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

Text from Pages 1 - 24 of the 1928 volume:

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY DAY DIVISION THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING In co-operation with engineering firms, offers four-year curriculums leading to the Bachelor’s degree in the following branches of engineer- ing: Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Co-operating with business firms, of- fers four-year collegiate courses leading to the Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration in Business Management or in Accounting and Finance The Co-operative Plan of training enables the student to combine theory with practice and makes it possible for him to earn his tuition and a part of his other school expenses. For catalog or any further information write to: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY MILTON J. SCHLAGENHAUF, Director of Admissions Boston, Massachusetts Five-year programs on co-operative plan on and after September 5, 1929. The HAMILTONIAN Published by the Students of HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-C iief Kathryn Lamson Assistant Editor Barbara Hobbs Business Manat er Robert Robertson Assistant Business Managers Albert Malone Charles Whipple Literary A devisor Mrs. Laura Boyd Business Advisor Miss Mary Burns CLASS REPORTERS Senior — Oonah Ryan Junior — Sarah Ayers Sophomore — Eloise McRae Freshman — Orrin Lee Junior —Harold McDonald and Howard Boyd Junior — Donald Greeley JUNE, 1928 I .1 ■- I ;isv Literary The Class FTER a necessarily close study of Bunyan’s PilgHm’s Progress, I retired at the usual late hour, and, lo, I, too, had a dream ! I dreamed of the progress of the Class of 1928, how it set out from Junior High, its City of Destruction, with the Celes- tial City, personified by a Diploma as its goal. Many were the dangers and pitfalls during the first stages, for we began the freshman year with a member- ship of twenty-eight and our Evan- gelist, in the guise of Miss Cary, did not find it an easy task to direct our footsteps. Nevertheless we advanced steadily, and unlike Bunyan’s Pil- grim, enjoyed ourselves as soon as our Burden of self-consciousness had left us. As awards for our excellent conduct, we received, after manv class squabbles, our class pins, and also the most brilliant function we climbing freshmen had ever experi- enced, the Freshman Masquerade Party. Following this, our debut in- to the social world, we were ex- hausted and devoted the major part of our time recovering the English Progress composition papers that Miss Buklin passed back to us, marked with such encouraging words as: “Is this origi- nal?” and “Unsatisfactory work,” while in class she pleased some of us with such nicknames as “baby- face.” As freshmen we were not heard of again except those of us who attempted to strengthen the gradua- tion chorus, after which we joined our classmates in receiving the long- uished-for junior high diploma which entitled us to pass the Wicket Gate into the sophomore class. When we entered the sophomore class, although our ranks had thinned considerably, we were a stronger class with more definite plans in view. With the help of Mrs. Boyd’s advice in planning candy sales and so forth, we could plainly see a well- financed trip to Washington on the far horizon. Then I dreamed we ad- vanced stumblingly over the way, faltering only at such times when, during our Julius Caesar class, the Romans offered “applesauce” after Mark Antony’s speech, and we were immeasurably thrilled when our sis- n The Hamiltonian ter class of 1926 gave an account of its trip to Washington. Being warned by our Evangelist, that we were drawing near to Vanity Fair, in the form of the junior prom and a sequence of other social activities, we drew forth our purses and purchased our class rings in order to avoid too much expense in either of the two remaining years. Some of our elders now told us that the most difficult part of our pilgrim- age was passed. So, not doubting their words, we entered upon our junior year with cheerful minds and light hearts, although I am sure if we should have the chance to retr ace our steps, we would not feel as confi- dent, for now we know that false hopes are the hardest to overcome. Throughout the late fall and winter, we regularly attended the frequent socials and dutifully tried to master the dance steps which were supposed to prepare us for the approaching big event, and our “Prom” was an event! But, then, why shouldn’t it be, for, after the many hours of hard work the members of the decoration com- mittee and their innumerable train of assistants spent in the direction cf the Town Hall, there is no reason why the occasion should not be re- corded in history as the most brilliant success known. After the junior prom we were veterans at this social business and so handled the ensuing senior reception with remarkable skill. Then I dreamed of a short summer vacation, through which we all waited with breathless eagerness for the