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

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Smiles A s We Pass Along Teacher — I’m not very much in- terested in the fact that you are going through High school — but is the High school going through you? Jack Sampselle, at a hotel — Do you serve lobsters here? Waiter — Yes, sir, we serve anybody. Sit down. Miss Randell — Now, class. I’m dis- missing you ten minutes early today. Go out quietly, please, so as not to wake up the other class. Some men are entirely too literal. For instance the fellow who on leaving his hotel read a card on the door — “Stop! Have you left anything.” And he went back and took the soap and towels. Antonio — Do you sleep head first or feet first on a train? Coleen — I usually sleep all over at once. Conrad — You’re always late. You were late at the church when we were married. Blanche — Yes, but not late enough. Enid — So you let your old bookkeeper go. What was the trouble — couldn’t he balance his accounts? Fred — I’ll say he could. So well that he was beginning to juggle them! Glee Club Aspirant — When I sing I get tears in my eyes ; what can I do for this? Instructor — Stuff cotton in your ears. — Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket. Sunday-school teacher (desiring to impress on her class the meaning of re- turning thanks before a meal) — Willie, what is the first thing your father says when he sits down to the table? Willie — He says, “Go slow with the butter, kids; 75 cents a pound.” One swallow does not make a sum- mer, but one swallow of the stuff you get nowadays may make an early fall. — Judge. “Say, Officer, where’s the corner?” Why, you’re standing on it.” “Is that so, no wonder I could not find it.” A young husband could eat no more of his wife’s dinner: “That’s a pity, she said, “for if you don’t I shall have to give it to the dog.” “Yes, it’s a pity — it’s such a nice dog !” — Tit-Bits (London). Intelligent young son to father — Fath- er do you know that a device for elim- inating sleep has been invented? Father — Yes son, we used to have one in our home when you were a baby. If things don’t change the Juniors will have to come off their high horse. Learn to greet your friends with a smale. They carry too many frowns in their own hearts to be bothered with any of yours. Father — What are you crying for? Child — I’ve swallowed a pin. Father — Never mind, here’s another.

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Junior High Department The clubs of the Junior High, which are now well under way, were organized toward the end of September, each hav- ing the supervision of an advisor. The following activities were chosen by the pupils from a suggestive list: Camera, Knitting, Stamp, Newspaper Reporting and Dramatics. Our Camera Club The Camera Club was organized the twenty-third of September, 1924, and club officers were elected as follows: President, Carolyn Alexander ; secre- tary. Mildred Baldwin; assembly com- mitee, Mary MacDonald. Pictures of the club, class officers, and the physical exercises have been taken and a field trip was enjoyed, taking pictures of various individuals. Postal cards have become the present feature of interest, and the club is preparing to give a talk on New England some time the last of October. Slides will be shown to suit your interests. The club hopes to -fur- nish interesting materials for the school this year. Mary MacDonald, Junior II. Stamp Collectors’ Club Much interest has been shown in the Stamp Club, the president of which is Maynard MacGregor. Other officers are: vice president, Homer Withee; secretary, Barbara Hobbs; treasurer, Peter Pappas. The stamp sheets are being printed. Many of the members have albums and others are going to get them. Every member finds the location of countries on the map as soon as he gets a stamp from that country. He also looks up the kind of government, the population, the area and the standard coin. The Knitting Club The knitting club has started and promises to be very successful. Miss Bucklin has become a member and has suggested that an exhibition of the work accomplished be held in the spring. Many of the girls have started sweat- ers, scarfs, and other things and we are hoping for a good year. — Mary MacDonald, Junior II. HALLOWE’EN Hallowe’en’s the time of year. When frost is on the grounds; With night full of ev’ry fear. And witches sit on mounds. Lanterns glowing here and there From windows dark they peer. Mystery seems to fill the air When Hallowe’en draws near. We cut the pumpkin by the fire As it flits and spits and glows. As shadows rise and hide They seem like hobgoblins’ foes. Into night’s darkness we go out. And laughter’s everywhere; Suddenly a ghostly shout Is heard, through the frosty air. — Mildred Baldwin, Junior II. Report of the Dramatic Club President, Mary Corcoran ; vice pres- ident, Oscar Lightbody; secretary, Rob- ert Robertson. Many original dramatizations by the pupils have been given, and much talent has been discovered. The members are looking forward to the production of Evangeline, Rip Van Winkle, and The Lady of the Lake, which are being adapted by group com- mittees from the various classes that are studying these pieces of literature.

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THE HAMILTONIAN 15 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF ; Norman Peatfield didn’t answer out in class. Lawrence Anderson stopped laughing during French period. Violet Mason didn’t do her lessons. Robert Holland wasn’t silly. Marguerite Lake didn’t write notes. Bernice Doucette forgot to laugh. Anna Kelliher lost Julia. Ruth Cullity didn’t forget her accents in French. Margaret Rutherford ever smiled. Dorothy Back would speak out loud. Edward Honeysett did not know his lessons. Wayne Hobbs ever got in on time at recess. Irene Pope recited correctly in Eng- lish. Mary Dodge liked Robert. Elizabeth Pfaff didn’t know her fig- ures. Peter McCurrach stopped whisper- ing. Julia Buzzell didn’t ha ve to comb her hair every period. Albert Grant was not studious. Gladys Whipple was not seen with Julia. Harold Smerage wasn’t a good sport. Wilbert Hatt ever was cross. Warren Grant wasn’t ready for mis- chief. George Morrow wasn’t slow. Houston Hughes stopped talking when the bell rang. Ralph Hatt did not grin. Julia Burns was dense. Mr. Watson would like to know if the pupils will ever learn the seating plan of Room I. Miss Cary wishes that assembly pe- riods could be changed, but her class begs to differ. Isn’t it too bad that the Sophomore boys can never agree with their teach- ers? Mow many more years before the “Uke” club will learn “Follow the Swal- low”? Wanted: A few Romeos for the new Senior play. Mr. Watson is still wondering if he will have to buy some frogs. A reward will be given to any one bringing in some of these animals. When does the orchestra hold re- hearsals? How do you like the new report cards? Are you satisfied with yours? Class Rings Prizes Class Pins O’NEIL CASELLA MANUFACTURING Jewelers 110 HIGH STREET, BOSTON, MASS. TELEPHONE CONGRESS 7965