Central High School - Aglaia Yearbook (Manchester, NH)

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6 IUNE AGLAIA NUMBER or THE ORACLE with them. If you want to be even more dif- ferent, a floral bracelet may fill the bill. If you don't share the masculine dislike of doo- dads adorning the feminine head, a halo might prove a welcome surprise. The quaint nosegays wrapped 'round in lace paper are considered cumbersome by the athletic girl, hut are appreciated by the clinging vine, who knows how to mancrvre them like fans. The result of your consideration in this major detail of flowers is immeasurable. If you have exerted yourself at all, you may rest assured that the smile with which you are greeted on the evening of evenings is not forced. You will surge with pride as She raves about your cleverness, and smirk smug- ly at the dumb bloke who sent his shy part- ner obelias- which mean arrogance. ANONYMOUS OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS The Manchester Institute of Arts and Sci- ences has something of interest to offer every single one of you. Membership to it entitles you to attend the evening entertainments, which average about four a month. I have spent many enjoyable evenings there, and often come away from a program feeling that that alone was worth the membership fee. The variety is great, including singers, dancers, lecturers, soloists, novelty entertain- ers, orchestras, movies, and plays. For a small additional fee one can enroll in classes which are also numerous and varied. If you are artistic there is oil painting, water color and design. If you like to do things with your hands there is wood carving, jewelry, metal work, weaving, cooking, and embroi- dery. If you have musical talent there is the lnstitute orchestra, and if you are dramatic- ally inclined there is the Institute Players. Hut on the other hand if you are like me, and have neither artistic, creative, musical nor dramatic ability, take applied design. It cov- ers leather work, book-binding, block prints and gesso-, and requires no remarkable skill. The Institute has something to offer every- body. So why should anyone stay away? IOANNE LOWTHER. COUNTRY ROADS Country roads are sad at night Except for here and there, the sight Of farmers' friendly lamps that stare Into the gloom of everywhere. Country roads are dark at night Except for firefiies' winking light That mock the stars beyond the hills And moonbeams flashing on the rills. Country roads are still at night Except when crickets chirp delight At piping frog and whippoorwill, Whose vibrant songs the valleys fill. Country roads are lone at night Except where linger, left and right, Gay couples from the barn dance late Who whisper love, and laugh at fate. SALLY BERDECHOWSKI. AN ACTOR SPEAKS Friday, May 14, finally arrived wet and dismal. Miss Sawyer and the cast of The Flattering Word left the school immediate- ly after the first period, for the railroad sta- tion. Here we fooled around, for fifteen or twenty minutes, just killing time until the train arrived. It was here that the Union- Leader photographer found us, and much against our will took our picture. We lunched at the South Station in Bos- ton, and reached Pawtucket about half past one. The High School there, is the most beautiful one that I have ever seen.

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Xl Ml! X T X X If - 2, LET FLOWERS DICTATE fFor Men Onlyj To you, boys, who are swing-conscious, graduation doesn't mean diplomas, it means Reception. Reception represents many things: soft lights, hot music, and on this occasion not any sweet young thing, but the girl of the hour. If you want to be sure your feel- ings are partially reciprocated, don't fail to brighten her gown with a corsage. To the average male, a corsage is just a small, flat-looking bouquet of flowers tied with tinsel or cellophane, and ribbons. But you don't want to be ordinary on such an important occasion. To remove any such impression you must deal with the situation with the skill of a connoisseur. The flowers which you select will prove your true worth. The most important essential in this cor- sage business is to contrast the flowers with the dress. In case of necessity, you can be- come a Sherlock Holmes. Her friend, or even a friend of a friend, can easily inform you of the exact color. Beware! Don't rely on brothers or male cousins. They haven't the feminine eye for color and detail. Un- less they are artistically inclined, turquoise- blue will look green to them, or the new thistle shade will be just pink. The color question once solved, you will know your limitations and may proceed with caution or gusto. Roses are an old standby, gardenias are fashionable, but oh, so un- original, and nowadays, next to good taste, Hllzfvl LKTJ N it's originality that counts. At this point you may be grateful to the Greeks for their in- vention of floriography. Any girl with a sense of humor cannot fail to appreciate your at- tempt at novelty while indulging in the language of flowers. Rest assured that such a girl will not feel ruffled at receiving a cor- sage of nutmeg geraniums fif she can recog- nize them as suchj, for do they not mean an expected meeting? Even the pale little bach- elorls-button means hope in love, which cer- tainly is a compliment to any young 'teener. Never, never send white roses if you wish to prolong a courtship! No girl can be flattered by a statement of dead love. You must choose wisely. Select the flowers to match her per- sonality. If she is Highty, then it's butterfly- orchids for gaiety. If she's pining for some- one else-the cranberry blossom means a cure for heartache, if she's shy-the four o'clock means timidity. In case she has a great sense of humor, then it's harlequin for one who laughs much. Should you not be able to re- sist her, and donlt know why, the satin-flow- er means fascination. If she is a gold-digger, and you know it, and she knows you know it, then possibly she won't take offense at re- ceiving auricula, which simply means- wealth is not always happiness. Having decided upon the kind of flowers, the style in which they are arranged is next to be considered. The florists, who are ex- perts in corsage make-up, can suggest various forms-should you take the pains to consult

