.1-..-..1,.1...M-.lg-...1..i..,.g1,...,,,.1..1...1..1..1,.,.1,.1.,1.,,1,.1..1,.. PEOPLE I DEXTER Know what Unit-Built means The sensational story of Studebaker stability and long life that has been told in The Saturday Evening Post and newspapers is being told every day right here in Dexter. Hundreds of Stude- baker owners throughout the world have driven their cars well over the 100,000 mile mark and each added thousand miles brings them a greater appreciation of what Unit-Built means. The proof is in the satisfied owners. 10,000 PONTIAC SIXES in the first 3 months of existence is a NEW WORLD RECORD. Oakland Six, companion to the Pontiac eSix,- is af delight. We invite you to thcroughly inspect our cars LITTLEFIELIJ-CRUBKETT 00. Telephone 46 76 Church St., DEXTER, MAINE THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM F AY 81 SCOTT Machine Shops and Foundry One of Maine's largest Industries. Located geographi- cally in the center of the State. 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Fay High School CONTENTS EDITORIALS 11 LOCALS - 15 LITERARY Shakespeare - - 20 The Mountain of Olympus 21 l Around the Council Ring 22 The Return of Hans - 23 The Cat - - - . - 24 Pride ---- 24 The Unfortunate Little Mouse 25 The Duplicate - - - 26 The Baby - - - 27 Buried Treasure - - - 28 How Joyce Won Her Happiness 29 l A Scene from the Painted Desert - 30 , Memories of India - - 31 l The Foreigner - - 32 ' The Third Evening Club 35 The Washington Elm 35 l Semper Fidelis - 35 A Mother's Lullaby - 37 The Heroism of a Little Dog 38 The Masquerade - - 38 An Incident of the Future 40 The House of Mystery 42 ATIILETICS - - 44 N SENIOR STATISTICS 50 Q ALUMNI - - so ' EXCHANGES 63 SCHOOL DIRECTORY .p FACULTY MR. HARRY A. BLAKE, Principal Mr. James DeWever, Sub-Master, Physical Training. Mrs. Lois Blake, English History. Miss Esther Holt, Word Study, English. Mrs. Mary Peirce, French. Miss Margaret Rice, Latin, English. Mrs. Hazel Whitmore, Typewriting, Short- hand. lvIiss Emily Gardner, Commercial subjects. Miss Avis Trafton, Domestic Science. Mr. Fred Quigley, Manual Training. Mrs. Mary Smart, Music Miss Gwendolyn Blenkhorn, Physical Train- ing. Enrollment Seniors 36 Juniors 59 Sophomores 46 Freshmen 66 Post Graduates 2 Senior Class . Pres., Elton True Vice Pres., Eleanor Herrick Sec., Isabel Marsh Treas., Thelma Mountain Junior Class Pres., Richard Ramsay Vice Pres., Horace Hopkins Sec., Elizabeth Brewster Treas., Carleton Bucknam Sophomore Class Pres., Helen Palmer Vice Pres, Robert Eliot Sec. Rose Ganeau Treas., Roger Wood Freshman Class Pres., Frank Laughton Vice Pres., Eldridge Herrick Sec., Pauline Ramsay Treas., Avis Titcomb X. Boy's Basketball Captain, Harland Shields Mgr., Elton True Assistants, Mark Roberts, Horace Hopkins Captain elect, Nathan Pease Mgr., elect, Mark Roberts Gir.l's Basketball Captain, Thelma Mountain Mgr., Una Haskell Captain elect, Mgr., elect, Baseball Captain, Hildon Brawn Mgr., Neil Fogg Assistants, Norman McKenny, Maurice Parkman Orchestra Director, Mrs. Mary C. Smart Pres., Elton True Librarian, Isabel Marsh Business Mgr., Richard Ramsay Athletic Association President, Elton True Vice Pres., Charles Gasper Treas., Isabel Marsh Sec. Mary Flynn ..4 1 1 BOARD IT! RI.-XL A E D gagsfggfjg --2-K l' 1 ' i-Q' .'1f' . .QQVQI :fi . .E-H, ' '-.17 N.- I s 'L -,,. 'J 'A 'W . 3 I . ' 4. 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X ,A . . qu. ,u 1 l EDITORIALS - l 7 EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief, ------ - Elton True '26 Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Richard Ramsay '27 Literary Editor, - - Virginia Clark '26 Assistant Literary Editor, Charlene Rollins '27 Local Editor, - - Eleanor Hasty '26 Assistant Local Editors, - Irene Felker '27 - - - - Elizabeth Brewster '27 Joke Editor, - - Eleanor Herrick '26 Assistant Joke Editor, - Gladys Higgins '27 Athletic Editor, - - Ludgar Higgins '26 Assistant Athletic Editor, Eugene Champion '27 Exchange Editor, - - Ruth Frost '26 Assistant Exchange Editor, Christina Dulac '27 Alumni Editor, - - - Isabel Marsh '26 Assistant Alumni Editor, - - - Beatrice Titcomb '27 BUSINESS STAFF Business Mgr.. ---- - - - Carl Moses '25 Assistant Business Mgrs., - - - Hildon Brawn '26 - - - - Carleton Bucknam '27 - - - - Joseph Mountain '27 Nathan Bucknam '28 - - - - - - - Everest Dyer '27 CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES In these days we hear more and more about our civic responsibilities. We all have some. Our parents should vote, should see that the best men are put in ofiice, yet in the last Presidential election only 50'4 of those eligible voted. Only 50W of the voters accepted their civic re- sponsibility. What was the trouble with the other 50M ? They had not learned their civic responsibilities at home. Today these duties are taught in school. Those in the primary classes are taught to keep the schoolhouse and grounds free from waste paper and other rubbishg they take pride in doing so. Now, the older people are forming societies to beautify the towns in which they live. They are assuming one of their civic responsibilities. We as students have civic reponsibilites that are in their way as important to us as those of our parents ought to be to them. Care of our school books is one of our re- sponsibilities. We should see to it that these books are in as good condition when we are through with them as when we first re- ceived them. We also have the care of our schoolhouse and grounds. It is our respon- sibility to keep them looking well. Do we live up to our responsibilities as we should? Elton True '26. 12 THE SIGNET CONSERVATION OF MAlNE'S FORESTS Are all of us doing our part to conserve our forests? Do we stop to realize the value of our forests, and that they are being greatly reduced every year by fire, and the carlessness of man? Should we not do our duty to conserve them, when they are our most valuable resource? If all of us would do our part to save them, our troubles would cease. We should never cut the young, growing trees, but take the old and broken down ones, until all the old trees are gone. When cutting wood, we should always leave the small trees for our future forests, and where there are no trees, we should set out some. We must not cut down trees, and leave them to rot, but use them for something needed. If we, the people of Maine, wish to save our forests, we must begin now to do our part, and to persuade others to do theirs. Don't leave it all to someone else to do, but do your part. , Norman McKenney '27. BEAUTIF YIN G DEXTER One of the questions that is uppermost in the minds of the people of Dexter today, is the question of keeping this town clean and free from rubbish. To do so, requires the cooperation of every individual, not only the men and women, but also the boys and girls. i , A We high school students realize that it cannot be accomplished in a short time, but that it requires a large sacrifice on our own part. We know that we are careless and untidy, sometimes, and partly responsible for the general untidiness of the town. We realize that people point us out, as the cause of part of the town's slackness. We know all these things, but we also know that the time has come for us to assume responsibilities of our own. We have come to realize that it requires a greater coopera- tion between the people of Dexter, and the students of N. H. Fay high school. Therefore, let us students, the future generation of Dexter, resolve to avoid carelessness that tends to lower the stand- ard of the town. Do not throw paper or rubbish onto the streets or lots. Do not let your gardens, fiower-beds, and lawns get untidy, or choked with weeds. Above all, do not let certain people of Dexter do most of the work. Instead of hanging back, let us co-operate with them, and stand back of them, in making Dexter finer, cleaner, and a more beautiful place in which to live. Richard Ramsay '27, OBEDIENCE TO LAWS How many of us ever stop to think what the nation would be like, if there were no laws? Of course it is true there are few of us who do not break a law at sometime or other. Take the speed law for instance. If we have a new car, we naturally want to see how fast it will go and unconsciously we go faster than the limit. Or if we go out in the woods on Sunday, we may take a gun along. And then, perhaps, we catch more fish than the law allows us. But you say these are only minor laws and hardly anyone is ever punished for them. Suppose we do get by, will we not break greater laws next time? And then think of the nation. If one person can break a law and get by with it, another can. Do you want other countries to think your own country a lawless nation? Of course not. Then let us obey its laws. Be- gin with the minor ones, they are the ones that count. Then other people will follow our example. When every one assumes his responsibilities we have a fine, peace- ful nation, inhabited by quiet law abiding citizens. Horace Hopkins '27, THE SIGNET 13 OUR DEBTS Every man who owes money feels that he must get that debt off his hands before he can face the world squarely. Every boy and girl who attends high school is in debtg all are in debt to their country, their town, their school, their home and even to them- selves, and like these men they must pay their debts before they can face their fu- ture. You may ask, How shall we pay this debt, and how shall we know when we have finished paying our debt? The answer is this: Acquire the highest rank possible and keep a good reputation both in studies and conduct. You are responsible for the fu- ture progress of your country and town. If you have paid your debt in high school, your father will not be loath to leave this great responsibility in your hands. Therefore, pay your debts that you may face your future squarely, prepared to do your work, whatever it may be. Nina E. Quimby '27. SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL A matter of interest to history students and those who are interested in the history of Maine, has come up recently. Thi ques- tion is whether Sprague's Journal of Maine History will be continued in the future. Mr. Sprague who died last week in his ofiice at Dover-Foxcroft, started this jour- nal several years ago and it has always been very popular with those interested in the early history of Maine. It has been used very profitably in secondary schools. Some like our own, merely subscribe, while others use it in class work. For several years the state school department has urged a more extensive use. This journal contains biographies of prominent men of early times, true ac- counts of early controversies, such as the OF MAINE HISTORY Northeastern Boundary Controversy, and much interesting and valuable data on other topics. All these articles are written by people well versed in their subjects through study and research. Because 'of this:-Ame can find in this journal authentic accounts of our state's former activities. In fact one sometimes finds in these magazines the only true, complete accounts written in readable form. Therefore not only historians but all of us should hope that this small quarterly magazine, the most lasting part of Mr. Sprague's lifework, will be continued in the same way in order that our state history may be preserved in a form which all can study. Charlene C. Rollins '27. DETERMINATION The dictionary says that determination means resolution or purpose. Determina- tion, however, is something more than resolution, for anyone can make a resolu- tion, but the next thing is to keep it, It takes determination to stick to a resolution. Determination isn't something that is given us but it is something we must culti- vate. It is easy enough to have determina- tion when the sky is blue, the sunshine is bright and there is absolutely nothing in our pathway. It isa different story, how- ever, when the sun is hidden from view by a heavy mist, which envelopes the earth, and just ahead of us is a steep mountain of diiiiculty, doubt or fear-then it takes all our will power to say I am determined to keep on. Everyone has heard the story of the battle of Verdun and the words They shall not pass have gone down in history as words of determination. Even when the soldiers were tired and hungry-almost ready to give up the fight, the words made them realize their responsibility and by sheer determination they finally won the battle. In everything we need determination to win our battles whether we are teachers or students, day laborers or the president of 1134. 14 THE SIGNET a large company, soldiers or civilians. Let us therefore resolve to become more deter- mined day by day. Esther Libby '26. HONOR Honor is the greatest quality a man can possibly possess. One who is honorable, is quite apt to have other fine qualities. A dishonorable man is greatly despised by everyone, even by the dishonorable. He can never be trusted once his honor is lost, therefore he can never reach the heights of success. It is only too true, that many persons who are well-off, never made their wealth honestly, but by some crooked, scheming methods. Except the compara- tively few whose consciences have reached the stage of being called hare-boiled, these people are never at ease, they do not 'enjoy life. Honor is a quality which is most tempted, and once lost it is lost forever. A man who has lost all sense of honor finds it exceed- ingly diificult to re-establish himself when he wished to. Honor is not always born in the heart of a mang it is more often acquired as one matures. One who might have been con- sidered an honorable person, might easily become dishonorable by desperate circum- stances. There is the place for moral courage to play its highly important role. Honor, without moral courage to strength- en it, is much the same as a tent without poles. Honor, in my estimation is the basis of love, faith and truth. Without it there could be none of these. Could you love a person whom you did not honor? No. You love a person because you honor him. You trust and have faith in him. You believe in him. Therefore you see honor, ever since the beginning of the world, has been the mak- ing of man. Men live for it and men gladly die for it. Once it is lost all is lost, includ- ing the greatest thing in the world-LOVE. Robert Eliot '27, Bucknam '27: Got my golf socks on to- day. Ramsay: How so? B-: Eighteen holes! Neighbor to Coughlin '28: Is your mother home, Boidy? ' Coughlin: Do you think I'm beating this rug for my health? Miss G: What would you expect a cap- tain on a ship to tell his men to do if some- one should shout Fire? Clukey '26: Run for your life. Heard on the baseball field: lst boy: Where's DeWever gone? 2nd boy: 0h,.don't worry. He's gone to hitch his car to an electric light post. Diagrams were assigned in Chemistry. DeWever: What was your lesson in on Chemistry for today. M-t '27: Pictures! Bailey '28 in word study: The men would wear derby hats sand long tailed coats walking with a cane. Prescott '28: Did you know that an aw- ful lot of girls are stuck on me? Wise Senior: . Yes, they must be an aw- ful lot. Mrs. Blake: I don't call eating recrea- tion. Student: It was in the dictionary. QIWI School opened September 14th with an enrollment of 200. There were but two new members of the faculty: Miss Esther Holt of Clinton, who took Miss Kenney's place in the English Department, and Miss Gladys Blenkhorn of Marblehead, Massa- chusetts, who took charge of the girls' physical training classes. Miss Britton substituted for Mrs. Blake who was in the hospital. October 16th the Sophomores gave Freshmen a reception. They decorated the schoolroom in green and white, served re- freshments of punch and wafers and tried to give the new class a good time. the EDUCATION WEEK November 15th was observed as National Education Week. On Wednesday, an after- noon session was held in the evening. This gave the parents and townspeople an op- portunity to see what the students were doing in the ditferent departments and about fifty visitors came. Friday an as- sembly was held and articles on education were read by Harold Gilman, Thelma Mountain and Eleanor Hasty. ASSEMBLIES . Mr. Marsh, representative of the Curtis Publishing Company, visited school March 19th for the purpose of starting a subscrip- tion contest. He gave a helpful talk on good salesmanship, before the student body. 'The pupils then formed into three teams to get subscriptions for the Country Gentle- men, Ladies Home Journal and Satur- il ,N day Evening Post. The Rockets won the race so the Meteors and Comets had to give them a fun feast in the gym. One hundred and ninety-five subscriptions were sold. Dean Hart of the University of Maine gave an interesting talk on education. Af- terwards he met students who are planning to enter the college in the fall. November 14th Mr. Moses, business man- ager, and Mr. Ramsey, assistant editor, at- tended the Journalistic Conference at the University of Maine. The Signet won third place among the high school annuals. DEBATES April 7th, six of the Junior girls were chosen to give a debate before the Literary Club. The question was: Resolved that the Radio has done more for the world than the Moving Picture. The speakers on the af- firmative side were Miss Titcomb, Miss Brewster and Miss Dulacg those on the negative, Miss Rollins, Miss Woodside and Miss Felker. Miss Quimby acted as chair- man, and Miss Marsh and Miss Tucker were time-keepers. On April 30th, a public debate was given by the Senior American History class. The question was: Resolved, that the Philippine Islands should be given absolute independ- ence. The judges were Mrs. Weymouth, Mr. Brewster and Capt. Hasty. The affir- mative speakers were Mr. True, Mr. Brawn and Mr. Clarkg the negative, Miss Herrick, Miss Hilton and Miss Clark. Miss Hasty I THE SIGNET b 17 acted as chairman and Mr. Gasper and Mr. Shields were the time-keepers. The prize of ten dollars offered by the Alumni As- sociation was divided: four dollars was given to Mr. Brawn, who was voted the best speaker, and six dollars to the negative team, to be divided among the three speak- ers. Before and at the close of the debate, violin selections were given by Miss Marsh and Miss Ganeau, accompanied by Miss Higgins. GIFTS Mr. Daniel Chamberlain presented the school with a framed picture of the Con- stitutionf' Last year when the schools of the country were asked to contribute to the fund which was being raised to repair the ship, our schools were the first in the United States to send in their contribution. A photograph of the original letter of Gen. John Dix was given to the school by Mrs. James Dow, who obtained it thru her son, Frank Dow, who is assistant to Gen. Lincoln Andrews, assistant to the Secretary This letter was written of the Treasury. at the opening of the Civil War and con- tains the famous words If anyone attempts to haul down the American Flag shoot him on the spot. Miss Eleanor Herrick of the senior his- tory class won the medal offered by the lllinois Watch Company for the best sketch of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Virginia Clark received honorable mention. The judges were Mrs. Crosby, Mrs. Gerry and Mrs. Hale. This year the high school students were given free dental examination through the kindness of Dr. Kelley, Dr. Williams, and Dr. Haskell, assisted by Miss Oliver. The students were invited to attend a lecture at the Grange hall, under the aus- pices of the Women's Literary Club. The speaker of the evening was Professor Pol- lard of the University of Maine, who gave an interesting talk on Heredity and En- vironment of the Child. Miss Rice of the school faculty is cata- loguing the library. Miss Rice has had ex- perience in library work in Brooklyn, New York. PURPLE AND FINE LINEN Friday, May 14th, the seniors presented a Puritan comedy Purple and Fine Linen under the careful coaching of Una Veth Stone '14, The play was a success in every way, showing that much hard work had been done by all. The cast was as follows: Goodwife Parsons of Northhampton, Ruth Frost Goodwife Dearborn, a widow of Hatfield, Una Haskell Betty, Goody Dearborn's daughter, Mary.Flynn John Belden, minister at Hatfield, - Elton True Tom, Betty's brother, Charles Casper Lucie, a servant, Thelma Mountain Elkanah Parsons, Clerk-of Courts, -' Vaughn Lancaster David Sylvester, in love with Experience, Neal' Fqgg Deacon Epaphrus Small, a Puritan elder,f I i Harold Gilnian Experience Parsons, ' '- Isabel 'Marsh Constable, ,' ,Ludgar l'IigQg1s Magistrate, - Carl-A Moses Meekins, lawyer for the prosecution, Hildon Brawn Suspectors, Leo Peters James Clark, Orland Smart, Donald Hop- kins, Edward Robinson ' Townspeople, Grace Tario Stella Hall, Eleanor Hasty, Phoebe Hilton Flora Laughton, Alfreda Flewelling Committees in charge: Advertising and tick- ets, Mrs. Lois Blake, Esther Libby, Helen Ham, Hazel Arno, Virginia Clark, Nellie Bagley, Charlotte Bennett, Rena Glidden, Herbert Groleau, Gertrude Russell, Harland Shields. . Stage: Properties and scenery, Mrs. Mary Peirce, Miss Esther Holt, Mr. Frederick Quigley, Eleanor Herrick, Raymond Clukey, Marion Morrison, Harland Shields, Mildred Bryant, Ludgar Higgins, Donald Hopkins. Costumes: Miss Mary Rice, Miss Emily Gardner, Madeline Russell, Eleanor Hasty. Program: Mrs. Hazel Whitmore. During the play food and candy were sold the proceeds going to the Commercial and Music departments. The ushers were gradu- ates of the high school. 