Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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14 TUB GREEN AND WHITE country. Everywhere one sees low one or two-story dwellings, beautiful examples of the high standard of architecture which has been reached, of a style fat more simple and perfect than cotdd possibly have been imagined in the years of tin-past. Around these homes, and true homes they are in the extreme sense of the word, are the gardens. These, too. are simple and artistic, no such gaudy display as often met and hurt the eye of the former artist. This is not all. however—what has taken the place of the cars and motors? There is not a machine in the city! To be sure, the children read in the books of their grandfathers about the great airplanes which in 1928. or thereabouts, carried articles of manufacture besides passengers about the different cities. States and countries, as well as from continent to continent. They also are told of the clever invention of the undersea boats, which played so important a part in the world war of 1914-1918. But. like many other things, as years went by the people had tired of those things which were so common in all parts of the world, and they began to long for something different. Something new. that was the big problem. What could it be. the highest point had been reached in the invention of machines. Each corner of the earth had been visited, and the government was nearly perfect. Styles in dress had been driven back and forth until there was no longer any pleasure either in that or in amusements. People became bored and stupid, they racked their brains—what was to be done? They fully realized that, although human ingenuity seemed to have come to a standstill. the miilenium was not reached. Now. perhaps you can see why. with a bound, everything went back to the simplest form. All the great buildings were torn down, railway tracks were ripped up and destroyed. Everyone gladly welcomed the dawn of the new era of simplicity, as it is called. The movement was really nation-wide, such a thing as had never before been known. Machines and motors of every kind were destroyed. Everything was started afresh. But don’t think for a moment that it was like the primitive life of men; it was vastly different. Everything was carefully planned and laid out. Laws regarding the height of buildings were drawn up. Individuals owned more land than before. Every home had its own gardens, stables, henneries, etc. In fact, each home was a complete establishment it' itself. The people were delighted in the change of affairs, and. within a few years everything was in perfect harmony. The people forgot all of the useless things which had before filled their minds. The beautiful and artistic surroundings had a wonderful effect upon everyone. The life became a real pleasure, not the kind that formerly was considered pleasure. It was very different from that kind which was made up of French heels, silk stockings, clothes in the latest fashion, waved hair, luxurious limousines, of moving pictures, of theatre parties and of trips to Palm Beach and California. The people began to live a life that was full of life, they ceased to spend their time in looking for outside things to amuse them, they amused themselves. It began then to be. and is still a life of perfect happiness, and love for everyone. People love nature—the birds, the trees, the flowers, the brooks and rivers. Spring means more than the putting Oil of a different sort of clothes, the end of the theatre parties, and the arrival of the Easter vacation. There is now not a child who does not grow tin to love horses and cows as well as the dogs and birds. It is a life where deep thinking counts, and. to quote an old proverb, “learning and the result of learning seem to make men fit company for themselves.” Therefore, when all people love learning, when people love perfect health and straightforwardness, when people love all other people and their religion for the happiness it gives them and others, is not the world a bit better than it was some centuries before? And has not the passing of years been of great use toward the advancement of all men? PRISCILLA A. DRURY, ’19. COLT CADETS In 1918 Col. Asa W. Hathaway was appointed by the School Committee to succeed Capt. Fred Straight, as drillmaster of the Colt Cadets. Under his supervision competitive examinations were held as a result of which the officers of the company were appointed. During 1919 the officers were advanced in rank, so that at present they are as follows: Abner H. Bailey. Captain George W. Cooke. 1st Lieutenant William I. Baker. 2nd Lieutenant Ambrose Stuart. 1st Sergeant Edward Ryan. 2nd Sergeant John Walsh, 3rd Sergeant Luciano Capone. 4th Sergeant Harry I. Molasky. 5th Sergeant Charles Chace. Color Sergeant Joseph Kelly, Color Sergeant James B. Lee. Jr.. Corporal F. Serbst, Corporal F red Palmer. Corporal Israel Makowsky, Corporal Harry I. Young. Corporal George Matheson. Corporal James Sullivan, Corporal In April a dance was held which was successful both socially and financially. At present the Cadets are drilling in preparation for the inspection which will be held on Bristol Common Tuesday. June 24th. Little deeds of kindness To teachers now and then Will often raise your standing From a zero to a ten.

