Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1923 volume:

f k Foreword ....... 2 Class Play 64 Mr. P'rank M. Howe 4 Red and Gray Board ....... 66 Dedication ...... 5 Snaps ......... 68 Class Book Committee .... 6 Athletic Association ....... 69 Class Song ...... 7 Letter Men . . . . 69 Faculty of Fitchburg High School 8 Football ......... 70 Photographs ...... 10 Basket Ball 72 Class Creed .... 51 Baseball 74 Winners of the Cold F . 51 Track ......... 76 Snaps ....... 52 Girls' Athletics ........ 77 Chronology ...... 53 Miss Alice W. Brown, Faculty Advisor for Class Book 78 High Lights of 1924 61 Prophecy ......... 79 Snaps 63 Advertisements ........ 91 3 MR, I RANK M. HOWE CLASS BOOK COMMITTEE Bennett, Irving H. Bousquet, Herbert V. Brockelnian, Helena C. Bruce, Dorothy E. Christian, Pauline Cobb, Alfred Dana, Wayne E. Docekal, Daniel E. Donnelly, Mary Wood, Frederick, Editor-in-Chief Bendz, Waldeniar I., Business Manager Dunn, Guilford T. Fisher, Roland H Harrer, Ethel Hogan, James J. Hough, Erva B. Huckins, Gerald W. Hukari, Lempi E. Huntting, Clayton McGee, Paul H. iMcGrath, John B. McMurrav, Francis Mindt, Selma M. Moeckel, Doris C, Moilanen, Annie S. Nolan, Frances E. Nuttine, George C Peinert, Lawrence J. Quinn, Edward J. Rosen, Murray J. Sawyer, Helen W. Seretto, Patrick Shafer, Gladys Shea, Richard H. Sherman, Irene Stewart, Laura M. Sullivan, Herbert J. Swett, Kenneth B. DEDICATION CC Mr. Frank M. IIowc, histriictor in Matheuiatics, who as teacher and faculty advisor has conic in close contact ivith as collectively and as individuals and in so doing has endeared hiniself to our hearts by his kindly and sympathetic interest in all the problems of our school life, we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-four, respectfully dedicate this book. 5 THE XIXETEEX TWEXTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Seven EDITORIAL BOARD Chronology Lauretta Morris Anna Xichols Class History Doris Mitchell Athlktics Richard allis Dorothy Hancock Proviso Trip David Merriam, Jr. Prophecy Dorothy Bigelow Katherine Rvan Editor-in-Chief Rol ert Tucker Business Manager Everett H. Dudley Assistant Manager Toivo Tikkala Photographic Cuts Paul 'aughan Clara Buxton Frances Landin Margaret McXabh Class Write-Ups Alice Woods Alice Collette Adrienne Drolet Edgar Gross L'na Jackson Agatha Jasspon Katherine Lowe Hilda Mattson William Mclnnes Harry Whitney Harper Wyatt Snapshots Ernestine Brewer Socials and School Notes Katherine Ryan Jokes Philip McNamara Art Sointu Syrjala Persis Lowell William Mclnnes Raymond St. Pierre JIarry Kempainen FOREWORD The object of this Class Book is to give each member of the class a complete record of the various activities, interests, and associations with which he has been con- nected during his four high school years. In the years to come the individual pictures will probably be the cherished section of the book. We wish to thank all those who have contributed in any way to the success of the 1923 Class Book. DEDICATION TO OUR BELOVED FRIEND AND ALUMNI ADVISOR DR. FRANCIS M. McMURRAY WE, THE CLASS OF 1923 RESPECTFULLY DEDICATE THIS BOOK age Six THE XIXETEEX TWEXTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Ten THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Labor Omnia V hc t Marcia Len-Vo Words 5c Music by Davtd H.Merriom Jr. 4 We've spent these four years together in the Class of Twenty-three, With the black and orange waving as a guide for us to see. Within these halls we have labored, tried to ever faithful be And we will cherish every hour in our memory. Hut now these four years are over and the time to part is near; We will not forget those friendships that to us have been so dear. Then to our loved .' lma Mater now we pledge our loyalty, And we once more will hail together Nineteen twenty-three. PAGE Foreword 3 Portrait of Dr. Francis M. McMurray 4 Dedication 5 Editorial Board 7 Class Group 8 Class Song 10 Class Officers 13 Class Miniatures 14 Class Creed 48 Snapshots 49, 78 Faculty 50 School Life 52 Chronology 53 Red and Gray Board 61 Cltiss Play 63 Class History- 64 I'AGE F. H. S. Athletic Association 66 Football , 68 Snapshots of Trip 69 F'ootball Team's Trip to May wood, Illinois 70 Basket Ball 73 Baseball 75 Track 77 Girls' Athletics 77 Socials 79 Girls' Athletics 80 Portrait of Miss Alice W. Brown 82 Class Prophecy 83 Class Mirror 84 Jokes 90 Advertisements 97 Page Twelve THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Thirteen LAURENCE G. HOBBS These humble words are all too jew To say how much we think of you. Seriously, the quotation speaks our appreciation of our Presi- dent— a manly fellow of line character. Larry has been our Presi- dent for two years; and we're sure we could not find a better one. To us his words were law, whether the honor of the class is placed in sports or studies. Larry is so good in both that he alone would place the class honor at its highest point. He's been a real friend to us all in an equal way, with the exception of one whom most of us call Jcau. It is rumored that at one time there was a little girl in Maine whom he was interested in, but the Bohunks fixed that. True, Larry? President of Senior Class two years. F. H. S. A. A. President of School Council. Senior Boys' Club. • Glee Club. Second four-letter man since Coach Amiott graduated. Bohunks Tribe. Basket Ball. Pole Vault. Quarterback, Football. Fielder in Baseball. KATHERINE M. RYAN Better be small and shine than to be great and throw a shadow. Katherine has been our competent Vice-President for two years; and we couldn't have sailed our ship without her. There never was such a worthy Vice-President, she has never shirked her responsibili- ties, and has worked faithfully to uphold the class's standard. Kath- erine gave all she had to push the class along except her heart, and that belongs to Ray. Of course more startling things than having Ryan changed to Shea have happened, but Vice-President two years. Girls' Interests Club. Dramatic Club. General Course. ALICE R. WOODS None knew her but to love her, None named her but to prais.e. Much credit is due to Woodsie, for besides being our efficient class Secretary, she is responsible for the write-ups of this book. Alice has been more than secretary, she's been a friend in need. This is the reason she has many admirers. Alice has also done a great deal with Kat for the Girls' Interests Club. She's upheld the class standard by her good marks and by her ability as an exceptional athlete. Secretary of Senior Class two years. Girls' Interests Club. Dramatic Club. Girls' Glee Club. College Course. DAVID H. MERRIAM, JR. And still they gazed and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he kneiv The rule of my life is to make business my pleasure and pleasure my business. June is one of our most conscientious members and is very dependable, any time, any where, any place. He is clever in all his studies and never fails to disclose his knowledge. Outside of school he was the best manager of the best football team F. H. S. ever i roduced. He is a noted violin player and we have to say he gains the praise that he deserves. For two years he has managed the class fund' admirably and proved himself an able financier. Good luck in all your undertakings, June. Member of Mutual Admiration Society. Editor-in-chief of the Red and Gray. Class Treasurer. Manager of Football Team. Dramatic Club. Prize in Dramatics. Class Book. College Course. GERALD W. AMES A litt'c itoiisciisc uoii' Olid then Is rclislit'd by the best t'f men. Gerald adds lite to Mr. Hunter's classes with his varied assortment of jokes. He is a machinist for the l-'itchhurg Steam En- gine Company, and he spends his spare time doduing the girls with a Dodge. His only had habit is that he is left-handed. Noted for his height. Industrial Course. CECILE A. AMIOTT A light heart Ikes long. Peggy is one of our happy members. She's always seen smiling. I wonder why? We hear that C. G. occupies a great deal of her time. I eggy doesn't worry much about her studies, hut then, why should she? And as an actress, — let some one else tell you. General Course. JENNIE APOSTDLIS The world is siveeler for your haiing Awhile been therein. Jennie has taken a deep interest in girls' athletics. .She was the star jjlayer in the 1''2,? Girls' P.asketball team. She is plan- ning to become a physical training teacher, which accounts for her interest in gymnas- tics. Hockey Team. I'asketball Team. Track. Commercial Course. ROYDEN BAILEY Apfearaiiees are ofltiines deceitful. This quiet looking lad, nicknamed Cow- boy by those who know him, has done his bit in basketball and is a member of our relay team. When not found at home, he will be located at the Y. M. C. A., where he is a noted ping-pong player. He is ambitious to become a rich man and he never lets an opportunity to make inoney go by, e. g.. the W'altham game and trip. May he realize his ambition ! Basketball. General Course. LEWIS F. BAKER, JR. Daddy Long-Legs. Louie is our Long John and finds it very handy at times. In school he is modest and shy but outside he may be a dangerous guy. We doubt it. He spends much time rattling around with Rich and his Lizzie, and repairing his own. Noted for his en- thusiasm (?). Was a charter member of the woman-haters' clul), but was reformed in Lunenburg. Noted for his radio and for his books. Technical Course. JOHN E. BARNICLE Great golfers from lilt'e caddies grow. Barney is one of the fast (?) members of our illustrious class, prol al)ly because he is kept in condition chasing that W. I , car every morning. He also spends his spare time, when not trying to beat Hodge out of his tackle position, at the Country Club. It is rumored that Earl Thomson is losing sleep for fear that his record for the High Hurdles will be lowered. Noted for That jaw and his perfect hair. b'avorite E.xpression : Plea se, mother, don't sell the dear old homestead. Technical Course. Track Team. JENNIE P. BLAISDELL J'lii a'tt'iiys ill a hurry! Why. oli zvhy.' Jennie lives rij ht up to the above quota- tion. No ;rass can grow under her feet. Siic isn't particuhirly particular when she attends school, but nevertheless, she gets away with it. General Course. E. MAY BLAKE As haf'fy (is the day is long. May has been one of our happy members and has a smile for everyone. She is consci- entious and a good worker. Noted for her smiles, her ball playing, and her cheery greeting; Hi, there! Debating Club. Glee Club. Commercial Course. GERTRUDE C. BLOOD IVclcoiiic to our city. Having arriv ed only this year, we haven't had a chance to know much about Gertrude, but we are surely glad now to be able to count her one of the family. She's cer- tainly been very valuable to our class this year ; and we have proof by her good marks that she's a very studious girl. Commercial Course. SHIRLEY E. BOHAKER 'Tis better to speak in deeds than in zvords. Shirley never has much to say, but when he does say it, it counts. He spends a great deal of time studying. We are rather anxious to see what will happen to this studious boy. He has carried his books in a nice little bag all during his four years. Boys' Glee Club. General Course. THELMA E. BOHAKER Silence is golden. Thelma's great ambition is to be a school teacher and we think she will make an ex- cellent one. Her demure ways and quiet dignity portend success. If you sec Thelma look for Dot; if you see Dot look for Thel- ma. They are inseparable. Noted for her attendance at all ath- letics. Member of Dramatic Club. Field Hockey. Basket Ball. Glee Club. General Course. GEORGE BOUTILIER The more haste, the less speed. Boots is one of our Shirley friends. During his Junior year he usually managed to arrive at school about nine o'clock, but this year he has striven hard to beat that record, and he has been known to arrive as early as 8.20! He has never been known to commit the crime of over-studying, but he certainly holds his own with the rest of the class. Notorious for his speed? Industrial Course. MARY A. BARXICLE Eiijtiy life ziliilc you may. Mary is a quiet girl in school, but out- side of school she is moderately gay. She can he seen at all times, rain or shine, with her beau. Who is he, Mary? Mary likes dances and movies, as that is how she spends most of her spare time. Mary is noted for her dancing ability. Commercial Course. ERWIN M. BEACH My strength is as the strength of ten, Because my heart is purcT Beach is one of our indispensable class- men. He is an all-round athlete, and he certainly proved his ability to u s in the re- lay race our junior year and football and basket ball this year. Noted for his pleasant smile and, sbal! we say, fondness for M. G. Record for quarter-mile and shot-put. Equalled half-mile record. Fitchburg s best trackman. Captain of the Track Team. Basket Ball. Football. Baseball. Technical Course. LILLIAN M. BERNDT She talks, she ta'ks. Oh, hou! she talks. Dutchie is one of our lively members. That's right, Dutchie, we need lots of pep. She is a strong supporter of cheering. Noted for her friendliness, her laughter, and her influence over Jimmie? Member of Girls' Glee Club. General Cf)urse. FLORENCE N. BEN ER Looks cheerful zvhen one carries in one's heart The unallerahle treasure. Florence comes all the way from North street. She's a girl that appears to study very hard at times, but we can't judge by appearances. She's also a good old sctiut. Quite a star in Civics. Commercial Course. EDWARD W. BICKFORD So)ne people think the ivorld is made for fun and frolic. Bicky is of the small minority who take things as they come with a smile, and never worry about what is going to hap- pen next. 'hen it comes to getting in dutch he is right there, but always has a knack of getting out of difficulties. 'hile he shakes no mean foot on the floor, he is not a lady's man, but if some one should say Waltham to him, he might almost blush. Mexican athlete ! Commercial Course. DOROTHY BIGELOW From every blush that kindles in thy cheeks Ten thousand little Lores and Graces spring To revel in the Rose. With us but two years, Dorothy has helped in numberless ways. She has lieen a member of several committees, but be- cause of her quiet way, few students ha e noticed her. She carries with herself high honors and has been noted for her A's. Dorothy is a good supporter of all ath- letics as well as all school activities. Class Book Committee. General Course. DANIEL J. I'.OYLE Much of a III iicliiicss : he's I'rry quiet. Danny is one vvIid doesn't lielieve in sayins' a great deal to us. He saves all liis talents for the Summer street Rrm.u. He doesn't overexert himself in his studies, hul gets along just the same. Track Team. College Course. MARY P.RACK l.ijr is a I'rst, ami a'l lhiii s shdn' il. 1 tlitiufilit so (iiicr, hul now I know it. Mary, vc know, used to i lay nurse girl, hut now slie's a l isc, i)lease, girl. She's so very (|uict in school lhat we don't ha 'e a chance to know what are iier interests. Commercial Course. NELSON E. BRACKETT, JR. I'hcy (lie lia fy zvlicii o sprcl: is Iffi of llicir luilntual stains liui the pure oilier of the sou! remains. Nel is a South Side resident. This is an asset. As a model he has all the fellows in 26 heaten hy a mile, and can he usually ftjund with his shadow, h'arrar. His fa- orite winter resort is North Dana, ask Dudley ahout that. Noted for that Ja::::y necktie. Commercial Course. ERNESTINE E. BREWER Hoys are liorrid creatures ( .' ) Teen is one of our active misses, always ready to go here, there, or any- where. She helps run Landau's afternoons. Slie is Inisy trying to get all our secrets in snapshots. Leave it to Dutchie and Teen to make the world hum. Cdee Cluh. Dramatic Club. Class Book. commercial Course. KENNETH H. BREWER Mueli ado about iiothiiiij. This memher of our class, called Blub- ber, is one of our many witty classmates. He has always been a good scholar and will cnlirnie lo do his good work. He is not athletic. He is ery witly and very prolicient in pass'ug the buck. His name comes from the fad that, unlike the whaje, he has little surplus flesh. Ctimmercial Course. MARTIN L. ['.RODERICK . l easure not men l y .Sundays zeithoiit reyardiui) wliat they do tlie rest of the weclc. Ilroderick is one of our fezv members who doesn't believe in over-exerting him- self studying. We suppose that Bro derick believes in Worry ne er did man good. Well, it's a pity we don't all believe the same things or in the same way. We would warn him lest he grow to be the Jack with all play and no work. Technical Course. CARROLL HROUGH A stem man and dclii-niincd. Uroiigh believes thai e ery stiuk-nl slmuld carry his hcoks in a studeni bag. lirouiih, we wonder if you know how many hours of worry, wondering what would become of that hag, you are responsible for. Brough, a very good student, always has his studying done. Noted for his long stride. Technical Course. ALBERT BRUNEAU ll'licrc there's a iC 7 . there's a -aay. W is fond of extra lessons (?) as he never seems to grin over the assignment, hut of course that docs not assure his doing it. Al likes to enjoy himself once in a while, too. He is noted for his i)eculiar jokes. Chief amusement — playing baseball. Commercial Course. ROBERT J. HCTTIMORE I'm a lady's man, Da['fer Dan from Dixieland. Bud, as he is called by many, is a stu- dent of no mean talent in Trig. Em- ployed by the Sentinel, he will probably l)ecome editor of our city jiaper. As one may judge from his appearance, he cannot he blamed for being a lady's man; in fact, he rather enjoys it. His social achievements are many, and he brings honor to his South Side residence. He is a great adventurer, but has been to Clinton only once. Why only once? Technical Course. CLARA L. BUXTON What is si saered as knozcledf e F Clara is a Shirley girl. She must spend many hours in study, as she certainly at- tains good results. However, her quiet humor used for oral talks proves that she has Slime pretty good times. Noted for her timicliiy. General (,'ourse. JOHN A. CALDWELL U'lunen are )uy sf'eeialty. Johnny is one of our brunette boys with natural (?) wavy hair. It is rumored that someone marcels it. Maybe Brighton ? Just at present he is editor of The Sentinel and when not there is usually found at the Y or in Boston. Johnny likes to dance as well as he likes the girls (almost), which is saying he loves to dance. As a football fan, Johnny shines, as his trips to Wallhani and Lawrence show. Noted for: That curly hair and the ambition to vamp Miss b'airbanks the fourth period. Track Team. Glee Club. Cieneral Course. GABRIEL CAPLAN llliy am I not tall, instead of brazn'ny.' Ne cr mind, lie content, many people would be satisfied to pull the marks he does. In the near future we expect to hear of him as a fainous lecturer or philosopher, but his way will likely be thorny, for The way to bame is like the way Ifi Heaven — through much Tribulation. Won Dramatic Prize. i' rench C'lub. Dramatic Club. College Course. IDA A. CAPLAN Sniiliiicj she's seen from morn till night. Ida is a l)right comniercialilc ; and she knows how to make things hum, especially in Spanish class. She helped run Smiley's this summer, bul Joe had to sive uji'' wdien Ida prepared to return to V. H. S. and offered her resignation. Ida certainly can speak (when slie wants to) and carried away honors in the Prize-Speaking Contest. She is assistant principal of Room 44. Three cheers for Ida, now — Let's go ! Prize-Speaking Contest Winner. Glee Club. Dramatic Club. Commercial Course. LEWIS A. CHICKERING am sloxv of study. Chick usually spends the first period each morning explaining to Mr. Hunter why he did not study his lesson the n'ght before. As a consequence, he sometimes has lo spend an extra one after school making it up. While not in sclmol e ery week, Chick is the boss's fasnrite at the Fitch- burg Steam Engine Co. Industrial expert on Turbines. Notorious for his deep, booming voice. Industrial Course. HELEN P. CHAISSON fl i 'y om I. from care I'm free. Why aren't they ai' contented HL'c me.' True for Helen. Helen has a great fancy for ex-graduates, we understand. We are also told that Helen has genius in sew- ing. Neatness, modesty, sense, level-head- edness, with all these assets Helen is blessed. Commercial Course. ALICE D. COLLETTE Quiet slie zvas, forsooth, not I'ain. If friends be credit, she has much t aiii. ' Alice is Clara's twin. She is rather quiet, liut her good marks show thai she is faith- ful in her studies. Her pleasing manner has won for her many friends. Noted for her . 's . Member of the b'rench Club. Class Book Committee. L'ommercial Course. LILLIAN S. CHEW llcre real habitude ( ires life and ( race lo at fertainin( s and to ornament. Lillian doesn't believe that size counts. She is very efiFicient as a banker, so we hear. Lillian's industry must be rewarded by her attainment to those qualities of reliability and worth which mark the suc- cessful woman. Commercial Course. CLARA H. COLLETTE ;; and out she goes, as blithe and gaily as a butterfly. Clara and Alice are as much alike as two peas in a pod, and why not ? They're twins. She is one of our librarians. Clara is one of the bright lights of our class. Also noted for her A's. Member of the Erench Club. Commercial Course. M. ALFHILD EDM AN .