Greenfield High School - Evergreen / Exponent Yearbook (Greenfield, MA)

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THE EXPONENT 15 M —Sure! Gertrude is matron of the Dumbell , -Institute. P— Dumbell Institute? Where’s that? M —Oh that’s over in Troy. Evelyn Thompson is there, too. She’s running the Pussy Willow Tea Room. They say it’s a marvellous place, and her sunny disposition draws a crowd. Evelyn always did have a smile for everyone. P —A tea room? M —Yes, Madeline Carlson was running a tea¬ room but she’s sold out and married an actor. Have you read the Spanish poems in “The Boston Globe”? P —Me? Globe? I never see “The Boston Globe.” M—Oh, that’s right too. Well, Della White is writing Spanish poems for it. What do you hear from George Corsiglia? P —He’s married. M—Married? P —Sure! I’ll give you one guess. M —Dodo! P —Right the first time. M —Did you know Marion Williams was publish¬ ing a fashion magazine? P —No! I’m not interested in fashions!!! We sure did have talent in our class, eh Bud? M—M -m-m P —Oh, good Lord! Here’s the boss! He says he’s been calling me for an hour. I’ll have to jump around a bit, now. See, how I do it? M —Yes, I can imagine you hurrying. Be a good fellow and call me—say a week from to-night at this time. We can talk it over! some more. P —Well, I should hope to kiss a stove, I’ll call you. I must close now though. PBCRO tuning out. So long, Bud. M— Au revoir. Philip J. O’Hara, ’22. Muriel S. Crosier, ’22. A JL SCHOOL NOTES The last issue of the Exponent for the term of 1921-22 and with the new board in charge! The new officers fulfilling their new duties! The Senior play, “The Adventures of Lady Ursula” was very admirably presented, although financially it was not as successful as it might have been. This was in no way due to the play or players but more to the lack of a well-planned ticket-selling campaign. The play, undoubtedly, was second to none ever presented by Seniors of G. H. S. Among those especially conspicuous for their fine acting were Elizabeth Freshour in the leading role of Lady Ursula, Philip O’Hara as the Rev. Mr. Blimboe, Vincent Bostley as Sylvester and K. Harold Smith as Castleton. Several Seniors and one Junior took the Col¬ lege-Board and Comprehensive Exams in North¬ ampton during the past week. By competition in the Senior Class the Ivy Ode by Miss Blanche Braman and the Class Song by Miss Marion Williams were chosen for presenta¬ tion during commencement week. The annual Junior Promenade and Dance for the Senior Class was very successfully held in Washington Hall, May 26. The hall was neatly and attractively decorated with crepe paper of the 1923 colors, orange and black. A large crowd was in attendance. Tinker’s Singing Orchestra furnished music during the evening. A very interesting debate was held, by members of the Junior Latin class, upon the subject, “Re¬ solved, That Cicero was justified in putting the Catilinarian conspirators to death.” The affirma¬ tive side of the question was upheld by Catherine Noyes, Ramona Brown, and Louise Hunter with Ralph Haskins as alternative. They were opposed by Esther Smead, Roland Mather, and Robert Harris with Alice Tanner as alternative. The affirmative side was awarded the decision in ac¬ cordance with the Roman method of voting. This method consists of having the two teams stand on oposite sides of the room and of having voters favoring them stand with them. The affirmative had but one more voter than the negative. Marga¬ ret Mather acted as chairman and Mary Fitzgerald as time-keeper. The annual Junior-Senior debate took place in Assembly Hall, June 14. The proposition, “Re-

