Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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.

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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.

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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.