1' s df :- 18 THE SIGN ET PARTIES During the school year the different class- es have had their social functions. The senior class was invited to a clam chowder supper at the home of the class president, Elton True. Miss Gardner and Miss Holt were the chaperones. The junior class was cordially invited to the home of Hazel Jewett, for a class sup- per. Mr. DeWever was chaperone. Cheers were given to the hostess, and everybody seemed to enjoy the occasion. A dance which was successfully carried out by the Sophomore class, chaperoned by Prin. and Mrs. Blake, was held at the Club hall. Refreshments were served, and the class did very well financially. The Freshman class, chaperoned by Miss Rice and Miss Blenkhorn held a party at the home of Clyde Jewett. The usual games were played, and it was an enjoyable occasion for all. The Freshman Hop given at the Dexter Club hall was well attended by the students and their friends. The chaperones were Prin. and Mrs Blake. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Thursday, October 2, 1925, the orchestra had the first rehearsal of the year. The following ofhcers were then chosen: Presi- dent, Elton Trueg manager, Richard Ram- sayg librarian, Isabel Marsh. A few new members were enrolled. The personnel is as follows: Piano: Charlene Rollins, Arthur Hasel- tine. Violins: Clarence Bates, Donald Blake, Horace Field, Horace Hopkins, Ernest Gor- don, Rose Ganeau, Isabel Marsh, Robert Eliot, Eugene Champeon. Cello: Charlotte Eliot. Trombones: Harold Irvin, Linden Shields. Saxaphones: Beatrice Brawn, Betty Brew- ster, Althea Mower, Philip Chandler. Claronetsz Richard Ramsay, Wilson Wil- kins. Cornets: Bernard Morancie, Chester Strout, Elton True, Maurice Parkman, Vance Wakefield, Charles Starbird. The directors of the Music Festival in Bangor extended an invitation to Mr. Rol- lins, to send fifty of the students studying vocal music in high school, to participate in the students' program. About thirty- five went in automobiles, accompanied by Mrs. Smart and Mr. Rollins. Monday morning, March 12th, the school orchestra gave an appreciation concert in place of the regular chorus singing. Several special selections were rendered by various pupils: Spring Time, song, Rose Ganeau, Althea Mower, Eleanor Marsh Sestelle violin duet, Robert Eliot, Eugene Champeon The Evening Star, Saxaphone solo, Betty Brewster March 21st, the orchestra furnished mu- sic for the Me-n's Forum Meeting at the Baptist church. The men very kindly gave a collection of 328.00 to the orchestra, which was spent for some new music. Sunday, April 25th, the orchestra again played at the Methodist church for the Men's Forum. Isabel Marsh and Rose Ganeau gave a violin duet, accompanied by Charlene Rollins at the piano. May 11th, the orchestra held a rehearsal at Mrs. Smart's home. Refreshments of sherbet, cake and cookies were served. This was a delightful surprise to the members. May 14th, the orchestra played at Town hall for the Senior play, entitled Purple and. Fine Linen. FRENCH DEPARTMENT It will be noticed that the graduation program has been somewhat changed this year. In place of the class prophecy, sev- eral scenes from a French play will be given. The play chosen is Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme by Moliere. This is a French classic comedy, and the students chosen to take the different roles are expected to give a good account of their three years' work in French. The following are the students who will take part: Neil Fogg, Eleanor Hasty, Eleanor Herrick, Ludgar Higgins, Isabel Marsh and Elton True. An assembly was held in the class room one Friday afternoon. The program was as follows: Althea Mower gave a vocal solo, -Q THE SIGNET 19 accompanied by Robert Eliot on the violin. A French play entitled Dans Un Restau- rant was very cleverly given by Neil Fogg, Charles Gasper, Ludgar Higgins and Elton True. This was later given before the Dex- ter Literary Club. A short French sketch was successfully given by Hope Tucker and Richard Ramsay. During the first part of the school year, the Junior French work was made very in- teresting by the use of colored posters, brought from France. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ADVERTISERS IN THE SIGNET Abbott, Amos Co. Aldo, Emil Ayer, W. B. Bassett Studio Bates, Justin Blaisdell Auto Co. Brewster Drug Store Brewster, W. E. Bucknam 8: Mountain Burgess, F. E. Buzzell, H. E. Call Studio Carsley, Elsie M. Packard, J. L. Co. Crosby, J. Willis Daggett, Nathan Davis, A. L. Dexter Grange Store Dexter Pharmacy Dexter Steam Laundry Downing's Garage Dunn, D. C. Dustin, G. A. Dyer, Eddie Edes Bros. Edes, Rebecca Eldridge Bros. Fay 8z Scott Fossa, M. B. Gazette Pub. Co. Gordon, L. B. Goulette, Philip Gould, F. W. Gould, W. B. Hale, H. E. Hammond, W. J. Haskell, H. L. Hatch, H. E. Hayden's Greenhouse Hutchinson 8: Gates Judkins Ins. Agency Kelley, L. E. Keyte, A. W. Killman, R. L. Sz Co. Lassell's Market L. Lauridsen Sz Son Littlefield-Crockett Co. McQuillan, Ruth Merrill Trust Co. 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Both have given us rem-irkable works, both have gained places in literature which have never been approached by any other, but who can say which of these two holds the foremost place in our hearts today? We see astonishing genius in the works of bothg but if we con- sider that Shakespeare did not have the advantages of an early training such as Moliere, we are forced to admit that for true genius Shakespeare was far superior to Moliere. Shakespeare left his home in search of employment, wishing to secure a means of gaining a livelihoodg whereas Moliere left his home to follow the calling he liked best. Both men were actors, taking parts in their own plays. But just as Moliere constructed his plays to show his audience the social conditions of his time, just so did Shakes- peare bring out the feelings of the inner man in his works. We follow the thoughts of the individual in Shakespeare's writings, always trying to decide what his actions will be. Moliere, on the other hand, makes his characters true to life, cleverly weaving their actions into a plot so complex that there seems to be no way out. Then, without warning, he suddenly introduces another character, who immediately simplifies mat- ters so naturally that it seems absurd. This is Molierds greatest defect, but there are many people to whom his hurried endings appeal. Moliere is original, rarely, if ever, copy- ing or revising the plays of another, always relying on his own knowledge of whathis audience likes and how he can best satisfy everybody witlhout displeasing any class or individuals. He shows conditions as they are, and treats his subjects so cleverly that his audience is laughing and thinking deep- ly at the same time. He is more versatile even than Shakespeareg but when we con- I THE SIGNET 21 sider the almost medieval form which Shakespeare had to use, we cannot help but think it was this that made Shakespeare's masterpieces inferior to those of Moliere. The works of both these men are above criticism. Moliere's work will endure through the years for its practical humor and clever style. But Shakespeare will al- ways hold a high place in the work of dramatizing. His touch transformed like magic, and his lofty thought is above re- proach. Neil Fogg '26. THE MOUNTAIN OF OLYMPUS Towering above all Greece, towering high above Thessaly and Macedonia, higher than anything in the known world, stands Olym- pus. Olympus, the home of the godsg home of Thunder, home of Rain, home of Zeus, king of all godsg and lastly the place of perpetual sunshine. It was with these thoughts in mind that Nonnus, a young otlicer of the Grecian army, started upon his journey to ever- lasting peace. Nonnus was not an ordinary young man, but was more deliberate, thoughtful and careful than most of the boys of his age and he had read seriously about the task of obtaining everlasting peace in the castle of Zeus on the cloud- wrapped summit of Olympus. He had resolved to go to Phidias, the great scholar, who wrote the manuscript which he had read, to have puzzling questions an- swered. He had been told that at the peak of Thessaly he would meet a guide who would conduct him to Naxos, who in turn would give him further directions. Nonnus was on his way to the peak of Thessaly when he began to wonder to him- self whom he would see at the palace of Zeus. He was wrapt up in thought when he heard a soft voice calling, Nonnus! Nonnus! Nonnus turned and found himself facing a beautiful maiden. She was slender, and nearly as tall as himself, with light Hair and laughing blue eyes. He looked at her with amazement and could not find his voice. You are surprised to find me up here, aren't you? she asked. ' Not so much surprised to see you as I am that you should know my name, he an- swered. An awkward silence fell and they stood and looked at each other amazedly. Who are you, anyway? Nonnus asked 'her. I am Dioxe, granddaughter of Zeus, King of the Gods, she informed him. You are on your way to the palace to obtain eternal life. I saw you coming so I came to meet you. But why should you come to meet me? You don't know me. Why should you meet me instead of many others who come this way? Because you are seeking adventure and a new life. Others only seek eternal life for their selfish selves. I am the daughter of Theoxe, God of adventure and he sent me here to meet you. We are to go to the summit of Thessaly and you are to get your instructions. So saying she pulled out of her hair a small flute and played a few notes. Al- most immediately a great eagle, the largest bird that Nonnus had ever seen came to her. On his back were fixed two seats. Dioxe told Nonnus to take a seat and the great bird carried them up, up and up until they reached the castle of Piora, God of Fire. Piora told Nonnus that from there he must go alone to the Dungeon of Frogs and receive his next directions. But to get to the dungeon he must go over a steep cliff which had steps only large enough to ob- tain a fiimsy foothold. If he once lost his nerve and became dizzy he would doubtless crash to the jagged rocks a thousand feet below. Nonnus, with only one thought in mind, that of seeing Dioxe again, reached the dun- geon in safety. He was given a rolled manuscript by Archon, King of the Frogs to take to Naxos on Mount Macedonia. To Archon he bade farewell and with a frog as a guide was conducted from the dungeon through the Woods of Snakes and at last directed to the route up Macedonia. Nonnus! Nonnus! he heard come from somewhere near him. Nonnus! Nonnus! Nonnus turned and saw nothing. He look- ed this way and that, but still he found nothing. He continued his way up the 22 THE SIGNET inounain deciding that his imagination was playing tricks on him. In due time he came to the Palace of Naxos, God of the Floods. As he neared the gates, they were opened and whom should he see to greet him but Dioxe. Lovelier than before, her eyes radiant, she welcomed him. You were a long time getting here, she said. I only know I was away from you a long time, he returned. From now on I am going to be'your guide, and see that you make more haste. We should have been home long ago, Dioxe said. At these words a servant came and in- formed Nonnus that Naxos desired to see him. Nonnus followed the servant through the magnificent walk and corridor and soon found himself in the presence of Naxos. He gave the god the manuscript and waited for him to read it. You are to Hy with Dioxe, my niece, to the land of Everlasting Peace, in the king- dom of Olympus, ruled by Zeus, King of all Gods, he informed Nonnus. Your acts are praiseworthy and your bravery and courage is excellent. You are a true soldier. Bowing before Naxos, and thanking him, Nonnus took leave and went in search of Dioxe. He found her standing beside her huge eagle waiting, to carry him to the land of Everlasting peace. As they flew up through the clouds to the land of perpetual sunshine, to the region where storms are unknown, Nonnus realized as he looked at the beautiful Dioxe that he would not only have Everlasting Peace but with her beside him he would have Eternal Happiness. Harold Gilman '25 AROUND THE The sun has set and only the bright crimson of the western horizon remains to tell of a most enjoyable day. As the dark- ness creeps over the forests, the stillness is broken only by the sounds of the woods, the wierd call of a loon, the plaintive song of a whippoorwill or the lesser chirps of a beetle. Thisis the time that Chief Mandi- kwam summons his people to council. The path to the council ring winds through a dense pine grove. The earth, carpeted with pine needles, gives forth no sound as the silent figures pass. When all are assembled the chief lights the fire as an emblem of the Great Spirit and as the frag- rant pine smoke begins to curl upward to- wards the stars, he speaks to them. O, my people, heed ye the teachings of the great spirit. Has he not been good to us? Is there not much meat in our lodges? Have we not riches in plenty? Health and happiness are ours. Seek not the false, deluding joys of the white man. There is no true happiness except that of the dwel- lers of the great out-of-doors. What sweet- er music is there than the songs of the birds? What is there more marvelous COUNCIL RING than the beautiful creations of the Great Spirit? Who are happier than we wood- land people. O, my people, again I charge you to seek no enjoyment except that which is ours already. There is a rustle among his hearers. They know their chief to be a great man. He has spoken little but he means much. Now there is a short time which, before the clos- ing of the council, is to be given over to entertainment. The young braves compete with one another in games which call for a keen mind as well as a fit body. There are loud wows of approval and wahs of disapproval as the games proceed. Every- one is enthusiastic about the outcome of the contests. However, there is an end to all things and the sports finish at last. The chief closes the council with the repeating of the tribal prayer. The people slowly return toward their lodges. But who are these who linger along the path? They are the young braves with their maidens, for who could resist such a night. The full moon smiles down upon the Indian lovers. A loon calls over the water. Carl Moses '25. THE SIGNET 23 THE RETURN OF HANS The little island village of Antigonish awakened with a start to the work of the day. Chimneys smoked and the rising sun made a fairyland of the small village. The thatched roofed houses, the narrow winding street, all was of an age gone by. The inhabitants of the village were kind- hearted, simple, fisher folk who had crossed the rough seas from their native Holland to build a new Holland of their own in the far western land. They had succeeded in their undertakings for behold the peaceful settlement. Look at the smoking chim- neysl Feel the happy air of contentment. Because the people of the village were .simple folk, they had a simple creed. They prayed to a great god of the North who cared for their crops and sheep, who watch- ed over the toiling fishermen. This god, strong and ruddy-faced like themselves they believed, dwelt in a cave of snow. His king- dom was a region of snow. His assistant gods and goddesses were the snow Hakes. Although this land was one of snow it was also a cheerful country. The sun always shone over the snow, and Phoepus himself gave forth the heat for this northern realm. On this fine summer morning, as the wo- men of the village prepared their morning meal, a small boy might be seen joyfully dancing in his golden door yard. A voice was heard calling, Hans, and the small boy disappeared into the house from which he had 'just come. This small lad was Hans Brinker, a true son of the village. He was .always a jolly little chap with his golden hair, his rosy cheeks, and his wooden shoes. He was loved by both young and old. How proud the mother and father were of their tiny lad. Hans had teased his father for some time to take him fishing and this morning Hans was going to accompany the bold fishermen in their heavy schooner. Hans came forth from the house again and holding his father's arm, now skipping on one side now -on the other, he went through the village and down to the wharf. As he boarded the schooner, he waved his hand to his mother, who watched him depart. The ship's sails were raised and the ship, like some phantom of the sea, skimmed over the calm waves of the harbor and out, by the lighthouse into the deep sea. .Hans was happy. He watched the men getting ready for their day's work and thought of the time when he too would be a fisherman. The fishing grounds were reached and the nets were cast. Hans became tired of watching the nets and longed for some ex- citement. He