Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1901 volume:

. : r, i . ; PRINCIPAL GEORGE P. HITCHCOCK, Fitchburg High School. Photo by Peterson Reardon. Photo by Peterson Reardon. OUR ALMA MATER. Committees !w Promenade. Charles E. Pethybridge, Chairman. John R. Ballou, Henry A. Frost, William I. Hilferty, Ralph C. Lawrence, Thomas B. Sheehan, F. Howland Woodward, Lester A. Stone, M. Beth Comings, Ada C. Cogswell, Harriet R. Wilson, Alice W. Day, Marian A. Lowe, Ruth Allison, Laura E. Bowers. Class Book. John Roscoe Ballou, Chairman. William I. Hilferty, Frank H. Davis, Harriet R. Wilson, Alice W. Day, Gertrude Ford, Laura E. Bowers. Class of 1901. AD ASTRA PER ASPERA. 5 ! Charles E. Pethybridge, President. Laura I. Kendall, Treasurer. Alice W. Day, Vice-President. Henry A. Frost, Secretary. O, (leneral ; T, Technical; C, College. Ruth Allison, G. Tutie Elizabeth Babb, G. John Roscoe Ballou, G. Mabel Orrilla Bingham, G. Robert Henry Bingham, T. Laura Electa Bowers, G. Margaret Maria Burnap, C. Ada Churchill Cogswell, G. Grace Jeannette Colon, C. Mary Magdalene Condon, G. Mary Beth Cumings, G. Frank Henry Davis, T. Alice Wilder Day, C. Bessie Frances Derby, G. Gertrude Ford, C. Haliburton Fraser, G. Katherine Cummings French, G. Henry Atherton FrOvST, C. Roland Heywood Gavin, T. Grace Inez Gibson, G. George Edward Gorman, G. Maude Lillian Hardy, G. Elsie Maria Hartwell, G. Ella Gertrude Hayden, G. Charles James Heslam, T. Bessie Belle Hewes, G. William Irving Hilferty, G. Jean Carlena Horton, G. Laura Isabelle Kendall, G. Addie Mary Lawrence, G. Ralph Chester Lawrence, T. Peter Eli Lecuyer, G. Marian Abbie Lowr, C. Alice Anna- Esther M alley, G. Ethel Clark Marston, G. Teresa Margaret McElroy, G. Frank Patrick McNamara, T. Ada Amelia Mossman, G. William John Murnane, G. Alfred Joseph Murphy, G. Joseph Francis Murphy, C. Charles Edward Pethybridge, C. Agnes Theresa Preston, G, Margaret Emily Preston, G. POLLEN Magdalene Quinn, G. Clara Pauline Rocktaschel, G. Kathryn Pauline Roddy, G. Addie Louise Rogers, G. Alice Teresa Ryan, G. May Leonard Scott, G. Sadie Emma Scott, T. Thomas Butler Sheehan, C. Andrew Bartlett Sherman, G. Bessie Viola Smith, G. P ' rank Chandler Smith, G. Lester Ashton Stone, C. will some one please stick a pin in Fraser’s head ? Has Experience a Value? If ft has we can certainly give you good value for your money with our several years ' experience in the shoe line. With a nifty, up-to-date stock, we shall be pleased to serve you. CHAS. r Crescent Shoe Store. 1S4 MAIN STREET. Telephone 120 or “Postal” Union Coal Co., :r boy 01 DEALERS IN 1 Clean Coal and .. .. Pure Ice,-.. Office, n9 Main St., Fitchburg. Telephone ‘208-2. Fiiclitiiirg Distiict messenger and Signal Seivice, in connection with Postal Telegraph Cable Co., reaching all inipoitant points in United States and Canada. Open all night. Prompt and careful service. J. C. CARMODY, Mgr. Main Office, 128 Main St. GRADUATES Wishing for the POPULAR MUSIC of the day, can find it at 168 Main St. YOUR DRESS SUIT CASE a Should contain a book of College Songs, when leaving home for a higher institution. With the kind patronage of the public we will try to carry on an UP-TO- DATE MUSIC HOUSE, g RERCIVAL COLEMAN, 68 Main St., Fitchburg. Dealer in Popular Music. Woodward, ’01, “possesses the lang h that denotes the empty head.’’ Eliza BKTH Luklla Takbell, G. George Albert Whittemore, T. Ernest Leslie Whitney, G. Harriet Richardson Wilson, C. Ethel Davis Wright, G. Frederic Howland Woodward, C. Roydon Franklin Burrage. SPECIALS. John Pierce. Class History I N THE year 1896, the school com- mittee, recognizing the fact that the present graduating class was something you don’t meet every day, decided to give the aforesaid class a wider field in which to display their remarkable abilities. Accordingly, we, the famous class of 1901, then ninth graders, were ushered into the F. H. S. with ex- ceeding great gusto, under the ad- miring eyes of the various teachers of the school. After we were seated in the assembly hall the principal in- formed us that he knew at a glance that there was an astonishing future in store for us. And sure enough there was, for a short while after- wards a new principal succeeded this one of the keen perception, and forced upon us, without our consent, mind you, an odious demerit system; and believing that all systems should be patronized liberally, many of us tam- pered with this one, with the result that we got through school with as- tonishing rapidity and now there are only sixty-four of us left to tell the tale. Then for a year and a half everything went smoothly, with the occasional dropping out of a member from school. In our first Junior class meeting several things were d iscovered, the two notable ones being that we were so popular with each other as to cause nearly all the boys being nomi- nated for president ; and that nearly twice as many votes w’ere cast as there were members present. This we cannot explain. The class at this time was extremely fastidious, it being necessary for three committees to be chosen before a satisfactory design was brought in for a class pin. We set the pace as money-getters, as receipts from our class parties and Whalom entertainment will show. With part of this money we deco- rated city hall for the Senior class promenade, and as part payment took away their flag. Several child- ish attempts were made by the Sen- iors to regain their property. Some “Fair, fat and — fifty.” Mips E. A. H. vS. EXCLUSIVE .. STYLES IN Foot Millinery. Percy H. Safford .. