Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1913 volume:

: af is Spat) A aN ay Right Quality Right Prices at the S.K. Ames Butter? l'ea Stores 42 Monument Sq., Leominster 50 Branch Stores in New England Compliments of Whitney Reed Corporation —_——$— a Everything the best at Dyer’s Drug Store 30 Monument Sq. F. H. Cook Co. We have a Power Hammer for Forging and Blacksmith Work Compliments of Star Manufacturing Co. W.A.Fulier Lumber Co. Wholesale and Retai! Dealers Compliments of Harrison Co. Compliments of Compliments of The Howe Comb Co. Tremaine Street Richardson Piano Case Co. Compliments of E. B. Kingman Co. | Union Comb Mig. Co. | | Compliments of Compliments of Tenney Porter Paton-Perry Co. EAT “ Aunt Mary’s Bread” Compliments of Bassett Baker Standard Comb Co. 30 Central Street ay, Sa ace Over Twenty-five years of experience in Canada, France, and the United States speaks for itself. Night Service CIGUERE. DRUG Co: Telephone A. E. GIGUERE, Ph.G. Compliments of The Merchants National Bank We solicit your accounts HENRY F. SAWTELLE Hardware Compliments of DORMIN’S PHARMACY | W. A. PUTNAM Insurance Bank Block The Elite Shoe for Men C. E. Barnes Co. R. H. SAFFORD Jeweler Columbia Block Main St. of Leominster, Mass. Compliments of Ey. ES FRANK TRACY Auctioneer and Liberal House Furnisher and Dealer in new and second-hand furniture and stoves 48 Monument Sg. Regular Auction Sales Saturdays at 7,30 p. m. Grocery Market Co. 16 Central Street Full Line of Choice Groceries LEOMINSTER DAIRY SUPPLY C. N. SAYLES, Prop. Milk, Butter, Cheese, and Eggs Heavy Cream a Specialty 6 Pleasant St. Telephones 324-W; 878-W C. W. WHEELER CO. 37 Blossom St. Groceries, Dry. Goods Notions, and Stationery Agents for Battle Creek Sanatorium Foods 91 Central St. Webber Furniture Co. Leominster, Mass. Furniture, Carpets, Ranges, Draperies, Shades, and Upholstery Compliments of NICHOLS FROST Fitchburg, Mass. Main Store Annex A Good Watch at a reasonable price is just what many people are looking for now. If you are looking for one, let me show you some at $10, $12, $15, $18, and $20 E. |. THOMAS _ F.E. Short Co. Staple and Fancy Groceries LEOMINSTER GROCERY CO. Groceries 13 Pleasant Street Se and ee Goods of Honest Quality, in all the Leading Staple Weaves 50, .75, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 per yard The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. Golden’s Pharmacy The Prescription Store 38 Main St. Mayo Block THE STORE THAT DARES To Carry the New Styles in Shoes LAYTHE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE CO. 32 Main Street Compliments of Mrs. MM. E. Bowen 54 Main St, cor. Merriam Av. SAM COHEN Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Cameras, Photo Supplies 6 Water St. Leominster, Mass. IEW UL eae Novelties in Men’s Wear The Home of HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLO MEIES BRACELET SIGNET RING Class Pins and Emblems GILLESPIE’S JEWELRY STORE 24 Monument Square W. H. Baker M. J. O’Mealey Shoes for Men, Women, and Children |.eominster Shoe Store 15 Water Street A little off the Square, but it pays to walk. Compliments of Class of 1914 TIOOHDS HOIH WALSNINOYT iipbipon mrikh MAGNET eee il, LEOMINSTER, MASS. OCTOBER, 1913 . No. 1 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EVELYN J. SHATTUCK, 'I4. Business Manager, Maurice W. RICHARDSON, ’14. Exchange Editor, MyRTLE FARRAR, ’14. Athletics’ Editor, Joun E. McDonne yu, ’14. School Notes’ Editor, ALBERT G. Lauzon, ’I4. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Mitton F. PRuE, ’14. Jokes’ Editor, GEORGE R. THompson, ’14. Assistant Business Manager, GEORGE W. Jones, ’I5. Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; si ngle copies, Io cents. E are now beginning’ a new school year and doubtless every one wishes to make it a prosperous one. To some it is important because they are just entering high school; to others, be- cause this year will complete their high school education. We should feel that we are responsible in a measure for the success of all school activities. Among these are not only our studies, but the sports, including football, baseball, basket-ball and track team, and the High School Congress; last, but not least, THE Macnet should 5 THE MAGNET OV hold a very important place in the school life of every pupil in the Leominster High School. During the last two years our school has increased by one hundred members, making the attendance five hundred and thirty- one, including the ninth grade. With such a school we should be able to improve THE MaGnet a great deal. Inthe past it has been very successful, but there is always an opportunity for improve- ment. Let us look for this opportunity and make the best of it. The new Board have resolved to work their hardest and, students, we need your help not only in a literary way, but also in a financial way. We have had very few contributions of either poetry or prose. There must be more poets in this school, but so far we have not been able to discover them. Don’t wait for some one to ask you, but write something and pass it in at once. HE Seniors this year adopted a new plan for electing class officers, the preferential ballot system. Every one wishing to run for the office of president, treasurer, or secretary, took out nomination papers, and secured the signatures of five members of the class. Several persons ran for each office, and a great deal of excitement and interest was aroused. Type-written ballots were prepared and the election was held in the inner office. Booths were put up to accommodate three persons at a time. and the elec- tion was as near like areal election as it could be under the circum- stances. The officers were chosen bya majority vote; the nominee for president holding next to the greatest number of votes became vice-president. The marshal was elected at a special class meet- ing in the usual way. The idea, which was entirely new, worked out splendidly and proved very interesting to all concerned. EVELYN SHATTUCK, ’14; THE MAGNET 7 Dusty and Hot OR two months there had been, with the exception of one or two k showers, no rain. The streets were filled with dust which not even frequent sprinklings of water could lay. The lawns and flower beds were dry and parched and the water from the hose only made it easier for the burning sun to scorch and killthe tenderroots. The great stucco houses loomed up a dusty gray-white mass, topped by glaring red tiles. Nearsome of the houses clumps of dust-covered shrubbery cast hulking shadows. No one, not even a cat ora dog, was to be seen. Contrasting with this silent district, in the hubbub of the part of the city inhabited by foreigners, one saw the pitiful, tiny children playing in the gutters. There in the germ-filed air these little ones were reared, most of them never seeing the cool, green, country. Rooms opened directly from the sidewalk, and there infants and old people gasped for breath. The rooms were filled with dust, and the dust saturated with germs. The fathers and mothers gazed at the stricken dying, and some of the more in- telligent prayed for rain to lay the dust and alleviate suffering. There were also the fruit stands of the Italian merchants, exposed on ali sides to the dust of a passing carriage or automobile. There alone was the cause of numberless deaths and much disease. The railway station was the scene of many fainting fits, much mopping of foreheads, and baby cries. Some of the children, overcome by the heat, slept restlessly. Many people went to the parks. But even there they were enveloped in a cloud of gray dust whenever a passing carriage or automobile afforded it an opportunity of rising. A few little boys were playing in the fountains, the basins of which were filled with stagnant water. Many types of human- ity were represented. There on a bench was a little woman surrounded by her four children, the youngest of whom was sleeping. Farther to the right, near the gate, waS an old man with his wee bit of a faded wife. The suffer- ing seemed to distress them more than the heat, tor they stopped to speak to the mother and the little boys. Then a minister came down the path. His coat was buttoned to his chin and his hat pulled down. His lips were moving rapidly and the people hoped he was praying for rain. Next came a stout Irish woman. Her face was red and perspiring, and her clothes covered with dust. Presently, a self-important politician came along. Some of his cockiness had disappeared and he was occupied with his hand- kerchief instead of his customary cigar. The dust and heat grew continually unbearable until in the late after- noon the tense stillness was suddenly disturbed by a brisk breeze, The dust whirled, and the sky grew black. A rumble, then a flash, and at last, the rain. Thousands of people breathed their gratitude to the Power who was about to send a refreshing shower. ERMA CARTER, ’I5. 8 THE MAGNET A Windy Day AUSING as I passed by the open window I glanced out, and was P greeted with a shrill blast of wind. It was not only cold, but very sharp and biting, whistling through the trees with a shriek unlike any’ earthly sound. The view from the window was very picturesque. The many colored autumn leaves blown from the trees, fluttered here, there, and everywhere,, very beautiful as they fell to the earth, only to be carried up again when. another sudden gust of wind passed hurriedly by. It was very dry, as no rain had fallen for some time.. In the road, the dust blew like a wairlwind.. In people’s eyes, striking against the windows: and houses, this cloud of: sand flew. Dust, dust, everywhere. To those who were out in the whirlwind, it was anything but pleasing. They could: feel, see and taste the gritty sand.. Men.and boys are having great difficulty’ with their hats and caps.. See, here comes a well-worn, late-in-the-season,. straw hat, the property of anmirate old gentleman, who is madly trying to. gain possession of it. It rolls along, stops, as the wind dies down, then at an extra strong puff, is off again to resume its hasty flight. Here we seea little rosy-cheeked fellow, frantically running after his cap. The wind be-- ing the stronger, he is unable to make much progress. At last, however, he manages to capture it, and pursues his. way,.not seeming to mind the chase. Everybody is-hurrying; some not of their own free-will, however. The wind, as it howls and moans in and out among the trees, seems to push the people along, unwillingly. Man and horse alike, walk with their heads held: down for protection from:the sharp:and stinging blast, which seems to cut. their faces. Even the:houses are disturbed; it would almost seem as if they moved: on their foundations. The glass in the windows rattle. The wind, whist-- ling down the chimney, is answered by the fire blazing up with a sudden: start. I leave my position at the window, and pass over to the fire. There. in a comfortable chair, with an interesting book, and some fruit near at hand, I sit,.comfortable and exceedingly contented that I do not have to: journey out on sucha day. VERA M. HOLDEN, ’I5. THE MAGNET 9 Tex HE day’s work was finished and, supper having been eaten, we were TT sitting on the cool grass back of the large corn crib. There were five of us, including myself. They were, Tom, our regular man, Jack and Tim, two men who we hired during the harvests, myself and Tex. Tex was our latest addition. He knew nothing whatever about farm- ing, but he had learned remarkably well. He was also our man of mystery. No one knew whence he came or who he was. He had expressed a desire to be called Tex, so Tex he had remained. He was a dark, rather small man, with a curling mustache, and very clever fingers. He had always kept silent as to his past, but at different times I had thought of him as a cowboy—once when he had stuck to the colt after three had been thrown, and another time when he had shot a woodchuck with a worn 44 at a dis- tance at which I could not have hit a barn. It was a typical August evening, and the five of us were smoking, con- tent after a hard day’s work. In the southwest a storm was gathering, and having nothing else to do, we were watching it. The men, except Tex, were discussing thunder showers, their origin, and the freaks that the bolts had wrought. All at once the western sky was cut by a flash of lightning, and just before, the thunder rolled. I heard a smothered sob from Tex on my right. The men were attempting to beat one another in the tales of the storms they had seen. Jack was about to tell of a monstrous storm when, to my surprise, Tex spoke. When he spoke he talked in such a way that one couldn’t help but believe him. “T have been East here for some time now, and I haven’t seen a shower that compares with the last one I saw before I came. I used to be a cow- boy, and one night during the summer I had been placed on duty to watch the cattle at night, I and my pal, Silver. He was a good fellow, and the two of us had stuck together for about six years. We had been on guard for about three hours when the sky began to darken. We had been on the plains long enough to know that there wasalarge storm coming. Thecattle knew too, for they got up and began to snuff the wind and move around uneasily. The storm came very swiftly and was about overhead when a heavy clap of thunder aroused the rest of the cattle. It was our duty to keep the cattle ‘ melling,’ that is to keep them going continually in a circle without going forward, for if once they get frightened and start running straight ahead, there is nothing that will stop them. Anything that cannot get out of the way is trampled upon; and to get stamped on by three thou- sand steers is no trifling experience.” Here, he stopped, and for a moment I thought it was all. But through the semi-darkness I could see him rolling a cigaret He lit it,and the flame showed his dark, lean, face. He then started. 10 THE MAGNET ‘Just before Silver and I parted, for one goes one side of the herd while the other stays on his side, Silver come to me and said he had a ‘hunch’ that he would never see me again. It was the first time he had ever spoken to me in that way and I was troubled, and tried to cheer him up. He gave me a long, thick, envelope, and asked me to see that it was delivered if he did go down. Then we shook hands and parted.” Tex again stopped and the rest of us sought a more comfortable posi- tion. After a pause of about two minutes, he started again. ‘Well, I never met him again. Several times during lulls in the storm I heard him singing. The sound of a human voice soothes the cattle. Another time ina bright flash of lightning I saw him—for the last time: Once a light blue flame appeared on the top of every horn. This isa omen of distress. ‘“About midnight the cattle, as if by common zmpulse, started forward on the run. I did my best to stop them, but it was impossible. They kept running for two solid hours. I kept up with them. Once I heard the sound of a revolver three times right a-going, and I was troubled. Was it Silver? Finally, at the end of the third hour, they were feeding quietly, and I started back for the camp and breakfast. ‘ Happy,’ my horse, was nearly all in, and I wasn’t far from it. When I got to camp everybody seemed to be afraid of me. They kept at a little distance as if they were afraid I would speak to them, and they seemed to have asecret. I wondered where Silver was, but asked no questions, for I thought he was still on his way back. ‘After breakfast the boss approached me and said quietly: ‘One man went under last night,’ and I knew from his face that it had been Silver. That was why he had not come. I followed the boss to where they had laid Silver. He was hardly recognizable. They had found him surrounded by acircle of dead steers that he had shot in an attempt to save himself. Fie and his horse had been trampled on by about fifteen hundred steers. “After that, the West had no attraction forme. I tovk his gunas a souvenir and went to the station where I mailed the package and was go- ing to sell ‘Happy.’ I found I couldn’t sell him; it was like selling a brother, so I took him out on the prairie and left him. Then I took the train, came East, found a job, and then got this one, so here I am.” We smoked in silence. We had nothing to say. A little while after we heard a shout from the front of the house and went around to investi- gate. It was the mail carrier. The horse would not stand, so Tex held him while I got a lantern. I was going around the horse when Tex asked me to hold the lantern up. I did so, and just above the collar I saw a white spot the size of a dollar. Tex whistled in a queer way, and the horse jumped; then under Tex’s hand quieted down. The others who were talk- ing with the mail carrier did not notice all this. I wondered, but said nothing. Next morning Tex did not come to breakfast and we found that he THE MAGNET 7 had gone. Later in the day we heard that the mail carrier’s horse was missing, and that he found three one hundred dollar bills tacked up in the horses stall. I did not connect the two events at first, but suddenly I re- membered. The day that Tex had ridden the colt he had told me about a horse he used to have that was all black but a white spot the size of a dollar on his neck. ‘‘ Happy,” the mail carrier's horse, and the one he had told me of, were one and the same horse. I heard of Tex only twice since; once when a relative of father’s wrote to him and said he had hired a man who looked like a cowboy and who had a fine black horse. Another time long afterwards I received a package containing a large 44, and the words “‘ From Tex,” in a cramped writing. As to what became of him and his horse I never knew. ALBERT G. Lauzow, '15. Keeping Up With Peter EGINALD ELSWORTH WARNER sat sulkily in the library window- R seat, alternately sucking his thumb and decorating the glass with his initials. What did he care about Bridge Parties? Bridge parties always meant an extra scrubbing and combing, and spending the afternoon in the drawing-room with a lot of ladies in silks and plumes who called him “such a dear little fellow,” and ‘‘so cute.”” And he always had to pass the cake, too. Of course some one invariably took the very piece he had his eye on, and he had to be satisfied with what was left. Reginald had only regarded this as one of the evils of life which every- one had to put up with; that is, until he met Peter. Peter had completely reformed his ideas. Huh! white stockings, Peter said he didn’t wear them. In fact, Reginald had never seen him wear any. And Peter earned money. He sold papers. Yesterday he bought a base ball. When Reginald told his father, he gave him fifty cents to buy one. But that wasn’t the same as earning it. And then just as soon as Peter rolled it in the mud for him, and spit on it, and,got it nice and black and disreputable, like his own, why then, Reginald’s mother had found it and in horror had thrown the beautiful thing into the fire. She called it ‘ perfectly disgusting,” but it wasn’t, and Regi- nald had cried over it so much that she had given him a big rubber one with pictures on it. ‘A rubber ball with pictures,” Reginald thought that was disgusting and he threw it out the window into the pansy bed, so he had to stay in the nursery all the morning. Just as he got that far in his meditations he heard a familiar whistle. At the same time he heard his mother coming for him, so he pushed open the long French window and stepped out on to the terrace. Peter was 12 THE MAGNET swinging his bare legs from his perch on the gate, and whistling with all his lungs. When Reginald appeared, he jumped down and ran to him. “I can’t come out now,” explained the former hurriedly. “I'll meet you down the street bye ’m’ bye.” Just then a voice was heard calling, “ Reggie, Reggie darling, where aré you? Mother wants you to come and see the nice ladies.” So Reginald slipped around to the front door, muttering to himself, ‘‘Old hens!” About twenty minutes later he escaped from the “old hens” and his unsuspecting mother, and raced do wn the street to his trysting place, the corner store, where Peter was lounging on the steps. “Peter,” demanded the child of fortune, ‘‘why can’t I be a newsboy like you?” “Huh!” grunted Peter, surveying him. ‘ You look jes’ like one! Jim- iny crickets!’ and he shook with mirth. “Well,” came doubtedly from his companion, “I’ve got a blue suit and a brown one and—”’ | | “Oh yer see,” explained Peter, ‘you gotta look like me!” Reginald Elsworth’s heart sank like lead. He despaired of ever acquir- ing the artistic scratches, rags, shaggy locks and dirt of Peter. “T tell yer what,” suddenly exclaimed the latter, ‘Yer come along home with me and I’ll fix yer up jes’ swell!” Reginald’s blood immediately changed its course from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. But Peter had already arisen, taking it for granted that Reginald would follow, in which he was quite right. The two little boys set off down the street together. Farther and farther they went; off of public thoroughfares into dirty alleys, where every one stared at Regi- nald in amazement. After a while, when they had trodden a perfect laby- rinth puzzle of thése byways, Reginald’s sturdy little legs began to tire, and finally , tears gathered in his eyes and rolled down his cheeks, and just as he was thinking that he must certainly sit down on some slimy doorstep to rest, Peter drew him into a dark doorway and up a flight of cluttered stairs, into a dark, smelly room. ‘De ole man’s out, yer see,’ vouchsafed Peter, as Reginald sank on to a dilapidated old sofa. He didn’t see anything, but he sincerely wished that he had waited until he had his little pony-cart out some morning be- fore he paid Peter a visit. He had entirely forgotten the object of his visit. But Peter hadn’t. ‘“Yer’ll have ter shed de footgear,” he proclaimed with authority. . Reginald was doubtful about the advisability of this. His mother had told him that morning that it was too cool for him to go barefooted while he played in the sand-pile. He hadn’t thought of his mother before—but of course white sandals and stockings were out of the question for a news- boy; so off came the offending articles. His legs appeared awfully white beside Peter’s. But Peter had a remedy. Running out, he soon returned with his hands full of mud which he placed ona broken dish. Then he made Reginald take off his white sailor suit. Then he produced from some- THE MAGNET 13 where a pair of overalis and a shirt, very scant and much the worse for wear, and a disreputable coat, which he helped him put on. Then he smeared his face, hands, and legs, with the mud, and put an old cap on his head. ‘Now come on!” he cried, very proud of his work. Reginald hung back. He was very tired. ‘Come on,” said Peter; ‘If we don’t sell de papers, we’se get no supper.” No supper! nonsense! of course he should go home for supper. But it must be nearly supper time now, and he could hear them al! asking where he was. “ Den, if we’se sell enough papers,” continued Peter, ‘‘ we'se’ll go to de nickel show.” This got Reginald. Nickel show! He had never been to one. Of course he was tired, but what did that matter. So taking half of Peter’s papers, he followed him down stairs,—‘‘ and then,” Peter ran on, ‘we'll git a hot dog before we’se goes home ter bed;—ye’ll sleep wid me, yer know.” Sleep with Peter in that dirty room! Why, what would his mother say! There was no time to think, however, for Peter was saying, ‘‘ You’se kin take Nixon’s corner, and I'l] go down to de mill.’ It was quite damp and cold out for September, and Reginald, unaccustomed to such exposure, shivered and clicked his teeth. At Nixon’s corner Peter left him with the injunction to “git rid o’ de bunch,” and Reginald looked around him in be- wilderment. Never before had he been so completely bewildered. Several men bought papers, but others, seeing his hesitation and inability to make change, patronized more accustomed “ newsies.” Reginald wondered why Peter didn’t come back. He was hungry and tired. He didn’t believe that he wanted to visit the nickel show anyway— two big tears rolled down his face. He guessed— The tears were brushed hastily away, as an old gentleman emerged from the doorway. The papers were dropped hastily to the sidewalk, while Reginald, crying, ‘‘Oh! grandpa! grandpa!’ flung himself into the arms of the astonished man. ‘Bless my soul!” ejaculated the old gentleman, putting on his glasses; ‘Bless my soul!” Then, as Reginald poured out his story between laughter and tears, ‘Bless my soul!” he again exclaimed. An hour later, clean and fed once more, his head pillowed on his mother’s shoulder, while his father and grandfather sat by in joyful veunzon, he murmured sleepily, “‘’ Taint much fun bein’ like Peter after all, I guess.” DorOTHY SPALDING, ’16. 14 THE MAGNET ALMA (ii SCAUIL NUTS Miss Lillian Connaughton, Miss Edna Hapgood, Miss Helen Howe, Miss Marion Merrill, Miss Shirley Whitney, Dwight Edson, Arthur Hill, Ernest Foley, Sidney Harris and Leroy Vinal, all members of the class of 1913, are taking post-graduate’ courses at L. H. S. 2 Lester Horton, ’13, has entered the Chauncy Hall School in Boston, where he is preparing for M. I. T. w Miss Laura Woods, Miss Hilda McIntyre, Miss Evelyn Hussey, and Miss Eleanor Jenkins, all members of the class of 1913, are studying at the Fitchburg Normal School. ww Carl Rogers, ’13, is attending the Y. M. C. A. School of Engineering in Boston. Paul Ryan, ’13, now a student in Holy Cross College, has won un- usual honors for a Freshman, as he has been elected to an office in the Debating Society. Edmund Potter, ’12, is taking a course in Mechanical Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N. Y. Herbert Green, ’12, Herman Saf- Safford, 12, and Peter Knappeeees are taking a course at the Worces- ter Polytechnic Institute. W On Monday, Sept. 22, the school was saddened by the loss of its en- gineer, Mr. William Hackett, who died of heart disease while on duty. Mr. Hackett had been engineer at the High School for some time, and up to the time of his death had been in good health. In his death the town lost a good citizen, and many lost a true friend. The funeral was the following Wednesday, and in memory of him the flag was lowered to half-mast. The senior class and the teachers sent flowers. Mr. Clarke, Mr. Coburn, and Mr. Roberts repre- sented the school at the funeral. ww The Senior Class has elected the following officers for the year: E. Deady, President. He got a major- ity of thirty-two votes. Mr. H. Whit- THE MAGNET 15 ney, who had the second largest number of votes for president, was made Vice-president, this being the decision of the class. Miss King- man was elected Secretary, and Miss R, Kittredge was elected Treasurer. The Class Marshal is to be elected at a future meeting of the class. we During the absence of Miss Cole, the shorthand and_ typewriting teacher, Miss Hapgood, 1913, was in charge of the typewriting room. Mr. Bell and Miss Smith took charge of the shorthand class. Mr. Bell had two classes at the same time, a pen- manship anda shorthand. We hope he didn’t overwork. x SENIOR LATIN Miss L., 14 (translating): Velum adversa ferit. ‘And struck the ship in the face.” wW We hear that Mr. Coburn has opened a nursery in Room Io for fifth period. Please apply in person for admission. 5 HEARD IN GERMAN II. Mr. ., (translating): Mann lernt mehr vom Lehrer als aus Buchern. ‘“One learns more about the teacher than books.” w The Junior Class elected their of- ficers this year by the Preferential Ballot, as did the Senior Class. The election was held in the physical lab- oratory and passed off successfully. 2 Howard Corkum, ’12, and Irving Smith, ’12, have entered Brown Un1- VErsity.7. JeOuis Littie,2 11, chas en- tered the University of Vermont, where he is playing on the football team. Maurice Smith, ’11, is a fresh- man at Dartmouth and is playing on the Dartmouth Freshman team. w If you hear something funny or interesting in your French, German, Latin, or even English, classes, why not write it up and putit in THE Macnet? Either drop it in THE MaGnet letter box, or give it to the editors, any one of them. It need not be only what you hear. Why not write some stories? THe Mac- NET is strictly a school paper, and must be supported by the student- body. The students should write stories for it. As the editor of the Bingville Bugle puts it, ‘We can’t run a paper on cold potatoze and hot air.” We have got to have some- thing else. The more stories you write the more chance you have of being an editor in your Junior or Senior year. The stories can be about most anything. Imaginative, vacation experiences and descriptive themes are all good subjects. w The Senior Class held a corn roast Sept. 14, which was enjoyed by about twenty couples. The party left the school at 7.15 and walked up Granite street where they ate roast corn, frankfurts, (with the skin) water- melons and toasted marshmallows. What they did after they had finished eating is unknown. The party came home about ten o’clock. All who went said that they had a fine time. Mr. Roberts and Miss Thissell were the chaperons. 16 THE MAGNET yee V aS A most hearty welcome to all our friends, both old and new. During the coming year we sincerely hope to make the acquaintance of many others, and we hope to receive and return helpful criticisms in the same manner, as In previous years. The Blue and White, (South Bethlehem, Pa. High School). You have a very attractive paper, although we think that the arrangement of your differ- ent departments might be improved upon. Where is your Exchange column? The Student's Review, (Northampton High School). The commence- ment number of the Review was excellent; your Exchange column was ex- ceptionally good. The Hopkins Arms, (Hopkins Academy, Hadley, Mass.). A few cuts . for the various departments of your paper would be a great improvement. Why do you not criticize your exchanges instead of merely acknowledging them? The Oak, Lily, and Ivy, (Milford, Mass HighSchool). You have a well appointed paper, and the contents of your commencement number were especially good. The Orange Peals, (Orange, Mass. High School). The Peals is full of very interesting material. Your cuts are good, and the ‘ Will” of Class IgI3 was fine. The Picket, (Shepherd College, West Virginia). The Picket is a very in- teresting paper. The description of Green Knob, in the May issue, was particularly good, as was the poem entitled, ‘‘ Shepherdstown.” We failed, however, to find the Exchange column. The Record, (Newburyport Mass. High School). Zhe Recora is about the largest high school paper which we have received, and contains excel- lent material. Your graduation essays were remarkably well written. The College Signal, (Amherst, Mass.). Your paper is a very interesting one. We especially congratulate on having the largest entering class in the history of the college. Among the other exchanges received were: Zhe Quarterly Bulletin of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. THE MAGNIET 17 — ATHLETIC Within a very few days after the opening of school the football team commenced to practice. William Lane, who coached the team so success- fully two years ago, was appointed coach this year. wv Four members of last year’s team are to be found again this season, Captain Barrett, George Shields, Sherman Platt and George Merrick hav- ing made their ‘L.”” These men form the nucleus of a team, which under the skillful hand of Coach Lane, should do great things on the gridiron. 2 The first game of the season was scheduled for Sept. 27, but no team could be found for that date. ft fi evlem|{a wW Milford High School came up here on Oct. 4th, and we played our opening game. Neither'team put up much of a struggle, although L. H. S. got two touchdowns, and Milford one. The touchdown on the part of Mil- ford was allowed, owing to some error in the coaching of forward passes, the Leominster team making no effort to stop the Milford runner. Never- the-less the game showed up some of our weak points, and knocked some of the rough corners off the new and inexperienced players. The final score was 12 to 7 in our favor. The line up: DOA SEA SES i. MILFORD H.S. 7 R. Whitney, Hobart Whitney, | e................ re, Vesperi SITELS Altre eek as aly mite cee omas r t, Caldicott ERAS TIS tO preeeer cit cP cds ices crepe eat 2) Arey LETT YN idee acl etal et es LARD ae ele Wied Mea Bite c, Caruso BV a hip pi takng Be ROR of URSA SEA EA GFlgre) «LYE SAFER TORE RY Saat ees UN Kae tg apne Ariane ae esr 1t, Fales, Adams RAL OY Ciie ete aie Ha ee l e, F. Grayson SAY ECU cece sene dh tale seas. aos eS pratyermse te q b, Vitalini Merrick, | hb, .0..500031...0-000..0..1 1D, Henry, Whitney Bradley, Crane, £0. Dinter ie asonercemet aD, Ellton eve) LEP E LY Wye Oa 8 Be Bey en ch a Roy EDS ERA Pl f.b, Adams, Fales 18 THE MAGNET Touchdowns, Merrick, Barrett, F. Grayson; Goals from touchdowns, Adams. Goals missed, Barrett, 2. Referee, Isadore Smith; Umpire, G. Grayson, Milford; Timer, Leroy Barrett; Linesman, Maston, Leominster. Time, 10 and I2 minute periods. Attendance, 500. w The Worcester Trade School next offered themselves for sacrifice and, owing to good consistent playing, L. H. S. defeated them to the tune of 25 too. This game showed great improvement over the former one. w The managers of the team wish to express their most sincere thanks to those members of the school who so obligingly gave their services in get- ting the field ready for the opening game. Their true school spirit only being overshadowed by their spirit of good fellowship. Also Mr. Clarke and Mr. Roberts are to be commended for their valuable suggestions and practical ideas which were gladly and thankfully accepted. Joun E. McDONNELL, ’15. Treasurer’s report of the Leominster High School Athletic Association for the school year of I9g12-1913. RECEIPTS Crasty Ctl ATIC neces euetetetee gas PP be AAS AEN Mle P iene ARAN RAI Cee lea $ 20.21 Footballigamesy:iciwzcc find snag cued had bets 7 CULeS a ce baa eA opr 470.98 - Hasket-ball games cc. sinecensllelebaneeeeee anes wars asgememd inate becracens anne Eee 68.75 Baseball sp armies coc ryt gota acatatseeee etegs toners xt caicer weposeeecanner eateane test a een 62.50 Girls’ basketball games, . PERE EN oe a tbr oe Ldglnses belies hi 2 sags ca sacle cee 9.00 A Ch Le tic: d We ye dacscrras te axerekcenvheoqieeremnenes acme quan ahces- fe renaneenead ouat teem a tamest aie ge a as ae 339-75 SEMION PLAYS yo...-c.n-n sn se-seensnessenseneantascecsosenennsataccneesnesisnsepesbanacgreanantes serebrdareensendasaders 92.22 Prize Speaking, Contests 1.5. 2c cic occ 2 ooo fo esa teeta casemate 49,92 Interscholastic Speaking Contest; cree oases tees eee 22.90 Malitary Dal ie ie nseacesesens vanes ceanaias ante ar bas pring Cc tedie etme te caterer atc pr neanees badoatennted 8.85 Magnet fund, Rae eh EE AE OAL AR Poort An a he UNIS. eA RM arse eT YS | 75.00 Meise lb reo Spies rien oc aaeata aae aeeecate Neediteds eicaee eee LETZ Senior Classy rk hoe ccstece Bascllat tc seh denen sage eee aaa peace ee eee ee 48.66 Appropriation from School Committee, ....0.00. eee pe oapatmtin 100.00 $1380.51 EXPENDITURES Football games. 225 titcd bos cooper ene arena Orta ees cs acetate $ 221.60 Basket-ball games,...........0........ CSAS Ae SAP ED RD ME A anal ADE Eh Ril 86.72 Gitls bask et-ball pares, iy.eccssecaraess Geass oo a eastern aeoa pgsdeee he eee ee 42.13 Baseball ia Mies ce 2s sss ecge eaten Sas cc cn regte cu eek tomaratinens sama aa Rd i Teo hee 169.22 Football coaching. Sekine cig aks ESE EIS SS ee ee ee 197.50 Poothall’ maintenance cease eset a tine eed oes nee a eee 149.28 Basketball COACI iI gy sooo. s ince. cee ugsecasentsyerdnesns our fo czer pena ceed ia ate ae co Raa tea ae 15.00 Basket-ball stia mten a nee iocciccsssh ce keene ie eee re ne 59.20 Baseball COACH rene her ece es oe eens Toe ea Sag hee 165.00 Baseball Maintenance Gilson cttcecs paticets tatecc scores he eg ee 127.32 Rent: for Athletic Feld eices pe eat eek oe eee 100.00 MISC OL AB COU iis seterrceccatineiebrccorssonntes Slick peo wis sheath ee 47.43 $1380.40 Balance; ick ak ee a a a ee ee ee II $1380.51 ALBERTI ROBERTS, 7veasurer THE MAGNET 19 Passenger entering station hurri- edly and addressing ticket agent: “Say, what time does the 9.20 leave?”’ ¥ ‘Irish girl at immigrant station answering questions. Inspector: ‘ Where were you born?” Git In treland.’’ Inspector: ‘What part?” She: “Why, all of me of course.” The Irish chauffeur was not very talkative, and a passenger was trying to engage him in a conversation. “You look like a good true Jrish- man. I’msure your folks came from Ireland.” “They did not,” was the answer. “What! they didn’t?” Stic, core, they're there yet.” we An Irishman, out of work, applied to the boss of a wood working shop for a job. The superintendent be- gan to question and starting at ran- dem said: “Do you know anything about carpentry?” ’ Shure.” “Do you know how to make a Yenetjan blind?” “ How would you do it?” “Shure, and I would poke my finger in his eye.” —Harfer’s 2 How would you classify a tele- phone girl? ‘Is her’s a business or a profession?” “ Neither; it’s a calling.” ww Hubby: “‘ Mary, it seems that every time you pay a bill you get some bad money.” Wify: “Well, Henry, I handle so little that I don’t know the differ- ence. w Professor to small boy who has asked him a question he can’t answer. “Well, never mind, they say fools ask questions wise men can’t answer.” Boy: “Ump, I didn’t pass the last exam. you gave us, did I?” 2 Lawyer: ‘“‘So, Madame, you have had three husbands, all violent and insane, and now you want another.” Lady: “Yes, I want a safe and sane fourth.” 20 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Frank I. Pierson, Chairman; Dr. Griffith E. Abbot, John C. Hull, John M. Lockey, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce, Frederick T. Platt. Superintendent of Schoo s—G. F. Ellinwood. School Physiclans—Dr. T. Shaughnessy, Dr. Frank A. Dunham. Faculty Principal—Edward R. Clarke, Civil Government. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathema.ics, Commercial Law. Secretary—Adell Phillips. Assistants—Alberti Roberts, Marion C. Johnson, Science; Frank P. Bell, Alice G. Smith, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Commercial Branches; Florence M. Felton, A. Leila Daily, English; Elizabeth Jackson, German; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ethel A. Thissell, History; Anna B. Gregoire, French; Martha Lundigen, Algebra, English and French; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Education; G. H. Dun- ham, John A. Foss, Manual Training; Augusta R. Nettel, Sewing; Marion Warren, Cooking; William H. Kenney, Director of Music; James C. Smith, Drill Master; Sybil E. Bearce, Elocution. Grade I1X—Annie Conlin, Hattie D. Harrington, Marea B. Lewis. Athletic Association Harold G. Barrett, President; Philip White, Vice-president; Ruth Kittredge, Secretary; Alberti Roberts, Treasurer; John E. McDonnell, Manager of Football; Roger Beedle, Assistant; Hobart Whitney, Manager of Basket-ball; George Jones, Assistant; Marion C. Johnson, Teacher Manager of Girls’ Basket- ball; Rachel Potier, Assistant; Francis Coughlin, Manager of Track Team; Ralph Young, Assistant; Harrold Barrett, Manager of Baseball; Brownlee Gauld, Assistant; Harold Barrett, Captain of Foot- ball; Eugene Deady, Capiaia of Basket-ball; Marion Kirkpatrick, Captain of Gir!s’ Basket-ball Team. Class Officers Senior —President, Eugene Deady; Vice-president, Hobart Whitney; Secretary, Aurora Kingman; Treas- urer, Ruth Kittredge; Marshal, Maurice Richardson. Junior—President, John McDonnell; Vice-president, Albert Lauzon; Secretary, Vera Holden; Treasurer, Rachel Hart; Marshal, Philip White. Sophomore-—President, Mark Daly; Vice-president, Mildred Rowe; Secretary, Harold Bassett; Treasurer, Kathryn Bradley; Marshal, Freshman—Prestdent, Harold Morse; Vice-president, Norman Wass; Secretary, Ruth Thompson; Treas- urer, Ruth Wilkinson; Marshal, Stuart Damon. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harold G. Barrett; Ist Lieut., George E. Shields; 2d Lieut., Milton F. Prue; Ist Sergt., Stanley R. Bates. Sergeants, Sherman W. Platt, Abraham W. Briton, Raymond P. Potter, Francis W. Coughlin. COMPANY B—Captain, Clarence M. Kline; Ist Lieut., Harold L. Lloyd: 2d Lieut., George R. Thomp- son; Ist Sergt., Rodney E. Swift. Sergeants, John H. Schulthess, Everett G. Greene, Paul R. Nettel, Philip E. Foster. COMPANY C—Captain, Ralph F. Tenney; Ist Lieut., Maurice W. Richardson; 2d Lieut., Hobart A. Whitney; Ist Sergt., Eugene T. Deady. Sergeants, John E. McDonnell, George W. Jones, Brownlee B. Gauld, Clyde C. Cleverly. The Glendale Suit For Men $15.00 The best suit sold today at this popular price. A guarantee bond of good service goes with each suit. The Goodnow-Pearson Co. Fitchburg, Mass. Clifford Caswell Home Made Candies and Ice Cream 40 Monument Sq., Leominster Tel. 101-M THE GEM The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Motion Picture Theater, where only the best and latest photo plays will be shown. Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilating Blower Pipe and General Jobbing 55 and 59 Central St., Leominster WRIGHT DITSON Fall and Winter Catalogue mailed on request. For superior articles for all athletic sports insist upon those bearing the Wright Ditson Trade Mark. UNIFORMS, SWEATERS, JERSEYS for Football, Basket-ball, Hockey, all Winter Sports WRIGHT DITSON PT hated Sq., Cambridge 344 Washington ou Bos- 22 Warren St., New York WE cater to the Boys and Girls Adams Pharmacy Co. Inc. 7 Central Street ee veto 5S. M. KALIN Champion Tailor and Clothier 65 Central St. Leom inster, Mass. OPEN EVENINGS For Fresh, Wholesome, Candy and Ice Cream, call at THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY STORE The Olympic High Class Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs Compliments of The Board of Trade Compliments of Class of 1916 Brnith’ s Central (einer Laundering of All Kinds Patrick Mackinaws American Sweaters SHAPREEY SbROTRERS For Christmas Have you thought of Portraits as a solution to the gift problem? A dozen of your Portraits made in one of our distinctive styles will make twelve approptiate gifts, each one of which is sure to be appreciated. Make your Appointment early Kirk Studio 14 Mcnument Sq. Leominster Agency for Page Shaw's Candies at Nixon’s Drug Store The Kodak Store Hadley Coal Company Dealers in COAL and WOOD Office: 12 Mechanic St. Gavin Hardware Co. Hardware and Paints Mass. Leominster, W. K. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds The Pierson Pharmacy Monument Square R. B. Andrews Victor Talking Machine Take a VICTOR on Tmal The Rexall Store Mass. Co. Leominster, MONOGRAM” FLAVORING EXTRACT Manufactured by ARTHUR J. ALLEN CO. 45 Fruit St. Leominster, Mass. For sale by John Cleary, F. H. Robertson, Bates Bros., G. H. Smith, Grocery Market Co., Malcolm L. Brown The Goodhue Co. The Queen Hair Pin Co. Will build you anything in Refrigerators or Store Fixtures. Leominster Refrigerator Co. JOHN I. FARR, Manager Compliments of Class of 1917 es ne 2 = = $$ —————— a Compliments of C. Ey Bicetow,: M.D; Office Hours: 8 tog a. m; 1.30 to 3, RaLtpH W. ROBBINS and 7 to’8 p. m. Dr. T. A. SHAUGHNESSY A. H. Prerce, M. D. Compliments of fie TALL: M; D, S2eN TO CUEOS RESTAURANT Office Hours: 1 to 3 and 7 to8 p. m. 10 Monument Sq., Leominster, Mass. Compliments of fC. SHuttis, M. D. H. A. Drarrin, D. M. D. 42 Main St., Leominster, Mass. — WoopsurY LINCOLN DENTISTS Dr. A. H. Warp Richardson Block 30 Main Street Dr. C. D. BEEDLE Compliments of 2 Park Street dG os Reo dle UP Na Office Hours ga. m. to 12.30; 2 to 5 p. m. Compliments of A. A. WHEELER, M. D. HAMILTON MAYO Office Hours: 1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p,m. Compliments of Harry Bi. HPretce oes Leominster Hardware Co. Hardware and Sporting Goods Richardson Block Girard, the ‘Tailor Columbia Block Compliments of Bosworth Son Flour, Grain, and Feed 1 YON the Flonst Flowers for all Occasions Telephone 82 Pleasant St., Leominster Established 1874 E. E. Burdett, Ph.G. Main St. Apothecary Leominster Compliments of Conant Chapin Co. A. C. Hosmer Co. Newsdealers and Stationers Leominster, Mass. W. H. Vinal Steam Auto-Tire Vulcanizing 175 Walnut Street Telephone 877-M The Viscoloid Company Compliments of Class of 1915 A Good Place to Buy Good Grain at the Telephone 66 OLD RELIABLE GRAIN STORE 29 Mechanic St. BOWEN FULLER Leominster Dale. Enterprise. oan ree a ae MILLER £0, Publishers ie | tea Gai Kk i) ee ha ? ; a BN ty i egal Sey, it pet Sr ataal Rae Y ‘ ti ue | ee a ee re ie : - Boutwel ene aM : : Baie rinters. ‘and ‘Engravers: Wedding Announcements and Invitations. 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Leong | Ms “LEOMINSTER PRINTING | COMPANY. fe me are ‘prepared to execute orders for artistic printing which itt: is command attention by its. striking: and original advertising | features, oe gat you. desire calor combination and - arrangements. ot the most. igs ae attractive character, our Services are ao aye at ae instant disposal, — Se ie x AOD zene ee Leominster, Mass. De oon eee Fo toa Leah | Telephone Gaaietion Ss ‘Mey Table of Contents Peewee tiCE, 11913 Football Squad EDITORIALS My Croup. Poem THE SACRIFICE OF ELIZABETH VANE. Story A. PAIR OF RED MITTENS. Story THE ADVENTURES OF EVERYMAN. Story . THE RussIAN GYMNASIUM NotTHiInG ATTEMPTED, NOTHING DONE Story ; ALUMNI AND SCHOOL NOTES EXCHANGES ATHLETICS A TuRKEY’s VIEW OF THANKSGIVING. Poem JOKES LEOMINSTER HicH SCHOOL DIRECTORY es) Bena Gatterg 1s 7 M. Ethel Ryan, ’1s 8 Hstherme Fives 10 RauiNettel, is II Abraham W. Britton; 14 912 Irene, Guennettes 1s 14 L Own, 18 19; 20, 21 Dorothy Spalding, '16 21 22 ‘ONTYNS ‘yoda ‘auess ‘[ ‘ausary ‘yWasseg ‘ouein ‘yy ‘weysug—nol yuoly ‘ayy ‘Aouny mM ‘pF ‘Apeaq ‘(3de5) osseg ‘(qyoevo5) suey ‘Aoipeig ‘Ayeq ‘jimG—Mmor puosag ‘Away ‘Aouyy MM “Y ‘suey ‘Weld ‘splays ‘ssayynyoS—moi doy 34911 0} yo] Woy Suipeay 161 ‘QVNOS TIVALOOA THE MAGNET vol Vil LEOMINSTER, MASS... NOVEMBER, 1913... No. 2 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EVELYN J. SHATTUCK, '14. Business Manager, MaurrceE W. RICHARDSON, '14. Exchange Editor, MyrtLe FARRAR, ’14. Athletics’ Editor, Joun E. McDONNELL, '15. School Notes’ Editor, ALBERT G. Lauzon, ’I5. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Mitton F. Prug, ’14. Jokes’ Editcr, GzorcEe R. THompson, ig: Art Editor, W. SHERMAN, Platt, 14. Assistant Business Manager, GEORGE W. Jones, at as Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. HE winter is near at hand and soon football will be a thing of the past. What then will you turn your attention to? When you are thinking of pleasures appropriate to this season of the year, give Congress a thought. The Congress has enjoyed two prosperous years and according to present indications, is about to participate in.a still more prosperous one. This body was started 5 6 THE MAGNET two years ago by Mr. Clarke, its object being the promotion of de- bating, and the advancement of social intercourse among the boys. Debates are held at its meetings, which take place once a fortnight, and at intervals the members are addressed by men prominent in politics. Any boy is eligible for membership. If you have not al- ready joined, doso nowand enjoy the keen rivalry and good fellow- ship of the debates. - GEORGE THOMPSON. HE Camp Fire Girls’ Association, which has become so popu- lar with the girls of America, aims to encourage girls in the cultivation of the essentials of a successful and wholesome life, health, happiness, and the appreciation of beauty. This organiza- tion endeavors to encourage the appreciation of beauty when pres- ent, and the cultivation of it when lacking, which is by no means the least important phase of its three-fold purpose. But those of us who do not belong to this sisterhood may do well to adopt some of its methods of self-cultivation. How often one goes to walk, yet never takes special notice of the scenery. Perhaps there is a beautiful green meadow on one side of the road with a brook running through it. Who would seek beauty there? Or, as one goes farther up, one finds a bridge where it is a pleasure to study the curves of the brook, the flowers on either side, and the innocent little fishes which dart hither and thither. Perhaps in the distance are the hills and mountains, a mass of well blended colors. From the other side of the bridge one sees a different view. It may be that there are woods in which the brook widens and then loses itself. Continuing the walk one sees the butterflies with their shadowy dresses of velvety colors, or hears the wood-peckers, and while trying to get a glimpse of them arouses other birds with beautiful plumage. Coming near a stone wall, one sees something hopping near its base; looking more closely one spies a small hare sitting with blinking, bead-like eyes watching his surroundings, ready at any moment to disappear. What is more profitable, what gives more pleasure, what is more restful than to seek beauty everywhere? HazEL WETMORE, ’1I5. THE MAGNET My Cloud I sat upon a rock one day, As lonely as could be; I had not even a little bird To keep me company. I gazed and gazed far off in space And pondered on my woes; Some day, probably, all my friends Would change themselves to foes. I looked way off above the hill, And there, to my surprise, I saw a huge black cloud of smoke Ascend before my eyes. It rose still higher above the hill, Obscuring all from sight, Until at last an emblem seemed Of some great power and might. At last it burst, the huge black cloud, And parting to the left I saw a dainty, fluffy cloud Arising from the west. The huge black cloud of smoke rolled on, And for a time it seemed As if my downy, fluffy cloud Would from my sight be screened. But no; away beyond the smoke, In sky of blue it sailed. I drew a thankful sigh. In my work I could not fail. ‘Now, why should you a-weeping be?”’ I asked myself in thought. ‘‘ Worse battles far than these, I believe, Will every day be fought. ‘Be brave, and do the best you can. That’s all that’s asked of you; The Hand that guides the little cloud Will surely guide you, too.” ERMA CARTER, FS 8 THE MAGNET The Sacrifice of Elizabeth Vane ANY years ago, in Lenoxdale, Massachusetts, there lived two women, Miss Evans and a younger women known only by her Christian name, Phyllis. The village children called Miss Evans an old maid. But you could scarcely say she looked like one. She was a tall, graceful, woman of about forty-five years of age, with brown wavy hair just begin- ning to show streaks of silvery gray, large brown eyes which had a cheer- ful expression while she was aware that some one was looking at her, but melancholy when she felt herself alone. She was often the topic of conversation at the village sewing circles and across backyard fences. It was generally agreed that she was very, very, odd. Miss Evans and Phyllis never mingled with them, but lived all alone in their little cottage on the outskirts of the village. Many of the village women had declared that they would call on her, but somehow they held aloof with a feeling akin to awe. However, two ladies managed to conquer their feelings and set out for Miss Evans’s house on a sunny after- noon in June. When they reached their destination they saw crape flutter- ing at the door. Their first impulse was to go back, but curiosity got the better of them, so they went up the narrow little walk to the door of the cottage, where they were met by Phyllis, who was dressed in a neat gown of black. Mrs. Werner took it upon herself to act as spokeswoman. She introduced herself and her friend, and told Phyllis that they had come to pay a friendly call, but that they were afraid they had come ina time of sorrow. Phyllis asked them to sit down, which they did rather gingerly, feeling as uncomfortable as it was possible. “Ves, indeed, you have come in a time of sorrow,’ continued their hostess, ‘‘for Miss Evans passed away last night.’ She drew aside some curtains and there they saw Miss Evans in a coffin. In her hands she held a tiny gold cross and a faded white rose. Phyllis sat down by the coffin, and resting her head upon her hand, she said, ‘‘I suppose you have often wondered about her, and thought her odd and unsociable. She did not wish to be known. If you care to hear it, I will tell you her story.” Mrs. Werner expressed their sympathy and said they would like to hear it if it would not be too much trouble to Phyllis. Gently stroking Miss Evans’s lifeless hand, Phyllis began. ‘ Long ago in old Virginia there lived a noted family by the name of Vane, one of the earliest settlers. Twins, a boy and a girl, Jack and Elizabeth, together with father and the mother, comprised the family. When they were eight years old, their mother died. On her death-bed she gave them each a tiny gold cross and a white rose from her garden. She told them to keep the cross in remembrance of what it signified, and to treasure the rose as an emblem of honesty and purity, two virtues which she wished them to strive to at- tain more than any others. 2: THE MAGNET 9 “Well, it was not long before Jack was a man, and little Betty grew to be a full-grown woman. Jack became asailor, and soon after it was rumored that he mingled secretly with bad company. One day he came to Betty and told her that he had lost every cent he owned from gambling, and owed a large debt. She gladly gave him all her money, but alas, it was far from enough. Rather than tell her this, Jack sought to pacify his debtors with what money hehad. However, they would not listen to him, and continued to hound him until, driven to desperation, he robbed a bank. The next day he joined a crew bound for a voyage around the world. “His leave-taking seemed quite natural to most people, but to his father and sister it was a suspicious act, for they knew that he never in- tended to take the trip. “Betty knew that her father was secretly preparing to give Jack up when he came home. She had often seen him sobbing heart-brokenly over Jack’s picture, then he would suddenly put it down, and he and his lawyer would talk long and earnestly. These conferences always ended in a vehe- ment declaration of her father’s, ‘that Jack must and would suffer for his wickedness. The more Betty thought about it, the worse she felt. She knew Jack was sure to come home. Then the old, but honest, name of Vane would be disgraced forever, and her father would perhaps die of a broken heart, for he was old, sensitive and proud.” Here Phyllis paused as if to keep back the tears, then continued: ‘I was Betty’s chum. One day she told me that she was going to New Eng- land to live. As my parents were dead, Icame with her. She left a hurried note to her father telling him not to blame Jack, but blame and forgive her for the bank robbery. Taking a faded white rose and a tiny gold cross, which you now see in her hands, with her, she settled here in Lenoxdale going by her mother’s maiden name, Evans.” When Phyllis had finished her story, she sat with her hands clasped tightly, with a far-away look on her face, as if she were living over by-gone days. Mrs. Werner tip-toed softly over to Phyllis and put her arms around her neck, kissed her, and said, “Poor girl! You must be very lonesome now that your only friend in Lenoxdale is dead. Come and live with me. I am a lonesome old widow, and I would love to have you for my compan- ion.” Phyllis’s eyes filled with tears of gratitude. The next day the funeral was held. Every one in the village turned out to attend it. The little cottage was sold, and Phyllis went to live with Mrs. Werner. This incident happened a great many years ago. It is still a favorite fireside story among Lenoxdale people. M. ETHEL RYAN, ’I5. 