beginning of our last year and the temptations of Vain-Confidence and By-Path Meadow that we would have to overcome. Immediately upon starting school in September 1927, v e set to work and chose a class play with suitable characters to fit our class. Pm sure you’ll agree that “Second Childhood” was a remark- able production, and yet, if any one had observed some of the rehearsals, he would have believed that the title of the drama had seriously affected the majority of the cast. In spite of the lack of scenery props, and other minor details, we put it across most successfully. Then, after our mothers and fath- ers had cooked and fussed, after our teachers had patiently slaved, and after the dear public had loosened its purse strings, we finally attained Washington! I dreamed I saw gleam- ing with the same radiance as did the Celestial City when Christian first viewed it, a beautiful white dome, illuminated by many powerful electric lamps, raising itself aloft above its sister virtues. The dome of the Capitol of the United States was my first, last, and greatest im- pression of the splendid city of Washington. We all enjoyed our trip and appreciated the educational im- portance of it. But it was all over in six days and we returned home to enthuse over our experiences, our ideas of traveling, and our new ac- quaintances, for we made many of them, and some of us just can’t un- derstand why the baseball game be- tween Rockport and Hamilton should have been called off! Now I am dreaming of seventeen white dresses and two dark suits marching toward the stage of the Town Hall, for Vanity Fair has been passed. Giant Despair overthrown, the River Jordan crossed, and we are ready to grasp the gate of the Celes- tial City. — Kathryn L. Lamson, ’28. The Hamiltonian 3 Class Prophecy XTOT having the gift of prophecy myself, and being told to reveal the future of my classmates, I found myself in dire straits. Finally the shade of Aeneas came to me as I lay in troubled sleep, and told me to seek the counsel of the Cumaean Sibyl. Arising, I accompanied Aeneas to the cave of the Sibyl. She was loathe to disclose the secrets but at last she consented to speak. This is what she said : “Twenty-five years from now, Wil- liam Allen will be chauffeuring one of the dignitaries of the town of Hamilton in one of Henry Ford’s latest creations. “Rena McEwen will be Mayoress of Rockport. “Eunice Dodge will be editor of the HAMILTON ITEM. “Doris Honeysett will be teaching artists in the embryo how to draw a straight line. “Josephine Laski will be leading soprano for the Metropolitan Opera Company. “Caroline Alexander will be in charge of the Child Welfare Associa- tion of Hamilton and Wenham. “Dorothy Hatt will be end-girl in Ziegfeld’s chorus. “Mary Peterson will be editor of a column entitled Mary’s Manners in the Sunday papers. “Robert Robertson will be chair- man of the moving picture censor- board of Boston and will feel all the dignity of his position. “Anna Thompson will be known as the WORLD’S GREATEST TAMER OF WILD DOGS in a popular vaude- ville circuit. “Evelyn Grant will be a headliner as a second Sara Bernhardt and a lionized leading-lady at the leading theatre of Essex County, namely, the EMPIRE. “Mary Corcoran will be directress of Hamilton’s Tourist Agency. “Alma Mitchell will be giving a correspondence course in Stage-danc- ing; diploma guaranteed. “Oona Ryan will be pricking butterflies for a learned scientist. “Kathryn Lamson will be dissect- ing the Iliad and Macbeth for the struggling seniors of Hamilton High. She will be justly proud of being able to get a little more work from her classes than she gave to Mrs. Boyd’s. “Mildred Baldwin will be a popu- lar member of the Futuristic Art Colony of New York. “Helen Haraden and Margaret Donlon will be custodians of the key to Hamilton Center. “Jenny Maione will be teaching the value of a sunny disposition to those afflicted otherwise.” Here the Sibyl sighed and said, “The faculty of Hamilton High will be ... ” “Will be?” I prompted. She glared at me and said, “If you can’t come in here without chattering, stay out !” “How like ...” “Mrs. Boyd,” said the Sibyl, “will be Professor of Mythology at her alma mater, but her classes will be open only to those who can control that organ of their anatomy which is about the smallest, yet the most ram- bunctious, the tongue. “Miss Hayward will be settled in Peabody with a promising Girls’ Preparatory School under her able guidance. “Mr. Cottle will be superintendent of the Hamilton schools, taking Mr. Whittier’s place who will be chairman 4 The Hamiltonian of the State Board of Education. “Miss MacRae will be conducting classes in the Hamilton Commercial School with all up-to-date equipment. “Miss Burns will be in charge of an advisory committee on Commer- cial Law in the State House.” Here the Sibyl said, “Lo, remember this!” Then she closed her mouth in a firm line. I made her the cus- tomary offering and returned home, surprised yet greatly amused at the revelations, and determined to in- form my fellow