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY .. .. Fine Repairing. Genuine Antique Crockery and Furniture, 292 Main St., Fitchburg, Mass. Henry cA. Estabrookt Pharmacist, Cor. Main and Prichard Streets, Fitchburg. G. W. Roylei h, main street H e B ought a Dog. One of our customers recently told us that he had bought a new dog, and incidentally that he fastened it to his Gas Rjinge. We have always elaimed that the Gas Range was a good thing to “tie to.” Moral . — If you begin to use one, you will always use one for the reason that 3 ' ou will find it satisfactory in every respect. Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company. O � 0 I Si CO 4 = OO .E b is « § O .S CO C ? CO .2 lu 00 QC =« a a UJ uT ' S SCL a 13 M ■ Jl - z erf 5 a 5 B u- Teacher No. 1. — “Do the cake-walk, Mr. Cobb.” Ditto No. 2. — “He would only have to walk naturally.” of them went up to West Fitehburg and rapped up the wrong house. The innoeent eause of all their wrath sat ealmly in the rear of the hall watehing their agitation and smiling inwardly at their eonfusion. How- ever, they did make one really praise- worthy attempt to regain their flag, and would have suceeeded but for the vanity of one or two of the mem- bers who wished to make themselves eonspieuous and in so doing gave the snap away. This “wide-awake elass ” never got hold of the flag afterwards. But the possessor gave a strip or two of it to some mem- bers of that “wide-awake elass.” During our Senior year we had the sehool to buek against in exeiting seraps over our noble flag and a rag that the Juniors brought up, whieh was not worth the trouble the line- man had in taking it off the wire. After these seraps, by way of “jar- ring” the teaehers, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and even the little Freshies marched around the corri- dors in a body. During these excit- ing days the teachers were on their mettle and in all places at once try- ing to keep order. But the excite- ment gradually subsided, only to be revived again by corps of painters who decorated artistically sidewalks, posts, etc. Take a stroll by the school building and you may still see their marks. While these exciting scenes were going on our fame had spread, and nearly everybody recognized that we had come up to expectations. We had our class parties, which beat the record as money-makers, we were given a reception by the teachers and also by the Senior class of the Gard- ner High School, an account of whieh you will find on another page, and in return gave a reception to the faculty of the Fitchburg High School and the Seniors and faculty of the Gardner High School, which everyone voted a good thing. Still further has our worth been acknowledged by a leading photograph company which has, in order to continually keep before the eyes of coming grad- uates the famous class of 1901, pre- sented to the school an album with each of our pictures therein. It is worth your while to see this album. We think it our duty to remind the Junior class that it has been the onl 3 bod ' of people that failed to appre- ciate us. We have heard on all sides sighs and groans of disapproval of your attitude, and although we could but notice 3 our dereliction, we trust that in your hearts ou did really re- spect us, and that we have at least your silent veneration. With these few words of parental advice, erring children, we leave 3 ou. When you think of what you have just read, and consider that we wish, though it is wishing for the impossi- ble, future classes to reach the pedes- tal upon which we stand, you must vote us a magnanimous class. Mr, Dean — “Carey, are you whispe ring?’’ Carey — “Well, I Just got through.’’ Nichols Krost. Alway Kastiionable. Always Reliable. Always Comfortable. KEEP THEIR SHAPE TO THE END. All tlois dl? O 1- ' ® for t!|!p v_J Pair. COMBINES THE EXCELLENCE OF USUAL $6.00 SHOES. NICHOLS KROST, .. .. KiTCHBURG. That the graduates of tlie Fitclihurg High School understand the difference between a good and a poor photograph is plainly understood. When the time comes to choose a Class Photographer, they know whose photographs have given satisfaction to thousands of patrons, and the one whose greatest object it is to see that the class photographs are of the highest grade that can be produced. Miss Sargent, to Tech class — “Is there any call for sympathy for Lady Macbeth?’’ Bingham, ’01 — “I didn’t hear any.’’ Football I HE seavson of 1900 opened with considerable experienced mate- rial to utilize. Accordingly, a team was put in the field, with eight vet- erans trying for various positions. Among the new men, one who gave great promise of being a star center was a little Freshman, with his 265 pounds avoirdupois — Con- nors of West Fitchburg. Upon his addition to the team, Dillon ceased to excite comment. However, sick- ness deprived the team of this prom- ising player. Carey, ’00, was chosen to captain the team, and Walsh, ’03, to manage it. James Hogan again coached the team and repeated his crack work of the previous year. After the game with Cushing, who found weak spots all over the team, the eleven settled down to work, and a marked improvement was noticed. About the middle of the season Mr. Hitchcock informed the team that it must cancel its games until the marks should be raised. This they proceeded to do, and raised L. E. L. T. L. G. C. R ' aii. Fisher. Dillon. Walsh. them in time to play the closing game of the season, which was la- belled defeat. The inference which may be drawn should be of great value to the next team. While playing, Ryan was the star, but others deserving special mention are “Chick” Kendall, Hardy and Barker. There are very bright prospects for a good team the coming year, as eight of the old eleven will remain, though it will lose immeasurably by the absence of Ryan, Fisher, and Kendall. But with Mr. Hogan as coach there is a probability that strong men may be developed to cover their points. The schedule below does not show the excellent work which the team did, for it almost invariably played teams that were much heavier. Following are the schedule and players : F. H. S. 0, C. A. 36. F. H. S. 20. Wilson Club 0. F. H, S. 0, Clinton A. C. 0. F. H. S. 0, G. H. S. 0. F. H. S. 26, Highland Military, Worcester, 0. F. H. S. 0, Clinton A. C. 10. L. H. Burns. Q. B. Carey. Murphy. R. G. Geoffrion. R. T. Barker. R. H. Kendall. R E. Burdo. Church. Hardy. Carey, on being told to take hold of a gas-pipe, grasps Russell’s neck. Shoes for ipouno fiDen, IN ALL THE LAST STYLES. At Goodwin s , , , Fitchburg, cMass ESTABLISHED 1867. CLASS RINGS, PINS, ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES. Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and Optical Goods. •• HALL •• The ‘ Up-to-Datc” Jeweler and Optician, J94 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. BROWNELL MASON, Plumbing and Heating, TIN, SHEET IRON AND COPPER WORK, DEALERS IN Stoves, Ranges, Iron and Tin Ware. TELEPHONE CONNECTION.’ 159 MAIN STREET, NTCHBURG. == You break your Class Pin or Ring, bring it to us and we will repair it so that it will be as good as new S. M. NATHAN, 258 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. tXPERT WATCH REPAIRING. Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry. Hilferty, ’01, loses his heart at the Gardner reception. Oh! that Knight! Phe sixteenth of November our re- I spected secretary received a let- ter from Gardner inviting the Senior class and faculty to a Hallowe’en party to be held in the Gardner High School. At a meeting of the class it was voted to accept this invitation. Accordingly on the evening of No- vember 30, thirty of the Seniors and Mr. Hitchcock boarded our special car at the American House. They rode to the steamer house, West Fitchburg, at which place more live stock was put aboard amid vocifer- ous cheering. Mr. Hitchcock managed to find a seat in the female colony and stuck to it like glue, for what reason we cannot positively state, but we shrewdly guess that Miss Ford had him under a hypnotic spell. If she didn’t we can positively state that she did her best to get him under the influence, that is, hypnotic influence. The “goo-goo eyes’’ that she made were an innovation. It was utterly impossible to move Stone, who had secured an all-night stand with Misses Rogers and Cum- mings. Maude and Ella looked lone- some in the corner of the car, be- cause Bert had another engagement. while Lizzie endeavored to make her- self agreeable all around. Well, we finally reached Gardner in spite of all the foregoing, and were met by a delegation from the school which escorted us to that educational institution. On arrival at that place we attached our cognomens to a piece of paper, and the boys were set in a flutter by the appearance of a young lady (Miss McIntyre), who was to pin them upon our coats. After this pleasant duty was over we entered the hall. It was decorated in a unique and flattering manner with jack-o’-lan- terns and other appropriate articles for a Hallowe’en party. At this stage of the program Bessie and Ada circled around two of the Gardner fellows. Bingham took pity on them and introduced them. After introductions games were in order and events broke pretty evenly. In the snap-apple contest Pethy- bridge and Miss Rogers made vigor- ous attempts to insert their teeth, but failed miserably. Miss Hayden and Black created intense excitement as well as enjoyment in their hair- raising contest. Miss Rogers showed her Italian blood in the peanut con- Mr, Dean assures the Physics class that he doesn’t know anything about 71. FITCHBURG AGENCY FOR Chocolates and Bon-Bons. GOODS RECEIVED FRESH EVERY WEEK. The White Drug Store, a CHAS. O CONNOR CO. Pharmacists, 243 Main Street, Fitchburg. EDWIN M. READ, Confectioner .. .. and Caterer 370 MAIN STREET, FITCHBURG. .. crteriNg .. FOR WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, PRIVATE PARTIES, ETC. HIGH-GR ADE GOODS A SPECIALTY. Orders filled for Ice Cream, Sherbets, Frozen Pudding, Fruit Ices, Spun Sugar, Croquettes, Pates, Fancy Cakes, c. WATCHES. DIAMONDS. SILVERWARE. A. C. POGCPS, JEWELER, 366 riAIN STREET, OPP. TITCHl URG HOTEL, riTCHBUPO. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. In what way does the Class Book Committee resemble a pack of cards ? Because it contains a red-headed joker. test b3 ' leading all, and Mr. Hitchcock got a rag doll for finding none. Frost enjo ed himself so thoroughl3 ' that he clipped off a hundred in eight seconds, tr3’ing to lengthen the time of our sta3 an hour. But all to no purpose. The part3’ was compelled to break up at a comparativeh’ early hour, much to our regret. Outside the school we veiled ourselves hoarse endeavoring to show our apprecia- tion of the good will and hospitality shown us. In return we endeavored to entertain them on St. Valentine’s Eve. To Gardner, however, will al- ways belong the credit of instituting these sociables, and our advice to future Seniors is to entertain Gard- ner if they wish for pleasant com- pan3 ' and a good time. Baseball. T he season of 1901 witnessed the organization of a baseball team such as our school has not had for several 3’ears, everything considered. It was one of the smallest in point of size and 3 oungest that ever repre- sented the school. But despite these, the team was a winner. It showed remarkably good sense in the choos- ing of its captain, who, by the wa3 ' , was the smallest man on the team, and also a member of the class of 1901 . The first game pla3 ed resulted in defeat, but was the onl3 ' game of the year that went b3 ' that name; and this was realh- wiped out when the two teams, F. H. S. and Mur- dock, came together again at Fitch- burg and Murdock succumbed to de- feat. Our bo3 s’ 3 outhful appearance was a pitfall for the prophets. Although each and all played ex- cellentW, there are some whose work is deserving of special mention. These are. Burns, who pitched an excellent, head3 game, not being subject to aerial ascensions, and who was well supported by Barker behind the bat. Church pla3 ed a clever game at short- stop, and Murphy captained the team in veteran st3de. The team was under the management of Raimund Walsh. The following are the list of players and schedule: Barker, c; Burns, p; Burdo, lb; Rich, 2b; O’Brien, 3b; Church, ss.; Murph ' , If (Capt.); McCue, cf; Darch, rf; subs, Fisher, Care} ' , French. F. H, S. 8, Murdock 12, at Winchendon, April 27. F. H. S, 32, Gardner H. S. 1, at Gardner, May 1. F. H. S. 21, Athol H. S. 16, at Athol, Mav 4. F. H. S. 12, Keene H. S. 8, at Keene, May 15. F. H. S. 12, Murdock 7, at Fitchburg, June 1. Hilferty, in giving the chronology, says he has a “date. Pianos, , . Sheet Music, If you % ant the •BEST in musica.1 goods, .. GO TO .. Stemert Sons, 249 Main St,, Fitchburg, WHY .. • • Insurance S ' Home-Made Candies and Ice Cream OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Like having a good lesson? Because you are always satisfied af- ter eating them. J. A. HILLS, American House Block, Fitchburg, 20 Monument Square, Leominster. Henry Allison Co 229 Main St, Fitchburg. It is asserted that Miller says Grace before each meal. June 3, Miss Sleeper and Miss Smith make an excellent “Record. Chronology. it SEI’TP:MnER. 12. Hubbell, president of the Junior elnss, illustrates the “Divine Right of Presi- dents.” 17. Graee is consoled by the return of Rus- sell and is greatly relieved because he is constantly in range of her watch- ful eye. Ten small boys appeared calling them- selves post-graduates. Oh the mockery of this wicked world ! 19. Juniors reprimanded on the condition of the Assembl ’ Hall after their first meeting. 23. Class election day. OCTOBER. 10. Prof. Nolen commences his house-cleaning class. Miss Bingham wins a scholar- ship. 12. Fraser gives two youthful Sophomores their first lesson in love. (This is sworn to b ' fifteen Seniors.) 16. Miss Blanchard forms her physical cul- ture class. 19. Lecture on intemperance by Rev. Mr. Littlefield. 31. Seniors enjoy a Hallowe’en party at Gardner. NOVEMBER. 1. Poor recitations on the part of Seniors in consequence of the Gardner party. 2. Prof. Obear is caught peeking through the keyhole at the physical culture class. 8. Geoffrion gets a free wheelbarrow ride as the result of an election bet. 13. Pethybridge, in a visit to the business college, finds that the Lyons are not fierce, but quite willing to be petted. 16. F. H. S. Faculty give a reception to Seniors in Drawing Hall. Miss Sar- gent makes her debut. 25. Peter L’licuyer drinks ammonia by mis- take. Moral : Leave the bottle alone. 27. First Senior class party. Congratula- tions. 28. Sherman presents a bouquet to Misses Shireffs and Wallace. DECEMBER. 12. Prof. Cobb erases the board himself. 14. Sherman comes to school with a pow- dered face, forgot to wipe it off after shaving. 19. The “D” record is busted. 20. Hilferty caught hiding behind the post, and is given a conspicuous seat. 21. Lord perplexed in Miss Sleeper’s room. Mystery solved b Hollis Bigelow. 24. Second Senior class party. Funds in- creasing. JANUARY. 1. In writing letters remember 1901. Prof. Cobb appears at school with his moustachios trimmed and darkened. 25. Sleighride to Shirley ends in Sterling. 28. Griffin, ’04, becomes so infatuated with the beauty of Miss Condon, ’01, and Miss Ryan, ’02, that he deposits his last cent at a stable in order to win their good graces. FEBRUARY. 