Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1908 volume:

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Bakers, Caterers, and Ice Cream Telephones 102-5 and 8626 The Malia Wall Paper Co. Wall Paper, Window Shades, and Mouldings 30 Main Street Up stairs Leominster Telephone Henry F. Sawtelle Hardware F. L. PERRY Stamps and office supplies of all kinds but only one quality—the best. Typewriters—new or second-hand—for sale, rent, or exchange. Typewriter copying. 63 Mechanic St., Leominster W. A. Putnam Insurance Bank Block Compliments of Bassett Baker Bakers and Caterers Mrs. W. H. Kenney Teacher of Piano Miss Florence A. Osborne Teacher of Piano 16 Arlington Street Frank ‘Tracy Auctioneer and Liberal House Furnisher and dealer in new and second-hand furniture and stoves. 48 Monument Square Regular Auction Sales Saturdays at 7.30 p. m. J. J. sTyleresesGa: Insurance and Storage 30 Main Street Leominster, Mass. Educator Shoes C. E. Barnes Co. R. H. Safford Jeweler Columbia Block, Main Street John B. Farnsworth Heating and Plumbing Opposite Depot Leominster, Mass. Hadley Coal Co. Webber Furniture Co. Furniture, Carpets, Ranges 91 Central Street a Upholstering and Repairing Leominster, Mass. Patronize our Advertisers te Fountain Pens Brackett Millinery that will write Columbia Block Mercantile, $1.50, $1.75, and $2.00 Waterman, $2.50, $3.50, and $4.00 Fancy gold and silver trimmed, $2.50 to $7.00 ALL THE LATEST Fall and Winter | Styles are now ready for inspection. E. I. Thomas ie Sg ease Just to remind you When you need Basket-Ball “ shoes,” Sweaters ‘ $1 to $6 we call your attention to our store. Shapley Bros. E.; R: Walker - Columbia Block Belle Mead Sweets Finest Contections 30c half=pound boxes, 60c pound boxes eee Pierson’s Pharmacies Two Rexall Stores Leominster and North Leominster Peeeeeohort 6c Co. Geary Boynton Carriages, Harnesses, and Horse Furnishings Agents for King Arthur Flour 27 Mechanic Street 12-24 Adams Street Chas. F. Page . Co. Bosworth Wood | Flour, Grain, Feeds, Hay, Straw Groceries Poultry Supplies a Specialty f LORIE Richardson ‘Trowbridge Reliable Winter Underwear for Men, Women, and Children Jewelers _ Repairing a All Work The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. Specialty. Guaranteed. BoE Baker | Dry Goods and Furnishings Clifford Caswell Agent for : Home Made Candies and Ice Cream New Home Sewing Machines Sieedard Patterns Tel. 204-3 40 Monument Sq. Leominster Barrett’s Dye House Patronize our Advertisers WOO da sc ON TVV Os CENIY EL SH td ace fee MAGNET Vol. Il BewVINS TER, MASS.; OCTOBER, 1908 No. 1 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF. JOHN R. MILLER, 'og, Managing Editor. FREDERICK P. KEHEW, ’og, Assistant Managing Editor. Everett W. Lothrop, ’08, Advertising Editor. Arthur Hussey, ’16, School Notes. Harold B. Jobes, ’10, Subscription Editor. Ruth Putnam, ’og, Alumni Notes. Francis I. Gallagher, ’09, Boys’ Athletics. Gladys H. Spencer, ’og, Jester’s Page. Bernice M. Wilbur, ‘Io, Girls’ Athletics. Helen Woodbury, ‘11, Exchange Editor. ASSISTANTS. Edwina Lawrence, ‘II. Arlon Bacon, ’Il. Thomas Barry, ’12. Edward Lynch, ’12 Hermon Safford, ’12. Beryl I. Bartlett, ’12. Beatrice Morse, '13. John MacDonald, ‘13. Sherman Platt, ’14. : Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. I : 1 cD y | BB Macnet, at the beginning of its second year, asks your sympathetic interest and your tolerance for its shortcomings. The class of nineteen hundred and eight of this school did not slavishly follow past customs in their senior year. Besides be- ing the first class to present a play, they were chiefly instrumental in successfully starting THE MaGnet, at the suggestion of the Prin- cipal. We hope they will not feel that THe Macner is no longer theirs, but that they will contribute to its pages. By this we do not mean to exclude the classes which graduated previous to the establishment of the paper. That Tue Macner may be alink to bind the Alumni still closer to the school, and make them feel that their interest is always 5 6 THE MAGNET needed, we have decided, this year, to devote the January number entirely to them. All contributions should be sent to Miss Ruth Putnam, Alumni Notes Editor. We are especially anxious to hear from the first classes which graduated from the old Field High School. “ John R. Miller, ’09. WHY HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL PA A paper is essential to a High School. It shows the world that the subtle power called “school spirit” is not dead, and gives the parents some degree of satisfaction, when they see their son’s or their daughter's name and article in print. Of course, the paper is yet more valuable to the pupils them- selves; for it affords them amusement and instruction. Also, it brings to light many “ literateurs,’’ who might otherwise have hid their talent under a bushel. A paper cannot be written by the editors, or a select few who put their ability to use; but every pupil, who has the power to write out his thoughts and inspirations in correct, concise English, should be a contributor. This class includes, to a certain degree, over one-half of the student body, and should exclude—no one. So, during this school year, let our paper, THE MaGnet, be filled to overflowing with the choice thoughts of the pupils, that their schoolmates and the public may see our good works and ad- mire our “spirit.” F. P. Kekew, ’09. HE room editors this year, in order to hold their positions, are expected to pass in, from their rooms, at least one contribu- tion a month to [THe Macnet. The room editors should receive the help of the pupils in their rooms. When the people of a dis- trict send a certain man to the legislature, it is their duty to sup- port him. If they do not do this, the work of the representative is unnecessarily hard and discouraging. It is so with the school- room districts and their representatives. Therefore, there should — be an abundant supply of contributions, so that no room in school shall cause its editor to be disgraced, because of a lack of loyal, THE MAGNET 7 support. If you won't do it for the school or for THE Macnet, do it at least for the sake of the one you have chosen to represent you. a) ee department of physical training for the boys of the High School is now well established. Last year it was successful under the instructor's excellent guidance, and this year it cannot help being more so. The gymnasium has recently been provided with a Swedish boom. ‘The shower baths, too, are soon to be put in running order, in themselves an addition to the worth of the course; since the good effects of a shower bath and rub-down after physical exertion are nearly equal to the benefits of the exercise itself. The baths will be used twice a week by all the boys. The town has provided a good gymnasium and evidently in- tends gradually to increase its efficiency; so it behooves the mem- bers of the High School to get all the good they can from the ad- vantages offered. It is certainly true that one, who goes to the gymnasium mentally grumbling because he can’t have that period for study, gets far less out of the work than one who enters enthu- siastically into the spirit of it. John R. Miller, ’09. Greeting to 1912 T seems fitting that, at the beginning of the school year, when so many of us are just entering on a four years’ course in the High School, there should be a salutatory article, as well as one in farewell when the course is completed. | To excel in our school study, it is necessary for us to work, not only for one year, but for four long years, overcoming the many failures which are sure to be met with, and, with determination, improving all unexpected - defeats: Above all, we must have courage and perseverance, for without these qualities we are bound to fail. The words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, ‘‘ Hitch your wagon to a star,” are well worth remembering, if we ever wish to accomplish anything worth while. Tothose who hesitate, he says, ‘‘ Not failure, but low aim, is crime.”’ So even when we fail, let us take heart and try again. ‘ Beryl I. Bartlett, °1 2. 8 THE MAGNET The Intrigue ¢6TSN’T it about time we turned up at Lunchini’s?” Aubrey Phippard rather impatiently asked of his fellow pedestrian, Paul Vauston. “For heaven’s sake, fermez votre bouche,’ replied Paul in an exasper- ated tone. ‘“ By the number of times you've asked me that question, I | should think you were a five-year old kidand I his big brother. We said © in our note that we’d be there at 5.45, and it’s now only five; so why rush down there? Why not enjoy the sights?” “ T wonder if those girls will keep their word,’ Aubrey said fora reply. | “Tt would be just like them to play us some trick.” “Of course they’ll show up,” said Paul, emphatically. “They’re not the kind to go back on their word.” “They seemed to be made of the right kind of stuff at the game,” add- t — ed Aubrey, in an effort to encourage his confidence. ‘And our finding out — just by chance your being related to Rhoda by the way of Robin Hood’s | barn makes our inviting them to lunch and the Dramatic Club’s ‘show’ a little more ‘proper,’ as the etiquette authorities would say.” ‘| confess, myself,” said Paul, “that our acquaintance has been rather . short; but then, as you hinted, Rhoda’s father—whom I’ve never seen—is the brother of my aunt’s husband. That fact alone,’ he added, good-hu- moredly, ‘“‘ought to quiet any fears we have on the propriety of our invi- tation. I hardly thought, though, that they would accept so readily, as they'll probably have to get their mothers’ consent.” ‘“Perhaps Rhoda’s mother has learned of your excellent character from your mother through your aunt, your aunt’s husband, and her own hus- band,” explained Aubrey, trying to keep his face straight. Paul laughed in the manner of a person who likes to appear modest about his reputaton; and, for a few moments, there was a silence which was at last broken by Aubrey. “Isn't it about time we turned up at Lunchini’s?”’ he asked, roguishly. Paul pulled out his watch, and after looking at it said, “ Yes, follow me, Gaston,” | After a short but circuitous route through the intricacies of Boston streets, which Paul, who was from Iogth street, corner of 5th Avenue, New York City, was just beginning to master, the two entered a small, but very cosy and attractive restaurant. They took seats at a table for four in acor- ner of the room, and waited. Aubrey looked at his watch. ‘It is 5.40,” he said. ‘If the Misses Rhoda Pennington and Enid Weldon are ladies of their word, they will be here in five minutes.” Aubrey was still holding his watch in his hand when, at 5.46, the restau- rant door opened and he and Paul both looked, expecting to see the two yonng ladies for whom they were waiting. But when the door had closed, they were both disappointed. Coming toward the table where they were sitting, were two feeble and elderly women. THE MAGNET 9 After an instant, Paul’s disappointed eyes lighted, but he tried to sub- due them. He nudged Aubrey under the table. “Say, old man, I bet it’sthey. May be this is that trick that you spoke of. We'll act as if it was. What do you say?”’ Further conversation was checked by the propinquity of the masquer- aders, but Aubrey looked a ‘‘ Yes” at his companion. ‘Miranda, let’s sit here, at this table, with these young men. May be they'll read our bills of fare for us, seeing we’re without our nigh-to specs,”’ the boys heard one of the women say. “It’s just as they say, Rebecca,” answered Miranda. ‘Do you mind our sitting here?’ the first speaker continued, address- ing herself to the young men. ‘‘ We thought that we might get you to read our bills of fare for us. Neither of us has very good eyesight.” “Certainly. Sit down,” cried Paul, cheerily. ‘We're glad to be of assistance.”’ “Oh! thank you,’ exclaimed Rebecca. ‘I hope we shan’'t make you too much trouble.” Aubrey imagined her voice sounded a little like Rhoda's. so he an- swered in his most pleasant tone, ‘ No trouble at all, I assure you, madame.” 7 Paul saw that Aubrey was getting along well, so he turned his atten- tion to Miranda, whose features, he began to notice, resembled Enid’s. The meal passed pleasantly; the conversation did not lag, and many jokes were cracked. When they had finished eating, Paul thought the mas- queraders would disclose themselves. He was, therefore, surprised to hear Miranda inquire if it would be too much to ask him and his companion to accompany them home. The place was within easy walking distance, she said, but the sidewalks were so treacherous on winter evenings that she dared not risk a fall. Paul began to doubt if these were Rhoda and Enid, after all, but he answered gallantly, ‘‘ With the greatest ot ‘pleasure, and I’m sure Mr. Phippard is willing.” “It would be no trouble at all,” that young man replied. The company sallied forth. {ndeed, it did seem that the poor old ladies—for such both young men now somewhat disappointedly believed them to be—did need an escort. When at last they drew up in front of a large stone-front house, and Miranda informed them that this was the place, Paul inwardly kicked himself for ever supposing that they were Rhoda and Enid. Both Paul and Aubrey would have liked to make a hasty de- parture; but the kind and exceedingly grateful old ladies insisted upon their going in. In their uneasiness to get back to Lunchini’s to see if Rhoda and Enid had yet put in an appearance, it was all they could do to be courteous, but there was no escape. After entering the house, Miranda and Rebecca ushered Paul and Aubrey into a well-furnished parlor and bade them wait a few minutes. Paul looked toward Aubrey. “Ahem,” he let out through closed lips. Aubrey looked up with a not very cheerful countenance. “Aren’t we'in a mess?” continued Paul in a whisper. 10 THE MAGNET “You got us in,” said Aubrey. “Any fool could see that they're real old women, and not young girls, masquerading as such.” “Then why didn’t you say so before?” asked Paul, his voice rising a little higher. | “You thought you knew it all,” answered Aubrey, ‘and for a while you almost made me believe you did.” There was a slight rustle, of skirts, and both voices were hushed as two young women entered the room. They advanced, then stood still. “Miss Weldon!” exclaimed Paul simultaneously with Aubrey’s, ‘“ Miss Pennington! ” There was a momentary pause, and then Aubrey burst out with, “‘ Well, Paul, hereafter I will not doubt your intelligence and power of insight.” “Allow me,” said Paul to the young ladies, passing by Aubrey’s decla- ration, ‘‘to compliment you on your realistic character take-off.” He fin- ished with a solemn bow. “And allow me,” put in Miss Pennington, ignoring Paul’s bow and turn- ing to two young-looking middle-aged women who had just entered, ‘to introduce to you Mrs. Miranda Weldon and Mrs. Rebecca Pennington,— Mr. Vauston, Mr. Phippard.” Paul’s usual readiness slipped from him; he was completely ‘‘ squelched.” But Aubrey, with an engaging smile, sprang to the rescue. “l’believe we've-metbefore.” This was the last straw, and all burst into a merry laugh. “This is mamma's birthday,” explained Rhoda, when the mirth had ceased, ‘‘and she and Mrs. Weldon have been celebrating it. by renewing their own college days.” | “If tonight is a sample, I’ll bet they were good in dramatics,” said Paul, honestly. “Speaking of dramatics,” remarked Mrs. Pennington, ‘if your ‘show ’ begins at eight, hadn’t you better be starting? ” “Won't you chaperone us?” asked Paul. | “Tam _ sorry, but Mrs. Weldon and I have another engagement. Be- sides, we're satisfied that you don’t need chaperoning.”’ “There! what did I tell you, Enid?” exclaimed Rhoda, laughing. “I knew there was a method in their madness.” And amid much merry laughing, Mrs. Pennington and Mrs. Weldon saw the young people off. John R. Miller, 09. A Parental Paradox Mother: Off you go now and take the car for school. Son. Yes’m. Mother: And remember this, young man, if you miss it, you'll catch it. —Facts and Fanctes. THE MAGNET II The Way of the Transgressor IMMIE ROPES sat on the back steps, Tuesday, bemoaning his fate. J Disregarding utterly the pile of wood that must be sawed, and the corn that must be husked, he sighed wearily at the thought, ‘‘ There is nothing to do.” “IT could sit here from now till doomsday, and nothing would happen,” he said. “If only a circus would come by, or even an automobile. What is the use of living, anyhow ? The same old grind, and an end to fun when school begins next week.” “ But what was that coming down the road? Nota circus, or an auto; but something just as good, or even better—Nat Saunders.” With a whoop of joy Jimmie rushed down the path, jumped lightly over the fence, and cried, ‘‘ Hey, Nat, come over to the house. Everybody’s gone to town!” This last piece of information was very necessary, for who would let Nat Saunders, that reprobate, come into his house ? Why, surely, there wouldn't be one stick on top of another when he left. ‘“‘T will just step in a minute,” sald Nat, condescendingly. ‘‘ I just came to see you on a little matter of business.” “Oh!” gasped Jimmie, partly in awe and partly at the sight of a great badge that his visitor wore. ‘ What’s that?” “Sh!” whispered Nat. ‘‘Don't say anything. Come into the barn and I'll tell you.” When the two were comfortably seated on the hay-mow, and after Jim- mie had crossed his heart and vowed he'd die if he ever told, Nat solemnly informed him that the letters “H. T. O. L.” stood for ‘‘Holy Terrors of Lebanon,” and that he had come as a special messenger to ask Jimmie to join. Would he join? Well, who wouldn’t do anything to wear such a badge as Nat wore? Why, it was larger than a policeman’s badge and certainly “shined” inore. Accordingly Jimmie was commanded by the C. T., what- ever that meant, to present himself for initiation, Saturday afternoon, at the old mill. How the days crawled by until Saturday ! Why had Nat told him Tues- day and kept him in suspense for almost a week? Finally the eventful day came, fortunately a clear one, and the candidate crept under the bars, down the field, to the mill. He shivered noticeably, for the mill was said to be haunted, such dolorous and horrible noises and groanings had been heard there lately. Suddenly the door was opened, just as Jimmie reached it, and a strong arm caught him by the collar and threw him down, down, until he landed somewhere—he thought it must be in the infernal regions, for standing around in solemn silence were grotesque figures with masks of black. Not a moment’s rest was allowed him. Unseen hands blindfolded him, and then 12 THE MAGNET began a series of strange performances. His head was immersed in a bucket of water, and-—but I must not disclose the secrets of the order. After the candidate had been bruised and bumped and instructed in the mysterious art of smoking, a badge was fastened upon him, proclaiming to every one that the wearer was a member of the mystical order of H. T. O. L. Mr. and Mrs. Ropes were by no means impressed by this mark of dis- tinction. Mrs. Ropes said, ‘‘ James, for goodness sake, take that tin thing off. Why, pa, come here and look at this child. He is all bruised. Where have you been, James?” Jimmie maintained a sullen silence and marched off to bed supperless, with the heroic thought that he was suffering for the good of the cause. Next Saturday he went to lodge as a member in good standing. The business before the house, as stated by Nat Saunders, Chief Terror, was, ‘RESOLVED: That Farmer Noyes is defying the boys of the town, as he has left a pile of brush all summer in his field.” “And say, boys, it’s as dry as tinder. Let’s set it afire tonight.” Accordingly, at dusk several silent figures were skulking around Farmer Noyes’ brush pile. ‘I tell you, boys, what let’s do. You're Indians, and I’m the chief. We'll have a grand pow-wow. No one can see the fire, because it’s behind the hill.” The fatal torch was applied, and the first annual pow-wow of the club was celebrated. But there was an unseen audience. Farmer Noyes had occasion to pass the mill, and had heard the conspirators. The village con- stable, plowing near by, was pressed into service, and although his badge was minute, alongside of the insignia of the H. T. O. L., it had unquestion- ably greater power behind it. ‘When the glorious pow-wow was at an end, and only embers marked the place of the festivities, the unseen audience, which had been suppressing its laughter with difficulty, stepped out. The constable said in his official voice, ‘‘ Glad to see you enjoying yourselves, boys. Have you had all the fun you want? It's my turn now. I arrest you in the name of the law for wantonly and mischievously destroying and causing to be destroyed, on the property of the rightful owner thereof, PID SE belonging to his heirs and assignees—— ’ ‘In other words,” interrupted the farmer, ‘‘you’ve burned my brush.” What an ignominous ending for a celebration-—-to be led through the village like murderers and criminals ! ‘Oh, please, Mr. Constable, don’t arrest us,” cried Jimmie, in a plea, seconded by all the members. “Well, Pll tell you, boys, if you promise to go home and tell your parents, I’ll let you off this time, providing, of course, Mr. Noyes agrees.” Mr. Noyes, after much pondering and_ ejaculations, such as, ‘ Well, I don’t know,” etc., agreed, and the members of the glorious H. T. O. L. went home and to bed. Farmer Noyes, in telling hls wife the incident, added, “I was going to— burn that pile today myself, but I didn’t quite get around to it.” F. P. Kehew, ’09. A THE MAGNET 13 The Hero LANG! Clang! Clang! sounded the fire-bell on board the steamship “Cedrino,” sixty-three miles from land. It was the middle of the night. All was confusion. Men, women, and children, dressing hurriedly, crowded on deck to learn the cause and get out of danger’s way. The cap- tain and his crew were busy fighting the fire, which had suddenly broken out in the engine-room. Only one man, the ship’s lieutenant, remained calm and self-possessed, as he stopped to speak encouragingly to the girl _ he had put in the doctor’s charge, and then hastened away to superintend the work of the men using the fire-extinguishers. The crew worked valiantly for an hour, but all the time the fire increased, until the captain gave orders for the boats to be lowered. Lieutenant Mayo was in charge, and the boats were rapidly filled. But ore quickly did the flames eat their way to the deck. When Mayo came back to the place where Miss Elwood had been standing, his eyes clouded with disappointment. Of course, she was sensible to have gone on with the rest ; but, somehow, he had hoped she would wait to the last with him: It was generally known among the passengers of the “Cedrino” that the young lieutenant was brave, so it did not surprise the rest of the crew, looking back, to see Dick rowing about the mass of flames to see if any one had been left on board. Suddenly the sailor heard a cry for help. He could not see the person, but he had a vague instinct that he ought to go on board and try to save her Then came the thought, ‘‘ How useless it will be.” Still he did not feel right to go without making the attempt. What was he to do? Would he leave the person to her doom, or would he try to save her and most surely lose his own life besides? This was a problem. Now he thought of the dear one with the other passengers in the boats. Did not his life belong to her? Had he aright to risk it? He gripped the oars and turned from the ship, now one great mounting sheet of flame. Starting to row towards the people, he heard a great shout and ‘ ‘ Three long cheers for Mayo” ring over the water. A great flush of joy came into his face as he realized that She was among them, and that She was proud. And then, clear, insistent, reproachful, there sounded in his heart the cry of the woman on the ship, with suddenly in it a note that was familiar—a note, an accent, that he loved. His face grew pale, his eyes stared hopelessly ' ahead ; for, all at once, he had come to know whose face would be missing in the wildly cheering group. Karl D. Lee, 10. Instructor: Mr. Smith, kindly name the bones of the skull. Student Smith: Well, sir, ve got them all in my head, but I can’t think of their names just now.—The Bohemian. 14 THE MAGNET The Boat Race T was recreation hour, and we had gathered at Washacum Lake to watch the sports. After several contests, the manager of the sports announced that the next event would be a boat-race between the ministers and would be open to all who would take part. There were only two who seemed willi ng to try their luck, but we noticed several people gathered about one man. He was especially stout and jovial-looking, and his friends were laughingly urging him to participate in the race. “But I have never been in a row-boat since I was a boy,” he protested. “Oh, do try it. We know you can do it,” urged his friends. “Well, I suppose I'll have to,” said the minister at last, with an air of resignation, “but if I get tipped over you'll have to pull me out of the water, and then I hope you'll be sorry you made me go.” So, surrounded by his laughing frie nds, he made his way to the edge of the water and registered as a contestant. Just before starting, he turned to the crowd. ‘I’m going to win this race,’ he announced. “ Of course you are,” his friend assented. The minister took off his coat, sat down in the boat, and, with his hands on the oars, awaited the signal to start. The starter fired the revolver, and they were off. The first two contestants started off with con- fidence, but the other one got his oars sadly mixed up. There was, a few feet from the shore, a slanting diving raft, and our friend had just started well when there was a collision. The boat had struck the raft and had slid half-way up the inclined surface. The occupant of the boat had an offended look, while the people on shore shouted ; but he lost no time in getting off the raft and starting again. The other two contestants had been resting on their oars for a while, watching their unfortunate brother ; but they soon became aware that he was getting dangerously near and that he was also getting up quite an amount of speed. They bent themselves to their tasks and rounded the sail-boat several yards ahead of their competitor. They had decided that their ministerial brother had no notion of giving up, but they themselves were becoming tired and the one ahead was rapidly losing ground. He noticed, however, that their unfortunate partner was coming toward them at a great speed. They were near the shore now. One of the men had dropped out of the race and the last boat was rapidly gaining eround. Every one watched the race breathlessly. The leader was plainly ready to give up, but he was so near the shore. Nearer and nearer came the last boat. It was now up to the first. Then they were even. Just as every one thought the first man would win, the other boat suddenly shot forward and grounded a foot ahead of the first boat. What a cheer arose ! | “e | o “4 THE MAGNET 15 The winner picked up his coat and clambered stiffly out of the boat. “There,” he exclaimed exultantly, while the perspiration was rolling over his face. ‘What did I tell you?” Philena A. Armstrong, ‘09. The Chinese Coin S I look upona little coin which lies in my hand, it brings many inci- dents to my mind. It is a Chinese coin somewhat larger than our five-cent piece, and seems to be made of copper. In the center is a hole, for the Chinese sometimes string their money, and around this hole is their peculiar writing. ' First, to my mind appears a large city, containing many shops and temples. At the end of the city is the great gate, and I see many travelers, going out and coming in. A beggar stands at one side with palm out- stretched, and into it falls my little coin. Again, in fancy, I see myself before a large Buddhist temple. The temple is built high, very high, and the higher it is, the narrower it becomes. The doors are open. On each side is a huge figure. They appear to me as monsters and have a fearful appearance. I pass between them and enter into a long room, at one end of which I see many people. ‘They are kneel- ing and uttering strange sounds, and often I see one rise, drop a small coin, like the one which I hold, into a box, and then continue prayers to the god. Now, in fancy, I am walking on one of the narrow streets of Hong Kong. Shops are on either side. I stop before one and look at. the costly : )) silks and souvenirs displayed in the window. As I enter I see a traveler buying a souvenir, and in the change that is handed to him by the keeper I notice this little coin. At last my fancy brings me home, and I go to see a friend who has been traveling abroad. Before I leave he gives me the Chinese coin, the sight of which has caused my fancy to visit the far eastern country of | China and picture the travels of a Chinese coin. Edwina Lawrence, ’1 1. Little girl (gazing in mirror): ‘ Papa, did God make you?”’ vote | “Well, papa, did God make me, too?” onese ’ “Then he does better work than he used to, doesn’t he?” THE MAGNET have held several class meetings, at which the following officers were chosen: The different classes In the� Senior class,-Charles T. Wass was elected President; John R Miller, Vice-President; Marjorie E Pierce, Sécretary; ands Gladys an? Spencer, Treasurer. The Junior class, after holding several meeting, decided upon the following officers: Vernon Woodbury, President; Ray- mond Ladoo, Vice-President; Anna Kittredge, Secretary; Bernice Wil- bur, Treasurer. The Sophomore class elected Al- bert Tenney, President; Maxwell Salen, Vice-President; Margaret Munsie, Secretary; Nellie Pierson, Treasurer; Ronald Burrage, Class Marshall. The Freshman class has elected William Anglim, President; Ruth Tisdale, Vice-President; Esther Mayo, Secretary; Mildred Safford, Treasurer. The class marshall was not elected. w The colors of the different classes ar 1909, Crimson and white. 1910, Red and black. 1911, Green and white. 1912, Orange and black. There are one hundred and twenty- eight Freshmen this year, while last year one hundred and eighteen en- tered the High School. w Miss Wilkins, who taught Latin here for several years, is in Tours, France, where she is_ studying French. From there she will goto | Germany and there study German. ¥ The gift of the last graduating class, a reproduction of The Horse Fair,’ by Rosa Bonheur, has been placed in the school library, where it | adds greatly to the already beautiful | room. Few towns are as fortunate as Leominster in having the rooms of their school building adorned} with pictures and statuary. 2 Miss Curtis, who taught German and algebra, has accepted a position. at Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass. wv There are several new teachers this year. Among them are Miss Geraldine Brooks, of New York, who has charge of the English depart- ment; Miss Beulah P. Johnson, of Natick, who teaches Freshman and Sophomore subjects; Miss H. F. Gilmore, who takes the place of Mrs. ) | i i THE Glasheen in commercial subjects; Mr. Hapgood, of Worcester, instruc- tor in mechanieal drawing, and Miss Alice M. Lane, who teaches one of the ninth grades. ¥ The committee which has charge of the High School Lecture Course has decided upon the following en- tertainments: Nov. 2, illustrated lecture by Rob- ert H. Murray, “Around the World with William H. Taft.” Nov. 27, lecture by Geo. D. Alden. Dec. 14, Whitney Brothers’ Quar- tet. Edwin M. Whitney, reader. Dec. 30, lecture by Rufus E. King. Jan. 18, The Dunbar Company. Male quartet, bell ringing, xylo- phone, and specialties. Great suc- cess in Europe. Jan. 28, Captain Richard Pearson Hobson. | Feb. 5, Schnecker Trio frorm Bos- ton Symphony Orchestra. Miss Westgate, soloist. | ¥ The following visitors have called at the High School during the past month: Mr. Edward Reagan; Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Dickson, Mr. Powers, Mr. Alex. Snow, Miss Anna Kloss. w Military drill, under the direction of Mr. Savage, will begin soon. w Foss, presumably translating at sight: “Je suis né sous un toit de chaume,’—‘I was born under a si- lent charm.” doesn’t Exit. But, alas! the ‘“eharm” work in the French class. MAGNET 17 first student: Were the hoplites light-armed or heavy-armed soldiers? Second student: Light-armed. first student: Oh, yes; hop light. we Miss Harlow: 1 don’t think I be- long in this class. Teacher: Why? Miss Harlow: These are all wise (y's). w Fellow student to Suhlke: Which are you going to take at the ball game, right or left center? Suhlke (absentmindedly): Wright, of course. w Mary has a little lamb, And Harold is his name; And everywhere that Mary goes, That lamb goes, just the same. She stayed from school with him one day, A thing she hadn’t ought; For a certain teacher’s Dexter-ous sway Was thereby set at naught. When at the Richardson she dines, The lambkin lingers near, And waiteth patiently about Till Mary doth appear. ‘“ What makes the lamb love Mary so?” The other children cried. “Oh, Shaw! she loves the lamb, you know,” The teacher quick replied. w ConunDRUM: Why is Phelps, ’oo, like a missionary ? Answer: Because he is interested in a Savage. w Look, my children, and you shall see The bristling hair of Karl D. Lee. w Teacher: “Some pupils have told me that a swain isa bird. What is it, Mr. re Mr. jay. : “ It 2s a bird,—a country 18 THE MAGNET N the second day of the term, athletics started in, full tilt, with a foot- ball practice; and Mr. Robinson as coach spent the first day by lim- bering up the candidates with quick starts and falling on the ball. There was a large squad of about twenty fellows out, much of which was fine material to work with, and everything looked bright for a successful season. A large per cent. of last year’s men were back, including Capt. Smith, Wass, Bullard, Little, R. Joslin, Roukes, and Figenbaum. The second week of school there was a meeting of the Athletic Asso- ciation to choose officers for the year 1908-1909. Mr. Bullard was elected President of the Association; Mr. Dexter, Vice-President; and Mr. Robinson, Treasurer. At the same meeting Messrs. Kenney, Robinson, and Wass were chosen to represent the school at a meeting at Fitchburg. However, Mr. Kenney and Mr. Wass refused to serve, and “ Bill” Lane and “Cap” Smith were chosen to take their places. The football practice continued every afternoon, but the number of can- didates became smaller and smaller. Many of the fellows were not’ per- mitted by their parents, others did not play for personal reasons, while others were not “up” in their school work. Under all these disadvantages the team still existed, and met Worcester High Second at the Old Trotting Park. Smith was not allowed to play, because of a small bone which was broken in his shoulder, and R. Joslin filled his position very creditably at full back. The forward pass was used © frequently by Worcester for good gains, but in no other respect could they equal the ground-gaining facilities of our own team. Bullard played his usual star game at quart er-back, making many long gains on quarter-back runs. Moore, Joslin, and Roukes also showed up well in the back-field. The visitors outweighed Leominster about ten or fifteen pounds to the man, and considering that most of the line was made up of raw material, our team made-a good showing in holding the visitors down. Both teams got within ten yards of scoring, but neither succeeded in crossing the goal line. The line-up was as follows :— fits. W. HS) 2e@ Nichaolsonssl. Gacenersn ee ee ee eee beg l.e., Jacques Diival er. Gaga case Eee Nan ater ee rer ate Re ne oot res.) l. t., Eddy Cotkumar.g ee nase ace alae es Bc ee oe l. g., Kent CGAY Y Gare vcne: oxlgtpretecl ae adn Lieve age eee mn Se peor c., Murphy Letters. h fci.caa ce CE EE EAP Br PRG 8 oe EEG Bin Ie r.g., D'Ewart ET {) | 1908-1g09 of the Leominster High School is a success or not, is with us. | THE MAGNET 19 RRR alles Sets AAR ba Eee ey BA RE a TA Cota EN r. t., Chase MIN ONS bo og. tnd otto na acanlo ny ia eo By acm Coade scenes r.e., Boland AS EAA ENE li eae ee ec em Cee pepe a q. b., McCullough LR RLOE SIRBPIRE RRS SES Se iy Serie pane Emre Oe BEA l. h. b., Dumphy SD Re aN ee er ye) WE ET r.h. b., Rugg IRDA. Pas 8 wai doen fae Sal icaps bea towdecs f.b., McCauliff Subscriptions were taken up among the teachers and pupils, for which tickets were issued. The Monday following the Worcester game, Sept. 28, 1908, Mr. Robin- son, being much discouraged at the manner in which the fellows were com- ing out to practice, disbanded the team. But at the following meeting of the Athletic Association it was voted to keep on with the work, and it is hoped, both by theteachers and the student body, that L. H. S. will turn out as good an eleven as it placed on the gridiron last year. IRLS’ basket-ball practice soon commences. Let us prove that there is some school spirit among the girls of the Leominster High School. In what easier and quicker way can we do this than by coming out to basket-ball practice? We have been provided with a most compe- tent coach afd an excellent gymnasium for this purpose. Let us show our appreciation to the school committee and the citizens of Leominster. Do not think that you have no ehance for the High School Team. Every one is given an equal chance. Why not have a second team? This would be a most excellent plan. What would be better practice for the girls on the first team than to play against another team almost as strong? Wouldn't any girl who has any school spirit be willing to give up two afternoons a week to see the Leominster High School come out ahead of the other High Schools? | The mothers of the Leominster High School girls need not fear that ‘their daughters would be allowed to play if they were physically unable. No pupil is allowed to play without a written permission from the school physician. Also, do not think that basket-ball will conflict with studies ; fF if, after a girl has commenced playing, any one of the teachers notices that she is not doing as-well as usual in her lessons, that teacher will imme- diately tell her and she will be advised to stop playing. The High School is soon to be fitted with shower baths, which will prevent all chances of _ taking cold. Now, girls, the decision, as to whether Girls’ Basket Ball for the year ‘ : _ There are many schools that would like to play basket-ball, but have no chance. Leominster, with all its advantages, ought to have one of the best High School teams. All that is needed is the material to work with, which is left for us to provide. Bernice M. Wilbur, '10, 20 THE MAGNET Alumni Notes HERE were thirty-four who graduated in the class of 1908. Thirteen of these are working or are still at home, and twenty-one are continuing their studies.. Those who are taking a graduate course are: Nellie Dexter, Margaret Lane, Florence MacSheffray, Grace Lawrence, Everett Lothrop, Helen Merriman, Edythe Moore, and Linnie Reed. Those who have entered some college or school are: Leroy Chandler and Richard Scanlon, Massachu- setts Instituteof Technology; Arthur Kloss and Alexander Snow, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Howard Chase, Legate School in Boston; Edward Reagan and Ralph McDonald, Poughkeepsie Business College; Anna Kloss, Simmons College; Geulah Cook, Fitchburg Normal School; Blanche Buss, Fitchburg Business College; Laura Newell, Middlebury College; Ethel . Ward, Deaconess Training School in Boston; William Lane, University of Vermont. Elizabeth Cutter of the class of 1907 has entered Vassar College. Mar- garet Lockey has begun her college course at Smith. Florence Farnsworth is attending Mt. Holyoke College. Edithe Kingman, ’og, has entered Mt. Ida School. | The class of 1908, after many delays, met together at Lake Washacum, Sept. 26th, for a final good time before parting for the year. The 1908 bond of good-fellowship and fun made the picnic a success. Not even the severe electric shocks which some of them received, not even the row-boat they could not use, not even the loss of jewelry and other valuables, could “tame their skipping spirits.” It was a real 1908 day; for, in spite of many discouraging reports that the picnic was ‘‘all off,” it still took place and proved the 1908 motto: ‘“ They conquer, who believe they can.” Exchanges THe MaGnet enjoyed the papers on its exchange list last year very much. It welcomes them again this year, as well as new acquaintances, and invites their friendly criticism. The Deering High School Breccia is of unusual literary alien The stories are good and the ‘“‘themes” are commendably excellent. The char- acter sketch, given in conversation, is especially realistic. The editorials, however, are rather brief, and too little space is allotted to them. Small boy: | say, mister, there’s a sign in your winder readin’, “ Boy Wanted.” What kind of a boy does yer want? Merchant: A nice, quiet boy, that doesn’t use naughty words, smoke cigarettes, whistle around the office, play tricks, or get into mischief—— Small boy: Gwan! Yer don't want no boy; yer wants a girl. See? THE MAGNET 21 5 ‘ J 5 i Sf a LON PY {e=— Freshman, translating Latin, ‘‘Puer legit ’—the boy runs. ww A ITrenchman, a Dutchman, and an Ir:shman were talking about their nationalities. The Frenchman wished to pay acompliment to the Dutch- fnateeetee said, “If I were not a Frenchman, I’d rather be a Dutch- man.”’ The Dutchman wished to pay a compliment to the Frenchman. He said, “If I were not Dutch, I’d rather be a Frenchman.” This left poor Pat out inthe cold. He said nothing till the Frenchman said, “What would you. be, if you were potan fishman?:’ Pat said,‘ Well, begoira, I'd be ashamed.”’ w A friend of mine is continually collecting tags and coupons bearing premiums. One day he noticed an advertisement of a firm saying that, Che | % fom Wor Jester’s Pag } =e, ea (iS $e r ° = “ S PERE MM OOS Tow ri Eas Su) upon the receipt of ten tags, they would forward him one chance for a series of prizes, the first being a horse and runabout. He sent the tags, and a few days later he was informed that he had won the first prize. Im- mediately following this letter came a tiny rocking-horse. He sat down and wrote a sarcastic letter to the firm: “I beg to acknowledge the receipt of the horse,” he wrote, “but Where; siSee thes Tuna boutceme be eat early mail he received this letter: DEAR SIR: We have your letter acknowl- edging the receipt of the horse. As for the runabout, go chase yourself.” —ffligh School Breccia. w Pupil, translating: “I can see him still with his decanter.” Teacher: ‘‘ What is a decanter?” Pupil: ‘“ Some kind of an animal, I think.” The Lost Note Seated one day in the school-room, I was weary and ill at ease; And my eyes they wandered idly Over the printed leaves, I hardly knew what I was reading Or what I had yet to learn, When a note was thrown in a moment, Which the teacher did not discern. It rose in the air like an eagle, O’er pupils an d desks it flew, And straight and steady | watched it, Till it lay on the platform in view. And my heart was filled with sadness, And I watched like a trembling thief. And I pictured my friend as a culprit, Coming back in deepest grief. So I walked to the platform sedately, I was sure, with a little care, One push of my foot would save it. But, alas! no note was there. And I sought, but I sought it vainly, That one lost note of mine, Till the period of study was over, And I had not learned a line. Then I gave the teacher a side glance, My eyes wandered down the aisle; But the note that was thrown so grandly Must surely have gone a mile. I have oft caught a note or missed one, I have scooped them from under my feet; But that one grand hunt near the teacher ! shall never choose to repeat. —JosEPH L. Foss, 'og. 22 THE MAGNET English Lnstructor : In that which WHAT A CANNIBAL Is you have just read, what do you “What is a cannibalipana think is meant by the expression, Asked little Harry Dann. ‘‘He is possessed of a polished un- “A cannibal is one, m’ boy, derstanding”? Who loves his fellow-man.” Pupil: | thought it meant that he ans ea had his shoes blacked. ¥ we WHat ATHLETICS ARE FOR A MAN OF LETTERS “You needn't tell me, Mr. Forson, An A. B. who was also C D, that tennis isn’t good exercise. It And of money hadn't N E, makes the young men so strong in Said, “I'll writeanS A On the ‘Age of DK,’ And I[’II sell it for cash, don’t U C?” the arms that—that one can hardly breathe.” —Pick-Me-Up. ‘ —Lippincott’s. ww Music Harn CHAarms Dipn’t Know Mucu A little lad of four was_ recently “How do you like your teacher, saying his prayers. He ended upas_ dear?” little Mary was asked, after - usual with, ‘‘God bless mamma, God her first day at school. bless papa, God bless Uncle Burton, ‘T like her real well,” said Mary, God bless Philip, and” — here a_ ‘but I don’t think she knows much, pause —“‘ God bless Harrigan—that’s for she just keeps asking questions me!” Ge FRAP all the time.” -— Delineator. Kappa Phi Soap and Complexion Powder For Sale by M. F. Whitney | Reliable References can be given. The following letter is from a former graduate of the Fitchburg Business College: Mr. D. Fullmer, Fitchburg Business College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Fullmer: I am still in the same place here in Boston, and enjoy my work very much. | started to work for $12 a week, and after | had been here three months, my salary was raised to $15 a week. Of course I was de- lighted and surprised, too, for J did not ask for the increase. The New York Ass‘stant Manager came here and took charge for about three weeks, during whieh time I had to work very hard. Before he left | got the increase. It is not the stenography alone which is so aa nertae it is the detail work, and oftentimes when the Mana- ger is away, | have to take charge. Did it pay the writer of the above letter to graduate at the Fitchburg Business College? The pupils of the Fitchburg Business College do not suffer from inexperience and incompetence on the - part of the management, as our manager and teachers have had from ten to twenty years teaching experience- — ———— ——_— Compliments of Herbert F. Guilford, Prop. Guilford Optical Parlors Cor. 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Baker Dry Goods and Furnishings reent for . N ew Home Sewing Mach‘nes Standard Patterns Barrett's Dye House | Repairing a Geary Boynton Carriages, Harnesses, and Horse Furnishings 27 Mechanic Street 12-24 Adams Street Bosworth Wood Flour, Grain, Feeds, Hay, Straw Poultry Supplies a Specialty Richardson Trowbridge Jewelers All Work Specialty. Guaranteed. Clifford Caswell Home Made Candies and Ice Cream Tel. 204-3 40 Monument Sq. Leominster Patronize our Advertisers bo Vile O5AP of THE MAGNET Vol. Il. LEOMINSTER, MASS., NOVEMBER, 1908 No. 2 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF. JoHN R. MILLER, ‘09, Managing Editor. FREDERICK P. KEHEW, ’oo, Assistant Managing Editor. Everett W. Lothrop, ’08, Advertising Editor. Arthur Hussey, ’10, School Notes. Harold B. Jobes, ‘10, Subscription Editor. Ruth Putnam, ’og, Alumni Notes. Francis I. Gallagher, ’o9, Boys’ Athletics. Gladys H. Spencer, ’og, Jester’s Page. Bernice M. Wilbur, ‘10, Girls’ Athletics. Helen Woodbury, ’11, Exchange Editor. si ASSISTANTS. Edwina Lawrence, ’II. Arlon Bacon, ’Il. Thomas Barry, ’12. Edward Lynch, ’12. Hermon Safford, ’12. Beryl I. Bartlett, ‘12. Beatrice Morse, ‘13. Olga K. Lawrence, ’13. Harold Colburn, ‘13. Sherman Platt, ’14. Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. Pegs 09 SHE Senior Class has always been somewhat lacking in class spirit, and has seemed rather irresponsible and indifferent, both as a class and as individuals; but now there are several con- ditions which should remedy this deficiency. The first lies in the fact that they ave Seniors. From necessity, they will have to do more as a class, and this will bring about an increase in class con- sciousness, which should pave the way for a display of class spirit. A class should be something like a large family, and this can be effectively brought about only when it can be made to realize its unity. Owing to a decrease in numbers, the Senior class is able to sit in one home room, and thus the conditions are better fora closer intimacy and acquaintance. All who are now members of the class ae | VX ZO i 5 6 THE MAGNET will presumably continue so until graduation “us do part,’ so that every one should feel a special interest and pride in the welfare of — the class. Seniors, if we are ever going to show more class spirit, now is the time to doit. If we do not, we shall surely vainly regret it. Let each of us, then, do his share in the activities of the class, pay his dues promptly, and feel a little personal responsibility. w w g by the first few days, the plan of having a second foot- l team in training is going to work well. It surely has suc- ceeded in one of its chief objects—that of getting out more men for football practice. That there was a good amount of over-mod- est material, especially in the lower classes, has certainly been shown. Besides opening up the advantages of football to a larger number of participants, it should also have a stimulating effect on the first team. Since the second team will serve as a sort of pre- paratory school, it should inspire football aspirations in those who are good football material, but who, through lack of both knowl- edge and experience, fear disappointment in trying for the first team. Even if these get no farther than the second team, let them remember, unless they are Seniors, that there is another year com- ing in which must be upheld the athletic traditions of the Leomin- ster High School. w w N this issue we have devoted a rather large amount of space to contributions from the lower classes, in an attempt to get them more intimately interested in THE MAGNET. w w Ww wish to thank Mr. Scanlon, last year’s editor of THE Mac- NET, for the letter which we publish in this number. Such letters are very interesting, as well as valuable, to the pupils, espe- cially to those who expect to go away to school and are not fully settled on their choice. Similar letters from other graduates would be very acceptable. w w Ove new cove r design and the headings for the editorial and the Jester’s pages are the work of Miss Ruth Page, ’og. John R. Miller, '09. —— THE MAGNET HE Debating Club of the Leominster High School, which at one time was flourishing and on a level to compete with any other similar organization in the surrounding schools, will undoubt- edly be a thing of the past, if some enthusiasm is not put into it before long. Ina way, the Senior class is responsible for the production of better results than have been obtained in the past. ‘They know what can be accomplished by a little effort. Start with a few good debates on some new and interesting subject, some topic of the day; let each man work out his briefs as though his whole life de- pended upon it; and [| will warrant that those who hear the debate will be over-anxious to take their part when their time comes and make things as interesting as possible for their opponents. The club is entertaining, and no one can say that its disadvan- tages overbalance its merits. ‘There is no one but has his little ar- gument now and then. Weall delight in proving our own theories correct. What better place can we find to do this than in a debate governed by constitutional rules? It is an excellent place for the Freshman to overcome his chattering teeth and shaking knees, as well as for the Senior, who is going out in the world soon to be- come a citizen and have his say at town meeting. Louis J. Peltier, 09. OR the last two years we have had an orchestra, composed of those pupils who could play some instrument and were inter- ested in having an orchestra in the school. This year we want to continue the practice, but will need more members in order to make it asuccess: Last year, three of our players were Seniors, and so will not be with us now. We know there are others in the school who play on various instruments. Have you not an interest in this? Do you not want your school orchestra to be as good, if not better, than those of the high schools about us? And if so, will you ‘not do your part to bring it about? It is surely a splendid way to show school spirit. Philena A. Armstrong, '09. 