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Frontispiece Faculty Senior Section Delphic Staff School Honors Literary Athletics Calendar Old Girl Notes Exchanges Jokes Advertisements !, ■ �3 The Delphic Officers and Instructors RECTOR The Right Reverend the Bishop The of Oregon CHAPLAIN Reverend Samuel Evans GENERAL SUPERINTENDENCE The Sisters of St. John the Baptist (Holy Scripture, Church History) Lower School Mildred Arev Kindergarten Training School, St. Helen's Hall Latin Dorotii y Bartlett B. A., Smith College Lozccr School Isabelle Breingan Oregon Normal School Kindergarten Irene Brix . Ellison-White Conservatory �rj I 4 The Delphic Science Elizabeth Cooper B. A., University of Washington Joyce Groth French, Spanish . B. A., University of Washington English, History Gertrude Houk A. M., Cornell University Lower School Jean Kellett Washington State Normal Physical Director Nan A. Knapp Temple University, Philadelphia Helen Shuman Mathematics . B. A., University of Oregon Mabel Sim on is Upper I & II . Oregon Normal School Florence Thompson English . B. A.; Wellesley College French Susa n n e Coca i n k Diplomec de Tours Catherine Oyer beck French . B. A., Wellesley College MUSIC AND ART A esthetic Dancing Kath eri ne La idea \v Pupil of Ruth St. Denis Dramatics Isabelle Stout Columbia University Art, Piano Louisa M. Thomson Guildhall School of Music, London Interpretation of Modern Music under Louis Victor Farr, 1927 52 I 3 Voice, Glee Club Mabel FI all-Smith New England Conservatory Jocelyn Foulkes Piano Flora Gray Piano . Pupil of Malwine Bree, Vienna Repertoire and Interpretation with Percy Granger . Pupil of Paul Kursteincr, New York, and of Abby Whiteside, New York Anne Kromer . 'Cello Jane O'Reilly Violin William Wallace Graham Violin Dr. W. S. Knox School Physician �I �' �Ardka n e I a nr Henningsen Constance Fern Green Blanche Rozaltha Stabler Mildred Joanne Roberts President �1 i' 6 Tmk Dei.piiic R 3 : 1 Douotjiy-Lane Russell 3 ■■ i i ■r, M U Fanny S. Taylor Evelyn Keyt Madelon Jane Brodje Vicc-Prcsidcnt �The Dei.pnic Helen Curtis Hyde Sara Elizabeth Cannon Jean Wallace Morrison Margaret Law Proctor Secretary-Treasurer 7 �1V •- 1 . ; 8 The Delphic I >' r. | I Elizabeth Bond ij H i I ii Doris Mae Lichty ; L~ Eva-Jane Erwin I Helen Roberta Hall �The Delphic M ELEN LoUISE OWKNS Kat11erin Priscilla James Virginia Inslev 9 �vi p a Ti-ie Delphic 10 sF Class Will L. The Last Will and Testament of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-nine u.? Be it *3 known that: We. the class of 1929. do hereby will and bequeath to all future Seniors: Li : Our ability to keep order in the study hall. To the class of 1930 we bequeath our book reports. Burke outlines. Delphic duties, and any other duty that happens to appear. To the Sophomores we leave onr love. To the Freshmen we leave our noble examples of true dignity. ■Vi I. Betty Bond, leave my switch to Maxine Mieth. : I. Mildred Roberts, leave my love of wearing ribbons on my hair to Blanche Coe ’i i l. Madelon Brodie, leave my study lamp to future A students. y'i 'H i. Virginia Insley, leave my history grades to my sister. i. Margaret Procter, leave my dignity to Susan Sargent. i. Doris Lichty, leave Phoebe Greenmail's green slippers to Phoebe. i. Helen Hyde, leave my ability to finish tests with lightning speed to Marjorie Mautz. i. Ardeane Henningsen, leave my ability to do my hair up to Mary Lueddemann. i. Jean Morrison, leave my horsemanship to Alice Devereaux. i. Eva-Jane Erwin, leave nothing to anybody because I have need of all my possessions. I. Sally Cannon, leave my ability to write themes to Jean Luckel. I, Priscilla James, leave my "beloved brogues" to June Clancy. I, Dorothy Lane Russell, leave my love of talking in study hall to Elouise Gilmore. Helen Hall, leave my grammar ability to Genevieve Woodard. I, Evelyn Keyt, leave my Irish accent to Julia Metcalf. I, Constance Green, leave my Sacred Studies ability to Marion Denton. I, Helen Owens, leave my silly ways to Elizabeth Berger. 1. Fanny Taylor, leave my brown eyes to Mary Yates. Blanche Stabler, leave my slow drawl to Mary Margaret Trotter. ; �Tm>: Delphic Jfci.rt ortCy Porvlhi/lu/tc Hcla n Quick �Ii i s-; : i:4 12 The Delphic Class Prophecy 1. OLD GIRL NOTES < '29 3* = ■-) Ardeane Henningsen has just sailed on the Leviathan for the Olympic games, where she will represent the United States in the high jump. Mildred Roberts is in Salem giving violin lessons to the inmates of the School for the Deaf. Katherin James is acclaimed as Clara How’s successor in Hollywood. spare time she conducts a hospital for white mice. In her Helen Hyde is touring the country with the Fanchon and Marco Stage Revues. She is the chief dancer in the adagio group. Dorothy Lane Russell is in South America reporting the latest revolution there for the Oregonian. Sally Cannon has recently applied for a patent for unbreakable eye-glasses to be used in playing tennis. Eva-Jane Erwin is head nursemaid to the “Child God” of Tibet. Constance Green has a restaurant on wheels. She moves it up to the Hall at lunch period and gives the girls special prices. Betty Bond is an assistant professor of Physics at Cambridge University. Doris Lichty is chief aviatrix of the United States Flying Fleet. Madelon Brodie is conducting a very exclusive night club in New York City. Helen Hall is the head bell-hop at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Evelyn Keyt is touring on the Chautauqua Circuit as an impersonator of A1 Jolson. .-V i Fannie Taylor has a hot dog stand for itinerant explorers on the peak of Mt. Everest. Margaret Proctor has just published her latest book, the title of which is Crossing the Pacific in a Parachute. Jean Morrison, the noted authoress, has just won a prize for her essay, “Where the Knee Cap is Situated”. Blanche Stabler is Notre Dame’s first woman football coach. Virginia Insley was recently elected president of the society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Caterpillars. Helen Owens has endowed a fund to provide for cakes to be sent each week to the Chi Psi House at Eugene. —Virginia Insley, '29. �The Delphic 13 The Delphic Staff 1928-1929 Editor-in-Chief Literary Editor Assistant Literary Editor Calendar Old Girl Notes Music and Entertainment Athletics . Exchanges Jokes . ... Art .... Business . Advertising . . Madelon Broclie Betty Bond Blanche Coe Helen Hyde, Blanche Stabler Virginia Insley, Margaret Proctor Helen Hall. Doris Lichty Sally Cannon, Mildred Roberts . Fanny Taylor . Ardeane Henningsen Jean Morrison Dorothy Lane Russell, Eva-Jane Erwin . Evelyn Keyt, Constance Green, Jean Morrison. Katherin James, Helen Owens �14 The Dei.piiic 3fn jfWemortam jfflatp Eileen jWartin President of the Class of 1928 �i : imtm ��The Delphic 15 School Honours 1928 In the American Chemical Prize Essay Contest, Janice Hedges won First Prize of $20.00 in gold and a Certificate of Merit. Her subject was “Chemistry in Relation to the Paper Industry". Honourable mention was also given to Janet Wentworth for excellence in treating the subject. “The Relation of Chemistry to National Defense’*. In the C. C‘. Heckman Oregon History Prize Contest for 1928. Mildred Roberts received the Third Prize of $40.00 and a beautiful bronze medal. Her essay was on "The Provisional Government of Oregon”. The Medal and Certificate of Merit for the best Essay on Patriotism awarded by the National Society of Colonial Daughters was won by: Grade Kumler. Subject: "Abraham Lincoln as an Inspiration to American Youth.” Winners of Certificates of Merit: Betty Jane Collins. Margaret Ingram. Lois Katherine Jones. Peggy Jones. Saville Riley. The Lincoln Medal offered to a High School student by the Illinois Watch Company for the best essay on the life of Lincoln was won by: Alice Devereaux. Other essays of special merit were written by Maxine Mieth and Grace Nelson. The Alumnae Pin is awarded to the Senior of high scholarship who has most actively contributed to the School Life. This honour went to Mary Aileen Martin. Honourable Mention was given to Janet Wentworth. First and second prizes for best essays on Fire Prevention were given by the Portland Fire Department to Harriet Arenz and Helen Hyde. Honours based on the highest marks received in the Eastern College En­ trance Board Examinations: The prize of a part Scholarship for the Senior Year for the highest average of examination ratings in at least six points was won by Sally Cannon, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Cannon. �The Delphic 16 The Cup for Mathematics, by Blanche Coe. The Cups for Latin, English, and History, by Barbara Clarke. The Cup for French, by Sally Cannon. 'I'lie Holford Cup for Sacred Studies goes this year to Blanche Coe. To lanet Wentworth, who has completed her work with a rank fulfilling the Radcliffe requirements for admission on the Hall’s certificate, has been awarded the Fiftieth Anniversary Scholarship for the Northwest, a Scholar­ ship of S500. In August Emma Wintler Johnson was awarded a Freshman Scholarship of three hundred dollars for special excellence in College Entrance Board Examina­ tions taken on the Comprehensive Plan. TESTIMONIALS The First Testimonials were awarded to pupils attaining an average for the vear of: 90% in every study 90% in attendance 95% in order and punctuality 99% in conduct Madelon J. Brodie Lela Blanche Coe Elizabeth Z. Hawkins Janice M. Hedges Emma W. Johnson Helen F. Kaufman Kathryn E. Mansfield Marjorie Mautz The Second Testimonials were awarded to pupils attaining an average for the year of: 85% in every study 90% in attendance and order 95% in punctuality 98% in conduct Jean E. Adix Betty Lou Hudson Barbara Jane Averill Elizabeth Ann Johnson Elsa J. Boyer V. Elisabeth Kaser Barbara E. Clarke Esther V. Kaser Sally Cannon Jeanne A. Knapp Peggy Cullers Mary Aileen Martin Dorothy B. Enos Maxine Mieth Barbara W. Fiske Janet Wentworth ' �The Dei.i*hic 17 Burns Impressions gathered from reading Carlyle's Essay A Burns was not truly appreciated during his life, he is now considcred one of the important literary geniuses of the eighteenth century. When one knows his life, with all its hardships, it is very easy to understand why his contributions were small in number. The things that inspired poetry in Burns would have been looked upon as commonplace by most of us. But how beautiful he makes these seemingly ordinary things appear! Who but Burns would have thought of writing a poem to a mouse, but, being inspired to do so, he wrote one that has lived and has been loved for over two hundred and fifty years. He had no studio but the fields, where he toiled all day to find that which would move his poetic soul. lthough Burns, at first, was not discontented with his lot, for he knew no other. The life that he portrays in his “The Cotter’s Saturday Night’’ was the life of the people all about him. and after all, it was a happy one. It was not until he went to Edinburgh that other things began to attract him. While there he was warmly welcomed, in fact, honored and loved. This popularity did not turn his head, it did not even fluster him, but into his heart crept little longings that had never been there before. He had caught a glimpse of what others had and for the first time in his life had a feeling of resentment toward his richer brothers. He felt as though he were merely an on-looker; he could not play in this fascinating game. It is true that financially he gained during this period, but he became poorer in true happiness. The fever of worldly ambition with which he was doomed to suffer for long years had, in fact, robbed him of practically all of the contentment that he had formerly possessed. As Carlyle so truly states it—“His was no bank­ ruptcy of the purse but of the soul; to his last day he owed no man anything.” Burns was a truly native poet; in his day' it was unusual for a poet to write very much about his own country; on the contrary, others wrote about far-away lands and extraordinary happenings. The very fact that he did take as his models the commonplace and the close-at-hand was what has endeared him to us. We know that he loved Scotland, for without a true devotion he could not have described her so beautifully. In his songs lies his chief influence. As Carlyle says, “They need not be set to music for they are music in themselves.” The great range of subjects with which he so perfectly deals is worthy of our careful consideration. There are “Mary in Heaven”, “Auld Lang Syne”. “Duncan Gray”. “The Banks O’Doon". “Highland Mary”. “Farewell to Ayr” and many others—all different, all beau­ tiful. If Burns, when he needed it so desperately, could only have had some of the sympathy which we give him now, many of the rough places might have been smoothed. Although the world really did better by Burns than it usually does for its geniuses, much could have been done that was not. Even so, the blame �18 The Delphic for his failure cannot be placed upon the world but upon himself, upon the lack of unity in his purposes, the want of consistency in his aims, and the mingling of the common spirit of the world with his spirit of poetry. We admire Burns, we pity him—the poet who had a soul that was at the same time too big and too delicate for this world of ours. —Dorothy Lane Russell, '29. "Mirage55 A word-picture of Homer Gmini's musical idyl. Mirage from the Desert Suite. 