Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1921 volume:

, ' 1 I : : . ' ! : : : , : : . : : : V ' ' : ! 1 . : ; . : MALOEINL MASS. FUBLDSIH3ED BY TEKIE CLASS OF B MALDEIM SCHOOL FOREWORD (Jj)uott| tlje rauen, “ neuermore ’ Hut far from rtrjfft mao b p As you in later life miil finb Norn, turn to ttys hook anb Bee. Ho § rtjonl time joys sure Irft beljinb Ueturn in rouutless numbers Anb memories of surb smeet kinb Amake from breaming slumbers. TO JOHN WESLEY HUTCHINS Head of the Physics Department who has won the grateful appreciation of all by his untiring services in behalf of the Science Department in our School we dedicate this Book. JOHN WESLEY HUTCHINS EDITORIAL STAFF 1S2S Editor in Chief LLOYD BORDEN WARING Associate Editors STANLEY WALLACE H1RTLE HARRY WALTER BACON X Business Manager MYER SHACAT Subscription Manager WILLI AM R. CARTER Art Editor HENRY COHAN WILSON Advertising Manager ARTHUR CLEMENT DEERING Assistant Advertising Managers FLORENCE R. SMITHERS GOLDIE HOFFMAN Biographers EDNA K. MAXWELL CHARLES COHAN ALBERT R. CARTER RUTH M. TRAPP MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B CLASS OFFICERS Ml President PERCY SYDNEY ROBINSON V ice-President STANLEY WALLACE IIIRTLE Secretary FLORENCE RITA SMITHERS Treasurer MAY TANKINS ■g£j Page Eight RIPPLES AND WAVES WHERE ARE YOU GOING? Now, as never before in our lives, must we answer this question. Now we leave school, some to enter business, others college, but wherever we go, whatever we do, this question will confront us. Are you going to be like that man on the street corner, who answered to the same question asked by a friend, “I don’t know.” It is imperative that you do know, if you would be a useful citizen, a real man, a Godly man, a family man, a success in whatever you undertake. Some of you will say, “I don’t know what I want to be.” To you I answer, “Obtain that position for which you are most fitted. If college is out of the question, then study at home, for only through education can you finally accomplish what you desire in this old, new world. It will come to you if you work faithfully, not merely by plugging, but by studying also. Your answer will be “TO SUCCESS .” You who go to college with a definite aim in view will also be able to answer this question which should always be kept before your eyes. Do not be led astray, keep your goal ever in mind, and success will come. OUR DUTY. Let us not forget the school now that we are alumni. No, instead let us continue to aid in its growth by supporting it educationally, socially, and in its athletics. We alumni too readily throw away all trace of school life from our path, and forget what it has done and will do for us. There were many things which we know were needed by the school, as for example: a stage, a field, a gymnasium, doctors in attendance at the games, and many other necessities. You say “How can we help to obtain them?” The simplest way is by attending school plays and games as often as possible. Many thanks are rendered to Miss Berton, our class advisor, for her lively and helpful interest in our class activities. THE CLASS BOOK. Our class has departed from the custom by giving a name to its Class Book. This was considered needful to individualize and set apart our Book from other school literature. OUR PRECEDENT. On March 23, 1921, we buried quietly, without any sorrow, poor abused, worn-out freak day. We hope that this precedent establishel by us will be followed b} r the succeeding classes. Page Nine CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL THE FACULTY RECEPTION From the beginning ’21B was a favored class. On May 25, 1921, all doubt as to the validity of this propitious asset was cleared up, for on that date the members of the faculty tendered us a reception in the school library. For reason, (quite easily conjured from the fact that we omitted to indulge in the frolics of the forbidden “freak day.”) we were the first class in years to receive any such noticeable attention from the faculty. Attired in our “Sunday-go-to-meetin’s,” we entered the library at 7.30 P. M. We were escorted down the reception line and thence to our seats. Here we inspected the programs of blue and gold, with which we had been presented. This is what we read:— Entertainment Pantomime.Members of the Faculty Piano Solo.Miss Wormwood School Room Scene.Mr. Jenkins and Faculty Reading.Mr. Bartlett Piano Solo .Miss Wormwood DANCING. The pantomime called forth a storm of applause which it certainly merited. The piano solo rendered by Miss Wormwood captivated the audi¬ ence and was loudly encored in spite of the fact that we were told that it was only to engage our attention while waiting for next number. The schoolroom scene was a credit to the performers. Mr. Jenkins acted as instructor and the members of the Faculty as students. Numerous quips on the members of the class were read from the bulletin. After the reading of the bulletin the bell rang for recitation and we had a chance to view the mechanism of a Faculty class in English. It surprised quite a few of the members of the class to find how perfectly the Faculty had mem orized their tricks, fancies, oddities and “excuses.” With the ending of the schoolroom scene, we were entertained by a read¬ ing rendered by Mr. Bartlett. The selection related one of the quarrels between Henry VII and one of his numerous wives. Its absurdity made it humorous and the applause it received vouched for its success. Mi ss Wormwood then played several selections on the piano while refresh¬ ments were being served. Dancing was in order until ten o’clock, when all adjourned to study our home lessons for the next day. CLASS PICNIC On the morn of June 28, ’21, two trucks full of noisy, hilarious, erstwhile students of M. H. S. started for Riverside. Each city, especially Medford, was treated with a noisy demonstration. Arriving at Riverside, 113 was the winner of the ball game between the two home rooms. After that, canoeing and swimming were enjoyed. And a tired but happy throng returned to the high school that evening and shook the very foundation of the high school with cheers for the chaperons of the day. Page Ten CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B Y MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL COMMEN CEMENT. Class Day, June 2 , completed the last lap of our four years at High School. On that day the student body was privileged to hear our past and future and also our last will and testament. On Wednesday evening, June 29, we received our much coveted sheep¬ skins and bade farewell to M. H. S. The Editors wish to thank those who have helped in any way to make THE SACHEM a success. We especially wish to thank those who helped prepare the book by typing the material. The Editor. twi mmr w an Sir Scholar stood on the platform where King Jenkins beknighted him wi th, durngic sheath call dTiploma, a. r mighty sword called Pen And. a. ] vondYous errand, to go on to reach the heights of Tame, Twas to conquof Examf the monster, who held Princes College away from reach of her lover, Sir Scholar , whom she prom¬ ised to marry some day. 5ir Scholar (, _Attacked the monster said the monster j ; attacked in return. He attacked with h 1 5 question- curved cuHass bu1 5 ir Scholar ' s 5hieId 5tudy ,’was firm. Thu s ' Exam was slain in the bottle, fair Princes ' College was w on And ‘ Col lege a.nd Scholar ' li ved happijy, ever after and on Page Eleven 104 MISS ACKROYD 21 1 MRS. LYMAN 320 MR. ATWOOD 2 mr. McDonald 11 1 MR. BARTLETT 203 MISS McGLAUFLIN 124 MR. BENTLEY 224 MISS MACGREGOR 210 MISS BERTON 321 MR. MARSH 222 MISS BICKFORD 221 MR. MATTHEWS 202 MISS BROOKS 306 MISS MENDUM 218 MISS CHILDS 301 MISS MURDOCK 422 MISS CLARK 117 MR. NASH 316 MISS COONEY 303 MISS NICHERSON 110 MISS DARLING 121 MISS NORRIS 14 MISS DAVIS 1 14 MISS PAVEY 406 MRS. DAWES 216 MISS PIKE 317 MISS DONOVAN 308 MR. RICH 213 MISS DURKEE 324 MISS ROBINSON 113 MISS DYER 204 MISS RUSTON 101 MISS FOGG 220 MISS SLATTERY 122 MISS HERRICK 214 MISS STEVENS 313 MR. HUTCHINS 602 MR. TAYLOR 118 MR. JENKINS, Head Master 1 13 MISS TUCKER 322 MISS A. LANE 314 MISS VARNUM 304 MISS C. LANE 501 MR. WESTCOTT 601 MR. LOMBARD 120 MR. WILSON 119 MISS LOVELL 103 MISS WORMWOOD 201 MR. LUNDIN Page Twelve tluv Helen Herbert Avjian “Mike” COMMERCIAL Faulkner School. “Mike” sits in the first seat in the room, hut she’s the last one to reach It, “ ' ■Good sense is one of life’s greatest blessings, Harry Walter Bacon “Blondie” College Maplewood School. Class Historian. Alpha Delta Sigma. Football letter ’20. Associate Editor of “Year Book.” Trouble is unknown to Blondie for it is not In liis vocabulary. “A flaxen haired lad with golden wit Florence Marion Bagley “Flip” Commercial Glenwood School. Typewriting Certificate, “Flip” is a poet without the know it. “A kind heart she hath. Page Thirteen CLASS BOOK OF 1 92 I B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Elizabeth Beth Bantick “Beth” Commercial Junior High School, Keene, N. H. Mandolin Club. Senior English Cluh. “Beth can play a mandolin and draw the crowd without, within. “The force of her own merit makes her way.” Ben Bernard Berstein “Sammy” General Charles A. Daniels School. They tell us that Sammy’s aim is to become a dancing master. Good luck Sam! “Living Movement.” Laura Mary Campbell “Cam” Commercial Cheverus School. Senior English Club. What dreary hours we would spend if “Cam” were not with us. “She is of a free and happy nature.” Mary Doris Carp “Mayor” Commercial Belmont School. Senior English Club. Mandolin Club. “Mayor” is a high sounding name, but some day it may be higher. “Ambition is the life cf the world.” Page Fourteen CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Joseph Francis Carroll “Joe” Commercial Immaculate Conception School. “Joe” is an authority on economics and girls. “I anlt speak right an.” Wesley Francis Carroll “Wes” Commercial Immaculate Conception School. Senior English Club. The sense of humor that is “Wes’s,” brings all the friends that he possesses. “lie is a scholar and a ripe and good one.” Albert Hayden Carter “Al” College Glenwood School. Alpha: Delta Sigmia. Athletic Mgr. Blue Gold. Biographer of Year Book. As a listener of jokes “Al” beats all other folks. “Sure!” “A light heart lives long.” Dorothy Elizabeth Carter “Dot” College Belmont School. Ecce Signum. Usona. Valedic- torian. I.it-Usona English Award. “Dot” seems un¬ concerned but she is really alive to every situation, therefore the high honors. “Though learned, ‘well-bred, and though well-bred, sincere.” Page F ifteen CLASS BOOK OF 192 I B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL William Ruston Carter “Bill” College Glenwood School. Alpha Delta Sigma. Managar of Football ’20, Basketball ’19, Subscription Man¬ ager of Year Book. ‘ ' Bill’s” inclination to resent argu¬ mentation is without verification, so he says. “A man of good refute, bearing, and estimation.” Hyman Cassin “Cass” Scientific Came to us from English High School. Alpha Mu. Senior English Club. When a fellow needs a friend, “Cass” is sure to lend a hand. “What I say I stick by.” Bernice Augusta Choate “Bunny” Commercial Ballard School, Saugus. Senior English Club. If from Saugus she did fare, O what pleasures must he there. “Is she kind as she is fair?” Charles Cohan “Charlie” General Charles A. Daniels School. Biographer of Year Book. “Charlie” would just as soon cause a laugh, as get his lesson and leave with his class. “Rare compound of oddity, frolic, and fun! And he relished a joke and rejoic’d in a pun.” Page Sixteen CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Henry Cohan Wilson “Henny” General Charles A. Daniels School. Art Club. Football let¬ ter ’20. Art Editor of Year Book. Farming North Tewksbury T8. Feeding Hills T9. Wherever he may go or wherever he may be, his thought is always—origi¬ nality. “In framing an artist, art hath thus decreed, To make some good, but others to exceed. David Benedict Cohen “Pat” General Charles A. Daniels School. President of Senior Eng¬ lish Club. “The Rivals.” “Nicholas Nickleby.” If “Pat” stands by his nick name, we’ll expect great things of him. “Every man of ability has his peculiarity Fannie Cohen “Faigel” Commercial Parlin School, Everett. In the morning she is pleas¬ ant, in the evening she is gay, but we call it only pretty “Faigel’s” way. “A rose in all its glory.” Evelyn Pearl Cole “Joe” General Hamlin School, Sanford, Maine. Senior English Club. With such a highly valued name, Joe can surely acquire fame. Her name is great in mouths of wisest censure.” Page Seventeen CLASS BOOK OF 19:1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Edward Connell “Eddie” General Immaculate Conception School. If “Eddie” will argue as he does in class, he never will fail to win over the mass. “I will do my duty while I can.” Grace Elizabeth Connell “Connie” Commercial Glenwood School. Basketball team. Who says “Con¬ nie” can’t play basketball? “Certainly a woman’s thoughts run before her actions.” Ruth Helen Cummings “Ruth” General Glenwood School. Kappa Phi. Ruth is gay, and Ruth is clever, but for her to remain in silence,— never. “As merry as the day is long.” Rose Cushman “Cushie” Commercial Horace Mann School, Everett. Senior English Club. “Cushie” is admired for her cleverness, and has aroused the curious by her youthfulness. “I never knew so young a body with so old a head.” Page Eighteen CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Aruthur Clement Deering “Clem” Scientific Glenwood School. Gamma Sigma. News Editor Blue Gold. Advertising Mgr. Year Book. “Con¬ stantine Pueblo Jones.” “Clem” is some hustler when he sets out, as both teachers and classmates will testify, “Hail! HailJ the gangs all here !’ 