8 THE MAGNET The Chalk Line T the sound of the referee’s whistle, the big full-back advanced, struck the ball squarely, and sent it arching into the hands of the opposing quarter-back. The home team played as never before. Every man was working in a manner that could not last long against the heavy opponents; for most of the home players were outweighed by fifteen pounds. There were four min- utes to play, and the score still stood nothing to nothing. The struggle was telling on the lighter team; they had extremely hard work to advance the ball the required distance. There were thirty yards to make before the goal line could be crossed. The halt-back , who had been playing a splendid game, was given the ball; he followed his interference past the tackle and then he skirted the end. Here, by fine dodging, he left his opponents in the rear, straight armed, and passed the quarter. It was now a question of speed between one of his opponents and himself. Could he endure the re- maining distance? Oh, if his legs would only move faster! He lowered his head, closed his eyes, and ranon. But, alas, he felt strong arms close around his legs as he was tackled. Had he made the goal line? He opened his eyes and gave a sigh of relief, for there beneath his eyes was a chalk line. He heard the ‘‘ time up” whistle, and that was all. When he first regained consciousness in the locker room, the coach was slapping his back. “Never mind, Dick, you made a stubborn fight for it,” said the coach. Dick’s heart fell, but he managed to inquire, ‘“Didn’t I make it?” “No, you were tackled on their five-yard line.”’ . Ralph A. Joslin, 09. An Algebraic Dream NE Friday morning I was sitting in my room, listening to my teacher explain an example in algebra to a stupid pupil. I felt sleepy, and the voices in the room grew fainter and fainter, until they seemed to die away in the distance. Something touched me, and I felt myself growing smaller and smaller. I imagined I was about six inches high, and I felt strange and stiff. Looking down to the ground,I noticed that it seemed to be made of letters and numbers put together to represent algebraic expressions. I heard a sharp, stiff voice at my elbow say, “Good morning, X’ Y , would you like to see |’, our Land cf Al lebrae ” } | | ) THE MAGNET 9 I glanced down at my body to see if I could find any reason for the peculiar name the voice had given me. What I saw caused me to jump with surprise, for my body was made of literal quantities, while my feet and arms were short algebraic expressions, joined together by the signs plus and minus. My head | could not see, but I dare say it was made of the same material as my body. “Good morning, X Y , would you like to see our Land of Algebra?” I heard the peculiar voice repeat. I turned around and saw a strange looking figure, composed of literal quantities, coefficients, exponents, and signs. I now knew what I looked like, and I suppose the shrinking feeling I had PEEL was when [| turned into a subject of the Land of Algebra. “Yes, I should enjoy seeing your country,” I answered, ‘but what is your name?” “Look at me and see,” replied the sharp voice of my strange friend. I looked at him closely, and noticed that he formed the expression a’ z; therefore, according to the custom of his country, he was called “A? Z.’’ “Well, X°Y ,” he said, “I believe you would enjoy seeing the school most of all, so we will go there first.” As I said before, the ground seemed to be made of literal quantities, coefficients, and exponents. Well, so were the houses, the trees, the cattle; and I soon found that even the food was baked to represent the various quantities, signs, and other things found in algebra. We walked down the principal street, called A®B°C , and I noticed the crowds of people walking to and fro. We soon came to the school, and A’ Z told me that the pupils had just been dismissed. As he finished speaking, I noticed a group of algebraic children coming down the street. I gave a sigh of despair; for, as these strange children walked, they formed long and difficult examples in algebra. We entered the school, and I was introduced to the master, who seemed to think he was always in school and must, therefore, ask questions. “X’ Y ,’ he said to me, “will you please tell me the square root of 36a°x + 36abx’y-+-yb’y ?”’ I turned white with fear and started to run, but the master lifted a book and flung it at me. The book missed me and fell on the floor with a crash. I awoke with a start and saw that I had dropped asleep during the algebra period. Olga K. Lawrence, 13. , A teacher, finding a pupil writing the story of Bruce and the spider, said; ‘I recollect reading that story a number of years ago. You were asked to write an original story.” Pupil: ‘Where shall I look to find one?”’ 10 THE MAGNET The New [lember of the ‘T. T. H.” 66 E’S a sissy. We don’t want him in the ‘T. T. H.’ club.” “You're right, Jim. And he is from the country, you can tell by the way he ties his necktie,” answered the boy with the bushy red _ hair. “ He’s not from the country and is not a sissy,” spoke up a little chap, who had edged his way through the crowd of boys. “Aw, what do you know about him?” asked the first speaker; ‘‘ you’re only in the lower form as yet.”’ “He took me to ride in his auto and, besides, I know a good fellow when [ see him,” the little chap added with dignity. The big fellow was about to reply when he was hushed by the boys’ “Cheese it.” He turned and saw the object of his discussion walk by with head up and eyes looking straight ahead. The little chap ran up to him. ‘You didn’t hear, Ted, did you?”’ he asked, hurriedly. Then, as he saw his comrade’s drawn lips and sparkling eyes, he added, ‘“‘They didn’t mean it, anyway.”’ Ted's hands clinched in his pocket, but he forced a smile. ‘“ Never mind, Billy, we don’t care whether they mean it or not. I have one friend in the school, anyway.” “Who is it?”’ asked the little fellow, innocently. . Ted's blue eyes searched Billy’s face, then he asked abruptly, ‘Want to go chestnutting in the auto?” “Oh! wouldn't I like to, though,” was the answer, and Billy sped off down the road. Four o'clock in the afternoon found Ted and Billy on their way home, their pockets bulging with chestnuts. It was one of those hard roads, bor- dered on both sides by woods. Ted put on high speed, watching, with growing delight, Billy’s eyes sparkle. A turn in the road brought them in sight of a car track. Ted slowed up and was about to go over when Billy, attracted by a deep rumble of wheels and a shrill whistle, clutched Ted’s arm that was steering. The auto tilted and the wheels, swerving, caught in the rail. The auto was stuck fast. “Quick, Billy, -oet-out! cried Lea: But Billy clutched his arm. ‘ No, no; you come.” Ted did not stop to argue; but picking Billy up, he threw him on the soft grass on the other side of the track. Then he turned to the auto. Throwing on high speed he pulled with all his might on the steering wheel. He felt the wheels move inch by inch. Could he get out in time? He gripped the steering gear with remaining strength. The engine swept round: the turn. The whistle shrieked out ‘ Danger! danger!” but Ted did not | give up. He felt beads of perspiration on his forehead; but once more he gripped the wheel with cool, calm fingers. The auto lurched forward and | sped down the road before Ted could stop it. | | THE MAGNET II The shriek of the whistle had died away in the distance before Ted went back to look for Billy. He found him sitting on the grass, as if glued to the spot. “ Are you hurt?” he called. “No, but what made you throw me out?” the little fellow asked, not moving from his position. ‘Didn't want two to be killed,’ was Ted’s careless answer. “ But why didn’t you come?” Billy questioned. “ Perhaps I would have, if the auto had been mine; but I borrowed it from my uncle.” The next day the boy with the bushy red hair came up to Ted. “Ts this Theodore Ward?” he asked. Ted nodded. ‘“Come to room twenty-one, this evening, at eight o'clock for a meeting of ‘ The True Heroes club,’ or the‘ T. T. H.’” . Then he dropped his _ busi- nesslike tone and held out his hand. ‘You've got the right stuff in you, all right,” he said. Helen Woodbury, ‘11, The Reason Why My Hair Stands Up Straight OST of my readers, no doubt, think that, at some time or other, I probably got scared; but those who think so are far from correct. It was a summer day, and the wind was blowing. Now, don’t think this is the reason, and lose all interest in the story; but cheer up, you will soon find out. Now that I think, I remember it was Labor Day, and I went to Lowell to see the Automobile races. Along in the middle part of the race, the machinist, who was with Strong, wasn’t hol ding on very tight when they went around the Hairpin curve, and with a sudden jerk he landed in a near by field which was handy. I will admit that this made me get a little excited; but this is not the secret of the story. When Strong came around in front of the bleachers, he shouted, “Who'll volunteer to go as my machinist?” Before I knew where I was, I found myself under the ropes, and, in a second more, in the machine, which Strong started up at seventy or eighty miles an hour. We flew around all right until the twenty-third lap, when a tire came off. I climbed out on the hood of the machine, leaving one foot strapped to the seat. Strong went around the Hairpin curve on two wheels, and I leaned over the side and put on a new tire. 12 THE MAGNET When I got back into the machine, Strong said, ‘That was a good job; but you must be crazy, man, to do such a thing.’”’ But I had been told that too many times to believe it. After that we went around so fast that we only struck the high places in the road. We finished the twenty-fifth lap first, and Strong was given. the cup; but he called me to one side and gave me a good tip for my brave work, and said if he ever raced again, he’d have me for his machinist. As yet I haven’t heard from him. Now that I have had your attention for quite a while, I'll tell you the correct cause for this straight hair of mine. The reason is simple. I went to the barber shop, and had it cut this way, for the usual sum of thirty-five Gents: Martin C. Person, ’11. The Adventures of a Cup OT far from the renowned battlefield of Waterloo lived a mischievous little baby. This child had an uncle who was extremely fond of him, and who had given him a very pretty cup, with the initials “‘N. B.” (naughty baby), on it. This baby had a fiery little temper; and one day, while out riding, he became angry because he was not permitted to get out of the carriage to pick ‘‘posies,” and in his rage he,threw away his cup. In the course of years, the cup became embedded in the soil. A few years lateran Englishman, who had come to see the far-famed battlefield of Waterloo, suddenly stumbled on something and fell. ‘Ah! Bah Jove, rather sudden, doncherknow!” he exclaimed; and turn- ing around to see what had made him stumble, he saw a cup half sunk into the earth. With his foot he dug it up. He then drew out a pocket handker- chief and a magnifying: glass. With the first he cleaned, and with the sec- ond he examined, the cup. } “Ah! two parallel lines and a bar between, must be a letter H_— No! bah Jove, it’s an N anda period. Ah! I always knew I was cut out for de- tective work. Now let’s turn to the next. Ah! that’s a capital B, all right. Now what does N. B. stand for? New Brunswick? No, that isn’t it. I will enter itin my diary:-—‘Found on August 25,on battlefield of Waterloo, cup bearing initials ‘““ N. B.”’ “Oh! — oh! — my — I have it, I have it. ‘N. B.’ stands for‘ Napoleon Bonaparte,’ and this” —in the meantime the Englishman’s chest had swoilen out at least six inches — ‘‘is his cup.” The Englishman returned to England with his treasure and gave it to the Museum, where it now stands on a pedestal in a glass, case. { THE MAGNET 13 Under it is a placard which reads: ‘This is the only real and genuine cup of Napoleon Bonaparte in existence.” And everybody believes it, and will believe it, except those who read this. P. Knapp, 12. The Alumni | BROOKLINE, Mass., October 24, 1908. To the Editor of THE MAGNET: It gives me a very great pleasure to be asked to write to THE MAGNET, and to tell something of the grand old school, of which, in reality, I know very little. Please do not think by this, however, that I intend to offer that excuse, which I have unfortunately heard quite often, of “I really haven't been here long enough to do justice to a description.’ What I know of the life here, I am willing to tell, and the rest — much the greater part — you will have to imagine. A great many people have a sort of fixed idea that men that go to M. I. T. have to ‘‘plug”’ the whole year round, and that the moment they slacken the grind, they are dishonorably discharged. Though the Institute has a name for dropping men, the idea that men must grind is, fortunately, a false one. Fortunate for two good reasons. In the first place, we all know from experience (?) or at least we can imagine, that constant study does not agree with any person — with a fellow, anyway; it may agree with a girl, judging from the multitude of books they always carry. But the ordinary fellow gets irksome and disagreeable under the strain of continued hard studying. And all this time he is neglecting the social side of his life, which is the second reason. To too many people, the social side of college life means nothing but a series of nights at the theaters, or rough houses, and all sorts of mad - pranks in the dormitories or public houses. In the case of a very small mi- nority, this is true; but with the greater mass of college men, social life is a very different matter. For what isa man without social polish? He is a good deal like an article of furniture without any finish; it is good enough for a common household, but the really better class demand furniture which will not only serve its purpose, but which will not, at the same time, be out of place in its surroundings. So it is with the man. In order to obtain the positions which are worth while and which mean real success, he must have both sides developed. The Institute, of course, developes a man’s knowledge, and the Faculty does everything to increase his social atmosphere, so that, in the end, the 14 THE MAGNET majority of the men turned out from the school are well rounded out and capable of making a place for themselves in the world. There are plenty of the various forms of athletics to give a fellow the necessary outside work which his health demands. If he doesn’t care to go into football or track, there are tennis and golf tournaments, which are just as healthful. Among the Freshmen there is a general tendency for the fel- lows to fight shy of athletics, because they come into the school with the feeling that they must “dig” with no let up. For the benefit of these fel-’ lows, the Faculty has arranged so that those who do not enter into athletics of any kind must take “gym.” work two hours a week. The great day in athletics at the “Stute” is the Sophomore- Freshman field day, when the two rival classes fight it out in a football game, a relay race, and a tug-of-war. The class gaining the greater number of points con- siders itself just about the thing for some time afterward. In former years there has always been a cane rush between the two classes the night before; but, owing to the difficulties which have arisen, and to the advice of the Faculty, the Sophs. voted to discontinue the custom. However, there is al- ways a theater night, when all the fellows in school go down town for a good time, — and generally they get it. At the Freshman class dinner, the Sophs. didn’t show up in very great numbers, and, in consequence, the two hundred or more Freshmen who poured forth from the Union after the dinner, captured the Sophs. who were lurking around and made them do things. The Freshmen were rather sore that night, because the Sophs. carried off their chairman during the day and left him out in Wellesley. In consideration of this fact, it was well for the Sophomores that some Juniors were around to lay down restrictions; for dire threats were going around that the representatives of the class of ’11 ought to be allowed to do some fancy swimming down in the Frog Pond. But, after all, there is a spirit of good fellowship under it all. The Sophomores and Freshmen must have their squabbles, when they all get to- gether; but, in earnest, there are just as many inter-class friends as class friends. In fact, all the upperclassmen treat the lower classmen splendidly: Especially to the Freshmen they couldn’t act more hearty. They do every- thing to make the new men feel at home, — take them around among the fellows, get them acquainted, and make them feel as if they belonged at the Institute and were not merely stopping there. One of the best songs, which represents this mixing of the fellows and making of acquaintanceships, is the song, “On Rogers’ Steps.” The steps of Rogers Building are noted for being covered with Tech. men all the time. Here they gather in spare time to talk to old friends and make new ones, which often last till long after their work at the Institute is a thing of the past. Lately the men gather at the Union, where all the classes seem to be on a common footing, and Rogers’ steps are not as well filled. The new Tech. Union was formally opened at the reception to the new men, when all the classes mingled together in common friendship and sang Tech. songs, till the Freshmen felt quite at home. Things of this sort are ; } | THE MAGNET 15 not in most colleges, where Freshmen have to stand being hazed and made the butt of all jokes for a year; and when a new man is treated like this in a friendly manner, he feels like staying. There is a school paper here, 7ke Tech, which appears three times a week; and also a class book, the 7echnzgue, which is brought out by the Junior class every year. mmemereethe clubs’ are: the. “Glee,” ‘ Mandolin,” “ Banjo,” ‘Cross Country,” and, this year, the “ Republican,” which is organizing a torchlight parade. There are a countless number of fraternities, and there seem to be very few upperclassmen who do not belong to some one of them. We hope that some Leominster men may find it possible to come to M. I. T. next fall. If there are any that intend to come, I should be glad to write them anything they wish to know about preparation, or anything else. I wish you all success with THe MaGnet, and | hope to see the football team, after their unfortunate troubles, get down to work, and win their game Thanksgiving Day. Yours sincerely, R. H. SCANLON. Exchanges The Clinton Stwdent contains two short essays, on ‘‘ Courtesy in the School-room,’’ and ‘Drudgery.” It is to be hoped that the pupils will take them seriously. The Argus, of Gardner High School, contains many humorous stories and poems. “ Everything Comes to Her Who Hints,’ is an excellent hit on the manners of some modern girls. Although there are some very good headings for the different departments, there is no frontispiece. The Ath- letic Notes are written in the best of spirits, and urge enthusiasm in the pupils; but the editorials tell more of what the past has been than of what tuc iuture ought to be. The Greylock Echo, from Adams High School, offers a prize of five dol- lars in gold for the best story, and two dollars and a half in gold for the next best story. We shall be anxious to see the results, for as yet most of the stories are in the form of anecdotes. The Breccia, of Deering High School, contains a story called, ‘‘ Laddie or Lassie,’ which is of unusual merit. The heading for the editor’s page is suggestive of hard work, but we trust the editor of Aveccza will not be trou- bled with brain fever. We shall expect, however, editorials that will arouse enthusiasm and spirit in the school. We looked in vain for the Athletic de- partment, the absence of which was more noticeable on account of Maine's state motto: “ Dirigo.” The College Signal, which comes from the Massachusetts Agricultural College, is naturally on quite a different plan from most of the exchanges we have received. There is in the editorials a plea for more school spirit to be put in song — “some that will ring with victory and set our } : : ” ; pulses throbbing.” Would not more school songs encourage our boys when on the field? 16 THE MAGNET N October 10, 1908, Leominster High School ran up against the Kappa Phi team of Worcester. It was Leominster’s game all the way through, and they won by good hard football. The playing of Little and Roukes on the line was very noticeable, while Smith and Wass _ were always in the game for good gains. Inthe first half Wass made a pretty foward pass to Little, who carried the ball for a touchdown. In the secoad half, on the kick-off, Worcester attempted to punt back, but Roukes blocked it nicely and gathered the ball up for a touchdown. Especially noticeable was the improvement of team work of the Leominster team, compared with that in the previous game, which shows the benefit derived from practice. Kappa Phi, Worcester, 0; Leominster, 27. LINE-UP: Nichols6n( i e765. 2 Loh sam tastes cin ap asthe et r. €., Wood Litton Tire eat cde ee ee srauekteee nase ee T. [guseuey higénbaum, iene. se eee sas eee Pat ghee Ae r. g., Fletcher Cleary; Stickney; C2. es oe c. Partridge Corkrim, Roukes, ‘To .072 5225-10. e eee l- g., Post Duval?) dee ee eee (ECE I OS He RAE RS l. t., Chase MGOTO, Bo €ihottnd 022.) Sse Oe Ae l. e., N. Fletcher ATTN, hc gee rs oe oe ee 9 eee ae eee fe tee q. b., Dorminis Joslin E: heb. 5 ee 2 ee ee ee r. h. b., P. Wood Wass rs he Det ete ew eee ee l. h. b., Mossman Smith; fe Nig eet 2 3s aes ee ee eee cee f. b.,. Carrieh Touchdowns: Wass, 2; Simith, Little, and Roukes. Goals from touchdowns: Wass and Joslin. 2 2 Hudson, 21; Leominster, o. On Oct. 14, L. H. S. went to Hudson with the best of hopes, but lost the game, by hard luck more than anything else, due to fumbling at critical times. L.H.S. tried several foward passes, all of which failed to connect with the end, and two of which fell into the hands of Hudson’s full-back, who carried the ball down for two touchdowns. In the second half, our team took a brace, but failed to score. One of Wass’s punts fell short and was gathered in by Hudson's center, who ran thirty yards for a touchdown. This, with a goal from the field, ended the scoring. The Leominster backs were playing loosely, and this was the cause of a good deal of fumbling, which was costly to Leominster. THE MAGNET 17 LINE-UP: I Ls ee oe csc sth casera denstcnp teachin ahanssens r. e., Moore ES RE eae meen © hee ent ee ey ae r. t., Duval lg Es ORL Ren) Bei Ero Soe eee oe ae r. g., Corkum IS cS 0, pg sears cng Baan pec dueed py Deer ln ade sine c., Cleary (TL gS oS ne 1 g., Stickney, Figenbaum on. TEESE 2 Sn ee en ee i Se 1. t., Little 0p a ae ee 5 ee ee ene l. e., Nicholson Reema, : 1).............:.. ee Apr TE eee SER ayn ag eae q. b., Anglin oe i ee aes r. h. b., Roukes, Wass EG ARSE a Sen SD a ease l. h. b., Joslin IS 0 RES ae a rae Sepa Ea f. b., Smith Touchdowns: Eeraicn. 2: Eddy. Goal from field, Carver. Goals from touchdowns, Hamilton, 2. ad ¥ Marlboro, 17. Leominster, 4. On Oct. 17, L. H. S. lined up against Marlboro H. S. at Leonninster. Marlboro outweighed Leominster, and its weight was used to advantage in trimming Ourteam. The game was contested hard all the time, and one of the prettiest things was to see L. H. S. hold Marlboro for two downs within a yard of theirgoal. The third down Marlboro just barely got the ball over the line by an inch or two. Smith, Little, Joslin, and Roukes played well for Leominster, while Cronin and Slattery did well for Marlboro. LINE-UP: | on Ta ee oo heat Oe ae fC. O51in a oy Coe Bete ah on ete a etal eee r. t., Duval a ee Re tt eee Pere eis oC Oren na) assoc sa occ Benenten sacl gaeen c., H. Stickney Ne oop csn ccd cadets caeeeedetedae neces eet a l. g., Figenbaum iE aS eh af ile gh cucctackny Sus anbecaaeuneseeets let3e Little TE St Re ee DUE n oer Se l.e.. R. Stickney so ERS a Bhs es q. b., Anglin enon, rummy, |. h. b............ Baa: MER aD See a r. h. b., Roukes Pretiery, ©. hb, b -......... An eT ee oa ER Me oe Po chi secs crits TS cc Ride ne eadienw ei f. b., Moore Touchdowns: Cronin, 2; Chisholm. Goal from field, Joslin. Goals from touchdowns, Cronin, 2. w w The week afterthe Marlboro game, Mr. Robinson resigned as coach, and at the next meeting of the Athletic Association Mr. Duffy, last year’s coach, was elected. On the following Wednesday he had the boys out to practice, and he kept them on the jump preparing them for the Clinton game, which came off that Saturday at Clinton (Oct. 24). Clintons «3b atl. 0: Leominster, although losing at Clinton, put up a good stiff game that would have been atie but for fumbling at critical times. Leominster hada nice chance for scoring, but the attempt for a goal from the field failed and the ball went to Clinton. In the first half, the ball was always in Clinton’s 18 THE MAGNET territory, zigzagging up and down the field; but in the second half Clinton held Leominster for downs on her own 15-yd. line, and by successive line plunges scored a touchdown. There were many changes in the line-up for Leominster, with the addition of some new men. LINE-UP: Grady, Walla oe see eee ae ee Se re Re Re Bed 2 r. e., Corkum Wail stints helene ti ees, Sy ies Nic wale BAAR hae ie r..t3eloee Wadles een cote eoeeeene ici Cece kien eta r.g., Figenbaum - Berkbech? G22 se ee ee ee ee c., Moore Ea ach Pal vay ree Peer ae ee eA Sha A EY l. g., Griffin Carters rata See ee ree eo ee l. t., Roukes Bates, fe Ore Sse ee ree l. e., Gallagher Gilbons,-€. De, Ge Ao os ee Seer ae q: b., Jobes Cally Gradyy tp iiscbaeeeee ee eens MPN Oe kere f: r. h. b., Joslin Schuster sr). Dies Se eee ee eee l. h. b., Smith Harwood i pee EEE UREIR ine LNT SES Sl f. b., Little Touchdowns, Hlavwood. Goals missed, Bates. w 2 During all the next week Mr. Duffy had the boys practicing, in order that they might put up a good game against Waltham on Oct. 31. Every- body worked hard, and they made a very creditable showing against Wal. tham’s strong team. Waltham H. S.,.25; Leominster Figisacen Leominster, during the first half, did not have very much snap, although they held Waltham down to fifteen; during the second half, however, Wal- tham had to work hard for every inch they gained. They scored two touch- downs during the second half, but these were gained on fumbled punts. The day was very windy, and it was hard to judge the ball. This to a great extent accounted for Leominster’s fumbling in the second half. L. H. S. had a fine chance of getting a goal from the field, but the kick was blocked, and Waltham got the ball. Most of the Leominster people were satisfied with the game the fellows put up. The game, of course, was one- sided, but not so much so that it did not furnish excitement for the 2,500 people who were watching. Waltham brought up about 500 people with them, and quite a number came down from Fitchburg. The cheering at the game, led by Mr. Bullard for L. H.S., was very good, and drowned out both Waltham’s and Fitchburg’s cheering. MacSheffray, who played his first game at quarter back, played a fine game; and, in fact, everybody on the team played well, which showed the fine training they had undergone. Leary, of Waltham, was a tower of strength for their team; but he did not make the spectacular run which he did at Fitchburg last year. LINE-UP: Stankard, Ly oochsechnd ow te alee ee ee ee r. e., Joslin E.vans,.Munnt,,l ee Pe se igs Lay Les ERS Rudder, Payhe,.). ts. 250 Ga tiene r.t., Duval Miller]: nce sancedeee) es ee ee ee ee r. g., Griffin Ganthbier, Thomas, (ic:.:.2) ote ee ee eee c., Moore THE MAGNET 19 RISO EE cheeses sis npeshiie ha cnvunptnvak vptenicatadyedss emine belevrnsboce l. g., Figenbaum RMN 8 in faa kcal thal vcevan dence upe busnntred tanec cetiemonee | esos l. t., Roukes a 80 Aol dats sco eih Papsciorg= Ser impan song taehios evo tsoenstthabes l.e., Gallagher sa eee ree RD Al cess ahs-aiceaiasintes q. b., MacSheffray (Fg REIS ir pal Ge eR Sa anesiesh oe nsener Hie emegee Beet r.h b., Wass NS segs 2 Ach wks wk cepa menos de sapies ate lh. b., Smith Aa yee BIE) Sag Sn Ra robe on eee gene LOPE TY Oo fs, lee w ¥ A Second Team has been started, and Mr. Robinson is coaching this, in order that it may help the first team along by the transfer of fellows that prove suitable for the first team work. Every fellow who is physically able ought to be out for one or the other of the teams, and then both Mr. Duffy and Mr. Robinson combined will turn out a team that will win Fitchburg off its feet Thanksgiving Day. Francis I. Gallagher, ‘09. Effect of Exercise [° is only lately that people have begun to realize the importance of reg- ular exercise for the development of the body and the preservation of health. Physicians tell us that one-half of the sickness is due to over-eating and almost the entire other half is due to the lack of properly exercising the body. President Roosevelt, one of the most vigorous and enduring of men, was so weak when he was achild that he could not besent to public schools. He recognized his weakness, and began a regular system of exercises in the open air, which each day grew more strenuous, as his vigor and endurance increased. He is a prominent example of what exercise, properly taken and persistently indulged in, will do fora person physically and mentally. Time spent in exercise is never wasted; but, on the other hand, well spent. Through oxidization of the blood, which is at its best during exer- ercise, the brain is stimulated and nourished, and its activity increased. Of course the number of movements which are to be taken should be governed by the physical condition of the performer, ceasing when a moderate fatigue is arrived at, never continued until complete exhaustion. It is to be hoped, therefore, that this branch of our education may al- ways prove interesting, that the girls of Leominster may realize its great physical, mental, and moral effects, and that the enthusiasm, interest, and splendid work found in the lower classes may prevail throughout the school. Bernice Wilbur, 10. 20 THE MAGNET LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU City fellow to country chap: How long can a goose stand on one leg? Country chap: Try it and see. ww Pat: Sure Oi'd be a-likin’ to know the place where Oi'm goin’ to die. Mike: What good would that do yez? Pat: Sure, Oi’d niver be goin’ to that place. w A little boy and a little girl, each about three years of age, were play- ing together, when the little girl said, “‘My mamma cuts my hair with the new moon.” “My mamma don't,” said the little boy. ‘My mamma cuts my hair with the new scissors.” we Graduate, to L. H. S. Sophomore: IT understand Mr. R. has been given the chair of Steel Construction in —— University. In fact, it was in- stituted especially for him. Miss Sophomore: Well, I’m sure I don’t understand why they gave the poor man a steel chair. It must be just too uncomfortable for anything. w Teacher: Will you please stand with your toes on the chalk mark. Pupil: 1 cannot, for I have my shoes on. w A medical student who prided him- self on being a humorist was running down the steps of the hospital which he was “ walking,” when he met a fellow-student. ‘Hello, Brown!” cried the latter, noticing that his friend looked pleased. ‘You’re in a hurry. What's the matter—any good cases?” ‘““T should say so!” cried Brown. “We've got a woman in the ward up stairs who is so cross-eyed that. the tears run down her back!” “Bless me!” said thefriend. “You can’t do anything for her, can you?” “T should think we can — in fact, we have,” cried Brown. treated her for bacteria!”—E£zx. Classified Ads. Lost—One pound. to Miss Jewett, ’og. Found —An Ati Rogers spoon. Miss Mountfort of the Freshman class. Finder please return Apply to Miss Bertha A. Parkman.— Instructor in vaulting. Lost —In chapel, the key. Finder please return to It. ‘“ We've a a EF Tds Mr. Dexter, the sub-principal, has returned to school after an enforced absence of twelve days, on account of illness with whooping cough. During the first three days of his absence, Mr. Hull heard his recita- tions: but for the remainder of the time Miss Ranney, of Fitchburg, took his place as room teacher and heard his recitations. w Latin teacher: Decline the word for black. Struggling Freshman: Er-nigger-er. | w Overheard in an English recitation: , ‘Miss W., give your description of a farmyard inearly morning, please.” aise (3), “As the sun rose over the hill, the hens were crowing.” Why were all the pupils laughing? w A large number of cadets-to-be were glad to receive the notice that Military Drill was to begin Nov. 2, under the direction of Mr. Savage. There are more cadets this year than ever before, 112 signifying their de- sire to drill. eatin w Mr. 7H. (10), (wishing to make a Serecmon). “Vir. G—— said that ’) _ [becoming nervous ] er-ahum-er-r— | Teacher of Geometry: No, 1 don't believe he ever said anything like that, did he?” 7))SCHOOL NOTES 2 WT; ss © SY ‘ Nia —= WwW SS ¥ Sa, Se ——— SED Se Tepe NY MAGNET 21 a ee) G Leacher: Can't you prove any pair of those angles equal? Pupil (naming two angles): No; those are not equal. Teacher: But those angles do not make a pair. Pupil: | thought that two of any- thing were a pair, Teacher: Oh, no; not make a pear. w The officers of the cadets for the ensuing year are: Company A, Cap- two apples do init Cleo Dales. et ieuty, Frederick, Figenbaum; @2d7 = lieut;. Ghaveso Danese | Gonipany bp, Captain, Cephas W. Derby; Ist lieut., Leone E. Smith; 2d lieut., Harold PAGES 1Ges we On Oct. 28 a meeting of the can- didates for the first and second girls’ basket-ball teams was held in Room Io, for athe spurposer of electing a manager. Miss Darby was elected to carry out this duty, which she is most capable of fulfilling. ww THE MAGNET is on sale at Hos- mer’s. w Selections from the straw vote, taken in the chemistry class on the day of election, resulting in an unan- imous vote for Taft :— 22 THE MAGNET 1. TAFT. Vote for Bill Taft, because he has proved by his work in the various offices which he has held that he is competent to manage the affairs of our country. He also has had great experience in carrying on the affairs, because he has been in the President's Cabinet. 2. TAFT. Because Taft is the smartest man and knows the most, while Bryan 1s nothing but a gas-bag. 3. TAFT. (a) Republican; (4) Taft has more experience in office; (¢c) Acquainted with affairs of the nation; (@) Because he is a large man, weighing 296 pounds; (e) Ac- quainted with foreign affairs; (7) Very ap-_ preciative. 4. LAFT. Service inhis government office as Secretary of War, his idea in carrying out Roosevelt’s policies, his work against the Trusts, his tariff ideas, and his own personal common sense in all matters, make him, in my judgment, the man for the office of Pres- dent. I'll bet he’ll get it, too. 5. Tarr. (a) Well fitted for position; (4) Always vote straight Republican ticket; (c) Republican administration has always been successful, and I believe this to be the best Nels 6. TAFT. Because he is heavy enough to hold the chair down good. 7. TAFT. (a) Because he is the more able man. He has accomplished much for the United States as Secretary of War and in other positions. Bryan has done nothing ex- cept make great speeches in favor of many things, which, after a few years, he drops; (6) President Roosevel t indorses him, and that is enough, even if he did not say any- thing himself. The following letter is from a former graduate of the Fitchburg Business College: Mr. D. Fullmer, Fitchburg Business College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Fulimer: I am still in the same place here in Boston, and enjoy my work very much. I started to work for $12 a week, and after | had been here three months, my salary was raised to $15 a week. Of course I was de- lighted and surprised, too, for J did not ask for the increase. The New York Ass stant Manager came here and took charge for about three weeks, during which time I had to work very hard. Before he left I got the increase. It is not the stenography alone which is so important; it is the detail work, and oftentimes when the Mana- ger is away, | have to take charge. Did it pay the writer of the above letter to graduate at the Fitchburg Business College? The pupils of the Fitchburg Business College do not suffer from inexperience and incompetence on the part of the management, as our manager and teachers have had from ten to twenty years teaching experience. Choice Table Potatoes JOHNSON SEED POTATO CO. Send tor Illustrated Catalogue covering a complete line of Sweater Jackets from $3 to $7 each Special discount to all High School students Also, members of Athletic Clubs See our samples of Basket-ball and Base-ball Suits before placing your order THE HORACE PARTRIDGE CO. Send for Illustrated Catalogue 75 Hawley Street, Boston Compliments of . | Herbert F. Guilford, Prop. | Guilford Optical Parlors | Cor. Main St. and Merriam Ave. Leominster, Mass. FE. R. Miller, M. D. Office Hours: 8 to 9 a. m.; | to 2.30 and 6.30 to 8 p. m. mer: Blodgett, M. D. 51 Pearl Street W. E. Currier, M. D. Office Hours: 8 to 9 a. m; | to 2 and | 7 to 8 p. m. Pate tall, M. D. Office Hours: | to 3 and 7 to 8 p. m. | } Ward Drafhn Richardson Block Compliments of Mr. Hamilton Mayo | Compliments of | Mr. M. D. Haws C. E. Bigelow, M. D. Office Hours: 8 to 9 a. m.; 1.30 to 3 and 7 to 8 p. m. A. A. Wheeler, M. D. 48 Mt. Pleasant Avenue | Office Hours: 1.30 to 3 and 7 to 8 p. m. Aer Pierce Mi. LD: H. R. Nye, M. 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Farnswerth Heating and Plumbing Opposite Depot Leominster, Mass. Hadley Coal Co. Webber Furniture Co. Furniture, Carpets, Ranges 91 Central Street Patronize our Advertisers Upholstering and Repairing Leominster, Mass. YOU CANNOT DO BETTER MaAN GIVE JEWELRY for a Present this year. Call and examine our stock and I think you will be convinced | ALL THE LATEST Fall and Winter that this is true. | Styles are now ready for inspection. Mrs. M. E. BOWEN E. I. Thomas 54 vie St., cor. Merriam Av. Brackett Millinery Columbia Block The SDORIS 4 is the S best medium priced “school shoe.” weaters el tas ANG $2.00 a pair. E.R. WALKER 67 Main St. Shapley Bros. Belle Mead Sweets SU SCAT 30c half=pound boxes, 60c pound boxes uur Pierson’s Pharmacies Two Rexall Stores Leominster and North Leominster Geary Boynton F. E. Short Co. y y Carriages, Harnesses, and Horse Furnishings Agents for King Arthur Flour sents ror Ning C : 27 Mechanic Street 12-24 Adams Street Bosworth Wood Flour, Grain, Feeds, Hay, Straw Chas. F. Page Co. Groceries a Poultry Supplies a Specialty Headquarters for | Richardson ‘Trowbridge Reliable Winter Underwear | for Men, Women, and Children | ef Jewe ers Repairing a All Work The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. Specialty. Guaranteed, A. E. Baker Dry Goods and Furnishings Clifford Caswell ee ee Home Made Candies and Ice Cream as Tel. 204-3 40 Monument Sq. Leominster Barrett’s Dye House Patronize our Advertisers NON ci eae) ieee eis mae MAGNET Jones VINSTER, MASS., DECEMBER, 1908 No. 3 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF, JOHN R. MILLER, ’09, Managing Editor. FREDERICK P. KEHEW, ’og, Assistant Managing Editor. Everett W. Lothrop, ’o8, Advertising Editor. Arthur Hussey, ’10, Schoo] Notes. Harold B. Jobes, ’10, Subscription Editor. Ruth Putnam, ’og, Alumni Notes. Francis I. Gallagher, ’09, Boys’ Athletics. Gladys H. Spencer, ’og, Jester’s Pa Bernice M. Wilbur, ‘10, Girls’ Athletics. Marjorie E. Pierce, ’oo, ME Helen Woodbury, ‘11, Exchange Editor. ASSISTANTS. Edwina Lawrence, ‘II. Arlon Bacon, ‘II. Thomas Barry, 'I12. Edward Lynch, '12. Hermon Safford, 12. Beryl I. Bartlett, ’12. Beatrice Morse, ‘13. Olga K. Lawrence, 13. Harold Colburn, '13. Sherman Platt, ’14. Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. Yd oy, Wa Pegs 09 2 Y the time that this is printed, we presume the reception BY of the teachers of the High School to the parents of the DA pupils will be a thing of the past. We trust, however, that pleasant memories of it will still be in the minds of our fathers and mothers, for the teachers certainly have endeav- ored to make the occasion enjoyable. Receptions of this sort are of immeasurable value in breaking down the barrier which, for some unexplainable reason, seems to exist in the majority of cases between parent and teacher. The acquaintance that social gather- ings of this kind develop is much needed at the present time. One would suppose that the parents would take a great interest and be well posted on matters concerning the education of their children; 5 6 THE MAGNET but, unhappily, many are deplorably indifferent on these subjects. Strange as it may seem, parents are frequently unable to name off- hand even the studies their son or daughter is taking. Even those who do pretend to take more interest are not inclined to regard the teachers as trying to do the best thing possible for the pupils entrusted to them. Instead, they listen to their children, who pre- sent information which is too often one-sided, though usually un- intentionally so. A great many unjust criticisms against a school come from persons who do not know and have not tried to find out the real facts. Much can be remedied if parents are brought to realize that they, with the teachers and pupils, are, or should be, working fora common end. It would do away with much needless friction and give inspiration for better work and understanding all around. John R. Miller, °09. w w , Tue Macnet should stand to the Alumni as a paper where they will be a t liberty to keep up their acquaintance with one an- other. Every graduate should feel that it is his duty to subscribe for the school paper, not only to help the paper, but also for the pleasure to be obtained by reading it. Some exchanges devote a page or two to Alumni Notes. Such a department might be made very interesting, for those who have left the High School have a world-wide field from which to glean material for anecdotes and other articles. Alumni, it lies with you to develop this opportunity. Show in this next number that you still keep an interest in the Leominster High School and its present classes, though they may not, in your estimation, come up to that wonderful class of yours. F. P. Kehew, ’09. Sn Tue New YEAR is approaching, the day when resolutions are supposed to be made. A word of warning might not be out of place. First: The resolutions must be drawn up during Christmas va- cation, for the eventful day will be occupied by Geometry, English, Physics, and other interesting studies, and the student is apt to be so intensely absorbed that he may forget entirely what day it is; and there is danger that it may be classed among the one hundred and ninety-five other days that make up the school year. THE MAGNET 7 Second: In drawing up these resolutions don’t forget that school spirit should occupy a first place, and that it should at least be mentioned that THe MaGnet is to be upheld by contributions. Third: After the resolutions are duly signed and sealed, it would be well to throw them in the waste-basket at once (provided, of course, you are not in the back seat at school), for they will eventually find their way there. But first fix them firmly in your - mind, where they will be remembered. F. P. Kehew, ’09. w wv Me ee Gioia e CT 1016 As upperclassmen we should help to set a proper example to - the lower classes. We should show school spirit. To do this we must promote and support the school organizations. The Debating Club needs and asks the aid of the school. Let us show an interest in it, reviveit. As upperclassmen it is our duty to begin. The Orchestra is well started and developed, but with more members it could be made still better. Those of us who can play a musical instrument should join—it is our duty. The Leominster High School is now publishing a fine paper, and we should do our share of the work. We wish to deserve some of the credit. To do this, we must contribute to it in prose or poetry. We have some talent for writing both, as the preceding classes have had. Let us show it and develop the merits of the paper. We should also help support the athleticteams. If we cannot be members, we can at least be present at the games and give our financial support. Let us leave a record equal to that left by preceding Junior classes—one to be looked up to and honored. w TROP AG MOET RTOS ei rek et Ir now rests with the class of 1911 to make a place for itself Vernon Woodbury, 10. among the classes of this school. The only way this can be done is by showing more school spirit than has thus far been evident. Last year we made a good beginning by winning the gymnasium 8 THE MAGNET drill, and, although we did not win in the track meet, we at least showed that we had the material, and, as that is the most impor- tant thing, we ought to make a still better showing this year. The class has also turned out some good football men, and is well rep- resented on this year’s team by Little, the star fullback, and also by Duval. In basket-ball, also, it should be just as well represented. Of course all this does not apply to the boys alone, but also to the girls. The girls can help a great deal by going to the games and getting together and cheering for the team and letting the people know that they have the true school spirit, which should be shown by all the classes of the High School; and they can make the Girls’ Basket-Ball team a real success by their regular attend- ance at practice. Brace up! Do not let all the other classes get ahead of you in everything, but just show them what you can do toward making the class of 1911 the leading class of the school. Albert Tenney, II. w w WE are very glad to print, this month, editorials by the presi- dents of the classes of 1910 and ro1r. The president of a class is, or should be, representative of it. If this is the case, we are re- freshed to note that a school spirit is gradually making itself felt throughout the school, and that this interest is broadening its scope so as to include not only athletics, but other organizations as well. Athletics are all right, but are sadly overworked as the sole means for school spirit, so called, to show itself. We should not overlook such things as the Debating Club, THe Macnet, the Orchestra, and last, but surely not the least important, the daily work of the class-room. John R. Miller, ’09. THE MAGNET 9 Tlescus N a cave, among the hills of Daron, lived a very old man, unknown by the world and unheeded by any one. Yet this man possessed se- crets that would have astonished the scientists and enriched him- self. But what cared he for the gold of the world, when he could make it in’ his laboratory from a composition known only to himself? All that he asked for, like Diogenes of old, was to be left alone, that he might pursue his discoveries. x % 4 4 % + 4 It was Christmas Eve, although Mescus did not know it. The fire un- der the crucible glowed red, and a subtle perfume pervaded the cavern. The glow from the fire showed rows upon rows of bottles, and damp, musty books, containing wonderful knowledge. Now a fragrance filled the room, an odor that suggested cedar trees and balsam. The light under the cruci- ble died down to a flicker and went out. Mescus had been experimenting with a substance that produced sleep. Certainly this was it. Suddenly a golden light arose from the embers, and a vision of an an- gel appeared, with a shining sword. “Ah, Adon-Ai! Adon-Ai!” Mescus cried, “why have you deserted me? When I was a child, you often appeared to me.” “Listen, most ignorant of men. As a child you knew more than as aman. Asachild you believed more than now. Look!” and the sword pointed to acorner. There was the cradle-manger of the Christ-child, and the three wise men, kneeling before it, offering their gifts. The picture vanished, but the angel remained. ‘ Listen! What does it profit aman to gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” A flash, and the sword was raised. The man cowered on the floor. “Thou fool! This night thy soul shall be required of thee.” “Stay! Stay!” cried Mescus in agony. ‘Grant but one small hour.”’ “Tt is granted,” and the angel disappeared. Then what a scene followed. Ali the books of Physics and Geometry, all the intricate problems of Astronomy and Metaphysics were thrown out ‘the door. All the crucibles and bottles were shattered and ruined. But one book remained, a book that had long been forgotten and covered with the dust of ages. By the light of a candle, the man read, as if his soul depended upon it. Again Adon-Ai appeared. “Tam ready,” said Mescus humbly. “Yes, truly, you are ready. In one short hour the work of years has been undone, and the work of centuriesaccomplished. Go, Mescus, to the world, preach what you have learned tonight, but breathe not a word of the secrets of nature. Farewell, till we meet again.” F. P. Kehew, 09. 