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TUFTS LIBRARY Weymouth, Massachusetts In the long run You and your friends will prize the portrait that looks like you— your truest self, free from stage effects and little conceits. It is in this long run photogra- phy that PURDY success has been won. Portraiture by the camera that one cannot laugh at or cry over in later years. For present pleasure and future pride, protect your photographic self by having PURDY make the por- traits. PURDY 145 Tremont St., Boston Official Photographer, Weymouth High School, Classes of 1926 and 1927 Special Rates to all W. H. S. Students. Visit Caroline A Gallant ' s Beauty Shoppe Gem Theatre Block 46 Commercial St. Weymouth, Mass. Phor.e Wcy. 1 147-W, 0764-M Compliments of H Franklin Perry Insurance Weymouth, Mass. A. B. Bryant Co, Groceries and Provisions Quality —(:)-- Service — (:)— Price Headquarters for Finest Northern Creamery Butter Corona Coffee — The Best Yet Lincoln Square, Weymouth Newest Hats and Gowns Colonial Cafe Blue Bird Hat Shop and Bakery Washington Sq. 24 Commercial St. 24 Washington Sq . Weymouth, Mass. East Braintree Phone: Wey. 0613 Reflector Advertisers Are Your Friends. Patronize Them Willys-Knight Whippet Sales and Service Cote Bros Garage of Honest Satisfaction ' Washington Square Wey. 1820 The Weldon Beauty Shop A Lasting Marcel A Chic Finger-wave A Natural Water-Wave An Artistic Boh A Stimulating Facial A Eugene Permanent Wave 26 Washington Sq., Phone Wey. 0096-W Res. Wey. 0379 South Shore Insurance Agency Established 1870 Insurance of every description Savings Bank Bldg., Washington Square Weymouth Charles H. Chubbuck Harlow ' s Drug Store Washington Sq. Weymouth Sundaes Chocolate Sundae 15 Chocolate Nut 15 Marshmallow 15 Marshmallow Nut 20 Strawberry 15 Pineapple IS Cherry 15 Fruir 15 Radio 20 C. D.H.Pike ' s Peak 20 Banana Split 25 Gold Dust Twins 30 Lovers ' Delight 40 Black and White 20 C. D. H. Ginger Frolic 20 Parfaits Orange Parfait 20 Fruit 20 Chocolate 20 Strawberry 20 Cherry 20 Pineapple 20 C. D. H. Banana Special 30 Margaret G Dwyer Teacher of Pianoforte Organist and Accompanist Studio: Price Bldg., Room 4, Weymouth Tel. Braintree 1111 Compliments of Village Farm Dairy Weymouth E. M. Dwyer The Reflector Index to Advertisers Name Page Alemian, S. M 54 Birkenmayer, Curtis J., Jr 53 Bloom, I. Son 53 Blue Bird Hat Shop 2 Brown, Chas. F 54 Bryant, A. B. Co 2 Burdctt College 55 Colonial Cafe and Bakery 2 Corbo Bros 54 Cote Bros 3 Crehan, Joseph Son 53 Dasha, W. B 52 Donnelly, Kathryn 50 Donovan Drug Co 29 Dwyer, Margaret G 3 Fogg, Chester N Back Cover Elwel), W. A 50 Ford, M. P ...Back Cover Gallant, Caroline A 2 Godin, L. H 54 Harlow ' s Drug Store 3 Jones, D. H 52 Jordan, Charles G 54 Katherine Gibhs School 51 Kemple, George R 53 Kozy Korner Ba:k Cover Mathison, L. M S3 Name Page Northeastern University 49 No. Weymouth Auto Graveyard 55 Parker, M. G. Co 52 Perry, H. Franklin 2 Pray, Jim 53 Price ' s Ice Cream 50 Purdy ' s 1 Reidy ' s Pharmacy 55 Rhines Lumber Co 56 A. J. Richards 56 Schofield ' s Garage Back Cover So. Shore Insurance Agency 3 So. Weymouth Co-operative Bank Back Cover So. Weymouth Savings Bank.. Front Cover Spear ' s Flower Shop 55 Spear Mrs. A. C Back Cover Stetson Shoes Back Cover Stone, G. W. Co 50 Sully ' s Candy Shop 54 Thompson ' s Market 52 Village Farm Dairy 3 Weldon Beauty Shop 3 Weymouth Ford Motor Sales 56 Weymouth Public Market 52 Weymouth Savings Bank 48 Wevmouth Trust Co Front Cover Tin; Rkflrctor 5 ■y Table of Contents Among the Alumnt 26 Basebal: 31 Basket Bal 30 Bus Blues 46 Class History 18 Class Mott, 13 Class Ode 13 Class Poem, 1927 27 Class Prophecy 35 Class R :om Pickups 50 Debating 32 Echoes 4-r Editorial Eleanor M. Jones 11 Editorial James McAleer 44 Financial Report 5 Footrali 29 Gentlemen Prefer Lavendar 45 Guess? 48 Honor Rom 1 $ Index to Advfrtiseps 4 Literary Club 33 Manners 47 Officers, Class of 1927 12 Old Youth 42 Poems 39 Reflector Staff 9 Salutatory Arsham Alemian 14 School Activities 20 Sheer Nonsense 40 Small Boy ' s Diary 47 Staff Picture 8 The Big Mystery 44 The Faculty 10 Track 28 Undergraduate Section 42 Valedictory Arthur Hadl r 16 Weymouth — the Ideal Town on the South Shore 34 Who ' s Who in the Class of 1927. ... 21 Reflector Financial Report Paid for Printing (3 issues) Dues and Assessments Portage Balance on hand June 1, 1927 174.20 5-00 1.06 $180.26 $69.04 Received from sales (3 issues) Received from Candv Sale $189.30 60.00 $249.30 ( 08 Of June, 1927 i v r Tin; Reflector 9 THE REFLECTOR Jr K 23, 1927 Volume V Number 4 Editorial Staff Editor Eleanor M. Joxes, BUSINESS MANAGER Arthur Hadler, ' 27 Circulation Man cir Philip Jones, ' 27 Literary Editors Louise B. Young, ' 27 Norman Loud, ' 29 Frieda Bryant, ' 28 J. Andrew Morrisey, ' 28 Ruth Clark, ' 29 Myrtle Rice, ' 27 James McAleer, ' 29 Faculty Advisers Prescott B. Brown Dora E. S. White Athletics Editor Robert E. Mitchell, ' 27 Secretaries Irene F. Butler, ' 27 Nellie H. Rogers, ' 27 Doris C. Norcross, ' 27 Assistant Business Manager Arsham Alemian. ' 27 Alumni Editor David Burns, ' 26 Advertising Board Wilton G. Hawes, ' 27 John Ghiorse, ' 28 Lester L. Belcher, ' 27 Clarence R. Parker, ' 27 Fraocis C. Haviland, ' 29 Exchange Editor Marion T. Smith, ' 27 or SOUTHEASTERN MASSflCMUSr TTS The REFLECTOR is published by pupils of the Weymouth High School and is printed bv the hoys of the School Press at Weymouth Vocational School. 10 The Reflector The Faculty Frederick W. Hilton, Principal Hazel M. Agnew, Commercial Gladys B. Allen, English, History Susan Avery, Art Anna F. Berry, French Prescott B. Brown, English, History Ernestine R. Canning, English, French Ethel P. Carnochan, Physical Training, Hygiene Lola E. Cowdrey (Mrs.), Latin Alice W. Dwyer, Commercial Ruth M. Ford, Domestic Science John T. Gannon, Science, History, Mathematics Alice Gay, Clerk Lucille Goding, French, Spanish Olive Hackett, Commercial Everett N. Hollis, Commercial .Mary C. Humphrey, English, German Thomas A. Lyons, Mathematics Sidney A. Maxwell, Physical Training, Mathematics Helen E. Mayer, Spanish, German Hilmer S. Nelson, Agriculture Jalmar N. Nelson, Manual Training, Science, Shop Mathematics Daniel L. O ' Donnell, History, Economics , Lazv Ray G. Parker, Mechanical Drawing Susan G. Sheehan, English, Mathematics James F. Steele, English, History, Economics, Citizenship George O. Stewart, Mathematics Helen R. Thompson, Commercial Mildred A. Wagg, English Frances A. Wheeler, Latin Dora S. White, (Mrs.), History, English Joseph K. Whittemore, Shoemaking Francis E. Whipple, Jr., Printing, Shop Mathematics F. Louis Whitford, Carpentry Wallace L. Whittle, Science Fannie L. Williams, Sewing, Millinery K. O. Windsor, Carpentry, Manual Training Tllfe RfcF LECTOR i 1 Editorial We of the Class of 1927, who are stand- ing on the threshold of life, could adopt no worthier motto than Onward is our aim. After all, to go onward jj life; without progress there can be no life. From the time of primitive man and for countless aeons before man existed in his present form, it has been the creative, progressive spirit alone that has insured the continuance of society. It takes firm strength of character to as- sert your own personality, to disregard estab- lished but worthless convention, to push your way forward; but if you fail to do so, your practical value is entirely lost to the world. No retreat, no retreat, They must conquer or die Who have no retreat. Progress is the very price of life. By progress we do not mean material advance- ment; the great material wonders of any age sink into insignificance beside the immensity of the forces that produce them. The cul- ture of Greece enlightens the world, although her treasures have lain in ruins these many centuries; the life of Our Lord is the per- fect example of the supreme power of the invisible which has transformed the world. The million and one inventions and con- veniences of modern life are significant only because they show the trend of the age. A man who has once in his life inspired a fellow man with courage to do the right thing, who has gone on, in his quiet way ever onward, has fulfilled his destiny. The great men of every age could have accomplished nothing but for the support of the masses. We can all be of infinite value to the world, if we only dare to. At present we are hearing so much about flaming youth and the younger genera- tion. As usual, the young people are getting rather the worst of it, as I fancy they have since the beginning of history. But at least we are credited with a love of freedom. Now what do they mean by freedom ? Unfor- tunately, most of the older generation mean freedom from what they consider the only standards of decency. But the fashion in conventions changes radically every twenty- five years or so. Perhaps in 1955 a woman smoking a cigarette may be considered a quaint, delightful piece of modesty and femininity. But although superficial conven- tion changes, right and wrong remain fixed. And we shall be ever marching onward! For some in this graduating class, circum- stances will be too strong; they will seek refuge in some shady spot and there vegetate the rest of their lives. But we can ' t help feeling that this class as a group will go for- ward to the larger world of fulfilment — fulfilment of our destiny, not as little prigs, not merely to do our duty — an excellent th ing to do, but an odious one to talk about — not to set others a good example, but as Christians, cheerfully, simply and naturally, always giving ourselves entirely to the best and finest, we march forward into the great unknown. Eleanor Marion Jones, ' 27. To the Students Students: — It takes more than a little money to support this paper. Without the necessary amount there would be no paper. Without the assistance of the various busi- ness houses who advertise in the Reflector the staff would certainly have a hard time to scrape that sum together. When these men buy Reflector space, they have no nickel- plated prospect of recompense. They do it simply out of good will towards you. As students, then, let us really patronize Re- flector advertisers and show them that we appreciate their kindly assistance. Walk a few stores further, if need be. You will find that Reflector advertisers are the right sort. The Editors;. 12 The Reflector OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 1927 The Reflector Four Year Honor Roll CLASS OF 1927 (280 H Points) MYRTLE RICE ARTHUR HADLER BARBARA BICKNELL ARSHAM ALEMIAN WILLIAM CON ROY Class Motto ONWARD IS OUR AIM Class Ode B Eleanor Marion Junes Borne by the strength of the transcending spirit, Cherished, enriched by the on rushing years, Spirits of men and the dust that has made them, Unbroken chain of our hopes and our fears; Fired by the blind, shining dreams and ambitions Our fathers for ages eternal have wrought, For a time we have met, for a time we have labored. For the spirit of truth we have earnestly sought. Silent we stand as the tide bears us onward Far from the glamour of youth that is past; For the forces that make us, the forces that break us Are ours now to master or yield to at last. It is ours to go forward to life that is waiting, Implacable, ageless, and radiantly fair To our eyes as we turn with the ardor of dawning LJntrammeled bv fortune, undimmed yet by care. And now we have met in the pale mists of morning, Together have walked through the dream that is youth, Together have sought for the unseen to-morrow The challenge of wisdom, the guerdon of truth; But mem ' ry of love that has guided and held us In our hearts will remain as the years pass away. For that love which so far has unerringly led us Alone keeps us true as we face the new day. 14 The Reflector Salutatory Address AMERICA— THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY A r sham Aleutian We, the graduating class of 1927, extend a most hearty welcome to all who have gathered here today to wish us success and happiness as we leave this school and move onward to the next higher goal on the path of life. Fathers and mothers, we welcome you most affectionately. We should never have attained this goal had we not been spurred on by your sacrifices and your loving interest in us. Members o f the School Commitee, and Superintendent of schools, we welcome you to our graduation exercises, and take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your part in making this day the realization of our hopes. Principal and teachers, who have patiently guided us during the last four years, to you we offer our parting greeting. We can never repay what you have done for us; but, class- mates, let us never forget the principles they have instilled and the helpful counsels they have given; let us prove to them that they have not worked in vain. There are three reasons for my having chosen the subject America, the Land of Opportunity : first, to show what are some of the more important advantages of this country over those of other countries; second, to encourage and inspire boys and girls who wish to succeed in life, but feel that they have no chance; and lastly, to tell some of the things that America has done for immi- grants. All these points can not be fully explained here; but I shall give some ex- periences of my life in other lands, and leave to the audience the comparison to be drawn. Among my earliest recollections in Kehy, Armenia, a little unfortunate country in Western Asia, is that of my first school day. Attired in a bright-colored dress, and carry- ing my wooden tablet, on which were written the thirty-eight characters of the Armenian alphabet, I went to school. It was nothing like what we have here. No, indeed; our seats were merely long, narrow boards ex- tended across the room. The teacher had no desk, and our seats served for both desks and chairs. Of course when we wrote any- thing, and it was seldom that we did, we had to kneel upon the cold, bare floor. In winter each pupil was required to bring a short piece of wood every morning. But even then some of us never got warm, for the little tin stove that stood in the corner nearly burned those who sat near, while those in the back seats were some times half frozen. The next scene, which is burned into my memory, is that of a massacre. The horror of this I shall not attempt to describe, but shall touch only briefly upon it. Crack! went the pistol. It was not the signal for a race; no, but the signal for our death. By the order of a tyrannical