10 THE MAGNET A Pair of Red Mittens YLVIA DALMAIN, aged six, was spending the winter with her father S and mother at a small lake in the northern part of Maine. They had come to the lonely lake that Mr. Dalmain might go hunting, since he was so delighted with this sport. Ona rather warm day early in December, Sylvia stood on the thresh- old of their house drawing on some red mittens which her grandmother had given her. Seeing a squirrel she darted after it. The chase was soon given up, but the forest tempted her and she ran gaily along. Then she turned into a path which led her right down to the lake where she went out on to a small wharf. The lake had thawed recently, and there was very little ice on it. She looked at her reflection in the clear water and was pleased to see how pretty her mittens were. Just then she heard singing, and turned around to see a man coming toward her. “ Hello! Who’s here?” he exclaimed. In her surprise she dropped one of the mittens into the water. “Oh! Please get my mitten,” she begged almost tearfully. “Why, certainly,’ replied the young man, as he stooped to reach for the mitten which was gradually drifting away. It was beyond him. He tried to get it with a stick, but his attempts were useless. Sylvia, realizing her mitten was lost, began to cry. “Never mind, my lady,” said the young man comfortingly, ‘Come up to my cabin and see what I can find for you.” At his reassuring words she partially dried her tears and, slipping her mittenless hand in his, walked away beside her new friend. Several hours later, as Mr. Dalmain was coming along the lake, he saw a glint of red on the water a few feet from shore. With a pole he drew the bright object to him, and was greatly surprised to find that it was little Syl- via’s mitten. Filled with anxiety he hurried home to his wife whom he found greatly worried because Sylvia had been gone so long. When he showed her the mitten and told her where he had found it, the anxious mother burst into tears exclaiming that she knew Sylvia was drowned. They hurriedly put on some wraps and went out to search for the miss- ing child. As they ran along the main path, what should they see but Syl- via’s other mitten. Snatching it up, they hastened on until they came toa little cabin which they had supposed was uninhabited. From one of the windows a bright light shone. They rapped, and were admitted by a young man. There on a great pile of cushions, and surrounded by all sorts of toys and books, sat Sylvia, while on a canvas near by, was a partly finished sketch of her. Upon seeing her father and mother she bounded to them, The thankful parents showered her with kisses, and silently shed a few tears of THE MAGNET II joy. Sylvia introduced the artist to her mother and father who promised that she should come the next day to sit for her picture. This incident was the foundation of a lasting friendship between the little maid and the artist. EsTHER Hutt, ‘15. The Adventures of Everyman VERYMAN was in his office, working harder than usual, when a knock E was heard on the door, and it opened. A bright, good looking, young man came in with a rush, and was greeted by Everyman with a “ Hello, Pleasure.” Pleasure replied, ‘‘ Hello, Everyman, come with me and I'll introduce you to my friends.” Everyman replied, “I’m pretty busy, but I’m tired of work, so I’ll go with you.” They went out, and Pleasure led him to two pretty girls, one dressed in red, and the other in yellow. ‘These are my friends, Luck and Careless- ness,’ said Pleasure. “Glad to meet you,” said Everyman. “Let us go to the Derby horse-race,”’ Carelessness said, after they had talked a few minutes. “ And I can tell you which horses to bet on,” said Luck. So, talking and laughing, they started for the Derby. Reaching their destination, they took seats in the stand, near the betting booth. As the first race began, Luck, speaking lowly to Everyman, said: “ Put your money on Black Spot.” Everyman declined, but as she smiled, he walked to the booth and entered his money. The race was finished, and Black Spot had won, and as the second minor race started, Luck said: ‘Put your money and business on Brass Bell, this time.” Everyman, without hesitation, walked to the booth and put his business name and money down. When the race was half over, Pleasure spied two other friends outside the stand and went out to see them, Luck and Carelessness following, leav- ing Everyman alone The race was over, and Brass Bell had lost. Every- man was without a cent of his own. He wandered the city for two weeks, always meeting his enemy Down-and-out. At last he met a wise, and hum- ble friend, Labor, by name, who took him home, gave him food and clothe s, and put him into his office again. Two months after, Pleasure again opened the door of Everyman’s office went over to greet the stenographer, and was met with a slap on the face. Everyman got up, took the young man, and threw him bodily out the door. Fifteen minutes later, a rich, finely dressed man came into the office and introduced himself. ‘I am your Future,” he said, ‘‘and your stenographer’s real name is Prosperity.” ‘May God bless Labor!’ cried Everyman. PauL NETTEL, ’I5. 12 THE MAGNET The Russian Gymnasium EFORE attempting to explain the customs and methods of the Rus- B sian gymnasium, it is necessary to know that the word ‘ gymnasium” is used in the sense of high school. Most of the high schools are owned and managed by the government. There are some private high schools, but most of them are too expensive for the common pupil, and at the same time do not offer such a large variety of subjects. The boys and girls attend different schools. A boy must be nine years of age and possess some knowledge of grammar, arithmetic, and geography before he can attempt to take a high school entrance examination, which comes at the end of August each year. He must send in an application before the entrance examination, not only asking for the privilege of taking the examinations, but also of attending school after passing the examination. In many cases, especially with Jews, pupis have not been admitted, although the examinations were satisfactory. As soon as the application is accepted, the pupil must provide himself with a uniform. The uniform consists of a pair of long, black, trousers, a black coat and a black belt with a nickel-plated buckle on which the initials of the school are engraved. The cap, which resembles the American mili- tary cap, must be of dark blue cloth and also engraved with the school ini- tials. The overcoat must be of heavy gray cloth with nickel-plated buttons. In summer, a white coat is worn instead of the black one. The teachers are also obliged to wear a uniform during the school season. The pupil has no choice of subjects in the Russian high schools. He must take every subject which the school offers. He must make a payment of fifteen dollars before he is allowed to attend school. The very first day of school each teacher gives a list of books required. The pupil must pro- vide himself immediately with these, and also with stationery. There are eight grades in the gymnasium, all the classes being formed according to the standing of each pupil. Each pupil has six recitations daily except Sunday, when there is no school. Each period a different sub- ject is taught by a different teacher. The pupils are marked according to the recitations, the outside work, and examinations. At the end of each week a card with the pupil’s rank for the week is given. Besides these, there are four quarterly reports, which indicate the average rank in each subject. At the end of the year after each pupil has received his last re- port, a final test on the whole year’s work is given. This test decides the promotion for the year. Ifa pupil fails in one of the subjects, he is given another chance before the beginning of the next year. Pupils who receive “A” on their report cards as an average in every subject, get first honor and also a set of books worth from five to ten dollars. Those who receive “A” in all but two, get second honor. The senior year pupils who get first honor receive a gold medal, and those who receive second honor, a silver one. THE MAGNET 13 The regulations of the schools are very severe and strict. The pupils mnst always wear their uniforms, must not be seen on the street after nine o'clock in the evening, must tip their caps to all the teachers, and obey many other laws of the school regarding behavior. If the laws are in any way disobeyed by any one, the punishment follows directly and severely. The essential difference between the American and Russian high school boy is that the Russian boy has a more definite purpose at the very begin- ning. During all his high school life he is interested only in studying and reading different Russian books. He is not an athlete. He does not know the games of football, baseball, or basket-ball, His only exercise is physi- cal training once a week. ABRAHAM W. BRITTON, ’T4. Living Aboard an Ocean Liner NE’S first impression of an ocean liner, as one sets foot on deck, is () very confusing and bewildering. Everything seems to be topsy turvy: stewards are running to and fro, trunks are being let down into the hold, and passengers are saying good-by to friends and relatives. Suddenly a bell rings, and people who are not going on the voyage are hurriedly sent ashore. The gangplanks are hauled in, and the tugs steam slowly down the harbor with the great ship in tow. When the liner is away from the dock and nearly out of the harbor, the tugs back away and the vessel forges ahead on her own steam. From this time on the hubbub and confusion gradually subside. The passengers go below to look over their quarters for the voyage. The ma- jority of the staterooms are fairly large and comfortable. The furniture consists of three berths, a wardrobe, and a washstand. Having surveyed one’s stateroom, the next thing to do is to see the head waiter and secure a good seat in the dining-room, or saloon, as it is called on board a ship. Steamer chairs are also engaged, and after these minor arrangements have been made one is ready to settle down and enjoy the voyage. The second day out things are running smoothly and soon numerous games, such as shuffleboard and ring-toss, begin to appear, for the amuse- ment of the passengers. Within a week every one is fairly well acquainted, and a set of games is arranged. These games, which last several days, are open to all passen- gers, and prizes are given for each event. They are usually held on the boat deck, and consist of races, ducking for apples, shuffleboard, ring-toss, and other games familiar to every one. One of .the most interesting of these is called “spar boxing.” A spar is lashed to two convenient objects about three feet from the deck, and a thick pile of mattresses is placed underneath. Then two men straddle the spar and place one hand behind 4 THE MAGNET their back. They then hit at each other with a pillow-case filled with straw. The one who succeeds in knocking the other one off wins the contest. Sometimes entertainments are given by some of the stewards or pas- sengers, which help to pass away the time. With all these things going on, the voyage is over before one realizes it, and when the time comes to leave the ship, most of the passengers are sorry to go. E. PICKERING, ‘16. Nothing Attempted, Nothing Done write on.” She flounced down on the couch and chewed her pen- cil disconsolately, staring ahead of her in a fixed way. “Why, Sarah, you are usually elated when Miss Lawrence gives out a composition. What is the trouble?” ‘Oh, description,” replied Sarah, with asigh. “I detest description. I like to write a story, an argument, exposition. But description!” and she made a hopeless gesture. : “Did she give you anything definite to describe?” asked her mother, “C) H, dear,” said Sarah, ‘“ teacher gave us the most horrid subject to patiently. “Ves,” said Sarah, “ she told us to write a description of the landscape as we saw it from any window in our house. I simply cannot do anytihng with it.” “Take your writing material, my dear, and come with me,” said Sarah’s mother. Sarah rose reluctantly and followed her mother to the little den upstairs. “Well, what are you going to do?” she asked, w -nderingly. “T’m going to see if you cannot write a description,” said her mother. “T think this is an ideal time for it.” “But, mother, I can’t describe anything, much force on the window seat. “Took out the window, Sarah, and tell me what you see,” said her mother in the most patient tone. Needless to say, Sarah was in one of her ’ and Sarah sat down with ’ trying moods. “Oh, nothing, except an old hill, trees, sky, and setting sun,” said Sa- rah in a dull, unwilling tone. ‘ People see those things every day.” “Very good,” said her mother, encouragingly. ‘Keep on. Tell me more. What beauty is there in the scene before you? Come, now, rouse yourself, Sarah.” Very reluctantly, at first, Sarah obeyed. Who could not in some meas- ure describe the scene spread before her! It was at the close of a-beautiful day in October. ‘“ The sun is setting behind the low hills. He seems to be striving to outrival old Mother Earth in his attempts to produce color ef- THE MAGNET Is fects. Apparently growing weary of his efforts, he is reluctantly sliding be- hind the hills, leaving a beautiful glow over the cloudless sky, which seems to be the reflection of the autumnal garb worn by nature.” Now Sarah was describing everything in sight of her eager eyes. She was viewing everything with much twisting of her head and craning of her neck. ‘“ Mother, I can just see the river-bend from this point,” and she squint- ed out of one corner of the window. ‘The sunlight ts reflected on it, and it is all sparkly and shiny. It reminds me of burnished gold. Seieie trecs—oh, my! they “are all kinds of colors, reminding me of grandma’s variety quilt, with no two pieces the same color. Onthe hill in back of Mr. Gray’s shanty the corn is standing in stacks scattered here and there. They look as if they were trying to climb to the same height all at once and would topple over in the effort.” She rattled on, stopping now and then to consider what she might add. It was getting darker now, and the pine-covered hiil which rose in the dis- tance was sharply silhouetted against the opalescence of the sky. Sarah opened the window and a rush of cold, pure air entered the room. She took in a long, deep breath and stood listening. Not a sound was heard for several minutes, till suddenly there came stealing through the fast deepen- ing purple twilight the striking of the village clock, slowly, clearly, and sol- emnly, warning all nature that soon she must abandon all this gayety for the blackness of winter, which would soon be upon her. Sarah closed the window and turned to her mother, who had been tak- ing notes while her daughter was talking. Sarah looked them through and said, “‘ Why, I do declare; description isn’t half as bad as I thought. But I’m not sure yet, for Miss Lawrence is difficult to please.” The next day Sarah’s ears tingled with the praise that Miss Lawrence gave her composition. She made up her mind right there that hereafter never would she say, ‘‘I can’t do it,” until she had tried. IRENE GUENNETTE, ’I5. From PuysioLcocy Exam:—The human body is divided into four parts, the head, the thorax, the abdomen and the legs. The head contains the brains, if there are any; the thorax contains the heart and the lungs, also the liver and the lights; the abdomen contains the bowels, five in number, aeiou, and sometimes w and y; the legs extend from the abdomen to the floor and have hinges at the top and middle to let a feller stand up when he’s sitting down, and sit down when he’s standing up. 16 THE ALAA (NO MAGNET SCIMUL NUTS The Junior class has elected the following officers for the coming year: John E. McDonnell, President; Albert G. Lauzon, Vice President; Miss Rachel Hart, Treasurer; Miss Vera Holden, Secretary; and Philip White, Marshal. There were a num- ber of candidates out for each office, but the most interesting battle was the one between the five candidates for the office of president. Mr. Mc- Donnell won out by two votes ahead of the vice-president. W On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Junior class met and decided to hold a dance on the 28th of this month. Only one committee was appointed this year. It consists of Mr. McDonnell, chair- man; Misses Burnap, Killelea, Hart, Burdett; Messrs, Bagley, Gaffney, Von Dell and Lauzon. The Senior class met on Oct. 22 and elected Maurice Richardson as Class Marshal. There were four can- didates out for the office, and as the natural, inevitable result three of them got—stung, and the fourth one got the office. w In Senior Correspondence, Mr. B. wishing to make the class understand the use of “‘in ’ ‘and: “into seme eee man, walking along the sireet, comes to a puddle, does he step zz the pud- dle or zzzéo the. puddle? ”’ Mr. S.: ‘‘ Neither; hesteps over it.” Some people wouldn't. Ww On Nov. 5 THe Macnet Board held a meeting with reference to the new cuts for the different depart- ments and forthe cover design. A design by Miss Aurora Kingman, ’14, for the Jokes department was ac- cepted. The cuts for the Athletic department and the cover are not completed. They will appear in the December number if the artists hurry up. wW SENIOR LATIN Miss P. (translating): Haeret re- supinus — “ He stood, lying on his back.” amateur eC The Senior French class does not know where to find a statue of Joan of Arc. Will some one kindly en- lighten them? w HEARD IN THE FRENCH ROOM Miss H., ’r5 (translating): Ce che- val est a moi — ‘“ This horse is me,” THE MAGNET 17 HEARD IN GERMAN II. Mr. L., who has got holly and mis- tletoe mixed, translating: Aber ich glaube die Mistel sieht man am meisten in England—“ But I believe one sees the hollytoe most in Eng- land.” Ww Mr. Greene, ’14, was rather con- fused as to whether he should use pen or inkin writing his bookkeep- ing. Mr. Bell helped him out by say- ing that he himself would use both. Mr. , 76 (translating): J’ai faim —‘T am thin.” Freshman to Senior who had mer- cilessly called all Freshmen “ green- horns’: “What do you call us green for? You still have a little green (Greene) left in your class.” Some of them ave bright. w Mr. Bell tothe room pupils at 1.15: ‘Before you go I wish you would pick up the floor.” eS Lnemtuture- “Senators.” vot the High School Congress held their elections Nov. 14, in Room 13. Mr. Hobart Whitney was elected Speak- er; Maurice Richardson, Clerk, and George Shields, Sergeant-at-Arms. Hitherto the latter office could be held only by a teacher and the other two offices only by the Seniors; but this year the office of Sergeant-at- Arms was opened to the Seniors and that of Clerk to the Juniors. They used the preferential ballot and the election was very successful. Alumni Miss Agnes Bagley, ’13, is attend- ing a Domestic Science School in Worce ster. we Arthur Houde, president of the class of I913, is studying at the Maryland Medical College in Balti- more. we Miss Abbie Nicholson,’13, is study- ing at the Sargent School, Boston. w Ernest MacComiskey, ’13, is now a regular conductor on the F. L. Street Railway. Ww Misses Florence Killelea, Esther Notes Lundigen and Olga Lawrence, ’13, are pursuing their studies at the State Normal School, Fitchburg. Ww The alumni still have a great deal of school spirit. In fact, they seem to possess more than the students. They are always heard from at the football games, cheering and yelling for their school. We like to see that kind of spirit—the spirit which re- mains strong after a student has grad- uated. ¥ Thomas Bassett, 713, is studying at the Practical Arts School in Fitch- burg. 18 THE MAGNET In addition to those noticed, we acknowledge with pleasure the receipt of the following exchanges: Zhe College Signal, The Picket, Hopkins Arms, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, The Enterprise, The Student's Review, The Oracle, and The Philomath. The Oracle, (Woodard High School, Cincinnati, Ohio). You have an abundance of very interesting material, and most of your departments are well filled. However, we think that for a paper of its size, it lacks stories for the literary department. The Breccia, (Deering High School, Portland, Me.). Your paper is well arranged and contains good material. The story, ‘Tom Holden, Miler” should serve to arouse school spirit; and ‘“ How I Killed a Skunk” is a hu- morous as well as an interesting narrative. The Fabberwock, (Girls’ Latin School, Boston), publishes an excellent paper. ‘The Interference of Karama’, especially, deserves praise. Your exchange column is good. The News, (East Orange High School, N. J.). You have a fine ex- change department and the stories are well written. ‘‘ Popularity” in par- ticular should be mentioned. The Argus, (Gardner High School), is a well-appointed paper. We are very glad to see that you have at least one poet, for most schools lack them. Your editorials are sood, but we regret to find only jokes in the exchange column. The Quill, (Barret Manual Training School, Henderson, Ky.). Your exchange column is well filled—keep it up. ‘Our Football Prospects’ is very cleverly written. The ‘ Prospects” surely are promising. The Totem, (Seattle, Wash.). We are glad to find you again among our exchanges, and we hope you will come every month. We particularly like your idea of publishing the pictures of the different editors in their depart- ments. The Oak, Lily and Ivy, (Milford High School). The Alumni depart- ment of this number is well filled, more so than in most school papers. “My Autobiography,” (Written by Myself), is interestingly told; it holds the reader’s attention from the start. ee EAN ac 19 ATHLETICS On Columbus Day, L. H. S. met their old rivals, Fitchburg High. This game was one of the best this year, neither being able to score. A large crowd wit nessed the struggle which resulted in a 0--o score. The line up: ro: Alten 1G Sho ini ASL Goa eee et re, Johnson OSS 9S SR bar ne ae an er re, Rossier TEENS CEL ED ae ea PSE Le SAEED OR: r t, Howarth Oo EMI ie 0d Bg a IR eee rg, Herndon BP WAL it sn. ek eae eres meee ENGR eae On er Bnd eA c, Hannula RICA, TO os. sites Bet ae ES Ae EER Ae ee 1 g, Myllykaugas ES peso To TSUN” SS Sa Beg a I 1 t, Vose | LOTR CSI RS ee Pe es le, Connors, Royal BR INN ee one ieg tik asec wlan qb, Porter, Stevenson Perrine ss. 1 Dy Do. b.6204ko Bsa: | One rae rh b, Sherriffs AS CO Ned Ae SR es lhb, Desmond 10 SRE Ws Po ODI Rah Ra a { b, Holton Umpire, Frank Quinn, of Holy Cross. Referee, Frank W. Lowe, of Dartmouth. Linesman, Joseph P. Courtney, of Lafayette. Time, 8 and to minute periods. w October 18, L. H. S. went to Gardner and met the team which has de- feated them for two consecutive years. It was a brilliant contest, and L. H. S. greatly surprised Gardner by inflicting a 12 to 0 deteat. The line up:- Bod Bees (Erg h peyade| GEER SOS see oak Sy ea earn a 9 ar ge RO OO aI re, Ryan PUIG Gra Litvects eetias Aa alan stash ls: ch ee A ht, wersey SWE VEE TIGS (a et che Renee en ene ee cae rg, Lovejoy “TUES. (Ch edn AS PEER ST ET eS Ae I c, Carlone ce POSS ORG Bap 9 gd BRA A Fe ee Ge } g, Rylander nS LP AS 8 aR Oa: se DR ER fos RE Ea 1 t, Johnson 1S GS ols Se EE A Cae NRE PEE SR eT ee le, Kelly UATE PUR 918 6 RE ee eee eb q b, Evenson oped PEN TG Voy Pa) GM nS Paige nee rhb, Tandy, Kauppi PEA CY Cranes Tet Dmtn ns s.cohieieee Oe lh b, Amor i Rl ge (ea ERY ge EER AM Dy aU SP OE f b, Johnson Touchdown, Daly, Schulthess. Goals missed, Barrett, 2. Referee, Smellen, of Spring- field. Umpire, Eagle, of Springfield. Head linesman, Smith, Leominster. Time, 8 and tO minute periods, Attendance, 300. 20 THE MAGNET The Shirley Industrial School football team met the L. H. S. team in this town, Oct. 30, and put up a stiff game. This availed them nothing however, as L. H. S. defeated them 14 to o. Ww Owing to the inclement weather, the League game, scheduled with Clinton, Oct. 25, could not be played. We met that team, however, a week later, Nov. 1, and suffered our first defeat, one which we accepted grace- fully, as we realized that it was given us bya superior team. The final score was 24 to O. The line up: rite g eae oe COPS Toy, eee Dalyyij Crane testes arenes le, E. McNamara | EA CT AW ae SALINE NOEL eo DR Tune ay Habs UNC ENENS mclh tegae 1 t, Carboni Dead Vite ee eee ee een 1 g, Heinritz, Philbia Se Et Ce cra ee ale ie ie eceeenat ace c, Needham EINW hithey IR Ve yeh ones es ed r g, Heald Shields tice Ses eave meet ries erate ices rt, Sibley FR rane lee in ya cee ane res cee ees re, Altman Barrett. qeb Se eee oO arena q b, Hamil gn Bradley, Tih De Re oh ae eee eer este eee. lh b, Wood Schuitiess, sen ee nec Silene hte ee aaa ..r h b, Crowthers Merrick, f b... Aasterel Sesto Pacer eae, al-b,- Mahan Touchdowns, Mahan, 2. E. McNamara, Wood. Goals missed, Heald, 4. Referee A. B. Cenedella, Mtlford. Umpire, Frank Quinn, Holy Cross. Linesman, L. L. Hard- ing. Time, 8 and Io minute periods. Attendance, 500. a On Nov. 5, our team went to Westboro and played the Lyman School. This was an easy game, the score being 20 toO in our favor. Two of the members of the team elected to remain behind the “grim prison walls,” but were finally located and induced to return. This same date witnessed the initial appearance of the “ Dinner bucket brigade,” as each member of the team carried his lunch to school before taking the trip. The line up: ts Ato LYMAN SCHOOL o Liéamy 1.2.0 carercermemrernnateceeeet iv yes eres re, Curtis Platt, Utecce ya ae aa es ee eae reece er rt; Bryce Doeahy sh gcse ce ie es anna eee rg, Morello Swi FU iC ee cc a oo eee ee ne ene rR RO 4 ni c, Altri Harriser co sie ae ee SONO a einieeProvih a: lg, Sawyer Shield sortie Be eRe ia ea eae eee eae 1 b, Slabinsky Whitney iterate 7 ak coche nce: le, Devaney Barrett ase te ete bGiscasrtn tna q b, Lane Bradiey,;Merrick, hi boc e eee ae rh b, Gallagher Daly rhb ass eee ee ee 1h b, Grabineau Scndinees 1B hat tp Pe MiP ce ES nA he f b, Clouthier Touchdowns, Barrett, Merrick, 2. Goals from touchdowns, Barrett, 2. Goal missed, Barrett. Referee, Clarence Leland. Umpire, T. C. Richards, Head linesman, Hallett. Time, 4 10 minute periods. Attendance, 450. THE MAGNET 21 The long trip of the year came on Nov. 8, when we went to Lawrence. Silent, weakening Hunger was in the line up of the Leominster team, and the effects of this invisible player was very pronounced in our 34 to oO defeat. The line up: Le HeSio LAWRENCE H. S. 34 REUA TIO SL Om ete creas rate ots oe es ee le, Zelinsky Pee Neato ant Sale Cine lane 2 i Rene le, Delaney hPa Si Se i te cAI PLEAS CE ARIA PRN NEEL Fe) le, Furguson 1 Eg Te ef § Aaah acl AS ROR OS Aa UR wa Py? Ct bth aberry, LUTE TAA gl fan Ra ae Wi Pe rae 8 Aa ee ea 1g 1 g, Marsden 1g, Smith 1 g, Gaskill Sd MR yl Ores AA Mya ibe 5s eae har ao Epis eae c, Callahan CAE Cry, WS) Ms (Eg 4 Chas eh dae er abt er Ne on ie Toes rg, J. Perry 3 g, Repeat SEIS, ob teacsdees. sie MAWES 20 fond cea, he , Maginnis an ' Eastwood SCIEN CSS lc OaeA one ie cn dd een re, Blair re, Gaskell pe: Delaney BONES ya Ap ye nal Se Re ed ee eee cre EaPS q b, Glover q b, De Roehn CUS 1S al 10 9S ee ee lh b, Redman Meme eT ATU set oct este sc say Seadoo 1h b, Marsden Bev) Sees t ohn. 2.0 Pahl at Me Nea et das rhb, Flynn . rhb, Kennis Sy EG) as 2 sR i a a fb, Flemming fb, MacMillan Touchdowns, Kennis, 2. Glover, Maginnis, Flynn. Goals from touchdowns, E. Perry. 4. Umpire, Twomey. Referee, Reardon. Linesman, Smith. Time, 1o minute quarters. we Several girls presented themselves as candidates for the basket-ball team which is being formed. This team will be coached by Miss Sharkey and, judging by the material, the school is going to be well represented in that line of sport. A Turkey's View of Thanksgiving “By Jinks, said Mr. Turkey, And long before the festal time ‘: It's just a beastly shame We live in misery. That the Pilgrims ever came here Fuole mea ane each ce Goto Or the harvest king should reign. MICHIE Grn ahee “Tf King James had not existed, But at this particular homestead The people would have stayed The sacrifice is mine. aE eSNG ADR SR IAS, | “Ah! but at this time tomorrow My soul will be in heaven; ‘But we, poor pent up turkeys, While unto hungry cannibals Have to pay the penalty; My body will be given.” DOROTHY SPALDING, 'I6. 22 THE MAGNET First we have a nursery, And in it are Freshmen green, Who from the wrath of Sophomores The Juniors have to screen. Then we see the chesty Sophomore; His hat won't fit his head; The Freshman—that is his ideal; The Freshman that is dead. The haughty Junior next we have, He's an upper classman now, And proudly thinks the other two To him should always bow. They all raise hats to the Senior And bow as he goes by; For he’s the ruler of them all In dear old Leominster High. Ww Teacher: Can “‘ kiss”’ be declined? Faw Funior (abstractedly): I don’t know. I never declined one.—£x. 4 THE SOUND AND THE SENSE A schoolboy, asked to write an essay on cats, made the following statements: ‘‘Cats that’s made for little boys and girls to maul and tease is called Maltese cats. Some cats are known by their queer purrs; these are called Purrsian cats. Cats with very bad tempers is called Angorie cats. Sometimes a very fine cat is called a Magnificat. Cats with very deep feelings is called Feline cats.” Wille: I saw you and your father going to the woodshed yesterday. What were you doing? Fohnnie: Nothing; we were just going to meet a soldier friend of his. Willie: Who was he? Fohnnie: Corporal Punishment. — Detroit Free Press. 2 Tom: Why is a shoemaker like a matrimonial agency? ; Fack: Easy. He supplies so(u)l(e) mates. . The self-made man was speaking: “My father was a raiser of hogs, there was a large family of us, an’’— but his voice was lost in the applause. W Breathes there a man with soul so dead. Who never to himself hath said, As he bumps his toe against the bed— tr!)Ppepe()—— —Ex. cS lf you think these jokes are old And should be on the shelf, Just come around, a few of you, And hand some in yourself.—£Zx. W 1917=Grass 1915—Gas ‘1914=Class —Ex. 1916=Sass THE MAGNET 25 Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Frank I. Pierson, Chairman; Dr. Grifith E. Abbot, John C. Hull, John M. Lockey, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce, Frederick T. Platt. Superintendent of Schoo s—G. F. Ellinwood. School Physictans—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Frank A. Dunham. Faculty Principal—Edward R. Clarke, Civil Government. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics, Commercial Law. Secretary—Adell Phillips. Assistants—Alberti Roberts, Marion C. Johnson, Science; Frank P. Bell, Alice G. Smith, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Commercial Branches; Florence M. Felton, A. Leila Daily, English; Elizabeth Jackson, German; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ethel A. Thissell, History; Anna B. Gregoire, French; Martha Lundigen, Algebra, English and French; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Education; G. H. Don- ham, John A. Foss, Manual Training; Augusta R. Nettel, Florence I. Howe, Sewing; Marion Warren, Cooking; William H. Kenney, Director of Music; Waldo F. Bates, Jr., Supervisor of Drawing; James C. Smith, Drill Master; Sybil E. Bearce, Elocution. Grade IX—Annie Conlin, Hattie D. Harrington, Marea B. Lewis. Athletic Association Harold G. Barrett, President; Philip White, Vice-president; Ruth Kittredge, Secretary; Alberti Roberts, Treasurer; John E. McDonnell, Manager of Football; Roger Beedie, Assistant; Hobart Whitney, | Manager of Basket-ball; George Jones, Assistant; Marioa C. Johnson, Teacher Manager of Girls’ Basket- ball; Rachel Potter, Assistant; Francis Coughlin, Manager of Track Team; Ralph Young, Assistant; Harrold Barrett, Manager of Baseball; Brownlee Gauld, Assistant; Harold Barrett, Captain of Foot- ball; Eugene Deady, Captain of Basket-ball; Marion Kirkpatrick, Capiain of Girls’ Basket-ball Team. Class Officers Senior—President, Eugene Deady; Vice-president, Hobart Whitney; Secretary, Aurora Kingman; Treas- urer, Ruth Kittredge; Marshal, Maurice Richardson. Junior—President, John McDonnell; Vice-president, Albert Lauzon; Secretary, Vera Holden; Treasurer, Rachel Hart; Marshal, Philip White. Sophomore—President, Mark Daly; Vice-president, Mildred Rowe; Secretary, Harold Bassett; Treasurer, Kathryn Bradley; Marshal, Roger Beedle. Freshman—Prestdent, Harold Morse; Vice-president, Norman Wass; Secretary, Ruth Thompson; Treas- urer, Ruth Wilkinson; Marshal, Stuart Damon. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harold G. Barrett; Ist Lieut., George E. Shields; 2d Lieut., Milton F. Prue; Ist Sergt., Stanley R. Bates. Sergeants, Sherman W. Platt, Abraham W. Britton, Raymond P. Potter, Francis W. Coughlin. COMPANY B—Captain, Clarence M. Kline; Ist Lieut., Harold L. Lloyd: 2d Lieut., George R. Thomp- son; Ist Sergt., Rodney E. Swift. Sergeants, John H. Schulthess, Everett G. Greene, Paul R. Nettel, Philip E. Foster. COMPANY C—Captain, Ralph F. Tenney; Ist Lieut., Maurice W. Richardson; 2d Lieut., Hobart A. Whitney; Ist Sergt., Eugene T. Deady. Sergeants, John E. McDonnell, George W. Jones, Brownlee B. Gauld, Clyde C. Cleverly. Compliments of Fashionable Hair Cutting G. E. Kenney 44 Main St. Leominster a specialty at BEARCE’S, 43 Main St Compliments of NICHOLS FROST Fitchburg, Mass. Main Store A Good Watch at a reasonable price is just what many people are looking for now. If you are looking for one, let me show you some at $10, $12, $15, $18, and $20 E. |. THOMAS Per Shan Co” Staple and Fancy Groceries - LEOMINSTER GROCERY CO. Groceries ie 13 Pleasant Street Silks and Dress Goods of Honest Quality, in all the Leading Staple Weaves 90, .75, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 per yard The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. -Goldén’s Pharmacy The Prescription Store 38 Main St. Mayo Block: . Annex THE STORE THAT DARES To Carry the New Styles in Shoes LAYTHE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE CO. 32 Main Street Compliments of Mrs. M.. E. Bowen 54 Main St., cor. Merriam Av. SAM COHEN Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers : Cameras, Photo Supplies 6 Water St. Leominster, Mass. KEVILLE Ga Novelties in Men’s Wear The Home of HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES BRACELET . SIGNET RING Class Pins and Emblems GILLESPIE’S JEWELRY STORE 24 Monument Square W. H. Baker M. J. O’Mealey Shoes for Men, Women, and Children Leominster Shoe Store 15 Water Street A little off the Square, but it pays to walk. Compliments of Class of 1914 The ‘Glendale’ Overcoats We offer for the first time in our business career a Man’s Overcoat at $ 15.00 on which we can give a Real Signed Guarantee Bond a bond that goes with every overcoat sold. We have worked for years to get our wholesale tailors to produce an over- coat of this quality at this pice—§ | 5,00 The Goodnow-Pearson Go. Fitchburg’s Department Store Clifford Caswell S. M. KALIN Home Made @endics and Ice Cream Champion Tailor and Clothier ; 65 Central St. Leominster, Mass. 40 Monument Sq., Leominster Tel. 101-M Aes AVENTINGR EEE, GEM For Fresh, Wholesome, Candy and The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Ice Cream, Motion Picture Theater, where only call at the best and latest photo plays will be THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY shown. STORE Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and The Olympic Ventilating High Class Moving Pictures Blower Pipe and General Jobbing 55 and 59 Central St., Leominster and Illustrated ones WRIGHT DITSON Fall and Winter Catalogue mailed on request. Comnumente of For superior articles for all athlet'c sports insist upon th ose bearing the = Wright Ditson Trade Mark. UNIFORMS, SWEATERS, JERSEYS The Board of Trade for Football, Basket-ball, Hockey, all Winter Sports WRIGHT DITSON Harv ere ee Cambridge 344 Washington St., Bos- 2 Warren St., New York WE cater to ae | Boys and Girls Class of 1916 Adams Pharmacy Co. Inc. 71 Central Street Compliments of | Smith’ S Genra aaah Laundering of All Kinds Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value SEAR ER Ya BR@LEERS For Christmas Have you thought of Portraits as a solution to the gift problem? A dozen of your Portraits made in one of our distinctive styles will make twelve appropriate gifts, each one of which is sure to be appreciated. Make your Appointment early Kirk Studio 14 Monument Sq. Leominster Agency for Page Shaw’s Candies at Nixon’s Drug Store 24 The Kodak Store Hadley Coal Company Dealers in COAL “and” WOO@@ Office: i Mechanic Sts Gavin Hardware CE Hardware and Paints Mass. Leominster, W. K. MorsenaGen Trucking of all kinds R. B. Andrews Victor Talking Machine Take a VICTOR on Tnal The Pierson Pharmacy Monument Square (Grey. The Rexall Store Leominster, Mass. ‘“ MONOGRAM” FLAVORING EXTRACT Manufactured by ARTHUR J. ALLEN CO. Leominster, Mass. For sale by John Cleary, F. H. Robertson, Bates Bros., G. H. Smith, Grocery Market Co., Malcolm L. Brown 45 Fruit St. The Goodhue Co. The Queen Hair Pin Co. Will build you anything in Refrigerators or Store Fixtures. Leominster Refrigerator Co. JOHN I. FARR, Manager Compliments of Class of 1917 Table of Contents Pee ostlitCE, ‘Editorial: Staff EDITORIALS CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Poem - - - Claire, We spring. 15 My Curistmas DreAm_ Story - - Elizabeth M: Carroll, ‘14 A CuHristTMAS Day ‘“ Rappit DRIVE” IN A WESTERN CITY - - - - - Elizabeth Wood, ‘15 Chremerrter GIR Story. - ‘ PeuNivitlestartar eal 4 Aw UNusUAL WINTER SCENE : - vie Tremblay, ra A CHRISTMAS POEM : 5 = See iriranearter a is NiInTH GRADE SAVINGS BANKS : chy ELOIEDMINOD DIS. 2s ALUMNI AND ScHOoOoL NOTES - - - 14 15 16 EXCHANGES) - - - - - - : PAATHwETICS - . - - - - - Ig 20 JOKES) - - =i ober - - : - LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY - 5.6 uosdwoyy, 'y eduoory uospseyory “Ay Sone, Wey UBUIOYS AQ yoNeYS ‘f udJaAty sauol ‘AA aat0a4) IVAIV IT OPA TA uoZNe'] “fF WOqyy anid ‘yf UorlA [OUUoCTOIW “Sp UyoL HAVLS “IVIAOLICd FAL THE MAGNET fee LEOMINSTER, MASS., DECEMBER, 1913. «No. 3 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Le ominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EVELYN J. SHATTUCK, ’I4. Business Manager, Maurice W. RICHARDSON, ‘14. Exchange Editor, MyrTLE FARRAR, 14. Athletics’ Editor, Joan E. MCDOonNNELL, ’15. School Notes’ Editor, ALBERT G. Lauzon, ’15. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Mi_ton F. Prug, ’14. Jokes’ Editor, GEorGE R. THompson, ’14. Art Edicor, W. SHERMAN PtatTT, ‘14. Assistant Business Manager, GEORGE W. JONES, ’IS. Published monthly during school year by pupils ef the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, 10 cents. % aS ORIALS H-S, H-S, Hoo-rau! Hoo-ran! H-S, H-S, Hoo-rau! Hoo-raul Hoo-raH! Hoo-RAnH! LEOMINSTER HiGH ScHOOL, Rau! Rau! Rau! OW the football season is over and we shall save our cheers for another year. It has been a rather succsssful one. Of course it might have been better; but then, it might have been worse. Our team started well the first of the season, winning 5 6 THE MAGNET nearly every game. In view of the fact that we played some of the best teams in the State, it is not so strange that we did not win always, since our team was so much lighter this year than in pre- vious years. We have no ill feelings in regard to that Thanksgiving Day game, but there are a few excuses to offer in our defense. In the first place, the Fitchburg team outweighed ours; and, besides, two of our best players were unable to be on the field that day. How could one expect us to win at such odds? Why, even the flag on top of the school building had its stars down on Thanksgiving morning. It was no wonder, was it? But we shall not sorrow for our misfortune, for their score, which was the unlucky thirteen, may reverse the fates next year. | } EVELYN SHATTUCK, 14. KNOW of a little girl who was greatly distressed because she did not have enough money to buy a present for her mother. About two days before Christmas, while looking through some boxes in the attic, she came across a small box of shells which had been gathered at the beach. An idea came to her, and before long she was busily at work covering the box with some soft putty, which her father had left from the windows, and sticking the small shells in rows around the box. Some pieces of silk found in the rag bag served for the lining. At last the precious gift was done and she proudly laid it with the others. If only more of us had her spirit! Most of us strain too much in our Christmas giving. We think too much about the value of the gift itself and not enough about the spirit of goodwill which should accompany every gift. It is really surprising how many people we could make happy, and how much good we could do, by writing encouraging Christmas letters or saying a word of sympa- thy and good cheer to those about us whose lives are lonely. Too much emphasis is put upon what money will do at Christmas. It will not supply the best things we c an give. Many people set aside THE MAGNET 7 a certain amount of money for Christmas gifts; when these are bought and sent away, they consider the Christmas ordeal over. Let us realize that merely giving ¢hzugs does not put us in harmony with the true Christmas spirit. EmMA BEELER, ’I5. ans ee o¢ = Christmas Spirit ‘“What is Christmas spirit? ” We hear some people say. It isn’t easy to define. Is it simply being gay? It’s a feeling of the better self, A glow of warmth and pride, For in making some one else feel glad There’s a joy that’s hard to hide. ’Most every human being, No matter how severe, Must feel this powerful spirit When Christmastide draws near. . It may be in the tropics, It may be on the sea; And even still, in foreign lands, This spirit seems to be. 3 It may be in a mansion, Where wealth can do its part In making Christmas brighter For some poor, lonely heart. But yet the poorest dwelling This spirit will penetrate, Although poverty and sickness Joyous feelings can’t create. And so the wide world over, Wherever Christians are, This spirit comes to help them And to lead them to their star. CLAIRE M. SPRING , 15. 8 THE MAGNET My Christmas Dream N the night before Christmas we were all sitting on the big fur rug in () front of the fireplace, talking about the things we wished Santa Claus would bring to us. Mary wanted a big doll. All Dannie wished for was a ‘Flexible Flyer.” But I? I wanted an ‘ Old English’ doll carriage, a set of dishes, and-—-ever so many things. After we had chattered for a long time, Dad came in and told us it was time to hang up our stockings. Mary and Dannie hung a pair of theirs on one side of the fireplace, and I hung mine on the other. And, because I thought my stockings would not hold all the things Santa was going to bring me, I got a big box and put it right beneath them. - When the stockings were hung and letterssent up the chimney to Santa Claus, Mamma said we must go to bed so that Santa Claus could come. While thinking of Santa Claus and worrying because he might get burned coming down the chimney, as there was a fire in the fireplace, I fell asleep. I had not been in Slumberland long when I thought I saw Santa Claus drive up to me in his sleigh drawn by reindeer and ask me to go with him for a visit to Mrs. Santa Claus. Of course I was delighted at the prospect of seeing Mrs. Santa Claus, and jumped into the sleigh without a moment’s hesitation. Of the journey to the place where the Claus family lived, I can remem- ber very little, because after we had been riding a short time, drowsiness overcame me. When I opened my eyes again, I was in a great big room where toys of all kinds were scattered about. Santa Claus was standing be- fore the fireplace, from which the blazing logs cast a cheerful glow about the room. On the shelf over the fireplace were some very odd pieces of china which Mrs. Santa Claus told me were heirlooms. Standing in one corner was a ‘“‘Grandfather’s Clock,” which I regarded as a curiosity on ac- count of its height, for it was almost as high as the ceiling. While Santa Claus was warming his hands, his wife was hurrying about making hot cocoa for us. Mrs. Santa Claus was a short, stout, woman, with bright eyes and rosy cheeks. I must not forget to mention the Claus children. There were two, Fritz and Gretchen, and what quaint little creatures they were. Their roguish blue eyes seemed to dance when I told them of the jolly times we had with the presents their father brought. Mrs. Santa Claus told me how busy she had been helping Santa Claus to make playthings for the little children. She took me out into the work- room to show me the great variety it contained. This was a large, square room with rows of shelves along the sides of the wall, which were packed with things that would make any child’s heart leap with joy. As we passed about the room, Mrs. Santa Claus took one toy of each kind from the shelves THE MAGNET 9 and put it in the middle of the floor. When she had put the last in the pile, she took me up in her arms and after kissing me, told me that I could have them all. After I had given her an extra kiss and thanked her, I went over to Saatn Claus, who, smiling, stood there with the two children, watching us, and throwing my arms about his neck, whispered in his ear that I would like to go home. I awoke with a start and, rubbing my eyes, sat up in bed. I could hardly realize that I was not at Mrs. Santa Claus’ house because toys of many different kinds were in a heap at the foot of the bed, and, standing on the floor beside me was an “ Old English” doll carriage. ELIZABETH M. CARROLL, ’14. A Christmas Day “Rabbit Drive” in a Western City shall never forget the unusual Christmas that I spent three years ago in I a western city when I attended a “rabbit drive.” In almost every western state the agriculturists are greatly troubled by the rabbits de- stroying their vegetables during the summer months. To prevent this, and also furnish good sport, the people of different localities come together and have these “drives” on winter holidays. The day resembled an early November day in New England; the sky a dull gray, the air quite frosty, but no snow on the ground whatever. I went with three of my girl friends and their parents. I was glad that on such occasions it was customary to go on horseback for that was quite novel to me since I had learned to ride but two months before. We gathered in front of the City Hall where we were divided into two companies with a captain placed at the head of each. I noticed how very strange some of the men looked in suits of Angora sheep skins from which the long, silky, wool had not been removed. At just eight o’clock we left the city, everybody in good spirits, shout- ing and laughing. We rode out about ten miles, then a straight line was formed ‘cross country,’ each person ten feet fromthe next. The men had cow-bells tied to their stirrups, and many boys had horns to frighten the rabbits from the thickets. The land was flat, and on the uncultivated parts grew sage-brush in thick clumps, three or four feet high. As soon as the captains gave the signal “ Drive,” we pushed forward. In a few minutes scores of dark gray-coated rabbits had scurried from their hiding places before us. The men shot rapidly at them, but those that fell 10 THE MAGNET could not be missed, for each moment many more rabbits jumped from the underbrush. Following us were several large wagons, each with a crew of men to pick up the dead rabbits. The sight of so many rabbits in a body jumping, hopping, and running, was fascinating to me. Once at one section of the line the rabbits were driven against a wire fence before there was time to head them off; these turned, bolted back through our line and were lost. The line then drew together, everybody intent on capturing all those left, This we very nearly did. When within two miles of the city we stopped, came together, and waited for the wagons behind. The excitement over, we proceeded into the city in a somewhat quieter manner. It was reported that twenty-five hundred rabbits were killed on that “drive,” and almost every one in the city had rabbit for one dinner, at least, during the next week. ELIZABETH WOOD, ’I5. One Little Girl T was Christmas morning, just at that hour when the light is struggling to overcome darkness. On a bed, in aroom of the upper story of a very shabby looking house, lay a little girl. Suddenly she turned over, shivered, and opened her eyes, then she sat up and looked out upon the gray world. “Ohl what a horrid day!” Then as if in afterthought, “ And Christmas day, too!” Then she promptly hopped out of bed and pattered down the cold stairs in her bare feet. At the foot of the stairs she opened a door and walked toward a fireplace. With a little cry of delight she clapped her hands at the sight of a doll’s head protruding from the top of the stocking which hung from the mantle shelf. After some tugging she managed to unfasten the stocking and take the doll to the window that she might look at it. But when she perceived that it was only her old doll which she had carried for two years, she burst into tears, turned, and climbed slowly back up stairs. By the time she had dressed, the sun was rising over the top of the little hill out toward the eastern horizon, sending its bright rays over the snow- covered earth. The tearful little girl stood at the window and gazed out over a world much changed from that of an hour before. The air was crisp, clear, and cold, and the wind blew through the trees sending shining clouds of powder-like snow flying to the earth. A flock of snow-birds flew here and there, chattering as though they might be telling each other how happy they were. Suddenly, the sound of sleigh-bells cut the silence in the distance, and jingled merrily, and still more merrily, as THE MAGNET 11 they came nearer. Then came two little boys dragging bright, new sleds. They were laughing and talking of their new toys and Christmas gifts. Every living thing seemed gay and happy on this wonderful morning. The little girl went out, too, carrying her little, old doll, and plowed along slowly through the snow. She was anything but happy looking. In fact, as she gazed after the boys with their new sleds, she seemed again on the verge of tears. Then she looked down at her worn dolly and suddenly kissed it again and again. When she looked up her face was wreathed in smiles as she exclaimed: ‘‘ Why, have something to be glad for, too! I can be glad that I’m alive today, and that I have a home, and that I have this dolly, even if she doesn’t go to sleep. I’m glad, too, that I’ve joined the ‘ Pollyanna Club,’ but I almost forgot it for a few minutes!” MyrTLE FARRAR, ’14. An Unusual Winter Scene ESTLED among the mountains of the Adirondack range, there is a certain village which gives a carnival during the week that follows Christmas. Fifteen years ago the first winter carnival in the United States was given there, and from a local affair it has grown to be one wide- spread in interest. At Lake Flower, near the center of the town, is placed one of the inter- esting features of the carnival. On the hill just above the lake, a magnifi- cent ice palace is built, usually about two hundred feet in length, and fifty feet high, made entirely of huge cakes of ice. Imagine a background of dark evergreen, and against that the sparkling and glistening of a fairy castle whose towers and turrets rise in transparent splendor. The sight is wonderful in daytime and yet not half so attractive as the spectacle presented at night when thousands of lights blaze forth suddenly from this unusual structure, causing the ice-blocks to glow with numberless shafts of various colored light, illuminating the lake and adja- cent hills, while just below on the lake front is a jumble of color and sound from a kaleidoscope of skaters. Witnessing this display when the weather is anywhere from zero to twenty below, when the cold, dry air has set your blood to tingling, and the sights have aroused a feeling of excitement in you, is an experience you will never forget. It is here that the last night of the carnival is celebrated, when the sport of “storming” the ice palace occurs. First, a single rocket hisses through the air, and then in quick succession the explosive burst of fire- works as they discharge against the walls of the palace. The ice becomes 12 THE MAGNET a scene of lurid brilliancy. In imagination we see the walls quiver and collapse under the volley of sham bullets. Revelry and mirth run high for several hours. When the lights go out the carnival is over. remains until the warm rays of the sun dissolve it. But the palace M. TREMBLAY, ’14. A Christmas Poem Gradually over the hillside The night drew her blanket down, Over the valleys and rivers And over the silent towns. Then quietly out of the heavens Shone one little brilliant star, An emblem of promise so faithful, ‘Sent from the heights afar. And a sufferer, watching it twinkle, Thought of once in the long ago When a Life had been joyfully given Under the same bright glow. And remembered the wonderful reason For the sending of this Gift To make our lives the better And all our souls uplift. The deep, deep silence was broken By the peal of merry bells, That always ring out gladly, Their Christmas story to tell. They told of peace and happiness And next of the great love That is enshrined for human hearts In the happy home above. Then thankfully the sufferer Took up again his load, And with it walked uprightly To his heavenly abode. ERMA CARTER, ’I5. THE MAGNET 13 Ninth Grade Savings Bank N the Ninth Grade we have the Savings System, called ‘‘ The Leomin- | ster School Savings Bank.” This Savings System is to teach the pupils to save their pennies. A sum as small as one cent may be deposited. Money is deposited every Monday. After this the pupils cannot deposit until the following Monday morning. Each depositor has a bank book in which his deposits are written and the date when deposited. Each depositor’s book is numbered. When a pupil wishes to make a deposit, he takes a deposit slip, on which he writes his name, number of bank book and amouut of deposit. Then he hands the teacher his deposit slip, bank book, and money. The teacher writes down the amount deposited and the date in the depositor’s bank book. After a pupil has made a deposit of two dollars it is transferred to the Merchants National Bank and the depositor receives a regular bank book, He then begins to draw 3 per cent. interest on his deposits. There are thirty depositors in the ninth grades. Twenty-five dollars and ten cents have been deposited since Monday, November roth. After the teacher receives the deposits and deposit slips, she hands them over to the Principal with her deposit slip and bank book. Then the Principal gives them to Superintendent Ellinwood with his deposit slip and bank book before 2 o’clock the same day. Then Superintendent Ellinwood deposits it in the bank. The money which has been deposited draws interest in the name of the school. This pays for the deposit slips and bank books which are used. When a pupil has deposited two dollars, the amount draws interest for the pupil. EDITH ROBBINS, ’18. This project has been introduced in all the grade schools of Leomin- ster and seems to be working out most successfully. It means considerably more work for the teachers and principals, but if the results justify the ex- tra labor, the teachers will doubtless not complain. If it really does incul- cate the habit of thrift at an early age, and accustom the youth to the idea of starting a bank account, it will be well worth while.