4. Obear styles Whitney the bow-legged admiral. Obear discovers that his chemistry class has been eating candies on the sly for about two weeks, and wishing to learn the wffiole story orders them to spit it out. 14. E. A. H. S. sends Mr. Obear a valentine. “Dear Billee,” etc. 15. Reception to G. H. S. 18. Prof. Cobb publishes a new geometry; he looks unconcerned, but his condi- tion is critical. The secret of perpetual motion; Miss Quinn chewing gum. What Is the Object Of An Advertisement? Primarily to convey information. The fewer the words, the shorter the words, the better the words. We’ve a modern, up-to-date Clothing Store. We’ve everything man or boy wears (exeept shoes). We’ve everything prieed right. We’ve a knaek that other stores lack. We ' ve eonfidence we can please you. We’ve eourteous treatment for you, looker or buyer. JXtmDaU CJ KjOf With Uttle Prices, 174-178 MAIN STREET, FITCHBURG. MACY AS USUAL HAS THE LARGEST VARIETY ... OF ... Evening Fireworks IN THE CITY. Don’t forget Macy’s is Headquarters for FIREWORKS. 186 MAIN STREET. TAK E ELEVATOR Miss Carrie Johnson, ’00, has a mortgage on the back seat on sleighrides. 20. Kob Bingham enjoys himself immensely in Room 27, from which many Lowe sighs are heard. MARCH. 4. Ballou returns from a week’s vacation in Willimantic, wearing a young lady’s gold ring. Small hope of recovery. 11. Very stormy and wet. Dillon borrows a car ticket. 17. Trouble with refuse in girl’s basement. “Miss Greene, take a demerit.’’ 20. Recess shortened fiftee n minutes. Several “scraps’’ occurring, probably from the lunch counter. 22. The day Miss Woodward did not argue with her class. 25. Pianoforte Lecture-Recital by Edward Baxter Perry. Baseball practice commences. APRIL. 1. Mr. Hitchcock sings a solo with an alarm clock accompaniment. Prof. Deane appointed to look up the case. 9. Second Pianoforte Lecture-Recital by Ed- ward Baxter Perry. 12. Miss E. A. H. Sleeper reforms; no more Sunday work. 18. Gorman on time. Debate: Resolved that the government should control the railroads. Who stole Leominster’s flag? 27. F. H. S. 8, Murdock 12. Hard cheese. MAY. 1. F. H. S. 32, Gardner 1. Fine, shake. 3. Maude gets a carriage and gives Bob a ride. They get wet. 4. F. H. S. 21, Athol 16. Good work. 5. “The good shall sit in front,” so saith Prof. Nolen. Lawrence and Davis seat themselves accordingly. 13. Athletic training commences under super- vision of Mr. Edmunds. Miller and Hardy in fine form. 15. Dillon, ’02, takes an involuntary bath in the subway. 16. Barker throws his cap into the turbulent Nashua by mistake. Recovered in slightly damaged condition. Advice: Don’t meddle with ’01. 22. Mr. Cobb treats the school to a fine lec- ture upon the delights of music. 23. Whitney, ’01, found talking wdth a girl. 26. Peter L’Ecuyer recites in English. 28. Whittemore, ’01, a walking advertise- ment for Gold Dust ; he carries a sign on his back. 29. Annual Memorial exercises. Adjutant Connery’s fine address pleases all. 30. Soldiers’ monument decorated. JUNE. 1. F. H. S. 12, Murdock 7. 3. Twins! Congratulations, Mr. Hitchcock. Text the following morning, “ Go and do thou likewise.” 4. Main’s circus. Divine music causes a sensation in recitation rooms. Fraser is presented with a front seat. 5. Davis and Miss Preston stay away from school. Athletic meet at White River Junction. 6. Prof. Cobb’s second musical lecture. 7. Mr. Cobb expounds the first principles in common politeness to his pupils. 10. Tech exams at Worcester. Sheddon con- fident. 11. Miss Olmstead gets off the car to walk to school with Tom. Brackett looks pained. 12. Competition open for the class song. Davis and Miss Preston return to school. Both look happy. Miss Sargent resorts to primitive punish- ment. How did you like it. Miss Ken- dall ? 15. Gavin is presented with a much-needed vacation. 19. Class song announced. Misses Hartwell and Cogswell are congratulated. Hur- rah for West Fitchburg! 26. Graduation. 28. Promenade Concert. Mr. Cobb — “ Burra e, what do you see?” Burrage, gazing at Cobb — “Nothing.” A Post-Graduate Course of importance to all who enter the business world is that treating of the Relation of Success to Print- ing. It ineludes “How Not To Do It” as well as “How To Do It,’’ and ean best be mastered by the study of praetical examples with printers of experi- enee, skill, and a disposition to give their customers the right job for the right place. As such, our es- tablishment is at your service. Sentinel Printing Company. li.i;.nuBLEE iiojiiii(iiaiis, 195 Main St., . . Fitchburg. SPECIALISTS IN LENSES FOR THE EYES. A. A. LITTLE, S Grocer Teas and Coffees a specialty. Fancy Groceries. Best Brands of Flour. Cigars and Tobacco. Telephone 475-13. No 2 Main Street, . . Fitchburg Agnes Morrilly, FOOT .. SPECIALIST Treating scientifically all troubles of the FEET. IvER Johnson Building, Fitchburg. Mr. Nolen discovers that Woodward is “the missing link” between the donkey and the human race. N. B. — Woodward will not wiggle his ears any more. The School Fraternity, Lambda Sigma. D uring the past year there has been organized in the Fitchburg High School a chapter of the leading preparatory school fraternity in the country. At about the time of the mid-year vacation certain of our pop- ular young men were seen in embar- rassing positions, due to sudden and unexpected desires to