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WILLIAMS OIL O-MATIC on BURNER CONVENIENCE COMFORT CLEANLINESS INSTALLED SERVICED FAY 8: SCOTT DEXTER, - - MAINE THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM The Dexter Garage, Inc Dealers in Willys Knight and Whippet' ' Automobiles The Most Valuable Cars Ever Cffered for So Little Money Compliments of . L. Davis Pharmacy Phone 68 Dexter, Maine -.nninn-lgiuuln-141Minn1m...m.1m...uu-.u..1un-..m-ul'1....1l.n1.v....u..1..n1.-..1w..-....1 THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM -Elvhiratinn R .iTl l1'.l1' Gu nur prinripal amh frivnh, Eahhg Elakr. me ainrrrelg hrhirpir thin numhrr nf thv Svignvt in apprrriaiinn nf his Pf- 'drienrg in all he han hum, thv interwt hr haw iakm in un, ahh his millingnnw in hvlp un at all timw. Y PRINCIPAL HARRY A. BLAKE SCHOOL DIRECTORY Mr. Dean W. Rollins, Supt. Faculty Mr. Harry A. Blake, Principal Mr. James E. Stonier, Suib-Master Mrs. Lois T. Blake, History, English Miss Esther Holt, English Mrs. Ruth Slater, French Miss Edna Conant, Latin, History Mrs. Hazel Whitmore, Typewriting-Short- 'hand Miss Doris Wardwell, Bookkeeping-JCom- mercial Arithmetic-Co-mm-ercial Law Miss Madeline Fossett, Domestic Science Mr. Fred Quigley, Manual Training Mrs. Marion Fairbanks, Chorus Music Mrs. Mary Smart, Orchestra Music Miss Gladys Blenkhorn, Physical Training ,-. .-. Enrollment Seniors 35 Juniors 42 Soph om ores 62 Freshmen 71 Post-Graduates -4 Senior Class President, Robert Eliot Vice-President, Nathan Bucknam, Jr. Secretary, Beatrice Brawn Treasurer, William Dunham, Jr. Junior Class President, Vance Wakefield Vice-President, Eldridge Herrick Secretary, Pauline Ramsay Treasurer, Mary Dyer Spohomore Class President, 'Marion Knox Vice-President, Robert Bucknam Secretary, Norman White Treasurer, Geraldine Tate Freshman Class President, Elmer Fortier Vice-President, Clair Wilkins Secretary, Bernice Riley Treasurer, Helen Hale Boys' Basketball Captain, Nathan Bucknarn, Jr. Manager, Bernard Morancie Assistants, Thayne Champeon and Hadley Hopkins Captain elect, Donald Palmer Manager elect, Thayne Champeon Girls' Basketball Captain, Marjorie Hoyt Manager, Veronica Clukey Captain elect, Marjorie Hoyt Manager elect, Mary Dyer Baseball Captain, Bernard Morancie Manager, Frederick Coughlin Assistants, Eldridge Herrick and Donald Blake Orchestra President, Lyndon Shields Director, Mrs. Mary C, Smart Business Manager, William Dunham Concert-Master, Robert F. Eliot .l-1-1 Band President, Robert Eliot Business Manager, Lyndon Shields Director, Mrs. Mary C. Smart Athletic Association President, Nathan Bucknam, Jr. Vice-President, Bernard Morancie Treasurer, Rose Ganeau ill. English Club President, William Dunham, Jr. Faculty Advisor, Mrs. Lois T. Blake Secretary, Helen Palmer Y N Vol. XLV June, 1928 N 1 THE S GNET Published annually by the students of N. H. Fay High School INDEX EDITORIALS - LOCALS - - LITERARY Annapolis, Alias Crabtown An Adventure at Sea - The Battle of Toyland - - A Village Among the Vermont Hills The House That Took a Sea Voyage M. E. Dyer Broadcasting' from Station The Old Soldier - - Marching - - - The Hou-se of the Winds The Haunted Mountain - In the Office of the Principal The Dreamer - - Just Queer - The Kid Brother - Trials of an Only Son - His Chance - - A Tale of Pete, the Sailor The Autobiography of an Ampere Jane - - - Squaw Head - Awakening of 'Spring The Sea - Wishing for Fishing ATHLETICS - MUSIC - - SENIOR STATISTICS A LITTLE FUN ALUMNI - EXCHANGES A. Y., Dexter SENIOR CLASS, N. H. FAY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Our entrance into N. H. Fay High School came on a rainy day in September of the year 1924. It was not an auspicious omen that heralded our approach. Frightened and bewildered, fifty-two of us passed be- tween the sacred portals, even the day dampenling our spirits and attuning us to the judgment that we thought was pend- ing. In a mad rush to secure the freshman seats in the main room, we became entang- led and panic ensued until some bold and mighty senior, who we thought was an important personage, endeavor-ed ito quell our uprising. Awe had completely en- veloped us and the newness of of school life had us at times loss. Absorption in our school it a pleasure that we thought school would be foreign to us. Shortly after our entrance our class ofiicers. They were the routine fairly at a work made on entering We elected -as follows: President, Robert Eliot, vice president, Nathan Bucknamg secretary, Theodora Dyerg tre-asurer, Beatrice Brawn. Our first social event was the Freshman Dance held on April 17, and this being our debut into the social existence- of the school, we committed perhaps a fefw faux pas but, neverthele-ss, we were sufiiciently satisfied wlith its outcome. During the remainder of the year we were embroiled in numerous diversions, and our elders treated us always 'as in- ferior Freshmen. On September 14th, 1925, we returned as sophomores, sophisticate-d and wise in the lore of the school. Forty-six of the original 'fifty-two answered the roll call on the opening day. We greeted the Fresh- men uproariously, glad that we co-uld now avenge ourselves on them for the ridicule that we had borne our Freshmen year. Our officers this year were: President, Helen Palmer, vice president, Robert Eliot, sec- retary, Rose Ganeaug treasurer, Roger Woo-d. On October 16th, we gave the Freshmen a reception and initiated them into the ways -of the school. As sophomores We were swept into the vortex and mwlstrom of our existence and became in a brief space of time firm adheren-ts to whatever course the school would a-dopt. Delightful pleasantrie-s and exquisite bits of humor were portrayed by some of the more in- dulgent of our class, namely: the amusing and at times hilarious antics of Crazy Kittredge, theepwitticisms and refreshing repartee of f'Eliot and the grotesque, ludicrous expressions of Boidy Coughlin. The end offour sophomore year found us at the midway stage. How those two years had fiownl Replete with varied and interesting incidents, they had delved into our hearts and disclosed our true selves. We had expanded and broadened under the ,benignant force of its infiuence. Crudity still possessed us, a per- fect symmetry of knowledge had not per- vaded us, as yet. Let us, then, observe the refining effect that the next year had on us. The birth of our Junior year found us with thirty-eight members left. Our offi- cers for the ensuing years were: Presi-dent, Helen Palmerg vice president, Robert Eliot, secretary, Beatrice Brawng treasurer, Ches- ter Strout. Under the guiding and aiding hands of our .beloved teachers, all of able calibre, we were launched rather auspici- ously into a year 'thaft promised good will. Our prestige had increase-d socially as well as intellectually. Then mid-years came as it has a habit of coming and in the latter part of January was held the Junior Pro-m, a social as well as a financial success. Life glided on uninterruptedly and as the year came to a close a new vista of-our learning was unfolded. We had syoftened and polished some of the roughness, 'a relic of our undergraduate days that still cling to us. - . Dignity and astuteness were commencing to control us. We had acquired a more ex- tensive view of life and the end of the year found us rady to cope with the difiiculties of our last year. September rolled around and established us as worthy members of the Senior Class. We elected as our class oiiicers the fol- lowing: President, Rob-ert Eliotg vice presi- dent, Nathan Bucknamg secretary, Beatrice Brawng treasurer, William Dunham. Whirl- ed through the events of the year that crowded fast upon us, we were seized with a new born responsibility. The Senior Dance cam-e and went, the Senior Play left us in a jubilant mood. It was a crowning ev-ent, for a class banquet was now assured and we reclined upon the laurels that had been won. The roughness had departed. Polished, suave and courteous, we were now the di- rect antithesis from the frightened, :bewild- ered Freshmen that we had :been our en- tering year. The acme of our career has been attained and we are now on the verge of emblrking on a new and perilous journey-life. have been prepared to battle for our future existence by the means that our high 'school care-er has given us and may we hope to attain a full measure of success. if ' 9 I A 'Q ir 2 E Q . 1 JUNIOR GLASS, N. H. FAY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Well, well, well! Look what's on the opposite page here! Pretty, fine looking bunch of boys and girls, eh? Thought they'd have to put us in here somewhere, seeing that we're the most important class now, or excuse me,-will be in a few more days, as soon as those sophisticated Seniors get out of the way. Important! Yes, sir! we certainly are that, just -think, next year we'll be the undi-sputed -monarchs of this High School, the learned and erudite mast- ers, to whom the meek and lowly Fresh- man will look up wistfully, and wonder if they themselves will ever reach the afore- said heights of supremacy. Well, don't worry, Freshies, you'll get there sometime, if you work fhard enough, we'll help you along as much as we cang we are kind hearted, and can remember when we were humble, and ignorant our- selves. What! You don't believe that we were ever humhle? Why! When we first entered the door of 'this building, we were sixty-six -of the meekest individuals that ever trod the e-arth. We were mystified by everything that we saw and heard for the first few weeks. The teachers expounded to us the rudiments of their subjects, yet what was it to us? We couldn't make any sense out of the x's and y's of Algebra, or the Tuba'a and Agricola's of Latin. Never- the less, we stuck to it, and soon were able to stand up and expound a little ourselves. Now you've got me started so I might as well tell the rest of our history. After groping along as individuals for about a month, we decided to hold a meeting and elect some officers, in order to have an organized class. This we did, and elected the honorable meidico, Doc Laughton, president, the illustrious Sam Herrick, vice president, pretty Polly Ramsay, sec- retary, and trusty Avis Titcomb, treasurer. Then as a class, of course, we had to have our social activities. First we were warmly received at the Freshman recep- tion by the Sophomores, and taught to respect our more learned elders. Then came our first class dance which was a great Following the dance our next social func- tion was the Class Supper and Party, which was held at the home of :Clyde Jew- ett in Ripley and was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. This was our last party as freshmen, but we no longer appeared as -such, for had we not nearly completed a whole year in High School? We were no longer meek and green, but were beginning to speak for ourselves, and to take some part in the school activities. Then came the end of the year and grad- uation. Such joy and happiness, that 'we then felt, we had never known before. Just think! We had ascended one step towards our own graduation, we were no longer Freshmen, but rather Sophomores, the un- restrained tyrants to the next green class. After an all too brief vacation, we lan- guidly entered the schoolhouse d-oor to again resume our studies. I say, we, but that we was -somewhat smaller than it was when we first entered that portal. In fact sixteen of us did not return. Some had moved away, others had just disappeared from our schola.stic life, forever. Our first duties that second year were to b-ecome acquainted with Caesar and his fol- lowers, and als-o to learn to say oui and n'est ce pas. Then we had our second elec- tion, replacing Doc Laugh-ton by another Ripleyite, Vance Wakefield, as president, and choosing Thayne Champeon as vice- president. Our warm reception 'qo the Freshmen was a very enjoyable affair for us, though it may have been rath-er too Warm for some of the Freshies present. We had a hop which was nearly as successful as our previous one, and our class supper at Vance Wake- field's was one of the high spots of the year. During the last few months as Sophomores, class meetings to decide upon our class ring. It was a difli- but finally we agreed on a which we ordered. Taking consideration our Sophomore we held many the nature of cult problem suitable one everything in year seemed somewhat easier than the pre- ceding one, probably bcause we had become accustomed to our environment. That brings us up to the present year, which is now nearly completed, and which has been one of the most diiiicult yet hap- piest year in our school history. We began it with new rings on our fingers, and with a determined intention to do our best. We had been sobered by our two years of ex- perience, and had decided that school really meant something to us, and that we ought to take advantage of this opportunity to gain knowledge. At an early class meeting we re-elected Vance Wakefield, president, and chose El- dridge Herrick as vice president. Our first party this year was a delightful Hallowe'en Supper at Laughton's, which was a very en- joyable occasion. Then we completed our social life as Juniors by hopping off 'the year at a joint dance with the Sophomores at Roseland. , Thus ends our three year's history, and we leave, tendering to fthe Seniors our-'gli farewell and the best of luck, and hbfihg that we will be able to fill their boots satis- factorily. 4.. 14 SA. -, -.P sis , SIGNET EDITORIAL BOARD 6 H Editorials l 1 SIGNET BOARD FOR 1927-1928 Editor-in-Chief - - Asslt. Editor-in-Chief Literary Editor Ass't. Literary Editor Joke Editor - Ass't Joke Editor Local Editor Ass't. Local Editor Alumnae Editor Ass't. Alumnae Editor Exchange Editor Ass't Exchange Editor Athletic Editor Ass't Athletic Editors Business Manager Ass't. Business Managers - - Robert Eliot '28 Donald Palmer 1 Helen Palmer 8 Donis Hutchinson '29 Altheia Mower '28 Mary Dyer '29 Rose Ganeau '28 Donald Blake '29 Beatrice Brawn '28 Vance Wakefield '29 - William Dunham '28 Pauline Ramsay '29 Bernard Morancie '28 Veronica Clukey '29 Frank Laughton '29 Nathan Buckifam '28 Eldridge Herrick '29 Ernest Percival '29 '9 Appreciation It has been correctly said that we of to- day have too much material wealth -to ap- preciate the finer .things of life. I mean by the finer things, nature, education, music, poetry, and individual ability. What time have We to enjoy -the beauty of nature While rushing along the roadway at terrific speed? Do we for a moment pause to view the be-autiful flowers, and shady nooks, or to listen to the song of a bird or a forest stream? No. And so we lose all the wonders of the great Lout-of- doors. Consequently we also lose a valu- afble opportunity for education. There is scarcely a youth today who spends over eight or ,nine 'hours daily in the study of books or music. And in a great many cases over one-half of this nine hours is spent in glancing from his book to a. nearby Window, and in dreaming of that ball gani or that fishing trip. What we lack is concentration and 'without concen- tration we fail to appreciate. Not enough time is spent in reading, or I might say -in reading things worth while, such as autobiograipihies, books of science, and peotry. I believe .that poetry is one of the best sources of knowledge. Whether a poem be allegorical, lyrical, or descriptive, it makes a man think, and that is just what he needs to do-think. Now, how are we to get this abil-ity to concentrate and think? It is very simple indeed. We already have it. All we need to do is develop it. Everyone has some in- dividual ability. Some more than others, of course, but every one has enough, which if properly developed will leaid on to successw' and real happiness. Vance Wakefield, '29. 'K . .Q 1.7 A i 4- sow -s - 14 THE SIGNET The Needs of Our Schools As our high school days draw to an end, we begin to realize the advantages that we have had while in this school. We have a small library, a gymnasium, good text- books, well developed music, manual train- ing, and domestic science departments. Our school is more fully equipped than many other schools of its size, and we appreciate .all this. But we hope that other pupils may have an opportunity to have -more advantages than we have -had. An addition to our as- sembly hall would make assem-blies possi- ble. Nolw, too much physical discomfort makes enjoyment impossible. Our gymnas- ium might be improved by placing mats about the walls to guard against injury, and equipment is needed. We also hope that other students may, some day, have an athletic groun-d near to the school. A few tennis courts, a vollery-ball court, :and ground for other sports would greatly bene- fit the students. N. A. Bucknam, '28, Newspapers Extry!! Extry!! Latest news scandal hot from the press! Get your copy here. Tells all about the Montgomery-Brooks di- vorce case! Have you ever heard a news- by shouting something of this nature on a busy street corner? Lf not, you have miss- ed one part ofthe life of a large city. Rumors, filth and trash must be shown before the eyes of the reading 'public for t'hem to get the most from a newspaper. A newspaper is an instrument that bears news to the public. But is this sort of thing news? Perhaps it can be classified as news in one sense. Murders, hold-ups, divorces, and cases of un-fair dealings are displayed daily in all iparts of the United States. The reading public craves such news. It 'pays enormous sums annually to be able to gloat over the misfortunes of those whose names are printed in great scareheads of the local dailies. 'B Of course, papers must publish this to stay in business for their competitors may not be so conscientious or at least their editors say so. If a daily should 'attempt to come out with only national and local news, the greater part of its readers would soon stop purchasing i-t. The paper might live but its profits would not be so enor- mous as those of the scandal-monger press down the street. Statistics show that, at least, forty per cent of the juvenile crimes, movie di- vorces and hazardous trans-oceanic Hights are done for the sole purpose of 'having their feats displayed in the headlines. Cheap pictorial newspapers 'present many bad examples and some illegal things to the public. But they thrive, for their read- ers demand -su-ch cheap, sensual trash. Ohil- dren seeing these ipafpers iday in and day out form a halbit of seeking such things in life and many are tempted to enter into such similar things to those portrayed. It has been wisely said that these papers cater to the ignorant for they cannot read and so must form their ideas from pictures. How much better it would' be if these agencies could be employed to portray to these peo- pl-e the good in the world ins-tead of the crime and 'bad influences. A paper that carries daily news written so that all may understand it and bearing important national and inter-national af- fairs as well as local items minus the sen- sational write-u-ps can be classified as a good news-palpers One may usually inter- pret .the type of paper through its editor- ials. Editorials are a part of the news- papers and should be read just as carefully as the news. Some papers pride themselves on their editorials and pay large sums of money for men who can write worth-while items. I think that along with the rest of our national weeks it would be well to have a Good Newspaper Week. For -one week the news-papers would omit all sensational dramas in life, publishing only honest-to- goodness facts. At the end of the week I 5 . THE SIGNET 15 believe that the public and papers would be much better situated than before. Sure- ly reporters would spend less time in think- ing up and hunting up such stuff as is now in vogue. Coughlin '28, Take Aim Classmates, we Seniors are standing now on the threshold of strenuous life. Behind us lay our undergraduate yearsg before us lies-the world! Behind us lay carefree, happy years spent with the joyous aibondon of youthg years of work, years of play, years of growth physically and mentally. Bu-t the purpose of all these years has been to prepare us for the grueling race of life which every fellow must run. If we have ke-pt in training and if we have faith- fully followed the advice of our coaches, then may we rejoice as strong men to run this race, but if we have broken training, then are we seriously handicapped at the start. 