only was our class notably represented on the Friends' Central quintet but the whole team played through a season. Captain Lindsay, Repp, Smyth, Thomas and Mears, a ll seniors, were regulars and Drenk was an able substitute. The team outscored their opponents 297 - 274 and won nearly half of their games. We lost the Inter-Friends' School Championship in the southern section to Wilmington Friends in the most thrilling and well-played gam,e ever witi)essed on the Friends' Central court; 24-23 was the final score and a very creditable one. We defeated Friends' Select, Germantown Frir.nds, Chestnut Hill Academy and some of the best teams in the vicinity of Philadelphia. Captain Lindsay was the individual

PagP Sixty-four

Page Sixty-five

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

star, netting 181 points of th,e team's total and distinguishing himselfasan ex,cellent player. Every man on the team was capabLe and a fipe sport.

· Basebail and tras;k are yet to come. Captain King, Lindsay, Repp, Smyth, Bacon, Shryock and Thomas ought to prove that the Seniors are as good at baseball as they were at basketball and Captain Smyth, Repp and Mears will form the nucleus of the coming track team. We know that our reputation, if left here, is in good hands and will be upheld and strengthened.

As we look back over our influence on Friends' Central ath letics for five years, we have undeniable evidence that we have done something in the way of materially strengthening Friends' Central's reputation. It is for us to as we go on, that "fe have dsme infinitely more to raise the standard of clean sportsmanship in Friends' Central and also to hope that the succeeding classes will inherit some of our traditions and will add to them.

Page Sixty-six

Page Sixty-seven

Wasbington

DRISCOLL HOTEL

WASHINGTON, D. C.

EAR STAY-AT-HOMES:

Since your warning not to dare miss a thing I will begin at the very beginning. But first let me say, we sure do wish you were with us. You know Mr. Crouch told us to meet at the station at ten-ten and we began to arrive at ten-five. From then on it was a steady parade of fine looking boys and girls appearing on the scene.

There was a great deal of running around. The girls went to have their shoes shined so they would be bright lights for the trip.

Mr. or Uncle Walter, as we were wont to call him, gave us a very beautiful blue and gray ribbon badge so that we could be identified. Finally, Aunt Alice, or Miss Fussell, and Mr. Crouch gathered the clan together and we boarded the train.

There was lots of fun and lots of candy on the train, but it was with a great deal of force that we were able to keep Hon and Dearie with us, as we stopped at Elkton. Several of the girls had opened a matchmaking bureau and believe me, it was not long before some of the matches struck out. But after Elkton Aunt Alice and Uncle Walter counted noses and we were all 0. K. only some felt as if it were their last chance, and they had missed it.

Lots of folks brought a box lu,ncheo,n, but a few "would-be-sports" went into the diner, and outside of the thrill of bouncing around we did not get much to eat.

We all got out at Baltimore and took an airing. We tried our best to be funny, but the conductor who looked as if he had lost his last friend couldn't see it that way.

A little before two we arrived in the beloved city of Washington. With the help of our noble boys we got all the luggage off and arrived safe in the rubber-neck bus. We were whirled to our charming hotel, where all the colored population hurried out to relieve us of some of our coin. Uncle Walter called out our numbers and we were rushed to the most palatial rooms we have ever seen. Then we reappeared on the first floor and after roll call we started off to view the capitol. Our hotel was opposite the capitol grounds. We had a most charming visit through the capitol, and there was almost a triangular murder between some of the girls over our trick guide. Most everybody was attracted to Congress, but we were rather surprised to find only twelve members present in the Senate, two of whom were asleep. The wide awake ones were discussing the treaty. When we reached the House, people were trying to sleep, but the noise was too great.

After a half-hour's rest we were delighted to have Uncle Walter tell us that

Page Sixty-eight

Page Sixty-nine

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-t w o

buses were coming to take us rubber-necking. We had almost begun to think that the buses had "stood us up" but finally they arrived and took us to the Congressional Library where we had a peek aroun,d. Then we changed buses and got larger ones and the nicest guide; some of the girls quite lost their hearts to him.

