THE BREAKER PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SNYDER OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR BOYS 1920
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	Page 3	brea0003	[Title page] The Breaker  Published by the Students of The Snyder Outdoor School for Boys, 1920 The Staff:  Wilson Caverly : Austin Phelps ; John W. Greene ; Ralph Porter ; Lewis Curtis ; Charles G. Bennet ; John Breck Shaw ; Luther Scott Fall and Winter Term - Lake Junaluska, North Carolina  ; Winter Term - Captiva, Florida
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	page 5	brea0005	[Photo] Charles Livingston Bull "This Volume is Dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Livingston Bull.  Our charming guests of the winter of 1920, and we hope, of many winters to come."
	Page 6	brea0006	[Photo] Clarence Elmer Snyder, Director. " The Best of Teachers, and the Liveliest of Boys.
	page 7	brea0007	[Letters from Fannie E. Bull and Charles Livingston Bull.]
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	Page 10	brea0010	[Photo] "The Spirit of Our School To My Son Do you know that your soul is of my soul such part That it seems to be fibre and core of my heart? None other can love me as you, dear, can do, None other can please me or praise me, as you. Remember the world will be quick with its blame, If shadow or stain ever darken your name; Like mother, like son, is a saying so true, The world will judge largely of mother by you. Be yours, then, the task, if task it may be, To force this proud world to do homage to thee; Be sure it will say when its verdict you've won: "She reaped as she sowed; lo! this is her son."
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	Page 12	brea0012	[Photos] "Benjamin Drake Bosworth, Jr. Knoxville, Tennessee Ben, short for Benjamin, and also "cuter"; the latter reason is why he likes it. Ben is one of the fair graduates, and by looking at his picture you get a good view of his hair, which is all he lives for; he brags that it is as long as any girl's hair of his age. Ben is not much of an athlete, but in his studies--"you'd be surprised." "William Wallace Kimball Highland Park, Illinois Everybody uses the middle name. He is a product of which Illinois may be proud. His ability runs in several lines- drawing, playing the banjo, football, and track, and last, and most important, is his laughing. It is his strongest point, because it can be heard at all times and at any distance." "John William Greene Knoxville, Tennessee "Jonie" is his right name, because it is spelled that way on pink letters that come regularly. His favorite pastime is shooting up mountaineers' cabins, or burning his initials in the floor and then admitting he did them. Even if he is from the South, he cannot get along with the N.C. mountaineers at the store. He won the tennis cup, graduated, was on the Breaker staff, and got into a lot of trouble. What more could you want a boy to do?!"
	Page 13	brea0013	[Photos] "Paul Edmund White Oskaloosa, Iowa "Little Marry Sunshine." From his nick-name you would get the impression that he is small, but in reality he is one of the largest boys in School. The funny thing about Paul was that he would be in nearly everything that happened and would get away with it. One of his pet tricks was dropping breakable things in Chemistry, but as he is graduating, he will never have another chance at the Snyder School apparatus." "Williamson Caverly New York City Called "Bill" on account of the great expense he is to the School and to his family. Some say he was cut out to be a sailor, because he has a sweet-heart in every port, but between you and me, there is only one. He is a good all-round athlete, on the staff of the Breaker, and was one of the graduates." "Joe Cushing Boston, Massachusetts Joe, more appropriate, because the shorter the name the more in proportion it is to him. But as Napoleon once said, "Give me a small man or give me none." He is without a doubt the best athlete in School, and furnishes the best general entertainment that boys could wish for. We are sorry to lose him by graduation."
	Page 14	brea0014	[Photos] "Hiram W. McKee Indianapolis, Indiana "Micky" is very much interested in motor boats, so much so that a Company offered to send a demonstrator to show their boats. When he heard this, he lost interest in boats, also some money in telegraphing the man not to come. "Micky" goes in for tennis, swimming, and other sports." "Morris Selvage Indianapolis, Indiana "Darwin's Delight," because he can imitate a monkey so perfectly that if Darwin were alive he would be able to prove his theory by Morris. You can tell that Morris is from Indianapolis, because he has a Chevrolet that can go 75 miles an hour, and no person can do that, if he is not from a fast town." "Lewis Curtis Milkwaukee, Wisconsin "Louie" is one of the most popular boys in School, because he is in for everything- good or bad. He holds quite a record for shooting cottontails and ducks, also for number of rounds walked. Played in tennis finals, but lost to Greene by a very small margin."
	Page 15	brea0015	[Photos] "Donald Anderson St. Louis, Missouri This fellow is known for his girlishness at times and, when around the fair sex, for his manliness. He well deserves his rep. as a tennis player. One needs to keep his wits about him when dealing with Skinny, for his is a sly fox and noted for his luck. He is one of our earnest devotees of aquatic sports and the ladies. Skinny is very fond of arguing in English class, and once in a while is known to get a few rounds." "Edward Adams Brookville, Indiana "Ugh Gee" greets our ears and we look up to see our old friend with a broad grin on his face. He is one of our foremost scrappers, his pet peeve being Chef. Reading outdoor magazines and cleaning his rifle are among his choice sports. Cy usually has his fingers in the pie but never gets caught, much to Mr. Snyder's disgust. He is one of our most bashful, but is never known to be backwards about getting what he wants. Never known to have a round." "Ralph Porter Kansas City, Missouri "Red" is the best all-round name for Ralph. He has red hair, and when the sun shines he has a red face, and from some unknown source he has received a red nose, which is hard to get these days. "Red" is the most energetic fellow in School- he starts in every morning by waking every one; he will play tennis, go swimming, take a hike, or play ball all day without being tired. He received a prize for being the best help and credit to the School."