'Soon we are to be turned out -of the mod- ern educational machine of today, 'finished high school products-twelve years in the making. Some of us are going to college to an additional four years before we the hard raiceg others are going to train start start immediately. But which-ever we do, there is an axiom which was taught us in geometry but which is just as practical in solving the knotty proposition of life, name- ly: a straight line is the shortest path be- tween two points. It always has been and it always will be . One -of these points is represented 'by the culmination of all our preparation, and the other success--our cherished dream-our goal. V-7 ' ' It is highly imperative that we select our goal and bend all our efforts to reach that one. How tragic it is to see a fellow start- ing out blindly not knowing whither he goest nor how to get there. He stumbles into all the by-paths and detours of life, but gambling on the hundredth chance that some day he fwill strike the right road which leads to success, he 'plods along. Alas! death usually overtakes this fellow before half his journey is over, for life is short. and time is Heeting. Classmates, we must take aim. We can- not afford to scatter our goals. Just as no one can lire broadside into -a flock of ducks an-d expect to fill his 'game bag, so no one can aim at many goals and expect to reach one. As a mighty hunter once said, we must select our bird and then 'pickle it'. We must think purposely, act purposely and live purposely. Failing to do this many spend much lost time and energy in pack- ing trunks they will not need in their journey of life. They lburden themselves with useless baggage. By doing everything with a single view in mind and with the utmost concentration we will chart on the highway of life the shortest and straightest path to success. Dunham '28, an Getti How did you get by? Will you be able to look back with pride and say to yourself, I got by honestly. Or did you bluff along cheating whenever possible, not only fool- ing your teacher but yourself as well? The way we accomplish our 'tasks in higfh school is the one which we will use in later life. It is up to us to make that way the best and squarest in our power. The greater majority of students have get by for their motto, but they have the ng By wrong view of the matter for they should not only strive to pass but to bring their marks high above the passing line, building for htemselves a firm foundation on which to stand. 'The harder we strive the better results will be. We realize that all students do not have the ability to get high marks and that they are aable to 'pass only by hard study. We know too, that many students are able to do much better work than they pass in, making a failure simply because 1 ' Q. 'gfg' 53 5 OW L.. Sl 5. 16 THE SIGNET they do not take the extra time to polish up -on the subject. What are they doing? Not only are they harming themselves, but they are also bringing the scholarship stan-dard of their school down to a lower average. 'The knowledge we gain in high school is indispensable to us in later life and it is more than likely that many -of us will never have another opportunity :to study the things which we take in school. It is therefore important that we aipply ourselves to our given tasks not only with vigour, but .also with interest. Let us, the present students of today and the future citizens of to-morrow, not only get by , but also come through with the greatest honor-that of having done our best! Avis Titcomb '29. Enemies of America America has two kinds of enemies to-day: foreign and domestic. Tlhe country always has had them and it probably always will, to a certain extent. The less dangerous off the two evils, in my mind, is the foreign. The emigrants who come to this country with an idea of a socialistic form of government constitute the foreign enemy. 'These men, many of them brilliant, are continually trying to undermine the American system of govern- ment. The 'best way to ideal with them is to educate them on the subject of the form of American government. Perhaps this can never be fully done. That will be deter- mined as time goes Joy. The -other, and more deadly enemy of the United States, is the indifferent voter. He is always complaining about -the way that the machinery of the government is rung always finding fault with the oflicials and the high cost of living. But he has not the courage or the intelligence to vote. He is the one who does the mos-t to -hurt his coun- try's reputation. No nation in the world provides as much freedom for its citizens as -does the United States. The American policy is that it is the right and duty of ea-ch citizen to choose the men to govern him. But this shirker, the lazy, indifferent voter, does not take advantage of this great opportunity. Always remember this, voter! One vote, wisely cast, may swing the elec- tion! E. Johnson '28. Heroes of the Air During the 'past two years, we have seen many brave deeds done in the air. Byrd iiew over the North Pole, and then across the Atlantic, landing in the sea to prevent injuring people by landing while there was a thick fog. Two army fliers reached Ha- waii and then Lindbergh flew alone, in a small airplane, across the Atlantic. He was the first to accomplish this feat. The bravery of these men and of the others who have done ot-her feats is worthy of our emulation. Greater than this, how- lesson they brought home to ever, is the us which is: The man who is brave and one who makes all possible wise, is the preparations wbefore he sets out. The man who starts without preparation and without understanding the danger is not braveg he is foolhardy. A 'truly brave man is one who knows the dangers and after -all pre- paration is made, sets out in spite of them. This, and the modesty of their actions, show us that a truly brave man is not one who does a thing on the spur of the moment, and then brags about it, 'but one who knows the 'danger and goes ahead and does his task and doesn't talk loudly about it afterward. It's an example we'Americ-ans need for we are very prone to perform great tasks, it is true, but to do them hastily and often carelessly. By quietly crossing the ocean alone, Lind- bergh has given all of us a lesson that we should consider seriously. Donald Blake '29. THE SIGNET 17 The Flying and Peaceful Age We are now in the dawn of the dying, and 'peaceful age. The horrors, the sorrows of the World War are now things of the past. The animosity which once existed be- tween Various nations is now rapidly dimin- ishing, and in fact, is being converted into friendshipg friendship not off the kind that springs from treaties and alliances, but friendship such as exists among people who are all working for a common cause. The cause in the present case is 't-he ad- vancement of aviation. The men of nearly every country are working diligently, and bravely for this punpose. 'Many have given their lives for it, a few -have been success- ful, while the people of the world have mourned the first, and applauded and praised the second, irrespective of nation- ality. If wwe consider the friendly feeling which now exists between France, Ger- many, England, Ireland and America asl a result of the few successful flights, will not this friendliness be greatly magnified when aviation will have become a practical mode of travel and thousands will cross the ocean yearly? This is what we are looking for- ward to, and what we hope will really occur, for, above everything else, the world longs for peace. Donald Palmer '29 Ruts Of all the things we are most likely to do that of getting into a rut is the commonest. Most of us lay the foundation for our future life in school. It we form the habit here of just getting by in our school work, in doing well in those subjects we like, but almost failing in those we do not '1ike, or if we form the habit of doing only enough to get by in our subjects and enjoying life the rest of the time, or if-and most of us are guil- ty of this-we put -off until the last miinute our work, we form haibits which we shall be sure to follow, and which will 'become more pronounced as we follow them in later life. While in school we should prepare ourselves for future emergencies and overcome these habits. When we leave school we do not have time to do so. Work comes then, and some of us, compelled by financial necessity, must do the same joib over and over again. But if we are not burdened with careless habits we can study after work, and thus get a better job with higher -pay and prospect for a better future. Those of us who drive automobiles know that ruts are undesirable -things to get into. But mental ruts are 'twice as deep and twice as hard to get out of. The state or town smooths up the automobile ruts, but no one but ourselves can smooth out our mental ruts. Therefore, let us build the kind of roads, while we are in school that we wish to follow for the rest of our livesg roads even and straight and true. Robert Thomas '29. X ,, l '2g . -:VA lv - ,. gl.-., 4 -lv ' A 3. A F8 . ' 5 ,fm-at f ' .a X ACKBONEU UB OF CAST K W- L'-JW fu ,Q 'r -rf 5 zu-gk tiff I7 L1 Ov., as U - ,Y I ki- f- JV? in-mwv: P-A--' 3- ..- 1 -Qing-41-'47 f-v-if-, , . . ,C . -5 ,' - ,xvf 16:1 fx' y T2 f- 0-2 v'li' ,- ' -'v- r 1 x ,,.l,,L..... -v, ,...- , ---- :LZAQ ,T gx -T.,M::-'Clif-V-f' ali:-J'-'f- Q n ---. 1 Af l-. N'-I,.,. -P-yy--A f--. fx. ,Hb W AK ,,, ,X-1 .L,.,1Q-tg .li--Q 'fs-x .-,- .xl .: gf N -Q: --: :AL ff-,Sz 13- 4 M. 41,2 a:imTq' 'E-'i.J'T -'fy-,Lf--'g-A ' . KVI- 'r -Engl-' - ' - :ij fx -,' ,-T SCHOOL HAPPENINGS Changes in Faculty There were only two changes in the faculty, this year. Miss Edna Conant took Miss Towne's place as teacher -of Latin and Miss Madeline Fossett became teacher of Domestic Science. Assemblies During September, Mr. Joyce of the Cen- tral Maine Power Company gave an excel- lent lecture on electricity. He told of the important part that elecricity .plays in our daily life, of its power, and its cost. Dur- ing the course of his lecture he related some amusing jokes and humorous stories. In November, Dean Hart of the Univer- sity of Maine made his annual visit to see prospective students of 'the University. He was accompanied by Dean Clokes of the College of Technology who spoke very in- terestingly, to the students. In March, the school was called together to witness the hanging of a framed, auto- graphed 'picture of Governor Brewster. This picture was given to Dexter High by the governor who is a graduate of the school. Another assembly in March was called by Mr. Blake. He introduced Mr. Noyes of the Central Maine Power Company. Mr. Noyes spoke on artificial respiration. He demon- strated this to us and ithen 'held a class for the boys, followed :by one for the girls, in the gymnasium. Benefit Supper After a supper, planned and served by the high school students on October 12, for the benefit of the athletic association, the treasurer counted two hundred, seven dollars and itwelve cents. Four hundred people were seated at the prettily decorated tables and were served appetizing food from covered dishes, salads, rolls, cakes, pics, doughnuts, and coffee by attractively dress- ed waitresses. Dishwashing was done by the boys. The entire student body were most grateful for the support given them by the townspeople. CLASS l-IAPPENINGS Senior Class Dance The Senior Dance was held December 26, 1927 at Roseland. The hall was prettily decorated and favors were distributed dur- ing the evening. Santa Claus was there and the lucky number among his gifts won a box of candy. Mr. Blake was chaperon. There was a good crowd and all enjoyed themselves. Junior-Sophomore Dance This year it was decided to have a com- bined sophomore and junior -dance. This was held April 20, at Roseland. A profit of over fifteen dollars waf made. Junior Class Supper In October, the Junior Classhad an oyster stew supper at Frank Laughton's. lt?- PHYSICAL TRAINING CLA SKS GIRLS' THE SIGNET 21 The class went in cars and there were twenty-three present. Mr. Stonier was chaperon. Sophomore Class Supper The class of '30 enjoyed a corn roast at Waldheim. All met at the library, Friday evening, September 23, and were chaper- oned by Miss Holt and Miss Blenkhorn. After playing 'games around a large fire, the class gave a vote of thanks to the chaperones. All agreed that the time had gone by all too swiftly. Freshman Class Supper The Freshmen held their supper at Maud Raymond'-s house in St. Albans, Friday, October fourteenth. Thirty of the class were present and Miss Holt and Miss Blenkhorn were chaperones. The class started from Dexter, in cars, aft five-thirty. Upon reaching the house, they had supper and after that 'played games and danced. The class started home at nine-fifteen and all reported that they had a nice time. CONTESTS In April, Dexter High entered the Nation- al Oratorical Contest. This is a contest in which the participants submit orations on either of two sulbjects. The Present Significance of the Constitution, or The Development of the Constitution. Pre- liminary trials, in which Helen Palmer, Ernest Pooler, Robert Eliot, Ernest John- son and William Dunham took part, were 'held at the school. William Dunham was chosen to represent the school at the district contest at Newfp-ort. There he won the tirst prize of fifty dollars and a gold medal. April 28, he spoke in the state contest at Portland. He did very well ibut failed to win a place. Throughout March the juniors and .se- niors were busy writing essays on life in- surance. Mr. Joseph Rand, Representative of the New York Life had offered a prize of 35.00 for the best paper. Helen Palmer '28 -was the winner. I Typewriting Contest The annual typewriting contest was held at Bangor, Saturday, May 5. Four stu- dents of -the Commercial Department enter- ed but failed to 'bring home the cups. They were Rose Ganeau, Christine Aucock, Clar- ence Bates and Ernest Gordon. Ernest Gordon came in second in Class C with an average of 42 words. NEW BOOKS The class of 1927 gave a set of Comp- ton's Pictured Encyclopedias to the li- brary. This gift was much appreciated as one of the other sets had worn out. Due to the kindness of Mr. Arthur P. Abbott, the library received a fine set of books on American history, entitled Am- erica and compiled rby the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. REPORT OF PHYSICAL TRAINING EXHIBITION Friday, April 13, Miss Blenkhorn gave a remarkable exhibition of her work with the children from the Schools of Dexter. The program was given in the town hall both in the afternoon .and evening. The program viairied from 'calistheniics and games to marching and stunts. The pupils in each feature were in smart costumes and held the interest of the audience throughout the program. It was surprising to see the 'little folks from the second and third grades stand out in front of the class and give the com- mands with perfect self assurance and rhylhm. Miss Blenkhorn deserves much credit for her hard work and all that she has achieved from the Physical Training Classes of Dex- ter. The program 'was as follows: 1. Opening Numbers Grammar School Orchestra 2. Floor Work High School Girls 3. Games-Over and Under Relay-- Clu'b Relay Race 7th and 8th Grade Girls 4. Clog Dance High School Girls fx 5. Story Plays and Singing Games Sub-Primary and lst Grade, Pleas- ant Street EXHIBITION ING IN SICAL TRA PHY 'GIRLS' THE SIGN ET 23 6. Vaulting High School Girls 7. Sailor's Hornpipe 8th Grade Girls 8. Marching High School Girls 9. Calisthenics and Indian Dance 2nd and 3rd Grades Pleasant and Spring streets 10. Clubs High School Girls 11. Wand Drill 7th and 8th Grades 12. Virginia Reel 7-th, 8th and lst Year High School Girls 13. High School Games-Croquet Relay -Potato Race High School Girls 14. Tumbling 7th, 8th and High School Girls ENGLISH CLUB The first meeting of the English Club was held November 14, 1927. It was voted to meet once a month and not to change the time of the meeting from afternoon to eve- William Dunham was elected presi- ning. dent for the year and Helen Palmer, secre- tary. Games were then played. The English club held its second meeting December 16, 1927. Helen Palmer was chairman. At the rbusiness meeting, it was voted to have publicity committee and Pauline Ramsay and Donald Blake were chosen. After the business meeting, a one act play, A Christmas Party at Sir Rog- er's was given -and -the members of the Junior and Senior classes were invited. The third meeting was held January 18, 1928. Games which had been prepared by the chairman, Ernest Johnson, were played. The first was a vocabulary game. Then came the reading of mottoes pertaining to good English and 'after that an interesting spelling match was held. Next came the ceremony ending 'Good English Week and while Helen Hale and Beatrice Thompson stirred the Cauldron the members drop- ped in their green tags, which were given to them for mistakes in English. At the business meeting that followed Mary Dyer was elected treasurer and was directed to' collect dues of five cents a meeting from each member. The fourth meeting was February 14, 1928. Pauline Ramsay was chairman and she provided an interesting program. A paper on Washington was read by Avis Ticomb, one on Washington by Florence DeWittg and one on the origin of St. Val- entine's Day by William Dunham. Two games were played first, a game of ques- tions with the answer in an Indian penny, and second, a game of broken quotations played by -two sides. Plans were made for the study of parliamentary law and Donald Palmer was made chairman of the next meeting. . FRENCH CLUB A French Club was started in the fall by Mrs. Slater. This is something new and has been much enjoyed by the members. The French title of the club i.s 'Le Cercle Fran- caisf ' A new chairman and a secretary are chosen at each meeting. All conversa- tion in the meeting is carried on in French as the purpose of the club is to increase each member's knowledge of French. The membership is composed of seniors who have good rank and those juniors who, during their sophomore year, were in the upper part of the class in rank and who started out in that way at the first of the year. The membership remains permanent for the year in order .to fulfill the purpose of the club. The first meeting was held November 28, 1927. Robert Eliot was chairman and Hel- en Palmer, secretary. It fwas decided to have the meetings 'once a month. Then games were played under the leadership of Veronica Clukey and Pauline Ramsay. Avis Titcomib told a Story and then forfeits for the games were distnibuted by Ernest Pool- er. The second meeting was held December 11, 1927. Ernest Pooler was chairman and Mary Dyer, secretary. After the business meeting, games were played under the di- rction of William Dunham, Althea Mower and Ernest Pooler. Robertliipit and A1- thea Mower won prizes in thesefgggfosr. . ,qv wg. 24 THE SIGNET The third meeting was held January 23, 1928. William Dunham was chairman and Mary Dyer, secretary. Five of the members told stories and Donald Palmer and Doris Hutchinson 'gave a dialogue. Aifter that, Mrs. Slater conducted an amusing game. The fourth meeting was held February 27, 1928. Norman Hatch was chairman and Doris Hutchinson, secretary. After the usual ibusiness meeting, games were then played. Following are the members of the French Club: Doris Hutchinson Verna Frost Donald Palmer Robert Eliot Avis Titconrb Charlotte Eliot Vance Wakefield Norman Hatch Doris Smart Helen Palmer Donald Blake Althea Mower Veronica Clukey Ernest Piooler Mary Dyer Elizabeth Ham Imogene Goulette Pauline Ramsay William Dunham SENIOR PLAY T'he Senior play Backbone was present- ed April 18, at the Town hall to a packed house. Due to the efforts of Mrs. Kelley, the coach, Mrs. Blake, and the cast, the play went olf very well. Dennis 'Cleaves was the eiiicient lbusiness manager and Jack Cheney the capable man behind the scenes, while Mrs. Slater looked after the properties. The class made Va profit of over one hundred and seventy-five dollars. The member-s of the cast and their parts were: Rob-ert Eliot Mr. Henry Easton-Whose principal accomplishment is making mon- ey. Helen Palmer Mrs. Lucile Easton-An .adep-t at diswbursing the fruits of Henry's commercial saga-city. Evelyn Cleaves Elizabeth Easton-The attractive daughter. Ernest Pooler Mr. Barton-Owner of the department store. Bernard Morancie Fred Barton-Son of his indulgent father. Nathan Bucknam Willie Scott-Who lets well enough alone and 'plods along in the belief that he amounts to nothing-un- til- Norman Hatch Wilbur-Office boy at the store. Frederick Coughlin Collector for Install- ment House. Rose Ganeau Kate-eMaid at the Easton home. Charlotte Eliot Miss Woodward-Who believes in the stars. Margaret Morrison Marion. Verna Bryant Dorothy. Harold Kittredge Joe. Dennis Cleaves Jack. Chester Strout Tom. A candy table, under the 'management of Ellen Ganeau, assisted 'by Theodora Dyer and 'Christine Aucock was a welcomed addi- tion to the evening's performance. This sale netted about 32000. Other parts in the party scene were taken lloy Althea Mower, Lyndon Shields, Doris Smart -and Beatrice Brawn. Excellent 'music was furnished by the high school orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Smart. GRADUATION PARTS Helen Palmer, Rose Ganeau, Robert Eliot, Nathan Bucknam, and William Dunham are to give the parts at graduation. D-oris Smart, Verna Bryant, Theodora Dyer, Ernest Pooler, Chester Strout, Bern- ard Morancie and Harold Kittredrge have the class parts that are to be given at the banquet at the Exchange Hotel. ll I ll l 1 U , ' I 1 I KXNX I ANNAPOLIS, ALIAS CRABTOWN Crabtown, which, in the vocabulary of a midshipman of the U. S. Naval Academy means