We rubber-necked all through the residential section which seemed to interest the feminine half of our party more than the masculine.

We finally realized by "inside information" that it was almost dinner time, and we were truly glad when the Driscoll met our gaze again. Some went up and washed and dressed while others went to the dining room-food coming first in their minds. But we were late and so had to wait. This is when some of the kids wrote to their sweethearts, lovers and families. Some couldn't get waited on in the dining room till very late and they disgraced Friends' Central's good name by actu,ally eating the cheese and crackers from other tables.

After dinner some of the folks went to the Congressional Library again, although a few naughty ones stayed home.

That night as I)Ot all the pe,ople roomed on the same floor we had to make visits, to make sure we were not missing anything, hence it was late when we got to sleep.

Next morning we got up bright and early and left for a round of sight-seeing. We first visited the Bureau of Engraving where all the paper money is made. It seemed almost ,wicked to see so much money all at once. We then walked to the Washington Monument where all but a few climbed up to the top. Poor souls, they nearly died, too. The view was lovely and we all did our share of raving about it. From there we walked to the Pan-American bui ldin g, and it was declared by everyone to be the most beautiful building we had yet seen. After Uncle Walter collected the dying ones he led us to the Corcoran Art Gallery where some of us saw such lovely things that we haven't stopped raving yet. By that time, thinking he might have some casualties Uncle took pity on us and led us to a trolley, and when we reached dear old Driscoll ate a lovely lunch.

After lunch, as it was raining, Uncle Walter said we could stay home, go to the Senate, or go over to the Botanical Gardens where they were laying the foundations for a monument to Gen. Meade. All the high birds were there and the ones who went got an eyeful. Harding, Taft, Sims, Weeks and Pershing were among those present. Then ,we went to the Senate for awhile and then back to the hotel to dress for dinner. After dinner lots of the girls went around on Pennsylvaniil Ave., to have their fortunes to ld by some gypsies, while others talked and danced at the hotel. Aunt Alice finally got us all in our rooms and we had the usual good time and then fell asleep wondering what the next day held in store for us.

Wednesday dawned bright and clear, the first really beautiful day we had had.

After breakfast, which we swallowed whole, we took a special trolley car for

Page SBVenty

THE RECORD

Nineteen Twenty-two

Mt. Vernon. We rode for awhile through pretty Virginia countryand suddenly came uppn Ft. Meyer where we saw thousands of roan horses. Very soon after that we came to Arlington Cemetery, from which we got a glorious view of the Potomac and Washington City. We saw the wonderful marble amphitheater where the burial of the Unknown Soldier took place On the platform where President Harding spoke, we sang "My Country 'tis of Thee." Itwas certainly very impressive. Then we went underneath to the vaults were we saw some flag draped caskets. After walking for miles "between the crosses row on row" we at last came to our waiting trolley.

More riding, much singing and noise and then we graced the town of Alexandria, Virginia, with our presence. We went into the oldest firehouse in the country, where much to the annoyance of the old m a n we took down ex-President Wilson's picture. Not that we love Wilson less, but we love Harding more. Then we went to a drug store and bought our fill of candy and walked on to the Old Church. Here we sat in Washington's and Robert E. Lee's pews.

A beautiful ride along the Potomac brought us to Mt. Vernon. The stately old mansion with its beautifully kept lawns and gardens of spring flowers were wonderful, outside of the fact that it was the home of the Father of our Country.

We all had our pictures taken in a group on the lawn. We got that agony over with and then proceeded to explore. We fairly ran from place to place so that we wouldn't miss anything, as we were only allowed an-hour to explore.

Our "Brill special" brought a happy, hungry bunch back to the Driscoll, but we all agreed that it had been a wonderful morning.

After lunch, not being able to agree on any one place we separated, some staying home and others going to Congress. Those who went to Congress were agreeably surprised to find most of the Senate present and awake. They were voting on the Four-Power-Treaty, and this was followed by a discussion between Lodge of Massachusetts and Borah of Idaho as to what a merchant vessel is. As we didn't think we could help them decide, we left and went into the House for awhile. They were voting and I never heard such a racket. But even if we couldn't make head or tail of it I guess they could so it was all 0. K.

