Farmington High School - Laurel Yearbook (Farmington, ME)

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26 THE LAUREL in your letters tell us that you have a very pleasing sense of lhumor. They also reveal a happy-go-lucky and carefree nature. The width of your capital AU indicates un- selfishness. SMALL, R.-Your writing is -contradic- tory and unusual. You are fond of sports and adventure. You are good-natured but you are often serious and in earnest. STEVENS, F.-Your large handwriting shows a frank and rather masculine char- acter. The dark strokes indicate persever- ance and a strong mind. Other letters tell us that you are quick-tempered and slow to repent. We 'll be careful not to arouse that temper. STEWART, E.-The sudden change in the slant of your letters indicates different moods and ideas. But the fact that your writing slants more to the right tells us that you are more often amiable than other- wise. You are an uncomplaining and jolly friend. STOLT, R.-Randolph, a silent man of hidden motives and mysterious ways, sur- prises us all by revealing in his handwrit- in-g an altogether different personality. It shows him to be generous, jolly, nonchalant and unassuming. STORER, S.-Your writing has perfect rhythm whiclh indicates that you are sys- tematic and anxious to do things right. You have the ability to do things thor- oughly and well. It also shows a charming and attractive personality. TAYLOR, A. - Your sweeping a shows that you are kind and also particu- lar about your work. The closed e suggests an economical nature. We can also see that you are hard working, fun loving, and very earnest. TAYLOR, P.-The curves and Hourishes on your letters indicate a love of luxury and pomp. The openness and clarity re- veal a hospitable, and affectionate nature. There is al-so found a tendency towards childishness. Wlhy not act your age? VOTER, A.-From letters that are beau- tiful yet imperfectly form-ed, we find that you are very generous and sympathetic. It also indicates a love of beauty and the true instinct of an artist. Things appeal more to your emotion-s than to your intel- lect. The V shows that you love color and briglht objects. WAUGH, E. - We can see by your ample H W that you are frank and good-natured. Certain contradictions in your letters indi- cate indecisiveness and a desire to please. All indications lead to happy home life for you, Ethel. WEBBER, W.-Walter, you are dreamy and pensive. You have an even tempera- ment which is shown by your smooth handwriting. Your b shows lack of thrift and business ability. You have ability in sport-s. WHEELER, D.-The regularity of your strokes reveals to us that you are intellec- tual, decided and a very singular person. It shows you to be emotional and very human. Your large 1 'shows that you 3.I'6 a lover of all kinds of activity. THE FRONT PARLOR IN the good old days, when dad was young, And every home was a model of grace, An august room the parlor was, A scarcely-visited, musty place. The horsehair sofa was scarcely worn, The curtains of lace were seldom drawn backg The steel engravings were covered with dust, The Hoof was in need of a modern vac . But when the Aid was entertained, The parlor was opened and dusted cleang And when the minister came to call, The sofa in all its glory was seen. But now, alas, the parlor is gone- The sofa long since to the attic consignedg Instead, a living room we have, For comfort, not for show, designed. Our front room now is a homelike place, With easy chairs both large and deep, With soft-shaded lamps to ease the eyes, And a divan roomy, just built for sleep. The kiddies play Indian behind the couch, And with muddy feet walk over the chairs, And books are scattered all over the floor, But then,-so long as it's homey, who cares? Priscilla Haskell, '35.

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28 THE LAUREL THE SOPHOMORE PARTY HAT 'S thisl About forty children racing and running down the street a-s fast as tlheir little legs can carry them. As they push past me, I hear one child on a kiddie car joyfully mention a party. Where 's that they are turning in? Oh! Mrs. Miner is probably giving the dears a party. She simply dotes on afternoon parties for the Soplhomores-sometimes .she can 't wait until she gets home, and so they have them after school in the Latin room. It 's usually a very select crowd then. Don't Eleanor and Barbara wish they could come. At this particular party we Sophs had a most 'elegant time. First we played Farmer in the Dell . The farmer was John Titcomb, Thelma Merrill was the wife, Marjorie Collins was the child, Dorothy James was the nurseg the dog and cat were Bert Blanchard and Phyllis Rangerg Mary Moore was the mouse, and Ozro Swett was the cheese. Following this We played Gossip , which was quite a favorite with some of the girls. THEY SAY : Danny Robbins is interested in a Fresh- man miss. James O'Regan enjoys tickling a certain young lady, and watching ah-er jump. There is nothing Donald Ryerson enjoys more than arguing. Paul Metcalf lhas forgotten to grow up. Maxine Metcalf has lost her interest in Voter Hill. Charlie Luger is another name for Father Time . Elizabeth Stevens thas 'K bells on her toes . Harold Hemingway has razor hash every morning for breakfast. Nellie Lilley is the original model for Somebodyls Stenog . Who 's as odd as Dickis hatband? Doris Oliver. Clyde Barrows is often seen talking to Bright Eyes . Refreshments came next. The ablative cake was absolutely perfect. There were indirect statement sandwiches too, which were filled with accusitives and infinitives, and the dafiwes were delicious. As all small dhildren love the circus, we decided to have one of our own. Believe me, Mrs. Miner had her doubtful moments about the advisability of that-in 'her houseg but we assured 'her that we were quite intelligent for our size and knew how to pretend. So with Sher hard-earned permission, we played circus. We pre- tended that we had the sawdust, the rin-gs and the acrobats, the horses and clowns. In fact, we were pretending about every- thing, so we decided to limit it to a side- show. Of course. there must be a barker and freaks in a sideshow. Lucille D'Amico was immediately chosen barker - and didn't mind a bit. By the way, We 're hop- ing that Lukie's recently acquired radio i-s grand. It was quite a task to assemble the freaks , but here they are: VVa'lking Encyclopedia- Barbara Mc- Leary Book VVorm - Eleanor Titcomb The Silent Man-Merton Lane The Siamese Twins--Barbara Small and Elsie Austin Human Skeleton-Hilma Peary The Rubber Woman-Catherine Collins The Fat Lady-Mary Hardy The Egyptian Mummy-Mildred Foss The Midget-Marion Luce The Platinum Blonde-Alice Frederick The Swagger-Clyde Barrows The Lady of the Big Moment -Ar- lene Luce The Voiceless Woman-Margaret Cal- lahan The Missing Link-Otis Haskell, Ir. My Wortfhy Gould When Beatrice McLaughlin gazed upon curiosities, you couldn't Opponent ! - Richard this assembly of imagine what she said. Sh! fMy grief lj