—[ EpiTor. | 14 THE MAGNET Cee TT 8 an ee oem On Friday, Nov. 28, the Juniors held their dance in the drill hall. About one hundred couples attended and the dance on the whole was very successful. At one end the hall was decorated with a large green and white shield trimmed with laurel, and the remainder of the hall was made attractive by sprigs and branches of laurel. A corner trimmed with hem- lock was set apart for the chaperons: Mr. and Mrs. Platt, Miss Daily, and Miss Lundagen. Music was _ fur- nished by Johnson’s Orchestra of three pieces. At 10.30 refreshments were served by the class. At 12 the music ceased, and one of the social events of the school year was over. ww ORDER OF GREGG ARTISTS Many of the second and third year shorthand pupils are trying to gain the O.G.A. certificate. This certificate is given by the Gregg Pub- lishing Co. of Chicago to all who pass the required tests. With the certificate goes the right to put the letters ‘“O. G. A.” after one’s name. These tests appear every month in The Gregg Writer and must be written out in Gregg shorthand. They are severe, as the standard of the O. G. A. is very high. AND SCACIL NUTS ee The different typewriter compa- nies each year offer prizes to students for efficiency in operating that ma- chine. The Remington Company’s offers this year are unusually liberal. It offers to the student who has taken four months of typewrtting a banner as a mark of efficiency if he can write twenty-five words a minute, net. To the student who can writ e forty words a minute, net, it offers an efficiency certificate and also a leather fold. As a third prize it gives to the student who can write fifty-five words a minute, net, a gold medal. The last prize is the most difficult to win. For the student who can write sixty words a minute without a single error, the company offers the usual efficiency certificate and a new Monarch, Remington, or Smith- Premier typewriter. The holder of these certificates is enti- tled to special consideration by the employment bureaus of the com- pany. ww The Underwood awards are a cer- tificate of efficiency for forty words a minute, net, and a gold medal for eighty words, net. Their certificates are also recognized as marks of effi- ciency at their employment bureaus THE MAGNET ts and the holders are given special consideration. The Remingtons are 15-minute and the Underwoods 1o- minute tests. W We hear that Mr. N., 715, cannot pass a person without passing some remark. We wonder what Mr. N. would say if he could meet himself w Miss Marion Brabson holds the one-minute typewriting record of the Leominster High Sehool— 67 words a minute with no errors. rc) Mrs. Dickson substituted for Miss Jobes on the three days before Thanksgiving. Ww The Macnet Board accepted Mr. Lauzon’s drawing for the cover de- sign of the MAGNET. we IN GERMAN II, Mr. R.: What does a German do after he leaves the army? Mr. T.: He joins the G. A. R. eo LATIN IV. What are the principal parts of “ odisse ’? Mr. P.: Odior, odiri (Oh, dearie). 2 Drill Master James C. Smith has been confined to his home for three weeks with muscular rheumatism. The High School Cadets have had a vacation, but will be glad to give the Colonel a hearty welcome on his re- turn. wv Mr. Coburn, in the sixth period Commercial Law class, after being snterrupted several times: “If any- body breaks in again, I’ll, Pll, ll do something,”’ w On Monday, Nov. 17, Miss Cole was called from her duties by the death of her mother. We all sym- pathize with Miss Cole, for we all have mothers and all realize what a loss it is. Miss Hapgood took Miss Cole’s place in the typewriting room and her shorthand classes were di- vided between Miss Smith and Mr. Belk | wW Music was omitted on Wednes- day, Dec. 10, on account of the death of Mr. Kenney’s father. We of the Macnet offer Mr. Kenney our sin- cere sympathy and feel that the chool is with us in this respect. W There is a lot of talk concerning the “5” onthe Junior class shield. Some say, and they are not the wisest ones, that it was upside down. We deny emphatically that it was upside down—it was bottom side up. w A mass meeting was held, Nov. 26, to practice cheers for THE Game. Speeches were made by the different members of the team and by the faculty. The speeches from the team were for the most part short, real short. Mr. Paul Ryan made a speech in behalf of the alunmi. wW We got beaten; other Thanksgivings. wait until next year. w IN JUNIOR ENGLISH Miss F.: What is direct discourse? Mr. N.: It is aspoken expression but there are Wait, just 16 THE which comes direct from the lips of the speaker. Miss F.: Did you ever hear a spoken expression which did not come from the lips of the speaker? w To Santa Claus from English III. B: Frankie wants a wagon, Billy wants a little boat, Arthur wants a fierce dragon, Ralphie wants a billy goat. Harold says he wants a poem book, Merton thinks he wants the same; Davie says that such a book Will some day give him fame. Rodney wants a football, Paullie wants the same, Vera wants a new doll Because her old doll is lame. Clyde says he wants a donkey; Clifford says he wants a gun; Berton says he wants a monkey. Christmas day we’ll have some fun! ROBERT BROWN. we Recently Miss Anna Britton gave a most interesting account, in Ger- man, of school life in Russia. This was followed a few days later by a report, also in German, by Miss Olive Wellington, of her trip to New York last fall and of her visit to the Hip- podrome. w A meeting of the High Schoo] football squad was held on Dec. 8th. Paul Brigham, ’15, was chosen cap- tain of the 1914 team. He played center this year and has been with the squad for three years. w The Mackinaw coat offered by Shapley Bros. for the most faithful attendance at football practice com- bined with scholarship, was awarded by Coach Lane and Principal Clarke MAGNET to George Shields, 14, who played left tackle on the team. Shapley Bros. were given a vote of thanks for their interest in the team and for the gift. ww On Dec. 6th the Fitchburg High School football team sent a large bouquet of American Beauty roses and hyacinths to Paul Brigham, who was injured in the Thanksgiving game. Thank you, Fitchburg, for your kind recognition. w MATHEMATICS The Sophomore classes in geom- etry are now indicating above their written work on the blackboards the number of minutes required to do the work assigned. Although no actual time limit has been fixed, a decided improvement is already no- ticeable, and the friendly spirit of rivalry promoted will, it is expected, prevent unnecessary delays at the blackboards without sacrificing in any degree the accuracy of the work. Ww COMMERCIAL LAW After the Christmas vacation the class is to try a novel experiment. {Instead of the regular book lesson for the day, a set of facts in simple contract has been supplied and the class divided into two sections to analyze the same and defend one side or the other. Some members will prepare the necessary papers, letters, and advertisements; others will prepare an analysis, giving rules which may be cited in favor of their contentions; and all the members of either side will make a report of their investigations to a senior counsel and THE MAGNET 17 assistant, who at the regular meeting of the class will present the facts and argue the merits of the case. w Harold A. Rice, ’o09, Brown Uni- versity, 14, was honored by his class- mates at Brown with election to the Class Day committee. Sd Several of the alumni who were in town over Thanksgiving attended the football game in Fitchburg. w Roy Maston, ’13, is working for Mr. Bassett, the tree warden. ww Rachel Coolidge, ’13, is employed by the Nickerson Dry Goods Co. Chester McGuire, ’13, is still to be found at the Short Grocery Store. ww Albert Morse, ’13, is employed at the local store of the National But- ter Co. W Arthur Quint, ’13, is an apprentice in E. E. Burdett’s Drug Store. ¥ Edmund Garland, ’13, is employed on the Boston Maine Railroad. W Miss Lillie Rahm, ’13, graduates this month from the Fitchburg Busi- ness College. Beatrice Cavanaugh, ’13, is doing office work for the Wachusett Shirt Company. — The @hricnac Tree Beneath the towering fir trees Of the forest, dark and deep, I saw your branches quake in fear Of the wind that waked your sleep. When you larger and stronger grew, You defied the mighty wind, And protected the smaller trees With your arms so long and kind. And still you grew in strength and might. For the little birds you made A warm and pleasant home for night, When their nests were bleak and cold. Your life a sacrifice you gave To the spirit of Yuletide. Some little child you glad did make As though you had not died. For then your boughs were blossomed full With the merry twinkling lights, And gifts for all vour branches bore Upon that Night of nights. ARTHUR L, CHANDLER, ’I5. 18 THE MAGNET Exchanges received, not reviewed, are: Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Nor- wieh University Record, Clark College Record, The Fournal (Worcester Poly- technic Institute), 7 e College Signal, The Artisan, The High School Beacon. The Clarion (West Roxbury High School). Your paper is very well written. Especially do “The Story of Midas” and the poem, ‘“ Autumn,’ deserve praise. However, we think that the arrangement of the different departments might be improved. The Hopkins Arms (Hopkins Academy, Hadley, Mass.). Your literary department is very good. The stories, ‘A Childhood Experience” and “Aunt Sophia’s Cat,” are cleverly written. Lawrence High Scnool Bulletin (Lawrence, Mass.). ‘A Hallowe’en Re- ception ” is a very interesting story, but why not have more than one in the literary department? A few cuts would improve your paper greatly. The Academy Student (St. Johnsbury, Vt.). Zhe Student has some very interesting material. Mr. Jacques and Mrs. Jacques’’ and also ‘The Sad Fate of Ted” are exceptionally good. The Record (North High School, Worcester, Mass.). We are glad to find 7he Record among our exchanges. Come again. ‘Inthe Valley of the Wolf” is a carefully written story and shows much thought. The Herald (Holyoke High School, Holyoke, Mass.). You have an abundance of good material, but we do not think it is well arranged. ‘The Messenger” and “ The Fortunes of War”’ are excellent. The Oracle (Manchester High School, N. H.). Your paper is very neat. The athletics and exchanges are especially good. The Student's Review (Northampton, Mass.). As usual we find your paper very entertaining. ‘‘A Rag Time Romance” is exceptionally good. As OTHERS SEE Us.— Yours is a well written paper. You have inter- esting stories and helpful literature, but we learn very little of your school from your paper. Your athletic news is rather brief— The Academy Student. Leominster High School publishes a fine Commencement number.— The Fabberwock. THE MAGNET 19 nD ATHLETIOS November 15, Leominster High School met Gardner High School on the local gridiron. This game was the best exhibition of football that the team has given this year. Each team gained a touchdown, but a skillful kick by Barrett won the game for Leominster. Score, L.H.S.7. G.H.S. 6. ! : af : eres The line up: We ita: 7 Gia G EMEP SIN YANG eG eerie pe teas hes re, Armor OTN ES aly Bae OS 5 ue ee ge rt. Lovejoy 12 TRUCOS 9 Gat IR eS AU rg, Donahue LOL SEG ata So hn Go) LG Dad Me irae ee oe ee c, Rylander Peay WAV ENG Y, Te 4 aio o.. l eas lg, Caffey Bact Tepss.. Daim ae mye te is dubs tos bee a It, Brooks OG te ce SI she ons eats le, T. Ryan, Kelley UENCE YAY CIs PPP TAR SEB i EES een neta tov rhb, Linnell PEARL VER el coke a lest lhb, Tandy, R. Ryan DeMAR ES Cie eanen ae ut as fb, Johnson, Tandy Touchdowns, Barrett, T. Ryan. Goal from touchdown, Barrett. Umplre, Frank Quinn of Holy Cross. Referee, A. B. Cenedella, Milford. Linesman, J. J. Malaney, of Fitch-_ burg. Time, 12 and Io minute periods. od Owing to the unsportsmanlike attitude of Clinton High School, we re- fused to play the game scheduled for Nov. 22, unless they agreed to certain conditions, This they would not do, so the team went to Framingham on that date and were defeated 27 too. Some of the players were injured in this game, which proved a great handicap later on. w The big game of the year, the game around which the most intense in- terest centered, was played against Fitchburg H. S., in that city, on Thanks- giving Day. Thousands of spectators crowded about the field and the din from the cheering sections was deafening. L.H.S. went into the field badly crippled, as several of the best men were out of the game on account of injuries. Hardly had two plays been tried before Brigham, our center, sustained a fractured leg. This unlooked-for catastrophe broke up both defensive and offensive plays. Much of the same spirit that has kept Fitch- 20 THE MAGNET burg from winning for several years was apparent, but ill luck hovered over L. H.S. Fitchburg finally won the game, and nearly went wild over the 13 to o score. However, this is not so bad a defeat as the ones we have in- flicted on them for several years. The line up: Re Pere Patiieowas VW Crane rennin Pah Dee eS a co le, Rogel, Haley, Shields rt 2c ee een cose kee seta ase re ae rele It, Vose H. Whitney, R. Whitney, rg..lg, Mullykangas, Remal Brigham oubl kere soe ear teoes c, Hannula Schulthess loustesr ease en! rg, Herndon, Dineen PTA Cea te Sr Steger ea ay cae eel ae rt, Howarth, Fish RS CAITL VOTE ecg es APO cae oO cay cites re, Johnson, Fine Parrett bet ce wee cee qb, Porter, Stevenson Darbar iirc ves th eee ea eee Sm. etter aes lhb, Desmond Bradley paibm scat in Aid feb rhb, Shirreffs SW LECR TE Ree nee ee eee Ate oa fb, Holton, Riordan Touchdowns, Porter, Rogel. Goal from touchdown, Porter. Goal missed, Porter. Referee, F. W. Lowe, Dartmouth. Umpire, F. J. Handrahan, Waltham. Head linesman, F, L. Hardy, Cushing Academy. Time, Io and 12 minute periods. Attendance, 4,500 8 The Thanksgiving game closed the football season which has been a fairly successful one. L. H. S. played eleven games, winning five, losing five, and tying one. Financially, the season has been a great success. A very extensive advertising campaign was carried on during the fall. The local merchants gave the manager hearty support in every way possible, especially, Mr. McEvoy, of the Gem Theater. od The result of the games played is as follows: Leominster High, 12 Milford High, 7 4 ‘ 25. Worcester’ ]. S., O : e o . 6Fitchburg High, O ms rh 12 Gardner High, fe) ti ii 14 Shirley Industrial, fe) “ “ o Clinton High, 24 « « 20 Lyman School, fo) ‘ “ o Lawrence High, 34 «“ “6 7 Gardner ‘ ; 6 “ “ o Framingham High, 27 “ «“ o 6Fitchburg High, 13 Totals, L..H. S. go Opponents, III ww Just as the season drew to a close, the Clinton H. S. team was protested by the other schools in the league, as two men, who were Lancaster High THE MAGNET 21 School graduates, played on their team. The Thanksgiving victory should make Fitchburg winner of the league championship, but later on, at a league meeting, it will be decided just what shall be done about the Clinton games. wv The football spirit seems to have permeated the entire school, as the Juniors and Sophomores have formed teams. Two games have been played, both of which would have made a gladiatorial combat seem like child’s play. The under-classmen proved to be the stronger, as they won the first game and tied the second. we In spite of the limited time for practice, the girls’ basket-ball team is rapidly attaining perfection. There is some excellent material out from which to form a winning team. Sad Within a few days the boys’ basket-ball team will start practising. It is hoped that as many men as can, will don a suit and, at least, try to make the team. L.H.S. has always been well represented in this line of sport, and this year should not be the exception. Joun E. McDonnegeELL. High School Congress Hopart WHITNEY, Speaker. The first meeting of the High School Congress was held in the Assem- bly Hall on Monday evening, Dec. 1. There were forty-eight members present and important business was considered. The committees and rep- resentatives from the various States were announced by the speaker, who presided. About the same plan which was followed last year was adopted for the ensuing year. As there had been no debate arranged for the first meeting, the speaker called on several of the senior members of the Con- gress for remarks. Among these were, E. R. Clarke from New York, J. H. Coburn from Missouri, Mr. Donham from Alaska, W. S. Platt from Massachusetts, R. F. Tenney from California, and Brownlee B. Gauld from New York. The outlook for a successful year is very good, as this is the third term of the Congress, and many former members are among this year’s number. The Congress will meet every other Monday evening at 7.30, and an interesting debate foreach meeting will be prepared. Many important national questions will be discussed. It is urged that many more boys be present at the future meetings, which will be of much interest as well as of great educational value. The subject for the next debate is: Resolved, That the United States should intervene with Mexico. Maurice W. RicHarpson, Clerk, 22 THE MAGNET Mary, what is the spinal Teacher: column? Mary: The spinal colnmn is what my head sits on one end of and I sit on the other.—£z. Ww “How kind of you,” said the girl, “to bring me those lovely flowers. They are so beautiful and fresh. I think there is some dew on them yet.” ‘Ves,’ said the young man, in great embarrassment, ‘‘there is; but I'll pay it off tomorrow.’—Ez. eS Freshman: When we expire we have one hundred square pounds of air in our lungs.—£z. we A new verb for Latin students: Scito, scitere, baeto, scratchum. c He: They say that the face is an index of the mind. She: 1 don’t know. It doesn’t fol- low because a woman's face is ‘‘ made up” that her mind is.—S¢ray Stories. od Ethel: ike George, but he is such a small man. I wish he were taller, Ruth: Well, it’s better to have loved a short man than never to have loved a tall.— dzd. cae) OKES Bill Smith, a country storekeeper went to the city to buy some goods. They were sent immediately and reached Smith’s home before he ar- rived. On seeing the box Mrs. Smith began frantically to open it. ‘“What’s the matter, Mary,” an amazed bystander. Pale and faint, Mrs. Smith pointed to an inscription on the box. It read: ‘“ Bill inside.” wW PHYSIOLOGY “The cat’s backbone runs at right angles to ours, while ours runs up and down. When a cat gets mad, she ups with her backbone and spits.” wv became of asked “What that fellow Jones?” ‘Oh, he opened a shop.” “ Doing well?” ‘No, he’s doing time. He was caught in the act.” —Szray Stores. W Teacher: What does the color, red, of Christmas suggest? What senti- ment is expressed when you send a red heart on Valentine’s Day? Pupil: Danger. THE MAGNET. 23 Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Frank |. Pierson, Chairman; Dr. Griffith E. Abbot, John C. Hull, John M. Lockey, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce, Frederick T. Platt. Superintendent of Schools—G. F. Ellinwood. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Frank L. Dunham. Faculty Principal —Edward R. Clarke, Civil Government. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics, Commercial Law. Secretary—Adell Phillips. Assistants—Alberti Roberts, Marion C. Johnson, Science; Frank P. Bell, Alice G. Smith, Edna.F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Commercial Branches; Florence M. Felton, A. Leila Daily, English; Elizabeth an German; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ethel A. Thissell, History; Anna B. Gregoire, French; artha Lundigen, Algebra, English and French; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Education; G. H. Don- ham, John A. Foss, Manual Training; Augusta R. Nettel, Florence I. Howe, Sewing; Marion Warren, Cooking; William H. Kenney, Director of Music; Waldo F. Bates, Jr., Supervisor of Drawing; James C. Smith, Drill Master; Sybil E. Bearce, Elocution. Grade IX—Annie Conlin, Hattie D. Harrington, Marea B. Lewis. High School Congress Speaker, Hobart Whitney. Clerk, Maurice Richardson. § Sergeant-at-Arms, George Shields Athletic Association Harold G. Barrett, President; Philip White, Vice-president; Ruth Kittredge, Secretary; Alberti Roberts, Treasurer; John E. McDonnell, Manager of Football; Roger Beedle, Assistant; Hobart Whitney, Manager of Basket-ball; George Jones, Assistant; Marion C. Johnson, Teacher Manager of Girls’ Basket- — ball; Rachel Potter, Assistant; Francis Coughlin, Manager of Track Team; Ralph Young, Assistant; Harrold Barrett, Manager of Baseball; Brownlee Gauld, Assistant; Harold Barrett, Captain of Foot- ball; Eugene Deady, Captain of Basket-ball; Marion Kirkpatrick, Captain of Girls’ Basket-ball Team. Class Officers Senior—President, Eugene Deady; Vice-president, Hobart Whitney; Secretary, Aurora Kingman; Treas- urer, Ruth Kittredge; Marshal, Maurice Richardson. Junior—President, John McDonnell; Vice-president, Albert Lauzon; Secretary, Vera Holden; Treasurer, Rachel Hart; Marshal, Philip White. Sophomore—President, Mark Daly; Vice-president, Mildred Rowe; Secretary, Harold Bassett; Treasurer, Kathryn Bradley; Marshal, Roger Beedle. Freshman—Prestdent, Harold Morse; Vice-president, Norman Wass; Secretary, Ruth Thompson; Treas- urer, Ruth Wilkinson; Marshal. Stuart Damon. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harold G. Barrett; Ist Lieut., George E. Shields; 2d Lieut., Milton F. Prue; Ist Sergt., Stanley R. Bates. Sergeants, Sherman W. Platt, Abraham W. Britton, Raymond P. Potter, Francis W. Coughlin. COMPANY B—Captain, Clarence M. Kline; Ist Lieut., Harold L. Lloyd: 2d Lieut., George R. Thomp- son; Ist Sergt., Rodney E. Swift. Sergeants, John H. Schulthess, Everett G. Greene, Paul R. Nettel, Philip E. Foster. COMPANY C—Captain, Ralph F. Tenney; Ist Lieut., Maurice W. Richardson; 2d Lieut., Hobart A. Whitney; Ist Sergt., Eugene T. Deady. Sergeants, John E. McDonnell, George W. Jones, Brownlee B. Gauld, Clyde C. Cleverly. Compliments of Fashionable Hair Cutting G. E. Kenney 44 Main St., Leominster a specialty at BEARCE’S, 43 Main St Compliments of NICHOLS FROST Fitchburg, Mass. Main Store Annex THE STORE THAT DARES To Carry the New Styles in Shoes : : LAYTHE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE CO. Rings, Pins, and Fobs aes New Styles in with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel Compliments of h. Se Mrs. M. E. Bowen E. I. THOMAS 54 Main St., cor. Merriam Av. SAM COHEN Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Cameras, Photo Supplies 6 Water St. Leominster, Mass. LEOMINSTER GROCERY CO. KEVILLES F’. E. Short Co. Staple and Fancy Groceries : Novelties in Men’s Wear Groceries The Home. of Lee BlescenieSaces HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES Silks and Dress Goods | 3 ) 4] ses ; SIGNET RING | of Hones ality, in all the Leading Staple W eaves : @ a fs ant = 25 fa oe yard Class Pins and Emblems GILLESPIE’S JEWELRY STORE 24 Monument Square Fe te aa ca eed CT Sdn fet oscar ei ng cr Golden’s Pharmacy Shoes for Men, Women, and Children Leominster Shoe Store 38 Main St. Mayo Block 15 Water Street The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. The Prescription Store A little off the Square, but it pays to walk. Compliments of Class of 1914 The “Glendale” Overcoats We offer for the first time in our business career a Man’s Overcoat at $ 1 5.00 on which we can give a Real Signed Guarantee Bond a bond that goes with every overcoat sold. We have worked for years to get our wholesale tailors to produce an over- coat of this quality at this pice—H {5,00 The (oodnow-Pearson Co: F itchburg’s Department Store Clifford Caswell S. M. KALIN Home Made Candies and Ice Cream Champion Tailor and Clothier 65 Central St. Leominster, Mass. OPEN EVENINGS ell E: GEM For Fresh, Wholesome, Candy and 40 Monument Sq., Leominster Tel. 101-M The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Ice Cream, Motion Picture Theater, where only call at the best and latest photo plays will be THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY shown. STORE Cragin Wilkins Co. Te Ole Plumbing, Heating, and © ympic Ventilating High Class Moving Pictures Blower Pipe and General Jobbing 55 and 59 Central St., Leominster and Illustrated Songs WRIGHT DITSON Fall and Winter Catalogue mailed on request. Compliments of For superior articles for all athletic sports insist upon those bearing the Wright Ditson Trade Mark. UNIFORMS, SWEATERS, JERSEYS The Board of Trade for Football, Basket-ball, Hockey, all Winter Sports WRIGHT DITSON | Ha ieee Sa., Cambridge 344 Washington St., Bos- 01 22 Warren St., New York Don’ { arrd Your Money ompliments o at the Adams Pharmacy Co. Inc. Class of | 9 | 6 unless you wish to get your money s worth Money back if not satisfied 7 I Central Street - Smith's S Central Laundry Laundering of All Kinds Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value SHAPLEY BROTHERS For Christmas Have you thought of Portraits as a solution to the gift problem? A dozen of your Portraits made in one of our distinctive styles will make twelve appropriate gifts, each one of which is sure to be appreciated. Make your Appointment early Kirk Studio 14 Monument Sq. Leominster Agency for Page Shaw’s Candies | at Nixon’s Drug Store The Kodak Store Hadley Coal Company Dealers in COAL and WOOD Office: 12 Mechanic St. Gavin Hardware Co. Hardware and Paints Mass. Leominster, W. kK. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds R. B. Andrews Victor Talking Machine Take a VICTOR on Tnial The Pierson Pharmacy Monument Square Co. The Rexall Store Leominster, Mass. “ MONOGRAM” FLAVORING EXTRACT | Manufactured by ARTHUR J. ALLEN CO. 45 Fruit St. Leominster, Mass. For sale by John Cleary, F. H. Robertson, Bates Bros., G. H. Smith, Grocery Market Co., Malcolm L. Brown The Goodhue Co. The Queen Hair Pin Co. Will build you anything in Refrigerators or Store Fixtures. Leominster Refrigerator Co. JOHN I. FARR, Manager Compliments of Class of 1917 Table of Contents Peers tlsPIECE, Principal's Office POP ORTALS THE SUPREMACY oF Joy. Poem - = oe Leas Meer REPAREST A TABLE” Story. - john ber viclonnellvaan. EXPERIENCES OF A MILITANT SUFFRAGETTE Louise Burdett, °15 A CANor TRIP TO LAKE GeEorGE Part I RaroldsBarret (ei A Sunset SEEN FROM THE WATER _ - pee ctaitG Wie pi now hs RESOLVED—I9QI4 - : : - - - Olga Johnson, ‘15 ALUMNI AND SCHOOL NOTES : - - T5167 Hicgu Scuoort CONGRESS - : 2 EXCHANGES - - £ 2 3 “ b AEE TICS — - - - : : : 20 JOKES. - - . - - - - - IEOMINSTER HicH ScHOoOL DIRECTORY - AOIGAO S.TVdIONIYd THE MAGNET Vol VII. LEOMINSTER, MASS., JANUARY, 1914. No. 4 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EpIToR-IN-CHIEF, EVELYN J. SHATTUCK, ’14. Business Manager, Maurice W. RICHARDSON, ’I4. Exchange Editor, MyrTLE FARRAR, ’14. Athletics’ Editor, Joun E. MCDOoNNELL, ’15. School Notes’ Editor, ALBERT G. Lauzon, ’I5. Alumni Notes’ Editor, MILtTon F. Prue, ’14. Jokes’ Editor, GEorGE R. THompson, ’14. Art Editor, W. SHERMAN PLATT, ’14. Assistant Business Manager, GEorGE W. JONES, ’I5S. Published monthly during school year by pupils ef the High School. . Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. chelate j } : mf S11 == a = ee = S a x a 3 e Da id = M SS 1914! Seniors, how does this look in print? For three e years we have defended our numerals and‘ looked forward to 1914 with great pleasure. Now our anticipation has changed to realization, and let us help to make the realization even better than the anticipation. Now is the time, if you have not already done so, to think what you intend to do after leaving High School. In less than six months you will be one of the alumni, and those who are going away to college should make plans for it at 5 —— 6 THE MAGNET once. This applies not only to the Seniors, but to the Juniors and lower classmen as well. Just a word to the Seniors! Have you noticed anything the matter with THe Macnet so far this year? It would look better to see more '14 contributions. Do not let the Juniors do it all, for they will have another chance next year. This is our last oppor- tunity and we must not let it be said that THE Macnert is practically supported by the Juniors. HE scheme of having mid-year exams, which was tried for the first time in Leominster High School last year, proved so successful that it was adopted again this year. Many pupils looked forward to these with dread and considered them much harder than the ordinary one-period tests. Of course, no test is a source of amusement, to be anticipated; but this way seemed the easier of the two. The questions were no harder or longer, while twice as much time was allowed to answer them in. When only forty-five minutes are given, many get nervous and do not do themselves justice. During the two days allowed for the examinations no other lessons were assigned, so that all time might be spent on preparation for the test. If every one studied consci- entiously for each day’s recitation during the quarter, it would take but a short time to review it and there would be no reason to worry over mid-year examinations. EVELYN SHATTUCK, ‘14. The Supremacy of Joy The minutes speed their wingéd flight, Our troubles are like sordid earth, The hours are quickly gone, Which hides the shining gold. The days are but a flash of light, Our joys, the gold; our own true worth And time is hurrying on. Is by our troubles told. Events are but the slender frames Then speed the years their wingéd flight, Which make the Bridge of Life. And may eveats rise fast, The River soon its victim claims, Let troubles dim our weary night. And Time whets up his scythe. Joy is our meed at last. —J. EM; THE MAGNET “Thou Preparest a Table’ HE elections in Mexico had proved a mere farce, a subterfuge used by Huerta to advance his own ends. Diaz had been murdered in an unwarranted attack and the American consulate had been besieged. The news was hardly twelve hours old before the 59th Massaehusetts Regiment was on its way to adininister a severe dose to the turbulent Mexi- cans. The ‘“59th’’ was composed of various men with hazy pasts, men with prison sentences hanging over them, but who now were filled with a patri- otic desire to retaliate for the insults accorded the United States. It was with ‘‘C” company that ‘Bert’ Martin pitched his tent. He was known throughout the entire regiment as a ‘bad man,” a man who drank and dissipated with the lowest, and who openly boasted that he be- lieved in no God. This, and the fact that he was of French parentage, was all that was known concerning Martin. Never had his messmates caught a glimpse of fine feeling in the man. The “59th” disembarked at Tampico and were engaged in active fight- ing from the time they landed. The wily Mexicans led them a disastrous chase over the treacherous country, and many familiar faces were gone from the ranks. Martin, however, was seemingly immune to all ravages of fever or the hated “gugus.” Most of the fighting was done in the vicinity of Monterey, and ‘‘C”’ company bore the brunt of the daily skirmishes. Rainy weather, long, forced marches, lack of proper food and clothing, had put most of the men in miserable condition, and Martin was no exception. His high cheek bones loomed out vividly, and his unshaven face added to his uncouth appearance. Just before New Year’s, the contending forces had worked around, and were soon due to meet in decisive conflict, and the outcome looked doubt- ful for the American forces. On the thirty-first of December, word was re- ceived in the American camp that the Mexicans were encamped at Trevino, eighteen miles away. Preparations were immediately made for attack and defense. That evening the men huddled about their miserable fires convers- ing in subdued voices. Many were writing letters to loved ones at home, well aware that perhaps it would be their last. Martin sat sullenly by him- self, openly sneering at his companions. Little did he care for home ties, and he did not fear death. The chaplain came out of his tent and gave the men a short talk preparing them for the horrors of the morrow. It was a pathetic scene, the dimming fires, the huddled figures about them, and over all the pleading voice of the aged chaplain delivering a touching appeal to all to prepare themselves in case they be numbered among the dead in the coming battle. Martin never changed his sullen attitude until these familiar 8 THE MAGNET words were wafted to his ear: ‘Yea though I walk through the valley of death. . . . Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. . . . I shall dwell in the house of the Lord, forever.” Where had he heard those words before? A vision of his youth came to his mind. Had not his mother taught him that years ago, before he had become so calloused? He remembered that it was almost New Year’s, and at home his family would be holding a great feast in honor of the New Year, as was the custom among French families. Brutally he thrust these thoughts from him. Was he, too, becoming a victim to the feeling of piety that was in the air? That night, ‘“C’’ company was assigned outpost duty, every man of the company having to go out on guard at some time during the night. Martin had been drinking heavily, and when he went on duty at twelve o’clock, he was hardly able to walk. This condition of affairs was over- looked by the Corporal of the Guard, and Martin commenced pacing his dreary post. As he stumbled along, a feeling of drowsiness assailed him, and the wicked mescal that he had drunk, played pranks with his vision. He imagined he saw horsemen bearing down on him, and the very bushes seemed to be ambuscades for murderous Mexicans. A feeling of uneasiness foreign to him manifested itself, and he clutched his rifle tighter. Once when he passed a thick clump of bushes, he thought he saw a movement among them, but was not sure. A slight rustling, however, confirmed his suspicions and, before he could cry out for the Corporal of the Guard the outline of a man sprang up before him. Instinct seemed to tell Martin that the man had a rifle at his shoulder and, dropping to his knees, he fired, the Mexican’s shot echoing at the same moment. Martin felt a ripping pain in his left shoulder, and then drowsiness overcame him. Vaguely he realized that he could rest, for he had alarmed the surrounded camp by his shot. He was aroused from his stupor by the rattle of rifles and he knew that his messmates had not been completely surprised. Now and then he flinched as a bullet whistled through the leaves near him. He tried to crawl toward the roots of an upturned tree nearby, but found it impossible. The steady drip, drip, close by, made Martin realize that he was bleeding profusely, but he was unable to stop it. He dozed again. What was that before him? A heavy-laden table, with bright faces about it, suddenly appeared. There they were, his mother, his father, brothers and sisters, he himself enjoying the New Year’s feast. How happy he was to be home again after such a hard campaign. But what was that dripping sound which caused his mother to look at him, and what was she trying tosay? If that rattling noise would only stop for a minute, he could hear her. The jumbled phantasmagoria changed and now he was in school. He saw the trembling lips and troubled eyes of the teacher whom he had so unwittingly offended. Snatches of songs and verses, long since forgotten, framed themselves on his shaking lips. Drip, drip, drip, went his life’s blood, and with it all his coarser feel- ings. Martin, the brute, gave place to Martin, the man. Gradually he got control of his wandering mind and was brought back THE MAGNET 9 from that visionary New Year to the horrors of war. But he could not keep back the picture. His mother smiled reassuringly from the bushes, and a great light radiated from her face. He exerted all his fast ebbing strength and dragged himself to his knees. Painfully he raised his hands, in an attitude of prayer, his eyes fastened on that dimming face. In the shadow of death, ’mid the rattle of guns, thousands of miles from home, these words came faintly from his trembling lips: ‘Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. . . . Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. . . . I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for——”. The last word never came from his dying lips. Martin, the terror of ‘‘C’’ company, was dead. In the morning, the victorious Americans found him at the foot of the upturned tree, a peaceful smile on his face. Later he was respectfully low- ered to an unknown soldier’s grave, his lips still framing the unuttered word, his face softened by a look of tenderness that his messmates had never seen before. Joun E. McDonneE Lt, ’15. Experiences of a Militant Suffragette FTER all, she was only twenty, and had no mother to advise her. Like a wave the enthusiasm for militant suffrage had swept over her set, and Janet was easily persuaded. Never had she seized upon such a consuming hobby, for hobby, it was. She pictured herself a martyr for a great cause, for her sex, for the world. Her uncle with whom she lived, had been rather shocked at first by her newest fad, but there was no holding her back, Yet it brought trouble, for the man she loved could not see her point of view. Of course she had a right to think things out for herself, Robert said, a right to believe in woman suffrage, but actually, to go about the streets breaking windows, ex- hibiting herself as a rowdy, and exposing herself to ridicule was more than he could stand. After a scathing retort, she left him. Still she went to women’s suffrage meetings, and her zeal for the cause was at white heat. She longed to revolt, to declare her independence of man, and she shouted with the rest of them, ‘‘ Down with Man-rule!”’ One day, Janet had her first experience as an active militant. She joined a band of them who rushed along the London streets, armed with small hammers, breaking glass shop windows right and left. What a thrill passed through her when she saw some big London “ bobbies” making for them! She was insulting to the one who arrested her, but attempted no violence. She was not that far advanced. She was given two weeks in prison. The first days she exulted fiercely. She was a martyr for a great cause. What greater happiness was there? But the days became rather 10 THE MAGNET monotonous, and after a while she became aware of the fact that she was thinking of one of the hated sex more than a good suffragette should. She dared not confess to her companions who were thirsting to get in again, that she was very glad to leave prison. She thought that perhaps she might make a short visit to her uncle, but that was not to be, for now she had achieved notoriety. When she reached the suffragette headquarters, she was overwhelmed by an avalanche of her sisters who congratulated her on being put in prison. After that she was given the second degree, so to speak, in militancy. She was taught to spill the contents of a bottle of ink into the post boxes, to attend conventions and meetings, where if anything was said contrary to woman suffrage, she and others would rise and drown out the speaker by their “Votes for Women!’ Of course, then they would be evicted for dis- order, which was their especial joy and delight. During her fourth prison term, Janet went on a hunge r strike, and forci- ble feeding was required. She came out pale and haggard, but more fixed than ever in her hatred against the so-called “Lords of Creation,” their government, and their contempt for the weaker sex. At last, the suffragettes conceived a grand plan of hurting the vain Englishman's pride by attacking the ‘‘hawbahdawsheries” and destroying all the men’s clothing they could find. Janet was the leader of one of these raids. At an appointed time, a few suffragettes casually gathered near the shop they were to attack. When Janet arrived, they all flocked into the store. The few poor clerks standing around were too dazed to do anything but stare open-mouthed at the proceedings. They were prevented from going for the police by a few stalwart guards. Meanwhile, the rest of the party attacked all the suits and neckties in sight with the shears they had brought with them, and soon the floor was a deplorable sight, covered with rags of bright colored silks and other cloth. The police were not long in coming, and a hand-to-hand fight was the result. Two of the “bobbies”’ grabbed Janet, and hauled her, protesting, out into the street, where a crowd soon gathered. She wrenched one arm free, and struck one of the officers a blow which he endured stolidly. Just at that moment she heard a familiar laugh among the crowd; not a taunt- ing laugh, but a good-natured, mirthful laugh, which sounded as if its owner thought it the most amusing thing in the world that a woman was fighting with a policeman. She turned around suddenly and saw Robert's laughing face. For a moment, her face burned with anger. Oh! the fool! How she hated him! Then she suddenly cooled off. After all, what was she doing? What did it all amount to in the end? As she faced these questions, she seemed to realize her folly. She was ashamed; she dared not look at any one. As the police led her off, quiet enough now, she noticed Robert following be- hind her. When they turned to go into the prison, he asked, “ Going ona hunger strike, Janet?” She smiled and said, ‘ Yes, until you come.” LoutsE BURDETT, ) in THE MAGNET 11 A Canoe Trip to Lake George T was eleven o’clock on the fourteenth of August, when we left Coxsac- kie, New York, a small town situated on the bank of the Hudson River, about twenty-five miles below. Albany. The sun shone brightly; the tide was making four jolly miles an hour; the atmosphere was so still that hardly a leaf rustled on the trees. I had never been in a canoe on a large river in my life, and my first ex- periment out in the middle of this big river was not made without some trepidation. I looked down the river towards Hudson and saw a large launch coming at a good rate of speed. She was making a greatswell. As she drew closer and closer, and passed us, we caught the swell. Why! I thought, it is great sport. From that time on, the only boat we feared was the day boat which runs from Albany to New York City. At noon we stopped at New Baltimore. I bought some coffee and milk which were two of the many things we forgot while buying our sup- ply of food. After paddling for an hour and a half we stopped for dinner, As it was our first meal on our trip, we were quite a while preparing it. Bart acted as head cook while I was collecting what little firewood I could. I tell you that meal tasted good, for we had paddled hard that morning. Three o'clock struck just as we had started uptheriver. The afternoon of our first day I think I enjoyed the most of all my journey. The scenes along the shore and on the river were very interesting. Barges went past laden with hay. The rock-breakers were working all along the river. Dredging machines were loading their barges with the bed of the river. Here and there was a pleasant village among the trees. Venerable horses came and hung their mild heads over the enbankment. The right bank was still green and pastoral, with alleys of trees along the embankment, every now and then a flight of steps to serve asa ferry. The left bank of the river was scattered with ice houses. It was twenty minutes past six when Bart turned around and said, “ Jim, here comes the day boat.’”’ Well, when he said that, I took a long sigh and said, ‘“‘ The best thing we can do is to get behind that dike,” which was about a quarter of a mile ahead of us. To make that distance I think we went at the fastest rate we traveled during the whole trip, for we both feared the day boat. After the day boat had passed us, we paddled across the river to Rensselaer, which is just across the river fom Albany. We pulled our canoe out of the water and placed it amongst the bushes. After wash- ing up we went over to Albany and had supper. We came back about half past eight. After talking for a short while, we decided to retire. Thestars were all shining brightly and the moon was out; so we decided not to put up our tent. About eleven o’clock I woke up and heard a dog barking. I 12 THE MAGNET felt around to see if I could find Bart, but no Bart was there. As it was pitch dark, I did not know which direction to go to find him. I could only remember that river was at my left. At last I came to the conclusion that the dog was barking at Bart. I started in the direction of the noise, pick- ing my way through the bushes. As I was creeping along, I heard Bart Whisper c's thateyou}liine alesal caoees “Well, keep still.” After I had stood in the bushes for ten minutes perfectly still, the dog went away. Bart told me he was cutting two poles for the tent when this dog from a neighboring house heard him. We put the tent up, but it did not rain after all his trouble. The following morning I was awakened by the night boat at four- thirty. As it was bright as day, I could not sleep, so I let Bart enjoy his sleep and I started to get breakfast. At six o'clock we had our dishes washed and our canoe in the river ready for action. That morning it was very amusing to see the boats in the Albany Basin and particularly so to see the people getting breakfast on board the canal boats. _ We arrived at Troy at nine o'clock. It was there we bought a new paddle, for we had broken one between Albany and Troy. Just above Troy our troubles began when we came to adam. After much hard labor we were paddling once more. It was eleven-thirty by Bart’s watch when we entered the Mohawk River, which was only a short paddle to the junction of the Champlain and Erie Canals. It was there that we had to carry our canoe the second time. At twelve we were in the Champlain Canal at Waterford. During that morning we passed through Troy, Albany, Water- vliet, Upper Troy and Cohoes. At Waterford we stopped for food and a banner to add to our collec- tion. We paddled for at least twenty minutes, when Bart said, “ What is that ahead, Jim?” I looked at what seemed the termination of the canal a quarter of a mile ahead. Above the canal we could see a small house, and to the right of the house two large timbers projecting out on each side of the canal, about twenty feet above it. As we drew closer and closer, it dawned upon us that ahead was a lock. After an argument as to whether we should enter the lock or carry around it, we came to the conclusion that we might just as well enter the lock, as we had quite a few to go through, and neither one of us liked the idea of carrying our luggage and a fourteen foot canoe around locks. We made fast the canoe to the shore beneath the lock, and climbed up over the bank to the lock, where were two men. We carried on a conversation with them for a short while until Bart finally came to the point and asked the lock-tender to lock us through. We went back to the canoe and waited until he had let the water out of the lock. Then he opened the gates of the lock and told us to enter. After we entered the lock, the doors were closed behind us. It was our first experience in pass- ing through a lock, and neither one of us knew what would happen next. The gate-tender opened the gates at the upper end of the lock, and the fun began. We stayed at the lower end of the lock, since we were in a fragile craft, and the water was rushing in at the upper end of the lock. The re- THE MAGNET 13 sult was that we did not get thrown about quite so much as we would have at the upper end. It was a queer sensation, being imprisoned between two stone walls about eighteen feet high, and feeling the canoe rise higher and higher until it reached the level of the water above. When the water in the lock and the water in the canal were level, the gates at the upper end of the lock were opened, and we were allowed to pass, after tipping the lock-tender a dime. Just by luck, that noon, we stopped at a good place for our dinner by a small brook on the shore of the canal. Near the brook there was a spring of delicious water. After eating our dinner and putting out the fire, we were ready for more paddling. It was two-thirty when we started out, and within five minutes we had passed through our second lock. No sooner were we out of the lock, than we saw a canal boat coming toward us. The two barges, which were tied together, were towed down the canal by a pair of horses. The team walked along the tow path on the side of the canal. The horses plodded along at a foot pace as if there were no such thing as business in the world; and the man at the tiller with his pipe in his mouth, must have seen the same spire on the horizon all day long. It is a mystery how things get to their destination at this rate. There should be many contented spirits on board, for such a life is both to travel and to stay at home. The chimney smokes for dinner as you go along; the banks of the canal slowly unroll their scenery to the contempla- tive eyes. The bargee is on shipboard; he is his own master of the ship; he has his family on board. So far as I can make out, time stands as nearly still with him as is compatible with the return of bedtime, or the dinner hour. At three-thirty we passed through our third lock. After the first experience, we thought it was great fun. Every one of the lock-tenders asked the same question. ‘ Did you pass any barges coming up the canal, boys?” That night we had a catch-as-you-can supper about a mile and a half up the canal. We stopped in the worst place we could, for the mosquitoes were as large as horses. The tent was put up, but it did not re- main up long, for about ten cows came down the hill, surrounded us, and for a few minutes we thought we were on a cattle ranch. I tried, but it was in vain, to go to sleep. We burnt something which was supposed to drive the mosquitoes away, but it seemed to attract them. I could not stand it any longer; so I took my blanket and went up on a high hill to try my luck. It was not ten minutes before I heard some one whistle. I answered, and later I discovered it was Bart coming to try my lodging house. The rest of the night I rested very comfortably. The next morning when I woke up the sun was shining brightly. At 7 A. M. we had eaten breakfast, and were ready for another day’s experi- ence. Within a half an hour we came to a town so small that it did not boast of a post office. At twelve o’clock we were in Schuylerville, and there we had dinner in a restaurant. We paddled about two miles when we were surprised to find that the canal ran into the Hudson. I inquired 14 THE MAGNET and found that right across the river was another lock. During that after- noon we passed through four locks. At the third lock we were stalled for three quarters of an hour on account of canal boats, but we did not mind it, as it was very interesting to watch them moving the barges about. HAROLD BARRETT, ’14. (Zo be continued.) A Sunset Seen from the Water He day had been a perfect one, with a clear, blue, sky, but toward sun- down, white, fleecy clouds began to gather here, there, and especially near the horizon. Finally, the sun, which had been a glorious mass of yellow, turned to a deeper hue which was almost orange, casting its re- flection on the clouds. As it sank lower it grew redder, until sky, land, and water, were bathed in a ruddy glow. It sank still lower, just behind the tall, straight pines which looked black against the flaming ball behind them, while the sun itself seemed like an imprisoned monster glaring through its iron bars. Finally it sank so low that just the rim could be seen, and then it was gone. When the sun had disappeared, the clouds which had been a deep pink, faded to the delicate color which is found in beautiful white shells, while the linings of the clouds seemed to be a dazzling brilliance of gold, the ragged edges of which jutted out beyond the pink. Ina few more seconds the clouds had only faint streaks of pink in them, while the sky had lost all its reflection and had turned to a grayish blue. Finally, all traces of “Old Sol” had gone, and the stars began to twinkle in his place. CLairRE M. SPRING, ’I5. Resolved==1914 Resolved: That I will start in the new year by making every possible effort to keep up in all of my studies at school. Resolved: To cultivate school spirit and participate in such associations or affairs as are benefitting the school. Resolved: To keep free from debts and to be punctual in paying all class dues and also outside dues. Resolved: To use good English and avoid all use of slang. Resolved: To be punctual at all times. to attend to my own affairs, and not to interfere with the personal affairs of others. OLGA JOHNSON, ’I5. THE MAGNET 15 With apologies to Zhe Commercial Enterprise. Boone, Ia. FOOTBALL Days The football days have gone again, The gladdest of the year; One of Deady’s legs was lamed And Leamy tore his ear. Heaped on the ground the players jabbed And punched and clawed and tore, They knocked the breath from those be- neath And gouged without a care. They broke each other’s arms and legs, And pulled joints out of place, And here and there was one that got The teeth kicked from his face. The Freshman and the Sophomore, Besmeared with grime and mud, Went gallantly to get the ball And quit, all bathed in blood. The Junior knocked the Senior down And kicked him out to rest, A High School boy was carried off, The wind knocked from his chest. While here and there a crowded stand Collapsed beneath its weight And forty people got more than They paid for at the gate. Be Sd A party of boys and girls, includ- ing many of the Seniors, enjoyed a sleighride on Friday, Jan. 2. The crowd left Leominster at a quarter before seven, with Mr. and Mrs. Gur- ney as chaperons. Ashburnham, where they danced and ate a lunch which was furnished by They went to the young ladies of the party. The members returned at an early(?) hour. Ww How are the New Year’s resolu- tions in regard to study progressing? od Oh, what funny people This old world does contain. Some narrow, like a steeple, And others very plain. It’s funny how they differ, No two are quite the same; Some backward, poor and sickly, While others live in fame. But still some stick to habit, As on glad New Year’s day, They think they can reform By resolutions, they may Say. Nine out of ten don’t keep them, Is it not then full as well To let your conscience rule you? For the wrong it soon will tell. Just ask yourself this question, Will I? or should I not? And if this gives a lesson, A good one will be taught. W. w One of the latest winners of the O. G. A. is Miss Ruth Kittredge. 