Arlington High School - Indian Yearbook (Arlington, MA)

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THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION 19 tore his sobbing bride away from her, hurried her into a chariot, and drove off.” To class: ‘‘What was that a sign of?” Our Sentimental Member (promptly) —“It was a sign of great love.” E. S. and P. It. are taking a much needed course in mechanical drawing, and are in hopes it will help them to ar- range the chairs in t lie Assembly Hall, as nearly as possible, in a geometrically straight line. Mrs. W. (to class which has just read the story of Olaf's crew) — What were Olaf’s men full of, beside courage?” Brilliant Pupil (with a knowing smile) — “Drink.” Mrs. W. — “Who was Queen Gun hild ?” Answer (from rear) — “Harkon’s fa- ther.” Miss M. — “How can you tell that the earth is round?” Pupil — “By looking at the moon.” Miss H. (to boy who was not paying attention) — “Tell all of the story I have just read.” Master R. (after a dazed moment) — - “Where shall I begin?” I Class in Ancient History. Teacher — “Miss D., what was the name given to the peculiar form of writing used by (he Babylonians?” Miss D. — “Khufu.” Note -Miss D. meant Cuneiform. Pupil (called upon to give a simple sentence) — “The man descended into the attic.” The Locke Freshman Class had an aerial visitor some days ago; and it wasn’t Graham White, either. It was a cunning little pigeon, which was so interested in us he spent the entire morning in the room. Mr. E. has long been trying to estab- lish a gym. in the schoolroom. The other day he performed an amusing stunt by falling from his seat of knowl- edge to the floor, breaking a good strap and causing much amusement for his fellow students. The Locke Freshman Class, with the assistance of their teachers and prin- cipal, have succeeded in organizing a club. This club is formed for the pur- pose of interesting the pupils in de- bates, dramatics and current events. The officers of the club elected are as follows : President — I )aniel Clifford. Vice-President — Herbert Collins. Secretary — Nora Kelly. Treasurer — Marion Webber. D. BUTTRKK Butter, Eggs and Poultry Compliments of a Friend Right Quality at Right Prices

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iS THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLAklON 1915. German III. B. Miss M. — “What will you become when you are big?” Herr P. — “A man.” (Such ambi- tions.) Algebra III. A. Miss B. — Please refer to a note on Page 1. I notice a class is always loath to look at notes — in books. Room :i seems to be the largest in the building, as it contains two “Halls.” Teacher (to Master C — r) — “Do you want to progress? Mr. (' — r (sotto voce) — “No; I'm a Democrat.” German I. Mr. K. (translating “dumm”) — “I don't understand that word.” Miss M. — Sometimes 1 tell you that you are ‘dumm.’ ” Mr. K. (promptly) — Oh, stupid.” The Junior Class is almost exactly twice that of the Senior Class, and. be- sides quantity, quality prevails in a large amount. Suggestions for class colors: Kelley green and Alice blue. German TIT. B. Miss T. — “Er sieht den Wald vor Baumen nieht. Please paraphrase.” Mr. M. So many trees that he couldn't, see any.” ('hem. IT. B. Mr. G. — “Miss B.” Miss B. (promptly) — “1 didn’t un- derstand your question.” Mr. G. — “I haven’t asked it yet.” Chem. 11. B. (Mr. G. gave out some personal problems.) Surprising results: Mr. S. weighs 600 pounds. Miss H. is I meters (12 feet) tall. 1916. We organized as Sophomores, Most other classes do; And elected for president, Hardy; He'll make a good one, too. Vice president is Miss Hooker, And Cook is treasurer; Iv. Sawyer keeps the records Of all that does occur. Three class meetings have been held this year. At the first were elected the officers as above. At the second, the class elected Miss Magner as advisor, and at the third. Eunice Eberhardf and Harold Bixby were elected as “Clarion” editors. German I. A Lamm was dursty und he ging to die Flusse zu trink. This is a sample of PI — ed brand of German translation. Never mind, PI — ed there are others. Visitors in Latin B., beware until S — n — g — u's seat is removed further from the door. An angle is a triangle, and vice versa, according to some of the brilliant Geometry I. pupils. We could recommend the present Sophomores for their scholarly stand- ing. but not for their wit. ('lass jokes in 1916 seem to be about s thick as the hair on a door knob. 1917. Teacher in Greek History — “What happened to the ten tribes of Israel?” Bright Pupil — “They were trans- planted to different countries.” Miss Holt (describing the Roman form of worship) — “The bridegroom then advanced to his mother-in-law. and

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20 THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION Compliments of Qkfingfon ( uto Co. THE WHITTEMORE PHARMACY R. W. MURPHY, Proprietor 653 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington Telephone 39 Arlington WILLIAM GRATTO Hardware, Real Estate, Insurance 665 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington J. HENRY HARTWELL CO. Undertakers Medford Street - - - Arlington Telephone Connection Residence and Night Call, 792 Massachusetts Ave. A. BOWMAN Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Tailor Altering, Cleansing, Dyeing, P ressing and Repairing 487 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington Try Our Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream 5c Ice Cream all Winter College Ices GROSSMITH'S PHARMACY A. H. KNOWLES Plumbing, Heating, Gas Fitting Heaters of all Kinds Cleaned and Repaired 7 Mystic Street, Arlington A Compete Line of Wood- Working Tools Pocket Knives, Sharpening Stones, Etc. R. W. SHATTUCK CO. 467 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington WILLIAM WHOWELL, JR. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Furnishings 671 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington H. SMITH Ladies’ and Gent’s Custom Tailor Cleansing, Dyeing and Repairing 1368 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington Heights Telephone Arlington 834-M The Best Place to Buy CONFECTIONERY IS AT THE Mystic Street Waiting Room W. M. PEPPARD Horse Shoeing and Jobbing 939 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington DOW GILES Dry Goods and Small Wares Post Office Block, Arlington, Mass. Clarionites should employ WOOD BROS. The Auto Express Co. 669 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington Special Attention Given to Repairing Watches and French Clocks FRED A. SMITH Stationery and Fountain Pens 489 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington T. H. EMUS Pharmacist 1323 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington Heights