-iH lial fiiicss bechance thcc. All'liild is jolly, and we have her only every other week. hen she is not with US. she is at Crocker I'icld helping Coach Amiott. She is a good student but docs not believe in spending ail her time study- ing. She has outside mtcrests. How about H. W .? Commercial Course. THOMAS EGAN SHriicc is as great an art as sf cecli. Tommy never says much, so what we know about him has been mostly inferred. He is one of Mr. Hunter's star students, and while not in school ev ery other week he hangs out at the Iver Johnson's Arms Cycle Works. He's not very big for a Se- nior, but brains arc more valuable than brawn. Notorious for his questions in school. Industrial Course. M.VkV K. IWLLOX To be merry best becomes you. Th s certainly applies to Mary. Studies flo not worry her, unless it be at the last moment, but her friendship with Sammy certainly does worry others. What about it, Mary? Commercial Course. PRISCILLA FANNOO .1 )' croivn is in iny heart, not on iny head, . . . niy crown is called content. A croivn it is, that seldom kings enjoy. Priscilla is a hard worker. She's always busy, l)e it her lessons or outside duties. Why are figures so troublesome, is the (juestion that I'riscilla can't imderstand. Probal)ly there are others, too. She is noted for her love for figures. Commercial Course. DOROTHY FARRAR I'm alzcays in a hurry. Hilt I can't tell yon ivhy. I wonder what the cause is, don't you? Dot can sometimes be seen with some sort of a fiddle under her arm. B.ut we really hate to tell you how it sounds. Nevertheless she's got a disposition tha,t's one of a kind. There's always a ready smile, rain or shine. We hear that Qot doesn't care particularly well for school. But then, we can't blame her any. Noted for that smile. HAROLD 1. FARNSW ORTII Ei'cry man has his faii'l tind honesty is his. Harold hails from Whalom. His wind- shields help him to look cry studious, apd he is. Harold enjoys nothing better thati debating debatable questions with the teachers. He always makes sure that he is on the right side first, and this is why he usually wins. Notorious for his vocabu- lary. Industrial Course. i FANNIE R. FLAUM A iiirly-Iiradrd maid. One cannot look at Fannie without ad- niirinfi her curly hair. Fannie knows when it is time for study, and when it is time for pleasure. Fannie is a good student, and spends much of her time studying, hut we hear that she and her friend Agnes, would like to spend more time in Leominster. Noted for her curly hair. Office suhstitute. Part-time Commercial Course. TU'TH E. FORRESTER As happy as the day is long. Ruth is a girl of strong personality. She believes in a good time and gets it. Study- ing isn't her strong point. We are not sure in whom she is interested at present, but we are sure there must he some one. Who is he. Ruth ? Noted for her laugh. Commercial Course. FERDINAND A. FULDA Soy — '(• aiiyhtidy try to ari iic zvith inc. We liear our friend h'erdinand, oh — deah ! is (|uite some argucr. But then we won't argue with you. Of course, everybody knows that the Arrow Collars use him for a model. Come on — now — argue. Of course, breddie is always ready with his lessons, and they hold first thoughts in his mind. Technical Course. HELEN FULLER Early to bed and early to rise. It is necessary that Helen be an early riser, if she wishes to get down from Pearl Hill in lime for school. Helen takes the Part-time Commercial Course, and works at the Normal School every other week. When she is in school she may always be found with the twins. Helen is a good student, and she certainly enjoyed being in R. W. H.'s third hour shorthand class last year. She enters wholeheariedly into her work. Works at the Normal School. Part-time Commercial Course. ALFRED E. GAGNON As the labor, so the ren'ard. This surely does not apply to Chick, as he has always tried hard to make the football and baseball teams. But that spirit of pers'stence will win. He is one of the fiuiet members of our class, but cm make himself heard when necessary. He is a great base1)all player, and can be relied upon in an emergency. Noted for his ability to hit the ball. Commercial Course. JOHN GARVEV ffe laufihs at you, ha. ha. ho. ho! Patsy is one of those persons called a dip. He is never supposed to be there, but yet is never missing. His idea of life is from a lazy man's point of view : that is, nothing to do but eat, sleep, and be merry. Patsy has always managed in school, but he sometimes finds it bard work. His chief amljition (you couldn't really call it that) is to be a basketball player. He may realize on his ambition in time. His work in school ! but that's enough. Commercial Course. JEAN K. FERGUSON Chatter, clialtcr as she goes. Jean is one of our future schoolma'ams if she doesn't liit the road to matrimony too soon. She is- much interested in ath- letics, but we believe il is for a good reason. How aliout it? Yes, she lias a weakness for (jresidents, but who could blame her? It is quite a talent to be able to vamp one. Jean brings brightness to Shea's theatre — with the flashlight. Noted for her constancy to Katherinc. (ieneral Course. ALEXANDER M. FERRIS fic's a jolly good fcllozv. Alec is a little fellow, but size is of no account. He is noted as a cut-up and keeps us well amused outside of school. Well, ask any one of his lady friends. Noted for his frequent visits to Keene and noted as the Arrow Collar Boy. Technical Course. FRANK R. FILZ, JR. am not in the roll of common men. 1- rank's daily chewing gum campaign is usually brought to an unsuccessful end by Miss Brown early in the third period. He has an inhuman appetite for chucolate nougatines and Wrigley's. He spends his leisure time monkeying around with test tubes, chemicals, and so forth; and we expect to hear from him :is a chemist in the future. Noted f(jr love of chemistry. Industrial Course. CLARA L. FISHER Young lady, Why do you talk, and talk, and ta'k? I'lara is noted for her ability to talk, as all her friends know, and especially her home room teacher. Clara is one of our future schoolmarms who thinks of studying when she reaches school. If she develops her conversational powers, we are sure she will become a dearly loved teacher. Clara always has a bright smile and a cheery greeting for everyone, and is loved by all her friends. Glee Club. General Course. EDW IN V. FITZGERALD To be merry best becomes you or me. That certainly is so, because F'itzie is a ery merry lad. Sometimes too merry for Miss H., for she doesn't spare him very much. It's I' itzgerald another I'. M., etc., or the story of the straw and the camel. However, Fitzie is a good old scout and he is some baseball player. Much credit is due him for his wonderful ability in baseball. Besides, he's a good student, but no chemist. General Course. MARY E. FITZGERALD Come day, go day, God send Sunday. Mary is a girl that spends a good deal of time worrying o 'er her lessons. N'est-ce pas, Mary? She is another one of the Wool worth .Academy stars. We hear she is to become a teacher. We are all coming back t school, when you begin to teach, Mary. Mary is also a Spanish shark. Commercial Course. ELIOT H. GOODSPEED All great men arc dying, and I ant feeling ill. Yes. But, Goodspeed, there's an exception to every rule. Eliot, however, is certainly a star or the star of Miss S.'s tirst-hour r.n.nlish class. VVe often wonder why he goes ill the office so often; what can the attraction he? He is called to the office. Why, is more than we can understand. His one weakness is his fondness for the ladies. Technical Course. JOHN T. GOULD IJ'iirry nei'er did man goad. That's one of the reasons Gould never worries. Lie's one of our merry lads, always cheerful, always glad. That takes it for granted. We may be surprised out of school — one never knows. One sure thing is that a certain member in a certain class wMjuld be lonesome without Gould there. College Course. . LT. W. (iR.WES .- ;(_v st rite, yet a merry ime. We must pay a very deep compliment to Aha for having had enough courage to come to us all the way from Shirley for four years. We surely were very glad of this 'because we won't exchange her for anyone else from Fitchburg. She's a good student and one good sport. C ommercial Course. BEATRICE M. T. GREENE A merry heart and true. ISeatrice, we know, is cry quiet in school and nexer has much to say. I ut we also know lhat one of her fax'orile ho1)bies is to call her friends on the telephone. However, she's a cr ' good student, has good marks, and is wry punctual. She makes a spe- cialty in law by pulling A's. Noted for her dancing at the minstrel shows. Commercial Course. KENDALL T. GREENWOOD naebody care for me I'll eare for iiaehod y. Kendall is our li e wire, si)ending his afternoons at Heustis's. In school he has no interests, but from all reports he puts a pile of money in the Cooperative Bank, for we see him around there often (Sh! — there's a girl in the case). Noted for his fancy diving, his good looks, and his drum playing. deneral Course. EDGAR W. GROSS Great men H'cre onec sma'i Sauer is rather short, but he certainly makes u]) for it in action. . s captain of our champion basket ball team, he has led the boys to victory. As a member of the football, baseball, and track teams, he is helping our school make a good showing. It is rumored that he gets all A's. Noted for thai wicked shot from the side of the court. b'avorite expression: ??!!!X?!? Blank. Censored. Technical Course. 1 CECILE l . GUENETTE .- iU''dcst maid iini I. C'ecile is Marie's sister, and if it weren't for her heiglu, we wouki lielieve they arc twins. Cecile is modest, hut some day slie will change. The girls certainly keep her hiisy selling lunch tickets at recess, and sometimes we wonder how Cecile has so much patience when so occupied. Part-time Commercial Course. MARIE . . GUENETTE A maiden shy am I. Marie is one of our quiet memhers. She doesn't believe in wasting her time talkuig, as she thinks it is more profitable to study. . s Miss Brown's secretary we owe her thanks for typewriting for Class Book. W e feel sure that a long and prosperous career lies ahead of her. Pan-time Commerc'al Course. FR. NK E. GUERTIN Ain't it aii'fiil to be shy? Ask Frank! He knows. Our friend, Frankie, hails from up-state. Yes, — where the chickens are numerous. That's it, Leg- horn with a C in front. This noble class- mate attributes his perfect health to the walks he takes from 7.35 to about 8 a. m. Yes, it's terrible when you have to come face to face with a massive yellow brick building afterwards. Studies don't seem to bfUher Frank. i)erhaps because he studies well. Who knows? Noted for his patent-leather hair. Commercial Course. W. BIGELOW H. LL His licarl and hand belli ofcn. and both freer — Count De Loin. Biggie, why should you worry? You are on the honor list, aren't you ? The same speed that shows itself in his stud'es is evident in the class displayed in his frolic. Biggie and Eddie have great times to- gether : Montreal or bust. Noted for his ability as a comedian ami bowling star; not quite in McNamara's ten- nis class. Dramatic Club. Debating Club. College Course. AGNES E. HALLISEV They lant h tliat zi.in. That surely is true; because, although we don't see a great deal, we hear of you. But we know that you surely can't keep yourself in solitude all the time. For if you did you would have a long, sad face, and we know that you are just the opposite. Always cheerful, always glad. That's the best way to be. Noted for her hearty laugh. Commercial Course. DOROTHY Q. HANCOCK Merry as the day is lony. Dot is a Senior girl athlete, and helps t ) maintain the class honor in that line. She is skilful in other things, too. If you want to become oblivious to your liurdens and cares, go to Dot. She is welcome every- where. Noted for her ability as a cheerleader. Secretary of the Athletic Association. Commercial Course. ) MADELINE HANSEN Good things conic in small paclca( cs. Madeline is one of our sweet mcmliers. She is rather quiet in her classes, hut at recess she is fond of talking with him in the corridors. Tiiis does not occupy all her time, however, for we often see her wiih Minnie. We ha e certain reasons to he- lieve that Madeline is not over-studious, so .we wonder what she does when she goes home from school. She is generally ad- mired. Commercial Course. JOSEPH HASSETT Deeds, not words, make the man. Peiiple, when you are dying for a drink, go into k. J. and sec Joe. He's soda foun- tain c'erk. However, he doesn't spend all his time in the store, he studies a great deal or perhaps an average great deal. He is a walking directory. Noted for liis excellent complexion and Titian hair. Assistant Manager of liasehall. General Course. CLAIRE HEBERT ' )(' merry and free. I'll be sad for nobody. Claire doesn't say much to us, but we understand that he is very well entertained. , She spends most of her time in Leominster when she isn't grinding (?) Ctjmmercial Course. MABEL J. HEFEERNAN Light seeking light doth liglit of light beguile. The above saying certainly holds true for Mabel. She's a very good sport, i)rn cn by our well-known W altham. You nexer see Mabel without ( laire. Noted for her curly bob. Commercial Course. DORIS HIDDEN should worry. Doris believes in having a good time at the cost of her studies and her work. She is easy-going and is never known to worry. Ask if Washington had any charms for Doris her Junior 'ear. Noted for her strolls aiul her bluffing. C ollege Course. BEATRICE I. HIGGINS A good little girl am I, But only fond of talking. Rea is rather jolly and after one knows her one understands that she is only fond of talking. I'eatrice is a good student, and much of her time is spent on her studies, but we fear this will change when she gets that Ford Coup. We wonder whom she will fa (ir with all the rides. Commercial Course. ROBERT IlIRD He talked much but said little. Boh is an all-around man, lias a good voice, can handle the liddle to perfection, and even run an auto without a license, also an athlete if he wants lo be. Bt)l) is much interested in the oi)iiosite sex, with emphasis on a liobbed-hair brunette who causes him to attend Shea's theatre fre- ipiently. In fact, he has a path worn from Shea's to . Noted for his good danc- ing. Orchestra. General Course. PAUL HODGE Hail! The Conquering Hero Conies. 'Bart, or otlierwise known as Our Little Napoleon, captained the football team, and was also a member of the track team. His favorite pastime is searching for a resemblance to Little Nap — . He is noted for his aliility as a Mexican athlete. It is said that he is in the partnership with L. Strongfort, but this report has not l)een ciiniirmed. We know we shall hear of him as a college star. He has recently ac- quired a bad habit — girl(s). Noted for his physique. l-'ootliall Team. Track. President of Debating Club. Class Party Committee. Technical Course. ELEANOR V. HUTCHINGS Attempt the end and ne rr stand to doubt. Xothiiig's so hard but search 'tvill find it out. Eleanor is rather quiet, but her studious- ness is above the average. Eleanor is evcrybodj-'s friend and we all like her. Nf ted for her smile and pleasant attitude toward us all. Eleanor is also quite a Latin shark. College Course. RICHARD 1'. INNERASKV, JR. Twinkle, tzvinkle, little star. Hozv I zconder where you are. Jake is seldom ( ? ) seen around school except during school hours. He is usually seen sporting around in an automobile or l)laying pool. He thinks that he is a star in basket ball. Has the keenest sense of humor of anyone in the class — a perfect mimic. Hopes to enter M. I. T. next fall. Noted for his hot air. Technical Course. UNA E. JACKSON Ahvays ready, always there. Always ready to do her share. The above saying is certainly true for LIna, especially our Junior year for Class Day. Una is one of the many that hope to enter Normal next year. Good luck, L na ! We sure would all enjoy having you for a teacher. Secretary of Drainatic Club. Class Book Committee. General Course. LEO E. JACOBSMEVER Just at the Of r. Izvi.vt boy and y( ulh, When llioujjht is speech, and speech is truth. Jake is very quiet, we'll say, but we hear that his favorite hang-out is on Holt street. His heart is not with us, but we understand. He doesn't believe in having people wear out their shoes going up the stairs. Noted for his ability in card-playing, and in running elevators. Part-time Commercial Course. J. AGATHA E. JASSPON Great talkers arc only found in Paris. This liolds true for Agatha, for she surely is a happy-go-hicky sir). Her good marks pr(i e to us her earnest study. She's one of our chief elocutionists, and proved it to us at our first commencement day exercise. Dramatic Club. Class Book Committee. College Course. GLADYS E. JEFFERSON O — o — 0 that i-yc and tlinns tongues. Jerry is one of our shy little misses (?) liut manages to say what she wants, when she wants, and how she wants. The sixth hour class couldn't run without her. Style reigns eternally, is Jerry's motto, but it's hard work, isn't it? She is an all- around sport, so is an asset to the class. Occupation. Spreading a ray of light at Universal Theatre. Dramatic Club. General Course. THEODORE KAAKINEN Still zcaters run deep! Taddy, as he is humorously known and called, is a very quiet, studious lad who ncxer has much to say for himself hut who thinks a whole lot. He generally has an answer for any question and always has a word for cxeryone. His chief ambition, though he has often l)een asked about it, has not yet been arrived at. He says, Opportunity comes to him who waits. Noted for always knowing his lessons and ior his good judgment. Commercial Course. SHRI P. KAARELA A youni maiden's heart Is a rich soil, zvhercin lie many ( erms [lid by the ennniiit hand of nature there To put forth lilossoms in their fittest sea- son. Siiri is a faithful worker but is little known by her classmates. One acquainted with her can say that she is a good sup- porter of all school activities in a quiet way. Her interests outside of school are the movies. Neat, modest, faithful, and sincere. Commercial Course. MINNIE KAP.ATCHNICK A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Minnie is our beauty, lucky girl. She is very sweet and shy and quiet. Main street is her promenade morning, noon, and night. We don't wonder why. School holds no charm for Minnie. We wondered why she stayed so long. commercial Course. CORNELIUS P. KELLIHER Silenec zvlien nothing need be said is the eloquence of discretion. Conny is one of our quiet West Fitch- burg fellows. (Isn't it queer how many there are in this section of the city?) You cannot remember Conny by his voice. It is too seldom heard. Try rememliering him by the fact that he ran on the Junior Relay Team, and liy his brillianl hair. In spile of his moderate li ing, Connv is an asset to 1923. Notorious for his hair. Junior Relay Team. Technical Course. HARRY I.. KEMPAINEX Tt' ddiur and play my st'irit cries; Rapture ami rci rl are its due. Between keeping the Parks-Cramer L'oni- pany runninii one week, and scIidoI the next, Harry lias some job on his hands. For good looks and clothes. Rudolph 'al- entino has got nothing on him. Rumor has it that a j-oung lady has been claiming his attention lately, but her name is as yet unknown, . nyway you can't blame the girls for chasing Harry around. Notorious for his classy appearance. Class Book Committee. Industrial Course. MILDRED KERSHAW A college of nut crackers cannot flout me out of niy humour. Mill is one of the two Mills who, with Dot, make up the Happy Trio. She is fond of the movies but dances appeal to her, too. But say, we wonder who that he . Mill is always talking about, is. She seems to have a wonderful time with him. Mill works for Mr. JefTery in the High School Bank. She sells lunch tickets on the boys' side. This should appeal to her. Commercial Course. JOHN L. KIELTV Better late than never. John linds it hard to get to school on time in the morning and for this reason he and Mr. W have frecpi enl friendly (?) consultations, .' lthough John has l)een rather quiet in school, he has proved hiinself a good friend to us all. W e wish him luck in future life. Technical Course. CLARENCE J. KILP. TRICK am sure care's an enemy to life. Killy is another West Fitchlnirger. Of course every one knows this by the char- acteristics— ha.ste (?), talk, and grin. He believes thoroughly in the above quotation and he accordingly manages to have a g(K)d time. -Clarence is very fond of the lassies and it certainly will not be his fault if he becomes an O. 15. Notorious for his nifty appearance. General Course. JAMES KINGHORN My heart is true as steel. We expect to sec Jimmie as Parks- Cramer's chief draftsman before many years. He enjoys a good time, but alas! we fear that he is rather bashful when it comes to courting the girls. (Never mind, Jim- mie, you're young yet.) He hews to the line and gets dandy marks in his studies, however, and that's the important thing. Noted for being so well-behaved, especially in school. Industrial Course. W'AINO W. LAN A Spellbound the populace as on Mercury's zt.'ini;s I sped. 'm' e hails from West I' itchburg, nuff sed ! He is an exception to the haste, talk, and grin rule, however, in the fact that his talk is very seldom heard, and his grin is usually left behind, after he enters the school. You ought to see him speed along on his Harlcy-Davidson. Haste then becoines his middle name. If you want to know something about electricity or radio, ask him. Notoriety as yet undiscovered. Junior Relay Team. Technical Course. FRANCES J. LANDIN Lo( ks arc dccciiiiif . I'rances Idoks like a very ])asliful ,yirl ; liut. tliis time, looks are deceixins. Just ask her who that red-headed Juninr is. Some say, or rather see, that she is fond of T. K., Room 28. Perhaps this is the reason Frances stays in 28 at recess, i'rances is a Rood supporter of athletics. She reveals talent and character in her work in the Commercial Course. Commercial Course. ELIZAliFTH LAWRENCE .S7((' ,s- sinaU hut she is ivise ; She's a terror for Iter size. Betty is a terril)le cut-up and her eyes just heam when she's in mischief. She served very efficiently on the Transporta- tion Comm'ttee of the Thanksgiving lOance. She remains very faithful to Annie Dunn's commands. Chief occupation, studying madly in 26 he fore school. Noted for her fondness for an underclassman and his Nash. I'rench Cluh. Dramatic Cluh. General Course. ALICE M. LEBLANC True luif f iiiess is of a retired nature, .Uid ail enemy to fonif and noise. The lines ahove prove true for . lice. She doesn't have much to say; hut, when she does say it, it counts. We heard from a little birdie that Alice is a very good pal. She certainly knows how to pick one out. Commercial Course. MADELINE T. LeGEYT I'ery quiet and shy am I. Madeline is a Coininercial student, u el and shy. Maddy doesn't tnake much noise about it, but she gets good marks. We hear that Maddy is not much in- terested in high school boys, but we would like to know what she thinks about West- minster boys. Noted for her shyness in school. Commercial Course. ANNA LEVIN Demure and shy — that's me. . nna is quite demure and shy in school. She's usually right there when it comes to Icssiins, as she beliex es in iireparedness, but she seems to have a great aversion to saying Good Mc rn ng. Noted for her excellent complexion. Commercial Course. KATHERINE LOWE ller very frozviis are fairer far Than smi'es of other maidens are. The above saying certainly holds true for Kay; her winning ways and pleasant smi'es have won her many friends. Her good work also helps to uphold the record of the c'ass. Kay is also one of our dancing sharks. We hear she has a great fondness for a certain W. F. boy. 