ruler, we had been driven away from our homes, and now we were herded in wretched con- centration camps under cruel Turkish gen- darmes. For days, without food and water, under the glowing sun or drenching rain, tortured by Turkish officers, we lay scattered about the fields. They had massacred all able-bodied men, and had left only women and children. Thousands of these unfor- tunates were dead; some were tortured to death, and others died of starvation or disease. After wandering for months, often half- starved, or half frozen, we finally escaped into Russia by crawling upon our hands and knees through difficult and dangerous pas- sages in the dead of night; while, in the day- time, we hid ourselves in caves or among bushes. We lived about four years in Russia. As for our manner of living, I shall give a typical scene. Please, iady, please, just a piece of bread. It was my old grandmother with me beside her. Clad in scanty, tattered rags, bare- footed, and hungry, we stood on the snow in a cold Siberian village, begging for our liv- ing. Sometimes we smuggled goods from one section to another, placing our lives in danger just to obtain a few rubles. Many escaped from Turkey and took refuge in The Ri: - ■ Russia under these wretched conditions. Few of them survived; nevertheless, it wa a thousand times hettcr than being tortured to death. In this way we drifted across Siberia and Manchuria to Vladivostok. The only bright spot in these long years is the recollection of the Red Cross, which cared for us for six months and started us on the way to Yokohama. Having received aid from our relatives in America, we left Yokohama, Ja- pan, in April, 1919, and arrived after twenty- one days of sailing at Seattle, Washington; from which we began our trip across the country to Weymouth. Now lcr us turn to America and take a glance at her opportunities. America give me a chance, cried Edward Bok. America did give this young Dutch boy a chance, and she has given millions of chances to other ambitious and industrious boys. No other country holds so many op- portunities in business, trade, agriculture, the professions, and a variety of other vo:ations. America controls the world ' s wealth and in- dustry. Few die of starvation in this country, and any industrious person can easily find a decent job. But a bare existence is not enough to satisfy a man. How can he enjoy life when he is obliged to do the work of a horse? And yet in China, and even in Japan, I have actually seen men pulling their loaded jin- rikshas in order to make a living. You, who have never seen life so degraded, clamor for golden opportunities without industry; and some prejudiced people have even gone far enough to dishonor and endanger this demo- cratic government merely because they have missed their opportunities. Don ' t wait for your opportunity. Make it,— make it, as our hero. Captain Lindbergh, did. Shake- speare said : ' ' There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune ; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries; On such a full sea we are now afloat, And we must take the current when it serves, Or lose our venture. Not only in industry does America surpass other countries, but also in education. We have here palatial school buildings equipped with the best of textbooks and the best of ELECTOR 15 • - teachers. What is more, one can obtain an education free in these luxurious insti.utions. Even the smallest towns have now public ele- mentary and high schools. Higher education any ambitious boy or girl can secure by means of; hard work. It is true that there are many obstacles to be overcome. Many have overcome them; so can we. This is the only way, for there is no royal path to life. All is the gift of industry: whate ' er Exalts, embellishes, and renders life Delightful. It is no less an opportunity to be living in a republic. America has a government that not only protects the lives and properties of her citizens, but also stands even more for the rights of man. In all our travels through many countries we never saw or heard of a more protecting government than that of this country. Here is an incident that I wit- nessed in Russia: One, day in Tifh ' s, as I stood upon a sidewalk selling cigarettes, I heard the firing of a gun. Simultaneously came the groaning cry of a pedestrian. As I turned about, I saw the body of a young officer bleeding on the sidewalk. Later we learned that this murderer had killed fifteen others for his amusement. He was not punished. No, there was none to punish. America has not only foster-ed freedom for herself, but she has endeavored to extend it to all mankind. The world must be made safe for Democracy, said President Wilson. We desire no conquest of dominion ■ ■ • We are but one of the champions of the rights of mankind. Ever since the discovery of the New- World, America has been a refuge for mil- lions. In early days many escaped from religious and political persecution ; now thou- sands knock at her door every year for better economic opportunities. America has given them a home, — such a home as few of them have seen in their old country, and has provided them with work and the best educational advantages for their children, as well as freedom of worship and a democratic government. For my part. I thank America for all she has done for me, and I hope to fit myself so that I may be able to join the lovers of America in upholding and preserving this government of the people, by the people, and for the neonle. I 16 The Reflector Valedictory Address THE DEEPENING WONDERS OF SCIENCE Arthur J. Had k r This is called a practical age, and the world acclaims as a hero the man who ac- complishes something. Nevertheless, if we trace to its origin each of the wonders that have thrilled the world in the last few cen- turies, we shall find it in the brain of a dreamer — a fool, as his contemporaries often called him. Sir Isaac Newton, by noting the fall of an apple, discovered the law of gravitation; James Watt, by observing the rise and fall of the lid of a teakettle sus- pended over the fire, conceived the idea of a steam engine; and Benjamin Franklin, by drawing down lightning from the sky, estab- lished the identity of lightning and elec- tricity. Although the significance of these discov- eries was little realized at the time, they laid the foundation of the deepening won- ders that science has since contributed to the world. The increasing influence of science upon civilization was recognized by Daniel Webster in 1825, when he said in, his Bunker Hill Oration: An adequate survey of the progress made in the last half-century in the polite and the mechanic arts, in ma- chinery and manufactures, in letters and science, would require volumes. However, if we compare the discoveries and inventions during the half-century pre- ceding Webster ' s Bunker Hill Oration with those in the century following, we shall see to what extent the achievements of modern science outnumber and overshadow those be- fore the vear 1825. As was said before, James Watt, in that early period, conceived the idea of a crude steam engine. Fulton immediately adapted this engine to the paddle-wheel steamboat, despite wide-spread, satirical remarks about Fulton ' s Folly. Stephenson also made use of the steam engine in a peculiar contraption called a locomotive, which was capable of attaining a speed of fifteen miles an hour. These are all the outstanding achievements of the period 1775 to 1825. In the following century, however, there were so many inventions and improvements that we shall be compelled to confine our- selves to a few salient developments in the domains of steam and electricity. Fulton ' s Clermont, which navigated the Hudson at the rate of five miles an hour, has been sup- planted by our ocean greyhounds that carry thousands of people through every sea and every climate. We have to laugh every time we look at the picture of Stephenson ' s so- called locomotive. And yet this monster, which the farmers predicted would frighten the cows and ruin the crops by the dust from its smokestack, was the ancestor of the high- powered locomotives that drew the Twenti- eth Century Limited. The steam engine soon gave rise to the more popular and practical internal combus- tion engine, operated on the same principle. In this engine the piston which turns the wheels is driven by gasoline vapor instead of by steam. Automobiles, motor cycles, air- planes, and motor boats are driven by internal combustion engines. While these developments were taking place, electricity made its debut upon the stage of modern wonders. The first im- portant appearance was Morse ' s telegraph, which in 1844 transmitted over a wire from Baltimore to Washington the first tele- graphic message, What God hath wrought. This invention was later so improved by the Electrical Wizard, Thomas A. Edison, as to make it feasible to send several mes- sages over the same wires at the same time. The laying of the transatlantic cable by Cyrus Field after thirteen years of super- human labor, and of other cables under all the seas, made possible communication with the four corners of the earth in a few sec- onds, and did more than fulfill Puck ' s boast that he could put a girdle round about the earth in forty minutes. I The Reflector 17 — . Next came the seemingly impossible in- vention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell, who sent the first message over a wire from Boston to Cambridge to his helper and co-worker; and it was Thomas A. Watson, a former neighbor of ours in East Braintree, that received this first message: Come here, Mr. Watson, I want you. Within the present year the telephone has been extended across the At- lantic. Captain Lindbergh, on arriving at Paris after his wonderful non-stop flight, used it to tell the glad news to his mother in America. Communication has been im- proved until we now have the wireless tele- graph, the radio, and even television, or the sending of pictures through the air. The dynamo, one of the most modern wonders of electricity, rests upon electro- magnetic induction. This discovery, the greatest in electricity and perhaps in all science, was made by Faraday about the middle of the nineteenth century. The prin- ciple he found states roughly that a coil of wire rotated between the poles of a magnet will produce a current, and this principle is the foundation of electrical power generated by dynamos. The abundant and overflow- ing energy of falls like those of Niagara is converted by dynamos into millions of horse- power. The Edison Plant here in Wey- mouth generates enough power to supply all the towns in this vicinity, besides sending a current over high tension wires to Provi- dence. If it is to be sent a long dstance, the current must pass through a transformer to raise the voltage. The transformer works like an induction coil. The current is sent through a coil of comparatively few turns. At the same time, another coil, outside it and having no connection with it, raises the voltage several times. The experiment that I shall perform shows the effect of the trans- former. Electricity also has its uses in curing di- sease. Every hospital has an ultra-violet ray apparatus. A tube exhausted of air con- tains mercury, which becomes white-hot when a current is passed through, and which then gives off in large quantities the health- ful rays of the sun. Children suffering from rickets grow strong when exposed to these marvelous ravs. Bv rhe way, it is ultra- violet light that produces the glittering effect of theatre draperies in modern moving pic- ture houses. This light, shining on certain substances painted on the draperies, causes them to glow with different colors. My next experiment will help demonstrate the pro- duction of ultra-violet rays. X-ray apparatus is just as necessary, if not more so. The penetrative properties of X-rays enable them to determine broken bones, dislocations, and foreign substances within the human body. The X-ray, how- ever, can penetrate only one or two inches of lead. Think of the powerful properties of the recent Millikan and Coolidge rays, which can go through more than six feet of lead! These discoveries show the value of sci- ence in advancing civilization. Who could imagine a century ago that we should go over and under the water, that we should talk freely over thousands of miles, or that, by pushing a button or switch, electricity, a vague, indefinable agent, would do our work for us? Yet science has accomplished these things. It shows itself everywhere. You cannot touch anything which has not gone through some scientific process. It is uni- versal, productive, powerful. It is the step- ping-stone to progress. Though thousands do not like to admit it, and other thousands are slow to realize it, the backbone of our civilization is Science. Before we say farewell to school life, it is fitting that we pause to express our appre- ciation of the loving care and friendly guid- ance that have led us thus far. First, we thank our mothers and fathers, whose unselfish devotion has allowed us to attend school until our graduation today. Members of the School Committee and Superintendent of Schools, our gratitude for your wise oversight is mingled with the hope that some day we may prove worthy of the splendid opportunities you have offered us. Principal and teachers, we shall always be grateful to you for your unceasing efforts to guide us aright and to incite in us a love for the true and the good. We shall never forget your deep interest in our future, and shall strive not merely to find the right pa h for ourselves, but also to help others in iheir search for truth. I The Reflector 18 - • Classmates, with Onward as our aim we have pressed forward together for four years, sharing our joys and sorrows. As we part, some to enter higher institutions of learning, others to assume the sterner duties of life, may memories of happy school days go with us and strengthen the ties of friendship we have formed here. At times we have felt indifferent or de- spondent, but the optimistic spirit of youth has soon triumphed. In this spirit let us set out on life ' s course, with the determination to overcome all obstacles and keep our faces toward the goal. And if, like Professor Bell and Captain Lindbergh and other true scien- tists, we are willing to endure poverty, hard- ship, and ridicule, we too shall gain suc- cess — success which comes from giving rather than getting. Vachel