disappeared over the side of the schooner into a small boat at the side. His father, intent on his work did not miss his small son and the fishing continued. The day's catch was good and as the sun began to sink the men prepared to sail homeward. They called for Hans but there was no reply. The frantic father looked through the schooner but could not find his small son. With no signs of Hans the ship sailed by he lighthouse and into the peace- ful harbor. The moon had risen and the songs of the housewives Hoated over the water. The village was aroused by the sad news of Han's fate for onenof the fishermen had discovered the missing boat and believed Hans dead. They uttered prayers to their god and begged for the return of the little village boy. The poor mother wept on her husband's shoulder. Some of the older inhabitants had great faith in their god and they believed that the lad would be safely returned to the home folds. One old man, a great friend of Hans, was faithful to his god. He climbed to the top of a hill and waited for the re- turn of the lost Hans. Suddenly a black speck in the path of the moon seemed to approach the village. Snow seemed to be falling around this speck. The old man quickly scrambled down to the town but in his excitement had great difficulty in telling the people. The wharf was crowded. The speck ap- proached on the rising tide and grew in shape until it seemed to be a boat. It came nearer and washed onto the sands a short distance from the wharf. Han's father went 24 THE SIGNET slowly toward the boat and as he reached it he saw the golden hair of Hans gleam- ing in the moonlight. Hans slept peacefully curled up in the bottom of the boat. The god of the North had returned the boy to his people and they rejoiced for their creed was a simple creed and their god was a faithful god. Eleanor Herrick '26. THE CAT What a wonderful beast is the cat! He is always affectionate, always frolicsome, yet always ready to eat. Surely, it is a cold, cheerless home that has. no puss by the hearth. Since the days of the ancient Egyptians, has he been a friend of man. He means al- most as much as a dog in the life of human beings. Ordinarily, he is a good natured creature, yet once in a very great while he shows resemblance to his primeval an- cestors-the lion and tiger. For instance, have you ever tried to introduce your pet cat to a neighbor's dog who chanced to bc an acquaintance of yours? If so, you probably know the results. It is really not a very successful plan. Many of these animals have I seen in the past but there is one that has proved him- self worthy of comment. In the eyes of the household he cannot be surpassed. Everyone recognizes his merits for he is not a common cat. When the mistress crosses the threshold at night he is there to greet her, welcoming her with the eloquence of a dumb animal. To the children he is a faithful playmate. Even a dog could be no better. A rough mauling means nothing to him, for he knows his friends. Surely, no harm could ever reach him within the walls of his peaceful domain. With the inmates of the house he is at ease, trusting every one. But if a stranger crosses the threshold-lo! where is the cat-he is gone, fied from the sight of the enemy. I well remember the day his mistress en- tertained. The living room was filled with guests, all talking together when suddenly a cry arose above the voices. The noise stopped. The guests looked at one another. What could it be. Rushing out, the mis- tress found to her amazement that the cat was sitting in the middle of the floor, passing remarks about the company. It was really a very saucy thing to do, but I believe his misdemeanor was good-naturedly forgotten. Somehow, he seems to know when its shopping day. When one enters the house with a red salmon can in his hand, the gray cat always stands near by. And he is not to be fooled either. With him there is no substitute. He knows what he wants, and demands it, but if the listener doesn't heed- well, he is sure to hear something sooner or later. And yet some people are ignorant enough to say that a cat has no brains. The per- son who makes such a rash statement does- n't know what he's talking about. For when a cat can substitute himself for a dog in the household, when he can become as a mascot to the children, a pet and plaything of the whole family, it is time some people changed their views. Virginia Clark '26. PRIDE Pride is a bane to happiness. It is a con- ceit of our merits and superiority, accom- panied by a mean opinion of every other person. It will be a source of such constant annoyance to us as to embitter life and make us very unhappy. A proud man esteems himself too highly, and is not satisfied unless other people treat THE SIGNET 25 him with respect and esteem, but as no one will do this he must feel annoyed by every- one with whom he comes in contact. He thinks too meanly of everyone except him- self, and does not give others the respect which they deserve. But as a result he will soon be repaid for people will not want to give favors or even respect to a man like this. As he is likely to be sensitive, he will not only suffer from insults but will have numerous disappointments. His pride is a hindrance to improvement and he soon loses everybody's sympathy while his enemies are increasing. When a peacock spreads his gorgeous tail in pride, other birds instantly cry out ugly legs and voice. The against his proud oak is riven by the thunderbolt, while the humble the storm. The pride bush lives unharmed through of Alexander the Great made him believe himself a god, and this led him into every kind of extravagance. His pride threw him into a fever and he died when very young. Hamon, though placed in a court above all princes of the realm was very miserable because a poor Jew would not bow be- fore him. This overwhelming pride led Hamon into a murderous plot against all Israel thus causing him to be hanged. Franklin says, Pride dines on vanity, and sups with contempt. And Lord Bacon says, A proud man, While he despises others, neglects himself. Pride is injurious to prosperity and happi- ness so we should watch our conduct care- fully and not have too much pride. Let us have modesty, yet have it without sacrific- ing courage or self respect. Irene Felker '27. THE UNF ORTUNATE LITTLE MOUSE A story for little folks A little mouse from his cozy corner in a big drawer among paper bags, broken toys, and Christmas things, first opened his pink eyes to gaze upon a world all unknown to him. Everything seemed quiet, and all was darkness. He began to stir around, making a little noise to keep himself company. What kind of a place is this, I wonder, he said to himself? Things seemed strange and new. Soon he grew impatient to learn where he was, and what would happen if he moved his corner. from He' crept up over the side of the drawer, drew a long breath and climbed down the other side. He was so sleepy, that he stag- gered a little as he slowly crept along the fioor of the attic. Just then he heard voices and footsteps approaching, so he scooted behind a large barrel. 'tNow he thought, what next shall I see Y Two little girls came in carrying a lan- tern. Now where shall we find some tinsel and Christmas things up in this horrid spooky place, asked Mary, who held the lantern? Well now, let me think. Oh! I know. lr: this drawer I'm sure we'll find some, cried Beth. Oh! Oh! cried Beth! Look at the horrid foot tracks of a mouse. The little mouse heard his name men- tioned, and wondered what it was all about. Soon the little girls went out. Now the little mouse had overcome his sleepiness, and his curiosity was aroused. He found a good-sized hole in the door, and crept through. A light from a crack of another door made him creep stealthily along. He got through there, and fixed himself comfort- :ably in a corner. His first glance around the room caused him to give a little squeak, because he was so delighted at what he saw. 26 THE SIGNET There was a monstrous arm chair drawn up before the fireplaceg and he thought- How I should love to crawl in between the cushions to get warm. Then he noticed an immense fir tree, all covered with sparkling things, which seem- ed the most beautiful of anything in the whole wide world. His glance rested for quite a time on the four stockings of different sizes, hanging up over the fireplace. Now what in the world would anyone want to do that for? he thought. He was so curious that he gnawed a big hole in the smallest stocking. Several toys and some candy fell all around him, which frightened him. He scampered away to his corner, in order to see what would happen. Nothing happened, so once more he ventured forth to the Christmas tree. Underneath the tree were several pretty packages, with names on the outside. On one, he read the name of Mother, and decided that probably there would be candy in that package. He tore the paper off, and found, sure enough, a box of Whit- man's chocolates. Ol I'll bet they are good he cried. He immediately started nibbling them. After he had had his fill, he looked around some more and discovered the name Fath- er, Something which was unknown to him was revealed in this package. It had a long wooden stem, with a little round thing on the end. That doesn't interest me at all, he said, because I don't know what it is. The sudden noise of footsteps and voices broke up his reveries, and sent him scam- pering to the nearest corner. All the pack- ages were strewn on the fioor. Some young people came gaily tramping into the room. As the poor, little, mouse watched them sadly, he thought of the contrast between his own lonely life and theirs. He wondered if they appreciated their pleasures and blessings. Unable to stand it any longer he crept out into the frosty night air. He wandered and wandered, wrapped in thought, till finally overcome by cold and weariness, he sank down and went to sleep. However, his last thought was of the lighted room and what a delightful time he had had there. Betty Brewster '27. THE DUPLICATE Is that the only one you have? asked Mrs. Draper, looking with a critical yet not displeased expression at the little soft green satin dress, which was draped grace- fully over the clerk's arm. Mrs. Draper stepped backward to get a better view. It certainly is a pretty one, she admitted, more to herself than to the clerk. Would you care to try it on, Madame? questioned the clerk. Yes I would like to. So into the fitting room they went, the clerk talking continuously. The dress was quickly slipped on and Mrs. Draper turned to see her reflection in the mirror. That decided the question. Do you want the dress? the clerk asked. Yes, said Mrs. Draper, then as the clerk started off with the dress thrown over her arm she inquired, You say that is the only one you have. Did you ever have another like it? Yes, the clerk grudgingly admitted, for she had been in the business long enough to know when she must answer directly. However, she added, that one, a size thirty-two, was sold this morning. It was She would never You see, if the bought by a young girl. be any of your friends. Hudson store does.order a duplicate dress it orders a woman's size and a girl's sizeg therefore you'll certainly make no mistake in buying it, the clerk added with a nod to emphasize the truth of her last remark. What if the girl should chamge her mind and bring back that dress? Suppos- ing a friend of mine should take it then? THE SIGNET 27 The style is so unmistakable that it would be recognized no matter how one tried to camouliage it. Ah, the clerk answered, that will not happen, these dresses cannot be exchanged, therefore, Madame, you need not worry. Very well, said Mrs. Draper, well pleased that her fears had proved ground- less. Kindly wrap it up and I will take it home with me. Soon Mrs. Draper started home in her Hupmobile sedan and quickly drew up at her beautiful home on Virginia avenue. She stepped from her car and walked light- ly up the walk, taking her box with her. Opening the door, she was about to start up the stairs when she saw her daughter in the living room. Oh,'Catherine, she said, hadn't you better go up and dress for the party? I rather like your idea of having the parties on the same afternoon but in different rooms. Oh, yes, I got a new dress for the occasion. So did I, replied the daughter, You know you suggested that we were both in need of new ones, and when I was down town this morning, I picked up something I liked. It really is sweetg I'm crazy about it. What does yours look like? Well, it is hard to explain, responded her mother. Let's go upstairs and put them on. I am ready now, are you? Come on. Sure thing, was Catherine's reply, a dress never looks the way one pictures it. You have to see it. Both women went up stairs. In the hall they stopped at their own doors. Well, said Catherine, laughing and ap- parently in high spirits, let's both go in, U change our dresses, and then come out at the same time. All right, replied her mother. Are you ready, daughter? Mrs. Draper called from her room a few moments later. Yes, mother dear, one, two, three, ap- pear, Catherine called as she hastened to open her door, while her mother did like- wise. A moment of painful silence ensued, so painful that it seemed an age, as each stood looking at the other wearing the duplicate. Mother, where did you get that dress? At Hudson's? Yes, she confessed. Didn't you ask if there was a dupli- cate ? inquired Catherine. I did, but they said that they had only one duplicate, and that it had been bought this morning by a young girl. It never oc- curred to me that it might be you, because I knew that you very seldom go there. I know, she said, I just took a notion to go in. Isn't it terrible, mother anl you so hate to buy a duplicate! What shall we do? Well, we can at least take one back. I am sorry, my dear, but they said that they accept no exchanges or returns. I am positive that they will make no exceptions. For a moment mother and daughter look- ed disconsolately at each other, then the humor of the situation revealed itself to them and both laughed so long and hard that their dresses were endangered. Mo- ther and daughter were both good sports so they wore the duplicates and acted as hostesses at their parties. Phcebe Hilton '26. THE What a wonderful thing the baby is! He is quite helpless, yet it will not be very long before he will begin to notice and to copy the very same things that you do and say. Here most of your responsibility lies. Whatever you do is all right for him to do or, at least, he thinks so, and if he grows up to be an honest man, part of this will be due to your iniiuence over him. BABY He is watching you all of the time, whether you realize it or not and you can mould his life in any way you desire. So don't forget that you have an influence, for good or bad, over every child with whom you come in contact, and that you also have a great responsibility. Rena Glidden '26, 28 THE SIGNET BURIED TREASURE Far away a whistle blew. Dinner time, called John, as he threw down his pick and walked over to where Harry was digging. About two weeks ago, these two boys, John Miller and Harry Burton, had found a small excavation at the foot of a hill, some distance from the small village of Deansville. Naturally they wondered what it wasg whether it was an abandoned mine or a hidden cavern. In fact, in the minds of these two lads ran many wild and exagger- ated thoughts. Boylike they decided to dig down further in order that they might satisfy their curiosity. Anyway, if we don't find any treasure or mines or caverns, this hole will make a peach of a fort, said Harry, likewise throwing down his shovel. The two boys set off across the fields at a great pace to their homes, for the labors of the forenoon had put a keen edge on their naturally good appetite. Harry, on entering his house, discovered his father talking with a strange man. He overheard his father say, Yes, about six years ago, I believe, when it was buried there. Then the reply, which startled him so that he nearly dropped the dozen eggs his mother had given him to carry over to neighbor Bean's, came in a gruff voice. Well, we've got to dig it up, Mr. Burton. You say it's at the foot of the hill on the orchard side. Yes, but I'll help you dig, do you think I'm going to allow you to reap all the bene- fit? All right, laughed the stranger, But when shall we dig? I can't dig until to-morrow afternoon. How will that suit you? Fine, tomorrow afternoon. Good-day, sir. 'Ihe stranger was gone and so were Har- ry's wits. What in the world are they going to dig for? That noon at the dinner table he asked his father what he was going to do, and his father answered, Pm going to dig for treasure, Harry, why? Harry did not answer at first, he was speechless and could only stare. Finally he gulped and merely said, Oh, He quickly finished his dinner and then ran over to Miller's. After giving three short whistles he saw John come tearing out of the house. Hurry John, hurry over to the cave, I'll tell you about it on the way over. Between breaths he told John that he had learned that treasure was buried right where they were digging. Finally, they reached the spot and im- mediately took up their shovels and went to work. Both boys never worked so hard in their lives as they did that afternoon. They toiled without stopping, for several hours. Are you absolutely sure that you know what you are talking about? asked John, incredulously. They buried this treasure confoundedly deep, if there's any treasure here. I'm positive that it's here, assured Harry. Soon they hit something hard. The earth flew thick and fast for a while and soon a mass of bones was unearthed. This ain't treasure, these are nothing but old bones, said John disgustedly. You fool, don't you know that Pirates always put bones over their buried treas- ure? John looked up and was about to speak when he heard voices quite near them. He soon saw Harry's father and a stranger near by. Hey, Harry, whispered John, Here's your old man. 