'T'iie overpowering fascination of the desert is in its throbbing music, the rythmic chant of its silence. The stealthy silence, enveloping one in melancholy loneliness, makes even thought difficult, and slowly, persistently lulls the spirit into a state of coma, silencing forever the voice of the desert. Its mystical attrac­ tion leads men far from the path of safety into peace—and death. Upon him who has felt its hand, full of summons, descends the illusion of the romance of the palm gardens, and the poignant beauty of the bubbling spring of the distant oasis. The wayfarer whose eyes are filled with the promise of the beckoning mirage strains toward cool and comfort, unmindful of the barren waste, the arid, feature­ less desolation around him. The waving palms, the little village of the oasis with its white figures moving to and fro spell calm, relief from the disheartening strife with the heat, and momentary escape from the sand—the cruel sand—the sand with a soul. To the weary traveler thus captured by the sand, the ever receding palm trees spread forth welcoming arms, cool and refreshing to his thirsty, heat­ laden senses. Xo road leads to the entrancing little oasis village. Presently, fading into the horizon from whence it came, the mirage leaves in its trail only a beautiful shattered illusion, a lost hope. When the last golden tint has followed the sun out of the tropic sky. the moon rises on a tragic scene—the handiwork of the sand with a soul. The moon, the sand dunes, the musical distances, everything slowly, gently fades away as the last plaintive notes of Mirage leave my fingertips. —Margaret Reeves, ’30. �The Dei.i'iiic 19 The Citadel of Christophe A Fortress not far from Cap Hatian on the Island of Haiti gnats everywhere; eyes, nose, mouth, and even our ears were G sfull of, gnats, them. Everyone was suffering from the same malady. ats It was about seven A. M.; the West Indian sun was well in the sky. looking upon us speculatively We were two miles from Cap Hatian, on our way to sec the citadel built by Christophe in the time of Napoleon to protect the Black Mon­ arch from his enemy, Petion. Most people make the trip in an automobile to Milot, where they procure their horses, but because of the rains we were forced to go on a little gas car with a flat wheel, a very bumpy ride. Wc did not enjoy this part of the trip, as the jungle shaded stagnant pools from which our little gnats and mosquitoes arose in colossal swarms. The gas car was manipulated by two drowsy, dazed Haitians, dazed because they were Haitians, for all Haitians are perpetually dazed. We would speed on smoothy fas smoothly as the flat wheel permitted) for ten or fifteen minutes, and then our hearts would leap to our throats as we would perceive a pig or perhaps a goat lying peacefully on the rails. We always managed to stop in time, shoo the animal off the track, and again take up our trotting gait. Once we approached a sharp turn, and much to our surprise we ran through a flock of chickens. A few minutes later, when we had rounded the turn, the car and its occupants were covered with feathers. In an hour we were on our horses, or mules, or burros, whatever one would choose to call the animals. Soon we neared the town where Christophc's palace. Sans Souci, lay in splen­ did ruins. From the slope the terraces and battlements rose, shaded by royal palm, mango, and banana trees, and overrun by lizards, tarantulas, and centipedes. We rested a minute at Sans Souci, ate bananas, mangoes, and green sweet oranges. Again we mounted our already weary beasts and began our two-and-a-half hour ascent. In many places on the muddy, rocky path we were compelled to dismount and coax, lead and even shove our mounts. Or again, when we came to an open spot, the sun would realize its villainous ambition and burn our arms and faces to a startling shade of crimson. At last! The citadel loomed up ahead, resting majestically on the top of a high, green mountain, the prow pointing toward us and the orange lichen-covered walls glaring in the sun. The last steep climb was tiresome, as. after this first glimpse, we did not see the citadel again until we were almost upon it. When we arrived at the bottom of the fort, our gendarmes tied our horses and carried the lunch to the foremost edge of the prow. We could not stand, nor can anyone stand, and look on the valley below: only by lying full length on the stones could we peek down with­ out becoming dizzy. Here, where we ate our lunch, was the spot on which the �20 The Delphic Black Monarch marched a whole troop of soldiers off the wall for the benefit of a friend who doubted the army’s discipline. Soon we left the prow and started exploring the fortress. One of the most interesting of the hundreds of chambers was the armory, where the old French mortars and cannons lay with their rusty muzzles pointed towards the valley below. Old round cannon balls littered the damp, musty earth, and trees and ferns grew from cracks in the stairs and walls, in the remnants of a glorious fortress, now considered to be one of the nine wonders of the world. We spent an hour and a half roaming about the vaults and chambers and saw the grave of the great Christophe. Today it is covered with goat grass and weeds. As the day was nearing an end. we reluctantly mounted our horses and do­ scended the mountain. We could not help glancing back at the wonderful st ructure. We thought how the slaves toiled day after day. dragging the immense stones and the huge cannons from the seashore to the mountain top, how they worked and saw their comrades brutally killed and replaced by others, because they had stopped for a minute's rest. Every stone of this citadel has cost a life! —Billie Ramsey, ’31. Night At last Night has found me. In it 1 hide my sorrow and tears. No one can sec That my heart is breaking. For God sends Night To hide me from the Day. Who has no modesty. —Betty Butler, '30. i . ! �The Delphic 21 A Desert Witch T ost—lost on the desert with the sun gone down and a thunder storm ap' proaching. It wasn’t a pleasant situation, especially when we recalled all the stories told us about the merciless fury of an unleashed Eastern Oregon thunder storm. It broke about us like a suddenly released demon. The skies be­ came a howling, raging fiend. We ducked our heads and waited for one of those great jagged streaks of lightning to strike us. Our horses pranced and snorted and did all in their power to make the situation worse. And then straight ahead of us appeared a tiny gleam of light. We spurred our horses on and reached a pitiful derelict of a house, so battered and old that it looked as if the next gust of wind might demolish it. Nevertheless it spelled shelter, so we tied our horses and knocked. Silence—for a minute—then the sound of shuffling feet and the door opened just enough to disclose two haggard eyes peering out at us. When these eyes discovered that the intruders were only two dripping girls, instead of a ghost of the storm, we were admitted. Admitted into what? A cosy room and a cheerful fire? No. A witch’s dungeon. A dirty, vile-smelling hole. We turned to go out, preferring the battle with the elements to that pent-up hovel. But the witch had no intention of letting her victims escape so easily. She stood with her back to the door—weird and horrifying beyond belief. Her hair hung in wisps about her narrow, yellowed face. Her mouth, a straight streak except, perhaps, for a slightly downward curve. She grinned grotesquely, ex­ posing two tobacco-stained teeth, and asked in broken English what we wanted. We said that we were seeking refuge from the storm but that it had lessened now and we would go. In reply she sat down in front of the door, barring our way, and motioning for us to sit on a dirty cot, she leisurely filled her pipe. To say that we were frightened is putting it mildly. We were simply petrified with terror. Who was she? Why was she living alone in the middle of the desert? What did she intend to do with us? We could merely look at each other in mute appeal—and watch—and wait. Then she began to talk—in a low ghost-like monotone. She told us that she was born in Spain of a race of people that never died. Where there were blue skies and sunshine every day. Where there was no sickness, no sorrow, no sad­ ness. Everyone was equal. No one exceeded anyone else in wealth, birth or beauty. Everyone was wealthy, everyone was beautiful, and everyone was happy. ‘‘But," she said, “l heard of America, which was even more beautiful than my Spain. So I came with Chapo. my husband, and now look" (with an eloquent gesture of hopelessness), “Chapo died of the disappointment. But I live on—and on—and on. Hated! Despised! Outcast! People are afraid of me. Even my cat ran away. I’m alone—alone—with only my pipe to keep me from going mad. I never see a human being—just those blank, barren hills and the drab sage­ brush. 1 may be only ‘old lady Chapo.’ hut I have a heart as big as this whole �22 The Delphic universe. I want companionship, and now you are here and you will keep me company. 