Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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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?”

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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

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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