examine the tops of lamp-posts, picket-fences and similar works of art. This series of exhibitions was in- tended for the benefit of the citizens in general, while an indoor enter- tainment of a varied character was given for the pleasure of a few girl friends, without any fear of the Shireffs ; and these young ladies, who are planning to form a Ladies’ Auxil- iary, will give you a full account any Day. All these things resulted from the working of fertile brains belonging to a few visiting gentlemen, whose object it was to form a chapter of Lambda Sigma, in connection with our school. From the first moment our success has been assured, and al- though more recently there have not been so many Cooks-on the commit- tee as at the first initiation, yet we have always been able to prepare a feast fit for the most exacting appe- tite, as many a noble 3 outh will agree. As a social success, nathing in the city ever made such an astonishing record. Before Zeta was many months old a dance was given in Wallace hall, such as caused univer- sal satisfaction and general admira- tion. The hall was beautifully decor- ated with laurel, palms and various potted plants. In the annex were furnishings for the comfort of the older (?) people, while music was fur- nished by the general favorite, Mr. Coleman. Since its foundation Zeta chapter of Lambda Sigma has been steadily advancing, until to-day it reposes as a standard of all that is noble, good and true. And although we are but one among many of the chapters under the auspices of the noble Lambda Sigma, yet we fear no com- petition and hope to remain forever not only an honor to the school, but also a mighty influence for good among the youth of our city. The following are the members of Zeta Chapter: 1900. — Roy W. Lord, Richard H. Miller. 1901. — Henry A. Frost, Lester A. Stone, Charles E. Pethybridge, John R. Ballou, A. B. Sherman. 1902. — Henry S. Hubbell, Guy R. Lowe, Harold B. Eaton. 1904. — Carl B. Joel. She is not a foreigner, ljut she is Freneh. NEAT APPEARANCE Counts for much in this life. There arc many times when small points will decide either for or against you. At such times the (juestion of apijearanee is always bound to come up. Let US take care (if your ap- pearance. Our customers are our best advertisers. Lyons, Davis Cf Co. W. V. EIASON, • JEWELER, Successor to L. II. Pkatt Co. 160 Main Street. Repairing Neatly Done. Watch Work Guaranteed FOR A GOOD, DELICIOUS GLASS OF Ice Cream Soda, OK A PLATE OF Crushed Strawberry Ice Cream , . . McNAY ' S Is the place to g i. Small or large or- ders promptly attended to. College Ices also served. Come in and try one. American House Block. SPARROW ' S CHOCOLATES. .. STONE .. The Druggist t i66 Main Street CREAM SODA. Attendant, after Egypta rehearsal, to Miss May Scott: — “What is your maiden name, please?’ Incidentals. They call me Banty at F. H. S., Because I’m so wondrous wise; Freshmen vote me at recess A prodigy for my size. Boor Willie, like the modern Briton. Doth on pins and needles sit; For a while both received the mitten. In capturing Lady Smith. We have a teacher from across the Atlantic Whose hair is getting thin ; His whiskers drive him nearly frantic, As they’re like stubble on his chin. — Mr. Briggs. Why don’t Cobb get trousers that fit him ? Why don’t Obear stuff his bike stoekings ? “Is the left hand the one for the engagement ring?’’ Why such a question, Miss Cogswell? When the class of 1901 gets Lowe in spirits they can retreat to their peaceful Bowers. How about Ethel? She’s all (W)right. Who is our heavy weight? Stone. What is G. P. H.’s favorite constel- lation ? Gemini. Why is it that one of our members does not fear the cold ? Because she is Hardy. Why did Obear get a new shirt like Miss Davis’s green shirt waist, likewise Fraser and Ella? Wanted: A small doll to keep Gor- man awake during English recita- tion. Whv does Mr. Cobb play baseball with Miss Wilson during geometry? Wanted : A good original joke from Lord. The reason Miss Colon is so slow : She is near a full stop. Clara Pauline Julia Caroline Roek- taschel : “A rose with another name would smell as sweet.’’ Miss Sargent gets excited as grad- uation approaches. Smiles forbidden ; funeral faces ordered by some. Anyone desiring to take part in decorating the soldier’s monument should join the college section im- mediately. “A hint is as good as a kick.” Latest Publications The late “ F. H. S. Rajah.” “Cobb’s New Geometry.” “What We Know About Chemis- try.” — Patch girls. “Lectures on How to Keep ' Down a Rising Moustache.” — W. W. Obear. “How to Kiss a Girl.’’ — J. R. Bal- lou. “Lessons in Love.” Advanced pu- pils only. — Miss Addie Rogers. “Music Hath Charms.” — Miss Ada Cogswell. Illustrations by “Howlin” Woodward. “To Have and To Hold” (14th edition). — W. Obear. Full (sighs) il- lustrations by Miss Davis. Somebody tells us that Pete’s left leg has the blind staggers. Compliments IPeterson iRear on, P botograpberg, 386 Bbain St., fitebburg. After Obear rang the bell. Conductor — “ Did you touch that bell ?” Obear — “No, but I touched the rope.’’ And the bench never smiled. The Debating! Club. D uring the month of December, 1900, there was considerable talk of organizing a debating society. This had been tried in previous years with little or no success, but now there was the chance of defeating Leominster in another line, and by so doing to obtain a claim on the Paton cup. So in a short time the talk materiali zed and a committee was chosen to draw up a constitu- tion. This committee did their work as it should be done, and the club met for the first time January 4. At this meeting William Fisher was elected president, Miss Day vice-presi- dent, and P ' rank Smith secretary. The first debate was held one week later, with Mr. Hitchcock as judge. The debate was very good for the first one, though of course there were weak points that were very prominent. But under the skillful hands of the teachers, who acted as judges, these were speedily corrected and everything gave promise of a winning team. Inability on the part of some mem- bers to assimilate the rules and reg- ulations of the club caused the waste of two or three afternoons in a sense- less endeavor to suspend a member for not debating whenever it suited the fancy of incompetent rhetorical committees. These attempts failed, however. There were some exceedingly unique subjects proposed for the debaters, which would puzzle wiser heads than those of the high school pupils to study over. The time eventually came around when it became necessary to choose the debaters who were to compete with those of Leominster. Six mem- bers of the club were chosen, who were to have a trial debate. From these six Mr. Claman, Mr. Cow- drey, and Mr. Smith were chosen to represent Fitchburg, with Mr. Bing- ham as alternate. After the team was chosen, interest declined eon- siderably. The long looked-for evening came at last. The Fitchburg supporters were in or near the high school building when the Leominster con- tingent arrived. They could be heard long before they were seen, but try as they would they couldn’t make as much noise as Fitchburg. Before the debate was opened the High School orchestra rendered a few selections, and they also entertained while the judges were out. Ex- Mayor Lowe presided and intro- duced each speaker. The speakers for Fitchburg were excellent. Their manner was easy and confident, their delivery free, their points convincing and numerous, and their proofs un- questionable. They used no notes feeautv and B Mathematician — Miss Fairbanks and Mr. Cobb. Chamberlain-Huntress Co. THE RELIABLE DRY GOODS STORE. Vacation Necessities may be obtained at our store in a better variety, at right prices, than, probably, you can get at any other store in or anywhere near Fitchburg. New, Correct in Shirt Waists, Belts, Ready-to-wear Skirts, Hosiery and Styles . . Underwear, Cotton Underwear, Corsets, novelties in Neck- wear, etc. Carpets always in stock. The most complete line of serviceable and pretty floor coverings to be found in the city. ALL MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. C. A. FOSTER, ALWAYS try the best! THEREFORE BUY YOUR Cigars and Tobacco, ICE CREAM .. OF .. 180 MAIN STREET. NUTTING TRUE, 36 Main St. Bakers and Confectioners. Fitchburg ' business College, • 145 Main Street, Fitchburg. The textbooks in use in our Cointnereial Department are endorsed by Expert Accountants from Boston, and our system of Shorthand is endorsed by most of the Official Reporters of the United States. Our teachers are men of lon experience and specialists in their work. Therefore we attain the highest possible results in the shortest possible time, and assist all graduates to a good position. Call and see us. T . FULLMER, RrincipaL Miss Woodward’s college yell; “Auxilyer, rah! rah I rah! rah! rahry!” either during debate or rebuttal, while on the other hand all the Leominster boys used notes in their rebuttal and one during his debate. As a whole, the Leominster boys were ver} ' good, but our boys were better, despite the fact that they re- ceived an adverse decision. While the judges were out the twelve hundred people present were in a state of expectancy, even Leom- inster waiting for a Fitchburg deci- sion, But hush ! the judges are re- turning! The chairman of the judges begins to speak ! He congratulates the young men on the debating and reminds ever doody that some side had to lose, and looks at Leominster in a pitying way. And we also pity the poor boys. Listen 1 he is about to render a decision! “We have de- cided that Leominster is — The Vic- tor! ! ! ” For want of space we leave the rest to your imagination. Familiar Quotations. “The dear departed.” — Mr. Dean. [Note — This touching reference was sent in by Miss O’Toole.] “ They were so tall, so very tall, They nod and bend in the breezes.” — Murnane and Burrage. “None knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise.” — Miss O’Toole. “ The saddest words of tongue or pen Are not to me, ‘It might have been,’ The words which most my heart do shock Are these, ‘Get up! It’s six o’clock.’” — Gorman. Diploma “is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” May 11. ‘‘The shades of night were falling fast . s o’er the stage there proudly passed A chorus in bright robes arrayed ; And of what was the chorus made? Excelsior ! ” “Out of order.” — “Aunty” Nolen. “Short but sweet.” — Me. ‘‘I love nobody but you, Abe, I love nobody but you. You have won my heart, Abe, And I will ever