	Page 16	brea0016	[Photos] "George Nissen Winston-Salem, North Carolina "Honest George" is the name that was given him, after he had swindled every boy in School by his crafty trading. George is the only seaman in School who pilots his own craft. In fact, after reading all the marine rules and regulations, he said he was ready to pilot any boat afloat." "Austin Phelps Kenilworth, Illinois Although Austin is small, he has big ideas, especially concerning his studies. They are, in fact, so big that he can hardly grasp them. Austin's chief glory is his hair, which is the envy of all the ladies. He is one of the Breaker staff because of his wide range of knowledge." "Joseph Vilas Evanston, Illinois Joe is six feet four and Joe Cushing is five feet four, so we have the long and short of the two Joes. When Joe goes horseback riding, he brings to our minds Don Quixote, but he promises to be a great horseman some day. Joe has a pronunciation like a Bostonian, a Southerner, and a Northerner, mixed up with a little slang. He is in for every sport around School."
	Page 17	brea0017	[Photos] "Edwin Conable Chicago, Illinois Known as "Ed., the Lion-Hearted." Ed. may be young, but he has the toughest beard in the School, as those who have loaned him their razor will testify. He likes the water, but not while in a sail boat, for he had the experience of being under one, when he should have been in it." "Paul Hill White, Jr. Indianapolis, Indiana Although this White has nearly the same name as the other one, they are not at all alike. When you look at his picture, you would not notice anything exceptional, but it is said that once, while drinking a glass of milk, the glass disappeared, and only those who know him have any idea where it went. No wonder his health is slightly fragile." "John Huntington Ely Terre Haute, Indiana John is the Beau Brummel of the Snyder School, and if he isn't, he, at least, deserves credit for trying to be. He has an uncanny ability for accumulating rounds and extra detention, from day to day. John is not keen for sports, or any kind of exertion."
	Page 18	brea0018	[Photos] "Charles Graves Bennet Evanston, Illinois Chuck or Charley, as he is known around School, is the Snyder School pride and wonder, when it comes to playing piano. From all appearances he looks like quite a man, but Chuck loves to be petted. He is an artist of exceptional skill, and is therefore on the Breaker staff." "Edward Bacon Lilly, Illinois Bacon's drawl made him famous over night when he hit Captiva. "Well, what d'you know about that?" he exclaims as he is handed his eighth pink envelope in one mail. "Hello, Hello, Hello!" Ed spends much of his time writing to the fair sex. He is found of his "hod" and his good old P.A. A good Mech. Drawing student and a would-be long distance swimmer, although he is beaten by our champion, Sprague, on many occasions." "Yutaka Minakuchi Paris, Kentucky "U-talkee-too-muchee-kee," or "Tak," which is slightly easier to say, is the name given to the best, or luckliest, fisherman at School. He isn't very big, but he can swim and indulges in other sports; also gets into trouble as well, if not better, than most of the boys, although Mr. Shaw watches over him pretty carefully."
	Page 19	brea0019	[Photos] "Richard D. Smith New York City Dick came to us after the winter term had fairly started, but he lost no time in forcing his way to the very tip-top of his class. He is a brilliant scholar, but no bookworm, for didn't he win the Junior School tennis tournament? Dick likes to swim, camp, hike, and push Buck's nose in. In spite of the latter proclivity, he is a general favorite among the boys. His long hair needs much attention, too much, in fact, but we wouldn't have it changed, no-not for worlds. Dick had no acquaintance with rounds at Captiva, but an empty pencil box and Sprague's inviting head proved his undoing at the Lake." "B. Russell Buck Lansing, Michigan "Now, Moses, I'll get you, Moses," grins Buck, his face beaming with smiles, as you enter his handsomely decorated room. Candles, pennants, incense, and Buck go together. But his chief specialty is poetry. He used to escape by going home Saturday afternoons, but sometimes he was caught and then-knee pads were needed. We could never get him to own up being "scared out of his wits" when standing before an audience. While Buck's good nature, ever-present smile, and frequent talks on J.J. Skinner have made him necessary to the Junior School, his love for pickles, sardines, cheese and crackers have made him indispensable." "John T. Woodford Paris, Kentucky "I'll cut your throat from y'ear to y'ear," shouts John. And he looks as though he would do it too, when he gets out his big hunting knife. John must needs live in a veritable arsenal, for rifles, shot-guns, "automatics," and knives of all descriptions receive his warm affection. He's a good shot, too, and a Kentucky thoroughbred. He's an ardent trapper, hunter, swimmer, and camper. John loves to make a trade and has never been known to be "jipped." He makes friends easily and all the boys like him."
	Page 20	brea0020	[Photos] "E. Byam Smith New York City Byam has only been with us for the spring term, but he lost no time in making himself popular with teachers as well as boys. He likes to strum on his newly-acquired "uke" and occasionally takes it to bed with him. He is very fond of baseball, but has never been known to go to play without eating. His favorite threat, "To come down and smash you up," has so far been carefully heeded. "Robert Rood Bartlesville, Oklahoma "Birds in their little nests agree, But 'tis a shameful sight, When children of one family Fall out and chide and fight"; so wrote Isaac Watts, but Robert evidently does not agree for he is ever ready for a little "scrap." He is the Junior School talking machine; never needs winding up and never has been known to run down. Clint Moore and "one Robin oil well" are his favorite topics. His good-natured disposition, his ready willingness to help out, have made him beloved by all. Robert has a bad case of the "gimmes," for at the store and elsewhere you can generally hear, "Gimme a nickel, gimme a soda." Money and Robert are soon separated." "Henry Connolly Bristol, Virginia Mark Twain would have loved "Hank," for it just seemed as though he had walked right out of the pages of "Tom Sawyer" and "Huckleberry Finn." His freckled face, red hair, blue eyes, and winning ways all gave evidence of a happy, carefree disposition. Hank would weed the school yard, rake the paths, and gather the palm leaves with a will, and was not averse to teasing Sprague when he wanted a little fun. Hank was very fond of the seven (or was it seventy?) voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. According to his way of thinking, that fellow never stayed home. Snake hunts, fishing, tennis, sailing; all outdoors appealed to Hank."