pupils and teachers of the future that awaited them in the next twenty-five years. — OoNA Ryan, ’28. The Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1928 the most pious members of the Senior Class of H. H. S. in the year of Our Lord, one thou- sand nine hundred and twenty-eight, being in a state of alleged sanity, do will the following items of vast im- portance — viz. to wit namely: “To the whole high school a new bell which, always being of the same tone month in and month out, will be easier to interpret. “To our much harassed and patient home-room teacher. Miss McRae, we bequeath with many doubts; never- theless, the hope that her future classes will be more of quality rather than quantity. “To Mrs. Boyd we extend the wish that she may long remember our very industrious and brilliant scholarship. “To Miss Hayward we express the hope that some day she may have a class that is original in excuses and does not always use the same one : ‘We have so much History and Eng- lish to do that - - -’ “To Miss Burns we bequeath the important position of preparing juniors to be seniors. “To Mr. Cottle we give a marvel- ously equipped laboratory — the best in the state. “To Mrs. Whipple we give an as- sistant to attend to the candy man. “To Mr. Whittier we bequeath an office far, far away from the raucous noises of the senior room. “To the junior class as a whole we bequeath the noble and dignified posi- tion of seniors, and hope that they will “bend the oar” as well as we have (?). “To each illustrious individual the very magnanimous seniors extend tnese their valuables: “Kathryn Lamson, the child prod- igy of the Latin class, bequeaths to Sarah Ayres the notes. “Evelyn Grant, the youngest mem- ber of the senior class, bequeaths to Anna Baron, the youngest member of the junior class, her many childish fancies. “Mildred Baldwin gives her very dignified position as class boss to Babe Mason. “Oona Ryan, gives, with her best intentions, her advice (gained by ex- perience) on petting to Wilhelmenia Ready. “Margaret Donlon and Helen Har- aden bequeath their rule for perpetu- al and loving companionship to Jeanne Cullity and Marguerite Ma- son. “Anna Thompson bequeaths her very exceptional advice on social eti- quette to Helen Foster. The Hamiltonian 5 “Mary Corcoran hands on her abil- ity to keep quiet her many loves to. Carolyn South-wick. “Alma Mitchell gives Bessie Dunn her advice on keeping up the ‘ruling passion.’ “Caroline Alexander extends a helping hand to any junior who is troubled with nerves. “Dorothy Hatt leaves her place as ‘short-hand demon’ to Isabelle Cav- erly. “Mary Peterson gives her place, as the only senior to do her Latin faith- fully, to Menia Ready and hopes ‘it’s not the part she couldn’t do’ ! “Robert Robertson, 3rd, bequeaths his official position as senior fly catcher to Al. Malone. (Mr. Malone can only escape this by closing his mouth.) “William Allen gives the sweet bliss of finding ‘the girl from Rock- port’ in Washington to Peter Pappas. “Rena MacEwen bequeaths her po- sition of chaperon of the senior class while in Washington, to Muriel Pentz and hopes she will be as cap- able. “Eunice Dodge gives her un- obtrusive ways to Lillian Hatt. “Doris Honeysett bequeaths to Mary MacDonald her athletic prow- ess and hopes that she may find some opening in H. H. S. to show it. “Josephine Laski bequeaths her position as the champion speedy read- er of the senior class to Grace Me- lanson. “Being exceptionally valuable property, the senior class feels that it cannot part with the former un- less the juniors do consent with this oath: ‘We cross our hearts and hope to die’ that they will adopt, with no quarreling and argumentation, the great motto, which we have ever held before us, ‘Nihil Sine Lahore.’ “If this condition is not faithfully adhered to, our very valuable prop- erty shall be transferred to a fund for the building of a home for afflict- ed seniors. “To the people of Hamilton, and any others who have helped us to se- cure funds, we extend our hearty thanks and best wishes. “And now having disposed of our most valuable property, we sincerely hope that all who have been named are satisfied and will remember us long for our many and great virtues and not for our multitudinous and much greater faults. We extend our gratitude and best wishes to every- one and hope that sometime in the dim future we shall all meet again. “To this, our last will and testa- ment, we set our hand and seal in the town of Hamilton, Mass., on this the twenty-eighth day of June, Anno Domini, nineteen hundred and twenty-eight. “THE CLASS OF 1928. “Witnesses : “General Burbeck “Professor Relyea.” 