'Ihe boys crouched low and hoped to re- main unseen but their hearts sank when they heard Mr. Burton say, Well, well, look here, it's all dug up for us, and what's that down there in the hole? Well, if it isn't those rascally kids. Thanks boys, for digging these bones up, all that's left of poor old Treasure, once a famous race horse. He continued to the stranger, I guess you can put that pipe through here now without any fear of these bones polluting the water. Robert Eliot '27. THE SIGNET 29 HOW JOYCE WON HER HAPPINESS Oh, to be happy for one whole month at least! groaned Arlene. Oh, I'd rather do anything I wanted to for a month, replied small Doris. Well, what's the difference? If you are doing what you want to, you're happy aren't you? said Arlene pettishly. Not always, answered Joyce, there is a lot --if' Oh, never mind preaching, broke in Ar- lene. If you could do anything you want- ed to what would it be? I'd travel every- where, and see beautiful things. I'd never wash dishes or do any work. What fun it would be! Oh, I'd like to play all the time. Never help mother or anything. Just play, said Doris. Why girls! gentle Joyce was disturbed. Well, what would you do? challenged Arlene. Joyce looked dreamily across the lawn, why, I'd be pleasant to everyone, help sick people, do errands for old people, and 1'd just love to go abroad and study music. The girls were sitting on the porch out- side an open window, one bright, spring day, Ruth Meredith, a girl of sixteen with discontent written on her face, her small, wilful sister, Doris and their cousin, Joyce, whom they envied for her gentleness. Aunt Beth sat just inside the open win- dow, thinking. She was going to Europe in a month, as she always did in the sum- mer. Somehow she hated to go alone this summer. She heard the girls talking. She listened smilingly, then stepped out to the porch. May I help you find happiness for your desired month, girls? she asked. Surely! Yes! Oh fine! chorused the girls. Very well, come to me to-morrow and I will give you directions for finding happi- ness, she said and disappeared. The next morning the girls trooped into Aunt Beth's room. She greeted them affectionately, and passed to each a small slip of paper. They thanked her and went out. Eagerly, the girls opened their slips. Each contained the same directions. Be polite. Be kind to everyone. Do er- rands cheerfully. Keep your temper. Try this for a week. Pass your reports to me at the end of the week. I'm sure you will find happiness. Aunt Beth. Arlene looked wrathful, Doris disappoint- ed, but on Joyce's face was the light of determination. Who could ever do that? snapped Ar. lene, I can't and I'm not going to try. I don't see any happiness in that, said Doris with disgust. Oh, girls, what fun. We'l1 try anyway, said Joyce exultantly. Then followed a week that seemed to be filled with opportunities for the girls. A little bird with a broken wing lay in the path. Arlene ran down the path, saw the bird and kicked it aside into the grass. Joyce came along, picked up the bird, bound his wing, and cared for him until he was able to fly. Grandma wanted some yarn. Would Doris get it? Immediately Doris began to pout. No she wouldn't. She hated to run errands. Along came Joyce, skipped away for the yarn and was back before Doris had stopped pouting. An old tramp limped up to the door and asked for a drink of water. Pm sorry, but I really haven't time to bother, Arlene told him. Joyce gave Ar- lene a pained look and got the water. Aunt Beth wanted someone to help her pack. She asked each of the girls but Joyce was the only one who had time to help. The night came when the reports were to be made out. While Joyce wrote rapidly, Arlene and Doris sat gazing at their pencils. Well, what had they done? Surely they must have done something kind. They thought of numerous hateful acts but not one good one. Again they trooped into Aunt Beth's room. Joyce was the only one to pass in a report. Joy, that's fine, said Aunt Beth, after reading the report. Turning to the other girls she said, I'm disappointed. I thought 30 THE SIGNET you'd play my game. Joy wins the prize, I guess. She passed Joyce another slip of paper. The other girls looked over her shoulder as she read. Could it be true? She was to go abroad with Aunt Beth to study her beloved music. That's what the paper said. At her incredulous look Aunt Beth ex- plained. I wanted a companion this year. I guess I'm getting old. I heard your con- versation, and I thought of testing you. I decided to take with me the one who passed in the best report. I'm sorry I can't take all of you. Isn't that just our luck? I guess we paid too much for our selfishness, said Ar- lene as she and Doris walked slowly home. Gardys Woodside '27. A SCENE FROM THE PAINTED DESERT The desert. What does that word convey to our minds? Do we think of the Hopi Indians of Arizona who dwell in their an- cestor's cliffs which form a very beautiful and historical part of the Painted Desert, or are we reminded vaguely of some tale from the Arabian Knights? Do we see vast weary stretches of hot burning sands which rise and fall into rolling dunes, and often become whirling, destructive storms blinding travelers and causing many to lose their way and to perish on the tractless ex- panse, or does the word cause us to view an oasis, the wayfarers' haven of rest and refreshment, because of its green shrub- bery, date palms, and fresh supply of wa- ter ? Do we imagine tall, dusky Arabs silently folding their tents and stealing away in the clear moonlight, or do we be- hold an aged Mohammedan performing his sacred rites with his face turned toward Mecca? Do we glimpse long merchant caravans having numberless camels which wind picturesquely across the purple sage or do we try vainly to solve what the veiled women are thinking? It is quite natural for us to picture the deserts peopled in such a manner. How- ever, there are many times when their solitude remains undisturbed by even the faintest murmur. At such moments, the marvelous colorings of the deserts predomi- nates. Especially is this true of the Paint- ed Desert near the Grand Canyon of Colo- rado. At dawn, as the last star disappears, this whole desert Hames with color. A stain of violet, a dash of emerald, a blaze of ruby, the molten gold of the rising sun! The coppery sand dunes dotted with multicolor- ed cacti add more brilliance to this flood of tropical beauty. The arched dome of the heavens is cloudless. Crimson, gold, green and lavender far-fiung against the sky of a vivid purple hue! Dimly, on the far horizon, the scene is framed by deep pansy- colored mountains. All is loveliness, peace and silence. Such is morning in the Paint- ed Desert! Gradually, the golden disk of the sun ascends higher in the now asure ether. It tints the fantastic waves of sand to a pink- ish amber which makes a fitting background for cacti, of orchid, yellow, green and red shades. An occasional light bluish-green cliff rears abruptly from the levels. So, the day lengthens with an ever-shifting color scheme, each more harmonious than the last. Darkness falls like a velvet curtain. The blackness is intense until, silently one by one in the infinite meadows of heaven, blossom the stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels. Quietly in the far east appears a faint streak of silver, which rises among the other planets. It is the orb of the pale moon casting shadows dark and weird. The mass of color is hidden but new day will bring it forth more dazzling because of temporary concealment. ' Beatrice Titcomb '27, THE SIGNET 31 MEMORIES CF INDIA I Indian It was one of those really alluring nights when the tropical moon slips silently across the heavens in full glory. We stood before the great bronze shod gates which give ac- cess to an enclosure as near to Paradise as can be found anywhere on earth. The Toj Mahal the mausoleum built by Shak Jahan for himself and his favorite wife. I was standing on a wide marble terrace and I gazed on that all superb scene of solitude and unsurpassed beauty like one in a trance, its huge celestial form pierced by dark pointed arches and the dome appearing as a mighty crown resting on its everlasting body. Then I saw another image even more II Shew Crowning a hill nearly symetrical in form and rising from an infringement of waving palms stands the golden temple of the Shew Dagon resembling as we saw it a huge penical headdress, the kind one so often sees worn by the dancing girls of Burma. Approaching the foot of this sacred mound we saw hundreds of little shrines -clustered to the sides of the hill as if seek- ing protection from their queen enthroned above. There we entered the inclined street which leads to the top of the hill. This curious street is unlike all others in the world. It is footed by an ornate Burmise archway bristling all over with projections lacquered in various shades. Passing along we were aware of the heat and humidity of the airg then we realized the street was covered with matting ,and coarse cotton fabrics dyed purple and red. The little shops or booths lining the sides were curious to us in that their wares consisted of in- cense, sandal-wood, teak-wood and alabast- ed images of Buddha, but the, most unique and rarely seen object of all was gold-leaf cut into sheets about three inches square and tied in little packages. Every good Bud- dhist worshipper and those of Rangoon are purchasers of this gold-leaf taking it to their family shrines where they plaster it on every image, point and projection. At last we came out upon the summit of Paradise celestial than the first, appearing in the long reflecting basins. This one seemed fairly to float as it really did being agitated by a multitude of fountains. The four minarets were like four Vistal Virgins standing at a humble distance from their Queen Mother. The oil in a chased silver lamp is continually burning within the mausoleum and this gave a faint yellow light which shown thru the aperture in the main vaulted arch. Then turning to go I gave this Paradise one last look and I saw it engulfed in the light of the moon, a vision in reality and one to be remembered for all time. Dagon the hill and if the fire of our expectation had burned how it immediately sprang forth anew, for there we stood right in the shadow, right next the golden heart of one of the most powerful and pure Buddhist cults in the world. All was glittering, fiaky gold and the breeze laden with incense fumes swayed the myrid lace-like umbrel- las with their brass ornaments and bells which tinkled very pleasingly to the ac- companiment of the monotone chanting of the priests and worshippers at their shrines. But there as everywhere in India there were the half starved dogs, the beggers and even worse the lepers crying for back sheesh for they must have their betel-nut to chew-a spicy concoction pressed between two leaves. Encircling the Shew Dagon pagoda we saw big and little shrines, -rich and poor even some crammed into dark recesses with barely room for Buddha to sit in. At all these, as in China and Japan, were the gold- en streamers of prayers hanging from the golden umbrella atop the shrines. There in a crack of the Shew Dagon I espied just the head of an elaborate Buddha abandoned by man and gods alike, so picking her up I brought her home with me. At one particularly large and richly orna- mented shrine a high ceremony was- in progress, the magnificent peacock fans, the abundance of gold, the richly robed 32 THE SIGNET priests, the furtive glow of the fire which never goes out and the heavy cloud of in- cense tended to make one wonder how man can hold so much faith in that emerald eyed, gold-skinned goddess. Roger Wood '28. THE FOREI GN ER Why didn't you come out and play a game of tennis with us this afternoon, Alice, we had a wonderful time. Of course Mary and I lost, we always do, when Marie and Betty play. Ruth Cousins dropped down on the steps and looked up at her friend, Alice Burrows, who was lying in a ham- mock. Oh I don't know, Ruth, I was tired and it was so hot I preferred to lie here and read. I should think that you would rather do something besides that. I am sure that when college opens you will get enough of it. Oh yes I know I shall. Do you realize Ruth, that school will open in just two weeks? I realize it all too well. If it were not for tennis, basketball and parties I could not exist through a school year. When are you going to pack, Alice? Friday, I think. Who is that boy com- ing up the walk? Alice asked, sitting up and looking toward the front of the house. The Burrow's house was large, built in colonial style. In front there was a small porch with large white pillars. On each side were large porches with hammocks and lounging chairs. The two girls were on one of the side porches. Alice went in to see what the boy wanted. Soon she came back carrying a letter. special delivery boy, she It was the explained laughingly, as she tore open the letter. Why its from Grace, my older sister, she exclaimed, and just listen to what she writes. She says that she is sending Kiko San to me on September fourth on the 4.45 train from New York. She adds that she is sending an explanatory letter to mother. What do you suppose Kiko San is, Ruth? It can't be a girl, not with a H name like that. It sounds like a Japanese name, but I'm sure Grace would not send a foreigner to us. I do not believe even mother would allow that. Perhaps it is a cat or a dog, suggested Ruth. Yes, it probably is, but who would ever give a poor dumb animal such a name. Grace says that it is coming September fourth. My goodness, Ruth, today is Sep- tember fourth and it is four o'clock now, Alice exclaimed, leaping to her feet, I will run in and put on something suitable, then I will bring the car around to the door and we'll go right down to the station. In a few minutes Alice had brought the car to the door. Ruth got in and they started for the station. They talked about the letter until the train came in, then they began to look eagerly for someone or some- thing. Alice hearing her name spokein, turned and saw, standing near her, a girl, dressed in a dark blue traveling suit and a snug blue hat, speaking to an expressman. Alice stepped forward and spoke to the girl. Did I hear you ask for me? The girl turned and Alice saw that she was Japanese. Are you Miss Burrows? asked the girl. Why yes, said Alice in surprise. I am Kiko San, continued the girl, the Miss Burrows, send you a message, did she, saying I was coming? Why, why yes, but I didn't understand from her letter what - or T er, who it was, stammered Alice. Oh, she didn't say? asked the girl with rather a hurt expression. Well, I guess she did, only I didn't understand, replied Alice, but come out to the car, she said, recovering somewhat from her surprise. Have you any baggage, if you have I'll have it sent up. THE SIGNET 33 Kiko San was rather quiet during the drive to the house and neither of the girls spoke. After they had shown Kiko San to her room, Ruth and Alice slipped out to the back garden. Of all things, exclaimed Alice indig- nantly, to send us a heathen Chinese to live right in our house. You mean Japanese, Alice, said Ruth laughingly. Well, she added, You sure- ly were surprised. If someone had turned the hose on you, you couldn't have stam- mered and looked more uncomfortable than when she introduced herself, but she seems rather nice, don't you think? Nice! perhaps she can be nice but when she begins to eat rice with chop sticks and wear a kimona on dress parade, we'll -. There Alice, don't rave so. You surely have a strong dislike for foreigners, but she seems to have had very nice training, and she dresses well. Even though she is a foreigner we must remember that she is a stranger and make her feel that we are friendly to her, at least. said Ruth. That is all very well to say, Ruth, but I am going to keep my distance from her and after I find out what Grace has written mother I will tell you. The next day Alice ran over to tell Ruth what she had learned. She appeared very excited and not very well pleased. Just think, Ruth, she said crossly, I have to take her to college with me. Grace wrote that Kiko San is the daughter of a rich Japanese merchant. She has attended a missionary school and has earned an Americn scholarship. The missionary is a friend of Grace so she sent Kiko San to Grace asking her to place her in an Ameri- can college to complete her course. She is going to be in the same class we are, isn't that horrid. The two weeks slipped by quickly. Alice dreaded the opening of school. She was sure the girls would make fun of her be- cause of her Japanese friend. College opened. The first few days pass- ed more quietly than Alice had expected and by avoiding Kiko San she was not as annoyed as she had anticipated. Florence Boman, the general favorite in college, seemed to take a great liking to Kiko San. Although Florence came from a poor family she had been very popular and had led in scholarship since entering. Florence was elected president of the Fraternity and was first in most of the college activities. Then came the big re- ception to the President when the presidents of all the Fraternities were to be in the receiving line. Florence had seemed rather quiet for sometime previous and many thought it was due to the fact that Kiko San had been re- fused admission to the Fraternity. Florence is so sensitive, remarked one of the girls, Do you suppose I would let a foreigner get on my nerves like that! She has no place here with us anyway. If you were in Japan, who would be the foreigner then? inquired a voice close be- hind her. The girls turned to find Florence stand- ing beside them. Oh Florence, why do you take it so much to heart because we do not want her in our midst? asked Ruth. I don't know that I've really taken it to heart girls, but I do think that you are treating her in a very unkind manner. Why, she came here prepared to almost worship all of you and you have given her the cold shoulder in everything. She probably thought us idols, remark- ed one of the group, laughing. For shame, exclaimed Florence indig- nantly, Girls, you may regret those un- kind remarks, and turning on her heel she walked quickly away. Finally the day for the big reception ar- rived. Every girl was talking about what she would wear, and who would attend. Shall you attend the reception this eve- ning? asked Florence, as she fell in with Kiko San, on their way from classes. Me? said Kiko San in surprise, Why they don't want me. I want you to go, Kiko San, said Flor- ence, and wear that beautiful new soft silk that you showed me only a few days ago. No, I stay home, I am not wanted, said Kiko San sadly. ,I 34 THE SIGNET But the president wants you and.I want you. I want you to go in my place, tell me you will, please do, urged Florence. In your place? asked Kiko San in sur- prise, Not as president and stand in line ? Yes, that is just what I want you to do. Say you will, say it, to please me. pleaded Florence. Where will you stand? asked Kiko San. Oh, I guess I won't go, Florence said. carelessly, I don't care about it anyway, and, -4 well, 11 want you to take my place. Kiko San came very close to Florence and said softly, Florence tell why you are not going to stand in the line, tell Kiko San why you want her to take your place. Florence thought for a minute and re- plied, 'I will tell you truthfully, Kiko San. that I haven't a new or pretty dress to wear and I simply cannot go to that reception, dressed in that dimity that I have worn so often, where everyone else will wear silks. Now you see why I want you to go in my place. No, I don't. Oh, Florence, she cried clapping her hands joyfully, I think of something, something beautiful. Wait in your room for me. I will meet you there. Florence went to her room, wondering what thought had made Kiko San so happy. In a few minutes the Japanese girl came in carrying a box which she passed to Flor- ence. It's for you. she announced smiling happily. For me, gasped Florence amazed, Why 1- Oh, Kiko San, she exclaimed as she opened the box, It's your beautiful silk dress and those cunning little pumps, oh, I can't wear them to night. It wouldn't be right. Please wear them, for my sake, Florence. 