16 THE MAGNET GEMS FROM THE PHYSIOLOGY EXAMS Mr. Roberts: Tell what digestion is and what part the teeth and saliva play in digestion. Mr. A.: If the teeth are not kept clean, you will have digestion four out of five times. Another paper: The foods that are more easier to digest are beans and other fruit. Another one: The elementary canal is thirty feet long and one-half inch wide. The intestines curl around in the body so tite, that a very big in- testine can get into the body and not take up very much room. we Miss F. (to chemistry class who were digging aimlessly in their books for an answer toa question): Is there any one here who hasn’t an appen- dix? we HEARD IN GERMAN Miss F,: When a widow goes into business in Germany she has a sign over the door, such as, ‘‘ Frau Smith, Widow.” Mr. P.: Dothey advertise as open- ly as that for a husband? wW Shirley Whitney, ’13, a graduate student of the chemistry depart- ment, is analyzing a lead ore found near Mr. Roberts’s home in New York State. WZ The Freshman classes in science have been analyzing the various headache preparations on the market for injurious coal tar drugs. ww Mr. P. (translating): Wer vergisst tut mir Leid— “He who forgets it gives me pain.” At the first meeting of the Ath- letic Association of the school year Mr. Clarke offered a first prize of $3 and a second prize of $2 for the best school song. The idea was not to have an athletic song, but a school song for general purposes. Esther Hull, ’15, has been awarded first prize. The song is as follows: Loi. With one accord to thee we sing, Lo timS. Géar-icabice Sincere devotion now we bring, L1H S., dears h mam We ne’er may reach the heights of fame, But sti!l thy influence we'll acclaim, “To do our best’’ our highest aim. LHS, dearth tae Tune, “ Maryland.” We pledge to thee allegiance true, We Hi So dear ive? We gladly wear thy white and blue, LHS. déaries aoe Thy sports receive our loyal praise, We proudly on thy banners gaze, Our cheers for thee we loudly raise, LAHeSidearrlchiae And when no more we can return, Li HaSsodéar Laika Our hearts for thee will ever yearn, LOH sS7ideatiLanros We'll think of happy days with thee, Those days we loved, so full and free; Thy staunch supporters e’er we'll be, LH. dear La thiys2 Every one is requested to keep a copy of this song and try it at the next school mass meeting. The sec- ond prize has not been awarded, but Mr. Clarke will extend the offer un- til April 1. 2 Miss ¥. (to German pupil): Now you're translating better. Mr. W., ’76 (translating after being thus encouraged): Certainly, that sounds very beautiful. THE MAGNET 17! Classes in English II are at pres- ent studying narration in the form of current history. Each pupil has chosen an event or movement, the progress of which he will follow for the next two months, and which will furnish material for the February theme. The following members of the fac- ulty spent their last vacation out of town: Mr. Clarke was in Naples, N. Y., and in New York City. Miss Daily spent her vacation at Platts- burg. N. Y. Mr. Bell’s vacation in- cluded Marlboro, Natick and Allston, Mass. Miss Thissell ate her Christ- mas dinner in Clinton. Mr. Roberts went to Coxsackie on the Hudson. Miss Johnson went to the Palisades on the Hudson: Mr. Bates went “home ”—at North Scituate. Miss Jackson went to Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Edna Cole frytie set her du- ties on Wednesday, Dec.:31. | w Mr. S. (in French): Comment vous allez vous? — “How does she go?” ww IN FRESHMAN LATIN Miss M. (translating): They have determined to prepare a large num- ber of pack animals and wagons. Miss L.; What are pack animals? Miss M.: It means they pack the animals and put them in the wagons. wi IN CIVIL GOVERNMENT Mr. C.: Name something that Governor Walsh favors in his inaugu- ral. Cr——e, ’14: A suffragette. [NotE. This maybe true, as we under- stand the governor is a bachelor.] Alumni Notes 1913—Alton Peck is employed at the Nixon Pharmacy; Mildred Merrey is bookkeeping at the Adonia Martineau is employed at the Nickerson Bird, at Golden’s Pharmacy. Conant-Chapin Market. Edward Dry Goods Store; ‘ Jeff’? Lundigen, at the Barnes Shoe Store; Herbert Young with the Fitchburg Hardware Co., Fitchburg. Howard Stannard is studying Carpentry and Building at the Wentworth Institute, in Boston. 1912—Mary A. Prevo, a popular member passed away Wednesday, December 17, after a long period of illness. Oi thew classm@otentol a Miss Prevo was only nineteen years old at the time of her death. Carl Suhlke is employed at the mills of the Pittsburg Paper Box Co., Pittsburg, Pa. William Jenna is fitting for West Point at the Leonard School, New York. 1911—Miss Mildred Howe is studying at the Post Business College in Worcester. 1905—The late Walter A. Reed, of Roxbury, Eye ticiktes Okey ie buried in Evergreen Cemetery Tuesday, January 6. Mr. Reed was manager 18 THE MAGNET of the football team in 1904 and 1905. Hewas one of the most popular members of the debating club. After leaving L. H.S., Mr. Reed studied law for two years at Boston University. High School Congress Maurice W. RIcHARDSON, Clerk. There were forty-five members present when the speaker’s gavel sounded for the opening of the second session of the Congress, Monday evening, Dec. 15, 1913. There was at first a short business session, and then a de- bate on the following question: Resolved, That the United. States should intervene in Mexico. It was handled in a very successful manner on the affirmative, by Brownlee Gauld and Roscoe Whitney; and on the negative, by George Thompson and Rowland Pitts. The negative side won by a vote of thirty-nine to one. The vote on the merits of the question was thirty- nine to four. Milton Prue spoke extemporaneously in an interesting man- ner on ‘ The Progress on the New Town Hall.” The meeting adjourned at nine o'clock, until Monday evening, Jan. 12, I9I4. wv Owing to the cold wave which swept Leominster the evening of the twelfth of January, there were only eighteen members present when the third session of the Congress opened. After a short business session, the following question was debated by Sherman Platt and Albert Lauzon, on the affirmative, and Maurice Richardson and Henry Scanlon, on the nega- tive: Resolved, That the United States judges should be elected by the people. It was treated ina most intelligent manner. The negative side won unanimously by a vote of thirteen to nothing. The negative side again won onthe merits of the question by a vote of thirteen to four. Arthur Chandler spoke effectively on ‘‘ The Present Mexican Situation.” A motion was made and passed that the speaker appoint a committee of three to con- sider and investigate the subject of an interscholastic debate. The follow- ing question was adopted for the next debate: Resolved, That the ninth grade should be dropped from the Leominster School System. od The Congress deeply regrets the loss of Brownlee Gauld from its mem- bers. He was a prominent member, and chairman of the Judiciary Com- mittee. We are glad to say, however, that he is continuing his study in another institution of learning, where we know that he will make good. THESMAGNET 19 ae © opgrie Bretpnd eee The Orange Peals, (Orange, Mass.). You have a well arranged paper, and its departments are well filled. Your school notes are fine. They tell us much about your school. The Oak, Lily and Ivy, (Milford, Mass.). The December number of your paper,deserves much praise. The editorials are especially well written. We are glad to see that you have so many poets in your school. The Student's Review, (Northampton, Mass.). ‘Jessie’s Real Christmas ” is exceptionally good, although it is the only story in the literary depart- ment. We find your alumni column rather short. Why not enlarge upon it? The Argus (Gardner, Mass.) is very interesting. Your exchange column is very full and interesting. The ‘‘ Laugh-y-ettes” are also good. AS OTHERS SEE US You have a well-balanced paper. The stories ‘“ Tex,” and ‘“ Keeping up With Peter,” are exceptionally interesting.—-7he Ovange Peals. Yes, it’s really very interesting. What? ‘ Keeping up With Peter,” of course. It’s one of the best stories we have read, moreover, it’s so true to life that you can’t help but enjoy it. You will find it in the October issue of THE Macnet. The other stories are also good. The exchanges are well written, but it would be better if you offered fuller criticisms. You have a good paper and we hope to see it each month.— Oak, Lily, and Ivy. The grade of paper you use can be improved. The stories are very good. Have you no poets in your school?—The Herald, Holyoke, Mass. Your cover is most attractive, and your departments are well developed, We miss your Athletic column.—7ze Clarion, West Roxbury, Boston, Mass, (Note: We do not understand this criticism, as we have devoted several pages to our Athletics for the last three months. | Other exchanges which we have not space to mention at length are: The High School Beacon, The Oracle, The Breccia, The Pickett, 1he College Sig- nal, The Fabberwock, The High School Herald, The Bon Bon, The Philomath, .The Hopkins Arms, The Totem, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, The Student, The Academy Student, The Clarion, The Red and Gray, The Artisan, The Pioneer, The Tripod, The Enterprise. 20 THE MAGNET ATHLETIC S In the last issue of THz MAGNET it was stated that a league meeting would be held to decide about Clinton’s attitude in the football games. At this meeting, Clinton High School withdrew from the league, leaving only three towns represented. This withdrawal left Fitchburg. winner of the football championship. Following isthe final standing of the league: Won Lost Tied Fitchburg High 3 I I Leominster High 3 2 I Gardner High Zz 4 fe) Clinton High 2 4 O e Every icy blast from that region which taxed too severely Dr. Cook’s veracity caused those who were awarded an “L” to wonder when the sweaters would arrive. Now that they are here, they amply make up for the period of waiting. Two different styles of sweaters were submitted for selection this year, and those who made their ‘“‘L” also had the choice of a different type of letter on them. The sweaters are of the best quality and should be a source of pride to those who wear them. W Saturday, January 3, L. H. S. opened the basket-ball season with Fitch- burg High School. Early in the game it seemed as if the teams were evenly matched, but Fitchburg had better players and more endurance. The game ended in their favor, 37 to 14. No doubt one of the reasons for this initia] defeat was the sleighride held by the Senior Class, Friday evening. Some of the best players were members of this party, losing much sleep and hav- ing no stamina in the game. This is the only fact that can account for los- ing the game, as the coaching under Mr. Lane has been of the gilt-edged variety. The line up: | ete Pike nga Ve 1 TD oe Dah a ie | PU WEEC AE’ Dich aie OLeutan ete catia mn meene 1 f, Fogarty Schulthess, Ha a Pen en ent Aly eat al cent et CAND On r f. Johnson LB [ot Y8 A ard OP ak eeghtod nes lle Ye 0 tec ML eb ne aS Rk PUR c, Fish WV iter Es er ote Mey Cee os 1 b, Herndon, Vose boyy Vib 55 i ee ae ree gett ado ag 8 Shirreffs Baskets from floor, Fogarty, 4, Johnson, 9, Fish, 4, Deady, 3, White, 2. Baskets on free tries, Fogarty, Fish, 2, Deady, 4. Free tries missed, Fogarty, 5, Fish, Deady, 6. Fouls THE MAGNET- 21 called, on Fogarty, Johnson, 4, Shirreffs, 3, Herndon, 2, Swift, Schulthess, 2, Deady, 2, Lloyd, 2, White, 2, Referee. Forbes. Timers, Alexander and Platt. Time, I5 minute halves. Attendance, 300 ww The Girls’ Basket-ball team will play its first game, Jan. 24, against the Fitchburg Triads, in Leominser. We sincerely hope that it will have a more successful beginning than did the boys’ team. Following is the season’s schedule for both teams: GIRLS BOYS Jan 24.—Fitchburg Triads at Leominster. Jan. 3—Fitchburg at Fitchburg. Jan. 31—Milford, N.H., High at Leominster, Jan. 1o—Worcester B. C. at Leominster. i; :; ; Jan. 16—Gardner at Gardner. Eenc7 piutord, Be i High os Milford. Jan. 23—Fitchburg Normal at Fitchburg. Feb. 14—Fitchburg Triads at Fitchburg Jan. 31—Holliston at Leominster. Feb. 21 and 28, vacation. Feb. 7—Fitchburg at Leominster. Mar. 7—Lowell Y. W.C. A. at Leominster, Feb. 14—Holliston at Holliston. Mar. 14—Fitchburg Normal at Fitchburg. ee POR eee VonDAG i Mar. 21—Lowell Y.W.C. A. at Lowell. Mar. 7—WorcesterB. C. at Worcester. Mar. 28—Fitchburg Normal at Leominster. Mar. 14—Fitchburg Normal at Leominster. W@ Now that the football season is over, there seems to be a great reluc- tance among many of the pupils to pay up their athletic dues. Many who attended every football game have not yet paid a cent toward the associa- tion. Evidently these pupils do not realize the heavy expense attached to the successful management of any line of athletics, or they would be more prompt in paying their rightful debts. W The School Committee, realizing the merits of the cause, and yielding to the persuasive powers of Mr. Clarke, voted an extra appropriation of one hundred dollars for the advancement of athletics in this school. There is not a single person connected with the school who is not truly grateful for this generous act, and we all hope to be able to make ample returns for the money invested. w Thanks to the efforts of our Principal in our behalf, the gymnasium will now be open at certain stated times for all classes, including the ninth grades. Mr. Clarke’s purpose in granting this privilege is to create a spirit of friendly rivalry which will blossom into a desire for supremacy, and bear fruit in the form of an interclass athletic meet. Such an event would be of great inter- est, and we hope that the students will not abuse this new privilege. Joun E. McDownkELl, ’I5. 22 THE MAGNET ws Mr. Bates: Now, children, who can give me a nursery rhyme to illustrate? First Grader: Mary had a little lamb. She loved it so awful well, She fed it sticks of dynamite And blew it all to little bits of pieces. ee Tom: They say distance lends en- chantment. Dick: Um; not when you're taking your girl home in a taxicab.— z. w Reporter (to Woman’s Rights agi- tator): And do you honestly believe that a woman should get a man’s wages? Agitator: Well, it depends upon whether she’s married to him or not. —Sydney Bulletin, Ww ‘‘Martha,” said the father ofa large family, who was trying hard to read the paper, ‘“‘what’s that terrible rack- et in the hall?” “One of the children fell stairs.”’ “You tell the children if they can’t fall downstairs quietly, they'll have to stop it.’—Lippincott’s down A Scotch lawyer was trying a case that concerned some water rights. The judge was an Englishman and the broad a’s of the Scotchman irri- tated him. At last he interrupted: ‘Do you spell water with two a's in your country?” “Na, na, my lord, rétoreque lawyer; “but we spell manners with twa n’s!”—Youth’s Companion. ) Teacher: What are you doing? Fohnny: Nothing. Teacher: Well, stop it right away. . ‘Do animals possess the sentiment of affection?” asked the _ school- teacher of the little girl. “Yeth, ma’am, almost always.” “Good!” said the teacher. “And now,” turning to a little boy, ‘tell me what animal has the great- est natural fondness for man.” The small boy considered carefully and finally answered, ‘‘ Woman.” Ww ADVICE To THE LOvE-LORN Marry in haste and fight at leisure. —Life. THE MAGNET. eee Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Frank |. Pierson, Chairman; Dr. Griffith E. Abbot, John C. Hull, John M. Lockey, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce, Frederick T. Platt. Superintendent of Schools-—G. F. Ellinwood. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Frank L. Dunham. | Faculty Principal—Edward R. Clarke, Civil Government. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics, Commer- cial Law. Secretary—Adell Phillips. Assistants—Alberti Roberts, Marion C. Johnson, Science; Frank P. Bell, Alice G. Smith, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Commercial Branches; Florence M. Felton, A. Leila Daily, English; Elizabeth Jackson, German; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ethel A. Thissell, History; Anna B. Gregoire, French; Martha Lundagen, Algebra, English; and French; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Education; G. H. Don- ham, John A. Foss, Manual Training; Augusta R. Nettel, Florence I. Howe, Sewing; Marion Warren, Cooking; William H. Kenney, Director of Music; Waldo F. Bates, Jr., Supervisor of Drawing; James C. Smith, Drill Master; Sybil E. Bearce, Elocution. Grade [X—Annie Conlin, Hattie D. Harrington, Marea B. Lewis. Athletic Instructor, William F. Lane. High School Congress Speaker, Hobart Whitney. Clerk, Maurice Richardson. Sergeant-at-Arms, George Shields Athletic Association Harold G. Barrett, President; Philip White, Vice-president; Ruth Kittredge, Secretary; Alberti Roberts, Treasurer; John E. McDonnell, Manager of Football; Roger Beedle, Assistant; Hobart Whitney, Manager of Basket-ball; George Jones, Assistant; Marion C. Johnson, Teacher Manager of Girls’ Basket- ball; Rachel Potter, Assistant; Francis Coughlin, Manager of Track Team; Ralph Young, Assistant; Harold Barrett, Manager of Baseball; Hugh Bradley, Captain of Baseball; Paul Brigham, Captain of Football; Eugene Deady, Captain of Basket-ball; Marion Kirkpatrick, Captain of Girls’ Basket-ball Team. Class Officers Senior—President, Eugene Deady; Vice-president, Hobart Whitney; Secretary, ——- -————; Treas- urer, Ruth Kittredge; Marshal, Maurice Richardson. Junior—President, John McDonnell; Vice-president, Albert Lauzon; Secretary, Vera Holden; Treasurer, Rachel Hart; Marshal, Philip White. Sophomore-—President, Mark Daly; Vice-president, Mildred Rowe; Secretary, Harold Bassett; Treasurer, Margaret Howe; Marshal, Roger Beedle. Freshman—Prestdent, Harold Morse; Vice-president, Norman Wass; Secretary, Ruth Thompson; Treas- urer, Ruth Wilkinson; Marshal, Stuart Damon. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harold G. Barrett; Ist Lieut., George E. Shields; 2d Lieut., Milton F. Prue; Ist Sergt., Stanley R. Bates. Sergeants, Sherman W. Platt, Abraham W. Britton, Raymond P. Potter, Francis W. Coughlin. COMPANY B—Captain, Clarence M. Kline; Ist Lieut., Harold L. Lloyd: 2d Lieut., George R. Thomp- son; Ist Sergt., Rodney E. Swift. Sergeants, John H. Schulthess, Everett G. Greene, Paul R. Nettel, Philip E. Foster. COMPANY C—Captain, Ralph F. Tenney; Ist Lieut., Maurice W. Richardson; 2d Lieut., Hobart A. Whitney; Ist Sergt., Eugene T. Deady. Sergeants, John E. McDonnell, George W. Jones, Brownlee B. Gauld, Clyde C. Cleverly. High School Orchestra Vera Look, Pianist; Mary Louise Richardson, Rowland Pitts, Milton Arnold, Christine Wellington, Russell MacComiskey, Cornelius O'Sullivan, First Violin; Harvey Goodwin, Charles Spaulding, Second Violin; Rod- ney Swift, Irene Atkins, Aurora Kingman, First Mandolin; Mildred Rowe, Helen Howe, Second Mando- lin; Clyde Cleverly, Drums. Director, William H. Kenney. Bee rents of Fashionable Hair Cutting G. E. Kenney 44 Main St., Leominster a specialty at BEARCE’S, 43 Main St Compliments of NICHOLS FROST Fitchburg, Mass. Main Store New Styles in Rings, Pins, and Fobs with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel on each. FE. I. THOMAS F. E. Short Co. Staple and Fancy Groceries LEOMINSTER GROCERY CO. Groceries 13 Pleasant Street Silks and Dress Goods of Honest Quality, in all the Leading Staple Weaves 50, .75, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 per yard The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. Golden’s Pharmacy The Prescription Store 38 Main St. Mayo Block Annex THE STORE THAT DARES To Carry the New Styles in Shoes LAYTHE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE CO. 32 Main Street Compliments of Mrs. M. E. Bowen 54 Main St., cor. Merriam Av. SAM COHEN Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Cameras, Photo Supplies 6 Water St. Leominster, Mass. KEVILEEsS Novelties in Men’s Wear The Home of HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES BRACELET WATCH SIGNET RING . Class Pins and Emblems GILLESPIE’S JEWELRY STORE 24 Monument Square W. H. Baker M. J. O’Mealey Shoes for Men, Women, and Children Leominster Shoe Store 15 Water Street A little off the Square, but it pays to walk. Compliments of Class of 1914 Great Purchase Sale of Boys’ Chinchilla Coats Our buyer has just returned from the New York market, where he bought these High Class Overcoats at a price which enables us to offer them at less than the usual wholesale cost. $5 Chinchilla Coats, heavy Venetian lining, in plain brown, gray or blue. Ages 3 to 10 $3.95 $6 Chinchilla Coats, heavy wool lining in brown, blue or gray. Ages 3 to Io $4.90 $8 and $10 Chinchilla Coats, heavy plaid linings. Ages 3 to Io $5.95 A large line of Coats made to sell at $3. All the newcolors. Ages 3 to Io $1.95 A large stock of Boys’ Chinchilla Hats to match any coat, with or without earlaps 98c The CGoodnow-Pearson Co, Fitchburg’s Department Store Clifford Caswell S. M. KALIN Home Made Candies and Ice Cream Champion Tailor and Clothier 65 Central St. Leominster, Mass. 40 Monument Sq., Leominster Tel. 101-M APTI? RUSS etsl E. GEM For Fresh, Wholesome, Candy and The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Ice Cream, Motion Picture Theater, where only call at the best and latest photo plays will be THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY shown. STORE Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and The Olympic Ventilating ; High Class Moving Pictures Blower Pipe and General Jobbing 55 and 59 Central St., Leominster and Illustrated Songs WRIGHT DITSON Fall and Winter Catalogue mailed on request. Compliments of For superior articles for all athlet'c sports insist upon those bearing the e Wright Ditson Trade Mark. : UNIFORMS, SWEATERS, JERSEYS The Board of ‘Trade for Football, Basket-ball, Hockey, all Winter Sports WRIGHT DITSON Harvard 8q., Cambridge 344 Washington St., Bos- ton 22 Warren St., New York Dont Spend Your Money sete at the Adams Pharmacy Co. Inc. Class of 1916 un'ess you wish to get your money’s worth Money back if not satisfied 71 Central Street Smith's Central Laundry Laundering of All Kinds Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value SHAPER YS DROME For Christmas Have you thought of Portraits as a solution to the gift problem? A dozen of your Portraits made in one of our distinctive styles will make twelve appropriate gifts, each one of which is sure to be appreciated. Make your Appointment early Kirk Studio 14 Monument Sq. Leominster Agency for Page Shaw’s Candies © at Nixon’s Drug Store S The Kodak Store | Hadley Coal Company Dealers in COAL and WOOD Office: 12 Mechanic St. Gavin Hardware Co. Hardware and Paints Mass. Leominster, W. kK. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds R. B. Andrews Victor Talking Machine Take a VICTOR on Tnal The Pierson Pharmacy Monument Square The ‘Rexaliactre Mass. Cae Leominster, “ MONOGRAM” FLAVORING EXTRACT Manufactured by ARTHUR J. ALLEN CO. 45) Pruitt St. Leominster, Mass. For sale by John Cleary, FH. Robertson, Bates Bros., G. H. Smith, Grocery Market Co., Malcolm L.- Brown The Goodhue Co. The Queen Hair Pin Co. Will build you anything in Refrigerators or Store Fixtures. Leominster Refrigerator Co. JOHN I. FARR, Manager Compliments of Class of 1917 - Table of Contents Pion dior lECE, Portrait of Lincoln moerORIALS WNOING Hits Duty Story “ z : CROSSING THE BORDER IN 1924 Story” - PeoreR THAT PRL. Story - - A WOODLAND STROLL Sketch - : A CANoE TRIP TO LAKE GEORGE Part II] THe Grey DeaAtH OF THE NorrH Sketch ALUMNI AND ScHOOL NOTES - - HicH ScHooL CONGRESS . z 3 EXCHANGES”) - : = a 2 : ATHLETICS” - : a JOKES) - - 3 - F S i LEOMINSTER HiGH ScHooL DIRECTORY Sherman Platt, ’14 George W. Jones, 15 Ve More Ry abs. 05 Hazel Bryant, '16 Harold Barrett, 14 fohbntik aM cDonnell; “rs 16) 17 20 22 23 THE MAGNET Vol. VII. LEOMINSTER, MASS., FEBRUARY, 1914. No. 5 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EpiTor-IN-CHIEF, EVELYN J. SHATTUCK, 14. Business Manager, Maurice W. RICHARDSON, ’14. Exchange Editor, MyRTLE FARRAR, ’I4. Athletics’ Editor, Joun E. McDONNELY, ’15. School Notes’ Editor, ALBERT G. Lauzon, ’I5. Alumni Notes’ Editor, MiLton F. Prug, ’14. Jokes’ Editor, GEorGE R. THompson, ’14. Art Editor, W. SHERMAN PLaTT, 14. Assistant Business Manager, GzORGE W. JONES, ’I5S. Published monthly during school year by pupils ef the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, 10 cents. Ley aly MG SEL Rope As =a Lio SS ‘ ah oh EH, Pe ANE me ; ERROR S DS 7 7 AN ae ee Sea as 5 5 : “First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.’— enry Lee. LTHOUGH we do not observe Washington’s Birthday by holding exercises in the school, since it comes during vaca- tion, we must remember that it is no less important than Lincoln’s: How many of us realize Washington’s real claim to greatness? We speak of him as being our first President without appreciating his wonderful achievements. ‘He was the first man of the time in 5 6 THE MAGNET which he grew. His memory is first and most sacred in our love. and ever hereafter, till the last drop of blood shall freeze in the last American heart, his name shall be a spell of power and of might.” It is said that Providence always supplies the man when cir- cumstances demand, and so, at the beginning of the Revolution, Washington was prepared to take the leadership of the American forces. Some people believe that he was not a good soldier, but he certainly had the power to make soldiers andkeep them. Some of his chief characteristics were his common sense, his even temper, and close observation. Though slow, he found the path to victory. He was not a politician, and when required to speak in public, he had his papers drafted and read them. His success in war gave him power and influence in peace. When February twenty-second dawns, let us think of the man whose birthday we celebrate, and let us recall some of his splendid maxims. ‘“ Think before you. speak.” ‘‘Speak no evil of the ab- sent, for it is unjust.’ “ Be not apt to relate news, if you know not the truth thereof.” ‘Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise.” ORE enthusiasm in basket-ball is being shown this year than ever before. For an hour before regular basket-ball prac- tise the gymnasium is open to any who are up in their studies. So many have presented themselves that every class has both a boys’ anda girls’ team. A friendly rivalry has arisen and class games have become very popular. EVELYN SHATTUCK, ’14. UR frontispiece this month is a portrait of the great martyr- president whose name all good Americans will delight to honor as long as the stars and stripes float over our common country. HE school carried out an interesting program, on Friday, Feb. 13, in honor of Lincoln. Rev. Edward B. Saunders’s stirring words on Lincoln's life as a life of service will long be re- membered by the student body. THE MAGNET 7 Doing His Duty S Peter Leccas walked home that momentous Saturday night from A the factory, with his well-filled pay envelope in his pocket, he was thinking that in a few months now he would have enough to return to his native village in Greece and settle down for the remainder of his days as “the big man” of the town. It would be very nice after working hard these four years, and being bullied, scorned, or laughed at, in six or eight different mills and factories. When he reached the little cabin where he lived with four fellow- countrymen, he noticed a letter addressed to him in Greek, lying on the floor. Wonderingly he took it up and read its contents. When he had done so, he dropped into a chair and covered his face with his hands. After a short interval he got up and stamped about the tiny room, saying many bad American words he had heard at the shop, for this letter disturbed all his careful plans, and rudely shattered all his pleasant fancies. It was noth- ing less than a demand from a more or less tyrannical government that Peter Leccas come home immediately and fight in the army of his country, now hard pressed by the fierce Bulgars. If he did this, he would have no money left after reaching Greece to buy the farm on which he had set his heart, and his pay as a soldier would be meagre. His long-cherished project must wait for a few years, for he would not earn as much in five years at home as he would in one in the great land he was called upon to leaveso suddenly. However, after looking at the matter from all angles, he finally decided to do his duty aud go, which virtuous resolve he thought at the time would ruin him. Whether it did or not we shall see. In due course of time he arrived in Greece, reported to the authorities, and was assigned toa regiment. Amidst the smoke, confusion, and death of his first battle, he was sorely tempted to flee, as is every civilian in like circumstances, no matter how brave. But ‘“ No,” said he to himself, ‘I must do my duty, now that I am here.” At the end of the year he was discharged, and finding himself utterly unable to become a landed proprietor, on ever so small a scale, he secured a position in a factory in Athens, owned by a German and an Englishman, and settled down to several more years of drudgery before his dreams could be realized. His experience abroad was of service to him, and he was able to com- mand comparatively good wages, but they seemed small indeed when he remembered how much he had earned in America. Many times he cursed the condition of affairs that had made his recall to his home-land necessary, but never once did he regret having heeded the call. One day, a few weeks later, the manager, Ritz, came to Peter, drew him aside, and asked him how he would like to go back to America with him 8 THE MAGNET and a few other gentlemen interested in the same branch of manufacture, and receive what seemed to him a princely salary, simply to place his knowl- edge of America at their disposal? When Peter had gratefully signified his acquiesence and gone home that night, and for the first time realized that all his dreams were now within his grasp, he decided that the path of duty was a pretty good one to follow after all. SHERMAN PLATT, '14. Crossing the Border=-=in 1924 S the sun thrust its head up over the gentle foothills which advanced A and receded across the Mexican border, it cast its first rays ona scene of momentous bustle and confusion, a condition which was not in keeping with the usual tranquillity of the spot. It was the morning of July the eighth, nineteen hundred and twenty- four, and the declaration that America would at last intervene in Mexico had reached the ears of the world but a few weeks before. Great transport trains and overland aeroplanes loaded to the brim with soldiers, ammuni- t ion, horses, provisions, etc., had been hurried to the American side of the line. Everywhere there was evidence of great preparation. Here were great divisions of soldiers going through the rifle manual with an alacrity which was unusual. Two or three miles to the left, the boom of the great twelve inch guns and the snap, snap, snap, of the Mexi- can repeaters were heard. In another direction mimic cavalry charges were taking place, the handsome horses dancing and prancing to their riders’ commands, as if they, too, understood what was going on. The atmosphere was full of giant birds, skimming hither and thither, purring and swishing, with their great motors throbbing like the pulses of living beings. The aeroplane had at last come into its own and made itself heard above the great confusion of discordant noises. Only about twelve miles across the border the united forces of Mexico had gathered together in an army of nearly four hundred thousand men, and stood awaiting the opening of hos- tilities, prepared to defend their native soil. Suddenly the sharp, clear, call of a bugle pealed forth. It was the sig- nal to advance into position. The men formed into their companies, and the companies, into regiments, The aeroplanes came to rest on the ground, the cavalry charges ceased, and as soon as the cannon had been brought up from the rear, the advance of the great host was begun. On they went, across the border into Mexican territory, and finally halted but three quarters of a mile from the great army which was about to defend its own country. Every man was set to work, and in a short while the trenches had been dug, THE MAGNET 9 the breast-works thrown up, cannon wheeled into position, and all was in readiness for the approaching conflict. The drums sounded, the bugles pealed, and suddenly the stentorian commands of the officers rang out, to fire! The battle was on, and the long, extended battle-front became one great tongue of flame as forty thousand Mausers spit forth their leaden death. Over the heads of the Americans screamed and screeched the shells from their cannon in the rear, as they, too, opened fire. Immediately the fire was answered. Men fell right and left, some killed instantly, others left to scorch and suffer in the fearful heat. Others fresh from behind the line of fire jumped instantly to the places left vacant by the fallen, and in turn met the same inevitable fate as their pre- decessors. The air was thick with the smoke of the constantly discharged rifles, and the sharp flashes of the Mausers struck through the dim haze like little darts of flame. The roar of the cannon, and the piercing shrieks of the shrapnel were blended with the sharp, snappy, reports of the rifles, the neighs of the frightened horses and the hideous shouts of the men, All fear and fright had fled, and in its stead had arisen the beast, savage in man- kind. It was a battle between demons with the terrible inventions of machine. The holders of those engines of death and the manipulators of the great cannon were not men, for men possess fear and horror at un- usual sights of destruction, but these beasts only saw, and were unmoved. Suddenly that great battle-front of the Mexicans was seen to leap from its trench as one man, and rush forward on the double quick. As the Americans perceived human shapes in the place of what had been but a moment before a great wail of flame, the human in them came to the fore, and each one knew in his heart that the greatest test of all was coming. Could they withstand that fearful charge? On, on, came the enemy, sweeping forward like a great wave, now halt- ing momentarily, yet never flinching before the hail which greeted them. Now they would drop to their knees, fire, and then leaping up and forward again continue on their wild charge with fixed and gleaming bayonets. As the Americans perceived that their bullets made no impression upon the enemy, fear and apprehension began slowly to take possession of them, and overcome with dread at that awful, malicious front of bristling bayonet points were about to retreat, when suddenly the great Mexican army halted in its track and gazed upward, stunned and bewildered. Up in the blue ether had arisen that mighty American fleet of air-ships, and swiftly, yet silently, they had come up from the rear, unnoticed in the terrible confusion and struggle, to protect the broken and disheartened army below. Onward they came toward the Mexicans, like some flock of giant birds about to gather up their prey, swooping down here and there, all the while dropping little engines of death among the enemy, then shooting and swerving upwards again, nearly losing themselves in the dark clouds of heavy smoke. Now and then one of the beautiful monsters would flutter around helplessly like a wounded bird struck by a stray bullet, and then shoot to the ground to bury its owner and any Mexicans who chanced to 10 THE MAGNET fall under its huge bulk. The little bombs, which fell like snow among the Mexicans, contained high explosives, and the confusion which these caused, coupled with the magnificent and terrible appearance which those mighty aeroplanes presented, produced the desired effect. The heretofore animal-like, unmoved Mexicans gave way before the terrible picture of death and destruction which was presented to them. Pandemonium broke loose, and the few men who were left from those who had started that magnificent charge turned and sought safety in flight. Poor, misguided creatures that they were, they could not hope to escape those awful terrors which chased them till one by one they too fell, met by the same fate as their comrades. Finally, those monstrous engines of death drew away. They had completed their gruesome task, had vindicated the scattered remnants of the once mighty American force, and had saved a great country from an awful humiliation. But at what a cost! What a lesson it had given to the whole hard- hearted world! Perhaps, as men in later years said, it was worth the terri- ble toll because the whole civilized world had watched with interest, and then horror, the outcome of by far the greatest battle which the world had ever known. The nations finally united and bound themselves in a holy pact of brotherhood. But all this was later history. After that one battle, peace was immediately declared and Mexico was annexed to the States. She was allowed to retain a president, however, who should act more or less as the governor of a state. Thus did the aeroplane settle the great Mexican situation in a decided manner, and also aid greatly in bringing about the dream of the ages—universal peace! GEORGE W. JONES, ’I15. A Star That Fell T’ was market day in the little village of Louvre, in France, and the I market-place was full of busy, jostling people, some arguing about prices, others crying out their wares, while even the children added to the confusion by crying and teasing for everything which they saw. Sud- denly the noise and confusion stopped, as if every one were struck dumb in a moment. The crowd parted and made way for a tired looking donkey, and an old shabby man. The reason that his appearance seemed to arouse such curiosity was that a stranger was seldom seen, and such a stranger! His beard and hair were long and white like the famous Rip Van Winkle’s. His clothes were old and ragged, and he walked with a measured step, his eyes on the ground. On his donkey were pots and pans for camping, and THE MAGNET II a rather rusty looking gun. As he passed he seemed to throw a veil of mystery around him, for he looked neither to the right nor to the left, but seemed entirely oblivious to the fact that over five hundred eyes were fo- cused on him. When he had passed, however, the confusion and noise again commenced, and the poor old man was forgotten by all except two curious boys who followed him. They saw him enter an old broken down hut on the outskirts of the village. They crept softly up to the cabin and looked in the window. The old man was sitting by the fireplace which was cold and forsaken. He was a picture of melancholy as he sat with his head bowed in his hands. Sud- denly he looked up, and catching sight of the boys, beckoned them to enter, for, as this man now, in the loneliest and saddest moments of our lives, we human beings crave companions, either fellow-sympathizers, or fellow- sufferers. At first the boys felt uncomfortable, but as he talked they knew he was sincere in asking them in. ‘IT saw you all staring at me as I passed. I felt outside and forsaken in that market-place. But I was not always thus! I was young and full of curiosity, ambition and life, just like you boys!” he declared. As he spoke this, he held his head up, and the color crept up in his white shrunken face. He seemed to the boys almost ten years younger. ‘“My father died when I was a child, leaving me enough money to live comfortably, and a beautiful antique violin. How I loved it! I learned to play when very young, and would use no other violin but that one. When I was twenty I was considered one of the best players for miles around, and I was ambitious. Every night I saw my star of fame arise, and every morn- ing I prayed that I might reach my zenith. Oh, how I craved, prayed, sighed for glory! Foolish, empty, fame! “At last my time arrived. I was to play before his highness, the king, an honor which was bestowed only on old men who were famous. I prac- ticed night and day with my whole soul in my violin. Yet, with all this ambition, I was disgracefully weak minded, that is, I was easily led. On the morning of this eventful day, I went for a walk to gain composure. I met two of my friends. Friends! as I thought. We passed a great many stores until we came to a saloon. After considerable persuasion, my weak mind got the best of me, and I went in just for ‘one drink.’ Soon it was ‘only one more, just one more.’ Then I became reckless. I put all my money on the table, some twenty francs, and then life became a blur. After that I remembered nothing until I awoke the next morning. An elderly man stood beside me. Soon I recognized him to be an old friend of my father’s. Oh, how I loathed that look of helpless pity which he bestowed on me! I cried out for my violin, I asked to get up, I wanted to play for the king, I said. “But the man replied soothingly, ‘There, there, rest yourself, now. You cannot play now.’ I struggled to get up, but fell back with sudden pain. For the first time I noticed that my arm was bound and bleeding. My friend turned his back to me and walked toward the window. I seized 12 THE MAGNET a newspaper which was on a nearby table. There, in black headlines, I read of my disgrace: ““«A young man on the brink of fame, falls in with low company, enters into a drunken row, is hurt and kills a friend. His great chance is forfeited. Yesterday, he was the best musician in France! Today, he is a murderer!’ ‘For many days after that I laid in an indifferent stupor. I cared for nothing. My ambition was gone, dead! My only hope was that I might die. But God had ordained otherwise, for I slowly regained my health. As soon as I was able, I sold my violin, my beloved violin! My friends helped me escape, an outcast from France. But nowI feel I have not much longer to live, so I have come back to die in my native land.” As he finished, he again dropped his head in his hands, and became the same melancholy old man that passed through the market-place. The boys were filled with awe and pity. They made a fire in the fireplace, and set his rickety table for him. Since he neither spoke nor moved, they left the cabin silently to tell the villagers of their adventure. M. ETHEL Ryan, ’15. A Woodland Stroll E came upon the brook close by a big willow whose slender branches bent low over the ice bound stream as if listening to its sleepy gur- gle beneath the blanket of snow and ice. A scene of wondrous beauty lay before us. The little brook wending its way in and out among the trees that stood tall and dark against the whiteness of the snow, glittered in the slanting rays of the afternoon sun- light till it resembled a slender silver ribbon. The branches of the fir trees on the slope at our right, bent gracefully downward with the weight of their feathery, white burden. As we slowly followed the brook in its serpentine windings, fresh scenes of wonder were continually presented to us. Here, a squirrel darted across our path and whisked up a tall oak tree, chattering saucily at us all the while. There, a flock of snow-birds, alarmed at our approach, flew twitter- ing away from their feeding ground to the protecting shelter of a pine grove. Rounding a bend in the stream, we came upon some freshly made tracks in odd little sets of four. Following them cautiously, we soon discovered their maker. Beside a fallen tree trunk, not more than five yards away from us, sat a little brown rabbit, his long ears pricked forward inquisitively. For several moments he watched us quite fearlessly, then scudded away into the bushes. The lowering sun reminded us that it was growing late. So reluctantly bidding ‘‘ Good-bye” to the witchery of our woodland scenes, we turned our steps homeward. HAZEL Bryant, ’16. THE MAGNET 13 A Canoe Trip to Lake George (Concluded.) T 5.10 P. M., we were five miles from Fort Edwards which we had to A make that night as it was Saturday, We had mail waiting for us there, and if we did not make it that night, we would have to wait over until Monday. All that afternoon we had not seen a motor boat, so we were surprised to see two coming up the canal. Just as the second boat came alongside of us, I gathered up nerve enough to ask them for atow. The fellow seemed only too glad to throw me a rope, and I was only too glad to catch it. Bart and I had the time of our lives trying to keep the canoe from tipping. The people in the motor boat had a great deal of amuse- ment watching us in the canoe. We were towed into Fort Edward, and arrived there at 7 P M. At the lock at Fort Edward, we had a very exciting time. Two motor boats and our canoe entered the lock together, although only one boat is supposed to enter a lock ata time. The lock-tender asked me if we wanted to take a chance on three of us entering the lock together. We all agreed to enter the lock in order to save time. While in the lock, our canoe was crushed slightly, but we came out all right. About a quarter of a mile up from the lock, we decided to camp. It was within ten minutes’ walk from the center of the town. We pulled the canoe out on the land, and then went into the town for supper. That night a series of canal boats were stopped in the canal for over night. When we came back from lunch, Bart got his blanket out and rolled himself up and said, “Goodnight, Jim.” I was rather interested in the canal boats, so I walked down to the canal where I had heard some young fellows talking, and got into conversation with them. It was very interesting to hear them tell theirexperiences. At ten o’clock I turned in and slept until four o’clock in the morning, when I was awakened by the canal boats starting out. © As the town clock struck seven, we were just starting up the canal. We had paddled only a half hour when we came to the canal which took us to Glen Falls) There we were delayed quite a while, because we had to help the lock-tender lower the water into the feeder, for there was too much pressure. We passed through four locks, and carried past six, because there was a canal boat ahead of us. Within a half hour, we had gone up one hundred and fifty feet. The carry past the series of six locks, was certainly a hard one. We tried to put the canoe on a wheel-barrow, but as luck would have it, we broke the wheel-barrow. Then, of course, we had to show our strength. When we were at the end of our carry, Bart said, ‘‘ Never again shall we Carty; At eleven o'clock, we were in Glen Falls, the end of our paddling on the canal. We hired a horse and wagon to carry us to Lake George, a 14 THE MAGNET distance of nine miles. On our way to the Lake, there were many interest- ing scenes. Bloody Pond Ishall always remember. It is said that a battle was fought here, after which this small pond was the color of blood, caused by the wounded and bleeding soldiers. Arriving at Lake George, we paddled about the Lake for three hours, hunting for a camping place, but it seemed impossible, as all the land was posted. The wind was blowing quite a gale, and it was raining. So Bart said, ‘‘What do you say if we take a chance, Jim, and camp here?” There, before us, stood a notice which read: ‘$20 fine for trespassing, or camping, on this land.” It made me think of the stories J had read of pirates, as we pitched our tent in the bushes where it could not be seen. During the time we were there, we did not dare venture down near the shore. If we wished to go in swimming, we had to wait until dark. We could not build fires, as it would have attracted attention, so we had to walk or paddle five miles for our meals. Monday, we made our plans for the rest of the trip. We decided to walk to the other end of the Lake, which was between oe and forty-five miles. The Lake was too rough for us to paddle. The following morning we were up early and started down the Lake at seven o'clock. Nearly half way down the Lake we kept clcse to the shore. At last I persuaded Bart to steer for the middle of the Lake. It was great sport to be lifted by the large rollers. The only thing that bothered me was that Bart could not swim. But we landed high and dry with only an inch of water in the canoe. After shipping the canoe, we were ready for our hike. It was a good, genuine, August morning. We had walked about a mile and a half, when we “struck it lucky.’ A man drove up in an automobile and said, “Want a ride, boys?’ We did not stop to say “yes,” but jumped right in. We rode to Bolton Landing which was a ride of ten miles. That noon we had dinner on Bloomer Mountain about half way up the Lake. During the afternoon we passed through many beautiful summer re- sorts. Again that same night after lunch we “struck it lucky,” as we were picked up by a machine and carried to Montcalm Landing, on Lake Cham- plain. This machine had carried us twelve miles. As it was getting dark, the next question was, Where shall we sleep? We walked back nearly to the town of Ticonderoga. Just outside of the town we came to a small hill we were to call our home. We slept well until one o’clock, then we were aroused by the cold breeze from Lake Champlain. The breeze being too much for us, we got up and walked to Baldwin, five miles away. At Baldwin we were supposed to get a registered letter; but that morn- ing we discovered that there was no Post Office at Baldwin. Our plans were to go down the Lake that morning on the steamer. As we didn’t have any money, we couldn’t go. We telephoned to Bart’s father and had him wire twenty dollars to Ticonderoga. That morning we had a light breakfast on account of our financial condition. Then we went up to see Fort Ticonderoga. It was a wonderful sight, and we took many pictures. THE MAGNET [5 We went back to Ticonderoga and were very happy, as we were plan- ning on getting our money; but we were very much disappointed when we heard there was no telegram for Bart. At last, we got desperate, since we had but fifty-two cents between us. We decided to sendatelegram. As we were writing out the telegram, the operator interrupted us by saying, ‘“Here’s your telegram, boys.” Each looked at the other, and heaved a sigh of relief. . At 1.20 P. M., we left Baldwin on ‘‘ The Horicon,” to go down the lake to Lake George. Bart and I stayed on the lower deck, as we looked like two hobos, with our blankets around our necks. We arrived at the town of Lake George at 5.10 P. M., and our train left for Albany in five minutes. A canoe trip 1s a very interesting way to spend your vacation, for “any place you hang your hat is called home, sweet, home.” The only thing that bothers one, is to find a suitable place for the night where the mosquitoes and animals do not trouble you. HAROLD BARRETT, ’14. The Grey Death of the North the place of day, the grey wolves had followed the man and his dog- sled over the ice. No matter how fast he traveled he could not in- crease the distance between himself and those flitting grey shadows. The dogs, too, were scared, and had whined uneasily all day, having constantly been urged, a thing unprecedented in all the career of their drives. As the night came with the sharp biting cold, the man made camp, his dogs drawing close to him and whining pitifully. The wolves formed a large circle about the man and dogs, and narrowed it down with alarming speed. How the man longed for his rifle, twenty miles back at the trading post! Nearer and nearer drew that grim, silent, grinning throng, their eyes shining with green, malevolent hate. If he could only have started a fire, but no fuel was to be had. Why did he ever leave the post in such hurried anger? Of course Dawson was in the wrong, but he should have remained cool throughout the argument. These, and many other torturing thoughts flitted through the unfortunate man’s mind. With a savage snarl the circle closed in. The dogs went down fighting bravely, but succumbing to the force of numbers. Swinging his small axe, the man hewed a path among the grinning faces in front of him. Then he felt a clawing at his back and a great weight pushed him forward. Putting up a brave struggle he fell, and many sharp teeth ground his unresisting throat. Another tragedy of the Northland had been enacted. Joun E. McDonNeELL, ’I5. Othe plac to say, all through the glimmering Arctic twilight which took 16 THE MAGNET ALI at SCRCUL NOTES . The Senior Class held aclass meet- ing in the Assembly Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 3, and elected Miss Irene At- kins secretary of the class to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Kingman’s leaving school. The class also voted to divide the proceeds of the Senior play equally with the Athletic Association. : Se ee ne W GEMS FROM THE PHYSIOLOGY CLASSES The use of the teeth is to masti- cate the food. They are made of ivory and cement (Portland Cement?). There are about thirty-two of them in a woman (Nearly enough). In winterthe average person should take a daily bath at least once a week. In summer this should be doubled. (A “Movie” resolution). I will not go to the theatre because germs are found there. I shall not visit the motion picture houses too frequently, as a great many diseases breed in dark places (for instance— ?). The two front teeth chop off the food, the back teeth called the mould- ers, grind it. w The Senior English class was dis- cussing Burns. Miss F., (illustrating): Snppose, Mr. F., you should become aman of note—? Voice from the rear: “ No danger.’ wv Mr. C. (to commercial law class): What papers can’t an agent sign for his principal? Mr. K.: Anagent can't sign his principal’s will. Mr. C. Nor his marriage license. ad IN SENIOR ENGLISH HT, W.: The hero of the play-—is—is Catherine. (Translating): “The King of France winked with his—er-finger.” w Quite a little interest seems to be manifested in the subject of Penman- ship at the present time, and the work of the following pupils deserves special mention: Irene Atkins, Clar- ence Kline, Harold Lloyd, Mary McHugh, Marguerite Murray, Marie Beland, Helen Tenney, Marjorie Tremblay, Bernice Hodge, Albert Lauzon. , od Two more pupils have secured a certificate for proficiency in type- writing: Arthur Hill received from the Remington Typewriter Co., a THE MAGNET 17 cardcase and certificate which may be used as acredential, and entitles him to enrollment on their employment list without an examination. He wrote at the rate of forty-eight words a minute for fifteen minutes, with three errors. Miss Vera Holden has obtained a certificate of proficiency in typewriting from the Underwood Typewriter Co. She wrote at the rate of forty-seven words a minute for ten minutes, with five errors. a The O. G. A. certificate of short- hand efficiency has been awarded to Miss Ethel Bourbeau, ’14, and Miss Mildred Richardson, ’I4. Sd On Thursday, Feb. 5, Prof. O. A. Morton, of the Massachusetts Agri- cultural College, gave a lecture on the work of the College, illustrated with stereopticon views of some of the successful clubs which he is or- ganizing and the results obtained. Some of the shorthand students and teachers reported the lecture in part as follows: “YOUNG LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I am glad to talk to you this afternoon, because I have always had a high opinion of the schools of Leominster, and | want to say at first that an important thing for you to do in thinking about your future work is to select some line in which you will get satisfaction, joy, and profit. It does not make so much difference about the money side of the vocation, as it does whether you are happy in that vocation or not. “We have a great many boys from towns like Leominster and cities like Boston. We have a great many boys from the country. I always like to leave this thought—that if any of you have this idea, that you could get joy and pleasure out of a life in the country, carrying on agriculture, it is very important that you get some scientific infor- mation, that you get some training that will fit you as the colleges fit for law, because agriculture is a scientific information, and if one does not know;how to do the work in the most profitable way that is necessary, one will be handicapped, and be a failure in that line. “Now the work that we are carrying on is, perhaps, the first step in vocational guidance, but the idea is to make it possible for the young people in the high schools to find out for themselves whether they are interested in agriculture or not. Boys do not know whether they like these ideas or not. Our idea is to give them an opportunity to know whether they could get joy and pleasure, and want it for a vocation or an avocation. “TI should be glad to have a good big club in Leominster in agricultural work and home economic work. I am going to show you a few possibilities of the small home garden. I will show you some slides and talk to you about how we help you when you take up these lines. “We had almost twenty thousand last year in our different clubs. We had in the real agricultural work about five hundred boys, many in the high schools. We had over fifty in the city of Brockton.” Ww Interesting assignments in English IV during the last two weeks have taken the form of oral compositions. The students have begun the work with some degree of enthusiasm and are already giving evidence of cred- itable progress. Recent magazine articles have served as a basis for these exercises. Such subjects as Methods of Fighting the Plague in Europe, and the Lockjaw, here in America; the progress of Education in Japan, of American government inthe Philippine Islands, of the Swed- ish improvement of Lapland, of the Panama Pacific Exposition; the cul- tivation of figs, of cranberries; the Mexican situation, the Russian po- litical prisoner, and an explanation of the new Income Tax have held the attention of the classes for several periods. 18 THE MAGNET Following is a record made by a_ of Holy Cross College, was recently few students in typewriting, on fifteen elected to the position of secretary minute speed tests, with gross, er- of the society. Mr. Ryan was form- rors, penalty, net words, in order erly Speakerinthe L. H.S. Congress. enumerated: w Marion Kirkpatrick, 875 Ir 55 52 Edward Lynch, ’12, is continuing Marion Brabson, Feats ez bay, ; : Mildred MeComiskey, 774 12 60 48 his studies at Holy Cross. Ada Dawson, 725 9 45 45 wW Heue taba ae re a me Miss Esther Mayo, ’12, is continu- eeu ing her studies at Smith College. Miss Ida Hastings, ’13, is employed Ww as bookkeeper at Dodge’s Box Shop. James Nicholson, ’II, is continuing his studies at M. A. C. Miss Mina Stout, ’13, is attending 2 the Boston Normal Art School. Miss Helen Woodbury, ’11, isstudy- w ing at Vassar College. Miss Ruth Foley, °13, is an op- 2 erator in the local exchange of the New England Telephone and Tele- Daniel Duval, ’11, is employed at graph Company. the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea | Company’s local store. Mr. Duval Paul Ryan, 13, a popular member also acts as a substitute mail-carrier of the Philomathic Debating Society at the Leominster Post Office. High School Congress M. W. RicHarpson, Clerk. There were thirty-one members present when the Congress was called together on January 26, 1914. After a short business session the following subject was debated: Resolved, That the Ninth Grade should be Abolished from the Leominster School System. The affirmative side, which was rep- resented by George Jones and Milton Prue, was defeated by the negative side, George Shields and Arthur Chandler, by a vote of 21 ta 4. The ques- tion was also decided upon in favor of the negative by a vote of 15 to 14. Ralph Tenney spoke extemporaneously on “ The Present Tariff Situation,” in an interesting manner. The meeting adjourned at nine o'clock, after the following question was chosen for the next debate: Resolved, That the Gov- ernor’s Council in Massachusetts should be Abolished. There were thirty-four members present when the Congress opened at 7.45,0n Feb.9. James Gillespie and Hobart Whitney, on the affirmative side, were defeated in debate by Ronald Spinney and Raymond Potter, on the negative, on the subject: Resolved, That the Governor’s Council in Massachusetts should be Abolished. Ernest Foley spoke extemporaneously on the ‘ Recent Currency Law.” Resolved, That the Massachusetts Consti- tution should be Amended to Provide for Woman Suffrage, was the ques- tion chosen for the next debate. The Congress voted to invite all members of the school to this meeting. The meeting adjourned at nine o'clock. THE MAGNET 19 @ oye Retna Acland a The Academy, (North Adams). You have a very neat and interesting paper. We are always glad to welcome new exchanges, and hope to see you again. The Radiator, (Somerville High School). We have no adverse criticism to offer here. Your literary department is full of fine material, and your exchange column is extraordinarily good. The E. O. H. S. News, (East Orange, N. J.). This is a very attractive paper. Its Whimsical Wags and Corridor Echoes are very clever. The Oracle, (Woodward High School, Cinn., Ohio). Your January num- ber is very interesting. The story, ‘‘A Mysterious Disappearance,” is well told; we like your idea of having a Poets’ Corner. The Tripod, (Thornton Academy, Saco, Me.). Your paper is nicely ar- ranged and all its departments are well filled. We hope you will come often. The Lawrence High School Bulletin is very interesting, but we miss an ex- change column. We also think that a few cuts for the various departments would be a great improvement. Other exchanges received are: The Pickett, The Artisan, The High School News, The College Signal, The Oak, Lily and Ivy, The Fabberwock, The Harvard Alumni Bulletin. AS OTHERS SEE US And now at last is THE MAGNET, Published by Leominster High, Tis a well arranged little paper, And their Christmas poems—O my! —Somervitlle High School Radiator. Your editorial on ‘True Christmas Spirit’’ is a good one.—The Fabber- wock, Boston, Mass. 20 THE MAGNET ATHL One of the most crisp, snappy games so far this season was played Jan. 10th, against the Worcester Boys’ Club. This team has been on the L. H. S. schedule for several years and it is the first time that L. H. S. has sent them home with a defeat. The game ended Ig to 14, in our favor. W In Gardner, Jan. 16th, L. H.S. was defeated, owing to the excellent playing of their opponents. Our team never lost their persevering spirit during the uphill fight, and this fact offsets our 24 to 12 defeat. we That nothing is so illusive as victory was clearly demonstrated in our game with Fitchburg Normal School. All through the first half, and in the early part of the second, we had a comfortable lead. The Normal boys came back strong just before the game drew to a close, and won by the narrow margin of 32 to 206. ad January 31, we played Holliston H.S., the team which won the State championship in High School Basket-ball last year. This game drew out a large crowd of spectators which was rewarded by seeing a basket-ball game worth far more than the admission price. L. H. S. put up a game fight against the much advertised opponents. The fact that they held them to a 26 to 21 score, is almost as great an honor as a victory would have been. WwW The third League game of the season was played against Fitchburg in the local gymnasium, Feb. 7th. Fast and skilful playing was the feature of the game which we won 14 to 12. Such a large crowd turned out that at times they trespassed on the playing area, causing much delay. The entire team showed great improvement, and the victory is one of which we are all proud. : ad Not all the glory, tempered with occasional defeats, can be accorded the boys’ basket-ball team, as the girls have also become prominent in that THE � MAGNET | 21 line of sport. Jan. 24th, they met and defeated the Fitchburg Triads 42 to 12, a glorious beginning for the season. Each member of the team played her best, as is shown by the one-sided score. After the game the girls showed their sporting attitude by serving refreshments to their late oppo- nents and enjoyed a social hour. Both games with the Milford, N. H., High School girls’ team have, at the request of the Milford team, been canceled. Those in charge of the school feel that the expense of a trip to Leominster would be too great. The manager of the local team will not play them unless they guarantee a return game. Ww The long trip for the girls’ team was to Boston, where they played the strong team of the Posse School. This team ranks among one of the first in the State, and our girls had to be satisfied with a 28 to 4, defeat, which is far better than they fared last year. w No longer does the errant schoolboy dread the afternoon session, for the open gymnasium helps relieve the tedium of a day spent among books. Inter-class meets are daily occurrences, and some very exciting games of basket-ball are played by the members of the different classes. Even the ninth grade rooms have caught the spirit, and they, too, have class-meets in which they develop eye and muscle for the time when they shall play on the first team. Ww Those who were awarded their“ L,” met and elected the following men for captains of the respective teams: Hugh Bradley, Baseball; Sherman Platt, Track. We feel sure that both of these men will justify the great faith placed in them. ad Manager Barrett is busy arranging the baseball schedule, and will soon have it completed. If Barrett uses his customary good judgment, we bid fair to have an excellent baseball schedule. we The Senior Class are preparing to give a play entitled: “ The Toast- master.” This information would not fall strictly under the head of athlet- ics, were it not for the fact that the class generously voted to give one-half the proceeds to the Athletic Association. For this act they have the thanks of the entire school. Joun E. McDownnkE Lt, ’15. 22 THE He killed the noble Mudjokivis, Of the skin he made him mittens, Made them with the fur side, inside, Made them with the skin side, outside, He, to get the warm side, inside, Put the inside skin side, outside; He, to get the cold side, outside, Put the warm side, fur side, inside, That’s why he put the fur side inside, Why he put the skin side, outside, Why he turned them inside outside. Ww Furst Critic: So you went to the ‘Toastmaster,’ last night. Who played the part of the hero? Second Critic: I did. I sat still and listened to it. W Teacher: What are the three per- sonal pronouns? Pupil; He, she, and it. Teacher: Give examples of their use. Pupil: Husband, wife, and baby. od Teacher: When water becomes ice, what important change takes place? Pupil: The change in price.— z. Ww Mother: You were out after ten last night. Daughter: No ma, I was only out after one.— x. MAGNET A young lady approached two small boys near a country road. “ Little boy,” she said, ‘‘Can you tell me if I can get through that gate to the pike?” ‘“Yes’m I think so,” he replied.’ “A load of hay just went through about five minutes ago.’’— Ex. ww ‘What's that noise?” asked Willie, as the owls began to hoot. “Tt’s a howl,” answered his Eng- lish nurse. “Pooh!” said Willie. “I. know that, but what’s doing the howling?” —Ex. W Wife: The doctor says my illness is due to overwork. FHlusband: Yes, I heard him ask to see your tongue. of THE NEW Don’t WorRRIES The dog is in the pantry, The cat is in the lake, The cow is in the hhmmock— What difference does it make? I joined the new Don’t Worry Club, And now I hold my breath; I’m so scared for fear I'll worry. That I’m worried most to death. —The Congregationalist, THE MAGNET 23 Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Frank |. Pierson, Chairman; Dr. Griffith E. Abbot, John C. Hull, John M. Lockey, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce, Frederick T. Platt. Superintendent of Schools—G. F. Ellinwood. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Frank L. Dunham. Faculty Principal—Edward R. Clarke, Civil Government. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics, Commer- cial Law. Secretary—Adell Phillips. Assistants—Alberti Roberts, Marion C. Johnson, Science; Frank P. Bell, Alice G. Smith, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Commercial Branches; Florence M.. Felton, A. Leila Daily, English; Elizabeth Jackson, German; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ethel A. Thissell, History; Anna B. Gregoire, French; Martha Lundagen, Algebra, English; and French; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Education; G. H. Don- ham, John A. Foss, Manual Training; Augusta R. Nettel, Florence I. Howe, Sewing; Marion Warren, Cooking; William H. Kenney, Director of Music; Waldo F. Bates, Jr., Supervisor of Drawing; oe C. Smith, Drill Master; Sybil E. Bearce, Elocution. Grade [X—Annie Conlin, Hattie D. arrington, Marea B. Lewis. Athletic Instructor, William F. Lane. High School Congress Speaker, Hobart Whitney. Clerk, Maurice Richardson. Sergeant-at-Arms, George Shields Athletic Association Harold G. Barrett, President; Philip White, Vice-president; Ruth Kittredge, Secretary; Alberti Roberts, Treasurer; John E. McDonnell, Manager of Football; Roger Beedle, Assistant; Hobart Whitney, Manager of Basket-ball; George Jones, Assistant; Marion C. Johnson, Teacher Manager of Girls’ Basket- ball; Rachel Potter, Assistant; Francis Coughlin, Manager of Track Team; Ralph Young, Assistant; Harold Barrett, Manager of Baseball; Hugh Bradley, Captain of Baseball; Paul Brigham, Captain of Football; Eugene Deady, Captain of Basket-ball; Marion Kirkpatrick, Captain of Girls’ .Basket-ball Team. Class Officers Senior—President, Eugene Deady; Vice-president, Hobart Whitney; Secretary, ——- -————; Treas- urer, Ruth Kittredge; Marshal, Maurice Richardson. Junior—President, John McDonnell; Vice-president, Albert Lauzon; Secretary, Vera Holden; Treasurer, Rachel Hart; Marshal, Philip White. Sophomore-—President, Mark Daly; Vice-president, Mildred Rowe; Secretary, Harold Bassett; Treasurer, Margaret Howe; Marshal, Roger Beedle. Freshman—Prestdent, Harold Morse; Vice-president, Norman Wass; Secretary, Ruth Thompson; Treas- urer, Ruth Wilkinson; Marshal. Stuart Damon. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harold G. Barrett; Ist Lieut., George E. Shields; 2d Lieut., Milton F. Prue; Ist Sergt., Stanley R. Bates. Sergeants, Sherman W. Platt, Abraham W. Britton, Raymond P. Potter, Francis W. Coughlin. COMPANY B—Captain, Clarence M. Kline; Ist Lieut., Harold L. Lloyd: 2d Lieut., George R. Thomp- son; Ist Sergt., Rodney E. Swift. . Sergeants, John H. Schulthess, Everett G. Greene, Paul R. Nettel, Philip E. Foster. COMPANY C-—Capiain, Ralph F. Tenney; Ist Lieut., Maurice W. Richardson; 2d Lieut., Hobart A. Whitney; Ist Sergt., Eugene T. Deady. Sergeants, John E. McDonnell, George W. Jones, Brownlee B. Gauld, Clyde C. Cleverly. High School Orchestra Vera Look, Pianist; Mary Louise Richardson, Rowland Pitts, Milton Arnold, Christine Wellington, Russell MacComiskey, Cornelius O’ Sullivan, First Violin; Harvey Goodwin, Charles Spaulding, Second Violin; Rod- ney Swift, Irene Atkins, Aurora Kingman, First Mandolin; Mildred Rowe, Helen Howe, Second Mando- lin; Clyde Cleverly, Drums. Director, William H. Kenney. Compliments of Fashionable Hair Cutting G. E. Kenney ; 44 Main St, Leominster a specialtyat BEARCE’S, 43 Main St Compliments of NICHOLS FROST Fitchburg, Mass. Main Store Annex THE STORE THAT DARES To Carry the New Styles in Shoes . : LAYTHE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE CO. Rings, Pins, and Fobs ae New Styles in with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel Compliments of h. Res Mrs. M. E. Bowen E. I. THOMAS 54 Main St., cor. Merriam Av. RT RNORE Sn as ANE Nee On tae SAM COHEN F ‘ Ee Short Co. Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Staple and Fancy Groceries © 6 et ne ne Thee Leominster, Mass. LEOMINSTER GROCERY CO. KEVILERSS : Novelties in Men’s Wear Groceries The Home of (Sa peaseet HAR T SCHAFFNER MARX x ) CLOTHES Silks and Dress Goods | PE? warcy of Honest Quality, in all the Leading Staple W eaves Clas Paneed aa eles 50, .75, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 per yard GILLESPIE’S JEWELRY STORE The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. 24 Monument Square W. H. Baker M. J. O’Mealey b Golden S i harmacy Shoes for Men, Women, and Children The Prescription Store Leominster Shoe Store 15 Water Street A little off the Square, but it pays to walk. 38 Main St. Mayo Block Compliments of Class of 1914 Great Purchase Sale of Boys’ Chinchilla Coats Our buyer has just returned from the New York market, where he bought these High Class Overcoats at a price which enables us to offer them at less than the usual wholesale cost. $5 Chinchilla Coats, heavy Venetian lining, in plain brown, gray or blue. Ages 3 to 10 $3.95 $6 Chinchilla Coats, heavy wool lining in brown, blue or gray. Ages 3 to Io $4.90 $8 and $10 Chinchilla Coats, heavy plaid linings. Ages 3 to 1o $5.95 A large line of Coats made to sell at $3. All the new colors. Ages 3 to Io $1.95 A large stock of Boys’ Chinchilla Hats to match any coat, with or without earlaps 98c The Goodnow-Pearson Go: Fitchburg’s Department Store Clifford Caswell S. M. KALIN Home Made Candies and Ice Cream Champion Tailor and Clothier 65 Central St. Leominster, Mass. 40 Monument Sq., Leominster Tel. 101-M Beenareceine ae ee EM For Fresh, Wholesome, Candy and. The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Ice Cream, Motion Picture Theater, where only call at the best and latest photo plays will be THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY shown. STORE Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and The Olympic Ventilating High Class Moving Pictures Blower Pipe and General Jobbing 55 and 59 Central St., Leominster and Illustrated Songs WRIGHT DITSON SPRING CATALOGUE, con- taining Prices and Styles of Baseball, Lawn Tennis, Golf, and General Athletic Goods, IS OUT. The Wright Ditson Baseball uni- forms are better than ever. The Board of Trade Managers should write for samples and prices Compliments of Catalogue free. WRIGHT DITSON Harvard 8q., Cambridge 344 Washington St., Bos- ton 22 Warren St., New York Dont Spend Your Money Compliments of at the Ada ms Pharmacy Co. Inc. Class of 1916 unless you wish to get your money’s worth Money back if not satisfied 7 Central Street Smith's Central Laundry Laundering of All Kinds — Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value Sle bawed sve ib tOW Un lelnes Have you thought of Portraits as a solution to the gift problem? A dozen of your Portraits made in one of our distinctive styles will make twelve appropniate gifts, each one of which 1s sure to be appreciated. Make your Appointment early Kirk Studio 14 Monument Sq. Leominster Agency for Page Shaw's Candies — at Nixon’s Drug Store 2 The Kodak Store The Pierson Pharmacy Monument Square For Christmas Records, 10c, 20c, 3lc each for a Hadley Coal Company Dealers in COAL and WOOD Office: | 2 Mechanic Se Gavin Hardware Co. Hardware and Paints Mass. Leominster, W. K. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds Fdison ‘Talking Machines at Half Price: $12, $18, $20 few days. : R. B. ANDREWS Go The Rexall Store Leominster, Mass. “ MONOGRAM” FLAVORING EXTRACT Manufactured by ARTHUR J. ALLEN CO. 45 Fruit St. Leominster, Mass. For sale by John Cleary, F. H. Robertson, Bates Bros., G. H. Smith, Grocery Market Co., Malcolm L. Brown The Goodhue Co. The Queen Hair Pin Co. Will build you anything in Refrigerators or Store Fixtures. Leominster Refrigerator Co. JOHN I. FARR, Manager Compliments of Class of 1917 Table of Contents FRONTISPIECE, Basket-ball Teams, 1914 Perro RIALS GRANDFATHER’S STORY - - - Esther Woods, 717 A Trip To Point JuDITH - : : - Madeline Mooney, ’17 WuHaT JANE FOUND IN THE ATTIC os leois- Holman, £7 TWENTIETH CENTURY PIRACY - - Wesley H. Brown, ’17 A FISHING TRIP - - - metiarold.Gozzens,. 17 THe TRAIL OF THE NorrHLANnpD WOLF - Walter Rollins, ’17 Pottys First Day Kerrprinc House ele Gi arrel ls. 7 ALUMNI AND SCHOOL NOTES 2 : ? EXCHANGES”) - . Z 2 ‘ s : ATHLETICS” - : ? : : - HicH ScHooLt CONGRESS é arse E JoKES” - - : Z . - : : LEOMINSTER HIGH-SCHOOL DIRECTORY 20 Miss Johnson, Teacher Mgr. Miss Sharkey,Coach. Miss Potter, Mg Misses Nicholson, Kirkpatrick (Capt.) MacCo.niskey, Flewelling Hart, Wilson, Killelea, Woods. Hobart Whitney, Mgr. Vin. I. Lanes Coach, Geo. Jones, Asst. Mgr. Schulthess, Deady (Capt.), Swift, Shields White, Lloyd Barrett THE MAGNET Vol. VII. LEOMINSTER, MASS., MARCH, 1914. No. 6 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EVELYN J. SHATTUCK, ’14. Business Manager, Maurice W. RICHARDSON, ’14. Exchange Editor, MyRTLE FARRAR, ’14. Athletics’ Editor, Joun E. McDonne y, ’15. School Notes’ Editor, ALBERT G. Lauzon, ’I5. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Mitton F. Prug, ’14q. Jokes’ Editor, GEoRGE R. THompson, ’14. Art Editor, W. SHERMAN PLATT, ’14. Assistant Business Manager, GzORGE W. JONES, ’I5. Published monthly during school year by pupils ef the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. i WY No, (ieary, ee Pe ule i ——— ba. ee) IALS HEARTY welcome to the Freshmen who have assisted in making this a successful Freshman number. You have cer- tainly set a fine example for the upper-classmen, and we hope they will follow it, for we have had twice as many contributions for this month as we ever had before. Do not feel discouraged if you fail to find your name attached to any of the stories; doubtless the omission was due to lack of space. We set apart this number ex- pressly for the Freshmen to encourage them and arouse their 5 6 THE MAGNET interest in THE Macnet. We have succeeded in doing both. We suggest that you strive to make each succeeding MAGNET partially at least a Freshman number. ERY soon the Courses of Study will be given out to all who V intend to spend another year in high school. Have you thought what studies you wish to take? Do not glance at these sheets carelessly and mark those which you think will be easiest, for such choices will never lead to success. Make a careful con- sideration and choose subjects which will assist you in after life. Without a doubt, each one of you has some particular thing which you can do better than anything else, therefore In looking over the Course of Study, select the studies which will best help you. Seniors! Your “ Course of Study” from which you may choose, is not printed on a single sheet of paper, but instead, you have a much greater list to make your decision from. Your choice is even more important than that of the under-graduates, and it is high time you were thinking about it if you have not already done so. EveLyN SHATTUCK, ’14. Grandfather’s Story NE summer, when my grandfather was visiting us, my sisters and I, after much persuasion, induced him to tell us about his adventures during the Civil War. This is the story he told us: “At the time the Civil War broke out, I was eighteen years old and lived in New Braintree, Massachusetts. One day another fellow and I went to Springfield for my father. While there, attracted by the excitement, we both enlisted. We had no idea that the war would last more than a year. As only boys who were twenty or over could enlist, we told them we were twenty. That was in October, 1861. “ There was not much work for company to do until May 16, 1864, when we were deployed as skirmishers at Drury’s Bluff, Virginia. We had thrown up breastworks and dropped pickets around the camp to prevent the enemy from surprising us. We supposed we were beyond reach of the firing. At THE MAGNET 7 supper time, however, as one of the boys picked up a cup of water, a ball struck his wrist and knocked the cup from his hand. A companion and I foraged for extra food and obtained a large boiler of black beans. We also found a door under which we slept to protect ourselves from the heavy dew. ‘The first sound I heard before light was made by one of the pickets, who jumped over the breastworks and shouted, ‘ Boys, the Rebels are right on us!’ Immediately after, we heard the Rebel yell, and they burst through the fog in front of us. We beat them back three times, but could not hold out much longer. Finally one of the boys said he was going to find the troops who were to relieve us. Immediately, he staggered back and gasped, ‘Boys, the Rebels are right behind us,’ and then fell dead. “Immediately they burst through the fog in our rear and in spite of our resistance, captured about one thousand of our men. ‘“We were taken to an old tobacco warehouse in Richmond, Libby Prison, where we were searched and all our valuables taken from us. When the boys saw this, they ground their watches under their heels, tore up their greenbacks and sent them down the sewer, or chewed them up with a bit of tobacco. I happened to get on the good side of the guard who searched me and he allowed me to keep several of my things, and told me to fill my haversack with food which I should need before the first rations were issued. The first rations consisted of a piece of johnny cake three inches long, two inches wide, and one inch thick, to last twenty-four hours. “From Richmond we were sent to Danville in box-cars, about seventy mentoacar. Our rations were thrown in to us on the floor. We arrived at Andersonville, Georgia, the following night. Here all the water we had to drink was from a brook which ran through a swamp and into which the Rebel cook-houses emptied all their garbage and filth. Our rations gener- ally were a pint of corn meal, daily, with perhaps a teaspoonful of salt once in two weeks. ‘To keep my mind off the horrors of the prison, I used to buy rations from the sick and cook and sell them. I was known about the prison as ‘Old Coon-skin,’ because I wore a coon-skin cap with the tail hanging down my back. ‘‘ After a while we heard that we were to be exchanged, but this was false, as we were only taken to another prison. I resolved to try to escape when we got on another train. Accordingly, I watched my chance, and when we were in another train I jumped out the side door when the train was going over a culvert. I landed head first in the mud and water. I stayed in the culvert until the train had passed on. ‘‘] wandered around for about a week and got food from the slaves who would always feed a Yankee. One moonlight night I was walking along a railroad track which ran along by some woods when I saw, between the rails, a large animal just ahead of me. I threw a stick at him and went on, but he followed. I jumped into a field where a clump of brush grew, and kept this between me and the animal. I had heard that if you looked a wild animal in the eye steadily, it would not attack you. I watched this 8 THE MAGNET animal and as it was near daylight he soon lashed his tail and went off. I learned afterwards that it was a panther. ‘“ About a week after, I was captured and taken to Savannah where the doctors were examining all the prisoners, and those who were sick could go — home. I again determined to try to escape, and so another boy and I got into line with the sick and wounded and crouched down, groaning and grunt- ing as if we were just alive and no more. A doctor came to us and said, ‘What's the matter with you?’ We told him we were sick. He looked at us a moment and then said, ‘You may go.’ We were taken to the Union gun-boats where we received new uniforms. We then set sail for Annapolis, Maryland. One morning my brother arrived there and said he had come to take me home. As my term of enlistment had long since expired, I re- ceived my discharge from Boston and went home.” When grandfather finished his story, every one drew a long breath and looked about him in surprise, for each one had gone back, with grandfather, to the days when he was fighting the “ Rebs.” EsTHER WoOoDs, ’17. A Trip to Point Judith ARRAGANSETT PIER is situated on the New England coast, in N the southern part of Rhode Island. Having arrived there from Providence by rail, we decided to take a trip to the Pcint Judith Lighthouse. The only way of reaching this lighthouse is by a very fine rcad, six miles in length. Most of the way it runs parallel with the wind- ing coast. The view of the sea from this road was very beautiful. Look- ing inland we saw in the distance a beautiful landscape. As we approached the lighthouse, which is situated on the main land, we saw a gateway leading through a white fence, which divides the govern- ment land from private property. A little barefoot boy was waiting to open the gate, eager to catch all the pennies that seemed to be coming his way, for the small service which he had done. Arriving at the lighthouse we asked permission of the keeper to go up into the tower. After giving his consent, he led the way up the iron stair- way leading to the light, and we followed him. It was a very warm day, and the distance seemed much greater than it really was. When we reached the top we had to pass through a small scuttle in the floor which is made of iron. When we had clambered through this, the keeper closed it, revealing the fact that it formed part of the floor. We then found ourselves in asmall room, octagonal in shape, and about six feet in width. In the center of this room stood the pedestal which supports the light. The machinery by which it revolves, consists of heavy clockwork which is placed in this pedestal, and THE MAGNET 9 causes the frame to revolve at a speed of thirteen seconds to every ray of light that is thrown out to sea. The speed is very important, as by it sailors can distinguish this light from all others. The view from this tower is very beautiful, as it is possible to see a number of miles in all directions. Looking up the coast, we saw Narragan- sett Pier, and in the opposite direction, nine miles away, Block Island. On a clear day, the keeper told us, many houses can be seen without the use of a spy glass. Coming from the lighthouse, we saw another interesting building, the U. S. Life Saving Station, where life-boats are kept to aid shipwrecked sail- ors. As the life-saving crew were practicing, we stopped to watch them. The drill lasted about two hours, and consisted of practising the saving of people from a wrecked vessel. After this part of the drill was over, they got into life-boats and rowed out about half a mile to an imaginary wreck, and returned. As we were about to leave, we noticed a heavy fog rising. It was a season in the year when fog rises very suddenly. Seeing the keeper of the light go to the engine room, we decided to follow him. The engine room is about forty feet wide. It has two boilers, two engines, and two fog horns. A fire is kept under one of these boilers all the time because of the sudden fogs, when steam is needed to blow the horns. The horns are fifteen feet long, and about two feet in diameter at the bell, tapering to two inches at the smaller end, which is joined to a steam pipe connecting directly with the boiler. The blast is made by an automatic cut-off which shuts off and turns on the steam, generated by the engine. With this our tour of investi- gation ended. Thus passed one of the most enjoyable days of my vacation. MADELINE MOONEY, ’17. What Jane Found in the Attic ANE GOODALE was walking up the dusty road between the post office and the little house where she lived. She had just received a letter inviting her brother Benjamin and herself to a costume ball to be given at the big hotel where she had made many friends that summer, and she was wondering what she could wear. She knew she could not buy a cos- tume because her father was too poor, and there was only one possible way out of the difficulty. Under the rafters of the attic of her home, which had been in the family for generations, were many old trunks and boxes. Possi- bly she could find among their contents just the things she wanted. When she got home, she went up into the attic to investigate. She had been up there many times, but never noticed before how many trunks and 10 THE MAGNET boxes there were. She opened a little trunk which looked older than the others, and found that it contained the wedding outfit of her great-great- grandfather and grandmother who built the house she livedin. The dress was like those worn in the time of George Washington. And the man’s outfit was very handsome. Jane knew her mother could fix them over for her brother and herself, and that they would make beautiful costumes. She searched the trunk and found a snuff box, on the outside of which was en- graved, ‘To Benjamin Goodale, from His Excellency, George Washington.” She laid it aside with many other little articles of interest, because she knew they would be needed to complete the costume. Jane had found what she was after, but she became so interested that she opened another trunk which was much larger. It had a large assort- ment of hoop-skirts and hats, and down in the bottom of the trunk Jane found a couple of dresses with pantalets, which were worn by some little girl about her own age. Tucked in one corner was a little book and written on the outside was: ‘‘ The Diary of Patience Goodale,” the youngest daugh- ter of Benjamin. Jane sat down and began to read it. It gave a good de- scription of what girls in Patience’s time did. It told how she was married to John Buck, a young Englishman, who had emigrated to this country from England one year and a half before, and was employed by her father. The next trunk contained the belongings of Ruth and Priscilla, nieces of Patience, and the daughters of John Goodale. Here, Jane found a few books with stories that had morals in big black letters at the end of them, and a couple of very old-fashioned dolls. These two girls wrote diaries, as was the custom, which told of their marriages—Ruth, to Thomas Adams, and Priscilla, to George Hamilton. She also found an old-fashioned photo- graph album with the pictures of Patience grown up, her children and hus- band, also her father and mother, and her brother John, and his wife and children. The next thing to attract Jane’s attention was an old sea chest. It be- longed to Ruth’s son Thomas, who was a sailor, and it was filled with curios from all parts of the world. Jane did not understand much about these things, so she selected another large trunk to search. She found many things she could use in this trunk. It belonged to Patience’s sister Jose- phine, and among its contents she found a little bag with a lace handkerchief in it which Josephine used on her wedding day. Her husband’s gift to her was a small string of pearls which Jane put with the other things. In a large box at the bottom there were many old hymn books and a very old Bible. It began to grow dark, and Jane realized she had been in the attic all the afternoon. She went downstairs, taking with her the clothes to be fixed over. Her mother had been much worried over Jane’s absence, and was much surprised to hear where she had been. She helped Jane fix over the costumes, however, and when Jane and Benjamin tried them on, they looked very much like the pictures of the owners of the costumes which Jane found in the attic. THE MAGNET II When the night of the ball came, Jane and her brother went clothed in their precious heirlooms. Jane’s delight was very keen when Aunt Patience’s forgotten wedding gown was voted the most attractive, as well as the most interesting, from an historic point of view. Lois Homan, ’17. Twentieth Century Piracy OOM! roared ont the stern gun of the Spirite, and the mast of a Brit- ish revenue cutter, the Sylph, crashed over her side as the result. A half hour later the Sylph was out of sight beyond the horizon. “A close shave,” cried John O’Shea, as the Spirite plowed her way through the deep. ‘That cutter is the swiftest in the Queen’s service, and if it had not been for Long Tom here, we would soon be cooling our heels in jail.” “‘We must head for our rendezvous at once. Unless I’m mistaken, there will be many cutters searching for us by night time,’ broke in Red Harry, so called from his red hair. “If we are not there on time, Dare will be angry, and we'll get no grog tonight if he is.” Five hours later, the Spirite stood off the coast of Scotland under the brow of a huge cliff. ‘‘The tide is going out, Sir,’ shouted the Boatswain. ‘“Tt’ll soon be time for us to goin.’ As soon as the tide receded, an open- ing was made out very low down the cliff. At last the opening was big enough for the schooner to sail through. “ All ready!” shouted O’Shea, and the Spirite glided in. Inside was an enormous cave filled with merchandise and barrels. This cave would hold a navy of twenty such schooners as the Spirite, indeed there were five there already. At acommand a huge rock was swung down from over the open- ing, and a large gate covered the remainder of the opening. Then the cave was filled with light and it could be seen that it was lighted by electricity. Captain O’Shea walked up a small path to a chamber hewn out of solid rock, and going in, saluted Dare Doolan, the head of the smugglers. “Well, did you get along all right,” inquired Doolan. “Yes, except a brush with the revenue cutter, Sylph, but we broke her mast and got away.” “Very well,’ said Dare, ‘‘ Do you know the Catilan?” ‘The pride of the sea!” exclaimed O’Shea. “Ves,” replied Doolan. ‘We will take two hundred men all dressed alike, and cross in the path of the Catilan. When she comes in sight, we will send out a wireless and say we are sinking and want her to take one hundsed and fifty passengers on board. The other fifty will work the max- ims in the boxes we take. Then you can capture the other ships that get your wireless. I myself will follow out this venture.” 12 THE MAGNET Two days later, the steamer Cheshire, with two hundred men and two large boxes labeled “(Condensed Milk,” aboard, steamed half way out to sea, and sent out wireless messages saying she was sinking and needed some ship to take passengers. The Catilan was the first to arrive, taking the one hun- dred and fifty men on board. Instantly the one hundred and fifty men shed their overcoats, and the officers of the ship found themselves confronted by one hundred and fifty armed men. On board the Cheshire, the two cans labeled ‘‘Condensed Milk,” were opened by the o ther fifty men, and the re- sult disclosed two rapid firing Maxim guns. The crew of the Catilan showed resistance, but the two Maxims made them realize they would have to surrender. The four million dollars in bullion were transferred to the Cheshire which had come alongside. The Satrina, which had also come up, was taken, and the same scene enacted on her deck. Her hold contained one and one-half million dollars. The bolts to the propellers were drawn out and the Cheshire steamed back to the rendezvous. | Dare Doolan was delighted with the success of the expedition and re- warded his sailors handsomely. When the Catilan reached port, all Europe was astounded. Detectives were sent out, but found no clues as to the per- petrators of the crime. WESLEY H. Brown, ’17. A Fishing Trip NE day last fall I happened to mention to my “lady friend” that I O was going fishing. She said she would like to go, too. I hitched dad’s pacer into the “carryeverything,” and we had a six mile drive to the lake. Before leaving, I asked Mother what she would rather have for supper, trout, salmon, or black bass? She said she would be satisfied with picked up codfish. I told her it could not be picked up where I was going. I askedjMarion (that is my girl’s name) if she ever went fishing, and she said, “ No, only lobstering.’’ She kept a straight face, and I did not ask for any more information on the subject, but I commenced to talk about the landscape. We had two cane poles, two old straw hats, a box of worms, a basket of lunch, and a little moxie. Marion objected to touching the worms, so I had to bait the hooks. She threw the line over while I was getting ready. Pretty soon she got a tremendous bite. ‘ Let him have it,” I said, “let him have it.” And what do you think she did? When he began to run, she dropped the pole into the water, and off it went down the lake. ‘“ What in the world did you do that for,” I asked, as calm as a hungry lion. THE MAGNET 13 “Why,” said she, “you told me to let him have it, so I did.” “Well,” said I, “he’s got it all right.’ And before I could think of pulling up the anchor, the pole was out of sight. She said she did not care much about fishing anyway, and made me do it all, while she wondered how deep the lake was, if I thought she could stand on the bottom of the lake and not have the water over her head, if I thought there were any clams along the shore, and if the tide ever went out as it does at the seashore? She said the lake did not strike her as being a very remarkable body of water, nothing to be compared with the expanse of water at Nantasket. What would you have done in a case likethat? Pull up the anchor and start for home, or jump overboard and commit suicide? I pulled up the anchor and started for home, and did not take any roundabout way of get- ting there either. HAROLD CoZZENS, ’17. The Trail of the Northland Wolf OMING down the valley of a yet unnamed creek was a pack of wolves. They were coming very slowly, for they had not had any food for weeks, and so were hunger-weakened; a few were hunger- mad. So thin were they that looked like a pack of gray ghosts moving silently over the snow-covered earth. The pack was led bya hoary old he-wolf, covered with the scars of many battles. His left ear was just a tattered piece of hide where teeth had met and torn. On this same side was astreak lighter in color than the rest of his body, where the hair had been torn off in some fight with a deft user of antlers. The rest of the pack consisted of a few wolves who had survived the famine, battle scarred veterans, with their wives. They had seen neither moose nor deer, so they were ravenous with hunger. As they went around a bend in the river, the old leader stopped short, causing a great confusion and much snarling behind him. What was it that was faintly borne to him on the wind? Very faintly it came, yet surely it was the smell of dogs and men afar off. Suddenly, the leader sent a sharp, wavering cry into the air. There was very little strength to it. But it had its effect on the rest of the pack, for they took up the cry. They then started. Veering to the right, and going south, they left the bed of the creek. Afar off a solemn procession was slowly winding its way along. A heavily built half-breed Indian walked in front breaking trail for the six 14 THE MAGNET dogs and the sled which followed after, driven by a stout, French Canadian, They were trappers returning from their winter hunt. As the wavering cry of the pack went up, John LaFitte said to the half- breed, ‘‘ By gar! they find us.” “Ugh,” was the reply of “Strong arm.’ They began to hurry now so as to put as great a distance as possible between themselves and the pack. But the northern day, which is very short, changed to night, and the men stopped and began to make camp, the Canadian gathering wood, while the Indian built a fire and cooked their grub. The gathering of the wood soon ceased, for the approach of shadowy, low-snarling figures put a stop to all venturing away from the camp-fire. Supper over, the men began to make a fire circle all around them, out- side of which sneaked the wolves who would not dare to cross the fire. But they came in closer, squatted on their haunches, and proceeded to sing a weak, yet blood-curdling, song, to the sky. Both men brought their re- volvers around in front of them, and set their rifles where they could be easily grasped, and then the Canadian laid back among a bundle of firs and went to sleep, while the Indian watched, alert to every movement of the death-dealing circle about them. As he watched, the wolves crept nearer, and yet nearer, to the fire, nor did they stop until within two feet of it. The Indian got up and started to replenish the fire. As he arose, he was greeted by snarls from the whole pack at the same time. As if it had been done by clock-work, the aurora of the North shot upward into the sky, sending its fiery fingers out witha light which cast lurid glow over the whole Northland. What the Indian saw in this queer light startled him, for the wolves were lying around the fire in four great circles. He was startled even more when on approaching the wolves he saw that they did not back away as usual. But not daunted, he began to replenish the circle of flame. As he stooped over one place to re-arrange the wood he had dropped, a lean, gray form shot out from the ranks. ‘Crack,’ and the leader of the pack lay quivering at his feet. With a snarl, the pack drew back, and again settled down to wait. The shot awakened his companion who was soon on his feet. ‘What's de matter!’ he exclaimed. For answer the Indian pointed to the dead wolf, and then to the circles of green eyes glaring at them. As he looked, he saw them edge in nearer from all sides. “Hungry!” said the Indian. “By gar, I feex heem. She no be hungry when r m be troo wit heem.” He brought his rifle to his shoulder and fired, A wolf leaped into the air. He no sooner touched the ground than he was devoured by the hungry mob. Two more shots followed with the same effect. This caused them to with- draw from the fire. Day came and the pack slunk away; but when the men started again, the wolves followed closely behind. About mid-day the pack got a scent of something good to eat which would be easier to get than the men, so they circled around and started to the windward. THE MAGNET 15 After a half-hour of travel the pack sighted a big bull moose eating the boughs of an evergreen. At their howls he turned, and as they bore down on him he lowered his antlers and with a half-terrified roar charged them. Right and left he swung his horns and many fell to be stamped under his feet. Twice he was caught by the throat and twice with a shake of his great head he shook them off; but each time there was left a deep, ragged hole from which blood flowed freely. His nose was torn into shreds. The poor creature, with sides torn and bleeding, was fast losing strength. Soon he fell upon his side. But with the agony of death upon him he again rose and thrashing about with his bloody antlers. bellowed with the roar of de- feat. He fell again and instantly all that remained of the pack, about ten, leaped upon him. There was a click of teeth, a rending and tearing of flesh. When the men arrived at the place where the battle had been enacted, all they saw to tell the story was the trampled snow, soaked with blood, a few dead wolves, the antlers and bones of a moose, and the bones of many wolves. Such is the trail of the Northland wolf. WALTER ROLLINS, ’17. Polly’s First Day Keeping House OLLY liked the idea of keeping house, so she decided to begin as soon P as school closed. At first her mother thought she was just talking,— so many girls talked of keeping house. But Polly really wanted to. For a month before school closed, she hemmed towels and dust-cloths. The necessity of this unusual activity her mother could not see. Although Mrs. Curtis argued that she had kept house for twenty years with the same number of towels and dust-cloths as were in the house at present, Polly in- sisted that in her methods more were necessary. When the first Monday in vacation came, Mrs. Curtis was sent out on the piazza with her embroidery and a good book. She embroidered indus- triously all the morning, lest her neighbors think she had suddenly become an idler. Polly got the laundry ready and sent Ellen, the servant, downstairs with it. Not long afterward, Polly’s head appeared in the window, and a very weary voice said, “ Mother, please tell me how you make custard.” ‘“My dear,” answered a provokingly calm voice, ‘‘do you ever remem- ber my asking you how to make anything? I thought we were to change places this summer.” Weary feet paced slowly back to the kitchen. After spoiling five eggs, she decided to go down and do the washing, and let Ellen come up and 16 THE MAGNET make the custard. Her mother heard her leave the room, and came quietly in to see how things were going, and this is what she heard. “For goodness sake, Ellen, who ever heard tell of washing napkins and stockings in the same water?” “T always believe that the quickest way is the best way,’’ answered the grinning Ellen. “Take those out as quickly as you can, and come upstairs,” replied Polly, who had boasted that ske could keep house with one servant and do the washing. When she got upstairs, the potatoes had burned black. It was half past eleven, and more potatoes had to be peeled, the table had to be set, and many more things must be accomplished before the noon-day meal. Ellen soon arrived on the scene, grinning as usual. She soon got the potatoes boiling and the table set. Polly thought she would like to know the funny thing about peeling potatoes. Ellen evidently did, for she grinned during the whole process. Brother Will soon came in, carrying Betty on his shoulder—and such a dirty Betty! Her face and hands, not to mention her dress, were as black as the ace of spades. “Why, Betty Curtis, where have you been? Goright upstairs and wash your face and hands, change your dress, and have the supreme pleasure of spending the afternoon on the veranda,” ended Polly in a manner which she thought would impress her listeners. “Now, Sis, what’s struck you?” asked her brother in surprise. ‘Trot on, Bettikins, you surely are a dirty kid.” “Oh, Will!” exclaimed Polly, mother is speaking to a stranger, and we haven't a thing in this house for dessert.” ‘““Never mind, Polly,” replied her brother. ‘‘ Run, change your dress, and I’ll tend to the dessert.”’ When Polly recovered herself sufficiently to notice what was going on about her, she was eating ice cream. Will must have gone way down town after it, she thought. Father, mother, and the visitor, were praising her lunch, and the best part was they all thought she had intended to have ice cream for dessert, and Brother Will never told them that she did not. After dinner, Betty was pardoned, and Will offered to help with the washing; but somehow, Polly, thinking that he might be better at getting desserts than he was at washing, rejected his kind offer, and soon she and Ellen had the clothes blowing on the line. | EpNA FARRELL, ’17. THE MAGNET 17 On Friday, Feb. 14, the school ob- served the birthday of one of our greatest Americans, Abraham Lin- coln. The exercises were to have been held on Feb. 12, but owing to the severe weather, were postponed until the 14th. The program was as follows: 1 Orchestra Selection, To the Flag.” 2 Reading of Governor’s Proclamation, Rowland Pitts 3 “A Schoolboy’s Recollection of Abra- ham Lincoln.” (Paton). A. G. Lauzon 4 Orchestra Selection, “True Blue.” 5 Remarks by State Dept. Commander Thomas J. Ames. 6 Remarks by Commander Leominster Post 53. 7 Remarks by Mrs. LaRose, President of Woman's Relief Corps. 8 Remarks by Mrs. Brock, President of Daughters of Veterans, Putnam, g Address, “Lincoln’s Life of Service.’ Rev. E. B. Saunders Io Song, “ America.”’ Audience This was the orehestra’s first ap- pearance this year. The orchestra is much larger than ever before, and is as much better as it is larger. We have two notable additions which help it out very much. They are Mr. Pollard and Mr. Bates. HEARD IN GERMAN Mr. Pr-e (translating): Oersticken Sie dieses Lachen Tellheim? “O, can that laugh Tellheim?” 2 THE SCIENTIFIC SOURCE OF DEW Miss Fohnson: On a warm day when you put a piece of ice in a dish of water, what forms on the outside of the dish? Mr. Ba-tt: Dew. W On Feb. 20th, the schools closed for a week’s vacation, re-opening March 2. od Two Important Historical Events Lately Discovered in Room 16:—In 1667, John Smith discovered a colo- nist on the coast of Virginia. English literature began when North America was in its most glori- ous period. ww Mr. H. Wh—y, recently stated that the British during the Revolution, excavated Philadelphia. We were al- ways under the impression that the Americans dug their own cellars. 