Annapolis, Maryland, is a queer, quaint city. A Northerner entering it is pleased, confused, and astonished by his surroundings. Tlhe city in appearance is a combination of ia small modern metropolis and an old-fashioned colonial town. Its houses are crowded closely together, and only a few of them have lawns. Many are perfect examples of colonial architecture, and have been wonderfully preserved. The streets of the city also astonish the traveler. These narrow, cobblestone thor-A oughfares seem to be wandering among the houses, and going in no particular direction at all. Indeed, some of them run into houses, or walls, and therefore end abrupt- ly, while others have no end at all, but merely go around in circles. In fact, near the center of the city, there is one street which forms nearly a perfect figure eight. It is difficult to imagine ihow, in a city with a population of about sixteen thousand, all the people can earn a living. It is par- ticularly difdcult in this case, for Annapolis has not a single industry of any kind, its only income coming from the Naval Acad- emy, and the thousands of visitors and tour- ists that visit it every year. However, the city itself has some entic- ing attractions for the tourists, for An- napolis is one of the oldest cities in the country, and was the first capital of the United States. Indeed, the original Capitol building with its large wooden dome is still standing, and is being used as the Maryland State House. Of course many additions have been made to it, yet the former build- ing has been kept the same. One room in it is specially interesting, because of the fact that General Washington resigned his commission there after the Revolution. The spot where he stood while doing so, is mark- 26 THE SIGNET ed lby a large bronze plate, which is placed in the floor of the room. Another interesting place in the city is Saint John's College, which is one of the oldest schools in the country. It was found- ed in 1696 as King William's School, but later the name was changed to the one used at present. On the campus of this college there isa giant popl-ar, which is called the Liberty Tree. This tree which is more than six hundred years old was the scene of many colorful events in Colonial and Revo- lutionary history. In 1752 the colonists met there to sign a treaty with the Indians, and before the Revolution the citizens used to gather there to hear the patriots arraign King George. Then after the War, Wash- ington and Lafayette, standing there un-der the same tree, addressed the people of An- napolis. Thus, We have Annapolis, a busy, modern city, capital of Maryland, seat of the United States 'Naval Academy, and yet in spite of all these things, still retaining its quaint colonial and Revolution-ary appearance. Donald Palmer '29. ' AN ADVENTURE AT SEA Laughing and dancing, rippling and smil- ing, tossing her green tresses in glee at the playful antics of the breezes, the sea chal- lenges us to come out and 'make sport with her. Again, her lovely -bosom bared to the skies and rising and falling in langorous rhythm, she beckons alluringly to mankind. But be- ware,+she is a beautiful siren luring us on to our doom. She is a charming woman with laughter on her lips, but with treach- ery in her heart. She compels us to love her, but she loves not in return. I used to love her. My blood used to tingle gloriously in my veins -at sight of her. Deep within me there used -to be a wild in- pulse to forsake all and follow her, but alas, there is no more. Why, you ask? Ah! thereby hangs this tale. Listen carefully and let these words sink deep in your minds. Turn a receptive ear to this warning, so that, if perchance, this lovely temptress should try to wreck your ship of life, you like Ulysses of old might srpurn her en- chanting wiles, and sail serenely along. Hearken! One glorious morning, two summers ago, my aged father and I awoke in our cottage by the sea to feel an overwhelming desire to sail out on the deep, and catch some fish for our dinner. The call of the sea, the glorious tang of the salt air filled us with a joyous exhilira- tion. We started our little motorboat, made ready our fishing lines and bait and headed for the open sea. A half-hour's run and We were on our fishing ground, live miles from the mainland, close to some sunken reefs and ledges, over which the waves broke merrily. We anchored, let down our heavy cod- lines and waited expectantly to see what the 'great grab bag of salt-water fishing might yield us. Soon, we were hauling in cod -and -haddock, with now and then a dog- fish, or a sculpin. Once my line caught on lbottom and when I jerked it free and hauled it to the surface, I found a soft, pulpous, shapeless lump of white flesh impaled upon my hook. Father said it was a species of sea urchin which clings to the rocks as does ia barnacle. After 'having caught enough for our needs we tired of this sport. It is wet, dull, nasty and monotonous. Compared to the thrill of fresh water fishing it is very uninteresting, -this hauling up of logy, heavy, stolid cod from the deep. Looking about, I perceived a warning note in the lowering iblack clouds in the North. The swell was deepening. The light green waters darkened. 'The waves began to fbeat threateningly with an angry roar over the ledges. The wind freshened. My father, old in the lore of the sea, said that a storm was brewing. Hastily, we hauled in our lines and prepared to leave. The sea was nofw very rough. We would rise straight up to the top of a .great comber and then with a sickening lurch, pitch down into the trough of the sea. The bell bouy off on our right began to toll a THE SIGNET 27 deep, warning, ominous knell. The shriek- ing wind picked up the white crests of the seas and hurled the salty spume in our faces. The outlook was fearsome. Just then, the anchor rope parted, we were at the mercy of the sea, in which there is no mercy. With no stay to hold us head on into the gale, we rolled and tossed about sickeningly. We were fast drifting onto the ledges, now hidden under a seething mael- strom of raging waters. My face blanched with terror, and a grim, set look crept into my fat'her's weather-ioeaten visage. Scarcely could we keep our feet in our tiny craft, so as to turn the fly-wheel over. In our excitement we flooded the engine, which was a cranky, delicate ipiece of machanisfm at best. Desperately, we toiled over it. Death loomed appallingly near. Despair filled my soul. I felt a fierce, ach- ing resentment toward this sea, which seem- ed to be gloating greedily over our misfor- tune. Was I in the flower and pride of my youth to die a terrible death without a chance to express my real self? I cursed the day I fwas born, life was only a cruel joke. Soon I was to be food for the fish. They would prey upon my body as I had preyed upon theirs. Those lashing s-eas, that terrific wind, that awful darkness paralized me with terr-or. Then I looked at my dear father, now toiling over the engine. A great wave of courage swept over and revived my sinking soul. Consigning my soul and his, to that supreme being who marks even a sparro-w's fall, I resolved to struggle as best I might and when at last these seas should drown us, and should pound our bodies to .pieces on the ledges, we should have the satisfaction of dying bravely and well-- man can do no more. A great roar was in our ears. The surf was deafening. A second or two more and we would be Hung into the jaws of those ledges whose sharp teeth would crush our boat like an eggshell. Then-a sputter or two, and the engine started! At the cost of almost swamping our boat, we brought her about and quartering the seas started for the mainland, which we could only glimpse for a moment or two from the tops of the waves. A great feeling of victory swept over my soul. Although we were not yet out of danger I shook my fist at the raging winds and the towering seas. I taunted them and mocked them, as cheated of their rightful prey, they seemed to re- - double their efforts in baffled fury. We seemed to be sliding over the great backs of deep sea monsters which reared their snowy manes on high, but were un- able to touch us. An hour later we reached home. My grief- stricken mother, joyous at our safe return, welcomed us with ia tearful embrace. So ended the most terrifying experience in my life. I know what it is to be utterly at the mercy of the elements, I know how puny is man's effort when 'pitted against the mighty, resistless strength of the ocean. And now when I se-e the calm, restful face of the sea, I smile sardonically at her. I know how she in a sudden fit of anger can be transformed from a glorious playmate into a pitiless foe, against whom there is often no escape. I remember vividly the wild face of' the storm, demoniacal in her fury, and I stand her-e on the safe, firm shore and laugh at the sea, as she beats a sullen roar on the rocky headlands. There is no friendship between her and me. I entertain no delusions about her, for I am disallusioned, ra sadder and a wiser man. William Dunham '28, THE BATTLE The Jones family was very much at peace this fine, cold December day with the exception of little Tommy. Tommy was five years old. He had many wonderful toys, especially some tin soldiers which his uncle had sent to him the last Christmas. His father was a carpenter by trade and had OF TOYLAND given him a -present for Christmas, which Tommy enjoyed very much. Unknown to Tommy he had built a small toy village for the playroom. Little Tommy decided to have a battle that very day. He collected all 'his soldiers together and divided them into two armies. 1 28 THE SIGNET Doing so, he found that he had a one legged soldier left over. What could be done with him? He had lost his other leg in a war a long time ago. So Tommy let 'him join the American army, so as not to cause any trouble between the two. They appointed him as chief surgeon, because he had graduated from a medical school before he had joined the army. The town was named Toyville. 'Tommy christened it by breaking a Ibottle of water on the town hall. Now Toyville was a very thriving village for its size and considering its people. The principal buildings were: a town haill, church, schoolhouse, bank, gen- eral store, an armory for the soldiers and several small houses. Everyone had 'been happy and the town was increasing, until the governor of the district, who was at that time called Will Wimble, sent an ord-er to enroll an army by drafting what citizens and farmers they needed. The armory was to be their headquarters. The governor had given this order, because the summer before, the British had come and shot the mayor and three others. Thus a .small army was collected, mostly of farmers and had chosen General Freeport as their lead-er. They re- solved 'to put -an end to them if they should come again. They were trained to shoot and to protect the town. The following summer the enemy march- ed to this 'town and planned to take posses- sion of it because of its favorable location. The brave farmers, no longer innocent of war, were ready for them. Surprised to find a force to oppose them, they stopped their march and sent back for more troops. Each army toiled all night building forti- fications for the morrow. What would be the result? Only little 'Tommy knew. The sun was just creeping up over the hills when the first cannon of the enemy boomed. The little toy drum of -the Ameri- cans sounded loudly in the stillness. Sold-- iers began to rush in many directions, and their swords dashed brightly in the morning sunlight. Some rushed to the trenches and -others to their cannons. From that time on the battle waged furiously. Charges were made by each army. But so closely matched were the two armies, that no ground could be gained by either one. Many were killed on :both sides, and the Ameri- cans were glad of Doctor One-leg's,-as the soldiers called him,-services. At last after fighting stubbonly on and dying of thirst and exhaustion, the armies were glad to re-- treat to their trenches and to carry on the battle from these. The sun sank in the west as if it had been ashamed to have witness- ed such a dreadful battle. The cannons stopped their awful roar. A shot rang out occasionally in the still night and echoed among the hills. Finally everything was silent. Both had lost many of their little tin soldiers, but were no-t ready to give up. All fought hard, the Americans, because they had to iprotect their homes and the British because they had reinforcements coming. Men had fall-en where they stood in the trenches, because after they had fought all day -they were too tired to go to their tents. Only one s-entinel stood on guard. All were sleeping soundly when a lone figure crawled toward the British trench. The soldier was Doctor One-Legl Everyone had scorned hiam when he had asked to join the army, but because of his knowledge of medicine he was -enrolled. Finally he reached the trench, :but only paused for a moment to listen. Reaching into his pocket he took out a small bottle. It was a strong drug which he had prepared for this occasion. It was not long before he had drugged the re- maining fifty men. The sentinel had fallen- asleep, so 'he was also given a dose. Run- ning back to camip, lbecause he wasn't afraid of being seen any longer, he awoke General Freeport. He told him what he had done and suggested sending men over and cap- turing them before the arrival of the other troops. After much difficulty in waking the soldiers, they accomplished this and laid a trap for the reinforcements. Peace was then asked for by the enemy. It was brought about and the Doctor was given a de 'Coverley medal of honor for his brave deed at Doughnut Creek. The God- dess of War, who was Tommy's mother, gave him a new leg for 'his deed. Gee! that was some battle, exclaimed Tommy to his mother that night. If it had- THE SIGNET 29 n't been for the crippled soldier, which you wanted to throw away, the Americans would have been captured, he continued. He is the bravest of all my tin soldiers, and I will make him a general in my 'battle tomorrow, since he has his other leg. With this thought in mind he went soundly to sleep. Robert Bucknam '30, . A VILLAGE AMONG THE VERMONT HILLS In a quiet little village in the hills of Vermont, I saw the early home of our presi- dent. What is now the gen-eral store and postoflice was the birthplace of President Coolidge. T-he store 'has but one .small room with two large iwindows, one on each side of the door. One counter displays sou- venirs of Plymouth. Some of 'these are post cards, address books with pictures of Plymo-uth upon them, pine pillows, and books. In this store wie can purchase any- thing from a postage stamp to a pair of shoes. Beyond this room there is another which is furnished with old-fashioned furniture. In the center of time room is a mahogany table with a mat and 'oil lamp upon it. In one corner is a desk on which is a register for the use of tourists, supplies for writing material, and a picture of the 'Coolidge fam- ily. Around the room are .several easy chairs and on the wall pictures of the presi- dent's ancestors with gilt frames. This room is used only for tourists. Beyond this room is a screened-in porch which has tables set for lunches. This little village off Plymouth lies at the top of a long steep 'hill. It can scarcely be called a vill-age for there are but five or six buildings. One of these is the little white church, another is the home of the presi- dent's late father, two are private homes, and the other is the general store and post- oiiice. . Until the past few years this little village has known no excitement. I fear in those years it has had enough to make up for those past. The private hofmes have been made into tea rooms, and gift shops. A farmer's field 'has been used for 'parking cars. The daily routine of these quiet fam- ilies has been completely changed. About two weeks after the death off Cal- vin Coolidge Jr., there were so many tour- ists visiting the cemetery that secret ser- vice men were stationed along the road. Some of these people were carrying away 'bits of earth and stone for souvenirs. It was said that every state in the Union but one was represented in one summer. The curiosity of the public was so great that this tiny village witnessed much excite- ment. - Just outside of Plymouth we .may see a tumlble-down set of farm buildings. Here lives a little old man who used to go to school with Coolidge. He raises turkeys and each year this man raises one for the president's Thanksgiving dinner. It is well worth while to take this trip for the scenery alone which is among the Hnest in the state. Grace Call '21. THE HOUSE THAT TOOK A SEA VOYAGE One of the strangest things seen by the summer people and residents ailong the Maine coast two years ago was that of an old colonial mansion taking an ocean trip. It was moved from the pl-ace where it had stood so many years, perhaps a hundred, at Phippsburg, loaded on a scow drawn by several powerful tugs- and given an ocean voyage of about sixty-five miles to Rockport, where it was to be transplanted and restored to its original beauty. The old mansion or S'pite House as it 30 THE SIGNET was called was bought 'by a wealthy man from Philadelphia who wished to make it his summer home. A great .problem confronted him at first. How could he move it? Finally, some men were 'hired who were skilled in such work. They bought a huge scow, the largest in the world owned by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. This had been used to carry ten loaded freight cars at one time. Thus the contractors were able to transport the house successfully. T'hey promised not to injure a single thing in the grand old mansion, not even to crack the old plaster or paper. The chimneys were not to be 7 taken -down, but left standing, tied together like four sentinels. Even the original old granite door .steps were to be put in place when the house should reach its destination. The contractors waited patiently for a fair, calm day and then started with their precious freight. Slofwly they 'moved down the river and past the many islands, while interested people all along t'he way gazed at the strange sight. At length, the old house reached its new land home and now seems a part of the town. But another chapter has been added to its varied history. Horace Field 729. M. E. DYER BROADCASTING FROM STATION F. A. Y., DEXTER The whistle has just blown! The game is on! Capt. Bucknam barely got the tip- off. The ball is fast traveling around the hall. It is new in Pea.se's hands. Oh, a corking pass to young Bucknam and yes, Bucknam is going to shoot. Will he .miss it? No, the ball went clean through the net. The ball is again at center. The op- posing team has the lball. They are holding it. Bewildered and excited the red 'haired youth is trying to make a pass. The ball is now on its way 'to the guard but it did not reach its mark for Palmer with a swift and high jumrp caught the ball thus break- ing its course. Bang! The first quarter is over. The score is N. H. Fay 2. Columbia Falls O. The two minutes of rest are up. Our boys still look fresh but the Falls boys are panting and breathless. They are off! Bucknam missed the tap. Columbia Falls has the iball. Now, they mean business. They are doing some clean pass-ing that is bewildering our boys. The opposing right forward has the ball. Pease is guarding him closely. He fumbles and with a quick movement Pease has the ball. He is gain- ing much ground. The opposing team can- not stop him. He stops, he is taking aim and now the ball is flying in a straight course for the basket. Oh! What a neat one! Again at center. Bucknam has the ball. A quick pass to Gallant and Gallant is now shooting. He got it. Dexter has regain-ed their courage. Young Bucknam now has the ball. A grand opening. He shoots and two more points are advdedl Col- umbia Falls is tired, not of playing, 'but of trailing our fast quintet. Bang! The half is over. Dexter 8. Columbia Falls, 0. Folks, you should be in Dexter tonight, witnessing the cleanest, fastest game of the season. I hope I am conveying to you the excitement that is being shown. The time is up. Oh! The boys of 'both teams are looking muc'h fresher and stronger. There goes- the whistle! Buclnam gets the tap. The whistle is blowing. Foul on the opposing center for 'poking Bucknam while jumping. Bucknam is now in his position at the foul line. He shoots but misses. The ball is again at center. The red 'haired fellow -has the Iball. He is drib- bling, Pease is on his trail. The whistle. Foul on Pease for hacking. The .Flalls boy shoots and gets it. Their first p-oint of the game. They are jumping at center. The ball falls in Gallan.t's hands only to be grabbed at the -same tlime eby a 'Falls boy. Jump ball. Oh, -Columbia Fall's center is aiming, he shoots and gets it. Bang! The third quarter is over. Dexter 8. Columbia Falls, 3. Both teams are now sweating and tired. THE SIGNET 31 Lemons- are being given to them. They surely need them. The crowd is frantic. Time is up. Both teams have determined looks on their faces. Jump center. Dexter means business. The ball is passing around the hall with exhilenating speed. Gallant shoots. Three cheers he gets it! The opposing center gets the tawp. Columbia Falls has the ball. A pass but not a igood one. The ball is rolling towards the stage. A wild scramble that ends in a tie lball. Again the Falls have the ball. Traveling. Dexter out. Young Bucknam has the ball and passes it to Pease. Pease is way back. He aims and once more the ball makes a straight line for the basket. A marvelous shot! The crowd is in an uproar. This is Dexter's game all right! 