'I'he missionary teacher told us to help a friend in need and I want to help you. Now try it on and let me see if it fits. Florence seeing that Kiko San was in earnest and would feel hurt if she did not accept. slipped into the dress. It proved to be a perfect fit. .vw I That night directly after supper, Ruth, Alice and several others gathered in Flor- ence's room to see what she was going to wear. When she appeared, arrayed in Kiko San's dress, the girls gazed at it in speech- less admiration, then they all began to talk at once. Florence slienced them and told them about Kiko San. When she had finish- ed all of the girls were very quiet, then Alice said quietly: I have shunned and ignored Kiko San because she was a Japanese and I thought that she was different and would be stupid and queer. I see now that she is different, she is kind and friendly. It makes me ashamed to think of the way I have treated her. That evening when Kiko San was writing her friend, the missionary, about her col- lege life, she heard a knock. When she opened the door four girls rushed in dressed for the reception. We have come to take you to the recep- tion, Alice explained laughingly. Before Kiko San could say a word the girls were rushing around helping her dress. Alice walked with Kiko San across the campus to the gymnasium where the dance was to be held. Just before they reached the building Alice stoppedg I want to ask your forgiveness, Kiko San, she said slowly, I have not acted in a friendly way at all since you came. I never once thought how lonely you might be in a strange land. You have taught me, through a friendly act, what it means to be really kind. Will you, - could you for- give me and be my friend? Kiko San laughed happily as she replied, I love friends and when I first met you I wanted to be friends. I am glad you are willing. Oh, Kiko San I'm so happy. If there were only a few more people in America as kind and friendly as you are what a beauti- ful country we should have. Come, let's go in, the music is starting. Arm in arm the two girls entered the gym. Helen Palmer '28. THE SIGNET 35 THE THIRD EVENING CLUB fApologies to Sir Rogerl As you will see by the title our club con- venes every Tuesday evening. Its purpose is to help make the world better. Now that we are formally introduced, I shall describe this company. First is John Drinkwater, our noble citi- zen. He is a prominent merchant of this city, a highly esteemed club member. In stature, he is small with a rotund figure. His head is nearly devoid of hair. We are indeed fortunate to have such a member. James Skelky is the next member of im- portance. He is also a short man. He has a striking personality and is a very digni- fied person. Mr. Skelky is president of the Red Star Tug Boat Co. This concern must have a competent hand to guide it so we are sure he is a qualified member. It is necessary that we have a man to iepresent the laboring class, so Raymond Dix has a seat in our organization. He is a tall person, the very picture of health, with strong sinewy muscles. His character is excellent and he seldom has much to say but when he speaks all members of the club give him attention. The editor of our Daily Tribune is also a member. He who is versed in all daily happenings is a gentleman of great wis- dom and ingenuity. He is always ready for a debate with any and all. And now, myself. I will need no intro- duction as you may judge from our next paper the sort of person I am. The subject of the next paper will be Mergers and Trusts. Coughlin '28. THE WASHINGTON ELM As I was coming home with my mother from a visit to Longfellow's home, I saw the famous Washington Elm. It was a very common looking, old, half dead elm tree. Many of its branches had been cut off and when I saw it men were pruning it in their last attempt to save it. While I stood there watching they cut off a branch and I went over and asked for a piece of it. A short time after that the tree was cut down and the pieces sent to the various states. I treasure the piece and often take it out and look at it. When I do this many pic- tures pass through my mind's eye. There is the picture of Washington taking command of the Continental Army. I see the army, many without uniforms and arm- ed with everything including muskets, rifles and even shotguns but all fired with the determination to free the country, drawn up in line in front of the tree. I see Washing- ton in the prime of life, tall, dignified, calm and with the manner of one able to coin- mand himself and others. A splendid horse- man, I see him ride up with his staff and dismount to read the order from the Conti- nental Congress for him to take command. I can see many people who have stood there in after years, thinking of that oc- casion, men from abroad, statesmen, stu- dents, teachers and all the rest, all paying tribute to the memory of Washington. I see the old tree standing there through the years seeing the changes in Cambridgeg the growth of Harvard College, the growth of Cambridge from a village to a fair-sized city and the changes around the old tree itself. And last of all I see the fight the old tree made, the long, hard unsuccessful struggle against overwhelming odds. Donald Blake '29 A MOTI-lER'S LULLABY Out of the woods came the clear sweet tones of a violin which, intermingling with the soft twittering of the birds, the sigh- ing of the trees and the low murmuring of the brook, gave a sound pleasant to hear. The violin was played by a slim girl, about twelve years old, with golden, curly hair and large, brown eyes, full of fire and life, 39 5 a is x l' 36 THE SIGNET Swaying gracefully back and forth, she seemed a part of the forest itself. Skill- fully, sometimes with high trills, then again with low notes the girl played on and on. She handled her worn violin as if it were a dear friend. Suddenly she raised her head, listened and heard a voice calling her. She cried out in response, Yes, mother, I'm coming. On the edge of the dark forest was a tiny three-room cottage. In this lived Geraldine Wellington and her mother, who was in ill-health. As they were poor Geral- dine bravely earned their living by playing evenings at the homes of wealthy people. How is your practicing coming along? asked Geraldine's sweet-faced mother. She was slender, and although care and worry were written over her face, they could not hide the gentle, refined expression on it. Fine! While I prepare supper, you go out on the porch. It's wonderful out to- night. Geraldine replied with enthusiasm. Your rosy cheeks tell me that, dear, said her mother. Geraldine went into a small neat kitchen and soon had supper ready. If Ted were here, how happy I'd be! the mother said as they sat down to the evening meal. Ted was a brother whom Geraldine could not remember. When he was fifteen he had had a hot quarrel with his father and in anger had left the house. Since then no one had heard of him. At the time he left the family had been wealthy, but when their father died, poverty closed in upon Geral- dine and her mother. How I wish I knew him! He's my only brother! and tears clouded Geraldine's pretty eyes. But maybe some day I shall, she added with an attempt to be cheerful. Later in the evening Geraldine went to her room. She was to play at an entertain- ment, which was to be given at a lady's home. She dressed with great care, putting on a dainty white dress, besprinkled with blue forget-me-nots. It was very becoming to her. After she was satisfied with her ap- pearance, she bade her mother farewell and ,went out in the dark night. Geraldine was not afraid however, as she was accustomed to the walk. Upon arriving at the house she slipped off her coat, then went among the other players with whom she was a great favorite. There was a large and enthusiastic audi- ence. Much applause and many encores were received by the players. After the entertainment as Geraldine was standing surrounded by friends, her attention was drawn to a man who was a stranger to her. He was tall, well dressed and at ease among the people. By his side hung a handsome violin case which appealed to Geraldine at once. When the man saw Geraldine he im- mediately crossed to her side, smiled and spoke to her. Please, Miss, could you tell me where I can find a boarding house? Geraldine hesitated a moment, then said, There is none here, but we have an extra xoom at home. The stranger thought a moment, then he said, If you are sure it is convenient, let us go at once. Walking along silently and swiftly, they soon reached the cottage. Geraldine took the stranger to his room. Then she told her mother what she had done. Mrs. Welling- ton agreed, saying it would be a good way to earn money, if the boarder was satisfied. Upon returning to the other room, Geral- dine found the stranger out on the porch, handling a beautiful violin. Motioning to her to be quiet, he put the violin tenderly under his chin and then drawing the bow lightly over the strings began to play. He had chosen a sweet, little lullaby. Running through it were strains of love and sadness, -then of vivid life and spirit. Geraldine listened-entranced. This must be a master player! Even in such a simple tune his skill was shown. Ted! a low whisper came from the lips of the mother who stood in the doorway. Mother mine! he leaped to his feet and drew her into his arms, all the while ex- pressing gladness and triumph in his tone. Sk Pk Ik 13 'K if ll It was a long story which Ted told. He had returned home wealthy and famous, only to find his father dead and no traces of mother and sister. In despair he was ready had heard to return. 'Ehat evening he Geraldine play and knew that it was his sister. When they reached the cottage, he his mother had conveyed the message to that he was there by playing the simple lullaby she had sung to him in the years before. Avis Titcomb '29. THE SIGNET 37 SEMPERFIDELIS Martha, remarked Isaac Leighton to his wife, who was making bread in the sun- ny old fashioned kitchen. Gyp's getting old. Well, 'taint likely he 'd be getting young all this time. He was two years old when little John died, and you can reckon up for yourself how old that'd make him. Too much arithmetic for me. But then, I don't need arithmetic to see that he ain't so young as he was once. When I call him, he don't run after me like he used to, and he don't take much interest in anything. Then he don't look as good as he used to, either, though Airedales ain't never noted for their beauty. He's getting a little mite lame, too, answered Martha. Hadn't you better get somebody to put him out of his misery? For I know you could never have the heart to. No, Martha, you're right about that. I couldn't bear to. But I'll see about hiring somebody. Well, if I'm going to the city to see about buying those sheep, I'd better get ready. With these words he left the room and there was a silence punctuated only by calls demanding the whereabouts of his clean shirts, collars, etc. At last he was off and started on the train for the distant city. Martha and Gyp were to stay at home alone. Gyp was com- pany for Martha even if he was an old lame, homely Airedale dog. When Isaac Leighton went away, Gyp was unhappy. He was a one-man dog, like nearly all Airedales, and Isaac was the one man. For the two days that he was obliged to stay alone with his mistress, Gyp neither ate nor drank, but spent much of his time watching for his master. Before, when it was possible, the dog had gone along with his master, but this was too far, and the city was no place for a dog in Gyp's condition. But Gyp didn't under- stand. He didn't understand why he was left at home with orders to take care of his mistress, but he obeyed with the unfailing and tireless obedience of an Airedale. On the afternoon of the second day, Mar- tha told him joyously, This is our last day alone, Gyp, our last day! Your master H is coming on the train tonight and we must be ready for him. Gyp seemed to under- stand what she said, for he ran to the win- dow as fast as he could, which was rather slowly, and looked out at the railroad track which ran quite near the house. He then went to the door and whined to go out. When the door was opened, he limped over to the track itself and sat down to wait, after sniffing the rails. In some way one of the rails on the track had become loose, and this was the first thing that Gyp saw. In some mysterious manner he knew that if the train struck that, there would be trouble. And his master was coming on that train! What could he do? Just then Martha came out to get water from the pump near the house. Not see- ing the loose'rail, she called to Gyp, fear- ing that he might get run over, but he paid no attention to her, for his mind was intent on that rail. At last she turned and start- ed back to the house with her pails full of water. As she crossed a rough place, her foot slipped and she fell. She was no longer burdened with the water, as it had been spilled by her fall, but she had sprain- ed her ankle and when she tried to rise, found it impossible. Gyp. Gyp! she called, Come here! At once he came limping toward her. Oh, Gyp, she said. Stay with me. The poor old dog looked first at the track, then at Martha, finally, remembering his 1naster's last words: And take care of your mistress, old scout, he quietly lay down beside her, facing the track. At last a rumble was heard far away and Gyp started toward the track. Martha did not know of the loose rail and tried to keep him back, but he would not stay. He knew that Isaac was on that train and his master came first to him always. So he kept on to the track, stepped painfully over the rail, and stood between the oncoming train and the danger point. He barked furiously in spite of the fact that because of the noise of the train, no one could hear him except Martha, who was watching him with anxiety and excitement. The engineer saw him and stopped' the train with a grinding of brakes, in time- to D fd -. K .Il '38 THE SIGNET avoid an accident and to save the passen- ger's lives. Gyp did not fare as well. At the last moment he fell and was crushed to death under the wheels of the train. But nothing mattered to the old Airedale except the safety of his master and mistress and of this he was assured. A small headstone was put up under a white rosebush in the front yard and the inscription on it was: To the memory of Gyp-Semper Fidelis. .Doris Hutchinson '29. THE l-IEROISM OF A LITTLE DOG I'm tired of being just a plaything, an ornament for my mistress' boudoir! Toy, a Pekinese pup barked softly to himself as he lay curled up on his embroidered silk pil- low. Laddie, that big police dog of my .master's, saved a boy from drowning once and has been bragging about it ever since. Rover, the collie, is a hero too: he dragged a child off the electric car track and saved its life. But I am only a toy-like my name. With a savage little snarl, Toy jumped down from his cushion onto the floor. And then Toy heard a big car come up the gravel drive and many voices talking all at once. One voice he heard above all the othersg it said The Country Club to dinner? An excellent suggestion! Golf? yes-we'll be ready in a jiffy! Toy turned up his little pug nose. If there was anything he loathed, it was to be taken where a crowd of silly women would rave over him and call him pet names. Worst of all, he must ride over in his mis- tress' lap. How absurd! Rover never did, -he ran along behind the cars. And so Toy made up his mind that he wouldn't go. He'd have his freedom and if they looked for him, he'd stand up for his own rights. As fast as his little short legs would carry him he ran out on the cool, wide veranda and hid under a wicker lounge behind some sheltering palms. My mistress will never find me here, he thought. He heard the screen door bang. Toy, Toykins, oh, where can he be! Involuntarily Toy growled. It was a tiny, faint growl to be sure, but his mistress heard it. Toy. Oh, here you are. Come darling, we're going for a nice ride. Come pet! And Toy went. He was really too good natured a little dog to make a fuss. Upon arriving at the club house, Toy was left with Peggy, the frail little niece of his mistress. Peggy was seven and old enough to be allowed to stray away from her elders. As the latter got more and more interested in their golf, they failed to notice Peggy and Toy following one of the woodland paths to the brook. Peggy had taken a story book with her and Toy was snoozing on the soft green moss on the bank of the sparkling little brooklet. But he was sleep- ing lightly and became wide awake when he heard a rustle in the bushes near Peggy. A long body glided forth, black with green spots, its forked tongue darting, lightning- like, back and forth! As it reared its head to strike, Toy leaped to his feet and like a flash sank his teeth into the repti1e's throat! Then little Peggy noticed for the first time the twisting, writhing body of the snake, so close beside her. With a little cry she ran up the path and met her mother and Toy's mistress, who had finished their golf and were looking for them. At a glance they saw the danger the child had been in. Peggy, are you all right, dear? Toy you brave little dog. After that Toy walked between Laddie the big police dog and Rover, the collie, with his head held high. For, he thought, Little dogs can be heroes, too. Polly Ramsay '29. I THE MASQU1-:RADE fl'-H f -8-7 Oxford. Hello, Orcutt? Is Mrs. ., 5 t gl? I should like to speak with 'ri , lx ,- ' -'x. at ,A .. .. N -X ,Qi -1-go I 'W ii L .s f wi zzgt'-W 1 her. What's that? All too busy? A what? Oh! A party! Masquerade? Oh yes! THE SIGNET 39 Say, Orcutt, what time is it to begin? Eight-thirty, all right, good bye. Audbry Sheldon, who had just returned from Paris, hung up the receiver. So there was to be a masquerade at his home that evening, and his mother, and evidently the whole household were too busy, making arrangements for the coming event, to talk with him. Could he do it? Yes he could and he would, but he must hurry. Sheldon was now in a city nearby his home, and had arrived two days earlier than had been expected. Having a little leisure time before his train was due, he had called up his mother, the result cf which you know. This was the beginning of the whole af- fairg just for a lark, Audbry determining to go to the party, masked, and not to show his identity if possible. He obtained a costume, and wig along with the rest of the disguise, and then spent the remaining time ntogging out, as he expressed it. He would not start until about seven-thirty and, as it was an hour's run, he would not ar- rive upon the scene of action until about half an hour after the fun had commenced. At just twelve minutes of nine Sheldon was having his first dance of the evening. He had not the slightest notion with whom he was dancing, for he could recognize only a few. He knew his sister, Bess, the in- stant that he saw her and hoped that she would not recognize him. After about three interesting dances, how- ever, he found himself with