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THE GREEN AND W H I T E 13 “Call the police if you like. I say once and for all that I will not return the furs.” she said as hotly as lie. “Come now. hand over those furs. We are attracting attention. Don’t make a scene on the train with everyone watching us.” “Did I not say 1 would not return these furs? Does that not answer you? I am not afraid of you or anyone else. You had better be careful what you do. It may cause you trouble.” Just then the train rolled into the station. He sprang at her and pulled the furs, but she was as quick as he. She had hold of one end and he the other. She gave one jerk. The lining ripped and a piece of blue paper fell out. Mr. Meade turned white, then red. He didn’t know what to do. He turned to run. but the young fellow who had been following them sprang upon him and handcuffed him. Then the girl opened her coat and showed him a Secret Service badge. Mr. Meade knew his game was up. The piece of paper was a very important message in regard to the movement of troopships from Halifax to Europe. He had planned to wire this information to Germany. FRANCES B. HILL. 21. IN IMITATION OF A SPECTATOR PAPER SLANG. Slang is defined in the dictionary as “low, vulgar, unmeaning language.” But is it always unmeaning? We often hear people say that a book is “dry.” Docs this not convey as much meaning as if they said: “That book is uninteresting, does not relate many exciting events, and has not those qualities which hold the attention of the reader and keep him in suspense.” On the other hand, slang often is unmeaning. Recently I passed a group of youngsters who were standing on a street corner. These are some of the fragments of the conversation which reached my ears: “Gee. that was a corking show.” “I’ll say so.” “Aw. how d’ya git dat way?” This, certainly, was meaningless to me, and it was indeed vulgar and low. It at once classed these boys as ignorant, unintelligent creatures. Do we always place in this class people who occasionally use a slang expression ? Do we feel any aversion towards the girl who describes her dress as a “peach.” and do we hold her in less consideration than we would if she would say: “I have absolutely no fault to find with my new dress. It is made in the latest fashion, and I consider it extremely becoming to me”? However, we do consider vulgar and low the girls who use such expressions in their daily discourse, as “Gee; but that’s swell.” “That hat’s a pippin.” “See ya some more.” To be sure, the introduction of a slang phrase in the conversation of people whom we are accustomed to hear talk in the best English, sometimes causes a pang of disappointment. For instance, a short time ago, I heard two women discussing a friend. Recently, one of them who had had some quarrel with the person in question. and after relating the reason for the disagreement, ended with : “And now, when she passes me on the street, she ‘cuts me dead.’ ” Somehow or other, this remark seemed discordant with the rest ol her conversation. and I thought to myself: “How easy it would have been for her to say. “and now. when she passes me on the street, she does not recognize me,” or “she does not speak to me.” These, and many other instances that could be mentioned, convince us that the slang question can be looked at from many different angles. We all know that several slang expressions have recently been accepted as good English, and doubtless we have heard many well-educated people, teachers, speakers, etc., use slang which has not been accepted as good English. They do this when such an expression conveys their meaning more clearly and impresses their hearers more strongly than would a well-constructed and grammatically correct English sentence. I do not want my readers to infer from what I have said that I approve of the excessive use of slang. There is nothing I dislike more: but. as stated in the first of my paper. I do not consider slang always low. vulgar or unmeaning. MARGUERITE MURPHY, ’20. NEW YORK IN THE YEAR 2000 The New York of 2000 is a very different place from the New York of 1920-1940. Yes. those fifty-odd years have seen a great change come over the largest city of great and beautiful America. The main things which have reversed everything in that time are the great uprising of the Bolsheviki. the revolt of the working people and the famous league of nations, which developed into a real international brotherhood. Let us look at this New York of 2000. Just how is it different here and everywhere in the United States from what it was fifty and one hundred years ago? Why is it all so quiet and beautiful? Look at the spot here luxurious Fifth Avenue once was, look at the down-town section where the old-time skyscrapers rose in the years long past and forgotten. Where art all those great buildings, where are