'ice-President b'rench Club. Drainatic Club. Chairman of the Sick (lirls Dept. C lass Book Committee. Honorable Mention for Dramatic Prize. College Course. PERSIS LOWELL The i'(' of a modest maid. P. L. is one of our quiet mcnihers but we hear she surely can start something outside of school. She is some swimmcr and spends a good deal of time at camp. ( wonder why.) She also is an artist and did excellent work for the Class Book. Glee Club. Dramatic Club. Cla.ss Book Committee. College Course. EDITH . . LUNDBERG Great eiitliiisiasm ha:e I. Edith is a quiet Commercial student whose enthusiasm at a basketball or foot- ball game knows no bounds. She cheers for two; herself and Lillian. Sotnetimes we wonder whether Edith goes to see the game or tie players. Commercial Course. DANIEL J. M.J DIGAN But for my o'wn part, it was Creek for me. Dan keeps Mr. Hunter in a continual state of torment because he insists on talk- ing in class. We can forgive him for this, however, because he is one of our highly esteemed West iMtcbburg students. In spite of the fact that Dan isn't very big, he has a big place in our hearts. Noted for his size and good nature. Industrial C ourse. INA T. MARKKANEN .1 usie hath ehaniis. When it comes to i)ick out the leading soprano of the Class of 1923, the limelight is placed immediately on Ina. Ina shows us by her good marks, however, that she doesn't spend all her time in singing. Noted for her ability in singing, and in playing on her violin. We remember with jilcasure her role in the Operetta. Glee Club. Junior Operetta. Commercial Course. IRENE M. MASON maiden fair eoa'-blaek hair. Irene is one of our attractive models, always dolled up for the occasion. She had a great liking for the boys of '21, but we don't know who is the faxored one now. We wonder if she will join the mo ies, because we heard she posed for the I'athe News camera man in the City Municipal Eorest group. She attends the college football games, too. We think she likes variety in everything. General Course. HILDA M. MATTSON Smart ami studious is she. Hilda is a smart 1 'art-time Commercial student, and no question about it; she is a bookkeeping shark ! Hilda intends to go to Normal that some day she may teach Ijookkeeping in F. H. S. Every other week her time is spent in the Continuation School office ; when not thus employed, she may be seen with May. Hilda is very healthy, as she has a long walk to school every day, unless she plans to start late enough to ride with Miss H. Works in Continuation Office every other week. Class Book Committee. Part-time Cmnmercial Course. JAMES McCarthy WILLIAM G. McINNIS Slozv, but always sure. Friends, let us introduce you to Mr. James McCarthy, the manager-in-chief of Cahili-Dada's dry goods store. James is a star in EngHsh, when he's asked to pass in a paper or theme on a certain day. Jam es considers live or more days after just as good. But, nevertheless, they always come in. Noted for being a student-business man. College Course. Silciiri- is Ihc ficrfcctcst herald of joy. W illiam is one of our members who has a great deal of ability in public speaking. It may lie that both A. j. and he ha e pract'ce together, for we know they both come from West Fitchburg. William has helped a great deal to hold up the h'gh standard of the class liy his good marks, vvhicii are a prisnf of ery serious study. But hard studying doesn't prevent him from having a good sense of humor. His work on the class book has been both excellent and abundant. He is said to be one of the finest workers with the drawing pen that the F. H. S. has known of recent years. Dramatic Chili. ( la s 1 !i II ik ( '( )mmittce. Industrial Course. MARION I. McGUIRK The sun shines cast. The sun shines ivest, Down in Leouiinster My love shines best. Marion appears in school to be very qi.'iet. Her cbarm and winning ways ha e won her many friends. She's one of F. W. Woolworth's noted clerks. Commercial Course. BERNARD J. McINERNEV Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful. Bernard is one of our few members who never falls back in his studies. Bernle used to be one of our West Fitchburgers, but the family council decided to save on carfares and are now living down town. Bernie is a good sort of a chap, full of fun, very polite, and also very studious. Commercial Course. ELIZABETH W. McKAY .She takrth most delight in sl orts and riding. Eddie is fond of sports and riding. Her father owns a car, l)ut we might as well say it's Eddie's since she is always out with it. Eddie is fond of motorcyc'e r-d- ing: we wonder with whom. She likes danc'ng, too. She is a good supporter of the football team as well as other teams. Eddie is known by her wonderful smile and her curly hair. A member of the funny five. Commercial Course. CHARLES J. McMANUS Be checked for silence. But never taxed for speech. Charles never has a great deal to tell us, but we imagine he keeps all that for the time when he's outside. Lie's like the aver- age youth who believes in studying but not too much. We ha e an idea he spends a great deal of time on .Sf anish! Member of Mutual Admiration Soci- ety. What is a real good car? . sk him. ('ollege Course. DOROTHY F. McNABB Her voice n:as ever soft, Gentle and lozi', — an e.vccllent lliiiig in a young ivoman. Dot is always cheerful, and when one is in her comj)any, she cannot help hut forget all her sorrows. Dot works for Mr. jef- fcry in the High School Bank. She has lunch at the close of recess and whenever the door of room 8 is open, she finds a seat in such a place as to he ahle to look into the room. 'e wonder why. Dot has a good voice, too, and is fond of singing. She is a memher of The Happy Trio. ' She is noted for her cheerful disposition. Commercial Course. MARGARET R. McNABB Love goes towards love, as school-boys from their books; But love from love, tozi-'ard scIicdI icilh heazy looks. There's no question aliout that, Peggy, because we know how yoi: feel about Leom- inster's beauties. W e hear he's quite a dancing partner. However, even if Peggy is dreaming, she gets by in her studies. What more can a person want? 'hen a man's in the case, you know all the other things give place. Photograph Committee. Commercial Course. SARAH G. McNABB What! We have many goodly days to see. She never wearies over her study, at least she doesn't seem to; but she certainly proves by her marks that she's getting l)y just the same. Sally is surely one great sport; never misses a joke and can cer- tainly relate them also. Commercial Course. PHILIP J. McNAMARA lie is zvilling. he is ready. W'e owe a great deal of credit to Phil for the Jokes in this book, and we surely must congratulate him, for there never was or ne er will be a book with sucli a good ci llection. E en though Phil doesn't seem to overexert himself, we know that he docs study a great deal, from observa- tion in his recitations. Phil is a good sort of a chaj) and can certainly give any- one a good time. He is some tennis player, a golfer, and a comedian. Noted for his Musical ability. Red and Gray. Class Book Committee. College Course. WALTER E. MICHAELS .Music hath charms. Walter is one of the famous musicians in our High School Orchestra. The orches- tra will sadly miss that famous flute. Wal- ter, as we know, is very popular with the Junior girls. It must be that he is very particular, because no Senior girl has a chance. Orchestra. Band. General Course. EVELYN E. MICHELMAN smile, you siiiilc, zve siiiilc. Evelyn has shown her judgment liy wait- ing a year to graduate with '23. Rah ! FJah ! Rah ! She also swings a wicked hand, and her i)ictures are seen here and there. (L'sually there!) Evelyn's done lots of wandering, l)Ut 1 guess she likes bitchburg the best. One certainly can't blame her. Some one he;ird she's going to art school soon. Good luck! — (you'll need it). Noted for that happy smile. General Course. I 1' DORIS E. MITCHELL Beauty and wit is what wc find. One of the best known and most lovable classmates is Doris. She is a member of the Red and Gray Board and of several other committees. Doris is a quiet girl and one of the high honor students of the class of 1923. She is a part-time pupil and works at the Normal School. Her work in charge of school notes column deserves unusual credit. Graduation speaker. Red and Gray Board. Class Book Historian. Commercial Course. FORREST L. MORRIS, JR. Great naks jroiii little aeoyns graze. Forrest is a great whist player; boxing appeals to him, too. Forrest is a salesman, as he Iniys and sells old bikes and autos, (so they say). He once had a small alliga- tor, but as it died, Forrest is now the baby. He is noted for his dislike for study. Commercial Course. LAURETTA I. MORRIS KiiDzc thyself. We all know that that's certainly the case here ; Lauretta has proved to us by her gocid marks that nothing is so hard but she can lind it out. Much credit is due her for the Chronology of this book. She's one of . . D.'s English sharks. We congratulate Lauretta for taking high honors in Ci -ics during her Junior year. Her tine dignity and womanliness make her a line asset to the class. Class Book. General Course. CLARE G. MULLAHY Haffy as the day is long. Clare is a fairly popular classmate. She is fond of dances and has helped to make many an entertainment successful. Oh ! yes — How about the Leominster parties, Clare? Clare is noted for her cheerful dis- position. She realizes the proper relation of work and play. Commercial Course. MARY D. MULLEN Her face it is the fairest That e'er the sun shone on. Mary is a pretty little girl. She has the nicest cheeks (not painted but natural) and beautiful eyes. She is interested in the movies. Will she be one of our future stars? Little cares Mary about her les- sons, as she is one of our good excuse offerers and works it every time. She is, therefore, noted for her excuses. Commercial Course. HILJA M. M YLLER .She's true and bright From nioni till niglit. Hilja is a very quiet girl. She is inter- ested in no particular classmate, yet she is never without a friend. Hilja is a good worker and very dependable. She has ac- complished much for herself and for the school. Hilja is noted for her soft voice. Works in the High School Bank. Part-time Commercial Course. GRACE E. E ELL .III 'a'ork and no [ lay makes i nc dn . Grace is a very studious g-rl, hut in spite of this she finds sclnol-life pretty hard. Grace has a beautiful way of expressing; lierself; and when she smiles or shows de- light, she has a sudden and brief laugh. She is noted for her peculiar sayings. Commercial Course. L.WERN V. NEWTON .-! sniHc for everyone. Lavern is very quiet in school, but we hear she is full of pep outside. She is a faithful rooter for the F. H. S. Maybe there is a reason. Always on the rush for 24. 1 don't comprehend the attraction but — this is a queer world. Her sincere and retlned ways are to be admired. Noted for her fascinating smile and laugh. Commercial Course. ANNA H. NICHOLS Begone, dull Care! I prithee begone from me; Begone, dull Core! Iliou and I shall neirr agree.' Ann is one of the class favorites and has |)roved herself a valuable asset. Her heart left school with the class of '22, but she has recovered to some extent. She is the say- ing. Where there's smoke there's hre, Where there's Ann, there's fun. Her diief ' ccupation is pounding the banjo- mandolin. Noted for her expressions. X'ice-President of Draiuatic Club. Class Book Committee. College Course. ELLI A. NIKANDER (')■ ZiVys are the ik'ays of pleasantness. EUi is a commercial student and a very good one too. She has a student's beai ing of quiet dignity. The fact that she lives on one of Fitchburg's hills accounts for her rosy complexion. An attractive girl. Commercial Course. CHARLOTTE P. O'BRIEN Shall I go on, or have I said enough F Charlotte's words seem sacred, as she hates to have them leave her system. How- ever, she seems to study a good deal. She spends most of the time out of school with her big sister. Noted for her extreme shyness. General Course. GEORGE R. O'CONNOR Course I'm bashful. George seeins (|uite shy in school, but who knows what he is outside? W'c notice that George always has his hair nicely parted and Slicumed. There must be a reason for it ! By the rumors around, George isn't particularly fond of his school- books. What care we, ch ? College Course. ISABELL M. O'HARA Give thy tlioiight no tongue. Isaljell is an extremely quiet lady who l)elie es that people should be seen and not heard. She comes from way up West; perhaiis this accounts for her bashful- ness (?). She is kept in condition chasing that 7.30 W. K. car. Noted ior her quietness. Gener;!.] Course. ARNE E. OKSANEN ll'ilh fisix and lieels; zvitli might and main. Anchor, otherwise known on the foot- hall team as The Snappy Finn, usually li es up to this rule when he plays. He is quite a speechmaker, a soloist. He is popu- lar. Noted for his speed and humor. Technical Course. LILLIAN S. OLSEN Oh you iconderjul gny! Lillian is a wonderful singer. No mat- ter where one may chance to meet her she is always singing a sweet little song. She is interested in good-looking fellows, and probahly gets her entertainment in their comjiany. Lillian likes to giggle, too, but usually this hobby proves too hard in school. Commercial Course. WAINO F. PAAKKARI A word from thee, our gloomy souls cheer n y, Our hofes reiii'e. and g'adiicss dazviis zvithiu us. Waino is a ery lovable classmate. He is popular and always willing to help. He is a member of the Red and Gray Board as well as other committees. Waino is an artist, especially in the school band. He was its organizer and leader. Waino is noted for his Inisiness ability. Red and Gray. C ommercial Course. JOHN S. PALO .Make hay zvhile the suji shines. Farmer Palo, one of our classmates from Westminster, is a memljer of the foot- ball team. He is very fond of the girls, but does not let them know it. He is a quiet sort of fellow, and minds his own business. We like him. Chief occupation, digging spuds. Technical Course. HENRY F. PARKER Thou hringest zvlor too, and zvit, Tzvo things that seldom fail to hit. Henry isn't much for size, but Oh boy! he certainly is there with the goods all the time. He adds life (?) to Mr. Hunter's classes and takes the place of the sun on cloudy days. He also helps to spread the sunshine on the bright days. He is a booster for Fitchburg High School and Fitchburg Steam P'ngines. Notorious for his size and his jolly na- ture. Industrial Course. MARTHA E. PARSHLEY Ever loyal, ci'cr true. To till- task she has to d( . Martha is certainly loyal and true to all her tasks ; and by her good marks she pays high homage to the class of '23. Her study- ing does not keep her from being sociable. She has a great number of friends. College C ourse. IRVING TATON To those li'ho kiiozc thcc not, no ivords can paint! And those zdto knoxv thcc. kjiozv all words are faint! Dune is a rather quiet chap who spends most of his evenings at dances. Expert dancer, eh? Dune's time is pretty well oc- cupied at school by the old torturing les- sons, but these do not bother him outside of school. Dune takes an interest in Tar Hill, and if it weren't for this, we'd have another good baseball and basket ball play- er on our list. He is one of the profes- sional basket ball players on the Tar Hill A. A. team, and is a great friend of the maj-or of that place. He is noted for his dancing ability. Technical Course. W ALTER PATON A man every inch, and six feet tail. Sargeant, we must say, certainly owns a good sense of humor. W'e understand that Walter still believes in Santa Claus, fairies, etc. That's a very good belief, W allie: stand by it. He does love to talk, or rather whisper. Technical Course. ■ HARRIS R. PECKHAM Attenift the end and never stand to doubt. Nothing's so hard but search will find it out. H came to us only in our Senior year. We feel rather sorry, because with the little time he's spent with us he's one of our very valuable members; that is not saying what he might be, had he entered F. H. S. with us. His good marks have given proof of hard and earnest study. Technical Course. HELEN L PERAULT Sweet, simple, and girlish. In school Helen is very quiet — but out of school she is full of fun. Her interests are not in school — but out of town. W'ho is he, Helen ? She is a very capable Cadil- lac driver and can be seen frequently around town. Noted for loyalty. Dramatic Club. College Course. MAY O. PETERSON ]]'cll. the links arc broken. All is past; This farewell, ivhen spoken. Is the last. May has not made herself known to many of her fellow students ; but those to whom she has, know what a fine character she possesses. She is a very quiet girl but has a great interest in all activities. May is a good sport and a lovalile fellow stu- dent. Commercial Course. h v,b. -114 1 JENNIE PIHLAJA Knoivlcdgc comes by faithful study. Jennie hasn't come to school to waste lier time but to increase her knowledge; this is done by faithful study. But study isn't all Jennie's interested in ; as a movie, a dance, or a football or a basket ball game is refreshing now and then to her. Jennie is noted for her love of a variety. Commercial Course. EARL P. PITTS, JR. Bezvare of him who looks a saint. Thai's Pitts. He doesn't spend mucli time worrying, else how could he keep his youthful looks? We heard in our Junior year that he's quite a Drummer, and now we know it. He's a thoroughly good fel- low. We're glad he has a nice class to be proud of. Dramatic Club. Technical Course. AL ER POLSON Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves. Swede helped make our football team Some team! by holding down the left end position. He had great times in Cleve- land and Chicago in 1921, 1922, and 1923, respectively. Alver is a very popular mem- ber of our class, having served faithfully in various activities. Although rather quiet, Alver is a good sport. He has taken up dancing with much success recently. Ad- mires H , but does she know it? Notorious for his Don't worry manner. P ootl)all Team. Junior Relay Team. Basket Ball Team. General Course. FLOYD M. PORTER Sing azvay sorrow, cast away care. Floyd is the quiet, good-looking fellow whom we see so often and hear so seldom. He lives up at the other end of South Side, and this accounts for his red cheeks and radiant smile. Floyd believes in living and taking comfort, but once in a while he gels industrious and we see him working for Parke-Snow. Notorious in no way what- soever. Technical Course. ARNE E. POTTALA .' second hope of mighty Rome. (A young man of promise.) Arne is a prominent member of the class, who is noted for his profound knowledge of civics. He makes a great bluff at study- ing, and spends most of his time making trouble for the teachers. He is not often seen speaking with the girls, but minds his own business. Chief amusement — dodging work. Technical Course. GEORGE A. POWERS slept and dreamt that life zvas beauty; I li'oke and found that life was duty. George Arthur is a good fellow. He had a corking time his Junior year on the Washington trip. He produced a musical composition which he dedicated to Miss Stratton. Noted for his musical (?) talent and his school bag. Chief occupation, im- pressing us with his dramatic ability. Fa orite expression, Oh, dear ! Dramatic Club. French Club. General Course. ALFREl) E. RAND lilr is initihticr than Ihc riii. That smile of AlfrccTs certainly (Iocs warm up the huildini; on some of those cold, wintry mornings. He doesn't chase after the girls much, but he sure does stand in well with the best of them. Alfred is a good sport, and no social would he com- plete without him. Notorious for his good looks and dispt)Sit!on. Industrial Course. AL'NE J. RANNE Secure these tioldeu early joys That yo}ith iiiisoiir'd icith sorro'cv bears. Aune is a splendid dancer and there is seldom an entertainment that she doesn't attend. She has also taken part in many entertainments outside of school. She is very fond of sports. Aune is a smart pui)il and is favorably known to her classmates. Noted for her bright eyes and winning ways. Commercial Course. HELEN M. RIORDAN What was I fiit into the world for, If it t ;ere not to talk? Helen never worries over studies. She is one of Miss Haskins' star boarders. Helen is a very good sport; she enjoys a good joke and she can tell one. Commercial Course. ROLAND L. ROGERS am nu'iiareli of all I survey. Ding Bat is one of our big fellows, who could not think of coming to school without his student bag. He gives us an impression that he studies very hard by the appearance nf the huoks he lakes home, but neither you nor I know. Hut leasing all joking aside, Rogers is a goo d jolly fel- low. Noted for being a radio fan. Technical Course. OSCAR S. ROME l.aufih and f roiv fat. Oscar l)clie es in this above moral, and that accounts for his merry smile. Regard- less of his winsome smile, he gets good marks. His American debut in O'llara San was a marked success. Oscar dcrix' s much pleasure in riding around in his coup, but then, who wouldn't? I'eculiarilies : Good marks. Treasurer of French Club. Dramatic Club. Soloist in Operetta, O'Hara San. College Course. LL' ROLD J. ROONEY ■' (' lliiiiks tih) little Zi'hii talks loo iiiuih. There's a certain store on Main street thai would have to close its doors if Harold wasn't there to put in the ads so as to get the crowd. We hear he is an artist when it comes to playing the 'cello. Chief expression; I'll match you for a nickel. College Course. MARY M. ROOT Fun has no li)nils. The aljove saying certainly holds true for Mary. She always enjoys a good time and she certainly can give you a good time. Mary is one of our expert bookkeepers. May she always hold a good job. Commercial Course. FREDERICK L. ROOTS Variety is the st ice of life. Despite his looks, Fred is quite an ac- complished person. He helped us win the relay race last year. He is a regular Pad- erewski when it comes to piano playing. He is one of Mr. Hunter's all-stars. Last, but not least, Fred is a regular lion among the Waite's Corner Janes. Something of a poet, too. Notorious for his versatility. Industrial Course. ALFRED D. ROSS Handsome is ivhat handsome does. Al is a member of the basketball team. His chest is always visible during a game, whenever he makes a basket. A favorite slogan among the fans is Open the win- dow so Ross can throw his chest out. He is also very popular. Noted for his mighty chest. Technical Course. KATHERINE R. ROWTON A modest maid am I. Katherinc had rather be seen than heard. However, she always adds to the fun when she's around. She had a corking time on the Washington trip. Result : her interests are now in Asliby. Glee Club. Dramatic Club. General Course. MICHAEL SAARl .Still zvaters run deef . Mike is a serious sort of fellow who likes to study. He is faithful when in- terested. His lessons, though said to be good, are nearly perfect; especially, law. His chief ambition is to be a grocery clerk and he is fast learning the trade. Commercial Course. SYLVIA M. SARKIN In her duly firoinft at ez'ery eall. Martha is a demure maid who certainly doesn't believe that a great deal of talk is an essential asset. Martha is a good stu- dent and she always has her lessons pre- pared, so we believe she must spend most of her time studying. During her four years with us Martha has made many friends, especially Agnes, who makes up for Martha's quietness. Commercial Course. A r BLANCHE H. SEDGWICK Thi'sc eyes, lliosc bci 'itcliiiuj eyes. Blanche is a very nice girl. Her lessons seem her only worry. And then slie mas- ters those quite well. Her recitations in 25 prove this. Noted for her vampy eyes. General Course. IRENE E. SHEA. How blithely she rides to the luiiiliihj of man. Irene heliexcs in ariety. She is one of our flappers ; and is always very pleasant to her schoolmates. Irene is one of Miss Fuller's fourth hour French sharks. She just dotes o n hikes. General Course. JOHN F. SHEA Do not trust too much to your (jood looks. Johnnie was a football player, and starred on the track team. He is almost always late for practice, and wc know that he spends some time out riding with the girls. Problem: What part of a lifetime is needed to keep the hair sleek? Solution: Ask Johnnie. Chief amu.sement — jollying the girls. Technical Course. FRANCIS A. SHEEHAN Old as I 0)11, for lady's loi'e unfit. The lo7'e of Iwaidy I reiiieiiiber ye .' Our respected classmate doesn't seem to cater to the girls (particularly). But siill loads of people are different in school. i'Vancis always has his lessons carefully prepared, from what we hear. He has a craving (?) love for Latin and Greek. He's a good friend and is always ready to aid a friend going under for the third lime. College Course. ARTHUR T, SIMMONDS The z .'orld's my oy.s-ler, zeliieh I ivitli siei'rd zei'l oj eii! . rthur's retiring nature pre enls our realizing that he has (he aml)iti()n and will to seize all opportunities for knowledge within his gras]) and pigeonhole it for fu- ture use. He very cpiietly treads the paths of knowledge, whethe r they be of science, mathematics, history, disctjvery, inventions, or what not. They to him are an eternal lure. Noted for his altentlance at lectures. Technical Course. MARGARET SMITH Tlie miisie in my heart I bore l oiui after it leas lieard no more. Margaret is one of our many i)rominent meml)ers who is a great help as a clerk to one of the l)iggest stores in our city. She is also like many others who lielieve in a good time and then study. She's quite a star in her Music Appreciation class. Commercial Course. 