'Two minutes :more to play. Fall-s has called time out. But it's too late now for they are trimmed. My! The Falls' are roaring! They are making a last attempt. They 'have the ball! The forward is shooting. He got it! Jump at center. They still have the ball. Such passes! The center has the ball. He is shooting. And my! He got it. The local boys are bewil- dered. Once more at center. Bucknam gets the tap. Palmer now has the fball. He passes to Gallant and Gallant pivots out of reach of his guard and makes a. short pass to Capt. Bucknam. Bucknam aims for the basket but Bang! The game is over. Dex- ter 12. Columbia Falls 8. The Dexter fans are in an uproar and the local boys are getting much applause and praise. Please stand by for station announce- ments. THE OLD He still lives over those vivid days of the past, when cannons thundered and men died bravely for glory. In 'his old arm chair, faded by the years, he sits, and on a wide verandah overlooking a broad expanse of the Potomac he gazes thoughtfully. With his beloved pipe in his mouth he softly wafts wisps of smoke which perfumes the air with its fragrance. Reminiscenses slowly per- vade the fog of his aging brain. Suddenly he seems to straighten and his thin should- ers draw ba-ck. He is remembering the charge of Pickett's men at Gettysburg, for he is a remnant of that gallant group. His eyes light up with pride and a warlike fire glows, where before there was nothing but calm and peace. Now and then, one may elicit from hin1 stories of the war, replete with action and filled with 'pages of unlimited adventure, but he is reluctant to disclose those treasur- ed memories to the banal world. One's humor and pathos are kindled when he ob- serves the soldier attempting to fire his old gun, his hands barely -able to lift it, his un- steady legs crazily holding their equlibrium. SOLDIER But 'he is young in spirit and in heart. He does not notice that he is slowly aging, he is still a youth living in bygone days. He is separated from us across the gulf of years and his inner self dwells not in the present. Remoteness has cut us off from him but he still remains a kindly spirit, a genial soul, who in moments of talkativeness ebucidates to an interested audience scraps of venerable information, here and there a glimpse of Lee and Shiloh, now and then, a view of the Yankee gen- eral at Appomatox. In the old soldier one catches glimpses of a day to come when senility will 'grasp us, perhaps not with a rough hand, but with gentleness and assuaging kindness. He is the incarnation of a passing era, and in him, is prevalent the knowledge that one can remain young in spirit though he is old in years. His very being breathes of an essence that is pure and holy and em- blazoned in an undying light-he is the old soldier. Ernest Pooler '28, 32 THE SIGNET MARCHING Tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp4Oh that incessant, monoto- nous, continuous, nerve-racking beat of marching feet! The roll of the drums, the clock-work precision of the swinging left arms, the timed rise and fall of the rifles all in unison are very interesting to watch, very thrilling perhaips, but to the soldier it is but one of many dreary tasks of army life. To the trained soldier it becomes a subconscious act, done in a state of mind not unlike a coma, and historical records have stated that t'he greater part of Na- poleon's army was trained to the point where they could march while actually sleeping. Oh it is glorious, it thrills one through and through, it awakens embers of patriot- ism in the heart, and fans them to Eames to watch a long line of soldiers on the march, column after column, rank after rank, comipany after company. They ap- pear far away over the brow of a hill, they draw nearer, the sound of drums. becomes audible and then we hear the measured tread of the heavy boots. After a while the-y pass by, they are gone, the drums are still, the feet are still, a Vacancy seems to overwhelm us, and we go about our work with more zeal, more energy and more de- termination, but-to the soldier it is always that incessant, monotonous, continuous, nerve-racking beat of marching feet-tramp tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp tramp, tramp. R. Eliot '28. THE HOUSE OF THE WINDS QA Tale for Tiny Totsj It was no wonder that little Jean could not leave that enchanted spot. It was an elfins' nook, where the sun made fairy pat- terns on the moss, and where the tinfoiled fishes played with th-eir shadows in the brook. It was no wonder that instead of going straight 'home where she knew her mother waited, Jean followed the twisty path still further. For, just as she was about to turn back, the path would make a fiirtatious green loop, and seem to say, Follow me! Then as little Jean sat down to wait for the fairies to appear, she began to be drowsy. An oiriole was singing con- tinually on one note, and the wind hummed a restful accompaniment to its song. Suddenly, a strange thing happened. Without opening her eyes jumping to her feet, Jean found hers-elf walking along a white, white road. As she stood, looking in ibewilderment about her, she was blinded by a whirl-wind of dust. Her hat sailed off, her skirts blew around her kneiesg and her curls tossed wildly about. This is queer, she thought. As Jean turned another corner in the road she .sighted the oddest house she had ever seen. It was a white building, with queer funnels and bellows 'sticking out of every window. A gl-ass cupola was perched on the roof and the red sun ma-de it look exactly like a cherry on a big white 'birthday cake. The wind blew harder and a little girl burst out of the door. She moved with a hop, a skip and a jump, her bare feet scarcely touching the ground. In truth, ,she seemed as airy as a 'piece of thistledown. Her cheeks were red, and Very, very round, and she was dressed in a wis.p of a pink frock. So yoiu've come at last! She exclaimed. I've asked you often enough! Jean was amazed. Why, I never saw you before, she cried. The little girl laughed breezily. I've been near you, lots, though. I made your papers Hy across the street yesterday. This is the house of the winds, and I am Wendy Wind. She tugged at Jean's hand, coax- ing her towards the house. Come inside and meet the family. They entered a big room, and there in a chair, puffing and panting, was a great man. THE SIGNET 33 Meet my Dad, said Wendy. He's tired, poor man. He had to blow the bellows all night long. Remember how he rattled your window? This is mother, she continued, and here's my brother Buster. He's rough, but only in fun. Don't be afraid of him. Buster l-a-ughed gustily. Hello, Jean! Are you still peeved at me for turning your umbrella wrong side out last March? Jean had no time to respond, for she was led to a table where a meal was spread. Eat your supper, little girl, said Mother Wind. It's not often that you get cream from the Milky Way. So this was Milky Way cream! Why, it tasted much better than that left on Jean's doorstep every morning! Jean began to ask questions. Yes, housekeeping is quite easy, here, explained Mother Wind. When the place needs cleaning, I open the door and Father Wind puffs it clean in a second. As for clothes- She glanced at Jean's dress. What a dainty pattern! Wendy, fetch me that piece of pink cloud you blew in with yesterday and- She was interrupted by a loud ringing of bells. Oh dear, cried Wendy Wind, That means there is going to be a big storm and we must get to work. Hurry home, Jean, but don't forget us! Regretfully Jean left the House of the Winds and trudged along the white, white road. A sprinkle of rain fell on her nose, and suddenly she found herself back in the glen. The sky had darkened, and drops were falling faster and faster in the brook. Even the oriole had sought its nest for shel- ter. Jean scampered hom. What a storm! The trees rocked and swayed but Je-an was not frightened. Jean never went back to Wendy's house, for she did not remember the way, but she knew well enough that the Winds came to see her. Often she felt Mother Wind's gentl-e touch on 'her cheek, at midnight, she was sometimes awakened by Buster or Father Wind, banging the blinds on her windows. And whenever she went 'out of doors, and the wind whipped her hat off, she would cry, Hello, Wendy Wind, let's play! Pauline Ramsay '29. ' THE HAUNTED MOUNTAIN The sun was just coming up behind the mountain, painting every tree top with gold when Benny and his wife came out to the gate. You'll not be staying away late tonight, Benny, you know they say the wood is haunted. Oh, nonsense, he sneered. If the mountain is haunted I .should be afraid. Although you may be brave and strong nothing can help you if the 'little men' of the mountain get after you, she replied thoughfully. He only shook his head and with another shrug of his shoulders, the young workman nimbly swung 'himself over the igate and strode down the mountain side. The girl gazed after him until the trees hid him from her view, before she entered the house. At the porch she stopped to think of him and becoming so absorbed she did not notice the approach of a little man who, in a very squeaky voice asked for something to eat. Ordinarily, she was afraid of tramps and strangers, but this one was so small, and there was something so good-natured in the glance of his eyes -and the broad smile on his face, that she forgot to :be afraid. En- tering the house she set to work to prepare him a warm breakfast of eggs, toast and coffee. He sank into the old-fashioned rocker with a dee-p sigh that expressed the com- fort he felt, and glanced around the clean kitchen with ap-proving eyes. Soon the breakfast was ready for him and he ate in silence for a time, his ibrain hard at work or so it appeared from the expression on his face. Then he began to talk. Your husband is very peculiar to talk as he does about 'the little men of the moun- tain.' I've heard say they are very power- 34 THE SIGNET ful and sometimes do great harm to those whom they dislike. The young girl glanced at him sharply as a shiver ran over her and she tried to plead for him saying he was a fine fellow. Well, well, he chuckled in his high voice, I must be going. Good-bye ladyg keep a cheerful heart. Goo-d comes to the gentle and kind-hearted, and he was gone. The suspicion that he was one of those uncanny creatures of the mountain, began to wear on the girl and every ,few minutes during the day she would 'peep out, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. Benny didn't intend to Ibe late that night, he meant to go straight home, for the im- patient words- he had spoken to his wife that morning made him unhappy all day. He would enter the tavern for a social glass and then go straight home. But alas! again his good resolutions 'Went .scattering Mid- night hour was fast approching when he started to climb the mountain. The air was cool and there was a crescent moon hanging low in the sky. As he was cold he hurried to keep warm, until at last he was traveling rapidly. Soon his foot caught on a root and he fell, only to get up and stagger on. Unconsciovusly, -again he increased his speed until he was running, a dangerous thing to do in the darkness, he soon discovered, as he fell again. This time 'he struggled with great difficulty for a load had suddenly come upon him. His la-st conscious thought, how- ever, wlas. I'll never stay late again. When he came to himself the sun had a golden light, birds were singing joyfully, and far down the .mountain he could hear the workomem hammering, at the place where he should have been. Could he bear to face his wife again, he thought. But, sore from his attack he dragged himself home where he dropped with shame at the threshold. Here the good wife found him and asking no questions helped him enter the house. In the middle of the mountain the little creature danced with joy to think he had played such a fine trick on the young man. Ever after Ben was at home early in the evening. Verna Frost 1929. IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL In some places the days seem long, the time seems to drag, but in N. H. Fay there isn't a day that doesn't fly by, nothing seems monotonous. There is always some- thing new appearing on the horizon unex- pectedly, especially for freshmen and sopho- mores. Many times during my freshman year I was summoned to the principal's oflice. The particular time I am thinking about, I was told by one of my class-mates that the prin- cipal wished to see me in the office. I at once exnpected a lecture on rank and con- duct. As I stepped into the room all I could see was the desk in the corner with a 'chair in front of it. T'he room was empty, and per- fectly quiet except for the big master clock on the wall. I had not been in this place of solitude very long when the principal entered the room. The minute I saw the ex- pression on his face I knew something was to happen. When 'he saw me his look of dissatisfaction turned to disgust. He sat down to his desk, pulled out his rank book, studied and restudied my rank and then looked at me as much as to say just look at that. After having averaged my rank he sat back in his chair, took a long sigh and began the lecture. He talked to me for a -solid half hour with much emphasis on the ability of fa freshman to waste time and show off in school .by means of aggravating the teachers especially in the study hall. Throughout the lecture he spoke withde- termination, the determination of one who intends to leave some impression on the listener. As long as I live, I do not think that I shall ever forget my visit to the .principal's ofiice in my freshman year. I shall always fbe able to picture my principal urging me to try harder and to study more. Chester Strout '28. THE SIGNET 35 THE DREAMER The dreamer, how I pity that unfortunate person! It is said that dreaming is -a habit, but you, who are dreamers, do you think so? Haven't you tried to cure yourself, but have you succeeded? It is not a habit, rather it is a disease of the thought, a mood of the mind. Dreamers 'must bear with 'fortitude names that are given them. Some of them are hard, almost cruel. They are called lazy, but are they really lazy? -Some call them -dumb, others call them mad. The name stuck-up becomes firmly attached to a dreamer through-out his life. The worst that a dreamer could be called is absent- minded. Perhaips there is a reason for every one of these names. Life is pretty hard on a dreamer, especially if he is sensi- tive to his affliction, for no one is laughed at, ridiculed and made fun of any more than a dreamer. Let us try to discover why a dreamer must carry these names with him. Fir-st, why are dreamers called lazy? Just because they .may iprefer to lie on the soft green turf among fragrant flowers, under the blue sky and warm sunlight, in- stead of going out with the crowd fishing, is not because they are lazy but because their minds are more active than their bodies. A dreamer is called dumb because he is so deep in his own visions, imaginations, and ideals, that he takes little heed of what is going on about him. Sometimes a dreamer is called mad, be- cause he tries to carry out these wild fan- cies. Many times he fails, but many times he does not. It is these mad dreamers who go down in history, who 'have made the world what it is today, but their task has been long, hard and -discouraging. Often dreamers like to be by themselves, rather than with the gang. Little children rather go climb the comfortable, compan- ionable limbs of their favorite tree than to play with the rest. Because of this they are called stuck-ups . This name will follow them all through life. They meet people on the street and 'because of 'their dreams, they fail to speak. Hence the name stuck-up becomes firmly attached to them. Much to a dreamer's dislike, he is called albsent minded. Well, why not? There are certainly reasons enough. Can a dreamer ever do one 'thing and 'think of something else the same time? I 'believe not. Often wh-en performing an ordinary, common task which is indeed a habit, a task that can be done mechanically without need of thought, a dreamer forgets 'to work. Don't you dreamers agree? I will illustrate with the common task of washing dishes. If a dreamer's mind begins to wander in a wilderness of fancies, when she is able to shake her dreams from her mind, she will no doubt find herself wiping dishes which she had washed, only to .put them back in No, a dreamer must the dish pan again. keep her mind on her work no matter how common the task may seem. It is said, that a dreamer's mind is blank. It most certainly is not. It is true, that a dreamer can almost never tell of what he was dreaming before interrupted, but his mind was not empty. Never is conscious- ness lost from the mind in the deepest slum- ber-no! In delirium-no! In a faint- no! Even in death-no! All is not lost, because if it were, there would be no im- mortality. You awake from some dream, you realize that you have dreamed, but the web of your thought is so frail, a second afterwards it breaks and you do not know of what you were dreaming. Sometimes these thoughts come back to you, and you wonder where you 'have thought of them -before. Sometimes you come upon a famil- iar face or scene. Yet you know you have never seen it in material form before, but- you have seen it in your dreams! Dreamers are moody, pensive and restless. Their thoughts possess them, cling to them like burrs. At such times a dreamer walks miles by himself, knowing not where. When in such a mood, 'he longs to read poetry expressing his mood, whether it 'be love, hate, or humor, something that will be in accordance with, sympathize with, his mood. This tends 'to shake off this oppressing mood. Sometimes dreamers are able to write these moods in poetry, of prose, or 36 THE SIGNET compose music, or even 'play on a musical instrument. If this 'can be done they are lucky, but this is not usually the case. The question may be asked. Well, what are you forever dreaming of? ' A dream- er's mind drwells in the past or future, or upon beautiful poems or bits of conversa- tion that .seem .particularly interesting. It may be a recent story. Sometimes their grey visions, called dreams, have glimpses of eternity, and when they are interrupted as is always the case, they wake and thrill to find themselves on the verge of a great secret. You who are not dreamers will never be able to realize the mind of a dreamer. A dreamer is very imaginative and can often see, whether in sleep or a st-ate of reverie, fantastic mental images impossible to describe. Some of these fancies are de- cidedly impracticable but wholly desirable and this makes existance in the material world lonesome and 'dreary for ia dreamer. Because a dreamer lives in the past and fu- ture and never in the present, he becomes discontented with life. The realities of the world affect a dreamer as visions and as visions only, while the wild idea of the land of dreams becomes in turn not the material of their everyday existance, but indeed, that existance utterly and solely in itself. A dreamer lives in the realm of fancies and merely exists in actual life. I know because I am a dreamer. Charlotte Eliot '28, JUST QUEER Lemuel Crocker had always been a sub- ject for ridicule, gossip, and curiosity, and little wonder, for of all the men in the little coast town of Seaville who had previously followed the sea, he was the most curious, the most ridiculous in appearance, the big- gest liar, and the heaviest drinker. In a little cottage close to the only thing he ever loved in all the world-the sea, lived this man, all alone except for a blind ape which he had captured many years ago in the tangled jungles of Zanzibar. He never became lonesome for the chattering of the ape and the roar of the breakers were mu- sic to his ears. Whereas fthe monotony of these sounds would drive a sane man mad, they were companions to old Lem Crocker. While a young lad he had had the misfor- tune to lose a leg, swimming in the shark infested waters of the Bahamasg now ia wooden peg replaced it. Hi.s 'face was as wrinkled as the cerebellum of his brain, a large 'hooked nose, reddened by excsesive drink in later years, was affixed between a pair of deep .set green eyes. Never had he shaved in his life for he once remarked that if God gave him a beard it was undoubtedly cert-ain that He intended that he should keep it. A small blue cap with a bit of a visor was al-ways tilted back over his smooth bald head. He seldom sought com- panionship with his fellow townsmeng he did not want it and he seldom asked for it. Once, however, he had invited the whole village to feast with him. When the peo- ple came they found him asleep in bed, a joke perhaps, or, possibly he had forgotten. So men called him queer. Now at this time the chief industry of Seaville, fishing, was threatened. Some time ago old Jud Benson remarked that his nets had disappeared. He was positive that he had set .them the night before but the next morning they were gone. At first he was the object of ridicule, but when Capt. 