Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1909 volume:

The Class Book of Nineteen Hundred and Nine FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE, MCMIX PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1909 FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL - 0 ' VILLIAM BRIGGS. To our esteemed friend and teacher MR. WILLIAM BRIGGS who for twenty-six years has been a faithful and efficient teacher in the Schools of Fitchburg and whose ideals in his chosen profession have been of the highest we, the Class of 1909 DEDICATE THIS BOOK W HEN the Historian was commissioned to write this history of the Cdass of 1909, he set al)ont collecting material and was especially desirous of laying his hand on the old record book of the class, dating back to the year 1905 A. D. After a long search, it was found on a top shelf in the library. It was somewhat the worse for wear, as time had not been sparing of its ravages. The ink had nearly faded away and its pages were brown and hnger-marked by those of the nndergradnates who had read it to find ont Adiat To Do and blow To Do It. For this reason the fnll records of onr Freshman year are lack- ing. However, in the year 1905, onr class, leaving behind in the Ninth Grade a few people who conldn’t stand onr pace, entered the High School, whose gloomy corridors were to be brightened by onr smil- ing faces, whose rooms were to echo to the sound of onr voices, and whose teachers were to be amazed at onr learning and onr cnl- tnred manners. We mnst have been a little out of the ordinary, as one of the teachers took some of ns for a Sophomore English class and wonld hardly believe ns when we modestly disclaimed any such standing. By Sophomore year we were sufficiently qnieted so as to be allowed to mingle with the other animals, so we moved from the third to the second floor. We gained a voice, in fact, two, on the Red and Gray Board, and at once began to make ourselves heard. 9 W’licn Junior year arrived things hei an to hum aiL -ain. Tlie first event of iin])ortanee was eleetion of offieers. d ' liis meeting (levelo])e(l as nmeli exeitement as a national eonvention. 1 ' he class showed that its members ])ossessed great ])olitieal ability and a knowledge of a ])arliamentary law which is not written down in hooks. After the storm-elonds had rolled away, the president was found to have been elected by one vote. ( )nr class pins were soon selected and were de- clared the best ever. ( )nr motto, “T.ahor omnia vincit,” is one which a])tly hts such a class as onrs. ddiis motto, it may he added, has the hearty endorsement of the Teachers ' Association. Onr master stroke this year was a recci)tion to the Seniors. The entertainment consisted of a play by members of the class in which one member grew a most ferocious monstache over night and another handled a lorgnette with the air of one “to the manner born.” At the end of the year some adventnrons spirits attempted to place the class flag on the dag]:)ole at school, but the timely arrival of the principal at the height of the battle between the flag-raisers and some Seniors pre- vented further bloodshed. Senior year, we were all glad to see the teachers back and soon had affairs in hand. The faculty exerted themselves for onr enter- tainment at the reception and praised onr accomplishments to onr parents. After the plum tree had been shaken at the Prize Speaking Contest, we found that two honorable mentions only fell to onr lot — a ease of getting bread and butter when one expected cake. In general it may be said that the girls of the class are all “Pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with. And pleasant too, to think on.” As for the fellows, their virtues are not quite so glaring. We, as a class, have not followed in the tracks of ])revions classes in carrying out onr affairs, but have striven for new and original ideas. INfay the Juniors look iq on onr ways and be wise, and in the future follow the way we have blazed. In onr social affairs we have aimed to please onr friends and incidentally ourselves, without regard for time or expense. So onr ])arties have left nothing to be desired socially. T have also borne away several palms of victory in athletics, as we won the baseball championship Sophomore year, the outdoor 10 meet Junior year, and the indoor meet Senior year, Onr class ath- letics have snfifered from the fact that so many fellows played on the school teams that but few were left for the class teams. All the teachers who ever had ns have been very loath to part with ns, as we displayed so much interest in them and their work, and so mnch interest in each other, when they left the room. W e always rush throngh the corridors at such a rate that a si)ccd law has been i)romnlg ' ated in the interests of the rest of the student body. Now we must put the final period to the history of the Class of 1909, whose successes and honors we ho])e the following classes will strive to emnlate. Here, gentle reader, turn to onr pictures and gaze upon the plain but sturdy countenances of those who have accom- plished the things herein described. 11 IIHNRY JOHN HART. “ A man of life upright, Whose guiltless heart is free From all dishonest deeds, Or thoughts of vanit3’.” President of the elass. Henry is truly a worker. He believes with Roosevelt that a ])resident’s job is no easy one. His platform is a scpiare deal to evert ' - one. He is i)roniinent in athleties, but nevertheless he finds time to study and to visit Miss Daley. Noted for his constancy. MARION KATHERINE McNAMARA. “She walks in beaut ' , like the night Of cloudless climes and starry’ skies.’’ ’ice- President of the class. The best said of Mar- ion is none too good. She is without doubt one of the most popular girls in the class. She always takes a back seat in her classes, ' so that the noise of the other members will not disturb her. Chief occupation — Stud dng Greek. RAMONA LAURA KENDALL. “Naught but an author Knows an author’s cares.” Secretary of the class. When the Ship of State is running upon the rocks, depend upon Ramona to keep a level head. She has her own ideas about the run- ning of affairs at school which we hope some day she may have a chance to try out. She has been the mainspring of the Red and Gray the past ’ear. Noted for her literary ability. ALFRED THEODORE WYMAN. “You have waked me too soon, I must slumber again.’’ Treasurer of the class. Theodore has been one of our leading artists and society men. He is somewhat inclined to take school seriously. He won the mathe- matics prize Junior year. Chief amusement — Fussing the girls. 12 ERNEST AKER. “Dispatch is the soul of business.’’ Itrnest is a hustler. He ocs to school and works also at the same time, and on top of all this lives in Eunenbnr . This last fact may he the reason why lie read an essay in the prize essay contest on the j.iov- ernmental control of railroads. Noted as a hustler. GRACE ELEANOR BEER. “I have marked a thousand blushes start into her face.’’ One of our West Fitchburg members. She used to get out of school early enough to meet the etir at Myrtle avenue, but we haven’t noticed it lately. She is not a strict adherent of the class motto, we fear. Noted as a late comer. FLORENCE MAUDE BIGELOW. “She moves a goddess and she looks a (pieen.’’ Florence is one of Miss Smith’s favorites. vShe often goes up to see her at one o’clock. She is a valuable member of the Debating Society. Noted as a rapid talker (?). RAY EDWARD BLOOD. ' ' “. mong them, but not of them.’’ It has taken us two years to fully appreciate Ray’s athletic ability, He certainly did jump some at the meet last year. He studies too, once in a while. Not- ed as a silent partner in the French class... 13 ALICE MAY CARTWRIGHT. “The einljarrassed look of shy distress.” Modest, innocent Alice doesn’t say much in class or out. Her ability to turn crimson when addressed is unsurpassed b3 an ’ member (jf the class. Noted for her well-directed attempts at elocution. JOS IE MAY C.ATE. “ Woman’s entle brain.” Josie surprised us all b_v reading a very erudite essay in the prize essay contest. Miss Slatterv is her model and we expect to see her a ninth grade teacher in a few years. Noted as a great literary investigator. ROSA COFMAN. “Tike enough thou knowest thy own estimate.” Rosa has arrived at the end of her five-j’ear course. Her ability as a pianist won her much renown Junior 3 ' ear. Noted as an ex-member of the orchestra. CLARENCE EDWARD COGSWELL. “Learning by study must be won.” But Clarence has shown that learning ma3 be ac- quired otherwise if one has accommodating friends. Mr. Bearce is a great friend of Cogswell, and gives him HoS for the benefit of 26 . Noted for his flashy vests. 14 BERTHA MARGARET DALEY. “ Red as a rose is she.” Bertha helped to make our seeond class party a success. She is one of the quiet members who ])rac- tise the class motto by studying. Chief occupation — Studying. ETHEL MARIE DALEY. “She was liis care, his hope and his deli ?ht, Most in his thought, and ever in his sight.” Ethel has been “his care, his hope, and his delight ’’ for five years. How mueh longer, Henry? They know how to enjoy themselves on a sleigh-ride. Noted for fidelity to H. J. H. FRANK WINSLOW DAVIS. “I dare do all that may become a man.” Frank was a member of the second Senior class party committee and spent an afternoon colleeting laurel for decorations. He hopes to own a drug store some day. Chief amusement — Concocting strange mix- tures at the soda fountain. GEORGE N. DESCOTEAUX. ‘‘I am the very pink of courtesy.” George is one of our best athletes and also one of the youngest members of the class though his appear- ance may belie it. Chief oecupation — Chewing gum. 15 NELLIE RACHEL DESMOND. “ Hut Nelly’s looks are blithe and sweet, (iood hunioured, frank and free.” Nellie is always ood-naturecl and has a way of blusliino just when she doesn’t intend to. She is one of the stars of Miss Smith’s eivics elass. Noted for her sinking. GERTRUDE WILD ELM INA DIETZ. ” Alifjht shake the saintship of an anchorite.” Gertrude is one of the stars of the class as far as form is concerned. For a maiden of seventeen sum- mers, she is pretty frisky with the boys. Chief amuse- ment — Cumings Theater. CHARLES JOSEPH DONLON. ‘‘Time elaborately thrown away.” Charley lives on Easy street most of the time. Still he finds some time to manage the baseball team. He is ])ast master of the art of cheering and at the beginning of the year he was willing to impart his knowledge to the school. Noted as a bluffer. AlAY PAULINE DOOLING. ‘‘As a wit, if not first, in the very first line.” May has helped to brighten more than one elocu- tion lesson by her ready wit. She is up to all sorts of tricks when the teachers aren’t looking. Chief oc- cupation — Whispering. 16 WILLIAM JOSEPH BOOLING. “I’m not np to small deceit or any sinful games.’’ William is one of Miss Day’s most brilliant (7er- man pupils. He is always ready to answer questions in Latin class by (juoting some one of his numerous Latin books. Chief occupation — Making trouble for the teachers. CHARLES GREYDON ELLIOTT. “The soft, complaining flute In dying notes discovers The woes of hopeless lovers.’’ The orchestra could hardly have got along with- out Greydon the last three years. His giggle is dis- tinctively his own. He usually has good lessons. Noted for that aforesaid giggle. ALVINA ESKOLA. “Naught a word spake she more than was neede.’’ Alvina has always behaved herself as becomes a lady. She also knows how to study. Noted for her quiet ways. SETH PHILLIPS FAIRBANKS. “ Lo ! I am with you alway.’’ Seth is one of the most noted men in school. He played on the football team when the teachers didn’t prevent him. He is very chummy with the Normal girls. His favorite resort is the Y. M. C. A. Noted for his perseverance. 17 KUHV KTTA FHLCH. “ What happiness the rural maid attends, In cheerful labor, while each day she spends.” Ruby has been with us three years and in that time has broken many a heart. When we see a smile and a green bag coming, we know it must be Ruby. Chief occupation — Entertaining Towncnd HELENE ESTELLE FIELD. ‘‘This done she sang, and caroled out so clear. That man3 ' an angel might rejoice to hear.” Helene is one of those faithful mortals who help feed the hungry multitude at the lunch counter. She is a member of the girls’ glee club, and also plays the mandolin. Noted for her musical abilitw OTHO MORRISON FISH. ‘‘He all the country could outrun. Could leave both man and horse behind.” Otho has been the pride of the school on running ever since he took it up. He rushes around school as if he were a very busy man. Chief occupations — Earn- ing mone ' to pa3 his chemistr}- bills; running after Miss Hawkins. WALTER DOUGLAS FOOTE. ‘‘ Behold the child of nature’s kindU ' law. Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.” Douglas is such a talker that he won a place on the Senior debate. He has tried for four long years to be a sport and his attempt deserves mention, at least. He has been ver3 ' friendh ' with some of the jun- ior girls the past Tar. Noted for his gift of tongues. 18 LSADORH ABRAHAM GREENBERG. “Fit words attended on his weij hty sense, And mild persuasion flow ' d in elofiuence.’’ Issie was one of the stars of the Senior debate, but the judges climbed up the Ifank and his streams of eloquence didn’t reach them. He surprised us one day by walking home from school with a girl. Chief amusement — Singing the latest popular songs. LILLIAN LUCY GREENWOOD. “ And why I am so plump, the reason I’ll tell. Who leads a good life is sure to live well.’’ Lillian is as good-natured as she is large. She has passed through her course troubling no one and troub- led by no one. Chief occupation — Banging a cash reg- ister on the 5 and 10. MARGARET ELLEN HARTWELL. “ Her voice was ever soft. Gentle and low, an excellent thing in women.’’ Margie holds the high-collar championship of the class. She can easily top three inches. She has slipped through the four years with very little friction. Noted for her style in dress. PAUL JOSEPH HASSETT. “Nor fear or hope are mine.’’ Paul is not so slow as he appears to be. His opin ions always carry weight whenever he expresses them. Noted as the strong man of the class. 19 RTTII ELEANOR HAWKINS. “Her loveliness 1 never knew Until she smiled on me.’’ Ruth is as breezy as the West. She joined the orchestra this year. You should hear her talk at the Debating Society I Chief amusement — Talking (no of- fence). RUTH EVANGELINE HOLLAND. “With downcast ej es and modest grace.’’ It would be dangerous to speak to Ruth suddenly lest she should faint. She has faithfulh’ trudged from South Eitchburg evert’ morning for four years. She is said to possess the most beautiful coiffure in school. Noted for her rhetorical talent. BEATRICE VIOLET HORTON. “She sings like one immortal and she dances as goddess like.’’ And she can also draw. Her laugh resembles Miss Smith’s in depth of tone. She has not the fier ’ energt’ of some, but rather a dignit3’ which is an honor to the class. Noted for her main talents. GERALDINE HOWARTH. “Is she not passing fair?’’ Geraldine has patronized class parties since she was a sophomore. As a vender of tickets for class parties, etc., she is hard to beat. There is nothing ver ’ slow about her. Noted for her persuasive tongue. 20 RALPH KENT IIUBHAKI). “ Men of few words are the best men.” Ralph has been one of the brightest {)upils in the class since he was a Freshman. He has the reputa- tion of being (juiet, but he isn’t always so dignified as may be supposed. Noted for his big words. MAY LUCY HUNTING. ” Kij;hteen sninmers I have seen The sky row bri ?ht, the forest f reen.” Maybe some day we will all be glad we knew her, but we can’t find out now what her aim in life is. Aim high, May. Noted as another silent partaker at Mile. Cowles’ board. LUCY VIOLA JOEL. ‘‘Her eyes are stars of twilight fair, Like twilight, too, her dusk hair.” In telling stories Lucy can’t be outdone by any- one. She has a story for every occasion. Chief amuse- ment — Telling stories. GERTRUDE ELIZABETH KELLEY. ‘‘Cunning in music and mathematics.” Gertrude hails from West Fitchburg. If she didn’t laugh once in a while, one might forget she was around. She is greatly attached to Mr. Morse. Noted for her long hair. 21 PHILIP MARTIN KINO. “I can ; ive not what one calls lov e.” We think Philip must believe that children should be seen, not heard. He was a member of last year’s football team. Noted for his meekness in class. KAY LITTLEFILLD. “Few taller are so young.’’ Kay has a great affection for the girls. He can get along with two as well as with only one. He much prefers Whalom to studying. He is one of the biggest athletes in school. Chief amusement — Enter- taining his young lady friends. PHILIP EAKL LITTLEHALE. “I bow before thine altar, Love!’’ Bungy has captained one basket ball team this year and has scored the greatest number of baskets. He is one of the few men in the class who believe in love. Don’t forget to send cards. Chief occupation — Escorting girls to school. ALEXANDEK JOSEPH LYNCH. “1 saw him stretched at ease, his fancy lost In pleasing dreams.’’ Alec is our poet and a rather cheerful sort of per- son at that. We expect that some day he will be as famous as Longfellow. Noted as a poet. OO RALPH WILLIAM MAGGS. “Scared out of his seven senses.’’ Raljih is iKjt exactly athletic even if he does come from West Fitchburg. He is a member of the simple life cult of the class. Chief amusement — Fiddling while the school howls. COLEMAN CLYDE McCULLY. “ Friend, I came not here to talk.’’ The Edgcrly School is responsible for Cl3’de. He lias tried to set the stvle in socks for four ears. Clyde is a great student of French. Chief amusement — Sport- ing a new pair of socks. PHILIP JOHN McNAMARA. “ r3id me live and I will live.’’ John has managed to keep up with us through High School without much difficulty. Don’t be so careful of your voice, John, let it out. Chief occupation — Filling space in 26 . GRACE ELLEN MILLER. “ Full many a flower is born to blush unseen. And waste its sweetness on the desert air.’’ In this case Westminster is the favored spot. Why didn’t you come down before Senior year, Grace? Noted for her tiny voice. 23 MARY LIZZIE MILLER. “ Life, 1 know not wluit thou art. Another of Westminster’s favorites. She always arrives during chapel period and sings solos in 20 till the pupils return. Chief occupation — Chasing cars. THOMAS ALEREI) MONAHAN, JR. “All great men are dying, and I am feeling ill.’’ Alfred is not given to making rash decisions. No, on the contrary, he is very, very deliberate in his ac- tions. If he is asked a question five minutes before the close of an hour, the last bell is sure to ring be- fore he has an answer prepared. Noted for his slow- ness of speech. LUCY MAY MONTGOMERY. “ And never blush was on mj ' face.’’ Luc ' is a great student, although she does not make so much noise about it as some others. Her ambition is not to “teach the young idea to shoot,’’ but to cook. Well, one may be as deadly as the other. Chief occupation — Studying. JOHN MICHAEL O’NEILL. “O never say I was false at heart.’’ We feel sure that John will make his way in the world. He can talk some, as he showed in the Senior debate. Noted for his melodious voice. 24 RALPH JOHN O’NIHLL. “With eyes of thoii|?htful earnestness and mind of ; entle monld.” Ralph hardly ever speaks unless spoken to. He goes along quietly, sometimes dropping a few h’s on the way, which used to amuse the geometry chiss. Noted as a bell jumper for C. T. GEORGE ROBERT PENSEL. “And when a lady’s in the case, Yon know all other thi lifts giv ' e jilace.” Shorty is one of our best athletes. He has helped wonderfully in winning the various championships in the Wachusett League. He is captain of this year’s track team. Chief amusement — Visiting w’ith Aliss Cleverly. ARLINE CARINA PERSONS. “Not much talk, a great sweet silence “ Arline has been very quiet during her High School course, either because she does not wish to tell all she knows, or because of the difficulty she has in catching her breath. Noted for her walk. AIARY CATHERINE PINE. “And oft with holy hymns She charmed our ears.’’ Mary plays for us mornings. 1 ' here is not much gloom when she is around. She is a firm believer in the value of debating, and once in a while talks her- self. Noted as the parliamentary law expert of the debating club. 25 FREDERICK AUGUSTUS RAABE. A very j ' entle beast and of a ?ood conscience. Nevertheless, Fred has an interest in all the fun which is ioiii on. lie is somewhat slow of move- ment which probable results from acting as olbcc-bot’. Noted for the wa ' his hair is combed. KENNETH FREDERICK RAITT. ‘‘.And still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew. Kenneth has faithfully jmrsued the Tech course for four 3 ' ears and will doubtless enter Worcester next term His ability in Solid and Trig is well known by most of his classmates who usualh depend on him • for their problems. Chief occupation — Working in the public librar ' . i ! BLANCHE EVELYN REED. Her face. Oh 1 call it fair, not pale. Blanche went to Leominster High last year but she returned in time to be graduated with us. She thinks it would be a good idea to have a nurseiw connected with the school. Chief amusement — F ' lirting. ALICE MARGARET REGAN. Thy modesty is a cradle to thy merit.” Alice has the rare faculty- of tending to her own affairs and allowing others to do the same. She sel- dom speaks except when called on and was never known to receive a demerit. Noted for her smile. I i 26 VHRNA ESTELLE ROBBINS. “Sober, steadfast and deimire.’’ It is rumored that Verna is engaged ))ut we doubt this. She must learn to bait the hook before she ean catch Fish (Ralph). Noted for her weighty opinions on subjects. RUTH MILDRED ROBINSON. “I know her by her modest air.’’ Ruth is one of the smiling members of the elass. She heljjs hand out the iee eream and ham sandwiches at recess. Noted for her dramatic ability. MARION IRENE ROSS. “Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more — men are deceivers ever.’’ Marion has made many conquests but Ned is her latest. She has considerable talent in reading and has entertained us man ' times in Assembly Hall. Chief amusement — Chatting with the boys. MARIE WELCOME RYAN. “Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful.’’ Marie hails from West Fitchburg. In spite of this, however, she has done well in all her courses, for which she certainly deserves credit. Noted as one of our tiny tots. WILLIAM FRANK SAMMHTT. “Made in Germany.” “Hill” seems to have taken a great fancy to C. T., for he has worked steadily in the office for a whole year. This certainly shows great perseverance and pluck on Hill s part. Noted as the letter carrier of the office squad. LOUISE WILLMOTT SAWYER. “Why did my parents send me to the schools, That I with knowledge might enrich my mind?” Louise is another of our quiet friends. Doubtless she believes that “silence is golden,” and that is why we so seldom hear from her. Chief occupation — Liv- ing up to her belief. WALTER FRANKLIN STILES, JR. “On their own merits modest men are dumb.” Walter keeps his opinions pretty much to himself. He likes chemistry so much that he spends a whole afternoon on one experiment. He scarcely ever creates a disturbance in class. Chief amusements— German and baseball. WALLIS HALL STURTEVANT. “His pencil drew whate’er his soul designed. And oft the happy draught surpassed the image in his mind.” Wallis is the most renowned artist in the class. He usually succeeds in getting to school just before the last bell rings every day. We hope some day to see his pictures in Judge. Chief occupations — Drawing and studying — a little. 28 BLLEN FKANCEvS SWEENEY. “Whom not even critics criticise.” A well-developed sense of humor is in Ellen’s pos- session. She will succeed as a stenographer if she per- severes. Noted for her giggle. MARTHA ALBERTA TENNEY. “Her eyes ' dark charm ' t were vain to tell.” Mattie is one of our future great stenographers. She sings, draws, and has various other accomplish- ments. She can boast of being the tallest girl in the class. Noted for the twinkle in her eve. MARY GERTRUDE TRACY. “Hail to thee, blithe spirit!” Gertrude enjoys spending her study hours with Seth. She is small, but can debate as well as her larger colleagues. Noted for her good-nature. WALTER THOMSON URQUHART. “Hail, foreign wonder! Whom certain these rough shades did never breed.” Walter came over from the “land of auld Ayr’’ Sophomore year, and immediately sprang into favor with the girls. He has had three girls in three years, which is going pretty well. We fear the word work is missing from his vocabulary. Chief amusement — The girls. 29 JULIA ANNA WALSH. “Some asked me where the rubies j rew. And nothin j; did I say : But pointed with my finger to The lips of Julia.’’ Julia is another one who is considered to be quiet but once started she is as gay as the rest. Chief amusement — Bluffing. MARTIN FRANCIS WALSH. “In vain on study time away we throw.’’ Alarty has been one of the prominent mischief makers in Room 26 and nothing seems to please him more than to tease the teachers. From the way he works on chemistry during Latin recitation one would suppose him to be one of our leading chemists. Chief occupation— Working for Mr. Bearce’s approval stamp. JOHN PATRICK WARD. “I hear a hollow sound.’’ Who rapped my skull?’’ “Bully” evidently does not believe in studjdng but prefers baseball. Without doubt he will become a great baseball player like his brothers and we would not be surprised if he joined one of the big league teams. Chief amusement — Ball playing. JOSEPHINE ANNA WARD. “ A sweet disorder in the dress Kindles in clothes a wantonness.’’ Josie seems to have great difficulty in reaching school on time. She probably enjoys a short chat with C. T. and Mr. Morse’s company after school. Noted for never getting to school on time. 30 ELLIOT GODDARD WELLINGTON. “A voice as of a cherub choir.” Elliot has kept busy during his high school career and is well known for his abilities as office boy. Noted for his histrionic ability. FREDERICK EMORY WELLINGTON. ” Full well they laughed with eounteideited glee At his jokes, for many a joke had he.” Fred is, without doubt, a great joker. He always has crowds of eager listeners around him and is al- ways willing to please them with a story or joke of some kind. Chief occupation — Telling funny stories. RUTH MARIETTA WHITE. “A mind at peaee with all below.” Once Ruth is started she can talk as fast as any other girl. She has been one of our most noted liter- ary people and has served on the Red and Gray board. Chief occupation — Studying. ADELAIDE LOUISA WINSLOW. “Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. Old time is still a-fl3dng.” Adelaide has a great fondness for Whalom, espec- ially during school days. She is a great elocutionist. Noted for her Latin translations. 31 I A R G A K T WOOD W A R D . “ VouiiK I’cjJKy blooms our bonniest lass.” When we entered the Freshman elass we found Margaret awaiting us, and she has traveled on the pleasant side of the road ever sinee. She is a very bustling sort of person, never remaining on one thing for a long time. Noted for her low voice and rippling laugh. ALFRED WOOLLACOTT. ■‘See what a grace is seated on his brow.” .Alfred is 3’oung and good looking. What more should one want ? We expect him to shine at Dart- mouth. Chief occupation — Carr dng flowers to the girls. 32 I HESE were the words that looked down upon me from a gaudily-painted sign, which hung over a small, gloomy-appear- mg shop, in one of those narrow, ill-kept streets of Egypt. Passing through the door, I saw that the interior was hung with dark, dull tapestries and curtains for which the Oriental countries are famous. At the end of the room, clothed in a loose, flowing robe, and a turban draped about his highly-arched forehead, a man sat, curled up on a large cushion, silently looking into a round glass ball. Lentil I was very near him, he made no sign of being conscious of my approach. Then he looked up, and I felt his black, glittering, quite unmerciful eyes penetrating me through and through. Silently he rose, drew up a similar cushion beside his own, made a motion for me to sit down, and placed the bright crystal in my hands. In order to read the crystal, I must think intently upon what 1 wished to see, and if I did this with sufficient concentration and will- power, I would see whatever I wished, and seem to be wherever my thoughts were. At first many unintelligible blurs flitted through the sphere, but gradually they began to take shape and life. Soon I discovered that these indistinct spots were crowds of people all rushing in the same 33 direction, nisliiiiL; ' towards what turned out to 1)e a large circus tent. All along the road the hillhoards glared with “Raabe and Raitt’s Circus! ddic Wonder of the World!” As 1 followed the people, whom shonld 1 see painting a lion’s head on the side of the tent, but Stnrtevant, onr former artist! Above the talk and laughter of the people could be heard two highly-])itched voices — “Ladies and Centlemen, right this way! ' Pickets for the greatest show of your life!” Reing on the road had changed them some; their voices, in particular, had acquired a nasal twang, bnt 1 recognized Monahan and f.ynch. Soon the outburst of “Moxie, fresh, cool Moxie, newly-discovered nerve tonic!” was brought to our ears; Donlon and Cogswell always did have good lungs. Just l)elow I saw a man waving a package of cracker-jack wildly, and crying, “Pop corn, peanuts, zig-zag!” which was repeated every two seconds. No one else could have said it with such gusto, except Walsh. Hastily passing through the menagerie, I read the sign, “Silent Men in Captivity.” This, indeed, was a curiosity well worth seeing. Just as I turned to look at them, they faced about — Philip King and Ralph O’Neil. Since I had already seen so many of the Class of 1909, I kept my eyes open for more. Nor was my search in vain, for not very far be- yond I saw Wnlliam Dooling and his sister posing as the Siamese Twins. The animal guards walked slowly to and fro among the cages. Suddenly they paused and looked at me as though they knew me. In a glance I saw that it was Davis and WMrd. They kindly offered to show me some more of my friends and began with the Pygmies,” re- puted to be the smallest men on American soil. They were Sammett and Aker, even smaller than when at high school. To enter the main tent we were obliged to pass through the “side show,” where someone was saying with great pathos, “I loved you once, I hate you now ; All I live for Is r-r- revenge !” The tragical manner in which it was given made me look twice — and I saw Alarion Ross looking, with all the scorn of her soul, on 34 . Foote, the villain of the play. Tn order to relieve the tension of the acting , the next number was of a lighter strain — the “I at Alan” and ' ‘Fat Lady” were introduced, who happened to be llassett and Aliss Greenwood, and towards the end, Aliss Tenney, the “Tallest Woman Living.” During all the performance, the orchestra, in which I recognized Afaggs, Elliott and Rosa Cofman, accompanied by Alary Pine and Ruth Hawkins on the steam ])iano, played very touching music. It was time for the circus ])roper to commence, so we ])assed (piickly to the main tent. The clown was going through his usual stunts — always doing the wrong thing. I heard someone beside me say, “Seth is just the same l)oy, isn’t he?” The feats of the acrobats were holding the audience spellbound. Lightly they S])rang from ro])e to rope — now in mid-air, now cling- ing to one another until the air rang with “Blood! Descoteaux!” A golden chariot crossed through the ring, driven by the “Queen of Foreign Lands.” She was dressed in bright yellow, with a coat of ermine thrown carelessly over her shoulder, and a heavy scepter in her hand. Looking on the program, I saw that it was Gertrude Dietz, with her page Woollacott. The great attraction of the evening was a “Butterfly Dance.” A number of girls danced together, so that the whole appearance was that of a butterfly. Aly guides pointed out to me Nellie Desmond as leader, with Verna Robbins, Ruth Holland, Arline Persons, Alay Hunting and Ellen Sweeney. In going out of the tent, I saw a woman richly dressed in satins, seated on a sort of throne, with a massive crown and immense ear- rings. There were cards and books spread out before her, with which she was telling fortunes. Looking back, I saw that it was no other than Adelaide Winslow. Gradually the scene in the crystal changed. Instead of being at a circus, I seemed to be in the office of a large building. As I waited, m stepped a man, evidently the president of the concern. Something about him looked familiar — why, of course! it was Urquhart! From him I learned that I was in a hospital, formerly controlled by Stiles, but he had taken a year’s leave of absence, to study “Alan and Super- man” with Air. AIcCully, who was solving the problem “Are There Specks on the Sun?” 35 As 1 wanted to through tlic h()S])ital ld (|uliart pressed a l)iit- ton, and l dliot W ' ellini ton ])r()in])tly ai)])eared to direct my way. d ' lie janitor, witli his brooms and l)rnshes, passed ns in the corridor, and who was it 1)nt McNamara? In the wards, I met the head matron, Grace P)eer, witli her assistant, i liss Cartwright. Several nurses in their lig-ht blue imi- hn ' ins and white caps passed from one room to another, amon whom J saw Iviitli W’liite, lUanche Reed, Alina h?skola and Josie Cate. Snrg-eon Littlefield was performing an oiieration on iMiss Goodere to see if her heart was whole. 