4 LEON C. SMITH Lend iiic your cars! Leon stepped into the limelight in his Sciphomorc year when he carried off lirst honors in the prize-speaking contest. Since then he has amused and entertained us regularly with his speeches and recitations. He has certainly proved his aliility as a speaker. Although Leon is a hard worker, he likes a good time and is especially fond (? ) of dancing. Noted for his oratorical powers, and long words. Dramatic Cluli. Technical Course. AGNES M. SMITH Ahvays cheery, Never weary. Lessons don't bother Agnes, as she's in for a good time ; but do not think that she doesn't know anything, for she surely has to have talent to reach a passing mark with- out study. She is brimful of fun and jollity. Agnes likes to j iggle and that is what she's noted for. Works in the Bank. Commercial Course Part-time. MAZOLA L. STEVENS The bhisliiiuj beauties of a '23 maid. Mazola always seems to be blushing, especially when you speak of — ? Neverthe- less, her mind hustling and scurrying earns her good marks. Mazola has cultivated a walk (of its kind) racing up Summer street pretty early in the morning. Mazola's bound to put the c illege she attends on the map. Noted for that walk. l' rencli Club. Dramatic Club. Red and Gray lioard. C ollege Course. PAULINE J. ST. GERMAIN U'herc'i'cr slie may go, she has never a foe. Polly is one of our many quiet class- mates. She is a good supporter of all school activities. Polly doesn't seem to have any favorites, yet she always enjoys herself. She is a studious girl and never offers excuses. PcjIIv is noted for her studiousness. Works for Mr. Amiott. Commercial Course. BEATRICE M. STONE There's none zchose style is so neat, Jl'hosc loving smile is so sicect. The above quotation suits Beatrice per- fectly. Her friends are innuinerable ; in fact, every one who meets her is caught by her charming personality. She has done some tine work in the Dramatic Club and other school activities. Beatrice is a good sport both in and out of school and the Class of '23 would surely be lost without her. Notorious for her popularity. Dramatic Club. Girls' Glee Club. Commercial Course. RAYMOND ST. PIERRE No one ean love and be wise at the same time. Raymond has not only the honor of be- ing the handsomest man in the class, Init is also one of our artists. He is most popu- lar. He is quite fond of the girls, and to jolly a girl is his favorite pastime. May his good looks carry him far. Noted for his artistic abilities. Class Book. Technical Course. FRAXCIS A. SULLIVAN Men of rii' icords arc the best iiioi. Sully is one of Mr. Hunter's appren- tices. In school he is very quiet and un- assuming, so has not l)ecome so notorious as the rest of us. He doesn't let the girls bother him much, and we fear he is liable to become a permanent memlier of the O. L?. C lub. 'ou never can tell, however. Industrial Course. SOINTU SYRJALA (' taketh most delight 111 )iiusic. instruments, and art. Sointu is the most useful and talented student of the class of 1923. He is an artist, a musician, an actor, playwright, and poet, and has other abilities than these. Sointu is favorably known among his fel- low people, as he has sung and acted at various entertainments. Sointu has a won- derful oice. He has served us very faith- fully and the best wishes of the class of 1923 go with him. Class Book Artist. General Course. DOROTHY M. TENNEY Wide is the gulf between me and man. Dot is not interested in the boys as far as we know. But it certainly .seems good to have some one to remind us that all our time should not be spent in the corridors. She is a jolly girl and spends most of her time in studies and athletics (and Shea's). Hockey Team. Basket Ball Team. Commercial Course. fc- - • — il.. — .r TOIVO W. TIKKALA His years but young, His exl erience old. Toivo is one of the high honor students of the class of 1923. He has served on many committees. Toivo's well-known tal- ent and diligence will carry him far and we wish him every success. He is noted for his 'er' expression in school, close ap- plication to work, and for his success. Red and Gray. Class Book. Technical Course. RALPH TOWNSEND Good things conic in small packages. Townie was a star basket ball player, and was also a member of the track and football teams. What he lacks in size, he makes up in speed and ability. He is very fond of the girls, but does not let them interfere with his athletics. He knows where Sargeant Camp for girls is. Chief amusement — hiking. General Course. Football. Basket Ball. Track. MARION C. TUCKER The girl zvith the ready smile. Marion is one of those girls that can always be counted on to cheer a game on to victory. She's fond of hockey, I hear. Tuck is one of our modes! kind and never lets anyone know of her accomplish- ments. We know she is very fond of her Latin teachers. W'e wish her well. Field hockey. Glee Club. Dramatic Club. Class Party Committee. College Course. MILDRED R. VALITON hare to t lcasc myself. Mildred comes from Lunenburg, where she attended high school for two years. She has no pronounced likes or dislikes. Fun is her great desire. Lessons are a trivial worry, hut she recites when called upon. She has many friends. She ushers at Cum- ings Theater. Noted for her giggle. General Course. PAUL S. VAUGHAN was not ahvays thus. Paul has always been a bright fellow and has done well in his school work and ac- tivities. We are all grateful to him as chairman of the photograph committee. Being possessed of a mechanical mind he has, with his brother, produced a Lord racer with which he hopes to win the na- tional races. His favorite sport is swim- ming and from that sport he has derived a motto, Sink or swim, which he tries to follow. I'uture ambition, manufacturer of rotary vah'e automobiles. May his dili- gence be rewarded. Class Book Committee. Technical Course. ISABEL B. WALKER What's the use of ii orrying ? Scotty is a lively girl. She's noted as a dancer and belongs to the Funny hive. She is a favorite. She likes all outdoor sports and can be heard cheering with the rest of the I' unny Five at all football and basket ball games. Scotty is noted for her wonderful dancing. Commercial Course. RICHARD G. WALLIS A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays And confident tomorrozi's. Rich never worries over studies. He sjicnds much of his time speeding Lizzie. Noted for his xylophone playing and his broad smile. Chief occupation, cutting-up. Rich proved himself a great playwright in his Junior year by capturing the Hudson Dramatic Prize with David Merriam. President of the Dram.atic Club. Boys' Glee Club. Debating Club. Mutual Admiration Society. College Course. WILLARD G. WATSON Yonder he drh'es. avoid that wieked Ford. As an automobilist, Tubby has no su- perior. His trip to Waltham shows he certainly drives a wicked Ford. W hen not attending our ancient and honorable school he runs the Boys' Department at the V. As a piano player he makes Leo Hannon look to his laurels, and when not playing he can be found at our dances tripping the light fantastic. Noted for his curly hair and his hord. I- avorite- expression : Aw — forget it. Technical Course. GLORY V. WESTLIN Her quiet and unassuming manner Brings fortli her pleasing ii.'ays. On her return from vacation, Glory sur- prised us with her Red Cross life saving Iiadge. I f Glory could only swim through her lessons as well, she would be unsur- passable. She is a good sport, therefore an asset to the class. College Course. DORTHEA WHITCOMB ''Mm. iiioi. Did! arc Iwr iicli ht. Dol ' is always pulling someone on the string. There is safety in numbers, Dot. In school she pals around with Decima, hut outside it's a question. She's awfully good- hearted and willing. Noted for winning ways. General Course. HARRY W. WHITNEY all the year were playing holidays, To sport would be as tedious as to work.'' Harry left us one autumn morning last fall. 'e were still grieving over his loss when he turned up the following Monday (rejoice, ye students!) with the informa- tion that he was helping to run Simonds', part-time. c hope that he is as great an asset to them as he is to the class of 1923. Who said Harry was a little tease? He's a good sport and a good scholar, anyway. Notorious for ? Qass Rook. Commercial Course. EVELYN L. WHITTEMORE .Siteh a light and mettled dance Sail.' we never yet in France. Evelyn is one of the part-time pupils who work in the High School bank. She is fond of all kinds of sport and takes great de- light in dancing. Evelyn is noted for the permanent wave on her car-puffs. Seri- ously, she holds herself strictly to account for all obligations placed in her care. Commercial Course. . EVELYN M. WHITTEN ''Her beauty makes This I'ault a feasting presence full of sight. Spuds hails from the South Side. She attends the well-known parties of that sec- tion. Spuds is a cheerful girl and is in- terested in out-of-town fellows — especially those of Lowell. Good looks, good man- ners, good poise. Commercial Course. LILLIAN S. WIKSTEDT A very bashful maid ani . Lillian is bashful, but she is a good stu- dent and has many friends (girl friends) ; particularly, a certain Edith who sits in Room 28. Although Lillian is bashful, she is a loyal supporter of F. H. S. activities, and especially football and basket hall. Every other week Lillian helps Miss Sher- win, and many times she is seen coming down the corridor hidden behind a pile of books. Works in the Library. Part-time Commercial Course. ERNEST H. WILLIAMS Speak little and to the purpose. Ernie is the silent partner of the Indus- trial Course. We hardly ever hear him talk except when called upon to recite. It's a relief to have some one who isn't forever talking. Ernie is a pattern maker for the Fitchburg Steam Engine Co. when not in school. He cruises around on a Harley- Davidson in his spare time, and is also a ski jumper and a radio fan. Notorious for his quietness. Industrial Course. ESTHER J. WINTHROP Oh — how she handles that change! Esther always seems happy; except when she feels sad. We hear that she's kept busy writing letters to some one. Esther seems to be always in a hurry. There must be some reason for it. She enjoys rather heavy reading. Commercial Course. MARY E. WISWELL A quiet country maid is she (?) Mary is another member of our class registered in 26. As a student she shines, especially in Chem (?) but as an athlete she is even more brilliant. As Captain of the girls' hockey team she did her best to uphold the honor of the class. She is also a member of the basket ball and track teams. Mary likes Ashburnham for some unknown reason, maybe Cushing Academy or the Grange (?). No dance would be a success without her. Noted for her taking ways and constancy to Alice W. Favorite Expression : Aw, Gee, How'd ye get down this morning? Hockey Team Captain, Basket Ball, Track, Glee Club. General Course. WEBSTER C. WOODRUFF They ring round the same unvaried chimes With sure returns of still expected rhymes. W'ebster, we all know, is a very good student. He makes a specialty of poems and short stories; but there's nothing like having a sister's notebook handy. How about it? Nex'ertheless, he's a good sport. We wish him luck. Future ambition, a farmer. Too bad his Ford can't talk. Technical Course. , EMILY E. WOODWARD Every gesture, dignity. Em, our perfect lady, is full of fun and keeps us laughing over her witty sallies. Noted as a vocalist. Always ready to as- sume her share of responsibility. She has taken part in many school activities. I'opu- lar? Yes. Dramatic Club. Red and Gray Board. Honorable Mention in Dramatic Prize. College Course. EDITH N. WOOLACOTT Beauty is a icinning souL Whalom appeals to Edith, as she is there every week when a dance is being con- ducted. She is one of our beauties. To most of us she is only smiles, but to one of our members she is a little more. Edith can dodge her lessons by spending her time talking to her teachers, so we hear. She is noted for her i)early teeth. General Course. A. HARPER WYATT JVhich Haz-el, zvhich Hazel, which Hazel zvill it be The above quotation has been the cause of many hours of deep concern to Happy. Because we hear that there's something mysterious about Hazel from New York and the Bohunkus Tribe. In spite of all this, Happy has found a great deal of time to help us on committees and all the under- takings of our class and we surely appre- ciate it. Class Book Committee. General Course. BEATRICE AEL .K1 Ezi-ryoiic is like the eoiiil aiiy lie is iidHf to kecf'. Beatrice h.is been with us only since SepieiTil)er of this year, when she moved from Darre. Mass. Her pleasant smile, however, proves an asset in making friends. She believes in taking things as they come, and having a good time. Noted for her geniality. General Course. ROBERT M. TUCKER Editor-in-Chief, Class Book Honest labor hears a loi'ely faec. We live lo learn, that's what ISoh says when he gets 20 per cent on a Erench verb test. Bob has quite a few callings — running the half-mile, grocery clerk, Erench (?) and last, but not least, re- porter for The Telegram. 'e think she calls lo him quite often ! He, by the way, is the Editor of this book. He's got a lot of work to do, but he is capable of it, and from reports is doing well. Good luck. Bob. Class ATotlo Committee. Class I'ook Committee. Dramatic Club. Technical Course. CLASS CREED We will be true, for there are those who trust us; W'e will be pure, for there are those who care; We will be strong, for there is much to suffer; We will be brave, for there is much to dare; We will be friends to all the poor and friendless; We will be gi ing and forget the gift; We will be humble, for we know our weakness; We will look up, and laiigh, and love, and lift. Page Fifly THE X I X E T £ E X T W E X T Y - T H R E E CLASS BOOK FACULTY OF THE FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL Charles T. Woodlmry James M. McNamara Clarence X. Amiott Lou E. Brigham Alice V. Brown Thomas C. Brown James A. Chalmers Marie L. Champagne Don C. Clark illiam J. Dooling William H. Dooling Anna E. Dunn Carrie F. Fairl anks Wallace W. Farnsworth Henry Fischer Agnes Fitzgibbon Alice C. Fuller Dennis Gildea Maud L. Gifford Ethel Ham (Jos. X. Haskell. u; . , Mattel Harrington Joseph A. Harwood Adellierta A. Haskins Ralph W. Howard } :hn T. Howarth Frank M. Howe W ee li. H«.yt Ralph K. Hubbard illiam B. Hunter Chester C. Irving Bruce F. Jeffery Pred G. Johnson Eura M. Kester T. I'rancis Kielty Annie K. Kirby Alice S. Lane Muriel Leach Marie A. LottiuNille Ellen G. McGrath Elva L. Mclntire Helen 1. Merriam (jwilym Miles Jcjsie S. Miner jVlary G. Murphy Ethel L. Peabody Alice R. Pepin George P. Peters Orlana Ranncy Arthur L. Ross Louise W. Sawyer Bertha L. Sherwin Mary C. Smith Helen F. Stratton Herljert P. Sullivan Eleanor Tucker Lucy B. Wyman THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Fifty-One TEACHERS Teachers W'ho strive to help us strive For purer, sweeter, nolder things in life In books, in songs, in pigments, or in words ; That vulgar Philistines Shall yet be Epicures of culture. Respectful of the Muses. Teachers Who sympalliize with youthful thoughllessness And listless lessiins half |)repared. Teachers Who forgive when mischief gets sway Inciting us to escapades, Preciiiitous. re.grettable, unwise. Teachers W ho forget mistakes. And in forgetting Remember every little act Worthy of remembrance. Teachers Who educate, Drawing out each hidden talent. Developing, encouraging, and praising. Teachers Who fathom, and who understand; And understanding, advise The path to choose to reach success, Guides along the way. Teachers Who advise, and whose Advice is oft unheeded. They counsel well with friendly words, Yet punish too for ultimate results. Teachers Who strive, who sympathize. Forgive, forget, remember, educate. Develop, encourage, praise. Fathom, understand, adx ise, Punish, and prepare. Teachers, yes, and friends. We thank you. J. E. A.— 22. THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Ftjty-Three Chronology SEPTEMBER 6. 7. Back to school we must go. It's great to be at work again. We Seniors look important. Can you blame us? Bickford's gray cabs will be in great demand, if the flow of books doesn't decrease. Saturday — a day of rest; too bad there aren't two in a week. Work begins, but we can't grumble; we must live up to our class motto. 12. Some people just can't stay away from us, so come back for a P. G. Welcome! This is unlucky. We wonder why so many girls watch the win- dow styles going home from school. Greetings, Mr. Miles. Senior Class nominations. Leave it to us to be first. Again we shall enjoy the happiness of good class officers. Miss Gifford is kept busy telling individuals how to act in the corridors. Seniors, of course, are excused. We never have to be told. Plow about it? Ask any of the senior teachers. They know. Junior Class nominations. Juniors are just beginning their activities; '23 wishes them luck. 9 11 13. 14. 15. 18. 19. 20. 2 1 . Mr. Miles gives us some exercises to develop the lungs. A few more bobbed haired lassies appear. Watch out. 22 . Oh! What a glorious day! It's great to be alive, isn't it? 25. Junior Class elections. Officers are: President, Joseph Shea; Vice-President, Gladys Shafer; Treasurer, Richard Lilly; Secre- tary, Louise Goodspeed. 26. Two young gentlemen call on Miss Pepin. Some class, eh? One at a time, hereafter, please; but we can hardly blame them. 27. Notice of school night. Football tickets ready. Get yours early. Sounds familiar. 28. Music again. A Shepherd Maid Has Passed, rings throu gh Assembly Hall. 29. A little fresh air is provided for by a fire-drill. School night. Interesting program. 30. F. H. S., 28; Clinton, 0. A good beginning is half the work. OCTOBER 2 . Senior class meeting. The first period is omitted. Do you think senior meetings will come often? 3. Beach sports a black eye. We wonder if they are becoming fashionable. Page Fijty-Four THE X I X E T E E N T W E X 4 . A satchel is. needed to inform the pupils not to trespass upon the square near Room 34. The satchel belongs to a male member of the faculty. Wonder what it contains. 5 . Senior class color day. Looks like a Hallowe'en party. b. Miss Merriam holds an infants class after school today, for the benetit of those who had not learned their biology lessons. Poor little things, they're to be pitied. 9. One of the beribboned girls of the class has grown up. How about the others? Have ou seen David's new socks? They're dazzling. 10. Girls' Interests first meeting. The songbird of our renowned class entertains us. Oh. Ina, you sing like one immortal. Our president has a broken finger. 1 1 . We wonder if some of the girls around school didn't have enough yarn to make a sweater all the same color. How about it, girls? Two-faced or two-sided? Which? 1 . Junior color day. Xice colors, but they can't come up to black and orange. Beach's black eye is in its prime. 13. Friday, the thirteenth. Xo mishaps, however; everybody is serene and happv about school. This includes the teachers, also. 14. F. H. S., 40: Lowell, 0. OH! ! ! ! 16. 'ote is taken for class photographer. Senior class dues are be- ing collected. We are a very busy class, but, Labor omnia vin- cit. 17. A member of the faculty collects all conspicuous vanity cases. We wonder what her object can be. Xicht wahr? The first overcoats of the season appear. 18. What seems to be the attraction in Room 26, Hodge? Same thing? 19. . thletic officers are elected. We wish them luck in their under- takings. Much excitement is caused in Dramatic Club meeting. Cause— mouse: victim .Mi.' s Stratton: promoter — Eddie Allen. 20. Waltham game tomorrow. In sweet anticipation, we await the battle. 21 . Waltham. 6: F. H. S., 7. Oh boy! 23. An enthusiastic mass meeting held in Assembly Hall this morn- Y - THREE CLASS BOOK ing. First two periods are omitted. Everybody is happy over the victory. 24. We wonder where some of the children of the Freshman and Sophomore classes hear their slang expressions. It's awful, Mabel: and they don't hesitate to repeat them either. Anchor combs his hair; he's going to have his picture taken with the football team. 25. Oh, Sally, that new sweater of yours could be used to instruct a kindergarten in the primary colors. The home rooms are scenes of much excitement during the book-covering contest. A com- pulsory contest, you may be sure. Collins gets his shoes shined to have his picture taken for the class book. Too bad they won't show. 26. Marks go in.. The crisis has passed. For better or for worse. Monday reveals the story. 27. Some teachers give out report cards today. They are very con- siderate of the pupils. They dislike to keep them in suspense. 28. F. H. S., 43; Gardner, 0. A good start for Proviso. 30. Report cards. Mr. Howe reads from the Bible, Blessed are they that suffer, etc. A well chosen topic for today. 31. Whatcha goin' to do tonight? is what you hear before Hal- lowe'en activities. NOVEMBER 1 . Another month started. F. H. S. team leaves for Proviso. If good wishes help to win, the victory is ours. 2 . The school misses the boys and Mr. Woodbury's familiar facial — no, not soap — expressions. S y sports another rainbow sweater. 3. Xo school today because of the teachers' convention. Oh! don't get excited, it only comes once a year. 4. Proviso, 24; F. H. S., 9. Hurrah for Proviso, but a louder cheer for Fitchburg. 6. Mr. X olen, a well-known teacher in F. H. S., dies. Welcome home from Proviso, boys. THE NINETEEN T W E N 7 . The members of the team don't look as if they were abused while away. Poor Sam! too bad he couldn't stay at Alaywood if the girls were so attractive. 'oting day; Civics classes busy. 8. We'll have plenty of wet stuff now, even though it is prohi- bition time; the incessant rains provide for that. Rainy weather doesn't blight our spirits any. 9. We gaze with wonder at Louise's new coiffure. If such is the latest, we would rather be old-fashioned. How about it girls? 10. An enthusiastic mass meeting held in preparation for F. H. S. and Brockton game. Coach Gildea, Mayor Fellows, and Captain Hodge give inspiring talks to pupils. 11. F. H. S., 13; Brockton, 0. The pendulum swings now on the victory side. 13. I Ir. Hubbard gives an illustrated talk to Seniors on his trip abroad. Did you hear what he said about walking with a girl on deck? Oh, my goodness, ain't it orful? 15. Miss Dunn makes an astonishing remark about killing people. She still loves to talk about her sophomores to the Senior class. 16. V'ery interesting G. I. C. meeting held in A. H. Mrs. Woodbury, Mrs. McNamara, and Mrs. Howe speak. Ina sings for us once more. We wish we might hear her more often. 17. Wonder why some of the girls gather around Lincoln's statue ca:h day at recess. Is it their great love for .America's son? Lcve for somebody else's son, we believe. 18. F. H. S., 10; Boston College, 7. Close shave. 20. Hodge's shoulder looks pretty bad. Wonder what fair dame leaned her head upon it. A poor little dog strayed into 26 but v.'cnt out f)retty quick; guess he didn't want to be iddicated. 21 . A female member of our class wears a diamond ring on her left hand. It's on the wrong finger, so there's nothin' to it. 22. Some boys give their secrets away when white is seen on their ccats, and the can of powder was found, too. How's that for vanity? 23. Miss Champagne and Miss Dunn differ greatly in regard to Sophomores. Hope they never get into an argument, because both have good reasons for their opinion. Y-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Fijty-Fivc 24. Some excitement is caused in Room 26, because of the childish pranks some people engage in, merely playing with sand. Seniors, we must admit, sometimes make mistakes; not very often, however. 25. Boston Commerce, 0; F. H. S., 39. A clean slate for Leomin- ster. 26. New style of hair bands for bobbed haired girls in school. Direct from Paris when Fitchburg has it. Watch for the style. 