1 Helen Frances Dennis General “Tommie” Lorin L. Dame School, Medford. “Tommy” is a very mysterious person but she has her good reasons. “Life’s a riddle” Jacob Egdall “Jakie” College Maplewood School. Track letter “21.” Although “Jakie” is slow in speech, he makes up for It on the track. “His ege begets occasion for Ms tent.” Anna Mildred Elliot “Rusty” General Belmont School. Class Songstress. ' “Rusty” is a singer from her red hair to her voice. ‘“To music charm she gives her soul so fain tcould reach the highest goal.” Page Nineteen CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Sarah Ada Epstein “Eppie” Commercial Charles A. Daniels School. Senior English Club. “Eppie” comes from Missouri much to our delight and the teachers worry. “A gracious innocent character.” Philip Andrew Eyrick “Bill” General Mary A. Livermore School, Melrose. Exchange Edi¬ tor Blue Gold. “Bill” can be relied upon to keep up the good work he has begun. “He reads much and is a great observer.” Sarah Antoinette Fessenden “Sadie” General Maplewood School. Usona. History Medal. Though quiet and unassuming she has won the lespect of all. “She taketh most delight in music instruments.” George Louis Golding “Georgie” General Charles A. Daniels School. “Georgie” is always ready with his laugh and his Latin translations. “Modest doubt is called the beacon of the •wise.” Page Twenty CLASS BOOK OF I 92 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Horace Oliver Grant “Hogs” Commercial Maplewood School. Senior English Club. “Hogs” will some day accomplish great things,—if he is given time. “Men of few words are the best men.” Beatrice Louise Harlow “Bee” General Maplewood School. Senior English Club. “Bee” is just as busy as the humble bee, for she gathers knowl¬ edge diligently. “The mould of a woman’s fortune is in her own hands” Arthur Hart General “Art” Maplewood School. “Lit.” School pianist. “Art” is like a piano, grand and upright. “Still waters run deep ’ Jeanette Halfond “Jackie” Commercial Parlin School, Everett. Senior English Club. Basket¬ ball ’17, ’18. “Jackie” goes, but her spirit lingers, in basketball and chocolate fingers. “She tells you flatly what her mind is” Page Twenty-one MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B Stanley Wallace Hirtle “Stan General Belmont School. Upsilon De ta. Pres. Lit. ice- Pres. Class. Associate Editor Year Book. U. S. Farm Reserve ’18. Football letters ’19, ’20. We all can see that “Stan” is quite a busy man. “His zeal, none seconded, as oat of season judg’d.” Kendall Hodgdon “Hodgie” Scientific Glenwood School. Gamma Sigma. Alumni Scholar¬ ship. “Arrival of Kitty.” “Nicholas Nickleby.” Not satisfied with three “D’s” in his name, “Hodgie” goes to Darmouth to further his fame. “The wit of one man and the ' wisdom of many.” Goldie Gertrude Hoffman “Go” General Faulkner School. Senior English Club. History Club. “Goldie” is one of our live wires. She can ' t help it. Look at her nickname. “Blessed is she who is not afraid to voice her opinion.” Frederick Parker Hume “Humesie” General Linden School. Gamma Sigma. “Humesie” is in a class of his own when it comes to singing in the chorus. “Man delights not rne, nor woman neither.” Page Twenty-two CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Elizabeth Isenman “Bess” COLLEGE Centre School. “Bess” Is small in body, but great in mind; and we can praise ourselves that we made a find. “And still they gazed and still the -wonder grew That ons small head could carry all she knew.” Hazel Elizabeth Jenness “Jen” Normal Linden School. It is hard to find a girl as quiet as “Jen,” for there are very few born like her. “And gladly would she learn and gladly teach.” Florence Lorraine Johnson “Flo” General Charles A. Daniels School. Senior English Club. Class Poetess. We all wish “Flo” luck in her chosen profession. ‘Quiet., unassuming and reserved Hilda Marion Helen Johnson “Johnny” General Maplewood School. Senior English Club. Johnny believes in the saying, “Smile and the world smiles with you. “What’s mine is yours and what’s yours is mine.” Page Twenty.thiee MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS BOOK OF 192 I B Harry Kaufman “Coffee” General Charles A. Daniels School. Let us all rise to “Cof¬ fee,” for he has accepted his diploma without dispute. “All the courses of my life clo show I am not in the roll of common men.” Alice W. Kerr “Al” Commercial Center School. Although “Al” has a hoyish nick¬ name she does not live up to it. “The sweetest lady that ever I looked upon.” Ida Cynthia Klane “Ide” Commercial Belmont School. Senior English Club. “Ide” is some little speed girl on the typewriter and she well deserves the certificate she received. “Frank nature rather curious than in haste Hath well composed thee.” Florence Ethel Mabey “Ethel” General Belmont School. Schoo l to Ethel is all seriousness, for she leaves all foolishness behind her. “Devotion is the source of all success.” Page Twenty-four CLASS BOOK OF 1 92 I B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Katherine Florence MacDonald “Kitty” Commercial Cheverus School. Senior English Club. Kitty makes herself heard if not seen, everywhere. “Variety is the very spice of life.” Allen Maclver “Mac” Commercial Maplewood School. Omricon Delta. “Mac.” is a good all round scout. And is always in form for a boxing bout. “The world has not his like, There be worse and there be better But there’s no other just like him.” Sarah MacPhee “Mac” Commercial Belmont School. Senior English Club. Many are the times that “Mac” has thrilled us with her gruesome stories and pious selections. “The lady is very well worthy.” Anna Josephine Maloney “Ann” Commercial Emerson School. Her name is “Ann,” she is tall and trim, and she’s always ready with one of her whims. “There’s little of the melancholy element in her.” Page Twenty-Five MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B Mildred Martin “Mildred” General Belmont School. Member of Kappa Phi Sorority. Mildred has a very pleasing personality. “The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good.” Edna Katherine Maxwell “Bunny” General Glenwood School. Usona. Ecce Signum; Biographer of Year Book. Only Bunny’s friends know how sweet she is. “Modesty is a charm not to be reckoned with.” Catherine Elizabeth McShane “Kit” General Immaculate Conception. “Kit” can dance circles around her home work. “A maid of grace, and complete majesty” John Joseph Murphy “Muff” Commercial Immaculate Conception School. “Muff” feels grown up since he put his “longies” on. “He is a great observer.” Page Twenty-six CLASS BOOK OF 192 I B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL William Stephen Murphy “Steve” Commercial Immaculate Conception School. In all the world around another like “Steve” cannot be found. “He hath an excellent good name.” Pauline Kemper Newhall “Pom” General Centre School. It’s a long way from her head to her heels, but “Pom” doesn’t mind that so long as she gets her meals. “I am a woman. When I think I must speak.” Thomas Michael O’Brien “Shrimp” Commercial Immaculate Conception School. “Shrimp” will al¬ ways remain a boy in our eyes. I dreary place would be this earth were there no little people in it Annamae O’Leary “Anna” Commercial Immaculate Conception School. Anna does not like to give an oral theme, the reason why we can never dream.” “Who is’t can read a woman.” Page Twenty-seven MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B Florence Persis Pepper “Florry” General Linden School. Ecce Signom. “Florry” can sing like a bird, but she is very modest about it. “Piercing the night’s dull ear with thy celestial melody.” David Isaac Pomerantz “Dave” Scientific C. A. Daniels Grammar. Alpha Mu. In the class room he is splendid, for his name is just David. “ ' I ' hat hoy with the grave mathematical look.” Hazel Alberta Preble “Billy” General Maplewood Grammar. Ecce Signum. Art Club. “Billy” wants to know everything. “Well, she’s a girl.” “A merrier girl I never spent an hour’s talk withal.” Kenneth Whipple Proctor Scientific “Ken” Glenwood Grammar. Gamma Sigma. “Constantine Pueblo Jones.” “Ken” will some day speak before great audiences. We hope he won’t forget us. “A man versed in all the arcania of physics.” Page Twenty-eight CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Eva Promisel “Eve” Commercial Emerson School. When we need a friend we turn to Eve, for a friend in need is a friend indeed. “Kindness to her fellow man, is her greatest asset” Charles Anthony Robinson “Chick” General West School. Football letters ’18, ’20. Manager base¬ ball, 1918, ’19. “Chick ’ likes outdoor sports and indoor lessons. “For he’s a jolly good fellow.” Percy Sydney Robinson “Jeff” General Glenwood School. “Monsieur de Beaufort,” “Bachelor Hall” “Our Boys” “Mother of Three” Basketball ’20. Hockey letter ’21, President of Lit. ’20. President of Class. ' Class orator. “Jeff” was a mainstay both to dramatics and to his class. “Calm and serene he drives the furious blast; and pleased the almighty orders to perform. Rides with the whirlwind and directs the storm.” Sarah Rhoda Rosenberg “Slats” Commercial Charles A. Daniels School. “Slats” can make a phono¬ graph look like an empty candy box if she wants to. “Methinks there is much reason in her sayings.” Page Twenty-nine CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Myer Shacat “Mike” Scientific Charles A. Daniels School. Alpha Mu. Salutatorian. Alumni Scholarship. Business Manager of Year Book. Subscription Manager of Blue and Gold 1920. “Mike was always at the head of his class in French, German, chem. and Math. “The price of wisdom is above rubies. ' ' Gladys Marguerite Sherburne “Jerry” General Glenwood School. En Ka. “Revue of Revues ' 18, 19, ’20. When “Jerry” receives her College diploma, she ' ll see to it that the world shall know her. “It is an old story, yet remains ever new.” James Herbert Small “Herb” Scientific Centre School. “Lit.” Upsilon Delta. “Herb” is a shining model of the Twentieth Century student. “A bold, bad man.” Florence Rita Smithers “Lovey” General West School. Secretary of Class. Assistant Adver¬ tising Mgr. Year Book. Prophetess. “Lovey” is Flor¬ ence’s nickname, but “Sunshine would fit one of her fame. “Her words do show her wit incomparable.” Page Thirty CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Beatrice Rebecca Specter “Beaty” General Charles A. Daniels School. “Beaty” is devoted to her lessons and her school. “ S ' he has always adhered to the strict line of fart.’ Maurice Spiegel “Monty” Scientific Charles A. D miels School. “Monty” makes himself conspicuous by his absence and his nickname. “Ride on over all obstacles and win the race.” Ruth Williams Stacy “Rufus” Commercial Maplewood School. Senior English Club. We don ' t know how she does it, we don’t know how she feels, but we do know that “Rufus” can bring us the best oral themes. “A blush is beautiful. but often inconvenient,” Page Thirty-one CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Arthur James Swett “Art” General Maplewood School. Alpha Mu. Class Will. “Art” never lets a chance go by, to show the class the reason why. “For e’en though vanquish’d, he could argue still.” May Tankins “Peg’ General Came to us from Foxboro, Mass. Ecce Si-rnum. Class Treasurer. “Peg’ ' is one of our most popular girls. There ' s a reason. “In beauty as the first of May.” Violet Avelina Taylor “Vi” College Belmont School. With her blushed cheeks and her dark eyes, “Vi ' ' is a picture of the Northern skies. “A great scholar and a dancer , too.” Helen Mason Thomson “Tommy” Commercial From Fitchburg to Malden High ' 19. “Tommyis a late arrival but she is popular just the same. “Of all the girls that are so smart . There’s none like pretty Tommy.” Page Thirty-two CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Margaret Hayes Trapp “Weetie” Commercial Belmont School. There never was a time, and never a place, that “Weetie” did not have a smile on her face. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Ruth May Trapp “Toots” Commercial Faulkner School. Biographer Year Book. Is there anyone who does not know that “Toots” is a blonde? “It’s the sony ye sing, and the smiles ye -wear, That’s a makin’ the sun shine everywhere.” Ruth Esther Wade “Roadie” General Street School, Newark, Vt. “Roadie” would make good as a member of Congress. “A good debater is she.” Lloyd Borden Waring “Boogey” General Faulkner School. Gamma Sigma. Football letters T9, ' 20. Swimming team ’19. “Arrival of Kitty.” “Constantine Pueblo Jones.” Chairman Pin Committee. Editor-in-Chief Year Book. A broker he will be in the stock-ing industry. ‘ ' He sits high in all the people’s hearts.” Page Thirty-three CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Ira Foster Withrow “Iky” Scientific Glenwood School. “Iky” is a fellow who fiihts with all his might, for a point which he made that he knows is all right. “He that hath knowledge spareth hie words.” Myra Helen Young “Babe” Commercial Linden School. If we tell you she is pretty, if we say that she is witty, you will just as readily say that she is “Babe.” “Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace.” heaort to 7ffis$ Tra pp ec|. , £M.’ % V. ' OUR GREAT TROUBLE VAS 5 ? •TOO nuCH TO EAT.” V W rino And Shffle were crtKceful c lvehs, a , [ _ _ f p.3. c THE OTH£ K SWIMMER ARE . UMPER WATER.) Page Thirty-five HARRY WALTER RACON It was in the fall of 1917 that we entered this large institution, known as the Malden High School, to serve our sentence of four years at hard labor. Some of us, for attempting to escape studying, have had our sentences ex¬ tended. But we, on the platform before you, having served time, are about to be released. So now it is my great privilege to relate to you a history of this world-renowned class. Fresh, Fresh were we as we stood on the steps that September morning waiting for the doors to open? No, indeed, we were simply a group of brave little people, who, in spite of the smiles of the tall Seniors, had already begun to realize our importance as a class. After what seemed to vs years of waiting, the doors were flung back and we were allowed to enter the hall. Here, on the platform, stood a man who greeted us cordially and whom we afterwards knew as Mr. Jenkins, our prin¬ cipal. After a few words of welcome, which Ave, in our bewilderment, heard not, he assigned us to our home rooms. Some of us took the elevator for the fourth floor, others jumped off at the third. When we were seated in our home rooms the teachers read to us from a little book entitled “Do’s and Don’ts.” After filling out our program cards, at the ringing of the bell, we were thrust into the cold, cruel corridors to seek our way in this vast labyrinth. We were wiser than the ordinary freshmen so we did not ask the too willing sophomores any unnecessary questions. We read the numbers over the doors, but, to our horror, after finding the looked for number over the front door, we innocently walked in the back door of the next room. Immediately, our looks of bewilderment were applauded by loud bursts of laughter and such remarks as: “Ain’t he cute.” “What’s your name, little boy?” “Does your mother know you’re out?” As we are now, we always have been, an extraordinary class. Even in our infancy we made the teachers marvel at our wisdom. And so with the refrain “Hush, little freshmen, don’t you cry, You’ll be a senior, bye and bye” Page Thirty-six CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL running through our minds, we sadly put away our books, downhearted at the thought of spending a whole summer away from our beloved teachers and studies. It was fall again and joyfully we returned to take up, not to study our lessons. We were no longer the butt of all the jokes and tricks, but another class took our place and we were the tormentors. My! How sweet revenge is ! Ask the freshmen of that year. They’ll say so. This fall it was noticed that some of our classmates preferred the streets to the sidewalks and tried to outdo each other in carrying; the most books. At recess and other times they turned into clowns greatly to our amusement. Why did they act thus? They were initiates for the different societies of the school. Some of us took geometry this semester and our teacher’s classic utter¬ ances: “You silly goose!” “Substitution, your grandmother!” shocked us properly. We also delved in Latin, French, and English and I’m sure that we made great impressions on the minds of all the teachers, But whether they were favorable or not, I’d rather not say. Now, my gentle hearers, do not think that we shone only in our studies. For who should appear in the great dramatic “Bachelor Had” but our two classmates Percy Robinson and Kendall Hodgdon. Vacation passed and once again we returned to our studies. We were now Juniors, the last stepping stone to Seniors. This year a fine football eleven was turned out by coach Dave Morey. Waring and Hirtle represented our class on the gridiron. During this year, the great cry of “Down wit h the high cost of clothing!” rang out. Therefore, one fine, bright morning there paraded down Pleasant and Salem streets a band of hoboes under the leadership of “Chick” Robinson. And as a result, old trousers and flannel shirts were endured during the hot days of June, by special request. As for studies I need not mention them, as they were only minor details, to be looked at when one felt ill or had seen all the movies. Nevertheless, in chemistry, we spilled H 2 S0 4 on our clothes, and we murdered French and buried Latin. Thus we became famous. For our brilliancy? I doubt it. Tanned and sun-burned after another vacation, we gathered what dignity we could and marched to school. At last! dignified seniors. Though at times we relaxed our dignity for we believed that “a little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” What matter if we did hang waste baskets on the chandeliers and form basketball teams during recess? Great interest was taken in football this year, especially by us as many of our classmates were football warriors. Those of our class who played under the coaching of Jack MacDonald, our new coach, are as follows: Wil¬ liam Carter, manager, Lloyd Waring, Stanley Hirtle, Chick Robinson, Henry Colmru and Harry Bacon. The recention we tendered to the members of Class VIII this semester, was the crowning success of our social functions. It was one of the most suc¬ cessful ones ever held, both in the entertainment and financial end. For the first time in five years the faculty saw with regret the abolish¬ ment of freak day, when our class voted to establish this precedent. Page Thirty-seven CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL The announcement that the faculty was to give us a party on a certain evening created considerable excitement. What the entertainment was to be, was a mystery. But dark rumors flew about that there were to be ballet and toe dances rendered by some of our teachers. We were, indeed, prepared to see something great, but the entertainment rendered, greatly exceeded our expectations. And now when we are to leave our school days among those of the past, let us think of our lives as a part of a great musical composition. Each life is placed here to render some part which is necessary to the whole, and each day, in response to Duty’s call, the music of our hearts, our words and deeds respond. We are responsible for its beauty, and only as we keep listening for our keynote and maintain harmony with it do we make perfect our part of the whole. The loving obedience of a heart atune to God is music in the ears of God, and as the bandmaster, among the many heavy instruments, missed the piccolo, so, if we forget to do our part, it is missed by our Leader, and let us remember “Each life that fails of its true intent Mars the perfect plan that the Master meant.” 0 MV! on f Avft I f V C )) ' f ONCE IN THE DEAR ♦ DE:AD OA ' iS BEYOND recall. Page Thirty-eight FLORENCE RITA SMITHERS The evening paper lay unopened in my lap, for I had been too intent gazing at the wonder¬ ful panorama spread before my eyes to think of such material things as newspapers. How¬ ever, I now looked down at it, fully intending to read, but the view was too much of a tempta¬ tion, and when I again looked up the most I had read was the date, June 29th, 1931. The grounds were indeed inviting, as I viewed them from the veranda of Mildred Martin’s country estate, while waiting for my hostess to appear. Mildred had made quite a fortune singing comic songs for the Edison Talking Machine Company. It will be remembered tha Mildred’s voice always was a laugh— but then it made a fortune for her, and now she was taking a year’s vacation, and had invited me and other intimate friends to pay her a visit. I had not long to wait before Mildred appeared with Helen Dennis, Society Editor for the Malden News, Grace Connell, the famous humorist, and Sarah Fessenden, the versatile musical comedy star. When they were all seated I noticed that we numbered only five, and as Pauline Newhall had been invited, I asked where she was. “Oh, yes,” said Mildred, “she wired me that she’s sorry but she can’t come as she is under contract in Kansas City as chief belle of Stanley Hirtle’s Bathing Beauties.” “Does she like working for the films?” queried Helen Dennis. “I guess so. But what day is this? Since I’ve been on my vacation I’ve lost track of time.” Remembering the newspaper in my lap, I informed her that it was June the 29th. “That date sounds familiar,” said Sarah Fessenden. “Yes, we graduated ten years ago tonight from Malden High School,” put in Grace Connell. “So we did! I wonder what’s become of the rest of that famous class— do you ever hear from any of them?” “Why, yes, this very gown was designed by May Tankins.” Page Thirty-nine CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Is that so! Well, it s natural for her—she always had designs on something or other.” “And what has become of the two inseparables, Florence Pepper and Hazel Preble?” “Florence is safely married to a Doctor of Philosophy at Harvard, and Hazel is one of the best emotional actresses on the legitimate stage. Surely you’ve seen her.” “Of course, how stupid of me. That reminds me, the last time I was in Boston I dropped into Loew’s Orpheum, (an old habit of mine), and who was in there in a vaudeville sketch but Arthur Hart and Arthur Sweet. They were billed as Art Hart and Art Swett—Men of Melody.” Hart played the piano while Swett srng. It certr rly was good.” “It must have been. But where is our class president, Percy Robinson, now: “Percy is to be given the Presidency at Dartmouth next year.” “Really, lie’s rather young isn’t he?” “Yes, but considering his past experience as president of Lit, and the executive ability he showed in that position, they thought it would be all right.” “While we are on the subject of Robinsons, do you ever hear of Charles?” Oil, Chailes is a life guard at Manchester-by-the-Sea, and last week fifty near drownings were reported—all girls, too. And he rescued every one.” “Oh, how brave of him.” “Yes, he always was brave, but you should hear this. It’s really funny. Remember Harry Kaufman?” “Yes.” “Well you know he had a fortune left him—and now he has to hire a whole corps of telephone operators to attend to the calls he receives.” “How’s that?” “Well, you know this is what he wrote in all the girls’ autograph albums When lonesome, call Malden I 881 -R,’ and now he has quite a problem on his hands.” “I wonder what has become of the four Cohens—do you know?” “Yes, Charles Cohan is teaching interpretative dancing and has a large class, the most apt pupil of which is Mildred Elliott, who expects to teach also, very soon.” “And Fannie Cohen, what of her?” “Oh, she and Goldie Hoffman have revolutionized the bicycle races bv appearing nightly in the motor-paced races at Revere.” “They always were fond of their bikes, in fact, I often saw them riding about on them evenings.” “There are still two more Cohens to be accounted for—where are they?” “Why haven’t you heard? Henry Cohan is suing David Cohen (both are quite famous as artists now) for attempting to induce his model, Catherine McShane, to work for him for a larger salary. Henry Cohan has engaged Ed Connell as his lawyer, the latter having gained much of Ids legal knowledge from Judge Riley. Ed is quite certain that the case is won.” “Well, did you ever see Edward A. Connell when he wasn’t quite certain?” Page Forty CLASS BOOK OF I 92 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL “No, I never did. But, Florence, what is that you have in your lap? A newspaper ?” “The very same. Would you care to read it?” “If you please.” Accordingly, I passed the paper to Mildred who opened it and began to read. “Just listen to this! ‘Auto turns turtle—None are hurt. Kendall Hodg- don, President and owner of the Hodgdon Hot Air Company, was today thrown from his car when it turned turtle on Wellington Bridge. Other occupants of the car were the Rev. Lloyd “Boogie” Waring, and Kenneth Proctor, publisher of the magazine “The Old Ladies’ Companion.” By some miracle all three escaped severe injury, but all were badly upset.’ ” “My, wasn’t that lucky.” “Yes, but give ear to this. ‘Surgeon commends work of faithful nurse. Dr. Philip A. Eyrick today publicly commended the work of Miss Marion Johnson, a nurse at his private hospital, for faithfulness and patience under most trying circumstances.’ ” “Well, isn’t it strange they should be working together. What’s the sport news, though? Turn to that.” “Why, here’s Tommy O’Brien’s picture. He’s right-field for the Yankees, you know, and is really a second Babe Ruth.” “Really? But you’ll never guess who I met the other day?” “Who?” “Laura Campbell, and she tells she has the dearest farm, and the prop¬ erty boasts a brook. I am glad her ambition is realized, for she always thought there was nothing like brooks.” “I’m glad she’s satisfied on that score, anyway, but tell me, have you seen Herbert Small of late?” “No, I haven’t seen him, but I received a letter from his wife yesterday. She says he has a new position as salesman, selling fans to Esquimaux.” “He must be very persuasive !” “Oh, he is, it’s a gift.” “He sat in front of you in your home room, didn’t he?” “Yes.” “Who sat behind you?” “Beatrice Specter. You’ll never guess what she’s done!” “What?” “She’s invented a new shorthand system. It’s called the Specter System of Speedy Shorthand.” “She must have some grey matter. Speaking of books, though, Violet Taylor and Dorothy Carner have written a love story all in Latin.” “They must have it bad.” “But, the worst is yet to come! Edna Maxwell’s teaching French at Malden High School!” ' • “Well, well!—Oh, I just thought, perhaps you’d like some candy? I’ve got a fresh box of my special brand, in fact, the only kind I’ll eat.” “It must be good.’ After sampling it, I found it was exceptionally good, so good, that I asked Mildred whose brand it was. Page Forty-one CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B Y MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL “Oh, here’s the cover,” replied Mildred, handing it to me. And you can’t imagine how surprised I was when I read: HARRY BACON’S CANDY SHOP TRY HARRY’S KISSES THEY’RE GREAT “Well, Harry has a sweet occupation, hasn’t lie?” “Yes, and Katherine McDonald is his chief cook, and Florence Bagley takes care of the business end of it.” “Well, what strange occupations some of our classmates have taken up.” “That’s right. Ruth Trapp is the head of a correspondence school. She had quite a lot of practice in school, you know.” “Where’s Margaret Trapp?” “Oh, Margaret has a number of beauty parlors all over Malden. They’ve really made her famous. And you surely remember Ida lvlane?” “Yes.” “She’s her Business Manager. And they tell me Margaret has has so much business that has to hire trucks from Ira Withrow’s Transportation Company to transport her customers from their homes to her shops.” “Would you believe it!” “Yes, I’d believe anything, after hearing that William and Albert Carter are intimate friends of Henry Ford, in fact, are responsible for the design of the new models.” “That accounts for the design then.” “Well, if you’d like to hear something startling, listen to this. Ruth Cummings is conducting a Matrimonial Agency.” “Really, what made her choose that occupation?” “Well, her own married life is so happy that she feels she must do some¬ thing to help other sufferers. You’ll r jver guess who is one of her best customers.” “Who?” “A. Clement Deering—but he’s not satisfied yet, far lie’s sti’l sending in his applications and pictures.” “I hope he succeeds. It must be hard on him.” “Oh, I guess he’ll find one all right. You know Myer Shacat found his wife through Ruth’s agency.” “You don’t say. What’s he doing?” “Myer is manufacturing shoe-string ties and jazz bows. Hyman Cassin and George Golding are his models. You know, they are the fellows whose pictures you see on the subway advertisements, displaying the ties.” “Well, what next?” “Oh, Beatrice Harlow is teaching History, and Hazel Jenness is a gov¬ erness.” “Really! Whose children is she teaching?” “William Murphy’s. He has the dearest wife and two children. He’s quite well off, now, having gone into the undertaking business.” “What a funny business.” Page Forty-two CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL “Yes, it is queer, but then, life is full of surprises.” “I should say so. I know I was certainly surprised to find that Allen Mel ver is a male manicurist, and he has droves of lady customers.” “Well, it’s funny how you learn indirectly of your classmates, isn’t it? The other day I picked up a magazine and found a lovely poem in it by Lorraine Johnson.” “Have you heard of the new comb Maurice Spiegel invented?” “No, what is it?” “It’s a special comb for his marcel wave, guaranteed not to pull the hair or tangle it.” “Gracious, how clever.” “But David Pomerantz has devised a method of removing the slip from banana peels.” “How unusual, whatever made him think of that, I wonder?” “Oh, two months ago, his friend, Jacob Edgall, slipped on one and broke his collar button, and Pomerantz decided he’d relieve suffering humanity of such a blight.” “How noble!” Yet, he is not the only hero, for just last week Horace Grant saved Myra Young and Ruth Stacey from certain death when a cow broke loose on his farm in Melrose and chased both Myra and Ruth.” “Yes, but to be noble, you need not do great deeds, for Mary Carp, Jeannette Holfand, Sarah Epstein, and Elizabeth Isenman are touring the country singing in a quartette in all the institutes for the deaf. Just see what joy that brings to the poor unfortunates!” “Joy to the unfortunates ! How do you make that out, they can’t heal¬ th em !” “No, but imagine the amusement they derive from the faces the quar¬ tette makes when it sings !” “I never thought of that.” “Did you know that Wesley Carroll is in politics now? “No, what doing?” “Oh, he’s running for Alderman, and his pre-election promise is that he will try to put through a bill to bring to Malden a branch of Fred Hume’s Physical Culture School, which accepts dumbells and Indian clubs.” “They say Evelyn Cole is one of the instructors there, and Abraham Stiffle is the swimming instructor, because of his prowess at Revere. Is that Hue?” “Quite true, but that’s not all, for Rose Cushman, the efficiency expert, has charge of all the clerical work connected with it.” “I wonder where Helen Avjian is keeping herself, I never see her. “Why, I did just the other day. She’s a book agent you know, and ..she makes such a charming one, that she has more subscribers on her list than any other representative of the magazine. The business men simply can’t refuse her.” “That’s hard on the business men!” “Yes, and she told me that one of her annual subscribers is in the whole¬ sale grocery business, and one of her best selling articles is “Helen Thomp¬ son’s Home Made Jams Jellies.’ She says the demand is twice as great as the supply.” Page Forty-three CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL “So Helen’s in the jam business. How’s that?” “Well, one day not long ago, Annamae O’Leary and Anna Maloney came to her with a hard luck story about losing their jobs if they didn’t sell a certain amount of glass jars and tumblers. They were saleswomen for a glass manufacturing concern at the time. So Helen, out of the goodness of her heart, bought a large amount. As they were on her hands she decided to put them to some good use, and now she is quite a successful business woman.” “My, what a soft heart she must have had.” “She still has. The other day she saw Sarah McPhee being held up by Ben Bernstein, the traffic cop in Malden Square, for knocking over a Pierce- Arrow with her little flivver, and what do you think Helen did?” “What?” “Actually went to the police station and paid the Lieutenant $100 before any fine was imposed, so that Sarah wouldn’t have to suffer any undue em¬ barrassment.” “Whose Pierce-Arrow was it?” “Oh, I forgot to say, it was Ruth Wade’s, she married a wealthy chauffeur, you know. Ruth had just been up to John Murphy, the dentist, to have her teeth fixed. She hadn’t quite recovered from the gas when she was smashed into, that woke her up though.” “I should think it might! Was she hurt?” “Slightly, but Dr. Gladys Sherburne treated her all right.” Gladys a doctor?” “Yes, and a good one, too. She has a fine assistant in Alice Kerr—- “Simply remarkable,’ Gladys says. “It’s nice she has such aid, isn’t it?” “Yes, it’s fortunate. Oh, I saw Eva Promisel last Tuesday.” You did, what’s she doing?” “Oh, she and Sarah Rosenberg, and Elizabeth Bantick are partners in a dressmaking establishment.” “Really!” “Yes, and Ethel Mabey and Bernice Choate are their chief designers. It’s quite an exclusive shop, too. “Oh, do tell me what time it is. I must get some sleep, you know. I rode all day in the train to get here,” said Sarah Fessenden. “Yes, it is late, it’s after 10:30. I was so absorbed gossiping that I hardly noticed the evening dusk change to night,” put in Grace Connell. “Well, I’ll show you to your rooms now. Come with me,” said Mildred. And we went, supposedly to get some sleep, but I lay awake for an hour or more thinking of the diverse paths my classmates had chosen to trod. Page Forty-four } • • ' ' ' ili 1 J ■i .1 .V x . -, L • ■ ' ' ■ ' ! -hr ■ ‘ijfc ' ’ . • . y ‘ , t ' . v . • ,v ’ . ' i • r: • .