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14 THE EXPONENT much for him. By the way, have you seen any burlesque lately? M —Me? Most assuredly not! Why— P—Oh, well, you can keep still! As I was going to say—Bob Alberti is taking the lead in the “Kiss Ye Ladies” burlesque. M —Isn’t that fine! P—Yes, Bob always did like to kiss the ladies. I was reading in the paper the other day that the Chemistry Professor at Flatiron Institute is Mr. Raymond Chickering. Chick always was a Chemistry shark even in high school. Say, I’ve some bad news. You remember my old friend, Ed Fleming? M— Yes, I ’ve heard he joined Barnum and Bailey’s as a clown. P—He did, but he married and he’s now at North¬ ampton Asylum. Evelyn Henderson is work¬ ing in Jack’s, I’ve heard. It’s a tough life, isn’t it? M—Yes, but the first hundred years are the hard¬ est. This static is terrible, isn’t it? Say, I received some news last night. Dot Frank¬ lin is in Russia plotting with Trotsky and Lenine! P—Hot tomale! At least there’s one radical in the bunch. Did you read about the elections in Turners Falls? M —Why, no! I heard they had quite a time tho. P—I’ll say they did! “Toots” Hayden was elected mayor. Can you imagine it? M —Oh, yes, “Toots” would get most anywhere. Some class to Ruth Holbrook, eh? P—Ruth? I don’t understand you. M —Why, Ruth has invented a new dance-step— the Canine Hop. P—Ye gods! Who’d have thunk it? M —Yes, but lend me your ears a moment. Leila Noyes has graduated from M. A. C. She’s a landscape gardener. P—Go on! M —Well, it’s the truth. She’s fixing up the new High School grounds, or rather, she’s working on the plans. You know that’s going to be finished in 1940. P—Any other notables in our class? M —Let me think! I heard station M. E. A. call¬ ing frantically for a man. What do you suppose—Madeline Roberts has formed a matrimonial bureau and she was looking for a husband for some poor soul. She’s married and she and her husband do the best business in the country. Here’s your chance, Phil! P—I’m not looking for one, thank you. Alfred Gass is a painter. He’s painting the dome on the Summit House on Mt. Tom. M —That’s what you’d call “up in the world.” But the mosquitoes are wicked down there. Speaking of mosquitoes—Edward Seibert has invented the “Knock-em-stiff flea powder.” P—I knew he’d be famous some day. And what do you think of Walter Donahue? M—I haven’t heard anything about Walter lately. But wait! He isn’t the one who discovered the odorless onion? P—The very same. He has Burbank stopped a mile. M—Harold Smith isn’t so slow. He’s manager of the Dusky Ding Toes. They’re the fastest team on the diamond. P—I thought Smith would be married. M—No, I guess he’s something like Fran Loveland. P—How come? M—Well, Fran has formed the N. W. N. F.—No Women, No Fights—bachelor society. P—But how does he live? Where does he eat? You know Fran always was particular about his grub. M—Oh, he eats at the Tarnished Spoon Restaur¬ ant. Rose Kramer is a waitress there. P—He eats there? M—I should say he did. He’s suing them now. He found half an ear-ring in his soup. He swallowed the other half and it brought on “Earingitis.” Fred Magoon is his lawyer. P—Fred could always argue. He and Ella cer¬ tainly could throw a line. M—Have you heard Ella’s latest speech? P—Latest what? M—Latest speech. Where have you been? Didn’t you hear Ella’s speech the other night? Sta¬ tion LPX was broadcasting it. She’s running for president against Tom Nims. P—No chance for Tom! M—By the way, there’s nothing the matter with Samson. P—Samson? What’s up? M—Why he’s selling nail files down on the Sand¬ wich Isles. You know of course that Paul Bittner is agent for Colgate’s Tooth Paste? P—No! M—Yes, at present he’s traveling down along the Amazon and doing well, I hear. I was read¬ ing about “Stu” Nichols the other day. P—Is “Stu” still knocking around? M—I should say he is. He’s knocking around 900. He’s taken Babe Ruth’s place. P—Three cheers for “Stu.” M—Lillian Osgood took up the same line of work as Lydia. P—How’s that? M—She’s a physical instructor here in Boston. P—Do you know anything about Gertrude Miller?