28. Nothing new or. exciting. 29. Mass meeting held; two periods omitted; Leominster tomorrow. 30. F. H. S., 12; Leominster, 6. Thanksgiving dance held in As- sembly Hall. We have a great deal to be thankful for. DECEMBER 4. Education Week. Mr. Gammack brings an inspiring message to us. 5. Election daj-. How're you bettin'? Fellows or Carriere? Quite a snow storm. 6. Good Fellows' Club makes its debut. The members must be good fellows to face the school in such an attire. Mr. G. K. Hudson pays tribute to A. Eugene Nolen. 7. Christmas carols sung in A. H. make all feel sort o' gay. 8. Last program for Flducation Week. Mr. Price speaks. Senior night observed. 9. No more football games this year. 1 1 . Mr. Dempsey gives a very humorous address. 12. Girls' Interests has the true Christmas spirit. It was demon- strated in Assembly this morning. 13. Teachers are giving their Christmas surprises ahead of time; namely, tests. Such a lovely gift is sure to please (?). 14. Al Ross doesn't seem to fit at singing exercises. It's part of his Thursday's program to be sent out of singing. 15. Mr. Chalmers tries to entertain his class by playing magician. He must have sat up all night preparing the story that went with the performance. Page Fifty-Six THE XIXETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK IS. A week from today. Oh! boy: ain't it a grand and glorious feeling? 19. Great excitement caused in Room 33. Cause — Great damage done to desk chair by Mr. Dooling. 20. Chair is fixed. It must have been quite a job. Mr. Dooling is around school, having suffered no ill effects from the accident. 21 . We wonder how it feels to be stung by that bug about which Miss Pepin speaks so often. We are reminded by our teachers that marks have gone in. 22. School closes for a week. Christmas greetings are being passed around. JANUARY 2 . Starting the New Year well by receiving report cards. We said well , but do we mean it? 3. Seems that some of the pupils around school have resolved not to wear puffs. 4. The teachers lay dowTi New Year's resolutions for the pupils, something to the effect of Study long; study steady; . lways have your lessons ready. Miss Haskins is absent. Much glee in 26. 5. She has another new pair of earrings. Must have quite an as- sortment by now. 8. Senior Class meeting held. Miss Stiles gives interesting talk on Labrador. 9. Hygiene Class held after school. . sk C. O. B. how she liked it. 10. Great amusement in Room 25, sixth hour — face lecture given. 11 . New kerchiefs give western appearance to our eastern girls. 12. Quite a number of absentees today. Too bad the no-school sig- nals don't apply to us. Traffic teachers are annoyed over mob in west corridor. 15. Miss Dunn takes another vacation. Don't know what to make of it. Miss Champagne is seen piloting a strange young man down the corridor. Who'd a thunk it? 16. Consternation in corridor near Room 22 today. Wonder what about? Kain't git no information on the subjec'. 17. Boys can't be jealous without showing it, so they wear kerchiefs too. Girls hope theirs are more becoming than the boys'. We're glad they are. 18. Mr. Hubbard was absent t'other day and today he has some- thing on his hand which appears to be new and shiny, but plain. We ain't saying nuthin', but we got good grounds for suspicion. 19. Mr. Chalmers makes inquiries about the kerchief. He wants to know if the girls are being initiated into secret societies or is it just style. M. P. is seen with a strange young man. Wonder why? 22. Colds seem prevalent. Wonder what has happened to all the teachers? 23. Dr. Hsieh speaks to school on New China. A very interesting and humorous speaker. Chinese people, according to the boys, have a good representation of the word trouble. Fourth period is omitted. 24. Miss Haskins turns preacher and gives some sound advice to people in study hours. 25. There must be a contest among dogs to be educated. At least, they have come to school quite often of late. They seem to like Room 26 for an abode. 26. It's a wonder Miss Pepin will speak to us this morning after the elaborate affair she attended last night — listening to Grand Opera. Commercial-Industrial night. Pleasing entertainment given. 29. Notice that a few more girls have bobbed their golden tresses. Better late than never. 30. We have some real actresses in our midst. They take part in the large stage productions of Fitchburg. We notice that they are not so unassuming since their names appeared in print. 31. We just found out why Fitchburg lost the Gardner game: S — r i — wasn't there to encourage that star. Some of the actresses find it hard work to remove their red cheeks; so it seems to us. THE NINETEEN T W E N T Y - I H R E E CLASS BOOK Page Fifty-Seven FEBRUARY 1 . Miss Pepin doesn't act as if she lilted to manage traffic; I guess some of the sophomores don't like to have her either. 2 . Miss Dunn conducts sixth hour class in a strange manner today. All stand — good recitation permission may be obtained to sit down. 5. The Junior bunch don't enjoy third hour study period in the library now that Miss Sherwin is back. 6. Wonder if W.J.D. could perform some of the great stunts he brags about, such as Watch the board and I'll go threw it. 7. We hear some strange remarks about the new teachers in school. Hope our slang is as excusable as theirs. Seniors of great im- portance, according to an argument held in one of the English classes. 8. Mr. Miles acts rather queerly today. Could it be? We hate to think it of him. 9. We know why some of the girls didn't go to the 'alentine party. Oh d-e-a-h! Learned dog goes to all the classes today. 12. Senior Class meeting. Some debate. Ask Phil McNamara where he got his information and how he kept it from the others? You'd be surprised. 13. We have another new teacher with us now. Welcome, Miss McCarthy. 14. Valentine's day doesn't cause much excitement around school. The teachers' hearts are softened a little bit today. 15. Miss Dunn wonders why her pupils (Sophomores, of course, are exempted) are so drowsy today. She forgets it is the day after the fourteenth. 16. Teachers give us a little warning that marks are soon to be passed in. Those words are as welcome as the flowers in May ( ?). 19. Some new articles of apparel about school today. Hate to say nuthin' but ther's bin a Dollar Day since Friday, reckon that's the reason. 20. We gaze in wonder at the audacity of little Freshman girls as they stand before the mirrors. 21. One teacher introduces a new method of punishment for gram- matical errors— a cent a mistake. Guess it's a get-rich-quick plan. 22 . A little vacation today. 23 . Back to school for a day. For our convenience, of course? With longing eyes we look for our vacation. MARCH 5 . Mass meeting this morning, and the first two periods omitted. Not as much laughter as usual. Wonder why? Oh! — report cards. 6. March winds do blow; some people's hats do too. 7 . Miss Dunn threatens to murder somebody in cold blood. She's trying to live up to the reputation that goes with auburn hair. 8 . Nelson P. Coffin dies. Tryouts for Class Play take place. Nothing the matter with 1923 when it comes to dramatics. 9. Cast is selected. Ask some of the Sophomores how they get their lunch so quickly at recess. Secret service or underground rail- ways ho ! 12 . Some basketball game. The referee knew how to play the game, it seems; the boys won, however. 13 . Dean Lord speaks very interestingly to the Seniors on higher busi- ness schools. Some people seem bound to say Lord Dean. 14. Mr. Howarth performs some rather queer stunts on third floor; however, not before a large audience. 15. Mr. Miles entertains with his funny (?) jokes. The boys leave for Tufts. Ciood luck I 16. With great pleasure we hear of boys' first victory. Congratula- tions ! Keep up the good work ! 19. Mass meeting again. Hurrah! for t e boys! No, the roof is still on. It's a wonder, though. 20. Some pupils are reading the Red and Gray and nothing else, according to some teachers. This issue was fine. 21. Spring is here. Oh! how welcome. It doesn't feel like it, though. Page Fifty-Eight THE X I X E T E E X T W E X T Y - T H R E E CLASS BOOK 22 . Miss Shenvin still has to separate the Junior bunch. She seems to delight in it. 23. One teacher is rather cross today. . sk M for evidence. 2b. Another general assembly, but oh how different, not even first period omitted. '7. Girls Interests meeting. Several girls speak on courtesy. Even the boys are discussing Easter styles. .And they say the girls possess vanity I 28. The basket ball boys are going to Chicago. Fitchburg is cer- tainly in the limelight. 29. It looks as if Goodnow-Pearson's would have to buy a new sup- ply of earrings, so many girls are wearing them about school. Happy Easter. Everybody! APRIL 1 . X'o fools around. 2. .A zebra in school — some sweater, Marguerite. 3 . We are really astonished at Y. . . P. for talking to so many young ladies in 26. 4. . ssembly. Some Packard, we'll say. How many would like to go to Persia where a woman is not allowed to gaze on the face of a man? Boys win. 5. M. Fitzgerald brings a dozen eggs for lunch. Some appetite. 6. Tn,-ing to freeze us out by the feeling. Even the janitors have turned against us. 9. We question the number of times our chief faculty advisor should use the word ' wonderful' in one morning. 10. The M s are all dolled up today: what can the matter be? 1 1 . Those sophomores are surely queer acting things, especially some in particular. 1 2 . Long period singing today. The seniors are superior, of course. 13. Junior Class party. They've got courage on Friday the 13th. 'ou ll do anything once, especially when you're a junior. 16. Xo scarcity of tests around school these days. 17. After receiving the locker pledges we've decided that the school council believes that confession is good for the soul. 18. Gladys has her locks cut again. Some class. 19. A day off through Paul Revere's courtesy. 20 . 'acations aren't good for some people according to some teachers. 23. April showers. Umbrellas go up; then down. 24. Head bands seem to be the latest rage among the girls. At first we thought the girls had headaches. 25. Argument between Charlotte and Beatrice in sixth hour class. Still remains unsettled. 26 . Dr. Carriere speaks on Clean Up Week at the singing assembly. Mr. Miles assures us that our concert will make grand opera sound sick. 27. We hope all the pupils won't come back to school fatigued, after spending their vacation beating rugs, and burning rubbish, etc. (You know those pamphlets.) MAY 7 . Vacation over. This day of all days is most welcome (???) 8. We are hearing tales about the Washington trip. It's as good as a wild west story to hear how Beatrice's hair was bobbed. 9 . Miss Haskins convinces us in fifth hour that her sixth sense is all she claims it to be. Sophomores are the victims today. Some people at F. H. S. evidently think it is an annex to the Fitchburg Lunch. 10. Ask K. C. how she liked Chinatown and, oh yes, how she liked the compan ' of an escort- Oh Ralph. 1 1 . The corner near room 2 7 seems to be very popular at recess — we wonder what the attraction is. Can you tell us, Bart? 14. Class pictures were never known to be taken on the day ap- pointed, although the 1923 class is wonderful, it cannot alter this long established fault. 15. Is your mother having new curtains in the parlor this spring, Persis? We sure admire tha tricky cretonne jacket. 16. Mr. x miott seemed willing to entertain faculty members, in lock- er room. X'obody seemed to second the motion. 17. We hear that a very quiet (?) audience attended the dress re- hearsal of the play. Girls go to Crocker field — to get limber. THE NINETEEN TWENIY-THREE CLASS BOOK 18. The 1923 Class play certainly was great. We think that even Broadway is none too good for our cast. 21. Red and Gray seems to be chiefly composed by E. J. A. Not- withstanding this fact, it was very interesting. 22. Some Juniors enjoy reading notes on Prichard street. Demure little Juniors. Oh what a mistake! 23. Senior Class picture taken today. Daly attracts attention of Seniors, and causes them to hold that smile by energetic wav- ing of some one's dainty handkerchief. 24. Girls come to a decision about graduation apparel after nearly coming to blows. Even Dudley seems satisfied. 2 5 . Man may come and man may go, but I go on forever — not the brook — but a woman's tongue. Mr. Howe doesn't believe it true of women alone, as the boys in 26 manage to keep up with the girls when it comes to talking. 28. The chronologist turns prophet and foretells that early in June our respected class president will get into trouble with the traffic officers of a neighboring town. 29. Memorial day exercise in the assembly. We imagine a number of people lost some weight, rising for each speaker. 31. Last day of May. In a month from today, for us Seniors, high school will be only a memory. JUNE The sweetest time of all the year, The time when graduation's near ; A joyful, yet a sad ex'ent, The close of four long years well spent. The Senior Prom was a grand affair, All Senior boys and girls were there ; Both short and tall, and fair and dark. Were just as happy as th' well-known lark. The relay race you ask about ? The Seniors won without a doul)t. The Juniors strove, and showed some force; But '23 won out, of course. On the 25th we had some fun. Graduation week had just Iiegun ; Story, and song, and jokes aljundant Closes our record of days resplendent. Rehearsals! Promenade! GRADUATION! Page Sixty THE XIXETEEX TWENTY - THREE CLASS BOOK THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Sixty-One THE RED AND GRAY BOARD Edit or-in-C hie j: David H. Merriam, Jr., '23 Business Manager: Waino F. Paakkari, '23 Assistant Business Managers: Geo. Nutting, '24; Henry Suomala, '25 Literary Department Mazola Stevens, '23, Chairman Philip McNamara, '23 Dorothy Bruce, '24 School Notes Doris Mitchell, '23, Chairman Lempi Hukari, '24 Edna Siipola, '24 Margaret Cross, '25 Jokes Emily Woodward, '23, Chairman Elizabeth Bangs, '24 Douglas Nathan, '25 Athletics Gabriel Caplan, '23, Chairman Benjamin Miller, '24 Exchanges Louise Goodspeed, '24, Chairman Dorothy Werner, '24 Alumni J. Edward Allen, '22, Chairman Frances Guercio, '24 Art Evelyn Michelman, '23, Chairman Pauline Christian, '24 THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Sixty-Three SENIOR CLASS PLAY The annual senior play presented by the class of 1923 at the Lyric Theater was Booth Tarkington's Alonsieur Beaucaire, made famous as a drama first by Richard Mansfield, afterwards converted into a romantic opera, and altogether Tarkington's best work. The story takes place in the early eighteenth century, the characters being contemporary with Louis XV. of France, and the plot dealing with a romantic adventure of Louis Philippe, cousin of the king. The property committee consisted of Adrienne Drolet and Thelma Bohaker. Una Jackson was chairman of the ticket committee. Members of the cast acquitted themselves in a creditable man- ner at all times, the characterization was particularly well-defined, and the interest keen throughout. Undoubtedly the comedy, with its lively plot, charming costumes, and appropriate scenery proved one of the most popular of the senior plays. The production was under the general direction of Miss Helen F. Stratton, head of the Academic English Department. The other members of the faculty committee, Mr. John T. Howarth, Miss Bertha L. Sherwin, Miss Alice B. Hoyt, assisted in the presentation. The costumes were all made at the High School by the sewing de- partment, in charge of Miss Alice B. Hoyt. Sointu Syrjala made the p'ans for the stage settings. During the performance the High School Orchestra, with Miss Alice Pepin as director, played appropriate selections. Miss Muriel Leach of the Department of Physical Education trained the students for the minuet; Mr. Clark, for the fencing scene. The cast was as follows: Monsieur Beaucaire Richard Walli.s Duke of Winterset Sointu Syrjala Harry Kackell Leon Smith Mr. Molyneux David H. Merriam, Jr. Captain Badger Bigelow Hall Beau Nash George Powers Lord Townbrake Roland Rogers Mr. Bantison Oscar Rome Sir Hugh duilford William Mclnnes Henri de Beaujolais Elliott Goodspeed Marquis dc Mirepoix Paul Hodge Winton Shirley Bohaker Lady A-fary Carlysle Mazola Stevens Lady Malhourne Marguerite Connor Lady Clarise Irene Shea Lady Rellerton Ida Caplan Lady Baring-Gould LIna Jackst)n Estelle Beatrice Stone Marie Adrienne Drolet Ser ants to Beaucaire: Franc uis Arthur C aldwell Victor Harper Wyatt Louis Lewis Baker Jean Everett Dudley I'erquin Harold Rooney Joseph Robert Tucker Servant to Beau Nash John Shea Ladies al Lady Malbourne's Ball — Katlierine Ryan, Gladys Jefferson, Thelma Bohaker, Mabel Heffernan, Alice Woods, Agatha Jasspon. Pa e Sixty-Four THE X I X E T E E X T • E X T Y - T H R E E CLASS BOOK CLASS HISTORY T ic chain oj jriendsliip stretching jar, Links days that were with days that are. Four short years ago we began our high school career as insig- nificant Freshmen. We were laughed at and frowned upon by the upper classmen. There was very little room for us at the socials, so we spent our time studying. In a short time we had the distinction of being the best Freshman class that ever entered the high school, and weVe lived up to our reputation ever since. Thus our first year slipped by. (How many afternoon sessions did you get?) Some members of our class did not return after vacation. They had tired of study and wanted money instead of an education. We had come back determined to win more than scholastic honors; but, as in our Freshman year, we didn't get much showing. Sophomores do not get a chance to play on any of the athletic teams, but a num- l)er of our boys went out for practice and showed that we were A-1 in ever nhing we attempted to do. (You're old enough now to know better. ) Our cla s was organized in 1921. The officers elected were: Laurence Hobbs. president: Katherine Ryan, vice-president: David Merriam. treasurer: . lice Woods, secretary. Black and orange were chosen a; the class colors: the black-eyed-Susan as the class flower; I bor omnia vincit as the class motto. Our Junior year we proved our worth in athletics. One of our boys. Beach, played left tackle on the football team, and Hobbs showed his value at Cleveland. Four members of our class, Hobbs, Townsend, Beach, and Gross, played on the first basket ball team. Yea! Yeal '231 And that broken pole vault record, don't forget! Do you remember Class Day, 1922, when we broke the relay record? Can't you see that race again? The first five or six runners were about evenly matched and then the Seniors gained! But when Beach's turn came! Can't you see his long legs flying around the track? Hurrah for Beach! He saved the day! (Go back down stairs and come up the girls' side! ) And now we come to our Senior year. We re-elected the officers elected in our Junior year and started off with flying colors. Our football team began its season by defeating Clinton 28 to 0. It proved a very successful team, being defeated by only one team, Proviso. The best team wins! Our basket ball team was very suc- cessful too. In fact, so successful that they won the championship in the Tufts Tournament and were participants in the Xational Tourna- ment at Chicago. Now that we have had a brief review of the past, let us look into the future. We've all enjoyed many good times at F. H. S. and we'll never forget it. Our teachers have done their share in preparing us for future fields and it's up to us to go ahead and win more honors for our . lma Mater. As we say good-by to F. H. S., let us take for our motto the words of Longfellow: Let lis tlien he up and doing With a heart for any fate, Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. WILLIAM G. n NNCt Pa e Sixtv-Si.x T HE M X E T E E X T E X T Y - T H R E E CLASS B O () K OFFICERS OF THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: Envin Beach Vice-President: John Shea Secretary: Dorothy Hancock Treasurer: Ralph Howard Principal: C. T. Woodbury Alumni Advisor: Dr. F. I. McMurray Faculty Advisor: James M. IcXamara, Assistant Principal Director oj Physical Work: C. X . Amiott CAPTAINS AND MANAGERS Football Captain: Paul Hodge, '23 Football Manager: David H. Merriam, Jr., 23 Basket Ball Captain: Edgar Gross, '23 Baseball Captain: Laurence G. Hobbs, '23 Baseball Manager: Willard G. Watson Track Captain: Erwin Beach, '23 Track Manager: Edward J. Tully Coach: Clarence i . Amiott Assistant Coacli: Dennis Gildea Girls: Muriel Leach THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS ROOK Page Sixty-Seven Page Sixty-Eight THE XIXETEEX TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK FOOTBALL September 30. The Clinton game. In the first game of the vear, Fitchburg decisively whipped Clinton, 28 to 0. At no time did the visitors threaten. Kittredge starred. The teamwork of the Fitch- burg team was especially noticeable. October 7. Fitchburg beat Worcester South, 39 to 0. Fitch- burg had no competition, as they easily surpassed their opponents in all departments oi the game. October 12. Fitchburg 27, Worcester North 0. Worcester offered no opposition, although they uncorked a good forward pass game. October 14. Fitchburg 40, Lowell 0. Fitchburg went to Lowell and defeated the home team, and also taught them a lesson in foot- ball. The line plunging of Bordeau and liller was one of the main features of the game. Several of the Lowell men were out of the lineup. October 21. Those who saw it will never forget the Waltham game. By superior playing and more fight the Red and Gray would have beaten. Lowery led the Waltham team. Fitchburg deserved to win by three touchdowns. Lowery was checked until the last few minutes, when he squeezed in some good runs and passes. The team work of the Fitchburg boys was remarkable. The backfield was superb. Miller and Bordeau were the main ground-gainers. Hobbs ran the team well and made a 30-yard run. Johnny Shea out-punted Waltham. The line showed exceptional power. October 28. Gardner furnished a respite between Waltham and Proviso. They put up a plucky fight, but were defeated 40 to 0. November 4. F roviso, reported elsewhere. November 12. The heavy Brockton aggregation lost to the superior Fitchburg team, 13 to 0. Brockton started off with a bang, but the Red and Gray soon got hold of its old fight and kept the ball most of the time. Beach made two field goals. Forward passes, Hobbs to Poison or Dooley, or Bordeau to Hobbs, were in a great way responsible for the game. Hodge played a stellar game at tackle. Both teams seemed strong on the offensive. The ends, Poison and Dooley, showed real power in this game. The team as a whole reached the climax of the season in this game. November 18. Boston College High was defeated by the supe- rior Fitchburg team, 10 to 7. It was one of the best games of the season. A forward pass from Hobbs to Poison put the Red and Gray in a position to score in the first period. In the third period Beach kicked a field goal. Forward passing was also responsible for the Boston team's score. Bordeau and Miller worked well in the back- field. Poison on end was one of the stars of the game. The Red and Gray showed great defensive strength, knocking the opponents several times around the goal. The Boston Commerce High School team was forced to yield to our superior rushing and forward passing team. Hodge was out of most of the game. Poison and Bordeau put up wonderful exhibitions. At no time did the visitors threaten our goal. Leommster pulled a surprise in holding the Fitchburg team to a score of 12 to 6 in the annual Thanksgiving classic. Leominster played the roughest football ever seen at Crocker Field. Groop broke his collarbone in the first play. Leominster waited for the breaks and got them when a forward pass went into Wyman's hands and he had a clear field for a touchdown. Fitchburg got busy and showed their superiority by taking the ball right over for a touchdown. The star run of the game was made by Hobbs who closed his football score for the Red and Gray with a 50-yard run. The team was at all times superior and should have won by a bigger score. Poison and Bordeau ran the ball well and Poison was getting all the forward passes that came his way. Page Sevetity THE X I X E T E E N T W E X T Y - T H R E E CLASS ROOK THE PROVISO TRIP At 5.37 p. m., Wednesday. Xovember 1, 1922, the Fitchburp; High School Foot Ball Team boarded the special Pullman en route for Chicago. . crowd of several thousand people, including practically the whole student-bod - besides man}- local football enthusiasts, was at the station to show the team just how much they wanted them to win and to wish them the best of luck. As the train drew out, the cheers became deafening. It was a wonderful send-off and was cer- tainly appreciated by every member of the team. The Fitchburg party was made up of Mayor John B. Fellows, Mr. Woodbury, Dr. IcMurray, Coaches Amiott and Gildea, Manager Merriam. 