10 THE MAGNET A Lucky Chance $6, H, say, ma, do let me go this time.” “But, Robert, you know what your father said. You have been out altogether too much lately, and if you get another ‘D’ you will have to leave school.” | ¢ ‘Aw, pa’s forgotten long ago that he ever said that. Anyway, ma, this is a special occasion and I told Etta I’d be over for her.” — = “Well, Pll not say that you: cannot go, but I should think, Rob, that you were old enough to have a little common sense.” | “All right, ma, Pll think about it. Ill have an hour to study now be- fore supper and I'll get ina few minutes after supper,” and he skipped a- way to the library and studied for the next three-quarters of an hour pretty hard-—for a boy. . A little while before supper, Robert strolled out to the kitchen. ‘Tessons all done, Rob?” inquired his mother. “Nope. Studying doesn’t agree with me, I guess. I’ve got ’em all but my history. I hate the old stuff, anyway, but I'll study itaftersupper. I’m just about starved.” | After supper, Rob announced that he would get ready to go out before he tried to study, so that, as he said, he might enjoy the pleasures of antic- ipation all the longer. He came downstairs at half. past seven. “Tve got to start now,” hesaid. ‘I’ve got to meet Etta at a quarter before eight. Oh, I'll get up early tomorrow and do that history,” he has- tened to add, meeting the questioning look in his mother’s eyes; and with a merry goodby, he was off. The next morning Rob appeared for breakfast at eight o’clock, swal- lowed a mouthful and made a dash for the school-house. It was lucky for him that it was not far away. In the three minutes between the opening exercises and the first recita- tion, Rob was very studious; for history came the second period and he had a recitation the first. Between the first and second periods, he managed to cram a half paragraph into his head, and then the bell rang. The teacher stood at the desk shuffling the cards. ‘‘ Oh, if my card is only near the top,’ was Rob's silent hope. A zero looked a lot bigger in class than it did out of it. | ‘“ Before taking up the lesson, ” said the teacher, ‘I have something to say to you.” And she launched out in a lecture. Rob meanwhile was tak- ing account of stock and hoping against hope that the lecture would be a long one. But, alas, it soon came to an end, as all good things must, and the lesson began. It was American History and Rob had studied about half the lesson. As the lesson neared its limit, Rob got more and more excited, but his THE MAGNET II waving hand did not aid him. He was not called on. The clock hardly seemed to move. “The next topic we take up is the ‘Parson’s Cause,” said the teacher. Rob almost stopped breathing. His last chance lay in that little white card. It seemed ages to him while the teacher was turning the card right side up. At last she spoke. ‘‘ Martia Hollis, you may take that topic.” Rob sank down in his seat and tried to put on an air of indifference. But he straightened up again, for, from across the room, came the words, ; Can't dovit.”’ “You can't!” exclaimed theteacher. ‘“ Well, I will see you after class, Robert Goodwin, you may take that question.’’ And she was so astonished at the way Rob sprang from his seat that she immediately put down a ten. Philena A. Armstrong, '09. How to Ride a Bicycle LMOST every one wishes, at one time or another, that he could ride a bicycle. This is written for those who can’t ride, but who wish they could. Of course, you need a bicycle, and a smooth, slightly sloping street is a great help, but courage is the prime necessity. We will now speak as if you wereactually ona smooth street. Friends come along and cry out: ‘Oh, see Johnnie learning to ride a bicycle. Want some help, old fellow?” Of course you can’t refuse, and they rush up, giving so much advice that you can’t remember any of it. They tell you how to keep your balance, and try to help you to do so by strenuous mus- cular effort; but some mysterious power draws you down, and you strike the vround with a thud that raises dust, and, incidentally, bruises. However, your courage is still high, and you are much encouraged by noticing that each time you try you gain perhaps two'or three inches over your previous distance. At last, you feel confident to try it entirely alone. You start off bravely, but a telegraph pole dodges round in front of you so much that it is impossible to miss it. Go for it! Go for it! You stop so suddenly that youare thrown against a post. ‘‘ Now who put that post just exactly in that spot?’”’ you ask, with righteous indignation. The next time, by means of herculean efforts, you keep within a re- pectable distance of the center of the street, until—a man unconcernedly crosses the street, and you follow him. He attracts you even more strongly than did the telegraph pole. You cry out to him. He turns and sees you coming! He dodges back! You dodge, too, but in the same direction! Finally, your bloodthirsty bicycle captures its prey, and the man lies “ wel- 12 THE MAGNET tering in the dust.” You utter profuse apologies, which the man does not seem to hear, but goes off muttering something about “those fresh kids.” By now you are discouraged—and tired; but your friends spur you on to one final effort. You start, your speed increases, you have passed the deadly post; no man is in sight! You pride yourself on how easily you have learned. But pride (especially when on a bicycle) goes before a fall. You notice that empty cellar hole, and wonder if the water has been drained out of it yet. Your bicycle, too, seems to be curious about it. In spite of frantic pulling on the handlebars, you calmly ride up the embankment, over the edge, into the water. You pull the bicycle out, and go home, after sending your bicycle to the repair shop. Your clothes are torn, you are scratched and bumped and bruised all over, but, as a last straw, a week later, you receive a bill for:— Setting one sprocket 1 ccccc. css seecks, qe teeta tesceeeeeee seb sals e $ .50 Straightening bandlebars 2. yee ee ae Jesewstsaialeds ee .10 ZI NEW SPOKES 1.22 Gita casas kee ees sceutenas deen cues licens deloaat geo eaten 3 30 Setting SAME... ell ciageeae, sseyhsteead sh ubagte ev ate ere gei is heeeas ates eer 1.65 18 new chain limks 1.2.22 lcs l.is eikeccsteccesteeeotceseac, 22! -2daun paneer 1.80 Nw. Saddle: ni. .sccecel tke ac cee ase eses tc ds comet nated 3.50 2 new tires (no use:to try to fix old ones) «......2.......i..2 coke 6.50 37 ball bearings, 5. secsss.ceceeccece ede ctedeks cies avon ens tees eeude- leases eer 52 Enameling frame tee octets een ee steele ee 5.00 Cleaning and setting ‘in order..¢.. tet -icite secon eee 1.00 Total. s.r $23.87 Discount for cash............. 64 $23.23 Arthur B. Hussey, 10 “Like Cures Like” RACE LESLIE, a popular member of the Junior class of Roslindale High School, had received a visit from a cousin, who was one of the season’s debutantes. Now this cousin had very effusive and elaborate manners. Grace, who desired to blossom in society, had copied her cousin’s style. Several other girls, devoted admirers of Grace, followed suit. Little Roberta West, who was sincerity itself, and heartily despised af- fectation, turned up her little snub nose in disgust, one morning, when Grace rushed up to her and said, ‘“‘ My dear, what a sweet necktie you have, and so becoming, too. You are sucha generous little thing, I know you will let me take those problems we had for chemistry.” Roberta disliked to be called a ‘thing,’ and this speech made her very angry. That evening, Roberta and her dearest friend, Elinor, were at Roberta’s for the purpose of solving some geometry originals. Roberta’s thoughts THE MAGNET 13 often reverted to the conduct of Grace and her admirers. She and Elinor both condemned it as outrageous, and wished it might be stopped. They were deep in their study, when suddenly Roberta looked up and exclaimed, “I’ve got it!’ “ What, the fifth? ’’ asked Elinor. “Something vastly more important than geometry, my dear,’ quoth Roberta, grandly, tilting her snub nose in the air. “Our dear teacher wouldn’t say that; but, then, out with it, Bobbie.” « Tike cures like,’”’ announced -Bob. “ Really, I don’t understand.” “Stupid! Grace and her crowd are affected and silly and ’— “Oh, you want us to be silly and show them. I see. Good plan, but will it work? ”’ “Certainly,” said Bob, loftily. ‘‘Of course, if you don’t want ’— ‘But I do want,” broke in Elinor. So it was settled. Bob and her friends began to have such very gush- ing manners that every one wondered what was the matter. The girls played their parts well, but the intended effect did not occur. Grace be- came worse than ever. Bob was disappointed, but would not admit that she had failed. ‘‘Grace is an awfully nice girl,’ she confided to Elinor, ‘and I’ll save her yet.”” So she, with her friends’ aid, continued with her cure. But affairs became worse and worse. The two parties of girls seemed to be trying to outdo each other in elaborateness of manners. The crisis came at last, and left Grace and Bob sitting on the stairs, their arms entwined about each other, alternately laughing and crying. Elinor came up the stairs swinging her book-bag. When she saw the girls she stopped short. ‘ You geese!”’ she exploded. “Oh, Elinor, Elinor,” gasped Bob. “What is the matter?” Elinor exclaimed. ‘Is it so very funny or so very sad?” “Don’t get mad, Elinor; give us time,” soothed Grace, and together they began to explain. | “You see,” began Grace, “‘ I’ve been acting perfectly horrid to you girls; but I never imagined it was as bad as you pictured it.” “And,” broke in Bob, ‘ after we began to act so, the other girls decided to cure us, and Grace thought of ‘ Like cures like.’” Elinor picked up her bag and started off. “We won't do it again,’ Grace called after her. “T might just as well have got my fifth original,” muttered Elinor, as she strode down the corridor. Laura E. Smith, 09. Lady: What a polite little fellow you are to take off your hat and give me a bob and a bow. I suppose your mother taught you. Boy: No’m. I saw the hand-organ monkey do it.—Boston Transcript. 14 THE MAGNET Exchanges T is the purpose of this column to exchange new thoughts and ideas. and by constantly comparing our paper with others make it better, This we did last year and found much pleasure and profit in it. We would wish to do the same this year. Thus we would heartily greet any ex- change. from an outside school and receive their criticisms or comments of THE MAGNET with gratitude. The Children’s Page in the Advance of Salem High School is a great ad- . dition. Possibly the Freshmen will question this. A strong feature of the Crimson and Blue from Everett High School is the Debating Club for both boys and girls. Evidently there is strong rivalry between them. We would suggest that the papers from the New England States work harder for their laurels, if Ze Helhos, of Grand Rapids, Mich., is a sample of the Western papers. This paper contains not only attractive headings and stories, but also small cuts at the side of the page, which add greatly to the artistic appearance. The Alumni edition of the Oak, Lily and [vy proved especially interest- ing because of our purpose to turn our January number over to the Alumni. Excellent articles were contributed, the one from our Principal being of especial interest to us. We hope that the Alumni of the Leominster High School may prove as loyal in their support of THE MAGNET. The Ovacle, from Bangor High School, would perhaps be improved by more poetry and jokes. It contains an excellent story entitled, “Mademoiselle,” and the idea of ‘The Oracle Box” should bring in many contributions. The Gazette, from Lynn Classical High School, has an interesting article on ‘Girls’ Battalion.” The work seems to be carried on entirely by the girls and might be of value to any school. Helen Woodbury, ‘11. A bad boy was kept in after school and told to write a fifty-word essay about acat. Here is the enh ‘T was walking along a street, and I seen a beautiful kitty, and I called, ‘ Here, kitty, kitty, kitty, Bhi a ak sts a Uys ad Sta kitty, “ ‘ “ “ee “se “eé ee ‘é “ee ee te e ae ee — Success. THE MAGNET , 15 Alumni Department OUR POSSIBILITIES HE two words, possibilities and opportunities, are often confounded. Webster defines opportunity as ‘suitable time, combined with other favorable circumstances’; while possibilities are said to be those things that are possible. , Possibilities lie within us, they are born with us; and our success or failure depends on how we develop them. In order to develop them suc- cessfully, we must be quick to see and take-the best advantage of all our opportunities. The boy of yesterday had all the possibilities that we have; but he did not have the opportunities that we have had, or will have in the coming years. I have just said that the boy of yesterday had all the possi- bilities that we have; but that ought not to be strictly true, for increased advantages should produce increased capacities. In the present discus- sion of our possibilities, we will try to follow out three main divisions,— physical,.moral, and intellectual. It is said that the age limit is increasing. It has also been predicted that the future generation will have longer livesthan the present. The prin- cipal cause for this is the careful attention paid to the laws of hygiene and health. It is possible for us, by our increased knowledge of these laws, to take such care of our bodies and to so develop them as not only to in- _crease our years, but also our usefulness. For of what use in this rushing, whirling world can any person be who has a weak physique? Scarcely any. Why? Because a person with a strong, healthy constitution can push in ahead of the weak one, and obtain the position for which the former was striving, although the latter may not be as well qualified mentally to dothe required work. With all the school systems of physical culture and college athletics, it is quite possible for us to enter into the active fight of life with strong and well developed muscles. Our intellectual possibilities are great. With all the twentieth century advantages in the educational line they are almost unlimited, if we seize our opportunities. Look at the schools and colleges to which one may go: Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Brown, and many others, where people are trained for a professional career. There are schools of Technology, where men of a mechanical turn of mind are fitted to do anything in the line of surveying, civil engineering, etc. Then there are conservatories of Music where one with musical talent can prove what possibilities lie within him. There are schools of Oratory, where one learns to become a good public speaker or reader; and we have had a demonstration in this town, this year, that shows beyond a doubt the latent possibilities in these schools. Again we have the Business College, where a person with an inclination for busi- ness life becomes fitted to enter into that career. We must not forget the Industrial schools, where many trades are taught; nor the Normal schools, 16 THE MAGNET where our teachers are taught to develop their latent possibilities for our advantage. There are many other institutions of learning, too numerous to mention; but it would seem, with all these already spoken of, that our in- tellectual possibilities should be sufficiently developed. Our third and most important consideration is that of our moral pos- sibilities. While we are abundantly provided with physical and intellectual possibilities, our moral ones are even greater than these. We can make our characters just what we will. Jean Paul Richter said that he tried to make as much out of himself as it was possible to make out of the stuff. That is a pretty good mark to to set for one’s self, one that will bring one to some surprising results. The man of today and of tomorrow, who wishes to be anybody and to have the respect and goodwill of other people, must be clean, upright, truthful, honest, and above all a Christian. He must have an irreproachable reputation and character. Reputation is what counts in this world; but character counts in the next. A man may have a good rep- utation but no character. But of what use is the one without the other? A man of today must be so strictly upright and honest that he cannot be bought at any price. Rev. Francis Ek. Clark says: ‘There has been a mighty moral awakening during the last decade. There was never a day in all the one hundred and thirty-two years of our nation’s life when the conscience of the American people was so quick and powerful, when in- iquity in high places was so quickly and hotly rebuked, when the high offices of the nation were so uniformly filled with men of probity and moral ear- nestness.”’ There has never been a better time in the history of our nation when one, profiting by the mistakes of our fathers, may develop a strong Christian character, which is the most essential thing needed in this day and generation. Upon us, the coming men and women, will lie, in the near future, the task of running this State and our magnificent Republic. In us lies the future success or failure of our grand country. Upon us, also, will come the solving of the master problems of this nation, which must be solved justly and rightly, or the result will be ruin. Let us, then, do all that in us lies to make this nation a power for righteousness, truth, and honesty felt throughout the world. “Lord, God of hosts, be with us yet Lest we forget—-lest we forget.” James P. Richardson, ’08. - William Lane, ‘08, played end on the first team of Goddard Seminary, at Barre, Vt. Alice Garland, '04, is teaching at the Bangor High School. Leroy Chandler has been appointed fourth sergeant of his company at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Margaret Lockey, ’07, Smith, Florence Farnsworth, ’07, and her room- mate, Miss Ringe, Mt. Holyoke, and Madeline Porter visited the school recently. Wilbur Barnes, ’07, is at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y. THE MAGNET Py N Nov. 1, L. H. S. won over Hudson H. S. 16 to 0; thus paying Hud- ) son back for the defeat which she gave our team earlier in the sea- son. They played rings around the Hudson boys and broke up play after play. It only took five minutes for L. H.S. to go over for the first touchdown and Wass kicked the goal, making the score 6 to o. Later in this half, Capt. Smith gathered in a forward pass thrown by Hudson and ran for a touchdown, but the play was not allowed as the ball had touched the ground, and H. H.S. was penalized fifteen yards for an illegal pass. Hudson then tried to punt the ball out of their territory, only to have the kick blocked. The ball now went to L. H.S. on Hudson’s ten-yard line but our team was unable to gain, so a place kick was tried, which Wass kicked prettily, making the score Io too. In the second half Hudson held our team much better, and they kept our team to one touchdown, making -the final score 10 too. w w ete OF Cusninered..0, Nov. 14, L. H. S. played Cushing Second at the old trotting park. The teams were very evenly matched, although Cushing was some. heavier. During the first half L. H. S. had a little the best of it and had a fairly good chance for a field goal, but missed it. In the second half, however, Cushing had the advantage, and Wass, Cushing's right end, made a fine at- tempt for a goal from the field on the forty-five yard line, only to miss it by a few inches. The game was very interesting, in spite of the score, and the ball surged from one end of the field to the other, only to go back again. w w eS as Clinton: is S. Leominster High School ran off with Clinton on the old Trotting Park, Nov. 21, and defeated them 20 too. Our team surpassed their opponents in every branch of the game and gave everybody in Leominster a pleasant surprise. For although Leominster people expected L. H. S. to win, they 18 THE MAGNET thought it would be a close game, in that Clinton had defeated us before, 5 to o, and also because neither Little nor Joslin were in Leominster’s line- up. The ground was in a very bad condition, as the mud in some places was three and four inches deep. Clinton could gain but very little, while our team seemed to gain when and where it pleased. The second half was full of open plays, Leominster working forward pass after forward pass, while here and there an outside kick was tried, which worked quite success- fully. Wass kicked finely and made some fine gains, making a pretty sixty yard run for a touchdown. But especially good was the defensive work of Captain Smith, who seemed to be everywhere, breaking up play after play. The whole team played well and the score indicates the great improvement in the team, due chiefly to Mr. Duffy, our coach. w ly HieSasoselitchbures In the annual game at Fitchburg, Thanksgiving morning, Leominster High School lost to Fitchburg, 0 to 2. It was a very close and interesting game, and the teams were very evenly matched, although Fitchburg had a slight advantage in weight. The game was a great success financially, as there were about three thousand people there, of whom at least one thou- sand came from Leominster. A team never went from L. H. S. so well supported, and it is hard to find a reason for the defeat, for we could never admit—or, at least, never would admit—that Fitchburg’s team was superior to vurs. Nevertheless, Fitchburg won the game; and, although our loyalty would have us say that L. H. S. should have won, we certainly must give praise to Fitchburg for the stand they made against our team for five downs on their one-yard line. However, we must also say that Fitchburg got their two points through a fluke, but as flukes count in football, we must accept defeat. We must mention here that a spirit of friendly rivalry character- ized the game and an absence of that unpleasantness which often exists be- tween the two schools. Fitchburg treated the team with the greatest courtesy and gave them the use of the Y. M. C. A. before and after the game. In the first half of the game Fitchburg clearly outplayed our team, and we must admit that the ball was in our territory most of the time. It was during this time that Fitchburg scored its two points on a safety, caused by a punt which was fumbled and rolled over our goal line. In the second half L. H.S. took a brace and showed some of its former snap, and the ball was in Fitchburg’s territory the greater part of the time. Our team had carried the ball from one end of the field to Fitchburg’s twenty-five yard line, only to be stopped. L. H. 5S. then punted, and Fitchburg ran the ball to their ten-yard line. Here they attempted to punt the ball out, but the kick was blocked, and a Leominster man fell on it on Fitchburg’s two- yard line. Here was Leominster’s opportunity to win; but they were un- able to make the distance, and consequently L. H.S. lost, to the disappoint- ment of all Leominster sympathizers. THE MAGNET fe) The line-up: FITCHBURG LEOMINSTER Ls asa cabins A ateahc pc ssepcgs Sup pico aoach ope oto NOG ciehids odania re, Joslin iE a a aed cute cu grap lademeodavtfoews oie rt, Duval RSP ISTASE UTERO at ne vee a r g, Griffin A rk 9 ak a ph Se Se ac saeco one eine odaec dk evceaoctoboco ie eueece c, Saunders on SE I ne a) Cae a | g, Figenbaum 8 IS oes ohn cued stahewacansubeavers dosdcced Qc gbecdeves 1 t, Roukes oo a 8c Sale, oc inde as bas wav Edy nbs Jo caced Ios ew occa le, Gallagher ISSR RE g b, MacSheffray PTT BUY ag ooo gh ec ccs gush noble snv coats ubedicaswanvoantdDB. ances osodvns rh b, Wass oS 9 fe Sa RSIS SS ee Pe eee Saha A 1 h b, Smith A ER ao ce a RT ae Ta f b, Little Basket-ball has started up and all fellows who are able should come out and help that branch of sport along. If the fellows will take the necessary interest and go out to practice every afternoon, there is no doubt but what L. H. S. will turn out a team worthy of it. regard to basket-ball. There should be at least fifty candidates _ for the Girls’ Basket-ball Team. Seniors and Juniors, it is your duty to set the example, while as a matter of fact, at the present time, the lower classes are showing more spirit. There is no girl in the Leominster High School who would not like to have Leominster have one of the best girls’ basket-ball teams. But this cannot be done without sufficient mate- rial, Let all of us do our duty and come out to practice, not only to the first one, but to every one throughout the basket-ball season. MW: schoo] enthusiasm should be shown in the upper classes in NY W WV T was sunset on Mt. Madison. The red and orange brilliancy of wv the western sky diffused itself in a golden glow through the very ¥ air. Dark, ominous, cold-looking, strata-like clouds were fast en- 4 croaching upon the far-away warmth of the sunset. The atmosphere was kA sharp and still. It was capable of carrying sound a long way, but none 4 was heard. The silence was oppressive because of its extent. The shad- ¥ ows lurked around the neighboring bold and rocky peaks. Not a thing 4 moved except the smoke curling softly above a low stone hut. The clear y water in the basin of the spring was white as steel and seemed too cold to w move. ‘The keeper of the hut came forth to split some more sticks for the : fire. His ax sounded hollow and uncanny. ‘The lights faded and became y vy W W W W more distant. Blackness spread from the east, and it was night. John R. Miller, '09. Se SSS SSSSSSSSSSSESSSESESSSSE SESS SSSESSSSESSSSEES cceccecece® 3333393393993333333293S33ITddI9 Ny 20 THE MAGNET IES Al Maxwell Saben, 11, is on an ex- tended trip tothe West. Hestarted about the middle of November for Colon, Panama, where he spent four days on the Isthmus. He expects to arrive in California about Dec. 20, and will start home after a visit of a few weeks, probably reaching Leom- inster the last of January. It is hoped that we shall receive some letters from him during his trip. rss The school teachers of Leomin- ster have organized an association in order to promote sociability among themselves. They have chosen the following officers: President, Harry W. Leland; vice-presidents, Miss May A. Gallagher, Arth ur L. Dex- ter; treasurer, Miss Martha F. Blood; secretary, Miss Hattie D. Sherwin. Last winter the teachers held several social gatherings and this year they are intending to have similar meet- ings, but have adopted the plan of organization, as above stated. These officers constitute the executive board of the society, and have de- cided to gatherings in the near future, but as yet the date has not been decided upon. w Gallagher, ’09,(translating): -lam- ma extrema meorum—that last flame of mine. mee) SCHOOL NOTES a hold one of their social. Pupil (translating): fa it des eclairs —He made some €claires. w The pupil who is doing nothing for the High School while he is in it, will be the one least missed when gone. Think this over. Perhaps it applies to you. w Mr. Hull permitted the last period of Wednesday, Nov. 25th, to be used by the pupils forthe purpose of get- ting systematic, organized cheering and singing for the Thanksgiving day game with Fitchburg. Mr. Ken- ney conducted the cheering and singing and succeeded in getting good results. Remarks were made by Dr. Pierce and Mr. Hull and by Mr. Robinson and Mr. Richardson, who had both attended the Harvard- Yale game at New Haven. ; w The pupils enjoyed the usual four days’ Thanksgiving vacation. w They also enjoyed a holiday on Friday, Nov. 6, on account of the teachers going to Worcester to at- tend a teachers’ convention. w Ladoo is getting to be quite a sportsman. His latest game is hunt- ing “ Bunny.” THE MAGNET 21 LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU LESSONS IN ENGLISH We'll begin with a box; the plural is boxes, But the plurai of ox should be oxen, not oxes. One fowl isa goose, but two are called geese, Yet the plural of moose should never be meese. You may find a lone mouse, or a whole nest of mice, But the plural of house is houses, not hice. Tf the plural of man is always called men, Why shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen? The cow in the plural may be cows or kine. But a bow, if repeated, is never called bine, And the plural of vow is vows, never vine. If I speak of your foot and you show me your feet, And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet? If one is a tooth, and a whole set are teeth, Why couldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth? If the singular’s this and the plural is these, Should the plural of kiss be nicknamed keese? Then one may be that, and three would be those, Yet hat in the plural would never be hose, And the plural of cat is cats, not cose. We speak of a brother, and also of brethren, But though we say mother, we never say methren. And the masculine pronouns are he, his, and him. But imagine the feminine she, shis, and shim! So the English, | think, you all will agree Is the queerest great language you ever did see. — Selected. “Page 09 Pupil (in Chem. laboratory): I spilled some H,SO, and NH,OH all over the desk.- What shall I do? Instructor: ‘Nell, I should take some L,0 ands o-P-O-N-G-Iz “and wipe it up.—Zhe Technique. w A SCHOOL IDYL Ram it in, cram it in, Children’s heads are hollow. Slam it in, jam it in, Still there’s more to follow— Hygiene and history, Astronomic mystery, Algebra, histology, Latin, etymology, Botany, geometry. Greek and trigonometry. Ram it in, cram it in, Children’s heads are hollow. Ram it in, tap it in; What are teachers paid for? Bang it in, slam it in; What are children made for? Ancient archeology, Aryan philology, Prosody, zoology, Physics, clinictology, Calculus and mathematics, Rhetoric and hydrostatics. Hoax it in, Coax it in. Children’s heads are hollow. Scold it in, pour it in, All that they can swallow. Fold it in, mold it in— Still there’s mere to follow. Faces pinched and sad and pale Tell the same undying tale; Tell of moments robbed from sleep, bo iS) Meals untasted, studies deep. ‘Those who’ve passed the furnace through, With aching brow will tell to you How the teacher crammed it in, Rammed it in, jammed it in, Crunched it in, punched it in, Rubbed it in, clubbed it in, Pressed it in, caressed it in, Rapped it in and slapped it in— When their heads were hollow. — Selected. os “Don’t you want to buy a bicycle to ride around your farm on?” asked the hardware clerk, as he was wrap- ping up the nails. ‘‘ They are cheap now. I can let you have a first-class one for $35.” “Td rather put $35 in a cow,’ re- plied the farmer. THE MAGNET how foolish you'd look riding around town ona cow.” “Oh, I don't -kne@ieeeerceete farmer, stroking hts chin; no more foolish, I guess, than I would anilk- ing a bicycle.” we She purchased a beautiful trousse vu, Twas foolish and hasty to dooseau, For the man she would wed Had gone clean off his head. ‘Lhat’s why the poor maiden boohooseau. 2 Teacher (in Soph. Latin): many watches did the Romans have in a night? Pupil: our. Teacher: How watch? Miss H.: One-fourth of a night. How long was each “Butathink, spersisted, thes clerk, Mr. D. Fullmer, Fitchburg Business College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Fullmer: I am still in the same place here in Boston, and enjoy my work very much. The following letter is from a former graduate of the Fitchburg Business College: I started to work for $12 a week, and after I had been here three months, my salary was raised to $15 a week. Of course I was de- lighted and surprised, too, for J did not ask for the increase. The New York Ass stant Manager came _ here and took charge for about three weeks, during which time | had to work very hard. Before he left | got the increase. It is not the stenography alone which is so important; it is the detail work, and oftentimes when the Mana- ger is away, I have to take charge. Did it pay the writer of the above letter to graduate at the Fitchburg Business College? The pupils of the Fitchburg Business College do not suffer from inexperience and incompetence on the part of the management, as our manager and teachers have had from ten to twenty years teaching experience. Choice Table Potatoes JOHNSON SEED POTATO CO. 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Geary Boynton Carriages, Harnesses, and Horse Furnishings Agents for King Arthur Flour 8 8 27 Mechanic Street 12-24 Adams Sireet Ghee Fk eave Co Bosworth Wood C Flour, Grain, Feeds, Hay, Straw roceries Poultry Supplies a Specialty Headquarters for | Rj | ichardson ‘Trowbridge Reliable Winter Underwear 8 for Men, Women, and Chi'dren a Jewe ers Repa:ring a All Work The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. Specialty. Guaranteed. A. E. Baker | Dry Goods and Furnishings | Clifford Caswell Agent ee, ee Home Made Candies and Ice Cream Ww me ewin acnhines id Patterns : Tel. 204-3 40 Monument Sq. Leominster Barrett’s Dye House Patronize our Advertisers RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS OF SIX FORMER PRINCIPALS. ERNEST W. SMALL, Ig02-1906. SAMUEL H. VIRGIN, 1864-1866. C. D. MESERVE, 1894-1897. WALLACE E. MASON, 1897-1902. J. D. MILLER, 1867-1802. HENRY J. STEVENS, 1892-1894. THE MAGNET Voleil. | meWVINSTER, MASs., JANUARY,: 19009. No. 4 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF. JOHN R. MILLER, '0g, Managing Editor. FREDERICK P. KEHEW, ’og, Assistant Managing and Subscription Editor. Everett W. Lothrop, ’o8, Advertising Editor. Arthur Hussey, ’1o, School Notes. Francis I. Gallagher, ’o9, Boys’ Athletics. Ruth Putnam, ’og, Alumni Notes, Bernice M. Wilbur, ‘10, Girls’ Athletics. Gladys H. Spencer, ’og, Jester’s Page Helen Woodbury, ‘11, Exchange Editor. Marjorie E. Pierce, ’oo, § Be ASSISTANTS. Harold B. Jobes, ’10. Edwina Lawrence, ‘11. Ar‘on Bacon, ‘11. . Thomas Barry, ’12. Edward Lynch, 12. Hermon Safford, 12. Beryl I. Bartlett, 12. Charlie Wilder, ‘13. Olga K. Lawrence, ’13. Harold Colburn, °13. Sherman Platt, ’14. Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. T last the Alumni number is out. For awhile the outlook was not very encouraging, but a few loyal graduates of the Leominster High School stood by us. We wish to thank most heartily those who have contributed, and we - know that they will feel repaid for their time with the conscious- ness of having done their duty by the good old school that gave them four years of valuable training. We have two contributions promised which we shall publish in later numbers,—one from Mr. Anson W. Brown, who i1s_ in Grasse, France, the other from Mr. John F. Bartlett, of Sche- nectady, N. Y. 6 THE MAGNET We would have the alumni bear in mind that in every regular issue of THe Macnet is an Alumni Department, for which material is always very acceptable. Our frontispiece does not contain as many former principals as we had hoped it would; however, we are extremely grateful to those who did send their pictures. John R. Miller, ’09. w w To THE ALUMNI: We wish to thank very sincerely all the alumni who contrib- uted to THe Macnet. We certainly appreciate their kindness in replying to our request. Their interest is an inspiration to us. We feel sorry that more did not respond, that they did not feel interest enough in their Alma Mater to write a few words, at least, in her behalf. From the answers that we have received, we gather that the excuse is a lack of literary talent. -At first we laughed at this, because of the ability displayed in the cleverly written refusals; but after two weeks of anxious waiting found us with nothing but such refusals, it ceased to be a joke, and we be- gan to wonder if it could really be possible that there was no talent among the alumni. We hope, however, that the contributions of the last two weeks, seen in this paper, will disprove such a fear and inspire the remaining members of the alumni to send at least a friendly letter to be published in the following issues of THe Mac- NET. We would be very glad to receive contributions at any time from any of the alumni. Ruth Putnam, '09, Alumni Editor. w w We publish in this issue a letter from Maxwell Saben, ’11, which we consider of enough general interest to warrant its appear- ance in the Alumni number. Later we expect to receive another letter from the same source. John R. Miller, ’09. THE MAGNET 7 The Launching 4 ID you ever attend a launching? If not, then take my advice and avail yourself of the first opportu- nity that presents itself. For it is indeed a lively and entertaining event, especially when things do not go according to schedule. And frequently they do not. But under any circumstances it is an exciting affair, and well worth one’s time. I was present last May at the launching of one of the latest and largest members of ‘Uncle Sam’s” Auxiliary Navy. The Vestal, as she was named, was built by the Government at the New York Navy Yard, and consequent- ly the event was observed in the manner fitting to the Navy’s standards. Nearly one hundred thousand persons witnessed the ceremony from points of vantage both near and far, and the entire affair was voted a huge success. A beautiful day it was, and the vast concourse of people presented a lively appearance, made doubly so by the brilliant uniforms of the officers, and the various flags and buntings with which, sailor fashion, the huge ship and her surroundings were decorated. Long before the appointed hour the site of the ceremony was crowded. And a good-humored crowd it was, composed of all classes, a majority of whom had never before seen such a sight. The air resounded with the hum of conversation, broken only by the clink of the hammers and the rasp of saws as the few remaining blocks were removed, and the way cleared for her maiden plunge. Few of the watching multitude were aware of the scene deep down un- der the cradle on which the ship rested. for under the cob-work of timber were scores of workmen, busy as bees. But suddenly a shrill whistle sounded, and ina twinkling these men came tumbling out from below. MHurried orders were given; then amid a creak- ing and groaning of timbers the huge ship perceptibly settled. Whereupon the audience became excited and eagerly told each other that an accident had happened. Fortunately, such was not the case. For months the ship had been supported on bags of sand, thus leaving a space between the cradle and the ways. Now this space had been filled with tallow to prevent fire being caused by the tremendous friction exerted as she slides into the sea. The settling was caused by the bags being cut, thus allowing the sand to escape. Now all is ready. There is a lull of suspense. Then once more is heard the shrill whistle. No sound is heard excepting the rasp of.a single cross-cut saw as, wielded by two husky sawyers, the last remaining block is cut. The timbers begin to creak and groan, the ship trembles, orders are shouted, the creaking and groaning grow louder, there is a crash, and— “She starts, she moves, she seems to feel The thrill of life along her keel.” 8 THE MAGNET The sponser, a pretty miss, gowned in white and surrounded by bril- liantly uniformed officers, with steady aim breaks upon the steel bow of the ship a beribboned bottle, and speaks a few words in alow voice. The band plays, and amid the cheers of the crowd, and salutes from the yard battery, the ship slides into the water, — the launching is over. But not all launchings are so successful. On more than one occasion the band has played, the crowd has cheered, and the sponser has performed her duty, after which a disgusted crowd went home, leaving the ship where she stood, stuck fast on the ways, and only got into the water after days of hard work. And again, within a year or two, one of the largest ships recently built was incorrectly christened. This happened as follows: The sponser, daugh- ter of a man of national reputation, was listening to a funny story being told by Senator D., and before she, or those near her, realized that the ship was moving, it was too late. The bottle, hung with a ribbon from the ship rail, was out of reach. Embarrassment was the order of the day. But a quick witted son of Erin, on board the ship, took in the situation, and, draw- ing from his pocket a flask (contents unknown), broke it over the ship’s bow and shouted, ‘“‘I ain’t never practised this thing, but, d it, you sha'n’t go without christening, so here goes, yer name is , but he made a mis- take, and gave the wrong name. However, so strong is the sailor’s super- stition that the name given by the Irishman was officially adopted. I need hardly remark that this story did not grace the newspaper reports of the launching in question. Thus I repeat that a launching is well worth seeing under circumstances either favorable or not. Chester C. Derby, 02. From ‘Maryland, My Maryland” “On Susquehanna’s lovely shore, So richly stored with ancient lore, There, near its gliding waters, stand The noblest schools in Maryland.’ OT only the noblest in Maryland, but one of the finest in the country, says every one who visits Tome. Nature and man have here worked hand in hand, and the result is all that could be desired. On a bluff two hundred and fifty feet above the Susquehanna, commanding a most charm- ing view of the river above and below the town, of the rounded Harford Hills across the river, and Chesapeake Bay in the distance, the school is un- surpassed for location. Seven granite buildings—Memorial Hall, Tome House (the Director’s residence), the Gymnasium, Van Buren, Harrison, Jackson, and Madison buildings—simple in architecture, substantial in ap- THE MAGNET 9 pearance, make up the boarding school for boys known as Tome School, This, together with Jefferson and Junior Schovl, and Washington Hall, which houses the Middle School and High School for girls, make up the great Tome Institute, founded in 1894 by the Honorable Jacob Tome. With a very meager education, and anxious to make money in what- ever way possible, Jacob Tome had come to Port Deposit in the early forties. Gradually he worked into the lumber business, became trader, merchant, financier, and accumulated vast sums. Realizing his lack of edu- cation, he founded, in later years, this school, primarily to aid poor boys in gaining an education. It has seemed wise to change some of his policies, so that the hill school now is given over largely to the fitting of boys for college. If you would visit us here at Port, you must leave the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad just before it crosses the Susquehanna and follow up the river four miles. Here, nestled at the foot of the bluff, you will find the little town of Port Deposit, so called because, being at the head of naviga- tion, it served in the early days as a port for depositing logs ex route down stream. Here they were loaded on vessels and sent on their way down the bay. . Port is a town of only about sixteen hundred inhabitants, half col- ored and half white, but as quaint a place as ever I hope to see. Nature herself is responsible for this quaintness, for on one side she has placed the high bluff and on the other the river, here-a mile wide, so that the town cannot possibly grow in width—hence its one lone street. Much of the town is built on made land, and about once in so often the river seeks its own. The ice, breaking up in the river, gorges just below the town and sends huge cakes of ice and quantities of water into the town. Then it is that Port becomes a veritable Venice, and we go up and down the railroad and about its street in boats. Always there is a warning sent us from Har- risburg or somewhere up the river, so that we have ample time to take up carpets, move furniture, and get to places of safety. Sometimes when the river freezes over early in the winter and the signs begin to appear, a house may be torn up for three months. Then, on the other hand, there are al- ways those whom the river takes unawares, and such must be taken out in boats. Two years ago, during one of the worst gorges of recent years, I sat on the piazza roof, with the water three feet over the first floor, and watched boxes, chairs, a table, débris of all kinds, and huge cakes of ice float down the street, where the water was seven feet deep. The water, of , course, subsides after a short space of time, and then such sorry-looking houses, for the receding waters leave a malodorous, slimy sediment. Strange to say, very little sickness follows a gorge, almost never is there loss of life, and after a new coat of paint and fresh paper is added to a house, the owner settles down to await the fishing season, the next bit of excitement. The natives have many interesting stories of gorges in the ‘good old days,’ with which they regale us Yankees. But an ice-gorge has to be seen ° 10 THE MAGNET to be appreciated, as is attested by the large number of people who. flock into town to see the strange sights. When the fishing season comes, it finds three floats anchored a half- mile off-shore and a mile below Port. The float gang is the most interest- ing imaginable and affords study for the student of character, for the hun- dred or so men who return year after year to this work belong to the tramp- . ing Class. Herring and shad make up the usual catch, and not infrequently the seine brings in twenty thousand fish ata haul. These are cleaned on the floats and either salted down or packed and sent off to the Baltimore mar- kets. : And so the school, the ice-gorge, and the famous shad help to make the little town of Port known to the world. Grace Woodbury Chandler, L. H. S. 1900. The Adventures of an Agent ¢¢9V7ES, it is some time since I have been peddling, but I recall very 16 clearly some of my experiences at that time. You would like to hear about them? Well, let me think. ’Twas nearly a year before I began selling that I observed very carefully all the agents and peddlers that I came across. I noted what arguments they used, and how they carried themselves, and so on, so that when at last the eventful day (to me, at least,) arrived, I felt that I was fully prepared to be an agent, and sure to sell at every place I went. “To begin with, I must tell you what I had to sell. ’Twas the ‘ Ever- shine Furniture Polish.’ Warranted to —well, it would be easier for me to tell you what it wasz’t warranted to do than what it was. But I'll just nar- rate how I was welcomed at a few different places, and you may sympa- thize with me. “One bright morning in spring I approached a very neat little cottage, the very cottage one might think of to hear the expression, ‘ Love ina cottage.’ It looked as though it had just been washed and placed in the sun to dry, and wzof—no, decidedly not—shined with the ‘Evershine.’ I went to the door, and a very happy looking young lady answered my rap. I put her down on my ‘easy’ list at once, and also as a two months’ bride. I began something like this: ‘Good morning. May I have a very few min- utes of your time to show you an article that you are certainly wishing for and will find indispensable? It is the “‘Evershine Furniture Polish,” and I would like to explain a few of its merits and also to show you its excellence upon anything you may bring to me. Now, I will not exaggerate and say that dust will not settle on it, but I do know that when dust does settle on THE MAGNET II it, it will not stay. Not that the polish has any odor, but it is in itself so clean that dust at once seems to find it a disagreeable companion and de- parts. It also brightens anything that may have become dull or spotted with dirt or age and will make the oldest wood finish look bright and new again. Yes, it is a very fine article and only fifty cents a package.’ “All this time the young lady was looking very much impressed and interested, and it’s needless to say that I sold her two packages of it. How- ever, I did not by any means always have this good luck. “At one place, I remember, I was not allowed to say very much. A very tall, thin, severe looking woman responded to my ting, and as was my custom I began about the same as before, but was cut short before I had hardly a word spoken. ‘No, I don’t need any polish of any kind what- ever, spoke up the woman, ‘and I can keep my house clean without any of your ‘“Evershine.” I don’t want to catch my never-get-over, either. Good morning.’ Then the door was shut, not very gently, and I was left to either talk to myself or move on. I moved on. ‘Another time I went to a tenement house and, rapping at the door, I was invited into a hot, steamy kitchen, by a very fleshy Irish woman. She proceeded to tell me all her troubles and worries, about her ‘man’ not be- ing able to work, and all the expenses they had with their innumerable children, who were looking at me in wonder and amazement. I expected the next thing would be a request for my help and a contribution, so I beat a hasty retreat from there, and got out of the vicinity as quickly as possible. ‘Still another time I called upon a woman who was known to be very well off and also rather saving. I explained my polish, and she began in rather a playful tone, ‘ Yes, I guess perhaps that is just about what I need. I have used almost all of mine up that I got two years ago, and I really need some polish, for I’m expecting to have company next week. I don’t hardly feel as though I could afford to get it just now, though, the times are so hard. How much did you say it was? Fifty cents? Don’t you think that is too high for a small package like that? Now for that last I only paid twenty-nine. cents, marked down from thirty-five, and it was a _ larger package than that you have got there. Now if you will let me have a package for thirty-eight cents, I believe I will take it, for I guess I can’t do any better, if it is as good as you say it is. If it isn't, I shall expect you to give me my money back.’ I sold it for thirty-eight cents and gladly es- caped, and she thought she had a bargain! “Oh, no; of course I didn’t always find people like these, and, in fact, these are only a few exceptions, but peddlers and agents do have a fine op- portunity to find out people’s characters and see them without company manners. But it’s not all fun to be an agent, no, indeed. If you think so, just try it awhile and you'll surely come back sadder and wiser. It does give one a bad habit of talking as long as any one will stay to listen, and as I’ve given up my ‘ Evershine,’ I'll start now to break myself of the habit. Good-by!”’ Helen R. Vining, ’06. 