'Cole discovered that his nets had also dis- appeared, and fOullum's lobster pots were gone, alarm and terror reigned supreme among the townsfolik. New nets were set up, but the next day they, too, had disap- peared. A week passed, watchmen had been stationed, but they could discover nothing, the nets vanished like the fog, the robber was invisible. What was to be done? No one knew. After this state of affairs had continued for nearly two weeks, the so called lbig men of the village assembled at Ole Johnsion's general store to discuss the situation. This, however, they found very difficult to do for THE SIGNET 37 they had no clue, no grounds on which to work. Several suggestions were made, but were passed over. Suddenly, Ole Judson leaped off his crack- er box, nearly 'upsetting a case of eggs, and drawled, Can't you fellars tell which -way the wind lblows? I tell yer, it takes an old sea-dog like me to tell which way we're headin. Interest was immediately focused on Ben. Do yer know, and he pointed a long bony finger at every member present, That every man of us in Seaville goes out hawl- in' our lines or settin' our nets, every man except-, and he leaned way forward and whispered hoarsely, except-old 'Lem Crocker! Everybody laughed, jeered, hollered, and hooted for awhile for somehow it was a joke to even mention the name of this queer sea-man. Finally, one fellow .piped up and said, Well, shiver my timber, Ben, if you think Lem's bin shanghain' our nets, then how's he 'bin doin' it? I tell yer, ,that old salt's got ropes you and me ain't heard of. He's a dern queer, fellar, he is, and I wouldn't be at all sur- prised if he was spiriting' our nets away. Now, these men of Seaville had never had an education abov-e learning to write their own names and that art was known to only a few. Superstition plays best in unedu- cated minds. So, when all natural reasons for this uncany disturbance failed, they were quite willing to seek the unnatural. The discussion lasted until quite late in the evening but they had at last 'come to the conclusion that in some mysterious manner, old 'L-em 'Crocker had much to do with the disappearance of the nets. More- over, it was decided that Lem should be tried of witchcraft by the whole village, and if found guilty, he -was to be bound in chains and cast into the sea. Early that very next afternoon twenty- four men, the entire male population of Seaville, -armed with muskets, whale-spears knives, stones, and determination ascended the bluff upon which stood the cottage of their victim. Ben Judson led the way, mut- tering -and sputtering under 'his breath that this was the first time any public spirit had ever been shown and if it were not for his great mind, nothing would have b-een done. Finally they reached the top of the bluif -and only a few rods separated them from the queer cottage of a queefer man. They halted a moment, drew deep draughts of the fresh sea-breeze and proceeded slo-wly to- ward the cottage. Ben walked up to the door and rapped lightly. No answer came. He rapped a little louder, but still no reply. Ben looked around at the men about him, possibly to reassure himself that he was not alone. He stepped up to the door again but this time he did not knock, but tried the latch. The door opened, Ben looked in and entered, a few following. They looked about the small room and soon their gaze fell upon Lem, sound asleep in a deep red- cushioned chair. Ben advanced toward him and shook him vigorously. Lem awoke with a start and when he beheld the room filled with armed men, he arose and de- manded the reason for the intrusion. Sit down, we want to talk to you com- manded Ben. Lem sat down again with his peg-leg straight out in front of him. Ben drew a chair 'up close to this suspected witch in spite of the warnings of the supersti- tious crowd of mariners. behind him. He abruptly informed Lem that he was under arrest for having relations with devils, and that he and the spirits had 'been stealing their nets. Lem said nothing, the crowd waited ex- pectanfly for they knew not what, and then in a casual manner Lem arose, -with a broad grin perhaps of contempt, ,perhaps of amusement on his wrinkled face, he calmly walked over to the window and looked out. Suddenly he whirled about and cried out What in the devil ails you, you're all queer. You call me queer and perhaps I am, but I'm not a darn fool. Foolish or not, me matey, we're dum-pin' you in the brig, and if ye don't loosen yer tongue and tell us what yer did with them nets, we'll see that yer strung up on the yard-arm or dumped into the brine, so come out with it! 'Til lbe shark-eaten if I know what y-er blubbering about, but seein' as how yer are so set on puttin' me under the hatch, I'll 38 THE SIGNET think it all over, but youlve got to give me 'till eight bells ter do it in, and then if I don't prove that you are all dumb land lubbers, ye can do what yer want to, but in the meantime-clear out! Ben thought for a moment and .then de- cided to wait another day. He consulted with the rest of the men and they agreed, but decided to keep a guard about Lem's cottage. In spite of the guard, Lem stole out of the cottage that night unseen, and fin the soft moonlight he descended the bluff, a difficult task for the crippled mariner. Slowly he made his way to a small boat lying near the shore, he climbed in and be- gan to row away from the shore. In the morning the guards entered the 'cottage and were amazed to find it empty. The chair in which he had been sitting was vacant except for a small volume lying open. Brad Burke went over to the chair, picked up the book and painfully read its title, The Compleat Angler, and on the margin of one of the pages was written, I may be queer, but I'm at least educated and I'm going to prove it, signed Lem. Immediately a search was made and about noon as Ben, Brad. Capt. Cole and several ohers were walking along the beach, they suddenly stood still, frozen with terror and awe, for a few yards away they espied a horrible sight. Lying there on the beach, washed up .by the tide was a giant octopus with his great tenacles entwined within a net. They advanced toward this great creature wh-en their wits had return- ed, but upon approaching it, they suffered a great shock, for caught in one great tenacle was Old Lem, his breath having been squeezed out of him, but his hand still grasping the hilt of a knife which was plunged deep into the spongey head of the lifeless octopus. Slowly, lamentaloly perhaps, Ben drawlecl out, Well, mates, Lem was queer, wasn't he ? Robert F. Eliot '28. THE KID Marianne was distinctly a foreigner. Al- ways, until about a year ago, wshe had lived in a small village of sunny south-ern France. Then, upon the death of her father and mother, she came to America to live with a distant relative in Massachusetts. In this family, there were no girls of her own age, but there were many in the village, and she soon became acquainted with them. They were greatly surprised to find that she spoke English, even though rather slowly and haltingly, but she explained that English was taught in the school that she had attended, just ans French is taught in American schools. Her speech was correct, but stiff and tilted, an-d, of COURSE, she was entirely ignorant of modern Am-erican slang. One summer aftrenoon a group of 'girls including Marianne, were seated on a shady front porch, gossiping just as a group of girls usually do. Suddenly a laugh was heard near by and a small figure appeared BROTHER around the corner -of the porch. Oh! cried Lucile, who lived near-4by, It's my kid brother, and I just bet heis been listen- ing to everything we've been -saying, the little wretch! Marianne was amazed. What do you mean? Kid brother! I have heard iof kid gloves, an-d of kid boots, even, but of kid brothers, never! W-hat does that expression mean? Lucile, almost equally .surprised, looked at the other wonderingly: Why, girls, that's rig'ht, too! I never thought of it before, but anyone who didn t know what it meant wouldinft understand. Well, 'Marianne, it's not the material of my brother that's kid, it's him-well, really, I guess I den't know what I do m-ean, myself! and she stopped, discomfited. The other girls laughed, then quickly grew sober. When you stop to think about it, there 'are a lot of things we say that don't mean anything. For instance, when THE SIGNET 39 we talk about anything's 'getting -our goat.' Do you understand that, Marianne? and as the French girl shook her head, the other explained it to her land -cofntinued, I shouldn't think a foreigner :could understand anything by the way we talk. Let's all try to speak so that Marianne can understand, and I'm sure our English will 'be b-etter. To think that it has taken a foreigner to start a reform in our speech! Marianne quickly broke in, Yes, but everyone will not be so kind, and so I think that I must learn a few of your American phrases, also. Then noticing Lucile's.look of annoyance as her brother reappeared, whistling noisily, she sai,.d,.3'misschievious1y, I will begin it now. One she ,in your lan- guage that your kid brother' gets your goat, is it not? ' Doris Hutchinson '29. TRIALS OF AN ONLY SON Nobody cares for me anymore. Yester- day I got spanked, to-day I got spanked, and tomorrow I shall ,prob-ably get spanked. Yesterday it was Pa who spanked me, to- day it was sister Sue and tomorrow, well tomorrow Ma will ,probably spank me. It isn't because I am bad that I am spank- edg it's because there are too many cranks in the world. Mr. Green didn't need to be so mean just because we borrowed a few of his flowers, and the professor didn't need to be so cross when I iput the mud cakes on his front walk. I wouldn't have did it anyway if Mary hadn't dared me to. I suppose I will get spanked again when the minister calls and tells Mamma that I didn't recite my verse last Sunday. I wish -that the old minister would stay away once in a while. The last time he came 'he said that we should love all animals but he did- n't like it very well when I put a handful of worms in his coat pocket. I hate the doctor too. He's always giving me something that ain't fit to eat and mak- ing me e-at it. I fixed him the last time, anyway. Gee, he was awful sore when I bit his thermometer in two. He made me hold my mouth open for a long time to see if I had any glass in my mouth. I'm not afraid of being cut 'cause I like the taste of fblood. Do you? There, Su-eis calling me again. I don't know whether she wants me because I got to write that story for the teacher or 'cause I ate up all her candy. I hope she forgets about the story. I'd rather get another spankin' than write that, anyway. Harold R. Kittredge '28. HIS CHANCE The unceasing, thronging crowd moved ever up and down the street, jostling, push- ing, surginig on. Well-dressed children slid easily through tiny openings. Stylish wo- men pleasure-seeking walked leisurely along glancing at the sho-p windows in which ex- pensive articles of dress or luxuries were shown, yet never stopping or impeding the restless surge of that human sea. 'Messen- ger boys in their khaki suits hurried by all, unseeing, uncaring. Then a new figure, un- assuming and quiet, slipped into the crowd from the entrance of a large store. H-is frayed coat, battered hat, and stopped form placed him in a class by himself, far from the wealth, or appearance of wealth, which thronged the sidewalks. Almost apologeti- cally he walked besides the well-groomed, erect men and the ladies with their expen- sive silks and furs. One block, then he left the crowd and hastened down a side street. As he crossed another one of the thronging avenues, his steps grew lighter and swifter. He pulled a battered watch from his p'ocket Five olclock. He quickened 'his steps until he was almost running. Would he 'make it? Another long street, a turn to the right, 40 THE SIGNET twinkling theatre signs before him. One block, two blocks. Before tone theatre, a little less pretentious than the ot-hers, he stopped. Ten minutes past five. He hur- rie-d to the stage door 'and stopped 'once more, this tim-e t'o straighten his coat, put his hat on a little more firmly, and mop his face with a grimy handkerchief, which was quickly pu-shed out of sight afterwards. At exactly quarter past five he boldly pushed open the door, regardless of the large no admittance sign. Within, the hot, stifling .air reeked with smoke and grease paint. Stage hands were working busily, arranging the -properties for the evening entertainment. One, passing by the door with a bunch of 'papers and a chair, spied him standing near the door, hat in hand. Here's Old Faithful', boys. Got a job for him tonight? Here , he turned to the newcomer and thrust the chair into his hand-s, take that over -to Joe. Obediently, 'the man moved to do as he was bidlden but the smile of eager expecta- tion beicame a set, forced smile of resigna- tion. Mechanically he 'obeyed the com- mands which filled 'the next :hour ................ chairs to place, rugs to lay down, maga- zines. to colle-ct, errands to run. When nearly everyt'hing was done and the men were leaving for dinner and a rest hour Abe- fore the evening performance, he wearily walked to the center door and surveyed the work of an hour wlhile he munched a large sandwich reflectively. Oh, that he- .might take a 'part in the performance! he turned away, walked to where a small mirror hung and peered an- xiously into the face reflected there, at the dark ihair turning prematurely gray, at the tired gray eyes, the straight firm mouth, and the weak rounded chin. Suddenly the gray eyes widened, the stooped shoulders straightened upon a sudden thought. The butler-detective's understudy was ill, The butler-detective himself 'had been almost sick the nlight lbefore, why not understudy him! The cues and lines cam-e to him. He had not watched the play for four weeks in vain. He glanced hastily around, no one was in sight. He stepped onto the stage and the 'play began. Lady Mary, Jane, the head of the house, the villain, spoke in turn, then the butler-detective's accusation rang out convincingly. The man's eyes glowed, he was .proving his point. The villain spoke, he was yielding. Out of the 'silence rang the icy, cutting voice of the director. Canton, what d'ye mean by clutbering up that stage? 'Get off, pronto! The imaginary characters disappeared. The imposter's shoulder sagged again, the fire left his eyes as he restored the stage to its former neatness. The hour drew near. The wings hummed wnith activity as the last touches were put on and the actors talked among themselves. At one side an-d 'alone the butler-detective stood, his eyes bright and glassy, his cheeks ghastly un'der the paint, and 'the hand that held the play book trembling violently in spite of his efforts. Oh, 'Can-ton, come and hear me say my lines. Funny, I can't -sem to remember them at -all, -and he 'passed his hand wearily across his damp brow. John Canton puszhe-d aside the proffered play book, Donit need it, 'he said briefly and he gave the cue. The 'play started. Almost time for the butler's apipearance and the man in the wing staggered toward the stage, staggered and fell. Give Can-ton the part, he knows it, moaned the sick man to the frantic manager. Gan you do it? snapped the manager. Yes, Sir. Get into lthe suit, then. Trembling with fear and delight the old stage hand got ready for the -biggest event of his life, almost .the principal part in a big production. Snap into it and put it over, if you can, were the director's last words. Put it over? Of course he could. With real people with Whom to act he would show them! And he did. After a momentary wave of fear, when he first glanced at the sea of faces, he forgot all but the play, his part, his chance. THE SIGNET 41 He moved the audience, swayed it, made rit laugh at his foolish mistakes, weep with his trials and troubles. It loved him, it feared him, it honored him, it .pitied 'him. What a triumph! All of the pent-up long- ing of years he poured into that part mak- ing it live more vividl-y than it ever had lived lbefore. It was lover. A 'thunderous burst of ap- plause. The curtain call, on-ce, twice, three times. Tears stood in his eyes as he stufmb- led .blindly from the stage into the wait- ing arms of an enthusiastic director. Man you're wonderful! Why in heaven's name, didn't you tell us about yourself ? There was nothing special to .tell. I was just a ,poor boy. I ihad no special training, just a little knack for :committing and act- ing. Aw', tell it to the reporter! 'Little knack, nothing. Go on, commanded the director. Well, I just hung around and watched and waited, hoping to get ia -chance, but when I tried to get a part, I was either too young or too inexperienced and at last I guess I was :too old, anyway they didn't want me so I just worked in the store as a packer -during the day and camehereas an extra stage-ehand at night. J' Reading a question in the faice-s of ghis listeners, he went on: I didn't go anywhere else becauselwelllbecaufse I was afraid. I was inexperienced and I hated to be turned down so I just .stuck an-d waited. Will you come to my oflice to-morrow morning? inquired the manager, I have a little pro-position to put 'before you. Canton nodded with shining eyes. And the man who left the the-atre that night walked through the ibniillianltly lighted streets, proudly, a man among men. No longer did he 'brush by fur clad figures apologetically. He had entered into his owng his chance had come. Helen Palmer '28. A TALE OF PETE, THE SAILOR Whenever a traveler 'chances to .stop at the little Inn at Sunrise Cove, he always hears a story, told either around the fire on a stormy night or on the wide veranda in the ,soft twiliglit, by an old gentleman, of a sailor called Pete and 'his marvelous tales of adventure. He had with him a bird of wonderful plumage, greatly resembling a parrot, but with sharp clalws and a long beak. The vbird stayed with 'him iincessfantly and when- ever Pete was seen on the street Mickey, for that's what he called the bird, was 'there also, perched on his shoulder. The story goes thait one night many years ago, Pete and Mickey stepped into the Inn for a chat with the old gentlemen gathered around fthe fire. It was a stormy night, a night for the unusual to happen. Everyone knew that Slim Brown, one of the undesirable characters of the town was forever nagging Pete about 'the truth of his tales. It had reached a point where Pete could stand no 'more. So, as the eve- ning wore on, one of the old gentlemen re- marked, I'd get out of .sight of I were you, Pdte. Slim Brown is coming this way and he looks pretty -well intoxicated. This is no time nor place for one of your argu- ments . Aye, aye, sir, I'm not worrying sir, was Pe-te's reply. Presently Slim staggered into the room. As was expect-ed, Pete and Slim got into an argument over Pete's tales, 'which ended in a fight. When the struggle was at its height, Mickey, who had 'been dozing by the tire, suddenly sat up and took notice of the situation. Then she dart-ed straight for Slim. She got her shanp claws in his hair and 'pulled until he Abe-gged for mercy. Out into the storm -they went, Slim Brown rushing madly with Mickey at his heels. Mi-ckey returned 4but Slim Brown has never Fbeen heard from. No one knows what be-came of him but Mickey,-and Mickey would never tell. Helen Hale '31. 42 THE SIGNET THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN AMPERE I, an Amp-ere, was born at nine o'clock this morning along with .millions of others, my brothers and sisters. My .mother is a big generator, my father, whom I have never seen but only heard, is the water fall outside .the plant. Instantly I was pushed three 'hunderd miles along a road by several thousand person-s who call themselves Volts. Sud- denly we 'came to a standstill in a place where all was confusion. These thousands of Volts were all talking at -once, disputing, arguing, over rwhat? Why! Over little mc. Trying to settle who should push me the rest of the way. At last they got it settled and 'five hun- dred fiffty of them .pushed 'me out onto an- other road. 