1 won't let you go. 1 won’t he alone any longer—I won't.” She was standing now. gesticulating wildly, with the tears streaming down her face. We simply stared, fascinated. It was all so unreal. That dirty, musty room, the wind howling outside, and that terrible old woman standing over us. A minute more she stood thus, a wild, frenzied look in her eyes, and then sank weeping to the floor, exhausted by the release of all her pent-up emotions, She lay there, a crumpled heap of humanity. Nothing terrifying about her now—only an old woman with a demented mind—beaten by life. We crept out softly, mounted our horses, and rode away. And somehow—the memory of that crazed old Spanish woman, living alone without even a cat for company, has never left me. —Doris Bailey, '30. A Mere Play Suggested by the Study of Hamlet #”pHE king was feeling extremely fit. His courtiers seemed more attentive than usual, his jester more jolly and above all Hamlet had at last given a sign that it was the love of Ophelia which was driving him mad. What a great burden re­ moved from his mind! If Hamlet so much as suspected * * *. but no! he would not think of that; he was going to enjoy this play to which his stepson had in­ vited him. Claudius, settling himself more comfortably in his scat, fell into a heated dis­ cussion with Polonius. The old man was getting ancient, almost senile. He had rather outgrown his usefulness. The king and his statesman were still talking when the mute action of the play began. In fact by the time they had settled most of the affairs of state, the dumb show was entirely over, and a hush had fallen upon the audience preparatory to the prologue. That was clear and concise any­ way. Perhaps these players had not been so overrated after all. How long they took to enact that love scene! The queen's professed faith­ fulness to her husband grew a little tedious. It did seem a bit indiscreet or at least undiplomatic to put that in about her possible second marriage, when * * *, but, no; why would his mind wander to that subject, so distasteful to him? He must school himself not to be disturbed by such common incidents. Hrn! asleep in his orchard! Poison? What? How dared they? He blanched, jumped to his feet, scarcely conscious of the action! Lights! Lights! —Madelon Brodie, ’29. : �The Delphic 23 The Fall of a Nose are queer pieces of the human face, aren’t they? They are not especially N beautiful unless they resemble Greta Garbo’s or John Gilbert s, and if by any oses chance you are lucky enough to have one of that type 1 should advise you to “join the movies and see Hollywood.” My nose, up to the time of its tragedy, always seemed rather small and insignificant. It looked rather as if it had been stunted in its growth. Maybe 1 was dropped when a child. One week-end my family decided to take the darling child, meaning me. in case you don’t understand, to a mountain resort to enjoy all the beauties of the winter’s snowfall. Of course 1 was much delighted over the prospect of romping and frisking in the snow. We ate our dinner at a quiet little inn nestled among huge snow banks. After having partaken of loads of enticing victuals, we put on the warmest clothes we had with us and decided to go out on the toboggan slide. The management has a cable to pull one up the hill to the top of the slide. It was great fun being drawn up this immense hill. We sat comfortably on the toboggan and enjoyed all the beauties of the snow-clad scenery. After resting at the top for a few minutes to gain courage for the perilous descent, we told the man who was up there to push us off. that we were ready to start. He said that we should lie face down on the toboggan, as the slide was so steep and we would go so fast that it would prove dangerous if we sat up. When he had all settled ourselves firmly, as we thought, the man gave us a push, and we were off. 1 never have experienced anything quite like it before. We went so fast that we couldn't see where we were going, but as for feeling, we had plenty of that. We kept going over little bumps in the track which caused us to be lifted up into mid-air. so that we didn’t know whether we would land back on the toboggan or off in the snow somewhere. As we were going over one of these gentle mounds, we were bumped completely up off of the sled, and I came down on my nose! The rest of my story is very sad. My nose swelled up so much that anyone might have mistaken it for an overgrown cabbage. I now have to stay in seclusion until it resumes its normal shape. My afternoons are spent in gazing out of the window in an effort to find someone’s nose which looks half as peculiar as mine. My evenings are spent in constant prayer for those unfortunates, who even now may be cracking their skulls on that terrible demon called the “toboggan.” —Mildred Roberts. ’29. �M k. S' 3 tei 24 The Delphic V : i Dog Individuality r Tt is interesting as well as entertaining to observe the traits of various dogs. There are bold dogs, timid dogs, fierce dogs, gentle dogs, affectionate dogs. non-committal dogs. In fact, almost every human characteristic may be noticed in the canine. Consider the great dane. Who would not expect of him a dignified deport­ ment? And how he lives up to his appearance! He is particular with whom he becomes friendly, and with those unfortunates whom he dislikes, lie maintains a coolly polite aloofness of manner. To go to the opposite extreme, there is the collie pup. His small body seems to contain nothing for mankind at large but effervescent affection, lie shows it from his smiling face—who says a dog can’t smile?—to the tip of his over­ worked tail. Most bull-dogs I have seen either know no fear or show a great lack of in­ telligence. They will, however, attack any member of their species, big or little, and fight him to the bitter end. An incentive is not at all necessary, file stupid animals just seem to feel that their business, which is fighting, must he looked after. The stolid and trustworthy dachshund, with his self-complacent rotundity, ought not to be overlooked. He is the sympathetic friend always. He never appears to be hurried, but just to be hurrying. Fighting does not appeal to him ; he trots his way through life unperturbed and contented. Of course, these are only my own observations. Others may have known playful great danes, dignified collie pups, bull dogs terrified, or excitable dachs­ hunds; but those are only more examples of individuality in dogs. —Marjorie Mautz, ’30. 3 > *1 * * * Complex Simplicity nr*HERE are a few simple household tasks which entail great ceremony for the entire family. The strange thing about them is that their performance all seems to fall on father. They are such duties as putting up some hooks in a cup­ board, placing a curtain rod, fixing a doormat, or hanging a picture. When father undertakes the placing of a few hooks on the underside of a cupboard shelf, he begins with a serene masterfulness that would inspire anyone with confidence. Soon, however, we discover the complicated nature of this task. It becomes evident that the door will insist upon swinging shut so that father can’t work freely, and he must enlist mother’s help to hold the door. But, alas, how can he screw' in a hook and, at the same time, hold the remaining ones in his 1 ■ j �The Delphic 25 IIIMIIIIMIIIlIHlIllllllllllf hand? Since he is standing upon a chair, he surely can’t stoop to the table each time he wants another one. Xo, Johnny must hold one ready at a second’s notice. Xo sooner has father once again become absorbed in the mechanism of a screw than he perceives that he is in his own light. To me generally falls the lot of finding and holding a flashlight. The ensemble now being complete, action once more goes forward. Invariably, I hold the light too high or too low and provoke the eloquent exasperation of my parent. After the storm has subsided, father procedes, but with various untimely halts. At length, the screws in place, father draws a long breath and begins to descend to the floor. As a grand finale he usually missteps and lands heavily, sometimes on his feet, sometimes not. By the time the foregoing performance is completed, the family is exhausted and not a little irritable, but l fear that the deplorable situation is without a remedy. Surely father can’t make the door stand still. He can’t see in the dark. And most certainly he doesn’t trip and fall on purpose. Xo, father is not to blame; yet the seemingly simple tasks are so involved. Can't anyone offer a suggestion ? —Jean Cram. ’30. Lexicon in the Home ■\ fv earliest remembrance of using a dictionary was when I was very small. -i-Vl Every Sunday I would go to Grandmother’s for dinner, and as there was no high chair, a dictionary was put on a chair so that I could reach the table. Also, in the afternoon, when the rest of the family were visiting with each other, the pictures in the same dictionary were used to keep me quiet. Later it served as an excellent wardrobe trunk for Lady Valentine dc Mere and the other three hundred and ninety-nine of the paper doll four hundred. Often when l wished to add another paper doll to my collections. 1 would have a difficult time finding the valuable book. But then I would usually discover it in the bottom of my sister’s drawer, pressing a corsage, or maybe I would find it holding open a window. In later years, when I was writing an essay, I found it very useful as a weight to keep my papers from blowing away. And when I did not wish to be teased by my younger sister, it was an effective weapon of defense. As a passing thought I might add that I understand the dictionary has been used by people to look up the meaning and spelling of various words. But this was mainly during the crossword puzzle craze, which is not now so popular. —Peggy Cullers, ’31. �26 The Delphic Shop Talk Cay. ’mom, ya know when I first got that swell job at th’ Emporium, nothin' ^ seemed to happen, and I ’most wisht 1 was back at Levinski’s but then sonicpin* awful sad happened yestiday, and I feel bad ’bout it. It was like this. The Emporium ain't but a little store, ya know, an’ old Abe Bercowski is tight, so now I have the whole dry goods department to myself, exceptin' on Satidays. 1 kept a noticin's a certain woman coinin’ in pretty often. I guess 1 noticed her because she was sorta small and slight, an’ sweet-faced and looked like she was meant for better things. She kept buying crepe de chin an’ ribbons an’ laces. We kincla became friends an’ from, things she’d say I learned most of her story She come from a swell family an' was the only kid. When her folks died, there wasn’t any money an’ so she came here and works for a costumer up on th’ Avenue. She’s a-goin’ to be merried soon, an’ she’s so happy about makin’ her weddin* junk. Her Michael, lie's an aviator. She says sometimes she gets afraid that maybe he’ll be killed, but he jus’ puts his arm around her and says, ‘I guess it’s as safe as anything, and everybody’s turn comes sometime.’ Well, one day she comes in all bird-like an' happy, and told me th’ weddin’ is a-goin’ t’ be in a month, an’ that she wants the material for it now. bile doesn't know how much she needs, so she says she’d take a whole bolt as she wants it t’ be real swell. She got a whole bolt of the best. But yestiday, she came back again, bringin* the bolt. Gee :: : but this is hard to tell, mom. She was white an’ her eyes * * they were almost crazy. She asked if I could change her bolt for one of black * * * Michael’s turn had come.” —Eva Jane Erwin. ’29. * Evening It is evening. Why do I think Of Love, Of Life, Of death, At evening? —Betty Butler, ’30. i ■ i �The Delphic 27 Mary Jane "A/Tary Jane Andrews was quite like the little girl who had a little curl — -I-vl but Mrs. Andrews dreaded the times when she was very, very good much more than the times when she was horrid. Because, when Mary Jane was bad, she was consistently had and had to be watched continuously; but when she was good, the matter was different. There was no telling when she might change her mind and be very bad again. Besides, if Mrs. Andrews was ever so im­ prudent as to trust her fledging to behave herself. Mary Jane, seizing upon that opportunity which knocked so seldom, invariably performed the worst possible deed her infant mind could conceive. Mrs. Andrews lived a hard life. On the day that Mrs. Clark came visiting at the Andrews’, Mary Jane had deported herself most perversely all the morning. Since, according to all pre­ cedent. her conduct should have become excellent by afternoon, her mother felt reasonably safe in allowing her to be seen by Mrs. Clark. So, when the caller arrived, there, arrayed in her Sunday best, stood Mary Jane. W hen she had gone through the usual process of being patted on the head and told how big she had grown, her next move should have been withdrawal. In­ stead. her face beaming self-complacency, Mary Jane settled herself in a corner with her doll. Once there, she