1 1 is attendants were Lucy Montgomery and Alice Regan. In leaving the hospital we took the elevator, which was run in a most commendable manner by Fred W ellington. For a third time the view changed. This time I was in a large church. Suddenly the organ burst forth into gladsome tones, as Mademoiselle Capadocia, formerly Gertrude Kelly, played a bridal march. One by one, the people in gayest costumes took their places, escorted by the ushers, Wyman, Fish, John O’Neil and Littlehale. Then two women, carrying large liaskets of roses and scattering them as they passed down the aisle, led a lengthy procession. As they turned around I knew them to be iMarie Ryan and Gertrude Tracy. Behind them were Ruby Felch, the ring bearer, and Beatrice Horton, the train bearer. Following were the bridal couple. Everybody smiled upon Henry and Ethel, and they smiled upon each other. Lastly came the bridesmaids, Margaret W oodward, Bertha Daley, the two Alisses Miller, iMargaret Hartwell in her latest gown, Flor- ence Biglow and Julia Walsh. Slowly the procession filed down to the clergyman, Ralph Hub- bard, who stood very solemnly waiting to tie the golden knot. Just as the ceremony commenced, two ladies rushed into the church. Geraldine whispered to Ramona, “You’ve been late for every- thing since you got married !” Ramona looked complacently at the book she carried, “Catering For Two.” During the ceremony the choir sang the “Bridal Chorus” and I could easily recognize some of the voices which were formerly in the Glee Club. Helene Field led the sopranos, with Miss Ward and Ruth Robinson; Lucy Joel, the altos. 36 Ifa])i)ily the throng passed out. Air. and Airs. Hart were the cen- ter of coni Tatnlations. Menry step])ed a])art from the rest of the people, and cried, “I owe this liappiness to my high scliool days, ddie Class of 1909 will never he forgotten.” As he s])oke a cheer arose from all the peo]:)le, for the Class of 1909. Slowly the hgnres faded in the crystal and I could sec nothing hut a bright light — a ray of happiness. 3)n mfmurtant 1Elm?r MmBfulh (Elaaa nf IHIIH 2inru April 21, 1880 lirli (0rtobrr 0, 1085 THERE IS NO DEATH! WHAT SEEMS SO IS TRANSITION; THIS LIFE OF MORTAL BREATH IS BUT A SUBURB OF THE LIFE ELYSIAN WHOSE PORTAL WE CALL DEATH. LONGFELLOW. 38 3lu iHi ' moriam fErn at Snmbg OllaiHi nf lUOU l?iirn IFx ' liruaru 27 . 1SU2 iDtrii (iDrlnltpr IB, IBBfi O WORLD! SO FEW THE YEARS WE LIVE, WOULD THAT THE LIFE WHICH THOU DOST GIVE WERE LIFE INDEED! ALAS ! THY SORROWS FALL SO FAST OUR HAPPIEST HOUR IS WHEN AT LAST THE SOUL IS FREED. MANRIQUE. 39 • 4 — •! + 4 � CLASS SONG I. We have come to the first of our partings; We are met for the last time to-night. Behind us are memories of school days; Before us a future of light. Then hail to the best of mottoes. That ' ' labor conquers all.” We ' ll ever be true to our watchword By answering duty ' s call. We have spent these four years together. And now we are ready to go. We leave thee, O dear Alma Mater, Your kindness to others to show. We know not what foes must be conquered. But here we stand armed for the fray. We ' ll ever be true to our colors. The blue and the gold, for aye! Words by RUTH ELEANOPv HAWKINS Music by MARY CATHERINE PINE ■ 4 SEPTEMBER. 8. School begins again. Where has the vacation gone? 14. Class officers are elected. First appearance of the orchestra, in- troducing variations on “The Lost Chord.” 15. No School!! Balloon Day! Yon bet F. H. S. will boom Fitch- burg for a balloon station. 16. High School Council organized. At chapel i Ir. Woodbury joins the pupils in singing the school song. Will wonders never cease? 18. School Night. Very enjoyable (?). 21. Mr. Woodbury in chapel reading the school enrollment, “There were 669 in school yesterday and to-day we have two more, making a total of 771.” (Laughter among pupils. Puzzled expression on Woodbury’s face.) “I don’t know what I said before. It should be 771.” Use a piece of paper and a pencil next time, Mr. Woodbury. 24. Lecture on Japan. 26. First football game. F. H. S., 4; Nashua, 0. 41 OCTOBER. 5. I ' irc Drill to anuisc the h ' reslimcii. S. Posters for Senior Class Party are out. The elass may well he proud of its artists. 10. Tie football j ame with Cardner. 14. h ' oothall. 1 ' . 11. S., 5; Clinton, 0. 15. llart amuses himself with a rubber houncini hall. 16. Class assessed. Everyone broke. 2vk A hve-year-old miss appears and takes a front seat in 26. T know the Freshmen are a])t to make mistakes in rooms and that they are rather youn ' , but we hardly thought any of them were so young as this. 24. h ' oothall game. h ' . H. S., 0; Lowell, 10. Cerr ! ! 28. Mr. Pearce informs his astrononiy class that he doesn’t go star- gazing except in moments of partial insanity. NOVEMBER. 2. Scandal! A little brown jug marked alcohol was seen under ' Sir. W’oodhury’s desk. 3. Marks. Never mind. 6. IToliday. 9. Gilbert Kimball W. arrives. IMr. A Modbury has a new suit. 10. Hasn’t Air. Alorse a loud voice? Er, yes, we think he has. 14. Hart wasn’t seen talking with Ethel to-day. Why? Oh! It was Saturday. 15. Air. Alorse attends church with Aliss Day. 16. Smoke-talk in the office at recess. 19. C. T. gives his weekly talk on our duty toward the school. 21. hootball. h ' . H. S., 5; Alechanic Arts, 26. 26. V. H. S. wins from Leominster. Hurrah! 2 to 0. W ow ! ! Senior Party a great success, but we missed Percy Coleman. 30. Greenberg tried to act sensibly to-day. 42 DECEMBER. 1. A stray cat appears on the platform at chapel. Joy smiles. Woodbury doesn’t. 4. School Council votes to have a speaker on Monday morning ' s. It is great practice for the shorthand people, yon know. 7. Mr. Edgerly announces that hereafter the no-school signal will apply to the High School. (Great applause.) Red and Gray meeting. Hubbard expounds theology. 10. And a new commandment give I unto you. He who hath eight demerits shall not share in the honors of the school. IMiss Gifford has a new plaything for the Juniors. She has secured a new waste basket. 11. Senior Reception. Our hearty thanks are due the faculty for their efforts to entertain us. 14. Rev. Mr. Chalmers speaks to us on IMilton. 15. We notice some of the Senior girls have started a sewing circle. 16. Mis Miner to the rescue! She bravely ejects a dog from 26. 17. Senior Latin exam. Wonder why all got such good marks. 18. Fish falls down in assembly hall. We fear, from certain actions, not to be mentioned herein, that demure King has fallen a victim to the wiles of woman. What do you think, Gertrude? 21. Red and Gray out. 23. Mr. Joy walks to school with Miss Day. Mr. ] lorse mopes the rest of the day. 24. Miss Greene discovers a burglar (?) at her home. 25. Zeta Phi Dance. 31. Lambda Sigma Dance. JANUARY. 15. The Girls’ Glee Club is reorganized. Hubbard speaks without permission. 19. Foote admits at last that he doesn’t know his Latin lesson. Some of the Senior girls appear with pigtails. 20. Mr. Joy tardy to-day. 43 11 . C ' oiicort 1) - llic ' Tiifls C ' ollc e (lice C1ul). 25. riicrc arc reports llial Miss I ' clch is in love. 1 ' ' ). 1 iiduslrial Society Dance. Mr. Joy speaks to his (Ireek class about weariiii ear and nose-rinj.i s. FEBRUARY. 5. Xewinan Club Dance. W yman and Crcpdiart ])atronize the Hon d jn after the dance. 8. (Ireenberi cbaiii es bis seat in Eiy lisb but changes right back again. 11. IMiss Ilowartb says she is going to get a copyright on what she knows. 12. Attorney Lewis of boston gave a s])lendid address on Lincoln. Dennis Kelleher, president of the Class of ' 08, presented the school with a bronze tablet bearing Lincoln ' s Gettysburg address — the gift of the Class of 1908. After the exercises INfr. W oodbury announced free lunch below. 15. Greenberg seen walking home from school with a girl. 19. Lirst Junior Class Party. Great success. 22. basket-ball team goes to Springfield. Good time, fellows? 25. Some one gives Air. Joy a violet. 26. Prize Essay and Speaking Contest. Harold Tilton and blanid (Juinlan bear off the laurels. A acation ! MARCH. 6. School again — bluff again. 8. Seth marches into Assembly Hall in time to the music. 10. Air. Joy sits down after singing three stanzas of a hymn. Air. oodbury, waking up, “Sing the fourth, please. Hubbard threatened with a de merit. 11. Latin class votes that WAlsh shall publish a book, “How To Translate Latin,’ ' vest-pocket size. 18. Class meeting. Aker makes a speech. Don’t yell so loudly again, Ernest, some of us, at least, have normal hearing. 44 19. ] Ir. Joy, directing the Girls’ Glee Club, leaves early, as he says he has a date. Later seen wheeliii”- a baby carriai ' e. Grcjuhart attends the revival ineetinf . 22. The class voted not to go to Washiiygton. Don’t let the chance sli]) by next year, Juniors. 25. Air. Sager is re])orted to have eaten a sandwich in two bites. 26. Snow AIcDerinott elected class ])lK)tog ' ra|)hcrs. 29. Rev. Air. Saunders cln sen to preach the baccalaureate sermon. APRIL. 1. Miss Mary Chase, ’ll, ajipears with the sig ' n “Just Alarried.” This is so sudden ! 5. Air. ATorse is steadily becoming famous for the iiower of his lungs — also, for the shy glances Aliss Stratton casts at him. 12. Aliss Winslow appears with coral ear-rings. 16. Alarm clock goes off in Senior Latin class. Wdio tipped off Sal- mond ? 22. Cogswell hurls lemons at his friends. 28. Red and Gray is out. Xow the editors may pat themselves on the back and retire. 30. Public Debate. Dooling late to school. Wonder why. Second Senior Class Party. MAY. 13. Someone passes pepper around during Senior Latin recitation. Ah cher-choo ! 14. Investigation of the pepper incident. Salmond says he didn’t re- tail any but he consumed some. 21. Girls’ Glee Club concert. Did you get called down for telling the girls they looked like waitresses in their uniforms? 26. Aliss Howarth teaches the math, class. 28. Pensel comes to school with a long golden hair on his coat. Why, “Shorty,” where have you been? 45 31. 2 3. 8. 10 . 14. 15. 10 . 18. 25. 27. 28. 30. 1 . Poor nioiuinicnt conimitlce. How nice after a)n had the monu- ment all decorated to have some one tell you the colors on the himtiiii; ' were all ii])side down. JUNE. Miss Pine, walking;- home from school her head in air, walks off the sidewalk and falls in the ( litter. She loses her shoe at the same time. I ' acnlty ball j ame. How careful Mr. WModbnry was of his cap in running ' bases. Miss Cross, ' 10, sends Iris down to stand on top of Dido’s head. She was evidently thinking of the coming circus. II. Smith rises at the close of chapel exercises to marked prom- inence while the rest of the school remains seated. “As Yon Like It and “The Canterbury Pilgrims given at Wha- lom. Somehow a few of the faces on the stage looked strangely familiar. Miss Cowles says to her Senior French class, “Do you know how to get drunk? We are shocked, IMiss Cowles! Mr. Joy, speaking of the dove going through the Symplegades, says, “The dove lost its tail-feathers like the horse of Tam o ' Shanter. Joy — “What is the cpiantity of a long ?’’ I ' oote — “Short. Sensible as usual. Junior reception to the Seniors. YTnder why the boys all skipped in through the west door? A pleasant evening at Air. Woodbury’s. baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Mr. Saunders. Alumni. Craduation. JULY. Promenade. The curtain falls. 