-A; . _ I V • v • .. • ■ W CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM Wednesday Evening, June 29, 1921 OVERTURE High School Orchestra CHORUS “The Miller’s Wooing” SALUTATORY “ Dante’s Contribution to the Ages” Mver Shacat SOLO “ Break of Day” Anna Mildred Elliott BOYS’ SEMI-CHORUS “Just a Song at Twilight” ORATION “Our Future Policy in the Philipines” Percy Sydney Robinson SOLO ‘ ‘ Song of Thanksgiving’ ’ Stanley Wallace Hirtle Selected Fanitig Sanderson Molloy Allitsen POFM “ Ode to Freedom” ORCHESTRA Florence Lorraine Johnson Selected. GIRLS’ SEMI-CHORUS “Doris” VALEDICTORY “A Tribute to Our Pilgrim Forefathers ” Dorothy Elizabeth Carter PRESENTATION of Usona and Literary Society Prizes Tizali Elizabeth Waite President of Usona Nevin AWARD of Alumni Scholarships Mr. Herbert E. Smith PRESENTATION of Washington and Franklin Medal PRESENTATION of Diplomas Mrs. Charlottee Wellington Member of the School Committee CHORUS “ Prayer of Thanksgiving ” ■- : Melville E. Chase, Musical Director Katharine Bell, Accompanist John Crowley, Director of the Orchestra Kremser Page Forty-five Page Forty-six CAN WE FORGET? Dante’s Contribution to the Ages MYER SHACAT Freedom is a goal for which men have striven, and which they are still striving to attain. Great things have been achieved through a desire for freedom. Were it not for the fact that the Pilgrims desired religious freedom, America might never have been set- tied. Had the colonies of America not loved their personal liberty, the people of the United States might still be subjects of Great Brit¬ ain. Tonight, however, I am going to speak to you, not of peoples, but of a man who valued his individual freedom above everything. I refer to the great Italian poet and philosopher, Dante Alighieri. It is six hundred years since he passed away, and his fame, which has sounded down through the centuries, still endures. Italy will never forget him, for he has made the Italian language immortal through his works. The world will always remember him because of the spirit of freedom and liberty that he has handed down to posterity. He stood out prominently in the dark age in which he lived. Life was laborious and turbulent, then. Law and order did not reign in Italy. At that time,, the people were oppressed by the nobility and, as a result, contin¬ uous quarreling existed. Long before Dante was born, there were two great opposing factions in Italy known as the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. These parties, at various times were known under different names, but their policies remained constant, and were the source of political quarrels. The Guelphs were the popular and papal party; they originated from the people and adhered to them. They stood committed as a party to im¬ provement in law, and in the condition of the poor, and to a protest against the insolence of the strong. Above all, they stood for liberty. The Ghibellines, on the other hand, were the party of the nobility. Among them were num¬ bered all who desired to place their will above law,—namely, the lord of the feudal castle and the tyrant of the city. Page Forty-seven CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL In Dante’s time, these factions were alternately powerful. They were continually in a state of broil. Dante felt that there was a waste of human energy in such constant struggle, and that Italy’s progress was thereby retarded. To unite these warring factions was the great aim of his political life. These forces, however, were too stupendous to be directed by one man, and Dante was forced to acknowledge failure. On the eve of withdrawal from public life, however, Dante was drawn into the vortex of political troubles. How could a man with his ideas and con¬ victions keep out of the controversies that were seething around him! As one would expect, he allied himself with that faction which seemed to him to pos¬ sess most of justice and reason, working always for the sake of his country and people? His policies soon brought him to the political foreground. Elec¬ tion to minor offices served only to bring him into still greater prominence. At last come his election into the body of the chief magistrates called the Priors of Florence. Unafraid he boldly protested against the many opponents of justice, and thus incurred the wrath of many great personages. If he thought a law was wrong, he swayed the remaining Priors, by his arguments, to his point of view. We read that Dante was given charge of widening and paving a certain street to make it safe for travel. Nowadays, when we talk of widen¬ ing a street, we consider it of minor importance. But it was not the import¬ ance of an undertaking, nor the honor that it would bring, that influenced Dante. It was the motive behind it all. The street was being widened so that the people might have easy access to the Lords Priors and to the standard l arers of Justice, whenever they wished to lodge a complaint. Behind every move that Dante made, might be traced his principles of jus¬ tice and individual liberty. One of his strongest convictions was a sense of duty of the individual to the community of which he formed a part. But soon, there came a change in Dante’s good fortune. On a trumped- up charge, he was ordered to pay an exorbitant fine and to leave Florence. Together with him were banished many notable men. Of these, Dante was not regarded as the least of the enemies of the republic. He was sentenced to be burned to death, should he ever reenter Florence. Even in exile, he was true to his ideals and convictions. He was un¬ daunted by all his adversities. He was more outspoken than ever. In his poems, which he wrote while in exile, he consigned his political enemies to the most horrible tortures. Once, his native city offered to allow him to return, if he would undergo much degredation. But even though he detested exile, his proud spirit refused to let him do this. He was willing to suffer loathed exile rather than be untrue to his high aims and ideals. Only few men can be compared to him. He valued his right to speak and act in accordance with his ideals. As all those suffered, who led lives of self-denial in order to spread truths which would save mankind, so suffered Dante in his exile. Picture him, as he breathed angry defiance to all tyrants; as he unveiled shams and denounced lies. Picture him, as he labored for the good of his countrymen, unwilling to stoop to meanness or injustice. Incor¬ ruptible, he could not be tempted to be untrue to his convictions. Such a man was Dante. He has endured throughout all these centuries, and will continue to endure—the exponent of Faith, Justice, and Liberty. Page Forty-eight Our Future Policy in tlie Pliillippines PERCY SYDNEY ROBINSON Since the taking of the Philippines in 1898 there has at all times existed in this country a difference of opinion as to whether the United States should retain the islands or grant them the liberty they have always desired. At times the dispute has been hotly argued. At times the country has forgotten their existence. We have just passed through a period in which the question of Filipino Independence was forgot¬ te n in the consideration of the greater question, “What will become of the world”? But the question is again before us. “It will not down.” We must decide whether these people have a right to be free. We must form some definite arid permanent policy. We cannot continue to treat a people as we treat our tariff question and change our policy with each administration. We must decide again whether “men are born free and equal,” and whether, “might makes right.” We must decide whether our policy shall be humanitarian or imperialistic. We cannot compromise. Some¬ time we must settle this thing, and it will never be settled until it is settled right. At present the Filipinos are practically self-governing. They elect their ■own House and Senate. The heads of all executive departments and even of technical bureaus are Philippines. The Board of Education, the public works bureaus, and the public hospital administration are composed of natives. There Is, then, practically complete autonomy. The question now is whether we .shall continue with the policy inaugurated by the last administration with the idea of giving the islands their independence as soon as they are ready to govern themselves, or whether we shall return to a form of government m which the American is the ruler and the Filipino the subject. To this the Imperialist answers in no uncertain terms, “Let us have Amer¬ ican rule!” He will point to the condition of the Islands today. He will tell you that there is complete collapse of government, that a political dictatorship Page Forty-nine CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL holds sway, that corruption and inefficiency are everywhere, that there is poli¬ tical favoritism, nepotism, and factional politics, that the Treasury and Gov¬ ernment Bank have been looted, that payrolls have been padded, that the “Politicos” grow rich, that the condition of the roads is deplorable, that mails and telegrams are always late and often lost. And having said so much, he wrings his hands and asks, “Is this not reason enough for the return of an American Dictatorship?” There is without doubt some truth in what he says. But when, pray tell me, was there ever an abrupt change from a monarchy to a democracy without such a state of affairs. Does he forget our own precarious condition under the Articles of Confederation? Have we never experienced “complete collapse of government”? Are “political dictatorships” unheard of? Are “corrup¬ tion and inefficiency” newly coined words or have we perchance met with them before? Must we consult a dictionary to know the meaning of “political favor¬ itism,” “nepotism” and “factional politics”? Have pay-rolls never before been padded? Have politicians never before grown rich? Very likely the Filipino has made mistakes. Very likely there are defi¬ ciencies in Ins government. But so have we made errors, and continue to make them. We, too, have our deficiencies. If we, being, as we like to think our¬ selves, of a more enlightened race continue to make errors, and we always shall, if we with nearly seven hundred years of political experience at our back have not eradicated the faults of the machine is it within reason to expect the Filipino to accomplish the result in ten short years? This same Imperialist has dreamed much. He sees in the Philippines a “combined garden and Gibraltar of the Pacific,” a convenient stopping place with which to build up a trade with the rich markets of Asia and China, a naval base with which we may dominate the Pacific and hence the world. In the islands themselves he sees a possibility of advantageous trade, and an open¬ ing for American labor. Like all world dreams his visions are distorted phantasies. For of what use will the Philippines be to us as a naval base with an antagonized native pop¬ ulation or can we hope to trade with a people that we have wronged? By such a scheme England lost her fairest colonies. But to attempt to answer the Imperialist is to become lost in a labyrinth of inconsequential anfractuosities, a maze of argument conceived to perplex and to confound rather than to enlighten. With a thousand subterfuges he escaped the great and fundamental question which underlies the whole propo¬ sition. It is this: Have we, as a nation, “so conceived and so dedicated” any right under God to make slaves of a people who by divine right are free? If, having fought this war as a protest against Spain’s iniquitous imperialistic policy, we substitute an imperialistic policy of our own, can we, for long, retain our own self respect. Shall we repudiate the words of Lincoln that “all men are born free and equal”? Shall we disavow the wihole moral code by which we have grown to what we are? This we must do if we would retain the Filipinos against their will. The men who died in the Spanish War died for the same great cause for which one hundred thousand Americans gave their lives in Flanders Fields. And one hundred thousand men did die in Flanders Fields that Justice, Democ- Page Fifty CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL racy, and Right might prevail in spite of all our very excellent and honorable ambassador to the Court of St. James may say to the contrary. These men died with a high ideal and noble purpose, and dying left with us a sacred trust. If we can glimpse the vision that they saw we can have but one policy, Justice and Freedom for the Philippines. The man is bow-legged. But he cannot help it, and you must not laugh at him. He got how-legged ploughing on a side hill when he was a boy. The tailor has to cut out his pants with a circular saw. Page Fifty-on A Tribute to Our Pilgrim Forefathers DOROTHY ELIZABETH CARTER Three hundred years ago our Pilgrim fore¬ fathers, that band of humble and God-fearing English men and women, destined to be the founders of one of the greatest of nations, landed upon the rockbound coast of Plymouth, Massachusetts on the twenty-first day of De¬ cember, when that bleak wind-swept track of New England wilderness, buried beneath its hoary mantle of snow, afforded drear and in¬ hospitable haven. Today that memorable rock, the veritable stepping-stone to freedom, trod upon so many years ago by our strong and sturdy progenitors, stands as firmly and well preserved as do the foundations upon which is built this, our beloved nation. The stepping-stone to freedom? ea, to a freedom long desired, a freedom of speech, thought, and deed, that could no longer be found in the mother country, at that time clutched in the throes of a religious and political struggle. It was during