19 players, and a group of loyal rooters, who brought the number up to 33. The tour was under the direction of Mr. C. F. Doody of the Colpitts Tourist Company. Boston. Mr. George Amiott joined the party at Chicago and returned with it to Cleveland. Soon after leaving Fitchburg. the special diner was filled with hungn,- Fitchburgers who did justice to the training-table menu. The evening was spent in getting settled in our traveling hotel. At Greenfield, several Fitchburg rooters boarded the train to wish us luck. By this time, most of the team were tired enough to climb into their berths for a good night's rest. Mien we awoke in the morning, we were parked on a siding waiting for an engine. Ours had broken down over an hour before and they had to send to Rochester for another. It finally arrived and we pulled into the Buffalo station about three hours late. As a result the car we were in was routed over the Xew York Central Lines, instead of over the lichigan Central across Ontario and through Michigan, as planned. Thursday was a long, hard day, with the train running about three hours late all along the line from Buffalo to Chicago. The time was sf)ent in reading, playing cards, and by impromptu musicales presented by such organizations as the Flat Tire P our and the ■■.• gony Quartet. . thrilling game of bridge, with Coach Amiott and Mr. Mieble opposing Dr. Mac and . ssistant Coach Gildea, fur- nished much amusement. The Marshall apples, doled out at various intervals throughout the day, were much appreciated. The scenery from Cleveland to Chicago proved the most interesting of the day. About 7 o'clock we received a telegram from Coach K. C. Cout- chie of Proviso saying that he would meet us at the train. Arriving at Englewood Station, Chicago, over three hours late, we were met by a delegation of citizens from Maywood wearing blue and white but- tons bearing the inscription, I am a Proviso Booster. We piled into a fleet of Yellow Cabs and were transferred to the Del Prado Hotel, where we made our headquarters while in Chicago. Although rooms were immediately assigned, the late arrival made it impossible to settle down before midnight (Eastern time). Friday morning the team had breakfast about 8.30 and left the hotel at 10 for Stagg Field, Chicago's stadium seating 42,000, where a short practise was held. F. H. S. was in fine shape and everything looked bright for a victory. Photographers from several Chicago papers took individual and group pictures for their sport columns. After practise the team visited the large gymnasium, with its admirable equipment. At that time, it was being used by one of the Freshmen classes in compulsory physical exercise. We all admired the numerous beautiful buildings of the University, all of the Gothic style of architecture, with stained glass windows, turrets and spires, and elaborate ornamentation. Here, too. Dr. McMurray made the acquaintance of Mr. Tuohey, the old ground-keeper of Stagg Field. The squad returned to the hotel for lunch and soon afterward a parade of automobiles from Maywood, decorated with the blue and white of Proviso, arrived to take the party for a long sightseeing tour of Chicago and its suburbs. We went directly to the Loop, Chi- cago's business district, and were shown the principal buildings of the city proper. Then, turning out to the lake shore, we sped along on mile after mile of boulevard through Chicago's wonderful park system. It would be almost impossible to describe all that we saw- on that trip. There were, however, two main impressions: first, the wonderful progress that the West has made; second, the speed of the automobiles. THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Seventy-One After dinner, a young army of postal cards was sent to Fitch- burg by the squad. Anxious to get as much sleep as possible before the game, they soon turned in. All reported to breakfast in fine shape and the party left the hotel about 10.30 for the last lap of the trip in the same cars in which they had ridden the previous afternoon. We arrived at Oak Park and had a light lunch at the Oak Park Arms. The team then had about an hour to rest before the trip to May wood. Leaving for May wood about 1, we were greeted upon our arrival at the High School by a huge Welcome, Fitchburg, in red and gray bunting. The field, about the same size as the one at Waltham, was situ- ated right beside the school. It accommodated about 3,000 people, although quite a few more saw the game from vantage-points nearby. Everywhere was the blue and white of Proviso, but a section of the employees of the Chicago office of the Simonds Saw and Steel Com- pany was cheering for Fitchburg. The Proviso student band of 40 pieces played during the game. As for the game, it was a bitter defeat because it was won on breaks, as were most of the big games of the football season of 1922. Kassel, on the receiving end of long forward passes, spelt defeat for Fitchburg. The Fitchburg team twice carried the ball the length of the field, mainly by Miller's remarkable line-plunging, only to lose the prized touchdown. The officials were woefully incompetent, and arguments between officials marred the brilliant play of both teams. After the game, a turkey-banquet was tenclered the Fitchburg party in the high school cafeteria. Dr. Krouse, chairman of the Pro- viso Township Board of Education, was toastmaster and he called upon representatives of both schools. As a reminder of the mutual good feeling, Capt. Paul Fritz of Proviso presented Capt. Paul Hodge with a shield as a memento of the game, . fter the banquet, the gathering adjourned to the gymnasium where dancing was in order until 10.30, when the Fitchburg party left for the La Salle Street Station to board the train for Buffalo. All day Sunday the train lost time and, as a result, was over six hours late in reaching Buffalo. The team immediately boarded a special car for Niagara and, after dinner at the Temperance House, viewed Niagara Falls from both American and Canadian shores. It was disappointing to all that we were not able to see the Falls in the daytime, but we had to make the best of it. Boarding the train at Buffalo, we were again delayed during the night. This shortened our stay in Albany to about an hour. During this time, the New York state capitol was visited. We left Albany about noon and, after the short run to Troy, boarded our spe cial parlor car for the run to Fitchburg. The treatment we received at the hands of the people of May- wood was remarkable. We could hardly hope for better. Yet even this was eclipsed by the greeting given the defeated team by hun- dreds of people, who stood waiting in the rain to tell the boys that Fitchburg was proud of them. David H. Merriam, Jr. THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Seventy-Three BASKET BALL This season the Fitchburg High Basket Ball teams won great honor by getting the New England High School Basket Ball Cham- pionship at Tufts. They also made a trip to Chicago to participate in the National Championships. They won the first round but were defeated by Osage High of Iowa. They had a very successful season previous to these tournaments, winning all home games and being defeated only by Woonsocket, Gardner, Worcester Tech. 2d, and Brockton. Filchliurg 45 Fitchl)urg- SO Fitchl)urg 15 Fitchlnirg 32 Fitchl)iirg 31 Fitchburg 27 Fitchburg 32 Fitchburg 36 Fitch1)urg 18 Fitchburg 62 Fitchburg 22 Fitchlnirg 41 ♦Fitchburg 12 Fitchburg 35 h'itchlmrg 32 I'iichliurg 33 Fitchlnirg 29 Fitchburg 34 ♦Fitchlnirg 25 Fitchlnirg 47 Fitchburg 50 708 Athol 24 Clinton 24 Alumni 14 Worcester North 5 Woonsocket 39 Brockton 22 Gardner 26 Lowell 12 Gardner 23 Boston College High 29 Lowell 16 C'Iint(m 12 Worcester Tech. 2d 26 Leominster 7 Woonsocket 30 Montpelier 15 Boston College High 15 Gloucester 21 lirockton 38 Leominster 6 Gloucester 11 415 Awav from home.- Bringing home the BACON TUFTS TOURNAMENT The plucky spirit of the Red and Gray Basket Ball team was displayed in the opening game against Rogers High of Newport, R. I., when they came from behind in the fourth quarter and turned a 1 6 to 11 lead into an 18 to 16 victory. Fitchburg forced its way into the semi-finals by defeating Mont- pelier, Vt., 24 to 14, in a game that was marked by the brilliant playing of the entire Fitchburg squad. It is doubtful if Fitchburg ever played a more consistent game. Capt. Gross was directly re- sponsible for 12 of the 24 points scored. Fitchburg defeated Wilby High of Waterbury, Conn., 20 to 14, in a fast game featured by the remarkalale ability in passing, floor- work, and generalship of both teams. Fitchburg won the tournament when it defeated Northampton, 21 to 20, in the finals. The Red and Gray squad was successful on account of a brilliant spirit and a display of courage and cleverness. Coming from behind in the last 90 seconds, Fitchburg won as North- ampton fouled themselves out of the championship. NATIONAL BASKET BALL TOURNAMENT Chicago, Wednesday, April 4: Out-shooting, out-passing, and out-pacing a larger, heavier team, Fitchburg High School basketeers defeated Eatonville, Washington, by a score of 27 to 22. The Red and Gray took the lead early in the game and at no time was the outcome in doubt. Chicago, Thursday, April 5: Fighting a desperate but losing battle against a straighter-shooting team, Fitchburg was eliminated from the running by Osage, Iowa, 2 7 to 16. Fitchburg got a slow start in the first period but finished the half with a two-point lead, 12 to 10. They came back to the floor fighting but were too slow and rallied too late to stop the players from Iowa. THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Seventy.-Fivc BASEBALL The high school baseball tea m this year started with many ob- stacles in its path. First the winter lasted longer than usual and the spring weather was inclement and left the field in bad condition. The resignation of Mr. Wheble as caretaker left the grounds without a caretaker for two weeks so that practice had to be held at the Sum- mer Street Grounds. To top this only two veterans returned this year — Capt. Hobbs at right field and Fitzgerald at short. In overcoming these obstacles Coach Gildea had a difficult task. These difiiculties he overcame and he brought the team into shape in fine style. As he had no pitching material to start on he had to take one of his veterans and make a pitcher out of him. Fitzgerald stood the change in fine fashion and vindicated the coach's judgment in changing his position by pitching shut-out ball in his first two starts. The rest of the team has come through with a spirit that brought credit to the Red and Gray. LOOKING OVER THE SEASON TO DATE On April 14, rain prevented the game with St. John's of Wor- cester. April 19 — The season opened with a decisive victory over Wor- cester North High, Fitchburg beating North 14 to 0. Fitzgerald and Dalbeck pitched for the Red and Gray and shaped up splendidly. Captain Hobbs played sensationally in right field; and Dooley's work catching, and Bourdeau's at third, also deserve mention. April 24 — Fitchburg 9; Orange 0. The score tells the story; a snappy Fitchburg team outbatted, outfielded, and in every manner outplayed their up-state rivals. Fitzgerald pitched his second shut- out game, Dalbeck relieved him late in the game, and continued the splendid work of our little flinger. April 28 — Athol- Fitchburg; rain. May 2 — B. C. H. 4; Fitchburg 3. What a sad climax to a won- derful day. For nine innings these two teams played clo.se, fine base- ball. In the tenth, with a B. C. High man on first base, a fly ball hit in the direction of right field was sought by Captain Hobbs, and sad to relate, by Dalbeck our center fielder also. Both boys came together and the ball and runner left free to amble over for the winning run. In our half of the tenth, our team fought hard to get that run back. Murray singled, and when Guertin was put in to run for him, our hopes rose; but a little later, when Guertin was nipped stealing, all our chances fled. It was a hard game to lose as Fitchburg's playing was great. May 5 — Lowell 13; Fitchburg 7. Our first game on foreign soil. Our team was surely outplayed in this game. Dalbeck started the pitching but only carried it two innings. The score then stood Fitch- burg 4; Lowell 3; then Fitzgerald took the box. It looked like a Red and Gray victory here, but Fitzgerald couldn't come back after his great game Wednesday and Lowell pummeled him to the tune of 10 runs. Our boys played well and scored seven runs — enough to win for any ordinary game. May 1 2— Fitchburg-Brockton ; rain. May 16 — Gardner 3; Fitchburg 0. A case of too much Green- wood. Our boys couldn't find him for more than one hit an inning. Fitzgerald pitched a fine game, allowing only six hits, but two were bunched in the sixth and brought Gardner two runs. May 19 — Fitchburg 7; Worcester Classical 4. A great game in which Dalbeck shone as a pitcher and Hobbs as an outfielder. Gross at third base was excellent, and the steady work of Poison on first base helped our 'cause a great deal. May 22 — Fitchburg 6; Worcester South 2. F'itzgerald pitched this game and allowed only five hits. Our boys very plainly out- classed their rivals. THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS ROOK Page Seventy-Seven TRACK The Track team this year has been built up to all-around strength. Coach Amiott has had to make practically a new team. The field was not in shape to practise on more than three weeks before the first meet. Beach was the outstanding star. In the B. A. indoor games at Boston he broke the record by hurling the shot to a new distance and bringing five points to Fitchburg. In the first two meets of the sea- son he got nineteen points in the first, and twenty-three points in the second. The material this year consisted of Lilly, Bennett, and Beach as short dash men; Beach and Nathan in the 440-yard dash; Fillback and Poison in the 880; McNamara and Roots in the mile; Hobbs in the pole vault; Beach, Groop, and Hodge in the shot-put; Beach, Saari and Dalbeck in the running broad jump; Tucker, Abbot, and Wallis in the running high jump. Barnicle, Beach and Dalbeck in the hurdle. IN THE MEETS SO FAR May 18. Worcester North High beat Fitchburg by eight points 47 to 39. The meet was not decided till the last event when Wor- cester won the relay. Keith of Worcester, and Beach were the lead- ing point-getters. The Red and Gray showed an all-around ability and a spirit that is bound to come through in the end. May 25. Maynard was easily defeated. Fitchburg won most of the first places, and put up a most excellent performance. Maynard had only a few representatives, but they showed great spirit, and de- serve much praise for their performances. Fitchburg showed the re- sults of the experience gained on the Worcester meet and their show- ing was much better than in the previous week. Score: Fitchburg 66f(; Maynard 23; . GIRLS' ATHLETICS We girls of '23 have enjoyed four years of athletics, entering into all the sports which were open to us. The wonderful gift, Crocker Field, has surely been appreciated. Nearly every girl has been represented in some special sport: tennis, hockey, basket ball, or baseball. We also furnished a cheer leader and ushers for the football games. What is lacking in numbers among those who are enthusiastic over tennis seems to be made up in quality of playing. Excitement, interest, and fun totaled much larger scores for the four years' field hockey than did the goals. Great enthusiasm has always been shown in basket ball as that is one game in which '23 has starred, winning the championship last year and hoping to do so this year. For three years of hard practice for the interclass track meets, we have been rewarded by winning the relay race for two years. Field day exercises proved thrilling, and each girl who took part felt delighted to be able to perform in front of such a large and in- terested crowd. Certainly not least is the physical training class. Marching, running, exercising, and playing made the hours of work and fun pass quickly. So much enjoyment has been had in this line that the memory will last a long time. For all the benefit of body or mind derived from athletics we are indebted not to one but to four teachers. Miss Moore, Miss Kelly, Miss Leonice Brown, and Miss Leach. To each of them we owe a debt and they will always be pleasantly connected with our thoughts of Athletics. Page Eig ity THE XIXETEEX TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK SCHOOL NIGHT On Sejnemljer 29. the students congregated in the assembly hall to enjoy the annual school night exercises. There were many interesting speakers, including Mayor Fellows. SENIOR ASSE.MBLY The first meeting of the Senior Class as a body was held Octo- ber 1, in the assembly hall from eight o'clock until nine. President Hobbs took charge of the meeting. GIRLS' INTERESTS CLUB DANCE On Friday, October 20, the first dance of .the school year was held in the assembly hall from four until six o'clock by the Girls' Interests Club. The attendance was unusually large and everyone had a good time. THE SENIOR CLASS PARTY The Senior Class held their party Thanksgiving night and it was a great success. A very amusing program was presented by talent ed members of the class ( The Flat Tire Four ) for the benefit of the large number of parents that attended. D. F. D CLUBS' DANCE On December 29, three of the most prominent clubs of the school, namely — Dramatic, French and Debating clubs, held a dance in the assembly hall. Many of the graduates of the class of '22 who were home for the holidays were present and felt right at home in assembly hall. VALENTINE PARTY A valentine party was held by the Girls' Interests Club on Februar - 9, in assembly hall from four to six o'clock. This was a very novel affair, as invitations were extended to the Sophomore and Senior girls only. A very interesting program of games and dancing was enjoyed, during which refreshments were served. Although this was the first party of the kind held in Fitchburg High School, we feel assured that it will not be the last. COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL NIGHT On Friday evening, January 26, the annual Commercial-Indus- trial Night was observed in the assembly hall. A delightful enter- tainment was enjoyed by a large number of pupils, parents, and their friends. The Wandering Musicians of Boston furnished a program of song and music that was enjoyed by all. After the entertainment dancing was enjoyed until eleven o'clock with music by Claflin's Or- chestra. THE JUNIOR DANCE The Junior Class hop from four to six o'clock in the assembly hall, Friday, Jan. 5. The Six Aces Orchestra played and dancing was enjoyed by a large number. THE CERCLE FRANCAIS This year the Cercle has had about forty-five members, and has held six meetings. At the first meeting of the year the following officers were elected; President, Edward Allen; Vice-President, Katherine Lowe; Treasurer, Oscar Rome; Secretary, Mazola Stevens. In the meetings the members are given an opportunity to learn more of France and her people, and to hear the French language and use it in a different way from that of the formal classroom work. On the afternoon of December 16, the Cercle gladly accepted the invitation of the Dramatic Club to hold its meeting in the Lyric Theater. Members of the Cercle in the Junior class presented a Christ- mas play, directed by Miss Champagne. December 28, the Dramatic, French, and Debating Clubs hHd a Vacation Dance in the assembly hall. THE NINETEEN TWExNTY -THREE CLASS BOOK Page EigJity-One On the evening of February 16, at the annual open meeting of the Dramatic Club, members of the Cercle from the Senior class pre- sented in French a play entitled Une Chaumiere et Un Coeur. The cast was as follows: Pierrette Katherine Lowe Pierre Gabriel Caplan Le Marquis Oscar Rome Le Comte Everett Dudley La Baronnc Agatha Jasspon I'ranchon Mazola Stevens Mariette Adrienne Drolet The Cercle is under the direction of Miss Fuller. The Fitchburg High School Debating Club was organized for the purpose of giving an opportunity for training and experience in pub- lic speaking, debate, and parliamentary procedure for those desiring practice of that kind in addition to that which is obtained in the classroom. To this end, the club holds regular bi-weekly meetings at which questions of current interest are debated and motions and reso- lutions are introduced, discussed, and adopted or rejected according to established rules for such procedure. The club has a membership of about twenty. It holds semi-an- nual elections of officers. In October the following officers were elected: President, Paul Hodge, '23; Vice-President, Bigelow Hall, '23; Secretary-Treasurer, Carolyn Walker, '24; Assistant Secretary, Francis McMurray, '24. At the mid-year election Paul Hodge was again chosen President, Benjamin Miller, '24, was elected 'icc-Presi- dent, Laura Stewart, '24, Secretary-Treasurer, and Carolyn Walker, '24, Assistant Secretiiry. Page Eig ity-Tzcv THE X 1 X E T E E X T W E X T y - T H R E E CLASS BOOK MISS ALICE W. BROWN Our Class Book Advisor Page Eig ity-Four THE XIXETEEX TWENTY -THREE CLASS BOOK NAME KNOWN AS KAVORITE EXPRESSION NOTED FOR THINKS ( S ) HE IS FUTURE Gerald Ames Amesy I don't see how they can 1 Being noisy Short Industrial leader Cecile Amiott Pegg - Try and do it Going to dances Studious Follies lennie Apostolis Jennie Your orders, please Basket ball Tall Head waiter at Anastos Bros. Royden Bailey Cowboy Shoot it Grinning W ise Elevator conductor Lewis Baker, Jr Lewey Let's walk Hiking ability A doctor M. L T. John Barnicle Barney Don't get wise Constancy to F. L The Spanish athlete Bush leaguer Mar - Barnicle May I was away over Sunday Athletics A vamp Second Theda Bara Erwin Beach Erv Next time All around athlete Short Shirley Depot station master Lillian Berndt Dutchy Oh Gawsh ! Sedateness Masculine Bookkeeper for Turner A. C. Florence Bever Flossie Oh, my gosh ! 