Lindsay has expressed in a line this thought: To live in mankind is far more than to live in a name. Let us not forget it. Class History Freshman Year Now, at last, the longed-for day had come, and we freshmen were to begin our high school career. How our hearts trembled with joy as we first set foot in that glorious building which was to be our home for the next four years and in which we were to have the happiest years of our lives! How proud we were of those smart, handsome seniors !v Small wonder that we gritted our teeth and determined that we would do our best to become as great as they. We started that memorable day by finding our home-rooms, those wonderful old rooms, where the first of these lasting friendships were begun. What a grand rush we made for the back seats! Next we received our books, an event which brought forth many groans, but which, nevertheless, was to be the first rung in the ladder to success. In the days which followed, we made the acquaintance of those dear old teachers, the recollection of whom was always to bring back those never-to-be-forgotten days when we were freshmen. We shall never forget how we always watched for Miss Wheeler, whom we dubbed the traffic cop ; how we continually found ourselves the dummy in one of Mr. Lyons ' s wise-cracks , and we shall always recall Miss Wagg ' s earnest en- deavors to be stern, and the boys ' idol, Jack Gannon. And can we ever forget how we made our first acquaintance with Mr. Brown ' s blood-curdling yell, Get into line , which made our hair stand on end the first time we heard it, but which later only- brought smiles to our faces as we thought of the luckless wretch toward whom it was directed. (We sincerely advise Mr. Brown to watch out for lung trouble). How well we recall that at this time that wonderful addition was being built to our high school, that addition which included our splendid hall, our gymnasium, our printing and sewing rooms, and those great study rooms which were to be filled up with the ever-increasing classes. And we shall always recall with joy those happy days we had with Miss Wagg in the portable and the great time we had in our ancient history class, where Miss Wheeler told us many of her interesting experiences in Africa. Perhaps some day we ourselves may have an oppor- tunity of seeing those remarkable things and places about which we never tired hearing. Slowly the year wore on, and we were getting smarter and smarter (in our estima- tion). And at last the time drew near when we were to enter upon our great ten-w T eek vacation in which we freshmen were to en- deavor to forget all our hard cramming of the past year, to spend a happy care-free va- cation, forgetful of the worries and grinding of the years to come. Sophomore Year Vacation came and went. We pass now to our sophomore year. We had outgrown the baby stage, and had become acquainted with Tuk Reflector 19 the rules and ways of our school. We tried now to run it ourselves. This year we en- tered school feeling entirely at home, having spent the past year observing the mysteries which always the new freshmen feel are there, and traversed about, with heads high in the air, looking down upon our unsophisti- cated freshmen. We revealed the truth that you can always tell a sophomore, but do not try to tell him how. The currciulum of the second year was hard, yet, in spite of our many studies, we often managed to have a little fun. Among the days that stand out in our minds was our Freak Day , which came with all sorts of hideous dresses. Then came our Ribbon Day , with the little girls, big girls, — all with bows on their locks. And shall you eyer for- get the day Louise Young had Mr. Brown demonstrating how to make a handkerchief case? Mr. Brown showed by his skill that he was thoroughly familiar with the art and had had experience in making such. Here we shall stop, hoping that we have recalled a few memories of our school days. Commencement Day was upon us before we hardlv realized school had begun, and we looked upon the departing class with awe. Our career as sophomores passed with little excitement, and we now approached ten more weeks of much-needed rest (as we thought). Thus ended our sophomore year. J utiior Year And now came the third year. We re- solved to do our best, to live up to the high standards of upper classmen. As soon as the opening problems were settled, we were called together in a class meeting so that we might elect our class officers. After a long struggle, during which there was much controversy as to who were best suited for the various offices, Clarence Parker was elected President; Philip Jones, Vice-Presi- dent; Ellen Keegan, Secretary; Evelyn Lin- scott, Treasurer; and Robert Mitchell, Class Marshal. As the year went on, many pleasing events occurred, the first of these being the Junior Class Party. Shall we ever forget David Edelstein ' s costume? He certainly made a wonderful lady. The costumes, as a whole. were pretty. After the grand march, danc- ing and games were enjoyed. The next event was the operetta, The Bells of Beaujolais. This operetta was well at- tended and the success it achieved was due largely to- the efforts of Mr. Calderwood and Miss Canning. The next event on our programme, during this eventful year, was the Senior Dance. As usual, this dance was well patronized and a good time was had by all who attended. As the school year drew to a close we were confronted by a problem. The problem in question was: Where shall we go for our class outing? After a vote was taken, we decided to go to Brant Rock, because Wallace Bicknell promised us the use of a cottage. When we arrived there, we played many games upon ' the beach. During the afternoon, we were forced to abandon our playful activities on the beach, because of a severe rain storm. This rain storm did not dampen our spirits, however, for the games were resumed on the piazza of the cottage. We returned that evening in very high spirits. Thus the last social event of a very pleasant year ended. Senior } ear After the surprisingly fleeting summer va- cation we ' all returned to spend our last glorious year together within the portals of Weymouth High. With true hospitality, we extended a royal welcome to the incom- ing class by one of the finest freshman par- ties ever held in the High School. A great time was enjoyed by all, notwithstanding the drenching received on the way home. The year was now in full swing. Various organizations made their appearance. The debating club, under the direction of Mr. O ' Donnell, continued to provide us with en- tertainment and edifying debates on current day questions. Our class team continued to be victorious by defeating the juniors in a close debate on the Nicaraguan question. We shall never forget the Boston University- Ohio Wesley an hotly contested debate, held in the hall, and the impressive antics of a certain Mr. Appeley. Then, too, the literary club under Miss Humphrey ' s kindly super- vision had many a good time in Room 213. 20 H In athletics, also, did our classmates excel. We rind the football team holding its own with formidable opponents; then the basket- ball players, managed by Bob Mitchell, winning game after game; and finally the baseball team, under Bill Conroy, performing most creditably. Clarence Parker ' s charges, as well, did good work on the track, even winning a point in the meet at the Harvard Stadium. Just before the holidays our class Christ- mas party provided fun for all. Dancing was enjoyed after the Grand March, the music being furnished by Preston DePlacido ' s Rainbow Troubadours. The presents were then handed out by a jovial Santa Claus, suspiciously resembling Mr. Brown. Much laughter was caused by the nature of these gifts. There was a handsome thorough- bred bull pup for Mr. Brown, but evidently it escaped, leaving only the dog collar. Among others was a compact for Miss Wheeler, a love story for Miss Williams, an astronomical telescope for Mr. Whittle, and a Book of Clowns for Mr. Maxwell. The jokes were all received in good part, and everybody had an excellent time. Then came the annual operetta, presented inder the direction of Mr. Calderwood — ' The Belle of Barcelona, enthusiastically received by a capacity house on two different nights. Close upon this came the gala event of the year — the Senior Dance. Everything possible was done to make the affair a suc- cess, and the committees managed it flaw- lessly. With music furnished by Joe Rines ' Palais Royal Orchestra, the dance was a joyful whirl from the grand march to the midnight waltz. Sufficient returns were realized to insure better fare than beans at the Class Banquet. In mentioning financial successes we should not forget the efficient service of Mr. Brown and Mr. O ' Donnell in replenishing the treas- ury of the Athletic Asociation by showing a first-class picture, Richard Dix in the Quarterback, in the hall. After all these reminiscences of good times we find it increasingly hard to leave our Alma Mater, but since this we must do, we can only look forward to greater things: success in college, faithful service to God and country, and loyalty to our school. With- in our power, as citizens of Weymouth, lies responsibility to maintain the high standards which have ever been a part of Weymouth High, and to continue to raise them higher. Let us accept the trust with sincere and zealous hearts, always remembering our motto: Onward is Our Aim. School Activities The first affair of the season this year was the annual party given by the Seniors to the freshmen. It was given in the afternoon, so that the children might not be kept out late at night. The senior girls chased and cap- tured the elusive and bashful freshmen boys and took them on the grand march. After the grand march, dancing and refreshments were enjoyed. Everyone agreed that the party was a howling success. The sophomores held their Christmas party on the afternoon of the same day that the seniors held theirs. The gym was very prettily decorated by Parker Lord of the senior class. The sophomore class party was directed by a committee consisting of Thomas Scott, chairman, Gertrude Vaughn, Freda Garey, Dorothy Page, and Althea Holbrook. The members of the class exchanged presents and danced. At the senior party, which was held in the evening, Mr. Brown officiated as Santa Claus. As usual, everyone at both parties had a fine time. The junior costume party was a very color- ful and hilarious affair. The costumes ranged from the strikingly beautiful to the gro- tesque. The entertainment was certainly en- joyed by all, as were the games and dancing afterwards. The operetta was held earlier than usual this year. So many wished to hear it that it was repeated later. Mr. Calderwood. the cast, and directors of The Belle of Bar- celona surpassed even last year ' s masterlv performance. Continued on Page 39 The Reflector 21 — y- Who ' s Who in the Class of 1927 Ida Adams Literarv Club ' 27. Not stepping o ' er the bounds of mod- esty. Pauline Ahern Paul Operetta ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Literary Club ' 27. Be wisely worldly but be not worldly wise. Arsham Alemian Salutatorian. Honor Roll. Boys ' Gym Exhibition ' 25. Football ' 25. French Play ' 26. French Club ' 26. Reflector ' 27. Literary Club ' 27. The better part of valour is discretion. Charles Baldwin Charlie Class Play. Football ' 25. Operetta ' 27. Track ' 26. Literary Club ' 27. Then he will talk — great gods! how he will talk. Phillis Barcelo Phyllie Operetta ' 25. Typewriting Medal ' 27. Grace was in her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love. Theodore Bates Ted Orchestra ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Class Prophecy. Only a boy with his fearless tread, Who cannot be driven, but must be led. Eunice Bergeron Typewriting Medal ' 27. Basketball ' 26. Her voice was ever soft, Gentle, and low, — an excellent thing in woman. Barbara Bicknell ' B French Club ' 26. Decoration Committee ' 26. Honor Roll. Entertainment Com- mittee Christmas Partv ' 27. Literarv Club ' 27. You must learn to deal with odd and even in life as well as in figures. The Reflector 22 H Wallace Bicknell Wallie Decoration Committee ' 27. I don ' t know what I ' ll be, I guess I ' d better wait ' till I see. Gladys Blanchard Gid French Club ' 26. Literary ' 27. Operetta ' 27. Motto Committee ' 27. The very pink of courtesy. Malcolm Blanchard Mack Track ' 26, ' 27. Gym Exhibition ' 26, ' 27. Operetta ' 27. Give the devil his due. Marion Brown Brownie Operetta ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. French Club ' 26. Literary Club ' 27. Glee Club ' 26. Enter- tainers ' 26, ' 27. Picture Committee ' 27. Freshman Party ' 27. Junior Party ' 26. She loses while she chooses. Winifred Burke Win Decoration Committee ' 27. Sweets to the sweet. Irene Butler Renee Class History. Orchestra ' 24, ' 25. Re- flector ' 27. Typewriting Certificate ' 26. Typewriting Medal ' 27. A serious subtle wild yet gentle being Graceful without design. Edward Carroll Ownie Baseball ' 27. Banquet Committee. Sat in his corner still And worked his sums, and conned his task. Veto Cassese Banquet Committee. Laughter holding both his sides. Samuel Clougm Sam Class play. Operetta ' 25, ' 26. ' 27. Double quartet ' 26. Entertainers 27. French Club ' 26. Baseball ' 26, ' 27. Re- flector ' 26. Typewriting awards ' 26, ' 27. The devil can cite scripture tor his pur- _ n pose. Margaret Collins Peg Typewriting Certificate ' 26. So joyousiy So maidenly So womanly — her demeanor. K William Conroy Bill Debating ' 26, ' 27. French Play ' 26. Base- ball Manager ' 27. Literary Club ' 27. Class History. Honor Roll. Helen Cowing Dinky Decoration Committee ' 27. She doeth little kindnesses Which most leave undone or despise. I ' ll put a girdle round the earth in forty minutes. Olive Cox Ol Basketball ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Typewriting awards. Gym Exhibition ' 27. Wisest, discreetest, best. Ellen Craig Ella Decoration Committee ' 27. A gentle girl, and yet deep-hearted. Esther Croto S Typewriting Certificate ' 26. Gym Exhi- bition ' 25, ' 26. Banquet Committee ' 27. The will to do, the soul to dare. Claire DeLorey Operetta ' 26. Basketball ' 25, ' 26. Chair- man Ring Committee ' 26. The woman that deliberates is lost. Preston DePlaciio Pete Football ' 25, ' 26. Captain ' 27. Baseball ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Basketball ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Chairman Entertainment Committee ' 27. Motto Committee. Everybody loves him. Florence Donovan Dunny Class Play. Typewriting Certificate ' 26. Almost a young lady, I ' ll soon wear a train And do up my hair, but I ' ll never be vain. Richard Eaton Dick Al Smith Decoration Committee ' 27. The world knows nothing of its great- est men. David Edelstein Decoration Committee ' 27. He ' s got the face of an angel, But there ' s a devil in his eye. Elizabeth Eldridge Ibby Literary Club. Always doing, never done Be it mischief, work or fun. - 23 --+■ Frank Farmer Class Play. Track ' 26. Gym Exhibition ' 26. Operetta ' 27. Just at the age twixt boy and youth. When thought is speech and speech is truth. Mary Fitzsimmons. Fitzie Literary Club ' 27. Operetta ' 25, ' 27. Motto Committee ' 27. Christmas Partv ' 27. Oh! Bless ' d with temper whose inclouded ray can make tomorrow cheerful as today. Warren Garey. President W. H. S. Agricultural Club. Norfolk Garden Champion ' 25. Track ' 26. They say that he has genius. Evelyn Gloster. Ev Junior Party Entertainment Committee ' 26. Class Prophecy. Typewriting Certificate. Is she not passing fair? Henry Godin. Chairman Dance Committee ' 27. There is a lurking devil in his smile. Kathleen Greene. Kay Dance Committee ' 27. She loves a rousing good time. John Griffin. Jack Gym Exhibition ' 25. Track 26. Football ' 26. Chairman Banquet Committee ' 27. For every why, he had a wherefore. Arthur Hadler. Art French Club. Debating Club. Literary Club President. Decoration Committee. Motto Committee. Reflector ' 27 Val- edictorian Honor Roll History Medal. Is there anything he doesn ' t know? Leo Hadler. Class History. Decoration Committee ' 27. He thinks too much, he talks too little. Thomas Harrington. Hank Football ' 25, ' 26. Basketball ' 24, ' 26. Base- ball ' 24, ' 25, ' 26. ' He does na ' love the ladies. John Hawes. Hawsee He slipped beyond our ken. Wilton Granville Hawes. Hawk Christmas Party Committee ' 27. Operetta ' 26. ' 27. Reflector ' 2s, ' 26. ' 27. Just enough of learning to misquote. Edward Hawksworth. Squire Class History. Tis distance lends enchantment to the view. Evelyn Hebert. Banquet Committee. Literary Club. Closed in the walls of modesty. Leslie Hebert. Les Agricultural Club. Oh, he ' s a jolly good fellow. Robert Hoffman. Bob Senior Debating Team. Operetta ' 26, ' 27. Orchestra ' 26. Track ' 27. She looked with eyes so bright and free Said I, ' she is the girl for me. ' Frances Holt. Fran Gym Exhibition ' 25, ' 27. Refreshment Committee ' 27. Always busy and always merry. Eleanor Jones. El Debating Team ' 26, ' 27. Class Play. French Club ' 26. French Play ' 25, ' 26. Operetta ' 26. Editor of Reflector ' 27. Reflector ' 26. Literarv Club ' 27. Class Ode. She doeth all things well. Philip Jones. Phil Vice President. Class Play. Debating Team ' 26, ' 27. Reflector ' 26, ' 27. Pic- ture Committee ' 27. Operetta ' 26, ' 27. Give, oh, give me back my heart. Cflia Joy. Skeezix (lass Plav. Refreshment Committee ' 26. French Club ' 25. French Play ' 26. Oper- etta ' 26, ' 27. Literary Club ' 27. Picture Committee ' 27. She ' s beautiful, and therefore to be wooed She ' s a woman, and therefore to be won. Ellen Keegan. Babe Class Secretary. Cheer Leader ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Basketball ' 25, ' 26. Refreshmen t Com- mittee ' 27. Literary Club. So saucy, so daring, so dimpled and sweet. A foot of the lightest, a hand of the whitest. Mary Keegan. Kid Class Play. Senior Dance Committee. Sec- retary Debating Club. Yours is the charm of calm good sense. The Reflector 24 - • Joseph Kelly. Bow Baskebtall ' 27. Football ' 27. Baseball ' 26, ' 27. Care will kill a cat, and therefore, let ' s be merry. George Lane. Decoration Committee ' 27. He never says a foolish thing, He never does a wise one. Gussie Leone. Dance Committee ' 27. Virtuous and vicious every man must be. Evelyn Linscott. Class Play. Class Treasurer. Not that I loved Don less, but that I loved Bill more. Ruth Lonergan. Class Play. Operetta ' 27. A tootor who toots the cornet. Parker Lord. Class Prophecy. Decoration Committee ' 26. Decoration Committee ' 27. Reflector ' 27. Reflector Cover Graduation. Lord, lord, how this world is given to lying! Mary Loud. Refreshment Committee ' 27. Herself a fairer flower. Marjorie Maynard. Midge Class Play. French Club ' 26. Literary Club ' 27. Operetta ' 27. Junior Decorating Committee. Reflector ' 25. Woman at best, a contradiction still. Russell Mazzola. Muzzy Gorilla Football ' 24, ' 25, ' 26. Basketball ' 26, Cap- tain ' 27. Baseball ' 24, ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. En- tertainment Committee ' 27. Track ' 26. Those who in quarrels interpose Must often wipe a bloody nose. Grace McCarty. Class Play. Entertainment Committee ' 27. Refreshment Committee ' 27. Operetta ' 26. ' 27. In the jetty curls, ten thousand cupids played. William McCulloch. Shrimp Decoration Committee ' 27. Shrimp in name but not in nature. Edward McIntosh. Decoration ' 27. Not dead but gone before. Catherine McKenzie. Kay Class Play. Operetta ' 26, ' 27. Ring Com- mittee ' 26. Entertainers ' 26, ' 27. Refresh- ment Committee ' 26. Entertainment Com- mittee Junior Party ' 25. Junior Dance Committee. Resolved to ruin or rule the state. Lauretta McKinnon. Retta Typewriting Certificate ' 26. Typewriting Medal ' 27. Dance Committee ' 27. Now you see her, now you don ' t. Robert Mitchell. Bob Class Marshall. Basketball Manager ' 27. Track ' 26, ' 27. Men have died from time to time and worms have eaten them, but not for love. Doris Norcross. Dot Typewriting Certificate ' 26. Typewriting Medal ' 27. Operetta ' 27. Reflector ' 27. Eyes of most unholy blue. Alrerta Nutting. Al Bertie Refreshment Committee. Office Girl. T ypewriting Certificate ' 26. Typewriting Medal ' 27. How many times have you saved some- one ' s life ! Clarence Parker. Class President. Operetta ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Entertainers ' 26, ' 27. Football ' 26, ' 27. Reflectcr ' 27. Track Manager ' 27. French Play ' 25. Is this that haughtv, gallant, gay Lo- thario? Harold Peterson. Pete Class Prophecy. Now who ' s this yo n j; man I should like vou ro guess, With the passable face and the very fine dress ? Charles Pray. Charlie Banquet Committee ' 27. You have your business, I suppose; Learn too that I have mine. Evfrett Price. Romeo D oration Committee ' 2.7, He has sighed to marjy though he loved hut one. •►- — Ethel Purcell. Ettie Banquet Committee. Quiet, lowly as a meek, white dove, That with its presence teaches gentleness. Frederic J. Purdy. Leo Fred Track ' 26, ' 27. French Play ' 26. The smallest worm will turn being trod- den on. Lawrence Rauch. Pinky Graduation Dance Committee. Where ignorance is bliss, ' tis folly to be wise. Myrtle Rice. Honor Roll. Decoration Committee ' 27. Quality not quantity. Mildred Richards. Millie Decoration Committee ' 27. Liitle said is soonest mended. Doris Roberts. Dot Junior Debating Club. Chairman Refresh- ment Committee. Christmas Party ' 26. Ponder well and know the right, Onward then with all your might. Nellie Rogers. Reflector Typist. Typewriting Certificate ' 26. Typewriting Medal ' 27. Her stature tall — I hate a dumpy wo- man. Warren Frederic Roulston. Snicker Basketball ' 27. Baseball ' 27. He is sweet as sweet can be. Bessie Sargent. Betsy Senior Party Committee. Woman in wit, in heart a child. Hereert Shaw. Herbie Banquet Committee ' 27. If he can, he ' ll find a way. Working at it night and day. Alice G. Shea. Allah Class Prophecy. Literary Club. What now! What new formed mischief? Emily Sherman. Literary Club ' 27. Graduation Dance Committee. She ' s everybody ' s friend. Marion Thompson Smith. My dear Alphonse (One of the Twins ). Literary Club, Secretary. Class Poem. Reflector ' 27. A happy genius is the gift of nature. 25 Margaret Stetson. Peg Banquet Committee. Angels are painted fair to look like you. Morgan Stetson. Morgue Basketball ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Track ' 26. Decor- ation Committee ' 26. When a lady ' s in the case, You know, all other things give place. Grace Sturtevant. Gic Basketball ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Track ' 26. Dec- oration Committee Junior Party. The course of true love never did run smooth. Verna Thomas. Typewriting Certificate ' 26. Typewriting Medal ' 27. Refreshment Committee Christ- mas Party. All good and no badness. Mary Tobin. Toby Decoration Committee ' 27. And then — she giggled. Peter Valicenti. Pete Baseball ' 24, ' 26, ' 27. Football ' 27. Fresh- man Party Entertainment Committee. Editor in Chief the The Mustard Seed. The darling of our class. Stewart Vining. Stew Dance Committee ' 27. With thee conversing, I forget all time. Paul Ward. Cyclone Decoration Committee ' 27. Villain and he are many miles asunder. Herman Wieting. Dance Committee ' 27. As true as steel. Margaret Wise. Peggy Operetta ' 27. Literary Club. They win who laugh. Louise Burgoyne Young. My dear Gaston One of the Twins . Vice President. Lit- erary Club. Operetta ' 26. Reflector ' 27. A good worker, a good sport, and a good friend. John W. Anderson. Bill Football ' 27. Now infidel I have thee on the hip. Walter L. Bergstrom. Red Basketball ' 27. He ' s brilliant. The Reflector 26 Wallace T. Driscoll. A man of my kidney. David B. Flockhart. Flockie Industry is his middle name. Weston Pratt Ford. Many a flower is born to blush unseen. Gordon Leach. Farmer You can take the boy out of the country, But you can ' t take the country out of the boy. Harold Levangie. Basketball ' 27. Bennie sent me. Gaeton Lilla. Lily Basketball. Some village Hampton with his dauntless tread Edward Packer. Ed Sailor Boy You ' ve got the cutest little baby face. Ronald White. Romeo Basketball ' 27. Football ' 27. Me and the boy friend. Among The Alumni On Monday evening, June the twenty- seventh, the annual reunion of the Wey- mouth High School Alumni will be held in the Assembly Hall of the High School. The Senior Class Play will be repeated on that occasion. Later in the evening there will be dancing, and refreshments will be served. All alumni are cordially invited. The question has been asked, Who may become a member of the Alumni Associa- tion? Anyone who has completed two years at Weymouth High School is eligible to membership. A card catalogue has been made of gradu- ates. Some addresses, however, have not been obtained. Those who are eligible and have not received a no; ice for the coming meeting, should send their names, addresses, and their class years to Miss Mary C. Hum- phrey, 363 North Street, East Weymouth, Mass. At the present time a drive for the Schol- arship Fund is being made among the classes whose year numerals end in two and seven. Have you given? The members of other classes who wish to contribute should send their donations to Mr. Roger P. Loud, Weymouth. Anita Petrucci, ' 23, a member of the grad- uating class of Boston University, was awarded the ten dollar gold prize given an- nually at the College of Liberal Arts for the best translation by a senior of an ode of Horace into English verse. Miss Petrucci has contributed many poems to the college papers. Irving Keene, ' 23, who was graduated from Middlebury College this year will as- sume the duties of sub-master at Norwell Hi ' !;h School in the fall. A poem written by Ruth Dunning, ' 25, now a student at Emmanuel College, New Rochelle, New York, recently appeared in the Pilot. Doris Garey, ' 23, who was graduated this month from Mount Holyoke College, will return to that institution in the fall to teach English. Graduates from Other Institutions Agatha Killeen, ' 23, from Radcliffe Col- lege. Marion Loud, ' 23, from Bor.ton Univer- sity. Eleanor Garvin, ' 23, from che four-year course at Bridgewater Normal School. Henry Lyons, ' 23, from Massachusetts In- stitute of Technology. Gordon Rauch, ' 23, from the Engineering School of Northeastern University. Mabel Henly, ' 24, from the Nurses ' ' School at the Deaconess Hospital. Ruth Mayo, ' 24, from the three-year course at Bridgewater Normal School. Rita Jones, ' 25, from the two-year course at Bridgewater Normal School. Mary Meuse, ' 25, from the two-year course at Bridgewater Normal School. Louise Petrucelli, ' 25, from the two-year course at Bridgewater Normal School. Esther Visco, ' 24, from the twq-year course at Bridgewater Normal School. The Reflector 27 Class Poem, 1927 Long years we ' ve drifted, guided in our course By tender currents of our mother stream. The singing brook has beckoned to delay. We ' ve yielded, played with every vagrant beam. Remember now the countless tender bays, Blue, laughing, shining eyes of Mother Earth. We ' ve bathed our dusty feet in their cool depths And passed with but a glimmering of its worth. Why do we start and bate our breaths to hear The ever-growing tumult of the sea, Faint though at first, still rising to our ear, The trumpet call of what we long to be? The clarion rings its message clear todav; The sea of life foams just around the bend. God be the ruler of our wavering tide, Our tfuide, our mentor, and, we pray, our friend. Marion T. Smith. 