the noisy manufacturers and where arc the numerous railways—suburban, electric, elevated and all? They are not here. No. these things have passed for all time from the sight and thoughts of the people of 2000. They look back with pity upon their ancestor of the 19th and 20th centuries. Those men—who thought nothing was greater than money and power: who longed always for something bigger and more magnificent or luxurious—are. to these modern people, like a lower class of beings. However, they cannot be scorned or ignored, those people of the past, for it was by their efforts alone that the people of the present are able to understand and enjoy those things which are really worth while. But we must, to fully realize the great change of years, look about the wonderful

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THE (ik 15 liEN AND WHITE -♦ SENIOR NOTES The world’s history has been made up of many important events since September. 1918. among which are the doings of the Senior class of the Colt Memorial High School. In September the fierce struggle which was raging in Europe was reflected in the struggle of the class to suppress its exuberant spirit, in an endeavor to impress upon teachers and undergraduates that 1919 was a model and dignified class. During October the struggle continued and the members of the class imitated the spirit of sacrifice which the Yankee soldiers were displaying in Europe by giving up to the Athletic Association the Columbus Day dance which is usually held by the Seniors. There was great joy throughout November because of the signing, of the armistice, and this joy culminated in the Thanksgiving eve dance, which was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. When, in December. President Wilson went to France to help prepare for peace, the class began rehearsals for the annual Senior play. On December 20 a lecture on “How to Entertain Gentlemen CpMcrs” was delivered in the auditorium by Miss Eva Gwendolyn Hodgdon. before a large and appreciative audience of girls. The Christmas vacation refreshed us after months of struggle and hard work, and in January, while all Europe made festive in honor of President Wilson, the class presented “The Real Thing.” The play was pronounced by all who attended to be the best ever staged by a high school class in Bristol. Miss Charlotte A. Young acted as coach and advisor, and to her is due in great measure the credit for the success. Also, the class wishes to thank Father Damrosch for the interest which he showed and the help which he gave. Following is the list of those who took part in the production : G. Cook. A. Bailey. C. Chace, H. Church. H. Molasky, J. Lee. H. Kinder. B. Farrington. P. Drury and G. Fay. Between the acts a musical program in charge of Miss Lillian Church was ren- dered. It was then that one of the class treasures was unearthed, namely Theresa Morrissey. At this time, the prima-donna-to-be made her first public appearance as a singer. Since then she has been sought after by many societies planning to put on an entertainment, and the class feels very proud to have brought her before the eyes of the public. Also, it feels a little responsibility. and so. would take the liberty to suggest that she not appear in boudoir attire when singing before a select audience. Not much more in the social line took place during January, but on February 28 a very successful and enjoyable dance was given at which there were present many returned soldiers and sailors, former students of the school, who were heartily welcomed by the faculty, members of the class, undergraduates and alumni. One of the features of this occasion was the “dancing by candlelight.” a pleasure-giving innovation for which 1919 must be given credit. In this innovation we followed the example of many men of the present day by departing from the conventional. While the representatives of various nations of. the world were busily at work at the Peace Conference during March and April, the representatives of various families of Bristol were equally busy poring over their books, and accepting with resignation the unreasonable assignments given by seemingly unreasonable teachers. The great strain was relieved only by an extended Easter recess, granted by a kind and considerate School Committee who feared that the Seniors, judging by their pale and sallow visages, would hi- slumbering peacefully “six feet under,” instead of being on the plaform of the C M. H. S. auditorium on the evening of June 26. if they were not given a chance to recuperate. At this time. Miss McCarron. one of our best and most beloved teachers, who is to be married in June, resigned. The Seniors, especially the Latin pupils, were corrv to hear that she was to leave, as she had been friend as well as teacher to them, and all wish her the greatest joy apd happiness in her new life.