Little Bo-Peep. He again did not know his partner, but she, unlike the others with whom he had danced, was very talkative, and was sure of his identity. He was Lance Nelson-who else could he be? Why, there was no question at all in her mind. Why, Lance, should you try to make me think that I am wrong? she was saying. The very idea! Having known you as long as I have, I can't mistake you especially when you are wearing the very same cos- tume that you wore to our last mask ball. I should have thought if you were so very particular about not being known you would have worn a different costume. The minute we began dancing I knew you for certain, and the way that you are denying that you are yourself is positive proof that you are tibbingf' So the conversation continued but still her partner only shook his head for he knew too well that if he should speak he would give himself way, and he was having too good a time for that. But who could this little personage be, who knew Nelson so well? He was convinced that she was not any girl of that vicinity for he did not know her voice or her laugh, and he surely would have remembered that laugh. Lance, for of course you are Lance, are you going to the Valentine party at Vir- ginia Northrup's Friday? A shug from Audbry. Well, will you go with me? You know the girls have to invite the gentlemen this time, and you are about the only one here that I know well enough to ask. Sheldon tried to show that he did not like the sarcasm, but it was rather difficult through a mask so, as he wanted to continue his fun, he accepted her invitation with a nod. The dance ended now and Sheldon was left to wonder how he was going to call for a young lady, whose face he had never seen. He hadn't the slightest idea where she lived, or at what time he was to call for her. They were unmasking now, so he decided to clear out. He went to his room and, as luck would have it, went unnoticed. He would like to have stayed and seen Bo- Peep's face, but as he did not wish to ex- pose his own he took the other course. He surely would have enjoyed the surprised look on Bo-Peep's face when she saw Lance Nelson unmask, for he had on a Dutchman's costume, not a cavilier's. Where was the person she had taken for him? Nowhere to be found? And she had been so sure of his identity, and had invited him to the Valentine party. What would she do? She would do the only possible thing -- wait. The next morning Audbry's family was rather surprised to see him coming into the breakfast room. After the first greet- ing and questions, he was asked vgly he not come in and enjoyed the partyw before. Oh! I was too tired, he and changed the subject. That evening Bess had a guest She warned her brother he was to meet a gerh, i 40 THE SIGNET no other than Kitty Falknor or Little Bo- Peep of the night before, as Bess added in introducing. Really you should have seen her last night, she took her part beautiful- ly.n Fate was aiding Sheldon for sure. Kitty Falknor, the girl about whom he had heard so often, but had never happened to meet, had taken him for her cousin. Wouldn't he have sport Friday night? , Before dinner was over, he had learned all about the Valentine party and, as a seemingly unimportant fact, he had learned that Kitty was visiting Mrs. Nelson. Kitty was somewhat puzzled by his man- ner, for although his face would be perfect- ly sober, yet his eyes would be laughing at her. Why did she seem to amuse him? Eight-thirty Friday evening came, and Audbry Sheldon came for little Bo-Peep. After finding her mistake at the mask ball, Bo-Peep had not known who was to take her to the party, but she was more than surprised now to find Audbry Sheldon, her tantalizer. So that was why he had laugh- ed at her! He had played a trick on them all, and she had been the one to bite so quickly. There was no need of explanations, for they both knew how it really happened, and enjoyed the joke which lead to a very pleas- ant friendship for them both. Elizabeth M. Ham '29. AN INCIDENT OF THE. FUTURE It was a beautiful spring morning in 1975 when Bob Morgan and his churn, Tom Ma- son, both of whom had caught spring fever, sitting on the porch of the former's home in the fifty-third story of an apartment building in New York City. They were both gazing at the gigantic masses of stone and steel which towered all around them as far as they could see. Then their gaze shifted to the traffic overhead on the half- mile street level. It was one of the busiest levels in the city, for it was the one used generally by the business men and shoppers. The traffic cop on his aerial platform was exceedingly busy that day, as he tried to prevent jams among those speeding planes, above them, on the higher levels, huge air liners,'both passenger and freight roared along as if trying to beat each other to their destination. Their gaze finally dropped and Bob said wistfully, Gee! I should like to get away from this place for a while this summer. Same here, added Tom. I should like to start out and travel and travel and see new things, and keep on traveling until I got enough of it, though I doubt if I ever cgmldt: ' 'il know what I am going to do, Bob H said excitedly. Last night we received a radiogram from Uncle John in San Francis- co saying that he would arrive here today , . I about noon on the Northern Airline, and that he was going on a trip abroad this summer, I'm going to ask him if he will take us along with him for company. Good idea, but do you think that he will? asked Tom. Sure, I think he will after all we did for him last summer, reassured Bob. Let's go down to the air station and meet him. It's nearly time for the liner to arrive now. suggested Tom. All right as soon as I go in and tell Dad, said Bob. He then disappeared into the apartment, but soon reappeared and beckoned for Tom to come. Together they made their way to the roof of the building, where the many tenants kept their planes. The two boys hopped into Morgan's plane and Bob started the almost noiseless electric motor, which propelled the machine. They then glided out over the city and headed for the air station. They arrived there just as the liner did. They soon found Bob's uncle among the passengers and he greeted them very heartily and said that he had something to tell them as soon as they got to Bob's home. They made quick time on the trip back to the apartment and were soon sitting in the living room where, Bob's uncle John was telling about his trip that day. He finally paused and with a smile said, THE SIGNET 41 I don't suppose you boys would care to go with me this summer, would you ? Would we, why this very morning Tom and I were wishing that we could, replied Bob happily. Were you? Well, you boys had better be getting your things together then for we leave early in the morning. advised Uncle John. The next morning found Tom, Bob and Uncle John in a gaint transatlantic air liner headed for London. It was a wonderful ship, and all three of them spent most of that day examining every part of it. They arrived in London at five o'clock the next morning and hired a taxiplane to take them to a restaurant where they had breakfast. After breakfast they wanted to see the city so they got into a sight-seeing plane, which took them to all the principal places. From London they flew to Paris, where they spent a few daysg then they went to Venice. By this time all three of them were tired of traveling in the liners so Bob suggested that they buy a small plane and fly it themselves. Both Tom and Uncle John liked this plan so they went to a garage and bought a small but speedy plane. They then loaded it with supplies and started on their journey. At Cairo they were told to watch out for air bandits for not only had several planes been held up and plundered but one had been robbed and the occupants murdered as well. They left Cairo about five o'clock one night with Bob as pilot. They were fiying along slowly, just beneath the clouds, when a dark shadow shot out from the clouds al- most on top of them. Bob immediately speeded up, but the other plane easily caught up and flew just overhead, forcing Bob's plane down, little by little. Then Bob tried making quick turns and loops but the bandit's plane always followed and kept above. Finally the plane above swooped down directly over Bob's plane, meaning only to force it down to earth, but it came too far and the wheels crashed into the upper wing of the lower plane and caught there in the wires and streets. Both planes then went into a nose dive out of which Bob could not pull them. They were headed straight into a river and Bob cried for Tom and Uncle John to jump, they did and Bob, after a last frantic effort to pull the plane out of the dive, had failed, jumped too. It seemed to Bob as if he would never strike the water after he jumped, but when he did he luckily struck it feet firstg he sank down, down into the depths until he thought his lungs would burst, but finally he reached the top again, just in time to see the planes sink out of sight in the water. . As soon as he regained his breath Bob called for the others and received replies from the shore which was close at hand. He headed for it and found Tom and Uncle John there, waiting for him. What do you think we had better do'?:' asked Bob as he came up to the other two. I think we had better look around for the bandits first, said Uncle John. Some of them may have jumped and if they did- n't they are in their grave now. They looked around everywhere but could not find any traces of them so they went to a town about a quarter of a mile down the river, secured a room in a hotelg and dried their clothes. After this was done they went down stairs and as they passed the desk the clerk handed a radiogram to Uncle John which said that he must go back to San Francisco immediately, for his business needed him. Therefore they left the next day on an air liner for New York. It took them two days and nights to reach there. They part- ed with Uncle John at the station and then went to their homes where they were soon telling their parents about their trip. Donald Palmer '29. Q 42 THE SIGNET THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY Little Jimmie Jones and his friend, Tom Mason, walked hastily up the street of their little town, talking as fast as they walked. Everyone knew the boys well enough to know that when they were in their present spirits, something special was going to happen. Ain't that the darndest, Jim ? said Tom. Did 'ya ever hear the beat of it? Real honest to goodness ghosts right here in town. Yep, I've heard of 'em before answered Jim. When my Pop was a boy he said he saw a lot of 'em one night when he out out Jack-0-Lanterning. He said one of 'em chased him for a mile, I guess. So this ain't nothing unusual. Happens every- where. Maybe it does, said Tom, but they don't usually offer a reward to the person who solves the mystery, does they? Well, I dunno, answered Jim, I don't remember of pop saying anything 'bout that. There's a poster that says a thousand dollars will be given to the one who solves this mystery. Say Jim, supposin' we solve it. Just as you say, Tom, but it seems rath- er risky to me. Supposin' they should .chase us for a mile. What would we do? Oh, well, they aint been seen yet, they've only heard 'em. So it was decided that the next evening the two boys would go to the house where the ghosts were and solve the great mys- tery. They were to take their air rifles with plenty of shot and a club in case they should see them. Early next evening two very desperate looking young gentlemen met at the corn- er. Are yoh prepared, Jim? asked Tom in a very coarse voice. I am, sir. Gut everything yuh told me ta bring, answered Jim. Now remember, we are to creep just as easy's we can up to the house and take 'em by surprise, commanded Tom. Gee, won't they be some surprised! Yep, said Jim in a rather shakey voice. What! Ye ain't scared so quick, be yuh? No, I ain't scared, only I ain't never done nothing like this before and some one really and truly chased your pop. After a few more words they proceeded towards the house of mystery. It was a large house and set quite a distance from the road. The last occupant had been driven from the house by the screaming of these ghosts. Very quietly the boys approached the house, just as had been planned. At every little noise they would jump but neither would admit that he was the least bit afraid. They were now very near the house, -almost ready to enter when a whistle from a nearby train blew. Both boys jumped and ran as fast as possible. Upon reaching the road they stopped, each look- ing at the other. A Say, Tom, are they commin', asked Jim. Nope, course they ain't commin', an- swered Tom. What'che run for. There wasn't nothin' to be scared of. Maybe there wasn't, said Jim, but I noticed you wasn't long in getting outa the way. Say Tom, 1et's go back and finish our hunt. Tom looked at Jim and then at the house. What had happened all of a sudden to change Jim's mind. After a few moments he finally said, Well, yes, I'1l go, but its getting rather late, ain't it? Oh, not so very, answered Jim. S' only about ten and lotta nights you've been over ta my house until half past or more. Yes, I know, but I've got an awful head- ache Jim, lied Tom. Supposin' we go home and come up tomorrow. Well just as you say, said Jim, but I'm awful anxious to finish our hunt. At ten o'clock next morning Jim stood on the corner ready for the hunt. He looked very brave and desperate and very much disgusted because Tom did not come. About eleven Tom arrived and a very sad and frightened looking Tom, too. What's tha matter, Tom? asked Jim. What makes ya look so sad this morning? Oh nuthin', answered Tom, only I had a dream last night that ghosts were chas- ing me. I thot they chased us for miles and miles like they did ya pop. Twas an awful dream. THE SIGN ET 43 Forget it, said Jim. 'Cummon, we're going up ta the house of mystery ya know. Do you think we'd really better, Jim? Course I ain't scared only I, well, I keep thinkin' of my dreams. Sure, cummon, Twon't take us very long to solve that mystery. Finally after much arguing they started once more for the house of mystery. Neither spoke. One was too heavy hearted and afraid, and the other thot it best to keep .still or his friend might change his mind. At last they reached the house. Very quietly they went up the steps and opened the door. Not a sound could be heard. Not even a leaf rustled. It was a deathly still- ness to the boys, but neither would admit it. They entered, with Jim leading the way and Tom reluctantly following. The hall was of very rich structure. A large staircase led from this hall to the rooms above. This staircase seemed to ap- peal most to the boys so they very softly approached it and ascended. At the top of the stairs they stopped and listened. Hearing nothing they continued their jour- ney through the rooms but to no avail. They then returned to the hall and had nearly decided to give it all up and go back when Jim spied a door. Motioning Tom to follow him, he crept very easily up and opened it. This door led to the attic. They were rather undecided whether or not to go up. What's tha sense, whispered Tom. We ain't heard nothing or seen nothin, have we? I bet it's all a fake. Well, answered Jim, If we ain't heard nothin or seen nothin there ain't nothin to hurt us, so let's go up. Once more, Tom followed Jim and they went up the stairs. It was a large attic. There were a great many old boxes and trunks, which had evidently been left many years -before. Going over to a trunk the boys raised the lid. There in the top of the trunk were jewels of every size, shape and description. The boys had never seen such a sight before and did not know what to think. In their excitement over these jewels they had quite forgotten the ghosts when all of a sudden they heard a terrible noise. Both boys jumped and looked around ex- pecting at any moment to see a ghost. Af- ter waiting a few moments and hearing no sound, they crept across the room. Then they stopped and again looked around for the ghosts. But not a ghost did they see. What could it be? They stood still and waited. Again they heard the noise. This time lt was directly back of Jim. He jumped and raised his club as if to strike someone, but there was no one to be seen. He could see nothing but an old tin pail, and surely that could not be it. Reaching over with his club Jim moved the pail. It contained noth- ing and did seem at all different from any other pail the boys had seen, so they kicked it to one side. Over it fell, making a sound which was almost deafening and re- minded the boys of the sound the ghosts had made. Say Tom, said Jim, I'll bet it's that pail. That pail, said Tom disgustedly. Did you ever hear a pail screaming? Well I should say not. I don't care Tom, I'll bet it is. It must be because we don't hear that noice now. Let's put it back where it was and see what happens. Tom laughed but Jim put it back just the same and they moved over very near it. Soon the noise came again and Jim jumped over ready to solve the mystery. See, Tom, Jim fairly screamedg That is what it is. See that stick? Well when that noise came the stick moved and hit the pail and that's what makes the noise. Every time the wind blows the stick hits the pail and makes the noise. Two very excited boys entered the town. Going directly to the old Judge of the town, they told him their story, then showed him that it was really true. That afternoon the boys received five hunderd dollars for their work. That night they sat on the front porch of Jim's home and talked it all over until quite late. As they parted Tom said, Say Jim, we'll have to go mystery hunt- ing again, won't we? If it hadn't been for you we wouldn't have got all this money. And so the boys parted, each looking for- ward to the time when they would be men and could solve bigger mysteries out in the world. Frank Laughton '29. . , -.1 .4 -- . F 0 5 ,wvlr ji .' ATHLETICS K - L A meeting of the Athletic Association was called October 5, 1925 and the following officers were elected: President, - Elton True Vice president, Charles Gasper Secretary, Mary Flynn Treasurer, Isabel Marsh The following 'managers and assistant managers were elected: Basketball, Elton True Assistant Managers, Mark Roberts, Horace Hopkins Baseball, Neal Fogg Assistant Managers, - Maurice Parkman, Norman McKenney The Athletic Association had a tag day on Saturday, Qct. 10, 1925 to raise funds for basketball for the year. The amount received was 556. On December 1, 1926 a meeting was called to elect a cheer leader. Charles Gasper was elected. On April 27, 1926 a meeting was called to make arrangements for a benefit picture, the proceeds to be used to purchase new uniforms for the baseball boys. The picture given May 4, 1926 was the White Desert. The amount received was 575. The baseball and track men decided to have no track team for the year but to de- vote all of their time to baseball. Ludgar Higgins '26. Boys' Basketball A large number of boys came out for practice this year at the beginning of the basketball season. Mr. DeWever acted as coach and under his supervision practice was held every Monday and Wednesday night after school at the high school gym until the town hall was open to practice. As the season passed many dropped prac- tice. The majority of the squad were Jun- iors. The team elected Pat Shields for their Captain, and the school elected Elton True manager of basketball. Both men worked hard for a good team and schelude. 