That night we saw the Diggers". When we came out from the theater we returned right away to the Driscoll. I never knew a bunch like ours could be so generally in such a bad humor and yet have a good time. We were all dead tired and the fight with our friend in 320 just put the finishing touches on our day. For full particulars ask some of us personally.

In spite of our lack of sleep we all awoke Thursday morning in a much better humor. All morning we roamed the Botanical Gardens apd the museums. In the National Museum Uncle was in his seventh heaven explaining to the A's the chemistry exhibits.

Page Seventy-one

THE RECORD

Ninet e en Twenty-two

After quite a hike, during which we sang at the top of our lungs, much to the edification of the pedestrians of our nation's capital, we came to the White House. We waited quite awhile, and some were heard to say "If the President wants to meet me he will have to come out here, I am dead." But with the aid of Aunt Alice's ever ready smelling salts we revived our tired selves enough to shake hands wi.th Mr. Harding.

A tired, hungry mob flocked in to the dining-room at lunch time, but somehow food always revived us and after lunch we again separated for the afternoon. The boys went to the Navy Yard with Uncle Walter and some of the girls went shopping and others took a walk with Aunt Alice.

After dinner we went to Keith's and it surely was a good bill. One of our members nearly ruined one act by calling out "Go" when the actors had not really expected it.

As it was our last night the management or Uncle Walter, we don't know which, let us dance. And the Alpha Phis had nothing on that dance. After much feasting and corridor running among the girls and the final wrestling matches among the boys, we all settled down.

Friday morning we awoke with the realization that this was our last day in Washington. It nearly killed us to think of going home.

After a hurried breakfast we bid farewell to all our waiters and bellhop friends and climbed into the rubber-neck buses.

The trip home was full of fun and noise. The Elkton danger was even worse for we found that lots of the folks in our class we hadn't really known before. But we were all present when we reached West Philly.

Uncle Walter just seemed to evaporate so we couldn't say good-bye to him. But Aunt Alice did double duty.

The parting was sad, but it will not be for long, for Monday we will all be together again, even you dear stay-at-homes .

We are sorry you missed the trip for it was marvelous. They were four days that 1922 will never forget.

Sincerely yours,

MARY LUKENS, RUTH SHALLCROSS.

Page Seveney-cwo

Page Seventy-three

Oh, Norma dear, I am so glad to see you at last, back to your old friends and Hollywood. Such exciting things have been happening in the village and then at Lila Lee's dance tonight you will see all your old classmates.

Her dance is going to be a great success. Alma Ledig, still the best-na:ured person in the world, is going to help her. Esther Ballard and Cornelia Chapman, who are the most helpful around, have offered their services to help Lila. You remember Cornelia was the best student of our old crowd. Mary Bailey was going to help but then she is so studious that she can't leave her books. Most of the decorating is being done under the supervision of Jean Loeb. You know she is very original. Do you know, it seems queer that Jean should be blase and still so witty!

Norma, you don't mind going to the dr,ug store with me, do you? I must get some tooth paste. If I only had such beautiful teeth as Edna Baker has, or a pretty mouth, like Eleanor Neidinger, I would be a much bigger hit on the screen.

The funniest thing happened the other day. Isabel Faucett and Marjorie Harvey were sadly bent so Isabel posed for a picture to advertise some hair tonic, you remember she has such beautiful auburn hair; and Marjorie posed for one for a cold cream. She has a peaches and cream complexion. Now they meet themselves in every drug store.

Here comes Katherine Krauss. Be careful, dear, of those beautiful flowers, because Kitty is so affectionate that she forgets about everything. Heavens! what is all the noise? Oh, it's just Connie Cross tearing down in her roadster. Wherever Connie is concerned there is lots of noise. Maybe that is why she is always happy.

We must hurry back, or we won't have time to dress for dinner. Norma, look yonder and gaze at Prue Wallis making that fancy dive. That girl is the best athlete and sport around.