28 -4 Track When Coach Maxwell issued a call for track candidates, a large number of aspir- ants reported. After weeks of intensive train- ing the team was ready for the meet with Quincy High. Quincy proved to be too ex- perienced for the Weymouth boys and won the meet rather handily by the score of 57 1 4 to 21 3 4. At this meet Weymouth showed that there is plenty of likely material for a track team in this school, and with a little more experience should develop into a crack team. Captain Purdy, Johnson, Adamson, Brackett, Garey, Hoffman, Griffin, H. White, Thayer, Scoppettuolo, and Tower showed great promise in the track events, while J. White, Truax, DeCoste, Zeoli, and John- son showed that they are capable of gather- ing points in the field events. On May 26 Coach Maxwell and Manager Parker took the team to Plymouth where the Weymouth boys were defeated 44-37 in a close and inter- esting meet. Johnson of the Weymouth team was the star of the meet winning three first places. Captain Purdy was second in the 440 yard dash, which was won by Adamson of Weymouth, and winner of the half mile. Zeoli of Weymouth scored a second in the pole vault, while Brackett won the 100. Cap- tain Purdy ran at the Harvard Interscholas- tics on May 14, and is to be complimented on placing fifth in the 880 yard run. There are still two more meets on the Weymouth sched- ule, and the local boys should gather a good number of points in these. Track Results May 2, Quincy, 57 1 4; Weymouth, 21 3 4. May 26, Plymouth, 44; Weymouth, 37. Robert E. Mitchell. The Reflector 29 Football At the first call for football candidates, about forty men reported to Coach Whittle. After three weeks of practice the squad was cut, leaving about thirty on the roster. Be- fore the Melrose game De Placido, veteran quarterback, was elected captain of the team. In the first game, played at Melrose, Melrose won 13 - 7 in a hard fought contest. Capt. De Placido was the star for Weymouth run- ning through the whole Melrose team for a touchdown after having intercepted a for- ward pass. McKeag, flashy halfback, broke his collar bone in this game and was out for the season. On October 2 Abington High vis- Led Clapp Memorial Field and returned home victor by the score of 13-0. The next week Weymouth journeyed to Marblehead, and was vanquished by that team 14-0. In this game Mazzola and Kelly sustained injuries which kept them on the sidelines for a time. Wey- mouth won its only victory of the season on Columbus Day defeating Plymouth High on the Clapp Memorial gridiron by the score of 7-0. After a steady march down the field, Capt. De Placido plowed through center for the only touchdown of the game. In the next game Milton was the opponent. This team showed too much class for the Weymouth boys and won 18-6. On October 29 at Whit- man our team received another setback to the tune of 28-7. Inability to stop Bradshaw and the other fast Whitman backs proved fatal. Belmont came to Weymouth on November 6 and swamped the local boys 48-12. On No- vember 20 Hingham was the opponent on a muddy and soggy field which made high class football impossible. Hingham proved to be better mud horses and won 14-0. Weymouth went to Norwood on Thanksgiving Day for the annual game with that team. Norwood, one of the best teams in the state, was far superior to the Weymouth boys in all de- partments of the game and scored an easy victory 50-0. This year the squad was com- pos ed of the following players: Capt. De Placido, Mazzola, Kelly, Mc- Cullock, H. White, R. White, J. White, Vali- centi, Adamson, Killman, Harrington, Mc- Donald, Mcintosh, Levangie, Anderson, Hunt, DeCoste, Wier, McKeag, Whittle, Zeoli, Carr, Smith, Purdy, Moulton, Mur- ray, Torrey, Guidice, Haviland and Sweet. The team was managed by Walter Leavitt, who was also the coach of the freshman team. The 1930 boys showed promise of developing into excellent players in the near future. Summary of Football Games September 25, Melrose, 13; Weymouth, 7. October 2, Abington, 13; Weymouth, o. October 9, Marblehead, 14; Weymouth, o. October 12, Weymouth, 7; Plymouth, o. October 22, Milton, 18; Weymouth, 6. October 29, Whitman, 28; Weymouth, 7. November 6, Belmont, 48; Weymouth, 12. November 20, Hingham, 14; Weymouth, 0. November 25, Norwood, 50; Weymouth, o. You get what you ask for at the Donovan Drug Co. 4 4 The Friendly Store 59 Washington Street Weymouth, Mass. Pythian Building 30 The Reflfxtor Basketball The Weymouth High basketball team opened its season on December 21 by defeat- ing the Alumni 29-19. The team started out by winning the following three games with Norwell, Rockland, and Plymouth. On Jan- uary 12, Medford visited Weymouth and gave the local team a setback 28-11. Everett and Bridgewater also scored wins in the fol- lowing games. On January 21, Weymouth defeated Qunicy 18-15 in a thrilling match played at Quincy. The score was close throughout the game and it was not until the final moments of play that the Weymouth team was able to emerge victor. The games with Milton and Rockland proved to be vic- tories for the Weymouth boys. The Massa- chusetts Nautical Five came to Weymouth on February 4, and was defeated 27-11. At Everett the local boys were beaten in the last few minutes of plav, 34-28. Quincy, which had been defeated earlier in the year, come to Weymouth on February 15 and managed to win by a score of 16-10. The following day Plymouth nosed out the Wey- mouth Five 13-11. Medford and Abington proved to be stumbling blocks and scored wins: the former 27-19, in a fast and interest- ing contest, and the latter 27-22. On March 8, the Weymouth Five triumphed over the team from the Norfolk Agricultural School 21-1 1. This season the Weymouth squad was com- posed of DePlacido, Conathan, Harrington, Purdy, Mazzola, Stetson, Thayer, Mcintosh, Kelly and Guidice. With three of these players returning and others from the second team the outlook for the season of 1928 is bright. Results of Basketball Games December 21, Weymouth, 29; Alumni, 19. December 30, Weymouth, 49; Norwell, 5. January 4, Weymouth, 36; Rockland, 4. January 8, Weymouth, 29; Plymouth, 1 1. January 12, Medford. 2?; Weymouth, ir. Continued on page 31 The Reflector 31 Baseball This season about thirty-five candidates re- ported to Coach Lyons for the first baseball practice. Joseph Kelly, veteran catcher, was elected to lead the team. William Conroy was the manager, with David Tobin as his assistant. Several veterans returned, among whom were: DePlacido, at third base; Cona- than, at first; DeCoste, pitcher; Mazzola. T. Harrington, and Guidico, outfielders. From the new men came: Lane, pitcher and outfielder; Parkhurst, pitcher; Fraher and Smith, catchers; E. Curtin, Keohan, and R. Harrington infielders; Mcintosh, Leone. Car- roll, Roulston, Sweet, and Weir, outfielders, were the most promising. The first game was played with Sacred Heart High on the Clapp Memorial Field. Weymouth emerged victor by a score of 10-4. The features of this game were the fine pitch- ing of Parkhurst, freshman pitcher, and a long home run by Mcintosh. In the next game at Whitman, Weymouth was beaten by a score of 4-1. DeCoste pitched a fine game holding his opponents to six hits, but inability to hit the Whitman pitcher caused Wey- mouth ' s downfall. On May 3, Weymouth journeyed to Quincy and opposed the team of that city. O ' Brien of Quincy and DeCoste of Weymouth engaged in a pitching duel, with the Quincy pitcher coming out ahead, 2-0. The next day Abington came to Clapp Mem- orial Field and returned home defeated by the score of 7-6 in a see-saw game. Wey- mouth went to Quincy for the next game with the Quincy Industrial School and won 7-5. Hingham was visited on May 18. At the end of the nine innings it was another de- feat for our team, this time 8-6. The Quincy Industrial School played a return game on the Clapp Field, and this lime came out on the long end of a 2-1 score. On May 24, Mil- ton was the opponent on their diamond. The result was another lo s for Weymouth, 5-3, in a close contest. Quincy came to Wev- mouth on May 27, and won a game which was called after five innings on account of rain. The score was 5-1. Sacred Heart was opposed for a second time on May 31. Wey- mouth came back into the winning column by defeating that team, 9-7. These are all the games played up to the time of the paper going to press, but the Wey- mouth nine will hustle and probably take the few games left on the schedules. B aseball Results April 27, Weymouth, 10; Sacred Heart, 4. April 29, Whitman, 4; Weymouth, 1. May 3, Quincy, 2; Weymouth, o. May 4, Weymouth, 7; Abington, 6. May 12, Weymouth, 7; Quincy I. S., 5. May 18, Hingham, 8; Weymouth, 6. May 20, Quincy I. S., 2; Weymouth, 1. May 24, Milton, 5; Weymouth, 3. May 27, Quincy, 5; Weymouth, 1. (5 in- nings). May 31, Weymouth, 9; Sacred Heart, 7. Basketball Results Continued from page 30 January 14, Everett, 30; Weymouth, 21. January 18, Bridgewater, 29; Weymouth, 11. January 21, Weymouth. 18; Quincy, is. January 25, Weymouth, 24; Milton, 12. January 28, Weymouth, 27; Rockland, 18. February 1, Abington, 13; Weymouth, 9. February 4, Weymouth, 27; M ss. Nauti- cal School, 11. February 8, Everett, 34; Weymouth, 28. February 15, Quincy, 16; Weymouth, 10. February 16, Plymouth, 13; Weymouth, 11. February 24, Weymouth, 29; Norwell, 18. March 2, Medford, 27; Weymouth, 19. March 4, Abington. 27; Weymouth, 22. March 8, Weymouth, 21 ; Norfolk Aggies, 1 1. • Robert E. Mitchell, ' 27. S2 The Reflector Debating Debating during the past two years has taken an important place in the school ' s ac- tivities, under the efficient supervision of Mr. O ' Donnell. The first debate of the season was an in- tercollegiate debate between Boston Univer- sity and Ohio Wesleyan. This was held in the High School Hall, Wednesday evening, January twenty-sixth, at eight o ' clock. The subject of the debate was: Resolved, that the United States should cancel the Allied Debt. Ohio Wesleyan supported the affirmative; Boston University the negative side of the question. Boston University was represented by the following: John F. O ' Brien, Irving N. Davis, and Arthur A. Goodwin. The participants from Ohio Wesleyan were Arthur Fleming, Joseph Peters, and Lawrence Appley. In this interesting and instructive debate Boston University was victorious. On Friday afternoon, February eleventh, an interclass debate was given between the junior and senior debating teams. The subject was: Resolved, that this house view with favor the action of the present ad- ministration in Nicaragua. The seniors up- held the affirmative; the juniors, the negative. The senior team, Eleanor Jones, Robert Hoffman, Philip Jones, William Conroy, al- ternate, won this debate by a two to one decision. The junior team consisted of the follow- ing: David Tobin, Alma Roche, Francis Whittle, and Frances Lebossiere, alternate. Francis Whittle was chosen best speaker, and all the others received honorable men- tion. The speeches were six minutes: the rebuttals, three. The judges were Mrs. Cowdrey, Miss Goding, and Mr. Brown. Weymouth High School participated in its first interscholastic debate on Wednesday af- ternoon. March the sixth. This debate held with Walpole High School was merely an exhibition, therefore, there was no decision. The Walpole High School represented by Gertrude Manning, Helen Smith, and Ed- ward Kelly upheld the affirmative. The Weymouth team consisted of David Tobin ' 28, Eleanor Jones ' 27, Philip Jones ' 27, and James MacAleer ' 29, alternate. The main speeches were seven minutes and the rebuttals three minutes. The judges were in favor of the Wej mouth Team when they submitted their report of the debate to the coach. The debators made a creditable showing. A debate between the sophomore and freshman teams was held in the Bicknell School Hall, Monday evening, May the sec- ond, at eight o ' clock before the North Wey- mouth Home and School Association. The subject was: Resolved, that capital punishment be abolished in the United States. The sophomores upheld the affirma- tive and were represented by Eleanor Pear- son, George Wilson, James MacAleer and Nancy Adams, alternate. The freshmen team was composed of: Iona Seach, Karl Gardner, John Parkhurst; the alternates were Mary Haney and Alden Merchant. The decision was given to the sophomores. The judges were E. Leo Madden, Joseph U. Teague, and Onslow Comstock. These teams debated the same questions at the High School on Tuesday afternoon, May tenth. A change was made in the speakers to enable the alternates to speak. The sophomore team at this time was rep- resented by Nancy Adams, George Wilson, James MacAleer, and Eleanor Pearson, al- ternate. The freshman team consisted of Mary Haney, Alden Merchant, John Park- hurst; the alternates were Iona Seach and K31I Gardner. Again the sophomore team won the de- cision. The judges were the Misses Canning, Wagg, Sheehan, Mayer, and Mr. Lyons. The Reflector A debate between the junior and senior teams was held in the Bicknell School Hall before the North Weymouth Home and School Association, on Monday evening, June sixth at eight o ' clock. The subject was: Re- solved, that the present Senate closure rule be so amended that debate will be limited under a simple majority closure rule. The senior team upheld the negative and was represented by Samuel Clough, Eleanor Jones, and Philip Jones The junior team comprised of David Tobin, Alma Roche, and Francis Whittle supported the affirmative. Great credit should be given to Eleanor Jones and Philip Jones for their remarkable and creditable work in debating at the High School. We may well be proud of their forensic activities. The freshman, sophomore, and junior de- bating teams join in giving three rousing cheers for the senior team. May they win as much success in their new life as they have during their debating career! Alma Roche. The Literary Club The activities of the Literary Club dur- ing its second year have been carried on by the following officers: President Arthur Hadler Vice-President Louise Young Secretary Marion Smith Treasurer Philip Jones ' Myrtle Rice Eleanor Jones Program Committee . . Celia Joy | Alar ion Brown [Arsham Alemian At the first meeting the program was pre- sented by Eleanor Jones. Ellen Keegan read Peter Projects, by Murill Brady; David Burns read The Santa Fe Trail, by Vachel Lindsay; and Myrtle Rice gave the Christmas touch to the program bv reading The Traveling Man, a miracle play b y Lady Gregory. The second meeting was held on January io. Myrtle Rice presented the program. Louise Young gave a talk on modern poetry and read selections from Edwin Markham. Joyce Kilmer, Alice Freeman Palmer, and Harry Kemp. Barbara Bicknell gave a re- view of the fiction of the year 1926, and Eleanor Jones, of the non-fiction. A chap- ter of that charming book, A Daughter of the Samurai, by Etsu Su imoto, was read by Marjorie Maynard. Arsham Alemian presented the next pro- gram on January 24. Philip Jones read The Heyday of the Blood, by Dorothy Canfield. A talk on the life of Robert Frost was given by Evelyn Linscott, who also read The Death of the Hired Man. Mary Tobin and George Lane enacted the histori- cal play The Silver Lining, by Constance Mackay. An original skit, in which the Literati were represented as characters in a circus, was read by Alice Shea and Marion Smith. The. program on March 1 was arranged by Celia Joy. Travails with a Donkey, by Carol Haynes, was read by Margaret Wise. A scene from John Drinkwater ' s Abraham Lincoln was enacted with the following cast: President Lincoln, Charles Baldwin; Mrs. Lincoln, Marjorie Maynard; Mrs. Otherley. Louise Young; Mrs. Blow, Mari- on Smith; Susan, Gladys Blanchard. The cast, dressed in costumes appropriate to the time, gave a very pleasing presentation. At the