'amping Sam Energetic Storekeeper Edward Bickford.... Bickey Lay oft Keeping Waldorf in business.. Rather important . ssistant Principal Ashby High Dorothy Bigelow ...Dot Oh! my goodness! Her A's Dull Teacher in Lunenburg High Jennie Blaisdell Polly Oh! Becky Her laugh A musician Normal E. Mae Blake Mae Buy a ticket Frequent visits to Lunenburg .Cute Electricianette Gertrude Blood Gert I'll try Reliability Harmless Orator Shirley Bohaker Shirley Oh! Heck! Good nature Alive Architect Thelma Bohaker Snooks Goodness me ! Those flaxen locks A sport Cook George Boutilier Boots Yes, I agree, isn't that a joke ? Evasions Bluffer Manufacturer Daniel Boyle Danny Tar Hill Baseball playing Pres. of Tar Hill Slinging butter at Ames' Mary Brack Molly This way, please Shyness Grownup Head usher at Cumings Nelson Brackett. Jr. ..Brack Who are they? Speed at recess The sheik Moving picture director Ernestine Brewer ...Tine Huh? Where's that snapshot? Fooling us Making some one happy Kenneth Brewer Ken Gee, 1 can't Size Somebody's beau Iceman Martin Broderick Wallace Reid How come? His funny line Rudolph Valentino Still chasing dimes Carroll Brough Carroll Oh gosh ! F. L. patronizer A woman hater Disgusting engineer George Bruneau Frenchy What ! Walk to Cleghorn A baseball player Supervisor at Daniels St. Robert Buttimore ...Bud Let it ride Afric an golf Gambler Traffic cop Clara Buxton Cla I think it's— Her stories Noisy Short story writer John Caldwell .Johnny Oh girls! Putting out the news Kidding every one Newspaper editor Gabriel Caplan Cap Why not? Latin ability French shark F'our years at Yale Ida Caplan Ida Oh! Studious habits Intelligent School ma'am Helen Chaisson Helen Oh my goodness! Her innocence Working in 22 and 27 Somebody's bride Lillian Chew Lil I don't see how you do it Her giggle Typewriter expert Old-fashioned wife Lewis Chickering ...Chick Why? Practical jokes Turbine expert Metal jeweller Alice Collette Al I don't know Her turn Clai'a Teach Clara CoUette Clara Oh! my! Her library work Alice Librarian THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Eighty-Five NAME KNOWN AS FAVORITE EXPRESSION NOTED FOR THINKS (s)HE IS FUTURE Norris Collins Norrie Where you going? Trombone playing Athlete World's leading trombonist Marguerite Connors Maggie Oh ! Heck ! Paris styles A vamp Paderewski's understudy Alcide Cossette Al Right over, Johnnie Baseball playing Lady killer American leaguer Charlotte Daniels ...Charlotte Oh-o-o-o ! Giggling Sensible Movie critic Allen Davis Allen For goodness sake! His persistence Good looking Civil engineer Evelyn Davis Ev Oh ! you Her frie nds Industrious Stenographer Joseph Dooley Joe Fare, please? Football The sheik Missionary Catherine Dooling ..Cath Listen Sweet personality Noisy Nurse Curtis Dooling Chub Here's my caw Reckless driving , A chauffeur Four years in Worcester Adrienne Drolel ....Adrienne Thai's cuckoo Her coiffure A saint A beauty parlor Everett Dudley Dud For crying out loud Debating— but what ? Witty Comedian Ruth Eaton Rutliy Oh ! Dear ! Her vocal organs Growing Hairdresser M. Alfhild Edman . . Al Is that right? Her fancy work A sport Proprietor of Letter shop Thomas Egan Belgian How be you? Irish home rule An orator Lord Mayor of Cork Mary Fallon May Honest ? You're only kidding .Reducing Studious Stenographer Priscilla Fannoo VN'here did you get it? Her curly hair Mary Pickford Artist's model Dorothy Farrar Dot O, I forgot! Her good nature Social belle Keeping Bart out of mischief Harold Farnsworth . Harold Show me His reliability From Missouri Running Cowdrey's Jean Ferguson Cowboy Rise, please Leading boys down the aisle . . In love Refer class business to Pres. H. Alexander Ferris ....Alec Goodnight, Dear Looking bashful Fooling us Traveling man Frank Filz, Jr Fitz I haven't got it here 'That sweater Some gymnast Chemist for DuPont Clara Fisher Clara Jiminy crickcty Decided opinions Pretty smart Old maid Edwin Fitzgerald . . . Fitzy Don't rush me Brilliant recitations Ball player World's best shortstop Mary Fitzgerald ....Fitzy What'll you have? Frivolity Irene Castle Always up to date Fannie Flaum Fan Ten cents, please Her good nature Running 5 and 10 Hair dresser Ruth Forrester Ruth Stop! Sparking on Ward street In Germany Housewife Ferdinand Fulda ....George D'Calza ..Let's go Italian wine Rudolph Vaselino Bootlegger Helen Fuller Helen No, did you? Lively manner Enjoying life Bookkeeper Alfred Gagnon Freddy Sure Baseball ability Pretty clever Second Everett Scolt John Garvey Patsy Don't rush me Black-eyed golf Student Playing the game Eliot Goodspeed ....El What's yours? Juggling sodas Just right We doui)t it John Gould John (Never speaks out loud) His noise A prospective lawyer Dean at Holy Cross Aha Graves Al It's no good, though Shirleyite Being noticed Shirley's leading proiuoter Beatrice Green Bea Going to the game tonight ?... Hockey ability A sport Teacher Kendall Greenwood .Doc A fellow's got to be serious ... His tragic love affairs A drummer Assisting Mr. Chalmers Edgar Gross Sauerkraut Let's go get 'im His speed Athlete Running Dutchman's Hall Page Eighty-Six THE XIXETEEX TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK NAME Cecile Guenette . . . Marie Guenette . . . Francis Guertin . . . Bigelow Hall Agnes Hallisey . . . Dorothy Hancock . Madeline Hansen . Joseph Hassett .... Claire Hebert Mabel HetTernan . Doris Hidden .... Beatrice Higgins . . Rol ert Hird Laurence Hobbs . . Paul Hodge Eleanor Hutchings Richard Innerasky, Jr L'na Jackson Leo Jacobsmeyer . . . gatha Jasspon .... Gladys Jefferson . . . Theodore Kaakinen Siiri Kaarela Minnie Kabatchnick Cornelius Kelliher . Harry Kempainen . . Mildred Kershaw . . John Kielty Qarence Kilpatrick James Kinghorn . . . Waino Lana Frances Landin .... Elizabeth Lawrence Mar - Leblanc Madeleine LaGe 't . Anna Levin KNOWN . S F.WORITE EXPRESSION NOTED FOR THINKS (s)HE IS FUTURE Cecile Oh come on ! Hurry up ! Her height In her own class Stenographer Marie Wait a minute Pushing the keys Miss Brown's alile assistant . Professional musician Frank Look out! Free rides on F. L Handsome Night man, Allen's lunch cart Big Fair enough Pink clieeks Unique Judge Ag Something I can do for you? .Being good Quite Saleslady Dot Yea, Yea, Fitchbur g Athletic ability Obliging Sargent Mad (Too faint to hear) Being glad Cute Still curling her hair Joe With or without? Walking directory ... | ductors An angel Teacher Claire Oh ! hello ! Popularity with So. Side Con- Relined Bookkeeper May V-a-h ! Her feet Quite Stenographer Dee Listen [to say Lively ways Energetic Hopes realized Bee I know what they are going Her weak voice Swell Proprietor of convalescent Bobby Charlotte Wielding the bow A violinist Impresario Larry Chuckle, chuckle His popularity Reforming Jean Mr. Amiott's assistant Bart Oh! dear! how I suffer! His pull Important Street cleaner in Venice Eleanor Gosh ! Getting good marks Demure School teacher Jake Shoot Basket ball A Turner A. C. star Referee at Turner hall Una Hey, how did you do it? Writing letters Busy Short story writer Jake What's the news? English recitation Timid Bookkeeper . g I think he's a peach Latin shark A mandolinist Entertainer Jerry Dumbbell Creating a sensation A vamp Circus rider Teddy Darn it! His quietness Noisy Businessman Siiri Good night, I can't help it .... Her good looks Able to discipline Typewriting teacher ■ Minnie Brookline Being a Senior A doll Ziegfeld Follies Cornee Parliamentary speaking His smile Alathematician Railroad clerk Harry Hello! Climbing the rope Studious Y. M. C. A. director Milly Oh, that's swell! Dancing Important Working for a drug clerk John Play the ore l)all His walk Pool shark Tardy man at the Central Clarence Your order, please His hair A salesman Manager of A. P. Jimmy (No favorites) His lisp Scotch Clansman X'enie Can't hear you His motorcycle Radio Shark Radio ensign Gerl I've got to study my history ..Her aul)urn locks A lovely little girl Nurse Betty Imagine Chasing the boys Cute Spinster A] Where did 3'ou go last night? Beaux Shorthand shark Millionairess Mad Yes, ma'am Her boyish way Energetic Basket ball artist Annie Gee! Giving parties Slender Cashier THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Eighty-Seven NAME KNOWN AS FAVORITE EXPRESSION NOTED FOR THINKS (s)HE IS FUTURE Katherine Lowe Kay A big shame Her faithfulness to Andy Indispensable Franklin expert Persis Lowell P. L Shall I bring my delirio? Artistic ability Clever Illustrator Edith Lundberg Edi Can you imagine it? Her walk Snappy Policewoman David Madigan Shrimp Oh! Waite's corner A big man Magician Ina Markkanen Ina Gee, you're crazy ! Singing Grand opera star Metropolitan prima donna Irene Mason Irene Bunny Jolly manners Quite a young lady A faithful (?) wife Hilda Mattson Hilda Oh bubbles! Getting good marks Working hard Teacher James McCarthy Jimmy What's the idea? Popularity at the lilling station . .A walking advertisement . . Cahill-Dada McCarthy Marion McGuirk . . . Doney Harold Her faithfulness to Harold ..Fooling us Residence in Leominster Bernard Mclnerney .Bun I'll be there Baseball player Quite a boy Policeman William Mclnnes ...Billy I do il down at the shop His ability A cartoonist Designer Elizabeth McKay . . . Iddy ...[Charlie Honest, do you think so? Her pretty bob Studious Russian ballet Charles McManus ... Champagne Oh boy ! Speed A chauffeur Living at 118 South street Dorothy McNabb ...Dot O, I don't believe it Studying Some secretary Piano player at Lyric Margaret McNabb ..Peggy Ain't that swell ? Sweaters Popular Actress Sarah McNabb Sally I haven't got it done Dancing Sweet Taking down shorthand Philip McNamara ...Mac But she's a wonder! Studying at recess A tennis player Holy Cross David Merriam, Jr. .June Have you paid your dues? ...Efficiency A man with a future Playwright Walter Michaels Mike Is Mae at home? His flute Witty Bandmaster Evelyn Michelman ..Evelyn Poster? Sure Her bob An artist Russian ballet Doris Mitchell Dot I must study Getting A's Precise Successful business woman Forrest Morris, Jr. . . Forrest By gum ! His toothaches Motorcycle expert Motorcycle cop Lauretta Morris .... Lauretta Yes, I will be ready on time . . Her smile All she should be Principal at F. H. S. Claire Mullahy Clare Her jolly manners Slim Teacher Mary Mullen Mary Now, wait ! Chewing gum Grown up Somebody's private secretary Hilja Myller Hilja You bet! Her tiny voice Unimportant Efficiency expert Grace Newell Grace I'm going to get killed Being pleasant A vamp Seamstress Lavern Newton Lavern Gee whiz! Her hair In the limelight Hello girl [workers Anna Nichols Anne Yes, I know Her absence Some chauffeurette One of Fitchburg's ambitious Elli Nikander Elli I ain't going way down there.. Specs Eugene Debs' right hand ..A leader Charlotte O'Brien . . . Charolette I should worry Good nature English shark Teacher George O'Connor . . . Funsy Got your Latin? His cartoons Latin Shark Portrait artist Isabel O'Hara Issie I didn't do it Civics ability A Freshman School ma'am Arne Oksanen Anchor We won't stand for no fooling. .Guard Dancer Comedian Lillian Olsen Lil Well, of all things ! Gentle voice A singer Galli-Curci Waino Paakkari Waine Let's start a band Business ability The whole band Successful machinist Page Eighty-Eight THE X I X E T E E X T ' E X T Y - T H R E E CLASS BOOK NAME KNOWN A FAVORITE EXPRESSION NOTED FOR THINKS (s)HE IS FLTIRE John Falo Finn Center! I'oothall [Butler Energetic Walking up Ashhurnham street Henrj- Parker Hennie I'll say so His appreciation of Ellis P. W ireless expert Amateur juggler Martha Parshley ...Martha Goodnight! Her tresses [anecdotes Some cashier Cashiering at Goodnovv's Irving Paton Pat Walt! His George Washington Basel all player Jazz hound Walter Paton Sergeant Halt ! His ambition scout master Mounted patrol Harris Peckham ....Harris Yes. I have it done His extensive travels mathematician l-'oreign representative Helen Perault Helen Absolutely Killing tjme Nice Still loating May Peterson May Listen! Line The hub Civics teacher Jennie Pihlaja Jennie O, I like that Her humorous writing Doing her bit Writer Earl Pitts, Jr Junior Pittsie ... For Christmas sake His looks Living model Janitor . lver Poison Swede Helen Loitering on Charles Street ..Some boy Bricklayer Floyd Porter Porter Yes. sir His good work carpenter Manager at I'arke Snow Inc. . me Poitala Ame I saw it in the Post Track aiiility . modest boy Olympic contestant George Powers George Arthur ...Play that again Graceful walk . nice boy . ssisting Paderewski . lfred Rand Al Girls! Escorting the ladies Just perfect Jeweler . une Ranne Judy Gee whilikens Her smile . commercial student Typewriter inventor Helen Riordan Helen Your change, lady Her slipperiness Some dancer Police matron Roland Rogers Dingbat Going down His feet Real estate Junior Douglas Fair1)anks' rival Oscar Rome Horsecar Absolutely nothing doing ....Beard Musician Helping Daddy Harold Rooney Harold How many j-ards? Trips to Keene Knocking em dead Chauncey Rooney Textile Marj- Root May You tell 'em Her delicate language Miss Ranney's pet Typist Frederick Roots .... Fred Hi, Boss ! Basket ball ability Good boy Conductor on F. L. Alfred Ross Al Mildred Tooting his own horn Werrenrath Dancing master Kathryn Rowton .... Kay Oh George ! Poetess Peppy Pres., young ladies' seminary Katherine Ryan Kat Oh Ray! Petiteness Xecessary to class of '23 ... College professor Michael Saari Mikey 12 cents a pound Dancing ability Proprietor Manager of . . P. Sylvia Sarkin Sylvia Oh, ain't it wonderful? Her style The latest Secretary Blanche Sedgwick ..Blanche Mj' goodness! Doing her lessons Literary Welfare worker Irene Shea Irene My cousin Johnny Her trips to Boston . belle School ma'am John Shea Johnny Girls! Basket ball ability Breaking our hearts Punter Francis Sheehan ....Frank If you please Being bold . shark Councilor at large Arthur Simmonds . . . . rtie The car was late Lugging around books Studious Mechanic . gnes Smith -• ggie Keep in line, please Constancy to Fannie Busy Amanuensis Leon Smith Willie Oh my! Erect posture A big man Orator Margaret Smith Margaret Oh lady! Eating Slim Dietitian Mazola Stevens Maz Red and Gray, ready? Beauty A heart-breaker Ideal housewife THE X I X E T E E X T W E X T Y - T H R E E CLASS BOOK Page Eighty-Nine NAME KNOWN AS FAVORITE EXPRESSION NOTED FOR THINKS (s)HE IS FUTURE Pauline St. Germain Polly Got your French? Good recitations Bright -Mr. Amiott's secretary Beatrice Stone Bea Are you going? Her love of the drama Graceful Tripping along Broadway Raymond St. Pierre Ray Pll do that drawing right away Drawing funny pictures A comedian pill maker Francis Sullivan Sully W hat will you have today? . Running errands A clerk Assisting D. A. Boyle Sointu Syrjala Soi I don't quite agree Artistic ability Rushed Literary man Dorothy Tenney Dot Oh Gee ! Athletics An author Tennis champ | President Toivo Tikkala Toi $3.00. please Arguing and filibustering Orator Socialistic candidate for Ralph Townsend Townie W e win His height Abused Lumber dealer Marion Tucker Tuk Keep quiet, Bob! [Mclnnes Her weight Somebody nice Children's nurse Robert Tucker Bob If you want it well done ask Trips to Lunenburg Unimpressionable Yellow journalist Mildred 'aliton ....Millie Please remove your hal Movies A Senior Slill ushering Beatrice 'aluzki .... Bea Let's go to the movies Complexion Prompt Xo spinster Paul aughan Neighbor Did you see this picture? His art gallery A physiognomist M. I. T. Isabel Walker Izzy Boys will be boys Her frisco ■ terpsichorean artist Still going to Lj-ndhurst Richard W allis Dick For crying out loud Dramatic inability Dignified Xylophone artist W'illard Watson .. ..Tubby Can't hear ya-t-all [usical ability Y. M. C. A. Secretary Naturalist. Likes A. Woods Gloria Westlin Glory Oh, my; he's struck on me ...Her hair Good-looking Breaking up housekeeping Dorthea W'hitcomb .Dot Oh, my land ! Pleasing the boys Shy W hitinsville Harry W hitney Whit You're dreaming Popularity with the girls Exhibition dancer A. T. Simonds' private sec. Evelyn W hittemore . Evvy Seen Lillian? Her walk Innocent Nobody knows Evelyn W hitten Speed O you Her snapshots Snappy . . . A. Haskins' sub Lillian W'ikstedt . . . . Lil Your book is overdue Her perfect recitation Not noticed Sargent Ernest Williams ....Ernie What did j'ou get last night ?.. Quiet observation Radio fan Radio poet Esther W'inthrop ....Esther Think I will raise my mark?.. Making change A charmer Office girl Mary Wiswell Inkwell Stop! Her parties Pretty special Farmerette Webster Woodruff ..Web Let's go skiing His log cabin A cool man Horticulturist Alice Woods Woodsie How d'j'ou get that way? Track ability Business-like Physical instructor Emily Woodward . . . Em I got it in N. Y Making up with Phil A society belle Prima donna Edith W oolacott Edie Ha, Ha ! Her smile Going with Harper Kindergartner Harper Wyatt Happy Sh ! His dancing Edie's only Brockelman's vegetable expert THE NINETEEN TWENTYTHREE CLASS BOOK Page Ninety-One Nolhing clever, nothing snappy. Jusi some jokes to make j'ou happy. How sappy. Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr i-n-g. Hello, XYZ Fraternitv? Yes. Is Harold there? iNo. Is Dave? I'm afraid not. Then Joe? I'm sorry. Well, I'm awfully lonesome. Won't you come over? Ah — thanks. By the way, who is this? The janitor. BANG. Judge: What brought you here? Prisoner; Two policemen. Judge: Drunk, I suppose? Prisoner: Yes, both of them. I hear that one of our tackles fractured his skull in the library. Yes; he was stooping in front of a bookcase and somebodv veiled hike. College: Want a ride? Widow: Love me, love my dog. College (driving off): It isn't worth it. Elderly Gentleman (looking perplexedly at twins): Little boy, how do you tell them apart? Little Boy: We named them different. She: Why do they put cornmeal on the dance lloor? He: To make the chickens feel at home. Never run upstairs to wind a clock — just wait a while and it will run down. Doris: I don't like to ride with you. Your driving is too reck- less. Bob: Yes, we've had some tight sc|ueezes, haven't we. A dillar, a dollar, This full dress collar. I wish it were in Hades; ll hurts my neck. It looks like heck, And just to please the Ladies. 1 must confess. This hackless dress Detracts from all my jny; It must he tight To stay up right . nd all to ]ilease a lioy. This talk of dress. We must confess. Is what our readers crave ; So to get three dollars From every schnlar Is why we thus must ra e. Hodge: See where a pickled bell hop got his right eve burned out? Beach: Yeah? Howzzat? Hodge: Saw a lighted cigarette in the dark and thotight it was a keyhole. Page Xiiiety-Tivo THE X I X E T E E X T W E N T Y - T H R E E CLASS BOOK Colored Recruit: Say sahjent, lucidate to me de s'nificance ob dis heah numbah which pears on mah loomnum lahvilleah. Old-Timer: Koy. lissen to knowledge. Dat's yo' heavenly bil- let numbah in case de ole bony gent wid de crooked razoo axdentally unhitches yo' soul from yo galluses. Colored Recruit: Hot towel I Sho hopes mah wings fits bettah dan dese cowhide bahges. p'vidin' ah has to propel mahse'f to Xum- bah .1,250.884 Pahdise Avenoo. ' Sober Brother: I've come to bail you out. Drunk Brother (in jail): You don't — hie — need to bail me — hie — out. I'm not full. Did your wife or her car get injured in that accident the other day? X'ot much, just a little paint chipped off both. When a girl turns up her nose to you, she tells you where to get off: when she turns her mouth up to you she tells you where to get on. James: See that woman with the dirty face, daddy? Father: 'hy. James, her face is not dirty. She is that way all over. James: Gee, Pa. you know everything. Miat ruined your eyesight? The doctor said I was looking through the bottom of my glasses instead of over the top of them. How peculiar. Xot at all. They were whiskey gla.sses. Judge: Tell the jur ' how you came to be intoxicated. Prisoner: I was just putting some hair tonic on my new mustache and I — hie — missed it. I had a terrible dream last night. Tell me about it. I dreamed that I was eating shredded wheat and woke up in the middle of the night and half the mattress was gone. When the donkey saw the zebra, He began to switch his tail; Well, 1 never, was his comment, There's a mule who's been in jail. Down our way they tell of a man who was so hard he could ride a porcupine through a bed of cactus and never get a scratch. She: I'll trust any man in the dark. He (after a scrap): It's a cinch you have nothing to fear in the daytime. He (as canoe rocks): Don't be afraid; we're only ten feet from land. She (looking around): Where is it? He: Underneath us. Astronomy Student: Has anything been discovered on nus? Prof.: Xot according to any of the photos we've seen of her. A young man was quite perturbed at having an organ grinder sit down beside him in a trolley car. Walking back to the conductor he said: Do you allow monkeys on this car? Just sit down in the back seat, replied the conductor, nobody will notice you. Ike: Did you hear of the big murder that happened on Xew- berry street? Mike: Xo, how did it come about? Ike: Well, a dog bit his tail and yelped, 'That's my end.' THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS BOOK Page Ninety-Three Irate Cop: Sober up, there. Now do ye mean to tell me ye don't know your own name? Boiled One: 'Sail ri', ossifer, I'm not myself jus' now. Son (listening to phonograph): Is that man singing? Mother: Yes, sonny. Son: Tell him to come out of the box, and we'll give him a drink. We know a guy who is so dumb he thinks a bearcat is a kitten without fur. Consider the fish — If he didn't open his mouth he wouldn't get caught. VOLSTEAD MATH. Two pints, one quart; Two quarts, one jag; Two jags, one fight ; One fight, two cops; Two cops, one judge; One judge, thirty days. What do girls say when they stub their toes in the dark? Roses are red, Violets blue, I have measles, So are you. He: Women are divided into two classes. She: Really? He: Yes, those who write to Rodolph Valentino and those who can't write. He: My angel, I wish you wouldn't paint. She: Did you ever see an angel that wasn't painted? Willie (excitedly): O, pop, there's a poor man crying out- side, can I give him a nickel? Pop (producing a nickel): Why, yes, it's mighty kind of you to want to give him a nickel. But what is he crying about? Willie (disappearing through door): Peanuts, 5 cents a bag. Land Lubber: Must be a deuced lonely job keeping that lighthouse over there. Captain: Yes, the keeper used to play poker with himself all the time, until one night he caught himself cheating and shot himself to death. GOOD-BY, BONNIE My lionnie leaned over the gas tank, The height of the contents to see. He lighted a match to assist him, Oh, bring back my bonnic to me. Oh, bring back my bonnie to me. I've come to fix that old tub in the kitchen. Oh, mama, here's the doctor to see the cook. Whene'er I see a I'lsli, I think The thing I most admire, However much the exercise, He never can perspire. As a steamer was leaving the harbor of Athens a well-dressed young passenger approached the captain, and, pointing to the dis- tant hills, inquired: What is that white stuff on the hills, captain? That is snow, madam, replied the captain. Well, replied the lady, I thought so myself, but a gentlema' has just told me it was Greece. Page Xinety-Foitr T HE X I X E T E E X T W E X T Y - T H R E E CLASS B O O K Where can a man buy a cap for his knees? Or a key to the lock of his hair? Can his eyes he called an academy Because there are pupils there? In the crown of his head hat gems are found ? Who travels the bridge of his nose? Can he use when shingling the roof of his house The nails at the end of his toes? Can the crook of his elbow he sent to jail? If so. what did he do? How does he sharpen his shoulder-lilades ? I'll be hanged if 1 know, do you? Can he sit in the shade of the ])alni of his hand? Or can he beat on the drum of his ear? Does the calf of his leg eat the corn on his toes? If so, why not grow corn on the ear? 