serenely ignored her mother’s signals to retire. Mary Jane had a system of playing with her doll bewildering to the un­ initiated. To this doll she was at once mother, father, sister, brother, and all more distant relatives. Each of these kinsmen was strangly addicted to the chas­ tisement of the poor doll. Moreover, they especially enjoyed feeding her cod liver oil, and they delighted in giving her innumerable baths. When she was per­ mitted an outing, one of them wrapped her in countless sweaters and blankets and coats. Fortunately, the doll’s patience was infinite. The conversation at the other end of the room concerned itself chiefly with discussion and examples of beautiful babies who grew into ugly women and ugly babies who grew into beautiful women. Mary Jane, apparently unconscious of everything but her own immediate pastime, sat wonderfully quiet in her corner. Mrs. Clark finally prepared for departure. After having bidden Mrs. Andrews a fond farewell for the third time, she suddenly remembered "that dear child" and rushed in to say good-bye to her. Mary Jane did not raise her head until Mrs. Clark was directly in front of her. Then, looking up, she remarked sweetly. ‘‘You must have been a very pretty baby.” —Marjorie Mautz. ’30. �28 Tin-: Delpiiic A Trapper’s Tale A years ago, 1 was up on the Deschutes River on a fishing trip with my father, a government trapper, and his assistants. Having just finished our dinner, we were sitting around the fire and resting after the exciting day of fish­ ing. The woods were totally silent with the exception of an owl's hooting or a night-hawk’s crying, and the smoke from the camp fire was—for a wonder— blowing straight up in the air. not in my eyes. The rushing of the river a few yards off made the situation not unlike a dream. In the midst of all this calmness a horse’s hoof-beats were heard coming towards our camp. Before many minutes had passed an old trapper and his beautiful dog came into sight and were hos­ pitably welcomed by the government men who were with us. The visitor proved to be the Mr. Fulkerson, who was praised in the newspaper for the number of bob cats and cougars he has caught. He sat down in front of the fire and presently began to tell stories. The best one he told was something like this: “Wal, a little while ago, about forty years, or around there. I reckon. 1 was over around Salt Lake huntin’ wolves. For about a week we didn’t see a single print of one, but finally we saw- the print of the pack running north, so we trailed them down and accomplished what we'd come fer. But while we were following them around the north end of the lake, 1 shot a deer on the edge of a high bank, and it fell into the water. We were a long way from our main camp where our boat was, so I didn’t get it for over a week. I rowed up one day. after we had got back to where the boat was. as the distance is much shorter and easier by water, and found that it had been washed up on the bank not far from where 1 shot it. I went over to it and discovered that the week or so it had been in the Great Salt Lake had been too much for it, and it was all pickled. Yep. it was really pickled, and we lived on that deer the rest of our trip.’’ —Sally Reed, '30. few The One and Only Qiie had beautiful brown eyes, which shone like stars. Her soft curls were a ^ joy to look at, while her rather short nose gave her a very piquant look. And her small mouth was just in proportion with the rest of her face. She had a quick, graceful walk, which made people turn and look after her with admiration. In fact, she was perfect. She never failed to anticipate my wants, whether it was a walk in the country, a dash to the country club for eighteen holes of golf, or just a quiet evening in front of the fire. She was always by my side. She never would fail me. If she ever died, what would 1 do? For 1 know there isn’t another dog like her anywhere. —Jean Morrison, ’29. i �The Delphic 29 IMIIIIMM For One Who Weeps Don’t cry. Your sorrow can’t last long. Tomorrow you will wonder At your own sadness, And laugh when you find You are no longer sad. —Betty Butler, '30. * If I Were You Tf 1 were the mother of the small boy who sometimes plays in front of my house—or of any other small boy of his same general appearance—I should carefully put his ears under his sailor hat. I should keep him at least partially clean, and T should decidedly not give him so many noisy toys upon which to vent his youthful energies. If I were president, the world would be a much pleasanter place to live in. J should make all kinds of laws that presidents ought to have made long ago, including laws against carrying umbrellas, blonde males growing mustaches, hideous, though amiable bull dogs, promiscuous disposal of chewing-gum. and turnips. If I were a movie star, J should not advocate the use of any vanishing cream or yeast cakes. I should not write my stirringly tragic life story for anyone. I should do my level best to retain all my belongings, allowing no enterprising thief to gain possession of any of them, in order thereby to gain for myself front page publicity. If I were a professional photographer, the pictures 1 turned out would be genuine likenesses of their subjects. X'o matter how badly I desired a customer's continued patronage, 1 should not endeavor to obtain it by flattering his ego. If I were almost anyone else, in fact, I should be a model of perfection. But the way things are, l must submit to advice from others who think that they could live my life much better than I do. —Marjorie Mautz, ?30. �The Delphic 30 The Territory of Oregon of the conclusion of the treaty settling the Oregon boundary reached Oregon on the 3rd of December, 1846. The people assumed that Congress, N at the session then commencing, would establish a territorial government for EWS Oregon. This was the desire of President Polk, also, and indeed a bill for that purpose passed the House of Representatives, but it failed to make headway in the Senate. The reason was not far to seek. In drawing up the Constitution of their pro­ visional government the pioneers inserted the famous clause from the Ordinance of 1787. declaring that “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime’*, should ever be permitted in the territory. 'I ll's was made a part of the Oregon bill presented by Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois, and very naturally it called out the opposition of the strong pro-slavery leaders like Calhoun So the congressional session of 1846-1847 closed with no provision for Oregon. The President felt a deep interest in this far western settlement, and caused Sec­ retary of State Buchanan to write a letter to the Oregon people encouraging them to expect favorable action at the next session of Congress (1847-1848). which was already at hand when the letter reached the Pacific. Buchanan made no clear statement of the reason for the failure of the Douglas bill. At about the same time, however, a letter was received in Oregon from Senator Thomas H. Benton, who threw the blame upon Calhoun, but declared that Oregon would not be out­ lawed for not admitting slavery. It was something to know that the leaders at the national capital still remem­ bered them, yet the pioneers had been patient for a long time, waiting for the government to give them some sort of recognition. Now that the quarrel with Great Britain was closed, it was hard for them to understand whv action should be delayed any longer. President Polk recommended to the next Congress that an Oregon bill be passed, but the opposition was at work once more, and might have been very successful had not the news cf the Whitman massacre been carried across the mountains during the winter. This startling news roused public feeling in favor of Oregon, and practically forced Congress to act. The news of the massacre was flashed all over the land when Joe Meek arrived in St. Louis from the Oregon country. Meek went to Washington and laid his dispatches concerning the western country's troubles before President Polk. They were at once sent to Congress, together with a message calling on that body to act. and act quickly, in order that troops might be sent to the defense of Oregon before the end of the summer. So much general interest was felt in the subject of the Ore7011 bill that the measure was finally passed. President Polk signed the bill and appointed General Joseph Lane of Indiana governor of the Territory of Oregon. Joe Meek was given the office of United States Marshal in the new government. General Lane and Joe Meek proceeded, with a number of others, to California. At San Francisco the two officers took ship for the Columbia River, arriving in 1; I �Tin-: Delphic 31 Oregon City, the capital of the territory, in 1849. General Lane assumed the duties of his office as governor the next day. On entering upon his duties of office General Lane had a census taken of the territory, which showed a population of 8,785 Americans and 298 foreigners. In 1850. General Lane resigned the governorship of Oregon under the wrong im­ pression that the new President, Zachary Taylor, had appointed a successor. He became a candidate for Congress and was elected. He was again appointed Gov­ ernor. but again resigned and became a candidate for Congress. He was elected, and re-elected to that position, until Oregon became a state in 1859. Upon the establishment of this territorial form of government in 1849, a new seal was adopted, known as the Seal of the Territory of Oregon. A ship demon­ strative of commerce was placed in the center of the seal, and above the ship was a beaver, denoting fur trade, while below was a plow denoting agriculture. At the left of the ship stood an Indian with bow and arrow, and at his right was an eagle. From the Indian’s shoulder to the beak of the eagle was an unfurled banner bearing Oregon’s territorial motto: “Alis Yolat Propriis”. The legend of the territorial seal was “Seal of the Territory of Oregon’’. Instead of a date, five stars are at the bottom of the territorial seal. When gold was discovered in California, much of it came to Oregon. Because gold dust was so plentiful and somewhat difficult to handle, merchants allowed only ten dollars to eleven dollars an ounce for it, although it was really worth about eighteen dollars an ounce. Immediately an Oregon Exchange Company was organized, and gold pieces having the value of five dollars to ten dollars were coined. 'Phis money was called “beaver money”, for the reason that a beaver was stamped on each coin. Containing eight percent more gold than coins from the United States mint, beaver money disappeared from circulation as soon as United States currency became plentiful. In 1849, United States troops, the Rifle Regiment, established a military post at The Dalles. A barracks was built there and the place called Fort Dalles. A new act in the territorial government was entitled "An act to provide for the selection of places for the location and erection of the public buildings.” This act contained ten sections. It purported to locate and establish a seat of government at Salem, locate a penitentiary at Portland, and a university at Marysville. This last act was called the Omnibus Bill and Governor Gaines denounced it as void, as it contained several unrelated bills. The attorney-general of the United States rendered the opinion that the only lawful seat of the Oregon Court was Oregon City. Congress adopted a joint res­ olution May 4. 