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IUNE AGLAIA NUMBER OF THE ORACLE 7 As we stepped into the auditorium, Miss Curtis, director at Pawtucket, greeted us, and gave us five minutes to look over our property, ten to get it set up, and thirty to rehearse on stage. After rehearsing, we Went immediately to the homes where we were to be entertained. At five-thirty, we returned to the school for supper in the cafeteria, a spacious white-enameled room on the fourth Hoor. The food was very good. There was no chance of getting lost, for guides were everywhere. Their red and white badges with the letters P, S. Cf' identified them as members of the Student Council. Until the 7:30 performance, we strolled about the grounds, and enjoyed the view of the river that fiows in front of the school. The audience that night was small but res- ponsive. An old French melodrama, present- ed by Greenwich, Connecticut, impressed us most. Most of us ate again at the High School Spa, fquite attractive, but out of bounds in school timej and then went home for a good night's sleep. We ate breakfast in our tem- porary homes, had a line rehearsal, and then an early dinner at the Cafeteria. Immediately after dinner, We got into our costumes and prepared to get made up. No one appeared to be nervous, and our spirits were kept up by imitating different people. The first play that afternoon, The Wedding, seemed to drag considerably, and the cast was entirely unconvincing. Following this play, we prepared to go on. The second play of the afternoon seemed an eternity, as we waited in the room right off the right wing of the stage. The call finally came and we went backstage. We shook hands and wished each other luck. It wasn't until then that we started to get into the spirit of the play once more. We all drove every line, to build up each climax. The play ended, and each of us felt that, no matter what the judges' deci- sion might be, we were entirely satisfied with the way it had gone off. Following this, we enjoyed a fine banquet and prepared for the evening performance. The play that im- pressed us most, in the evening, was a farce by Warwick, R. I. which turned out to be a second place winner. The plays ended, and the judges came on the stage along with Director Curtis and a few other dignitaries, each of whom had to make a speech. We almost went wild, when we learned that Manchester had again won first place in the New England Contest. An informal dance, in the gym, followed the announcement of the winners. Sunday morning came only too soon, and we were on our way again for Manchester. We were met at the station, by our folks, and many of our ardent admirers, who had skipped school on Friday to bid us off. fDe- tention claims them now.j Now I see a chance to thank Miss Sawyer for all the splendid work she has done for us in the past. For the benefit of those who do not know it: Out of five tries, Miss Sawyer's rec- cord now stands, a first place winner three times, and a third place once. All the luck in the world to you Miss Sawyer in your undertaking. RICHARD MOHER. TALE BY A STAGE HAND Arriving at Pawtucket at about 1:30, we were on the stage for rehearsal at 2:00. The rehearsal was all that could be expected after a long train ride, and in spite of zealous cf- forts of the two stage hands, it was a Hop. After that we congregated on the front steps of the high school and decided to rehearse again Saturday morning. We were then transported Qfree transportation at all timesj to our appointed homes. Friday evening we were given a banquet which turned out to be a self-service cafeteria supper four gallant trio took care of our trays.j The dinner was excellent and we looked forward with great zest to the other