	Page 21	brea0021	[Photos] "Jack C. Kress New York City K. K. stands for Kamping Kress, for Jack is supremely happy when in camp. Wintry nights, thundershowers, mosquitoes, bears, and lions are of no avail in dampening his ardor. "Are we going camping this week?" is the eternal question with Jack. He is not a born mechanic, but he likes to make sling-shots, boats, darts, flying propellers, etc. He is very original in many ways, his chief accomplishment being an entire revision of English spelling, suitable for American boys. According to Kress pigeons have fur, and Moose-Cow (Moscow) is on the Moose-Cow River. He's 100% boy and we're all for him. His numerous boxes from home, which he so generously shared with us, have "sweetened" our impressions of him." "Lyon Sprague de Camp New York City Sprague aspires to be a naturalist, and there can be no doubt as to his eventual success, but just at the present stage bugs and boys don't hitch well together, so Sprague has been learning to use his fists and forget bugs. Sleeping doodle bugs no longer fascinate and beguile him. Sprague entered the tennis tournament, but the ball and his racket failed to make contacts, which gave Smith much amusement. Most of the poetry prizes fell to him, as well as the prize for the best shell collection. Keep going, Sprague, you've improved a lot." "Robert Snyder Moweaqua, Illinois "Fatty" Snyder should never let Mr. Hoover get hold of him, for, as Fat is the foremost Food Consumer in the U.S., the U.S. Food Administrator might get his goat. Was it a dozen or two dozen "hot-dogs" he ate at a sitting? Robert was good-natured, as all fat people should be, but his friendly slap on the back usually meant torture to the recipient. Chewing pineapple gum was Robert's chief occupation, when he was not playing tennis or driving off the highest attainable point. Being Emily's cousin, Fat grasped the opportunity for many a walk down the beach, much to the envy of all the boys."
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	Page 23	brea0023	September 17th- School party leaves Illinois Central Station, Chicago, for Lake Junaluska, N.C. In the party were Mr. Snyder, Marvin Burr, Mrs. Vance, Billy Vance, Austin Phelps, Robert Rood, Charles Bennet, Milton Ramer, Stanley Ramer, and Edwin Conable. In Cincinnati Donald Anderson, Henry Whittemore, Sylvester Fiorita, Parrish Brannin, and Edward Adams joined the group. 18th- Arrived about 4:30 P.M. at Junaluska. Mr. Lake with Jack Kress and Sprague de Camp arrived from New York. George Fisher came with parents. Wm. Caverly arrived this morning. Mrs. Woodford came for a week's stay with John. Mr. Scott and George Nissen arrived from Winston-Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Hare had come on the 15th. 20th- Several of the boys made the trip over to Waynesville this afternoon. Plans under discussion for baseball and basket-ball teams. In the evening Miss Helen Snyder had a "get-together" party. 22nd- John Ely and Mrs. Simmons arrived. Mr. Snyder, Miss Helen, and Mrs. Woodford spent the day in Asheville. 23rd- First day of real school routine. Edward Bacon arrived this afternoon. 28th- Regular chapel service at 10:30 A.M. Immediately after dinner Mr. Scott and Mr. Lake took Bennet, Burr, Nissen, Vance, Rood, Woodford, Phelps, and Kress on a hiking trip to Eagle's Nest. Great sport! 29th- "The hikers" returned tired and hungry but happy, and voted it a fine trip! Hard to have study hall tonight. 30th- First baseball game this afternoon so as to pick teams. Mr. Snyder offered five pounds of chocolates to team winning the series. Part of boys received official spanking. Great fun! October 4th-Hay wagon ride to Pigeon River for wiener roast at 3:30. Good eats-wieners, potato salad, pickles, rolls, and as a finish to the party Mr. Snyder treated for a marshmallow roast and chocolate bars. Moonlight trip home was fine. 5th-After a lovely chapel service and fine dinner, Mr. Lake took Woodford, Kress, and Vance camping over night. . . . Wonder how much Nissen has collected of the $1.85?!! 6th- Rainy, but everybody happy! Part of the boys up early to go hunting, part went to canton, and in the afternoon Mr. Lake took Junior boys to Waynesville to movies- real city pleasures. Plans under way to build sail boat. 8th- Mr. Snyder and Mr. Scott took boys of Upper School to Cherokee Indian Fair for two days. Splendid exhibits and a very novel and interesting ball game. Stayed in one of the dormitories over night. 9th- Boys of Junior School, with Mr. and Mrs. Hare, Miss Helen, Emily, Mignonne, Phelps, Fisher, and Mrs. Simons, left this morning in  two autos for fair. Many thrills, skids, etc. All back for supper. Everybody voted it a fine  trip. 10th- First real game of baseball series- score 22-21. Lewis Curtis, of Milwaukee arrived this afternoon and seems to be making himself at home. Glad to have you, Lewis.