18 THE MAGNET At 8 o’clock, Wednesday evening, March 11, the Senior Class, under the direction of Miss Sybil E. Bearce, presented “The Toastmaster,’ in three acts. The hall was well filled, and the play was successful from every point of view. The acting was very good. Especially amusing were the deeds of ‘“‘ Buzzer,’ the dashed hopes of “ Mr. MacIntosh,” the fail- ings of “Prof. Reed,’ and of “ Bill Morgan,” alias ‘‘Maggy.” The or- chestra, under direction of Mr. Ken- ney, furnished entertainment be- tween acts. Following is the dra- matis personae, and the synopsis of the play: Bill Morgan, Who loves and owes, Harold Lloyd “ Towel” Fairfax, The Toast-master, Harold Barrett Bob Kenmark, A friend of Bill’s, Clarence Kline Henry Reed, Prof. Reed’s son, Hobart Whitney Tom Ripley, A friend of Henry’s, Maurice Richardson George MacIntosh, Who loves and hopes, George Thompson Prof. Reed, Who has something to say, Ralph Tenney Mrs. Reed, Who has nothing to say, Myrtle Farrar Cynthia, Their daughter, Cecil Flewelling Buzzer, Who has too much to Say, Everett Greene SYNOPSIS Act I. Room belonging to Morgan and Fairfax. (Evening.) Act II. Library at Prof. Reed’s. (The next morning.) Act III. Room in Grand Hotel. (The same evening.) Scene: No place in particular. Time: The present. Sad A new system of office practice has been introduced into the Senior bookkeeping class of this year, which is designed to give the pupils actual practice in the routine work of an ordinary business concern. Modern forms of accounting are introduced, such as loose-leaf and card ledgers, filling systems, duplicate bill and charge system for sales, which gives the pupil special practice with bill- ing machine, and practical work in dictating and transcribing real busi- ness letters. Each pupil acts in a different capacity, the positions of billing clerk, bookkeeper, assistant bookkeeper, stenographer, and man- ager being filled by different mem- bers of the class. At the end of about three weeks, the pupils change positions, so that each member of the class has an opportunity to be- come familiar with the work of each department. Positions are assigned according to the grade earned in regular bookkeeping class. For the first assignment, Francis Coughlin acts as manager, Clarence Kline as head bookkeeper, Marjorie Tremblay as stenographer, Mollie Coughlin as assistant bookkeeper, and James Crane as billing clerk. od William Brazil, ’11, is pursuing his studies at M. A. C. w Harold Crain, ‘11, is employed at the Leominster Hardware Store. Sad Herbert Gregory, ’I1, is studying at the State Normal School, Fitchburg. Ww Harold Killelea, ’11, is employed at Dyer’s Drug Store. Ww Raymond Ladoo, 'Io, graduates this year from Harvard College. THE MAGNET IQ We acknowledge with thanks the following exchanges: Audletin of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, The College Signal, The School Review, The Fournal, The Oak, Lily and Ivy, The Tripod, The Pickett, Harvard Alumni Bulle- tin, The Argus, The Fabberwock, The Artisan, The Lawrence High School Bulle- tin, The New Era, The Student's Review, The Clarion, The E. O. H. S. News, The Totem, The Student, together with:— The Peals, (Orange), as usual, we found very interesting. Your editori- als were good, and “The Journal of an Amateur Hunter,” very cleverly written. The Ratl Splitter, (Lincoln, Ill.). Yon have a well arranged paper with an abundance of fine material. Your cover design, and the name of the paper, are very appropriate. Come again! Four Corners, (Scarboro H.S., Portland, Me.). We are always glad to welcome new exchanges. You have an entertaining paper, and we hope to see it often. We would suggest, however, that you place the name and lo- cation of your school in some conspicuous place in the paper. Had it not been for the advertisements, we would nat have known from whence you came. The Senior, (Westerly, R. I.). Welcome Senor You are the third stranger who has come to us this month. We read you through with much interest. Your editorials and literary department are particularly good. The Radiator, (Somerville). ‘ Native Dress and Customs in the Island of Sumatra,” is very interestingly told. It holds the attention of the reader from the start. The story, ‘“A Misunderstanding”’, also deserv es mention. AS OTHERS SEE US We read you from cover to cover with enjoyment.—7he Clarion, (Rox- bury). You are always a welcome visitor; almost every page has a note of distinction.—The Oak, Lily, and Ivy, (Milford). Your paper is one of our latest exchanges, and we welcome you gladly. We hope that we shall see more of your papers.—Four Corners, (Portland, Me.). We like your idea of mingling poetry and prose; it lends variety. Your school directory is a good institution.— The Radiator, (Somerville). 20 THE MAGNET =) | e a ATHLETICS Owing to the inclement weather, the game, scheduled with Holliston, February 14, was not played. We have since tried to arrange a game with this team, but Holliston does not evince much interest, and the chances are that a return game will not be played. ad February 21st, the last league game of the season was played with Gardner High School and they proved very easy picking for our team, the score being 34 to 9g, in Leominster’s favor. The three league teams ended the basket-ball season in this order: Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner. W The Alumni proved their.claim to the undisputed title of “‘ Has beens,” on February 28th, when the first team defeated them 30 to 11. Most ofthe Alumni players were out of training, and their eyes and muscles did not work with the former degree of accuracy that has enabled them to bring many a victory to L. H.S. . March 7th, L. H. S. was defeated 24 to 21, by the Worcester B. C. This was a very fast game and aroused great interest, although it was played away from home. The hall was packed to overflowing, and outside were many disappointed “fans” who longed to see L. H.S. put up their customary game battle. wW Although the girls’ team have not so many games to their credit, the one which they did play was an excellent example of first-class basket-ball. March 7th, they met the Lowell Y. W. C. A., and were defeated 18 to 15. This game was one of the best ever witnessed between girls in the local gymnasium, and the school as a whole is hearty in its praise of the feminine basket- shooters. 2 The girls’ schedule has been re-arranged, owing to the canceling of some games and the postponement of others. The Fitchburg Normal School, Fitchburg Triads, and a team from Nashua, N. H., are scheduled for later dates. THE MAGNET a1 The call for candidates for baseball and track has gone forth, and it is hoped that many will present themselves for active work in both these lines of sport. There is going to be more interest displayed in track this year, as Gardner High School is emphatic in their promises to participate, and will enter at least fifteen men. eo A meeting of the W. I. L. football managers was held recently to ar- range the league football schedule for next fall. Several matters pertain- ing to sports were discussed, chief of which was the formation of a soccer team. It was proposed to hold meets between the schools in the league, just before the baseball season opens, and again in the early fall. The plan seems quite feasible, for the expense would be very small, as both the same grounds and the old football uprights could be used. Fitchburg has already supported class teams in soccer and has been presented a large cup by the soccer lovers of that city. = At the close of last year’s baseball season it was voted to give each senior member of the winning team a medal which was to be fittingly en- graved. As the season finished with a tie between L. H.S. and Clinton, each school will receive five medals, which are expected within the next few weeks. Joun E. McDonnext, ’15. High School Congress HoBart WHITNEY, Speaker. There were thirty-four members present when the gavel called the Con- gress together on March 2, 1914. There were also present many spectators in the balcony of the Assembly Hall forthe purpose of hearing the Woman’s Suffrage question debated. This question was upheld on the affirmative by Messrs. Tenney and Shields, while on the negative were Messrs. Thompson and Prue. It proved to be a very interesting debate, and the Congress by a vote of I5 to II gave their decision to the negative side. This made some of the dear girl students in the balcony frown, but it had no effect on the vote on the question itself, which resulted in a negative majority of three votes. Rowland Pitts spoke in an interesting manner on the murder of Benton, an English subject, in Mexico. The meeting adjourned at 9.30. On March 16, 1914, the Congress awarded the debate to the affirmative side. The subject of this debate: Resolved, That the United States should accept the single tax system of taxation, was represented on the affirmative. side by Charles Spalding and Mr. Clarke, and on the negative, by Messrs H. Tenney and Scanlon. The subject is one of great interest at. present, and made a very effective debate. Mr. Clarke spoke extemporaneously on his recent visit to the State Legislature. Resolved, That the United States should abandon the policy of the Monroe Doctrine, was the subject chosen for the next debate. This is a very timely subject as it bears directly on the Mexican situation, and will doubtless be one of great interest. MAvuRICE RICHARDSON, Clerk. 22 THE MAGNET The Senior thinks himself just fine, The Junior comes not far behind, The Sophomore is the slickest yet? But the Freshman is the one best bet. Sd Alf a hinch, ’alf a hinch, Alf a hinch honward, ‘Ampered by ‘obble skirts, ‘Opped the four ’undred.— Ex. Ww Pupil (reciting): James I claimed the throne of England through his grandmother because he had no father. @ It used to be— “On with the dance, Let joy be unconfined.”’ But now— “On with the dance, Let joy be unrefined.” W “PLAIN ’’ GEOMETRY Given: A rotten potato. To prove it a beehive. Proof: A rot ten potato is aspecked tater. A Spectator is a be (e) holder. A beeholder is a beehive, Therefore, a rotten potato is a bee- hive. Q. E. D.— z. Ww A negro bought aham at a grocery store and appeared the next day with the ham before the grocer. ‘Say boss, dis here ham am bad.” “Why it can’t be,” replied the grocer, ‘ It was cured only last week.” “Well den, it must have had a re- lapse,” replied the darkey. ad Dark street, Banana peel, Fat man, Virginia reel.— Ex, ad We never laugh at teacher’s jokes Because of the points we see, We always laugh at teacher’s jokes Because it’s policy.—Z x. w Senior: 1 got the Napoleon of this beef stew. Freshman: What’s that? Senior: The bony part.— xz. W Sailor: Molly, will youmarry me? Molly: For the twelfth time this hour I will not. Sailor: Well, twelve knots an hour is pretty fast for a little craft like you. e@ “This piece of lace on my dress is over fifty years old.” “Tt’s beautiful! did you make it?” THE MAGNET - 23 Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Frank |. Pierson, Chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr, M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, John C. Hull, Frederick T. Platt. Superintendent of Schools—G. F. Ellinwood. School Physictans—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Frank L. Dunham. Faculty Principal—Edward R. Clarke, Civil Government. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics, Commer- cial Law. Secretary—Adell Phillips. Asststants—Alberti Roberts, Marion C. Johnson, Science; Frank P. Bell, Alice G. Smith, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Commercial Branches; Florence M. Felton, A. Leila Daily, English; Elizabeth Hoe German; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ethel A. Thissell, History; Anna B. Gregoire, French; artha Lundagen, Algebra, English; and French; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Education; G. H. Don- ham, John A. Foss, Manual Training; Augusta R. Nettel, Florence I. Howe, Sewing; Marion Warren, Cooking; William H. Kenney, Director of Music; Waldo F. Bates, Jr., Supervisor of Drawing; ae C. Smith, Drill Master; Sybil E. Bearce, Elocution. Grade IX—Annie Conlin, Hattie D. arrington, Marea B. Lewis. Athletic Instructor, Wm. F. Lane. Baseball Coach, E. F. Tansey. High School Congress Speaker, Hobart Whitney. | Clerk, Maurice Richardson. § Sergeant-at-Arms, George Shields Athletic Association Harold G. Barrett, President; Philip White, Vice-president; Ruth Kittredge, Secretary; Alberti Roberts, Treasurer; John E. McDonn ell, Manager of Football; Roger Beedle, Assistant; Hobart Whitney, Manager of Basket-ball; George Jones, Assistant; Marion C. Johnson, Teacher Manager of Girls’ Basket- ball; Rachel Potter, Assistant; Francis Coughlin, Manager of Track Team; Ralph Young, Assistant; Harold Barrett, Manager of Baseball; Hugh Bradley, Captain of Baseball; Paul Brigham, Captain of Football; Eugene Deady, Captain of Basket-ball; Marion Kirkpatrick, Captain of Girls’ Basket-ball Team. Class Officers Sentor—President, Eugene Deady; Vice-president, Hobart Whitney; Secretary, Irene Atkins; Treas- urer, Ruth Kittredge; Marshal, Maurice Richardson. Junior—President, John McDonnell; Vice-president, Albert Lauzon; Secretary, Vera Holden; Treasurer, Rachel Hart; Marshal, Philip White. Sophomore—President, Mark Daly; Vice-president, Mildred Rowe; Secretary, Harold Bassett; Treasurer, Margaret Howe; Marshal, Roger Beedle. Freshman—President, Harold Morse; Vice-president, Norman Wass; Secretary, Ruth Thompson; Treas- urer, Ruth Wilkinson; Marshal, Stuart Damon. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harold G. Barrett; Ist Lieut., George E. Shields; 2d Lieut., Milton F. Prue; Ist Sergt., Stanley R. Bates. Quartermaster Sergt., Abraham W. Britton, Sergeants, Sherman W. Platt, Francis W. Coughlin, Raymond P. Potter, Harold D. Burley. Corporals, John J. Lynch, Albert G. Lauzon, William H. Gaffney, John F. Lynch, Earl J. Carter, Gunnar A. Anderson. COMPANY B—Captain, Clarence M. Kline; Ist Lieut., Harold L. Lloyd: 2d Lieut., George R. Thomp- son; Ist Sergt., Rodney E. Swift; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. Greene; Sergeants, John H. Schul- thess, Philip E. Foster, Paul R. Nettel, Hugh H. Bradley. Corporals, Clifford Kirkpatrick, Louis F. Rahm, Roland S. Ames, Harry H. Kalin, Lawrence F. Marshall, Henry M. Regan. COMPANY C—Captain, Ralph F. Tenney; Ist Lieut., Maurice W. Richardson; 2d Lieut., Hobart A. Whitney; Ist Sergt., Eugene T. Deady; Quartermaster Sergt., James B. Crane; Sergeants, John E. Mc- Donnell, Clyde C. Cleverly, George W. Jones, Harold S. Black. Corporals, Guy C. VonDell, Ar- thur L. Chandler, David E. Brogaard, Berton L. Blanchard, Philip J. White, Harvey H. Goodwin. High School Orchestra Vera Look, Pianist; Mary Louise Richardson, Rowland Pitts, Milton Arnold, Christine Wellington, Russell MacComiskey, Cornelius O'Sullivan, First Violin; Harvey Goodwin, Charles Spaulding, Second Violin; Rod- ney Swift, Irene Atkins, Aurora Kingman, First Mandolin; Mildred Rowe, Helen Howe, Second Mando- lin; Clyde Cleverly, Drums. Director, William H. Kenney. Compliments of Fashionable Hair Cutting G. E. Kenney 44 Main St, Leominster a specialty at BEARCE’S, 43 Main St Compliments of NICHOLS FROST Fitchburg, Mass. Main Store Annex THE STORE THAT DARES To Carry the New Styles in Shoes Rings Pins. and Fobs | LAY THE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE Co. | 32 Main Street with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel Compliments of New Styles in on each. Mrs. M. E. Bowen E. I. THOMAS 54 Main St., cor. Merriam Av. SAM COHEN bi. oe Short ox Co. Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Staple and F ancy Groceries 6 he ae ae ae Mass. LEOMINSTER GROCERY CO. KEVILLE’S Novelties in Men’s Wear Groceries The Pissuhat 13. Pleasant Street HART SCHAFFNER MARX ASE be Mee cath Ppa aes CLOTHES Silks and Dress Goods | PR? warcu itches SIGNET RING of Honest Quality, in all the Leading Staple W eaves : 50, .75, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 per yard Class Pins and Emblems GILLESPIE’S JEWELRY STORE 24 Monument Square ORR aR Co 97 TW. H. Beker) MGR Golden : Pharmacy Shoes for Men, Women, and Children Leominster Shoe Store 38 Main St. Mayo Block 15 Water Street A little off the Square, but it pays to walk. The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. The Prescription Store Compliments of Class of 1914 KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES For Spring, 1914 A Splendid Line for Young Men | Prices Not Too High Quality Better than Custom Tailoring The (Goodnow-Pearson Co. Fitchburg’s Department Store Clifford Caswell S. M. KALIN Champion Tailor and Clothier Home Made Candies and Ice Cream 65 Central St. Leominster, Mass. 40 Monument Sq., Leominster Tel. 101-M ake: (AVIS fae GEM For Fresh, Wholesome, Candy and The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Ice Cream, call at Motion Picture Theater, where only the best and latest photo plays will be THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY shown. STORE Cragin Wilkins Co. BE Moline Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilating High Class Moving Pictures Blower Pipe and General Jobbing 55 and 59 Central St., Leominster and Illustrated Songs WRIGHT DITSON Compliments of SPRING CATALOGUE, con- taining Pr’ces and Styles of Baseball, Lawn Tennis, Golf, and General Athletic Goods, IS. OUT. The Wright Ditson Baseball uni- forms are better than ever. The Board of Trade Managers shou!d write for samples and pr‘ces Catalogue free. WRIGHT DITSON Harv: ath Sq., Cambridge 344 Washington St., Bos- On 22 Warren St., New York hee t aul Vie Money Compliments of at the Adams Pharmacy Co. Inc. Class of 1916 unless you wish to get your money's worth Money back if not satished I Central Street Smith’ S Central erridaa: ea se of All Kinds Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value SHAPLEY BROTHERS A PORTRAIT sent to the absent one now and then. binds “thes friendship = of youth, bridges distances, and knits closer the ties of family and kinsfolk. Make your Appointment at the Kirk Studio 14 Monument Sq. Leominster Agency for Page Shaw’s Candies at Nixon’s Drug Store The Kodak Store Hadley Coal Company Dealers in COAL and WOOD Office: 12 Mechanic St. Gavin Hardware Co. Hardware and Paints Mass. Leominster, W. K. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds | 3 Edison ‘Talking Machines at Half Price: $12, $18, $20 Records, 10c, 20c, 3lc each for a few days. R. B. ANDREWS The Pierson P harmacy Monument Square Go: The Rexall Store Leominster, Mass. “ MONOGRAM” FLAVORING EXTRACT Manufactured by ARTHUR J. ALLEN CO. 45 Fruit St. Leominster, Mass. For sale by John Cleary, F. H. Robertson, Bates Bros., G. H. Smith, Grocery Market Co., Malcolm hee Brown The Goodhue Co. The Queen Hair Pin Co. Will build you anything in Refrigerators or Store Fixtures. Leominster Refrigerator Co. JOHN I. FARR, Manager Compliments of Class of 1917 Table of Contents mee iot lECHE, . Characters in “ The Toastmaster,” BOPPEORIALS sks PHASES AND Hisrory OF THE D VELOPMENT oF Music Olive Wellington, ’14 vi FRIENDS IN DEED - - - - - Bessie Wass, ’14 9 GRASSHOPPER SPRINGS - : - - Rachel Potters II A StTupDENT’s DREAM - - - - Evelyn Shattuck, 14 be Wuat Was IT? - : ut Be - Cecil Flewelling, ’14 13 FLORENCE CABLE’S PROBLEM - - - Mildred Richardson, 714 14 COINCIDENCES - - - : - Elsie Woods,’ 14 IS ALUMNI AND ScHOOL NOTES - - : Tae oe HicH ScHooL CONGRESS - . - - | ih aike EXCHANGES beige Sy ete - - 20 ATHLETICS - - - - - - 21 JOKES - - . - - - - ? 22 LEOMINSTER HIGH ScHooL DIRECTORY - 23 gia uospie yoy SOUT AUTOM SLA beta SStIN OISDUISNO| 4 Hf SmI) = coun yaaa la 99 THE MAGNET Vol. VII. LEOMINSTER, MASS., APRIL, 1914. No. 7 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EVELYN J. SHATTUCK, ‘14. Business Manager, Maurice W. RICHARDSON, ’14. Exchange Editor, MyRTLE FARRAR, 14. School Notes’ Editor, ALBERT G. Lauzon, ’I5. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Mitton F. Prug, ’14. Jokes’ Editor, GEorGE R. THompson, ’14. Art Editor, W. SHERMAN PLATT, ’14. Assistant Business Manager, GEORGE W. JONES, ’I5. Published monthly during school year by pupils ef the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. HE following is a copy of the letter which Mr. Clarke has sent to the parents of every girl in the Senior Class. A similar one was sent to the boys’ parents regarding graduation pictures and gifts. They show very well the sensible attitude which the Class of 1914 has taken toward eliminating much needless expense at graduation: 6 THE MAGNET To the Parents of the Girls of the Senior Class of the Leominster High School: Dear Sir and Madam:— Your daughter is a member of the Senior Class of the Leominster High School and if she secures a satisfactory record in scholarship and deport- ment, will be graduated on June 23d next. The principal and teachers of the school are making an earnest effort to lessen the cost to parents of the graduation and ask your hearty co- operation to this end. The girls have themselves taken hold of the matter in a most commend- able spirit and have adopted the following resolutions, which they have agreed to adhere to: 1. That the graduation dress shall be of reasonably inexpensive white material simply made and trimmed. 2 That the same dress be worn at graduation and at the reception on the night following. 3. That low black shoes be worn at the graduation. 4 That silk gloves, not kid gloves, shall be worn at both graduation and reception. 5 That no elaborate hair ornaments, or elaborate jewelry, be worn at the graduation or reception. 6 That not more than a dozen and a half of roses or a bouquet of similar size be carried at the reception. Further than this I will say that it is not necessary or desirable that photographs be exchanged indiscriminately by the members of the class, and that no member of the class needs to have photographs taken at all un- less the parents so desire. We wish also to discourage the lavish giving of graduation presents, especially the interchange of gifts among the students themselves. Very truly yours, EDWARD R. CLARKE. UR Freshman number of last month was so successful that we thought we would try a Senior number this time. A few months ago a request was made for more Senior contributions and we cannot complain at the splendid response which we have received. Keep it up Seniors, as this is your last chance. O the students of L. H. S.!- We have but one more number of THe Macnet before the Commencement number, there- fore let us strive to make it the best. Spend your spare moments in writing a story ora poem. Another way by which you can help us very much is by noting any humorous incident happening in the classroom and passing it to the School Notes’ editor. EVELYN SHATTUCK, ’14. THE MAGNET 7 Phases and History of the Develop- ment of Music USIC, the oldest and grandest of arts, is undeniably one of the most M fascinating in existence. It possesses a supernatural quality which words of the English language explain only inadequately. Yet, why is it socharming? Where did it originate? Who invented music? One may as well ask, ‘“‘ Who invented heat?” or ‘“ Who invented light?’ Its origin may be traced back to Creation, though the science of the art was not discovered for many centuries later. The charm of music lies in the fact that it possesses qualities supplied by Unseen Forces, which stir our inner feelings. This remarkable art began its development in the prehistoric age, three thousand years before Christ. The songs of birds, the low sighing of the wind, and even the frantic roll of thunder, probably caused people to think of what is now known as the art of music. It is definitely known that peo- ple of that age defined singing as “beautiful speaking.” What better defi- nition could be devised at the present day? A more formal idea of music was presented with the construction of a stringed instrument, which was called a lyre. It was made from a mountain tortoise’s shell over which the skin of an ox was stretched. Cross-bars were tied to reeds which were fitted into holes bored in the shell, and seven strings of sheep-gut attached to them. A plectrum was applied to these strings and the maker was satisfied with his accomplishment. Probably, however, he was not aware of the fact that his invention gave the first suggestion of the great string family, which was to bring into existence the harp, the spinet, the harpsicord, and finally, the concert grand pianoforte! About a thousand years after this, but still in the prehistoric age, an- other source of music was discovered when a small child put a reed into his mouth. As he exhaled his breath, he heard a queer sound which made him thoughtful. Consequently, he pressed the reed between his fingers and went at it with all his might. The sound amused him and he repeated the same performance several times. This child had unconsciously unfolded a suggestion which led to the construction of the flute, cornet, trombone, and the world-famous pipe organ. The student of music now asks, ‘What about instruments of percus- sion? Is not the drum a musical instrument?” Yes, the drum is one of the simplest, yet most important, pieces of the orchestra. Further, it is generally accepted that this, perhaps the least pleasing of musical instru- ments, was invented by the savages and that with it rhythm had its origin. Harmony, together with melody, came as a result of the combination of the lute, flute and drum. But from this time, about one hundred years after the 8 THE MAGNET birth of Christ, until the beginning of the tenth century, no advancement of note was made in the musical world. Then the inability of composer to transmit, and that of pupil to repro- duce, compositions, necessitated the formation of a sign-language, or nota- tion. Sev eral different systems finally developed into the present arrange- ment of notes. Notation led directly to the principles of harmony, but the most important result of the introduction of notation was the production of the popular folk songs of the Middle Ages. With such music “fidelity to the natural and human aspects of nature, unadorned by art,” is the chief characteristic. The very simplicity of these folk songs enabled parents to transmit them to their children without the knowledge of notation. Thus, children, as well as adults, were amused for hours at a time through no great effort of their own. Probably no other musical composition of so simple a type will ever be known to last so many years. But with fourteenth century music came the rise of operas and orato- rios. Then, too, the pipe organ became famous, and church music reached the anthem stage, while of equal importance stands the construction of the first violin. Opera, with its weightless singing and acting was the most popular form of music, though by no means the highest. For far above it stood the impressive oratorio, with its combination of heavy orchestration, massive choruses and well trained soloists. During the next four centuries compositions of the world’s great com- posers appear as anthems, operas, and oratorios at their height. The art of organ playing was rendered less difficult when Bach, the great composer and organist, introduced his new type of “fingering,” whereby he disre- garded the idea of using three fingers only and employed his thumb and little finger as often as the others, In the eighteenth century Handel gave the world the greatest oratorios ever produced, many of which are now the most popular in existence. ‘The Messiah,” with its massive orchestration and tremendous choruses, a work completed in the short space of twenty- three days, is considered his masterpiece. Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, may be remembered as prominent composers of the same period. But nineteenth century music has a profound interest for us, since it is nearest the present era. It may be fittingly termed the Era of Opera in the musical world. Here the famous composers, Wagner, first attracts our attention with his popular operas “ Tannhauser,” and also the anti-melodious “Lohengrin”; Verdi, with his stirring ‘“ Aida,’ and Chopin with his various polonaises, mazurkas, and waltzes, tend to show us that music had made many rapid forward strides within a period of fifty years. As to twentieth century music, it seems hardly necessary to dwell upon it, since every one is more or less acquainted with its progress at the pres- ent day. Then, too, the greater part of the twentieth century music is, as yet, tocome. However, in closing, a mention of the popularization of the art seems highly appropriate. The simplest form of music appears in the old familiar home songs heard around the fireside during the long winter evenings. The light, airy music of the dance hall, and the ragtime of the THE MAGNET 9 moving picture theatre, are features of the music of the present day. In the realm of real art, the church music, oratorios, operas, and grand operas, all have their places in the musical world of today. Thus it appears that music in some form or other is becoming more and more universally a method of self-expression. OLIVE WELLINGTON, ’I4. Friends in Deed CC E must have a cook, Doris,” said my mother to me, one excep- tionally warm day last summer. “ Bridget left us last Monday, and tomorrow our guests are coming. And not a soul is here to prepare dinner for us.” I hardly knew what to say. Mother is very haughty, and rather proud at times, and above everything else, fussy. Our cook had left us, that was true. But the thoughts of having another cook worried me. I dreaded those cooks, they were so tiresome, troublesome, and oh, so cross, especially that last one. As I sat thinking what I would do to help mother, an idea popped into my head. I thought of Dick and Joe over in camp, across from our sum- mer cottage. These two fellows were old schoolmates of mine, and two more jolly fellows could never be found. They had camped in Seldom Inn during the months of July and August, and were always present when a crowd of us girls had house parties, campfires, etc. Now, as I needed help more than ever before, I did not hesitate to ask them to assist me. That afternoon I rowed across the lake to see them with my old friend “ Becky.” “Won't you please help me out of another scrape?” I asked of Dick, as he helped Becky and me out of the canoe. “Help your Why certainly. Haven’t I helped you out of scrapes since you were ten years old?” Atthis I had to nod an impatient assent. “Mother is to have company at dinner tomorrow, and we have neither maid nor cook to prepare dinner for us. Mother hasn’t cooked for so long it would be impossible for her to get up ameal. And as for myself, I might. manage to make a Welsh Rarebit, or a Salmon Wiggle in the chafing dish,” I said with a frown. ‘The idea,” said Dick. ‘ You know that they could never eat that stuff. I can cook a good meal and will come and apply for the position as cook, and Joe will come a little later and apply for the position as maid. We will fix ourselves up so no one will know us, not even you, Doris.” “ Good!” was all I could say, I felt so overcome with joy. ‘Be around at eight tomorrow morning.” 10 THE MAGNET The next morning at seven, the pesky cook subject was brought up again. All I heard for one solid hour was, ‘‘ What shall we do, Doris?” ex- cept when my brother came in crying, ‘‘A cook, a cook, my kingdom for a cook!” which he seemed to think was a huge joke. I couldn’t think of any- thing to do to help mother, except that I might serve, but she thought I knew nothing whatever of serving, and in truth I didn’t know much. I finally got disgusted and dived off in the morris chair to rest myself, when I heard the door bell ring. ‘‘Upon my word, Dick,” I said in surprise, as I opened the door. “ Sh— not so loud,” said Dick. ‘‘Mother, some one wishes to see you.” “Mrs. Brown,” said Dick, “I hear you are in need of a cook.” “Ves, yes, come right in,’ said Mother. “Ido need one very sadly.” She never bothered to ask if he was experienced in this line of work; in fact, she didn’t care much. Dick had artfully secured his position, and now for Joe. Ten minutes later he came, and to my surprise, he had obtained the position as maid. At twelve o’clock I w ent into the kitchen unbeknown to Mother, and there in front of the looking glass over the sink, stood Dick re-arranging his dress and wig. He did make a good looking cook, as good as the average, but not quite stout enough. As for Joe, a sweeter, prettier, more dainty, maid, could not be found. His black dress, white apron and cap, was very be- coming, and I certainly did feel proud of him. At seven o'clock that night dinner was served, and everything went off in a very satisfactory manner. From the baked chicken, to the chocolate blanc mange, everything was successful. The biscuits might have been more round and smooth, aud the mashed potato could have absorbed more milk, but aside from this, everything was wonderfully and carefully prepared. “Your dinner was excellent.” ‘Your maid is a dear.” ‘I never en- joyed such a dinner before,” were a few of the comments I overheard as the guests were leaving. ‘You boys are wonders,” I said, as I went into the kitchen, immediately after the guests departed. ‘If it hadn’t been for you, the guests would have eaten Welsh Rarebit and Salmon Wiggle.” “JT am glad we could help you,” said Joe. “Yes, we enjoyed ourselves immensely,” said Dick, with a broad grin “but we must go now and attend that clam bake down at the clubhouse, We must tell Mrs. Brown that we cannot continue our services, but she must never know who Maggie and Elsie were.” ‘No, she shall know, boys, but how—” “Oh, leave that to me, kid. Poursome water on the floor, Joe. Quick! Get some white cloth for bandages, Doris. That’s the stuff. Now come here Joe, while | bandage your arm. Hurry!—” “ After you get my arm bandaged, I will bandage your face.” ‘Step lively, please!’’ interrupted Joe, breathlessly. THE MAGNET II ‘““Now, Doris, you go up stairs and get some cold cream, powder, or something, and—” Before Dick could say another word, I was up stairs, grabbed a jar of cold cream and two boxes of powder, and was back downstairs again. Just then mother came into the kitchen, where she found Joe sitting in a chair with his arm in a sling, and Dick with his face bandaged. “Oh, mother,” I cried, “isn't it a shame that Maggie and Elsie were just scalded with boiling water?” ‘“‘How dreadful! Let me call a doctor,” replied mother in surprise. “Yes, you had better, mother, something serious may set in,” I said rather sadly. While mother was telephoning, the boys made a dash for the door. Before I could say another word, they were gone. I never beheld such an astonished, despairing look on a person’s face before, until I saw mother’s when she had discovered that the cook and maid were gone. Much to my surprise, mother, whom every one believed such-a haughty, perfectly poised woman, had burst into tears. On the succeeding weeks of that summer vacation, I drew the curtain. But it is needless to say that was the last time I ever tried to find a cook, or maid,—guests, or no guests. BEssIE WASS, ’14. Grasshopper Springs T was in the spring of 1872, that I had a most ridiculous, although rather dangerous, experience. At that time I was living with my husband Charles’ people. There were besides himself, his sister Lucy and their father who was fond of joking, especially with me about my arrogant pride. Charles and Lucy both worked, and I used to drive them to work in the morning and bring them back at night. The hired man would harness Betty for me in the morning, but father did it in the evening. One time, when I was ready to take my usual drive, I went out and there stood Betty in some rusty harness, and hitched to our old grasshopper wagon. For the benefit of those who do not know what a grasshopper wagon is, I will explain. It is like an immense box with two wooden seats on it with perfectly straight backs and no cushions on the seats, the whole thing being made of wood except some huge grasshopper springs which were so called on account of their jumping like that insect. Father looked at me with a quizzical expression on his face, but I gave him only one glance, crushed my haughty pride, and stepped into the wagon. Father, I imagine, was gazing after me, greatly amazed at my proceedings, for he was better prepared for some “hot” conversation than for this. 12 THE MAGNET But then, you never can tell what a temper will prompt you to do next. Father was soon far from my thoughts, for the rickety old wagon was scar- ing poor Betty to friskiness. She galloped off down the main street like a flying machine, with me hanging onto the reins with both hands, and bounc- ing up and down. Jumpety, jump, bumpety, bump, over rocks and hollows. Oh! didn’t I wish I had a cushion. All of a sudden, Betty shied at a blowing paper and bolted for the gutter. I pulled at the reins and then she balked, stopping short from a gallop. Oh, where was I? I did not know for a while myself, but I soon came to, and discovered I was riding astride the horse’s back through the centre of town. I soon righted myself, and after several unfortunate mishaps, I finally arrived at my destination. First, Charles came out, and after look- ing over the horse, wagon, and me, drawled out, ‘‘Where did you get that rig? Why is your dress all mud? You look as if you just come from the ark, and an ark that has not been washed for some time.”’ I answered him pertly. “ This zg is just what your father sent me in, and if you don’t wish to ride, you may walk. As to my dress, the horse ran rather fast and spattered quite a bit when I came through the hollow.” He stalked on! In a few moments Lucy came out. ‘Well, what have you got that thing for?” she asked disdainfully. “Tf you don’t wish to ride, you may follow your brother,” I told her. She threw her dinner pail into the wagon and climbed in after it, but I wished afterwards she had taken her brother’s path, for this was all I heard all the way home. ‘Where did all that mud come from? There is a lot on your dress. Your hat is crooked. Why, there is some mud on your face! Your hair is falling down. You have torn your jacket. Why did you bring this wagon?” Nevertheless, I kept my mouth closed during the ride home and never said a word to any one about my experiences. That night the grasshopper wagon was put away and was never seen again. No one realized what a struggle I had to hold my temper under sufficient control to ride in a wagon of 1850, but I think that it was this experience that taught me to conquer myself, and made it possible for my niece Evelyn to say, “ Why, I think you have the most angelic disposition of any one I ever knew,” when she lost my pearl necklace which I brought home from Rome last March. RACHEL POTTER, ’I4. A Student's Dream — (Parody on “ America’”’) My school, it is of thee, 1 hear those masters speak, Great hall of drudgery, And with their voices deep, Of thee I dream. Say “It’s eight fifteen.” When I am fast asleep, EVELYN SHATTUCK, 'I4. THE MAGNET 13 What Was It? ATIENCE TYLER’S early girlhood days were spent in a small town in northern Michigan. It was a typical mill town of the so-called wild and woolly West. When she was about twelve years old, the family moved from the outskirts of the town across the river to the town proper. Moving was a long, tedious task, and even with the aid of all the family, it was impossible to get the house entirely settled before the first night. Patience and her younger sister Prudence, worn out with the excitement of the day’s work, early in the evening climbed the stairs to bed. The floor of the room in which they were to sleep was bare, but was partially covered up with piles of every kind of furniture imaginable. A bed had been set up temporarily in one corner of the room. There were neither curtains at the windows, nor pictures on the walls. It was a clear, cold, windy, autumn night, with a full moon which cast weird shadows over everything—in short, the very night for ghosts and witches to prowl around. Scarcely had the girls fallen asleep, when Pru- dence woke up with a start and a cry, “Wake up quick, Patience! What’s that noise?” Patience reluctantly sat up in bed. Before she had had time to say, “Oh, go to sleep,” she was clinging helplessly to Prudence. The words that she had intended to say became ‘‘ What was it?” She, too, had heard the noise which sounded like fap—jflap. For an instant the girls silently waited. Again they heard that awful fap—jflap. Then, in a coura- geous moment, Patience made a bold dash for the stairs with her sister following close behind. All out of breath, they landed in a heap on the floor in front of their father who was calmly reading his paper. The dreadful story was soon told, and Mr. Tyler, armed with a broom, mounted the stairs. A lamp was lighted, but it was in vain that they peered under sofas, and searched behind chairs. No lurking ghost could be found. Yet, at regular intervals, that fap—jlap could be heard distinctly. During the search, several chairs were broken and general havoc made. Still that flap—flap continued. Mrs. Tyler, who at first had thought that the girls were merely frightened by the novelty of their surroundings, at last went upstairs to find out the reason for so much disturbance. It was, indeed, a despairing looking little gr oup that she saw. Patience was bravely follow- ing her father as he poked the broom around. Prudence, huddled upon the bed, was in tears. Every time that ffap—flap sounded, Patience jumped, and Prudence screamed. It was mother who came to the rescue, for by chance looking up on the wall she discovered the cause of the excitement. What was it? an old Japanese fan, tacked across the chimney hole, which flapped with the blowing of the wind. CECIL FLEWELLING, ’14. 14 THE MAGNET Florence Cable’s Problem LORENCE CABLE, now a full-fledged nurse, had returned to her hk native town for a much needed rest. She was walking along the river-road much impressed by the scene around her. The opposite shore rose abruptly, rough pasture land, with a bit of hanging wood half way up. The low sun shot broad arrows of gold through the black growth of fir and spruce, with here and there a soaring pine, Other arrows fell on the hither side near where she stood, and turned the stem of a yellow birch to burnished copper, and flamed softly on a group of slender white birches that stood like guardian nymphs at the entrance of a woods. While she stepped briskly a long the road she cast quick, bird-like glances that took in every beauty of sky and hill, leaf and flower. The very dust beneath her feet was no common dust; with every step she recalled the feeling of it, hot, and soft, and smooth, under the little bare, brown, feet that used to tread it. She glanced quickly around her. No one was com- ing so she sat down immediately and took off her shoes and stockings. What a relief! With pleasure she went on, turning now and then to see the clear, firm, print of her little feet. She sat down at last in an armchair, fashioned from the curling, coiling roots of an old pine tree on the river- bank. For some time she sat still in content too deep for words or motion. She looked around for a pebble, found one, and dropped it lightly into the water. A tiny, crystal splash, and as the circles spread wider and wider, little fish went darting hither and thither through them. The swift motions broke and turned the currents of her thoughts. All in a moment they were back in the great city, where life was all motion, all swift hurry of pursuit, capture, escape. She saw the gray streets alive with set, eager faces and hurrying feet. She saw the hospital, the faces on the pillows, pallid or fever flushed, anxious or peaceful; the nurses with their cheerful faces and swift tranquil motions; the surgeons, alert and tense, with muscles of steel and nerves of iron. Especially one surgeon did she remember. And why? She recalled his noble forehead, expressive dark brown eyes, perfectly shaped head, broad shoulders, and his stately bearing. Oh, how her heart beat as she thought again of the words he had spoken on the last night before her departure. Should she sacrifice her years of training for him? As she was trying to solve this perplexity, two bluebirds flew to a tree close by and began to build their nests, chatting merrily as they did so. She saw the tops of the tall, silver white birches caressing each other, the waves of the river com- peting with each other for higher altitudes, the little fishes playing tag on their way to school. Dreaming over this atmosphere of serenity, nature brought her answer to her, and it was with a haste born of joyousness that she hastened back to her surgeon. MILDRED RICHARDSON, ’I4. THE MAGNET. 15 Coincidences N the early centuries, superstition formed a part of the religion and daily life of the people. Two events happening at the same time, incidents that could not otherwise be explained, were laid to supernatural in- fluences. As the ages have gone by and people have become more edu- cated, these early superstitions have ceased to be a serious matter and serve only to amuse and interest the world of today. Coincidences of letters and numbers, as well as of events, have interested people, and some coincidences in history are of note. The one hundredth anniversary of the downfall of Napoleon brings to mind certain superstitions regarding French heroes and historical events. The letter “M” played a mysterious role in the lives of the Napoleons. Marbacuf was the first to recognize the genius of the great Napoleon while he was at the Military College. His first great military victory was Maren- go. Other conquests in his meteoric career were those of Millerimo, Mon- devi, Montmirail and Montereau. Twenty-six of his generals’ and six of his marshals’ names began with ‘‘M.”’ When he became Emperor of France, it was Marie Louise who shared his greatest fortunes. Milan was the first capital of the enemy, and Moscow, the last, into which he marched victo- rious. His last battle was that of Mont St. Jean, which is the t erm the French apply to Waterloo. His nephew, Napoleon III, also fell under the spell of this magic letter. He was born on April 20, which in Corsica, is the last day of the feast week of Machreal. His military training was given him by Moreith, his Empress was Countess Mortijo, and his greatest friend was Morry. Many men have thought that the number “ 21” helped to bring about the French Revolution in the reign of Louis XVI. Astrologers predicted that this number would bring him great misfortune. First, he was married on April 21st, and entered Paris as King on June 2tIst, four years later. Inthe crowd that had gathered to witness his entry, a panic started in which many people were killed. This unhappy event aroused Louis’s superstition re- garding this number, and he would not hold a royal sitting on the twenty- first of the month. In his later years the flight to Varennes took place on June 21st, and royalty was abolished the next year on Sept 21st. Finally, he was condemned to death by a vote of twenty-one and guillotined on Jan. 2, 1703. Not only dates, but months and numbers have seemed to coincide with the events in the lives of some men. Belgium considers January an un- lucky month, as the Queen’s beautiful palace at Loeken, was destroyed by fire in January. The Queen’s sister, Charlotte, of Mexico, lost her reason in January, and her son and heir died in January, leaving her nephew heir to the throne of Belgium. Her nephew was taken sick and died in January a few years later, leaving the throne without an heir. The suspicions regard- 16 THE MAGNET ing January were further confirmed by the burning of Empress Charlotte’s palace during this month, and the suicide of the Queen’s son-in-law. A German scholar discovered some very interesting facts regarding Bismarck’s life in connection with the number “3.” Bismarck’s family coat- of-arms had three clover and three oak leaves above it. Threes have seemed to have a great deal of precedence in his life. Caricaturists had always represented him as having three hairs on his head, in many of the German papers. Bismarck had three children, and possessed three separate estates. He brought together the three Emperors and formed the Triple Alliance. He fought in three wars, and served under three German Em- perors. He signed three treaties of peace and three political parties were under him. Richard Wagner, a name spelled with thirteen letters, was born in 1813. By adding the numbers 1-8-1-3, we get another thirteen, which is a number considered by many people to be very unlucky. During his life, he com- posed thirteen works, “ Tannhauser” being completed on April 13, 1840. This was given in Paris on March 13. Wagner died February 13, 1883. A very interesting coincidence is told about Dr. Young, the translator of the famous Rosetta Stone, the key to the Egyptian hieroglyphics. For a long time he had been puzzling over three names which he could not make out. While he was at work on it he was asked to translate some papers from the Greek, so he laid aside the Egyptian, and took up the Greek paper. He was greatly surprised to find that this paper was a Greek translation of the Stone, and contained the same three names which it had been impossible for him to make out. This coincidence led to his final trans- lation of the entire Key and to the bestowal of a precious legacy upon the modern age. The English title of ‘‘ Duke of Clarence,” has proved fatal to all its possessors. The first duke died without leaving an heir, and the next duke to bear the title was killed in battle, leaving no issue. The next duke, George, brother of Edward IV, possessed the title only a short time before he was murdered. His son, who succeeded him, was beheaded in the Tower, leaving the estate to his sister, Margaret, who in her old age was also be- headed, The fourth duke also died without leaving an heir. One hundred years later, after the revival of the title, the last duke, the young Prince, on the eve of his marriage, died. So one might continue indefinitely to add to this motley collection of incidents which seem to hold a peculiar or even sinister meaning in the lives of men and of nations. Events are happening every day in one part of the world coincident with events happening at almost the same time in other parts. The average person passes through curiously related experi- ences every day which would have terrified his superstitious ancestors. EvsiE Woops, ’I4. THE MAGNET 17 On Wednesday, April 1, the ad- vanced German students met and formed a German Club. By-laws were drawn up and the following officers elected: President, Sherman Platt; Vice-president, Olive Welling- ton; Secretary, Elizabeth Carroll; Treasurer, Hobart Whitney. This Club has for its purpose the ad- vancement of the study of German by means of conversation, and only German will be spoken at the meet- ings, there being a fine of one cent for every English sentence spoken. There will be a meeting every three weeks. At these meetings German stories and anecdotes will be told, and German games played. Mem- bers of the three upper classes who attain 80% efficiency in German, may enter, and Freshmen, on an average of 95%. w Miss Jackson was married at her home in Medford, on Friday, April 3, to Mr. Herbert T. Hatch, a gradu- ate of Massachusetts Agricultural College, and now farm superintend- ent at the Wrentham State School. THE MAGNET extends best wishes to the new married member of the faculty. oe ny — ——, Ne peda | AS ) 4 Hi Miss Lockey attended the meet- ings of the Classical Association of New England which were held at Dartmouth College, April third and fourth. w IN SOPHOMORE ENGLISH Miss Felton: What does intuition mean? Miss D—ws—n (frantically waving her hand): Intuition is something you have to pay when you go away to school. 2 Room 12 was very warm one fifth period recently. Miss Thissell had observed that the Seniors ought not to act so much like children about opening the windows when Mr. L., 14, said: ‘Well, we’ve got more territory to cool than children have.” Miss Thissell (to L., ’14, again affected by heat): You may go to the office. Perhaps it would be cooler there. Mr. L., ’14g (decidedly): Z don’t think it will be. One of the Class of ’15, recently had an interview with the esteemed editor of this paper and was told that there was not going to be any Junior number of THE MAGNET as nearly all 18 THE MAGNET previous numbers have been Junior numbers. So much for the class of ’t5. There has been a great deal of en- thusiasm this year among the elocu- tion classes regarding the prize-speak- ing contest. More interest than ever before has been shown, and as a re- sult there is a larger number in the field for the contest which is to be held on Thursday, April 16. e The Freshman science classes have been studying the heating and venti- lating of the high school building and have made several trips to the engine room. @ Since last month the following pupils have obtained certificates of proficiency in typewriting from the Underwood Typewriter Company for speed: Marion Brabson, 56.7; Mil- dred MacComiskey, 51; Edna Hap- good, 44 9. Record of One Minute Test on Sentence: Speed, Marion Brabson, 128; Blanche Vorse, 127; John J. Lynch, 120; Dwight Edson, 112. Errors, none. Record of One Minute Copying Test: Speed Errors Marion Brabson, 8I I Dwight Edson, 68 I Elsie Woods, 67 O Bessie Wass, 66 fe) John J. Lynch, 55 I Frank Bagley, 50 2 Ww In English 1, for oral composition, the pupils are repeating conversa- tions which they have recently over- heard, or telling an anecdote about a well-known author, famous states- man, or a successful business man. This is proving extremely interest- ing, as well as worth while, because it gives practice in making a point by conversation. W FROM THE CIVICS CLASS Question: Howare the Presidential Electors chosen? Studious Senior: They are chosen according to their size and inhab- itants. we LEGAL POINTS FROM COMMERCIAL LAW EXAMINATIONS A partnership exists for profit; a corporation, however, is formed not necessarily for the purpose of profit, but far other purposes, as for in- stance, The Standard Oil Company. A partnership is zxterminated by the death of one partner. During the week of April 13th, four periods of Senior English were spent at the Public Library. The usual routine of class-room work was pleasantly interrupted for the very practical purpose of teaching the students how to employ most effec- tively the various indexes to period- ical literature and reference books in history, literary criticism, and biography, together with other works which may be of assistance for out- side reading or research assignments. The teachers and students appreciate Miss Wheeler’s kindness in arrang- ing these talks, and feel that student investigation of the numerous topics assigned for outside work will pro- gress much more systematically than ever before. THE MAGNET 19 Alumni Notes Miss Ethel Pierce, ’13, is employed at the local exchange of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. @ Russell Merriman, ’11, is being given a try-out with the Worcester team of the New England League. WZ Several of the Alumni who were home during the Easter recess of the Brownlee Gauld, ex-’15, who en- tered Phillips-Exeter Academy, last January, spent the Easter recess at home. Mr. Gauld has entered into track athletics at the Academy, at which he is making a good showing. w James Nicholson, ’11, is a member of the M. A. C. Glee Club. e Robert Griffin, ’11, is making good colleges, visited at the High School. with the track team at Dartmouth. High School Congress MAvURICE RICHARDSON, Clerk. There were thirty-three members present when Congress opened on March 30, at 7.45 o'clock. The following question was decided by the Con- gress as a subject for the next debate: Resolved, That Ireland should have Home Rule. Ralph Baker and Paul Brigham, representing the affirmative side, were defeated in debate by Harold George and William Thompson, on the negative side, by a vote of seventeen to nine, on the subject: Resolved That the United States should abandon the policy of the Monroe Doctrine. On the merits of the question the negative side again won bya vote of twenty-four to four. The House was at this time very eloquently addressed by Paul G. Ryan, a former member, who is now prominent in the debating society at Holy Cross College. He was extended a vote of thanks. The meeting adjourned at 9.45 o'clock. There were twenty members present at the Congress on April 13. Congress decided on the following subject for the next time: Resolved, That Massachusetts elections should be changed from annual to biennial. An interesting debate now took place between Mr. Coburn and Berton Blan- chard, on the affirmative side, against Earl Pickering and Morse Freeman, on the negative, on the Home Rule Question in Ireland. The affirmative side won by a vote of 14 too. The Congress adjourned at nine o'clock. 