Southold High School - Snuffbox Yearbook (Southold, NY)

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THE SEVENTH ANNUAL EASTER TOUR Because of the scarlet fever epidemic, school was closed for over a week during the winter, so there was no Easter vacation. However, we Seniors had been looking forward to the annual Easter tour to Washington, D. C., and were very thankful to the Board of Education, who permitted us to go. Many of the Long Island schools were represented, all under the leadership of Mr. William H. Higbie of Huntington. Because of our small class of four we joined the Riverhead group, with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Martin as our leaders. We left Pennsylvania station on a special train Monday morning, April fourteenth, arriving in the Capitol City at four o’clock, where we separated to go to our hotels, our party stopping at the Franklin Square. That evening we visited the Congressional library, a magnificent building especially at night due to its beautiful electric illumination. After spending a few most interesting hours here looking at the handwritings of many great Americans, and the original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence, we returned to our hotel, marvelling at the beauty of the city at night and especially the Capitol itself, which is visible for miles, the dome being illuminated by large reflectors. The following morning we took a delightful bus ride about the city, viewing the homes of prominent people, the foreign embassies, and places of interest. We stopped at the Lincoln Memorial, where we were deeply impressed by the life-like statue of Lincoln and the simple beauty of the structure. Our next stop brought us to the Capitol where a guide took us through the building and gave us an interesting account of the architecture, paintings and other marvels of the place. In the afternoon we took a fifteen mile trip down the Potomac to Mt. Vernon, where we roamed about Washington’s home. Here we saw an old stage coach of colonial times, trinkets belonging to Washington and his wife, gifts from Lafayette, and some of their wearing apparel, the spinning room and carpenter shop. Wednesday morning we visited the Senate, House of Representatives and Supreme Court, the U. S. Treasury, and the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. In the afternoon we motored out to Arlington National Cemetery, which is beautifully laid out. We visited Lee’s old mansion, and the amphitheatre from which the President gives his Decoration Day message. We passed from there to the most sacred spot in America, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the World War. The trip was finished by an eight mile drive along the speedway by the Potomac, noted Page Twenty-two

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CLASS WILL We, the class of 1924 of the Southold High School, Town of Southold, New York, do hereby authorize, publish and declare this our last Will and Testament. In manner and form following we hereby give and bequeath : I. To each member of the Faculty a mortgage on our happiness in the Great Beyond in return for the time they spent on us. II. To the treasury of the Athletic Association—All the gold found in the vanity cases of the high school girls. III. To Mr. Blodgett—A secretary and janitress for his new office. IV. To Mrs. DeLong—A brighter Caesar class next year. V. To Miss Howell—A little Cottage by the sea. VI. To Miss Keohane—A book on “How to Prevent Blushing”. VII. To Mr. Cochran—An assistant to wash the blackboards. VIII. To Robert Booth—A cure for his little dimples. IX. To Helen Thompson—A larger seat next year. X. To Henry Dickerson—A box of Palmolive soap to “keep that schoolboy complexion”. XI. To Harold Downs—A permanent “bunk” in Week’s. XII. To Frank and John Kramer—An extra loud alarm clock so that they may be on time once a week. XIII. To Hollis Grathwohl—A guardian for his bow-tie. XIV. To Donald Robinson—Another good ear. XV. To the Junior Class—The realization that it is quality not quantity that counts. XVI. To the Sophomore Class—Our good example. XVII. To the Freshmen—As much knowledge as they can obtain. We nominate and appoint William Carroll and Louise Over-ton, executor and executrix of this our last Will. Testament. In witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seal at Southold, New York, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-four, in the presence of Joseph Bond and Katherine Thompson, whom we have requested to become attested witnesses hereto. Signed, John Purcell Theresa Fielder Charles Simon Frances Overton. Page Twenty-one

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especially for its border of gorgeous Japanese cherry trees which were in full bloom. The next day we went to the Army and Navy building and met Secretary of the Navy Wilbur. We then went to the White House where we joined the throngs of people who had come to get a glimpse of our President at his work. We passed in single file through his office as he sat at his desk signing papers. The Washington monument is one of the most impressive structures in the Capital. We ascended to the top, a distance of 550 feet, and walked down the 900 steps. From the top of the monument we had an extensive view of the city. We also visited the Pan-American Building, the Fish Commission, the new and old National museums, and the Smithsonian Institute. Friday afternoon we left the city for Philadelphia but not without deep regret. Saturday we took a sight-seeing bus through the Quaker City and visited the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Fair-mount Park, Franklin’s Grave and the monument to Washington there. That afternoon we left for “Home Sweet Home,” all with the same opinion that Washington is the most beautiful city in the world and with memories of the most delightful week in our lives. T. F. Page Twenty-three