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	Page 25	brea0025	11th- Mr. and Mrs. Snyder took Bennet, Nissen, and De Camp to Asheville to have glasses fitted and do many shopping errands. We discovered many flirts among the boys during the short visit of Mme. Marguerite and her manager, Mon. Sargolofski! Be careful, Mr. Lake! Asheville party returned around 8:00 P.M., and about ten of us walked around the Lake- and Bacon treated at the store. 13th- Though a Monday, the regular recitations are held today to make up one of our "Fair Days." Also our first setting-up drill! 14th- Second baseball game--score 9-7--same team. Unexpected "walk out" at study hall, but all back again and quiet in time for "taps." 16th- Paul White, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, arrived this afternoon, and he seemed to settle down quickly with the boys. Hope you will be happy with us, Paul. 18th- Mrs. Bennet arrived to spend two days with Charles. At the party in the evening the prize for the best name for sail boat was given "Chuck" Bennet- it was "Juniva," from our two locations.  The question is, how did he know to wire his mother to come and see him get the candy?!! 19th- Mr. Lake out of commission temporarily, as he came in too close contact with some poison ivy. Mr. Scott took Juniors  camping. Upper School boys let down tents!! Much excitement. Mr. Stentz came and sang for us this evening and all enjoyed it immensely. 20th- Mrs. Bennet left and took several boys with her to Asheville for the day. As this is first free Monday in two weeks every one went somewhere. 21st- Third game of ball series played and Bacon's team won- score 18-15. However, Mr. Snyder offers another five pounds to the losers, if they win the next series. Let's see you do it, boys. 22nd- Three cheers for Mrs. Bennet! That was a lovely treat you sent out for Mrs. Snyder to pass around. We all love candy. 23rd- The day for "tent droppers" drilled. Rained hard and shortened time. 25th- The day of the circus in Asheville!! Mr. Lake took his boys for afternoon performance, but owing to wreck the circus didn't arrive until late and they stayed for evening performance, arriving home at 1:00 A.M. Their time of waiting was occupied with movies and various eats. 26th- Junior boys hosts tonight at a camp supper-- everything fine! 27th- Several groups out hunting today-- not much luck. Mr. and Mrs. Hare went to Asheville with Mickey, Stanley, and Caverly. 28th- Wm. Strange and his tutor, Mr. Barnitz, arrived. We hope they will be happy with us. Weather real warm again. 31st- Hallowe'en. Junior boys furnish decorations. "Original" costumes in order for party, opened by a grand march, played by our "Coon" Orchestra, Skinny, Chuck, and Stan. Mr. Hare was 'Ring Master" and Mr. Snyder "Aunt Jemima." Burr got the prize for the funniest costume and Sprague for the best pumpkin face. Mr. Stentz and Mr. Gillett were our guests. Mr. Stentz sang and Mr. Gillett gave several Harry Lauder impersonations. Fine! Later refreshments--doughnuts, apples, cider, candy, and chewing-gum--were served. November 1st- One-half our time here is past; hard to believe, as weather is so fine. Extra half holiday because no pranks were played last night. Trips everywhere! Mr. Barnitz entertained us with ghost story, "The House Under a Cloud," quite spooky, but enjoyed by all. 3rd- A party went to Asheville, and Mr. Lake and Junior boys rode to the lumber camp. Basket-ball team had fine practice and we expect much of them. Glorious weather and everybody happy. 4th- Grand weather, cool but glorious. Another addition to our number, Joe Cushing, of Boston, arrived. We are glad to have him with us. 6th- Basket-ball practice is the main thing now as a game is scheduled for next week at Waynesville with the High School. A party went to Asheville, and Mrs. Snyder continued her trip as far as Tryon to visit a friend. We hope she will have a lovely time and a good rest. 7th- Mr. Kress arrived to spend one day with Jack.  Tests today as third report goes out next week. 8th- Basket-ball team went to Waynesville for a practice on that
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	Page 27	brea0027	floor. Mr. Kress left for Asheville and took Mr. Snyder and Jack with him. Mr. Barnitz told weird experiences he had in Egypt, and the day ended with a marshmallow roast. The Conable family arrived and Edwin is happy. 10th- Hunting is the principal amusement of the day and several rabbits were brought in. 12t- Armistice Day. All periods shortened as Mr. Vickers is kind enough to tell us of this experiences in France. Mr. Stentz sang several numbers and the program closed by all signing "The Stay Spangled Banner." Our guests were the Conable family, Mr. and Mrs. Gillett, of New York, and Mr. Stentz. 13th- Mrs. Snyder returned from her visit and all are glad to see her. 14th- Tonight our boys played Waynesville, but lost in a dandy basket-ball game--score 20-18. The team was invited to a party there, and the rest of us came home, where Miss Helen had a fine "spread" ready for us. 15th- We held a "Moot Court" tonight and it was very creditable and interesting. Cushing, who owned the "still," remarked about the window in it, and Greene accused Bennet of being capable of "procrastination" and not prevarication, but otherwise the trial ran true to form. No wonder Greene has decided to be a lawyer! 16th- Pleasant surprise when Dr. Honess and a party of friends arrived from Asheville. 17th- Big day. The "Juniva" was launched and the boys had a fine ride. Much credit is due Mr. Hare and the boys who made this boat. 20th- Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Fiorita, from St. Louis, arrived to spend a few days with Skinny and Sylvester. 21st- Basketball game on our own court!! Waynesville played us and that call "Time" saved the day--for us!! Score 6-4. We had a number of guests from Waynesville and everybody had a good time. Refreshments were served to the teams. 23rd- Lovely day, so about eight of the boys went for a horseback ride and had a fine time. 26th- Martha Snyder came with her chum, Maybelle Barnhill, from Davenport College for Thanksgiving holidays. Much speculation among the boys! 27th- Thanksgiving Day!! Mr. Snyder, Mr. Barnitz, and William went to Asheville in car to meet Mr. Strange. Everybody did full justice to wonderful dinner Mrs. McClees had prepared. Mr. Strange entertained us with "slight-of-hand" performance and it was fine. Afterwards we had a buffet supper. 29th- Windy day, but Mr. Hare with Caverly, Conable, and Greene found it too much for the "Juniva" sails. However, no damage was done. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Fiorita with Skinny and Sylvester left home and Edward Bacon went at the same time. 30th- Mrs. Phelps arrived to spend about ten days with Austin, so he is very happy. December 1st- Last few days, and every one talking about "Home." Caverly left for Atlanta. Mr. Lake took Kress and Woodford for a horseback ride. 2nd- Mr. Walker, State High School Inspector, came to give us the "once over" with a view to placing us on the Accredited List, and later we learned that the decision was favorable. Great victory for the School. 3rd- William Strange, Mr. Branitz, and Whittemore left this morning for New York. 4th- Last day to be awakened by bugle for some time! Mr. and Mrs. Hare with a "flock" of ten left this afternoon for Cincinnati. Conable leaves tomorrow, also Mr. Lake with Kress, De Camp, and Fisher, for New York. Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Simons start North to work in Chicago. Mrs. McClees and Miss Nell go home to Durham. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you every one and may we all meet on Captiva in January. January 3rd- During the day, Ralph Porter, Robert Rood, Paul E. White, and Lewis Curtis came in, and at the station Charles Bennet, Marvin Burr, and Joe Vilas joined the party. It was about 12 degrees below zero, so
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	Page 29	brea0029	[Photos] Abe Bill Vance Our Captiva Beach all were glad to be going South. During the night, at Indianapolis, Paul H. White, Morris Selvage, John Ely, and Mr. Snyder's mother got on, and in Cincinnati Mr. and Mrs. Hare and Parrish Brannin were added. In Lexington, Ky., John Woodford, Yutaka Minakuchi, and Wm. Salisbury joined us, so we had a fine party. We reached Jacksonville just seven hours late. The crowd from the East, composed of Mr. Lake, Kress, Cushing, De Camp, also Mr. Scott and Conable, were awaiting us, and just before we left Greene, Bosworth, and Nissen appeared. Mrs. Simons left the party in Jacksonville to make a trip over the State. 6th- Arrived Ft. Myers during afternoon. Went to movies and took in the town. Arrival of Abe, the chef!! 7th- Early start for Captiva on the "Gladys." Arrived in time for dinner and spent afternoon settling in rooms. Mr. Shaw has been added to the faculty and will have charge of Main Building; Mr. Scott, the Munson; and Mr. Lake and his flock will inhabit "The Annex"; Miss Maynard, who will act as House Mother, will live at the Little Red House with Mrs. Simons. 10th- Mr. Shaw left to try to bring back the motor boats. Good luck to him! 12th- No motor boats yet, but a crowd took the row boats and went fishing and had some luck. 13th- Cushing and P. Edmund White have joined the convict gang, judging by their heads! However, they say the money made it worth while. 14th- Mr. Milton Cushing and Mr. Horace Cook, of Boston, were our guests over night. Hope they come again. 16th- Mr. Snyder went to Ft. Myers today. Many things to purchase for the boys. 18th- Mr. Lake and his boys went on their first camping trip tonight. Usual Sunday services. 19th- Mr. Snyder returns from Ft. Myers. Mrs. Simons also arrived. As this is Mr. Snyder's birthday, the living room was decorated and we had a sort of party after supper. We all wish him "many happy returns."
	Page 30	brea0030	[Photo] Every day means outdoor life in Florida
	Page 31	brea0031	24th- Glorious weather and the boys are enjoying it all so much. Like summer here and we are sorry for those in the North were it is cold. Miss Roberts arrived for the week-end. 25th- Dr. Westray Battle's houseboat, "Suits Me," anchored off our dock, and the boys had a grand time investigating. Bennet, Burr, and Nissen are proud owners of a motor boat, which they have named the "Cootie." Bloated bond holders! 27th- Glorious news, the motor boats have arrived, and now we hope for many good rides. 31st- Mr. Shaw with Cushing, P.E. White, Curtis, Brannin, Greene, and Bosworth go to Sanibel to The Matthews for week-end, and Caverly to Ft. Myers to his home. Marshmallow roast on the beach in the moonlight. February 1st- Miss Maynard entertained Munson boys, Miss Helen, and Mignonne at the Little Red House tonight. 2nd- Working on the "Grace" after her salt bath. Party returned from Sanibel and report a grand time.  6th- Mr. Snyder returned from Ft. Myers and brought new coils for the "Grace." Heard the first chug-chug of engine! Glorious sound! 7th- Cushing went to Ft. Myers for week-end. A taffy party in the living room tonight--pretty chilly. 8th- The "Grace" made her first successful trip today. Here's hoping for no more trouble. 9th- Mr. Hare and Mr. Snyder with Ely, Bennet, Selvage, Conable, Porter, Vilas, Salisbury, and P.H. White went to Ft. Myers. Mr. Shaw took Bosworth, Phelps, Curtis, Brannin, and P.E. White out fishing. Everybody home in time for supper. Russel Buck joined us today. 10th- Mrs. Selvage and Mrs. Beck, of Indianapolis, arrived to spend several days with us. Morris is very happy. 12th- Ladies of Sanibel had sale of "Home-made Eats" over at post-office. No one wanted much supper! Much studying, for Mid-Year Exams begin tomorrow. 13th- Friday the 13th. Nothing happened except that we had no first-class mail today! Exams progressing well. 14th- Mr. Lake and Mr. Shaw took Junior boys to Ft. Myers. Poured torrents on the return trip, but we need the rain. Mr. Karl Snyder and Robert arrived today. 15th- Mrs. Selvage and Mrs. Beck left today and we are sorry to see them go. All ready now for a new semester, and may it be better than the last! 20th- Dr. Honess and Mr. Law, of Asheville, arrive for the day. Regular procession to have glasses straightened. 21st- Caverly went to Ft. Myers. Mr. Lake with P.E. and P.H. White, Selvage, and Russell Buck went to The Matthews for Washington's Birthday dance. Dr. Honess and Mr. Law left for Ft. Myers. Marshmallow roast on beach. 22nd- Glorious day. Mr. and Mrs. McKee and Hiram came over to make arrangements for Hiram joining us. Mr. Shaw took Junior boys, Green, Curtis, and Cushing on a fishing trip, Several boys rolled up in their blankets and slept on the beach. Fine warm night. 23rd- Big crowd went to Ft. Myers today. Crowd came back from Sanibel. Mr. Murdock McDonald, of Virginia, Minn., came to spend several days. 26th- Burr and Martin left today. Mr. Snyder also went to Ft. Myers. 28th- Mr. and Mrs. Woodford arrive today. Is John happy? Well, his grin is larger than ever! Wallace Kimball arrived. We are all for you, Wallace! March 1st- march came in like a lion, here's hoping it will go out like a lamb. Miss Maynard entertained Junior boys, and Mr. Shaw gave an interesting talk on China. 3rd- Pretty windy, but much better than in the North. Richard Smith arrived today. Welcome to our midst. 4th- Party went to Sanibel. Selvage and Salisbury out in a boat and had to be towed in. 5th- Mr. McDonald left for home and Mr. and Mrs. Landes arrived.