12 THE MAGNET “Old Bowdoin”’ O an undergraduate the associations of Bowdoin College are, perhaps, its most impressive feature. A feeling of pride is ever present when one reflects that through these halls and across these paths have walked so many men who have since become famous throughout the country, men such as Longfellow, Thomas B. Reed, Chief Justice Fuller, President Pierce, Elijah Kellogg, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and many others. The thought that one forms a part of an institution that has sent forth such men as these surely is an inspiration to greater work and ambition. The college began its career one hundred and six years ago, and in the long years since, change after change has transformed the rough, bare campus, with its single Hall and President’s home, to the shaded, smooth quadrangle of the present day, bounded by a complete set of college build- ings. | Of these buildings perhaps the most interesting is King’s Chapel, whose lofty, twin spires are the first objects to greet the new-comer as he nears the campus. Here the students assemble each morning, for short devotions, and every Sunday evening, to listen to words of good advice from the col- lege President. For many years its steps have served as the rostrum for countless Freshman orators, and as a battle ground for the annual Fresh- man-Sophomore rush. Its cellar, too, has often served asa place of torment for many Freshmen, and its spires, one hundred feet in height, have been scaled once or twice by daring undergraduates, assisted by a slender light- ning-rod. The library, that most essential feature of a modern educational institu- tion,— so essential that one instinctively gages the standing of a college, in large part, by the books upon the shelves,—is large, well selected, and rich in old and valuable volumes. It is, moreover, housed in a beautiful building, most completely and perfectly adapted to its purpose. The laboratories are no less excellent and no less nobly enclosed. The Art Museum is a magnificent building, and possesses a collection worthy of so lovely a home. The lecture rooms are adequate. The dor- mitories are comfortable, and rich in associations and memories such as no new and more luxurious buildings could possess. : An important feature of the college is its genial and generous socia] life; and for the purpose of this social life the college community is broken into smaller groups, fraternities, musical associations, athletic teams, and clubs for scientific, literary, historical, and philosophical studies. There are eight Greek-letter fraternities here, and each has its house, where the mem- bers cat and spend their idle moments, if there are any. In these fraterni- ties there is a spirit of good fellowship, and in consequence a new man is more easily enabled to get acquainted with his fellow students. The musi- cal clubs consist of a glee club, a mandolin club, and a college band, so, if a THE MAGNET 13 man has any musical talent, it can be developed here to the best advan- tage. Bowdoin is also very democratic. A man of small means has the same advantages as a man of greater means, and his social standing among the students is not at all lowered. Every man is greeted the same, whether he be Freshman or Senior, and the Bowdoin “hello” is everywhere famous. In athletics Bowdoin is well to the front, and her teams, whether foot- ball, baseball, or track, are making the name of Bowdoin stronger every year. But the most distinctive feature of Bowdoin is her college spirit, a spirit due to the associations that cling to every object on the campus, due to the social and intellectual life, due to the Faculty and the men themselves— a spirit unique as it is wonderful, well known as it is strong. “ Bowdoin,” 12. Letter from Alamogordo, N. M. Epirors oF “THE MaGn_et,’ L. H. S. I thought perhaps you would like to hear about the ‘“‘ West” as seen by a private teacher. I have taught on two ranches, and am now teaching at Mr. Baird’s, ten miles south of Alamogordo, all my teaching being within a radius of eighteen miles, with Alamogordo about the center. I have had from three to five pupils, and wherever I have been they have taken me right into the family and made me feel at home. The daily routine is pleas- ant: Breakfast, on the ranches, about 5.30 or 6 o’clock, dinner at noon, sup- per at 6; school from g to 12 and from I to 4, with recesses in the morn- ing and afternoon. The climate is beautiful here, and the soil, where you can get sufficient water from the mountains and from pumping from wells, is very fertile, raising fine crops of every description. The valley lies between the Sacramento Mountains on the east, the San Andreas and Oscuros on the west. Alamogordo is a town of about two or three thousand inhabitants and draws its business from the ranchers and farmers for many miles around; it is also the county seat of Otero County. The principal occupations outside the town are cattle and angora goat raising and small farming, as you might say; though I know one rancher who raised about one hundred tons of feed, and he spends nearly all of his time attending to his cattle. From May to October we have the finest fruits. Apricots, peaches, pears, plums, prunes are raised in the valley and apples in the mountains. Camp City is where I am now situated, while the railroad station goes under the very euphonious name of “ Dog Canyon.”’ Camp City comprises 14 THE MAGNET a post office, two small stores, and a very few houses. The water here is. very fine and only about fifty feet from the surface. It can easily be pumped by engine, windmills, or horse-power. The people are very pleas- ant all through here, and one is safer after dark here than in most of the large cities. No guns are allowed to be carried on the streets, except by legalized officers, and if a tenderfoot should try it, fifty dollars and costs is the penalty. So you can see, the ‘‘ West” is not so lawless as the people in the East think. I truly believe that you could find more murders by read- ing the city papers for, say, six weeks, than you would find in “uncivilized ” New Mexico in a year. Of course we have our comedies, our drainas and our tragedies here, - the same as you do in the East. My amusements are horseback riding, a social game of cards with my boys, and Spanish. I give an English lesson and take a Spanish lesson every Saturday night from Mr. Portillo, at Ala- mogordo, so that makes a very pleasant change for me, as I ride up Satur- day and back Sunday on my pet riding pony, ‘‘Chappo.” Mr. Portillo is. an educated Mexican from Chihuahua and is a perfect gentleman. If I had as good an education in Spanish as he has in English, I should consider myself very fortunate. I usually get back, those nights, about 12 or 1 o’clock, as we have acup of tea or chocolate and a very pleasant chat after our lesson. Two weeks ago Saturday was Mrs. Portillo’s birthday, and several Mex- icans stopped and gave us some music. Mexican music is beautiful, espe- cially the piece which they call the Mexican ‘‘ Home, Sweet Home.” After that they gave us our own ‘“‘Home, Sweet Home.” It is needless to say that I enjoyed their music very much. My pet pony isn’t always such a pet as he might be, for I had met one of my boys and ridden nearly home with him, when he proposed to take a lope. I agreed, and he started up his pony. I started mine, and he started to pitch and then torun. Fora few moments he had me guessing, whether I could stay on or not, and where would be the softest spot of ground to light on in case I didn’t. I managed to stay on, though I rode all over the saddle. Sometimes we have even more dangerous times. About the sixth of last month I was sitting by. the open fireplace at Mr. Coes, reading, when I heard Mrs. C. call to me; I went to-see what the matter was, and she said, ‘‘ There is a rattlesnake under the cook-table in the kitchen, and it struck at me.” She got me an iron rod, and when I got through there wasn’t much left of hissnakeship. It was only a small one, but it had three rattles andabutton. It was fortunate we managed to get it, for she has two little girls, one about eight years old and a baby of two. I hope I have given you all some little idea of life in the West. One word to the pupils of the L. H.S. You have a fine new building with all the modern improvements, and a corps of fine instructors. In closing I wish a ‘‘ Happy New Year,” and success to THE MAGNET, teachers, pupils, and alumni of both the old and the new L. H. S. Alamogordo, N. M., Dec. 26, ’08. Allen C. Crocker, L. H. S., °87. THE MAGNET 15 My Trip to Panama T 3 p. M., November 12, we left New York on the S. S. Co on, a modern ship of about six thousand tons’ burden. Each of our staterooms had a door and a window opening upon the upper deck. There were 104 passengers, and we found the board and service excellent. I slept the first night as well as I would have at home, and when I awoke the next morning, I found the sun shining and the sea calm. Even then it was warm. Some people were on deck with thin clothes and no coats. After breakfast, which was served at 8 o'clock, I went down into the hold. There were one large and three little dogs down there, besides some chickens, all going to the Isthmus. Lunch was served at 12.30 and dinner at 6. All the morning we sat in our steamer chairs or walked the deck, and in the afternoon we did the same. When night came, we were ready to go to bed early. When I awoke the next morning, Nov. 14,1 felt rather funny, and when I proceeded to dress, that funny feeling was still there. I went out on deck and found the water very rough and the weather cloudy. When breakfast came, I felt so bad that I decided it would not be well to eat, and so I sat on deck. I then discovered that I was suffering from seasickness. It got rougher and rougher, and the water began to dash over the bow and sweep the decks. All the while seasickness was adding to its list of vic- tims. I did not go down to any meals that day. Toward night the sea eased up a little, and I crawled into my bunk and soon forgot my troubles in sleep. When the next day dawned, the sea was calm again and the weather was fine. I felt much better and was able to eat all my meals that day. I sat on deck most of the morning. At about 11.30 we passed Watling’s Isl- and, otherwise known as San Salvador, where Columbus first landed. It is a low strip of land, about thirty miles in length, very sandy, and does not look inviting. It was so warm all day that no coats were needed. In the afternoon we passed Bird Rock, a small island, and there I saw the date palm, the first tropical vegetation I had seen. The trees look like a large feather duster. In the water were great numbers of flying fish. They are a small white fish, about seven or eight inches in length, and, people say, are good to eat. They jump out of the water and by means of scale-like wings fly in the air from six feet to a boat’s length before diving into the water again. In the afternoon we saw two more small islands, Castle and Fortune. We sat on the deck in the evening and were quite warm. I should never have known it was Sunday. Aboard ship everything goes on the same as on week days. The next morning, Nov. 16, I arose at 5.45 A. M. We passed Cuba earlier 16 THE MAGNET in the morning, and when I got up I could see a dim outline of it. I could also see a dim outline of Haiti. We passed between these two islands. | saw the sunrise, that morning, which was very beautiful over the water. When I went forward, I saw a thunder shower dead ahead, and at about breakfast time we struck it. It proved to be only a slight one, and passed in a few minutes, leaving a beautiful rainbow. Later we passed the island of Navarra, a rocky, barren strip of land, rising abruptly out of the water. This island is not inhabited at present, but was owned and worked a few years ago by a white man, who was killed by his negro helpers. This was the last land we saw before reaching the Isthmus, which is 611 miles from the island of Navarra. We were then in the Carribean Sea. The water is very blue, and was then as calm as a mill pond, which is not usually the case. On the 17th nothing interesting happened, except a fire drill. I was getting so used to a ship that I was glad to think I was going to have four weeks in the Pacific. The evening was very warm, so much so as to be un- comfortable. When you are out in the air all day, as you are on ship-board, it makes you very sleepy, and I was always ready to turn in when night came. We were scheduled to arrive in Colon on the 18th, and when I got up the next morning, we were in the harbor. The foliage of the palm, cocoanut, and other tropical trees looked very beautiful in the morning. It is so green, unlike that of the States. As we went into the harbor, dead ahead was the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. Off the port side were the houses of the American employees at work on the Canal. Tley are two-story buildings and are each occupied by four families. These houses are screened from top to bottom on account of the great number of LisCCi Ss. Farther along were the governor’s palaces and the native quarter. Here were a statue of Columbus and a West Indian. Columbus is pointing to the opening of the Canal. Off the port side was a great deal of undeveloped land. We docked at about 7.30 A. M., and after:seeing about our baggage we took the train for Panama at 8.30. The trains are made up of freight cars and passenger coaches. White first class come first, then white second class, and, finally, coaches for the negroes. The whites and negroes do not ride together, but have separate cars. When we landed, the weather was bad, raining every few minutes. It being the rainy season was the cause of this. The rainy season lasts through the months of May, June, July, October, November, and Decem- ber. The dry season lasts through January, February, March, and April. During the rainy season it rains in showers continually, and in the dry sea- son there is not a drop of rain. The people are Spanish and Jamaican negroes. After we started on the train we passed their little shacks, small houses with the roofs thatched with native palms. They are all built on stakes, in order to allow the air THE MAGNET 17 to circulate under them. The natives were working along the road. They work very slowly. One would think they were half asleep. After a few miles the train entered the jungle. Here the swampy land was covered with tropical vegetation. I sawthere the first banana and cocoa- nut trees, sugar-cane and umbrella plants. The bananas grow with the fruit pointing upwards, and the bunches are picked green because, if allowed to ripen on the trees, the bananas would not be sweet. The cocoanuts are not like the ones you buy in the States; but are picked when they are green. They have a thick green covering and hold about a quart of milk. There is hardly any meat in one, only a layer about one-fourth of an inch in thick- ness, which is a soft, jelly-like substance. The sugar-cane is a fibrous stalk, almost like corn. The juice of it is very sweet. The papaya is another na- tive fruit, something like a melon. ; After passing out of the jungle, the train came to Culebra, where I got off to see the great Culebra cut. Part of a mountain has been cut away in making it. The Canal, which is to be built between Colon and Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is to be about 47 miles in length and I1o feet in width. It is expected to be completed in six years. There are to be three locks, and at Gatun a dam is being built, 8000 feet long, 1500 feet thick, and 100 feet high. The Canal was first started by the French, in Oc- tober, 1881. It was to be a sea-level canal, 72 feet in width and about 47 miles in length. It was estimated to cost about $169,000,000. Later the company was forced to admit that a sea-level canal could not be built with what money they had, and so a lock canal was started. The French made many mistakes from which the Americans have profited. In March, 1889, work was stopped on account of a lack of funds. Twelve miles of the Ca- nil had been built so as to be navigable, but the hardest work was yet to be done. Up to this time $260,000,000 had been consumed. The money was olitained by the sale of shares, mostly to the poorer people of France, and finally by lottery. On January 4, 1902, the French offered to sell their rights to the United States for $40,000,000, and this offer was accepted. A treaty was signed between the United States and the Panamanian Republic to the effect that the United States should have the use of land for five miles on each side of the canal route, and exclusive police and sanitary control. In return the United States was to pay the Republic $10,000.000 for these rights and $250,000 yearly, beginning after nine years. The President appointed an [{sthmian Canal Commission, which took charge of the work. It is not known whether the Canal will be a success or not, because the rise and fall of water on the Pacific is so much greater than on the Atlantic, and the water is liable to rush in and destroy the works before they are completed. If it is a success, it will do an immense amount of good, as the distance from New York to Panama by Cape Horn is 11,- 977 miles, and by the Canal it will be only 1,957 miles. Ten thousand and twenty miles will be saved. Like distances will be saved from other ports. It is said that if a negro steals fifty cents, he is given five or ten 18 THE MAGNET years for it, and is made to work onthe Canal. Where the mules cannot go, he has to go. They need men very badly, and this is the only way they can get them. It was very hot in Culebra. Every one carried an umbrella as a shield from the sun. After staying, there two hours, we took another train for Panama. We arrived there in the midst of a shower and got very wet. We took a cab to the Central Hotel, which proved to be a Spanish hotel, and the rooms were poor. We then went to the Trivoli Hotel, which is run by the Government for the benefit of the I. C. C. (Isthmian Canal Com- mission). This was very good and so we stayed there. The windows in the room were very large and opened like doors. All around the top of the room were other windows. The.room was open as much as possible. There was no paper or plastering, but the boards were stained a dark green. There were no carpets, either. In the afternoon we walked around the town a little. The main street was paved, and had a sidewalk, but the side streets are very narrow, only large enough to let two teams pass. The sidewalk is only large enough for one person. In all the houses are shops on the first floor, and on the next floor there is a balcony extending over the sidewalk, which is a very handy thing when it rains every other minute. All the natives have little lunch counters and a bar, and in every house there is a store, even if it takes the front room, and they have only a few bananas to sell. When the United States began the Canal, they fumigated Panama, and then you might have seen great snakes crawl out of the houses. The Amer- icans have done wonders for the place and people; a few years ago one could not stay in the place. Besides bettering the sanitary conditions, they also put the prices up. Everything is terrifically dear. | There are a great many Chinese and Japanese stores. The Japanese stores are all together, and are known as the Japanese bazaar. It is the same with the Chinese and American stores. In the poorer quarter hardly any of the young children wear clothes. They play in the doorways and in the street stark naked. A few have clothes on, but only one piece, and they are not particular about the num- ber of holes in it. After looking around a bit, we went to the office of the Pacific Mail S.S. Co. to see about the sailing of the S. S. Vewport, in which we were to go from Panama to San Francisco. She had been delayed, on account of freight, and instead of sailing on the roth, when she was scheduled to do so, she was not going to sail until the 21st. We therefore had two extra days in Panama. I had on rubbers that afternoon, as the ground was wet. Whe-n- ever I went into a store they wanted to know what they were, and on the street everybo dy looked at my feet. I don’t think they had ever seen a pair of rubbers before. When evening came on, we went to the hotel again. Our evening, not theirs. It is evening with the natives after 2p.m. They have what they call breakfast at II A. M., so, you may see, their day is not very long. AR THE MAGNET 19 Every one rides here. There are 347 small carriages, run by the na- tives, and every one of them makes a good living. The next day, Thursday, the 19th, we drove around the hospital grounds, which are very beautiful. On each side of the road, at equal in- tervals, were magnificent Royal Palms. They grow to a great height be- fore branching, and their sides are very smooth. There were also a great many flowers around the buildings. Wealso drove out to the savannas-— that is, the country. The road out there was very good, one built by the Americans, and like our State roads. We saw the cattle being driven to the market and people taking their fruit to the city. They carry it on a donkey’s back. A basket is slung on each side of him, and in these the people put their produce. On each side of the road were tropical forests. In these forests are monkeys, alligators, parrots, snakes, and birds. On sunny days the alliga- tors come out to sun themselves and may be seen along the edge of the forest. The birds are caught in cages by boys, who put a little piece of ba- nana in the cage. When the bird goes in to get it, they close the door, and Mr. Bird is caught. The boys sell them for five cents gold, that is, Ameri- can money. Panamanian money is termed silver, and American money, gold. An American dollar is worth two Panamanian dollars. We saw the residence of the former President, and would have gone in, if the gate had not been locked. In his yard was every kind of fruit. Across the way was the Vice President’s country home. Spaniards were cut- ting grass around the place, and used machetes, long knives, which during the Spanish-American war were used as weapons by the Spanish. That day we went to the market, which is a large enclosed space where at a great number of little tables the natives display their wares. There were a great many Chinese merchants, who most always were selling meat that did not look fit to eat. The natives sell laces and buttons and, in fact, most everything one needs. This market is kept open only in the morn- ing, and then women come and buy their provisions for the day. That day we bought some bananas, bigger ones than I have ever seen in the States, for ten cents, gold. Early Friday morning we went to the beach, where the market boats come in, laden with fruits, which are bought and then sold again in the mar- kets. Later we walked along the shore and picked up many beautiful shells, such as are not found on the Atlantic shore. Along the beach there were a great number of native huts—dirty, vile things. The air around them smelt so bad that one could not stay. The women were all washing in front of their homes. The Spanish women are very good washers and like to wash. They wet the clothes and then pound them with stones and sticks, and sometimes they twist them up and then hit them against stones with all their might. You can hear them going slap, slap, as they hit the hard surface. This is continued until the clothes are clean, and they look very good, too. We drove out to La Boca towards noon, which is a very pretty drive, and to the Pacific entrance to the Canal. ad -“ - — 20 THE MAGNET On Saturday, the 21st of November, we took a last look at Panama, with its pretty little parks, and then drove to La Boca, where we boarded the good ship Newport. At noon we got under way, leaving the sunny Isthmus behind. Saben, °11. BOUT 25 girls came out to the first Basket-ball practice Dec. 1. Al- though this is a fair commencement, still more of the larger girls are needed. The Girls’ Basket-ball Team met in Room 8, Dec. 18, and Miss Parkman was chosen captain. On account of the absence of Miss Darby, manager of L. H. S. Girls’ Basket-ball Team, Mrs. Hull kindly consented to act as manager at the game, Jan. 2. Leominster girls played their first game of basket-ball at Clinton, Jan. 2. Considering the many difficulties under which the girls played, the re- sult was far better than expected. Leominster went into the contest with the ambition to win, and before the first three minutes were up Miss Park- man shot a basket from the floor, giving Leominster its first two points. Clinton must have been instructed to cover their opponents. This was es- pecially true in Miss McDonald's case, who.played opposite Miss Page, for she never allowed her to move away from her side, even blocking her when the ball was in the other parts of the hall. The playing of Miss Parkman was particularly good, but the backs, especially Miss Munsie, also deserve a great deal of credit, for they covered their opponents, not allowing Clin- ton to score one basket from the floor. Miss Parkman scored two more goals, which, with the three that Miss Wilbur had thrown, ended the half with the score 12 to O. When the ten minutes’ rest was up the two teams resumed their ‘fra with Clinton determined to do something out of the usual rut, although they only scored two points from foul line. But Leominster was just as ambitious, and before the half was over they had scored four more goals from the floor and one from foul line, and when the whistle, which marked THE MAGNET 21 the end, came, the contest was over, leaving the score 21 to 2in Leominster’s favor. inka, D: 21. AD sop Fee SME PCTIOISON,© TE a. .cre.ce-cccensenteessessonsntine oleocecdunancsua.atecedssy lb, McDonald Me oc sic cu ical puguadcu sls cacvencoensél Sotvuoscdtbondeansh rb, Murphy, Frazer oN Sa aN ae ey eR Oe ne ee c, Lowe eoamanentoly YF D...........2..00: Wed OF ect COL et ME) ied nae | et aly Fi trout I 8B sank Sac as ofan cnc weak ssc da bead coe nS htaengpre codon ¥asvedonanmndasecss rip Grady Goals from floor, Wilbur, 5: Parkman, 3; Munsie, 2. Goals from fouls, Grady, 2; Park- finieereererecsao.). Carruth. Timer, C. N. Felton. Time, 15m, halves. ew w Leominster girls lined up against the Alethean five on the home floor Saturday, January oth. It was a fast game from the start, and the victory of the Alethean team was due to their superiority in passing. Leominster went into the contest fired with the ambition, if not to win against a team of such reputation, at least to keep the score as low as possible. During the first few minutes of play Miss Parkman scored a goal, giving Leomin- ster its first two points, which was soon followed by one for Worcester; but when the first was over the score was 6 to 4 in Leominster’s favor. At the beginning of the second half Leominster was pretty well ex- hausted after hard playing; and before the half was over, Worcester suc- ceeded in scoring six more baskets, only allowing Leominster two more, thus leaving the score 16 to 8 in favor of Worcester. Many fouls were called on Leominster for holding; while only one was called on Worcester. This shows Leominster’s disadvantage in not having a coach. Although Leominster has been accused of playing a rough game, it was quite unintentional, if true, and only emphasizes the need of competent coaching. We hope the game has had good results, however, even if it could not be a victory for us, and that the feeling of friendship may contin- ue between the two schools. The only thing we have regretted is that the Althea referee should have thought it necessary to emphasize his decisions against us. Alethea, 16 Os RN oe II 25, 2 ap oncccesp.---sina-0co0onsenae ane ee ee 1b Connaughton, Woodbury Thompson, Nee CL Ped es CEST IRIN ae 8 Sm ee OT REDE REY 5 APE Seen ee r b. Lane gs aa oth yaa enna an Spang assesnnteg aie n TINS RAS a gates rb, Nicholson RIS? acne ec eveeesen eae ie Lee em ee Ma as ceP eG Sb Pee eee ne SS c, Parkman RELY fe 5 scene - sian sn2 carn iounavnnea¥s CREE eRe Geen ON EAD EMER Bh Nery De oi 1 f Wilbur IBS RROD se RUBE ae ae gwar ee ne ane EUR Nar NOP Ewe pS Se, rf, Munsie Goals from floor, Thompson, 5; Cower, 3; Parkman, 4. Referee, Ralph Joslin. Um- pire, Dean. Timer, Robinson. Scorer, Wass. ‘Time, 20m. and 15m. periods. The team wishes to thank Mr. Robinson very sincerely for his kindness aid the great help he gave in the times he could be with us. Bernice M. Wilbur, °10. THE MAGNET i) N Exchanges E heartily welcome several new exchanges this month. We criticise the papers freely, and expect and ask for free criticism in return. Crimson and Blue, Everett. Your paper is mostly a chronicle of events. A few good stories and jokes would make it more interesting. The editorials and stories in the Advance, from Salem, are excellent. But why the modesty of the writers? “ Surely they cannot be ashamed to sign their names to such stories. The Argus, from Gardner, contains some cleverly written editorials and grinds, but it would be improved by a more attractive cover. The Chronicle, Kingstown. Your Christmas number was very interest- ing and attractive, but why not more original jokes? We take the liberty of quoting from this paper the following: “We wish exchanges, large and small. College and High School, come one, come all! Helen Woodbury, ’11. The following letter is from a former graduate of the Fitchburg Business College: Mr. D. Fullmer, Fitchburg Business College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Fullmer: I am still in the same place here in Boston, and enjoy my work very much. | started to work for $12 a week, and after I had been here three months, my salary was raised to $15 a week. Of course I was de- lighted and surprised, too, for did not ask for the increase. ‘The New York Assistant Manager came here and took charge for about three weeks, during which time I had to work very hard. Before he left | got the increase. It is not the stenography alone which is so important; it is the detail work, and oftentimes when the Mana- ger is away, | have to take charge. Did it pay the writer of the above letter to graduate at the Fitchburg Business College? The pupils of the Fitchburg Business College do not suffer from inexperience and incompetence on the part of the management, as our manager and teachers have had from ten to twenty years teaching experience. 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Pierce, ’og, Jester’s Page. ASSISTANTS. Harold B. Jobes, ’10. Edwina Lawrence, ’II. Arlon Bacon, ’11. Thomas Barry, ’12. Edward Lynch, 12. Hermon Safford, ’12._ Beryl I. Bartlett, ’12. Charlie Wilder, ’13. Olga K. Lawrence, ’13. Harold Colburn, ’13. Sherman Platt, ’14. Published monthly during school year by pupils ef the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. en oa TROIS gre EDS UN a et ear mT orRtALS SSS Ss SSS = Ws RB ; RS SS ; EZ . S a HIEF among the centenaries of 1909 is that of Abraham ge) ; : werd! Jincoln. It seems strange that this great American should not have an annual holiday devoted to him, but probably the reason why more States do not legally ob- serve his birthday is that Memorial Day never fails to remind us Cx of him. With his centenary Lincoln has taken a new place in the minds of the people. Many have never before realized what a great man he was. The more one becomes acquainted with the life of this superb Jeader, the more one respects his genius. 5 6 THE MAGNET True appreciation of Lincoln comes only as we grow older. In the average school-boy’s mind the three names of American his- tory which oftenest occupy the foremost place are Columbus, Wash- ington, and Lincoln. If asked his favorite, the boy of the grammar school will usually answer, Washington,—the father of his country, and the great soldier ‘who never told a lie;” but the choice of older boys is oftener Lincoln. Why? This is surely an interest- ing question. One reason is that Lincoln cannot be compre- hended ina moment. The more he is studied, the more his sur- passing greatness appears. There isa glamor about Washington which usually captivates the young. His stateliness and physical attractiveness lend a charm which causes him to be venerated and, in a manner, idealized. Lincoln's extreme simplicity does not readily appeal to the youthful imagination. The painful struggle of his early days, the plainness of his figure, his historic nearness lend to him no halo in the school-boy’s eyes. Every boy is thrilled with the story of Lincoln’s life, but it is not till later that he realizes in that life the highest embodiment of the true American. Lincoln’s rise from a log cabin to the White House is often compared to the fairy stories in which a poor boy becomes a prince. The best part of it is that the only magic aid Lincoln had was his own will power and industry. In both public and private life his character was irreproachable. ' Three maxims which he al- ways obeyed were instilled into his mind by his mother, who died when he was nine years old. They were: Never to swear, never to touch liquor, and never to lie. He was honest to the core. His friends were afraid that his integrity would ruin his political hopes, but Lincoln had faith in right which events justified. He believed in the Declaration of Independence, especially that clause which states that “all men are created equal.’ With him every one stood on his own merit. He was a good listener, but one of his sublimest characteristics was his self-reliance. The fact that he was a genius ought not.to deter us frof re- ceiving inspiration from his life. Already there is a tendency in this country to depart from the simple yet strong ideals of Lincoln. If in the rising generation there could be implanted the spirit of Lincoln, there would be no cause to fear for the future of America. Ot ee a 7 Rae Ke THE MAGNET y THIS month we have the rare privilege of printing a letter from France. The writer, Mr. Anson W. Brown, is an alumnus of this school. We wish to thank him and are sure his readers will when they have read his interesting letter. John R. Miller, ’09. Going Out to Grasse 6S. vert out to Grasse’ has certainly a pastoral sound; the more so, perhaps, inasmuch as one associates the expression with the singing of a certain long-eared animal. But I would willingly bray, neigh, or even cackle to spend a few months in such a delightful pas- ture. Grasse is not exactly a city, although it has all the accouterments of such a corporation. It is just a big provincial town, which is just beginning to awaken after a sleep of several hundred years. | It is delightfully placed on one of those slopes of the Maritime Alps, where the sunshine is perpetual, nine miles from the Mediterranean; but high enough up to escape the humidity which pervades Nice and Mentone at certain seasons of the year, and at the same time not high enough to ex- perience the low temperature of the snow-capped Alps. Indeed, oranges are ripening on the trees as I write this New Year’s message; and roses, which never seem to tire of blooming, brighten every nook and corner. ”) Grasse is known as the ‘‘ Metropolis of Flowers,” and is the center of the perfume industry of the world. Besides the finished perfumes, many essential oils are sent the world over; so the contents of your perfume or cologne bottle, although it be extracted from the daintiest of flowers, came originally from Grasse. Orange blossoms, roses, jonquils, jasmines, violets, and heliotropes are the flowers principally used, and their cultivation affords employment to thousands for miles around. | A visit to a perfume factory is very successful from a nasal point of view, although there is little to see. In the so-called “hot process,” the perfumery is distilled in a complicated boiler-looking arrangement, which works on the principle of a sausage machine; the flowers entering in their virgin purity and coming out in drops of delicious perfume. Pomades are unade by dipping kettles of lard in water kept at the boiling point. Into the melting lard are poured the rose leaves. These are allowed to remain from twelve to twenty-four hours before filtration. A more interesting proc- ess is the ‘cold process.” Two plates of glass, held apart by slender frames, are covered with lard about one-third of an inchthick. The inter- 8 THE MAGNET vening space is then filled with rose leaves and allowed to stand for a cer- tain length of time. ‘The lard absorbs the fragrant oil of the flowers, which are replaced according to the strength of the perfume required; the oil be- ing separated from the lard afterward by a chemical process. The streets of Grasse fairly exhale the odor of perfumery. What might. seem agreeable, is sometimes too much of a good thing, although it serves, no doubt, to hide scents less agreeable; for the streets are exceedingly nar- row, and sunlight is an unknown quantity in many of them. They are rough- ly paved and kept fairly clean by constant scrubbing, but there is a musty odor always present, which no amount of perfumery can hide. Only a very few of the streets are accessible to wheeled vehicles,-and besides being narrow, many are so steep that steps are necessary to ascend them. Twice have I seen large wagons wedged in so tightly between the buildings in-their efforts to traverse certain streets that all traffic a-foot and a-wheel was delayed for some time. One day, venturing to return to the hotel by what I considered a short cut, vza Rue Suisse, I found myself obliged to continue almost to the point where I had entered it; the street making almost a complete circuit and apparently having no outlets. The names of the streets are characteristic, although ‘ Narrow Street” is not nearly so narrow as “Street without Fear,’ where one can with a slight stretch of the arms and the imagination touch both walls at the same time. The “Street of Last Night’s Dream,” besides being very narrow, must be ascended by a flight of steps, and is hardly the place for a dreamer to walk. But an alley called ‘ Street of the Old Meat Market,” lives up to its reputation for odor. Just as the artist Quintin Matsys is a patron saint of the city of Ant- werp, so is the artist Fragonard the patron saint of the little city of Grasse. His most famous productions were a series of four pictures representing the “Four Ages of Love.” Madame DuBarry, for whom they were painted, was not in a position to purchase them at the time of their completion, and Fragonard, who was living at Paris, sent them to his native town, Grasse. A handsome marble statue, unveiled last year, attests the appreciation of the citizens of Grasse for the work of their artist. Among the other art treasures to be seen at Grasse are three paintings at the Hospital. They are attributed to the great artist Rubens and represent ‘‘ The Exaltation of the Cross,” ‘‘ The Crowning with Thorns,” and ‘‘ The Crucifixion.” Nature, however, has-done what no other artist could do, and has surrounded Grasse with the loveliest paintings, which are invariable throughout the seasons. On the south is the blue Mediterranean; at the east and west are magnifi- cent stretches of valley covered with flowers; while at the north rises one of the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, which as it ascends shows all degrees of temperature,-—-the luxuriant growth of palm and orange trees below, the hardy evergreens midway, and the bare rocks, covered perpetually with snow, above. The architecture of Grasse is in no way remarkable, unless we except a fine old Roman tower belonging to the Cathedral, which is filled with + d THE MAGNET 9 magnificent chimes. Insomnia can hardly be dreaded with a concert of such bells every hour for company. But Grasse has already awakened. Queen Victoria stayed here one winter. The Grand Hotel, where she was entertained, is still passed with awe, and the Avenue Victoria and numerous ‘“ Villas Victoria,’ make her name a fair rival of that of Fragonard. The city has built a promenade, where all Grasse comes to sun itself twice a day; the municipal band giving concerts here several times during the week. Here one still meets the eld- erly matron inher frilled white cap, black apron, and clanking shoes, as well as the army officers resplendent in gold lace and shining boots. Here, too, one sees from time to time a touch of provincial life. During my stroll there one day I was surprised to see,a funeral procession halt where the crowd of promenaders was.the thickest, perform a short service, then move solemnly towards the cathedral. It certainly looked as though they were hunting for mourners. I cannot think that the deceased was a gainer by the performance, for many in the procession broke ranks and joined the promenade. The temperature of Grasse during the winter months is much like that of a late New England April, although the sun and sky are far too brilliant. to belong to New England at all, and the foliage is in its glory the year round, Grasse is fast becoming known as a winter resort and will in time, like Nice and Cannes, become a city of hotels and villas; but before this charming little city loses all its individuality, I advise you not to allow so little a thing as a song deter you;—but, ‘‘Go to Grasse.” Anson W. Brown. '93. The Man Who Ate aunts sometimes do; but occupied, alone with her black cat, a little white cottage in another part of the town. Those who knew, or pro- fessed they did, said that Miss Penelope Pomeroy thus chose to live apart from her nearest relatives on account of an aversion for her sister's husband, and that luckily she was able to do so owing to a well invested sum of mon- ey that her father had left her. But be these things as they may, Jack was always welcomed at his aunt’s house; nor was he loth to go, for in spite of all her old maid notions, she could make an obscure place in Vergil as clear as a piece of glass. Jack quite often found a difficult passage in his lesson, so seldom a day passed that he did not drop in to see his aunt. One afternoon he burst in to find her sitting in the front room unusual- ly dressed up. He looked through into the dining-room and saw the snowy covered table set for two. si HILDRETH’S aunt did not live with his parents, as maiden 10 THE MAGNET ‘Why, Aunt Pen,” he exclaimed, “it looks as though you were expect- ing company.” “T am.” “Who? Uncle Frank?” aN OL “Uncle George?” SN Os “Cousin Barbara?” LN ast ‘Meir. “No. ‘“Who can it be, then?” ‘“Tdon’t know.” “You're crazy, Aunt Pen,—expecting company and don’t know who it is! Didn’t you get a letter, a telegram, or something ?’’ NO. | “Well, then, please tell me why you are expecting company.” “7 know you'll laugh and make fun of me when I tell you; but I know it just the same, and what’s more, I know it is a man.” “Then, pray, tell me sow you know it?” “Well, this morning, when I was eating breakfast, I took a second slice of bread before I finished my first. That was a sign that some one was com- ing hungry; but I didn’t pay much attention to it until this noon, when | dropped a fork. That told me that the some one was a man; and as I know how much a hungry man can eat, I made some custards, two kinds of cook- ies, some gingerb read, and a loaf of chocolate cake, and got everything ready for rye biscuits, so that I'll lose no time in getting supper, when he comes. At first I rather doubted whether any one would come or not, but this afternoon [’ve felt it in my bones. When your grandmother Pomeroy felt anything in her bones, it generally came true; and I guess I’m some-- thing like her.” “Don’t be so foolish, Aunt Penelope. Your taking another slice of bread before you had finished your first was just an accident, and you dropped the fork just because your sub-conscious mind was curious to know whether it was a man or a woman, and your feeling it in your bones is just because you’ve thought too much about the coincidence. If I hadn’t so much studying to do before I go to that rehearsal tonight, I would stay and. help do away with the good things prepared for your unknown guest.” “T haven’t given you an invitation, yet.” “Oh, haven’t you? Well I think I’ll get one tomorrow, when you find that you have more food cooked up than you can possibly eat. Also, I'll come around this way tonight, after the rehearsal, to see who your company is. You evidently expect him tonight, although that is not included in the omens. May I ask on what train he will arrive?” “You know as much as I do about it.” “Yes, I think I do. Well, good-by. I'll be around at about nine to. see how things are.” ¢ THE MAGNET II After Jack had gone, Miss Penelope Pomeroy, having first looked over her preparations to see that they were complete, resumed her seat in the rocking chair by the front window. Her faith in the prophecies had not the least diminished after Jack’s tirade uponthem. ‘“ All things come to those who wait; and, amid the gathering dusk, she calmly rocked and waited. She heard the four o’clock train come in, and after fifteen minutes no one had come. She heard the five o’clock train stop at the station, and still no one rang her bell. He surely would come on the six o'clock train. At ten minutes of six she put the rye biscuits into the oven; then she filled the water bottle, opened a jar of currant jelly, and cut the cake and gingerbread. | Thesix o'clock train had come in; she had heard it. Ten minutes passed. A man, unless very old, ought to walk from the station in that time, even if he had luggage to attend to. She waited another five minutes. The biscuits were done. They ought to be eaten right away. She began to feel how silly and old maidish she had been. There was all that good food for some one to eat, and she didn’t feel equal to even a mouthful of it. A knock at the back door made her start. She didn’t like to have peo- ple come to her back door after dark, even if she did have the courage to live alone. Why didn’t they go to the front door? There came another knock, louder than the first. “ Ah,” she thought, ‘‘ maybe this is my company trying to surpfise me,” and she went to the door and opened it. “Please, lady, will you give a poor hungry man a bite to eat?” Her heart fluttered at first, then it resumed its normal condition. ‘You poor man!” she said, with a new, never-before-felt pity rising within her. ‘Come in, won't you. Take a seat here and help yourself.” The guest was a man and hungry. He ate, while Miss Pomeroy picked surreptitiously at a diminutive morsel on her plate. The meal passed with- out conversation. The man had other matters on hand, and the woman hardly knew what subject to broach to her guest. After a while,—she had no idea how long,—the man arose and said, ‘Thank you, miss,’”’ and the next moment the door had shut behind him. With a sudden start Miss Penelope’s mind seemed to come back from a state of semi-unconsciousness. Her heart began to pound violently with the realization of what she had done. What would the neighbors say? What would her sister, Jack’s mother, say? She would surely use it as an effective argument to make Penelope go to live with her and her uncon- genial husband. A sudden thought struck Penelope Pomeroy. No one need ever know. She could keep a secret; but it was best that Jack did not get after her,—tonight, at least. She locked up the house, put out the lights, and climbed upstairs to bed. She found herself in a cold perspiration. Really, there was nothing to get so worked up over. She got into bed and closed her eyes; but she was not asleep when the door-bell rang, shortly after the nine o’clock cur- few had rung. She lay still a moment, then slipped out of bed, put her hand on her night robe, and reached for her slippers. The bell rang again. , 12 , THE MAGNET She paused, then slid back to bed. Soon she heard the sound of feet going away. As she listened, a composure spread over her, and with a smile she murmured, He’ll be disappointed tomorrow when he doesn’t get an invitation to help eat up my cooking.” John R. Miller, 09. Sir Roger at the Play “Ita, multas per horas longas, Senecem oblectavimus, ea Ad comoediam mittendo. fore -V haa “So, to a play, we sent, To pass his long hours, the old gent.” Pope's (2) trans. ARLY this afternoon, as I was dozing in my arm-chair, a messenger FE entered, saying that his master, who was none other than Sir Roger de Coverly, wished to go with me to a'play held at King’s Court Theater. I at once donned a great-coat, and after having my periwig pow- dered, went to the inn at which my estimable old friend was stopping. To my surprise he seemed quite low spirited, grumbling at everything from “a touch of gout,” to “ forgot Widow Twely’s water this morning.” However, we were soon on our way to the theater, where, he said, there was a rather new play to be given, named “Julius Cesar,” written by one Shake- his-spear, if I did not mistake.the name. We arrived at the building at about six of the clock, and found the pit and galleries well filled. Sir Roger, it seemed, had obtained good seats in the front row of the gallery, and as we were not at all early, the play soon began. During the first act, Sir Roger was very restless. However, he won- dered whether Czsar would discover the conspiracy, and asked me what I thought of Czsar’s manner, adding that he didn’t wonder at a conspiracy under such aruler. I was saved from an answer because of the next act’s beginning. During this act, he became very interested in the plot, and be- tween the scenes he talked to me and to a young lady, who sat beside him, abont the outcome of the play. During this act, as it was rather warm, I removed my great-coat and put it over the railing which surrounded the pit. At the beginning of the third act, when Cesar refused to read the letter informing him of the conspiracy, Sir Roger was much excited, muttering about ‘the foolish fellow,” and several names of similar order. THE MAGNET 13 When Cesar was first stabbed, Sir Roger arose; and when the other conspirators came up to the emperor, he was so excited that he pushed my coat from the railing. The garment fell upon the heads of several soldiers, who were attending the play during a short leave of absence. In my absent minded starting, I had left in the pockets several rare minerals collected the day before. Although these minerals were rare, they were heavy. The soldiers, thinking that an attempt was being made to smother and beat them down, drew their swords. This action caused the women to scream with fright and the men to take on looks of anger and apprehension. For some moments the room was a scene of confusion; but when Antony came upon the pulpit and delivered his oration at Czsar’s funeral, the people be- came more and more calm, until at last the soldiers, seeing that what had caused them their anger was only a coat, went out in confusion and shame. During the rest of the play, Sir Roger’s mind seemed to be resting as much upon the loss of my coat as upon the actors, although between the scenes he would say ‘I think that the play is very true to life,” or “‘ How much bloodshed there is!” or some sentence showing his appreciation of Shake-his-spear’s efforts. At the close of the play he expressed himself as being much pleased at the outcome of the various matters. We went to the pit at his express wish, and found my great-coat, very dusty, although uninjured. He, kind fellow, showed much joy that my coat had not been harmed. All the way home his mind fluctuated between his gratitude for my going with him and the merits of the play, which, | feel, will not soon be forgotten by the people of our island. : Arthur B. Hussey, °10. An Inspiration LLEN sat at the library table, her head on her hand. She was very still, or at least she tried to be so, that she might not scare off any inspiration that should come fluttering by,—for Ellen had to write a story. After fifteen minutes of tedious waiting, Ellen managed somehow to seize an inspiration that had been braver than the rest and had rested on a piece of paper. It was rather a nice looking one, and looked as if it would work out to be a good story. But, oh, dear, think of the time that it would take to work it out! But—well, you know the motto, “ Beggars cannot be choosers;” so, of course, she had to make the best of a bad thing. . She wrote on and on for about an hour, until at last the thing was done. She was really very proud of it, because it had turned out better than she had expected. A thought came to her, ‘Why couldn’t she send it to an editor of some magazine and thus earn for herself some Christmas money, 14 THE MAGNET and be able to buy what she wished for everybody, without having to stop” and look at the price?” She could and would. She hastily donned her hat and coat and was soon before an editor of a well-known magazine. The editor glanced the story through, and the t looked at the girl. Wasn't Ellen glad she had on her best dress; for surci : nobody ever looked at any one as that editor did at Ellen. Y ‘Did you write this story yourself?” “Yes, sir,” faintly responded Ellen. “Well, it is very good. I will give you fifty dollars for it.” q The world swam before Ellen’s eyes and she could only say, “ Thank © you, sir,” and stumble out of the door. She certainly was treading on air — very thin air, in fact, for she lost her balance and went rolling downstairs. ‘“Well, as long as you have had a nap, you may as well be setting the table for supper,” said her mother. And Ellen looked at her empty com- i position paper. Mildred Chapin, '09. That Lively Fly Por Y,” ejaculated the fly, as he lit on the bald head of an old’ gen- tleman, ‘Show very Sup u Ge ! I wonder what he is thinking of! I'll just listen awhile.” There was a resounding slap delivered at the small tormentor, but the fly was not there. $ ‘J wonder why he slapped himself sO Bete mused the fly, “Vl j just dance on his nose and see what the trouble is.’ | Whack! came again from the elderly man, and he grew iter angry. He laid his paper down, and hunted vainly for the fly, which « was just then | invisible. Pa There was a loud “buzz,” and that fly was back again with another off his kind. They waltzed over the smooth head. They did not dance me | very long, as the old gentleman waved his paper above his head and cm ly brushed ate off. | In one corner the flies talked the matter over, and the second one final- wt ly flew away. They left the now thoroughly angry man to himself. } The man arose and left the room, but was followed by that fly. The i; man went into the dining-room, and the fly went, too. The man began to eat, and the fly walked over his food. An angry blow was delivered in his direction, only to find him gone. Having appeased his appetite, the man retired to take a nap. The fly went also. The man was finally asleep, when the fly lit on his head. | The man waved his arms, but did not wake up. Again the fly walked over the shining surface. There was a whack, and that fly was dead. Flora Farrar, ’ 12 = = a eke Se Smt Se eiare — ae one ie 2 lets au eto 335 may ee THE MAGNET Is A Summer Episode 4 HE Ducharmes had arrived at the ‘‘ Marlborough-Blenheim,” to spend the months of July and August. As it happened, their daughter was ill and unable to leave her bed until the first of August, when they decided that the mountains were best for her health. It was the day before they were to depart, and the attraction of this great Atlantic City hotel (a young and penniless duke) was strolling list- lessly up and down the walk. Suddenly a young lady appeared upon the scene, dressed stylishly, carrying a little silver purse, and a traveling bag. “ Ah!” thought the duke, “this must be young Miss Ducharme.” He walked almost up to her, when he looked down and saw that she had dropped her purse. He gallantly stooped to pick it up, and upon handing it back to her, noticed the initials ‘‘G. D.” He was positive it was she, now, for didn’t ‘G. D.” stand for Gwendolyn Ducharme? Of course! But why should she carry a traveling-bag? “Now,” he thought, ‘‘ here’s my chance to make good;” and offered to. take the bag. She appeared to hesitate, at first, but she soon consented. ‘The walk to the station was very pleasant and the conversation lively. The girl explained that it was necessary for her to leave on the 6.06 train, -and that her parents had not returned from their drive, so she had only ‘enough money to gether ticket, and could not hire any one to take her suit- case to the station. By the time they reached the station, they had arrived at a very satis- factory understanding. She confessed that she had known who he was the moment she had seen him, for had she not looked, every day, at the pic- ‘ture which he had sent her? He received her promise to write and every- thing looked bright for the future. She went up to buy her ticket, when, upon opening her purse, she dis- ‘covered that her money was gone. The duke stepped up and paid out his last dollar for her ticket; the train came in, and she was gone. | He walked back to the hotel; but when he arrived there, he found every- ‘thing in confusion. Upon inquiring into the matter, he found that Miss Ducharme’s maid had run away with all the jewels, money, and silver purse of her mistress. The duke was carried to an asylum for the weak-minded the next day, where he raves and talks incessantly of the fair Miss Gwendolyn and the ‘lost dollar. Bertha Parkman, ’09. “Now, Willie, you know I told you not to go in swimming, and yet you ‘have been in the water.”’ “T know it, ma, but Satan tempted me.” “ And why did you not tell Satan to get behind you?”’ “T did, and he kicked me in.” — Fudge. L$, w 16 THE MAGNET A Sad Mistake om || DON’T care, Bob Reynolds, you are just as mean as you can be! I'll never speak to you again!”’ “But, Betty, if you’d only let me ’’— | “1 don’t care to hear any of your excuses, Mr. Reynolds. Mary heard you tell Dick that Betty didn’t know Matte) but to tag the fellows. Par- don me, but I think I hear mother calling me.’ “But Betty ’— But the girl was away toward the house, leaving a disconsolate figure standing in the path. His face wore a troubled expression as he looked after the girl. He turned on his heel and, as he strode down the path, he muttered, ‘“Hangit! If she’d only let meexplain! Girls are so unreason- able, anyway.’ That night he made a hitherto unnoticed girl extremely happy by an invitation to the Junior Prom. the next week. ‘‘Miss Bettina Frost needn’t think she was the only girl in town!” The same evening Betty joyfully agreed to go to the same dance with a faithful follower, whom she had per- sistently refused before. ‘‘ Bob Reynolds needn't think he could keep her at home! But she did wish he was going to take her instead of that obnox- ious Mr. Green. No, she didn’t either. He was too hatefully mean.” At the Prom. they bowed coolly to each other, but both felt themselves grow uncomfortably hot. Bob glared at Mr. Green and Betty stared icily at Bob’s partner; and, when he asked for a dance, she said her order was full. She was sorry the moment she spoke, but it was too late. Bob had gone away, laughing and talking with another girl. Betty decided she would not show Bob that she cared, so she smiled and flirted with every one. Her partners were delighted; but Bob, across the room, groaned. It was while dancing with Mr. Green that Betty gave out. He was so persistent and disagreeable that she could not stand it. She slipped away, out into the cool, dark garden. A tall figure slipped quickly from the shadow. iD eeEyen “Bob! Oh, Bob, I’m sorry I was so horrid and cross, and I guess you're right, I do tag.” “Well, if you had only let me explain at first it would have been all right. You don’t know, I guess, that I havea dog named Betty.” And then there was silence. Marjorie E. Pierce, 09. “Did you get any marks at school ter-day Bill?” Bill; “Yus; but they’re where they don’t show.’’—The Sketch. ie THE MAGNET 17 The [lanufacture of Hair Pins States and in foreign countries. They probably will be manufac- tured for many years more, unless something better is found for holding the hair in place. Horn is the best material from which to make hair pins, since it has a grain, thus making it more pliable and not so easily broken as hoof. How- ever, hoof is sometimes used to make the cheaper grade of pins. Hoofs and horns are bought by the manufacturers from the large packing houses of the United States or sometimes they are imported from South America or Australia. After arriving at the manufacturers the solid tips of the horns are sawed off and the horn is cut lengthwise through one side. The horn is first soaked in hot water and then in hot oil. After this it is pried open and flattened out in a hydraulic press. The material is now ready T°: many years hair-pins have been manufactured all over the United for use. The pins, two at a time, are cut out by double dies. It takes three downward pressures of the lever to cut out two pins. After the pins are cut out, since the edges are square, they are rounded by a burr. The ends are pointed off by an emery or sand wheel. The pins are then put into large wooden boxes, called tumblers, con- taining water and fine, ground pumice stone, which revolve. The pins are left in these for several hours. Being knocked against each other and being sround by the pumice stone, they become quite smooth. That is all that is done in the way of smoothing the cheaper pins, but the better ones are smoothed by being held on a buffing-wheel, with old carpet, which runs through a slush of coal ashes and water. The natural color of the horn varies from light amber to almost black, but the pins are colored by chemical dyestuffs to imitate tortoise.shell, am- ber, and jet. The pins now have a dead finish and are polished by a_ buffing-wheel, similar to the one mentioned before, except it is covered with cotton cloth and has on it a mixture of rotten stone and oil. After being polished, they are heated on steam-heaters and when soft- ened sufficiently are bound on blocks of wood, which are the right bend, and set to cool. They are then glossed on a chamois buffing-wheel. The hair-pins are now finished and ready for sorting and packing. Margaret Earl, 11. “Jimmie, your face is dirty again this morning,’ exclaimed the teacher. “What would you say if I came to school every day with a dirty face?”’ “ Huh,” grunted Jimmie, “I’d be too perlite to say anything.” —E£z. 18 THE MAGNET ATHLETICS T a meeting of the Athletic Association the constitution was revised and new officers were elected for the year. Mr. Isidore Smith was elected president, and Mr. Stickney was elected vice president of the Association. Mr. Dexter was re-elected treasurer; and at a meeting of the school committee, later, Dr. Pierce was made a member of the Athletic Committee. The Football Team has petitioned the Athletic Association for sweaters and are awaiting the next meeting of the Athletic Committee with interest. The Basket-ball Team is progressing very well, considering that for a time it lacked a coach. Mr. Wass, who has been playing on the team for the last three years, was elected captain, and although as many candidates as were expected did not come out, there is no reason why L. H. S should not have a good team out of its present material. However, the results would be far better if more candidates would come out and help the team along. The shower baths are now in good running order, and fellows ought to come out, not only because of the school spirit which we should all possess, but also because of the great improvement it will neces- sarily produce in our physical condition. | At the first game of the season, played at Ashburnham against Cushing Academy, L. H. S. was nearly swamped. Our boys found it rather hard to shoot baskets on account of the difference in the arrangement of baskets compared with that in our drill hall. As Cushing put almost three teams on the floor, while L. H. S. only used seven men, and considering the dif- ference of equipment of our floor with theirs, the Basket-ball Team should not become discouraged, but come back harder into every succeeding game. The lineup was as follows: CUSHING, 44 Lith Saee Edwards) Mix) Borseman reise iis ae ee a lb Crain, Anglin Hershely, Day, Mayo, lIl.......... RSG rs 0 ae rb, Smith, MacSheffray Butler Gallacher 0000 osc) oa ais neta ne Ra c, Wass Taylor; Nouting (Cowell fbi. teehee a eae a lf, Griffin Bontin, Saweman) Wakefield; ibaxciiohle wee rf, Roukes | TIES 56 Wie ie) MARLBORO, 22 Our Basket-ball Team defeated Marlboro in a close and interesting game, showing what they can do when they get started. Griffin shot six baskets from the floor, carrying off the highest place in that respect. How- J] 5 . é THE MAGNET 19 ever, every one played well, and there its no doubt but that the team, keep- ing on with its steady improvement, will be as fast as any of the neighbor- ing teams. LEOMINSTER H. S. GARDNER H. S. On January g, L. H. S. met defeat at Gardner, 26 tog. The game was Gardner’s from the start and was not very interesting to the Leominster sympathizers. However, L. H.S. has still a chance to retaliate, if only more fellows would come out and help the team along. At the next meeting of thes Athletic Association the question of a hockey team arose, and it was decided to see what material the school had. Every fellow in the school plays hockey, and although there may be no stars, there is no doubt but what L. H. S. can turn out a fast team, if the proper interest is manifested. At the first practice, held on Rockwell's pond, there were about twenty fellows out, and the outlook was quite en- ‘couraging to the hockey enthusiasts. After the Gardner game the Basket-ball Team disbanded until a coach was obtained. The new coach is a very efficient one and, although the team met with defeat at the hands of Fitchburg, there was a great improve- ment in the two or three afternoons he had directed them. The next game with Fitchburg comes late in March and if asteady improvement continues, such as that they have shown in a week, our team will certainly be able to down Fitchburg in its final game of the season. The team has something to work for, and if they practice diligently under the fine instruction given, they are bound to succeed, and the season will be looked on as a successful one season for L. H.S. On January 23, L. H. S. was defeated, 59 to 20, at the iitek bury. Y. M. .C. A. For the first five or ten minutes L. H. 5S. held its own and the game was quite interesting, but soon Fitchburg started going ahead and didn’t stop until she had swamped our team. The game was rather rough, but was fair. The chief contrast in the two teams was the superior passing of the Fitchburg team. which undoubtedly added greatly to theirscore. Grif- fin did some fine work on free tries and Wass did well for L. H.S. also. The lineup is as follows: yo FITCHBURG HIGH, 59 LEOMINSTER HIGH, 20 EC CA RA Og RR UR Pt Ra rb, Crain ne UE CRNIE COS ARSE SORTS INTON SG SRR AGI. aR aa lb, Daly STEPTOE RDO Lair enies suite ay le Moe Naas Lee hal ies c, Wass a RNNICE EGO TS el ae SUC GFT rf, Merriam, MacSheffray RIES TVs Ae, io antes fork eas ieee ON Se ee lf, Griffin Francis I. Gallagher, °09. The old lady was being shown over the battleship by an officer. ‘‘ This,” said he, as he pointed to an inscribed brass plate on the deck, ‘is where our gallant captain fell.” “ No wonder,” exclaimed the old lady. ‘I nearly slipped on it myself.”’ —Exchange. 20 THE MAGNET ae AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WH YOU WanTED. By Miss Lundigen, a ladder to reach the top of her collar. w THE PROPER FRACTION. The denominator leaned over and nervously whispered to her neigh- bor, “Say, is my numerator on straight ?”’ w Sophomore: 1 thought you took Geometry last year. Page Funior: | did, but the faculty en- cored me.—E£x. ¥ What makes Laura lisp so when she says, “Bless him”? we Did you notice that G. Spencer said in Latin that the present tense expressed anything that happened in the Pastime? How does she know? Theater News “The Giddy Throng.” Zhe Teachers. “The Man of the Hour.” “The Gay Musician.” “Mlle. Modiste.”’ “The Proud Prince.” Mr. Hapgood. “The Goddess of Reason.” Miss Houghton. Mr. K. ie ea Miss Darby. “The Music Master.” “The Mountain Climbe r.” Miss Birch. “The Stubborness of Geraldine.” Miss Brooks. “Just Out of College.” Mr. Robinson. “Marcelle.” Miss Gilmore. Mr. Hull. Miss Farnum. “Mlle. Mischief.” “His House in Order.” Mr. Richardson. “The Frisky Miss Johnson.” Miss Fohnson. Mr. Dexter. Miss Hanigan. “The Wizard of Oz.” “The Strollers.” Miss Darby and Mr. Richardson. “Miss Simplicity.” Miss Eames. “The Little Cherub.” Miss Lockey. “The Office Boy.” Miss Cole: “Sergeant Blue.” Mr. Savage. “The Girl Behind the Counter.” Mrs. Cole. “The Prima Donna.”’ Miss Morrill. THE a=; aoe i BIOS The teachers of the High School held a reception, the evening of Fri- day, Dec. 4, for the parents of their pupils. Many of the pupils ‘and members of the school committee were also present. Each teacher was in his respective room from eight to nine o'clock to meet the parents. During the evening M. Steinart Sons, of Fitchburg, as- sisted in entertaining, with a large phonograph. After the reception all gathered in the Assembly Hall, where Mr. Hull gave a talk, urging that parents keep themselves better posted on their children’s school work. Clifton H. Wood gave a vocal solo and sang a duet with Dr. Ernest Pasewestt. . Cashman, of Boston, entertained with monologue selec- tions. This was followed bya social hour, light refreshments being served. All agreed that the gather- ing was a success. % Mr. Richardson (in the Science Lecture room): “In what state is aluminum found? Mr. Moore,’ ro: “Gaseous,” Mr. Richardson: “Why, how you make that out?” do Mr. Moore: ‘Don’t you know the ‘aluminating’ gas we burn?” SCHOOL NOTES MAGNET 21 Saree) The weather was unusually fine during the Christmas vacation, and the pupils enjoyed themselves to the utmost in out-of-door amuse- ments. we The teachers were kindly remem- bered by their pupils at Christmas with beautiful gifts. we Are stones good to warm feet? Ask Joslin, ’cg. we The seniors are all saying, “We have lived long enough.” What’s the matter? w Stancombe seems to be getting “Stout” lately. ww The Paton Debating Club met, Jan. 8, to discuss, ‘Resolved: That the world owes more to navigation than to railways.” For the affirmative, Peltier, Whittier, and Phelps spoke; Lothrop, Ladoo, and Woodbury were the advocates of the negative side. The judges, Miss Lockey, Miss Darby, and Miss Hanigan, aft- er some difference in opinion, voted for the affirmative. After this some of the members present discussed the subject. No NO On Jan. 15, Mrs. Edith Smith Da- vis, of Milwaukee, the head of the scientific instruction and _ investiga- tion department of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, ad- dressed the pupils and_ teachers. She held the audience closely and received hearty applause. we ) Miss Spencer, ’og, (translating): De grace dites-nous,—“Say grace. for ) us. � Miss Spencer, ’og, (translating): Miro wncensum pectus amore compellare virum.—Il was burning to meet the man.” we Friends in need would be friends THE MAGNET indeed if their writing wasn’t so un- Spencerian. 2 Zeacher (in physical training): “The excuse that your gym. suits are torn, is worn out.’ The little Freshman searched diligently in the waste-baskets, and turning away dis- appointed, concluded the excuse was not only worn out, but burnt up. we ‘‘Now, said the teacher, in an el- ementary talk ‘upon architecture, “can any little boyatellsmemw nana ‘buttress 1525 “T know,” shouted Tommy Smart. “A nanny-goat.’—Ea. The following letter is from a former graduate of the Fitchburg Business College: Mr. D. Fullmer, Fitchburg Business College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Fullmer: I am still in the same place here in Boston, and enjoy my work very much. I started to work for $12 a week, and after I had been here three months, my salary was raised to $15 a week. Of course | was de- lighted and surprised, too, for J did not ask for the increase. The New York Ass stant Manager came here and took charge for about three weeks, during which time | had to work very hard. Before be left | got the increase. It is not the stenography alone which is so important; it is the detail work, and oftentimes when the Mana- ger is away, I have to take charge. Did it pay the writer of the above letter to graduate at the Fitchburg Business College? The pupils of the Fitchburg Business College do not suffer from inexperience and incompetence on the part of the management, as our manager and teachers have had from ten to twenty years teaching exper.ence. Choice . Table Potatoes JOHNSON SEED POTATO CO. 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THE MAGNET ; 7 The Corniot Contest 66° 7 HE trouble with you,” said Raoul Vivian, sitting carelessly on an un- opened box in Pierre Pensant’s studio, ‘tis that you work too hard.” “Thank you,” said Pierre, and continued his chiseling. “Yes,” repeated Raoul, “you work too hard. That is why you have not succeeded. Your life is too monotonous for artistic inspiration. You take life too seriously.” “But isn’t life a serious business ?” inquired Pierre, looking up at his visitor for a moment. “Perhaps; but not as Serious as you make it,” replied Raoul. ‘Why, look at me, for example. I believe I work less than one-third the time you do. You don't take recreation enough. The midnight study, in which you so delight, is not recreation. Hardly a night pas ses that I don’t have agay time. Igo to the theater, 1 dine late with jovial companions, I dance, I go on excursions to the suburbs, I doze in the parks, I cut a swell figure on the boulevards, I go to the races, and sometimes bet on them, too. And with all these diversions, | am able to gain a better living than you. Not that Iam more of a sculptor, far from that. Your knowledge, your theories, your painstaking care, your extensive and exhaustive study are all above mine. But still your statues do not take. They are too studied; they are too Jaborious. Mine—they are the spontaneous expressions of my variable moods. Yours—they are saturated with an oppressive gloom.” Pierre had stopped his work. He usually kept on with it, when Raoul came in. ‘Raoul was a frequent visitor at Pierre’s. It seemed to Pierre that Raoul was an inevitable part of Paris. Since he had known Paris, he had known Raoul. How he became acquainted with him was a mystery. The first time they had met Raoul immediately assumed the air of eternal friendship. Pierre had accepted Raoul as he had most things in this life,— as unavoidable. It was also a mystery why Raoul continued to cultivate Pierre’s ac- quaintance. They were not what could be called congenial. Pierre was silent, somber, sincere; Raoul was gay, gracious, gallant. Pierre never en- couraged Raoul, either by word of mouth or by returning his visitations. Still he continued to come; still he seemed to delight, in a vague fashion, in Pierre's company; still he talked vivaciously, vehemently, violently to Pierre; and Pierre almost invariably remained as cool as an icicle. Now, however, he seemed to have melted slightly. “Maybe it is as you say,” he said, reflectively. ‘Maybe my life isn’t varied enough, maybe my rather high ideals are not practical, maybe my work does show evidences of laboriousness, maybe I do work and study too hard; but,” he added, “most of the diversions you have mentioned cost money. I take exercise, but recreations, such as you indulge in—some of 8 THE MAGNET. them at least—it seems to me, would interfere with my work and are not altogether honorable.’’ “Honorable, bah! honorable! You make me laugh. Your Puritanic ideas will have to come down a bit, if you are to live successfully the life of a sculptor in Paris. You're awfully proper. Really, for your own good I must make you do something rash. Let me see, what shall it be?” “Enough!” cried Pierre, in a voice which astonished Raoul, so forceful and emphatic was it. Anger flashed from the depths of Pierre’s dark eyes. Raoul had never seen him so disturbed; his whole body shook with en- kindled wrath. Raoul was surprised. It was far from his purpose to arouse such feeling on the part of him whom he called his friend. He was natural- ly talkative and outspoken, but malice never entered his mind. _ His spirit was too happy, buoyant, free, to wish to embitter any one against him. With Pierre in this towering rage, he saw that it would be useless to try to pacify him, so he withdrew as gracefully as he could. ‘ Outside it was the last shade of twilight. The street was dark, though there was now and then a light insome window. Raoul headed across the river from the Quartier Latin. At first he felt a singular and unusual de- pression, but as he came to better lighted streets his spirits ievived. When. once caught in the whirl of the Champs Elysées, through which the gay life of Paris flows, he felt exhilarated. He dropped into a brilliantly lighted restaurant where he quaffed his wine with the highest pleasure. Just as he was coming out, he met a friend. “Ah! bon soir, Raoul! Come to the Grand Guignol tonight.” “Avec beaucoup de plaisir,’ replied Raoul, and together the friends trooped off arm in arm. : It was at once very late and very early when Raoul reached home. He had a little difficulty in finding the keyhole, but succeeded at last. He slept till the sun was weil overhead. Then he arose, plunged his head into a basin of cold water, and began to hum a waltz that lingered in his brain from the night before. After his toilet he went out for his coffee and his roll and strolled in the park. | He was lazily sitting on a bench, when he remembered something. ‘Ah, yes, I most forgot. What shall it be? M. Corniot has an- nounced two prizes for some statues for his new chateau. I might as well try, but what shall it be?” Raoul ruminated awhile. Suddenly he sat up straight. “I know,” he said aloud. ‘Just the thing. -I ought to do that well. It’s strange I never thought of it before. I'll go back and make my sketch now, and begin work as soon as possible.” For severafdays Raoul remained much in his studio. At last he felt the need of a brisk walk. He started out; and, after a long circumambula- | tion, found himself near Pierre’s. “Ah, me!” he exclaimed, “I had nearly forgotten the dear boy. How I have neglected him!” He started in the direction of Pierre’s studio. Suddenly he stopped short. ‘How forgetfull am! IfI do not deceive myself, my last visit THE MAGNET 9 there ended rather—well, I should have gone back and apologized sooner.”’ He started forward again and soon reached Pierre’s door. He tried to open it; but he could not, because it was locked. He rapped; there was no response. He knocked again to no avail. Then he pounded on the door, likewise with no result. | “Le diable!” he exclaimed, ‘‘ot est-il 2?” Just then a little barefoot girl came down the passageway. “Ma petite fille,” said Raoul graciously, ‘‘can you tell me where Mon- sieur Pensant is?” | . The little girl looked shyly at Raoul. “Fle is working on a statue, and he’s kept his door locked almost all the time. I saw him yesterday, and he was awful cross, He nearly scared me to death.” Raoul was really disturbed. He knocked again, and called Pierr e's name. At last he was forced to leave without seeing his friend. That night he spent much as he had a certain night a week before; and the next day, with his usual good humor, renewed work on his statue for the Corniot contest. The days sped by quickly; they always do when we have absorbing work on hand. Occasionally Raoul would go to Pierre’s, but never suc- ceeded in seeing him. One day, after he had knocked a long time, the little girl came down the passageway and said that Monsieur Pensant had moved. Raoul ques- tioned her closely, also many in the neighborhood; but could not learn where Pierre had gone, only that he had moved in the night. Several months had passed. The winners in the Corniot prize contest were to be publicly announced the following afternoon in the newspapers. Raoul was impatiently waiting. He hoped, but felt an indefinable fear. The next afternoon he promenaded the Champs Elysées. He bought the first evening paper he could get, entered a restaurant and sat down. If he won, he had promised himself a feast; if he lost, he was to content him- self with the lowest priced article on the menu. He opened the paper and searched for the announcement. Soon he saw a heading in big, black letters, “The Corniot Prizes Awarded.” He closed his eyes before he looked again.. Then they spread wide with aston- ishment as he read: “First prize won by M. Pierre Pensant, 39 Rue du Chien Brun; sub- ject of statue, ‘I] Penseroso.’”’ “Second prize won by M. Raoul Vivian, 445 Rue des Belles Filles; subject of statue, ‘L’Allegro.’”’ John R. Miller, ‘09. “And this cow,’ explained Farmer Barleyseed, ‘isa Jersey, Miss Anne.” “A Jersey?’ cried the summer boarder, sweetly. ‘And I suppose that one with the cute little pink dots is a shirtwaist.” 10 THE MAGNET The Son of Osiris HE sun, dropping lower and lower into the stormy blue of the sea, cast its last fading beam over the sparkling waves. Fora long time there had been silence, as the old man and youth watched the beautiful scene be- fore them. i | But now the old man turned to his companion, and pointing to the sun he said, ‘Sir, there is your King. Follow the sun; do as the sun does, and you will some time be master of it. Many moons hence you go on a jour- ney unaided, and if you listen carefully to what I have to say in the remain- ing time, the crown shall be yours.” The youth turned to the old man with glowing eyes. “You know not é what I will do,” he cried, grasping the sword that hung by his side in his eagerness. ‘‘No man shall dare challenge me, I will kill dragons and con- quer many kingdoms.” A deep scowl wrinkled the forehead of the old man as he answered: “There are three kinds of lives which the sun illustrates. Look yonder at the radiant sky. The sun, this morning, rose higher and higher, casting its brightest light, so that others might live and enjoy life. It was not alla clear sky, there were many clouds. Yet did the sun shine brightly, when all about it was dark. It has gone now. People see it no more. But this afterglow they admire; they stand in awe of. Yet itis only a just reward of a noble work accomplished.” The youth gazed silently at the dashing waves, the stern, hard rocks, and above all the radiant sky. ‘Does not this illustrate a warrior’s life,” he cried, eagerly, ‘ta life where brave feats are accomplished and many vic- tories won?” The old man nodded. “Then,” cried the youth, “this is what I shall make my life. Surely this life is best.” But his companion stroked his beard in silence. “The next day the old man and youth again watched the sunset. But this time it was on a vast plain and the great ball of red fire sank behind a mountain, marking its grand and solemn outline on a background of red and gold. In silence the two watched the brilliant colors fade, the boy in raptures, the old man with bowed head. “T think,” said the youth slowly, when the sky had assumed a dull gray -tint, “that this is like one, grand and majestic—perhaps a king,” he finished eagerly. But again his companion was silent. On the following eve they stood beside a smooth, clear lake. . Nota ripple disturbed the reflection of the beautifully tinted sky; while, far away | from the dark woods, came the wailful note of the whip-poor-will. Long after the glow faded, the youth was silent. ‘I understand it not,” ‘ 5 4 . ; fy . F 4 forth and he shall be brought to reign on his father’s throne. THE MAGNET II he said at last. “Surely this can represent nothing but a just, peaceful life, that hardly any one would notice.” The old man turned his keen eyes on the boy beside him. ‘Listen, my lad,” he said. “It was one night, long ago, when your father came to my cave, bringing you with him. At first I trembled, for I knew I was in the presence of the great sun-god, Osiris. But he bade me fear not, saying, ‘O thou all-wise one, take here my son. Teach him all of nature’s secrets. Teach him to live a pure, noble life and overcome all low and earthly things. After this, send him out on his life’s journey, unaided, and if he wins he shall see, on the last night of the old year, a crown painted in the glory of the dying sun. Then shall he know that the heavens shall break “My father, the great sun-god Osiris!’ exclaimed the youth.’ “Then I ama prince. Oh, let me now go forth and win my crown!”’ “Nay, said the old man, sternly, “You must fast and prepare yourself for many moons to come.” | That night the young prince tossed restlessly on his bed of rocks. Then, suddenly, as the night had worn on, he stealthily arose and, grasping his sword, disappeared into the dark forest. ‘Ah,’ he thought, as he hurried on his way, “it would be unwise to keep me shut up longer with that old man. Surely I can easily win my crown this year.” But if he had looked back he would have seen that he had not escaped the notice of the old man, who was standing before the cave, muttering and shaking his hoary head. 5 The prince traveled thus for many moons. He slew great dragons and many-headed monsters. And when he came toa village, he laughed to see the men tremble at his approach, and the little children run from his sight. : On the last night of the old year, he paced the beach on his prancing horse, impatiently ordering the sun to set. And when at last the golden ball had sunk into the sea, he eagerly scanned the brilliantly painted sky. But slowly the colors faded and no crown appeared. 7 Then the angry prince dug his spurs into his horse and with flashing eyes rode for two nights and two days without stopping. At the end of that time he came to a beautiful city, where the inhabitants were troubled by a giant who hurled great rocks on them. ‘‘Ho!”’ said the prince, “I will rid you of your plague.’”’’ And that night he caught the giant unawares and killed him. Then the people all rejoiced and with much shouting and happiness they made him king. _ But alas! no sooner had the proud prince gained the throne, than he forgot his early lessons. He forgot even that he was trying to win the crown that would speak of a noble life. He laid heavy taxes on the people and gained all the money he could. At last his subjects rebelled at this, and it became even dangerous for him to go out of his palace. So he spent the long, bright days in a deep underground vault, counting over and over his gold. One day he was startled by the cry, ‘Kill him, kill him!” and instantly 12 THE MAGNET taking alarm, he ran through a secret passage, which led to a forest. Here he wandered until, at dusk, he was startled by a faint sound of chiming bells. For an instant he was silent. Then it came back to him all about his father, the great sun-god Osiris, and the crown. Eagerly he climbed a near by mountain and scanned the western sky. But no crown appeared and only cold, dark clouds met his his eye. Then the proud king, overcome with disappointment, threw himself on the ground and wept. And while he wept a storm swept down the mountain- side with sudden fury. Then the king arose and cried aloud, “O my father Osiris! do not be angry with me. Give me one more chance and | will prove myself worthy of your crown.’’ But hardly had he spoken these words, when there was a blinding flash of lightning and a mighty tree fell, crushing him to the ground. For long hours the king lay senseless; and when, at flush of dawn, he opened his eyes, he looked in horror on his maimed and twisted body. “This is not I,’ he cried, aghast. Oh, this cannot be I!” Slowly and painfully he crept down the mountainside to a herdsman’s hut, and here he lay many days, bewailing his lot. But the herdsman cared tenderly for him, and at last he crawled forth into the sunshine to watch the flocks. | As the days passed he learned to love the birds and sunshine. And when, at night, he sat on the door-step of the herdsman’s hut, playing on his lyre, the little children would come and listen to his sweet and plaintive music. Day by day he grew more and more contented, and all came to love him for his gentleness. | One eve, as he kept lonely watch on the grazing sheep, he was at- tracted by a bright light in the west. And there, bathed in all the glory of the dying sun, was a crown, painted in most brilliant colors. With a cry of joy, the crippled shepherd sprang forward. When lo! he stood once again a youth, strong and agile. Then did the heavens part, and he was carried to his father’s throne, there to receive his crown and the name of Glenner, “The Shining One.” Helen Woodbury, ’11. An Irishman, in relating a thrilling bear hunt, said, “One summer I started for a hunting trip, and carelessly forgot to take any shot for my gun, and seeing a bear I had torun. Coming suddenly upon the bank of a river I gave a leap and slid across.” “What!” said the listener, “you slid across on the water?”’ “Indoid,” said the Irishman, hastily, “Oi forgot to say he chased me all summer and all winter.” “Oh!” said the listener, laughing, ‘‘go on.” “Well,” continued the Irishman, ‘t‘he sweat, which was pouring off of me in large drops, froze, and putting it in my gun, I shot the bear.” THE MAGNET 13 The Pickpocket ¢¢— BELIEVE I can do it, in fact, I am positive. I will make you believe it before tomorrow.night, Miss Locke. I can and will show you that I can pick your pocket as dexterously as Professor Vaude did last night.’’ “Oh! Probably you can. Every one expects you can do anything,” replied Miss Locke ina dubious tone. ‘But if you do pick my pocket, I would like to suggest that you return whatever you take.’ Just as she finished speaking, a tall, athletic looking young man, all out of breath, joined them. “Whew! I thought I would never catch up with you,” he puffed. ‘You were both talking so earnestly that it seems a pity to break in on you.” “Oh! Our talk was of no importance. Mr. Henson was just boasting of his adeptness at picking pockets, and he promised to pick mine before tomorrow night. You had better look out.” With a roar of laughter Jack Howland, for such was the newcomer’s name, replied, ‘‘Never fear. He'll never pick any one’s pockets. He would get mixed in some way or other before he drew out his hand.” “T couldn’t, heh? Well, you wait till tomorrow night and you will both see what I can do,” quickly answered Robert Henson, with an injured air. “Just wait and see.” This seemed to close the interest in that subject and the conversation turned into different channels, Miss Locke and Howland promptly for- - getting all about the pocket picking; and in a few minutes they séparated. The foregoing conversation was occasioned by the coming of Professor Vaude, the magician and sleight-of-hand artist, to the small Massachusetts town of Turbridge. Ordinarily such a great artist would never have stopped at so small a place; but this town, containing both the Webster college for boys and the Wentworth seminary for girls, was a well paying stop. The two young men, Jack Howland and Bob Henson, were students at Webster, while Margaret Locke was finding out at the seminary how little she really knew. Nearly every one had gone to the entertainment of the previous evening, for, in a place of so few attractions, almost the whole population welcomed any sort of excitement, no matter what. On the following afternoon the three friends happened to meet again. Miss Locke and Howland had entirely forgotten about Henson’s promise; but Bob had not forgotten. This was his chance. He shifted his position, without attracting any attention, until he was between his two companions. Then he drew their attention to a person on the opposite side of the street. While they were looking in that direction he cautiously stole his hand into Jack’s overcoat pocket, extracted a small bundle and transferred it to his own pocket, all the time keeping up a rapid conversation. Then, dropping his glove as if by accident, he stopped, picked it up, and joined his friends; but this time on the other side of Miss Locke. Ina few minutes he found 14 THE MAGNET an opportunity to transfer a small parcel from Miss Locke’s side pocket to his other coat pocket. He had timed his thefts so that the house where he roomed was in sight after his last robbery. When he reached the house, he asked his companions to wait a minute for him, while he went to his room fora book, Accordingly, they awaited his reappearance. | As soon as he had closed the door he drew the two packages from his pockets, opened them, noted their contents, wrote a few words on two slips of paper, put one in each package, and neatly did them up again and put them in his pocket. He did not notice that the packages were very similar in size and shape. In a few minutes he emerged from the house with a book under his arm, apologizing for the delay. | When the party were on their way again, Henson carefully dropped one of the packages into each of his companions’ pockets, chuckling to himself. Soon he found an excuse to leave them and returned to his room. That evening, when Margaret Locke was with some of her chums in her room at the college dormitory, the conversation turned to the latest thing in coiffures. During the conversation, Margaret suddenly jumped up, ran to her coat, and came back with a small parcel in her hand. “Here ! she exclaimed, ‘is the very latest thing in puffs. I bought it at Green’s this afternoon. At least the clerk said so.” “Undo them, Barbara, and give us your opinion of them,” she added, tossing the package to her friend. ) | The package was quickly undone and all the girls leaned forward to see the new marvels. Then camea cry of surprise and horror, followed by shouts of laughter. The puffs turned out to be an expensive, silver- trimmed, meerschaum pipe. When the laughter had subsided the girls all shouted in unison, ‘‘Where did you get that thing ?” “T don’t know where it came from,’ Margaret. answered, in a bewil- dered tone, “All I know is that I bought some puffs this afternoon and saw them done up, and now they have become a detestable old pipe.” Then suddenly stooping, she picked up a small slip of paper that probably had fallen from the box, and read,— A good imitation. This seems to prove my statement. Bob Henson. Then a great light dawned upon her; this was the culmination of the pocket picking, but it was not quite clear what had become of her puffs. “Say, Dick, you ought to see the bargain I got this afternoon. You know that new fellow from the West? Well, he’s a bit hard up now— spent all his allowance—and he brought me an article that he was willing to sell ridiculously cheap. I took him up. Want to see it?” “Ump,” grunted Richard Carver, Jack Howland’s roommate, from the depths of the couch, “probably got taken in again. What have you got this time, a rattle or a toy drum?” Without deigning a reply, Howland strode to his coat, took a small bundle from his pocket, and with a majestic air threw it at Dick’s head. THE MAGNET 15 “There,” he said “is the best that money can buy. Don’t you wish you could get such a bargain ?” After slowly and laboriously untying the strings and opening the box, Dick dropped it on the floor and rolled over on the couch in spasms of laughter. “Oh! ha! ha! ha! Where did you get—ha! ha !—them things ? You must—be—hard up,” Dick jerkily shouted between his uncontrollable shouts of laughter. “Why! What’s the matter ?” said Jack in a disgusted tone. “It’s genuine.” “Matter ? Genuine ? Oh, there’s nothing the matter. See for yourself.’’ With that, Jack stepped to the couch and picked up the box, then dropped weakly into the nearest chair with acry of amazement. ‘Well, that does beat all. Bought a high-priced meerschaum pipe and all I have to show for it are a few nameless articles of feminine head gear. Oh! What's this ?”’ he added, picking up a paper and reading aloud,— I thought you were above such things. What about my assertion now? Bob Henson. “Oh, I see. That is some of Bob’s work. But where did he get those things, and where is my pipe ?” Then, for Dick’s benefit, he told the story of the promised pocket picking. On the following day Miss Locke and Howland happened to meet and both told their story. Then, and not until then, ight dawned upon them as to where their own purchases had gone. In a few moments Henson came hurrying up to them with a jubilant _ air. “What about my skill now? Wouldn’t I make a good pickpocket?” “Fine. You would make an excellent bungler. Where is my pipe?” re- plied Jack, in a disgusted tone. “And where is my package?’ chimed in Miss Locke. ‘We want them.” “T don’t see. What's the trouble ?” slowly began Henson, with a per-. plexed and thoughtful air. “Don’t see? Well, we see. You got mixed, as usual, just as I said you would. You exchanged Miss Locke’s package for mine. Now where does your prowess come in?” broke in Jack in a seemingly angry manner. But with a hopeless and a helpless gesture, Bob had fled. Raymond B. Ladoo, 10. Roman Movine Picture THEATER.— Admittance: An imaginative mind. Program includes “Panoramic Views in the Roman Provinces,” “Stereopticon Views during the Third Century,” and the thrilling moving picture specialty, “The Advance of the Legions on Rome.” Music fur- nished by the Studious Sophomoric Male Orchestra. Fimmy (standing by a high fence): ‘‘Oh, I wish I had three eyes!” Fohnny.: “1 do, too.” Fimmy: “Where'd you have the third?” Fohnny: “In the back of my head.” Fimmy: “Huh! Id ruther have mine in my thumb, so as I could stick my thumb through the knot-hole and watch the ball-game.”’ 16 THE MAGNET On braay evening, ivarch 26, the Clark College Glee Club will appear in the Assembly Hall, under the auspices of the Senior Class. The proceeds will go toward graduation expenses. Tickets, at twenty-five cents each, may be obtained from members of the Senior Class. ye On Pebruaryi2d, ther Wier loly. conducted temperance exercises at the school. Mrs. Prescott was in charge. The exercises opened with singing by the school. Carl Lee gave areading and Rev. A. F. New- ton spoke on ‘Power, Projecting, Resisting,’ especially as applied to tuberculosis. He showed that smok- ing, drinking, and bad habits great- ly reduce both the power of doing and of resisting. Miss lola Greuber gave a reading, followed by singing by the school and a reading by Miss Brock. w (Heard in the ‘Lab’’): Does this reaction take place in the sunlight or in daylight?”’ w Norice: Miss Brooks is soliciting money fora monument. All give without stint. Charron (reciting a French poem): “Jai cru voir, dans un songe horrible, Un chapeau (échaffaud) dressé paur moi!”’ e On February 5th, the pupils of the school went to the Assembly Hall, where they heard selections on the Victor machine, to be given that evening by the Schuecker Trio. Mr. Kenney outlined the lives of three musicians and gave a short explana- tion of symphony orchestras. w In the drill-hall; a new method of designating squads :— “Charron’s squad, forward, march! Charron’s squad, halt!” Corporal Whittier as a command- er:—‘Squad halt, march!”’ w ' Teacher:—“Sit down, you should study your lesson more.” ‘Cleary, ’09:—‘I do.”’ by | The pupils enjoyed a holiday of coasting and other wintry sports on Friday, January 29th, when the teachers attended an institute for the high school teachers of Worces- ter County, held in the English High School at Worcester. w On account of the centenary of THE MAGNET 17 Abraham Lincoln, school did not keep on Friday, February 12th. w Exercises in commemoration of Lincoln were held in the Town Hall, Thursday evening, February 11th, by the High School and ninth grade. The pupils marched in, headed by their class marshals, and stood and sang the “The Star Spangled Ban- ner,’ while the Grand Army came in. Louis Peltier, cg, then gave the London Punch’s tribute to Abraham Lincoln. This was followed by a flag drill, executed by the ninth grade girls. During its course, Miss Irene Cutting sang, “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,” the school join- ing inthe chorus. So excellently done was the drill and the singing that it received an encore. The ora- tor of the evening, Hon. W. H. Lewis, of Boston, was introduced by Principal John C. Hull. He spoke forcefully and interestingly. After the address Mr. Clifton H. Wood sang, “O Captain! My Captain !” and Miss Pauline Paton, ’Io, read a poem by Paul Lawrence Dunbar. The singing of ‘America’ closed the exercises. Ww The pupils and teachers enjoyed the week of February 22d as a vaca- tion. Poor Old 4En Aeneas was a widower Who’d fled from burning Troy And, if old Virgil tells the truth, A mighty pious boy. The gods were sore on AEnie, ‘Count of the Trojan’s sin: The more he prayed and sacrificed, The more they rubbed it in. The wind was sure to raise a storm Whichever way it blew: Twas Juno made the trouble— The women always do. But Jove at last grew weary Of pestering the cuss And let him land in Africa And made no further fuss. Now Dido, Queen of Carthage, was By all accounts a peach : The promised land of Italy én longed no more to reach. Says Dido, “Will you marry me?”’ Says Ain, “I'd better not.” Says Daddy Jove, “Get out of here,”’ And Afnie up and got. He struck the coast of Italy And, praying long and well, He begged the witch at Cumz To show the way to hell. She showed. He went zustantler And on the other shore He found his dad, Anchises, Who'd died some time before. The old man filled him full of yarns, Bout beings and other rot; I ‘low young A‘n did other things, But that’s as far as we've got. ROBERT ADAMS, (Haverhill, tgol!.) Wwe THE MAGNET i Exchanges The contents of the Greylock Echo are always of high quality, but they seem to have a lack of guantty in the literary department, although the pa- per overflows with grinds under different headings. The Oracle contains something that many papers lack—that is, verses. Some have sense, others nonsense, but they are all good. Their sharp wits, we presume, are due to the frigid weather in that far-away city of Bangor- But as spring. comes and they get their fingers thawed out, we will look for more artistic talent to adorn their pages with cuts, headings, and tail-pieces. Furthermore, we shall be interested to know the result of the stories enti- tled, ‘“ Mr. Can’t of Couldn’t Town,” and “ Mr. Can of Didn’t Know.” These titles should suggest great possibilities to the pupils of the Leominster High School. We are very glad to see in the Helos, from Michigan, some new fea- tures, namely, “ The Foreign Language Department.” and a “Cartoon.” But why will you persist in mixing the advertising matter with the jokes? Most of the stories in the January number are of a weird character. Cheer up, Lelos The Gazette, (Lynn Classical High), contains a very original story, en- titled ‘‘The Confessions of'a Candy Eater.” An Exchange Column would improve the College Signal. The Minute Man, Concord. The article entitled “Abraham Lincoln,” points out exceptionally well the character of the man, who, as a country lad, a lawyer, a politician, an orator, and a president, had the same great, gentle soul, which makes him loved and honored today. We take pleasure in looking over the Carlisle Arrow. This paper al-. ways is of neat arrangement and contains many interesting facts. Crimson and Blue, (Everett High School). Some stories would give your paper a better appearance and make it more interesting to read. The Middlebury Campus is a neatly arranged paper. “The Squall” and “The Story of a Picture” are very interesting, but “ The Call of the Blood” deserves special merit, in the Red and Gray, and the poem, ‘Friend o' Mine” is above the average ability in the High School. We print the following in order that the pupils of L. H.S. may know how others see us:— Zs The editorials in the MAGNET are good. I would suggest that some poems be written for the literary department.— Red and Gray. . The MAGNET is vastly improved. Both the design of the cover and the stories are excellent.