46 FOOTBALL. A LTn()l GlI I ' itchhur ' won only five i aincs and tied one, out of a schednle of eleven, the team deserves the hig ' hest ])raise, considering ' that Coach Waters had to use twenty-four different men during the season on account of low marks and injuries. However, the team won the championship of the W achnsett Interscholastic League, which comprises the high schools of Clinton, Gardner, Leominster and Fitchburg. The greatest joy of all, which wi])ed out the sting of the other defeats, was the victory over Leom- inster on Thanksgiving Day. The crowd ])resent at that game will long rememl)er how Leominster was held for six downs on the one- vard line, thus making the victory 2 to 0, a well-earned c:)ne. The individual honors, without doubt, go to Darcy and Captain Hart, our star quarterback. Although the latter only played in half of the games on account of injuries, his coaching and presence inspired the boys to do their utmost. THE SUMMARY. F. H. S. Score Opponent.s Score Place Date 1 Nashua H. S. 0 Fitchburg 8ept. 26 5 W. P. 1. second 16 Fitchburg Oct. 3 5 Gardner H. 8. 5 Fitchburg Oct. 10 5 Clinton H. S. 0 Fitchburg Oct. 14 4 Nashua II. 8. 0 Nashua Oct. 17 0 Lowell H. 8. 10 Fitchburg Oct. 24 0 Clinton H. 8. 4 Clinton Oct. 31 0 Lowell H. 8. 11 Lowell Nov. 7 41 Gardner H. 8. 6 Gardner Nov. 14 5 Mechanic Arts 26 Fitchburg Nov. 21 2 Leominster H. 8. 0 Fitchburg Nov. 26 78 71 THE FOOTBALL TEAM, 08. THE TEAM. Players Position Height A ?e W eight Kirby, h. 1. b. 07. 10 188.5 King, 1. e. 04-.2 17 118.5 Walsh, 1. t. 08.4. 18 157 Hassett, l-K- 09.9 18 180 Stevens, c 70.2 18 142 M alley, r- 08.4 17 154 Littlehale, r. t. 08.8 18 104 Aniiott, r. e. 08.1 18 120 Hart, q. b. 00.1 18 118.5 Pensel, r. h. b.; 1. e. 08.4 18 181 Darcy, l.h.b : f.b. 08.4 10 185 Felch, f. 1). 09 19 200.5 THE BASKET BALL TEAM, 08- 09. BASKET BALL T? TTCHP)URG Hig ' h was represented this year by one of the fastest teams in the history of the school, being- defeated l)y only two high schools, Melrose and Springfield. hdtchbiirg easily won the cham])ionshi]i of the Intcrscholastic r eagne liy twice defeating each of the teams which compose it. The team-work was excellent, and the wondcrfnl shooting of Lit- tlehale and Amiott deserves s]iecial mention. THE TEAM. Amiott, 1. f. Littlehale, r. f. Littlefield, c. Pensel, 1. 1). Sullivan, r. b. Substitutes: Howard, Phillips, Bull, Miller. THE SUMMARY. F. H. S. Score ? Opponents Score Place Date 72 Gardner H. S. 20 Fitchburg Dec. 25 30 Alumni 34 Fitchburg Dec. 26 55 Wor. South High 9 Fitchburg Jan. 2 27 W. P. I. second 28 Fitchburg Jan. 7 30 Clinton H. S. 10 Clinton Jan. 9 37 Lowell H. S. 24 Fitchburg Jan 16 59 Leominster H. S. 20 Fitchburg Jan. 23 30 Melrose H. S. 53 Melrose Jan. 30 45 Mystics 9 Fitchburg Feb. 11 15 Melrose H. S. 33 Fitchburg Feb. 13 15 Cushing 31 Ashburnham Feb. 16 41 Gardner H S. 33 Gardner Feb. 20 27 Springfield H. S. 64 Springfield Feb. 22 26 Cushing 53 Fitchburg Feb. 27 48 Leominster H. S. 11 Leominster Mar. 6 28 Y. M. C. A. 27 Fitchburg Mar. 13 36 Y. M. C. A. 26 Fitchburg Mar. 20 53 THE BASEBALL TEAM, ’09. BASEBALL A lthough Fitchbnr,! - Ilip h only won three out of nine ames played, the team is excusable considering- the su]:)port they re- ceived and the small margins by which they were defeated. Ca])tain Sullivan, Lresnahan, and Richardson ])layed good ball hut the superior team work of their opi)onents was too much for them. One of the best games of the year was on June ? , when the hkic- ulty ])layed the student team. The features of the game were the ])itching of Ca])t. Morse and the playing of Mr. McXamara at short stop. ‘To])” Sager played a good g-ame at the start but was injured by being knocked over on first base. THE TEAM. Bresiiaban, c. Littlehalc, 11). Aniiott, 3b. W. Daley, r. f. King, c. f. Richardson, p. Sullivan, 2b. Ward, s. s. Holton, 1. f. A. Bresnahan, 1. f. Daley, 1. f. Fitchburg H,. S. 9 Fitchburg H. S. 5 Fitchburg H. S. 7 Fitchburg H. S. 5 Fitchburg H. S. 4 Fitchburg 11. S 18 Fitchburg H. S. 3 Fitchburg H. S. 19 Fitchburg H. S. 5 Fitchburg H. S. 2 THE SUMMARY. Worcester South High Gardner H. S. Hudson H. S. Leominster H. S. Clinton H. S. Clinton H. S. West Fitchburg A. A. Faculty Cushing 2d Gardner H. S. 10 April 19 12 April 24 11 May 3 1 May 8 5 May 15 5 May 29 5 May 31 17 June 3 4 June 9 7 lune 14 55 THE TRACK TEAM, 09. THE INDOOR TRACK MEET T ITE Vachusett Interscholastic Indoor Meet was held in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasiiiin x pril 16, 1909. Besides the four schools which have heretofore comprised the League, the Lunenburg High School was allowed to take part in the events. As a result of this meet, the large shield which was offered to the winning school by the Y. M. C. A. will decorate the walls of our High School. Blood. ' 09, of F. H. S. received the largest number of points, winning the high jump and the standing broad triple jump. THE SUMMARY. I. Running high jump. 1. Blood, F. H. S. 2. (Littlefield, F. H. S. Tied (Barter, Lunenburg H. S. 5 ft. 4 ft. 10.5 in. 11. Standing broad triple jump. 1. Blood, F. H. S. 2. Descoteaux, F. H. S. 3. Duval, Leominster H. S. 2S ft. 10 in. 28 ft. 1 in. III. Shot put. 1. Shuster, Clinton H. S. 2. Littlefield, F. H. S. 3. Descoteaux, F. H. S. 37 ft. 10 in 32 ft. 5 in. 31 ft. 6 in. IV. Eight potato race. 1. Pensel, F. H. S. 2. Barter, Lunenburg H. S. 3. Bresnahan, F. H. S. 39% sec. V. In the relay races which followed these events, Fitchburg beat Lunenburg, and Clinton beat Gardner. POINTS. Lunenburg, Leominster, Gardner, Fitchburg, Clinton, 32 10 4 1 0 57 INTER-CLASS MEET I ' ' HE Inter-Class Meet was held at the trotting park for the piir- ])ose of bringing out the best athletes in the different classes with the view of entering them in the big Interscholastic Meet. The meet was principally a contest between the Junior and Senior classes. ' Fhere was a dispute over one of the men on the Junior team as not being a member of that class. Taking his points from the Junior total placed the Seniors in the first place so that they won the cup. SUMMARY OF POINTS. Seniors, 57 Juniors, 53 Sophomores, 20 Freshmen, 10 SUMMARY OF EVENTS. 120-yards hi h hurdles: Wyman (S.) 1st, Marchant (J.), 2d. Time, 28% sec. 12-pound shot put: F. F. Sullivan (J.) 32-41 2, Pensel (S.) 31-1, Hassett (S.) 30-1. Pole vault — 115-lb. class: T. Bresnahan, (J.) 1st. 120-yards low hurdles— 115-lb. class: T. Bresnahan (J.) 1st, Alullaney (Soph.) 2d. Time 18 sec. 100-yd. dash: Pensel (S.) 1st, F. Sullivan (J.) 2d, Wyman (S.) 3d. Time 10 % sec. 75-yd. dash— 115-lb., boys: T. Bresnahan (J.) 1st, G. Ferrell (F.) 2d, Mullaney (Soph.) 3d. Time 8% sec. Running broad jump— 1 1 5-lb. : T. Bresnahan (J.) 1st, I 7 - 6 V 2 ; Mullaney (Soph.) 15-5. Running broad jump: Pensel (S.) 18-3; Foote (S.) 17-3; Sullivan (J.) 10 - 1 %. Running high jump: Sullivan (J.), McCracken (Soph.), Foote (S.), tie jump 4-1014. One-mile run: Foote (S.) 1st, McCracken (Soph.) 2d. Time, 4-59. 58 Half-mile run: Foote (S.) 1st, Bresnahan (J ) 2d, Mullaney (Soph.) 3d. Time 2-17. 220-yards low hurdles. Sullivan (J.)-Bresnahan (J.) tied. Time 32%. 12-lb. hammer throw: Hassett (S.) 86 ft., Chalmers (J.) 79-7, Sexton (J.) 62-6. 220-yards dash: Pensel (S.) 1st, Wyman (S.) 2d, Adams (F.) 3d. Time 26 sec. 44 ' 0-yards run: Foote (S.) 1st, Pensel (S.) 2d, Beer (F.) 3d. Time 57 sec. Pole vault: Darcy (Soph.) 1st, Sexton (J.) 2d, McCracken (Soph.) 3d. 59 WACHUSETT INTERSCHOLASTIC MEET. I HE W ' acluisett Interscholastic Meet was held June 11, after hav- ing- been postponed from June 5 on account of the rain. Although it was predicted that Clinton would win the meet as they had defeated Leicester Academy earlier in the season, neverthe- less Fitchl)urg won the trophy for the second consecutive year by a large margin. This meet further showed Fitchburg’s superiority in W’achusett League athletics. The individual honors go to Schuster of Clinton, who won the shot put, the 100 yard dash and the 440 yard run. Bresnahan and Foote were the stars of the Fitchburg team, the former taking three firsts in the 115 pound class, while the latter won the mile and the half mile. Many League records were broken, including those for the 100 yard dash, the 220 yard, the 440 yard, the mile, the shot put, the ham- mer throw, the broad and the high jumps. The Senior members of the team wish Captain Bresnahan the hest of success next year. THE SUMMARY. II. Pole vault. I. Putting 12-lb. shot. 1. Schuster, Clinton, 2. Harrington, Lunenburg, 3. Duval, Leominster, 1. Merriman, Leominster, 2. Berg, Fitchburg, 3. McCracken, Fitchburg, Call, Clin. 39 ft. 11 in. 36 ft. 10 in. 33 ft. 8 ft. 5 in. Smith, Leominster, Gilchrest, Lu., Tied. III. Running broad jump. 1. Pensel, Fitchburg, IV. Running high jump. 1. Blood, F., Griffin, Leom., tied, 3. Bates, Clinton. V. One-mile run. 1. Foote, Fitchburg, 2. Gibbons, Clinton, 3. Blood, Fitchburg, 17 ft. 10 in. 16 ft. 6 in. 16 ft. 4 in. 5 ft. 3 in. 4 min. 57 sec. 2. Goddard, Clinton. 3. Burns, Clinton. VI. 880-yards run. 1. Foote, Fitchburg, 2. McCracken, Fitchburg. 3. Harwood, Clinton. 60 2 min. 14% sec. VII. 100-yards dash. VIII. 12-lb. hammer throw. IX. 440-yards run. X. 220-yard dash. XI. 220-low hurdles. XII. One-half mile relay. I. Pole vault. II. Running broad jump. III. 75-yards dash. IV. One-half mile relay. V. 120-yards hurdles. 1 . Schuster, Clinton, 10% sec. 2. Pensel, Fitchburg. 3. Blood, Fitchburg. 1. Griffin, Leominster, 102 ft. 8 in. 2. Call, Clinton, 91 ft. 1 in. 3. Twitchell, Fitchburg, 87 ft. 1. Schuster, Clinton, 56% sec. 2. Pensel, Fitchburg. 3. Foote, Fitchburg. 1. Sullivan, Fitchburg. 24 sec. 2. Schuster, Clinton. 3. Gibbons, Clinton. 1. Merriman, Leominster, 30% sec. 2. Call, Clinton. 3. McCracken, Fitchburg. 1. Fitchburg High School, 1 min. 46 sec. 2. Clinton High School. 3. Leominster High School. 11 5- POUND CLASS. 1. Tobin, Leominster, 7 ft. 9 in. 2. Harrington, Lunenburg. 3. Wilson, Leominster, tied. 1. Bresnahan, Fitchburg, 17 ft. 9 in. 2. Gaffney, Leominster, 15 ft. 9 in. 3. Tenney, Leominster, 14 ft. 8 in. 1. Bresnahan, Fitchburg, 8% sec. 2. McQuade, Leominster. 3. Tenney, Leominster. 1. Fitchburg High School, 1 min. 53% sec. 2. Clinton High School. 3. Leominster High School. 1. Bresnahan, Fitchburg, 18% sec. 2. Tobin, Leominster. 3. Gaffney, Leominster. SUMMARY OF POINTS. Fitchburg High School, 74% Clinton High School, 41% Leominster High School, 40% Lunenburg High School, 6% 61 SOCIALS I FIRST SENIOR PARTY. I lie Seniors licld their first ])arty on Thanksfjivinf; night in Wal- 1 lace Hall. Xeedlcss to say, with the Class of ' 09 as host, every- one had a thoroiiiiidy enjoyable time. A new departure for class parties was the decorating- of the hall with a large ' 09 banner and with flags of various colleges, liss Hay, IMiss Gifford and ] Ir. Alorse acted as chaperons. Charles Donlon was chairman of the committee which planned the affair. ZETA PHI DANCE. T he annual dance of Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Fraternity was held Christmas evening. The decorations of holly, laurel and evergreen trees were in keeping with the Christmas season. A large artificial moon over the stage furnished light for several moonlight dances. Read catered at intermission. The committee consisted of members of the fraternity, with Carleton Phillips as chairman. LAMBDA SIGMA DANCE. O N the thirty-first of December Zeta Chapter of Lambda Sigma Fraternity held its ninth annual reception and dance in Wallace Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated, a copy of the fraternity pm in electric lights being on the front of the gallery. The party was fully up to the standard of those of previous years. FACULTY RECEPTION. I ' ' HE reception of the faculty to the Senior Class was held at the High School December 11. Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury, Miss Greene, Miss Stratton and Mr. Edmands received. The corridors were decorated with laurel and evergreen trees. The class numerals in yellow electric lights were in one of the arches, and a replica of 6T the class pin 111111 above the sta e. The entertainment consisted of selections by the orchestra and a violin solo by Miss Viola Cofman. I ' tefreshments were served in the west corridor, after which there was dancing. INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY DANCE. I HE Industrial Society, a society composed of those taking the Industrial Course, gave a very pleasing party in Wallace Hall on January 29. Mr. Hunter, Miss Currier and Miss Silsby were the chaperons. Clarence Corley was the chairman of the dance commit- tee. NEWMAN CLUB DANCE. T he Newman Club held its party Eebruary 5 in Wallace Hall. The attendance was large, crowding the hall to its capacity. Punch and lemonade were served during the entire evening. E. Per- cival Coleman played in his usual pleasing manner. Henry Hart had general oversight of the dance. PRIZE SPEAKING AND ESSAY CONTEST. np ' HE Annual Prize Speaking and Essay Contest was held in the High School assembly hall Eebruary 26. The essayists con- sisted of four Seniors and one Junior, Harold Tilton, who won the prize. The speakers were one Senior and four Juniors, of whom Blanid Quinlan won the prize. Ramona Kendall and Geraldine How- arth received honorable mention for an essay and speaking, respec- tively. SECOND SENIOR CLASS PARTY. A fter the second Senior party had been dropped last year, this year’s class took up the custom of two parties a year and held a very successful second party in Wallace Hall on April 30. The stage 65 and gallery were deeorated with laurel. Several nioonlig-ht dances were enjoyed through the aid of a beamiiyjj moon above the stage. Miss (ioddard. Miss Currier and Mr. Hunter chaperoned. Elliot W ellington was chairman of the committee. SENIOR DEBATE. O X April 30 the annual Senior debate was held in the High School Assembly Hall. Abe question was, “Resolved: that a powerful navy would increase the probabilities of a lasting peace for the United States.” The affirmative was upheld by Douglas Foote, Wdlliam Dooling and Ralph iMaggs ; the negative by Isadore Green- berg, John O’Neill and Frederick Raabe. The debate was well car- ried on by both sides. The judges, Mr. Peter F. Vard, Dr. Atherton P. Mason and Rev. Albert L. Squier, awarded the decision to the affirmative. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION. I Ills year the Juniors furthered the plan which it is hoped may become a school custom, of the Junior class giving a reception to their Senior friends. The reception took place June 18 at the High School. A cast consisting of Wffillace Chalmers, Ira Joel, Her- bert Kirby, Harry Wdlbur, Dorothy Godfrey, Elsie Linehan, Ger- trude Gove and Viola Cofman presented a one-act farce entitled ‘Tether or Eyether.” After the play refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed. Harold Tilton was chairman of the committee of arrangements. 66 iFratprnittrs anb (Eluba LAMBDA SIGMA FRATERNITY, ZETA CHAPTER. IGamblia tgma 3Fratrrnit|| Hpta (Eljaptpr Artiura ¥rvii 0 ai|l 0 r (Curntn a i niry ICitraa (Ciirlta 3lra lauia ®ai| Strliari TSaar ICouir Wyman Utrliariaan WilUr (Srary rrbrrt Prii at, 3r. J rrbrrtrk Auguatua Saab? iRabrrt l emtua S tika Walter 01|0ma0n Mrqul|art Alfr b 01 ff 0 b 0 r? Wyman • i- i ZETA PHI FRATERNITY, DELTA CHAPTER. 3Tratf rutty Srlta tCIjaiitpr Nnali (Ckrrnrr Amintt ArtiupH (Srar r Sabrrt ntsrl 3. (!Il|f0trr latl) (Earltnn liam pi|iUi:ps Uiig 3nitu0 IBull Knntrlli iFri ' bvrirk Saitt J rrrif (®lturr i olirn iFrpbrrtrk (Sanictt IStrr Ual jll Albrrt amarb anilb Sranka mttl| 30j0ppl| iHlanr Ptrrrr Ebmtu Utlbrr trunta 69 NEWMAN CLUB. Ninumaii (Elub Arttura iFranria ilUrBiialian (Hlarpurr Eiutarii (Eiutsutrll Sautrfi iFrmtrtfi (IliUbrrt Paul litUtam ialni Willtam iHraurtEi 0alu iMtrliarl SoBvpl} iarrii Sautrl ( xhs Srsutnub OlliarU ' s 3u5r;tlt SnuUnt lltUiam 3nsr:i.tl) Snultug l ntru 3ul|u art Paul Suar jli Ifaaartt 3ul|u Ebutarb Sirrltltu Plttlt .t ifflartiu Ktuii Alrxaubrr 3uar .tl| Huurlt SuItu iHarklnuu 0l|uuttia Alfrrb iloualtau, 3r. 3ul|u iClirl)arl ®’5fnU ®a4tl| 3ul|U (i’Nrtll Urn iMarttu S rxtnu l arrif 3nar .tlt g ullntau iFlnmirr iFraurta g ulltutui iMarttu iFraurta Walali THE DEBATING SOCIETY. Morcncc Maude d ' liomas I ' rancis liresnahan, Leslie Idtllefield Cate, Wdlliam I ' raiicis Daly, Charles Jose])h Donlon, W illiam Josejdi Doolin, ' , Ruby Etta h dch, W alter Doug ' las Foote, Isadore Abraham Greenberg, 1 leury John Hart, Ruth Eleanor Hawkins, John Edward Herlihy, Ral])h Kent Hubbard, Alexander Joseph Lynch, Nelson Lemuel McCully, Thomas Alfred Monahan, Jr. Ralph Wdlliam Maggs, Ella Nichols, John Michael O’Neil, Mary Catherine Pine, Marie WTlcome Ryan, Harold Leslie Tilton, Robert Vose Townend, Mary Gertrude Tracy, Charles Talbot WTodbury, Paul W right. 72 ORCHESTRA Director. Arthur Brown Joy. First Violins. Viola Cofman, Whlliam Benjamin Mnnler, Second Violins. Lottie Alary Congram, John Alcdee, Gny lla er Delaney. Violoncello. Ralph William Ma g ' s. Harold Leslie Tilton. Cornets. Flute. Roland Arthur Congram, Charles Crcyydon Elliott. William Merman Fraas. Piano. Rnth Eleanor Hawkins, Mary Catherine Pine. Drums. Paul Viswell. 73 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB President, (IcTaldinc llowarlh. I ’iee-President, Mari arcl Woodward. Seeretary, Kamona Laura Kendall. Treasurer, l ' rances IClizabeth U])ton. Director. Mr. Howland W oodward. ACTIVES. First Sopranos. llclene ILstelle Meld, lUanid Lertha Quinlan, Xellie Rachel Desmond, Cora Reita Donlon, Alice Rosina Pepin. Second Sopraiws. Margaret Modward, Esther Rachel Coo])er. First Altos. Ruby Etta Eelch, Esther Rowe Ross. Second Altos. Ruth Millicent Goodere, Ramona Laura Kendall, Mary Elsie Lenehan. ASSOCIATES. I ' rances Elizabeth Lepton, Helen M. Billings Russell, Gertrude Laura Gove, Margaret Hyde Austin, Dorothy Godfrey, Ruth Adma Hilton, May Agnes Daly, Reatrice Violet Horton, Lucy iola Joel, Mary Catherine Pine, Geraldine Howarth, Pearl Beauregard. 74 I 1 This is what happened when Mary had her first picture taken. REMEMBER THE DAY THAT Won Morse’s heart. Theodore Wyman went to slee]:) in Room 35. The cat came into Cha])el. ddie orchestra had a new piece. C. T. made a pnn. Miss Horton was taken for a teacher. ITn1)l)ard was threatened witli a demerit. Joy was moving. Miss Dooling wasn’t funny. Mr. Edmands didn’t tell his class he didn’t like “This talking.” Mr. Morse didn’t yell at anyone. Elliott wore red socks and Maggs green ones in the orchestra. CLASS GIFTS. To Miss Godfrey, ’10 — a cart to carry her books. To C. T. Woodbury — a Victor machine to use in the morning for singing. To the Library — a new outfit of books. To the Cdass of ’10 — our good example. To Mr. Morse — a soft ])edal for his voice. To Miss Gove, ’10 — a reclining chair. To Miss Smith — ten yards of cotton to wrap her Prof. Hart in. To Miss Greene — a complete electric burglar alarm. To Miss U])ton, ’10 — court ])laster for her fingers after winding laurel for the monument. To lumch Counter — a soda fountain. To Townend, ’10 — a “ruby” (car tickets to Shirley). To Mr. Joy — soniething better than a fountain-pen to chew. SOCIETY ELECTIONS. Elected to : The Society of Militant Suffragettes, Ramona Laura Kendall. ' flic Nature I ' akirs’ Clu1), Seth I ' kiirbanks. 1 ' lie Ananias Club, After a very earefnl seareb, no one could be found to ac- knowled e an election to this society, ddie bill C ' lnb, W’illiani Joseph Dooling, W ' illiam h ' rank Sanmiett. ddie Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noise, W alter Doni las Foote. I ' hc Sons of Rest, Walter Thomson Urqnhart, C ' larence Edward Coi.;swell. Miss Cowles — “Say in hTench, T shall be married some day’.” Ccraldine — “Je snis mariee” (I am married). Miss Day — “Wdiat is ‘to love,’ ] Iiss Walsh?” Miss Wdnslow tells a story of Cupid and Persish. Do yon mean Psyche, Adelaide? Foote, while studying Latin in English period, is called upon to recite — “This is the place as well as I may guess.” Mr. Morse — “PI is voice in thunder shakes the sounding dome. Denouncing dire reproach to luckless fools, Unskilled to plod in mathematic rules.” Misses Howarth and Elliott, Joke Editors of the Red and Gray, “Next o’er their books their eyes began to roll, In pleasing memory of all they stole.” The Orchestra : “The minstrels played on every side, V ain of their art and for the mastery vied.” Urqnhart, reading Latin — “The abstracted cows — ” Mr. Joy — “Rather distracted and probably when Idercules gets them they will be extracted.” 78 Miss Day — “Wonderful, beautiful, Mr. Monahan.” Tn Latin, Miss Winslow sends the cavalry ahead with all their feet instead of with the infantry. Miss Stimson (snhstitntino-) to class — “What do you have Fri- days that yon don’t have other days.” C’ 1 a ss — “ S i n g-i n O ' . ” Foote seems to think short trousers are preferable, so he turns his 11]) almost to his knees. Miss Tdowarth says that the descent to Hades is easy. How does she know? In Latin Class: Dooling — “Well, in a hook I have.” Mr. Joy — “What hook is it?” D. — “Oh, er, er. I’ve forgotten the name.” He might trot home and get it. Urqiihart (his paper covered with marks). Teacher — “What are all these punctuation marks?” Urqiihart — “Oh, those are ‘Dots. ' ’ Miss Smith says she is glad that she and Shakespeare agreed on the subject of Henry V. Why, Miss Smith, we didn’t know you lived then. In German Class, reading the principal parts of “gehen,” in siih- junctive “gahe.” Wellington — “Well, talk about your gabbing.” Did you see Kenneth L. Morse after the game with Mechanic Arts? “A Day” more beautiful was never seen. Miss Stratton — “In Thee, O Lord, do I ever trust. ‘O Lord !’ Miss Walsh.” Miss Silsby calls report cards “rank cards.” Some of them are rank. 79 Sliirlevanl says that the states issue marriage rites and birtli- rii hts. Miss Park ' luirst, to Mr. Joy — ‘‘Are you goiiyc to teach Cireek next year?” Mr. Joy — “I don’t know. Why?” Miss Parkhurst — “1 was wonderiii whetlier to take it or not.” ] riss Stratton — “ ‘ddie boy, having studied his lesson, went out to ])lay l)aseball.’ W’hat is this sentence?” Ihipil — “Tt would be a condition contrary to fact.” Ex-President Eliot of Harvard has said that no one should be a head master of a school who could not go upstairs two at a time, ddiere are no fears in that respect for our worthy ])rincipal. Senior (translating Latin) — “ ‘Three times I strove to cast my arms about her neck ' — and-er-that’s as far as I got.” Mr. J. — “WTll, I think that was quite far enough.” Miller, ’ll (translating Erench) — “J’aurais voulu me jeter a ses l)ieds” (I should have liked to throw myself at her feet). “I should like to throw myself in your arms.” Latin verb : gingo — gingere — gingerbread — gimme some. Student in Civics — “Sherman captured Savannah and sent it to l.incoln for a Christmas i)resent.” Nothing like having portable cities. 