Anson Academy - Anchor Yearbook (North Anson, ME)

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18 THE ANCHOR the cooking class served hot oyster stew. This was very kindly supple- mented by hot coffee and dough- nuts served by Mrs. Williams. February 14-Was set aside by the Academy as Senior Day. A baked bean dinner was served in Fraternity Hall and salad supper served in the evening. Owing to the generosity of the public the Seniors cleared about thirty-five dollars. February 28-The Academy was represented at the state Y. M. C. A. conference for the secondary school boys by Carrol Hooper, Ercel Gordon John Pratt, Donald Berry and their leader Principal G. F. Williams. This conference was held at Brunswick and the groups and their leaders were entertained by Bowdoin Col- lege. March 1-Through the kindness of Mr. Parsons the Academy students were allowed to attend town meet- ing this year. April 1-The seniors and assistant teachers were much alarmed to find on their desks one morning an invi- tation to dine with Mr. and Mrs. Williams on April first. Of course it being April first thej: hesitated on accepting this invitation fearing that the dinner would be a fake but fearing to hurt the feelings, of Mr. and Mrs. Williams they finally ac- cepted. They were all there at six o'clock and believe me that dinner was no- fake. The joke however was yet to come. Mr. Williams had also invited a few of the young people in to spend the evening. Jokes were cracked, games enjoyed but best of all was the treat of peanuts and fudge. April 2--The Juniors gave an Oy- ster stew supper in,Fraternity Hall. The supper was well attended and about fifteen dollars were cleared. The Junior class wish to thank the teachers, scholars and friends who so kindly assisted them, As the Anchor goes to press the trustees of the Academy are secur- ing bids from contractors for the ref construction of the Universalist church. It is hoped the building may be put into a usable condition by the time school reopens in the fall. It is easy enough, to be pleasant When you're getting A's and B's But the girl worth while ls the girl who can smile When all she gets is D's. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Sophomore exhibition this ye,o.r will be in the form of a pageant, America in the making, to be given the first week of the spring term. The Academy has been granted its appropriation of 32500. by the state legislature. Baccalaureate Sermon will come June 29. Graduation will be Monday evening, June 30. Alumni day will be Tuesday, July 1. The Fall term will open Monday, Sept. 8. Our Seniors Our Seniors are ai classy bunchg Six is their tiny lllllIlli8l'. lizich :ind :ill have ,got the punchg 'l hey're never known to slumber. Norma. is the sassy dame. XVho's famed in basket ball, Bun is also of like fume. Although not quite so tall. Thelma has a grown-up air, YVhich really scares us ally Elvie, who is very fair, Is also very small. Marjorie is hard to rime, With Sophs she takes the cake. Arthur still is in his prime. His heart is hard to take. Esmo Hackett. '21

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FQ nba EQUALS September 23 the Sophomores gave the annual reception to the Freshmen in Carrabassett Hall. Music was furnished by the school victrola. De- licious refreshments of punch and saltines were served. After school was called to order on November 11, our Principal led us in cheers for the Allies and their leaders. The report had come that the Germans had at last surrendered, but we had celebrated several times before so we thought that we would be sure this time. About half past ten Mr. Williams returned with the news that the report was really true. School was immediately dismissed. In the afternoon the longest parade ever formed in North Anson marched thru the main streets of the village. The North Anson Manufacturing Com- pany's horses and automobiles led the lineg then came the Boys' Band of Madison, the Red Cross workers, the pupils from all the schools. The ef- figies of the Kaiser and Crown Prince came next and at the end of the parade. In the evening a large bon- fire on Graveyard Hill lighted the streets and made an end of the Kai- ser. A dance in Carrabassett Hall and a Social in Grange Hall ended the day. November 22-Owing to the great number of Freshmen this year it was necessary to divide the class into two parts for the Freshmen reading. The first division spoke on this evening. It consisted of reading, tableaux, and Miss Iris Sally rendered a solo accompanied by Mrs. E. P. Barnaby. December 19-The Seniors gave a social in Carrabasset Hall, pop-corn was sold. About S10 was realized. December 20-The second division of the Freshman reading occurred. This also consisted of recitations, tableaux and a solo rendered by Miw Ester Manson accompanied by Mrs. E. P. Barnaby. January 31-The Sophomore cook- ing class conducted a straw ride. Everett Sawyer very kindly gave his team and services. About forty young people participated in the fun. They started from the Academy about eight o'clock with the thermometer eight below zero, rode around the four mile square and returned about nine o'clock to the old A. A. where

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we if NNY S lit as Wanted V By Mrs. Manson-A few more days to go fto court.J By Ethel Stetson-A private tutor to teach dusting. By Hazel Huggins.-A little more wisdom. By Norma Berry-A place to put her feet when practicing B. B. By Marjorie French-A tonic to in- crease her appetite. By Anson Academy-A cradle to put its little ones in. By Arthur Andrews--A choice of seats in the French class. By Muriel Fenlison and.Ercell Gor- don-A little more rice. By Alfred Holbrook-Someone to press his pants. By Students of A. A.-To know if Andrews visited the State's, pri- son while at Boston? ? ? ? ? ? Clippings Ifrom The Class Room In Household Management: Miss H- What is ahouse built on? Miss W-- A foundation. In Junior and Senior Eng. Mrs. M.- What was the 'Dunciad'? A Senior-- It was an ode to the dunces by Pope. Junior KStage Whisperl- I'm glad I didn't live then. Mr. W. 1Senior and Junior Algehraj - Of what is axes the pural? Miss S.- Ax. In American History. Miss H.- What was the iirst book printed by the Colonies, Miss War- ren? Miss W.- Was it Uncle Torn's Cab- in? In Biology. Mr..W.-Do grasshoppers bite? Majority of class-UNO. H.-iVery positivelyj Yes Mr. W.- What makes you think so? H.- Because one bit me once, and the book says so. Mr. W.- Yes, Hodgdon, grasshop- pers will bite, and now Hodgdon, tell us what grasshoppers will attack? H.- Anything that is green. In Household Management. Miss H.- Would you like a house made of f,'xi1:g'les, Miss Tilly? n Miss T.- No, I wouldn't because they are naughty. fKnottyAJ In English 2. K. W.- If murder and kill mean the same, why isn't a butcher a. mur- derer? ' In Current Iivents. Mrs. M.- Do you think you de- s.cended from a monkey, Williams? K. W.-fVery decidedlyj I should hate to think so. In Cooking. I Miss H.- How vain some girls are. Miss P.-CLooking in a paul Yes, I am very vain when a pan will serve for a mirror. In Latin 2. Mrs. M.- What is the meanihg of mulieresque, Miss Mitchell? Miss M.- Mules, Pratt- It means women, but it's all the same. Mrs. M.- Sh! Sh! I'll put you out the window, Pratt if you don't keep still. In Household Arts. Miss H.- Stand on both feet when you are washing dishes, Miss Paine, or you'll never get a man.