'Q The members of the team were: Pat Shields, Capt. Bussy Bucknam, Nathan Pease, Jim Leighton and Lorie Beleveau. The substitutes were: Leo Peters, Everest Dyer, and Charles Hall. The result of the games played are as follows: Dec. 11, 1925 N. H. Fay 47 Guilford 24 Dec. 19, 1925 N. H. Fay 52 Newport 13 Dec. 23, 1925 N. H. Fay 16 Bangor 19 Jan. 1, 1925 N. H. Fay 19 Newport 16 Jan. 8, 1926 N. H. Fay 25 Foxcroft 8 Jan, 15, 1926 N. H. Fay 31 Sangerville 41 Jan. 22, 1926 N. H. Fay 23 Bangor 29 Feb. 5, 1926 N. H. Fay 20 Foxcroft 29 Feb. 26, 1926 N. H. Fay 27 Brewer 10 Mar. 3, 1926 N H. Fay 30 Sangerville 39 Mar. , 1926 N. H. Fay 21 Brewer 20 Mar. 12, 1926 N. H. Fay 34 Monson 15 In the winning of seven of the twelve games on our schedule, we scored 345 points to our opponents 263. The team did especially well at Bangor by holding the score 19-16 in favor of Bangor. Dec. 23, Bangor at Bangor. N. H. Fay 1161 Leighton rf Beleveau lf 121 Bucknam c 111 Pease rg 111 2 Shields lg 131 Bangor 1191 McClay lg 111 Turner rg Hickson c 111 5 Samway lf 131 3 O. Laughlin rf 111 Referee: Wallace. Dexter played fine basketball in this game with Sangerville. Jan. 15, Sangerville at Sangerville. N. H. Fay 1311 Sangerville 1411 Beleveau rf M. Edes lg Leighton lf Stone lg Bucknam c 131 0. Edes rg 121 1 Peters c 111 Lambert c Pease rg 131 1 M. Edes c Shields lg 181 1 clukey H151 2 Humphy rf 181 1 Referee: Edwards. There was great excitement over the sec- ond game with Bangor. 1 s I x IWIWI9 BOYS' BASKWFHALI, TEAM Buck row, Lvft to right: L00 Peters, Lorie Bvlevcau, Nathan Buc'knz1m,V Jr.,MC'lifYorfi I,L-igrlmtmm, I-Ix'c1'n-st Dycr. Front row: Hur and Shields, Elton Truo, lWllI1i1fICl', Nathan Pczlsv. faq mnv r 1 , 1 nfl., A .': Iff- , V i q . 1 1 f Wx, Ha' ..-'11-' . 'D+ 'I A -,he as :J- 4,f..- .. L If-W,.'f'i.' ,- E, vu' f. n 'fm 1,155 -. 1.-4 JN 'fig' 3,-vgfgf-,uf if '- 71 QCP? 9' ' . S ,Q Y . ' l,L,, ,vi -MHAQ: 'A 7.2 . g - A F 'A f I We-.:P2'g' ff ' hr! 11-!mf'f1!'a?X ': qxf ' . 'Mp . H-'J '-. , -V: , ,..iAj,li...f f' ' 'U H 4 MI, r 5 -QQ-. 2241 .A 1 - X-Y' int!-'-,'f vz Ga' A X ., .11 .RJ r .-- -,,,,.. 1 '52, 1 . :V -f ,. - . . , .V . . ' 5 inf? , 7: 'ww- ,.- ., , ,af f--M1 inf! 4' . 'Ei -3: 'L n,1.a.'.f 5, . ' ,gy J 2' .L ,.,. 1 my - .ZF '-Z:11 U 'VI X X :Lag V. V , lvl, 1 AF . - Wig, - 4: L V. 'ffw 'Q 1' 1 4 EH ., V -is Jan. 22, Bang N. H. Fay 1231 Beleveau rf 121 Leighton lf 141 Bucknam c Pease rg 131 Peters rg Shields lg 111 8 Hall lg O.L THE SIGNET 47 or at Dexter. Bangor 1291 McClay lg 111 Chapman rg Racklin rg Hickson c 111 Valanta c 111 Turner lf 131 4 aughlin rf 151 1 Samway rf 111 Referee: Edwards. Sangerville at Dexter. N. H. Fay 1301 Sangerville 1391 Beleveau rf 151 M. Edes lg 2 Leighton lf 121 2 O. Edes rg 6 Bucknam c 111 1 Carr c 1112 Pease rg 121 2 Clukey lf 3 Shields lg 131 1 Humphy rf 121 5 Referee: Edwards. Bussy Bucknam did great playing in all the games getting the jump on the majority of his opponents. Nathan Pease scored many baskets due to his being an excellent long shout,-he was also very good guard. Pat Shields being an excellent all round player made a good captain. Lorie Beleveau did his share of the cag- ing of baskets and of the team work. Last, but not least, Jim Leighton made an excellent forward, caging many baskets and his ability to break up the opponents' plays saved many a game. The team gives much credit to Mr. De- Wever for its success. Only one of the letter men will be lost this year as the rest of the team are Juniors and Sophoniores and it is hoped we will have a good team next year. Lewis Champeon '27. Mrs. Blake in English class: Mr, Clark, why didn't you attend the lecture last night? Clark: Well, er-I had to stay home with the baby. Miss R: Mr. Dore, stop the noise or get out. Fields '29: See them playing in that mud! How will they ever get clean? Shields '26: Huh! That's what the scrub team's for. Mrs. P- 1in main room to two visitors1 Have you girls had permission to speak? Miss Gardner 1in penmanship1: Now, lets all see who can make the best I's 1eyes1. Miss R to small child on the street: Did you get upset? No, I fell down. Miss Rice asks this question in a test. Whom do you like best in the story of Ivanhoe? Why? Freshman answer: I like Ivanhoe best because he saved Rebecca. Bless his sole! Strange Translations Lui baisant la main-raising her up. Ubi Deucalion cum consorte tori adhaesit -He clung to his wife by marriage. Philemon was budding out. In shorthand: The crow picked the stones up in his paw. They wired the boy with the wheel. Mrs. Whitmore: Does anyone here kncw what a perambulator is ? Glidden '26s Why! it's a hearse, isn't it? Mr. Gaspar, during a stillness: Such is life! Mrs. Peirce: Are you having difficulties, Gaspar? Gaspar: Oh no, I just broke the lead in my pencil. Study, study all the time-ee Muzh-ee, want-ee, little get-ee Teacher preach-ee, teacher fret-ee Bright young seniors soon forget-ee. M. Flynn '26 1to gro:er1 I want some lard. Grccer: Pail? Flynn: I didn't know it came in two shades. GIRLS' B.-XSK ETBALI. TEA M Girls' Basketball 'l'lae girls' basketball team oi' this year was not so successful as last year's team. We were unfortunate in losing Evelyn Keene who played so well last year. There was, however, murh good material and the team of '27 shouid be a successful team. Miss Blenkhorn was our coach and we eeitainly enjoyed working with her. For variuos reasons games were postponed and the sshedule shortened. We did play Ban- gor this year and although we lost by quite a score, we feel that we learned much dur- ing' that game. To make up for the short- emd season, Miss Blenkhorn suggested that we play interscholastic games, the winning team to be given a party by the losing l l trams. The Seniors were the winners and were invited to a party on May 6th at the gym. The schedule was as follows: N. ll. Fay 11103 Dover-Foxcroft fill N. ll. Fay U75 S2lll,9f0l'Ylllt' C230 N. ll. Fay 12587 Dover-Foxcroft 1 :il N. H. Fay fllil Samgerville fill Y. ll. Fay fill Bangor H-lj Interseholastie games: Fieshmen QZQZJ Sophomores Q 81 Seniors 1503 Sophomores 1 IU Seniors 12221 Freshmen I Tl lfreshmen 1281 Sophomores Q 81 Seniors 15321 Sophomores 1 Ol Seniors 1181 Freshmen filly E. H. 26. BASEBALL TEAM Baseball The baseball team of 1926 began the sea- son with a show of good playing by defeat- ing' Newport higzh on May 8, at Dexter. The score ot' this game was Dexter 5, Newport 4. lllilllillfltl' l og'g' has already scheduled sev- en grames and more 2l1'0 expected before the season is tinished. The games are as fol- lows: Saturday, May 15. fl-,Clllllll2J. lVednesday, May 19, Hartland at Dexter. Saturday, May 22, Newport at Newport. lllednesday, May 26, Guilford at Guilford. Tuesday, June 1, M. C. I. at Pittsfield. Wednesday, June 2, Hartland at Hartland. Saturday, June 5, fPendingJ. Thursday, June 10, fPendingJ. The line-up for the season is as follows: Batting: Shields and Beleveau. H. Brawn, lb, D. Hall, rf. R. Ramsay, Zh. C. Bueknam, ef. N. Pease, ss. H. Champeon, lf. N. l og'g', Sb. lst yoieeill. Dyer '28 says she is going to live near a valley. 22nd voice-Oh no! She intends to live near a mountain. lllrs. ll---: What are eherubs, Mr. Buck- nam 7 B 227: Birds, llliss ti: Which does Ll horse have the hives or the heayes? Ileard at the baseball park: The boys have been searching: frantically for the stakes which mark the diamond. Sudden- ly Fhampeon '28 spies a stake which is greatly out of range with the others. What is that '? he asked of Dewever. That, replied DeWever, Oh, that is where they hitch the elephants. Miss Rice: What is a S0l'l'01'lty? Kenney: A girl's fraternity. 50 THE SIGNET Mrs. Blake in English class: Miss Clark, after you are through with your editorial you may write your will. Drama Scene: In the garden. Time: Early morning. Strout '28 singing with much feeling: Hoe it-hoe it. Fields '29 fin Science classjz Ice gives ntl' cool heat. Mr. DeWever: Mr. Page, tell what you have learned about chemistry. Page: Take me all day. Mr. D-: All right, take all day. We Want to Know How Dick marks while other things. How long last. When E. Johnson will visit a barber. Where C. Eliot got her new vanitie. And most of all-what makes the water como down through the ceiling in Room III. Ramsay can get such good being so busily engaged in Bob Eliot's infatuation will Miss Holt: How far are you from the correct answer? Cleaves '28: Just about two seats. Mrs. Peirce: Quel est e animal qui bous donne le lait? Bailey '28: Le caq. Latin I Miss Rice: Can you translate this sen- tence, Mr. Blake, Paulo ante domum erat? Blake '29: Paul was auntie at home. Latin teacher: What does the word nihil mean? Student addressed: Don't know. Teacher: What does it mean to you ? Another pupil: It means nothing to me. Gasper during cheering practice: I will explain to the Freshmen because I don't believe they know where to sit. Tink '27: Did you and Madeline have words when you broke up? B-- '27: I had words enough, but no chance to use them. Heard in English Class Dancing in the Gothic style is natural. The teakettle with a torn cover leaks. The sun was shinning. Mrs. P--: Give the word for mechanic. Gaspar: Le medicin! Mrs. P-: But what kind of a doctor? Gaspar: Automobile medicin! Clark '26: Well, if a man had a horse with an historical background, he wou1dn't have to sell him, even if he had promised to do so. l Senior Statistics 1 'CLASS OFFICERS President, . Elton True Secretary, Isabel Marsh Vice President, Eleanor Herrick Treasurer, Thelma Mountain Class Colors: French Blue and White Motto: Carpe Diem X . CHARLES ALLAN GASPER Turpin Bo' March 3, 1908 'C' Tom in class play Cheer leader Track Vice-president of A. A. 'l'urpin plays the part of the original Ben in our class. He is our entertainer. We are sure he will be il famous actor before old age overtakes him. NEAL CROSBY FOGG Foggie Horn August 17, 1007 Graduation part fFrench playj Operetta Ullaniel Sylvester in class play Track Baseball Manager '26 Baseball Veggie joined our class in the Junior year but he has been a loyal and studious classmate, neverthe- less. It didn't take him long to get right in with the teachers, nor the girls either, for that matter. ELEANOR LOUISE HASTY El Born December 10, 1008 Signet Board lil it is wonderful to think that you could keep quiet long enough to have your picture taken. Were-n't you just aching to giggle or to talk, El '? We understand that this young lady's dreams center around New York and dressmaking, that is, most of them do. However, a few of them must be else- where since, My Sweetie went Away. How about it, El 'Z HAZEL GRACE ARNO Hazee Born April 15, 1908 Although Hazee has been with us for four years, still we do not know much about her, because of her quiet reserved manner. Probably she has a dream tucked away some where, and whether it be of the farm or of the city, Hazee we hope that it comes true. PHOEBE ALVINA HILTON Born November 25, 1906 Honor Student Debate Senior Play Phoebe is one of the smallest and quietest girls in our class. Happily, the size of the person has nothing to do with the brain power, so do not be surprised to see her name on the Honor Roll. Phoebe you have always been an excellent student. Keep up your fine work, and one of these days you will be famous. STELLA ANNIE HALL Stell Born September 24, 1907 Ste1l was a player on the basketball team her Senior year, and she certainly did shine, not be- cause of her red hair, either! Stell is rather a bash- ful, retiring girl, so we don't know much about her ambitions. LUDGAR PHILIP HIGGINS Lugie Born May 25, 1908 Constable in class play Lugie made a very good constable in the class play. We wonder if he will always lead pretty maids before the Court of Justice. TIIELMA MOUNTAIN Tim Born September 6, 1908 Captain of Basketball Class Treasurer Lucie in Class Play Tim has always taken a prominent part in our school activities. We think that Tim must be planning to take a special course in chemistry for she seems to find the Laboratory a very pleasing: room! MARY ANN FLYNN Irish Born August 15, 1907 i Sec. of A. A. Betty in Class Play Mary is a nice little blue-eyed maid part of the time. Sometimes her eyes turn black and you ought to hear the r's roll. She is our sprinter, too. FILEANOR STOCKMAN HERRICK Susie Born May 12, 1907 Honor Student Vice-president of class On winning team of debators Joke Editor of Signet Winner of Lincoln Medal Basket ball The name Susie is usually applied to black eyes and this case is no exception. Susie is an all- round gal but she is very modest and she would like to have people think her quite dumb. We know better. DONALD FRED HOPKINS Don Born July 24, 1907 Suspector in class play lion , you are surely a quiet lad, but still waters run deep, so they say! Best wishes, Don. JAMES HAROLD CLARK Jim Born July 6, 1906 Baseball 'Z-I-'25 DCb3.t01' Suspector in class play Jim's chief ambition in life is to be an orator. Ile has had much experience in the history class and we predict a brilliant future. RUTH MILDRED FROST Ruthie Born August 28, 1907 Honor Student Class Essay Goodwife Parsons in Class Play Exchange Editor of the Signet Ruthie has always been a helpful classmate. Always ready to share some of her extra brains with others, who are less fortunate. Now Ruthie watch your step, because it would be a catastrophe to waste a brilliant future on any, or rather a young man. HORACE ELTON TRUE Trudy Born December 9, 1908 Editor-in-chief of Signet Graduation Play Address to Undergraduates Class Play President of class President of A. A. President of Orchestra Manager of Basketball Trudy is one of the most popular boys in thc school. He is very active in school affairs. He is very studious, too. Trudy be careful of the U. S. mail boxes when you go sleigh riding. ALBERT LEO PETERS Pete Born June 25, 1907 Basketball sub '25-'26 Assistant business manager of Signet Pete is one of our quietest boys. He was on our basketball squad last winter and made a good showing for himself. If he is as smart in his life work as he is in Physics, he'll succeed. HELEN HAM Born June 8, 1909 Here is one of our smallest classmates. For four years her chief ambition has been to get to Cam- bridge every Friday night, but now it is to go to the Commencement exercises at Bates. HERBERT FRANCIS GROLEAV Herb Born December 26, 1907 Herb is one of our b ishful lads, and we are surprised and shocked to know that he is learning to dance. We wonder it' he hopes to be a master some day. MADELINE RUSSELL Mad Born October 16, 1906 Although we cull her Mad, it doesn't seem to effect her disposition for she has a smile for every- one. RENA GLIDDEN Essie Born August 23, 1906 Although Essie is very small she is noted for her ability to write more letters in one day than any other member of the class. We wonder who receives them all. PNA HASKELL Tee-Hee Born June 20, 1907 lilumiger of Basketball Class play Here is the class gigigler. When a tee-hee is heard anywhere around, there is no need to try and find out where is came from. The class certainly would be lost without this member. But just re- member, Una, he who laughs last, laughs best. GERTRFDE ELGENIA RUSSELL Gertie Born September 10, 1008 Gcrtie is fond of sputtering, but we all know she is as kindly and warm hearted as can be. She will make a fine teacher, just as she was a fine student. Best wishes of the class, Gertie! MILDRED NORMA BRYANT Bunny Born September 7, 1008 Junior Typewriting Contest Bunny is all that her name implies, short, chunky and happy-go-lucky, but studious neverthe- less. Every one likes her because of her ready smile, and fun loving nature. Bunny we hope your feet will stray along pleasant ways in the future. VIRGINIA ABEGAII. CLARK Bridget Born November 4, 1007 Honor Student Debate Class Will Literary Editor of Signet Bridget is very quiet in school but when she gets up to debate, people sit up and take notice. She hasn't even hinted about her future life so we c.1n't tell much about her. HILDON M. BRAWN Himmy Born June 15, 1007 President of class during Freshman year Honor Student Presentation of gifts Meekins in class play Winner of first prize in prize debate Hifseball Basketball sub Ilildon, why are only a few, a favored few, al- lmveci to test the speed of your car? And how dc you get your lessons 'I You say you don't study. 