80 THE CLASS POEM A notice made its rounds one day, I d ' orn the office it was sent, Any many a heart was naught but gay At the thonj’hts of what it meant. “Each Senior must within a week We ready to explain, I ' lie future life he means to seek And hopes he shall attain.” So when the appointed time was near, A time they had reason to dread, I sat me down where I could hear, To register what they said. So lip spake “Blondey” Aker, The first one in the rank, “Ell ne’er be boss or baker. For my place is in the bank.” The next one up was known as Grace — Her last name fills with cheer — “The cause of temp’rance is my place,” But alas ! her name was Beer. From Florence Biglow now we hear. In her voice so soft and slow, ‘T’ll train my voice, oh never fear. To a much more rapid flow.” The next one called was from the W est, Ray Blood it must have been. ‘Tn after life Fll do my best To sell my medicine.” The ])lan of Alice Cartwright W’as to live without a mate. “Aly place is in the lime-light.” W ere the words of Josie Cate. Now Rosa Cofman says her say, ‘T’ve made no plans as yet. But Tssie Greenberg’s ])leasant way lias caused my heart to fret.” Hist! ’tis Clarence Cogswell speaking. And these are the words he said, “I’ll s])end my time in seeking, h ' or a hat to fit my head.” From Bertha Daley now we hear, “To teach I will prepare. And woe to him who darest jeer. At the color of my hair.” Now up s])ake Ethel Daley, “I’ll be happy all my life. For with Henry I’ll live gaylv As his fond and faithful wife.” Frank Davis, now, makes this re- mark, “I may surprise you all. For I was once a chemistry shark And a star in Senior foot-ball.” George Descoteaux was the next one, “Sports will be my aim, I can pitch and jump and run. And fit in any game.” 81 It ' s XclHc I )t‘sni()ii(l now vc see, “ ’ ' Pis in - intent to marry ; I k ' liow not now just who twill he lint the ehanees are it’s llarry. “A l)ookkee])er ' s life is the life for me. (lertie Dietz was heard to say: Mav Dooliiii; ' thotii ht that she wotild he A hride some stimmer ' s day. Pis Charley Donlon next in line, II is voiee has a modest rint; ' , “If I can manatee a baseball nine, I can manatee anything ' . ' Phen lip spake W illie Dooling, Idle sawed-off of them all, “I intend to eptite my fooling W ' lien 1 am six feet tall. Xow Creydon Elliott has the floor, ddie and)ition of my life Is a job in any drum corps d ' o toot my little fffe.” Ah ' ina Eskola simply said, “ Po no man will I yield. “ddiat ' s just what I had iu my head,” Said little PTeleue h ield. ' Tis Ruby PAlch that takes the stand, “You all will prob ' ly guess, W hen Robert asks me for my hand, My answer wdll be ‘Yes.’ And now we hear an awful jar. ' Tis Fish or else his double, “Iu after life I ' ll not get far. For I’ll always be in trouble.” “Raabe or none is my desire,” knth ( loodere went on to say, “My efforts for him will never tire. I ' m bound to get him some way.” Xow Issie (Ireenberg sjteaks his ])art, “Me for the higher schools, I ' or I can s])cak and know by heart Roberts’ Rook of Rules.” Lillian Creenwood takes the stand. And she goes on to state, “My future life as I have planned. I’ll spend reducing my weight.” The next one up was a hopeless case, “I rom now until my death. At juggling dishes Til take my place,” And now you know it’s Seth. Xow it’s Harrison, alias Foote, “I must be on my guard: In an early grave I will be put, AAdien someone hits me hard.” And now we hear from Henry Hart, “The years have long gone by, Since Cupid pierced me with his dart. So it’s Ethel now or die .” Then up spake Alargaret Hart- well, Yffth her ever-gracious smile, “Since I have made the start well. In clothes I’ll set the style.” 82 Now Ca])tain ITassett has the floor, “Though Bearce gave me an E ril show that I’m in no way sore, liy pursuit of chemistry.’’ Ruth Hawkins now we do behold. And she doth speak her part : “I’ll spend my time till I am old In breaking Otho’s heart.” Ruth Holland’s voice can now be heard, But she hasn’t much to say; “I ' ll try to establish a record Of twenty words a day.” From Beatrice Horton now we hear, “Music hath its charms, So my production will appear, ‘Had Venus de Milo arms?’ ” It’s Geraldine who takes the stand, “My plans have long been laid, A perfect photo I demand. So I’ll wait till one is made.” The name of Hubbard was the next, “I’ll startle world and all By a pamphlet written from the text, ‘Should Faculty Play Ball?’” “A spinster’s life is the life for me,” May Hunting promptly said; Said Lucy Joel, “We can’t agree. For it’s my intent to wed.” ’Tis Gertrude Kelley from up West, Whose voice we now hear ring. “In after life I’ll do mv best, I ' o change my name to King.” On Ramona Kendall now we look, “My work is to promote. The cause of suffrage by my book, ‘Why Can’t Women Vote?’” Phili]) King can now be heard. In his simple, bashful way, “When Gertrude Kelley says the word. I’ll ne’er regret the day.” Then up spake “Bungy” Little- hale, “Since Mary loves me much, I don’t quite see why she should fail dV share mv name and such.” ’Tis Littlefield who just arose, “At basket ball I’m fair. But when to Verna I propose, I surely will be there.” ’Tis Lynch who now goes on to say, “Though rhymes I like to make At that I ne’er intend to stay. For my bowling takes the cake.” Maggs, the fiddler, takes the stand, “My plan is not a riddle. I’ll get a job in a German band. And play my little fiddle.” McCully was the next one, “Bohemian life for me. And when my class book cares are done ’Tis there I’ll promptly flee.” 83 ' Vhc Miller iris were both con- tent ' To stav in old W estniinster ; ddiev said that they had always meant d ' o live as wonld a spinster, ’d ' is Marion McXaniara who Conies forward to declare “If ever my jirojihecies come true d ' o tell fortunes Fll prepare. Phili]) MeXamara hopes d ' o make himself a name. Said he, “I’m i ood at climhin ropes. So sailini; ' is my game.” h om Lucy Montg ' oniery now we hear, “I’ll not he long a miss, iVnd a certain one whom I hold dear, Will ])rove the truth of this.” T. A. Monahan takes the stand. And please don’t think he’s raving, “My heard is of such a brand. I’ll spend my time in shaving.” ’Tis John ()’Xeill we now hear speak, And a fearful look has he, “Revenge on Edmands I shall seek, Vor that cruel, cruel E.” A Western product have we now, I ' or F al])h O’Xeill just stood, ‘Aly life and ambition is finding how To better my neighborhood.” Xow “Shorty” Pensel heeds the call; “To tell the honest truth, Married life I’ll always dread, With me ’t would ne’er agree.” I’d give up basket-ball and all, h ' or one whose name is Ruth.” Arline Persons simply said, “A maiden’s life for me. And now we hear from ] Iary Pine, And she her part recites, “I’ll tell you all, ’tis my design, I ' o fight for woman’s rights.” ’Tis h ' reddy Raahe they now pre- sent ; He’s one of the brightest stars, “I’ll study hard ivith this intent, To sell my dad’s cigars.” ’Tis Kenneth Raitt makes this re- mark, “I’ve many hopes to reach. But I was once a German shark. So it’s German that I’ll teach.” And now Blanche Reed is whom we spy, “ ’Tis the color of our hair That makes me think Aker and I ATuld make an ideal pair.” Alice Regan now we hear, “Deep silence will I keep;” Said Verna Robbins, “My plan is clear. Since I am loved a heap.” Ruth Robinson we now discern. And she doth tell her plans, “To heathen missions I will turn, And work in foreign lands.” 84 To Marion Ross our glances flee, Who says in her manner ])ert, “A coquette I will always be, For I dearly love to flirt.” Marie Ryan has the floor. And she goes on to state, “There ' s one thing that I do adore. And that is to debate.” Xow among that motely throng, ' Tis Sammet that we see, “To me applies that ideal song, ‘No Wedding Fells h ' or Me ' . Louise Sawyer ' s voice we hear, “Single life ' s my plan. ' ’ ' Twas Ellen Sweeney ' s greatest fear She ' d never get a man. The next one up was Walter Stiles : “A lawyer I will he, ril be at aU my classmates ' trials, Nnd work to set them free. ' Tis Wallis Stiirtevant who speaks. As an artist him we hail, “It won ' t be very many weeks. I ' ll be teaching art by mail.” Then up spake Mattie Tenney, Who ranks among the tall, “A beau I ne’er had any, So I’ll e’er have none at all.” Now Gertrude Tracy takes the stand. And she so young doth seem, ‘T’ll start what I do think is grand — A woman’s baseball team.” The next one called was Ur- (juhart, The l)road and brawny wScot ; “In politics I think I start, h ' or brains 1 have a lot.” ' Tis Julia Walsh who now recites, “It’s sufifrage that I ' m for. And, when women get their rights. I ' ll run for senator. ' d ' is Marty M ' alsh we hear from now, “I ' ve made a trio abroad. So I will lecture, telling how I liked the line ‘auld sod ' . On “Fully Ward ' tis now we gaze, “For baseball 1 am eager. And the coaching of my high- school days, W ill flt me for a leaguer. Saul josie W ard, “I know a way To keep my name, though mar- ried ; If “Fully Ward the word would say, Aly name would e ' er be car- ried.” Now Elliot Wellington strikes his tune. And he goes on to state, “In vaudeville I’ll travel soon And autos imitate.” Then up spake Ereddy Welling- ton, “On a day in March must I Fe careful that I always show A certain colored tie.” 85 And now we hear from saj ' e Riilli While, Who wi])es her gold-rimmed spee’s, h ' rom now I’ll work with all my might d ' o benefit my sex.” Adelaide Winslow makes h r bow, She speaks and then is gone ; ‘‘I ' ll spend my time in showing how My ear-rings are put on.” Margaret Woodward comes in view, Whose com])lexion is so pink; “I’ll join the W. C. T. U. And hght the curse of drink.” ’d ' is Woolacott without a doubt, “dVonble will I borrow ; b ' or if I be cutting fellows out, I’m ai)t to come to sorrow.” A mathematician now we see. It must be Wman then, “I’ll find my way to infinity And then come back again.” And thus the story has an end, Helieve it as you will, ’Tis certain it will never tend From terror make one ill. 86 THE CLASS OF 1909 WISHES TO THANK ITS ADVERTISERS AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE MADE POSSIBLE THE PUBLISHING OF THIS BOOK Summer School at Dawson’s Business College T ad tKinks Ke Climts rreOil Kig !:!, Peac-Kaps tliis ad. will C atcK y ouiir eye . m E occupy a prominent position in the eyes of all who like Style, Quality and Distinctiveness, and who appreciate value, satisfaction and courteous dealing. We intend to keep the high place we have gained in the estimation of our friends. Our warm weather lines for Ladies and Misses read - now in faseinatiiig variety, will give strength to our reputation lor absolute reliability. “The Quality Store” RICHMOND’S 1 97 IVIain St. Fitchburg Miss Brown — There was a reading of ‘ Comus ’ here about eight years ago.” Seth— Oh yes, I was a Freshman then.” Miss (;ifford, to pupil trying to scan lam-iam nec maxima Juno,” etc.— “ Make your nec as lontr as your iams” (arms). Suftfi (ttoUpgp FREDERICK W. HAMILTON, D. D., LL. D., President THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS. Degree A. B. and for courses in Chemistry, Gen- eral Science, and Medical Preparation, the degree B. S. THE ENGINEERING DEPT Degree B. S. in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering. THE BROMFIELD-PEARSON SCHOOL. A technical school connected with the Engineering Department. THE MEDICAL SCHOOL. 416 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Degree M. D. THE DENTAL SCHOOL. 