1852, which settled the argument and placed the government at Salem. in 1848, when gold was discovered in California, the destiny of Oregon was influenced greatly and the people's viewpoint changed. The people began raising foodstuffs to supply the gold hunters and miners. Agriculture and industry were begun on a larger basis. �32 The Delphic There was not much immigration to the Oregon Territory in the first year of territorial existence, but during the next year it was increased somewhat, clue to prospecting in Oregon and also due to a new law. This law gave every male set­ tler, over eighteen years of age, three hundred and twenty acres of land, and, if he were married, his wife was also given three hundred and twenty acres in her own right. This land law not only encouraged settlement hut also was the cause of many marriages throughout the territory. In 1849 the first territorial legislature was held. It changed the name of Vancouver County to Clark. The legislature of 1851 proceeded to create new counties, ft also passed acts for the incorporation of Portland and Oregon City and for the construction of plank roads in various places. From 1850 on there were many Indian wars. Probably the worst of these wars was the Rogue River War, which began in 1851 and lasted, with some intermis­ sions, until 1865, when, the Indians being removed to reservations, the settlers were at last secure in the possession of their homes. Several years prior to the close of the Indian wars the question of statehood for Oregon began to be seriously discussed, and in 1865 a bill for admitting the territory into the Union was introduced in Congress by Ueneral Lane. Though this failed, another bill passed the House at the next session, authorizing the peo­ ple to frame a state constitution. It did not pass the Senate, but the legislature of Oregon Territory had already provided for submitting the question of holding a convention to the voters at the June (1857) election. It was carried by a large majority, delegates were chosen from the several counties, and on the third Mon­ day in August the convention met in the town of Salem. September 18 a state constitution was adopted, which being submitted to the people was ratified by a vote of 7.195 to 3,195. The state government went into operation in July. 1858. although Oregon was not formally admitted to the Union until the 14th of Lebruary. 1859. —Mary Lueddemaxx. *30. IS m fi -? m This essay teas awarded second prize in the Oregon Historical Society Prize Essay Competition. ! = �The Delphic 33 The Origin of the Constitution "E1 very government is the result of long evolution. Theoretical and practical politics are twin issues, growing up side by side, one advancing the other, until the most perfect form is reached. Many kinds of governments go to make the nations of the world, and it would be an interesting study to become familiar with all of them, but we are fundamentally interested in our government and the constitution of that government. Ours is fundamentally a representative system, a responsible, representative government. Necessity has made it so. Time has shown the impracticability of a pure democracy. The people are sovereign, but in their sovereignty they must delegate their powers to some few men. Collective democracy has a beautiful sound, but often it is neither practical nor desirable. Our ancestors were com­ pelled to choose between representative government and democracy, if they were to have a government by the people, so the choice was representative. It is my purpose to trace in outline the evolution of our system in the light of its historic past, in the belief that the charts of our ancestors and the beacons that they established on dangerous rock and shoals, will enable us to navigate in greater safety the same old tempestuous seas. The Constitution is the result of centuries of mighty political gestation. Behind the Constitution there stood the Thirteen Articles of Confederation; behind these the constitutions of the original thirteen states; behind these the charters of the English Trading Companies; behind these the charters of English cities, towns and boroughs; and, as the basis for all of these, the primitive consti­ tutions of Alfred the Great. These, taken in reverse order, constitute a great historical drama. We could hark back to the old Teutonic institutions, but it is sufficient for the purpose of this discussion to begin with the real Anglo-Saxon systems. We see that the trading companies, the guilds, the shires, and the counties were governed by the representative system. A large part of the American colonists were town bred. They and their sires had for centuries been accustomed to the machinery of local officers, popularly chosen under municipal charters. In short, the prin­ ciple of representation, like a golden thread in the web of a garment, is every­ where discernible. No one can read the municipal charters or the trading and guild charters without being impressed with their similarity to the important political documents of our own nation. The point that is here significant is the background of representative government that has been carrie.d out of the middle ages by the English people. Beneath all the institutions, the political systems, the material advancements of the colonial times, there was an uplifting force in the hearts and souls of men, —a force born of the Liberty of Conscience and Thought, born of the Invention of Printing, of the Open Bible, and of the Era of Reformation. There was a loosen­ ing of the spirit and a destruction of the bonds and fetters of medieval times. �! 34 The Delphic This is the spirit behind the Magna Charts, behind the Bill of Rights and behind those other political documents that were the forerunners of our own glorious freedom. There was a very definite connection between the charters of the Trading Companies, which we have already mentioned, and the charters of the Colonial States. Of the original colonies only three were chartered, seven were royal. and three were proprietary, But the whole Colonial historv is that of a contest between the governors and the people of the unchartered provinces. Even in the late seventeenth century there was being carried on a struggle for more liberty and more representation. So we see that no matter what special form of grant this particular colony held, they had of necessity developed some form of repre­ sentative government. The drama of increasing political rights is carried forward by the English Rev­ olution. In the Petition of Rights in 1628 and the Bill of Rights in 1689, we have the text of the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States. This period was one of glorious example to the colonists. They beheld the events taking place in the mother country and were spurred on to a greater desire for freedom for themselves. The tongue of Patrick Henry was touched with divine fire; the pen of Thomas Paine poured eloquence to extinguish the flames of tyranny. This was the period of criticism and urge for a better, freer government. The Declaration of Independence, like a sharp knife, cut the tie that bound the colonies to the throne. Then came the period of constructive statesmanship. Each state was a separate entity, but each was engaged in common, defensive warfare. Immediately a committee was appointed to draft the Articles of Con­ federation and Perpetual Union. The draftsmen, principally Franklin and Dick­ inson, were not unskilled in statecraft and governmental science, but the only known method for uniting sovereign states was by a league or treaty. There were several historical precedents for a league of the Colonies: the New England Confederacy against the Dutch and Indians in 1643, the Albany Convention in 1754, and the Stamp Act Congress in 1774 all being noteworthy. The Articles of Confederation were not ratified for four years, so we see that through all the dark days of the Revolution the country was without effective government. Even when the articles were ratified, they proved unsound. A conference was held at Mt. Vernon, followed by the Annapolis Convention, and then in May. 1787, the Federal Convention met. By September the Constitution of the United States was framed. The chief problem was the delegation of powers. State sovereignty was a hurdle that seemed insurmountable, for the dread of a king was in the hearts of all men. But all knew the ineffectiveness of a system of plural executives. They knew the value of checks and balances, and they knew the necessity of separating the three branches of government: legislative, executive and judicial. The dread of a king gave way to the greater dread of anarchy, and the great Constitution of the United States was given to the world in its present form. It was not the �: The Delphic 35 product of one man’s wisdom. Not Washington with his sagacity, not Madison with his learning, not Dickinson with his skill in drafting state papers, not Frank­ lin with his practical wisdom could have completed the task alone. It was com­ pleted only as a result of the collected experience of the whole body, many of whose members were political geniuses. Perhaps at no time in the history of the world has such a body of distinguished statesmen worked upon any such problem as that which confronted these men. Mow gloriously they met the situation! They completed a task that was begun more than sixteen centuries before. Developing through the years, the sacred flame of liberty may be seen smouldering, until finally it bursts forth into the mighty conflagration of the Revolution, cleansing by fire the taints of tyranny and oppression. My countrymen: We are what we are because our fathers were what they were. We can no more change our political parentage than we can change the physical structure of this continent. We forge chains for no man, but we will allow no man to bind us. We dictate no creeds, but we defend our own altars. We are Americans. Our form of government is American, and, by the help of the God of our Fathers, American it shall remain! —Tulia Metcalf, ’30. In the Oratorical Contest sponsored by the Oregonian, this oration took first price in the school and district trials. jM, ill ; �36 The Delphic To Italy O Italy! Thou land Of bards and poets, far renowned— Whose graves are often visited, Whose brows are olive-crowned ! Who can forget, O Italy, Thy plains so broad and low, Thy mountains, and thy hill-sides Where the gray-leafed olives grow? Who loveth not, O Italy, Thy sweet and balmy air; Thy lakes and skies so blue and bright; Thy vine-clad hill-sides fair? Thy chestnut-woods, wherein the flowers Of early spring we found— The Christmas-rose and primrose ’Mid the brown leaves on the ground. O Italy! our writers And great poets have loved thee,— “Open my heart and thou shalt find, ’Graved therein—Italy!” —Helen Drill, Upper II. El Camino Real The King’s Highway Qometime in the early nineteenth century, during the time of the quiet Fran^ ciscan Padres and the flourishing rule of the Spanish Dons, a road was built leading from Mexico City across the Rio Grande. The highway, El Camino Real, leads through the desert, passing one by one the twenty-one missions built by the Padres and also the large haciendas and ranchos of the Dons. Finally it passes through Los Angeles and ends on Market and Third Streets in San Francisco, covering, in all, a little over seven hundred miles. Early in 1769 Father Serra �The Delphic 37 started the first mission. From the one. twenty more were built, along- this high­ way. Many of these, works of beauty, have been restored and are still used, in spite of being one hundred and sixty years old. El Camino Real is fast becoming a modern highway, but the guide posts that point the way are still the quaint mission bells that Father Serra. with the help of his Padres, put there, and they still tell how many miles to the next mission. These bells are not merely used as guide posts but as land marks and testimonials to the work of the Franciscan Padres, who were the pioneers that settled Cali­ fornia. in 1769, with Father Serra as their leader. —Suzanne