'aughan: Are these binoculars very powerful? Jimmy Mac; These glasses bring things up so dose that every- thing less than ten miles away looks as though it was behind you. My mother said I shouldn't smoke, I don't. . nd listen to a naugblv joke, 1 don't. I've loved no girls, not e en one. I do not know how it is done. Thev sav that I don't ha e much fun. I DON'T. Speaking of dumbells: We met a fellow the other day who thought 'io]et Ray was a movie actress. How did you manage to get home so early last night? '•Oh. I had tough luck. I leaned against her doorbell. The Poet: As for me. 1 wish to die with the acrid smell of powder in my nostrils. The Dumbell: Jus' step in the girl's dressing room. Mr. Hubbard: Name the greatest advantage of Roman civili- zation. Dooling: The toga — it never got baggy at the knees. Said the raindrop to the particle of dust: This settles you; vour name is mud. Here's to the chigger, The bug that's no bigger Than the point of a good sized pin. lUit the i)oint that he raises Itches like blazes, And that's where the rub comes in. lain. Jimmy Chalmers: Name three substances containing porce- Hobbs: Two cups and a saucer.' W'e once liad a coach named r.uzz, And a good relay coach he wuz, 'C ause after the race And 22's disgrace : W e enjoyed ihc good feed, been . A PERFECT SENIOR GIRL l,ooks in general Minnie Kabatchnick Hair Emily Woodward Eyes Siiri Kaarela Mouth Dorothy Earrar Dimples Irene Mason Tceih Edith W'oolacott Smile Helen Chaisson 'oice Mazola Stevens drains Doris Mitchell ( II 1(1 Sense .Anna Nichols I Inmor Irene Shea 1 ),iiniiness Kathryn Ryan Tennis al)ility '..Katherine Lowe Dancing Elizabeth Lawrence THE NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE CLASS li O C) K Page NUuiy-Five Encyclo pcdia Foot tallica Charge —Cash preferred. Coach — Every baby has one. Counter Play — See Shoplifter. Drop Kick VVhat liquor was supposed to do according to 'ol- stead. Gibby — Mammy's little coal black rose. Grandstand- -See Crowded street car. Jersey— A kind of cow. Neckers — Welcome strangers, remarked the tlapper. Nose Guard Djer kiss. Pass — We didn't. The teacher gave us an E. Pigskin — A skin you love to touch. Quarter Back— Try and get it. Score — 10 plus 10. Scrub.s — Bridget does it. Signals — They work while you sleep. Stockings — See runner. Twenty Yard Line— Every llapiier has one. See bull. Wrecking Crew — Merriam's water pail. Zig Zag — .A brand of pop corn. Bill: What's the matter with Buttimore recently; is he having trouble at school? Board: No; he bet on a horse named Garter, and she broke at the stretch. Police Captain (over the phone): Your son has been arrested for speeding. Abie: Vot; for speeting? Police Captain: Yes. . bie: On der sidevalk? Sympathetic Parson: Oh, wounded in the leg? Satiric Sammie: Naw; in the head. The bandage slipped down. FOURTH HOUR LATIN Each morning bright at ten a. m. . class of lads and lassies Comes pouring in, mid merry din, To the easiest of classes. Good morning, Mr. Hubbard, What's in your bag so gay, Is it a questionnaire you'd have us fill. Or a test you'll give today? Now, Merriam, will you recite? And Wallis opes the notes ; And forth did come a silvery flight — Words smooth as if by rote. Friends, Komans, countrymen, 'our namesake now will speak, Followed liy his chum, Caplan, Of manners indiscreet. ( )'( (innor, ha e you done this? Or were you out last niglit ? No time for hesitation, (iould, you may recile. Now, Dooling, a good translatinn make, For j'our family's honour is at stake, Philip, now lrd e up the thread And not too smoDih from out your liead. Of myself I will not sjjcak. But in seclusion I'll retreat. And to the weaker sex will leave Permission to the story wea e. Prof.: Parse kiss. Stude: Kiss is a noun, generally used as a conjunction. It is never declined. It is not singular and is generally used in the plural. It agrees with me. It is more common than proper. The first act was tame, but things became uproarious in the second. Twin bedlam broke loose, I suppose. Page Ninety-Six THE X I X E T E E N TWENTY -THREE CLASS BOOK The fire was sweeping through the building. The firemen were hard at work. Suddenly a woman slipped through a hole in the ceil- ing. What a display of hosiery was to be seen. The fire chief ap- peared on the scene. Men. he said, when you are fighting a fire pay attention to the fire. Well, boss, said one of the firemen, at present we are in- specting the hose. h. scenic, breathed the enraptured tourist, as he gazed into the Grand Canyon. . w, c Tiic, the happy man taunted the confirmed woman-hater. Arsenic, wailed the careless one, as he re-read the label on the bottle. This room reminds me of a butcher shop. Hows that? So many hams in here, you know. English Teacher: Boys and girls, now that I have given you good ideas, you should be able to write a good story. Wise Guy: That's nothing, Webster gave you words, but I have never heard of vou as a great author. Finis. LETTER MEN IN ATHLETICS Foot- Basket Base- ball Ball ball Track Royden Bailey Erwin Beach, Capt. Track F Joseph Dooley F Edwin Fitzgerald Edgar Gross,. Capt. Basket Ball F Laurence Hobbs, Capt. Baseball ... F Paul Hodge, Capt. Football F David Merriam, Jr., Mgr. Football. . F Arne Oksanen F John Palo F Alver Poison F Arne E. Pottala Alfred Ross John Shea F Ralph Townsend F Robert M. Tucker F F F F F F F There is a young rascal named Phil Who often escapes from the drill ; I'ut for charminfr young girls With dimples and curls, I'll saj' that this boy is some pill. Do you like indoor sports? Yes, but father won't let them stay long. Policeman: Young man, you must accompany me. He: . wright. offisher. what '11 ya shing? One: Is he from the jungles? Other: Sure, he thinks Wheeling West Virginia is a hard job. Fidelity Co-operative Bank 675 Main St., Fitchburg, Mass. iiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiii President, D. H. MERRIAM Vice-President, W. E. PUTNEY Treasurer, W. G. HAYES Compliments of FITCHBURG AUTO CO. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Headquarters for Packard Motor Cars iiiiiiiii Sales and Service Station IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Men on duty day and night Our motto is Service REAR 764 MAIN STREET Tel. 25 CHAUNCEY TEXTILE CO MORE SILK, COTTON AND 'T T T A TV T A THAN A WOOLEN DRESS GOODS P A MP V QUOD 360 Main Street Telephone 126 IIIMIIIUIIIIIIIIIMIII A Fitchburg Institution Known All Over i ne United otates iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I p 1 — lnn sP nf Innn 1 ri ilpv PURE FOOD PRODUCTS 685 MAIN STREET GUARANTEE SATISFACTION Field to Can Same Day Ma?iufacturers of U7i-equalled ca7idies 98 Fitchburg Co-operative Bank 298 MAIN STREET, FITCHBURG, MASS. Saving is Success Save Regularly SIMONDS The Best of the Better SAWS MACHINE KNIVES HACK SAWS AND FILES ARE MADE IN FITCHBURG Simonds Saw and Steel Co. The Saw Makers FITCHBURG MASS. 5 Factories 12 Branches Established 1832 SERVICE COURTESY Hungry ? Eat ! Do you want the best food? You'll find it at ANASTOS COMPANY 487 MAIN STREET OPEN ALL NIGHT RESTAURANT LUNCH ROOM Paints Pictures Wall Papers Frames B. A. COOK Sc COMPANY Water-Tight Spar The best ever. Just the thing for that varnish job WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR Regular Flour Libby's Canned Fruits Old Fort Canned Vegetables D. B. Special Coffee THERE ARE NO BETTER GOODS AT ANY PRICE D. A. BOYLE dc CO. 290 Water Street Telephone 2580 Good Things to Eat FROM TUCKER BROTHERS Choice Meats, Groceries and Provisions West Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 485 PHONE YOUR ORDERS Visit Fisette's Specialty Shop For Silks, Velvets, Woolens J T • • and Linings 524 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. H. E. ROGERS SELLS REAL ESTATE Modern City Homes Consult Before Buying a Specialty or Selling Property Tel. 839 DRURY BLOCK 327 Main St. uepot riiiing otations o. Compliments of 220 Main Street WARE 8c WARE 80 Water Street River, cor. Daniels Street Attorneys at Law FITCHBURG, MASS. 101 W. E. McGINNIS D. J. WHOOLEY J. W. BURTT D. J. Whooley 5C Co. Sheet Metal Work Heating JriuinDing 56-58 Day Street Fitchburg, Mass. Graduation It is none too early to plan for the Graduation Gift and there is no better place to make a selection than here Special ig2 Class Ring, i k Gold, $6.00 It jr K. T A r f IT T A X. T S. M. NATHAN The Hallmark Store 471 Main Street Registered Optometrist Compliments of w . r . Ausrin rurniiure v o. XT A T T JNew American House Lomplete Fitchburg, Mass. House Furnishings European Plan Phone 325 458 Main Street 102 MANNING, MAXWELL Qc MOORE, Inc. PUTNAM MACHINE WORKS FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS Machine Tools for Railroads and Industrials 490 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. Visit our Framing Department WM. J. LYONS : SON Clothiers of Men special Made-to-measure Suits for Graduation Shoes and Hosiery W. C. GOODWIN Nos. 342-344 MAIN STREET Photographs made at our studio are more than the ordinary run of pictures They are intimate, personal portraits— you at your best Class Photographer Nineteen twenty-three '-'-The P jotog? aphe? in your Tow i ||€V GARDNER ARTIST STUDIO, 775 Main St., Fitchburg, Mass. GEORGE BERGROTH, Local Manager Telephone 2825 104 HOTEL RAYMOND A GOOD HOTEL Did you ever eat at a good hotel? Try The Raymond Puts the joy in being away from home PARTIES ACCOMMODATED Banquet Hall for Hire Tourists and Excursionists Accommodated J. RAYMOND DWYER, Proprietor 105 PAUL PETERS High urade Compliments of Shoe Repairing qA Friend 64 Green Street %e Master Loaf of the Six cif ers g0 Eugene j. iviurpny v o., inc. Pbannacists WHITE Eugene J. Murphy, R. Ph. Manager Next to Shea's Theatre, 5 Day St., Fitchburg, Mass. 106 Compliments of W. G. PAYSON Spillane's Millinery Clothes for Men 432 Main Street 292 Main Street A GOOD PLACE TO GO Compliments of When you want a Nice Box of Chocolates Home-made Candy Salted Nuts or Ice Cream in Bricks or Bulk T , • 111 ror Parties and all occasions Hills' Candy Shop, 406 Main st. Tel. 1050 T. K. ROSS, D. M. D. DENTIST J. E. CHENEY, D. M. D., Associate IIIIIIIU Park Building, Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 454 107 Ford THE UNIVERSAL CAR Lincoln Fordson iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii FITZSIMMONS MOTOR CAR CO. FORD AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE 57 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 825 1923 Whalom IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII NEW ROLLER COASTER OTHER New Attractions Better than ever Fine Car Service IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway Co. - PITCHERrl OSE - PI INRING GUP ' ' o zr like a Pi(cj}e2' DOES NOT SPILL MADEFROM PUREWHITE PAPER PACKED IN CON- VENIENT CARTONS OF 250 EACH. CASES OF 50.000. SOLD IN ANY QUANTITY, NEAT METAL DISPENSERS. MAROON FINISH DISPENSING ONE CUP AT A TIME. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co FiTCHBURG. Mass. T. L McCORMICK TRANSFER Local and Long Distance Trucking Baggage Transfer and Taxi Service Office, 31 Day Street Garage, 54 Lunenburg Street Telephone Connection ''Say it ziith Flozvers '' RITTER THE FLORIST 169 Main Street F. M. JOHNSON LUMBER CO. INCORPORATED JJ hole sale and Retail Dealers River Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts Telephones 1535-1536 Compliments of PRIMEAU PHARMACY 902 Main St., Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of H. L. SAWYER : CO. Canton Restaurant CHINESE — AMERICAN PARK BLOCK, opp. AMERICAN HOUSE Open 11 a. m. to 12 midnight. Saturday, 11 a. m to 1 a. m. Sunday REGULAR DINNER, 40 cents PARTIES ACCOMMODATED John Fong Ying, Mgr., 294 Main St. Telephone 1520 Lawrence dC Klein Lumber Co. FITCHBURG, MASS. WHOLESALE LUMBER FULL CARLOADS ONLY Canadian Spruce and Shingles Our Specialty Clothes may not make the man ut that ell-dressed look pays GET IT AT MORRILL BROTHERS Compl ete Men's Furnishings Main and Putnam Streets McNeill tire go. Factory Distributors Diamond Tires Goodrich Silvertown Cords, Truck Tires, Solid and Pneumatic .... AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES AUTOLINE VEEDOL MOBILOILS 7 - 9 Cottage Square Next to City Hall THE PICK OF THE TOWN Class of 1923 and FRANK R. DUDLEY'S 51 House Lots On Wood's Hill Residence, 33 EXidley Street Telephone 349-R FERDINAND'S FITCHBURG WORCESTER BOSTON WE FURNISH HOMES Fine Line of Parlor and Chamber Furniture Call and let us show you 452 and 454 Main Street Hats that nox em all KING'S HATS 478 Main Street THE HASTINGS-FLINT CO. DEALERS IN Hudson Super-six AND Essex Motor Cars 219 Main St., Fitchburg, Mass. Tel. 1761-M June, 1923 Graduation Shoes of Refinement Always Shoes of Distinction Compare the Quality, Prices and Service with any other store in Fitchburg, and G. W. LAYTHE SHOE CO. 369 Main Street, is the Best AL'S MEN'S SHOP Haberdashers to Young Men Class and School Colors in Neckwear 305 Main Street, Depot Square, American House Block THE ROME CLOTHING CO. Clothiers to the Entire Family ALBERT E. HEUSTIS, Inc. Electrical Merchandise CONTRACTING 9 Prichard Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts Telephones 2060-2061 Congratulations, '23 ! All you've done is History, What you'll do we've yet to see — We know that big things they will be. To you we wish wealth, fame, renown. And if you choose the Old Home Town As the final place to settle down, Remember Where you get good things to eat BROCKELMAN BROS., Inc. FITCHBURG, LEOMINSTER, CLINTON Four Big Fitchburg Markets : MAIN MARKET UPTOWN MARKET 414-420 Main Street 1058 Main Street DOWNTOWN MARKET CLEGHORN MARKET 17-19 Lunenburg Street 164 Fairmount Street AYER ATHOL IDEAL GIFTS FOR THE GRADUATE Those with a lasting value, sentiment and remembrance Gold and Silver Pencils Waterman Fountain Pens Pen and Pencil Combinations Writing Cases and Dressing Cases Many other Beautiful and Useful Gifts Fitchburg Hardware Co. 314-316 Main Street GARDNER LEOMINSTER 1 Compliments of Compliments of 'Kir r l 'TJ TJ A TTT T C NULKbCjb JVliLLb LOUIS DEJONGE CO. Cotton Piece Goods Surface- Coated Cotton Yarns Papers 115 C. H. Cowdrey Machine Works Fitchburg, Massachusetts Fitchburg Savings Bank 745 Main Street 116 REACH ATHLETIC GOODS THE FINEST MADE SPECIAL PRICES TO CLUBS SOME SPECIALTIES : Eastman Kodaks Records for Victor and Edison Edison Phonographs Firearms of all kinds Victor Talking Machines Baseball Uniforms Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. 466 Main Street NICHOLS AND FROST, Inc. 341-357 Main St., Fitchburg, Mass. DRY GOODS, SUITS, COATS, WAISTS, MILLINERY, BRUNSWICK PHONO- GRAPHS and RECORDS, MANICURING and HAIR DRESSING, CHINA SHOP, EXCLUSIVE MEN'S SHOP, BOOKS AND STATIONERY 117 Woman's faults are many. Men have onlv two — Ever%thmg thev sav And eventhing thev do. SERVICE PLUS We insist on gi 'ing you a little more than your money's worth always The quality of our groceries as well as the chararter of our service makes not only satisfied customers, but permanent friends F. L. Drury dC Sons Compliments of Union Machine Company GEORGE BROTHERS Footwear of Quality 386 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Victrola The ideal graduation gift brings pleasure to the s hole family. Prices to suit every purse CHAFFIN VICTOR PARLORS 356 Main Street, Fitchburg Special Viaor Parlors, 870 RUBBER GOODS READY-TO-WEAR FURS RAW SKINS BOUGHT Including Rubber Footwear Rubber Aprons Rubber Matting Tennis Shoes Garden Hose Raincoats Sick Room Supplies Bicycle Tires J. O. RICHMOND The Furrier SPORTING GOODS REPAIRING REMODELING AND STORAGE Including Baseball, Football and Basket Ball Supplies; also Boxing Gloves and Striking Bags rur Uyemg Zi DlOSSOm otrect C g Fitchburg, Mass. Redressing , . Phone 872 Tanning Fitchburg Rubber Co., 564-568 Main St. Poor byeoight RICE COMPANY l I . V I iviacie vjoou Jewelers and OUR GLASSES SATISFY otationers NF r RT TRT PP OPTOMETRIST LM. V . IV Ul l J , EYE-EXAMINER Tewelers nedrly hdlf d century 412 Main Street 387 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. 119 Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Co. Gas and Electric Appliances Compliments of CLEGHORN CLOTHING COMPANY CHAS. JASSPON When in need of Clothing, Shoes and Ladies' Garments, give us a trial, as we carry all standard makes and brands of wearing apparel. Out of the high rent district, is your savings on merchandise 120 To see how much real value can be put into clothes; to give more and more attention to style; to be sure of high quality in fabrics and tailoring; to sell at as low a price as possible — these things are the big idea back of this store F. H. LANE COMPANY 42 Diversified Industries in Fitchburg IIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Look for the Vaper Industry up front IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHlllll FITCHBURG PAPER COMPANY 121 The Eff ect of Advertising varies with the character of the copy, the medium, the consumers, the sales- people, the firms' policies. All these points may be considered and the most effective publicity possible in the Fitch- burg district secured through The Fitch burg Sentinel with its circulation of close to 11,000 copies daily — more than 8,000 copies local — and its corps of experienced ad- vertising specialists, together with an excellent Job Printing Department working in cooperation with the news- paper. Much information of value in any contemplated campaign is yours for the asking SoS Maiu Street Fitdiliurg Know this Clothing Fact Our Young Men's Suits are full of pep, correct style, rightly priced THE QUALITY ATTRACTS May we have the pleasure of showing you our line ? ilillllll 25.00 to 00.00 Ilillllll Kimball and Son Co. FITCHBURG LEOMINSTER Distinctive Millinery Tel. 1130 638 Main Street Compliments of HARRY E. KENDALL Confectioner and Caterer and Manufacturer of Ice Cream 70 Green Street PARKE SNOW, Inc. The Daylight Store'' Coats Auto Tires Ribbons Furs Victrolas and Records Gloves Dresses Suits Hosiery Silks Corsets Toilet Goods Infants' Wear Dress Goods Curtains Misses' Wear Linens Floor Coverings Leather Goods Jewelry Draperies Silk Underwear Millinery Kitchen Ware Trunks and Bags HIBBARD ELECTRIC CO. Electrical Contractors and Engineers Electric Supplies House Wiring 20 Gushing Street Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 1000 Young Men and J J omen of Today! You are the business men and women of tomorrow Realizing this truth The Fitchburg Bank and Trust Company assures you of its sincere interest in you, and the desires of its officers for your good will, and future patronage OUR OFHCERS H. G. TO STNEND, President J. LOVELL JOHNSON. ice President ALV.JU CROCKER, Vife-President GEORGE R. WALLACE, Vice President FREDERICK W. HOLDEN, Treasurer FRANK H. BROWN, Asst. Treasurer JOHN B. FELLOWS, Asst. Treasurer Realization Tucked away back in your head is a Dream dear to your heart You can surely make that Dream a Reality Open a Bank Account here; make it grow week by week until you accomplish your purpose We will help you what we can in your effort 1 Opens an Interest Bearing Account Worcester North Savings Institution 300 Main Street, Depot Square HOWARD -WESSON CO. WORCESTER, MASS. College Engravers of New England ENGRAVERS FOR THE CLASS BOOK 125 Day by Da)' in every way our Luncheonette is growing bigger and bigger iiiiiiiii BROOKS PHARMACY 497-499 MAIN STREET Compliments of The Fitchburg Bank was founded in 1832. and has served the people of Fitchburg for more than four generations 'e extend our greetings to you — the business men and women of the future, and trust that we may serve you FITCHBURG BANK c TRUST CO. Nothing Counts Like Service Whether you use us and our faciUties for service daily, once a week, or only occasionally; you have equal right to the best we can give. It is also good business for us to serve you well — in fact our reputation is at stake each time vou come into the store How may we serye you today? CHAMBERLAIN-HUNTRESS CO. The Height of Supremacy has been reached by The Class of Nineteen Twenty -three and iiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Both Made in Fitchburg 127 just Courteous but Gentlemen, are the Bickford Cab Driuers Thev do not reser 'e all of their consideration for themselves but the rights of others are recognized and respected. We are constantly receiving let- ters praising our drivers for little acts of courtesy. The Bickford Auto Company prides as its great- est asset its personnel of drivers. It is indeed a source of pleasing satisfaction that one mav call a CAB for WIFE ; DAUGHTER or MOTHER and know that they are safely in the escort of a GENTLEMAN BICKFORD AUTO CO., Fitchburg, Mass. Phone 27 C. W. BENNETT SHOE CO. MANUF.ACTURERS OF THE Bcs School Shoes in the JVorhi 32 North Street, Fitchburg, Mass. KIDDER DAVIS Furniture Carpets and Upholstery Nos. 692-700 Main Street iiiiiiiii PARIS STORE Ladies' Clothiers 350 Mam Street 28 Compliments of Crocker, Burbank dC Company 129 INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS A Friend 106 Ars Men's Shop 113 Anastos Company 100 W. A. Austin Furniture Co 1C2 Ye House of John L. Bailey 98 C. W. Bennett Shoe Co 128 Bickford Auto Co 128 D. A. Boyle Co 100 Brockelman Bros.. Inc 114 Brooks Pharmacy 126 The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 109 Canton Restaurant Ill Chaffin ictor Parlors 118 Chamberlain-Huntress Co 126 Chauncej- Textile Co 98 Qeghom Clothing Co 120 B. A. Cook Co 100 C. H. Cowdrey Machine Works 1 16 Crocker. Burbank Co 129 C. A. Cross 98 Depot Filling Stations Co 101 Louis Dejonge Co 115 F. L. Drury Sons 118 Frank R. Dudley 112 Ferdinand Furniture Co 112 Fidelitj- Co-operative Bank 97 Fisette's Specialty Shop ICJ Fitchburg Auto Co 97 Fitchburg Bank Trust Co 126 Fitchburg Bank Trust Co 124 Fitchburg Co-operative Bank 99 Fitchburg Gas Electric Light Co 120 Fitchburg Hardware Co 114 Fitchburg Paper Company 121 Fitchburg Rubber Co 119 Fitchburg Savings Bank 116 Fitchburg Sentinel 122 Fitchburg Leominster Street Railway Co.. . .108 Fitzsimmons Motor Car Co 108 Gardner Artist Studio 104 George Brothers 118 V. C. Goodwin 103 The Hastings-Flint Co 112 Albert E. Heustis, Inc 113 Hibbard Electric Co 123 Hills' Candy Shop 107 Hotel Ra -mond 105 Howard- esson Co 125 Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co 117 F. M. Johnson Luinber Co 110 Harry E. Kendall 123 Kidder Davis 128 Kimball Son Co 122 King's Hat Store 112 F. H. Lane Co 121 Lawrence Klein Lumber Co Ill G. W. Laythe Shoe Co 113 Lesure. The Florist 126 William J. Lyons Son 1C3 Mannix Millinery 123 McNeill Tire Co' Ill T. L. McCormick 109 Michon's Studio 103 Morrill Brothers Ill Eugene J. Murphy Co 106 S. M. Nathan 102 Xew .American House 102 Nichols Frost, Inc 117 Nockege Mills 115 Parke Snow, Inc 123 Parkhill Mfg. Co 127 W. G. Payson 107 Paris Store 128 Paul Peters 106 Primeau Pharmacy 110 O. S. Rice Company 119 J. O. Richmond 119 Ritter, The Florist 110 T. K. Ross 107 H. E. Rogers 101 The Rome Clothing Co 113 N. C. Rublee 119 H. L. Sawyer Co 110 Simonds Saw and Steel Co 99 Spillane's Millinery 107 Swanson Baking Co 106 Tucker Brothers ICO Union Machine Companj- 118 Ware Ware 101 D. J. Whooley Co 102 Worcester North Savings Institution 124 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The members of the Class of 1923 wish to express their sincere appreciation to those who have so courteously advertised in this class book. I I )