	Page 32	brea0032	[Photo] Captiva Scenes
	Page 33	brea0033	6th- Mr. and Mrs. Woodford left for home today. Selvage and McKee went to Sanibel. Taffy party here tonight. 8th- Mr. Hare took Mr. Lake and a crowd of boys to the Indian mound to dig for bones- much success. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Livingston Bull came to visit us today. We hope they will be happy with us, for we are delighted to have them. 9th- Unexpected Washington's Birthday holiday. In the evening Mr. Bull gave us his first "chalk talk" and every one enjoyed it immensely. A crowd went to Useppa this afternoon. 11th- Mr. and Mrs. Ely, who came yesterday, left today and took John along for a trip to Ft. Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler, of Chicago, here to lunch. 12th- Warm again--the tennis court is always full and the boys are swimming and fishing every day. 13th- Mr. Bull entertained us tonight by showing us some drawings ready for the publisher and read "Rastus Earns His Sleep." Everybody enjoyed it so much and we will all be sorry to see him leave. 14th- Porter took a party to the Pass on a camping trip- fine night for it. 15th- Big party went to Estero and Ft. Myers today--terribly rough but everybody happy. Boys had trip to Ocean Leather Company's plant also. 16th- Mrs. Bosworth came today with Ben and John Greene. 17th- Mr. and Mrs. Landes left today--sorry to see them go. 19th- Though nobody knew it until too late to celebrate--Phelps had a birthday and Mr. and Mrs. Bull had a wedding anniversary. Many happy returns to you all!! 20th- McKee went to Ft. Myers, Kimball and White to Sanibel, and Buck went home. Mr. Hare took a crowd to Pass the fish. Not much luck, but plenty of fun. Mr. Bull go two fish that weighed about 15 pounds. In the evening he read "Bump" and drew for us. We do not want to see them leave. 21st- Mrs. Simons late at service so Cushing volunteered to play the hymns. Bravo, Joe! Boys are enjoying surf board riding these days. A crowd went camping on the beach tonight. 22nd- The best of friends must part! Mr. and Mrs. Bull left today on the "Gladys," and it makes a big hole in our nice circle, but they are coming each year so that helps some. 23rd- Mr. Snyder's mother left today, and we shall miss her dreadfully. She has been so lovely and every one hates to see her go. Mrs. Snyder and Emily went to Ft. Myers, too. 24th- Mr. Karl Snyder and Robert with Mr. C. E. Snyder left today. Robert disappeared from sight as soon as he got on the "Gladys." 25th- The "Speedster" actually made a trip to Wulfert today. Big victory! 27th- Mr. Snyder returned and brought the Ft. Myers crowd for the dance, Sarah Caverly, Elizabeth Blake, and Meryl Washburn, and the boys of the orchestra. Helen with Kimball and P.E. White went to Wulfert for Christine Buck, Miss Weschler, Miss Marguerite, and Miss Ethel Sawyer. Every one had a fine time and midnight came all too soon. 28th- Part of the crowd left for Ft. Myers and Sanibel, and the rest of us had a marshmallow roast on the beach. Everybody went to bed early tonight. 29th- As the sun was hot, there were sunburned faces and backs on the members of Mr. Shaw's fishing party. No one real keen for study hour tonight! 30th- Extra holiday today--everybody just naturally lazy after the gaiety. Hope no one gets sick from the contents of those boxes that came today. April 1st- Professor Cawthon, Florida High School Inspector, at last has arrived and will look over the work and equipment. 2nd- Mr. Cawthon's report was favorable and we are all glad he has been with us. Mr. and Mrs. Puterbaugh and family came for the week-end, and Mr. Hanson, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Schoedler, and Mrs. Lueders for an evening of music and readings. Very pleasant time. 3rd- Mrs. Bosworth left today. Greene, Ben, and Caverly went to Ft. Myers, Kimball and P.E. White to Sanibel (what's the attraction, Paul?), and Buck went home. No party tonight.
	Page 34	brea0034	[Photos] Phil and Jew-Fish A Shark Col. Roosevelt Visits the Snyder School Turning a Loggerhead Turtle
	Page 35	brea0035	4th- A glorious Easter Day. Warm and lovely. 6th- Mr. Shaw called to New York suddenly on business. Ely went to Ft. Myers and Miss Helen went to Sanibel. 8th- The cruise is an assured fact, for Mr. Snyder has chartered the "Whileaway," a lovely houseboat. It will be a fine trip. 9th- The tennis tournament is the thing occupying most of the time now. The final party to Junior boys was given at the Red House, but the rain spoiled the outdoor games. Fine "eats," so all the boys were happy. 10th- Tragedy! Captain Kinzie did not blow the whistle, so we were not all there to meet the boat. Selvage and Porter went to Ft. Myers for the week-end. Vilas and Kimball sailed to the bridge and had to walk back! Kimball had the luck to find several rare shells. 11th- Piano being repaired so no chapel exercises were held. Dr. Banning and Helen took a party to Captiva Pass for a camping trip. Mr. Hare got a sting-ray and caused quite a bit of excitement. Details of camping trip found elsewhere! 12th- Though windy, Dr. Banning took a crowd of boys to Ft. Myers. Trip home was exciting (ask Bennet!), but a fine time was enjoyed by all. Mr. Hare and Mr. Snyder went to get camping party, but on account of engine trouble and torrents of rain they did not get home until 8:00 P.M. Grand experience for once, but don't want to repeat it. 13th- Mr. Shaw arrived from New York--said there had been ice on the pavements! Glad to see him back. 14th- Mr. and Mrs. Buck here to lunch. Bosworth left for home. Shell contest was judged, Woodford winning first and De Camp second prize. Miss Maynard served tea to judges. 16th- Mrs. Kimball arrived to spend a day with us. Heavy rain this afternoon--very much needed. 17th- Mrs. Kimball with Wallace, Greene, Caverly, and Buck left on the "Gladys." Sorry to see Mrs. Kimball go. Marshmallow roast on the beach tonight, the last Saturday party on Captiva! 