Marden, Upper I. Wander Song Oh, how I long for foreign parts! Oh, how I long for billowing seas! With the green that changes to sapphire blue, And the whitecaps tossed by a stiff sea breeze. Oh, where can I match the joy that comes From listening to the sea-gull's cry. And filling my soul with wondrous thoughts. As I watch the boundless sea and sky! Oh, England’s a jewel, small and rare. And America’s great and free, And Switzerland fills my soul with joy, But give the world to me— And let me wander where’er I would, With time and a little gold, And I would listen and watch and grow. And travel, till I was old. And I would come back o’er land and sea, And half way round the earth. For, though I could travel on with joy, I would die in the land of my birth. —Helen Drill, Upper II. �m,, i 38 The Delphic The Destruction of Pompeii In the ancient city of Pompeii, There lived a couple old and gray, The man was a fisherman, so they say, That fished by the sea, the live-long day. One day when the city in quiet lay. A rumble and growl broke the still day, The fire and lava from the mountain was spit For the god of the mountain was having a fit. The rich threw their wealth and jewels within, With the hope that the god would forgive their sin ; But he would accept no sacrifice And kept destroying by his own device. The fisherman was trembling and shaking with fear, Begging for mercy, so frantic and queer. Still, god Vulcan would not cease his roaring, Down the sides of the mountain the lava kept pouring. The fisherman’s wife had no jewels to take, With the greatest of haste a fried egg she must make. A long time later, so they say, She was found frying an egg in ancient Pompeii. —Edytiie Koiilhase, Upper II. I �{ ; I ] 1 1 f \ I ; �1; �The Basket Ball Team FIRST TEAM Center Side-Center Forwards. . Guards.... ................................................Betty Butler ............................................Dorothy Insley Grace Nelson, Sally Reed. Nancy Nevins ....................Jane Grahame, Sally Cannon SECOND TEAM Center Side-Center Forwards. . ...................................................... Barbara Jenning ......................Betty Lou Hudson, Daria Sangster Mary Beckwith, Virginia Insley, Mildred Roberts YELL LEADERS Genevieve Woodard Jane Dutton �I;:1.'. I 40 The Delphic Basketball Much enthusiasm was shown for Basketball this year. There were a great many excellent players. After three months’ practice, during which time many players showed marked ability, the teams were selected. Grace Nelson, the team’s star forward, was elected Captain. The success of our yells this year was due to Genevieve Woodard and Jane Dutton, who were elected by the Student Body. * * * First Game of the Season The first game was with the Academy of the Holy Child on February 19. The game was very exciting, especially the first half. The other team started out by making basket after basket. During the third quarter, however, our girls rallied, and at the close of the game the score was 21-31 in our favor. After the game the Academy served refreshments to the teams at a table decorated in our colors. * First Game With Reed College On February 29 we played Reed College on our own floor. If there are people who become excited over football stories when they have “one minute to play.” they certainly would have grown excited over our game. It was one of the hardest games we have ever played because the teams were so evenly matched. In the last minute of the fourth quarter Reed was two points ahead of us. Just as the time was almost up one of our forwards made a basket bringing the score up to 24-24. Grace Nelson and Sally Reed played a wonderful game. Return Game With Holy Child Academy The second game with Holy Child Academy was played February 26. It was not so spectacular as the Reed game, but it did not lack for interest. The score was 9-55 in our favor. In our “new dining room” after the game we served sandwiches and punch to our opposing team. i �.......... ................. The Delphic 41 Return Game With Reed College We played the last game of the season on March 9. We were by no means confident that we would win, as our last game with them was so close, but at least we knew now what to expect. The game was almost as thrilling as the one be tore. In the second half our girls had almost perfect team work, We won with a score of 26-36. A great deal of our success this year was due to the splendid way in which the Student Body turned out for the games. We owe much of this to our popular yell leaders. Class Games There was more rivalry this year in class games than ever before. The Juniors and Seniors had to play off a tie three times in order to see who would play the Sophomores. Finally they had to draw, and the Seniors came out the lucky ones. In the Sophomore-Senior game, the Seniors won. Tennis The tennis cups were contended for with much enthusiasm last spring. In the Beginners’ division Betty Holman won the cup. The Junior tournament had thirty-two entries. Jane Grahame came out the victor after many exciting matches. In the Senior division, Elizabeth Hawkins and Sally Cannon reached the finals by defeating Sally Reed and Josephine Smith, respectively. Sally finally won with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. In the doubles. Bets Hawkins and Sally Cannon de­ feated Sally Reed and Jane Dutton. For the Boarders-Day doubles the above victors defeated Mid Roberts and Jo Smith. The prospects for tennis this spring look very encouraging. There are many who have signed up, and the tournament has already begun. Finals are scheduled for May 10, if “Old Man Weather" keeps on our side. Baseball Baseball has always been a popular sport with us, and this year we intend to play Reed College. Mrs. Knapp has not yet selected the team, but many girls are trying out, and there is a great deal of material for her to choose from. We also hope to have some class games in baseball. �s \ 42 Ti-ie Delphic Fencing A new branch of athletics was taken up this year, that of “fencing." Eighteen girls entered this interesting sport. The class has been held twice a week, and we have looked forward to it with much enthusiasm. Mrs. Knapp has been our able instructor. * ❖ * Riding Horseback riding has always been a favorite sport at the “Hall.,” especially among the boarders. Of course the day girls ride too, but the boarders usually go in a group and have a class of their own. Many of the girls who just started this year have become quite accomplished riders. * ❖ * The Athletic Association During the past year we have made another stride in athletics—the organiza­ tion of the Athletic Association. We have organized this association to inspire more school spirit and to handle matters relating to athletics in a more systematic manner. Regular dues eliminate the difficulty we had formerly, that is, a con­ tinual demand for small amounts of money. Basketballs, tennis cups, and re­ freshments for visiting teams we now purchase with money in the treasury. In the past we have not been able to have fencing because of the expense, but this year the Athletic Association has made it possible because it provides all equip­ ment except foils. Not only has our Association been helpful in these matters, but the larger turn-outs for the games show an improvement in our school spirit. i \ i ; : i : : \ ' ■ ; ; ■ �; ' o / ,A 0 TA U o TEt\_n 0 Vy»riTEf( rm 3 mi 03 tv.cr^*- �; : . ■; ' i ;; f i i. ■ m i[l ; . i£ �m ■ ■ The Delphic .................................................................. 43 i! IIIIIIIIlllllllllUliiiHiiiiu The Calendar September j School began. There were a great many new girls and also a number of new teachers. October n We were given a talk on fire prevention by a Portland fireman. October 15 Mayor Baker awarded prizes to Mary Lueddemann and Betty Keatinge for best essays on fire prevention. October 11 The annual Old-Girl-New-Girl party was given at B’nai B’rith Hall to initiate the new girls. We had the traditional refreshments—cider, apples and doughnuts. Mildred Roberts and Jean Morrison, dressed as Raggedy Anne and Raggedy Andy, took the first prize. I; October 29 The Boarders gave their first dance. ■ ii-i A°Armi<stice Day exercises. Trees were given as usual The program included r patriotic songs, recitations, and a talk by Dean Ramsey. Refreshments followed. 1 !l November 13 “at home” to the mothers. Although we Sister Superior and the teachers were entertained. The Seniors and had unusually stormy weather, a large crowd was Juniors assisted the hostesses. November 21 f Colorado, who was here a We enjoyed a talk in Chapel by Bishop Joinso n 0 week conducting Mission services at Trinity urc November 22 .. in the “Merchant of Venice. We were excused early to go to see George t r 1SS “Merchant of Venice” or For the benefit of those of us who had not stu ie ^ summary of it before we had forgotten about it. Miss Thompson ga'e 1 went. November 28—December 3 Thanksgiving vacation. of Stratford-upon-Avon . She gave December 10 We were visited by Mrs. Archibald^"^also of members of the company of last year, are us a most interesting description 01 ^ ower.^ who visited us Shakespearian players which she and 1 rsponsoring in this country. lX. ■ _ i 1: �44 The Delphic .......... .... ......... . ....... ................................................................................................................................. "".........................*.......................... .............Mill........ . December 12 cafeteria luncheon to raise money for the coffee service The Seniors gave a that we gave Sister Superior. December 13 The Boarders gave their annual Christmas Cantata. December 14 The Glee Club gave its annual recital. December 19—January 5 Christmas vacation. January 24 The Right Rev. John Gardner Murray of Maryland, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States, talked to us in Chapel and then gave us a half holiday. January 23 A number of us went to the consecration of the Reverend Thomas Jenkins at Trinity Church. He was made the Missionary Bishop of Nevada. i February 9 I he Boarders gave their second dance. Everyone had a wonderful time. February 19 The first basketball game of the season was played at the Academy of the Iioly Child. The score was 21-31 in our favor. February 22 We did not have a holiday, but we enjoyed a program in honor of Washington’s birthday. February 29 Reed College came to play us. It was an unusually exciting game, which ended in a tie. March 5 yer, Isabelle Chandler. Maxine Clyde, ered their essays on the Constitution. Julia's essaj The 0ngm of the Constitute -ion,” Eean Ramsey, Mrs. W. W. Gabriel, Dr. was judged the best. The judges were Aragon, Mr. Sanderson Reed, and Mr. Palmer Fales. March p ourfavofad6my °f tHe Ho]y Child came over to play us. The score was 9-55 in ! �45 The Delphic ......... iiniiiiMUiiiiini'tHiiiiMiiiiiiMiiiiMi'niiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiilliiliiiiiiiiHiiiiliiiiiiiiiliiinMUiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiU March 12 Bishop Sumner conducted Confirmation services. March 14 We played the last basketball game of the season at Reed College. We won with a score of 26 to 36. March I4~I9 Spring vacation. March 27 Baptismal services. March 28 Maundy Thursday. At 8:00 o’clock the Bishop celebrated Holy Communion. Later we awarded prizes for Lenten dresses to Lois Katherine Jones, Kva-Jane Erwin and Evelyn Keyt. This year the dresses were sent to Nevada and Alaska. April 5 ’ Sister Superior, Mrs. Knapp, Miss Houk, and a party of the boarders went to Mt. Hood. After hearing what a wonderful time they had the rest of us were sorry we missed it. April 8 . • • tt r t Mr. Spencer of the University of Oregon paid us his annual visit. lie discussed courses offered by the University of Oregon and the Oregon State College. April 16 The Seniors gave another cafeteria luncheon to raise money for the drinking fountain which they gave the school. April 18 He talked to us about physical, intelBishop Lawrence of Boston visited us all interested in the fact that he had lived lectual and spiritual reserves. We were and had known Oliver Wendell next door to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Holmes and General Grant. April 19 Constitution in the District Number Julia Metcalf gave her oration on the the only girl among the eight Three finals at Oregon City. Although she was orators, Julia won first place in the contest. APril 26 . ■ u ^ 'Ribbon Sumner presented Louise Holford At an impressive service in chape , February 9th Louise helped her with . gold cross and brother rescue a throaBh ,ce Lake Oswego. �The Delphic IIIHIIIMIIII'IIIIK 46 ............... ............mi.................................................................... ........................................... ..... Boarders’ dance of.!,« season was green. May 4 ........ . As”“,io" tio't mbm awarded the pin given to a Brodie and Virginia Insley received honorable mention. s*: May 7 The Glee Club presented The F.cast of the Red Corn. Miss Caroline Schott, a graduate of St. Helen's Hall, played the part of the Queen. Mrs. Mable HallSmith was the musical director and Miss Isabelle Stout was the dramatic coach. May S The Boarders presented a Cantata. A number of the Days were guests of the Boarders over night. May p Ascension Day. The Boarders sang the choral service. May io I he final tennis tournament was played, after which the new girls entertained the old girls. May 22 The Juniors gave the Seniors a delightful luncheon at the University Club. Patronesses of the affair were ^liss Frances Spaulding, Mrs. Walter Taylor Sumner. -Urs. J. J. Roberts, Mrs. Carl Denton, Mrs. Edward E. Brodie. June i 1 he Lower School presented a delightful entertainment in the afternoon. Die Jumors gave the Seniors a dance in the new building. June 2 Bishop Sumner delivered his Baccalaureate Sermon to the graduates of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Afterward the new Seniors entered into their duties by assiting at the luncheon served to us at school. The class picture was unveiled with appropriate ceremonies ’ and tlle DelPhies were distributed. S ■ ; June j The Seniors presented ‘*tl n , play was directed by Miss Isabell '°gtd'Natured Man>” by Oliver Goldsmith. The June 4 Commencement. J �Ti-ie Delphic ill'"'""".... mu mini mi hi mi mini m i m in*......................mu........... ........................................................mi 47 """".............................................................. ................................. .............. .....................mu TO ll"A SnfertaLinne rit The Old-Girl-New-Girl Party Our Old-Girl-New-Girl Party was given again this year at B’nai B'rith Hall and was a huge success. As usual, during the grand march, the Sisters and some of our teachers judged the costumes. “Mid*' Roberts, and Jean Morrison carried away first prize, impersonating Raggedy Anne and Raggedy Andy. Other prizes were awarded Betty Jane Collins and Laura Ellen McKallip, cleverly dressed as ducks, Phoebe Greeman and Margaret Mortensen. impersonating the Smith Brothers, and Sally Reed, Marjorie Mautz. and Jane Pales, dTessed in costumes of the “Gay Nineties”. St. Mark’s Girls’ Friendly Society Party The St. Mark’s Girls' Friendly Society entertained the Boarders at a Hal­ lowe'en party given in the Parish House on October seventeenth, The evening was spent in dancing, and during the intermission there were several featuies. The boarders appreciated the pleasant evening given them by the St. Mark’s Girls. The Boarders’ Dance The Boarders gave their first dance of the season on October twenty-seventh. Everyone admitted that it was one of the best dances ever given at the ITall. Wallace Graham’s orchestra furnished the music. Later in the evening we went to the dining room, where sandwiches, cake, ice cream and coffee were served. Miss Thompson and Miss Groth were our delightful patronesses. The Teachers’ Tea The annual Teachers’ Tea was given on November fifteenth. Everyone seemed to have a delightful time, and not only did the parents and teachers make new accjuaintences but renewed old ones. �48 The Delphic miiiiiililiHiHiiilliiiii On January twenty-third, Deaconess Newall gave an interesting talk on the schools in Mexico. She told us many things concerning Mexican girls. We are certain, since we have heard Deaconess Newall talk, that we have a much better understanding of Mexican girls. On January twenty-fifth a group of the Church girls went to Trinity to the consecration of Dr. Jenkins, Missionary Bishop of Nevada. It was an event that we shall all remember. Boarders’ Dance On February ninth the Boarders gave their second dance of the season, It proved to be a very successful dance in spite of the fact that we were disappointed because our Sisters could not be there. Mrs. Knapp and Miss Groth were our patronesses. The Boarders’ Trip to Mount Hood A group of the Boarders went to Mount Hood on April fifth to enjoy the winter sports. We arrived at Battle-Axe Inn late Friday afternoon. After having dinner we went skiing and sliding. Saturday we spent most of the day coasting, until we left for Portland about three o'clock. Sister Superior, Miss Honk, and Mrs. Knapp chaperoned' the party. The Right Rev. William Lawrence, former Bishop of Massachusetts, addressed us in our chapel on April eighteenth. The subject that he chose for his address was “Reserve.” In this very worth-while talk he stressed the fact that the person who is successful is the one who has a reserve of physical energy, of intellectual knowledge, and of spiritual strength. The Boarders’ Beach Supper Sister Superior gave a Beach supper to the Boarders who kept their silence Good Friday. A group of the Hill boys went with us. We had our supper at the Meyers’ cottage on the Sandy River. After supper we returned to the Hall, where we danced for the remaining part of the evening. Everyone had a wonder­ ful time, and we are very grateful to Sister Superior and also to Mrs. Meyer, who has generously given us the use of her cottage many times this winter. 1 i 1 �DID GIRL N0TE.5 ��..... . ................ IIIIIIIIIIMIIMMMIMIHIIIIIMIIIMIIII ......... 49 The Delpi-iic iiimimimmimimimiiiiiimmimmimmiiim iihiiiiiiIIIIIMIU'imiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Old Girl Notes ’20 Mrs. Severin Harkson (Doris Henningsen) has a little son born on the first of April. ’21 Elva C. Mervy will conduct a tour through Central Europe this summer. ’22 Catherine Overbeck is teaching French at the Hall this year. ’23 jean Muir has spent the winter in Florida. Anne Wentworth has recently announced her engagement to Ralph Staley. ’24 The marriage of Irene Brix to George Altstadt took place April the third. Mr. and Mrs. Altstaclt are now making their home m on anc. ’25 Mrs. Jack Crandell Watson ( Beverly Roberts) has a baby boy named John Roberts. Alexander Sargent was announced The engagement of Catherine Martin to this spring. Mrs. T. A. Cubbage (Marjorie Mariner) with A recent visitor at the Hall was her young son. Charles Frank. returned from Europe and is again attending Edna Ellen Bell has recently the University of Oregon. in Mrs. Altstadt’s wedding. Matilda Bowman was the attendant m ’26 ; k _ . Thomas Mahony took place in Honolulu The marriage of Helen Spencer to . c^ter had been spendthis February. Helen, with May Belle Allen and Marion Statter. ing the winter in Honolulu. Helen Hembree will leave m J une where she will study dramatics. j Kansas City Conservatory. �! ■ ■ i I 50 The Delphic iiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit Phyllis Henningsen has returned from a six months' visit in Shanghai. Ardelia Haradon has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Richard Montgomery. Her home has been in Berkeley for the past year. Nancy Carpenter was married to Robert Farrell, Jr., on the twenty-fourth of April. Mrs. N. E. Jarman (Katherine Moore) has a small daughter. Phyllis Ann. The marriage of Margaret Flail to Wade Newbegin was an event of last winter. ’27 Mary Malarkey and Deborah Ball are at Smith College. The marriage of Serena Morrison to Thomas Van Leer 1 lines was announced last summer. Mary Elizabeth Wheeler is at Wellesley this year. She holds the offices of Corresponding Secretary of the College Government Association and Recording Secretary of her class. Geraldine Kirby is at home in Portland this year. Chauncey Devereaux is on the managing staff of the Bess Whitcomb Players. Dorothy Livesley is attending National Park Seminary in Washington, D. C. Jane Ladd was married to Earl G. Tormey in June. ’28 A ; ; ■ Jeanne Knapp, Helen Kaufman, Janice Hedges. Myrtle McDaniel. Elizabeth and Esther Kaser, Elizabeth Ann Johnson. Harriet Arenz. Nancy Thompson, and Jean Adix are attending the University of Oregon. At the University of Washington are Mary Helen Carr and Barbara Jane Averill. Louise Hoi ford and Betty McRobbie are students at the Portland Art School. Katherine Briggs is taking a post graduate course at Anna Head’s School in Berkeley. Helen Adelsperger is at National Park Seminary in Washington, D. C. Janet Wentworth and Emma Johnson are at Radcliffe College. Both won scholarships to Radcliffe during their senior year at the Hall. Elizabeth Hawkins is vice-president of the Freshman Class at Leland Stan­ ford University. Dorothy Rogers is at home in Portland. Virginia Holland is attending Scripps College at Claremont, California. Maxine Bennett is studying dancing in New York. Mildred Peterson is making her home in San Francisco. �The Delphic 51 ItTpOr^an The Delphic wishes to acknowledge I he following exchanges: “St. Katherine's Wheel”—St. Katherine’s School, Davenport, Iowa. “Blue Print”—Katherine Branson’s School. Ross, California. “Memoirs”—Grant High School. Portland. Oregon. “Matric Annual”—King Edward High School, Vancouver, B. C. “Adjutant”—Hill Military Academy. Portland, Oregon. “Blue Pencil”—Walnut Hill High School, Natick, Massachusetts. “Academia"—St. Mary’s Academy, Portland. Oregon. “Matric”—King Edward High School. Vancouver, B. C.: Your magazine is well organized, and its variety of material is worthy of praise. “St. Katherine’s Wheel”—St. Katherine’s School, Davenport. Iowa: You have a well-developed portrait department, and we found your diary very i:iteresting. “Blue Pencil”—Walnut High School, Natick. Massachusetts: The short stories are excellent. Among your stories we particularly enjoyed “Once Upon a Time" and “The Pirate's Bed”. “Blue Print"—Katherine Branson’s School, Ross, California: Your stories and poetry are interesting. Perhaps some notice of athletics would add to the interest of your publication. �52 The Delphic ......... MIHIIIMIIHIIIIIIIII""! IJS �¥ J0KE5 <J(s'1orriv»>n �V : . ■: v ■ . �i i The Delpi-iic 53 .......................... .......... ............."""................................. """"""....................... .............. I.IHIIII.il................ .................... ..................... HI,......................................................... .......... . 1 ATwater 0821 ! HENRY BERGER, JR. Studio of Photography ! BROADWAY AT COLUMBIA The Barn Teacher in Virgil Class: “What do you call those jars they put the ashes of dead people in ?” Brilliant Student: “Ash trays, I guess.” 