this critical and unsettled period, that a group of laymen, believing the pristine purity of the church to have been sullied, and Christianity defiled through the useage of pagan ritual and ceremony, was gathered to¬ gether by the magnetism and high personal example of William Brewster. This group of dissenters, did not at first renounce the Established Church, but continued to attend its services for years. It was not until 1608 that they organized a church of their own. At first this little church was so very small and insignificant, it was hardly noticed, but later, as its numbers increased, persecutions began. Together with the oppression laid upon them by the church, and their own religious dissatisfaction, this devout little group of Puritans realized that circumstances were such that could no longer remain in England. Having heard of the liberty offered to all alike in Holland, they set out on their crusade for righteousness, their pilgrimage to the Promised Page Fifty-two CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Land. Alas! here too their lot was to be an unhappy one, for, misled by the fine economic conditions afforded by its rapid commercial development, they had shut their eyes to the unfavorable religious environment of this prosperous little country, the refuge of heretics beyond all probability of salvation. They saw their children fast becoming Dutch in speech and in ideas. Such a state of affairs could not continue. Therefore, in February 1620 they obtained, not without difficulty, a patent from the London Company permitting them to settle somewhere in Virginia. On the sixth of September, the Mayflower, with one hundred and two persons of staunch and sturdy courage, set sail for America. On November eleventh they sighted land off Cape Cod, and after five long weeks of weary exploration landed at Plymouth, whose site was protected by nature from unexpected attacks of the Indians. The sufferings and hardships of those first years were too divers and dreadful to enumerate. Sickness and death reduced the little colony to one half of its original numbers. Many died from exposure and starvation, but the Pilgrims, endowed with an unyielding courage and indominitable will, were not made of fibre that permits of disheartenment. They put their shoulders to the wheel, and with a supreme confidence that God would guide them safely out of their difficulties, worked with untiring efforts toward achieving that one and highest aim—freedom. “When a deed is done for Freedom, through the broad earth’s aching breast Runs a thrill of joy prophetic, trembling on from east to west.” Nothing perhaps is more admirable than the spirit in which the Pilgrims left their homes and friends for a country of which they knew next to nothing. It was not what these courageous men and women actually accomplished that makes their names live down through the ages, but the spirit in which they worked. Not in thirst for gold, nor passion for adventure, but in faith and duty as they saw it, w T ere laid the foundations of the colony. Whatever their failings were, they performed a mighty and everlasting work, a vivid reminder to us, their children, of the debt and gratitude that we owe, and shall always owe, this adventurous group of nobleminded men and women. Our one and greatest inheritance from these, our forefathers, is that noble spirit,—the spirit of freedom, which we of today see embodied in our government. Deep down in their hearts the Pilgrims sensed the magnitude of their deed, and “Down the future saw the golden beam incline, To the side of perfect justice mastered by their faith divine.” We will ever turn to them in gratitude and praise of that “great Impulse which drove them across the sea” and into an unknown land so many miles away from home and that country which, whatever her mistakes, they still loved and deeply revered. Duty to God called them forth, and like true sol¬ diers they obeyed her orders. America is fortunate in being able to honor as her ancestors, these brave men and women, who have set such a noble example to posterity. And now, my classmates, as we are about to bid adieu to Malden High forever, to venture out into a selfish and exacting world, we, too, have a great problem before us. Our country is at present at one of its most critical Page Fifty-three CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL periods. Its business and political conditions have been left by the great World War in a terrible state of turmoil. Our difficulties will be many; for this country has entered upon a great new era, when “Nation wildly looks at nation, standing with mute lips apart And glad Truth’s yet mightier man-child leaps beneath the Future’s heart.” Upon us the future citizens of this great and democratic country, rests the responsibility of continuing this work of our ancestors so nobly begun three hundred years ago. Like them we, too, must have the courage to under¬ take the difficult, the only really worthy things in life, those which require great mental as well as physical effort. We have befone us just as definite a goal as did our ancestors, hut we have youth, ami .strength, and all the opportunities and advantages which they lacked, with which to face the every-day problems of life. And so, my classmates, when we are about to enter upon a new period of out life and no longer have a strong hand to guide us along the smoothest paths. “We onTselves must Pilgrims be. Launch our Mayflower, and steer boldly through the desperate winter sea.” Page Fifty-four SQUIBS Professor Squibs Perpetuous Cogwheeloeions If a fellow tries to kiss a woman and gets away with it, he’s a man; if he tries to kiss her and doesn’t get away with it, he’s a brute; if he doesn’t try to kiss her but would get away with it if he tried, he’s a coward; and if he doesn’t try to kiss her and wouldn’t if he did, he’s a wise man.” Teacher: “Your grade is zero.” Kaufman: “Oh, that’s nothing,” “So you have met my son at high school, eh.” “Yes, we slept in the same French class,” JAMES’S ECONOMY “Papa,” asked James, “wouldn’t you be glad if I saved a dollar for you?” “Certainly, my son,” said Papa, so delighted at this evidence of budding business ability that be handed the youth a dime. “Well, I saved it all right,” said James, disappearing. “You said if 1 brought a good report from any te ate her you would give me a dollar; but I didn’t,” Her Partner: If you are tired of dancing, Mrs. Newrocks, we’ll sit dowa .•and have a little tete-a-tete, shall we? Mrs. N ewrocks: Oh, dear me, no, thanks. After such a big supper 1 really couldn’t eat another thing. Our janitor, we pity him, For as good people must, For every morn the poor old man Again returns to dust, “Guess my dad is better than yours,” said Archie. “The King touched him on the shoulder and made him a Knight.” “There’s nothing to that,” scoffed Willie. “A fellow hit my dad on the head and made him an angel.” Page Fifty-fi� e CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B v MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL A shy young student, named Hume, Was accustomed to leaving the room; Til one day he died. O’er his body they sighed, “O, why did he leave us so soon?” Charles Cohan was a happy hyena ; He played on an old concertina. He dressed very well And in his lapel He carelessly stuck a verbena. “There’s a train at 4:04,” said Miss Jennie, “Four tickets I’ll have. Have you any?” Said the man at the door, “Not four for the 4:04, For four for the 4:04 is too many.” Stan Hirtle had a whale of a smile, So broad you could see it a mile. He said to his friends, As he sewed up the ends, “It was really to wide for the style.” Miss MacPhee was exceedingly canny; One morning she remarked to her granny, “A canner can can Anything that he can, But a canner can’t can a can, can he?” Alas for “Jeff,” alas for “Kit,” Alas for “Chick” and “Vi” When this I think I raise my mitt To dry my weeping eye. One of the Carters named Bill, Went’n swallowed a poisonous pill, Along came a quack, And gave him a crack. Bill coughed up the wicked old pill. There was a young student named Cohan, Whose genius in art kept a-showin’; H is sketches are great, And good prospects await Our rising young friend, Henry Cohan. Page Fifty-six CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL t There was a young fellow named Deering, At dances he was always appearing; His partners were fair, With richly curled hair, And a taste for handsome jet ear-rings. There was a young fellow named Shacat, Who never was given to racket. His mark was an E (Not like others, you see), And we’re proud of this fellow named Shacat. There was a young fellow named Bacon, He had manners, agreeable and takin’; A popular fellow, With silk hair of yellow,— He’s a model of success in the makin’. There was a young lady named Carp, Who wanted to play on a harp, But to her dismay, She forgot how to play, And went off the pitch at C sharp. There once was a fellow named Waring; At his hair we most always were staring; Occasionally he’d pat it—- Just a little habit— You’d think ’twas a wig he was wearing. There was a young fellow named Stiffle, Whose favorite expression was “Oh, piffle!” He’d a curl in his hair, But how it got there, We don’t know, but then what makes the diffle? I One of the Carters, named Dot, Was an exceedingly bright little tot; She tumbled out E’s Whenever she sneezed, N ow who would complain of her lot? Now Jake was young Egdall’s first name; Broad jumping has won him much fame. One day on the street, He glanced at some feet—- Ta-da-da-da, oo-la-la, dame! Page Fifty-seven CLASS BOOK OF 19 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Oh, A. Clement Deering Was quite hard of hearing. And Hodgdon was hard of the same; Birds of a feather Do oft flock together, Tho they be not alike as to name. There was a young lady named Goldie, Whose manners were often quite boldie She’d sit in her seat, And wiggle her feet. Oh, nothing ’bout Goldie was mouldie. There was a young lady named Pepper, Fame dubbed her an awfully high stepper. We’ll say she could sing And most ev’rything. When she struck on high C, gosh ! What kep’ her? Herb Small is most always a sensible chap; Whene’er he wakes up lie lies down for a nap. Yet most every day He has something to say With a smile spread all over his map. There was a stern teacher named Child, Whom the mention of movies made wild. When a boy said, “D’ye know, Pve just been to the show”— She was terribly, horribly riled. There was a young lady called “Ide,” Who once at a funeral was spied, When asked who was dead She smilingly said, “I don’t know; I just came for the ride.” N ow Weetie was a maid o’ the mist; She never as yet had been kissed. If you tried to embrace her She murmured, “Nay, nay, sir!” And gave you a slap on the wrist. Now “Milly” was a maid full of mirth Who had eaten sweet stuff from her birth Till once she said, “Gee! I must let such things be, For I fear the effect on my girth.” Now “Lovey” and “Pom” were deft with the dice; They played an old game, considered not nice. One hollered “Come seven!” The other “Eleven!” We fear they’re addicted to vice. Page Fifty-eight CLASS BOOK OF I 92 I B MALDEN H ' GH SCHOOL A girl by the name of Maloney Had whims which were often quite phoney. One day just for fun She fooled -with a- gun And smithered herself to bologne. i a Jf A most modest young lady was Edna, And good wishes galore we do send her, For work on this book She refused to o’erlook 1 Oh! we cannot too highly commend her. There was a young fellow named Kendall, Who attempted to light a wax cendle, But the durn match went out, By a breath from his mouth, And Kendall flew off of the hendle, H ere in a book called Sachem Are limericks amusing and bakin’ They fill us with glee and such originality All for the class and the Sachem. Page Fifty-nine CLASS BOOK OF I 921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL An Ode to Freedom F. LORRAINE JOHNSON Oh Freedom, fair magic word, From shore to shore thy praise is heard. Great bulwarks to thy memory stand In this our native land. ’Twas thee who brought the Pilgrim band To unknown western land To suffer hunger, pain and woe For thee, they cherished so. What sufferings have been endured! To what ends we’ve been allured. Great battles in thy name were fought Thy ideals filled each act and thought. In grim dark slavery’s awful night, Thou shone a mighty beacon light An inspiration to the slave That gave him strength his lot to brave. Then Lincoln championed the cause The slaves in rapturous wonder paused To thank him who had won their fight Through dauntless faith that right makes might. Then in our last great war for Peace To make the Hun his horrors cease Thy mighty force, our loyal boast, Conquered ’gainst a mighty host. O, Freedom inspiration sent, In all our lives thy power is blent. For thee thy sons shall e’er contend Thy priceless blessings to defend. Page Sixty __ CUCKOO gEE riLCHOKP .... 