'We didn't go so fast this time, the road was smaller and there were not so many Volts. After afbout one thousandth of .a .second we came to another .place where all was confusion, another dispute, 'more arguing, more talking, but not as much noise be- cause there were not as many to .make i-t. We got started again and ithat was all. I heard some Volts say that the housekeep- er was not iusing any off the electric ap- pliances. I didn't know what that meant and I didn't ask questions. So I just thought tha-t the Volts had got itired 'and let -it go at thalt. After about a second -of this waiting twenty-five other Anrperes joined me. We got to talking it over and decided that we were being worked too hard and that We would go on a strike at the first oppor- tunity. That opportunity came about tive seconds later. All the Volts were either asleep or ne-arly so. We started for the gate and there we met fifteen Amperes on guard duty. We made it so hot for them that they ran away burning their bridge behind them. Two minutes later the 'housekeeper put thirty Amperes on duty. We tackled them and got beaten. They cheered so loud that they woke the Volts and they charged us. We scattered. After being chased around the house a few times I ran through a place that was so hot that when I came out on the other half as large as I was One of the Volts saidl a lam-p. I didn't know side I 'was about when I went in. had gone through what a lamp was and didn't have .time to ask. A few more times around the house place of confusion. I and then 'another heard one Volt s-ay that he .didn't like this transformer as well as the others because it was too small. On leaving this transformer I found -that only six Volts pushed me. After traveling through a few thousand turns of wire I came out on the other side. One Volt told me that I had lbeen through the 'coils of a motor. I was changed in size. I had grown smaller and smaller. The life of an Ampere is short. I had lived about three minutes, which was a very long time to me. Thinking that I had done my duty I decided to run away and die. Jackson Bridges '29. JANE The sun was setting, leaving the west with many beautiful colors and .making the large hill back of J.ane's farmhouse loom dark. This hill seemed like 'a -guard keep- ing her shut in from the pleasures of the outside world. Then she gave a sigh and started reading, 'Big Timber written by her favorite author. Why cou1dn't she have a few of the pleasures that some of these characters had? But no, nothing was left but solitude for her. Jane was shaken from her thoughts iby her mother's im- p-erious Voice: Jane! come here, someone wishes :to speak to you. That telephone ought to be taken out. I don't see what earthly use it is unless for gossip. Jane soon had the receiver to her ear. It was not very -often that even this little pleasure broke the humdrum of her life 'be- THE SIGNET cause her mother always ithought of her own pleasures first. Hello! Hello, this is Mary Blake. What is the trouble there? I rang and rang. Be-t you were wraprped ulp in one of your books and didnft know enough to answer but there I did not call up to give slams. Are you busy to-night? No, no-thing going on Mary, really every- thing is so dead here that I couldn't even get interested in my book and it is a dandy. Goodie, then just ask your mother if you can come -to camp with me for a few days. Mother! mother! Jane called and raced wildly upstairs. May I? may I? May you what? was her mother's re- tort. Hurry, I want a rest. You are al- ways bothering me with your plans. May I go to camp with Mary Blake for a few days? Oh, 'please say yes! All right anything as long as I have a rest. I have a splitting headache and you never think what you might d-o for me in your spare time. Jane was soon at the phone. Gee! I can go. What time do we start? Be ready at seven o'clock tonight and I will be over to get you, was Mary's reply. Jane was off to her room in a hurry. Down came her Boston bag and in flew blouses, knickers, and serge bloomers. Then after a second thought, she decided that she must be clean, so disgustedly, she slammed in a few toilet articles. The ejaculation, H-orror.s! was heard fr-om her room and then What if I had forgotten my bathing suit. After hurrying upstairs and kissing her il 43 mother good-bye, she waited on the porch. Jane could not help thinking how far apart she and her mother were. Why couldn't she treat her mother as acornrade instead of a commander? As soon as Mary and' her father rolled up in their large car, Jane jumped in the back seat with her friend and-rested her feet on some food. They were off at last. They arrived at the' camp about nine o'clock and entered this place which 'seemed Paradise to Jane. Here she could read, eat, swim and sleep when she wished and not have to tend to her mother's everlasting wants. Soon she said her prayer and tumbled into bed. Jane with her arm around Mary was put to 'sleep by the dashing of the water and the thoughts of the eventful to-morrow. The following morning Jane was awaken- ed by the ringing of the telephone. After a breathless conversation with her father, she ran to Mary and between sobs told Mary that her mother was very sick and had called her home. Her whole vacation was spoiled all on account of a most thoughtless mother. However when she arrived home and saw her mother pale and unconscious on the bed, it seemed as if all her own faults came to her and all her motherfs kindness sh-one above everything. 'In the hours of careful nursing Jane came to realize ,how much a mother was needed and how all her training was for the good of her child, even .though it seemed fretful. It :became clear to her now that it was her own attitude that had made he barrier between them which was at last broken by a love that held mother and daughter through the years. Marion Knox '30. SQUAW Well I remember The day I first gazed ulpon that massive rock That stands like a lonely sentnel Beside a silent sea. It was just before we docked That, through the ever-fading mists, I perceived Old Squaw Gazing fondly as if 'she were going to speak. Her b-row, wrinkled and lined, Seemed to tell of a soul that had shrieked HEAD With agony and had pined Away Like a ship-wrecked sailor in a lonely land Grim Old Squaw, Dumb symbol of the oceans' mystery, Hunting the .horizon with a woman's plea-- Far out across the sea- , From now to eternity. John E. Cheney '28, 44 THE SIGNET AWAKENING OF SPRING Violets, little Violets, Waking from your sleep! Sum'mer's coming, Springtime's here, Through the ground you creep. Violets, laughing Violets, All of brighest hue, Lift your faces, Smile for joy, Winter winds .are through! Flowers of -the Wildwood, All with faces fair, Scatter fragrance, On the breeze, W-ith your perfume rare. For springtime winds are sighing, The rbirds are here again, 'Tis 'merry May, And blossoms gay, I love to sit on the beach, and look Over the huge blue bay To see its great face freckled With the fishing boats at play. I love it when the small sailboats Wend their way along, I like to see th-e steamships too And hear their happy song. But best of all I like it When no work of man is seen To mar the grace of Nature And spoil her lov-ely sheen. Are bathed by gentle rain. The Summer's fast approaching, Trees are turning green, Of all the time, In all the year, Ah, Springtime, you're the Queen! M. Morrison '28. Oh lady fair, Thy v-irgin air, Doth dwell most pleasantly with me. Thy dreamy .pair Of eyes, ensnare My heart, and bind my soul to thee. Thy hands as soft As swaddling cloth Do thrill me to the heart. Oh, God, that I, Before I die, Might press thee to my heart. Harold R. Kittredge '28. THE SEA I like to see the sun burst Through the drifting rain Making the coast line, golden, Rocks which once were plain. When the sun gleams on the breakers 'Ivinting them blue and green, And the seaweed shows up purple It's the nicest sight I've seen. Then I journey 'homeward With my soul refreshed For I've been watching Nature, In a phase I like -the ubest. Barbara Edes '30. WISHING FOR FISHING Wish-in' again to go fishin' again, That's all I am doing today! Prayin' again to go strayin' again Over the hills and away! Down by the alderls I know of a 'hole Under a stump, and I'll cut me a pole, Sit in the sun and write my soul Out for a season of play! Wishin' again to go flshin' again- Here is a pin and a string! Dyin' again to go tryin' again Down where the ripples sing! Under a stump where the shadows are deep :Shiners and sunnies and mud turtle s 'sleep- Never they need to go counting the sheep, .Slumber's a gift of Spring! Y-earnin' again for sunburnin' again, 'Seeing the spring :is at hand, Dreadin' again to be 'headin' again Back to fthe care of the land! Eager to loaf 'while loafing is .sweet Down where the meadow and b'rook-rip- ple meet- Down where the icoon leaves a map of his feet Over the .sun-dappled sand. Thayne Champeon '29. A H thletics 1 has Ai 1 1 I An A. A. meeting was called Sept. 21 to elect officers for the association. Nathan Bucknam was made presid-ent and Rose Ganeau secretary. On Oct. 3, a meeting was called to make arrangements for a benefit supper to raise money for sports. On Oct. 19, a meeting was called 'to elect assistant basketball managers. Thayne Champeon and Hadley Hlopkins were elect- ed. Harold Kittredge and Jack Cheney were elected cheer leaders. On March 1, 'a meeting was called to promote the sale of tickets for the basket- ball game be-tween Columbia Falls and N. H. Fay High . A rally was .held for the Bar Harbor game on 'March 9. 'Coach Stonier gave a very interesting italk and aroused much spirit. In April, Eldridge Herri-ck and Donald Blake were 'made assistant managers to aid Frederick Coughlin, baseball manager. Interscholastic Baseball Owing to the fact that we do not have football, we decided to have class baseball games. Games were played between the classes every night at the Crosby Park. The final games were played the last week in October. The first game was lbebween the Freshmen and Sophomores, the latter win- ning by a score of 12-1. The next game was between the Juniors and Seniors, the Ju- niors winning 13-2. The ifinal and last game was played between the Sophomores and Juniors, the Sophomores winning 7-5. This gave the Sophomores the champion- ship of the school. Q Basketball ig . . Basketball practice began the 'last week in November and was held at the gymnas- ium for the first two weeks until the town h-all was available. About 'thirty candidates .turned out for practice -but as the season ad- vanced the squad was cut down to nine players. .Bernard Morancie lwas elected manager of the team and Buss Bucknam captain. We feel that our success was due to the co-operation -of our boys with Coach Stonier. The members of the team were, Capt. Buss Bucknam, Nathan Pease, Bob Bucknam, Julian Ambrose, and Don Palmer. The substitutes were Teddy Gallant, Lloyd Nutting, Dennis Cleaves and Charles Atwater. In winning eleven out of the fourteen games played, we scored 482 points and our opponents 315. Schedule: Dec. 2. Dexter 355 M. S. S. of Commerce 22 Dec. 9. Dexter 48, Brownville 5 Dec. 16. Dexter 38 Foxcroft 19 Dec. 23. -Dexter 35 Farmington Normal 26 Jen. 6 Dexter 23 Howland 13 Jan. 13 Dexter 46 Newport 48 Jan. 20. Dexter 45 Waterville Boys' Club 12 Jan. 27. Dexter 35 H. C. I. 16 Feb. 3. Dexter 31 Winslow 28 Feb. 10. Dexter 21 Newport 26 Feb. 17. Dexter 35 Winslow 21 Mar 2. Dexter 43 Columbia Falls 20 Mar 10. Dexter 23 Bar Harbor 37 Mar. 15. Dexter 24 Belfast 22 BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM THE SIGNET Individual Scoring Games Goals Fouls Pts. R. Bucknam rf 14 46 15 107 N. Bucknam c 13 43 13 99 Pease rg 13 40 18 98 Ambrose lf 14 15 6 36 Palmer lg 14 13 6 32 Gallant sub. 11 20 8 48 Atwater sub. 5 7 3 17 Nu-tting sub. 9 6 2 14 Newport at Dexter 48 46 We lost our first game of the season to Newport. This was played at Dexter Jan. 13. Although the boys put up a stiff fight, luck seemed to be against them, for R. Bucknam, N. Bucknam and Pease were put out on fouls. The lineup was as follows: Dexter Newport R. Bucknam rf 2 C41 Frazer rf 6 Q11 Ambrose lf 4 Boyle rf 1 Q11 Galant lf 3 Q21 Gilman lf 3 N. Bucknam c 3 Q21 Wiseman c 1 Pease rg 3 111 C. Barbour lg 1 Q31 Nutting rg 1 Q11 Colby rg 8 Q11 Palmer lg 2 Evans lg 1 Referee, Roundy of Colby. Winslow N, Dexter 28 31 Feb. 3, we played Winslow at Waterville defeating them 31-28. This was a fast game and the boys were well deserving of their victory. Remarks were made by the Waterville 'boys that never before had they seen such a center on the floor as Buss . The lineup: Dexter i311 Winslow 1281 R. Bucknam rf 2 Cowan rf 2 C21 Ambrose lf 4 Q21 Higgins lf 5 111 N. Bucknam vc 5 Q21 Gindall c 2 Q11 Pease rg 2 Dolley rg 2 Palmer lg 1 Clark lg 1 Bar Harbor Dexter 37 23 We played Bar Harbor Mar. 10, which was the last and perhaps the festelst game on our home fio-or. The opponents were rather too much for us and we were de- feated 37-23. The lineup: Dexter 1231 R. Bucknam rf 1 Ambrose lf N. Bucknam c 3 Pease rg 5 Q31 Palmer lg 1 Q11 47 Bar Harbor 1371 Lewey rf 2 Harris lf 4 Webber c 2 Q11 Allenirg 8 Q21 McLean lg 2 We lose three letter men next year but with the new material and the remainder of the squad we are hoping to have a suc- cessful team. The large 'crowds which have attended the games this year have shown that basketball is our most import- ant sport. The basketball -boys and Ath- letic Association wish to thank all who have attended the gam-es. An Account of the Tournament Much interest is being shown at the Uni- versity of Maine tournament every year. Good basketball and closefcompetition are being displayed .between the high schools and preparatory schools of different dis- tricts of Ma-ine. Although our team has never won a tournament, it has shown very good basket- ball considering the size of the school. This year, Dexter's record was the -same as that of Crosby High of Belfast. They were chosen to 'play the tie off to see which would be eligible to enter the turnament. The two teams played a very hard game which resulted in a victory for Dexter by a very close margin of one basket, score being 24-22. The next week Dexter nament against Presque was fast and clean, the evenly matched. Dexter four point margin all the entered the tour- Isle. The game two teams being lead by a -two or way until the last few minutes of play, when the Dexter boys seemed winded. Presque Isle had a spurt of 'baske-t shooting, which at the end of the game, gave them a one baslkelt victory and eliminated Dexter from the tournament. The winner of the high school division was Bar Hanbor and Old Town was runner- up. The preparatory school division was won by Hebron with Maine Cen-tral Insti- tute as runner-up. , A -Viv 48 THE SIGNET Pease and the tw-0 Bucknams 'seemed to be t-he chief .scoring threats at -the tourna- ment and they were dangerous at fall times. Pease was chosen all tournament guard on the second 'team and the two Bucknams were given honorable mention. F. H. Hale '30. High .lump Contest The running high jump contest for girls was attended in all the physical training classes with a great deal of interest. A jump of three feet six in-ches or over, which is considered kvery good, was attained by approximately forty per cent of .the classes. The names and record are as follows: 3' 6 3' 7 Simmone Landry Vada Clukey Ida Leo Alma Folsom Mary Dyer Marion Knox Madeline Libby ' Rae Murphy Dorothy Marsh Phyllis Worden Matilda Provost Thelma Ronco 3' 9 3' 10 Helen Worden Helen Hale Winnifred Gasper 3I 1117 47 177 Rose Ganeau Bibian Higgins Margaret Riddle Marjorie Hoyt 4, 2., Doris Hutchinson Girls' Basketball The N. H. Fay High girls have .had a very successful season under the faithful coaching of Miss Blenkhorn. Five of the eight games played were victories, two were defeats and one a tie. The -best games of the season were the home games with Sangerville and Winslow. At Winslow we were defeated by a score of 31-20 but after two weeks o-f real hard practice we defeated them by the same score. The Szjngerville game :was very close throughout ibut with the excellent shooting of Capt. Hoyt we beat them by 5 points. Capt. Hoyt was unable to be with her 'team during the 'W-hole of the season and Beanie Higgins acted as Captain. We feel indebted to Mary Dyer as her excel- lent guarding and 'passing saved us many a defeat. We are looking forward to the next Bas- ketball 'season and we hope that we will be even more successful than we were this year. The schedule was as follows: Dec. 9 N. H. Fay 37 Brownville 10 Dec. 16 N. H. Fay 39 Sangerville 34 Jan. 13 N. H. Fay 35 Newport 13 Jan. 27 N .H. Fay 28 H. C. I. 25 Feb. 2 N. H. Fay 20 Winslow 31 Fe-b. 10 'N. H. Fay 23 Newport 23 Feb. 17 N. H. Fay 31 I Winslow 20 lVIar. 9 N. H. Fay 26 Sangerville 36 Totals: Dexter 239 Opponents 181 Baseball The first call for baseball was made April 20 with a large number responding. Because of the 'bad condition of the dia- mond we were not able to play at home until the middle of May. We were also un- able to practice at the park. The squad this year is composed of eight veterans, there being seven men from last year. Manager Coughlin has secured a very fine schedule, having arranged games with Orono, Bangor, Hampden, Greenville and Newport. - The schedule is as follows: April 21 Plymouth at Plymouth. May 5 Plymouth at Dexter. May 9 Orono Catholic High at Dexter. May 11 Newport at Dexter. May 16 Greenville at Greenville. May 19 Dexter at Orono. May 23 Dexter at Newport. May 26 Open. May 31 Dexter at Bangor. June 2 Hampden at Dexter. The scores to date are: N. H. Fay 25 Plymouth 6 N. H. Fay 12 Plymouth 1 i TEAM ETBALL 'BASK S GIRL THE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA usic g..J 1 School Orchestra PART I The High School Orchestra of 1928 is the Overture Comique Keaber Bela largest in the history -of the 'school with a Love and Roses Czilbulka-Dauzet membership of forty-one. .It also has the best instrumentation that the 'orchestra has ever known. The officers of the orchestra are as follows: Pres., Lyndon Shieldsg Business Mgr., William Dunham. The personnel is as follows: Violins: Rose Ganeau, Hazel Ham, Ruth Ham, Mildred Whitmore, Aletha I-Iaseltine, Robert Eliot, Robert Bucknam, Oscar Tracy Ernest Gordon, Clarence Bates, Horace Field, Earl Gordon, Darrell Badger, Wil- liam Brewster, Donald Blake. Cornets: William Dunham, Bernard Mo- rancie, Chester Strout, Vance Wakefield, Bernard Pomroy, Elmer Fortier, Linwood Haseltine, John Irvin. Clarinet-s: Helen Hale, Althea Mower. Saxophones: Geraldine Tate, Beatrice Brawn, Margaret Riddle, Barbara Edes, Orissa Frost, Norman White, Ronald Hall, Byron Cox. Cello: Charlotte Eliot. Mellaphone: Daniel Wakefield. . Bass Viol: Lyndon Shields. Trombone: Clair Wilkins. Drums: Frederick Hale, Thayne Champ- eon. Piano: Pauline Ramsay, T-homas Little. Through the courtesy of Mrs. Bernard, rehearsals have been 'held weekly at the Fay-Scott Inn. On March 14, the orchestra held a concert at the Town hall, the proceeds to go toward paying for the piano which the 'orchestra purchased at the first of this year. The program is as follows: 4 Cornet Solo, Last Night Halfda Kjerulf Bernard Morancie Hungarian March Rakoczy String Trio, Dance of the Hours T. 'Mases-Tobani Robert Eliot, 'Charlotte Eliot, Lyndon Shields V Inspiration Waltzes Eppiel-son Male Quartet, Bells of St. Mary's Emmet Adams Robert Bucknam, Lyndon Shields Robert Eliot, Byron -Cox March, The King s Son Eppergon PART II Overture Favorites Victor Herbert Girls' Trio, If Winter Comes i H. M. Tennent Althea Mower, Pauline Ramsay Rose 'Ganeau Cornet Duet Selected Vance Wakefield, William Dunham Intermezzo, Cavalleria Rusticana Mascogni Saxophone Duet 1 tal Memories Cadman fbi The Sweetest Story Ever Told Cadman Norman White, Ronald Hall Anvil Chorus Verdi Mixed Quartet, Spring Will Return With You G. 0'Hara Althea Mower, Pauline Ramsay, Ro-bert Bucknam, Robert. Eliot- March, The Speeder Ep-person Accompanists: Pauline Ramsay, Gerald- ine Tate, Beatrice Brawn THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND THE SIGNET 53 On April twenty-seven, the ' orchestra furnished music for the Senior Play. The music was as follows: Overture Favorites Victor Herbert Inspiration Waltzes Epperson Anvil Chorus Verdi Intermezzo, Cavalleria Rusticana Mascogni March, The King's Son Epperson March, The Speeder Epperson On May twelfth, the High School Orches- tra went to Waterville to take part in the Maine State contest for Bands and Orches- ras. This contest was held in Maine for the first time this year. In the forenoon bands from diiferent places in the state held a contest at the Colby 'College Stadium. In the afternoon, the orchestra contest took place at the Junior High School Auditorium, and at this time the orchestra played two selections 'under Class B. The required number was the Ethiopean Dance from 'fSylvia by Deli-bes, and the Ballet music from Rosamunde was the one chosen from the selective list. The N. H. Fay High Orchestra won second place and at the eve- ning concert was awarded a silver lovi.ng cup from the Kiwanis Clwb of Waterville. The students were entertained at luncheon at the Junior Auditorium by the Kiwanis Club and the Supervisors had a banquet at the Elmwood Hotel where the decisions of the Judges were rendered and the evening's program arranged. Because of the contest at Waterville, our annual Festival with Do- ver-Foxcroft, Milo, -Guilford and Sangerville held in observance of Music Week, was post- poned until May 18. This year it was held at Dover-Foxcroft. In previous years our full chorus has taken part, but, owing to the growth of the choruses in all towns, our number this year was cut to seventy- eiht. The combined choruses numbered 160 and the orchestra 65. 