By-the-way, I met Edna Murphy, Corelli Batten and Edna Baker this morning. Edna is as demure as ever and Corel is still quiet but I'll bet she doesn't miss a thing. Edna did most of the talking; she surely has a pleasing voice.

There goes Kitty Krauss again, this time in her racer. Did you ever see anyone drive as that girl does? She has the biggest pull arouhd and gets away with more than any girl I know. I wonder how long she is going to get away with it?

Here we are home and the eventful dance over already. Wasn't it wonderful? Get into your neglige, dear, and come over with me and we'll talk them all over. Without an erx:ception everyone was dressed beautifully, but Adele Stoughton, as usual, was the best dressed girl there. But, orma, did you see Marjorie Harvey? She certainly is the prettiest and sweetest looking girl and those sweet eyes are just about enough to make anyone lose his senses.

Page Seventy-four

THE RECORD

Ninete e n Twenty-two

Isn't Eleanor Neidinger cute? They say she dances very well. Did you notice Marie Dingee's pretty profile? It certainly is charming.

Madeline Sager was dashing out tonight. She is the flapper but she is such a good sport she can get away with it. You should have seen how coy Connie Cross was tonight when she refused Wally Reid that dance.

I should say I was happy when they announced the returns of the contest and Ruth Shallcross was voted the most popular girl in the village.

I was tickled to death to see Mary Lukens dancing with Rudolph Valentino. He is supposed to be sophisticated, but Mary is more sophisticated than he ever hoped to be.

You were lucky to get away from Sarah Pringle before they locked the doors for the night, because she usually talks forever. One thing Sarah need never bother about--dieting-because she takes the prize for the thin lady.

I never knew you had such beautiful hair, Norma. Talking of hair-did you ever see any one arrange her hair as attractively as Prudence Wallis does?

Forgot to tell you that I saw Betty Moore at the studio the other day. She was looking as attractive as usual. Her neatness just draws your attention right to her.

Forgive me, Norma, for chattering away like this when you are so tired from your long journey and exciting evening. Good-night, dear, and sweet dreams of all your old chums.

Page Seventy-five

J}jops tatistics

Most Popular Boy ........................................ W. PALMER KING

Most Popular Girl · ELIZABETH MooRE

Most Popular Teacher ............................................ MR. REX

Brightest Boy T. ?TERLING BACON

Best Dancer F. RoDGER LIND SAY

Most Musical Boy EDWARD REPP

Best-Looking Boy

Gets Away With Most ..

............ RICHARD SI-IYROCK

.. Jo sE PH BARNE S

Biggest Feet RICHARD SHRYO CK

Biggest Woman Hater GEORGE BIDDLE

Biggest Woman Chaser F. RoD GE R LIND SAY

Funniest Boy . ........ . .............................. . ....... EmvARD REPP

Biggest Eater ]A C K SMYTH

Best-natured Boy .

... LE STE R DRE NK

,

Noisiest Boy ........................................... RAYMO ND SHRYOCK

Laziest Boy ... .. ................. . . ·..................... FREDERI CK MEAR S

Biggest Ears · JA CK SMYTH

Sleepiest Boy GEORGE BIDDLE

Best Athlete ]A C K SMYTH

Biggest B l uff : LEWI S THOMA S

Needs Grape - Nuts Most W. KAY CoNARD

Page Seventy-six

Girls' · Personals

Practicing on her violin. To be a great violinist. Primness.

Mary Bailey Sunbeam. "Search me."

Edna Baker .....•..•.... Gazing into space. To graduate. Quietness. Ruth Ballard Reciting Latin in French. To be an artist. Being pessimistic. Esther Ballard Moses. "Oh X Mas." Canada. To be a kindergarten Intelligence. teacher.

Melosina Barker . ... . .... John. ''My Peace." Penn State. Social service worker. High ideals.

Cornelia Battan .......... Corel. "Really." The Farm. College. Indifference towards teachers. Cornelia Chapman ....•.. Cornie. "Do tell." Gardening. To go to Swarthmore. Intelligence.