—Greylock Echo. The MAGNET: Your editorials are among the best of our exchanges. They speak well for your school spirit—A zgh School Breccta. : THE MAGNET 9 ATHLETICS FTER the Fitchburg game our team had a losing streak, and lost the next three games. On Jan 30, our team met defeat at the hands of Worcester Tech. 2d, 42 to 20. The loss of Wass handicapped our team and. with the superior passing of the Technology boys there was little question of our defeat. Griffin did well for our team, making six baskets, and Mac- Sheffray also did well, playing a fine defensive game. For the visitors Hal- ligan and Steele played best. In the game with Gardner on February 6, played in our gymnasium, our team met another defeat. On February 13, L. H. S. was defeated by Worcester South High, 34 to g. Several new men were tried in this game and, as the score would _ indi- cate, the game was not very interesting to the L. H. S. sympathizers. After the game played on February 13, our team just got started to play its best. Wass and Joslin had come back on the team and greatly strengthened it, as was shown by the games with Clinton and Milford. On February 20, L. H. S. played Clinton and came off with the second victory of the season, 44-16. The superior passing and more accurate shooting aided L. H.S. toa victory. Wass carried off the honors for L. H. S. with twelve baskets, while Schuster did well for Clinton. Onthe same date Fitchburg High won the championship of the Worcester League by defeating Gard- ner, 41 to 33. On February 22 our team won its third game this season by defeating Milford Y. M. C. A. The game was too one-sided to be interesting and dif- fered from the Clinton game in that there was not so much rivalry between the players. Griffin made most baskets for L. H. S. by shooting nine from the floor. Leominster, 4o; Milford, 18. Clinton High School canceled the game with us for February 27, and our team is now prepared to meet Fitchburg, March 6. With the present conditions L. H. S. should defeat Fitchburg and, if such is the case, the season will be considered a success, even though L. H.S. has met many reverses. 20 THE MAGNET HE Leominster High School girls went to Worcester, January 30, for the return game with the Alethea girls, who defeated them earlier in the season. Worcester took the lead shortly after the game} commenced, when Miss Brunell succeeded in getting a basket. This was soon followed by a foul on the Leominster side which allowed Miss Cowee to shoot and the clever left forward landed the ball in the net, making the score three to nothing. The Leominster High School Girls worked with might and main and before the half was over Miss Wilbur succeeded in scoring a goal. This ended the half with Worcester to the good, 3-2. This game was a great improvement over the one played in Leominster. The Leominster girls showed marked improvement, both in individual and team play. They covered better and hung closer to their opponents when an Alethea player had the ball. On the offense Leominster showed the same growth over a month ago, and managed to pull away with the ball when it was under their basket, and take it along the hall into the Alethea territory. Several times they passed the ball with short and accurate throws the length of the gym. playing surface, only to miss the try for the basket. But the Worcester girls who were nian backs were guarding well and blocked so closely that when the ball got into the dangerous zone, the Leominster forward was covered and could not shoot. After a fifteen minutes rest, Referee Shaw blew the whistle, and the contest was con- tinued. Leominster girls came in the second half just as strong, if not stronger than in the first, which shows the great benefit which the girls have received from training. As the play increased in rapidity, the crowd in the gallery and on the running track became frantic, but at the end of ten minutes there was no change in the standing of the teams. It was then that the Alethea girls brought the ball all the way along the hall from in under their basket, and missed shot after shot for the Leominster basket. But the Leominster backs went into the mix-up with determination and managed to get the ball and throw it along the hall, on a long pass to Miss Parkman, who gently and quickly deposited it in the basket, putting the Leominster team ahead 4-3. Soon after a foul was called on Leominster for holding, but on the free try by Miss Cowee, the ball fell short. With only a minute of play remaining, Miss Thompson, right forward on the Alethea team, clinched the game by getting a clean basket on a pass from Miss Butler, who had been put into the game to improve Worcester’s chances. This gave the lead to Alethea, and for the few seconds of play which remained, though the playing of the Leominster girls was fine, there was no further scoring, thus ending the contest with a victory of 5-4 for Worcester. Dur- ing the game two fouls were called on Leominster and three on Worcester. Leominster met the Clinton girls on the home floor, January 15, easi'y defeating them by a score of 29-1. The L. H.S. girls played the Fitchburg Business College, January 23, at the High School Gymnasium, defeating them by a score of 16-0. THE MAGNET 21 Leominster Girls’ Basket Ball team defeated Cushing Academy’s first team, at Ashburnham, Saturday, February 6. The gaine was a close one from the start, and it was on account of the basket made by Miss Parkman that Leominster came home with a victory of 3-1. Leominster Girls’ Basket Ball team played a return game with Cushing Ist on the home floor, Friday, February 12. Many fouls were called on Cushing for holding, and the game was wholly one-sided from the start, end- ing with a score of Leominster g, Cushing o. Leicester Academy G irls’ Basket Ball team met an overwhelming de- feat, Wednesday, February 24, when they met the Leominster High girls’ team. The Leicester girls were beaten 34 to 8, but considering that the Academy girls were not accustomed to play boys’ rules, the defeat was not considered so decisive as it would have been had they been coached to play these rules. LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH VOU “Page 09 Senior to Freshman:—What hymn Gallagher :— (being called on to that we sing in chapel do you like translate, Haus with, “Quae best ? qiubus ante feram!”) ‘What am I as COINS wes, Freshman:—The one about the 80's to say: consecrated cross-eyed bear. ww NI an . = Sophomore, (translating): — “Au Miss Spencer, ’0g, (reading ):— centre dé I’lie sil y.,avait deux pic Then to the well-trod stage anon, tres élévés —At the center of the If Jonson’s learned sock be on. ene ; island there were too many pigs. English Instructor, (interrupting )— 9 What Johnson is that ? ss w WuHaT 1s MAN? An applicable selection the Seniors Man is somewhat like a sausage, have recently learned in English : Very sniooth upon the skin; Haste thee, Bell, and ring for me, Yet you never can quite determine Else I'll get a big, fat D. How much pig there is within.—£x, 22 THE MAGNET We dedicate these songs to the following:— I Want What I Want When T Want It, Faculty What's the Use of Moving ? Debating Club Will Some One Kindly Tell Me, Will Some One Answer Why? Geometry Class You Never Can Tell by the Label. Basket-ball Team I’m a Business Man. Kehew, ‘oo Every Day is Ladies’ Day With Me. Joslin, ’oo Someone Thinks of Someone. Wass, ’oo Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Chafin,’oo I, Myself, and Me. Phelps, 09 The Merry Widow. Sumner, OO The Dear Little Girl Who is Good. Laura Smith, ’oo Would You Care. Bullard, ’oo Sylvia. I. Smith, og The Moon, a Man, a Maid, a Boat. Miller, ’oo Any Hymn (him). Dagget, ‘00 Being Good ts an Awful Job. flyatt, ’oo Make Me Laugh. Rice, ’09 No One Can Take Your Place. Putnam, ’oo A Boy Who Had no Sweetheart. Peltier, ’09 If I Only had the Nerve. Derby, ’09 Will You be Out Tonight? = Wcho son, ’ 09 When Dreams Come True. Page, ‘09 I Would if I Could but I Can’t. Whtttier, oo Meet Me Down at the Corner. MacSheffray, og Lee, ‘70 Nixon, ‘10 Charron, 10 Sweetheart Days. Roukes, 10 Wal, I Swan. Jobes, To Every Little Bit Added to What You've got Makes Just a Little Bit More. Zadoo, ‘70 It’s Great to be Crazy. He Goes to Church on Sunday. Dreaming. Person, ?11 Kivlan, rr Prouty, 77 So Long, Mary. Making Eyes. Won't You be My Teddy B? What’s the Use. Dottiler kT Just a Little Bit of Taffy. Merriman, ’1r We Don’t Know Where We're Going, but We're on Our Way. Mayo,’12, Munsie,’ 11, Pierson, 11 Whistle It. Jenna, 12 Smarty. Sullivan, °12 Love Me and the World is Mine. Tisdale, ’12 I’m Afraid to Go Home in the Dark. Culler, 12 ww ‘“T see my finish,” groaned the last ham sandwich, as a Sophomore who took bookkeeping was crying for ‘‘a ham and two squares over the coun- Lets Ae “Yes,” answered the egg sandwich, “and isn't it horrible! You are going to be bitten by an adder.” % “Say, pal” “Well, what?” “Why does the man in the band run the trombone down his throat?” “T:suppose it: is (DeGz Wags ies isin taste for music.” we Funior to Sentor: meaning of ‘trivial’? Senor: “Well, for example; You are a trivial member of a very trivial the “What us ) nae a | Glass: The following letter is from a former graduate of the Fitchburg Business College: Mr. D. Fullmer, Fitchburg Business College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Fullmer: I am still in the same place here in Boston, and enjoy my work very much. I started to work for $12 a week, and after | had been here three months, my salary was raised to $15 a week. Of course I was de- lighted and surprised, too, for J did not ask for the increase. The New York Ass'stant Manager came here and took charge for about three weeks, during which time | had to work very hard. Before be left | got the increase. 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He” many know when Arbor Day comes? We frankly confess that we did not till we took pains to find out. And yet this is a holiday that belongs peculiarly to the schools. , The annual planting of trees seems first to have been suggest- ed in 1865, by B. G. Northrop, while secretary of the Connecticut Board of Education. Nebraska was the first State to set apart a certain day annually for the purpose. This was brought about in 1872, largely through the efforts of J. Sterling Morton, who was later Secretary of Agriculture. Since then the custom has spread, till nearly every State and Territory in the country celebrates Arbor Day in one way or another. In some it isa legal holiday, in others a school holiday. 6 THE MAGNET It seems very appropriate as a school holiday, first, because of the source of the idea, and, second, because most of the pupils of the schools will, in all likelihood, see the results of their planting. To think of a tiny seed, which one has planted in youth, grown to a mighty tree when one is old, isan inspiring thought, éven if some- what sentimental. Yet Arbor Day appeals-to practical as well as to sentimental people. There is no danger of our having too many trees. They are both useful and ornamental, and will be a source of income as well as of joy to those who come after us. An interesting and unusual illustration of this is the story of Johnnie Appleseed, who, as he traveled, scattered apple seeds wherever he went. Surely each of ‘us ought to have a tree to hiSereditemeiee mes, then, find out when Arbor Day comes, if we do not already know, and on that day plant a tree. HE chief fault that our exchanges find with THe MacGnet is its lack of poetry. After alittle personal experiment we have come to the conclusion that poets are born, not made; but we are not going to believe that there are no poets in this school. The trouble, we think, is that they have not tried, and are therefore not aware of their power to put th eir thoughts in verse. [f every one in school should test himself, we are sure that enough poets would discover themselves to supply us with a due amount of poctry. There is one more chance before the Commencement number to show what your muse can do. Jak GREAT many high school papers are run almost exclusively by the girls, but THE MaGNer is very fortunate in having an evenly balanced editorial staff as well as contributions in nearly equal proportions from both boys and girls. Among our alumni contributors, however, the balance has not _ been so evenly maintained, so we are particularly glad to publish this month a contribution from Florence Farnsworth, of Mt. Hol- yoke College. John R. Miller, “09. THE MAGNET 7 A Modern Cinderella. Caeser AMES was strolling leisurely through a pasture behind her broth- er’s home, when there wandered in range of her vision a bull. The bull, attracted by Carol’s red skirt, or, as her brother afterward cruelly ex- plained, by the flaming glory of her hair, started toward her. Carol, with a scream, dashed across the pasture, through a miry spot, and home, without once stopping to look back. She rushed on to the piazza, and breathlessly explained the cause of her terror to her disturbed brother. In the midst of her narration, she glanced down at her feet. With an exclamation of dismay, she held them out for inspection. One shoe was missing. “One of my pumps is gone,” she wailed. ‘I must have lost it in that mi1y place, and I was so scared I never noticed.” Brother Dick had to go trailing back to hunt for Carol’s pump, but he was used to hunting for her lost articles. He came back with the report that the slipper was nowhere to be found. The next day, when her cour- age returned, Carol looked herself, but no sign of the shoe. Carol had to return to the city a week later minus one slipper. She had been home but two days when she lost her locket. She advertised for it, then wrote to brother Dick about her latest loss. Dick’s reply came back on a post card, reading thus: ‘“ Lost: A slipper and locket. The next item, sis, if you’re not careful, will be ‘ Lost: A heart.’ Tell mother Helen and | will be up Saturday for a day or two. Dick.” Saturday morning brought Dick and Helen; Saturday afternoon brought a vigorous twitch at the door bell, which sent Dick flying to the door. When he opened it, he beheld a young man. Almost instantly Dick’s hand went out. “ Bob Langdon, I’m awfully glad to see you.” “Dick Ames, is it you?” the young man answered. “ I didn’t know you lived here. But I guess I’m in the wrong place. I was trying to re- turn a locket to” —consultiug a newspaper clipping —‘‘ Miss Carol Ames. Say, is she any relation of yours?” “Only my sister. Comein. She will be tickled to death to get that locket back.” Mr. Robert Langdon walked in, returned the locket to Carol herself, made a call that he suddenly decided was due to an old college friend he hadn't seen since college days. He went out, promising with much fervor to come again, and went away with the firm conviction that Dick Ames’ sister Carol was a stunner. Mr Robert Langdon called again while Dick was in town, and many times after Mr. Ames returned home. Nearly a year after, he was making one of these calls at the Ames home. He recalled to Carol the incident of the lost locket. He repeated what a lucky fellow he was to have found it. 8 THE MAGNET “But,” he said, ‘though that locket was my luckiest find, it was not my queerest. A while before I found the locket, I was visiting an aunt's in Dinsmore.” “Why, that’s the next town to the place where Dick lives,’ murmured Carol. | Langdon continued, ‘One day I went to walk. I must have gone away beyond the town limits. I crossed a pasture, and in doing so I had to go through an awfully swampy place. And there, stuck fast in the mud, I found a slipper!” , “Why, Bob Langdon, it’s mine, I do believe,” cried Carol. Then she told him about losing her slipper. Langdon agreed that it must be hers, and that, as he had it yet, he would bring it up the next day. The next day he brought it, and Carol joyfully declared that it must be hers. Langdon stooped down to put it on her foot. As he did so, he said, ‘‘Cinderella, how will I do for a Prince?” Carol looked down at him smilingly. ‘If the shoe fits,” she said. A day or two afterward Dick received a card bearing the words: ‘ost: A. heart; Garol,- Laura E. Smith, ‘09. Something about the Schools of Berlin N Germany, as well as in the United States, a law compels all children to “attend school, from the age of six to fourteen. Berlin, the capital, has the best schools in the empire. The Berlin schools are divided into eight grades, the eighth grade be- ing the lowest and the first the highest. Every pupil is required to spend one year in each grade. In the summer time, there is school from seven o'clock until twelve o’clock; in the winter school starts at eight and lasts until one o’clock. There is no school in the afternoon. The sexes are sep- arated; the boys have their own schools and so have the girls. Since re- ligion is taught in all schools, they are divided into two classes: the Protest- ant and the Catholic schools. Both are exactly alike except in the teach- ing of religion and both are supported by the city. Most of the teachers are men, who are usually very strict. The pupils have no study periods in school. All their studying they have to do at home, in the afternoon. Though the schools are free, books and writing material are not furnished. Once or twice during the summer, most all of the teachers give their scholars a good time. The lower grades usually make a visit to the Zoo- logical Garden and spend a day there. Some take their lunch along, some buy it there, and they all have a sort of picnic. Nobody forgets, however, to take along some pieces of sugar or bread to feed the monkeys, elephants ‘. THE MAGNET 9 and other animals, for that is a part of their amusements. The Zoological Garden in Berlin is very famous, and of course very interesting to visit. The two military bands in the beautiful'shady park, add to the pleasure and enjoyment of the children, who always leave the place, having had a lovely time. The higher grades visit the museums and art galleries, or sometimes leave the city on barges or steamers, to have a picnic out in the woods. Once I had quite a cross teacher. He would very seldom take his class anywhere. But one day, when we had fairly good lessons, one of my schoolmates made up a poem, complaining that all the other classes went off for good times, while we had to stay in and study, until our hair turned gray. This poem she wrote on the blackboard, and when the teacher en- tered, he noticed it right away, read it, and, for a while,—-remained silent. The whole class was terrified, for we expected a severe talking. But final- ly the poem made an impression on him, and we noticed a smile on his face. Then we knew that he had surrendered. He promised us to plan something special for us and kept his word. Not a very long time after that, he took us to Potsdam, about ten miles distant from Berlin, which is the summer resort of the Emperor. During the winter, he lives in his imperial castle in Berlin. But the summer he spends with his family in his pleasure castle, ‘The New Palace” in Pots- dam. Of course we were very much delighted to go there, and felt very grateful to our teacher. We took the eight o’clock train in the morning. When we got there, we first visited the ‘Sans Souci Palace,’ where King Frederic the Great used to live. We admired the beautiful chambers and halls, and the old- fashioned artistic style of the furniture. The castle is “surrounded by a most beautiful park, adorned with elegant marble statues, fountains and lovely flowers. From that place we went to see another palace, called “Marble Palace,” because it is built of marble. It was very interesting in- deed to see in what kind of homes kings live. It was all so great and mag- nificent, that it seemed like dreamland to me. _ At noon we went into a hotel, where we had our dinner. There we discovered a small dancing-hall, and having asked our teacher to play the piano for us, we had a fine time dancing and enjoying ourselves. In the afternoon we climbed a hill, from which we had a beautiful view of the city with those many castles, and toward evening we returned home, thanking our good teacher for his kindness to us. Marie H. Draheim, °12. 10 THE MAGNET A Fatal Adventure T one part of the river St. John, between the city of St. John and Carle- ton, there is a curious freak of nature called the reversible falls. When the tide is high, the fall is toward Carleton; and when it is low tide, the fall is toward the city. The dangerous rapids and numerous whirl-. pools about the falls hinder the passage of vessels or boats of any descrip- tion, excepting at ebb tide, when the water is smooth. One day, just before the ebb, some people, who were on the large sus- pension bridge spanning the fails, saw two Indians push out from the shore in a canoe and head for the most dangerous part of the rapids. Several men shouted to warn them back, but could not be heard above the roar of the falls. “They must be half drunk, as usual,’ exclaimed a man on the bridge. “They're turning around now, though.” Sure enough, they were turning the canoe, and with a little skill could have passed through a small channel between two miniature islands. But the skill was lacking. With a sharp turn the canoe was in the grasp of the rapids and was almost completely overturned. One of the Indians had lost his paddle and was standing upright, wav- ing his arms, as the boat shot under the bridge, headed straight for one of the largest whirlpools. The spectators rushed to the other side of the bridge. The second Indian, realizing his helplessness, uttered a sharp yell and throwing his paddle far from him gave a wide leap toward the shore. The canoe was now completely overturned and, sweeping into the whirlpool, soon disappeared from sight, leaving its latest occupant strug- ‘gling in the rapids. A man, who had gone for a rope at the first sign of danger, had rescued the first Indian by running out upon a rocky ledge just below the bridge and throwing out the rope. The other was too far out to be reached. As he was drawn nearer and nearer to the whirlpool, he struggled mad- ly. As he struck the outer edge of it, he whirled about with lightning-like rapidity, his arms still extended. At last he was seen to suddenly shoot upward, almost out of the water. Then-with a yell, which echoed on every side, he disappeared as suddenly as though he were an arrow shot into the center of the pool. A few minutes later, a vessel passed through the now passive waters. Philena A. Armstrong, ’09. Miss Parkman, ’09, usher: ‘Would you like to sit on the floor?”’ Gentleman: “ Well, thank you, I prefer a chair.” THE MAGNET. VI From Panama to San Francisco Pog “Ty Trip to Panama,” printed in ‘The Magnet” for January © November 21, | boarded the S.S. Newport at La Boca, the Pacific en- trance to the Panama Canal, for San Francisco. The harbor of Panama is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Everywhere small islands rise abruptly out of the water, and some of them to a great height. They were all covered with a dense green foli- age. We stayed on deck until dinner, admiring the beautiful scenery. The next day was Sunday and I got up early. There was quitea bit of motion, and it took me all'‘the morning to regain my sea legs, which I must have mislaid in Panama. We steamed near land all day. The shore was very hilly everywhere. The water was not: as blue asthe Atlantic, but a sort of a dirty gray. About 11 o'clock we saw a great many snakes in the water. They were long yellow ones, with a black stripe down their backs and came from an island near by. When I arose Monday morning we were in the bay of Punta Arenas. Here we saw a great many turtles, which are caught for their shells, and so tortoise ‘shell is very cheap down that way. ‘About 8 o’clock we. anchored off the shore. The town looked very pretty from the ship, nestied among the many beautiful palm trees. Large lighters came out to take the freight ashore. These lighters are rowed by six or eight natives with long sweeps. The boat is about five and a half feet deep and holds a great deal of freight. . Pearls are found in Punta Arenas, and a man came aboard with some, which he sold very cheap. Another man came:aboard with a small monkey which . I should have liked very much; but there would have been very little chance { of his living, and he would have been an awful bother. 3 About 1.30 p. m. we left Punta Arenas. At 4 o'clock we passed Blanco 7 Island, an immense rock rising out of the water; with a little round bit of . grass on the top,a very bad place in a storm. Around the island we saw 4 several large frigate birds. These birds can go 100 miles an hour and can keep on the wing a very long time, some say a year, without once alighting. There is also another kind of bird all over Costa Rica, called the Sopilota. It picks up.all the refuse in the land. When one of these birds finds a dead animal, it notifies the rest of its kind in some unknown manner. Often two -or-thtee hundred have been known to be perched about in the trees and surrounding grounds near the dead animal, but net one of them will touch it until the King Bird comes and eats its fill, and then they eat what is left. All over Costa Rica are many venomous snakes. Snake bites are so com- mon that all the shops, no matter how small, sell an antidote for snake pois- oning. 12 SELB YEAG INE The sunset that evening was very beautiful, and the afterglow, which is noted on the Pacific, was pretty also. We arose early Tuesday morning and saw Mt. Momotombo, a moun- tain 12,000 feet in height. It is a volcano which is always smoking and spitting lava, and which rises out of the middle of Lake Nicaragua. We still continued to sail close to the shore, and about noon we dropped anchor in Corinto, off shore a little bit, and waited for the captain of the port and the doctor to come aboard to see that everything was all right, and about I o'clock we went up alongside the dock, and a half-hour later went ashore. There were many natives on the dock, selling their wares. Many had parrots. They carry a stick around and the parrots are perched on it. After they have once been tamed, the parrots will never fly away again. We walked around the town, which consisted of only a few grass-grown streets in which the pigs and horses ran wild. We went into the little church, which had hardly anything in it. Everything was old and broken and dirty. Two or three tables were supposed to be altars and everything imaginable could be found on them, from an image down to an old broken clock. There were just two benches in the room, both broken. “Across the road from the church was a pretty little park. Roses, and many flowers and trees that I did not know, grew there. As in Panama, most of the chil- dren wore no clothes. We bought some wooden bowls, called juacals. These are made from a gourd which grows on acertain tree in Nicaragua. This gourd is shaped something like a cocoanut, only larger and thinner. It is picked off the tree, split in halves , and used for dishes by the na- tives. Sometimes they are carved. On the wharf we bought a dozen or- anges for ten cents and a large pineapple for fivecents. Fruit is very cheap in these countries. The ship left Corinto about 6 o’clock, and the next morning we were in Amapola. It was very hot. A few men came aboard selling postals and tortoise shell combs. We did not stay here long, and were soon on our way to La Union, which we reached about noon. It was too hot to go ashore; all we wanted to do was to keep quiet. There were 80 tons of freight for La Union, and it was evening before we got under way again. The next day, the 26th of November, was Thanksgiving. -Not much like a New England Thanksgiving. It was so hot you could roast a turkey on the deck. In the morning we went into La Libertad. This town looked like all the rest. The swell was so great that we could not go up to the wharf, and so anchored in mid-stream. We stayed only about two hours, and at 11 o’clock we dropped anchor in Acajutla, Salvador. Here we ate our Thanksgiving dinner, which was almost as good as “the kind that mother used to make.” Seventeen miles from Acajutla is the volcano’ of Izalco, which is always spouting lava, night and day. We sat on deck and watched this molten lava, which is as red as blood, stream down the moun- tainside like a fiery snake. It was one of the grandest sights I have ever seen. Every few minutes you would see the lava and molten rocks spout out of the crater. Izalco is the safety valve of Central America. If it wasn’t for it, she would be blown into kingdom come. THE MAGNET 13 Friday, the 27th, we were still in Acajutla. Before breakfast we saw three small sharks swimming around. They looked something like a horned pout enlarged about two hundred times. When we came up froin breakfast, one of the crew had hooked a shark. He was only a small one, though, five or six feet in length. After they had brought him alongside, a box was tied to his tail, and he was then let go. This would kill him, as he would be kept on top of the water, It still continued hot, and nothing of inter- est happened the rest of the day. About 10 o’clock at night we got under way for San José de Guatemala. ; | Early Saturday morning we anchored in San José, about seventy-three miles from the city of Guatemala, the capital of that Republic. Much mahogany and coffee was taken aboard in San José. In the afternoon while some coffee was being taken aboard, one of the derricks broke, car- rying away part of an awning and falling across the boat from which the coffee was being taken. When the natives saw it coming, they dropped in their tracks and the beam fell over them. If the boat had been a little fuller, some of them would have been killed. As it was, one of the passen- gers had a narrow escape. He was watching the coffee being loaded, and when the derrick fell, it tore his shirt, but did not even scratch hisarm. lf it hadScome six inches nearer, it would have killed him. About 7.30 in the evening another shark was hooked. They had to play him for an hour and a half before he was brought to the surface. As soon as they got him near the top of the water, he would run, soon he would stop and be pulled in again. This was kept up until he was tired and _ half drowned. When he was brought to the surface, a rope was passed over his head so that he might be hauled aboard. Just as the rope tightened over him the line with which he was caught broke, and he was held with only a rope around his head. His body was very slippery and the rope was very liable to slip off from him, thereby letting him go free; but, as luck would have it, nothing happened, and he was brought alongside and another rope passed over his tail. Now everything was ready for hauling him aboard. Twenty men tried to do this, but he wouldn’t come. Then they got a block and tackle and soon hauled him in. He weighed somewhere around 1200 pounds, and was fifteen feet in length. The crew cut him open and found a catfish and two potatoes in him. A good many times they find some part of a person. One man said that in the West Indies he sawa shark cut open and inside of him was a part of a man from the chest up. The mouth of the shark that was caught that night was pried open with a plank and one of the crew proceeded to extract a few of his teeth. A shark has only about fourteen rows of teeth, twenty-eight to the row, making somewhere around 400 teeth in all. One row of teeth was taken out and I was given a few which I am keeping as souvenirs of the occasion. The shark was then dropped overboard, and I turned in after a truly exciting day. Sunday came, and found us still in San José. It was so hot that nobody felt like doing anything, and nothing of interest happened. Early the next morning we anchored in Champerico. The surf runs very high there and must be very beautiful in a storm. The commandante 14 THE MAGNET of the port came aboard to see that all was well. I guess the clothes they wear are worn by many of their predecessors. They are always the same _ size, no matter whether the man be large or small. It was rather rough to- ward night and the racks were needed on,the tables. | | When I awoke Tuesday inorning, we were in Ocos. The surf runs very high there also. There was a ship stranded on the beach. She was a Ger- man ship and had dragged her anchor one night while the anchor watch was asleep. She was bought by a native for $8000. He is in hopes that some day a tidal wave or earthquake will set her free. He has kept her in repair for two years and uses her dynamos to light the little village near by. Here as everywhere the mountains are very beautiful, rising to such a great height back of the village. fh We left Ocos early Wednesday, morning and were in San Benito before breakfast. It was a beautiful day, but warm, as usual. There was no land- ing at this place, and the lighters landed through the surf, which ran quite high. A young Mexican came aboard in some official capacity, and I spent most of the day with him. He could read, write, and speak a little. English. He had been to some college and learned it. an About 5 o'clock we left for Acapulco, 500 miles from San Benito. The captain said we would get a good blow before morning, and sure enough, on Wednesday night it began to blow, and on Thursday morning it was blow- ing a gale. The wind did not go down when the sun came up, but rather came up with it, and before long it was blowing a hurricane. I never saw the wind blow any harder. A person could not walk on the weather side of the ship. Of course, the evater began to get rough, and about 10 o'clock the old ship was rocking in good shape, and it looked as though we. were going to get a hard storm. But I had gotten my sea legs by that time, and the roughness did not bother me. | 2: eae : About noon we ran into aschool of porpoises. There must have been hundreds of them. They were great big fellows and leaped out of the wa- ter every few minutes. Some of them leaped a good distance into the air. When they wish to wash themselves, instead of diving into the water, they fall flat against it. Some kind of vermin gathers on them, and: this is the way they get i t off. | 2 On Friday morning the wind was all gone and it was thot. -The coast was very pretty. Sometimes we were within a stone’s throw of.it and again it was almost out of sight. Hills rose abruptly out of the sea, and back of these others rose a little higher, and then would come another range, higher than the last. Sometimes there were seven or eight of these mountain steps. It was a beautiful moonlight evening. We entered the harbor of Aca- pulco about 10 o'clock. It is a pretty harbor. To enter it one has to pass through a ‘narrow channel, with -great barren rocks rising on either side, which looked like huge ghosts in the moonlight. Then suddenly-the chan- nel ends, and you find yourself in a beautiful land-locked harbor with the little town of Acapulco nestling in the hills which lie on every side. About 11 o'clock we had a slight earthquake, but no damage was done. The next day, Saturday, we were up early. The water was� as, smooth a ee | THE MAGNET 15 as glass. The harbor was surrounded by hills so high that it seemed impos- sible to climb them; but on the top of the highest was a great white cross and a small building—some kind of a shrine. The ship took on coal here, and soon the coal barges began to come alongside, accompanied by a flotilla of native duzouts, with natives desirous of disposing of their wares— Mexican water monkeys, fruit, and knicknacks. They had little fig bananas which are very sweet. These they sold for 2% cents. Row boats also came to take the people ashore, and after breakfast we embarked, 25 cents gold, round trip. The town is quite large, but there are no good streets, all being made of cobble stones, each of which has an altitude of its own,'and every step hurts. The Mexicans look very funny in their dress. They wear sandals made from strips of leather braided together; their trousers are tight fit- ting, and around the body and _ shoulders they wear a Mexican blanket. There are no teams, everything being carried on burros. We saw a great deal of meat being brought in from the ranches. A Mexican rides a bell mule, followed by five or six mules with meat thrown over their backs. We went to the market, which was just like all the others. Few of the people could speak English, and so it was hard to buy things. While we were in Acapulco the Pacific fleet went by on its way to Pan- ama fortarget practice. Everybody was in a commotion, thinking the fleet would stop there. Prices went up. No use. Acapulco had played her cards—and lost. One time the ships came in for coal, and they were charged $18 a ton for it. They needed the coal and so had to pay the plese but were ordered never to go there again. About 6 o’clock we left Acapulco for Morale: in which place we dropped anchor on Monday morning. - Manzanillo looked a little more modern, with arailroad running to Mexico City. Every house has a little store. Hardly any of the people can talk English, and it. was hard to buy things. We wentinto a school there. The children all study aloud, and the boys and girls have separate schools. |] bought a Mexican water mon- key. It isa piece of pottery made by the Mexicans to cool water in. It is filled with water and placed in a breeze, and the water will get ice cold. I also bought a pair of Mexican shoes. All the people wear these sandals. They have a piece of leather for the bottom, strips of leather woven to- gether to put the toe in, and another piece of leather to hold the shoe on back of the heel. The people would not take any American money, except silver. It was very hot in the town, and after walking around for two hours we were glad to return to the ship, which left Manzanillo about 3 o'clock. In the evening the moon was beautiful. It threw a golden streak over the calm black water. The evening was cool, making one think of autumn in the States. Tuesday morning we anchored in San Blas. No one went ashore, as there was nothing to be seen. A great many bananas were taken aboard to be carried up to’Frisco. In the afternoon I saw whales spouting, and every few minutes they would throw their taiJs out of the water. About 5 o'clock we left for Mazatlan, which place we reached Wednes- {6 3 THE MAGNET day morning. Everywhere great rocks rose out of the water, and we an- chored opposite an immense great high one on the top of which was a light- house. A great many boats.came to take people ashore, including two steam launches. Mazatlan is an up-to-date little place and has a horse-car line running all over town. 1.did not find many stores where one could buy curios, and when you did find a place, it was hard to buy anything, as no- body spoke English. We went into the church there and found it quite different from any we had visited previously. At 5 o’clock that night we started for’Frisco. Four days passed quick- ly, and on the fifth day at noon we sighted the Golden Gate. A tug towed us into the harbor, and after being inspected by the doctor and custom- house officers, we docked at about 5 o’clock. Soon we went ashore, thus ending a sail of a little over a month, from November 12 to December 14, duriug which we covered some 5000 miles by sea. Saben, ‘11. Alumni Department Mt. Holyoke College as Seen by a Freshman DEAR FRIENDS AND SCHOOLMATES: Although I am in no position to judge the college which I attend, I may at least give my opinion of it-and the reader may consider it at its worth. In the Connecticut valley, where so many of fhe well-known New En- . gland colleges and preparatory schools are situated, and across the river from Smith College, is Mt. Holyoke College. For one who enjoys nature, this place ought to fully satisfy his desires. Beginning in the southwest is Mt. Tom, with its range of mountains extending to the north. There is situated Mt. Holyoke, with its range extending toward the east. Thus Mt. Holyoke lies in the friendly embrace of these mountains. The campus itself is quite large. Most of the buildings face the west and then in back of them all are two small lakes where the girls go boat- ing. Overlooking these lakes is a picturesque hill on which there is a winding path which leads one to the top, where a grand view of the sur- rounding country is afforded. The college at the present day includes about seven hundred and fifty girls and the number increases rapidly every year. The advantage which this college has over many is that almost all of the girls live in dormitories on the campus. Less than one hundred Freshmen live outside. There are seven dormitories to accommodate the girls, all just near enough to be con- venient but not crowded. Mary Lyon Chapel, as this building is called from the founder of the college, is situated on the main street of South Hadley. At the top of a oe _ = w uJ ; : THE MAGNET 17 high tower is the clock, which at night is lighted up and may be seen for miles around. Next to the chapel is the library, which is really a very at- tractive place in spite of the gloomy reputation and thought which some people attach to it. Farther to the north is the Art building, which in it- self is a study worth making. It is one of the newest buildings there, al- though they are all new since the fire in the early nineties. The two sci- ence buildings containing the laboratories hold a conspicuous place on the campus, although set back from the street, as does also the gymnasium. This building contains, besides the ordinary apparatus which goes with a gymnasium, a stage, and at present all the theatricals are held here. The student building, which is so much needed, will be erectedsome time in the next four years. A fine new music building has just been dedicated this year and makes a fine opportunity for those who wish to continue music in college. Because Mt. Holyoke has such a high standard, people think there are no good times that go with it. Whey are very much mistaken in that, how- ever. There are few girls but what can find time to work and yet leave enough time for recreation of all kinds. During the year six plays are given by different societies, besides receptions, dances, lectures, debates, teas, and entertainments of al] sorts. The trouble comes in finding enough time for oneself. The girls do not go into athletics there as much as at some colleges, and there are no inter-collegiate games of any kind. Beginning early in the fall the classes train their Basket Ball teams and all the excitement is held in check till the last two weeks of the winter term, when each class meets all the others in a good game. Besides the Basket Ball there are other sports, consisting of tennis, hockey, and boating, which are entered into by individuals only, as there is no contesting. I have also heard people remark when Mt. Holyoke is spoken of, ‘Oh, that is the college where the girls do the work.” It is very often spoken of in a sneering way and generally by a person ignorant of the college. Because board and room is cheaper there, the girls sweep and dust the dor- mitories and recitation rooms, set tables, answer bells and other minor du- ties-which go with college life. But each girl works less than fifty minutes a day, in general, and it only keeps the spirit of the college more democratic. In this way no girl can go through college cheaper than another or pay more for her room. | As for studying—I imagine it doesn’t differ much from other colleges. They are not unfair, however, but just try to keep us busy where we should be busy. So if any girl, who is thinking of going to college, reads this and desires to go to the college whose standard is at present ahead of all other girls’ colleges, and who wishes to have a good home along with it, Mt. Holyoke is the place she is looking for. I would be glad to give any information that I could concerning the college, if any one desires it. Very sincerely yours, FLORENCE FARNSWORTH, ’I2 ae 18 THE MAGNET Sonnet to the Anemone How frail, how sweet and inspiring, yet bold, You are, little flower of early spring! How pure the thoughts of beauty you bring! O child of the blood of Adonis, ne’er old, Born from the cup of Venus, pure gold, You are immortal, what a happy thing,— While we poor humans, from peasant to king, No future have, but to die and then mold. How quickly you come and how soon you go; Yet ’tis perfect peace that with you is rife. How do you escape ourearthly woe? Ah! now I see, in this mortal strife The truth must be found, before we'll know The earnest peace of an after life. Whittier, 09. Exchanges We are always glad to find poetry in high school papers. ‘The Sea,” by “E. G.,’og,” in Zhe Ovacle (Bangor High School), contains some very original thoughts, as; for instance,— “Far away a white sai! dips, Neath the distance’s closing lips. %? and these lines are unusually poetic,— “() thou fated white-winged ship, Why must thou so rashly dip Twixt horizon and the sky, Flashing forth thy last good-by As the sun rays, bright and gold, Frolic in thy canvas old.” The Newton Review contains a well written story, called, “That Little Blue Necktie.” But those who really enjoy this story the most are the ones who have had experience. We wish all the L. H.S. students could read the article, ‘‘ Victory in Defeat,” in 7he Minute Man” (Concord, Mass.). Certainly this should not only be read, but learned and lived up to. Is there no one on your staff, Breccta (Deering, Me., High School), or in the school that could add to your paper by giving it a few original jokes? The cho has an attractive number, but offers only two stories. For a paper published bi-monthly, the Azgh School Gazette, Lynn, Mass., as its departments exceptionally well filled. Helen Woodbury, ‘1. lal as THE MAGNET 19 N March 6, 1909, our team met defeat at the hands of their rivals from Fitchburg. Although the score would indicate an overwhelming de- feat, the game was very interesting and was witnessed by a large crowd, many of whom were Fitchburg sympathizers. The game was a great dis- appointment to the Leominster supporters, in that they expected a Leom- inster victory, which turned out to be a defeat. The loss of Wass wasa great blow to our team and was quite material in our losing the game. He was one of the best players in school and had been playing with the team up to the very night before the game. This, of course, weakened the team greatly, since it caused a great change in the line-up. However, Leominster, though defeated, put up a good snappy game and showed that they were not “ quit- ters,’ even though faced with great odds against them. The Fitchburg team was far superior in passing and shooting and showed much better form. Jos- lin put up a fine defensive game for Leominster, while Littlehale for Fitch- burg threw some very pretty baskets from free tries. The game was quite rough and everywhere showed the intense rivalry which has not only existed in the past but still is seen whenever these schools meet in athletic contests. Between the halves our second team met another team from Fitchburg and lost ina hard fought contest. This game was a much cleaner game thsn the former one and our second team although a very much lighter team showed both grit and skill even though they met defeat. Baseball has now begun, and if our team is as good as it ought to be, we should win the championship of the Interscholastic League. Almost all of last year’s team is in school, and with the new material that is expected, there are reasons to believe our hopes are well founded. Therefore, with good ma- terial and co-operating teachers and pupils, the baseball season should be a success. However, if the fellows do not study and have enough school spirit to keep their standing in class high, as well as to come out to practice regularly, we cannot possibly make the season a success. The following schedule has been arranged by the manager and awaits the approval of the Athletic Committee: Marlboro H.S. at Leominster, April 17; Hudson H. S. at Hudson, April 19; Clinton H. S. at Leominster, April 27; Worcester English H. S. at Leominster, April 28; Worcester Bus- iness Institute at Leominster, May 1; Hudson H. S. at Leominster, May 5; Fitchburg H. 5. at Fitchburg, May 8; Gardner H. S. at Leominster, May15; Worcester Tech. 2d at Leom- inster, May 22; Gardner H. S. at Gardner, May 29; Open May 31; Clinton H. S. at Clinton June 12; Marlboro H. S. at Marlboro, June 14; Fitchburg H. 5S. at Leominster June I9 20 THE MAGNET HE last victory of the Basket-Ball season was won on Saturday March 6, when the girls met the Leicester team, as opponents, on the home floor. The girls put up a fine game in both guarding and shooting, scoring fourteen baskets and holding their opponents down to making one from the foul line. This game ended a very successful season, since the girls only lost two games out of nine played during the season. Girls’ Basket Ball Statistics No. Baskets Free Tries Total Points Parkman ie oo tte eee ee 31 I 63 Walburac. 2222. 564 Fe cate tee ee 26 7 59 Wrunsile.c2s ise 3k She ee II 22 Lothropi=s. .. Leon tee ee I 2 Nicholson S00 ¢ ius. eee I 2 Cotinatighton ox casa. pees I 2 Tita ls 26sec team un eaeee 71 8 150 Opponents, 33 Number of games played, 9. Number of games won, 7. An Appreciative Dream (After an evening spent in learning a selection from Milton, for English. ) Come, pensive Nun. devout and pure, Francis Gallagher and “ Bill” Hyatt; Go chase yourself around the door, And hear the muses in a ring Allin a robe of darkest grain, Dancing and singing the Highland fling. Bow-legged, cross-eyed, and insane, Ana add to these retired Leisure, And sable stole of cypress lawn “ Tubby’? Whittier and some old geezer. Stolen from clothes-line at early dawn. But first and chiefest with thee bring Come; but keep thy wonted state,— Some murd’rer loose from old Sing Sing, We all know thou art a fake,— Guiding the fiery, wheeléd throne With looks commencing with the skies, And chewing on a dried up bone. Watching the pretty air ships rise, And the mute Silence hist along, There held in holy passion still, Playing the wornout game Ping Pong, Making out your washing bill; In her sweetest, saddest plight, With a sad, leadeu, downard cast, Comfng from the last prize fight; Like banners drooping from the mast, While Cynthia checks her dragon yoke, And join with thee calm peace and quiet, And steers him to an old row boat. Why is a freshman like new peas? Because he’s green. Why is a sophomore like a new-laid egg? Because he’s fresh. Why is a junior like a man coming home from a spree? Because he’s full of tt. Why isa senior like an olden town crier, who has just called the hour of eight? Because he’s sedate. THE MAGNET 21 The High School Lecture Course opened, March 10, with a demonstra- tional lecture on wireless telegraphy by Mr. Augustus Tripp. He gavea very lucid explanation of the theory and working of this branch of science and performed some experiments. An impersonation of Joe Jefferson in “ Rip Van Winkle,” and a lecture on “ The Life Savers of the Atlan- tic Coast,” filled out the course. w The concert in Assembly Hall, March 26, by the Clark College Glee and Mandolin Clubs, netted the Sen- ior Class treasury about $45 and was a success in every way. No college glee club had appeared in town for some time, so the entertainment was novel, and the audience appeared to enjoy every moment. a) st Z � TT) SCHOOL NOTES iP The Senior Class gave their second dance, Feb. 19. About thirty cou- ples were present. The chaperones were Miss Frances Lockey and Miss Helena K. Hanigan; floor director, John R. Miller; aids, Gladys Spen- cer, Marjorie Pierce; Harold Rice, Ralph Joslin. w One of the Junior English classes is reading ‘The Merchant of Ven- ice.” The other day the instructor found it necessary to interrupt one of the pupils who was reading, in or- der to give a severe lecture to the disturbing element of the class. When she has finished, the pupil continued: ‘‘Good sentences, and well pronounced. They would be better if well followed.” Once, as from a school-room dreary, They were wandering, weak and weary, Pondering over many a problem Of stern algebraic lore, Came a sound of some one locking, Locking them up, like foes of yore. “ Tis some joke of his” they muttered, “Locking up the school-room door, Only that, and nothing more.” But when they had turned the door-knob They began to feel quite sore; For the door was locxed up tight And they were in to stay, all right, So down they sat to think about Some good plan of getting out. As the fourth hour was for study They didn’t bother anybody.