'lull us your secrets, please. VAUGHN ALTON LANCASTER Lank Born April 3, 1908 Elkanah Parsons in class play Lank we shall certainly miss your childish gossip and your chatter. The teachers say you talk incessantly but all is music to our ears. You have a busy future. A LFREDA FLEWELLING Freda Born February 23, 1908 Freda comes from Silver's Mills. She is another of those Bobbed Hair Shebes who are always vamping' everyone. We hope she will mend her ways in the future. ISABEL MARSH, Lizzie Born September 5, 1907 Sec. of class Treas. of A. A. Class Gifts Orchestra Alumni Editor of Signet Experience in class play The class would not be complete without Lizzie , so modest, so True and so considerate of others. HARLAND DUNTON SHIELDS, Pat Born October 26, 1907 Baseball Captain Basketball Track Here he is, folks, look him over, the Shiek of the Senior class. Ask True about his sweet tooth, he'll tell you. We wonder why Pat', wears the N on his sweater. He must be manager of basketball at Newport. , NELLIE BAGLEY Nibhy Born August 20, 1906 Who is that with Nibby to night? Oh! why don't you know '? It is Bobby. It is too bad that Silver's Mills is so far from Parkinan, isn't it, Nellie? RAYMOND FELIX CLUKEY Cluke Born August 12, 1906 Here is 21 young man whose chief delights are arguing, driving a Ford and blushing. You must overcome these bad habits Cluke, if you would succeed in your chosen career, that of working for the Government. GRACE TARIO Blossom Born July 26, 1906 Operetta Senior Play Mistress Grace with beaming face Where did your laughter grow It sounds like bells or silvery shells And booms where'er you go. ORLAND JESSE SMART Nero Born June 9, 1907 Suspector in class play Orland, don't surprise us one of these days, will you? The easiest way to do that would be to step around lively. Too bad more of us don't take life as easily as this chap does. Come on Orland, get over it and step up and do something alarming. MARION MAE MORRISON Born April 25, 1908 Marion is one of the hard working, studious girls, it is easy to see, from the way she yawns in class. Marion is a fair lass, with curly hair and large expressive eyes. It is hard to imagine her in the role of a teacher, but so her ambitions are inclined. Beware, Marion, of some of those great husky lads you will find it necessary to discipline. EDWARD EUGENE ROBINSON Eddie Born October 29, 1906 Suspector in class play Eddie is very quiet so we don't know much about him. He does like to duck people with water during the third period in the morning. ESTIIER LIBBY Born June 23, 1908 Esther is a wonderful girl but she has a con- trary way. She is contrary when in school so all her classmates say. If she gets a contrary man and then by any chance, the music should be a contra- buiid, won't they lead a contra-dance? F LOR A LAUGHTON Touts Born December 11, 1908 Senior play Basketball sub Toots is a shy, demure little UD maid with brown hair and brown eyes. Her one failing is stay- ing out late at night. However, she always has her lessons. She is well liked by all who know her. ' 4:-I ALUMNI History of Dexter High School The first opportunity for boys and girls of Dexter to obtain an education along high school lines was offered by Rev. Samuel Baker who was an excellent scholar. He opened a sort of boarding school. He de- manded no tuition from his pupils but the boys were expected to work in the fields and Nw- iris in the kitchen to pay their board. Samuel Baker is reported to have been a very eccentric man. On Fast days he placed dainty food before his pupils and forbade them to eat. This, he claimed, taught them self-denial. It was rumored at one time that he was such a strict Sab- batarian that every Sunday morning he arose early and tied his rooster's neck such a way that he couldn't crow and so break the Sabbath. This may or may not be true. However in spite of his oddities he was a fine teacher, and taught among other things, philosophy, English, and higher mathematics. In 1834 the first high school supported by the town was built on the spot where the town hall now stands. This was a two story building. The top floor was used as a town hall and the lower floor was divided into two sections, one being used for the grammar giades while the other was used for the high school. This served until the building collapsed in 1856 and was removed. A new town hall was built but at this time a new school building for the high school and grammar grades was erected on School street. This building was completely des- troyed by fire in 1887. The high school found domicile in the rooms under the town hall till another building could be erected and equipped. This was accomplished the next year by the erection of the Spring street building. Although the Pleasant street school on the Common was built at this same time for the intermediate and primary grades, the schools became more and more crowded. Then, in 1919, through the be- nevolence of N. H. Fay the present school on Free street was opened. In looking over the records of the work done by the schools we see that there has been a gradual and steady improvement. There have been no serious set-backs, and the adoption of modern equipment and methods has been in keeping with the times. The people of Dexter have always taken an active interest in their schools, and have always supported them well. For this, we, the students of Dexter high school at the present time, wish to express our apprecia- tion and gratitude. Some of the Graduates of Dexter High School Living in Dexter at the Present Time Fannie fliearthl Crosby '80 Carrie fBridgesi Brewster '82 Blanche iNutteri Atkins '82 Jennie fTateJ Hill '82 Mary ll. Hamilton '82 Grace flrelandi Gould '83 Nellie fSturtevantl Ganeau '83 Imogene fWoodJ Weymouth ,841 Jennie L. Sturtevant '84 Annie lWinslowJ Murphy '85 Della fTrueJ Daggett '86 Fannie E. Jose '87 Harry E. Hale '87 Delva CSaf'fordD Hatch '88 Angie QMowerJ Crawford '88 Jennie fCrowellJ Nichols '89 Gertrude QElImsJ Crawford '89 Mattie fFarrarJ Ellis '90 Ethel Uosej True '91 Winthrop L. Fay '94 Marion fFayD Plouff '94 Maude fWeymouthJ Rollins '95 Flossie Uosej Hoyt '95 Mary fEatonJ Sawyer '95 Bertha fEldridgeJ Herrick '95 Esther fChurchJ Rowe '95 Eugene Swanton '95 Helen lAbbottJ Bucknam '96 Clara 1BrewsterJ Whitney '96 Genieve F. McCrillis '97 Willis Haseltine '98 Harry A. Blake '98 'Nilliaxn N. Frye '98 Edna CMerrillj Marsh '99 Grace E. Pooler '99 Inez fGordonJ Eaton '00 Edith fHaleJ Fay '00' Ethel Pooler '00 Walter Eaton '02 Thomas Smart '02 Alice Young '04 Annie QCrowtherJ Ward '04 Duane Mower '04 Bessie fBatesJ Tewksbury '05 Imogene lBumpsJ Blaisdell '07 Una fHaskellJ Thurston '07 Ralph Nutter '07 Gladys fAyer7 Brewster '08 Marguerite fBrownJ Clukey '08 Grace fSmartJ Packard '08 Frank Haines '08 Alice Maxfield '08 Alma QMorrisonJ Pierce '10 Hazel fSlaterJ Spencer '10 Willard Bowden '11 Raleigh Smart '11 Katheryn lSmartJ Page '11 Hazel CRobinsonJ Whitmore '12 Morton Bullard '12 Clyde Mower '12 Ralph Sampson '12 THE SIGNET 61 Warren K. Penley '12 George E. Safford '12 Attalena iAtkinsJ Mower '13 Glen Ayer '13 Clarence H. Crosby '13 Madeline fDaggettJ Haskell '13 Helen fFossJ Crosby '13 H. Leroy-Haskell '13 Ralph Mitchell '13 Eva 1MountainJ Higgins '13 Westley C. Richards '13 Veth Stone '13 Marguerite Bertrand '14 E. Clifford Call '14 Joseph Rand '14f Mabelle E. Tario '14 George Vigue '14 Arthur P. Ambrose '15 Anne CBoydJ Anderson '15 Marjorie fFossJ Otto '15 Carrie fKeytel Shea '15 Grace fMurphyJ Ansell '15 Elwood Stevens '15 Rufus H. Tillson '15 Ruth fTowle-J Dudley '15 Sybil CWeymouthJ Hatch '15 Harold Hatch '15 Rebecca Edes '22 - Myrtle Luce '22 9 Doris Clukey '22 Donald Champeon '23 Marjorie Seavey '23 Doris Lord '23 Evelyn Ronco '24 Helen Irvin '24 Claire Ham '24 Hazel Champeon '25 Abbie Sawtclle '25 Some of the Graduates Living Out of Town at Present '84 Mrs. Belle fBent1eyJ Dexter of Riverside, California spent last summer in the East and attended the D. H. S. alumni field day with three other membe of the class of '84: Miss Jennie Stur 'A t, Mrs. Eloise Labree and Mrs. Imogene'Weymouth. Mrs. Jennie fDanforthJ Judkins of the ,class of '84 is living in Florida at present. Mrs. Mary fBrownJ Henderson is making a long visit at the home of her son in New Orleans. J. 5? 62 THE SIGNET Mrs. Eloise Labree was married recently to Rev. W. H. Gould. They are living in Turner, Maine. '93 Harold Norton Eldridge is the editor in charge of the Edward Thompson Co., which with another large company has been com- piling the laws of the United States. '13 Sar. Imogene Abbott de Mendoza and her husband Dr. Juan Mendoza Almenora are in Berlin, where he is a member of the diplo- matic corps of Peru. '14 Ferne Ross is a Domestic Science teacher in Deering, Maine. '15 Herbert Gates has recently accepted a position as superintendent of the Otis Co., mills at Ware, Mass. Stanley Weymouth lives in Bucksport. He is a member of the State Highway Depart- ment and has charge of the construction of highways. '16 Laurence Weymouth is in Lompoc, Cali- fornia. He is a chemical engineer with the Celite Co. Jere Abbott is a student of art at the Graduate College of Princeton University. Next year he intends to study etching and drawing at Harvard. Thomas Rowell is living at present in Kansas City, Missouri. Lloyd Hatch has bought Moosehorn cottage on Silver Lake, Dexter, for a sum- mer camp for boys who need tutoring dur- ing the summer. Douglas Dow is in Philadelphia. He is Assistant Sales Manager with the McQuay Norris Co. '18 Mrs. Marion Peirce Baird is living in Iowa City, Iowa. She and her husband, who is a professor in the Iowa State University, intend to take a trip abroad this summer. '21 Ruth Young is training at the Peter Bent Brigham hospital in Boston and Marion Seavey intends to go in training there in the fall. Harriet Peirce is teaching in Winthrop, Mass. She is going to take a trip abroad this summer. Jeanette Peirce is teaching in Chelsea, Mass. Q '23 Nelson Ambrose is an honor student at Boston University. Agnes Dyer has a position with the World War Veterans Bureau in Portland. Kenneth Burrill has a position in Water- ville. Merle Irvin is attending Tufts. Constance'Smart is teaching in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Mary Marsh is teaching in Newport, Me. Elsie Lauridsen has a position in Port- land. '24 Agatha Dyer and Ruth Irvin are attend- ing Gorham Normal School. Herbert Fisher is attending Bliss Electri- cal School in Washington, D. C. Marjorie McComb is training at the Peter Bent Brigham hospital in Boston. '25 Clarence Boyd is attending Harvard Col- lege and is already a member of the Glee Club. Lincoln Pelley is studying music in Bos- ton. Oleta Thomas, Beatrice Bragdon and Iona Landeen are at Farmington Normal School. Maple Percival is on the Dean's list at the University of Maine. Carl Titcomb is attending the University of Maine. Frances Russell is teaching in Bucksport, Florence Noble in Cambridge, and Doris Wilder in Parkman, Maine. Abbie Sawtelle has accepted in the oiiice of Crosby dz Crosby, Dexter. Doris Eldridge is training in hospital in Bangor, Me. Florice Quimby is training at the Plum- mer Memorial hospital in Dexter. Alma Lauridsen intends to enter Plum- mer Memorial hospital in Dexter soon to train to be a nurse. Elwood Hammond '24 is attending Colby College. a position E. M. G. THE SIGNET 63 Helen Sanders '25, Winifred Sanders '25 and Philip Hazelton '24 are at Bates Col- lege. Gertrude Salley '24 and Blanche Ellis '25 have positions in Bangor. Three of our graduates are attending the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. They are William Oliver '24, Robie Palmer '23 and Bernard Gates '21. Marriages J. Leonard Coughlin '24 to Helen Sproule. Gladys Jackson '23 to Lloyd Shields '24, Dorothea Stone '24 to Arthur Hansen. Floreda Mountain '20 to Dr. Edward H. Whalen. Mildred Smith '22 to Warren Kinney. Lora Pomroy '24 to William Bean. Engagements Helen Raynor '20 to Glen Ayer '13, Carolyn Daggett '20 to Bernard Thomas 320 I Beulah Edes '18 to Edwin C. Call '14. Ruth Shepherd '18 to Wilfred Slater '18. Births Rodney Smart Page, son of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Page. Hilda Carolyn Haskell, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. Leroy Haskell. Priscilla Foss Crosby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Crosby. V Deaths Alvah J. Shepherd '01 passed away April 4, 1926 at his home on Pleasant street, Dex- ter. We wish to acknowledge the following The Oracle Bangor, Maine PHDGYSZ The Pep Mexico, Maine The Maine Campus The Periscope Bridgewater, Maine Boston University News The Harmony, Maine Bowdoin Orient . The Howland Howler Howland, Maine The Rensselaer Polatichnic Dover-Foxcroft Emerson College News The Lion Burdett College The Pharetra Monson, Maine The Tatler Rockport, Maine The High School Herald Westfield, Maine The Navillus Berwick, Maine The Waxa Beacon Waxahachie, Texas The Hilltop Breeze South Berwick, Maine The H. C. I. Scroll Charleston, Maine The Reflector Newport, Maine The Hillbilly Ashville, N. C. The Lever Skowhegan, Maine The Alpha New Bedford, Maine The Periscope Winslow, Maine The Rostrum Guilford, Maine As We See Others The Hillbilly --Your magazine is very good in all departments. The poetry is particularly good. The Oracle -A well balanced maga- zine. The cover of the November issue was especially appropriate. The --Your paper is interesting. The Pep -Your magazine with auto- graphing is a new idea, but a good one. The Howland Howler -A new exchange but one we are very glad to receive. The Pharetra -An old friend in which we are interested. 1 1 .- ... .-n-.muluni.-nuinn--nninninn.-M11 .1 .1 1 .-anim.-.I ,SQ dx 5 V? Q. EA , w':i :,, L! AE, J .V,, Q 'ix -' LYQSIDQ Use ALL of Your Bank You will find here in this bank a wide range of services and the most complete equipment provided for your conveni- ence. We Want you to make the fullest use of all of these facilities. The more op- portunities you give us for serving you, the better we shall be pleased. Do not be a owne-deparfmcfnt customer. Let us serve you in all. Merrill Trust Company Dexter, Maine -1- .....,..,.,.-....-.........-....-,..-n..-..,.-...,.-u..-......-.......,....u.-.,-...-.,...-.... 4. THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM l1n1n1...-1.1.1.-n.i,,...-.M1nn.-.m1..,1 FOR THE ONE WHO CARES There's finer quality, better style in shoes. Look at your shoes, others do. Nathan Daggett -1 .- 1 1n...1,g.-uninn.-..,1,,,1...1 1 .- Compliments of L. LAURIDSEN 8: SON Ladies' and Gents' Up-to-Date Tailoring Dana Crockett Building For winter and summer transportation, call F. W. Gould's Livery Stable Tel. 8-2 Dexter Compliments of S. J. REDMAN, M. D. SPRING ST. J. H. MURPHY, M. D. HALE-DAGGETT BLOCK F. L. WORTHEN Dealer in DRAFT HORSES and HAY Lower Main St., Dexter JUSTIN BATES Groceries, Meats, Fruit and Confectionery Tel. 25-3 Grove St. Try Summit Brand Stringless Beans Pagjed Noyes 89' Hall 0552? Young's Greenhouse Cut Flowers, Potted Plants and Floral Designs Telephone 114-3 School Street Do you know that we will do your Washing and Ironing and give you leisure time for the same cost as employing a laun- dress? Dexter Steam Laundry Compliments of Harold E. Hatch French II, Mrs. Peirce: Nom- mez un legume vert fName a green vegetable.J V. Bryant fabsent mindedlyl: La carotte. tThe carrotj H. L. Haskell, D. M. D. X-Ray and General Dentistry Dustin Block, Dexter, Maine Compliments of Philip Goulette Dealer in Tobacco, Cigars, Soft Drinks Confectionery Full Line of Groceries Cor. Water 6 Lincoln Sts.. Dexter Headquarters for FLORAL DESIGNS and Seasonable Cut Flowers C. H. HAYDEN, Proprietor Telephone 106 Compliments of Seavey 8z Seavey Dealer in Groceries, Confectionery, Tobacco and Cigars Cor. Liberty St. and Railroad Ave. THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM Geo' Park Winchester Fishing Mfg. Co. Tackle ll'1C. For -Season 1926 You are cordially in- vited to inspect this Manufacturer of approved line at - THE WINCHESTER STORE l Sportsmen's Headquarters BUCKNAM 8: MOUNTAIN Dexter, Maine A better line than ever of staple Dry Goods and Garments, also several Novelties and Pen- nants stamped Dexter, Maine. A. C. Titcomb Main St. - - Dexter, Maine COMPLIMENTS OF A. C. STROUT, Nl. D. DUSTIN BLOCK SCHOOL PHYSICIAN I.-9.15.-01,11...-.1..-...1gq1.,q1g-11.51.-,q1...-u7..l :gin T:-.1.:4.. gl L :I L:--.gg-ggi... THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM X I i f' ll' Q u, j If X D' 6 flax -L 3' gf: 9 rf A XA.' i'-l ffl- -f-lr!! its xl ,ii -'sq-Y-iii, mf - If cog' .aj l, .iXXX.l'LI'!'l, i- lr X :KS I. B EAVER GYPSUM LATH and AMERICAN PLASTER Any building is built better and more economically with Beaver Gypsum Lath and American Plaster. With V3 inch of plaster it builds a rock-like wall K inches thick of greater strength, insulation and fire protection. Eldridge Bros. Dexter, Maine THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM H. E. VVHALEN, NI. D. GERRY BLOCK 1 1 11-111nuinuniuninuiIn-n.1nn1nn1nn1nniun Look Your Best Ruth's Beauty Shoppe Ruth E. McQuiIIan Phone 181-2 Dexter, Maine EDDIE DYER Lassell's Market The Place to Buy Everything Pool room and first-class lunch You Eat Our Stocks are Always Fresh and Grove St., Dexter Wholesome Where Economy Rules EMIL ALDO The PeopIe's Shoemaker First-class Repairing a Specialty Grove St., Dexter Poulin 81 Mountain The home oi Hart Schaffner 8z Marx Clothes -rua QUALITY sromz S-t '28 Qlookingup ranks in the officej: I've got your algebra ranks, Roger. W-d '28: I thought somebody had them, I didn't get any. Mrs. W. in Shorthand IV: Lancas- ter, what are you doing up there? Lancaster '26: I was only singing to myself. Mrs. W. : Is that what you call it? TEWKSBURVS GARAGE TWO CHAIR BARBER SHOP Repairing and Accessories Tel. 180 Wall St., Dexter Edmund Pgulin Sl, Edes Brothers Always show a fine line of Silk Underwear D. C. Dunn High-Grade Millinery 325 Main St., Dexter CLYDE H. SNELL. PIANO TUNER and VICTROLA REPAIRER TEl..147-'ll - DEXTER --- BUY --- AT GORDON'S IN N I E S N ELI. Instructor of PIANO, BAND and ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS TEL. 147-I1 - DEXTER mul -.nn...nn11uiuminn.-un.-malarial--lqlnnluu Compliments oi .I . Willis Crosby Law and Taxes inn-.aniuniun.-4n1nu1uu..un...u1nn1n1.n1q-1-u THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US,PATRONIZE THEM 1.41 1.,.,i...1,,....uu.- 1un1..,.1.mim.1m....M..nn,nn...nu1nu1un1nu....nn.- 1 J. L. Packard Co. Plumbing, Heating -and Metal Work- Job work promptly attended to Telephone 94-2 For Sport Wear You should see our line of Knickers in fancy weaves. Golf Hose, plain and checks. Light flannel long Trousers. Fancy slip-on Sweaters. HARRY E. HALE The Style Store for Men A. W. KEYTE Anthracite and Bituminous Coal Lehigh and Franklin Buyers of Pulpwood Trucking-Long distance moving by auto truck Telephone 155-3 or 155-2 W. N. ROWE Goodyear and McKay Shoe Repairing Vulcanizing Battery and Harness Repairing Distributor for Philco Batteries and Vacuum Cup Tires Ton Tested Tubes 1 GROVE STREET, DEXTER, MAINE Telephone 25-12 THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM 1 1 1 1 1M1uw111111.1111vm1.4111W1mn-nn--vm1.m1un11,111-1.11.1111 .1 1 1 Geo. A. Dustin HARDWARE Paints, Oils and Varnishes Steel Ceilings China, Glassware and Toys DEXTER, MAINE Amos Abbott Co. Manufacturers of Woolens for 106 Years Overcoatings Sold at Retail Dexter, Maine THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US PATRONIZE THE I ig 1111i111 1:1-n-nn -i11----- :-in. --w -- 1---1 .P L pliments of Compliments of The Brewster The .ludkins D,-ug Store Insurance Agency Insurance of Every L. H. WHITNEY Proprietor Description T TTT Phone 103-2 Dexter, . Maine W. A. 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SOME OF THOSE FIRST DOLLARS EARNED after graduation should be invested in Life Insurance. Talk the matter over with us at your convenience. .l. P. Rand, Special Agent Office, Hale-Daggett Block Tel. 200 Res., 132 Free St. Compliments of F. E. BURGESS, M. D. We Bo Telephone Numbers Attorney-at-Law Residence, 247-ll Office, 23-12 Downing's Garage PARK THEATRE Grove Street, Dexter D WM- SP-iXLISBlgR2f, Mgr- t exfer's ouse 0 . musemen CYI'I1:IgEElg:'lgggI1ggI2VITI'I A Fine Repergixgemmgtis Comedies and Renew the Life of Your Motor A how that Will P19259 b0tl'l Old and young THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM REWARD is more certain for enterprise than for genius. The fellow who tends to his flower bed is sure of his bouquets. CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 1926 and every best wish for your future success. .1i T1 iii?- TI-IE CALL STUDIO DEXTER, - - MAINE .Ioin our lending library A You will be interested in the ,xx4,np3 ' 'iq Maytag Gyrafuam Washer I ,i!Tg'ydHi ,. gl - I In f - ...lf When you learn that I-1-B A will it I 'I' E- -Te- ilillllm ii A.: Cleans collars and I' cuffs without rub- lm Villllll, ii Mil 11 lathes 3 ftubful of . N ' ...... - I - t ' 3 L mIm 'lF C. 5 Omiiiiixsgsz Tom o 35 , T ixiii 1' Has a tub of cast l '! 'H'L L IN llllli l zizmirzry-a 221512 .. ii I' HEMI ' I the wonderful feat- 1 llluI '..nIIliI.l.- 'E' . Elgeshfound only on ni? TM- r A - e aytag. i1muimu.i.iHL1 WORLD I. .... .. IIllII'i -' LEADERSHIP lllllllllllllIl!HIll.ll1llllgi1l , ill ' W. B. AYER Multi-Motor attachment. i Du ter' Maine THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM 9 L E Kelley D D S att DENTIST 2 UG Cerrw Block Telephone 6 3 sag' AAAST R, R L. 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