Orra Cliff ............•... Orda. "Ye Gods." Making sweaters. To get into Swarthmore Giggling.

Eleanor Cross •.... Connie. "I 'II take two of those. and stay there. Kissing Jimmy in gym. Noisiness. one may make me sick."

Marie Dingee ............ Dingee. "NOw wait." Good times. To have a millinery shop. Baby talk.

Isabel Faucett ....... . ... Icky. "Very refreshing.'' Eating egg and lettuce To reduce. Passionate hair.

Genevieve French · sandwiches. Gen. "Pickles." Port Republic. Millinery business. Sloppiness.

Majorie Harvey .......... Marj. "Can you bend that?" College men. Interior decorator. Taking ways.

Trying to be coy. Interior decorator. Wild hair.

Mildred Hudson Milly. "Try and do it."

Sarah Hunt Sally. Dances with Bud. To make money. Telling jokes. Kathryn Krauss. . ... Kitty. New York. Wild times. Trying to get in good with teachers. Alma Ledig Ollie. "Got your Latin done." Sister's clothes. To go on the stage. Unprepared lessons.

Jean Loeb ... .... . .

"My word." Social southern belle. To get married. Exactness.

"You'r ruining my Reading Saturday EvenTo cultivate a sense of Sarcastic remarks . disposition." ing Post. humor. Mary Lukens .. Ambrose. "Wonderful." Training men. Love nest in Maine. Good reading. Eva Miller Eve. "JV! y goodness." Boys. To travel around the Fanatic primpings. Corridor talking to boys. world. Elizabeth Moore. . ...... Betty. To be a nurse. Neat appearance . Edna Murphy Billie.

Virginia Nash .. Jimmy. "For crying out loud." Wild woolen socks. To get out of F. C. S. Properness .

"Class dues, please." Trying to get class dues. To be treasurer of a bank. Financial abilities.

Emeline Nickles .. Em my.

Sarah Pringle "Oh hay." To get an "A" in Grand opera. Slimness and voice. chemistry.

Class martyr. To ride like a cowboy. Good sense.

Madeline Sager ... ... Mad. "Eh Jess." Jazz . To be a kindergarten Being a good sport. '1J teacher. I> Ruth Shallcross

<><>"'{/) Adele Stoughton Shrimp. Dancing. To make a hit. Good looking clothes. Prudence Wallis Prue, "Ye Gods!" Talking up Princeton. To go to Wellesley and Athletics. "' make basketball team. '? "' "';:!

Personals

Boys '

HA UNTS AMBITION NEED FAVORITE EXPRESSION Home. To own a car. Some fat. School. Harvard. Age. Swarthmore. To live without Jazz. "* 'If ! ! . ? I" work. Manayunk. To graduate. Exercise. "Mon dieux" and " Holy S h rapnel." Corridors. To excel Fred A haircut. "Huh, that's Stone. funny!" Any place but To play quarterStudy. "Ca n ya lig " re horne . back on a that?" college team. P. Y. F . . A. To graduate. Nothing. "Aw, watch it!" YOU KNOW. To enter Penn. Bunch of Easter "Where's the-?" lilies. 8 Asbury Terrace, To be a poet. More study "Everything new. n Oak Lane. periods. Where he s houldn't To grow. A woman. Censored. be. Mr. Jackson 's To run a steel Everything. Censored. room. plant. Any place but To enter Annapolis . French. Camden. Conshohocken. Prince-tunn. More pajamas. "Har Hal"

NoTED FoR HOBBY Home-work. Tennis. Wisdom. Stlldying Latin. Women-baiting. Doing nothing. Expressions. Looking wise. Violin playing. Entertaining. Athletics. Dancing. Late notes. Shaving. His haunt. Solid Geometry. His face. Playing the saxophone. Talking. None. Business sense. Photography. Size. Football. Laugh. Golf.

NICKNAME Ham. Joe. Biddle. Shakespeare. Les. Linds. Freddie. Kingy. Charlie. Ray Dick. Smitty. Doc.

