Hamilton High School - Hamiltonian Yearbook (South Hamilton, MA)

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thither, wagging its head and flourishing dorsal extieniities paddle-wheel fashion while it seeks self defense against a tiny ereature several thousand times smaller than itself. Think of it ! Did you ever consider the fly’s point of view? The next time you sight a little uinoecnt fly in the distance, even if it seems to be making its way toward you, he civil to the animal, and perhaps, after one or two fu- tile attempts to rouse you into a passion as it expects, surprise it by your com- posure, and it may be that, finding you are not inclined to play with it, it will seek an easy victim elsewhere. BY PEKMISSION OF A SENIOR. A WOMAN ' S CHOICE Mrs. S , shopping, “How much did you say this remnant would he?’’ “Thirty cents a yard, two and a half yards in the piece,’’ politely answered the obliging young clerk, measuring as she siioke. “Between the pale blue and this piece 1 cannot choose. Both are so dainty,’’ observed the would-be purchasei-, unde- cided. “Yes. They are pi-etty. Each is such a novelty in shade. Something different, you know.’’ “Bet me see. I can wear that with my brown suit, and my voile, and — but this will look so well with my dai-k green suit. Oh! if 1 only knew my own mind!’’ Ah ' ud to clerk, “Now really, Avhich would you take? You see, this is why I can’t decide,’’ and Mrs. S exi lained the situation. “I really like this best ,’’ — holding up the blue, ■ — “hut iliis, ’’ — pointing to the other piece, — “is so different. Several moments of impressive silence ensued during which IMrs. S cocked her head first on one side and then the other, and viewed the objects of indecision from all possible points, a .signific-ant toss, then, “I’ll take this after all.’’ As the clerk turned to do up the parcel Mrs. S spies a previously unobserved bit of goods suspended above the counter near by. “Thei-e, that is just what I’m looking for.’’ Running after the clerk, “I’ve changed my mind, and you may give me three yards of this instead, if you please.’’ BY PERMISSION OF A SENIOR. EXCHANGES So. Hamilton, Mass., Nov. 14, 1918. Fellow Editors; It is with much pleasure that the Editors of the “Hamiltonian’’ introduce the bearer of this letter. We have known the bearer but a few weeks, but so in- timately that we feel able to vouch for his posses.sion of several very commendable qualities. It is his sj irit of friendliness and his interest in you that brings him to you as a friend and fellow worker. If you accept him into your Exchange De- partment as an active worker, you will find him, though young, and as yet inex- perienced, ever ready and eager to co- operate with you for the mutual success of our organizations. Cordially yours. The Editors. 8