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CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Our Fathers Though the seaplanes soaring upward, may betray the submarine, To the oil-fed super-dreadnaught steaming nervously between, In pursuance of his mission, she’ll be well advised to shun Any interfering cruiser with the newest seaplane gun. Thus does science rule the waves that our Fathers used to knew While the seas that held our Fathers, mark the fashions come and go— Humors each-—but sometimes wonder if the truth were better sought, In the latest word of science, or the deeds our Fathers wrought, And their strokes, although courageous, were unsuited to the pen; So they chose the weaker weapon for their most successful hits, Till the keenness of its temper was reflected in their wits. Now there may be “too much Nelson,” for the times have changed since then; But, as long as man is human, we shall have to count on men. Tho’ machines be ne’er so perfect, there may come a day perhaps, When you find out just how helpless is a heap of metal scraps. In an age of swift invention it is frequently believed That the pressure of button is as good as work achieved. But the optimist inventor should remember, if he can, Tho’ the instrument be perfect, there’s a limit to a man. Wherefore when we’ve raced across the sea-gulls, men submerged beneath the bay, W] len we’ve tapped a conversation fifteen hundred miles away, When the gyros spin superbly, when we’ve done away with coal, And the tanks are full of fuel, and the target full of holes, When the margins full of safety, when the weakest in the fleet Is a HIGHER-SUPER-DREADNAUGHT, when the squadrons are com¬ plete, Then, let us pause awhile and ponder, in the light of days gone by With their strange old ships and weapons, what our fathers did and why. Then, if still we dare to argue that we’re just as good as they. We can seek the God of Battles on our knees, and humbly pray That the work we leave behind us, when our earthly race is run May be half as well completed as our fathers work was done. “Stan.” Page Sixty.one CLASS BOOK OF I 92 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL To Our Teachers The time has come when we must say “Goodby” And bid a long farewell to Malden High. Where we have spent some profitable years, To face the world with mingled hopes and fears. We leave our good old Alma Mater, where Our patient teachers through hard work and c r ■ H ave fitted us that we might make a start In life’s rough race, and there to take our part. In years to come we’ll often call to mind Dear Malden High and those we left behind; Whate’er success we meet with on our ways To our dear teachers must belong the prai e. For ever faithful, giving us their best, It now remains for us to do the rest, ’Twas Malden High School planted the foundation On which to build a higher education. —Florence Pepper. FROM THE MEDICINE MAN A friend is a fellow what knows all about yer and who likes yer just the same. Enthusiasm always starts in the race, but perse- verence always wins it. Success consists of finding the shortest line between two points: where we are, and what we want to be. Page Sixty-two ARTHUR JAMES SWETT Be it remembered that we, the Class of 1921B, of Malden High School, in the county of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts, pos¬ sessing more than the average sound mind and about 57% of the knowledge that has been driven into cur heads during the past four years, by virtue of the fact that we have a deep affection for those who remain to revere our memory for ever and a day, we do hereby dedicate this document. We also declare this our last will and testament to all pupils, present and future, whose anxious footsteps shall echo up or down the long and vacant corridors after the last bell has ceased its brazen summons or whose reluctant footsteps shall echo heavily to the accompaniment of the complaining floors on Thursday afternoon. , ' . Lastly to our beloved principal, Mr. Jenkins, we dedicate this milestone which marks both the closing of our scholarly High School career and the opening of our collegiate and business life. The following is the manner in which we wish to have our estate dis¬ posed : ’Tis only fit that we leave to our nearest relative, the Class of 1922A. various belongings both material and immaterial. We bequeath to you the last semester of your High School career, at the end of which you will find that scholarship indeed has its reward. We also bestow upon you the services of our most efficient faculty which by its diligence and persistent hammering upon your already overburdened skulls, will enable you to graduate in that blaze of glory so dazzling to toddling freshmen. The aforesaid teachers will lead you through the dreary monotony of English, soul-inspiring French, through the grunts and throaty gutterals of German; from isolation to leadership in our United States History, and from the wees of Typewriting, Stenography, and Bookkeeping to those won¬ derful mind developers, Economics, Solid Geometry, and P hysics. We are sorry that we cannot commend you to Mr. Chase, who, as Milton would say, has led us imprisoned in the chains of Harmony. Instead, we leave you to sing in full organ tones under the baton of Miss Perkins, his successor. To you, the undergraduates, we leave the assembly-hall, the veritable Alpha and Omega of a students’ High School career. Cherish it with your whole hearts, for it is here that the greenest of all green freshmen meet each Page Sixty-three CLASS BOOK OF 192 1 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL other for the first time, and it is here that all who have enjoyed the benefits which Malden High affords, leave this institution as graduates. Utilize it to the best advantage; and when plays of various character are to be staged, may you never lower the standard set by those preceding you, but, on the contrary, ever strive to raise it. Mistakes in school are frequent. If, by chance, you are unfortunate enough to make a mistake, transform yourself into an “Old Sleuth” and look behind the pictures hanging on the walls of your homerooms. You will surely find enough erasers there to remove all evidence of badly prepared work. To you, the teachers of Malden High School, that have instructed and guided us during the last four years, and whose theories are about to be put into practice, we leave other seekers of wisdom. Kindly bear in mind, that although our heads are crammed with wisdom, they that come after us know as little as we did at that period and perhaps not quite as much. Be ye gentle with them. Above all, since we have set the precedent by the abolishment of that unwritten law which states that each graduating class shall show all its pent up foolishness on that day, rightfully designated as “Freak Day,” we be¬ queath to you. the school at large, the principle which we were the first to put into practice. Yet it will be left with you, by the method of “pro” and “con,” to decide your attitude on that subject and only then will you realize that our seemingly radical deed was but the only reasonable thing to do. There¬ fore, we leave it to yru, the future hope of our dear old Alma Mater, to up¬ hold only those just and reasonable principles that will forever keep away the day when the students would bring discredit upon Malden High. Guard jealously and forever the glorious reputation that is constantly being built up by our never ceasing stream of athletes. May you always have in your ranks Max Nayors, Jimmy Welches, and Jimmy Budds galore. Do you, upper classmen, bear in mind the fact that there may be among those greenest of all green freshmen that will bring to Malden High School inter- scholastic fame on the athletic field. Beware then of sitting in the seat of the scornful. To our friends the janitors, we leave the privilege of picking up the candy wrappers, dropped at random about the school and of warning certain unrulv students of the punishment that accompanies the crime of taking a “short cut” across the lawn. We bequeath to you all the gum and other sticky sub¬ stances which you will find under the seats of both room 111 and 113. We guarantee you at least two bushels of various jaw exercising material de¬ posited on floors, or walls, or concealed in other repositories, and leave it to your judgment as to the disposition of these valuable mementoes. Having thus willed away all our worldly possessions, we reserve the right to carry away with us, the pleasant memories of Malden High, of which our hearts are full and which we will keep forever in the treasure house of our minds. May the beneficiaries of this our last will and testament w r ork unceas¬ ingly for the glory of Malden High School. (Signed) The Class of 1921B. Page Sixty-four T PERSISTENCE - - - And builds the road of honor «• ' The hero oF esteem • • ■ To lasling victory. - - - « Promotes the worthy sciences,� Persistence is a. power ' — • WAkes the genius dream, - « Develope it and see. � « Ignores the world5temptodions , Drives on unceasingly ° - _ J. OUR SCHOOL DRAMATICS MISS RUTH L. S. CHILD In the so-called “good old days” (these, by the way, are peculiar to every generation, as it gains age and perspective, or rather retrospective) there were no dramatic presentations in Malden High School. As time went on, a play was given at long intervals. These uneventful days would, no doubt, impress the present-day pupil of our school as tame and colorless in contrast with his own stirring life (I might almost say movie life) that frequently leaves little time for study. Since 1916, the year of the great tercentenary of Shakespeare, the school stage has been the special field of action and attainment. Debates and lit¬ erary activities have paled before brilliant histrionic feats. Many a pupil has discovered his powers and gained, on that stage, a control and poise un¬ dreamed of before. Our fame has run beyond the borders of Malden—-yea, even so far as Brookline and Winthrop. When the ocean at the latter place barred our way to fame, we whipped around and trumpeted our glories and successes (of course Uncle Sam was our messenger) to the Middle West. (This is a secret carefully concealed until this Class Book has dragged it forth.) We no longer are hid under a bushel. We are like Portia’s candle. Yet we have worked for the joy of the work and not for recognition among strangers. What have we done? The two dramatic events of the school year are the school play in the first semester and the Lit-Usona play in the second. It was early decided that the school play should be a so-called classic or a serious play, while the Lit-Usona should be a musical comedy or a comedy of manners. The brilliant successes of the former have been scenes from “Mid¬ summer Night’s Dream,” the two plays based on novels of Dickens, “Taming of the Shrew,” one old comedy, “The Rivals,” and “Monsieur De Beaufort.” This last play has the distinction of being shaped up for the stage from I) umas’ novel “Twenty Years After,’ by a popular M. H. S. boy, Edwin D. Fowle, and hence fills a unique place in our dramatic history. To the glory of the Lit and Usona societies redound the musical comedy, “A Nautical Knot,” and such comedies and plays as “Green Stockings,” “Bachelors’ Hall,” “A Pair of Sixes,” and “A Scrap of Paper.’ We are all proud of these achievements of our fellows, which have been of such superior quality that they have won fame for our school as well as for the individual actors. May the good work go on. Page Sixty-five OUR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES “LIT” “USONA” The Malden High School Liter¬ ary Society is the second oldest or¬ ganization of its kind in the U. S. and the oldest society in Malden High. “Lit” is active in all school affairs. In the past semester vve have defeated Melrose Debating Team, holder of the Triangular O League championship, while the “Lit” Play, “A Pair of Sixes,” was a great success. “Lit” men have al¬ ways been successful; may they con¬ tinue to be so in the future. “FRATERNITIES” For tweny-five years Usona has been the sole girls’ literary organiza¬ tion in M. H. S. Only those with excellent rank in English are voted in. During 1921 Usona has presented a memorial community Christmas Tree to Malden; engaged in the an¬ nual play, with “Lit”; established an English prize, and has been so¬ cially active. “SORORITIES” Alpha Delta Sigma Alpha Kappa Pi Alpha Mu Gamma Sigma Omricon Delta Upsilon Delta Ecce Signum En Ka Kappa Phi Pi Phi These organizations are not rec- gni d school societies. Neverthe¬ less they have steadily grown and much good has been done by them. Our school has received the benefits of their dramatic plays and they have backed athletics in all its phases. They have brought about a feeling of good fedowship by their competitive games. One fraternity has even established a scholarship. SENIOR ENGLISH CLUB The objects of the Senior English Club are manifold. Primarily it is a club formed for reading and discus¬ sing current literature. It is also a club which is half liUr-ry nd half social. As for the work of the club it has charge of the Schools’ cele¬ bration of holidays. Since 1916 the school play has been put on under the auspices of the club. It also procures many excllent speakers for the school. The Club is always ready to give a helping hand to a worthy cause, such as the “Near East Re¬ lief” and the Pine Mountain Settle¬ ment.” Page Sixty-six JUNIOR ENGLISH CLUB The Junior English Club was formed in 1917, under the able lead¬ ership of Miss Ruth Child, for the purpose of stimulation in its mem¬ bers an appreciation and enjoyment of literature. The Club is open to members of classes one, two, three, and four. Upon completing the work of the Sophomore year, one becomes a member of the Senior Club. OUR SCHOOL ATHLETICS FOOTBALL As a member of the Suburban League, Malden has always ranked among the leaders. Under the able guidance of Pete Dwyer, Dave Mo¬ rey, and Jack MacDonald, Malden has obtained her present high stand¬ ing in the Football League. The following members of Class 8 helped Malden to land the third place in the league this year: “Blondie” Bacon (Half Back) “Hen” Wilson (End) “Stan” Hirtle (Half Back) “Chick” Robinson (Quarter Back) ■“Boogie’ Waring (End Guard) ■“Bid” Carter (Manager) HOCKEY This sport has always been more or less intermittent with us. f hc fa¬ cilities having much to do with this. Handidcapped as we were, we have always put a fighting team on the ice. More and more Hockey is be¬ coming one of the recognized sports of the school. “Jeff” Robinson and Murphy were our only puck chasers this season. SWIMMING Never a very strong feature of our athletics, it is now coming into its own. Interest has been aroused by the good showing of our team, and it is now recognized as a val¬ uable branch of our athletics. “Boo- ne” Waring was our sole merman. O BASE-BALL Next to fooball, the best support¬ ed branch of athletics is Baseball. We have had varying successes, but in the last several years the team has had more success, till now we are making a game fight for Subur¬ ban League Honors. Harrv Kauf¬ man was the only one from our class represented on the diamond. BASKET-BALL Basket-ball has never been a let¬ ter sport for the boys in the school, but the girls’ only letter sport. For two years in succession they have held the championship, and have de¬ feated all comers. Grace Connell and Jenny Helfand were players on the undefeated team. TRACK True to all economic laws track is steadily increasing in importance. The supply is great and the demand is greater, as shown at our recent meets. Before many years we will see Malden not second to Medford but a leader on the cinder in inter¬ scholastic meets. Jake Egdall of our class was one of the winged mer¬ cury’s MALDEN’S BATTLE HYMN O’er the stands in blue and golden. Cheer on cheer like vollied thunder, Echo to the sky. See Dear Maidens tide is turning, Gaining more and more, For we’ll fight,—fight,—fight,— And we’ll win to-night, For Malden for evermore. Page Sixty-seven CLASS BOOK OF 1921 B MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SONG (Tune—“Fair Harvard.”) Fair the days that we classmates together have spent. Dear the scenes which around us have lain, As with efforts on task or on pleasure intent We pressed onward the highest to gain, These days now are o’er, our class must disband As have others who trod this same way, In the conflict of life we must now take our stand And be loyal and true as have they. In the classroom our voices shall echo no more. From these halls 21B soon departs, Bearing treasures abundant of Wisdom’s rich lore. Fondest mem’ries and true grateful hearts. We’ve freely received, may we freely impart Greater truths, clearer sight to mankind, To this end may our motto inspire ev’ry heart. In true service life’s meaning to find. Farewell! We would linger, but Duty doth call To the fields where our work must begin; Here’s a band to each classmate whatever befall. And a cheer for each vict’ry they win. Dear Malden so long our light in the past, May thy future be ever more bright, Far and wide may the power of thine influence be cast Raising lives to a loftier height. Sabah J. Mac Puke. CLASS MOTTO First in all, second in none, This is the Motto of B’21. CLASS M. H. S. rah rah M. H. S. rah rah Kick-a-rick-a-rah-rah Kick-a-rick-a-rah-rah 21B Hoi ya Hoi ya “ HOWLS” Zip Zum Zie Who are we Sis boom bah 21B rah rah rah. Page Sixty-eight COMPLIMENT! OF COMPLIMENTS OF DR. ERNST R. DECKER Telephone Back Bay 5364 536 Commonwealth Ave., BOSTON ADVERTISING SECTION fouru iH. SnfatttHnn (En (Jurorporateli) r Whnh ' iutlr HUnriats SflBtnn Jfamfork ADVERTISING SECTION COMPLIMENTS OF The New York Waist Shop 140 Pleasant St. MALDEN, MASS. Contractors’ Supplies, Paints, Oils,Varnishes W. S. KAULBACK HARDWARE PLUMBING and HEATING Gas and Electric Appliances 204 PLEASANT ST. Tel. Malden 725 MALDEN, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF THE Weltman Conservatory of Music MALDEN, MASS. (Eatlu ' ruu ' t. fflr § ltatu ' GTrarLjrr of lattrituj i tu to 549 pipaoaut §trrrt Tel. Malden 3241-M COMPLIMENTS OF SAMUEL ELIAS COMPLIMENTS OF The Boston Dye House COMPLIMENTS OF Ferry Street Garage CHEVROLET CARS L. WOLK DeLONG’S Battery Service Authorized Agents for EXIDE Batteries 267-269 Pleasant St. Tel. Malden 52860 MALDEN, MASS. ADVERTISING SECTION ADVERTISING SECTION “We sell Impressions BOYD’S, Inc. Stationery Sentiment and Sympathy ” “Always On Time” Walalja Msl PICTURE FRAMING PRINTING iFlnriat a DEVELOPING 73 Summer Street Telephones 1 190 and 480 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS BANK IN TOWN” OFFICERS EVERETT J. STEVENS, President HARRY W. FENN, Cashier JOSEPH WIGGIN, Vice-President J. ELLIOT KNOWLTON, Ass’t Cashier ADVERTISING SECTION COMPLIMENTS OF SMITH PATTERSON CO. Jewelers FOR Gamma Sigma Fraternity Kappa Phi Sorority DIEGES CLUST (“If We Made It, It’s Right”) Manufacturing Specialty Jewelers ci ass Rings Class Pins Medals 73 TREMONT STREET BOSTON 9, MASS. ADVERTISING SECTION COMPLIMENTS OF Ecce Sigma Sorority Read and Patronize THE MALDEN TELEGRAM A Paper for All the People 2c A COPY Sold by all the Dealers ADVERTISING SECTION The Whitman Studio CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER MAKERS OF FINE PORTRAITS Dr. Joseph M. McGrath DENTIST Tfye Store of Progress and Service We are recognized Headquarters for MORTON BUILDING YOUNG MEN’S MALDEN CLOTHE S Featuring the Famous CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION KUPPENHEIMER Clothes Accountancy Bookkeeping Shorthand Typewriting Benoit - Me Shane Company Malden Commercial School 95 PLEASANT STREET 156 Pleasant Street Telephone 256 Court Building MALDEN ADVERTISING SECTION The Summer Street Fruit store “ The Place of High Grade Fruit.” AT YOUR SERVICE Call Malden 72206 MALDEN OPTICAL SHOP MALDEN SQUARE, MALDEN Malden Bootblack Parlor 25 PLEASANT STREET Ladies’ and Gents’ Hats Cleaned Special Parlor for Ladies MORRIS KIRSHEN Phonographs Records Pianos Piano tuning 263 Bryant Street, MALDEN MAKE YOUR IMPRESSIONS by using Rubber Stamps Manufactured by LOUIS E. WINCHELL, Prop. Jacobs Stencil and Stamp Co. 18 North Market Street BOSTON J. RIPLEY OAKES NEIL McNEVIN 32 Russell Street 13 Greenleaf Street OAKES McNEVIN Hardware, Cutlery, Paints and Oils Plumbing and Heating 234 PLEASANT STREET MALDEN, MASS. Tel. Malden 2710 GEORGE DOWNIE HIGGINS Jeweler Malden’s Leading A Good Place to Trade Shoe Store 22 PLEASANT STREET MALDEN 102 PLEASANT STREET ADVERTISING SECTION Do You Want COMPLIMENTS OF Honest Plumbing? A FRIEND EDWIN TROLAND 58 Pleasant St. BETTY WALES DRESSES COMPLIMENTS OF Sold at This Store Exclusively We point with particular pride to the materials, the make, the finish, the trim¬ mings, and details of our Malden IceCreamCo. BETTY WALES DRESSES Hopkins - Blakeslee Co. 45 PLEASANT STREET MALDEN GEORGE P. KIMBALL ADVERTISING SECTION COMPLIMENTS OF ALPHA MU FRATERNITY C©mfiipliinni@inift§ ©IF Class of 1922 A Stadebaksr L Faydtft© STRATTON GARAGE, Inc. WASH Compliramta of JMpfpt |Iappa 13! Jratemitg MEET ME AT Arthur’s Lunch Come and enjoy Home Cooking served in a homs-like place Optn Daily from 6 a. m. to 12 p. m. Night Lunches a Specialty 1 1 1A Ferry Street Malden, Mass. ADVERTISING SECTION Compliments of Compliments of Kappa Phi Sorority En Ka Sorority Compliments of Compliments of Kappa Chapter OF Gamma Sigma Fraternity Omicrom Delta Fraternity ADVERTISING SECTION Compliments of Upsilon Delta Fraternity Alpha Chapter Compliments of Alpha Delta Sigma Fraternity ADVERTISING SECTION wrC Compliments of Blakeslee Company, Inc. ' Smart Shop Locke Coal Company 30 Pleasant Street 165 Pleasant Street MALDEN MALDEN Compliments of ALONZO A. WEST L. P. RHINES 90 Pleasant St. 55 Exchange Street Sporting Goods MALDEN Hardware Plumbing Heating HORACE B. BLACKMER Compliments of Pianoforte Instruction Joyce’s Express Accompanying Studio, 82 Florence Street 68 Florence Street Telephone MALDEN MALDEN ADVERTISING SECTION Compliments of Clifford, Black Co. (Inc.) House Furnishers MALDEN Compliments of HALL’S MARKET Oldsmobile Stanley Compliments of JHaliiMt (Centre (Haragp (Incorporated) 466 Main Street Compliments c Malden Orp f heum Telephone Malden 2526-R COGGAN SHERMAN DEALERS IN Hardware, Paints, Oils and Varnishes Cutlery and Kitchenware 263 Bryant St., Malden You will not be disappointed if you have your Prescriptions filled at Morgan s Drug Store MORGAN’S NEW BUILD’G 1 69 Pleasant Street Ask your father or mother about Morgan’s Drug Store Established 1870 Telephone 615 E. D. KAULBACK SON Florists Store, 160 Pleasant Street Greenhouses, 34 Wentworth Street Malden, Mass. ADVERTISING SECTION Beautify Skin and Hair By DAILY USE OF CUTICURA Bathe with Cuticura Soap to cleanse and purify. If signs of redness or roughness are present, touch with Cuticura Ointment before bathing. Finally dust with a few grains of the exquisitely scented Cuticura Talcum. Cuticura Soap 25c., Cuticura Ointment 25 and 50c., Cuticura Talcum 25c. Sold Everywhere. For sample each free, address: “Cuticura, Malden, Mass.” ADVERTISING SECTION aitrJJrrnj f irturrs Sir Galahad Every Home should have beautiful Pictures. 64- page Catalogue for 15 cents. The Perry Pictures Company EUGENE A. PERRY MALDEN, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. Albert A. Carter CUNNINGHAM GRAIN COMPANY Grain Elevator and Mills Oak Grove Station MALDEN, MASS. Office Telephone , Malden 2615 Malden 2616 R. A. HODGDON, Treasurer COMPLIMENTS OF Max M. Gould iiiiiiiiiiiiiinigij A Department for the Thrifty IlllllllllllllilllllllllllllliltWIIII No one banking facility of this institution is as representative of the public welfare as its Savings Department. Thrift is the foundation of economic soundness and financial security; it is the background of substantial, not speculative, commercial development. Not only is the means provided for prac¬ ticing systematic thrift through our Sav¬ ings Department, but the interest we pay adds to the reward for such efforts. The Second National Bank of Malden CONVERSE SQUARE Tel. 3090 - 3091 - 3092 OPEN EVERY SATURDAY EVENING Seven to Eight-thirty