'The program consisted of three combined chorus numbers and the following -special numbers, violin solo, 'mixed vocal quartet, piano solo, brass quartet, and vocal solo. During the year the orchestra-as an or- ganization, in groups and as individuals- has furnished selections at .many meetings of the Women's Literary Club. At the an- -4 nual meeting of the climb twenty dollars was voted as a gift of appreciation for services rendered. Two other gifts, on-e -of five doi- lars and the otheQ1'6f'one dollar have been received from frie1i'ds.' These were much appreciated . It has been possible to pay for all music used for the year in high school chorus, orchestra, and band, as well as the grammar school orchestra. Two candy sales, given by the music department, have also helped to meet expenses. A-t the beginning of the year, it was de- cided to purchase some sort of an emblem for the orchestra members. Lyndon Shields designed a very 'attractive old English D with a music lyre en-closed. This design was made up in crimson and gray felt. Nearly every member of the organization -has purchased one. School Band The band was re-organized at the begin- ning of the fall term with the following oilicers: Pres., Robert Eliotg Treas., Wil- liam Dunham. The personnel of the band: Cornets: Vance Wakefield, Linwood Hasel- tine, Hazel Ham, Bernard Pomroy, Elmer Fortier, John Irvin. Clarinets: H-elen Hale, Althea Mower. Saxophones: Geraldine Tate, Beatrice Brawn, Margaret Riddle, Barbara Edes, Orissa Frost, Norman White, Ronald Hall, Byron Cox, Ruth Ham. Mellaphone: Daniel Wakefield. Trombones: Clair Wilkins, Lyndon Shields Altoes: William Dunham, Clyde Merrill. Baritone: Thomas Little. Piccolo: Mildred Whitmore. Bass Horn: Robert Eliot. Drums: Thayne Champeon, Chester Strout. Each member of the band pays five cents each meeting, making the organization self- sufpporting and able to pay for the weekly meetings at t.he band hall. l The band has played for all the 'home basketball games and at these times has showed rapid improvement. They also furnished two numbers at the Band Con- cert at Dover, held in connection with the Annual Music Festival on iMay 18. H Senior tatistics 1 Class Officers President, Robert Eliot Secretary, Beatrice Brawn Vice President Nathan Bucknam Treasurer, William Dunham Class Colors Rose and Silver Class Motto Finis Coronat Opus EVELYN MARISE CLEAVES Ev Evelyn is one of those slim graceful girls with laughing eyes and a merry word for everyone. Her nature is like an eEervescent bubble, forever spark- ling, A place that was sunny will no-w be darkened 'by l'ier absence. Au revoir, dear Evelyn. Senior Play, Elizabeth Easton HELEN VETH PALMER Harnie', Sometimes, Helen, we wonder to what intellectual heights we would have reached if every other mem- ber of our class had been as studious, and as con- conscientious about studying as you have been. But, really, don't you find it rather difficult to do your own Latin lessons, and Norman's too? We know that success will be yours, and the motto, As high in ideals as in subjects must have been written for you. President of Class 2,3 Honor Student. Class Part Senior Play, Mrs, Easton Senior Playgoif 1927 Oratorical Contest Signet Board-+Literary Editor Physical Training Exhibition English Club French Club THE SIGN ET ERNEST LEROY JOHNSON Ben Classmates, here is a fellow who possesses that geological substance commonly known as sand . Against the face of misfortune this lad has forged his way and has come out on top. We sincerely wish him the best of success. Oratorical Contest English Club THEODORA CELINA DYER Dora If I were a bold, bold knight On a black, black horse I'd come some dark, dark night ' And steal this pretty, pretty maiden But alasl'-,She is already stolen. Dora is a class- mate we 'afl admire and are sorry to part with, but the world was ever cruel and back to her Mountain sho must go. Honor Student Secretary of Class 1 Class Gifts Banquet Committee CHESTER RAYMOND STROUT Bunny Doc Doc will be no more and Ezry will take its place for Bunny has abandoned the dignified title of M. D. for that of a poultry-man. Take as good care of your new chickens as you have of the ones you leave behind you at N. H. Fay High. Treasurer of Class, 3 Class Gifts Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 3, 4 Banquet Committee DORIS ANNIE SMART Dot What an appropriate name this little classmate of ours has for indeed she is smart. Dot is our class historian. Always willing and always pleasant is this young miss, but Oh! We have noticed lately that one of your classmates is beginning to know you even better than we. Honor Student Class History Senior Play Rose English Club THE SIGNET THELMA FIDELIA BAILEY Old Faithful Thelma -has a middle name which describes her very aptly.. Faithful, she has been, in all her studies, 'to her class, and also to Va former class- mate of ours in whom she is interested. DENNIS MILTON CLEAVES Clevish Here is the Mystery Boy of the class. We won-- der how, with your winning smile, and flashing eyes, the girls have been able to keep away from you, Clevish . You have many times shown your basketball skill against the worthy opponents of old D. H. S., and your friendship for everyone will long be remembered by your classmates. Basketball 3, 4 Senior Play Jack Business Mgr. of 'Senior Play BEATRICE HELEN BRAWN Bebe Clara Bow has nothing on this young lady for It , She has mercilessly left her suitors lingering by the wayside, but now, according to her, she has found the one and only one. Bebe has done her part for the class and we only hope she will do as well out on the farm in Ripley. Treasurer of Class 1 Senior Play Jane Secretary of Class 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Banquet Committee Band 3, 4 Signet Board-Alumni Editor ROBERT FRANKLYN ELIOT Bob Gunty', This young fellow can get into more mischief and out again than any one else in school. But his courtesy, his good fellows-hip and obliging nature have endeared him to the hearts of all. Bobby is very bashful unless you know him very well and then-well, ask a certain fair blonde at Gorham Normal School. Honor Student President of Class 1, 4 Class Part Vice-President of Class 2, 3 Editor-in-chief of Signet President of Band Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1 English Club French Club Senior Play l'Henry Easton Senior Play of 1927 Oratorial Contest THE SIGNET I ALTHEA LOUISE MOWER Cherry Don't crowd, folks! Don't push! Don't shove!! But here she is, the future prima donna of the Metropolitan Opera Company!!! Althea always has a 'pleasant smile for everyone and-Oh wait! I nearly forgot! She has planted her garden this year and has decided not to raise green peas or telephone peas but-well, a better kind of fPJease. Senior Play, Peggy Orchestra, 3, 4 English Club Band, 3, 4 . Signet Board-Joke Editor NATHAN ARTHUR BUCKNAM Bussy How's the weather up there Buss? Bussy is one of those tall handsome young men about whom one often reads but seldom sees. He is a real credit to the Class of '28, a good all around athlete and bubbling over with vim, vigor, and vitality. But, Alas! Buss loves to tease the girls, it is his favor- ite hobby and studying French is a close second. We are certain that your 'backbone will land you on top and keep you there. Vice-President of Class 1, 4 Class Part President of A. A. Senior Play Willie Scott Business Mgr. of Signet Board Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4g Capt. 4 Baseball 1, 3 ROSE LOUISE GANEAU Rosie It has been said that one cannot be happy always, but here's a rare exception to that rule. Rosie is always happy-go-lucky, always cheerful, full of fun and bubbling over with laughter. Her activity in school affairs, her big brown eyes, her ever-present smile, and sunny disposition have made her one of the most popular girls of our class. She has enter- ed the hearts of us all and she's there to stay! Secretary of Class 2 Honor Student Class Part Senior Play, Kate Signet Board-Local Editor Treasurer of A. A. Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, violin Physical Training Exhibition English Club HAROLD RENSALEAR KITTRIDGE Crazy Will someone please shut of that vacuum clean- er? That's not a vacuum cleaner, that's Kit- tredge making up a new song. Harold is the clown of the class. The combina- tion of his spontaneous wit, his soprano cackle and his ten cent toys have provided the class with four years of fun and laughter and Harold himself with low marks in department. But behind this mask of foolery is the stuff that men are made of. Senior Play, Bob Track 1 Cheer Leader Toastmaster of the Banquet THE SIGNET GEORGE ERNEST POOLER Gus P00tch Ernest is to our class as a siren is to a fire-en- gine--he furnishes most cf the noise. Surely, Web- ster must have been exceedingly handicapped in not having you to help him with his dictionary. Gus is unusually intellectual, a regular book-worm, in fact. Everybody likes this happy-go-lucky de- bonair 'blond and we woncier why he has nothing to do with the girls. Class Will Oratorical Contest English Club French Club Senior Play Mr, Barton VERNA ELIZABETH BRYANT Chubby Hello! What has lighted up the room so quickly? Oh, I see, Chubby has come in. Yes, that's right Chubby with her beaming smile lights up every- thingy when oth-ers are downcast, and blue, she is always .happy and cheerful. We hope that nothing will affect that happy smile of hers, land that it will continue to be an inspiration to others as 'well as a help to herself. Class Prophecy Senior Play Dorothy FREDERICK MILTON COUGHLIN Boydy Well, here's Long Joe , the human orthophonicg he gets the last word in .before classes ibegin and lets the first word out when classes end. Boydy had firmly resolved to swear off going with girls and running Ford cars, having had bitter experien- ces with both, but we have noticed recently that he has disregarded 'the first 'part of that resolution and seems to be quite interested in a member of the Junior class. No use, Boydy, you're simply irre- sistable! Manager of Baseball Senior Play, Collector Chairman of Banquet Committee ELLEN MARY GANEAU Ellen, was it to look after Rose and see that the naughty automobiles and Fords didn't run over her, that you came back to us? Whatever the reason, we're mighty glad that you did. Incidentally, hofw- ever, we 'believe that your wise advice and careful watching will be a great help to your sister. What- ever your future may bring to you, please don't forget the class of '28, THE SIGNET NATHAN FRANCIS PEASE Peasoup , Nate , Pete The frenzied crowd gapped expectlantly. Would it happen again? Yes, Nate had the ball, and stopping quickly, he cast it from him, nearly to the ceiling, then it dropped, and swish, another basket to Pete's credit. This is only one of the many colorful 'happenings in the life of Peasoup for there is much more that we could add, yes, very much Mower, had we bu-t space to do so. Basketball 2, 3, 43 Capt. 3 Baseball 2, 3, 4 LOUISE AGNES PRESCOTT Louise, we all know what a great big heart you have and we as as class, sincerely believe that someone will discover that great big heart of yours and make use of it. Louise has befriended her class-mates many times. In the future we shall turn to you when in trouble as we always have. BERNARD JOSEPH MORANCIE Freako A sleek, dark, handsome looking y-outh, whose one ambition now is centered on anything -that is Small, particularly a person. There is a certain vivacious- ness about you Freako that has enderaed you to us all. Through your attractions we have been captured and held as if in a vise. Your departure will cause many a heart ache not in our own class alone, but in the Freshman class, also. Class Prophecy Senior Play, Fred Barton Mgr. of Basketball Vice-President of Athletic Association Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, cornet Band, 3, 4, Business Mgr. 3 Signet Board-Athletic Editor Baseball, 2, 3, 45 Capt. 4 Cross Country, 3 MARGUERET GRACE MORRISON Peg How bashful and timid you used to be, Margeret! We always knew that you needed to be protected from the cruelty, and harshness of the world, but at last our worries are at an end, for you have wisely provided yourself with Shields. Senior Play, Marion English Club THE SIGNET MINERVA KNOWLES Minerva is so quiet that we wouldn't know she was anywhere around but for her Sophomore shad- ow. We wonder if you are planning ,to be a chemist Minerva, we notice you spend considerable time in the lab. Two years to wait! Oh well, war doesn't last forever. WILLIAM HENRY DUNHAM Jr. Bill Behold! .the learned and erudite scholar, upon whom Fortun-e not only smiled but laughed outright. Bill has braved the stormy existence of intellectual- ity and is now 'perched on the topmost peak of wis- dom. His a-bility was shown by winning the dis- trict oratorical contest. But love comes even to the mighty and we believe Bill to be no exception. Treasurer of Class Honor Student Class Part Orchestra 3, 4g Mgr. 4 Signet Board Exchange Editor Baseball 3, 4 President of English Club Fren-ch Club Band 3, 4 Distric-t Winner of Oratoricals CHARLOTTE OLIVE ELIOT Chocolate Charlotte is one of t-he most popular girls of our class. During the last two years a great change seems to have come over her. We think that Cupid has been busy with his dartg are we right, Char- lotte? Nevertheless, the class of '28 wishes you thc best of happiness and prosperity for your fu-ture. Signet Board Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play, Miss Woodward Senior Play -of 1927 French Club Physical Training Exhibition CARL WINLSON ARNO Shiek Carl has always been seen through thick and thin, but seldom has he uttered many remarks. Perhaps Carl is saving his remarks to store them away for future use. Ability is long in the -budding stage but when once loosed Carlfs weighty know- ledge will command attention. Though unassuming Carl has done his part for his class, and We shall miss him. fi? U? THE SIGNET LYNDON EMERY SHIELDS Boliver Here is a most versatile musician, he plays every- thing from a jew's harp up to a bass violg Can he play the piano? And how? Lyndon is a 'born ar- tist, a clever fellow with the pencil. Surely, a very successful career lies open to him, and more than that, the way will surely be made full of sunshine by a demure little class-mate of -his. Senior Play, Joe Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4 President 4 Band 3, 45 Pres., 3 Track 1 Mgr. of Cross Country 3 VILLA HANSON Pancho Villa has always been one of the little quiet girls of our class, and a mystery to everyone. She certainly does like to dance though and ,there has been a rumor spreading that she has va part interest in the Newport Bakery. How about it, Villa, could it possibly be so? English Club CLARENCE CURTIS BATES Taxi Taxi! Taxi! Yes that's right, Clarence ran an honest to goodness taxi last year, and from all ap- pearances made good at it, yet this year he seems to be spending most of his spare time in Sanger- ville. What interests you in Sangerville, Taxi? Could it be a girl? We Wonder. Nevertheless, in spite of this weakness, Taxi is ia regular fella and we wish him the best of luck. Orchestra 2, 3, 4 violin RHONA ETTA NUITE l Although you have been with us for many years, we do not yet feel that we really know you. Your quiet, unobtrusive nature may leave you some day but as a last word, the class of '28 wishes you success in whatever you undertake. 62 THE SIGNET NORMAN SHATTUCK HATCH ButterHy Paging Mr. Hatch himself. Norman, those eccen- tric habits of yours have long intrigued us, and on account of this we like you, but where's the fire? A certin classmate admires you especially and here's how! or in other words, a happy life! Senior Play Wilbur English 'Club French Club JOHN EUGENE CHENEY Jack , Speedy Honk! Honk! Rattle-rattle-rattle-rattle-bang ! The bell rings, Jack 'slides into the room, falls into his seat and the last bell rings. Jack is a new and noisy addition to our class, and although we have known him hardly a year, we feel we've known him always. No one is more class spirited or more keenly interested in school affairs than this young fellow from Boston. Nor is anyone more keenly in- terested in a certain 'brunette basket-ball 'star of the Junior Class. 'Stage Mgr. of Senior Play 'Cheer Leader ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ADVERTISERS IN THE SIGNET Abbot, Amos Co. Ayer, W. B. Baskett, T. J. Sz Son Bates, Justin Blaisdell Auto Co. Brewster Drug fS'tore Brewster, W. E. Kr Co. Bucknam KL Mountain Burgess, Dr. F. E. Call Studio Carleton, R. B. Crosby Kr Crosby Daggett, Nathan Davis, A. L. Dexter Garage Dexter Grange TStore Dexter Pharmacy Dexter Steam Laundry Dyer, Eddie Dyer's Grocery Store Dumbarton Woolen Mills Dustin, Geo. A. Estate Dunn, D. C. Eaton, Walter N. Edes Bros. Rebecca Edes Eldridge Bros. Fay 8x Scott Fossa, M. B. Gazette Publishing Co. Gould, F. W. Gould, W. B. Goulette, C. T. Gordon Stores Hale, Harry E. Hammond, W. J. Haskell, H. L. Hayden, C. H. Hutchinson Kr Gates Co. Judkins Ins. Agency Kelley, L. E. Kerby's Keyte, A. W. Killman, R. L. Sz CO. Lauridsen's Ben Landry 8x Sam Fellows Meigs Kr Co. Merrill Trust Co. Nishon's Bowling Alleys Nora's Beauty Shope Noyes 8x Hall Packard, J. L. Co. Geo. Park Mfg. Co. Park Theatre Poulin 8z Mountain Prescott's Filling Station Quimby, Norman Radio Sales Kr Service Redman, S. J. Roberts Barber Shop Rowe, W. N. Small, S. L. Springall, Amos A. Strout, A. C. Style Shop, The Tillson, H. L. Kr Co. Titcomb, A. C. Webb-er, C. H. Welfare Market Whalen, H. E. Worthen, F. L. Youngis Greenhouse- 6 Little Fun f 7 What would happen if: The Freshman girls stopped writing notes? Ramsay '29 and Bucknam '30 had a quarrel? Blake '29 were sent to the -oiitice? Mower '28 went with a fellow over three weeks? C. Eliot '28 failed to receive letters from Oswego, N. Y.? Mrs. Blake lost a book? Cheney's Ford refused to percolate? R. Ganeau '28 forgot to chew gum during school hours? Morancie '28 took a pencil to typewriting' class? E. Johnson '28 failed in Law? The windows in the main room were washed? Mower '28 and Brawn '28 lost their smiles? Coughlin '28 stopped playing in class? Wanted: An alarm clock for Jack Cheney. Someone to take the .Senior girls' places in the lower hall next year. An installing officer for aimlessly wan- dering -couples. New playthings for R. Eliot '28 in Latin class. A clock for the typewriting room. Someone 'to catch the 'Freshmen as they fall downstairs. A. girl for Pease '28, To know why the Senior boys fall for the Freshmen girls. Someone -to vamp D. Cleaves '28. To knfcvw why Strout '28 goes up Church street. Cheney came in after the bell'-rang. ' Mrs. Blake: The lastwbell has rung Mr. Cheney. Mr. Cheney: What am I suppsed to do? Miss Wardwell: Arno, have you stud- ied your lesson? Arno '28: 'I looked it over. Miss Wardwellz Did you look it over or look over it? On a Rainy Day Miss Wardwell to Shields '28: I'll see you outside. Shields '28: Oh no, teacher, lets make it inside. Mrs. Slater fFrench IVJ: Est-que vous de'peche? R. Eliot '28: Non, je ne me suis depeche, jamais. Mrs. Slater: Je le crois. Miss Conant fLatin III and IVJ: N-J talking, Mr. Dunham. Dun-ham '28: I'm not. Miss Conant: We must be careful of appearances. Dunham '28: I can't help mine. Some Freshmen may go to Harvard and some may go to Yale, ibut it is quite certain that Crosby '31 will go to fBatesJ. Thomas '29 fGeometry Classj: These two certain lines are parallel, and won't meet if extended. Mr. Blake: What will they do? Thomas '29: That's what I want to know. 64 THE SIGNET Coughlin '28 fabsentmidedly, with his pencil back of his earl: Teacher, I can't find my pencil anywhere, and I've looked all over the room for it. R. Eliot '28 fFrench IVJ: -et at la derniere vous baisser jusqu at ses genoux. -finally you kiss her on the knee. Fellows '29: Teacher, does A. D. mean after dinner? Gallant '31 wants to know what would happen if an airplane came to a place where there was no gravity. C. Eliot '28: Althea, why do you wear green colored glasses? A. Mofwer '28: So that when I drink milk I will think it is 'Pea Soup' . Miss Wardwell: What does guitar mean? Clark '29: A bad cold. ' English IV reading from the play Ham- let. Mower '28 fas Opheliaj: I do not know, my lord, what I should think. K-iittredge '28 Kas. Poloniusjz Marry me and I'1l teach you. fMarry, and I'll tea-ch youl. Mrs. Blake in History III: Now I am going to try something new for tomorrow's lesson-let us begin by writing notes. QA teacher after our own heartsj. Miss Conant in Ancient History: There was a boy thirteen years old, but he was older than other boys off that age. Miss Wardwell in Boo-kk-eeipingz Are there any other questions you would like to ask about Ban-king? Pupil: No, if there are, we can ask Miss Conant, she will know. Mr. Blake to Pooler '28 fPhysics IVJ: It is real, for it can be seen and is there. You are real because you are really here. Some- times though, I think you are imaginary. 