NAME Sterling Bacon. Joseph Barnes George Biddle Kay Conard Lester Drenk ...... Rodger Lindsey Fred Mears Palmer King Edward Repp . ... .. Raymond Shryock. Richard Shryock ... John Smyth Lewis Thomas . ..

:P alebictorp

HEN it dawns upon us that today and tomorrow will be our last days as a part of the student body at Friends' Central, it brings to mind many happenings which have undoubtedly bound us together with a regard for each other which will be everlasting.

The class has been brought together from all parts of our great community. We have come here with different thoughts, different ideas; we are leaving with a fine spirit, the spirit of Friends' Central. Some have been together since their first experience of school life, in kindergarten, while others have come to us only in our last year, but all of us will say good-bye with no little regret, and look back upon the incidents of the classroom, the athletic field and student activities with a pride and a smile that in later life will always encourage us. As we look forward and see years of hard work before us we might perhaps shrink back, fearing to go farther but for the fact that our association with the teachers and classmates, which is after all the spirit of a school, has created in us a desire to go forward. That we must break away from these influences is a hard fact to realize, and only after we go home tomorrow shall we fully appreciate the many good things Friends' Central has done for us.

Students, we must say good-bye to these classrooms, to the many incidents attached to them. Some of us must say good-bye to each other. Let us thank all those who have helped us in our play and work in the school. And in after years may we look back upon our time spent at Friends' Central with the same fine spirit in which she is sending us away.

Page Seventy-nine

ADELPHIA STOVES

FURNACES and BOILERS

Borden Stove Co.

1311-1313 AR C H STREET

Quality thai makes friends Ser v ic e that keeps them

COM PLI MENTS OF Allan D. Wallis

Page Eighty

EQUITABLE L I FE I NsURANCE Co. oF I owA

628-630 WIDENER BU I LDING PHILADELPHIA, PA.

College and School Publications

WE PRINT :

THE ToWNE SCIENTIFIC ScHOOL JouRNAL Univ. of Penna

THE RED AND BLUE University of Penna

THE PRINCETON TIGER Princeton University

THE PENN STATE FARMER Penna. State College

THE LYRE...... Lafayette College

THE H A VERFORDIAN. ..........•.. IIaverford College

THE PuRPLE BooK. Wellesley College

THE OGONTZ MosAIC. Ogontz School

THE AMERICAN ART STUDENT New York and many other periodicals for the leading t,olleges and private sc hools in the count1y.

The name to go by when you go to buy

Paints and Varnishes

Ask your dealer or write us for Prices , Color Cards and Booklet

"PAINT POINTERS"

If y our Painter use s "Nice " Paint and Varnish products, stick to him He knows the value of good materia ls

Eugene E. Nice Company PHILADELPHIA

jAY LEE HALL FRANK E. SMEDLEY

The Class of 1922

FRIENDS' CENTRAL

have been portrayed by

MITCHELL ELLIOT

in his studio

1619 CHESTNUT STREET

Special rates to F. C. S. Students

Page Eighty-three

Page Eighty-four

BALLARD

. Knitting Mills

NORRISTOWN, PA.

Friends' Central System School

Foremost among educational institutions of Philadelphia for 75 years

Graduates ofF riends' Central School occupying prominent positions in business and professional circles everywhere in this locality give evidence of the thoroughness and high standards of its methods.

The only private school with elementary schools in various parts of the city

Thorough preparation for college or business life Complete modern equipment for all courses , including new domestic science laboratory. Special attention to ppysical training .

Supervised by a Committee of Friends; guard,ed companionship assured every child. Separate department for boys and girls in Senior High School grades.

Buildings open for inspection duri.ng the summer. Applications for all the schools may be made at the Central School, 15th and Race Streets.

Year Book now ready. Write for rates

CHARLES BURTON WALSH

PRINCIPAL

15TH AND RACE STREETS

Philadelphia

Elementary Schools in parts of the city Page Eighty-five

Theodore E. Nickles

REALTOR

25 13 Ge r mantown Ave.

COMPLIMENTS OF Ellis W. Bacon P

l

Schamberg

Page Eighty-eight

THE RECORD

Nineteen Tu·en ty- two