be true. Don’t say you’ll turn me down, Abe, No other Senior will do. From morn till night I’se tellin’ you right, I love nobody but you.” — Kindly donated by Sadie Aldrich, ’03. “Short words had no charm for him.” — “Duke” Murphy. PIANIST. Feeling a great interest in the pro- gress of music among our young people, we would call the attention of all desiring first-class instruction to the talent of Miss Mary M. Con- don of the Class of 1901. standard Time — Aunty Nolen’s “eloek.” J. F. CHAFFIN, AGENCY FOR THE BEAUTIFUL Krakauer Bros. Pianos, Hallet Davis, Wm. Bourne Sons, and other popular makes. BARGAINS in Upright and Square Pianos a little used. ORGANS in great variety. Prices very low. 4 Pianos and all kinds of Instruments to Rent, Tuned and Re-polished. All the Latest Popular Music, Books and Studies. Band and Orchestra Instruments and Musical Goods of every description. SEWING MACHINES, NEEDLES, OILS and SUPPLIES. Warerooms, 157 Main Street. Telephone 213-4. One pleasant evening a wire caressed O’Brien, ’02, in the neck as he endeavored to escape from the irate father of the girl he loved. Side Show of the Wellesley Circus. Happy Family — G. P. Hitchcock with a twin on Ccich arm. Jumbo — M. C. Sm-th. Baby Elephant— E. A. H. S-e-p-r. Egyptian Mummy — A. Eugene N-l-n. Beau Constrictor — Miss Davis, j Snake Charmer — Obear. f “Colored” Lady — Miss Br-vvn. “Missing” Link — Mr. Eaton. Dwarfs — Misses O’Toole, Gifford, Briggs, and Woodward. Monkey Trainer — Sir William Briggs. Fancy Dancer — Mile. Cowles. Albino — Miss Sargent. Contortionist — Miss Fitz. Drummer — Miss Wiley. Pirate on the High Cs — Mr. Cobb. Patient Griselda — Miss Clark. Crocker-dile — Miss McCausland. Kara Avis — Miss A. V. Sleeper. “Star” Performer — Mr. Hartwell. $10,000 Beauty — Mr. Woodbur3 Sphinx — Miss Harding. Lion Tamer — Miss Blanchard. Man that feeds the animals — Mr. Smith. A C .rd. To the merchants who have ad- vertised in our book we wish to ex- press our sincere gratitude. Without your aid we would have been unable to publish the book and the people of Fitehburg would have been the losers. We hope that you have been ampH ' repaid for the kindnesses shown in our soliciting. It has been our endeavor to produce a thor- oughly satisfactory book, which will not only please the public but also prove a source of permanent benefit to our patrons. We also desire to thank the Sentinel Printing Company for many and valuable suggestions, to which is due in great measure the success of this book. The cuts are from drawings made by John R. Bal- lou, of our own class. We also feel called upon to express our gratitude to the subjects of our grinds. F. H. S. Menu. Pickles — The Faculty. Crackers — Ballou, Hilferty, Davis. Sponge Cake— Dillon. Lobster — Woodward . Peaehes — Elsie Damon, Helen Put- nam. Pears — A. B. Sherman, Miss Aldrich. Honey — Grace Shireffs, Richard Mil- ler. Oh for a mate Who knows as much as I! Hurry before it gets too late To relieve the Fitchburg High. —Miss Smith. Class Son Sr Words by Elsie M. Hartwell. Music by Ada C !5C Our school days here are past and gone, And we, too, soon shall go. To fill the place accorded us Here on this earth below. Each happy year has quickly fiown, Each moment flitted past; On earth we part, but some glad day We hope to meet, at last. This world is full of turmoil. But well the race we’ll run. For often by small trials Great victories are won. So let us bat tle bravely. Beneath our banner bright, astra per aspera ' Will ever lead aright. “Ac astra per aspera, Our motto e’er shall be, To guide us in this busy life To truth and liberty. May each one as he takes his place. Keep these few words in mind. Then at the final judgment day His sure reward he’ll find. Cogswell. To the Freshmen it Listen, my children, and 3’ou shall hear, Of how you’ll get roasted when you get up here. While you are young and eas}-- and green, Ever}- dear teacher will rule as ’ our queen; They’ll roast 3 ' ou and toast you and post you and then Roast you and toast you and post you again. Ah ! Such is the Freshman’s share. When he enters from no-one-knows-where. And when you are Sophomores, graceful and knowing. Filled with Greek history to overflowing. You will be dignity’s then — Oh, yes, — And teachers won’t “soak” you with quite such excess; You’ll study so hard and never once “flunk,” And on every occasion show you’ve got spunk! And then 3 ' ou’ll begin to grow football hair. To show you’re a Sophomore now, so fair. But next 3’ ou’ll be Juniors, so happy and free, (Except when the class meetings come, when — ah me — You’ll wrangle at recess day after day. Keeping you, poor things, away from your play); But, consoled, 3 ' ou’ll look forward, of course, poor creatures. To the free Senior life and a “pull” with the teachers. Such is the life of the Junior at present. Such will be yours if you get there — how pleasant. Little ones, listen once more, and you’ll hear O f what it is like to be ’way, ’way up here. Far away from the trouble and mix. Safe in our haven in room twenty-six. We have climbed high on ambition’s great heights. And leave you enjoying your childish delights. But now we must bid 3 ' ou farewell, and have done, With one last request, “Hats off to ’ 01 .” nrCHB ' JP.G HIGHSCHOOUIBh jn