416 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Degree D. M. D. THE CRANE THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL. Degree B. D. For catalogue, or any information concerning the College, address PHILIP M. HAYDEN, Secretary, Tufts College, P. O., Mass. Accepted by the Carnegie Foundation BALLOU HALL Srpartutfiita Miss Day— “I can’t get it out of my head.” Phillips—” Rats !” Enroll now for Fall at Dawson ' s Business College Hiatt VAUDEVILLE ILLUSTRATED SONGS MOVING PICTURES lO CENTS pfrfnrmanr?0 at 2.30, 7.15 and 9 P. M. Saturday Matinee 2 to 5 P. M. Joy— “ What do you think of sleep nowadays ? Foote— “ We think it is pretty good.” hi. Miss W oodward, translation in low voice. Mr. Joy— A little louder, please— think of me always.” r 1 COMPLIMENTS OF f Snow McDermott PHOTOGRAPHERS for 1909 Classes of FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL FITCHBURG STATE NORMAL SCHOOL L AYER HIGH SCHOOL GROTON HIGH SCHOOL Fancy Groceries Cor. Main and Blossom Sts. Telephone 1410 or 1411 FRED L. DRURY The Grocer Pupil reading Latin — “ And he replied—” Miss Howarth — “Oh, thunder!” i V. Teachers’ Course for Graduates at Dawson’s Business College 166 MAIN STREET Telephone 488 DR. JAMES ROSS Dentists dr. l. j. parker DR. U. C. RUSSELL I ealers in Everything For Indoor and Outdoor .. Sports 5 . S. QUALITY GROCERS All we ask is a trial All goods 8i)eak for themselves Prompt Delivery SMITH SLATTERY, 19 LuncDburg St. T. B. HASSETT. PHARM. D. W. J. BURKE, PHARM. D. Hassett Q urke Kodaks and Snpi lies Edison Phonographs and Records l ocket Knives and Carvers Firearms and Ammnniti« n Bicycles and Sundries Automobile Supidies, Athletic Supplies Waterman’s Fountain Pens Typewriters and Supi)lies APOTHECARIES 166 cMain Street, Fitchburg, SMass, IN DRUGS THE PRIME ESSENTIAL IS QUALITY IN THE DRUGGIST IT IS RELIABILITY Fitchburg Business College ( Established 14 Years ) Expert and high-salaried instructors, a thorough course of studies, uniform tuition rates, business principles taught and adhered to, and a position assured each graduate. “A Principal and Manager must be a teacher of long experience before he can intelligently supervise the work of his school ; otherwise he is a figurehead for money only.” Please visit us, or send for catalog. 145 Main Street D. FULLMER, Principal Joy to Walsh, whose desk is littered with books and papers — “Are you one of the Red and Gray editors? Your outfit looks like it.” Mr. Joy— “ What kind of a question is that.?” GreenherK— “ I nterrosati ve.” Compliments of A Friend SfoUanJj Maker of MEN’S CLOTHES EXCLUSIVELY We are Specialists for Men Lowell Textile School S CIENTIFIC and practical training in all processes of textile manufacture, in- cluding all commercial fibres. Complete course in Cotton Manufacturing, Wool Manufacturing, Textile Designing, Chemistry and Dyeing, Textile En- gineering. Results of a recent canvass of the Alumni lead to the belief that nearly 60 per cent, of the graduates from the day classes are receiving a salary of over $1000 a year; 20 per cent, are receiving $2000 and over, with some cases of $4-000, $5000 and $7000 salaries. The first graduate has not yet been out from school ten 3 ' ears. The following is a list of the number of graduates occupying the different positions in the industry ; this includes the class graduating in June, 1908. Positions attained by graduates of day courses since graduation : Principal of textile school or departments Teacher industrial school Mill owner ....... Mill corporation treasurer Mill agent Mill assistant superintendent Mill superintendent Mill assistant manager .... Mill foreman of department . Mill purchasing agent , . . . Mill auditor and accountant . Textile designer 3 11 1 1 3 9 11 1 18 1 8 30 In commission house . . . . Electrician Assistant Engineer Draftsman Chemist and Dyer In business, textile distributing or inci- dental thereto Journalist Student Deceased . . Graduates of High Schools and Academies admitted with certificate. 8 1 1 3 29 33 2 2 2 178 For catalogue address CHARLES H. FAMES, S. B., Principal, Lowell, Mass. Mr. Edmands, to pupils in the room—” Why aren’t you studying ? What are you looking at me for? I am no great sight.” Truly spoken, Mr. Edmands. vi. Positions guaranteed at Dawson’s Business College Compliments of THE BOSTON Sellers of Good Clothes 190-192 Main Street, Fitchburg The Half-Tones used in printing the Class Books of 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908 and 1909, were made by WOODBURY COMPANY, Worcester, Massachusetts. Don’t forget this in 1910. Compliments of Hayes Drug Company THE REXALL STORE Home of Huyler’s, Belle Mead, Apollo and Fenway Chocolates and Bon-Bons The place to buy Perfumes that last. Hudnut’s Toilet Requisites. Depot Square, delicious college ices. Fitchburg, Mass. Mr. Joy— “ How are you intellectually to-day, Hubbard ?” Hubbard — “Er-well, I don’t know.” vii. Geometry teacher-- How many sides has a circle ?” Pupil— Two, the inside and the outside.” J. H. MCMAHON (UnuuarUnr-at-IGaut Compliments of David I. Walsh I’ark Hiiiltling Thomas L. Walsh Fitchburg, Mass. FITCHBURG’S Pioneer Picture House SHOWING ONLY THE BEST PRICES: 5 Cents and 10 Cents Compliments of Translation— And the clamor begun fails in their throats.” Mr. Joy — That reminds us of the sopranos on Friday.” viii. A cool place to study during the summer, at Dawson’s Business College. KIDDER DAVIS Furniture, Carpets and Upholstering MAGEE RANGES 331-335 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. WHENEVER PROMOTING ANY ENTERPRISE THAT REQUIRES PUBLICITY IN LARGE OR SMALL DEGREE. THE FIRST STEP IS TO CONSULT WITH THE _ 4 . 1 I SENTINEL [ I ■ � - ..� .� . ♦§� I PRINTING COMPANY IN REGARD TO Newspaper Advertising Any Sort of Printing ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. AND EACH THE BEST OF ITS KIND 389 MAIN Street, Fitchburg, Mass, i Lovering Elliott OIIotlitTra attb il|attTrs 121 Main Street Park Building Fitchburg, Mass. Miss Day— “ McCully, its der Schuh.” McCully— “ Sure.” Office boy, entering 23—“ Where is Mr. Morse Chorus of happy voices— “Out! up in 35.” Life is what we make it IF YOU WANT TO ADD TO ITS COMFORTS, COME AND SEE US LYONS, DAVIS CO. CLOTHIERS WATSON’S PUBLIC MARKET P. J. HART is the only place to buy Meats and Groceries Plumbing Heating and Ventilating 497 Main Street C. H. WATSON 353 Main St., Fitchburg LIFE ACCIDENT HEALTH and LIABILITY I HAVE SOLD Insurance FOR THE TRAVELERS INS. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. Mansfield THE FLORIST 5 Putnam Street, Fitchburg, Mass. For thirty years. “T ' hat’s a long time.” CHAS. E. KIRBY, Agent Will give 5’ou prompt attention, courteou treatment, and the best in CUT FLOWERS of all kinds. Insure in Organized 1847 The Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Co. FITCHBURG, MASS. Mr. McNamara — “ What do you mean by work, Monahan ?” We fear Monahan has not had a sufficient acquaintance with it to exactly know. Fall Term Opens August 30 at Dawson’s Business College DIRECT FROM STEIN-BLOCH Young Men ' s Smart Summer Sack Suits F. H. LANE CO. C. C. C. Fitchburg, Mass. Save the Labels Instead of spending our money on newspaper advertising we give it to our customers. For 10 Bread Labels returned to us we give one adult’s or two children’s tickets FREE for the CUMINGS popular THEATRE. Our famous MOTHER’S, O. K., MALT AND CREAM, and SUB- WAY BREAD for sale at all Grocers’. None genuine without our labels. Fitchburg Baking Co. Tower ' s Cash Market DEALERS IN MEATS, GROCERIES, FISH, BUTTER, CHEESE, EGGS FRUIT AND VEGETABLES 14 Putnam Street Fitchburg, Mass. T. K. Ross, D. M. D. DENTIST A new office with all modern appliances Park Building, 117 Main Street Twelve years’ practice in this city A Graduate of Harvard College Telephone 454 Miss Day (in German)— “ Notice, please, the familiar sound of ‘dir’ (dear).” She must hear it often. xi. Miss C owles— “ VVliiit is hash?” Miss Woodward — ” Review of Reviews.” Boating, Canoeing, Swimming for the Season Y. M. C. A. Lake Department, Whalom AT REASONABLE COST Flour is High It is cheaper to buy your Bread and Pastry of us. It will also save your heat Read ' s Bakery GREEN STREET Compliments of Daniel J. Whooley PLUMBING and HEATING 42 Day Street, Fitchburg MARTIN D. KEEFE L. A. CROOKER, Pharm. D. Dealer in Druggist Fresh and Salt Fish 505 MAIN STREET, COR. RIVER Oysters, Lobsters, Fruit Your patronage is desired and appreciated and Canned Goods 88 Green Street, Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of BOSTON DENTAL COMPANY Dentists A. E. GUPTILL, D. D. S. Manager 145 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. Mr. Morse to Miss Felch — ” Don’t you like my figure ?” Ruby (truthfully) — “No, I don’t.” xii. Written guarantee of position at Dawson’s Business College Compliments of Max F. Greenberg Ladies ' Tailor Our Prices for Eye-Glass Lenses is One-third Less than Other First-class Opticians S. M. NATHAN 258 Main St Compliments of H. FERGENSON The Tailor 229 Main Street Fitchburg Safety Fund Block PARIS STORE 182 Main St. Compliments of Dr. E. A. A. Lamere Dentist Room 2 229 MAIN ST. GO TO S. Salonikios For everything that is good in the Confectionery Line Under the AMERICAN HOUSE SODA FOUNTAIN ICE CREAM PARLOR For Home-made Candies, Salted Nuts and Ice Cream Try UTT T Q American House Block 1 llJ-vL O 128 MAIN ST. J. F. CHAFFIN Krakauer Bros.’ Pianos MUSIC, ETC. 157 Main Street, Fitchburg Miss Day to German Class — “ What day do you prefer for composition ?” Heard from the rear— “ Alice.” xiii. Visitor, to rwitchell, ’ll. at Manual Trainintr— “ What are you making?” rwitchell— “Slow prouress.” Compliments of THE STEINERT CO. MUSIC, ETC. Johnsonia Building If your Clothes don’t fit you bring them to W. G. McTAGGART CLOTHING CLEANED REPAIRED PRESSED 162 Main Street Room 3 ROYLEIGH’S IF YOU WANT Dressy Footwear 170 MAIN STREET BURG. Pharmacist Compliments of Compliments of GEORGE BROS. DR. E. H. PAGE m DENTIST Johnsonia Building Compliments of YEE JOE Henry F. Rockwell LAUNDRY APOTHECARY Near Upper Common 6V2 Main Street English Teacher— What is stability ?” Miller, ’ll— “The care of stables.” xiv. Visit Dawson’s Summer School, and see how nice and cool the rooms are Compliments of PRIMEAU PHARMACY JOSEPH C. OUELLETT, Proprietor 425 Main Street, Fitchburg Buy the Best Bread and Pastry In Fitchburg OF NUTTING, THE BAKER 36 Main Street BRUCE-HIBBARD ELECTRIC CO. Gas and Electric Fixtures 5 and 7 Oliver Street FITCHBURG EAT AT Waldo’s Restaurant Compliments of Mrs. K. A. F. Keefe E. M. Read Co. CONFECTIONERS AND CATERERS 370 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of A FRIEND J. J. SWEENEY CIGAR MANUFACTURER The Raven, 10c The Boulder, 5c 60 Water St., Fitchburg Miss Day— “ What do we have to supply with ‘table ’ ?” Phillips— “ Dinner.” Some one tniiisintes “ iniuiptae pucllae,” “ youn uirls,” and Mr. Joy says fhat we will consider them youiitj since they are unmarried. If it is here it is GOOD If it is good it is HERE Get it at EARLS’ GRADUATE IN PHARMACY Coinplinients of the Cushing Street Home Bakery 24 Cushing: Street Compliments of James J. Phelan R. W. THOMSON, Proprietor 156 WATER STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Mr. Joy, to Miss Woodward, who is tardy— “Sad to relate.” Miss W. “Sadder to be late.” XVI. FITCHBUBG HiGli SCHOOL Ll SaAFiY