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16 THE EXPONENT solved, That the State should control the penal institutions,” was enthusiastically upheld on the affirmative by the Junior team, consisting of Malcolm Cameron (Capt.), George Gunn, Ralph Haskins, and Miss Eleanor Pratt as alternate. They debated exceptionally well. The Senior team of Irving Feldberg (Capt.), Miss Eliza Noyes, Vincent Bostley, and Edward McLaughlin as al¬ ternate argued the other side of the question, furnishing a debate very creditable to a High School. There was considerable dispute over the judges’ decision but nevertheless the 1922 numer¬ als will be engraved upon the silver cup. The sophomores presented two plays, “A Night in an Inn” by Lord Dunsany and “Joint Owners in Spain” by Alice Brown, after the debate. These were ably and enjoyably given by eight boys and four girls: “A Night at an Inn” Bill Jones . William Galvin Sniggers . Donald Roberts Albert Thomas.George Voetsch The Tof f.Ralph Davis Priests . Arthur Lyman Philip Stearns William O’Hara The Idol . Thurston Munson Thurston Munson with his “eye” made quite a hit. Emma Hart as Mrs. Fullerton, Madeline O’Hara as Miss Dyer, Reta Howard as Mrs. Blake, and Mary Ballard as Mrs. Mitchell played very well in “Joint Owners in Spain,” but Miss Dyer, who “ain’t a well woman,” and Mrs. Blake, who had “hung her harp on a wilier’ long enough,” were the star players. The Sophomores are to be credited for the Memorial Exercises held in Assembly Hall, May 29. An impressive ceremony, interspersed with the favorite Memorial Day Songs consisted of the following: To the Colors . George Streeter Flag Bearer.Andrew Wait Introductory Speech .... Leonard Thompson (President) History of Our Flag . Clara Almstead Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address . William Galvin Harding’s Address at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier . Ralph Davis Wilson’s Address at Arlington . William O’Hara The last Junior efficiency test was taken Friday, June 9. Honors go to Captain Irene Griesbach’s team with the average of 78%. Captain Margaret Hawkes’ team received an average of 72%. The following Juniors, have received the Initial Certificate given by the Underwood Typewriter Company:- Luceyle Griesbach, Hazel Atcherson, Ethel Parker, Gertrude Murphy, Eva Verville, and Lillian Dew. Miss Virgina Schoof received the prize of two dollars and a half at the Annual Freshman Spell¬ ing Contest. The High School, and especially the Art De¬ partment, is greatly indebted to the Greenfield Woman’s Club for the presentation of four very famous and beautiful pictures: “The Lady with a Pink” and “The Old Lady Cutting Her Nails,” painted by Rembrandt; “Joan of Arc and Her Troops Praying,” by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel; and a beautiful frieze containing eight¬ een figures, painted by America’s famous arti:t, John Singer Sargent, for the Boston Public Li¬ brary. The central figure in the frieze is that of Moses, supporting the tables of law. The five-dollar prize, awarded for the best essay written by a Sophomore, was given to Catherine Putnam. Robert Pratt received honorable men¬ tion. The D. A. R. offered a prize to the Senior girl and to the Senior boy writing the best essay on “Citizenship.” The prizes were awarded to Agnes Finnie and Edward McLaughlin. Remember your S. A. S. pledge made last Sep¬ tember and think not of spending your vacation with your dues unpaid!! Friday evening, May 19, members of the Ger¬ man class presented in assembly hall a one act play entitled “Unter Vier Augen.” The parts were excellently well taken by Edward Seibert and Dorothy Franklin, who represented a young mar¬ ried couple on the evening of their first dinner party, and Elsie Erhart and Leonard Simpson, who were their servants. The same evening the Senior Spanish class pre¬ sented “Manana de Sol,” a short play introducing Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo with their attend¬ ants, meeting by chance in a park on a bright autumn morning and discovering that they had been intimate friends years before. Louise Dono¬ van made a very attractive senora and Dorothy Lyman deserved special commendation for the manner in which she carried off the part of the old gentleman. Madelene Roberts and Della While were the capable attendants. It was a satisfaction to have in the audience several genuine Spaniards who expressed their appreciation of both plays. The two casts were entertained later by Miss Pease at her home on Woodleigh Avenue. A. C. ’23.