20 THE MAGNET We acknowledge with thanks the following exchanges: The College Stg- nal, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, The Artisan, The Picket, The High School Herald, The Oracle, The Philomath, The Student's Review, The Tripod, The Radiator, The Clarion, The E. O. H. S. News, The Senior, The High School News, S stands for Senior from Westerly High, A neat little paper which none can defy. E is the Enterprise from not far away, Read with “‘ Keene” interest by us every day. IN is the Vews—East Orange High School, Which proves quite amusing to us, as a rule. | stands for Jmp which is not yet received, Although it will come next month, ’tis believed. © is the Oracle whose stories so good, Would be excelled 2f only they could. R is the Radiator; we think it is meet To mention its welcome warmth and heat. S last but not least, is the Student's Review, Time spent on this, one never can rue. AS OTHERS SEE US Tue Macnet draws us closer and still more closer as we peruse its pages.—The Pickett, Shepherdstown, W. V. Recently we found two copies of THE Macnet on the office table. We don’t know just how they got there, but we are very glad to see them. Their literary department seems especially good. We shall be proud to ex- change with you, Macnet.—Zhe Senior, Westerly, R. I. THE MAGNET 21 ATHLETICS The baseball outlook is bright and there is an unusually strong interest in the sport this year. The new suits have arrived and are very attractive. Coach Eugene F. Tansey, is working with his accustomed skill, and the candidates are fast becoming proficient under his direction. The baseball schedule is as follows: Ca: Thurs., April 23—Milford at Milford. Wed., May 20—Fitchburg Normal at Leom- Sat., April 2g3—Westboro at Westboro. inster. Wed., April 29—Assumption College at Sat., May 23—Gardner at Gardner. Pernt Wed., May 27—Assumption College at Sat., May 2—Fitchburg at Fitchburg. Worcester. Wed., May 6—Winchendon at Leominster, Wed., June 3—Worcester South High at Sat., May 9—Gardner at Leominster. Leominster. Wed., May 13—Worcester Academy 2d.at Sat., June 6—Fitchburg at Leominster. Worcester. Wed., June 1o—Open. Sat., May 16—Athol at Athol. Sat., June 13—Open. Mon., May 18—Worcester Trade at Leom- inster. Wed., June 17—Winchendon at Winchendon od In track athletics the plan is to have a series of interclass meets before the Interscholastic Meet comes off. A cup will be given to the winner of the greatest number of points, and ribbons to the other winners. The class winning the greatest number of points will have its numerals engraved on the silver trophy cup in the library. Coach Lane has a squad of thirty can- didates working three days a week. W The following girls have been awarded the “L” in basket-ball for this season’s work: Marion Kirkpatrick, Captain, Mildred MacComiskey, Marion Nicholson, Rachel Hart, Cecil Flewelling, Doris Wilson and Rachel Potter, Mgr. The girls completed a very successful season by overwhelming the Nashua Y. W. C. A., 31 to 3, on April 4. 22 THE MAGNET A small boy who was sitting next to a very haughty lady in a crowded omnibus kept sniffing in a most annoying manner. At last the lady could bear it no longer, and turned to the lad: ‘Boy, have you got a handker- chief?” she demanded. The small boy looked at her fora few seconds, and then coldly came the answer: ‘Yes, I have, but I don’t lend it to strangers.” —Stray Stones. wW The motorist emerged from _ be- neath the car and struggled for breath. His helpful friend, holding the oil can, beamed upon him. “Tve just given the cylinder a thorough oiling, Dick, old man,” said the helpful friend. “Cylinder,” said the motorist heatedly, “that wasn’t the cylinder, it was my ear.— x. Ww High school girls were created be- fore mirrors and have been before them ever since.—£x. ww German Teacher: Have you done your outside reading? Pupil: No’m, it’s too cold.—£xz. Charles: What is a cabaret? Tom: A cabaret is a place that takes the “rest” out of restaurant, and puts the “din” in dinner.—£z. od Not so long ago, Women cut a dash, Fashion changes, we all know, Now they cut a slash.— £7. w ‘Father!’ cried little Harry ex- citedly, ‘‘there’s a large black bug on the ceiling.” Harry’s father, who is a professor, was busy reading at the time, and he answered, without raising his eyes from his book: “Step on it, and leave me alone.—Harfger’s. wv BESIDES MUCH THAT ISN’T ‘Let me sell you this encyclo- pedia.” “Nope. Nouse to me. My son is coming home from college pretty soon and he'll know everything that’s in it.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. You May Look Well and the cost will not be great Let the next suit he tailor-made 4 Main St. Sweeney the Tailor Leominster THE MAGNET _ 23 Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Frank I. Pierson, Chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr, M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. .” Porter Hall, John C. Hull, Frederick T. Platt. Superintendent of Schools—G. F. Ellinwood. “a School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Frank L. Dunham. Faculty Principal—Edward R. Clarke, Civil Government. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics, Commer- cial Law. Secretary—Adell Phillips. Assistants—Alberti Roberts, Marion C. Johnson, Science; Frank P. Bell, Alice G. Smith, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Commercial Branches; Florence M. Felton, A. Leila Daily, English; Elizabeth ee German; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ethel A. Thissell, History; Anna B. Gregoire, French; artha Lundagen, Algebra, English; and French; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Education; G. H. Don- ham, John A. Foss, Manual Training; Augusta R. Nettel, Florence I. Howe, Sewing; Marion Warren, Cooking; William H. Kenney, Director of Music; Waldo F. Bates, Jr., Supervisor of Drawing; ames C. Smith, Drill Master; Sybil E. Bearce, Elocution. Grade [X—Annie Conlin, Hattie D. arrington, Marea B. Lewis. Athletic Instructor, Wm. F. Lane. Baseball Coach, E. F. Tansey. High School Congress Speaker, Hobart Whitney. | Clerk, Maurice Richardson. § Sergeant-at-Arms, George Shields Athletic Association Harold G. Barrett, President; Philip White, Vice-president; Ruth Kittredge, Secretary; Alberti Roberts, Treasurer; , Manager of Football; Roger Beedle, Assistant; Hobart Whitney, Manager of Basket-ball; paraean cs, Assistant; Marion C. Johnson, Teacher Manager of Girls’ Basket- ball; Rachel Potter, Assistant; Francis Coughlin, Manager of Track Team; Ralph Young, Assistant; Harold Barrett, Manager of Baseball; Hugh Bradley, Captain of Baseball; Paul Brigham, Captain of Football; Philip White, Captain of Basket-ball; Marion Kirkpatrick, Captain of Girls’ Basket-ball Team. Class Officers Senior—President, Hobart Whitney; Vice-president, Harold Barrett; Secretary, Irene Atkins; Treas- urer, Ruth Kittredge; Marshal, Maurice Richardson. Junior—President, ————————_;. Vice-president, Albert Lauzon; Secretary, Vera Holden; Treasurer, Rachel Hart; Marshal, Philip White. Sophomore—President, Mark Daly; Vice-president, Mildred Rowe; Secretary, Harold Bassett; Treasurer, Margaret Howe; Marshal, Roger Beedle. Freshman—President, Harold Morse; Vice-president, Norman Wass; Secretary, Ruth Thompson; Treas- urer, Ruth Wilkinson; Marshal, Stuart Damon. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harold G. Barrett; Ist Lieut., George E. Shields; 2d Lieut., Milton F. Prue; Ist Sergt., Stanley R. Bates. Quartermaster Sergt., Abraham W. Britton, Sergeants, Sherman W. Platt, Francis W. Coughlin, Raymond P. Potter, Harold D. Burley. Corporals, John J. Lynch, Albert G. Lauzon, William H. Gaffney, John F. Lynch, Earl J. Carter, Gunnar A. Anderson. COMPANY B—Captain, Clarence M. Kline; Ist Lieut., Harold L. Lloyd: 2d Lieut., George R. Thomp- son; Ist Sergt., Rodney E. Swift; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. Greene; Sergeants, John H. Schul- thess, Philip E. Foster, Paul R. Nettel, Hugh H. Bradley. Corporals, Clifford Kirkpatrick, Louis F. Rahm, Roland S. Ames, Harry H. Kalin, Lawrence F. Marshall, Henry M. Regan. COMPANY C—Captain, Ralph F. Tenney; Ist Lieut., Maurice W. Richardson; 2d Lieut., Hobart A. Whitney; Ist Sergt., ; Quartermaster Sergt., James B. Crane; Sergeants, Clyde C. Cleverly, George W. Jones, Harold S. Black. Corporals, Guy C. VonDell, Ar- thur L. Chandler, David E. Brogaard, Berton L. Blanchard, Philip J. White, Harvey H. Goodwin. High School Orchestra Vera Look, Pianist; Mary Louise Richardson, Rowland Pitts, Milton Arnold, Christine Wellington, Russell MacComiskey, Cornelius O'Sullivan, First Violin; Harvey Goodwin, Charles Spaulding, Second Violin; Rod- ney Swift, Irene Atkins, Aurora Kingman, First Mandolin; Mildred Rowe, Helen Howe, Second Mando- lin; Clyde Cleverly, Drums. Director, William H. Kenney. Compliments of Fashionable Hair Cutting G. E. Kenney 3 West St., Leominster a specialty at BEARCE’S, 43 Main St Compliments of NICHOLS FROST Fitchburg, Mass. Main Store Annex THE STORE THAT DARES To Carry the New Styles in Shoes LAYTHE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE CO. 32 Main Street New Styles in Rings, Pins, and Fobs with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel on each. Compliments of Mrs. M. E. Bowen E. I. THOMAS 54 Main St, cor. Merriam Av. SAM COHEN Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Cameras, Photo Supplies 6 Water St. F. E. Short Co. Staple and Fancy Groceries Leominster, Mass. KEVILEESs Novelties in Men’s Wear LEOMINSTER GROCERY CO. Groceries The Home of [a ePlesenraGireer HART SCHAFFNER MARX cote AS al Rc BA OEY car tA CLOTHES - BRACELET Silks and Dress Goods ee of Honest Quality, in all the Leading Staple W eaves 50, .75, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 per yard SIGNET RING Class Pins and Emblems GILLESPIE’S JEWELRY STORE 24 Monument Square W. H. Baker M. J. O’Mealey Shoes for Men, Women, and Children Leominster Shoe Store 15 Water Street A little off the Square, but it pays to walk. The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. Golden’s Pharmacy The Prescription Store 38 Main St. Mayo Block Compliments of Class of 1914 KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES For Spring, 1914 A Splendid Line for Young Men Prices Not Too High Quality Better than Custom Tailoring The Goodnow-Pearson Co. Fitchburg’s Department Store Clifford Caswell Home Made Candies and Ice Cream 40 Monument Sgq., Leominster Tel. 101-M THE GEM The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Motion Picture Theater, where only the best and latest photo plays will be shown. Cragin Wilkins Co . Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilating Blower Pipe and General Jobbing 55 and 59 Central St., WRIGHT DITSON SPRING CATALOGUE, con- taining Prices and Styles of Baseball, Lawn Tennis, Golf, and General Athletic Goods, IS OUT. The Wright Ditson Baseball uni- forms are US than ever. Leominster Managers should write for samples and prices Catalogue free. WRIGHT DITSON Harvard Sq., Cambridge 344 Washington St., Bos- ton 22 Warren St., New York Dont Spend Your Money at the : Adams Pharmacy Co. Inc. unless you wish t o get your money’s worth Money back if not satisfied 71 Central Street 5S. M. KALIN Champion Tailor and Clothier 65 Central St. OPEN For Fresh, Wholesome, Candy and Ice Cream, Leominster, Mass. EVENINGS call at THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY STORE The Olympic High Class Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs Compliments of The Board of Trade Compliments of Class of 1916 Smith's Central Laundry Laundering of All Kinds ——$$ er Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value SO PAVE SENG J RRCOA AS Lass. A PORTRAIT sent to the absent one now and then binds the friendship’ of youth, bridges distances, and knits closer the ties of family and kinsfolk. Make your Appointment at the Kirk Studio 14 Monument Sq. Leominster Agency for Page Shaw’s Candies at Nixon’s Drug Store The Kodak Store Hadley Coal Company Dealers in COAL and WOOD Office: 12 Mechanic St. Gavin Hardware Coe Hardware and Paints Mass. W. kK. Morse Co. ‘Trucking of all kinds Leomimnster, | 3 Edison Talking Machines at Half Price: $12, $18, $20 Records, I1Oc, 20c, 31c each for a few days. R. B. ANDREWS The Pierson P harmacy Monument Square Leominster, The Rexall Store Mass. “ MONOGRAM” FLAVORING EXTRACT Manufactured by ARTHUR J. ALLEN CO. 45 Fruit St. Leominster, Mass. For sale by John Cleary, F. H. Robertson, Bates Bros., G. H. Smith, Grocery Market Con Malcolm Es Brown The Goodhue Co. The Queen Hair Pin Co. Will build you anything in Refrigerators or Store Fixtures. Leominster Refrigerator Co. JOHN I. FARR, Manager Compliments of Class of 1917 Table of Contents FRONTISPIECE, Photograph taken by a Pin-hole Camera, EDITORIAL SPRING, Poem : - - : = Give onuWelle is THE CAPTAIN - - - - - . M. Ethel Ryan, ’15 Mr. Jones HANGs A PICTURE - . . Mary L. Richardson, ’16 “BLuE MITTENS” - - - - PVG eauZzoneels PARODY - - - : - - - Myrtle arrare 14 DECORATION Day - - - - - Elizabeth M. Carroll, ’14 THE VIOLET - - - - - : Nina E. George, ’14 THosE YELLOW CARDs_ - - - - RY lenney and Mubreey 14 ALUMNI AND ScHOOL NOTES - - : 7 EXCHANGES . - - - - - ATHLETICS - - - : - - 20 hich ScHooL CONGRESS = 2 s JOKES - - : é : 2 LEOMINSTER HicGH ScHOOL DIRECTORY This picture was taken by a girl in the Freshman Science class with a pin-hole camera which she made from a cigar-box. THE MAGNET Vol. VII. LEOMINSTER MASS. MAY, 1914: Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EVELYN J. SHATTUCK, ’14. Business Manager, Maurice W. RICHARDSON, ’I4. Exchange Editor, MyrTLE FARRAR, ’14. School Notes’ Editor, ALBERT G. Lauzon, ’15. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Mitton F. PRug, ’14. Jokes’ Editor, GEorGE R. THompson, ’I4. Art Editor, W. SHERMAN PLatTT, ’14. Assistant Business Manager, GEORGE W. JONES, ’I5. Published monthly during school year by pupils ef the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. No. 8 UR places on Tue Macenet board will be taken very soon by students of the present Sophomore and Junior classes. We have spent many hours and given our best to help support the paper and keep up the standards set by students in past years. We hope that our work has not been in vain and that the future boards will strive as hard as we have to make THE Macnet the pride of the school. We never could have accomplished as much alone, and we feel 5 6 THE MAGNET deeply indebted to the students and teachers who have been so ready to assist us in our work. Long live THE Macnet of L. H. S:! EVELYN SHATTUCK, ‘14. Spring Bountiful, hopeful, beautiful spring Has come her gladness and joy to bring; The leaflets are starting to show their green; The sun is throwing a golden beam On proud Mother Earth. Here a robin wooing his mate, There a lover seeking his fate, Now a bumble-bee buzzing by, Up, up, a swallow mounting the sky O’er kind Mother Earth. Over the river's broad rushing face A spider is weaving his lovely lace; While near at hand upon the banks The frogs are waiting to give their thanks To old Mother Earth. Down in the thickets the deer abide; Out in the marshes the wild duck hide; While ever the wind is seeking new worlds, Lovely Nature is decking with pearls Our old Mother Earth. Guy Von DEtt, 15. THE MAGNET z The Captain (i was one of those days on the Pacific Ocean when God seems nearer to this earth than He does to His heaven. The sea was calm and blue —not like the Atlantic, green-blue, but a deep Oriental indigo. The sky was of the same color. It was so blue that the great yellow sun was dazzling. Everywhere, as far as the eye could reach, were sea and sky meet- ing on the horizon—not a hazy horizon, as painted in pictures, with fairy- like, unreal clouds, but a real true cut line where the sky meets the sea. The air would have been unbearably hot but for a soft sea-breeze. It was an ideal day for dreaming. A group of sleepy looking sailors lounged on one side of the ship; some napping, others talking in low, monotonous tones. They were talking to a group of castaways, a few men, women, and children who luckily had signaled the ship from a deserted island. Their topic of conversation was their captain. He stood a short distance from them. He was tall and straight and stood with his hands behind his back, his face slightly turned so that a side view was easily obtained. His hair was a thick, gray, matted mass. His bushy gray eyebrows almost concealed a pair of sinister gray eyes. Although the lower part of his face was covered with a thick growth of beard, a square, determined chin was plainly seen. He certainly was not a winning character. One would feel that he was not aman to enjoy human company. He stared out at the beautiful sea, felt the soft sea-breeze, breathed the fresh pure air as coldly and with as much indifference as if he were a stone statue. But suddenly his hard face relaxed, the firm mouth drooped a trifle, and he lifted his shaggy eyebrows. What was it that wrought this change in hime It was not hard to guess, for through the still air came a clear, high warble. He lifted his eyes. There he saw a yellow bird, a lone canary, in a cage suspended from a rafter in the ship. The little songster sang on, his whole bird soul in his song, swaying from side to side, perking his head now one way, now another, his voice soaring higher and higher, and finally ending in a long, rich treble. The sailors were spellbound. For the first time they had seen their hard, cold captain actually smiling, the set features relaxed, and a gleam of blue in his eyes. The tiny bird, one of God’s crea- tures without a soul, had reached the heart of this man who seemed for some unknown reason to hate his fellowmen. Why was it? The bird had voiced that something, that great indescribable something, in that man’s character which a human being had never been able to reach. As the last notes of the song died away, the same cold, habitually sin- _ister expression resumed its place on the face of the captain. He was now staring at the sky. Suddenly he shaded his eyes with a hard, worn hand, for he spied a cloud in the distance. First it was small and white, but as it 8 THE MAGNET came nearer a swift wind accompanied it and it grew dark and then black. He turned upon the sailors and commanded in a voice as stern as himself: ‘““ Lower the masts, mates! Storm’s brewing!” Soon the cloud spread over half the sky, the wind grew to a whistle, then toa groan. Now it was shrieking and roaring like a fiend from the underworld. It seemed almost impossible that the atmosphere could be changed so swiftly and so completely; but storms on the Pacific are quite different from those on the Atlantic Ocean. All the sailors were now on the alert, scurrying up and down the masts. Some of the more cautious were loosening the lifeboats; for one veteran sailor shook his head sadly and in a grave voice said that he had witnessed but one other storm like the approaching one, and it had proved fatal to all his crew but himself. The captain stood in the same place, his huge arms folded across his massive chest, his face as impassive as ever, giving orders with hardly a movement of the muscles of his face. The frightened women on board wondered if he really had a heart, for he moved not at the piteous, fearful cries of the children as they clung to their mothers’ skirts. The wind continued to roar, and huge drops of rain began to fall in tor- rents. Blinding flashes of lightning illuminated the whole ship. No one knew whether the wind or the thunder roared the louder. The sailors be- came excited and their voices sounded hollow and mocking as they gave hoarse, unintelligible orders to one another. The women’s lips moved in silent prayer. The men’s faces were stern and set and as white as the chil- dren's. Still the captain remained impassive, his face a trifle paler, per- haps. A moment more and there was a blinding flash of lightning, a great ball of fire. and a tremendous crash of thunder at the same time; a great hole was rent in the ship and the angry, surly, foaming sea rushed up through it like an immense fountain. Then did the captain move. He loosened the lifeboats in a twinkling and lowered them to the sea. With one blow of his mighty arm he felled a man who rushed forward ahead of the women and children. Swiftly, one by one, he lowered the boats, first filled with women and children and two sailors to row, then with the men. As the last boat went down, crammed full, with not a bit of room for one more man, he grasped a flapping sail to steady himself on the rocking ship. Through the roaring of the storm came a quaint, plaintive whistle— a cry for help from the little bird above him, clinging to its cage with all the strength of its tiny, sharp claws. The captain uttered a cry—a real human sob from the human nature within him. He steadied himself with all his mighty strength and, reaching out, took the frightened bird in his hand. The wind shrieked around him and threw the ship at every angle; but he did not hear it. Tears rolled down his weather-beaten cheeks and he pressed the little bird to his face. Hesaw every page of his life of fifty years at that moment—his poverty-stricken, unhappy childhood; his indif- ferent, worthless, young manhood; his promise to his dying mother that he THE MAGNET 9 would reform, and his fruitless attempts to do so; his dealings with man- kind; the cutting, biting sarcasm of the world he met with. For aman like him—ah, it was too much; he was glad to die. The great waves dashed higher and higher until one monstrous one covered the whole ship. The storm was over. The sea was calm save as the water was fanned and rippled by a light breeze. Almost all the clouds had disappeared. In the west a flood of red light brightened the sky and tinged the sea with rose. As the color faded into a faint pink the evening star appeared, silent, beautiful, golden. It gazed steadily down, like a torch, on a bare rock in the quiet ocean. A tall, dark form was stretched full length upon it, the gray, tousled hair covering part of his face, his hand tightly clenched and holding the tiny body of a little yellow bird, the only friend he had ever known. M. ETHEL Ryan, ’15. rr. Jones, ‘‘ Jack of All Trades,’ Hangs a Picture 66 a BILL, BILL JONES! Come along! At the first “ Bill” about a dozen of the spectators and a few ball-players prepared to leave the most exciting game of the sea- son. At the second call each one started a rather reluctant ‘“ home-run,” but at “BILL JONES!” all but one turned back and looked sheepishly around, hoping no one had noticed the mistake. As THE Bill happened to be of the audience and not of the “team,” the game was continued, and Bill Jones—a man, not a boy— started home. “Well, ma,” he said to his wife, ‘‘ what’s the hustle about? ” “Bill Jones, I’m doing my spring cleaning, and I’1l have you to under- stand that that picture is going to hang on the wall in the dining-room in- stead of leaning against it, as it has for almost a week. It’s got to be done lively, now. No dilly-dallyingl” “Now, ma, don’t you worry yourself about that picture. It'll soon be up, with no trouble to any one, sure’s you're living.” Mr. Jones established himself in the dining-room and the following one-sided conversation took place: “Sally, you run out into the kitchen for your pa and see if you can’t find a nail in the drawer out there, and, say, bring the hammer. Ma, where’s that picture wire we had left over from hanging that picture of me in the parlor? There! Thanks, Sally. Now if you'll get that chair over in the 10 THE MAGNET corner of the room and bring it over here, I'll be much obliged. There’s just enough wire, ma. Now if you'll hand me that yardstick, ’t wont take any time at all to hang this picture.” A neighbor, looking through the doorway, saw this scene: Mr. Jones, a determined look on his face, the hammer grasped firmly in one hand and the nail in the other, was standing on a chair against the wall. Mrs. Jones was trying to hold him firmly in place. And Sally? Well, Sally was in the doorway, ready to run if matters came to a crisis. Mr. Jones, after aiming straight at the head of the nail with his ham- mer, succeeded in some miraculous way in hitting his finger. Now he must have his handkerchief; but where was it? Mr. Jones, in his attempt to lo- © cate it, continued his conversation in this way: ‘Now where’s my coat? It does seem a pity that two able-bodied, able- minded women can’t find a coat I laid down about five minutes ago. I al- ways believed Sally had bright eyes,” he continued as he slid down into the chair and sat there to watch the search. ‘‘ Well, well, I see I shall have to help you. There it is now. I found in one minute what took you ladies almost half an hour.” (He had been sitting on it.) “It's a lucky thing I didn't hit it, though. Between you ladies’ fussing and unwillingness to help I forgot to measure for the right place. There, it’s one-half of ten and three-fifteenths.” Mrs. Jones and Sally, after a few moments of deep abstraction, looked up with the bright light of knowledge on their faces, but with two different answers. “Now, ma, you know that can’t be so. Why ’— “Sally Jones, haven’t [taught you never to contradict your ma?” “Now, ladies, when you are through, will one of you run and geta piece of string?” The string produced, Mr. Jones measured the distance from the door- way to the corner of the room, folded the string in two, and measured the length of half the string from the doorway, and finally succeeded in getting the nail in place. Now for the picture. Mr. Jones, being firmly held in place by both Mrs. Jones and Sally, braced both his feet securely, and slowly but surely brought the picture to rest on the back of the chair. Then, with many sighs and groans, and after getting purple in the face, he hung the picture on the nail. Jumping down, he exclaimed, There! that did me good. Not one of you had to do a thing and I enjoy a little job like that. I’m going back to the ball game now.” After Mr. Jones had strutted away, Mrs. Jones and Sally had _ to hang the picture straight, put the hammer and nails into the drawer, place the chair in the corner of the room, put the yardstick away, and sweep up the mud from Mr. Jones’s shoes. Mary Louise RIcHArRDsON, ’16. THE MAGNET II “Blue Tlittens’’ ‘ JE both arrived by the same train. In fact, we had occupied adjacent seats for the last lap of our journey to college. His clothes fitted him and were of good quality, though not of fashion’s latest cut. His collar was up-to-date, his shoes were polished, and yet there was some- thing about him that proclaimed a recent departure from the farm. His suitcase especially gave this impression. It came of an antiquated mold, of the time when tall beavers wer e stylish. His face was coated with a tan that spoke of many summers in the open. Before one noted his clothes he inevitably noted his eyes and the line of his jaw. They were the features of a man who meant to be somebody. During the first weeks at college I forgot all about him, and it was only after meeting him on the campus that I made inquiries. His name was Martin Gibbs, and he came from a farm innorthern Maine. He had learned enough at country schools and at home to fit him for college. His means were slender. His mother ran the farm and he worked for his college ex- penses. With the winter months came events of especial interest to Freshmen— the examinations. When the marks were posted, I found I had received twelfth fromthe first. Out of a sudden burst of curiosity as to what Gibbs might have got I looked down the long list beneath mine, but failed to find his name. Had they forgotten him or had he by any chance secured a higher grade? I looked at those above and received a surprise. There among those who had attended prep. schools, studied with tutors, and had every chance of winning honors was the name of Martin Gibbs from the farm. No name stood above it. As the winter progressed it grew colder and colder, until crossing the campus became almost a hardship. Our hands suffered the most, for we were continually throwing snowballs and ‘having snow fights. Gloves soon became almost useless. What we needed was something that could be dried easily and that was warm. It was during one of these cold spells that we were gathered in the room of one of the more fortunate fellows. We were hugging the fireplace and discussing a number of subjects, including the weather and the recent exams, when some one rapped on the door. One of the fellows cried out, ‘‘Come in!” and the door opened to admit Gibbs. This was the first time I had ever known of his making calls. To be sure, he had as much right to do so as any other person; but somehow I had never thought of him as a fellow who would do much visiting, especially in the more fashionable dormitories. As he entered all talk ceased and we waited for him to speak first. He took in the five of us at a glance and said, ‘“‘I heard you fellows were look- 12 THE MAGNET ing for something to keep your hands warm, and I thought perhaps you might want mittens like these.” He pulled a pair of mittens from his pocket. Such mittens! They were large and evidently knit by hand from some heavy wool stuff. The cuffs were long, and altogether they looked comfortable, but the color was a drawback; it was a deep, glaring blue up to the cuffs, which were white. This, together with their shape, made them ridiculous. I nearly laughed at the idea of his trying to sell these mittens to the richest crowd in college; but as a deeper understanding of what he was doing came to me, my respect for him overcame my mirth. He was evidently trying to earn a part of his college expenses by selling mittens. For a time no one spoke, each of us being busy with his thoughts. He seemed to expect me to Speak first, so I said, ‘‘ How much are they?” ‘They are only fifty cents,” was the reply, and I immediately bought a pair. I didn't know what to do with them, but I wanted to help him out. To my surprise each of the others bought a pair. He thanked us and de- parted. After the door had closed we looked at each other in amazement. We each had a pair of large, blue mittens that we had practically no use for. The next morning it was unusually cold, and I was shivering in expec- tation of another cold day, when I saw the mittens which I had cast aside the night before, for I had had no idea of wearing them. They looked so comfortable that I thought I would wear them just once, even if I did get laughed at. I turned into the corridor and almost ran into Ricny with brightness radiating from a huge pair of blue mittens. We met about a dozen more, and each one was equally sensitive to the brilliancy of his blue mittens. | The fad spread rapidly, and soon the college was full of blue-mittened fellows. Everybody wore them, and Gibbs did a thriving business; for on learning his motives, every one got the mittens from him. Martin Gibbs and ‘‘ Martin’s mittens’ were the popular subjects of conversation for some time. One day I had occasion to call on Gibbs. I had been invited many times, but something had always turned up to prevent my going. His ad- dress as given me was 21 University St., and after some search I found it. Why it had been named ‘“ University St.’ was a mystery, for it had no c on- nection whatever with the college—except Gibbs. Number 21 in its younger days had been the residence of a somewhat wealthy man, as was evidenced by its dignified appearance and spacious yard. In later years it had become the residence of an Irish lady with three children and an un- varying habit of cleanliness. The old house, dusty from long years of va- cancy, had been rejuvenated by her vigorous and skilful efforts. In response to my knock, I was directed to the first door at the top of the stairs. Here, upon knocking, I was bidden, ‘Come in.” Entering, I saw, in the waning, afternoon light, that Marti n was seated near the window. In his lap was a book which I knew even from that distance to be his Latin. In his hands were a glittering set of knitting needles from which dangled a half-finished mitten. For a moment I was surprised beyond words. THE MAGNET 13 At last he looked up, and on seeing me turned red and stammered, “I thonght it was Mrs. Dowd,” and at the same time tried to hide the un- finished mitten behind him. We fell to talking of the recent debating club elections and both avoided the subject of mittens. Suddenly, by an accidental move the mitten fell to the floor between us and both stooped to pick it up. He got it first and seeing there was no escape commenced an explanation. It seemed that when he was a boy, during the long winter evenings on the farm, his mother had taught him to knit, and he had never forgotten the art. When he had come to college, he found that there were some studies on which he was obliged to put extra time. This had cut in on his plans, for he could not work afternoons and he had to do something to earn his way and study at the same time. With the cold weather came the idea of making mittnns. When the demand increased, he had written to his mother, and between them they had managed to supply the wants of the students. The blue mittens flourished for about two years and during that time Martin was able to pay for the remainder of his course at college. When the fact that he knitted the mittens leaked out, Martin became popular. He won a schclarship, and do you know, during his last year Martin Gibbs, knitter of mittens, was elected President of the Senior Class. This tale s till remains a part of Harvard’s unfamiliar history. In a certain New York railroad office you will find Gibbs today. Last year at the semi-centennial of our class he showed us fellows the original pair of blue mittens, which his grandson has spoken for as his share of old Mart’s property. A. G. Lauzon, ’15. Parody on ‘“ Love of Country.” (With apologies to Scott) Breathes there a Senior in Leominster High, Who never to himself doth cry As he wends his way to the Latin room, With visions of an afternoon session soon, “‘T have but one chance, one tiny chance, And thatis - - - sof to get the advance!”’ If such there breathe, go, bring him hence, To fim are unknown the “thrills” of suspense; High though his marks, perfect his card, Boundless his knowledge (from studying hard); Despite those ranks and honors great, He should have the experience (true to relate) Of rising, when called on, with knees all a-shake, And making a bluff for his own dear sake. Then would he know by what fears en- thralled, Each one awaits his name to be called. MYRTLE FARRAR, 'I4. 14 THE MAGNET Decoration Day INCE this is one of the fiftieth anniversary years of the Civil War, in G which so many men and perhaps some of our relatives, gave their lives for their country, we young people will be interested to know something definite about the origin and significance of the custom of deco- rating the graves of ourdead. The élustrated American, for June, 1890, says, “Decoration Day is All Saints’ Day, sacred to the memory of the glorified dead who consecrated themselves to their country, were baptized in blood, were beatified and canonized as martyrs for the right. These illustrious dead who gave their lives for their country, typify that higher and truer Americanism which lies within us, still, dormant, and latent indeed, yet ready to spring again to the surface whenever the needs of the country-issue a new call to arms.” We were not the first people to decorate the graves of the dead, for that custom has come down to us from the pagan rituals of the Greeks and Romans who used flowers when paying tribute to the dead. When a Greek died, the last office performed was that of crowning the head with flowers. The Romans often covered the couch on which the dead body lay with leaves and flowers. After the burial, the grave was always adorned with wreaths. When Antony was dying he begged to have roses scattered on his tomb. Ovid, writing from the land of his exile, requested of his wife, “ But do you perform the funeral rites for me when dead, and offer chaplets wet with your tears. Although the fire shall have changed my body into ashes, yet the sad dust will be sensible of your pious affection.” Chauncey Depew told us the origin of the observance when he said: ‘When the war was over in the South, the widows, mothers and children, of the Confederate dead, went out and strewed their graves with flowers; at many places the women scattered them also over the unknown and un- marked resting places of the Union soldiers. . . Thus out of the sorrows common alike to North and South, came this beautiful custom.” It did not become a popular custom immediately, but by gradual growth. There was no special celebration or fixed date until, in 1868, General Logan, who was Comander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, gave an order that on May 30, of that year, every Post should place tokens of respect on the graves of their comrades in arms. Later, the matter was taken into con- sideration by the Legislatures, and now it is a legal holiday in the majority of the States. The Grand Army men celebrate it on the battlefields of the South where there are National cemeteries for the Federal dead. ELIZABETH M. CarRROLt, ’14. THE MAGNET 15 The Violet HO does not love the violet and hail with delight the season that brings its bright face? Weare told that scientists who like to hide their ignorance under long names say that it is of “the genus of exogenous herbs of the order of Violaceae,” but that the poets who lived before the scientists were born, know more about it. They tell us that Jupi- ter, who was in love with Io, transformed her into a heifer, and thinking that grass and common herbs were not proper nourishment fora beloved goddess, created violets for her. The Greeks called it by the name of “ion,” perhaps from Ionica, from which place were descended the Athenians. Badges were often formed of violets. To gain the attention of their audiences, orators often addressed them as “Athenians crowned with violets.’’ Alcibiades went to Agathos crowned with violets. Alcaeus, in his ode to Sappho, made the following introduction: ‘‘ Violet crowned, pure, sweet smiling, Sappho.” It was also highly esteemed by the Romans. In very ancient times, great ceremony prevailed at their sacrifices, but later, greater simplicity of style was employed. For instance, he who had his chaplet interwoven with violets was considered rich. Virgil,in order to portray the sadness preva- lent when Daphnis died, said that when Nature mourned for him, the thistle replaced the violet. It was a great favorite in the East, especially among those people whose religions were emotional. Mohammed was very fond of it. He said that it was as much superior to other flowers, as Mohammedanism was above other religions. It was the badge of medieval minstrels; victors were crowned with it. In one story, the prize given was a gold violet. The superstitious held that to dream of it denoted good luck. In some places it was considered a specific against ague, and in others, a charm against the black art. It is praised everywhere for its modesty, beauty, and delicate fragrance, except in some regions of the East where it has been used to flavor sherbets, and in Scotland where it has been mistakenly used as a cosmetic. In France it has been adopted as the emblem of the Bonaparte family. Napoleon I. was called by his partisans ‘‘Caporalla Violette” and ‘ Papa la Violette,” signifying that they expected his return from exile. There is a little story, although not a true one, that explains the origin of the emblem. One day, shortly before Napoleon was going into exile, he was walking in the garden with two of his courtiers. Seeing the gardener’s three year old son picking violets, he asked him for them. ‘ This,” said he, “will be the emblem of my desires.” Then he retired to his rooms without further considering resistance as his friends had advised. The next day he 16 THE MAGNET was again in the garden gathering violets for himself. The sentry, address- ing him, said he would not have as much difficulty next year, but Napoleon asked if he did not know that next year he would be at Elba. This same sentry later told his friends that Napoleon was seen each day with violets, and said, “ Let’s call him Papa la Violette.”’ In 1815, engravings appeared in Paris, representing a violet in full bloom, with the petals so arranged as to give the profile of Napoleon. The flower and color were worn for party distinction. In the same year, after Napoleon returned from Elba to the Tuilleries, and as he was entering, he found the staircase filled with ladies who smothered him in violets. So we see that the violet is not simply a harbinger of spring in our own beloved fields, eagerly sought by the fingers of youthful Americans, but that it is also a favorite in other lands. ’ Nina E. GEORGE, ’14. Those Yellow Cards OURSCORE and more days ago, our teachers brought forth upon this 15 school the semi-quarterly cards, conceived at a teachers’ meeting, and dedicated to the proposition that all students must study, or flunk. Now we are engaged in a great argument testing whether these cards, or any cards, so conceived and so dedicated, shall again appear. We meet daily (Saturdays and Sundays, but not afternoons, excepted) on the battle- field of that struggle. We hope to dedicate a portion of that field (the Principal’s office) as a final resting place for those cards. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this, as it is necessary for the peace of our homes and our dreams. But in a larger sense, we cannot raise, we cannot lower, we cannot change our marks on these cards. The teachers, past and present, who have taught here, have lowered them far beyond our power to add or de- tract. The town will little note, nor long remember what we do here; but it will never forget if we receive a whole deck of these cards next quarter. It is for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work of get- ting rid of those cards, which those who struggled here have thus far so nobly retarded. It is rather for us to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us, that from these unhonorable failures we take increased devotion to those studies in which we have flunked, that we here highly re- solve that these cards shall not have been issued in vain, that this school under our Principal, shall have a new birth of studiousness, and that the marks of the students, by the teachers, and for the student’s good, shall be the best on earth. R. TENNEY and M. Prug, ’14. THE AA REO A wn ERE | ALAA NO = � a pt a A RENE a n+ OP a5 9 EAT REE EP em On Friday, April 24, the cadets held their annual prize drill. Full dress uniforms were worn. The weather being more favorable this year, the drill was held out of doors. Co. C., Captain Tenney, was first to appear on the field. Co. B., Captain Kline, was second, and Co. A., Cap- tain Barrett, was third. Each com- pany went through the same maneu- ver, and despite the time lost during the year, they made a fine appear- ance. After the company drill, the cadets were assigned numbers for the individual drill. About sixty cadets appeared for this drill. After these had been thinned out until six re- mained, the whole battalion marched out and the prizes were awarded. In the individual drill, prizes were awarded to the following: First prize, Pevate progaard, Co. C, Second, Private Spinney, Co. C. Third, Ser- geant Jones, Co. C. Fourth, Private Peron, Co. A. In the company G@rieethe first prize went to Co. C,, Captain Tenney, making two _ suc- cessive years that Co. C. has won first. The keenest competition existed be- tween the companies, as the captain of the winning company was to be made Major. Heretofore, the major was appointed at the same time as the other officers, but this year it : SCHOOL WOTES MAGNET 17 was decided to have the officers com- pete for the office of major and to have the captain of whatever com- pany should win as major. After the awards were made, promotions were made as follows: Captain Ten- ney, Co. C., appointed Major. Sec- ond Lieutenant Prue, Co. A., ap- pointed Adjutant, with rank of First Lieutenant. Second Lieut. Thomp- son, Co. B., appointed Battalion Quartermaster, with rank of First Lieutenant. Minor appointments were made to fill the vacancies caused by these promotions. wW The Junior Class have elected Al- bert G. Lauzon, President,and George W. Jones, Vice-president. ad On the evening of Prize Drill day, Assembly Hall was opened for the annual Military Ball. This being one of the great social events of the school year, it was largely attended. Nearly all of the cadets came in uni- form, which made a striking, as well as pretty, effect. At 10.30 there was an intermission during which refresh- ments were served. Dancing broke up at twelve o’clock. Music was furnished by Valliant Wheeler’s Orchestra. 18 THE MAGNET The German Club held its second meeting, April 22,in Room 8. The committee selected to find a name for the club reported and the name of “Die Tafelrunde” (the Round Table) was chosen. Stories were read anda’ trick tried. hes Apst guest of the club, Dr. H. P. Blodgett, was present at this meeting. ww Die Tafelrunde held its third meet- ing, May 12, Mr. Platt presiding. After the meeting, stories were told, tricks tried, and conundrums guessed. Mr. Thompson and Miss Malchman excelled especially. The club voted to give a present to the member who guessed the largest number of conun- drums and tricks. One new member joined. So The Senior Class elected Hobart Whitney as President, to succeed E. Deady, and H.Barrett vice-president. @ The Senior Class held their danc- ing party on Friday, May 8. Despite the rainy weather, about seventy-five couples attended and enjoyed them- selves.. The decorations consisted of an evergreen cosy corner for the chaperons, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Miss Johnson‘and Miss Felton, and a large banner with the class numerals at the end of the hall. Refreshments were served during the intermission at 10.30. Music was furnished by the Ideal Trio. Ww Miss Lillian Connaughton, ’(3, sub- stituted for Miss Smith, who was ab- sent on account of illness. W IN AMERICAN HISTORY Wy. Las Tae Ort: «oumMter Was made of bricks and plaster paris. IN HISTORY IV Miss Thissell: How does the Proc- lamation of Emancipation begin? Mr. L——y (knowingly): Four score and seven years ago our Ww IN SENIOR FRENCH Mrs. Hatch: What is bucolic? Miss P tt—r: It’s some kind of a little flower. IN FRENCH III Mr. H-——r——-s (translating): Et la barronne qui n arrive pas! ‘“And the baroness which has not yet arriven.” od Tue Macnet Board regret the loss of Athletics Editor, Mr. McDonnell, who has left school. Mr. McDonnell, before leaving, was one of the most valued contributors to THe Mac- NET, and the Board will find it diffi- cult to find another to fill his place. .) Sidney Harris, ’13, will enter Massa- chusetts Agricultural College at Am- herst next fall. wv Howard Corkum, ’12, now attend- ing Brown University, still shows in- terest in our High School activities. During the recent Military Prize Drill, Colonel Smith received a tele- gram from Mr, Corkum which read, “Best wishes for a successful day.” Mr. Corkum was Major of the battal- ion during his senior year at L. H.S. w Miss Nellie Lothrop, L. H. S., ’11, has been elected president of the Senior Class for next year at Mt. Holyoke College. THE MAGNET 19 5 2A ij We acknowledge with thanks the followlng exchanges: The College Sig- nal, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, The Oracle, Amherst College Athletics, The Law- rence Bulletin, ,Bulletin of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, The Tripod, The Picket, The Argus, The Red and Gray, The Oak, Lily, and Ivy, and The Sentor. The Artisan, (Bridgeport, Conn.). You have a very neat paper. Your cover design is especially attractive. The Student's Review, (Northampton, Mass.). We envy you seniors who went to Washington; from the accounts in 7he Review, you surely must have had a jolly time! The Student, (Clinton, Mass.). We are glad to see you once more! Your editorials are particularly good; and the article entitled ‘‘ A Dancing Lesson,” is well written. The Radiator, (Somerville, Mass.). As usual, your whole paper is inter- esting and full of life. The Exchange Column is unusually good; it deserves special mention for the clever way in which it is written. AS OTHERS SEE US Your Literary Department is well filled. We especially enjoyed “ Do- ing His Duty,” and ‘The Star That Fell.” (Oak, Lily, and Ivy.)—Y our Liter- ary Department seems very large compared to the rest of your paper, (The Senior.)—Will become stronger as you add color. (Zhe Picket.) —Your Literary Department is exceptionally well written, the stories, ‘“ Thou Preparest a Table,” and ‘‘Canoe Trip to Lake George,” being the best that we have read this year. (Zhe Student.)—THE Macnet has the best Literary Department this month. I like your paper very much. (The Radiator.) 20 THE MAGNET A large number of promising candidates for the Track Team are work- ing out three times a week under Captain Sherman Platt and Coach Lane The first of a series of three meets was held on the campus May 4th, which’ the Seniors won. John Schulthess, 14, was the highest individual point winner. Two more inter-class meets will be held before the Interscholastic meet. The latter will occur on Saturday, June 6, at the estate of Mr. Leslie L. Richardson who has very kindly offered the League the use of his fine grounds and quarter mile track for the day. The estate is known as “The Pines,’ and is situated off Union St. The Association plans to press into service as many automobiles as possible to convey the visiting teams and spectators to the grounds. The following is the summary of the first Inter-class meet: MAJOR EVENTS 100 yard dash. Won by Schulthess, ’14; second Brigham, 17; third, Crane, '16. Half mile run. Won by Whitney, ’14; second, Thompson, '14; third, Crane, ’16. High jump. Won by Schulthess, ’14; second, Crane, '16; third, Platt, 14. 220 yard dash. Won by Milam, '17; second, Kline, ’14; third, Schulthess, ’14. Broad jump. Won by Schulthess, ’14; second, Swift, ’14; third, Platt, ’14. Mile run. Won by Swift, 14; second, Brigham, ’17; third, Whitney, ’14. Shot put. Wonby Platt, ’14; second, Schulthess, ’14; third, Lloyd, ’14. Pole vault. Won by Whitney, '14; second, Cook, ’16; third, Rollins, ’17. Low hurdles. Won by Schulthess, ’14; second, Swift, 14; third, Brigham, ’17. 440 yard dash. Won by Kline, ’14; second, Platt, ’14; third, Milam, ’17. High hurdles. Won by Swift, '14; second, Whitney, '14. Relay race. Won by ‘14; second, ’17. MINOR EVENTS Low hurdles. Won by Rollins, '17; second, Cook, '16. 75 yard dash. Won by Gaffney, ’15; second, Rollins, 17; third, Spaulding, ’17. Broad jump. Won by Gaffney, '15; second, Spaulding, '17; third, Rollins, ’17, we | The base ball team was handicapped at the opening of the season by the fact that there were left but two veterans from last year’s team, Captain Bradley and Newton. Asa result, the team lost its first three games to Milford, Westboro, and Fitchburg, respectively. On Wednesday, May 6, the players seemed to strike their real gait for the first time when they met and vanquished Murdock High School, of Winchendon, in a well played and interesting game. Jones pitched a fine game until the ninth, when he weakened a little, and was replaced by Thompson. The pitchers received THE MAGNET a1 fine support, Swift doing especially well in left fiel d. The line-up was as follows: LEOMINSTER HIGH MURDOCK HIGH aD. Taib. tee DO.cas 6. ab. r. 