'Miss fC'onant CLatin III and IVJ: Dun- ham, stop lo-oking out of the window. Dunham '28: But someone is, -some- one is .sick over there, I see the doctor. Miss Conant: You'll need him if you don't turn around. Mr. ,Stonier Q-Chemistrybz What disease is caused by too little iron in the blood? Laughiton '29: Armenia fanemiab Freshman to Senior Cat mid-yearsj: The teacher told me to 'burn the mid-night -oil. How am I going to do it, when all that we have is electric lights. Dunham '28 fEnglish IVJ: I thought crocus was just another name for dande- lion. Mrs. .Slater fFren-ch IVJ: M, Pooler and M. Coughlin stop carrying on your private conversation. , Coughlin '28: I wasn't saying any- thing. , Mrs. Slater: I don't doubt that any. Mrs. Slater fFrench HU: Why M. Clark, .surely y-ou know the French for girl. Silence- I should 'think any boy would know that at least. I'll bet M. Blake knows it, don't you, M. Blake? Blake '29: Jennie 'fille. Mrs. Slater: Ah, Je le crous! Mrs. Blake to Brawn '29: Mr. Nautilus, what is lacking in this sentence. A Grammerlogue You see a beautiful girl :walking down the 'streetg she is of cours-e feminine. If she is singular, you 'become nominative. You walk across to her, changing to the verbal and then becoming dative, if she is not objective, you .become plural. You walk home -together. Her brother is an indefinite article and her mother is accusative and be- comes imperative. You talk of the future and .s-he changes the subject. Her father 'becomes present and you become the past participle. Exchange. THE SIGNET 65 1Mrs. Blake fEnglish IVJ: Change this sentence from active to passive voice. The car hilt the child. Bucknam '28: The child hit the car. Frost '29 fEnglish IID: Lincoln was killed on April 4th and died the next day. Lost! Alma Folsom, a Sophomore. Last seen riding Tony ! Please leave informa- tion at the ofiice. Giggling Club of the N. H. Fay High Aipril 3, 1928 Raymond Kittredge, Presidentg Mabelle Robichaiud, Vice Presidentg Phyllis Worden, Treas.3 Carmen Clukey, Sec.g -Louise Flagg, A. Sec.g Miss Wardwell, Instructor, Miss Conant, A. Instructor. This club was organized one day during Sophomore penmanship class, in which all of these girls played prominent parts. In fact, this club was so interesting that it was held -overtime from 3:30 .to 4:30 o'clo'ck in the afternoon. During this time many instructions were given. The members express their wish that this cluab discontinues in the following years as some do not approve of it. 'Coughlin '28 having to stay after school for typewriting: May I be excused? Mrs. Whitmore: Have you an excuse? Coughlin: N-o, but I can go home and get one. Chemistry Class: The book tells of a dog eating a bone nearly as large as 'him- self. Mr. Stonier to class: It would be a good idea for you to try it yourself. Morancie '28 QEnglish IVJ: Here comes our worthy horsetess. 'Mean-ing there comes our worthy hostessj. Miss H-olt to Safford '31 in study hall: Take the seat by the door, Mr. Saffordf' Safford '31 fNot hearing her command and standing in the middle of the rooml: Where shall I sit? -Shields '28: Do you like hedge-hog cheese? Heard in Latin Class: Miss 'Ti-tcomb Ctranslating a 'passage of Cicerol: Who sailed in the winter, when the sea was swarming with llaootleggersf' Miss Wardwell: 'iClark, put the window up. Clark '29: I ca.n't, it's already up. 99 Mr. Stonier fScience Classbz Give me an example of a lever. Miss Call '31: Fire tongs. Mr. Stonier fnot understandinglz What's that? Call '31 fa little louderjz Fire tongs. Mr. Stonier Cdisgustedjz I, wish you people would speak up so you could be heard. Will you please say that again, Miss Call? Call '31 fspeaking louderj: Fire tongs . Mr. Stonier: Oh yes, yes, ice tongs. Yes, that's a good example. Miss Brawn '28: We had Vance for dinner today. Tate '30: And how was it cooked. 'Stolnier in Science Class: Name a liquid that won't freeze. Fanjoy '31: Hot water. Mrs. Blake fEngli'sh IVJ: Mr, Pooler, why did you write about yourself? Po-oler '28: Well, I could.n't think of any other great man. Force of Habit The first day of school we caught Bob Eliot leaning against the old telephone pole on the corner. Absent Mindedness One day in the main room we saw Jack Cheney stick his head in the ink well and turn his pen around to look at Beannie. Worthen '29 fChemi'stryJ: There are two kinds of dyes, natural and sympathetic. Csyntheticj. 66 THE SIGNET Morrison '28 fwhen 'Cheney '28 fell down stairshz Oh! my dear! ! Mr. Blake: Little, are you chewing gum? Little '29: Yes sir. Mr. Blake: Is that essential for your existence? Miss Conant: You said you didn't have any gum in your mouth. Fogg '30s I was only fooling. Miss Roloichaud '30 thinks t-hat fGeneraU Lee was a fine General, and also a Gallant soldier. ' Miss Conant 1Commercial Geographyjz Mr. Dore, if you were going to Italy what sights would interest you most? Dore '29: The way in which Italy makes spaghetti. Question: What is your chief arnbi-tion? Dyer '28: To go to Win-Chester. Morancie '28: I'm going to he a hero some day, if only a Small one. Lost: Phyllis Worden, last seen riding ina Frankflinj dolwn Godroe Avenue. Mr. X: How does Jewett '29 see in the dark? Mr. Y: Because Haseltine '31 has such bright red hair. It is said a cat has nine lives, hut that is nothing, a frog croakes every nite. The teacher walked across the floor to explain the fword slowly more plainly. To pupil: How did I walk. Pupil: Brow-legged. Exchange. If Ti-tcomb '29 continues to eat raw car- rots for her dinner she surely will be healthy. J. TI' Atwater '30: Yesterday was the lst and tomorrow is the 2nd, 7 Mr. Blake is my teacher, I shalt not want another, He maketh me to solve problems upon the blackboard, He maketh me to answer questions in the presence of my -classmates. Yea, though I study 'till mid-night, zeroes and conditions Follow me all the days of my life, ' And I shall dwell in the class of algebra forever. Cox '30 fEnglish IU: Godfrey was looking forward to his marriage with Nan- cy and so was his father. Miss H01-t: What does tarn mean? Blethen '30: Something you hitch horses to. H Edes, '30 Ctranslating Latinjz And the ships came by twins and triple-ts. Brawn '28 Qin Shorthand Classj Mrs. Johns: Why do you go to the front porch when I sing? Don't you like to hear me 7 Mr. Johns: It isn't that. I donft want the neighbors to think I'm biting fbeatingj you. Morancie '28 ftrying to explain the Homestead Act in Commercial Lawjz It is land unclaimed and the first man gets it-the same as when Columbus came over here. He owned this, didn'-t he on Miss Conant fLatin III and IVJ: We have now finished the end of the conclu- sion of the introduction. Any teacher wanting a black-bo-ard eraser apply to Ernest Percival. Stonier CScience Classl: What article used in athletics is called a horse-hide? Hale '31 fraising her 'hand quickly and answeringbz A pig-skin! Q 6 Alumni J REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The twentie.th annual reunion of the Dexter High School Alumni Association was held 'at Crosby Park, Wednesday, Au- gust 17th. Threatening clouds in the morning caused much speculation as to whether the reunion should be held at Crosby Park or in the Town Hall. The former place was finally agreed upon, and over one hundred and fifty people, with teeth chattering, assem- bled, gla-d to receive the comforting warmth of hot coffee and beans. The committees for .the day were as fol- lows: Dinner committee, Richard Ramsay, Ruth Dudley, Eugene Swanton, Waitress committee, Elizabeth Brewster, Sports, Lloyd Hatch, Entertainment, Clarence Boyd, Henry Parsons, Eleanor Herrick. After dfinner the business meeting was called to order by the vice-president, Myrtie Leighton, acting in the absence of the President, Lloyd Hatch. The secre'tary's and treasurer's repor.ts were read and accepted. The treasurer reported a balance of one hundred and sixteen dollars with outstanding debits and credits of uncertain amount. Principal Harry A. Blake reported that there are now at the High School a sufli- cient number of lockers for the girls. It was voted to leave with the executive committee the matter of spending the as- sociation's money for the purpose of buy- ing additional lockers. A committee consisting of Elwood Stevens, Grace Pooler and Marion Plouff was chosen for the purpose of nominating officers for the coming year. Their report was heard and accepted and the secretary was directed to cast a ballot for the fol- lowing officers: President, Elton True Vice-President, Henry Parsons Secretary, Ruth Dudley Assistant Secretary, Winnifred Hatch Treasurer, Donald 'Champeon At Mrs. Leighton's request, Mrs Fannie Crosby conducted the social hour. Ex- tremely interesting and helpful were the speeches which followed, many being of a reminiscent nature. Remarks were made by J. Willis Crosby, Dr. E. D. Merrill, Do- ver-Foxcroft, Professor Frank S. Spratt, Providence, R. I., Dean Hanscom, Auburn- dale, Mass., Harry A. Blake, Dr. George Rand, Livermore Falls, Vina Currier Ethelyn Percival, Bangor, and Govern-or Ralph O. Brewster. The secretary read communications from C. P. Hutchinson, Auburndale, Mass, Mar- garet Rollin, Tampa, Fla., Anna Dunham, Jacksonville, Fla., Harold Sampson, Bridge- ton, Mary Henderson, Quincy, Mass, Eloise Gould, Turner, John Springer Curtis, En- field, Mass, Mabel Sawyer Rogers, Brain- tree, Mass. The meeting adjourned with a rising vote of thanks tothe speakers of the day. In the afternoon there was a baseball game -bettween Camp Wassookeag and the High School. The latter was victorious. In the evening the dance at Roseland was well attended and was a financial as well as a social success. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Shepherd Slater, Sec. 7 D 68 THE SIGNET Class of 1927 Marriages Joseph Godreau, Dexter Adelma Laughton '24 to Albert Seavey Christina Dulac, Dexter ex '24. Lyston Trefethern, 'Dexter Fred Keyte '22 to Claire Russell QR. NJ Beatrice Titcomb, Bates College Mildred Bryant '26 to Norman Pratt. Agnes Ronco, Greenville Doris Wilder '25 to Elwood Bridge '24. Leona Seavey, Corinna E-thel Pooler '1900 to 'George Lincoln. Charlotte Webber, Dexter Stanley Weymouth '15 to Mildred Eaton. Alden Warman, Dexter Louise Weymouth '20 to Ralph Thompson. Ho-pe Tucker, Farmington Normal School Dorothy Davis '22 to William Henderson. Wilson Wilkins, Florence Noble '25 to Davfid 'Morrill '20. Oswego State Normal School, N. Y. Evelyn Keyte '25 to John Corr, Jr. Madeline Pratt, Dexter Amy M-orgridge '16 to W. Phillips Greuling. Maurice Pooler, Dexter Marion Sinclair '21 to -George. Fairbanks. Roy Nutting, Dexter Alfreda Flewelling '26 to Everett Lincoln. Mark Roberts, DeXte1' Charlline Rollins, Dexter Engagements Richard Ramsay, Bowdoin 'College Hazel Shaw '16 to William Cilley of Do- Nina Quimby, Gorham Normal 'School Ver-Fqoxcwftl Joseph Mountain, Jr , Alma Lauridsen '25 to Wilson Wilkins Bryant Kr 'Stratton Business College ,27. Norman iMcKenney, Dexter Elean-or Marsh, Dexter ' Deaths Andrew Brawn, Dexter Charles Hall, New Jersey Doris Clukey of the class of 1922. Femald Goulette., Dexter Carrlie Bridges Brewster of the class of Irene Felkxer Ripley 1882 passed away March 10, -at her home Harriet Godpeau, Dexter on Zion's Hill, Dexter. Horace Hopkins, Dexter Births Gladys Higgins, Bangor Arthur Haseltine, University of Maine Andrew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fel-nal Hamilton, Parkman Widdoes. Previous to h-er marriage Mrs. Frederick Champlin, J. Philip Chandler, Oswego State Normal School Carleton Bucknam, Ethel Cyrs, Wilmer Libby, Clifford Leighton, Ruth Lawrence, Harold Irvin, Beatrice Cooley, Everist Dyer, Gardys Woodside, Farmington Normal Donald Webber, Lewis Champeon, Elizabeth Brewster, Ethelyn Additon, Farmington Normal Nora fLeoJ Cooks-on, Maurice Parkman, Bowdoin , N. Y. College Dexter Dexter Dexter Dexter Wilton Ripley Dexter School Dexter Dexter Dexter .School Dexter Dexter Widdoes was Mildred Bentley of the class of 1920. A daughter to Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Has- k-ell. Dr. and Mrs. Haskell were both members of the class of 1913. Dr. and Mrs. Carl Steady of Berlin, N. H., are the parents of a son. Mrs. Steady was formerly Joyce Gordon of the class of '23. Thomas Elwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moran. Mrs. Moran was Helen Bessey and a graduate of the class of '15, Leonard Coughlin '24 and wife are the happy parents of a son, Robert Stanford. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wentworth. The class of '26 knew Mrs. Wentworth as Ruth Frost. Rob-ert Edward, son of Dr. and Mrs. H. Edward Whalen. Mrs. Whalen fFloreda MountainJ gra-duated with the class of '24, THE SIGNET p 69 A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Call. Mrs. Call fiBeulah Edesj was a member of the class of 1918. Mr. 'Call was a member of the class of 1914. Katherine Pearl, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maker. Mrs. :Maker was formerly Lucy Thomes of the class of 1915. Clifford William, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. 'Clif- ford Sawtelle. Mrs. Sawtelle was before her her marriage, Katherine Westgate '24. Earline Auraville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pease. Mrs. Pea-se was Ruby Arno '23. ' Helen Althea to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mower. Mr. Mower was a graduate of the class of 1923. Among the graduates of N. H. Flay who are in training in hospitals are the follow- ing: Marion Seavey '21, Ruth Young '21, and Marjorie McComb '24 at fthe Peter Brent Brigham Hospital, Boston. Mary Flynn '26 lin Pittsfield, -Mass. Florice Quimby '25 and Ethel iCyrs '27 .at the Plummer Memorial Hospital, Dexter. Gladys Higgins '27 at Eastern Maine General Hospital, Bangor. Lillian Taylor '25 in Portland. Class of 1921 Anna Dunham, who is a registered d-rug- gist, is employed in a drug store -in Jack- sonville, Florida. Kenneth Haines is playing the trom- bone in the band in Sparks Circus. Bernard Gates was graduated from Ann- apolis Naval Academy. Harriet Peirce is planning a trip abroad this summer. Velma Oliver is teaching in Westfield High School, Massachusetts. Cleo Oliver is a teacher in Danvers, Massachusetts. Class of 1923 Robie Palmer was graduated from Ann- apolis Naval Academy. Mary Marsh is teaching in Orono. Class of 1924 Elwood Hammond is a senior at Colby -College. William Oliver is playing on the basket- ball team and the baseball team at Ann- apolis Naval Academy. Class of 1925 - Winnifred Sanders, Iwho is a Junior at Bates College, is a member of the Student Council. Frances Russell is teaching -in Garland. 'Oleta 'Thomas is teaching in East New- port. Carl Moses is manager of the hockey team at Bowdoin College. Beatrice Bragdon is teaching in the fifth grade at the grammar school, Dexter. Class of 1926 El-eanor Herrick, who is attending Whea- -ton College, took part in a vaudeville show which was given by some of the students of that school. Elton 'True is an freshman 'at Boston Uni- versity. , Flora Laughton is attending school in Braintree, 'Massachusetts. Helen Ham is teaching in Athens- and Gertrude Russell in 1St. Albans. Items of Interest Veth Stone '13 His assistant principal of West Haven 'High School, West Haven, Conn. H-enry J. Colbath of the class of 1906 and and his family spent three mon-ths last summer touring Europe. He is also a grad- uate of Bowdoin College. The class of 1904 held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Mower, Au- gust tenth. Nine members of a class of six- teen were present. Mr. and Mrs. Mower were members of that class. Irvin and Frederick Peters will graduate from Oswego State Normal School this spring. Elwood Bessey '08, principal of Scarboro High school, spent several weeks abroa-d last summer. He visited France, Scotland, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, 'Germany and England. N. H. Fay is fortunate in having three of its alumni teaching in the High school. Th-ey are Principal Harry A Blake- '98, Hazel Robinson Whitmore '12 and Ruth Shepherd Slater '18. Elizabeth Brewster '27 entered Jackson College l-ast fall but on account of ill health was obliged to return home. - F L Exchanges l In publishing again our school paper we gladly .say that we have m-ade 'steps toward greatly enlarging this very important de- partment of our annual. Important, be- cause thereby our school is advertised, and the larger our exchange list the greater benefit we derive from it. lMoreover, from our incoming papers we obtain valuable hints and stimulating inspirations which re- sult in a bigger and wfiner Signet . We sincerely hope that our list will con- tinue to grow until in future years the Signet will -be joyfully welcomed in all our 'sister schools in the Pine Tree Staute. We regret -to say that owing to the fact that the most of our exchanges have not yet been published, we have received only a felw, so far. However, we gladly ack- nowledge the following: The Four Corners -Scarboro High School, Scanboro, Me. A well balanced pa- per. We admire your alumni department. The High School Herald -Westfield High School, Westfield, Mass. An especially good paper. We greatly enjoyed your Christmas number. The Broadcaster -Sangerville High School, Sangerville, Me. We were glad to tune in on your snappy little paper. Pine Needles -Mattanawcook Academy Lincoln, Me. We enjoyed your magazine very much, especially your editorials. The Sachem -Old Town High School, Old Town, Me. A fine magazine. We like your school spirit. The Crescent -Lee Academy, Lee, Me. Your athletic department is good. The Rostrum News -Guilford High School, Guilford, Me. A neat little paper. We look forward to your next visit. The Signboard -Bay Path Institute, Springfield, Mass. We like you. New friends are always interesting. - The Thorntoniann-Calumet City, Ill. We were -surprised, but delighted to see you. Call again. The Echo -Winthrop High School, Win- throp, Mass. We think ia few more edi- torials would add to your otherwise inter- esting paper. The Trident -Nep-tune High School, Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Your paper iiavors of the salty tang of the sea. It is unique and interesting. Our Outgoing List 'k The Trident , Neptune High School, Ocean Grove, N. J. The Cony Cue , Cony High School, Au- gusta, Me. The Breeze , Milo High lSchool, Milo, Me. The Sketch Book , Washington Irving High School, N. Y. The Nautilus , Waterville High School, Waterville, lMe. Edward Little Oracle , Edward Little High School, Auburn, Me. Publication of: Houlton High School, Au- burn High School, Bar 'Harbor High School, Albin-n High School, Rockland High School, Somerville High School, Ipswich High School, Deering High School, Stearns High School, Bangor High School, Fairfield High School, Sanford High School, Danforth High School, Caribou High School, Rock- ville High School, Gardiner High School, Jonesport High School. The Periscope -B r ' d t H' School, Bridgewater, lldasgewa er lgh The Graphic -Amherst High School, Amherst, Mass. The Top O' The Hill -Gorin High School, Gorin, Missouri. x 'The Echo -Winthrop High School, Winthrop, Mass. x The Thorntonian -Calumet City High School. Calumet City, Ill. x The Signboard AB:ay Path Institute, x 'The Rostrum News -Guilford High School, Guilford, Me. x The Crescent -Lee Academy, Lee, Me. x The Sachem -Old Town High School, 'Old Tofwn, Me. x Pine Needles -Mattanawcook Acad- emy, Lincoln, fMe. . i x The Broadcas1ten '--Sangerville Hlgh School, Sangerville, Me. x 'The High School Herald --Westiieeld, High School, Westfield, Mass. x The Four Corners -Scarboro High School, Scarboro, Me. x The Hebronianv-Hebron, Me. gllpllpvlu-.111111111111111-11.11111 EQR F. 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DEXTER 111u1nu1nm1nu.-nu1nu1uu..un-..un.-nn1un1nu The Style Shop DEXTER FOOTWEAR, HOSIERY, HATS COATS and DRESSES .Style W'ithout Extravagance 1uu11111nn1nu1nu1uu1un1uu1nn1un1ml1n 1 1 1,1 THESE ADVERTISERS HELP US, PATRONIZE THEM 1...-qgllgill-.nil-.IU1m11m1-1m..urn1nn1nn....rnn1 -. 1 1 ln.-un.-.iminni .-nq1m.1l,,.1l.1gq1nn- PROMPT SERVICE-FREE DELIVERY At Dyer's Grocery Store Telephone 98-3 Candies, Cigars Texaco Gas Prescott's Filling Station Church Street FOOTWEAR You don't have to steal a little com- fort in price or quality at NATHAN DAGGETT'S, Dexter Compliments of A. C. STROUT, M. D. Dustin Block School Physician We have a full equipment for ladies' and gentlemen's shampooing. Hair Bobbing a Specialty Ben Laundry 8: Sam Fellows Compliments of The Butterfly Beauty Parlor Rebecca H. Edes 'Morrison Memorial Building Tel. 269-2 PARK THEATRE Latest in Photoplays Spend your evenings with us. We have one of the few American Photoplay or- gans in Maine. R. B. 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