fifth meeting, on March 14, Miss Humphrey directed the program, which be- gan with the reading of spring poems by Evelyn Hebert and Theodore Bates. Then we all took part in a game of literary conun- drums and a literary quiz. This meeting was especially enjoyed because of its nov- elty. The sixth meeting was held on March 28. The program was directed by Eleanor Jones. A poem was read by Pauline Ahern. A one- act play by Barrie, entitled The Twelve Thk REFLECTOR 34 - — Pound Look, was enacted with the follow- ing cast: Lord Sims David Burns Lady Sims Elizabeth Eldridge Stenographer Eleanor Jones Butler Granville Hawes This play was very well given and greatly enjoyed by the club. Owing to the pressure of school work, the meetings were not resumed after the spring vacation. The two volumes of modern verse pre- sented to the school library by the Club last year have been such a source of enjoyment that the Club has followed the precedent established in 1926. Because of the interest shown in the drama, the gift this year con- sists of two volumes of one-act plays, edited by Helen Louise Cohen. Weymouth, the Ideal Town of the South Shore In the year 1926 occurred a search that paralleled in assiduity and care that of fa- mous Diogenes. Not that it was undertaken in so haphazard fashion as that historic and futile attempt, however. An extremely prac- tical and hard-boiled college professor set out train, which, by the way, was exactly on diligently to find the perfect town, time much to his secret disappointment. A friend of his, who had kindy volunteered to Behold, then, our hero alighting from the show him the town, was waiting for him at the attractive East Weymouth station, and soon they were speeding over the well-kept roads. Mayor Fitzgerald once said that to find out how roads should be kept in condition, one need only go to Wevmouth, his friend informed him, and the professor was further disgruntled at having to acknowledge so soon this point of excellence. They drove through the beautiful villages of Wevmouth Heights and South Weymouth. These residential districts surely live up to their reputation, warily admitted the cvnic. By Jove, I ' d like to live here myself! Yes, I ' ll grant you have beautiful scenery and delightful citizens, social advantages, and even many fine churches, but I ' m from Missouri as far as your boasted industries, seashore resort, history, and high standard of educa- tion are concerned. No town could have all these advantages. We have even more than those , laughed his friend. You have omitted the fact that we have a lower tax rate than any of the surrounding towns. And as for history — do you realize that we are the second oldest town in Massachusetts? Abigail Adams came from Weymouth. Now see here, old man. I ' m go- in ' z to take vou through the leading institu- tions of the town and let vou ju dge for vour- Accordingly the fast-weakening professor was conducted through the up-to-date, effici- ent Weymouth Hospital, through the equally up-to-date Stetson Shoe Company and the smaller factories of the town, through the wonderful new Edison light plant, and finally through the two well-stocked libraries, several grammar schools, and the high school, with its agricultural and industrial branches. We are considered in the first rank in education, z was told, and when shown the various courses of study, he violently agreed. Our banks have a capital of over $3,000,- 000, went on his friend, and — You win! interrupted the erstwhile cynic. I wouldn ' t have believed any town could have all the advantages you certainly possess. Hold on! interrupted the friend in turn. I can ' t let you go without seeing our sea- shore resort and Weymouth Great Hill. We have preserved an unusually high hill over- looking the waterfront as a park, because of its historical associations. You know, it wai there that Myles Standish fought the Indian chief — Longfellow tells about it in his COURTSHIP OF MYLES STANDISH. Well, what is there that Weymouth has not? exclaimed the professor, as he stood on Great Hill and looked down upon the flour- ishing seashore resort now wrapped in the beauty of a wonderful sunset. I ' m far from gushing, as you know, but Weymouth is the ideal town of the South Shore! And what became of the professor? you ask. Oh, he bought a house in Weymouth, of course, and is now one of the most ardent and enthusiastic boosters of this up-to-date and ideal community. A Senior. 1927. The Reflector 35 INTRODUCTION Prophesying is as uncertain as — hash. You would little think that that dignified senior with the intelligent physiognomy would ride the common dump cart of labor into the great black obscurity, and that that other dumb appearing one, who wore the skin off all his teeth trying to pass, would straddle the fiery-tailed meteor and flash across the ethereal cobalt into the prima vista of the great one-ring circus. The day of the guaranteed genuine prophet is null and void. No longer does the deep-eyed foreteller, with his much swo-n-by-beard and tall dunce cap decorated with the constellation system, surmont the city walls and yell destruction to your board of selectmen, heirs and assigns, and tell you that you are sowing wild oats to feed the Four Horse- men. The prophet of today is a slave to the bull-backed nickel and the thin half-starved dime. Other people ' s futures are to him the same as they are to the insurance agent. Those who want the bright tomorrows have to try the cross my palm policy. This prophecy was made without malice or — perhaps — forethought. The Good Book says that the gift of prophecy without charity availeth nothing. So we (the prophets and prophetesses) have been charitable to a fault and also to many faults. The truth has been stretched until it is inelastic, and in some places we have had to rise above principle. That is all. We shall now commence, first saying, as the dentist always says, when he sticks his double action hardware into your mouth, This won ' t hurt you. Parker Lord. Ida Adams Kindergarten teacher. She says that chil- dren should be taught when their minds are plastic. Evidently she prefers the soft- shelled variety. Pauline Ahern Lady in waiting for any well-to-do gentleman. Arsham Alemian Great chemist, discoverer of a new explo- sive. Charles Baldwin Famous high-salaried after dinner speaker. They always pass the hat when he speaks. Phyllis Barcelo Premier clog danseuse in the Broadway Revue. Theodore Bates Author of the new high school textbook, Bates ' American Hysteria which claims that Henry Clay was not a facial mas- sage. Lester Belcher Winner of the International Soda Jerking contest. When asked by reporters how he felt in the finals, he stated modestly, I was a bit shaky at first but I happened to think of Gilda Gray and then I got a ' wiggle ' on. 36 The Reflector Eunice Bergeron French teacher. Polly vous francais, ma belle. Barbara Bicknell Head of the Women ' s Progressive League. Endeavoring to make taxation perfect by eliminating the taxes. Wallace Bicknell One of the town ' s big men, a fanatic for having money appropriated for the high school. Gladys Blanch ard Joint owner of a tea room (Not a tough joint either). Malcolm Blanchard Promoted from Citizens ' Military Train- ing Camp to Brigadier-General of the Afri- can Army. Marion Brown Noted pianist. She believed that it is more humane to murder time than to continu- ally beat it. W n i fred Burke A settlement worker. (Will she ever settle down?) Irene Butler Colgate ' s leading saleslady — pearly teeth and a sunny disposition. Edward Carroll Inventor of a new kind of car. He thought college flivvers had too many nuts in them. Veto Cassese Star banjo player with Paul Whiteman and orchestra. Samuel Clough Great actor on the Keith Circuit (not a short circuit). Margaret Collins Bookkeeper for White Manufacturing Company, making out Bills. William Conrov Stately Senator from Massachusetts. (Wet or Dry???) Helen Cowing Secretary to Cal. A real business woman! Olive Cox She heard that plants fell in love, so sh stayed out all night to chaperone her gar- den. Ellen Craig Graduate nurse in a doll hospital. Esther Croto A seamstress — ;i!l things are not what they it '  seam. Claire DeLorey Missionary to Africa, the only bright light on the Dark Continent. Her famous last words, Let ' s adjoin. Preston DePlacido Founder of Petzies Radio Jazz Band, famous kitchen hardware ensemble. His band has eliminated stati: by fair com- petition. Florence Don van Spent her life taking post graduate courses in history and economics. Richard Eaton President of World News Publishing Com- pany. (Special prices for Mrs. White and Mr. O ' Donnell). David Edf.lstein Dave will be th? leader of the cam- paign for free parking anywhere, anytime, and anyhow. Elizabeth Eldridge Disputer of the fact that all women are vaccinated with phonograph needles. Frank Farmer Gives parrots talking lessons in a bird store. He was raised on crackers. Mary FitzsImmons Home girl — won Ignoble Prize on Bigjer and Better Girls. Warren Garey Winner of an egg laying contest. Evelyn Gloster Inventoress — Discovered that the chemical used to preserve strawberries was a good hair restoicr. Henry Ghdin Successor to pater Godin in the Foods for every purpose including eating busi- ness. His famous epigram: The publi? knows what it wants, give them CREDIT. Kathleen Greene Runs the household section in a newspaper — noted for her strict food economy called the Empty Garbage Pail Policy. John Griffin Politician. After a ten years ' political skirmish of meteoric rising and brilliant oratory, he has secured the position of 37 — ■  Superintendent of Herring fisheries in this town. Arthur Hadler He has reached the top rung on the ladder of success because he has the brains and isn ' t afraid to work. Leo Hadler Manager of the new Hadler Follies. the talk of the civilized world. Thomas Harrington Winner of the world automobile race. He ' s so fast he beat them all. Wilton Hawes Saxophonist in a jazz orchestra. Noted for being the only saxophonist that prac- ticed from seven to eight every morning without being killed by envious neighbors. Edward Hawkesworth floorwalker in Jordan Marsh Children ' s Department. Evelyn Hebert Language instructor in a Deaf and Dumb Asylum; she loves to talk. Leslie Hebert Agriculturist premiere — overseer of a bean ranch in South Weymouth. Robert Hoffman In a short time Bob will be a finished musician and will only have to change his name to some Russian one that nobody can pronounce to be perfect. Frances Holt Famous dietist whose theories are widely practised by school-children. (She re- gards wriggling as a cure for indigestion). Eleanor Jones Poetess. Free verse — authoress of Trick- ling Tear Drops — a collection of verse (Latin pronunciation of the V) bound in a handkerchief cover and printed in fast colors on blotting paper (also called The Book Nobody Knows ). Philip Jones Professional best man for the proper wedding. Nothing is ever socially elite without the Right Honorable Jones. Il- lustrated catalogue on request, send two- cent stamp. Celia Jov Model for fashion ads who doesn ' t be- lieve that a thing of beauty should be a Joy forever. Ellen Keegan Private secretary to Senator Setter. At talking he is good — but Ellen is better. Mary Keegan Fine propaganda for the discontinuance of the slim type girl. Joseph Kelly My crystal clearly reveals that Joe is going to be a nationally-known ball player. The picture Slide, Kelly, Slide was made in honor of his future career. George Lane George is going to be the world champion checker player and will be honored by a cruise to yon Point with the Swiss navy. George ' s curly locks will attract the ad- miral ' s daughter and then Gussie Leone Winner of the essay contest — the cigarette without a cough. He conclusively proved that he had never heard a cigarette cough or show any signs of throat irrita- tion. Evelyn Linscott When the Hollywood studios move to Weymouth, Evelyn is going to be heroine in their first picture Why Boys Leave Home. Ruth Lonergan Ruth will have the honor of being the first woman mayor of Weymouth. Parker Lord Artist, sculptor, writer. He is working on a portrait of Mrs. Prince of Wales. Mary Loud Governess at Washington. (She loves to be near the President ). Marjorie Maynard Hai discovered a method of reassembling broken hearts. Russell Mazzola As soon as Russ grows sideboards, he will be a famous swimmer. His first feat will be a non-stop swim across Whitman ' s Pond against the tide and without his wa:er wings. Grace McCarty Leader of the Russian Ballet — business with Grace was always rushing. William McCulloch Shrimp will be a vaudeville comedian. He will start as a bell-hop in a hotel and 38 The Rbflkctor gradually rise — on the elevator, until he reaches the last step to fame — the fifth floor where the stage is. Edward McTntosh Runs an up-to-date Bobber ' Shop — an experienced barber who has been in sev- eral close shaves. Catherine McKetmzie Metropolitan opera star — uses tar soap to get the pitch in her voice. Lauretta McKinnon A lover of Jazz — she plays anvlliing from a jew ' s harp to a saxophone. Robert Mitchell Hob has his mind set on establishing a ; bachelors ' club — out where men arc men and women are unknown. Doris Norcross Popular, song writer — writer of Skeeter Plain Blues. Alberta Nutting Matron at the State Reformatory. ' They picked her because of her experience in dealing with criminals and their alibis! Clarence Parker President of the United Stafes through the successful backing of all the women ' s clubs in America. Harold Peterson Author of the book Girls will be girls — but when? Charles Pray One of the A. P. Gypsies. Everett Price Everett will own a little machine shop of his own which will become famous through his invention of perpetual motion. The machine works on the same principle as a woman ' s tongue. Ethel Purcell Writes a newspaper column on Advice to the Lovelorn. Member of the Militant Social Reformers. Ered Purdy Ereddie will own a chain of hot-do ' r stands, the first in History. His first will be on Great Hill. Lawrence Raucii Great Inventor. Inventor of the Prune- obis, a little instrument that takes the wrinkles out of prunes. It also pares pota- toes, and sharpens pencils. Continued Myrtle Rice Successful applicant for the Big Brother Club. Model for paper dolls. Mildred Richards Owner of a prosperous business in chain stores. Doris Roberts Authority on the language