1 1 i ! CAN YOU IMAGINE— Betty Bond liking Physics? Sally Cannon hating tennis? Eva Jane Erwin not fighting with Alma? She: “Where is your chivalry?” He: “I turned it in on a Buick. ’ Telephones—BRoadway 70S1-70S2 ! BRANDES CREAMERY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Quality Dairy Products 123-125 A First Street PORTLAND, OREGON �The Delphic ihc miicioi School Drcc* for St. Helen’s Hall tailored exclusively by Olds & King’s. Olds & King’s is proud to up­ hold the prestige won by St. Helen’s Hall, one of the finest and oldest girls’ schools in Portland — by contributing impeccably tailored classroom and dinner uniforms. Also, our Collegienne shop is the mecca of every smart young girl for youthful, chic, after-school and vacation cos­ tumes. —Second Floor OLDS, WORTHAN RING �Tili: Delphic Paul C. Bates 55 K. V. Lively YV. E. Pearson BATES, LIVELY & PEARSON General Agents Insurance Brokers and YEON BUILDING PORTLAND, OREGON A.: "Did you hear that the Pope can leave the Vatican now?” B.: “Vatican? That’s a booh in the Bible, isn’t it?” CAN YOU IMAGINE— Connie Green taking the street car? Helen Hyde untidy? Jean Morrison failing to mention Elizabeth and Essex? “Fritz, your essay on ‘My Mother’ was just the same as your brother’s.” “Yes, sir, we have the same mother.”—Clezxland News. CLARKE BROS. Florists Compliments of FINE CUT FLOWERS FOR ALL Mautz Building and Investment Co. SOCIAL OCCASIONS Telephone ATwatcr 0102 150 Broadway near Morrison J �The Delphic 56 ...................... ........ ................. .........‘................................. ............... lllllllimilllllllilMMIIIlIKKMIlllMi .............. .......................................................................id".......................... imimnimii “6= y ‘TWSe.T.K.G-ill Gtr Booksellers^Stenioners^Offiee Outfitters™^ ^sFIFTIIa^d STARK* STREETS (^) u/ -5^- I m a stranger in these parts , said the I * nick cog-wheel amidst the Ford supply materials. ! *ENGRAVED=* : WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS, ENGAGEMENTS AT HOMES, ETC. STEEL DIE STAMPING AND EMBOSSING «i SOCIAL STATIONERY DESK ACCESSORIES LEATHER GOODS "Everything for the Office” Fifth and Oak Streets PORTLAND, OREGON 51 j �r Teacher: “What's all this noise I hear in study hall? Senior Proctor: “I’m keeping order. CAN YOU IMAGINE— Jane Dutton being sedate? Mary Lueddemann without Mary Moore? 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E.: “The restoration of Queen Anne.” CAN YOU IMAGINE— Sue Sargent serious? Genevieve Woodard keeping quiet? . Debate Pupil: “Why shouldn’t the government use Niagara Falls for water power, and get back some of the money it paid to build the falls in the first place. Ro (2o. cJ“ Merchandise of cy Merit Only” �T H E D E LP1IIC.... .............. ...... ......... ......... .... 62 iiiiiiMiimmMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMmMiiiiaiu minim.....iiniimiiiiimtii Compliments of the SOPHOMORE CLASS Teacher: “What time of the day was Adam born?” Student: "Just a little before Eve.” CAN YOU IMAGINE— Blanche Coe without a book? Mid Roberts without her violin? There is nothing that broadens one like travel, unless it is too many hot fudge sundaes.—Judge. THE BUSH PHARMACY Corner iith and Montgomery Streets "Franklin” "The world’s fastest road car3’ "The car with the airplane feel” Phone BEacon 6726 PORTLAND, OREGON braly AUTO CO. 14th and Burnside �63 Ti-ie Delphic llllfllHHIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIH nun mi* iniiiiiiii mi imii iiimmiiiiiiiiiiiii t mii tun iiiiiiMimiiiiiiiiiiiiiMuiitiiiiiiiiimiiiiMiiiiiii'MiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimM Graduation Gifts -A Fragrant Cedar Chest that can be obtained Walnut or Mahogany Veneers, a Boudoir Clock, or many other novelties of which there is a wonderful display on our Gift Balcony. \, HENRY JENNING & SONS vL> Washington Street at Fifth [ r 3S: v< II IR.W IIM = Ih O ID § OIM LITHOGR APHIN G PRINTING Safes Medals Blank Books Office Supplies Filing Cabinets Steel Road Signs Brass Signs, Badges ..................... .................. ................................................. .................................. .............mini..................... . Seals Steel Dies Street Signs Desks, Chairs Rubber Stamps Loose Leaf Systems Engraved Stationery iiiiimiiiimiimmiiiimiimmmimiimmiimmim.... .............. in..... mi |SV OFFICE FURNITURE AND STATIONERY . . . TENTH and MORRISON PRINTING PLANT AND FACTORY.................. . FIFTEENTH and GLISAN TELEPHONE BROADWAY 3144 .... PORTLAND, OREGON, U. S A. L>, <j <• �The Delphic 64 i Compliments of the freshman CLASS “Dear Miss”, wrote a particular mother to the teacher, “don’t whip our Tommy. He isn’t used to it. We never hit him at home except in self-defense.” —Herald of Gospel Liberty. CAN YOU IMAGINE— Helen Stratton not asking to be excused? Elouise Gilmore without a choice bit of gossip? “Do you like the talkies just as well as the silent movies?” “Yeh, I’m a sound sleeper.”—California Pelican. BEacon 4151 BEacon 4152 HAZLETT’S f! : ; ; : : GROCERY, BAKERY AND MEATS WE DELIVER THE GOODS HENRY WARD BUICK REPAIRING Our Motto: “Quality Goods; Right Prices” IT. C. WIT MAN, Meats 374 Eleventh St., corner Montgomery 111 THIRTEENTH STREET : �65 The Delphic v< v( v( slMONDs CIRCULAR SAWS O Quality- Servic ^ {Satisfaction * i V J I i ) n �The Delphic 66 MMIMIHIIIIIM Telephone BEacon 7381 PORTLAND INSURANCE CORPORATION General Insurance PORTLAND, OREGON YEON BUILDING Professor: What did you learn about the salivary glands?” Hayes: “I couldn't find out a thing, Professor. They’re so secretive.”—Life. i CAN YOU IMAGINE— Rhoda Holman with a boyish bob? Saville Riley without Elyse West? Teacher: “Rastus, what animal is most noted for its fur?” Rastus: “De skunk; de more fur you gits away from him de better it is fur you.”—Goblin. "AT THE HEAD OF THEIR CLASS” ARMISHAW’S SHOES 107 WEST PARK �Ti-ie Delphic 67 ................. “How much of human life is lost in waiting!” —Emerson One of the finer achievements of life is an intelligent savings program carried through to completion. The progressive stages are: Savings as a NECESSITY Savings as a PLEASURE Savings as a SCIENCE Savings as a SATISFACTION We invite you to make use of our banking facilities The WEST COAST NATIONAL BANK “In the heart of the financial district” PORTER BUILDING W PORTLAND, OREGON "Is your son's education at college of any real value?” “Yes, indeed. It lias entirely cured his mother of bragging about him.”— Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. Floorwalker (at 1 A. M. to burglar in his home): “Silverware? step this way.”—Boston Transcript. Yes, sir : Jaywalker: “What’s the quickest way to the emergency hospital?” Cop: “Just stand right where you are.” Phone—B Roadway 1221 "Theres’ Distinction in Wearing Chumley Clothes” GRAY, McLEAN & PERCY BAKERS, CONFECTIONERS AND SODA FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES wVo'a ^out Hc>«Aor 48 1 Davis Street Portland, Oregon 309 Morrison St. 1 Postoffice Opposite :■ : �The Delphic 66 Telephone BEacon 7381 PORTLAND INSURANCE CORPORATION General Insurance YEON BUILDING r PORTLAND, OREGON Professor: “What did you learn about the salivary glands?” Hayes: “I couldn't find out a thing. Professor. They’re so secretive.”—Life. CAN YOU IMAGINE— Rhoda Holman with a boyish bob? Saville Riley without Elyse West? Teacher: “Rastus, what animal is most noted for its fur?” Rastus: ‘‘De skunk; de more fur you gits away from him de better it is fur you.”—Goblin. "AT THE HEAD OF THEIR CLASS” ARMISHAW’S SHOES 107 WEST PARK �I Ti-ie Delphic 67 iiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillilHIllliiiiiiiiiiiiHiioiiiiiliMiif “How much of human life is lost in waiting!” —Emerson One of the finer achievements of life is an intelligent savings program carried through to completion. The progressive stages are: Savings Savings Savings Savings as a NECESSITY as a PLEASURE as a SCIENCE as a SATISFACTION We invite you to make use of our banking facilities The WEST COAST NATIONAL BANK In the heart of the financial district” PORTER BUILDING PORTLAND, OREGON “Is your son’s education at college of any real value?" “Yes, indeed. It has entirely cured his mother of bragging about him."— Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. Floorwalker (at 1 A. M. to burglar in his home): “Silverware? step this way."—Boston Transcript. Yes. sir; Jaywalker: “What’s the quickest way to the emergency hospital?” Cop: “Just stand right where you are." Phone—BRoadway 1221 rfTberes* Distinction in Wearing Chumley Clothes” GRAY, McLEAN & PERCY BAKERS. CONFECTIONERS AND SODA FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES 48 1 Davis Street Portland, Oregon 309 Morrison St. Postoffice Opposite �The Delpjiic 68 ;§t««i&rrii ?W.58 5K ’Si §i£j5Ss»«!!Bi ■ : “Portlands Own Store" i A BOY’S ESSAY “Geese is a low, heavy-set bird, which is most meat and feathers”, wrote a lad of eight, when asked to write an essay on geese, in a school at Springfield. Illi­ nois, Continuing, he wrote: “His head sits on one end, and he sets on the other. Geese can’t sing much, on account of dampness of the moisture. He ain’t got no between-his-toes. an’ lie's got a little balloon in his stummuck to keep from sinking. “Some geese when they get big has curls on their tails and is called ganders. Ganders don't haff to sit and hatch, but just cat and loaf and go swimmin'." The lad closed his essay in the following esthetic thought: “If 1 was a goose. I’d rather be a gander.”—Morning Oregonian. 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E- 5&-.ft-.;ft^;- •'V -ft � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oregon Episcopal School Yearbooks Description An account of the resource This is a collection of yearbooks from the Oregon Episcopal School (OES). The bulk of the yearbooks are from St. Helen's Hall, with yearbooks also from the Junior College as well as Bishop Dagwell Hall. The title for the OES yearbook evolved from The Delphic to The Legend-Delphic. The title for the Junior College Yearbook was The Scintilla. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oregon Episcopal School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oregon Episcopal School Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921-1923; 1931-1995 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights are reserved by Oregon Episcopal School. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Yearbooks Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) Extent The size or duration of the resource. 85 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. bound volumes Subject The topic of the resource Students Junior colleges Junior college students High school student activities Student activities Student publications Teachers Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. bound volume Title A name given to the resource The Delphic 1929 Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks Students Student activities Student publications Teachers Description An account of the resource This is an OES yearbook from 1929. The yearbooks were published annually after 1925. Yearbooks from 1921-1968 were known as The Delphic and were created by St. Helen's Hall students attending in their high school years. St. Helen's Hall was an all-girls school that pre-dated Oregon Episcopal School. In 1969, the yearbook evolved into The Legend-Delphic with the addition of Bishop Dagwell Hall and male student attendees. After 1986 the yearbook branding begins to singularly list "OES" with a few volumes referencing "The Delphic" or "The Legend Delphic". Yearbooks helped to chronicle the school year's events and activities, in addition to listing each student and staff member. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oregon Episcopal School Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights are reserved by Oregon Episcopal School. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context oes_delphic1929-compressed.pdf School yearbooks; Students; Student activities; Student publications; Teachers