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Innings pitched, Jones, 824, Thompson, %, Venne, 5, Clark, 3. Hits, off Jones,9. Thompson, 1, Venne, 3, Clark, 2. Bases on balls by Jones, 3, Venne, 3, Clark, 2. Struck out by Jones, 5, Venne, 3, Clark, 5. Stolen bases, Regan, Jones, Burns, 2. Daniels, 2, Tyron. Sacrifice hit, Jones. Passed balls, White, Daniels. Umpire, William Baker. Time, 1 hour, 50m. At- tendance, I5o. @ The team slumped badly in its batting on the following Saturday, May 9, when Gardner shut us out II to o in a game in which the home team could gather but two safe hits. Vasseur, for Gardner, pitched a masterly game and was invincible. Assoon as the players recover their batting eye we expect to see a decided improvement. x) At a meeting of the Girls’ Basket-ball Team on Friday, March 8, Doris Wilson, ’15, was elected captain for next year. High School Congress Maurice RicHARpsON, Clerk. HERE were about twenty students present at the meeting of the Congress on May 4, in addition to twenty-eight members. The Con- gress voted to have the meeting of May 18 the final meeting of the year; furthermore, to invite the general public to be present. Resolved, that the State elections in Massachusetts should be changed from annual to biennial, was debated, Messrs. Kalin and Butler speaking in in the affirmative and Messrs. Lloyd and Brigham in the negative. The negative won, 21 to o and the Congress approved the question, 21 to 3. Resolved, that Wilson’s tariff policy is a detriment to the country, was made the subject for the next debate. Mr. Bell, of the Avzterprise, gave a talk on newspaper work, enumerating its requirements. He was given a rising vote of thanks, after which the meeting adjourned. On May 18 forty members were present and about 150 in the balcony. The debate on the tariff was very interesting. The affirmative, represented by Messrs. Platt and Chandler, won over the negative, represented by Messrs. Potter and Scanlon, 23 to 13, and in the Congress 26 to II. Hon. Fred W. Cross, of the Massachusetts State Legislature, a college friend of Principal Clarke, and at that time an intercollegiate debater, gave an address on the benefits of a debating society and the work of the State Legislature. He was highly applauded and given a rising vote of thanks. After short remarks by Hobart Whitney, the speaker, Congress adjourned, having enjoyed a most beneficial and successful year. 22 THE MAGNET Squire: Well, Matthew, and how are you now? Convalescent: Thankee, Sir, I be better than I were, but I beant as well as I were afore I was as bad as I be now.—Punch. ad A watch may have no gender, But you really can’t efface The fact that nearly always, There’s a woman in the case. —Ex. w Ashes to ashes, Dust to dust, If Latin don’t kill us, Why geometry must.—E£x. Sunday School Teacher: lf you are a good boy, Willie, you will go to heaven and have a gold crown on your head. Wile: No thanks! not forme. I had one of them things put on a tooth once.—Puck. w Why is a pancake like the sun? “ Because,” said the Swede, ‘‘it rises from der yeast and it sets be- hind der vest.” — z. ww ‘Did you ever contribute to the Atlantic Monthly?’ asked the sweet young thing of the famous author. “Yes, daily,” he replied. oa JOKES “Daily!” echoed the girl in sur- prise. “Yes,” said the author sadly; “when I went to Europe last sum- mer.’—£z. eS Percy: Lend me a five, old chap, and I’ll be everlastingly indebted to you. Reggie: That’s just what I’m afraid of, old fellow.—£z. 2 The editor of the Evening Star was deeply engrossed in his work when he was suddenly interrupted by the office boy, who remarked: “ There’s a tramp at the door, Mr. Hyde, and he says he ain’t had noth- ing to eat for six days.” “Fetch him in,’’ said the editor. “If we can find out how he does it, we can run the paper for another week.’’—Lippincott’s. You May Look Well and the cost will not be great Let the next suit be tailor-made 4 Main St. Sweeney the Tailor Leominster THE MAGNET 23 Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Frank I. Pierson, Chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr, M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, John C. Hull, Frederick T. Platt. Superintendent of Schools—G. F. Ellinwood. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Frank L. Dunham. Faculty Principal—Edward R. Clarke, Civil Government. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics, Commer- cial Law. Secretary—Adell Phillips. Assistants—Alberti Roberts, Marion C. Johnson, Science; Frank P. Bell, Alice G. Smith, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Commercial Branches; Florence M. Felton, A. Leila Daily, English; Elizabeth Jackson, German; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ethel A. Thissell, History; Anna B. Gregoire, French; Martha Lundagen, Algebra, English; and French; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Education; G. H. Don- ham, John A. Foss, Manual Training; Augusta R. Nettel, Florence I. Howe, Sewing; Marion Warren, Cooking; William H. Kenney, Director of Music; Waldo F. Bates, Jr., Supervisor of Drawing; James C. Smith, Drill Master; Sybil E. Bearce, Elocution. Grade [X—Annie Conlin, Hattie D. Harrington, Marea B. Lewis. Athletic Instructor, Wm. F. Lane. Baseball Coach, E. F. Tansey. High School Congress Speaker, Hobart Whitney. Clerk, Maurice Richardson. Sergeant-at-Arms, George Shields Athletic Association Harold G. Barrett, President; Philip White, Vice-president; Ruth Kittredge, Secretary; Alberti Roberts, Treasurer; William Gaffney, Manager of Football; Roger Beedle, Assistant; Hobart Whitney, Manager of Basket-ball; George Jones, Assistant; Marion C. Johnson, Teacher Manager of Girls’ Basket- ball; Rachel Potter, Assistant; Francis Coughlin, Manager of Track Team; Ralph Young, Assistant; Harold Barrett, Manager of Baseball; Hugh Bradley, Captain of Baseball; Paul Brigham, Captain of Football; Philip White, Captain of Basket-ball; Doris Wilson, Captain of Girls’ Basket-ball Team. Class Officers Senior—President, Hobart Whitney; Vice-president, Harold Barrett; Secretary, Irene Atkins; Treas- urer, Ruth Kittredge; Marshal, Maurice Richardson. Junior—President, Albert G. Lauzon; Vice-president, George W. Jones; Secretary, Vera Holden; Treas- urer, Rachel Hart; Marshal, Philip White. Sophomore-—President, Mark Daly; Vice-president, Mildred Rowe; Secretary, Harold Bassett; Treasurer, Margaret Howe; Marshal, Roger Beedle. Freshman—President, Harold Morse; Vice-president, Norman Wass; Secretary, Ruth Thompson; Treas- urer, Ruth Wilkinson; Marshal, Stuart Damon. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets Major, Ralph F. Tenney; Adjutant, Milton F. Prue; Quartermaster, George R. Thompson; Sergt.-Major, he niet Quartermaster Sergt., Abraham W. Britton; Color Sergts., Harold D. Burley, Guy . VonDell. COMPANY A—Captain, Harold G. Barrett; Ist Lieut., George E. Shields; 2d Lieut., Stanley R. Bates, Ist Sergt., Francis W. Coughlin, Quartermaster Sergt., Raymond P. Potter, Sergeants, John J. Lynch, Albert G. Lauzon, William H. Gaffney, John F. Lynch. Corporals, Earl J. Carter, Gunnar A. An- derson, Robert M. Carter, Lester G. Glasheen, Franklyn H. Horton, Daniel J. Tobin. Lance Cor- porals, Mark L. Daly, Ralph G. Baker. COMPANY B—Capiain, Clarence M. Kline; Ist Lieut., Harold L. Lloyd: 2d Lieut.,Rodney E. Swift; Ist Sergt., Hugh H. Bradley; Quartermaster Sergt., Leo Leamy. Sergeants, Paul R. Nettel, Philip E. Foster, Clifford Kirkpatrick, Harry H. Kalin. Corporals, Louis F. Rahm, Lawrence F. Marshall, Roland S . Ames, Henry M. Regan, Earl B. Pickering, Harold P. O’Keefe. Lnnce Corporals, Charles F. May- nard, Waldo E. Suhlke. COMPANY C—Captain, Maurice W. Richardson; Ist Lieut., Hobart A. Whitney; 2d Lieut., Sherman W. Platt; Ist Sergt., James B. Crane; Quartermaster Sergt., George W. Jones. Sergeants,Clyde C. Cleverly, Harold S. Black, Berton L. Blanchard,Arthur L. Chandler. Corporals, Philip J. White, David E. Bro- gaard, Harvey H. Goodwin, Henry K. Scanlon, Chester W. Demond, Frank T. Bagley. Lance Cor- porals, Roger K. Beedle, Roscoe J. Whttney. High School Orchestra Vera Look, Pianist; Mary Louise Richardson, Rowland Pitts, Milton Arnold, Christine Wellington, Russell MacComiskey, Cornelius O’ Sullivan, First Violin; Harvey Goodwin, Charles Spaulding, Second Violin; Rod- ney Swift, Irene Atkins, Aurora Kingman, First Mandolin; Mildred Rowe, Helen Howe, Second Mando- lin; Clyde Cleverly, Drums. Director, William H. Kenney. Compliments of Fashionable Hair Cutting G. E. Kenney AEA gat St eae |e specialty at BEARCE’S, 43 Main St Compliments of NICHOLS FROST Fitchburg, Mass. Main Store Annex THE STORE THAT DARES To Carry the New Styles in Shoes Rings Pins an d F obs LAYTHE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE CO. ’ ’ 32 Main Street with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel Compliments of on each. Mrs. M. E. Bowen 54 Main St., cor. Merriam Av. New Styles in BE. 1. THOMAS SAM COHEN Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Cameras, Photo Supplies 6 Water St. Leominster, Mass. LEOMINSTER GROCERY CO. KEVILEESs Novelties in Men’s Wear F. E. Short Co. Staple and Fancy Groceries Groceries Thee 13 Pleasant’Strect HART SCHAFFNER MARX SEA a acaba alba rom nt cee Oey CLOTHES Silks and Dress Goods | PR4=T ity, i : SIGNET RING of Honest Quality, in all the Leading Staple W eaves a oe Ais 5 25, $1.50 ie yard Class Pins and Emblems GILLESPIE’S JEWELRY STORE 24 Monument Square Ry SL Baker 1, 72 Golden S Fe harmacy Shoes for Men, Women, and Children Leominster Shoe Store 38 Main St. Mayo Block 15 Water Street A little off the Square, but it pays to walk. The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. The Prescription Store Compliments of Class of 1914 KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES For Spring, 1914 A Splendid Line for Young Men Prices Not Too High Quality Better than Custom Tailoring The (Goodnow-Pearson (EG: Fitchburg’s Department Store Clifford Caswell S. M. KALIN Home Made Candies and Ice Cream Champion Tailor and Clothier 65 Central St. Leominster, Mass. 40 Monument Sq., Leominster Tel. 101-M OPEN EVENINGS ele. E- GEM For Fresh, Wholesome, Candy and The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Ice Cream, Motion Picture Theater, where only call at the best and latest photo plays will Pe THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY al STORE Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and The Olympic Ventilating High Class Moving Pictures B'ower Pipe and General Jobbing 55 and 59 Central St., Leominster and Illustrated Songs WRIGHT DITSON SPRING CATALOGUE, con- taining Prices and Styles of Bascball, Lawn Tenn‘s, Golf, and General Athletic Goods, IS OUT. The Wright Ditson Baseball uni- foims are ‘better than ever. The Board of Trade Managers should write for samples and pr ces Compliments of Catalogue free. WRIGHT DITSON Ha lance eas Cambridge 344 Washington St , Bos- 22 Warren St., New York Don't Spend Your Momeva i sail seee at the Adams Pharmacy Co. Inc. | Class of | 916 un'ess you wish to get your money's worth Money back if not satisfied | | Central Street | Smith’ : ; Central erly: Laundering of All Kinds Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value SHAPLEY BROTHERS A PORTRAIT sent to the absent one now and then binds the friendship of youth, bridges distances, and knits closer the ties of family and kinsfolk. Make your Appointment at the Kirk Studio 14 Monument Sq. Leominster Agency for Page Shaw's Candies | at Nixon’s Drug Store a The Kodak Store Hadley Coal Company Dealers in COAL and WOOD Office: 12 Mechanic St. Gavin Hardware Co. Hardware and Paints Mass. Wik Mone Co. Trucking of all kinds Leominster, 3 Edison Talking Machines at Half Price: $12, $18, $20 Records, 10c, 20c, 31c each for a few days. ? R. B. ANDREWS The Pierson Pharmacy Monument Square Gio: The “Rexallgres Leominster, Mass. ‘“ MONOGRAM” FLAVORING EXTRACT Manufactured by ARTHUR J. ALLEN CO. 45 Fruit St. Leominster, Mass. For sale by John Cleary, F. H. Robertson, Bates Bros., G. H. Smith, Grocery Market Co., Malcolm L. Brown The Goodhue Co. The Queen Hair Pin Co. Will build you anything in Refrigerators or Store Fixtures. Leominster Refrigerator Co. JOHN I. FARR, Manager Compliments of Class of 1917 Table of Contents FRONTISPIECE, The Class of 1914 SALUTATORY, - - PRESENTATION OF CLAss GIFT ACCEPTANCE - - Crass HIsTory - CrLass PROPHECY - VALEDICTORY - - Crass SONG - - LEOMINSTER HiGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY Ralph Francis Tenney 9 Hobart Arthur Whitney II Albert George Lauzon, ’15 II Milton Fayette Prue 12 Stanley Richardson Bates 16 Evelyn Jane Shattuck 21 Ruth Hannah Kittredge 22 pins OE eee THE MAGNET Vol. VII. LEOMINSTER, MASS., JUNE, 1914. No. 9 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EpITor-In-CHIEF, EVELYN J. SHATTUCK, ’14. Business Manager, Maurice W. RICHARDSON, ’14. Exchange Editor, MyrTLE FARRAR, ’14. School Notes’ Editor, ALBERT G. Lauzon, ’15. Alumni Notes’ Editor, M1ILTon F. Prug, ’14. Jokes’ Editor, GEorGE R. THompson, ’14. Art Editor, W. SHERMAN Piatt, ’14. Assistant Business Manager, GzorGcz W. JoNEs, ’15. Published monthly during school year by pupils ef the High School. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, ro cents. Commencement Exercises Selection High School Orchestra Prayer Reverend Thomas Legate Fisher Chorus Wind and Sea, Cauffman Salutatory Ralph Francis Tenney Presentation of Class Gift Hobart Arthur Whitney Acceptance Albert George Lauzon, 1915 Chorus Scotch Folk Songs Thanet ye Class History Milton Fayette Prue Selections from Adele, Briquet Orchestra Class Prophecy Stanley Richardson Bates Valedictory Evelyn Jane Shattuck Chorus The Heavens Resound Beethoven Presentation of Diplomas Mr. Frank I. Pierson Award of Mayo, Nixon, and Underwood Prizes Principal E. R. Clarke Class Song Benediction Reverend Thomas Legate Fisher Selection Orchestra Ci Irene Mae Atkins Marion Celia Baillie Harold George Barrett Stanley Richardson Bates Marie Victoria Beland Ethel Rose Marguerite Bo Hugh Henry Bradley Abraham William Britton Elizabeth Mary Carroll Helena Frances Connaugh Ruth Agnes Corey Francis Walter Coughlin Mary Elizabeth Coughlin James Barnard Crane Myrtle Farrar Cecil Flewelling Nina Elizabeth George Philomena Josephine Guy Myrtle Maud Hicks Lillian Mae Killelea Marian Myrna Kirkpatrick Ruth Hannah Kittredge Clarence Morton Kline Leo Leamy Harold Herman Lloyd Vera Helen Look Class Honors President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Marshal Colors: Purple and White. Motto: WVzhil sine labor. THE MAGNET ass of 1914 Mildred Reed MacComiskey Mary Margaret McHugh Irene Frances McPherson Gladys Almira Morhous William Sherman Platt urbeau Rachel Potter Raymond Page Potter Milton Fayette Prue Maurice Willard Richardson ton Mildred Emily Richardson Myrtle Evelyn Roberts John Henry Schulthess Evelyn Jane Shattuck George Ernest Shields Marguerite Irene Sisco Rodney Bryant Swift Ralph Francis Tenney George Robert Thompson Marjorie Tremblay Blanche Evelyn Vorse Bessie Louise Wass Emma Olive Wellington Ruth Gertrude Whitcomb Hobart Arthur Whitney Elsie Marion Woods Class Officers Hopart ARTHUR WHITNEY HAROLD GEORGE BARRETT IRENE MAE ATKINS | RutH HANNAH KITTREDGE MaurRIcCE WILLARD RICHARDSON . THE MAGNET 9 Saiutatory N behalf of the graduating class of 1914 I welcome you, our parents, O our teachers, and our friends, most heartily, to these, our gradua- tion exercises. Tonight we have arrived at the goal which has been the object of our endeavors for many years. We meet together as a high school class for the last time, and it is a pleasure and an inspiration to see so many of our friends before us on this occasion. We appreciate that in- terest in us which has brought you here, and we hope that you will enjoy these exercises. As we are taking leave of the school, we naturally recall those benefits which we have received from our studies here. Our different courses have given us different advantages, and we hope that these may supplement each other to make a successful whole. The study of mathematics and science has trained our minds to think clearly and reason logically. English, for- eign languages, and literature have unlocked for us the world’s treasures of knowledge and experience. Travel and science, politics and sociology, dis- covery and exploration, war and peace, religion and philosophy—all of the innumerable phases of human thought and experience are found in English and foreign literature and our high school studies have opened the gates leading to all this. What greater benefit could any course of training give us? We have been prepared for our later duties of citizenship by our courses in history and civil government. These have given us an insight into the methods of our government, a knowledge of the beginning of our govern- ment, and a realization of the solemn responsibility resting upon us, the future citizens, to uphold and to advance those principles of liberty and de- mocracy which the patience, courage, and blood of our forefathers estab- lished on this continent. Our training in military drill has taught the boys o f the class the discipline and obedience of army life, the elementary ma- neuvers, and the use of arms. This training will be of inestimable value to ourselves and to our country in the occasion of a national crisis such as faces the country at present in the Mexican situation. Our attendance at the sessions of the High School Congress, which is a school activity worthy of a place in the curriculum, has given many of us a training in public speaking and parliamentary law which is necessary for active and intelligent participation in New England town government, with its townmeeting and other democratic institutions. We have also gained a knowledge and un- derstanding of the current political questions which are necessary if we would vote intelligently. All these are more benefits which our high school education has given to us. (10 THE MAGNET For the privilege of securing these advantages most credit is due to our parents. They, like the Pilgrim pioneers, who gave up friends and comfort that their children might enjoy the blessings of political and reli- gious freedom, have in many cases denied themselves much that we, their children, might enjoy the benefits of a high school education. We are es- pecially glad to greet them this evening, and we hope that their pleasure and pride in seeing us here may partially repay them for their self-denial. May our future careers fulfil their highest hopes and entirely recompense them for their sacrifices. To all the teachers of the high school we express our thanks for their efforts in our behalf. They have labored faithfully to prepare us for success- ful careers in college or in business. But we must not forget the many pri- mary and grammar school teachers who worked persistently to drill us in the elementary studies that we might with profit pursue our higher courses here. Some of them, no doubt, are present tonight, while others have gone to different fields of labor; but to each and all we give our thanks for the many benefits which we have derived from their instruction. — Thus, parents, teachers, and friends, we gladly meet you here this even- ing because we appreciate the interest which you have shown in us not only in coming here tonight but also in aiding and encouraging us throughout our course to secure the greatest benefits and advantages which are offered to us by a high school education. RatpH FRANCIS TENNEY. THE MAGNET Va’ Presentation of the Class Gift W the Class of 1914, are about to leave this school, where four prof- itable years have been spent. It is our desire to leave a suitable gift as a token of our appreciation of the preparation we have obtained here for our future life work. As a pledge of our loyalty to our Alma Mater, we, who this night are about to join the ranks of her alumni, have taken pleasure in following es- tablished precedent. From the receipts of the two senior plays one hundred and fifty dollars have been given to the Athletic Association. We have also selected a gift from which all who come here in future years may derivea benefit. Since the school library is in need of reference works, the class has decided that a set of historical reference works will be a fitting and appropriate gift. I take pleasure in presenting to the school these tokens of our love and devotion. © Hopart A. WHITNEY, President 1914. Acceptance of the Class Gift Mr. WHITNEY AND MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS: In behalf of the students of the Leominster High School I wish to thank you most sincerely for this gift which you have the honor of present- ing to our school, a gift which will not only serve to remind us of your kind- ness, but will be a source of encouragement and benefit to us. Our library and school are in need of these books, and I believe that they will be of great service to those who will have the privilege of using them. Again I wish to express our thanks for this useful and helpful reminder of the generosity of the Class of IgI4. ALBERT G. Lauzon, President Class of IgI5. 12 THE MAGNET The Past of 1914 N SEPTEMBER, Ig!o, the entering class of bashful boys and girls ] gathered in the Assembly Hall for the purpose of arranging their schedules. This class, the class of 1914, was addressed on that day by Mr. John C. Hull, then the principal of the school. The schedules arranged, our flock poured out into the corridors to go to the rooms assigned as home- rooms. Here is where our first bit of greenness showed itself. Many could not find their room, even after passing it four or five times. Finally, after the wanderers had been directed by some kind fellow, a Senior perhaps, the whole Freshman class was seated in the rooms assigned. From that day on, to the end of our Freshman year, we were the objects of contempt and scorn from the Senior class. Perhaps rightly so, for we were so green, yes, so very green, that until recently we still had a little Greene in our class. But the Freshmen swore revenge for each insult that we had received from the Seniors. Early that winter, when skunks were in profusion, three of our loyal classmates went hunting. ‘“ Rabbit’’ Potter came home after a successful trip. As it was school time, he had to come to school without breakfast. It was quite evident that “ Rabbit’ had had a brief conflict with askunk. The skunk had been a victim of Potter’s weapon, and vice versa. As soon as “Rabbit” entered the building, a wide pathway was opened up down the corridor. Upstairs he went. The Seniors who were standing near the stairs clapped their hands over their noses and flew in all directions. First score for the Freshmen. The very next day, Thompson and Lloyd appeared in the corridors, through which they paraded unobstructed, fer they, too, had had battle with two skunks. The offensive trio, Potter, Thompson, and Lloyd, were obliged to sit near the back of the room dur- ing the whole Algebra recitation. Evidently Mr. Sparks was not a lover of skunks. To get back to our class activities. We held our first meeting of the year soon after schoo! opened. Miss Aurora Kingman was elected presi- dent of the class by a large majority. The first important question to arise was, of course, that of class colors. Many were the combinations proposed, and hot was the debate. Finally, however, after dinner time had passed, we chose purple and white. The class-pin committee, at the head of which was Stanley Bates, presented several designs to the class, the triangular de- sign which we all wear now being the one selected. One of the early attractions of the year was the great one round bout for the heavyweight championship of the Algebra class, H. Whitney and S. Platt being the aspirants for the honors. The fight was a draw, however, Mr. Walker calling it off just when the fur began to fly. ‘ Boys!” snapped the teacher, ‘‘this is no place for such things. You may both go to the THE MAGNET 13 office!” Very likely the young pugilists had it out in the office—with Mr. Hull. Soon after school started, Maurice Richardson, a popular member of our class, had a bad attack of “Spring” fever, which threatened his heart for some time. Since then, his heart has been rather weak, threatening to succumb to several other fevers. But we all know that Maurice always looks forward to Spring anyway. The latter part of April, 1911, Mr. Sparks, the mathematics teacher, was called to a town in New York State to carry on his duties as a minister of the gospel. The new instructor, Mr. Lamb, soon brought order out of chaos with the aid ot a bit of sarcasm. How often since have I heard him say, “I guess you need a little more time on this lesson. Perhaps you had better return this afternoon until four-thutty.’’ Also we recall a favorite saying, “ Very well. Now, then, what’s your reason?” Spring came, and with it the baseball season. I smile as I think of this. The Freshmen and Sophomores were to have a game on Thursday after- noon. Manual Training also came that afternoon. Lloyd and Thompson, two of the Freshmen players, were in Manual Training, and were very anxious to get away. Well, “ Whitey” asked permission to leave early and was ex- cused, although he did not say that he was going to play baseball. Thomp- son did not dare ask to be dismissed, as he feared suspicions might be aroused. For five minutes he was quiet. Then a groan was heard from the direction of his bench, and we looked around to see George holding his jaw in his hands. A large swelling (?) was noticed on his jaw, and Mr. Clark, the instructor, immediately dismissed the suffering (?) boy, We later learned that George’s toothache (?) was caused by an over indulgence in wood shavings. Needless to say, the Freshmen won the game, seven to six. With the coming of June, Mr. Hull, our efficient head master, re- signed his position. We, the class of 1914, were promoted, no longer to be Freshmen tormented by Seniors. The following September, we returned to the old school as “ wise fools,” or Sophomores, as the public knew us. Wewere greeted by Mr. Edward R. Clarke, the new principal, whom we all love and respect. Many of the Sophomores had not passed the stage of Freshman fooling, and as a result, were lectured on the matter by Mr. Clarke. At our first class meeting we elected officers, Mr. Deady being made president. He did not have a great deal to do during his administration, as the class activities were few. The Sophomores were well represented during the football season, Platt, Barrett, and Shields, making the team. Since then, we have been prominent in all lines of sport. In January, 1912, we welcomed into our flock a real ‘‘ made in Germany ” article, Mr. John Schulthess, from Dusseldorf, Germany, a husky, jolly fellow whom everybody has learned to like. When he enrolled in our school membership, he was a special Sophomore, but, so diligently did he work, he was promoted the next year as a regular student in our class. And we are proud to have such a manly young fellow in our class. He is 14 THE MAGNET one of the most popular fellows in the school, and is an excellent example of the average German youth—proficient in everything he attempts. So we say, ‘Hoch der Kaiser!”’ Our Sophomore year came to an end, and we ceased to be lower class- men. In September we re-entered the school life as Juniors, and con- sequently of more importance. At our first class meeting, Mr. Deady was again elected president, and Mr. Schulthess was elected marshal. The first and most important of our class activities was the annual Junior dance, which was held in the gymnasium the twenty-ninth of November, 1912. At the end of a successful football season, the squad gathered in the school library to elect a captain for the I913 season. Barrett, Shields, and Platt were the candidates, ‘‘ Red” finally getting the vote. ‘“ Red,” ‘“‘ Hippo,” and ‘“‘Shermie”’ have served us faithfully in athletics, especially in football, and we are proud of the mighty trio. During the spring of 1913, the Juniors became quite prominent in track athletics. Mr. Schulthess himself caused the downfall of the other classes, his speed winning for him the nickname, “The Flying Dutchman.” He showed his class in every event that he entered, capturing first in several. Thereafter, the school year went quickly by, and three years of our four years’ sentence had been successfully passed. On Tuesday, September 2, 1913, the class of I914 entered their Senior year. The building was found to be too small for us, simply because we were Seniors. Proud and dignified,—as all Seniors should be,— we looked down haughtily upon the classes below us, especially the Freshmen, and tried not to think that we were ever such humble specimens of high school students. Some say that the Seniors should not despise the Freshmen What, a member of ¢ zs class stooping so low as to even notice a Freshman, or even thinking of one? Well, I guess not! The Freshmen are to us as the earth we tread on,—only I’ve noticed that the Freshmen won’t let us tread on them a great deal. Then again, we think how awful it must be to know nothing, as the Freshmen, and how divine it is to know everything, as the class of IgI4. The class elected officers this year by the preferential ballot system, which was tried as an experiment, and worked out remarkably well. Mr. Deady, a third-term candidate, succeeded where Teddy failed,—he was elected. Mr. Whitney, receiving the next highest number of votes, became vice-president. ‘These two candidates had conducted a vigorous campaign in true political style, except that they did not rescurt to graft. At this election, Miss Kittredge was elected class treasurer. She has proved herself to be one of the most active officers any class has ever pro- duced. He who would dodge his class dues with such a treasurer in the class had better leave school. I myself have tried to put off my class dues until the last minute, but was finally forced to pay them in order to keep Ruth from walking on my heels everywhere I went. It is true of others as well. She grabs you any time she pleases and says, “Say, you, I want you to pay your dues, zow.”’ She holds up some one every day in this way, THE MAGNET 15 and continues to do it until she gets her money. But everybody admits that Ruth is all right, in spite of the fact that she robs us. Senior activities started with a corn roast up Granite Street, on the evening of September fourteenth, 1913. Nothing is known of what hap- pened after the party finished eating,—that is, by those who didn’t go,—but we imagine that the boys and girls had a Jovely time, for Mr. Roberts and Miss Thissell were chaperons. During the football season, George Shields brought more honors to himself and to our class by winning the mackinaw offered by Shapley Brothers for efficiency in football. If we had had ten more such men as “Hippo” in the Fitchburg game,—not but what those who did play put up an excellent game,—Fitchburg would have looked like pulp when we fin- ished with them on Thanksgiving Day. As it was, they didn’t have much on us, and nothing at all that could compare with Shields. On Wednesday evening, March 11, the class presented ‘The Toast- master” to a large and appreciative audience. Half the net proceeds were given to the Athletic Association. This, with the two comedies, ‘ Thirty Minutes for Refreshments,” and ‘A Cyclone for a Cent,’ which were pre- sented June 12, greatly assisted the Association, which has been in need of money since the opening of the baseball season. The three inter-class track meets were easily won by Ig14, the individ- ual honors again going to ‘‘ Hans” Schulthess, who won nearly every event that he entered. For his great work on the cinder path, John was presented a silver cup. He showed up very well in the Interscholastic Meet, also. Those little incidents which cause us to smile as we look back upon our Senior year begin in the early fall. Potter, as in former years, went skunk hunting with the same result. This time, however, he caused a sen- sation in Room 16 by putting his feet, the most badly affected part of his body, upon the hot steam pipes. We had learned in Chemistry that gases diffuse rapidly in air, especially when heated, and we were convinced by Potter's experiment. Lloyd, a history shark, expects to prove to us in the near future that Fort Sumter was made of bricks and plaster-paris. Lloyd and Whitney, to say nothing of the whole American History class, certainly were goat-getters. The other incidents are too numerous to mention, with the exception of the class picture, which surely was a joke. Just before the picture was snapped, Crane informed the class that it was quite necessary that he should sneeze. The sneeze did not materialize, which brought a fit of hysterics upon the class. Then the picture was taken, and it proved to be a picture long to be remembered. So finally came our last days of grace. College entrance examinations and graduation rehearsals have occupied our time during these last two weeks, until now our sentencve_ has come to an end, and we are receiving our last honors at dear old L. H. S., to whom we all wish the best of success in the future. Mitton F. PRvE. 16 THE MAGNET — Class Prophecy CAN’T quite understand what came over me, but somehow I gradually dozed off to sleep as I sat in Room 18, listening to a rather uninterest- ing lecture on the Periodic Law. It seemed as though I was on atrain going at a terrific speed. After along time the train began to slacken its rapidity and I realized that I would soon step on the ground which, ten years before, was the scene of four long years of study. When the train finally came to a standstill, I alighted in front of the magnificent railroad station. What an improvement over the old one! I turned around sharply when a voice which seemed to sound familiar came to my ears. “Shine, sir?’ Who would have thought that such a promising boy as Ralph Tenney would ever come to this! I asked him where I could find a hack to drive me to the Grand Union Hotel, and he directed me to the other side of the station, where I saw a lean looking horse attached to a broken-down hack. Sure enough, there was “ Pat” Leamy, sitting on the front seat. The poor old horse had lost most of its speeding qualities, for it took me at least five minutes to drive to the hotel, which stands where the Field School used to be before it was moved. I entered and who should I see but “ Molly” Coughlin, the present manager of that large hotel. I suppose she is patronized by some of the same ones that she used to serve at the lunch-counter. She informed me that “ Jimmie” Crane had charge of the shower-baths and I determined to find ‘‘ Jimmie” and see what he was doing. I found him easily enough. He was at his post, with Bradley locked in the shower-bath and the cold water on. After releasing Bradley from his sad predicament I had quite a chat with him. “ Are you going to the Class of 1914 parade?” he asked. I told him — that I hadn't heard of any parade, but I decided that I would see it at any cost. I immediately telephoned Lloyd’s garage and I finally induced Lloyd himself to drive me, in spite of the large amount of work waiting to be done. As it was already time for dinner, I sat down at one of the tables. A young lady came to wait on me whose face seemed rather familiar, although I couldn’t seem to place it. After a little thought I recognized Irene McPherson, who used to administer so proficiently to the needs of our hungry mouths. I told her who I was and she asked me if I didn’t want to go out in the kitchen and see Lillian Killelea wash dishes. I have heard that she refused an offer to teach French in the Lunenburg High School, because she considered her time too valuable to spend in this way. Promptly at two o'clock Lloyd drove up in front of the hotel and we were soon speeding away toward the High School, where we found a suit- able place fo r viewing the parade. We had waited only a short time when THE MAGNET 17 the band began to play and the great procession began to move. The old days were slowly coming back to my mind as I recognized the familiar faces one after another. My attention was first called to the leader of the band. Sherman Platt was swinging his baton in perfect time. He walked along with his head up, proud of his honorable position. Immediately in the rear of the band was a large gathering which was composed chiefly of women. This part of the procession was led by Nina George and Myrtle Hicks, who carried a huge banner on which I read the following words: MAURICE RICHARDSON CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF LEOMINSTER Maurice was in an automobile in the center of the gathering. In the machine with him were Ruth Kittredge, his campaign treasurer, Marion Kirkpatrick, his secretary, and Hobart Whitney, with the honorable title of Campaign Manager. After these came two dispirited and hen-pecked husbands, whom I recognized as George Thompson and Milton Prue, well-known debaters on the suffrage question, Some mischievous person had placed a small sign on the back of the automobile and as it went by I saw it,— MEN CAN VOTE. WHY CANT WE? A large cage on wheels next came into view and I wondered what con- nection that could have with the parade, but I soon found out. In the cage were “Hippo” Shields and “Rabbit” Potter with his wonderful trained mice. The next float was decorated with red, white, and blue. On the front of this I read the following inscription: IN CELEBRATION OF THE SERVICES OF THREE MEXICAN WAR NURSES WHO SERVED THREE YEARS AT THE FRONT Rachel Potter, Evelyn Shattuck and Cecil Flewelling, all realizing the solemnity of the occasion, had full possession of this float with the excep- tion of ‘‘ Red” Barrett, who was driving the two noble chargers which drew the chariot. I guess ‘“ Red’s” experience on the ice team was a great help to his present position. This was followed bya peculiar piece of art in the shape of an old stage- coach. I should call the gathering a delirious delegation of cosmopolitans seeking to revolutionize the world by their appearance. These sad look- ing beings included John Schulthess, who has been looking for a chance to run against Swift, the 220 yard ‘‘ Speed” boy, who is now the undisputed champion for this distance. Ethel Bourbeau was also there, having just finished a position as secretary to the French Ambassador to Ireland. I couldn’t think who that person with the green pants on was, but Lloyd in- formed me that it was Francis Coughlin who has won fame as a baseball player. Mildred Richardson was there too. She has become a renowned 18 THE MAGNET suffragette leader, much in contrast to her retiring disposition when she left high school. The most hilarious part of the parade was at the end, and I was after- ward informed that this very musical organization was called “ The Wom- en’s Incorporate Association of Musical Criticism.” I should judge from their singing that they were trying to sing ‘‘ Home, Sweet Home,” to the tune of ‘‘ Everybody Works but Father.” Mary McHugh could be heard above all the rest. My! but her voice must have increased in volume in the last ten years. Among the others taking part in the discord were Elsie Woods and Marion Baillie, both with exceptionally strong voices. Each of them seemed to add a little to the general confusion of tongues. Now that the parade had passed, I rode back to the hotel to rest. I picked up a copy of the Leominster Transcript and right on the front page I noticed the following headline in large letters: MYRTLE FARRAR WINS THE TITLE OF WOMAN CHAMPION LONG-DISTANCE SWIMMER OF AMERICA After reading about her marvelous swim across the English Channel I turned over to the local news. I found that Philomene Guy and Helen Connaugh- ton had gone west for an indefinite trip. I wonder if they went with matri- monial intentions. Over on the opposite page I foune an excellent exposi- tory paragraph on ‘“‘ How to Make a Bachelor Love You,” by Olive Wel- lington. Early in the evening I walked down Main Street to look into the store windows. Everything had undergone a great change. Instead of Nicker- son’s store, a large electric sign reflected the name of ‘‘ Vorse, Wass, and Whitcomb Co.” I entered, to see what kind of a store they had, and there at the glove counter on the right was Elizabeth Carroll, who had become a fine saleswoman. She even sold me a pair of gloves that I didn’t need. She told me that Vera Look might be found on the next floor demonstrating pianos. As it was still early, I decided to visit the Hippodrome Theater, which had taken the place of Music Hall. The performance had already begun and what I saw nearly took me off my feet. Myrtle Roberts was engaged in a gymnastic exhibition with Clarence Kline, while Margaret Sisco played the piano, so that they might keep together; but the best part of the act was a representation of ‘‘Sy’s First Marriage,” a satire on the “ Travels with a Donkey,” given by Irene Atkins. I suppose she learned to conduct herself properly on the stage in ‘Thirty Minutes for Refreshments.” The feature act of the evening was a wonderful feat of skill by the Colonial Troupe, which included Mildred MacComiskey, the strongest woman in the world; Ruth Corey, the only living remnant of North Leominster now in existence; and Abraham Britton, the rider of Maud, the kicking mule. The last act was a character impersonation by Marie Beland and Marjorie Trem- blay. They made up the worst faces possible and they were supposed to represent noted people in history. As I went out of the theater I noticed THE MAGNET 19 that Gladys Morhous was in the ticket office now. I suppose she is the sub- ticket-seller to take the place of the other girl when she gets tired. As I was going down the stairs my feet slipped from under me and I felt myself falling, I awoke suddenly when I heard Miss Johnson address me rather crossly: ‘‘ Mr. Bates, please sit up.” STANLEY R. BATEs. Valedictory Essay UCCESS has been likened to the peak of a high mountain whose steep, S rocky side can be scaled only by the most arduous labor. Every one some time must approach this mountain either in contemplation or in the actual conflict of life. Tonight the easiest part of our pilgrimage over life’s broad level plains is finished. Now we stand looking at the heights above us. Shall we, on entering our greater work, make our abode in the valley in contentment, unwilling to pay the cost of the struggle of ascent? There are those who, without ambitions, go no farther than the foot-hills. Some climb part way, but for lack of strength never reach the top. Are we to be numbered among those who have tried, but failed? Attempts are to be praised, but the world accords to success greatest commendation. Then let us start the ascent with the determination to succeed. Only those with courage and perseverance reach the peak, but it is worth the trouble, for on the other side is the land of promise, where our crown of success awaits us. The class of 1914 has chosen the excellent motto “ Nihil sine labore ’— nothing without labor. Each succeeding year these simple words have seemed more vital to us. Not only in our studies, but in all schoo! activi- ties, we have learned this valuable lesson. In the gymnasium, in the de- bating hall, and on the field of military drill we have experienced the lust of the battle, the pang of disappointment, the despair of failure, and the triumph of success—all of which go to make up part of life’s struggle. Not our studies alone, but other school activities, as well, have borne a part in the cultivation of this power for which we have been striving—to think clearly, to will firmly, and to act instantly. For several years military drill has been compulsory for all the boys of this school. Early in the fall companies are formed, of which officers are placed in charge. Then the task of training begins. They are trained constantly and commands are repeated until the cadets obey them with hardly voluntary mental process. After weeks of such training the drill- master announces that they are prepared for the contest which comes in 20 THE MAGNET form of the exhibition drill. The keenest interest is taken in the rivalry between the companies, for each individual is giving the best there is in him. He is aware that work for his company counts in the end. Tonight, the class of 1914 constitutes itself a battalion ready to make the assault on the rugged mountain of Labor. It has marched for four years under the purple and white flag and has been led by the teachers of L. H.S. They have trained us to think quickly and logically, and have given us a foundation on which to build our life’s work. After we leave school the test will come and people will find out whether we are fitted to fall in and co-operate with those about us. Why is this company work so essential? A few may become leaders, making their names famous for individual work, but we cannot all be majors or captains in the army of life; some must be privates. Every private should hold some place of importance and make the army better for his being there. If he cannot do this efficiently, how can he hope ever to become acaptain? It is human nature to strive for something better in life. The only way to obtain it is by labor. Whether we become captains or privates does not make so much difference, if we do our best. In the end our experience will have taught us to say as the won- derful military leader, Napoleon, said: ‘I must fight battles and I must win them; conquest has made me what I am and conquest must maintain me.” Now, classmates, the time has come for us to say farewell to this dear school, our schoolmates, our teachers, and all those who have made it possi- ble for us to come here. We regret that this is the last time we shall meet asaclass. Yet, in another sense, we would not be content to remain longer. We all have ambitions to fulfil and feel an eager desire to go about them. It is true that we may not all be together again, but we shall meet other friends and have greater interests. In truth, although in different positions, we shall all be in the same great army. Every minute counts. Do not delay, lest it be too late. Join the ranks; shoulder arms, and march forward over the mountain to success. EVELYN SHATTUCK. THE MAGNET 21 Class Song Tune: Integer Vitae. This night we leave our dear old L. H. S. Four bright and happy years have gone fleeting by; And, as now we part, may she have success: Long live our dear old High! We have been bound by friendship’s golden chain, Working for standards none could e’er surpass; May nineteen fourteen’s honor ever reign. Good luck go with our class! Sad are we all to leave school life, to go Out on a strange road where we must be braver; Then, as we go forth, ne’er forget our motto, “Nothing without labor.” RutH HANNAH KITTREDGE. 22 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Frank I. Pierson, Chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr, M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, John C. Hull, Frederick T. Platt. Superintendent of Schools—G. F. Ellinwood. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Frank L. Dunham. Faculty Principal—Edward R. Clarke, Civil Government. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics, Commer- cial Law. Secretary—Acdell Phillips. Assistants—Alberti Roberts, Marion C. Johnson, Science; Frank P. Bell, Alice G. Smith, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Commercial Branches; Florence M. Felton, A. Leila Daily, English; Elizabeth Jackson, German; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ethel A. Thissell, History; Anna B. Gregoire, French; Martha Lundagen, Algebra, English; and French; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Education; G. H. Don- ham, John A. Foss, Manual Training ; Augusta R. Nettel, Florence 1. Howe, Sewing; Marion Warren, Cooking; William H. Kenney, Director of Music; Waldo F. Bates, Jr., Supervisor of Drawing; James C. Smith, Drill Master; Sybil E. Bearce, Elocution. Grade IX—Annie Conlin, Hattie D. Harrington, Marea B. Lewis. Athletic Instructor, Wm. F. Lane. Baseball Coach, E. F. Tansey. High School Congress Speaker, Hobart Whitney. Clerk, Maurice Richardson. § Sergeant-at-Arms, George Shields Athletic Association Harold G. Barrett, President; Philip White, Vice-president; Ruth Kittredge, Secretary; Alberti Roberts, Treasurer; William Gaffney, Manager of Football; Roger Beedle, Assistant; Hobart Whitney, Manager of Basket-ball; George Jones, Assistant; Marion C. Johnson, Teacher Manager of Girls’ Basket- ball; Rachel Potter, Assistant; Maurice Richardson, Manager of Track Team; Ralph Young, Assistant; Harold Barrett, Manager of Baseball; Rodney Swift, Captain of Baseball; Paul Brigham, Captain of Football; Philip White, Captain of Basket-ball; Doris Wilson, Captain of Girls’ Basket-ball Team. Class Officers Senior—President, Hobart Whitney; Vice-president, Harold Barrett; Secretary, Irene Atkins; Treas- urer, Ruth Kittredge; Marshal, Maurice Richardson. Junior—President, Albert G. Lauzon; Vice-president, George W. Jones; Secretary, Vera Holden; Treas- urer, Rachel Hart; Marshal, Philip White. Sophomore-—President, Mark Daly; Vice-president, Mildred Rowe; Secretary, Harold Bassett; Treasurer, Margaret Howe; Marshal, Roger Beedle. Freshman—President, Harold Morse; Vice-president, Norman Wass; Secretary, Ruth Thompson; Treas- urer, Ruth Wilkinson; Marshal, Stuart Damon. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets Major, Ralph F. Tenney; Adjutant, Milton F. Prue; Quartermaster, George R. Thompson; Sergt.-Major, nee ee Quartermaster Sergt., Abraham W. Britton; Color Sergts., Harold D. Burley, Guy C. VonDell. COMPANY A—Captain, Harold G., Barrett; Ist Lieut., George E. Shields; 2d Lieut., Stanley R. Bates, Ist Sergt., Francis W. Coughlin, Quartermaster Sergt., Raymond P. Potter, Sergeants, John J. Lynch, Albert G. Lauzon, William H. Gaffney, John F. Lynch. Corporals, Earl J. Carter, Gunnar A. An- derson, Robert M. Carter, Lester G. Glasheen, Franklyn H. Horton, Daniel J. Tobin. Lance Cor- porals, Mark L. Daly, Ralph G. Baker. COMPANY B—Captain, Clarence M. Kline; Ist Lieut., Harold L. Lloyd: 2d Lieut.,Rodney E. Swift; Ist Sergt., Hugh H. Bradley; Quartermaster Sergt., Leo Leamy. Sergeants, Paul R. Nettel, Philip E. Foster, Clifford Kirkpatrick, Harry H. Kalin. Corporals, Louis F. Rahm, Lawrence F. Marshall, Roland S. Ames, Henry M. Regan, Earl B. Pickering, Harold P. O’Keefe. Lnnce Corporals, Charles F. May- nard, Waldo E. Suhlke. COMPANY C—Captain,Maurice W. Richardson; Ist Lieut., Hobart A. Whitney; 2d Lieut., Sherman W. Platt; Ist Sergt., James B. Crane; Quartermaster Sergt., George W. Jones. Sergeants,Clyde C. Cleverly, Harold S. Black, Berton L. Blanchard,Arthur L. Chandler. Corporals, Philip J. White, David E. Bro- gaard, Harvey H. Goodwin, Henry K. Scanlon, Chester W. Demond, Frank T. Bagley. Lance Cor- porals, Roger K. Beedle, Roscoe J. Whttney. High School Orchestra Vera Look, Pianist; Mary Louise Richardson, Rowland Pitts, Milton Arnold, Christine Wellington, Russell MacComiskey, Cornelius O'Sullivan, First Violin; Harvey Goodwin, Charles Spaulding, Second Violin; Rod- ney Swift, Irene Atkins, Aurora Kingman, First Mandolin; Mildred Rowe, Helen Howe, Second Mando- lin; Clyde Cleverly, Drums. Director, William H. Kenney. CALL ON You May Look Well BOUTWELL CO. and the cost will not be great FOR YOUR WEDDING INVITATIONS Let the next suit be tailor-made AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Sweeney the Tailor PRINTED OR ENGRAVED OUR PRICES WILL PLEASE YOU 4 Main St. Leominster Fashionable Hair Cutting a specialty at BEARCE’S 43 Main Street Compliments of G. E. Kenney 3 West St., Leominster Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value SHAPLEY BROTHERS A PORTRAIT sent to the absent one now and then binds the friendship of youth, bridges distances, and knits closer the ties of family and kinsfolk. Make your Appointment at the Kirk Studio 14 Monument Sq. Leominster Agency for Page Shaw’s Candies at Nixon’s Drug Store The Kodak Store Hadley Coal Company Dealers in COAL and WOOD Office: 12 Mechanic St. Gavin Hardware Co. Hardware and. Paints Mass. W. K. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds Leominster, 3 Edison Talking Machines at Half Price: $12, $18, $20 Records, 10c, 20c, 31c each for a few days. R. B. ANDREWS The Pierson Pharmacy Monument Square Co. The Rexall Store Leominster, Mass. “ MONOGRAM” FLAVORING EXTRACT Manufactured by ARTHUR J. ALLEN CO. 45 Fruit St. Leominster, Mass. For sale by John Cleary, F. H. Robertson, Bates Bros., G. H. Smith, Grocery Market Co., Malcolm L. Brown The Goodhue Co. The Queen Hair Pin Co. Will build you anything in Refrigerators or Store Fixtures. Leominster Refrigerator Co. JOHN I. FARR, Manager Compliments of Class of 1917 Compliments of NICHOLS FROST Fitchburg, Mass. Main Store Annex THE STORE THAT DARES To Carry the New Styles in Shoes : : LAYTHE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE CO. Rings, Pins, and Fobs cae aaa New Styles in with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel Compliments of on each. Mrs. M. E. Bowen Eek THOMAS 54 Main St., cor. Merriam Av. SAM COHEN F . E. Short Co. Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Cameras, Photo Supplies Staple and Fancy Groceries 6 Water St. Leominster, Mass. LEOMINSTER GROCERY CO. KEVILLE’S ? Novelties in Men’s Wear Groceries The Home of PaPleent Street HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES Silks and Dress Goods | PA ? watcy er ; SIGNET RING of Honest Quality, in all the Leading Staple Weaves f 50, .75, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 per yard Class Pins and Emblems GILLESPIE’S JEWELRY STORE 24 Monument Square (Scat ee | WH Ree OL | MJ O’Meakena Golden’s P harmacy Shoes for Men, Women, and Children Leominster Shoe Store 38 Main St. Mayo Block 15 Water Street A little off the Square, but it pays to walk. The Nickerson Dry Goods Co. The Prescription Store Compliments of Class of 1914 KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES For Spring, 1914 A Splendid Line for Young Men Prices Not Too High Quality Better than Custom Tailoring The Goodnow-Pearson Co. Fitchburg’s Department Store Clifford Caswell Home Made Candies and Ice Cream 40 Monument Sq., Leominster Tel. 101-M THE GEM The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Motion Picture Theater, where only the best and latest photo plays will be shown. Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilating Blower Pipe and General Jobbing 55 and 59 Central St., WRIGHT DITSON SPRING CATALOGUE, con- Leominster Hae taining Prices and Styles of Baseball, m3) Lawn Tennis, Golf, and General Athletic Goods, IS OUT. The Wright Ditson Baseball uni- Tee are heuer than ever. Managers should write for samples and prices Catalogue free. WRIGHT DITSON Harvard Sq., itd tb 344 Washington St., Bos- ton 2 Warren St., New Soy eerie York Dont Spend Your Money Money at the Adams Pharmacy Co. Inc. unless you wish to get your money’s worth Money back if not satisfied 71 Central Street S. M. KALIN Champion Tailor and Clothier — 65 Central St. Leominster, Mass. OPEN EVENINGS For Fresh, Wholesome, Candy and Ice Cream, call at THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY STORE The Olympic High Class Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs Compliments of The Board of Trade Compliments of Class of 1916 Smith's Central Laundry Laundering of All Kinds 1 . : : ‘ae Pe, tt! we, WE , ‘ : - i id t iw y - a t ao t , j 4 ‘ a � r Nie - . i, . rae ad rs - ten, : ‘ ’ - = ee ieee MRR II e . ed eee eee Spee ee FP . ae a it oe Racer ge NO leap aot” A tee iG I, - PO one by mri = a, ae ne,