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“What shall I do?” thought Dorotliy, “Now I’ve made him cross Avith me.” Suddenly an idea popped into her head and she hurried home as fast as she could. After dinner she paid a visit to Sammy and returned with a highly satisfied ex- pression on her face. If one had been watching closely after that, one Avould have seen Sammy go to Tommy’s house and then to Dorothy’s. That evening when Dorothy came down lo supper, she asked her mother some- thing and Mrs. Brown smiled and nodded. At seven o’clock, Mrs. Brown tele- phoned Mrs. MacDonald, inviting hei ' to come over, and spend the evening. “Shall Bobby come, too?” asked Mrs. MacDon- ald. “If he’d like to. But Dorothy is going out Avith Sammy.” When Bobby heard this, he groAv led, “She never used to go out Avith anyone but me.” The next afternoon Sammy and Tommy Avalked home from school Avith Dorothy. After dinner Dorothy and Tommy passed Bobby’s house on the Avay to the movies. Bobby, Avho Avas looking out of the Avin- doAv, scoAvled and muttered something un- der his breath. That evening Bobby came over as he usually did on Wednesday evenings. As Mrs. BroAvn avcI corned him in, he heard sounds of gay laughter and talking. ‘ ‘ Where ’s Dotty ? ” he asked. “She’s in the kitchen Avitk Sammy making fudge,” ansAvered Mrs. BroAvn, “I will call her.” In a feAv minutes Dorothy appeared, a mixing spoon in one hand, and a cook book in the other. “Oh Bobby,” she cried, “I’m so soriy, I forgot that this Avas your night.” But indeed she looked far from sorry. “Come out into the kitchen and AA ' atch us,” she invited. “Hello, Bobby,” called Sammy, “take a seat and if you ai-e good Ave may give you some of this fudge.” Dorothy and Sammy had a very happy evening l)ut Bobby’s Avas full of bitter reflections. His apron on Sammy ! Wdien the time came to go, Sammy started merrily off but Bobby lingei ' ed. “Who are you going to the Junior Prom AA ' ith?” he asked. “I don’t knoAv exactly,” she replied, “Sammy and Tommy have both asked me. I suppo.se you’re going AA ' ith Ellen, aren’t you?” “Say, Avhat right have you to go Avith Sammy and Tommy? IlaA ' en’t I alAvays taken you eveiyAvhere?” “ Why-er-uh-you didn’t ask me,” she ansAvered. “Iluh! as if you didn’t knoAv I was go- ing to take you ! I must say girls are the limit. ” THERESA LIBBY, ’21 THE PERSISTENT FLY Have you never attempted to drive off a lAersistent fly, and Avith vain efforts? For the harder you exerted yourself phy.s- ically, and the more annoyed you allowed yourself to become, did not the little tor- ment seem all the more attached to you? Sui-ely this is not affection Avhich di-aAvs him to you, for you have indicated in all possible attitudes that you desire his ab- sence. Perhaps the little scamp thinks you are playing tag Avith him, for he seems almost to laugh aloud when he es- capes a A ' igorous slap, or AA ' hen you vainly beat the air AA ' hile he flys jubilantly about. Hoav queer you must look to the fly! Imagine a creature running hither and 7

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The student council was reorganized this year with the following members — Richard McGinley, Pres., Ethel Poole and Charles Peterson rej) resenting the class of 1919; Robert Trussell, Doris Clark and Mabel Grant the cla.ss of ’20; Dorothy Smerage, Wesley Towle and Doris Brum- by, class of ’21; John Dcneen, Prank Ma- lone, and Nora Gorman, cla.ss of ’22. The purpose of this organization is to encourage the idea of training for citizen- ship and community service through the activity of the Student Body in the or- ganizing and management of school ac- tivities. It is a move whereby some of the responsibilities hitherto borne by the faculty, may be .shouldered voluntarily and naturally by the students themselves. THE SENIOR’S PSALM Mr. Archibald is my teacher; I shall not pass. He maketh me explain Physics prob- lems, and exposeth my ignorance before the whole class. He restoreth my sorrow ; he causeth me to give difficult laws and rules for my own sake. Yea, though I study until midnight, I cannot complete my homework, for daily examinations and flunk marks sorely trouble me. He prepareth long lists of questions for the sorrow of his Chemistry Class : he giveth me a low mark ; my sorrow run- neth over. Surely low marks and exams Avill fol- low me all the years of my life; and I shall remain in his cla.sses forever. M. COOK, ’19 SPORTING AND MILITARY NEWS At a meeting of the Athletic Association on Tuesday, October twenty second, it was voted by the members to take up foot- ball this season. A vote was taken as to the afternoon to hold practice, and M ed- nesday was found to be the most conven- ient for all. The first practice was held Wednesday, October twenty thir-d, at two-thirty o’clock. Several of the boys were pres- ent, but not as many as were hoped for. Mr. Ai‘chibald, acting as coach, selected a few of the boys and placed them in positions that they seemed best suited for. It is hoped that a better spirit will be shown by the boys by more coming to practices. The boys of the High School have met and drilled on the school grounds a few times. Mr. Archibald selected eight boys whom he drilled, and after he had drilled them, he gave each one a chance to com- mand and drill a squad. After the boys were drilled in squad formation they were formed into a company and drilled by Mr. Archibald. Since then the boys have practiced and have picked up splendidly and by and by — we hope — will surpass the Local State Guard. The contest for officers is to be held some time in the near future. The contest will be held for the following officerships : — Captain, First Lieutenant, Second Lieu- tenant, First Sergeant, and Supply Ser- geant. The drill which was to be held on Wednesday, October twenty third, from twelve-forty-five to one-thirty, was not held because of the many protests received against the boys’ getting home for dinner so late. CHARLES PETERSON 9