20th- Kimball and Greene played finals in tennis tournament. Kimball lost by 1 point--36 games! Some match! Every one busy packing, and this is the last study hall. Hardly seems the time in Florida is so nearly over. April 22nd- Everybody up early for this is the Big Day! The "Wallace" took Miss Maynard, Mr. Lake, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Simons, Selvage, Nissen, Bennet, Brannin, McKee, Curtis, Conable, Greene, P.H. White, Ely, and Salisbury to Punta Gorda where they got the special car for Jacksonville and all separated for various destinations. Kimball joined his mother in Ft. Myers, Caverly went home, and Buck and P.E. White joined the Bucks and motored North. Mr. Snyder and Mr. Shaw with Porter, Vilas, Smith, Minakuchi, Rood, Woodford, Kress, and De Camp left on the "Whileaway" to cruise from here to Miami. Bon voyage! Mr. and Mrs. Hare with Mrs. Snyder and the girls will leave on the 29th, and we will all meet in Junaluska on May 4th. May- Lake Junaluska 4th- Everybody has had a grand vacation and we are all ready for "a long pull and a strong pull" so as to make the ending of the year a credit to us all. Byam Smith, Richard's brother, joined the Junior School for the remaining period. 6th- First crowd walked over to Waynesville today and came back on the train. A little chilly but wonderfully beautiful here in the mountains--the trees and flowers are in full bloom. 7th- Mrs. Kimball and Mrs. Bennet left today and we hate to see them leave as badly as they hate to go. Mrs. Minakuchi arrived this afternoon to spend a few days with Taka. 8th- Things going well. Promise of another five pounds of chocolates to the winning team in the baseball series to be played. 9th- Mrs. Snyder returned from Asheville and brought Martha home with her. She is a sweet girl graduate from Trinity Park School, Durham. Kress, Buck, and Minakuchi camp out tonight. 10th- Mr. Shaw, P.H. White, Rood, and Dick Smith took early bus to Asheville to have photos made for Breaker. Confederate Memorial Day, so many errands had to be left undone. Dr. Banning, Mr. Scott, and Porter made trip to Eagle's Nest and reported a fine time. 11th- Much practice on ball grounds getting ready for the series. Curtis and Greene waiting for warm weather so as to finish up the tennis match. Smith won cup for Junior School- wonder which will win it for the Upper!
	Page 36	brea0036	[Photo] Military Drill, Rope-Tying and Tennis
	Page 37	brea0037	13th- Pictures and more pictures are being ordered--more than 1,800 were sent for this week! Mr. Snyder and Mr. Shaw busy selecting Breaker material and views. First ball game of series played today--score 42 to 9, so some changes will be made. 15th- Mr. Lake with Kress, Smith, Rood, and De Camp made a trip to Waynesville. Had a fine marshmallow roast, then all gathered in the lobby and sang. Kimball also played, but this time it was "quantity not quality." 16th- Glorious day, so Greene and Curtis played off the finals. Greene won. It was a fine finish to a good series of games. 17th- Nearly the entire school population repaired to Waynesville this A.M. Dr. Banning, Porter, and Mr. Scott hiked to Eagle's Nest and returned tired but happy. 18th- Another ball game--not much better than the first. Everybody busy mounting their kodak pictures. 19th- Mr. Hare has offered a prize to the Junior boys for the best boat as to lines and speed, and all the boys are busy--the whole surroundings show the results of much whittling. 20th- Miss Helen left this morning for Chicago, Detroit, and Moweaqua. Sorry to see her go, but wish her a pleasant summer. 21st- The woods are beautiful and walks are the order of the day. Vilas and Porter go for a horseback ride. Joe, did you help your horse along? 22nd- Another ball game--score 23 to 7; principal features, Red's home run and nosebleed. The latter almost stopped the game, as the nose stopped the ball. Some class to Red! 23rd- The warmest day this spring. Mr. Scott, Porter, Vilas, and Kimball went to Eagle's Nest on horseback. Abe had a wonderful dinner and every one was happy. A crowd tried to find and explore a cave this afternoon, but Austin seems to be the only one who got stung! 24th- Mr. Snyder went to Asheville on the bus. Mr. Lake took a crowd to Waynesville and more went on a hike and took lunch. It poured hard all afternoon. 27th- Mr. and Mrs. Greene spend the day with John. Kimball left this afternoon, everybody sorry to see him go. So excited he said "sir" to Bosworth! Mail so late it wasn't given out until after supper. 29th- Our last Sunday here. We had a fine picnic at Pigeon River--good time and fine "eats." Abe knocked down by an auto and badly cut, but Fred Aldridge, a medical student, and P.E. White fixed him up in fine shape. Glad it was not a tragic ending to our party. 30th- A number of guests here to dinner. Greene and Paul E. White were captains of the crews for the Regatta. The boys that entered boats were Woodford, Kress, De Camp, Buck, Byam Smith, and Rood. Woodford won the prize, a lovely compass. He is almost our official prize winner! 31st- School today, as some of the boys have extra work to do. Pullman reservations and tickets are ordered for departure Friday. June 1st- Since neither side really won the ball series, Mr. Snyder presented candy to every one. Junior boys had treat of their own, for they are too small to be in the regular teams. 2nd- First full set of exams this afternoon and every one looks satisfied over the outcome. The faculty entertained the Seniors tonight at a little party after study hall. 3rd- All but one set of exams are over! This is the night of the banquet. The dining room was beautifully decorated by Mr. Lake and his boys. A number of guests were with us. Mr. Stentz sang for us and Mr. Snyder made a short talk, then presented the tennis cups, the diplomas to the Senior boys, the certificates to the Junior boys, and the book to Ralph Porter for all his kindness and help. The Seniors presented Mr. Snyder with a lovely pair of gold cuff links. After more songs by Mr. Stentz the party broke up. Our Seniors were Paul E. White, John William Greene, Benjamin Bosworth, Jr., Joseph Cushing, Williamson Caverly, and Mignonne Snyder. The four Junior boys who received certificates were Russell Buck, Richard Smith, John Woodford, and Sprague de Camp. Good luck to you all! 4th- Trunks were being taken out before breakfast, and one period of exams were held this morning. Every one but Mr. Shaw, Mr. Scott, Woodford, Minakuchi, and Phelps left on the morning train. Mr. Snyder also left, as he was called home on account of the desperate illness of his mother. It was a strenuous day, but every one is happy that it has been such a successful year.