of the Fiji Islanders. (She says they never say ' ' Thank you, unless able to speak Eng- lish.) Nellie Rogers Nellie will be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. No, not in an airplane, but on her own wings which she will soon sprout from good behaviour. Warren Roulston Snick will be the designer and builder of the elevators in the ' high school which will be used to raise the. low marks of the dumb pupils. Bessie : Sargent She will soon be a schoolma ' am. • She saVs she ' s so fond of school that she can ' t bear to leave it, so on the faculty she. goes. Herbert Shaw Automobile Manufacturer. Only me- chanic that ever took an auto apart, assembled it again and then built two car- buretors, and a jack out of the left-over parts. Alice Shea Woman doctor, specializes in heart trouble. Heart balms prescribed and based on the patient ' s ability to pay. Emily Sherman Well known in the best theological circles as the charming wife of a famous minister. Marion Smith Has recently been given a poet ' s lariat — some line: Margaret Stetson She is a real home -rirl and thinks Peter Pan is a new kind of kitchen utensil — oh, yes! Morgan Stetson Will be a sailor and will sail around the world so main- times that he ' ll get dizzy. He ' ll then become famous for his yarns. Grace Sturtevant Some of us have got to settle down, Grace, and be just people and wives. on Page 51 39 School Activities Continued from Page 20 The Athletic Dance was omitted this year, as the athletic association was not in need of funds, owing to the gratifying success of, the operetta. Joe Rines ' orchestra played at the Senior dance, which attracted the usual crowds as the most important affair of the spring sea- son. The juniors have finally received their rings, which have proved very attractive. A number of people lately have expressed the wish that we have a school ring; that is, that every class might have the same ring, but it is cer- tainly more distinctive for each class to have its own ring. The block prints in this issue were made by pupils of the three upper classes under the supervision of Miss Susan Avery, Art De- partment. The attractive dresses worn in the operetta were made by the sewing classes under the direction of Miss Fannie L. Williams, Sewing Department. The Senior Class will hold its senior picnic at Norumbega Park on Saturday, June the twenty-fifth. The Junior Class will go to Provincetown on Saturday, June the twenty-fifth, with Mrs. White, Miss Mayer and Miss Hackett as chaperones. Notice has been received from the State Department of Education that our Class A certification Drivilege is continued for the coming vear. Our ' ' New England College ' ' certification privilege has also been renewed for four more years. Higher, Ever Higher Far away towards the horizon. Rose a bird on flutt ' ring wings, Soaring high above the pine tops. Circling widely in the air. Higher, higher, ever higher, Towards the stars set in the sky, Whi:h, with even moving sparkles. Sh ine like jewels twinkling there. Higher, higher, ever higher, Must we rise to reach the heights, Gleaming in celestial splendor, With their gold and silver lights. Alice Tirrell, ' 28 Ode Sunset of childhood days, Svve t hours of happiness, Reflect thy golden glory on our ways, As we depart today. Glow, rosy light; The path ahead is dark. Oh, may the face of God shine through the night, And keep our spirits high. () dawn of life for youth, Go; ' ! of our desires, Inspire our hearts with thine own holy truth, This conquest gained at last. Great God, our friend, Forget us not, we pray, And as we leave, our separate ways to wend, Be thou our constant guide. Louise B. Young, ' 27. A Prayer God, I ' ve seen you at dawn in the sky, And at night at the rise of the moon, And where beautiful, purple-grav mountains lie Basking in sunlight at noon. God, I ve seen you on velvet grass, In whispering trees in the spring, In wee crystal brooks, and sun-shaded nooks, In each softly beautiful thing. But there are thousands of spots in this world Too blackened and dull for thy face, God, help me plant one beautiful flower, To gladden the hearts in that place. Louise B. Young, ' 27. 40 The Reflector R NONSENSE Mr. Brown: What is a Whig? Mr. Whittle: Name a drying agent. Miss McKenna: A Whig is false hair. Miss Tirrell: A towel. R. Johnson: An amateur is a lover. Miss Allen: What does it mean? R. Johnson: Just starting in. H. Zeoli: Is hard water good to drink? D. Johnson: Sure, don ' t they drink hard cider ? ' The R Mrs. White: Give the correct business salutation for a woman, married or unmar- ried. J. Griffin (absentmindedly ) : Dearest. Mrs White (Eng. Ill B i B 3): Who is the gentlemen of the cloven hoof referred to in the text? Frances Keenan : The Prince of Wales. Mr. Lyons: How do you find a product? Miss Wolfe: Ah — Ah— add. Menchin: My old gent fell off a 30 ft. ladder last night. Miss Sheehan: Was he hurt very badlv? Menchin: No, he fell off the bottom rung. Mr. Lyons: What does xxxx mean? Tirrell: Pre-War stuff. A Gym Scandal: When you take ' Posi- tion, ' everything should come down. Miss Allen to Miss Price: Who fought in the gladiatorial combats? Teague to Miss Price: Gladiators. Miss Allen (in History IBi): What does pastoral mean? Miss Langevin: Things that are past. Mr. Stuart (trying to make himself clear) : If you were walking home, which would you rather do — cut across lots, or walk around a corner? Hoffman: Well — Mr. Stuart: Oh, I suppose it would de- pend on whom you were walking with??? Mrs. Cowdry: Then the man jumped up and ordered the rest to jump down. Twice (reading Julius Caesar): One of two good, bad ways( ???). Wood: (translating): A poncho has a hole to put through your head. £F LECTOR 41 Miss Allen: James, tell me something about the Roman family. Healey: The father and mother lived together. Mr. O ' Donnell: Miss McCarty, why are the Pan-American countries so calied? Miss McCarty: Because they are near the Panama Canal. Miss Carnochan : Miss Pratt, where should Miss Smith be standing? Voice from Front Rank: On her feet. Miss Allen (in English IIBi): What makes Weymouth so picturesque? Voice from Rear of Room: Its people. Seen on an English Exam. Paper: Do not choose an indigenous and melancholy man for a friend. Miss Allen: What did the Romans have on their buildings? Warnick (stage whisper): Roofs. Mr. Brown: Invaded is what kind of verb? Puopolo: Adverb. Miss Wagg (to Teague coming up late from gym): Where are you going? Teague: I don ' t know, but I ' m on my way. Miss Hackett: What is meant by a man being civilly dead ? L. Holma: It means that he died in the Civil War. English Teacher: Who was Sohrab? Pitts: The cream of the Tartars. Miss Mayer: Cuantos pies tiene una liebre ? McMorrow: Dos. W. Jorgensen (reading his theme on Nantasket) : Nantasket is a summer resort where retired business men go to rest on their week ends. 42 - • — The Reflector UNDERGRADUATE SECTION Old Youth The affairs of a nation rested heavih on young William Mclver ' s shoulders. Probably the fact that he was a senior ac- counted for the major part of his gravity. Also, Bill had come to the conclusion, after long and devious contemplation, that his fami- ly was not treating him with the respect due his years; and consequently the unsuspecting family was in for a complete upheaval. Bill intended to inform them gravely that he would not stand being pampered any longer. Why, his mother still told him to be sure to wash behind his ears and warned him about his rubbers every rainy day! No, Bill cer- tainly would not stand it any longer. But af- fairs came to a crisis sooner than expected. It happened in this way. Bill was eating a solitary lunch and de- vising ways and means of approaching the subject in a befitting and dignified manner, when his older sister entered the dining-room. Now Elizabeth (the older sister) was his life- long torment, if you know what I mean. She welcomed every opportunity (and sometimes made one herself) to direct her meaningless wit at poor Bill. But on this afternoon she was especially ill-tempered, for she had lost a game of tennis. Well, as I was saying, she entered the dining-room, and, noting Bill ' s serious countenance, said sweetly, Why, to be sure, Willy ' s graduating this year. He ' s actually growing up! Now it would not have been so bad if she had not called him that infernal Willy. But she had, and Bill saw red. He began to roar but choked on a doughnut (he swallowed them whole). He gurgled, swallowed, and came up gasping. Tears of mingled rage, mortification, and choking dimmed his eyes. But not so much that he could not see Eliza- beth giggling. Finally he got his throat clear. I ' ll teach you to laugh at me, young woman, he roared, and, reaching out, he grasped her by the collar much to the aston- ishment of that sophisticated miss. Then — she will never forget it to her dying day — he laid her across his knees and began to spank her. Her! For a moment she was unable to speak. Then she recovered. Mother! Mother! ' she screamed in terror, and struggled to free herself. But Bill held her with hands of iron. Really Bill was very strong. Aw g ' wan, he grunted, unheeding, Squawk your head off and see if I care, And after a few more vigorous slaps he said, Now, what is mv name ? Willy! she flung back, with attempted bravado, and let me tell you, I ' ll get father after you, and then you ' ll see what you get. Let me go! But Bill calmly lifted his hand to strike again. Elizabeth eyed it with wide-eyed hor- ror, for Bill was by no means gentle. Sud- denly she said, Your name ' s Bill or William or any old thing, only don ' t — don ' t hit me again. Ditto, said Bill; that ' s more like it. And any time you want another dose jusf Tins Reflector 43 • - come to me. No hard feelings or any thin :. you know ! Bill looked rather fine at just that minute. Satisfied manhood and all that sort of thing. Elizabeth, however, did not feel the s. ' me way about it, but refrained from savin; so. Bill noticed, grinning, that she gazed, fascin- ated, at his hands as if at a loss to explain how he had spanked, really spanked, her who was four years his senior. Bill felt well- pleased with himself. She ' d never try Wil- lying him again, he mentally vowed. So he set out jubilantly for baseball practice. Meanwhile, his mother and father re- turned home, and were met by a remarkably meek and chastened Elizabeth. Wondering as to the cause, they asked her, and she said, I don ' t know, but Bill was awfully queer this aflernoon. Then in a whisper, Mother, has there ever been insanity in our family? Of course not, dear. What makes you ask? So Elizabeth related the events of the afternoon, not noticing her mother ' s hor- rified expression nor the unmistakable twinkle in her father ' s eye. And, she concluded, I think Wi — er — I mean Bill — must be sick. He can ' t be natural and act like that. Mother, what are you going to do? Tut, tut, child, don ' t worry about him. I ' ll attend to that young man, interceded her father. Which, in short, meant that Bill was in for a lecture. When Bill came in, late that evening, his father called from the dining-room, That you Bill? Yes, Dad, dutifully answered Bill. Come here, son. I want to talk to you. Yes, Dad, replied Bill again. He entered the dining-room and found his father, mother, and sister as solemn as though they were at a funeral. Cold pre- monition assailed Bill. Did you call Dad? he inquired. Yes, I did, said his father. Could you kindly explain your conduct of this after- noon r What? I — oh, yes! Well, you see — Go on! Well, I hate to be called Willy, stated Bill defiantly. I ' m almost a man now, and I think one ' s family should appreciate one ' s age and — and — Umm, said his father, grimly Bill thought, I begin to see. So you ' re no longer a baby (Bill winced) and you want to be treated with respect. Yes, Dad, said Bill. Do you understand that? said Dad, turning to Elizabeth. Me? Oh, sure, agreed Elizabeth. Then we ' ll call a truce, said Dad. Hereafter there are two men in the Mclver family. Here, Bill, shake on it. And Dad extended his hand, which Bill grasped awk- wardly and shook. Bill, cried Elizabeth, I ' m sorry for what I said. Will you forgive me? Aw gee, sure! But I ' m the one to be forgiven, Sis. Will you forgive me? Of course, Bill, said Elizabeth. Now we ' re square ' til the next time. Jane Stub, ' 29. Spear ' s Flower Shop Cut Flowers Floral Designs Decorations When you ' ve something to say, Say it with Flowers But we add a request — Please say it with ours East Weymouth 44 The Reflector + An Editorial You ;irc now reading the last issue of the REFLECTOR for the year. In a few weeks the mai ' siavs of the staff will leave us. To us th:w will throw the torch, and it is for us to bear it onward and upward. 