Arlington High School - Indian Yearbook (Arlington, MA)

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The Arlington High School Clarion i i should come along within two inches ot O my nose, I might possibly hit it. With this, he got into his canoe, and paddled oft to Little Lawaco, which was a small arm of the larger lake where Dick and Pierre had gone to hunt. In the meantime Dick and the guide had not had the luck which they had expected. They had tracked one moose for a long way, but it in some way escaped them, and after a tew hour’s search, they sat down on a log and waited as motionless as possible Every sound came to them distinctly in the silence of the woods, and is was not long before they heard a stealthy crackling in the underbrush, which Pierre knew could only mean the tramp of a moose Dick started up with his finger to the trigger of his gun. I he moose must have divined danger or heard Dick’s impulsive movement, for the next mo- ment with a great bound, he was away through the woods, always lust out of the sight ot the two men following. In a quiet cove, some distance off, sat Bob in his canoe, patiently waiting tor the fish to bite. It was an ideal day tor fishing, but somehow, he had had no luck. “ Friday, the 13th,” he mut- terred, crossly. “ It’s no use, I might as well give up,” and lighting his pipe, he settled down in his canoe Suddenly on the shore, about ten feet from Bob’s canoe, there was a snapping and crashing of underbrush, and there, in front of him, stood the hugest bull-mouse he had ever seen on the point of plunging into the water, hut arrested for the moment L D. BRADLEY H ardware and Kitchen Furnishings Family Paints not expecting to find another human being Instinctively, Bob grasped his gun and aimed at the terrified animal Lhe next instant there was a sharp report and the moose plunged desperately forward toward the lake, but fell as he reached the water’s edge. At that moment Dick and Pierre came running out from the bushes and stopped in amazement; then Dick burst out into a hearty laugh, saying, “ Well, well, old chap! What’s the matter with Friday, the 13th ? ” Anna A. Barnes, To. LECTURES T HE first lecture of the season was given in Cutting Hall, by Henry Helm Clayton on “ Aerial Navi- gation.” It was illustrated by excellent colored sli des and one learned much that was interesting and instructive about the construction and control of balloons, air-ships an d aeroplanes. The second lecture was given by Leon Vincent, a lecturer ot no little fame, who needs no introduction to Arlington audiences. He spoke of Robert Louis Stevenson in his usual, interesting, humorous way, bringing out many fine points about his character, about which people are generally ignorant Mr. Vincent strongly advocates exten- sive reading of Stevenson, whose mastery of the English language is wonderfully good WM. WHOWELL, JR. Gentlemen’ s H aberdashery, Ladies’ Neckwear and Lingerie 1318 Mass. Avenue Arlington Heights Association Block 671 Mass. Avenue

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10 The Arlington High School Clarion as these Frenchies who think the world’s coming to an end if a fish jumps wrong.” And Dick, the matter-of-fact, shrugged his shoulders in disgust. Fierre rose to put a log of hickory on the fire, which had been dying down. “ But yes, M’sieu, it is so. I know it. The fish they are the messengers of the evil one.” Well, have your own way, but I think you’re two superstitious chumps. I’m going shooting tomorrow if it takes a leg and expect to have good sport, too, for I always was a lucky dog. Are you with me, Bob, or not ? “ I s’pose its kiddish, but I don’t want to fool around with a gun tomorrow. I’m no kind of a shot, anyway, so I guess I’ll go over to Little Lawaco and see how many fish I can get.” “ All right, just as you say. Well, I’m going; to turn in ; it must be after eleven.” And the two young fellows went off to their tent, leaving Pierre to tend to the fire. In the gray dawn of the next morning, Bob was awakened by the rumbling bass of Dick, singing a college song, as he bustled about the tent, pausing now and then to go and give his chum a poke. When the matin bell is ringing, Uralio, Uralio, From my rushy pallet springing, Uralio, Uralio! “ Well,” yawned Bob, “ I suppose I may as well ‘ rise from my rushy pallet,’ too, so here goes.” In a few moments the three men were gathered at their breakfast of coffee, fresh trout, and Bob’s excellent flap-jacks which he knew how to make even better than Pierre, himself. I he guide soon finished his repast and going down to the shores of the lake, he launched the canoe, and began the necessary preparations for the hunt- ing trip. Dick got out his gun, and filled his cartridge-belt, while Bob sat around, looking as if he wished he were going after all. “ All is finished,” called Pierre from the water’s edge, and Dick jumped up eagerly; then turning back, he put his hand on his chum’s shoulder, saying, coaxingly, “ Come on, old chap! Don’t be a fool!” For an instant, Bob hesitated, then said, shaking his head, “ No, I shan’t give in now, anyway. You go along and have a good time; don’t mind about me ” Well, so long,” called Dick, reluct- antly, as he went down to the shore and he and Pierre pushed off. They made a striking contrast — the fresh-faced young fellow and the rather swarthy Frenchman with his wide slouch hat, and his red handkerchief knotted loosely about his throat. Bob watched them glide off, with a wild desire to have a part in the fun; but too proud to give m, and too superstitious to have any- thing to do with a gun on so unauspicious a day. He watched the canoe till it was a mere speck, and then, going into his tent for his fishing tackle, his eye chanced to light upon his gun. With a sudden deci- sion, he said to himself, “ I’m going to take this gun with me, and if anything L OUIS F. WESTON, PRINTER, at 686 Massachusetts Ave. Central Sq., Cambridge, Mass., solicits your esteemed patronage. Patrons may rely upon getting work that is entirely satisfactory. Cambridge telephone 62. House telephone 204-1 Arlington.

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12 The Arlington High School Clarion T HE first thing to interest the mem- bers of the school upon their return this fall in the way of athletics was the election of the officers for the Athletic Associat ion. A meeting was called and the following officers elected: President, Peirce; Vice-President, Chick; Treasurer, Mauger; Secretary, Frost; Auditor, Hutchinson; Athletic Com- mittee, O’Brien, Kelley, Scannell At a later meeting of this Committee, O’Brien was elected chairman. After this, interest was turned towards football. About forty candidates an- swered the call of Captain Peirce This showed good spirit on the part of the boys. But it was the first attempt in a number of years to place a football team on the field. Very few knew any- thing about the fine points of the game, but showed a willingness to learn. Mr. H. C. Colton who has had much experi- ence asa member of the Springfield Train- ing School Teams, was secured to coach. A better selection could not have been made. He was a man who not only knew football in all its branches, but was able to teach it He also had the confidence of the entire squad from the start and his work was simply wonderful, taking the conditions into consideration. Be- ginning with an absolutely “ green ” crowd be brought his team up to the standard average High School team, which was quite an undertaking. He taught the boys to play clean and hard, and to play just as hard and clean when they were losing as when they werewinning I he whole school, intact the whole town, are to be congratulated upon securing the services of such a man to direct the work of the team. 1 he Captain, Manager, School authorities, and the school body and townspeople wish to thank Mr. Colton for this season’s work The management also wish to thank the School authorities students, townspeople and every one who aided them, for their splendid support given them this fall under, perhaps not the best of conditions. The number of victories was not J. D. ROSIE MERCHANT TAILOR The Best Place to Buy CONFECTIONERY is at the Mystic Street Waiting Room A. O. SPRAGUE Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing Post Office Building - Arlington, Mass.