	Page 38	brea0038	[Comic drawn by Bennet]
	Page 39	brea0039	A Camping Trip to Captiva Pass Paul H. White Wallace Kimball, Joe Vilas, Yutaka Minakuchi, John Woodford, Jack Kress, Robert Rood, and myself had planned for quite a while to go up to Captiva Pass and camp. We started Sunday afternoon at about two o'clock in Dr. Banning's boat. Captiva Pass is a bit of water connecting the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound and separating Captiva Island from Cayo Costa Island. We reached it at about half-past three. Immediately we set out in search of a suitable camping spot. Sunning themselves in some very shallow water about a foot from the shore were two or three sting-rays. Mr. Hare said that he thought he could impale one on a boat hook if we should go up behind it in the row boat. Mr. Hare got the boat hook while I got the row boat. We approached slowly and just as the sting-ray was moving away Mr. Hare speared it and called to me on pull for shore. I was very excited, I suppose, for the oars came out of the oar-locks and, as it seemed to me, everything went wrong and the sting-ray got away. We went farther along the beach and saw another. This time we had better luck. Mr. Hare, with his boat-hook, threw the sting-ray up on the beach, where it flopped around until he ended its struggles with a thrust of the boat-hook. By this time our camping site had been selected, and it was quite a distance from where the things had been unloaded from the boat. We carried the tent, food, and everything else to the place and then proceeded to make camp. We did not put up the tent because the weather looked as if it would be good, so we slept on it. As soon as everything was arranged and the food put away, we started out in search of firewood. We found plenty along the beach and soon had a good blaze. The rest of the afternoon we spent in lying around on our blankets and in fishing. We had our supper at about six o'clock, Joe being the cook. After supper Joe, Wallace, and myself took the row boat and rowed around to a bayou where a large yacht was lying at anchor. It was pitch dark when we returned and soon after turned in. At about eleven o'clock a few drops of rain came down and, as we thought that it was going to rain, we pulled half of our tent, which we were sleeping on over us. It did not rain any more after the first few drops, although we should have been dry, if it had rained. We were all up and stirring around by seven o'clock the next morning. Joe soon had a fine breakfast of bacon, eggs, and cocoa ready for us. My, but it did taste good. We could not drink very much water because we had only brought two one-gallon jugs full and it was nearly gone. Yutaka, John, Jack, and Robert started to cast out from the beach to try their luck, while Joe and Wallace went out to try to find some drinking water. They had no luck, so we concluded that we could make what we had last. Yutaka landed four snook and hooked a large tarpon. The tarpon, however, got away, much to our regret. John got two snook and a trout. Jack got the first fish that morning, which was a fair-sized snook. I saw, and everyone else, more fish at one time than I had ever seen in my life. We saw sharks, tarpon, snooks, sardines, sting-rays, porpoises, and a giant-ray. We fished all the rest of the morning and at about half-past-twelve we had lunch. After doing justice to Joe's delicate dishes we proceeded to break camp and carry the things down to the boat. It had started to rain as soon as we had finished cleaning up and washing dishes. By the time we had reached the row boat it was quite a storm. We leaned the row boat up against the pier and draped the tent over the oat and the pier, thus making ourselves a warm, dry, and cozy tent. We stayed under there until about four-thirty, when Mr. Snyder came in the boat for us. The rain had abated, but a fresh and much fiercer storm could be seen approaching from the north. We all thought that the safest thing to do would be to run ahead of the storm to the bayou where we had seen the yacht. The rain overtook us on our way and most of us got quite wet. It was a short trip to the bayou, however, and we soon reached there. A fisherman's hut offered us a most welcome shelter until the storm was over. After thanking the fisherman for his hospitality we left and made the trip back to school without any unusual event.
	Page 40	brea0040	[Photos] School Building in Florida The Original School on Buck Key
	Page 41	brea0041	[Photos] Beautiful Lake Junaluska Is an "Old Town" Ever Full? Sunset at Punta Rassa
	Page 42	brea0042	[Photo] Cruise of 1920
	Page 43	brea0043	The Cruise of 1920 "The Whileaway's in sight!" This welcome cry was heard about noon on Thursday, April 22nd. All of us who were to go on the cruise became so much excited that we almost forgot to go over to the post-office dock for the last time to say "so long" to the boys who were leaving Captiva on the "Gladys." Our own dock was soon piled high with goods and chattels--bags, suit-cases, fishing-rods and tackle, rain-coats, and provisions, and even "civilian" suits hanging on coat hangers. Would the "Whileaway" be able to carry it all? Our doubts were dispelled when she tied up at the dock, for she was roomy and comfortable. Mr. Hare and the others who were not going began to envy us our good luck. About 2:30 we cast off, and the cruise started. Helen, with a party of Captiva's fairest, followed us out past Captiva bulkhead in her boat. The first top was made at Bailey's Dock, on Sanibel Island, where many a golden shekel passed over the counter in exchange for candy and ginger ale. Robert Rood, Esq., got mixed up in a complicated deal which involved a bottle of ginger ale and a box of marshmallows, and which threatened to delay the whole cruise. Mr. Snyder arrived just in time to save Mr. Bailey from a bad "beating up" at the hands of our Robert. We finally got away, however, and, as we passed Sanibel Light, struck a long ground swell that made some of the boys feel sorr