1 emphasize es- pe iallv the upward for the tendency is to ' let well enough alone. We must not, how- ever, he content to remain in one spot, hur mus: progress, so that we may have a bigger and better Refi.ect r this coming year. To attain this goal, we must begin our planning now. I am no censor of high school publications. Neither have I a reputation to sustain as a critic of them. Nevertheless, I have a few ideas on the subject and I mean to give them now. I believe that the Reflector needs more staff co-operation and co-ordination. Two or three meetings at the first of each year arc not sufficient. In order to give full oppor- tunity for changes and improvements, for having a real live paper, there should be at least that number for every issue. Now as to the co-ordination. The staff-positions should be arranged so that each member is responsi- ble for a special duty. When we have seven literary editors and an advertising board of four this is hardly the case. There have been several editorials on stu- dent co-operation. This will come in its full- est sense only when the entire student body knows that the paper is all theirs and that the staff have been elected someway by them. Everyone might well think this over and sleep a few nights on the subje.t during the vacation. James McAlecr. The Big Mystery A certain son of sunny Italy was extremely fond of a certain daughter of sunny France. Conveniently enough, thev both lived in the 109th Street tenements of East Side, New York. Matters progressed accordingly. But alas! Gossip is no freight-train, especially in such crowded quarters, and it was not long before Papa Brambaut caught the drift of it. Now, the situation became quite per- plexing to o ' ir young friend, for the vigilant Frenchman baulked him at every visit to the Rat and, moreover, had induced a big bull- dog-jawed piano-mover to accompany her to and from work in order to prevent any meetings outside. Driven to extremities the youth decided to adopt the tactics of his famous predeces- sor, Romeo, and so one moonlight night, he ventured beneath her window. He raised a ladder, especially appropriated for the pur- nose, and softly called her name. For a few moments there was silence. Then he called again, but a little louder than before. In reply a window creaked open above him. Breathing a sigh of relief, he exclaimed, Ah, Rosy, it is you — The gruff voice of Papa called down, Je vais vous arroser. The torrent of water which descended at this moment was not caused by any cloud- burst. The gentleman ' s aim was perfect. Hence our hero (?) retreated, never to be seen again on the sidewalks of New York. Le Comte de Chevarons P. S. This is not the first installment of a serial story. The only mystery is what the title should be. DeC. The Reflector 45 Gentlemen Prefer Lavender Professor Russell went to his room in Baxter Hall with the complete satisfaction of one who has done his duty. As he opened his door, the dignified master of etymology allowed his dignified self the rare privilege of sighing. A hard week had passed, and the professor felt justified in sighing. All at once, however, the expression of re- lief on his face changed to one of amaze- ment; for on his bed lay a flimsy lavender wrap, exquisite and obviously feminine. Xhe professor was shocked beyond description. That a beautiful creation like this should re- pose in bachelor ' s quarters seemed to him un- believable. By the time he had removed his hat and coat, he was thoroughly convinced that he was dreaming. He approached the vision and gazed at it, expecting to see it vanish, leaving the usual drab quilt in its place. No such miracle happened. The lav- ender robe was real — too real. At length, the professor picked it up gin- gerly, held it up to the light, and examined it carefully. There was no clue. Then an ab- surd idea entered his head. With an amused smile, he took off his jacket and donned the wrap — incidentally, back side to. Advancing to the mirror, he surveyed himself from all angles, and was favorably impressed. During this operation, his common sense said, Don ' t allow yourself to be so undigni- fied. Are you trying to appear ridiculous? Take that thing off at once! In reality, he only grew more reckless, and began to caper about in a manner entirely unsuitable for a learned professor of etymology. His caprice was soon interrupted. In fact, a very terrible thing happened. In his aston- ishment, the professor had neglected to lock his door, and according to their custom, some boys were seeking extra help on lessons. After knocking twice, they made bold enough to open the door. The unfortunate professor was standing before his mirror, with one foot extended in a graceful pose, and the other upon the floor toeing in. The lavender wrap hung limply from his angular shoulders and touched him nowhere in particular. The seven boys stood in the doorway per- fectly motionless, their eyes fixed upon the apparition. As for the professor, his feelings were blank. He continued to stand on one foot. The first development was so sudden that it resu lted in the last boy pushing the others into the room and shutting the door. Things began to happen. Jack Lawrence, a leader among his class-mates, plumped down on the bed and emitted a shriek of laughter. Within an instant there was a vociferous encore. A blush of embarrassment and shame appeared upon the professor ' s face. He looked so dis- tressed and bewildered that he only increased the mirth of his intruders. When at last the uproar had subsided Jack Lawrence was the first to speak. Come on, boys, he cried, addressing the gathering crowd, we ' ll make the Prof, give an exhibition! Accordingly, a mortified gentleman by the name of Russell was borne aloft on the shoulders of the mob, and carried triumph- antly down the hall; but an etymologist is not long able to endure such treatment, and presently the professor ' s big bass voice bel- lowed : This is a preposterous and malicious im- position which is not unconsequential to my recognized supersentitive and intellectual ag- grandizement. I fail to — Etymology, groaned a student, where art thou ? Applesauce! said another. Immediately there was a babel of voices, above which could be heard the sing-song wail of an especially audacious youth. Gentlemen prefer lavender! The poor professor, overcome with rage and humiliation, wriggled down from his perch and demanded order. I trust, he said, that you will not be so inquisitorial as to question the sagacity a ' H 46 The Reflector .-• - discriminative intelligence of an innocent in- dividual who has had his real intentions bar- barously misrepresented. It would be hard to say what would have happened next if a student from Morris Hall had not come running up the corridor. Cheese it! he hissed. The Prexy ' s com- mg! The mob scattered in all directions, leav- ing Professor Russell in a most awkward sit- uation. No sooner had the last head disap- peared, than the all-glorious Thaddeus Theo- philus Lovejoy, A. B., Ph. D., and president of the college, came pussy-footing around the corner. He was prepared to discipline Bus- Gosh! murmured Geneva Nash anxiously to her friend Grace Hunt. I wonder if we ' ll get a seat this morning! Don ' t look like it! replied Grace in a disgusted tone. Just look at those fresh boys cramming in! They make me sick! such man- ner ! Oh, we ' ll get in some time, I suppose, sighed Geneva resignedly. We might as well wait until they ' re all in. I ' m sure I don ' t want to be squashed to death! At last the boys were all in, and Geneva opened her pocketbook for her car-ticket, but alas! there was no car-ticket in it. Only .ome lunch checks, a quarter, and a vanity- case. A frantic search through her books followed, but the valuable square of red card- boaid was not to be found. Oh, dear! wailed Geneva, I must have left it at home! Then in a pleading voice, Oh, Grace darling, won ' t you please lend me xme punches until tomorrow? All right, assented Grace rather hesitat- ingly, but be sure to pay them back, because I already owe the Bus-Drive — oh! Hello, Mr. Bus-Driver! Nice morning! The Bus-Driver glared at her in a menac- ing manner. C ' mon now, he growled, how many punches d ' ye owe me?! ? About a dozen I uess ! ! a mob of unruly boys, and was somewhat taken aback to find only a lavender be-robed professor in sight. President Lovejoy was said to be equal to any occasion, and he now lived up to his reputation. My de-ah Professor Russell, he purred, I am rejoiced to find that you are the one who has recovered the — er — property of our good friend, Miss Benton, who, for several days, has grieved deeply over the loss — of — of — her — tx—coat. I am shu-ah you will re- ceive her deepest gratitude. The professor said nothing. He had fainted. Eleanor Bates, ' 29. Blues Er — one — I mean two, faltered Grace with terrified eyes as the hard-hearted wretch viciously hacked at her ticket. Then she turned to find Geneva. Lucky Geneva had found a seat in the rear, and now, comfort- ably seated, beamed brightly at Grace, who was worming her way through a mass of sardines — er— pardon — I mean students — to- ward an empty seat which a timid-looking freshman was holding. Without ceremony, Grace flopped into the empty seat beside the timid-looking freshman. Hey! came the frantic appeal, you ' re sittin ' on my lunch! Get up! Oh! My jelly doughnuts! My mince-pie! Grace jumped up. After she had recovered her poise and seat she inquired sweetly, Were you seeving this sate? She received no response, however, for the timid -look- ing freshman was too intent upon examining his lightly injured lunch to answer her. Bang! Bumpety-bump ! ! The bus was madly whirling around a corner. Flop! and a rather heavy boy landed in Grace ' s lap. Get up she demanded in an angry tone. Get up immediately! Excuthe me, excuthe me! stammered the icd- foced boy vainly struggling to get to his feet. The Reflector After this unfortunate catastrophe silence reigned — I mean nothing happened — until a grave-faced individual began to poke Grace with his bag. (Unintentionally of course) Grace politely begged him to refrain. He tried to move his bag out of the way, and poked some other fellow ' s elbow causing him to drop his books. Then followed a hunt — or struggle — for his books. Grace heard Geneva ' s voice somewhere in the distance. She seemed to be calling, Grace, do you like his looks? Grace cried back, Whose looks? No, no! shouted Geneva, I said, have you lost your books? No, returned Grace, I don ' t. Are you go ; ng to the movies to-night? No, screamed back Geneva, I ' m going to the movies! Grace yelled back, Oh, I thought you weie going to the movies. And so on, and so forth, until with a last scraping of brakes, and ?. last bump, the bus came to a standstill in front of the beloved Weymouth High School. Sylvia Estcs Burnett, ' 29. Part of a Small Boy ' s Diary June 2: Me and Bill went fishin. Bill cot 1 eel and 2 turtles but all i got was a licken when i went home. June 3: Me and Bill and tad and Jack and Tom decided to buy Jacksons yellow pup. When we get enuf monee we ' ll buy enuf do ' s for a dog teem to use next winter. June 4: Tom dont no how he ' s going to get monee to help pay for the dog. he thinks he ' ll go around asking for monee for a poor boy or for an orphan and keep it himself. June 5: We have got the dog. Gee! its a peach. We think it ' s fur wood be better if it was black, so we ' re going to die it. All of us : s going to bring sum ink. June 6: eech of us brot sum ink today. Tomorow we will coller the dog. June 7: You aught to see our dog! We got the ink all pored out in a tub. Then we dippea the pup. That is all but his hed. When we took him out we holed him in a blanket. When we thot he was dry we took of the blanket and looked at him. Say! he was a site! He was all blue and his head was yellow where he hadnt been dipped. Bill and Tom had brought blue ink. They thot it was all rite because it turned black when thev 47 - - -y rote with it. A few of the other guys brot blue to. Tad didnt no what he had. When he got home he found that he had took the India ink which his father used. I bet his dad was wating for him with a switch that nite. K. B. A., ' 29. Manners There are a great many disputes about manners. What is considered good form in one country may be considered poor in an- other. The same is true about different parts of the same country. Good manners spring from a kind heart. Recently I read a book of etiquette that was published many years ago. It said that children should be seen and not heard. Today, however, in a gathering of grown-ups and children, it is the children that do the entertaining and the older people that are seen and not heard. The best man- ners are found in those who are not conscious of having them. In other words, a child brought up in a household where manners are good does not realize he is acquiring them and is, therefore, free from constraint. Per- sons who lack education and training very off n have better manners than those who have both. After all, true politeness is to do ?nd say the kindest things in the kindest way . Eleanor Pearson, ' 29. Echoes Walking down the corridor the other day, I heard two young men speaking thusly. Said the first, Well, Joseph, the old Ides of March are at hand. Replied Ie deuxieme eleve, Oui, Oui, Monsieur. (Prety nifty French, eh?) Now what would you make of that? No, you ' ve all guessed wrong. Listen to this. The Ides of March are at hand, for the final exams are here. Pardon me, gentle reader, for bringing this triply accursed subject up, but I must go on. Oh, what a dismal dreary outlook! For when math originals and quo- tations from Shakespeare toss about in one ' s brain and flit feverishly around with passages from Caesar and rules from French; and when these worries are amplified a thousand times by exams, then, gentle reader, beware! Two out of five have it. Oh, but it won ' t be long now till the good old summertime, and then — oh, boy! What a grand and glorious feeling! G. Wilson, ' 29. 4S Thk Rkflector Guess??? SOPHOMORES ANSWERS J . Kind of bread. i . Graham. - A r l 1 I c ' f p 1 1 1 U V . 2. I usnin (Cushion) J. Maker of thread (O. N. T.) 3- Clark. 4- An exclamation of impatience. 4- Shaw (Pshaw). 5- An English writer. 5- Scott. 6. A small branch. 6. Twigg. 7- A famous American Statesman. 7- Hamilton. 8. Another famous American Statesman. 8. Adams. 9- Maker of vanilla. 9- Burnett. 10. A search. 10. Hunt. 1 1 . Our World War President. j i. Wilson. 12. A leaf of a book. 12. Page. I 7. Head of an abbev. 12 Abbot ' ' 4 A car. Nash. Aivlys 1 ' tcnru LKT ' S GO Lindbergh went and won out. You can win comfort and ease in your later years by showing the same spirit, de- termination and sacrifice, that he did. Deposit something regularly each bank day, so that you can prepare your self for the future. Our sincere congratulations to the grad- uating class of 1927. School Saving s Department, Weymouth Savings Bank. Nnrtljeafitern lutuermttjr SCHOOLS OF BUSIN ESS A D M I ST RATION AND ENGINEERING Fou? ' Yea? 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The courses offered at Burdett College vary in time from one to two years. They are designed for those with college, preparatory and high school training. For applicants with less schooling shorter courses are offered. COURSES Administration Secretarial Accounting Normal Salesmanship and Marketing Administrative Secretarial General Business Shorthand Combined Civil Service Finishing Burdett College 18 Boylston St., Boston Send for Catalog — - A cordial invitation is extended to students and parents to visit the college Reflector Advertisers Are Your Friends. Patronize Them Genuine Ford Parts Accessories Compliments of Weymouth Ford Motor Sales Co Ford Products Washington Square Weymouth Call Weymouth 0051 A. J Richards Son 120 Commercial St COAL Franklin White Ash Lehigh Prompt Delivery (Dry Oak and Maple Wood) RHINES LUMBER CO. J55L BUILD PAW0ME Doors, Sashes, Millwork Tel. Wey. 1640 Fine Watch and Clcclc Repairing a Specialty Chester N. 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