— They just thought and nothing more. Then, at last, they prepared to jump, But did not care to get a bump, By this time the fourth was gone, And recess [s not too long, No one came to let them out, But they hoped they would, no doubt, They did not care to telephone, For there’s a rule,‘ Leave things alone.” That's the rule forever. They saw the janitor at twelve o'clock And asked to have the door unlocked, He didn’t reply, because he thought It was only a student plot. After waiting some little time, They hailed a-boy, and with a dime They bribed him to bring a ladder round By means of which they reached the ground. They were there, and ready for more, 22 THE MAGNET FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS They have a plentifnl lack of wit.— 7 e Freshmen. I never knew so young a body with so old a head.—Ladoo, ’so. What man dare I dare.—Charron, ’70. A bold, bad man.— odes, ’ zo. We grant, although he had much wit, He was very shy of using it. —Miller, oo. He had a heart to contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute any mis- chief.—Gadlagher, '09. So wise, so young, they say’ do never live long.—Phelps, ’09. Oh! the gallant fisher’s life, It is the best of any; ; Tis full of pleasure, void of strife And 'tis beloved by many. —Merriman, IT. For | am nothing if not critical. —Kehew, '00. | LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU “Paget Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine. —Whttney, 77, In all thy humors, whether grave or mellow. Thou'rt sucha touchy, testy, pleasant fellow; Hast so much wit and mirth and spleen about thee, ‘Lhere is no living with thee, nor without thee. —Fffyatt,o9. A lion among ladies.-— os z, ’oo. Love me little, love me long.— Savage, ‘77 As merry aS the day is long. —Bona Smith, rt. There is the long and the short of it. —Miller and Mac Sheffray, ’oo. Hang sorrow! Care will kill a cat, And therefore let’s be merry. — Person, Il. w ‘Decline the Latin word for ‘equal’.” “Pa, pa, pal.’ 2 Was there ever such a “ Lawless Person? | uy | The following letter is from a former graduate of the Fitchburg Business College: Mr. D. Fullmer, Fitchburg Business College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Fullmer: - I am still in the same place here in Boston,. and enjoy my work very much. I started to work for $12 a week, and after I had been here three months, my salary was raised to $15 a week. Of course I was d2- lighted and surprised, too, for | did not ask for the increase. The New York Assstant Manager came here and took charge for about three weeks, during which time | had to work very hard. Before be left | got the increase. It is not the stenography alone which is so important; it is the detail work, and oftentimes when the Mana- ger is away, | have to take charge. 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Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. = i pr SE EL aa ee ee = ae — Saabs ee VERY laudable motive is behind the school committee's re- FA cent decision to require the Senior class to wear caps and gowns at graduation, but it seems to be falling short of its purpose of reducing the expense put into commencement clothes. Among the girls of the class, comment on the situation at first ran something like this: “It’s not going to make any difference in what I have for graduation, but [ think it will be kind of fun to wear them. Don’t you?” Something novel seemed to be the chief idea among the girls. They thought the wearing of caps and gowns would be fun; the boys thought it would be funny. It will be seen that the idea from the first found favor not from any thought of 5 6 THE MAGNET benefit derived through lowered expense, but rather in the whim- sical fancy of the girls and the indifference of the boys. The boys have for the most part maintained their attitude of unconcern; but with the girls the idea of novelty has already worn off, and they have grown more and more indignant every day, till most of them have worked themselves into a very unpleasant state of mind. | The absurdity of it all is apparent to any one who stops to consider it fora moment. Instead of a reduced outlay, the plan is bringing about an added one, because the graduates are being sup- plied with two sets of clothes, one from their parents and one from the school committee. Some amount of discussion has been raised outside as to whether or not the school committee has any right to dictate what the graduates.shall wear. Others resent the idea of high school seniors wearing caps and gowns, which they think should stand for scholarly attainment after long years of study and not be lowered from past traditions. But the chief concern should be that the weather on the auspicious occasion be such that the Seniors will not melt alive in their two sets of clothes. John R. Miller, ’09. The Frog and the Water-bug (Insist on yourself; never imitate.) A frog sat on a lily-pad And he was, oh! so sad, Because a water-bug, so gay, Was skimming o'er the water in a most ecstatic way. The frog essayed and tried again to imitate the bug; But all his mighty efforts served to land him in the mud. The bug in loud derision cried: ‘‘ Aha! Now, Mr. Frog, (f you had self-reliance tried, you’d not be in the bog.” Rachel W. Morse, 10. a eh woe? THE MAGNET A Translation (Vergil’s A‘neid, Book IV., 522-532.) T was night: o’er all the earth tired bodies stretched themselves iu sleep; The woods, the roaring waves, had silent grown in darkness deep; While through the sky, in middle course, the golden stars did turn; But they alone within the peaceful night’s dark dome did burn. Each bare and wintry starlit field in somber silence lay. With hearts forgetful now of work, the birds with feathers gay, Both those who dwell near liquid lakes and those in briery fields, Relaxed in soft repose, not one to any trouble yields. But diffrent far than this calm night was Dido’s raging heart, For deep within her bosom fair lay fateful Cupid's dart. John R. Miller, ’09. The Busy Teacher How doth the busy school-ma’am How hard it seems to us sometimes— Improve each golden hour? At least it does to me— By laboring hard to cram our minds When on our themes an error glares, With stuff we can’t devour. She scrawls a big, blue “ D.” How skilfully she fills our time, But I suppose, as we grow old, How wisely plans our work. And school’s forever done, With patient hand she guides us on We'll wish again, but wish in vain, When we’re inclined to shirk. That we had just begun. Mildred Wheaton, °10. A Glimpse of Nature in Spring In the springtime of the year, Where the low-songed brooklet flows When cold winter has passed away, Through the soft green pasture land, The sweet violet doth appear, The blue forget-me-not grows And birds sirg sweet all day. Amid damp moss and sand. At the very first signs of dawn, Then cool evening steals over the scene, Up high in the swaying tree, And the bird sleeps in his nest, The oriole bursts forth in song The stars peep forth in the sky serene, To express its inward glee. And the flowers are all at rest. Dorothy Whittier, °10. “J 8 THE MAGNET The Marriage of Tom Touchy HILE staying at Sir Roger’s country house, the old knight and I, being invited to a wedding, gladly accepted. Susy Simple was to marry Tom Touchy. To be sure, who else would marry the grouchy old chap, although I doubt not that he had a very kind heart, if it was some- what beneath the surface. Sir Roger and I arrived at the appointed hour, in our best frocks. | I might here mention that there was some trouble about who should shine Sir Roger’s shoes. And he, not wishing to hurt the feelings of any one of his servants by not allowing him to shine them, did it himself, the good old knight. But to come back to the subject. The bride was handsomely dressed and the service went well until, unluckily, a large black cat walked in front of the bridal couple. Many thought that it was some ill omen, and Tom Touchy, becoming angry, struck at the cat; but Sir Roger had bravely res- cued it, and Tom’s hand descended with a crash to the floor. Tom would indeed have the law on Sir Roger, and matters looked se- rious for a time, at least to me, who was unacquainted with his habits. My friend, however, in his usual good humor, soon smoothed over the situation, and the wedding ended as gladly as it had begun. Margaret Earl, 11. A Transcript from Life $¢ ELLO, sonny, don’t you know enough to go home when your're let j out?” ‘“Was late this morning,” answered the small boy seated at a table in the basement and making quick work of a soup and some sandwiches. ‘You're a senior, ain’t you?” he asked, as the big lad slipped into a chair beside him and commenced on a like fare. ‘Yep,’ answered the member of the senior English class. “What are you going to do when you get out of here?”’ “Dunno,” was the reply. . “Well, what course are you taking, then?” } ‘ating, you mean? Soup—the first, last, and only course. They don’t serve regular dinners here, kid.” “Smart! I didn’t mean that.” ‘Oh, I see what you mean. We seniors don’t bother about courses. It’s diplomas that we worry about. So long, kid. Don’t overeat.” Martha A. Lundagen, '09. THE MAGNET 9 Revenge LTHOUGH an attic room in an off-campus house, it was richly fur- nished. Everything in it, from the fur hearth-rug before the fire- place to the huge leather couch laden with pillows, bespoke wealth and re- finement. A sort of Oriental refinement it was, for not a thing about the room indicated the owner's love for or ability to exercise, except perhaps a pair of huge iron weights, such as strong men of the circus lift. The only time they were ever used was when the fellows in the room below be- gan to improvise on their piano. At such times the weights were rolled on the floor, where they banged together with much noise. The owner of the room, Donald Montague, a tall, broad-shouldered, Bohemian type of a youth, soon entered. He drew a chair up to the fire and lighted his pipe. | He was aroused from a reverie by a sharp knock on the door. Two young fellows of about his own age entered. They were the occupants of the room beneath, Jim and Bob Keat. Donald thought it queer that these two should call upon him, for he was not on very friendly terms with them. He said nothing, however, and waited for his callers to state the purpose of their visit. They had talked for a long time on topics both common and interesting to students, when the maid’s voice from below told Donald his evening papers had arrived. He went down to get them, and on his way back he met his two callers half-way down the stairs. They excused them- selves, saying they wished to study a little before supper, as they were to have a rehearsal that evening. Donald went back to his room, and sat in the twilight, mentally resolv- ing to become friends with these two fellows. After supper as he set about his studies, the piano below pealed forth the prelude of Beethoven’s ‘ Moonlight Sonata,” and then suddenly launched into the Bridal March from Lohengrin, accompanied by a violinist attempt- ing “She Borrowed my only Husband and forgot to bring him back.” Then a cornet entered the race under the banner of ‘‘ Nearer, my God, to Thee,” He jumped up and went after the weights. Where in the dickens were they? Evidently gone, but not forgotten. He stopped to think. He hadn’t loaned them; the maid had swept the day before, but he had used them last night. Oh, afternoon callers! He thrashed around for some time, dropping books, knocking over chairs, talking rather loud; but no use, the music below sounded more and more loud and wild. At last he put on his overcoat and went through the narrow hall, opened the window at the end, and stepped out on to the back piazza roof, closing the window after him. Here he sat down and fell asleep. The night watchman, a few hours later, discovered him and, thinking him a robber, reported him to the police. After a round at the police court and a series of explanations, he was allowed to return to his room to think 10 THE MAGNET of vengeance. Suddenly a passage in a recent letter from his brother oc- curred to him. It was something about dramatics, and his brother had taken the part of a girl. He sat down and wrote a letter to his brother something like the following: Kip: There is an ice carnival here tomorrow night, and most of the fellows are ask- ing agirl. I’m asking you. Wear your dramatic togs. You must return home immedi- ately after the affair is over. I will meet you at the train and give you further instruc- tions. As ever, DONALD. Brother Bill arrived all right, and, after many whispered instructions, proceeded to Donald’s room. Donald had warned Jim Keat, the one whom he blamed the most, that his sister was stopping for a few hours on her way to Boston, and had asked him to entertain her, as he had an appoint- ment with the professor of mathematics. Jim had consented. It was a blue-eyed, fluffy-haired maiden that Jim Keat led on the glassy surface that evening. Jim thought he had never seen any one so pretty. A sweet voice asked if he liked music and Tennyson, to which Jim re- plied, ‘Please don’t talk shop. Let’s say something more in keeping with the night and the surroundings. It’s almost new year, and time for mid- years; and I’m sick of such rot. Of course, Miss Montague, you under- stand!” ‘Why so ‘tis almost new year. Leap year aimost ended and still Pm not engaged! What do you think of leap year girls, Mr. Keat?” “Oh, er—er—er—they re—er—er all right er in some Cases; say sa bashful fellow, for instance—you know, it might be all right.” Then I take it you’re a very bashful youth. Would you ” — But the fair creature never finished her sentence. She was dragged to her knees beside the prostrate figure of her companion. A few hours later a young man, before taking the car for Boston, or- dered a note to be sent with a bunch of violets to a certain James Keat, who found much satisfaction in-re-reading the last two lines of the letter as he lay in bed the next morning. ‘‘Don put me up to it, but I'll never tell even Don the results of the little game. William Montague.” | Martha A. Lundagen, ’09. S I look out of my bed-room window I can see a small forest cov- ered with a carpet of white, In the distance a man can be seen, plowing his way through the drifts and beating his arms together to get warm. A little to the left is a large factory and the employees, hav- ing completed their day’s work, are about to depart for their homes. As soon as they leave the doors, they pull down the ear-laps of their caps, turn up their coat collars, and go rushing by, assuring those indoors of a cold, frosty night. ; Beatrice Brigham, 11. THE MAGNET 11 Why all the World went Mad By ioc, SEAMAN sat at his desk in the Sphinx Building trying to bring order out of the chaos that surrounded him. At his right was a large pile of unopened letters, which he was quickly shooting inte differ- ent pigeon holes for future perusal. At his left was a pile of newspapers open at the latest reports from the stock market. Altogether it seemed as if the aforesaid Mr. Seaman had his day’s work planned out for him. As to the nature of the business carried on in this office, I may say that it was so varied that even the largest letter-head in the office could not contain it all. The man at the desk dabbled in real estate, law, stocks, could marry people, ‘or preside at an auction, as occasion demanded. One letter caught his eye, perhaps because it was from a foreign coun- try, and among other things the recipient was something of a philatelist. Tearing it open, he found a note stating that the writer, Bert Rankin, would meet him, June 12th, atg a.m. Looking up at the clock, he saw that his Visitor was due in ten minutes. “ Letter came just in time,” he. chuckled. ‘“T wonder what he wants.”’ The telephone bell rang and a voice from somewhere informed Sea- man that unless he put up $50 margin within two days his stock would be lost. ““Oh, don’t worry,” he said, reassuringly, as a bold thought crossed his mind, “I will call around with my friend, Bert Rankin, just over from Eng- land, and see what | can do about it.” “Your friend, Bert Rankin! You don't say so,’’ said the voice. ‘‘ Why, don't hurry about the margins. I'll put them up myself.” Seaman looked dazed. ‘‘ I wonder who in thunder Bert Rankin is,” he said to himself, and what Fren Fren Co. know about him? His name seems to be good security, anyway, and it helped me out of that scrape.” In the midst of his musings the door opened and a man came in_ hur- riedly. ‘‘We would like to have you pay this little bill,” he said. ‘It has been running six months.” “Now, I’m sorry,’ was the answer. ‘I just banked all my money. Fact is, | just got a letter from Bert Rankin,” pointing to the envelope. ‘He will be here soon, and I closed up my business for the week.” The bill-collector looked awed. ‘‘ May I just touch the envelope?” he said, ‘It is quite an honor to get a letter from such a great man.” Certainly, certainly,’ replied Seaman, condescendingly. ‘You see, it’s quite a common occurrence for me to get letters from across the water,’ — and indeed it was, for he was connected with some real estate in France. “T’d give twenty-five dollars to know who that Rankin is,” he thought, when the bill-collector had departed, after reverently touching the enve- lope. ‘ But he’ll be here in a few minutes now. Perhaps I’d better clear up a bit.” ’ 12 THE MAGNET Just as the finishing touches were done and everything looked as clear as practicable, a step was heard in the hall. It stopped outside his door and seemed to wait for ages. Vainly did Seaman try to compose himself. His eyes fairly started from his head to catch the first glimpse of the illus- trious visitor. Then the door-knob turned slowly, the door opened a crack, and then closed again. It was a physical impossibility to wait longer. Striding across the office the honorable Samuel flung open the door and 'was face to face with a messenger boy. In one hand he held a telegram and in the other a highly-colored pamphlet which absorbed his attention. Grabbing the telegram Seaman tore it open and read, “‘Boat delayed. Will not reach New York till tomorrow.” At the heels of the messenger-poy followed a spectre who regularly made a social call—for the rent. With as much cordiality as possible un- der the circumstances, the tenant offered the landlord a seat. “Sorry, but I can’t stop,” said Marion, sarcastically. ‘“I-just called for that money you give me so regularly.” “Well, to tell the truth,” replied the embarrassed tenant,—and he really persuaded himself that he was telling the truth,—‘ I’ve just been closing up my business for the week. I expected Bert Rankin'to see me. Just got a wireless this minute that the boat was late,” and he passed over the mes- sage, viewing the face of Marion to see what effect the name had on him. “Ts that so?” the landlord burst out. ‘‘When did you ever get ac- quainted with him?” ‘“Well—to tell the truth—you see—say, about that rent, I put all my money in the bank.” Ordinarily this yarn would not have been accepted, “Don't talk about the rent, man. It will be the proudest day of my life when that fellow comes into this building. Say, could you arrange to let me have a peep at him?” “Why, of course. You see, I had thought of a dinner party or some- thing, but this message put me all out. I'll see that you come, though, when we have it.” | With tears of gratitude the landlord departed. Then Seaman vowed to himself he’d find out who Rankin was, but he didn’t dare ask any one. Locking up the office he went to a near-by news stand and bought a copy of every paper there, then proceeded home. His beloved wife, seeing him coming, rushed to the door. ‘“ Why, Samuel, what under the canopy did you come home so early for, and are you going to be a junk dealer?” ‘“ Hush, my dear, don’t wake meup. Perhaps I’m dreaming.” “ Huh! Perhaps you're crazy.” . ‘“Why, my dear,” he announced, watching her face narrowly to see the effect of the magic words, “I received a letter today from Bert Rankin, and he is coming to see me, and J bought these papers to see who under the sun the duffer is ” — “Why, Samuel Seaman, don’t you know who Bert Rankin is?” ‘“Never heard of him. Did you?” ‘Did I ever hear of him? Did 1? Well, if I had been reading noth- THE MAGNET 13 ing but stock reports perhaps I wouldn’t have. Why, Bert Rankin is’ — “Go on! Go on!” “Samuel, you're sure you're not fooling me?’’ “No, no!” “Well, he is—a very noted person.” Mr. Seaman sank limply to a chair, wiping his forehead. ‘“ Thanks awfully. Do you want to drive me crazy?” he roared. “Well, look at this paper ’ — The door-bel] rang. It proved to be another messenger boy. This time the telegram read: ‘Mr. Samuel Seaman. Just found I made mistake in address. Meant telegrams for S. D. Seaman, my uncle. Pardon mis- take.” Mrs. Seaman was angry. ‘Samuel, you may as well-know first as last _ that Bert Rankin is the world’s champion wrestler. He just won a bout with Cummings and is now on his way to the United States and all the world is mad with joy at the man.” A newsboy outside interrupted. ‘Special edition of the ‘World!’ All about the accident. Bert Rankin drowned in New York harbor.” Again the telephone rang. ‘Hello! This is from Fren Fren Co. Unless you send up $50 before tomorrow your stock will be lost.” F. P. Kehew, 09. OW pretty the long yellow grass of the wheat fields looks, as the sun pours its golden rays on the clusters of grain! But on look- ing closer you will see that they are even more beautiful. Hid- den here and there are bright red poppies mingled with blue bachelor but- tons and daisies, which lift their yellow centers for a bath in the sun, or perhaps for the ruby.throated humming birds to gather honey for them- selves. Clara Paton, 12. At the top of this hill stood a tall pine tree, its green boughs out- lined against the grayish brown of the other trees around it. Win- ter had come, the leaves had fallen from the branches and only the pine tree could boast of any. And well might it on that day, for its green boughs were partly hidden by the snow, and the sun shining on it made the snow sparkle like diamonds. There, in the midst of the forest, with no presents on it, only itself to give, and trimmed only by the gifts of nature, stood the most beautiful Christmas tree in the world. Tx here the road led up a low hill and then made a sharp turn, Margaret Earl, | 1. 14 THE MAGNET His Perfect Day “«And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.’ $¢ ES, that is appropriate. It wasin June. It was my perfect day; and rare, —that’s no name for it,” said Billy Hawkins, slowly, in a reminiscent tone. ‘ Ah!-would that the immortal gods would endow me with such luck or wisdom that. I could duplicate that day,—every lesson and every recitation perfect,’ he added in a dramatic voice. “Aw, cut the flourish and give us t he story,’ drawled Philip Archibald Scott,—or Philip Archibald, as he wis called for short,—one of Billy’s classmates. ‘‘ You know and weall know that you never made even one perfect recitation, to say nothing of your plugging hard enough to get through six. But let’s have the story. I suppose you can’t drop the sub- ject until you have completed your enlargement of the truth.” “Oh, it’s true, fast enough. You know I never, never utter false words.” | “No. We know that you always tell the truth; reversed,’ his audience groaned. ‘“ Hurry up with the story.” “Well, you see it was like this. It was just two days before the pre- lim exams were to come off and I had been plugging till twelve o'clock the night before to prepare for them. Hadn't looked at my lessons for the next day, and, to cap the climax, I was to recite every period and no time to study. “All my folks were away and I was alone in the house: Just before I tumbled into bed, I set my alarm clock,—one of those periodic affairs that rings a minute, takes a rest, rings another minute, and so on until it stops. I set it at twenty minutes of eight, just time enough to dress, bolt my breakfast, jump on the car, and get to school just before the first bell. “You may imagine that I was slightly weary and also slightly worried about my lessons the next morning when the alarm clock went off. After the thing had run its allotted minute, and had stopped fora breathing spell, I turned over in bed to stretch a minute, but soon I was up and on my way to school. ‘““T got there just as the first bell was ringing, which was miracle the first, for you know that I always do well if 1 get there before the bell for morning exercises. Madame was extremely amiable that morning and beained upon us with a patronizing air. The morning exercises were short, and for a wonder interesting. : ‘“When the bell rang for the first period I passed into the English rec- itation room with an evil foreboding, but much to my amazement the period went along beautifully. I was called upon to recite,—had to explain a pas- sage in one of those extremely interesting Emerson’s Essays. I started to bluff, but suddenly the explanation came to me and I made a brilliant rec- itation. There were a few seniors in the room who usually spent their THE MAGNET 15 time in disturbing our class, but they were dumfounded by the brilliance of my success and were absolutely quiet, much to the edification of Miss Rivers. “My next stunt was German—lI hadn’t opened my book for three days. I was almost positive that I’d be called on, and I was trembling in my shoes. The period, however, wore on, and was almost over when my card was reached and Fraulein called my name; but, by the biggest piece of luck, the door opened and in walked a visitor. By the time that the accus- tomed greetings and other extras were completed, the bell rang, and my second period had passed with no failures. | “The third period was lab. work in chemistry.. That was easy, be- cause there was nothing to prepare. But still my luck seemed to be with me, for at the end of the period I had completed my last experiment, had cleaned my bench, put away my apparatus, and was ready to pass out when the fourth period bell rang. This was a great wonder for me, because I usually was about half ready when the bell rang and got into history class late. “Well, anyway, I astounded Miss Holmes in history by not arguing or making the least di sturbance, and by answering her questions perfectly. By the way, I guessed at each and every one and, for the first time in my history, I guessed right. “ Recess, that day, began on time, a thing which hadn’t happened for about a week, because the bells were hors de combat. At the end of re- cess I was in my seat when the second bell rang, and so avoided the penal- ty of staying at noon, one which I often paid. “Tn Latin class I was called upon to translate a little short sentence of only six or'seven lines, and I thought sure I was done for, when I heard somebody behind me slowly whisper the translation. By a little judicious bluffing and by careful listening | succeeded in giving Miss Day the im- pression that I really knew what I was talking about, and I had the satis- faction of seeing a ten set down on my card. “The sixth and last period was the one I feared the most, for it was solid geometry, and our class was pretty small. “Then you all know that A. L. Wright is about the limit in geometry. When you begin to bluff he begins to put down a zero on your card. Well, that day he was feeling p retty good, and | thought | would try to get by somehow. When he called my name I sprang to my feet and started to rattle off the hypothe- sis, the ‘to prove,’ and then I went through some kind of proof as fast as | could talk. I didn’t know what I was talking about, myself, but he was so amazed at my promptness that he had hardly recovered before I had _ fin- ished. When he found his voice he said, ‘ Very good, Mr. Hawkins, very good; but I wish you would start the proof again a little slower. I hardly understood what your first step was.’ “T thought that couldn’t help putting me down and out, but I thought I’d try to get him to help me. So 1 began to drawl through the hypothe- sis again and started the proof, but I was so slow that time that he grew mpatient and began to suggest the steps in the proof to hurry me on. By 1 16 THE MAGNET his suggestions I caught on to the proof and finished the theorem at full speed. He again praised my excellent (?) work and commented on my marked improvement. “Well, at last the bell rang, and I went back to my room in excellent spirits, for this was a memorable day for me. But my rejoicing came too quick. When the last bell began to ring I started so suddenly that I tripped and fell. When I started to pick myself up, I found to my horror that—that—lI had fallen out of bed and the dear old alarm clock was ring- ing its last round. The clock said ten minutes of eight and my perfect day lay before me, instead of being past. It was alla dream. It is fairly easy to imagine how perfect the day really was for me. I got to school ten min- utes late, flunked in every recitation, got four lectures, and had altogether a perfect day.” “Humph! Might have known it. Thought you couldn’t ever make that record. Why didn’t you tell us it was nothing but a dream in the first place, and not make us waste our valuable time?” Philip Archibald grum- bled, disgustedly. “Once I had another dream. Perhaps you would like,’—Billy again began, sleepily. But his voice was drowned in the chorus of groans and grunts from his former audience and he lapsed into silent meditation. Raymond B. Ladoo, ’10. A Football Game as Seen from [lars Ce head professor of Astronomy in Mars had just finished a telescope which he claimed would render things on the earth plainly visible. He called a meeting of his brother professors, and after fixing the telescope in position, started to tell what he saw. | ‘IT see,” he said, ‘‘a large number of people assembled together to cel- ebrate. Ah! here come twelve or fifteen strange creatures into a portion of place set apart. The people.on one side of the space seem very excited. But I must describe this field. It is marked with white lines, and at the ex- tremities of the field are two poles set up, with another stick fastened across. Twelve or fifteen other creatures come out, and the other side of the grounds is excited. These creatures have large lumps on their shoulders and have something very strange on their heads. Another strange thing is that they have lead-colored noses. These opposing representatives of the two tribes crouch down facing each other. A little man runs excitedly around them. “It seems that the prize is a little oval, because they try to get it away from each other and bring it home. One of these creatures has secured it and is running; another one tries to stop him, but fails. He has placed it back of the sticks, and the people on one side are waving flags and throw- a THE MAGNET 17 ing up hats. The excited little man has taken the ball and given it to a man who takes it out to the fifth of the white lines and kicks it. It did not go over, and the other side acts funny. They start again in the middle of the field, and seem very angry. There is a fierce charge. They throw each other around twice as hard as before, and now they are carrying one of them off. They have pulled one of the lead noses off of one of the creatures. It is strange, but he does not bleed. “Another charge. Three of them are lying with their noses pulled off. Another one is covered with red, and two men are working over him. I cannot bear to look any longer at such a spectacle.” The professor took the telescope and threw it with such force that it smashed. And he also broke a blood vessel and died. Thus the secret perished with him. J. L. Foss, ’09. Exchanges Your good stories and attractive but simple arrangement appeal to our -sense of judgment, Helos. (Grand Rapids, Mich.) We have a conundrum we wish to ask the Courant. Why do the birds migrating north and your jokes resemble each other? Because they were both familiar here eight months ago. This month’s cho, which comes to us from Ohio, makes up in quality what it lacks in quantity. It becomes very annoying, Gazette (Lynn Classical High School) to be reading one of your interesting articles and, on reaching the.bottom of the page, to continue the piece with, ‘‘Some Dandy New Ties at Downing’s, Boys.” Your paper could be made more interesting to outside readers, Philo- math (Framingham), if your stories came first. The Advance, from Salem, is rapidly climbing up the ladder of success: It is now a bright, attractive paper, with a well-filled literary department and some witty jokes. ‘The Conservation of the Forest,” from the: lumberman’s point of view, brings up the other side of this great national question remarkably well in The Minute Man, Concord, Mass. The Commencement number of 7he Carlisle Arrow would be a credit to any school. Their loyalty to their school and goodwill toward one another are worthy of note. The story called “ Pat and the Anarchists” raises this number of the ' Crimson and Blue, Everett, Mass., to a high standard. 18 THE MAGNET Coe baseball season did not start out as well as was expected, but it is hoped that L. H. S. will yet put a strong nine in the diamond. Many of the fellows who were expected to play did not do so, for various reasons, all of which seemed to be rather shallow. Mr. McKeen has been procured to coach the team, and if the fellows go out to practice regularly, a good team should be the result. MARLBORG, 567% -LOUEl ieee The first game of the season ended in a defeat for L. H.S., at the old trotting park, April 17. Leominster made the first score and was in hopes of winning; but in the fifth inning Marlboro made three runs which kept them ahead for the rest of the game. Bullard caught a very good game for L. H. S., putting out three men at home plate, who would otherwise have netted runs for Marlboro. McCann pitched his first game very well, but was given rather poor support at intervals, which was costly for L. H. S. Our team had been practicing only three or four afternoons together before the game, and taking this into consideration, they put up a good game. The chief weakness of the team was its poor hitting, which may be reme- died if the fellows will practice diligently. Hupson-vsolse HS: On April 19th Leominster met defeat at the hands of Hudson. The game was not very interesting from Leominster’s standpoint, considering the great number of errors made by our team. The score was nothing to nothing up to the 4th inning, when Hudson scored a couple of runs and our team went up in the air and didn’t come down until Hudson had scored six runs. On starting the:7th inning L. H.S. made two runs and had three men on bases, but the rainstorm which had been threatening all the after- noon suddenly started, and the game was called off, leaving the score un- changed, 12 too. If it had not rained, although our team might not have won, the score would undoubtedly have looked much better for L. H. S. On April 28, again our team met defeat at the old trotting park, and this time it was at the hands of Clinton High School. The errors were not made as frequently in this game by our team as in the preceding games, but THE MAGNET | 19 they came at times when it meant runs for Clinton. The chief trouble was, as usual, the weak hitting, and unless this department of the game is im- proved, our team will find itself greatly handicapped throughout the season. Clinton made the first score in the third inning, on an error, and piled up five during the game, which gave them the victory, 5 to 2. byH. S: ws. WORCESTER ENGLISH: H. S. Our team won its first victory, April 28th, over Worcester English High School, 4 to 3, in a very interesting game. The batting of our team was still rather weak, but with good judgment they were able to pull off the vic- tory. Errors were frequent on both sides, but those made by Worcester English proved more costly. The addition of Little and Rice strengthened our team to quite an extent, although all the boys showed much better form than in previous games. On May 8, our team again met defeat, at Fitchburg, 5 tor. It was the first game that Fitchburg won this year, their team having lost four games the same as ourselves. The game would have been much closer only for errors in the third inning, which were responsible for three runs to Fitch- burg’s credit. The chief weakness of our team, as in all the games played this season, was the hitting, which was very poor, in that our team made only one hit. Rice got the only hit for L. H.S., while Littlehale made three pretty ones for Fitchburg, carrying off the highest honors in that re- spect. Unless more fellows come out for the baseball team, and those fellows who are out already practice more diligently, L. H. S. will occupy a very low position in the Wachusett League, instead of the high position which it was hoped it would hold. Therefore it seems that every fellow should have enough school spirit to go out and at least try for the team. And by thus helping the team along, L. H.S. will undoubtedly be able to puta _ strong team in the field which shall otherwise be a failure. THE UNIVERSITY OF SHAKESPEARE. The Freshman year—‘tA Comedy of Errors.” The Sophomore year—‘t Much Ado about Nothing.” The Jun- ior year—“‘As You Like It.” The Senior year—‘All’s Well that Ends Well.”-—Advance. SCANDAL! ScCANDAL!! ScanpDAL!!! For Boys Only! },UpIp NOA jr [AIS e9q },Up[noM nox “yi peas pue uMOp dpisdn siy} UIn} p,noA MoauUy | Brown and Gold. 20 THE MAGNET “LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU HEARD IN Room 16 Teacher: Miss P., please name for me the British Isles. Miss Parkman: England, Scotland, Ireland, and Whales. we Owen More went away one day, Owen More than he could pay. Owen More came back one day, Owen More. —f x, xs WANTS Wanted, by Rice, ’og, an alarm clock. Wanted, by Bullard, pupils in vocal culture. ww THE OnE Way Out A senior girl recently went to have her graduation picture taken. The photographer had a hard time with her, for when he asked her to look pleasant she didn’t look natural, and when she. looked natural, she didn’t look pleasant. At last they tried a back view. SS Why doesn’t the man in the moon get married? He can’t afford it; because he only gets a quarter a week, and that he has to have to get full on. FROM BURKE A gentleman of real moderation ——a certain Mr. Rice we AN ABBREVIATED TALE She frowned at him and called him Mr. Merely because he came and Kr. That very night, just her to spite, That naughty Mr. Kr. Sr. — Selected. ww THE PsatmMist TO His Pony 1 The pony is my helper, I shall not flunk. 2 He raiseth my understanding, he leadeth me inthe paths of knowl- edge for my credit’s sake. 3 Yea, though I plod through the — fifth and sixth books of Vergil, I shall fear no evil, for thou art with me, and thy phrases they comfort me. 4 Thou preparest my lesson for me in spite of my teachers; thou crowneth my head with fame, my standing runneth high. 5 Surely applause and recognition shall follow me all the days of my life, and my pony shall dwell a in my house forever.— Ex. i. aS - - s THE eS pl On April gth Mrs. Gates spoke in a very interesting manner to the pu- pils of the school upon the trip which she in company with friends made tothe island of Jamaica. She told of the life and customs of the people and of the numerous products of this very fertile island in a man- ner that displayed close observation. The pupils showed their apprecia- tion at the close of her speech by hearty applause. w Teacher: What does Venus stand for? Mr. K.: Because she can’t sit down. w On April 16th our principal, Mr. John C. Hull, and his wife gave a reception at the high school assem- bly hall to the members of. the classes of ’07, 08, ’0g, ‘10, the school committee, the superintendent of schools, and the teachers with whom he has been associated. Mr. and Mrs. Hull were assisted in receiving by Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Pierce and Supt. and Mrs. T. E. Thompson. Following the reception Miss Hester Whitney entertained the guests by several well-read selections. There was dancing, and games for those who did not care to dance, until Ii o'clock. Light refreshments were served. Every one spent a very pleasant social evening. SCHOOL NOTES es MAGNET 21 eas oa) Ee SS — — In the prize speaking contest held April 1gth for the purpose of select- ing those who are to represent the school in the June interscholastic contest, Miss Nellie Stratton and Harold B. Jobes received first honors. ‘Liew iUcges we weren | rartiseet.. rall) Miss A. G. Webber of Cushing Acad- emy, and S. H. Erskine, superintend- ent of Lancaster schools. Miss Claire Kivlan sang and the high school orchestra rendered several selections. w Overheard in the Chemistry Lecture Room: Now, organic substances are those that-have-onee been alive: cor come from living things. For ex- ample, wood comes from trees, cot- ton comes from cotton-plants, and wool comes from—from wolves! w ihe Scacets: of etne spent a day of real soldier life on May 3d. The date set was originally May 1, but was postponed because of rain. They started at 7.30 and arrived at the drill grounds in North Leominster at 9 30. Before dinner they went through the manual of In the aft- ernoon they played ball, the team After this they fell into line again and passed in review before Capt. Frank V. Gilson of Co. B, 6th Regiment, high school arms and battalion drill. picked from Co. A winning. 22 EEE M. N. G., assisted by Lieut. Charles E. Akeley. “Atter a short-rest.they marched back to school by easy stages, and although quite tired, the cadets all enjoyed their first field day. we At the annual physical culture prize drill, held the evening of April 30th, the freshman boys and sopho- more girls received the cups awarded for the excellence and skill of their MAGNET very interesting, but was not as well attended as the work deserved. we At the annual prize drill of the cadets in the Town Hall, May 14, Gordon Harvie won first prize; Wil- liam Jenna, second prize, and Carle- ton Caswell, third prize. Co. B, un- der Capt. Cephas W. Derby, had the better company drill. The judzes were Capt. Wm. G. Pond of Milford, Lieut. Charles E. Akeley of Fitch- burg, and Lieut. Archie F. Murray of work. The whole exhibition was Worcester. The following letter is from a former graduate of the Fitchburg Business College: Mr. D. Fullmer, Fitchburg Business College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Fullmer: I am still in the same place here in Boston, and enjoy my work very much. I started to work for $12 a week, and after | had been here three months, my salary was raised to $15 a week. Of course | was de- lighted and surprised, too, for did not ask for the increase. The New York Ass stant Manager came here and took charge for about three weeks, during which time | had to work very hard. Before he left | got the increase. It is not the stenography alone which is so important; it is the detail work, and oftentimes when the Mana- ger is away, I have to take charge. Did it pay the writer of the above lztter to graduate at the Fitchburg Business College? 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The Largest Manufacturers in the world of Implements and Uniforms for Baseball, Lawn Tennis, Basket-ball, Golf, Track, and Field Sports. Spalding’s Trade-Mark on what you purchase is a Guarantee of Quality. Spald.ng’s new spring and summer 1909 Catalogue, complete edition, 144 pages, about 2000 illustrations, etc. Copy mailed to any address on request. 141 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. Brackett Millinery Columbia Block ALL THE LATEST Fall and Winter Styles are now ready for inspection. Mrs. M. E. BOWEN 54 Main St., cor. Merriam Av. Pee ono Co. Agents for King Arthur Flour Geary Boynton Carriages, Harnesses, and Horse Furnishings 27 Mechanic Street 12-24 Adams Street Chas. F. Page Co. Groceries Headquarters for Reliable Winter Underwear for Men, Women, and Children The Nickerson. Dry Goods Co. A. E. Baker Dry Goods and Furnishings Agent for New Home Sewing Machines Standard Patterns Barrett’s Dye House Bosworth Wood Flour, Grain, Feeds, Hay, Straw Poultry Supplies a Specialty Richardson ‘Trowbridge Jewelers All Work Repairing a Guaranteed. Specialty. Clifford Caswell Home Made Candies and Ice Cream Tel. 204-3 -40 Monument Sq. Leominster Patronize our A dvertisers 6061 HO SSVTIO THE MAGNET Vol. IL. Be OWINSTER,.MASS., JUNE, 1909. No. 9 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STARE, JOHN R. MILLER, ‘og, Managing Editor. FREDERICK P. KEHEW, ’og, Assistant Managing and Subscription Editor. Everett W. Lothrop, ’o8, Advertising Editor. Arthur Hussey, ’10, School Notes. Francis I. Gallagher, ’09, Boys’ Athletics. Ruth Putnam, ’og, Alumni Notes. Bernice M. Wilbur, ’10, Girls’ Athletics. Gladys H. Spencer, ’oo, Helen Woodbury, '11, Exchange Editor. Marjorie E. Pierce, ’og, Jester’s Page. ASSISTANTS. Harold B. Jobes, ’10. Edwina Lawrence, ‘Il. Arlon Bacon, ’11. Thomas Barry, ’12. Edward Lynch, ‘12. Hermon Safford, 12. Beryl I. Bartlett, 12. Charlie Wilder, ‘13. Olga K. Lawrence, 13. Harold Colburn, ‘13. Sherman Platt, ’14. Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. The Sword of Ughtred (Salutatory Essay) E, the Class of 1909, sincerely welcome you here tonight to our Commencement exercises. During four years we have been look- ing forward to this occasion, and we are glad to have you share it with us. We wish to thank you, one and all, for all you have done for us during our school life,—for the kindly advice you have given us, for the interest you have taken in us, and for the sacrifices you have made for us. For what could we have done without that interest and love? Individually, and as a class, we wish especially to thank you, teachers. You are the ones who have worked side by side with us, urging us on and encouraging us. To you we really owe the most, and we hope that in the future you may see the good fruit of your labors. It is not only the lessons from books that we have learned in the last four years. Our characters have been furmed to a certain extent, and we have learned a few of the greater lessons of life. We have learned that “The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.” It is not al- ways he who is most learned, or bravest, or strongest who wins in the end; but he who is best, most loving, and most pure. The glory belongs to him who does the greatest deed. To him shall it belong, 5 6 THE MAGNET The little prince lay looking out of the window on to the plain below. He saw the mountains, blue in the distance, and the hamlet with its sur- rounding farms lying in the valley. The gay people, the sunshine, and the flowers filled him with joy. For it was all his,—this beautiful country. Was he not Prince Harold, though only ten years old? He was.a cripple, this poor little prince. He had never played like his brothers, but had walked slowly through the gardens with his mother, the Queen, or his dear Andrew. Andrew was his teacher and constant companion. Together they looked at the flowers and birds, and sitting by the fountain, Andrew told the little prince beautiful stories about them and taught him to love them. Now he could not even take these pleasant walks, but rode in the royal coach through his kingdom. He was much interested in the little boys of his land and often stopped the carriage to talk to them. They were silent and frightened at first, but the frieadliness of the young prince soon won their confidence and even love. Now the little prince was thinking what great deeds he would do were he only well and strong. He turned wearily from the window and called Andrew. : | “Andrew, will thou not tell me of the sword of Ughtred?”’ “Ah, my prince, but I have already told it to thee twice today.” ‘“T wish to hear it again. I command thee, Andrew.” 3 Andrew, sitting by the couch, took the boy’s hand in his and softly be- gan his tale. “Tt was a long, long time ago when the sword was given thy great- erandsire, Ughtred.” “Hand it to me, please, Andrew.” Andrew brought the massive sword of gold and placed it on the couch beside the prince, who fondled it lovingly. “Thy grandsire was a great man. ‘Twas many battles he won with that sword. It was famous far over the land, and when it came time for old Ughtred to die, many desired it.. Your sire was sore perplexed and at last called a meeting of his nobles. Then, standing before them, he drew the sword forth from its scabbard, caressed it, and put it slowly back, saying, ‘To be drawn forth only by him who does the greatest deed. To him shall it belong.’ All the nobles rushed forward and one by one drew back de- feated and confused. From that day to this no hand has drawn it forth.” After Andrew had finished the boy lay quite still. Then he said, with a sob, ‘Oh, Andrew, why am I not strong? What can I, a poor, weak crip- ple, do to win the sword? ‘The one who does the greatest deed.’ What great deed can I do, lying here day after day? As Alfred, my brother, says, what a king I shall make!” ‘“My prince, 'tis not always the strong who do the greatest deeds. The ereatest deeds are not always those of warfare.” p= | The next day, when the prince went out to ride, the golden sword lay on the seat opposite him. As they went along a shady lane, the prince saw a little boy sitting by the roadside. The carriage was stopped, and from it a bi THE MAGNET 7 he called out, “Boy, dost wish to see the sword of Ughtred? ’Tis truly most beautiful.” The boy started at the sound of the voice but did not approach. He blushed and stammered, “I would, my prince, but I can’t. I’m blind. I cannot see.” The little prince was silent all the way home and Andrew wondered at his thoughtfulness. Om reaching’ the castle he immediately sought his father. “ King, father, may I have my birthday gift from thee now? I want to make a home for poor little boys who cannot see.’ Then he told him of the little boy who could not see the sword. ‘ Think of not being able to even see it. He is worse off than I am.” His father promised to grant his wish, and it was not long before many blind children were learning to read and write and some were even made to see again. One evening, as the prince and Andrew sat silently looking out on the mist-covered valleys, the boy suddenly sprang up and cr ied in a shrill voice, _“ The sword, Andrew, the sword! It calls! It calls!’’ Quickly the sword was brought and placed in the hands of the young prince. Grasping the handle, he pulled forth the glittering sword from its scabbard. He fell back on the pillows, murmuring, ‘‘ To him who does the greatest deed; to him shall it belong.” Marjorie E. Pierce. Class History TOOK a notion the other day to rummage around the attic; so I as- ‘TI cended the stairs and pulled out an old trunk in which I had stored some relics and mementoes of my school days. The first thing that came to my sight was a bundle of old letters, which I had sent to my sister, and which I thought might be acceptable to read to you on this, the twenty- fifth anniversary of our most illustrious class. | This first one has a descriprion of the first day of the class of Ig09 at the Field High School. Part of it reads: ; This is no kind of a school, for the seniors make me sick. They are always trying to impress upon you their importance, as if they were the whole show, but I don’t see any- ‘thing so very wonderful in them. It was awful funny here the first day. Some of us got so mixed that we didn’t know English from Latin and got in the wrong division. We had a great time sliding down the banisters this recess, until Miss Newton came out and caught us and made us promise never to doit again. When we went to mechanical drawing, we thought the T-squares were made for our special amusement, and began sparring with them. Weren't caught, either; although some of us came pretty near it. Underneath an old letter lay a heavily creased paper, now yellow with age. I picked it up, thinking to find some Algebra or Latin upon it; but 8 THE MAGNET when I opened it I saw the headlines in startling letters: ‘“ Bingville Bugle,’ and memory took me back to our class in Greek history, where such circulations were frequent. The writing on it was hardly legible, and it was with difficulty that I made out the following: ‘Great Show.” “All Attend.” “The Trials of a, Philosopher, or Socrates’ and Zanemmopes “Visit the Spartan Training Table at Recess.” ‘Broth and Black Bread, “hree Gents. : Then spring came with all its recreations, which are the pronounced enemies of studying. Special mention is made here of playing the piano at recess. Our fa- vorite tune seemed to be ‘‘ Tammany,” although the words were altered by our class poets to suit themselves. We had great fun in rhetoricals, watching each other's confusion as we strove to recall words that had escaped our memory. One day in spe- cial the head of one of our tallest members came in contact with the chan- deliers, which hung above the platform. Remember, John? Next comes a joyous letter, announcing vacation, with all its pleasures, after the year of hard study. . ie Meanwhile a new High School had been in construction and we had every hope of entering it in September. When we again assembled, it was with the increased dignity of Sophomores, but in regard to entering the new High School we were disappointed. Our principal, Mr. Small, had left, honored and esteemed by all, and it was under our present, most worthy principal, Mr. Hull, that we again assembled. In the next letter comes a description of the new High School build- ing, which is too well known to you to bear repeating here. We had to accustom ourselves to new rules, one of which, I remember, was that eating above the basement was not allowed. Kind of hard on Ruth, wasn’t it? We had not lost our Freshman curiosity, however, for we were poking into all corners of the new building, each search bringing with it some fresh surprise. Assembling in the chapel was quite a novelty to us, and it was real fun getting lost on our way to recitations. Along with the new building came some new teachers. Mr. Richard- son came to expound science to our unyielding heads, and Miss Curtis became our popular German teacher. We were all sincerely sorry for the loss of Miss Richardson, who had found a warm corner in our hearts. Picking up my last letter I see an account of our weekly debates in the ‘Junior English Club,” as we called it. One sentence stands forth very plainly: ‘Please find out for me whether Hamlet was mad or not, for our class is in an awful broil trying to solve the question.” Mr. Kehew called him the most contemptible character in literature, and this made Bullard so angry that I should not wonder if he had become a lawyer by this time. Halloo! here’s a long account of our gymnasium drill. ‘ Poor old Gallagher! Remember how he rolled over?” ‘ But it’s no easy job sitting on your heels, is it, Francis?” As regards teachers, this year Miss Newton left us and Miss Darby came, who has speedily become a favorite with all; and Miss Farnum suc- « eee ts THE MAGNET 9 ceeded Miss Humphrey in the French department. Athletics were en- couraged under the lead of Mr. Robinson, and gymnasium drill became a part of the school work. ? When I had finished my letters, I picked up an old diary, which I had begun to keep in my senior year. In reading over this I came to several places which afforded me much amusement and earnest thoughts. Sept. 29, 1998.—Isidore Smith excused from the French class for chewing gum. He says he'll try it again when he has no lesson prepared. What’s this? One of Martha’s drawings. Two woeful pinched faces pressed against the school room window-pane. I remember. This must be the day the two Harolds failed to take the fast express on coming from the Algebra class and were locked in. This picture must represent the time just after Mr. Gay had refused to throw up his keys as he went by to dinner. But “all’s well that ends well.” You didn’t fall coming down the ladder, did you, Whittier? Hope you didn’t miss the ten cents, Ricey, that you gave the boy to bring the‘ladder. Thought you didn’t believe in bribing. | Dec. 13, 1908.—Bullard originates a scheme for getting out of our history lesson when it is not prepared, namely: Asking our teacher such well- -put questions, that would take so long to answer, that when the time came for our recitation, the bell would ring and the period would be over. Would have worked all right, if Miss Hanigan hadn’t been too clever. Feb. 26, 1909.—Mr. Richardson’s rule of three: “Get your lessons, get excused, or get sent out.” March 16, 1909.—Charlie Wass takes a hunting trip and hears a stentorian voice shout- ing: “ Squads right, full-step column left.’’ He wonders whether Mr Hobson’s prophecy _ had come true or not, and decides to investigate. Bat on coming over the brow of the hill, imagine his relief to see-—-Major Phelps leading invisible squadrons over a large flat meadow. March 26, 1999.—‘‘ Clark College Glee Club” for the benefit of graduation expenses. Wasn't that the night that Bertha was usher and asked a gentleman if he would like to sit on the floor and he answered he preferred a chair? April 19, 1909.—Prize Speaking Contest. Smithy makes an election speech. Maude counts the flies on the bald-headed man. Leone serenades Miss Kate Penoyah. April 21, 1909.—-George Hyatt is ostracised from the library for breaking its study rules. During these four years many of our class had left us. We were all sincerely sorry for the death of one of our most promising members, a boy whose memory will always be an inspiration to every one of us. As aclass we had been truly successful in the different branches: athletics, drill, and scholarship. And it has remained for us to make our life a success. Of what good is High School education if it is not to help us solve the difficulties of our future life? Some of us went to college to extend our preparations, while others went out to work without further education, and whatever success has come to any of us has been through hard work and advantages already given. But what do we mean by this success? Is it wealth? No. It is to become a man, honored and esteemed by all, a help to his town and coun- try, a man who has done credit to his home and to his school. Francis A. MacSheffray. 10 THE MAGNET Class Prophecy HE Sunday afternoon before my graduation I was out walking with C some classmates, and we strolled up on Mt. Monoosnock. Having strayed away from the others while picking wild flowers, I accidentally dis- covered an opening in the ground. Peering in, I found a passage which led into a roomy cave having walls and ceiling of rocks and floor of moss. I sat down to rest a few minutes; a delicious feeling of drowsiness came over - me, and I fell asleep. I awoke with a start and a feeling that I had slept for a long time. Hurrying to the entrance, I discovered that the sun, which was in the west when I entered the cave, was now in the east, and I knew that I must have slept all night. I quickly started for home, and as I hastened along, things looked strangely unfamiliar, but I had no time to think about it. Coming down West street I saw two boys hurriedly enter the schaol-house, evident- ly late, and it occurred to me that I should have to go to school before go- ing home. I quickly made my way to room 16, but there I stopped at the thresh- old in amazement, for everything and everybody was new and strange. | turned to speak to Miss Brooks. She was not there, but in her place was a woman whose ample proportions enabled her to more than fill Miss Brooks’s place. A familiar expression in the stout lady’s face caused me to look more closely, and I exclaimed, ‘ Why, Marion Jewett! Can this be you?” The recognition was mutual.. She gasped and turned white as she cried out, ‘‘ Why, where have you been all these years?” ‘All these years!” I repeated. “It was only: yesterdayieenauesee climbed Monoosnock, and I Oe Ee discovered a cave and fell asleep while hiding from you girls.” “Only yesterday!” she echoed, “ It was fifteen years ago.” You can imagine my feelings as it gradually dawned on me that I had | taken a Rip Van Winkle sleep of fifteen years. Miss Jewett, (with emphasis on the ‘‘ Miss’), obtaining leave of ab- sence, invited me to her home. On leaving the building, she hailed a pass- ing aero-car, or air ship, and we were delightfully borne to her home in the country, this method of rapid transit making it possible for her to live in the country while teaching in the city, for Leominster had now become a thriving city. I found that the aero-car had almost e ntirely superseded the electrics of my school days as a means of travel. Arrived at her little white cottage, we were met by a battalion of black cats. ‘Couldn't live without the cats, could you, Marion?” I laughed. While doing justice to a substantial breakfast, Marion informed me that Cleon Phelps owned a large farm near by and was considered the most successful farmer in the State. She suggested that when I felt rested we take a walk over there. ‘ Rested!” I echoed. “I’ve done nothing but rest for the last fifteen years, and now I’d like a little exercise.” , THE MAGNET II Well, you were fortunate,” she returned. ‘“Weall needed a fifteen years’ rest after the algebra and history of our senior year.” Accordingly after breakfast we started on our short walk to the farm. As we drew near, I noticed that all the fields were laid out in geometric de- signs, and in a garden near the house he had even worked out a problem in quadratics by planting grass seed in tiny rows, so as to form the figures and letters, and keeping the grass closely cropped with the lawn shears. The men working in the fields were using farming implements run by electric- ity, and all invented by the owner. Coming toward us we saw Mr. Phelps riding an electric plow so easily managed that the operator, could cultivate both the soil and his mind at the same time. He was so engrossed in the contents. of a magazine which he held that he did not notice us at first, and “when he did he dropped the paper as if it were a live coal. Then we saw it was the aulmni number of the MAGnet, and what had so closely held his attention was the frontispiece, a full length picture of Ex-Major Phelps in his uniform which he has carefully preserved for state occasions and bon- fire nights. On our way back from the farm Marion told me that Vera Willard has proved that a woman also may be a successful farmer. She is doing a big business market gardening, summer squashes a specialty. On our return, I expressed a desire to go to the bank for money to purchase a more modern wardrobe. On the way we met a private car which to me seemed.a marvel of elegance. In it sat two little girls and a lovely dark-haired lady shaking all over with laughter. She bowed to my companion, who said to me, “ Didn't you recognize that lady?” “Well, the way she laughed reminded me of Mildred Chapin,’ I an. swered. “That's just who it is,” said Marion, ‘she has everything that one can desire, for she has married one of the wealthiest and best men in the coun- try, the owner of a large air-ship building establishment near Boston.” On arriving at the bank, my money was handed out to me by the cashier, who was none other than Gordon Harvie, my old classmate. | was somewhat surprised to see him in this line of business, I had rather expected he would hang out a shingle, ‘ Teeth Extracted Here.” A little later, as we were passing along the street, we met a tall lady accompanied by a troop of boys of all ages. ‘ That was our Methodist minister’s wife,” said Marion. ‘“ Did you recognize her? She was Lena Armstrong. She married a young Methodist minister and had several boys, and they do say she is fond of them, though at school she always said, ‘We can have a better time without the boys.’ ”’ A little farther on we came upon a gang of men repairing the street, and in the portly overseer I recognized Frederick Christopher Figenbaum, who not only ably fills the position resigned by Supt. Jackson, but bids fair to soon be able to fill his clothes. I stopped to talk with ‘“ Figgie”’ and told him how glad I was to find so many of our class settled in Leominster. I planned a trip to New York for the next day, as it could now be made as easily and quickly as one to Boston fifteen years ago. There in 12 THE MAGNET the fashionable apartments of a French modiste, I found as a model Mlle. Prince. But be it said, she was a model for twelve year old girls’ gowns and not for full sized ladies’. In a part of the city much frequented by theatrical people, I saw a sign, “ Mlle. Millée Doutonne, Teacher of stage and ball room dancing.” While gazing at the sign, the door opened and Mlle. Doutonne herself ap- peared, dressed for a ride. Then with great surprise, I recognized—Mil- dred Dutton. In the suburbs of the city, I met a class of young ladies with their physical culture teacher out for exercise. The teacher was Miss Bertha Parkman, who has at last learned to vault with both feet. She invited me to lunch with her at the boarding school where she was teaching. There she introduced me to the preceptress, a grass widow; who was formerly Miss Isabel Woodward. She inquired what my plans were for the summer, and learning that I had none in view, she engaged me as chaperone for a party of young ladies of her school on atour of the West during the vacation. While I sat talking with my old friends, I was turning over the pages of the current number of the magazine Lz e, which lay on the table. An excellent full-page cartoon attracted my attention, and down in the corner of the picture I saw the name, F. P. Kehew. This was an odd name, any- way; but I asked the girls if they knew whether it was our classmate. They replied in the affirmative and said that Percy had won money and fame by his cartoons and clever writings. It was what I expected of him, remem- bering his artistic and eritical ability shown in the English class. After lunch at the boarding school, I went to one of the large theaters to see the great comedians, Freddie Bull and Billie Highball, whom I had seen advertised. I took a seat in the orchestra circle, and when the stars of the performance appeared. I recognized Edgar Bullard and ‘ Bill” Hyatt, as good as ever at their old trade of making people laugh. During the play I heard an almost incessant giggle going on behind me. I thought I de- tected a familiar sound in it, and at last I turned around. Behold my as- tonishment when I found it to be Lizzie Blackwell—still giggling at Edgar’s pranks. Between the acts I talked with her, and she told me that she was married and living in the city. Two weeks later I entered upon my duties as chaperone of the touring party of girls from the boarding school. One of the first places we visited was Washington, and there on the steps of the Capitol we found a vast throng of women, a delegation of woman suffragists waiting to call on the President. Before entering the building the leader turned to make a short speech and I recognized her as Ruth Putnam. As we were passing along one of the streets in Washington, my atten- tion was attracted by a mighty voice shouting out the well remembered wonds, ‘‘ The use of force is unwise.” Turning a corner, we beheld the street vender, Louis Peltier, demonstrating a new cereal which he had man- ufactured to take the place of the Sunny Jim food, and he was proclaiming to the multitude that ‘the use of force is unwise” for many reasons, but most important of all because ‘‘it impairs the object.” THE MAGNET 13 From Washington we went to Chicago. After leaving the hotel the first thing that attracted my attention was a great swarm of people crowded in and about an immense tabernacle. I asked a policeman what was going on, and he informed me that revival meetings were being held there by a famous evangelist. With much trouble we edged our way in, and there on the platform, high above the crowd, saw the evangelist, Celtic Nicholson, ‘working to beat hell.” . The next morning w e took a pleasure trip about Lake Michigan, and the captain of the boat in which we went was Joseph Foss. He said there _ was one island in the lake where he knew I would be interested to stop, for it was inhabited by a man who styled himself ‘The Poet of the Lake.” Here he lived in romantic seclusion, drawing from nature the inspiration for his lays. Peering cautiously through the trees, we saw the corpulent bard, Harold K. Whittier, with long, dishevelled hair, seated on a fallen tree, composing a sonnet to a gone-to-seed dandelion growing at his feet. While reading the evening papers, we learned that the final hearing of a famous breach of promise case was to be tried at court next morning. As neither my protégées nor their dignified chaperone had ever seen a court trial of any kind, we made arrangements to attend. The lawyer for the plaintiff was the renowned attorney, Francis I. Gallagher, and that of the defendant an equally brilliant wit, Miss Martha Lundagen. The defendant was a bashful man who one day after a courtship of several years, blush- ingly bluudered out something which the lady mistook for a proposal. He was perfectly willing to consider himself engaged, but could not quite mus- ter up courage to go through the marriage ceremony. The lady, despair- ing of ever securing him as a husband, had sued him for $50,000,000, a for- tune which he had amassed in the mining business. It was a hard-fought battle, many fine points of the law and much brilliant oratory being brought into play by both lawyers. But I am glad to say that Martha won the case for her bashful client. Is there any one who has not guessed who this bashful man was? It was Cephas Derby. After a short stay in Chicago, we boarded an airship which was to take us farther west. We had not gone many miles beyond the Mississippi when a disaster compelled us to land for repairs. We stopped in a beauti- ful town in Kansas. While passing along an avenue looking for a place to stay, I noticed a lady sitting on a piazza reading a magazine. On stepping up to make my inquiries of her, I discovered that it was Ina Sangster. We were very pleased to meet each other again, and as we sat talking over old times, she said, ‘‘Oh, there is something interesting in this magazine I want you to see.” Turning to the advertisements, she held up one page given over to Rubifoam. There was the usual picture of a girl showing her teeth in a smile—and the girl was Maude Sumner. Her face had won her a fortune. That afternoon a small traveling circus exhibited in town, and just to kill time we took it in. In the doorway of a small tent just inside the grounds a man was shouting, ‘Step right this way, ladies and gentlemen, and have your pictures taken. Photos finished while you wait. Only a 14 FHESMAGNEGE penny each!” We went inside for a group picture, and there saw Marjorie Pierce taking the pictures while her husband did the shouting. | Outside the large tent we saw a flaming picture advertising that the world’s champion strong man, Signor Francesco di Macaroni, would give a free exhibition of heavy weight lifting before the performance. When the mighty man appeared, I recognized Francis MacSheffray. The next day we resumed our journey, and on the outskirts of a city where we were planning to stop, we saw a camp of Gipsies. My frivolous charges begged to be allowed to have their fortunes told, so for their bene- fit we stopped. I insisted upon staying with the girls while the future was being revealed to them, and I closely watched the fortune teller. She ap- peared nervous under my scrutiny, and I soon discovered why. She was Kathryn Wells; but as it was evident that she did not wish to be recog- nized, I did not speak, but went away wondering why she led such a life. While we were walking about the city our attention was attracted to an excited crowd of men inacorner of a park. A very large red-faced man was standing ona settee addressing them in a loud voice. I asked a bystander what all the commotion was about, and he said that the men were bricklayers and they had refused to work any more on the new city hall because the U. S. flag was hoisted over the partially completed build- ing, Fourth of July, by a non-union man. The leader was exhorting the men to stand firm, and scathingly denounced all non-unionists, concluding his speech with these words, in a most grandiloquent manner: “Strike, till the last fool scab expires; Strike, for your homes and kitchen fires; Strike, for the overalls of your sires; The union rules the land!” As he stepped down from his improvised platform amid thunderous ap- plause, I saw it was Charles T. Wass, now president of Div. 23 of the Brick- layers’ Union. Later on during our tour, as we were winding through the Rocky Mountains, we kept seeing painted on all the rocks the flashing red letters “J.J. Je’ Often there were so many extra flourishes that we knew that the work must have been done by a true artist, but whatever it stood for we could not imagine. At last, as we rounded a curve, we came upon a lady in a red gymnasium suit, hanging by one hand over a cliff, on which she was painting an. elaborate advertisment, which read, “J. J. J. Joslin’s Juicy Jam for Toothache, manufactured by the R. A. Joslin Co., Chicago, New York, and London.” The gymnastic advertising artist was Miss Ruth Page; but as the train sped on, I had no time to speak with her. : We stayed over a few days at Denver, and just outside the city that week there was being held a regular Western county fair, something so entirely novel to us that we were anxious to go. The most exciting fea- ture was the exhibition of ‘“ broncho busting,” for which there was offered as first prize a purse of $500. There were entries from all the Western States, Mexico, and Canada. The prize-winning broncho buster was a very tall, straight fellow, and when he came up to receive the purse, behold, it was our valedictorian, John R Miller! THE MAGNET 15 After leaving the fair grounds, we stopped at the nearest restaurant for our supper, and our table girl was Miss Encie Daggett. We then learned that she and Abbie O'Keefe were running the establishment together, and while Abbie made the hashes, Encie made the mashes. From Colorado we took a beautiful trip north, through Montana and Washington, then down through California, finally stopping at San Fran- cisco. Some of my charges, who were interested in sociology, wanted to go slumming throngh Chinatown. While waiting fora car, I overheard the conversation of two men who were standing near by. One of them said “Here comes poor Smith. It’s a pity his wife wouldn’t stay at home and practice what she preaches instead of going around lecturing on ‘How to Make Home Happy.’”’ I turned around and saw the man in question com- ing down the sidewalk wheeling a go-cart containing a pair of twins, and with children of all ages hanging on to his coat tails. I looked at ‘ poor Smith” and identified him as Isidore. We spent several hours looking into the conditions of Chinese life, and to complete our study it was necessary to see what they had for amuse- ments. Accordingly, we went to the ‘Bijou,’ which advertised moving pictures and vaudeville. Just imagine my surprise when I found the woman who took our tickets was the manager's wife, formerly Laura Smith. After leaving San Francisco and other points of interest in California, we journeyed to Texas and thence to the Indian reservation. Our guide showed us about several villages, and just as we were about to enter a chief's wigwam, I heard a loud guffaw from inside, and I thought if I were in Leominster, I should know that was Harold Rice. On entering, I found it was ‘‘Ricey,’ doing missionary work among the Indians,—but he had not forgotten how to laugh. At Tahlequah we boarded a fine electric train for New York, on which we found as ladies’ maid and porter, the long and the short of it, Mildred Shaw and Leone Smith. Between his duties as porter, Leone still finds time to bother Mildred as she brushes the ladies’ clothes and smiles her thanks for every ten-cent tip. After safely delivering my charges.in New York, | returned to dear old Leominster, ‘‘ to live happy ever after.” Gladys H. Spencer. 16 | THE MAGNET. Address to Undergraduates ONIGHT we, the Class of 1909, leave our active position among the (eo classes of the Leominster High School and bear with us not only the knowledge which has been imparted so bountifully by the Faculty, but also a feeling of friendly affection for the school-fellows we Jeave behind and the teachers who have struggled so earnestly in our behalf. As we now look over our course in high school, we are aware of many instances when we did not make the most of the opportunities offered, and we sincerely hope that you, undergraduates, will not have to awake to the fact that you yourselves are the cause of losing valuable opportunities which become fewer and fewer as you persevere in rejecting them. How- ever, although we have not, perhaps, availed ourselves of all the opportuni- ties given, we feel that we have accomplished something and that-our four years were wellspent. We cannot enumerate to those persons who do not desire to go through high school the great number of benefits which we ourselves have derived. We only hope that their minds may be enlightened with the knowledge that a high school education is good in itself, for statis- tics have shown that they who have completed a high school course, whether it be classical, general, commercial, or technical, are worth far more to them- selves and the community in general than they who did otherwise. We cannot impress too deeply upon you undergraduates the importance of a high school education. First, we are able to mature amid favorable circum- stances, and it also enables us to take life in a more serious manner. It gives us power to think out a thing clearly and logically; and, lastly, makes us see more plainly that we must be continuous in our efforts in order to attain success. We do not wish to say that in going through high school a student must “plug” all the time, but rather that each should do an ordinary amount of work and not leave it for the few who will work anyway. In our school life we are apt to forget what it is to be truly educated. It does not mean that we must be great mathematicians, or be steeped in classic literature; that we should know half a dozen languages, or that we must have a detailed knowledge of the history of humanity; but that we should have a general knowledge of them all; that we should be able to see by studying the history of mankind that civilization has steadily advanced and that government by the people in the true sense of democracy, even though it may not have reached the highest ideal conceivable, is, neverthe- less, a magnificent improvement over conditions in the past. However, a knowledge of all these is only one part of the essentials which should char- acterize the educated man. He must not only be educated mentally, but physically and morally. All are important, and all have a fine chance for development in our high school life. To be educated physically does not mean that we must be great ath- letes; but that we should take part in athletic contests which will build up the muscular system and make our power of endurance greater. We have THE MAGNET 17 an excellent chance to develop physically in Leominster High School, which gives every one an equal chance to participate in all the sports, where each can show not only his physical capacity, but also grit and determination to surmount difficulties; all of which are fine characteristics of manhood and womanhood. The moral education does not consist in knowing the whole Bible, but rather in being able to distinguish between right and wrong and in develop- ing the power to follow the dictates of our own conscience. If we educate ourselves in all these three branches, we can truly say that we are doing our part in the furtherance of education which will lead to an advance in civilization. We do not desire to pose as men of experience, for we know it would be useless to try to do so; and yet we cannot refrain from offering sugges- tions to each class which may possibly help not only that class individually, but the school as a whole. CLASS OF IgI10. You are no longer care-free Juniors, but now become the often spoken of “‘Sedate Seniors.” Do not get that spirit of ‘I don’t care’’ which so often characterizes a senior class, but rather give a good ex- ample to the underclassmen by showing your approbation of everything worthy of Leominster High School and scorning anything that would bring discredit on the school. Your duty is far greater than you suppose, not only toward yourself and your class, but to the entire body of undergradu- ates. All will look up to you to take the initiative in athletics and every- thing else connected with school life; and unless you assume your burdens like men, the high standing of the school will necessarily decline. There are brilliant individuals among you, but the spirit which characterizes you as a whole is greatly deficient, especially among the boys. Unless this spirit is changed we dare not predict the condition of affairs which will be left chiefly to your guidance. We are aware that the masculine element in your class is greatly in the minority, but you are aided by a loyal number of girls who will help you if you will only develop some school spirit yourselves. Therefore, do not fail for lack of effort, for “ They fail, and they alone, who have not striven.” CLASS OF IgI!. ‘Tis time that you as a class should give up the non- sense which so characterized you as Sophomores. Show in your next year that you are worthy of the name of Juniors. Get over the habit of being sent out of recitations once or twice a week. You are no longer in the ranks of lowerclassmen, and it is “up to you” to help the seniors in setting a good example. This you can do only by disciplining yourselves, It is time you thought of selecting some course in life, and after deciding upon your purpose, choose your studies in high school in a manner that will be most advantageous toward the fulfilment of that purpose. You will soon learn that life is not all enjoyment and that you must act in such a manner as to make a daily advance toward your goal. When-you have learned this les- son, one of the most difficult tasks of your school life will have been ac- complished,—“ For trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle.” 18 THE MAGNET CLASS OF IgI2. You no longer occupy the status of ‘“ Freshies,” but now enter upon the life of a Sophomore, and must leave the simple and childish ways of the Freshman. We hope that you will get over the fears which prompted you to refuse to participate ina debate with the Sopho- mores. You certainly seemed to like to live up to the maxim that “chil- dren should be seen and not heard.” However, you will outgrow your fears and will show the ability which lies below the surface, and surely some day ought to make quite a standing in athletics. Do not be too hard on next year’s Freshmen, and do not laugh too long at the many mistakes they will doubtless make, for you yourselves made the same blunders. Therefore, although it is quite natural for you to make them feel their infe- riority, try to help them over the rough places as you yourselves would like to be helped. CLASs OF IQ12. “Visions of childhood! Stay, oh, stay! Ye were so sweet and wild! It cannot be. They pass away. Other themes demand thy lay. Thou art no more a child!”’ THE ScHooL. In departing, we, the Class of 1909, leave to you under- graduates the duty of upholding the reputation of Leominster High School in all things. Make its athletic teams second to none; more should go out for the teams, or at least attend the games. Then it is when interest is shown that athletics succeed, and never will they succeed when there is lack of interest and school spirit. Continue with the MAGNET not only be- cause it will be a powerful link between the alumni and school, but also be- cause it offers a means of further improvement and broader culture in the sphere of English, which every day assumes greater importance. Military drill is left in your hands. It is for you to keep up its high standard, for it has always been at the top, and it only remains for you to keep it there. We also leave the shadow of a debating club. It has long ceased to be a moving force on account of the lack of interest shown, not only by the school as a whole but by the members themselves. It is left for you to make this club a success and elevate it to its former high standing; and al- though it will be a difficult task, you will doubtless succeed where we have failed. Foster.a spirit of good fellowship among you, which will lead toa keener school spirit, and through which a greater interest in school matters will necessarily result. Be faithful to the school by contributing all that is within your power toward its advancement in all the branches of education. Be faithful. to yourselves by making the most of all opportunities. Have confidence in your ability to meet difficulties squarely and shoulder your re- sponsibilities. Above all, let us remember that the true end of education is to make men men and women women, magnificent in mind and body, noble of heart, and royal in character, ever ready to respond to every duty which private and social life bring from day to day. Francis I. Gallagher. 2 sel THE MAGNET 19 The Conservation of Natural Resources (Valedictory Essay) NDERLYING the wealth of any nation are its natural resources,—its wa- dd ters, forests, soils, and minerals. Upon the development of these the rise of a nation depends; upon their wise use, its future prosperity. Our country was originally endowed by nature with resources unexcelled by those of any other. Largely through their development it has reached its present position of influence and power. But when a thing is abundant and may be had for the taking, there is always a temptation to prodigality; and America, while she has developed millions of wealth, has wasted hun- dreds of millions more, till increasing prices, notably of lumber and _ fuel, due to the decreasing supply, have rudely awakened us from our blissful dreams of “inexhaustible” plenty. An account of stock has recently been taken by the different States, which shows that at the present rate of consumption some of our natural supplies will be exhausted within three or four generations. With the peo- ple of this country, to really think is to act, especially in regard to economic questions, and so we have seen launched within the past year the great con- servation movement, which has for its aim the wise instead of the wasteful use of nature's gifts. There is, moreover, a moral as well as an economic side to this ques- tion of the conservation of natural resources. They are the accumulations of centuries in which no man has aided. They are, therefore, not the prop- erty of any one veneration; but the common inheritance of mankind, which we are morally bound to use wisely and prudently, and, where possible, to pass on to future generations not impaired but increased in fruitfulness. Thus the conservation of natural resources becomes one of the most important subjects before the country at the present time. The situation is not unparalleled, as is amply shown by looking at the condition of other countries which were once fertile and productive. Some of the sites occu- pied by the most powerful nations of history are now deserts. Palestine is described as once “flowing with milk and honey,” but through improper treatment of the land it has become a country of stony hills and deserted valleys, and the “cedar of Lebanon” is no more. Mesopotamia was once fertile and forested, but now it is one of the most sterile countries in the East. Modern Greece is not nearly as rich in nature’s bounties as it was in “ancient times. Sicily, when its river sources were covered with forests, was the granary of Rome; but is now a poor agricultural country. Parts of other European countries have become valueless through deforestation. Northern Africa was not a desert till after the invasion of the Vandals, who misused the country. The Chinese have ruined great parts of their em- pire, also, through deforestation. But with each succeeding age and nation the question of conservation grows relatively more important, for the simple reason that, while the earth's population increases, there are less and less new resources to develop. In many of their aspects, forest, water, and soil waste are closely con- nected Forests on the water-sheds of rivers are of great importance. A deforested water-shed often greatly impairs the economic value of a river. By deforestation more is meant than the mere removal of trees. It has the added meaning that the destruction has been made more or less permanent 20 THE MAGNET by fire. Forest fires often destroy not only what is above ground, but also that covering of dark vegetable mold which has taken centuries to form by the accumulation of decaying plants, leaves, branches, and tree-trunks. This is called the forest floor, and varies in thickness from a few inches to several feet. The forest floor forms a storage place for water. It is said that land covered with forests is capable of holding six inches of water for every foot of soil. In othér words, the forest floor serves as a blanket which absorbs moisture to an enormous extent. Held in check in this way, the water does not flow off all at.once, but is held in reserve, so that the flow of the river which it feeds is comparatively even. But when the. rain falls on unprotected deforested lands, the water runs off in unmanageable floods. No land is better supplied with water and waterways than the United States, but more than eighty-five per cent. of the surface water that flows to the sea is unused. A larger per cent. could be utilized if there were a decrease in the violence of floods. The capacity of power plants has to be determined by the average flow, and when between seventy-five and ninety per cent. of the water runs off in floods, followed by long seasons of drought, the great loss is apparent. Floods are yearly causing an in- creasing property destruction, but the greatest harm they do is the washing away of inkmense amounts of the richest soil in the country. This soil, collecting in bars, greatly impairs the navigability of the rivers and fills up the harbors, so that river and harbor improvement by means of expensive dredging, dikes, dams, levees, and locks is necessary. It can thus be seen that the navigability of rivers and their use for power are closely connected with forest conservation near their sources. Conservation of forests does not mean their withdrawal from use; but the cutting of only the mature trees, thereby giving the others a better chance for growth. It also means the planting of new trees on deforested areas, and protection of forests aay fire. In this way the forest will in- crease in productiveness, and the value of its floor as a reservoir is pruserved. The consumption of wood in this country is three times the rate of tim- ber grow th and is increasing rapidly. Americans use wood from three to ten times more freely than the people of other nations, besides losing from three to twenty times as much through fires. Our methods of logging, mill- ing, and manufacturing are very rapid and efficient in getting the product to the consumer, but in the process two-thirds of the average ‘tree as it stood in the forest is wasted. In spite of the present waste of our forests, we still have enough left so that under careful and economic methods we can produce a constant sup- ply of lumber equal to our present demands, and with. scientific forestry methods in the future we shall be able to produce four times as much. The productivity of a forest increases with cultivation as much as that of a gar- den. Germany, a century ago, was face to face with a situation resembling that of this country, but owing to forest planting and protection she is maintaining her Jumber supply and is getting from her cultivated forests a yield per acre four times as great as we get from our uncultivated forests. Coal and iron have been. important factors in the manufacturing devel- opment of America. The growth of the railways, an incalculable aid to the industrial strength of the nation, has depended largely upon these two minerals. But, considering the amount of accessible coal we have and the increasing rates of extraction, it is estimated that our high grade coal will be exhausted about the middle of the next century, while our high-grade iron ore will last only till the middle of this century. However, long be- fore these dates the prices of coal and iron will have become almost pro- hibitive. It is clear, then, that America has reached the point where waste must be checked and new industrial methods introduced which will extend the THE MAGNET 21 limit of the exhaustion of coal and iron. Improved methods of utilization are much needed, because for every five tons of coal consumed there are three wasted. Less than a century ago natural gas and petroleum began to be gener- ally used for fuel and light. The waste of these products, as in the case of the forests, has been far greater than their use. Natural gas is the most valuable fuel known, but enormous quantities of it have been wasted. Some wells have been allowed to burn for months, the purpose being to get rid of the gas, so that the promoters might be able to reach the oil. In- deed, the waste of natural gas is enough to supply every city of overa hundred thousand people in the United States. Efforts are now being made to check this waste by legislation. In some Cases it may save great quantities of this precious natural product; but Indiana, a State which a short time ago passed a model natural gas law, had unfortunately lost all her gas. It has recently been stated on good authority that ‘“ public resources probably sufficient to have made it unnecessary for any American citizen to have paid a cent of tax” have been wasted in the past century. While it is impossible to reproduce the minerals that have been wasted, the present conservation movement will have the effect of prolonging the supply by the application of better methods in the place of the past wasteful ones. With the forests and water supply it is different. In view of the present tenor of the minds of Americans, it is safe to predict that in the future our forests, through cultivation, will be producing four times their present yield per acre and will be saved from fire and wasteful logging methods. When that time comes, we shall have timber enough at least for moderate de- mands, and our streams will be greatly improved. With their excessive floods a thing of the past, they will flow with a relatively even volume, be Open to more extensive navigation, and furnish a greater abundance of power. But there are other natural resources than those we have mentioned, and there are other conservators at work than those of the forests and the mines. The young people of this country are far nobler gifts of nature than are all its mines, oil-wells, and streams; and the parents’ and teachers laboring earnestly and tirelessly to develop and train the bodies and minds of the youth of our land are a far greater army, even, than those seeking to reclaim the forests and rivers. This class of 1909 has for these past years been subjected to this process of conservation. How well we may have responded to the faithful labor bestowed upon us by parents, teachers, and school officials will be revealed not by any words of ours upon this occasion, but by our future conduct. Here let us highly resolve that the efforts of these devoted friends shall not have been put forth in vain. . We shall best show our gratitude and ap- preciation of their work by making good this resolve. And let the members of the classes that come after us be impressed by a sense of responsibility never before realized as they view themselves as they are—the highest type of the resources of this great nation. As the forest tree never fails to respond to the influences of scientific cultivation, so may the members of these undergraduate classes more and more respond to the efforts made for their conservation by the best home and school and community influences. Let us all abhor and seck to prevent waste in any form, either of ma- terial things in their natural or manufactured state or—and most of all—of those nobler gifts of nature, the endowments of body and mind. But let us dedicate them to the uses for which by nature they were intended, and thus do our part toward fulfilling the law of the universe in which we live. John R. Miller. bdo NO THE MAGNET Class Song Classmates, our school days are ended now, Our life here together is o'er, We've played and we've studied together here, We part for perhaps ever more. | And though our school seems to end right here, It is only about to begin, Be cheerful and bright, and do what is nght, And now with light hearts let us sing. CHORUS Here's to the class of nineteen nine, Here’s to the teachers dear, Here’s to the fun, love, and joy we've had During the last four years. Here’s to the class of nineteen ten Who gurely their part have done, Here’s to the rest of you whom we love, . May fortune plenty come. REFRAIN Oh, L. H. S., dear L. H. S., to thee we owe our lives, And though our pathways rough may be ‘Thine influence o’er us lies, And whea the hard things come, though few Cr many should they be, we'll strive our best And in the test, “ Yield not to difficulty,” We'll strive our best, and in the test, Yield not to difficulty.” Ruth L. Page. THE MAGNET Class of 1909 Philena Albertine Armstrong Ruth Lydia Page Lizzie Frances Blackwell Edgar Emerson Bullard Mildred Helen Chapin Encie Calista Daggett Cephas Will Derby Mildred Estella Dutton Frederick Christopher Figenbaum Joseph Leo Foss Francis Ignatius Gallagher Gordon Abel Harvie George Whitney Hyatt Grace Marion Jewett Ralph Adams Joslin Frederick Percy Kehew Martha Agatha Lundagen Francis Albert MacSheffray John Richardson Miller Celtic Nicholson Abbie Agnes O'Keefe Class Honors Alice Bertha Parkman Louis Joseph Peltier Cleon Edgar Phelps “Marjorie Elizabeth Pierce Victorme Abbie Agnes Prince Ruth Putnam Harold Alton Rice Wilhiamina Fraser Sangster Mildred Louise Shaw “Laura Elizabeth Smith Leone Ernest Smith Isidore Wilfred Smith “Gladys Haynes Spencer Maude Lucina Sumner Charles Talbot Wass Kathryn Whitney Wells Harold Kenneth Whittier Vera Elizabeth Willard Isabel Woodward OFFICERS President, CHARLES T. WASS Vice President, JOHN R. MILLER Secretary, MARJORIE E. PIERCE Greasurer, GLADYS H. SPENCER Marshal, RALPH A. JOSLIN Motto: Ne cede malis. Colors: Crimson and White. 24 THE MAGNET Graduating Exercises Program ENTRANCE OF GRADUATES, Escorted by Juniors PRAYER Rev. FANNIE E. AUSTIN CHORUS SALUTATORY ESSAY: “The Sword of Ughtred™ MaryorieE ELIZABETH PIERCE CLASS. EIS? Gry. Francis ALBERT MACSHEFFRAY READING VERA ELIZABETH WALLARD ORG ES PRESENTATION OF SGI So) Glin CyHarRLES TaLspot Wass ACCEPTANCE RayMOND BARDEEN LADOO, I9I10 Ao CLASS PROPHECY ; 3 GiLapys HAYNES SPENCER CHORUS ADDRESS TO UNDERGRADUATES Francis IGNATIUS GALLAGHER VALEDICTORY: “The Conservation of Natural Resources ” Joun RicHARDSON MILLER AWARD OF PRIZES Superintendent THomas E. THompson PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Dr. He Prerce CLASS SONG BENEDICTION ORCHESTRA OUR CLASSMATE HARRY DEXTER BIGELOW DECEMBER 7, 1889—JULY 20, 1906 26 THE MAGNET Presentation of Class Gift Charles T. Wass, President of the Class. {mS the opportunity of the Class of 1909 to take an active part in High School 1) life will soon cease, we wish to leave something to show that we are still loyal, even as alumni, and that we appreciate the efforts of all those who have helped to make our high school career a happy one. The class has decided that the most appropriate gift to leave would be one which could occupy a position in the hall of our high school, where it might be enjoyed by all classes. We have therefore chosen the statue, Diana of Versailles, the original of which was found in Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli, and which is now to be seen in the Louvre at Panis. I take very genuine pleasure in presenting to Mr. Ladoo, as the representative of the High School, this expression of our loyalty. Acceptance of Class Gift Raymond B. Ladoo, 1910. | LASS OF. NINETEEN HUNDRED AND NINE: In behalf of the Leominster High School, I proffer to you our most sincere thanks for the beautiful gift which you have just presented to us through your president, Mr. Wass. As we daily see this statue, we shall constantly be reminded of the strength and goodwill of your class. ra, The following letter is from a former graduate of the Fitchburg Business College: Mr. D. Fullmer, Fitchburg Business College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Fullmer: I am still in the same place here in Bo ston, and enjoy my work very much. I started to work for $12 a week, and after I had been here three months, my salary was raised to $15 a week. Of course I was de- lighted and surprised, too, for J did not ask for the increase. The New York Assstant Manager came herz and took charge for about three weeks, during which time I had to work very hard. Before he left | got the increase. It is not the stenography alone which is so important; it is the detail work, and oftentimes when the Mana- ger is away, | have to take charge. Did it pay the writer of the above letter to graduate at the Fitchburg Business College? The pupils of the Fitchburg Business College do not suffer from inexperience and incompetence on the part of the management, as our manager and teachers have had from ten to twenty years teaching experience. Belle Mead Sweets Finest; Cont aaa 30c half=pound boxes, 60c pound boxes ak me Pierson’s Pharmacies Two Rexall Stores Leominster and North Leominster If you wanted to learn to be a watchmaker, you would natu- rally go to a man who makes watches. To learn BUSINESS or SHORTHAND, go to the Worcester Business Institute. Gentlemen teachers at the head of all departments. C. B. POST, Principal. 476 Main St, Worcester. Compliments of Herbert F. Guilford, Prop. Guilford Optical Parlors Cor. Main St. and Merriam Ave. Leominster, Mass. FE. R. Miller, M. D. 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