6 The Hamiltonian Exit Seniors ’28 We will see in years before us We are classmates though we part. Memories live with us forever, And are carved upon each heart. Time divides the joy and friendship We have shared with in the past; Time will send us through life’s door- way, Schooldays do not always last. Ever upward we will journey, “To the Stars,” our highest aim. None will falter in their purpose. Upward, toward the goal of fame. Of the teachers, friends and class- mates. Of the school we’ll often tell. As we end our happy sojourn. Seniors pause to bid “farewell.” — Mildred Baldwin, ’28, Washington! A s WE boarded the 4:04, we felt as though our life’s work had been completed and we were going for our final award. When we reached Boston and scrambled through the subway, grabbing seats in a very Bostonian manner, we began to won- der if it really was as great as others had said it was. Upon reaching the South Station, we were met by Mr. McCready who presented us with stickers and labels which gave us the appearance of being a much-traveled gi’oup. At this station, a special train awaited us and it was here that we met the Rockport crowd with whom Sv me of our classmates made vei ' y interesting acquaintances! While jolting along on the train to Fall River, we ate our lunch and be- gan to estimate how many of us would need Mother Sill’s Seasick Pills. At last we were at the dock and then aboard the boat. We stowed our luggage and began to explore the boat from the top-deck to the engine- room and then went to our bunks. Early in the morning came a call, “Four-thoity ! Four-thoity !” and we realized that traveling meant early hours. On our way to the dining- room, we met some people rushing to upper deck with a decidedly un- hungry air; however, most of the members of the class were good sail- ors and enjoyed their breakfast. Shortly afterwards, we boarded the train for Washington. We made a hurried stop at Philadelphia where we saw the statue of William Penn and Independence Hall through a misty rain. When we arrived at Washington, we boarded a bus and thought we were safely on our way to the DRISCOLL but our driver didn’t know where the hotel was, or the traffic rules either ! He was stopped by a traffic officer who re- peated in a parrot-like fashion, “Don’t you know any better? Don’t you know any better?” It seemed that he had driven right down the safety-zone and had frightened the pedestrians. We finally managed to get to the hotel and found our chap- erons in a great state of mind, think- ing we were lost. We had supper and those that felt equal to it went to the Fox, where they saw a mar- velous show. Sunday morning we were wakened e.arly and were taken to the Monas- The Hamiltonian 7 tury. Upon our return, some went to see the president at church, while others remained in their rooms to v rite postal cards and rest for the trip to Arlington Cemetery. After seeing the Unknown Soldier’s Grave and the new Amphitheatre, we went to the Potomac Flying Field where some daring members of the class went up to get a “bird’s-eye view of the Capitol.” That evening, after supper, we went to the Congressional Library and saw a number of inter- esting things. The rest of the week we spent in seeing the Corcoran Art Gallery, Red Cross Building, Smith- sonian Institute, Lincoln Memorial, Pan-American Building, White House, Washington Monument, Capi- tol, Annapolis, and Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon was one of the nicest places we visited. Returning, we came up the Potomac, which, like other rivers of the south, is yellow and muddy-looking, a direct contrast to our clear, sparkling rivers of the North. Having spent an ex ' tra day at the capital, we started for home. One member of the class thought we would have as large a reception as we had on going away, but even the town-loiterers were elsewhere that morning. Ever since we have returned to school we have been told that we have been present in body but not in mind, but, when all is said and done, we still regard our diplomas as the real goal of our four years’ work in High School! — OoNAH Ryan, ’28. Bon Voyage to the Seniors N June 27 the Seniors leave us to “tread the merry measure” of the graduation music. We, the juniors, wish to say that we appreciate what they have done for us, but fully realize that they were far too busy to help us a great deal. The junior class is deeply indebted to the senior class president, Doris Honeysett, for under her able guid- ance we succeeded in making our junior prom a great success. Al- though many times the skies of deco- ration seemed overcast, Doris caused the clouds to disappear and the sun to shine. So great is our joy because of the approaching summer vacation that we find it difficult to think of our next year’s study before we grasp that flighty being in the distance — our diploma. When our predecessors, the Seniors of 1928, are traveling the paths of their chosen professions and appeal- ing to Minerva for help, we hope that they will not forget to ask a few tokens of that majestic goddess in the favor of those who still study to attain the desired goal. We also hope that Minerva will grace them with all her powers and we take this opportunity to wish them “bon voy- age” through their journey of life. — M. P., ’29. 8 The Hamiltonian Language Department The Funeral Games FTER leaving Carthage, Aeneas directed his course toward Sici- ly, where he was welcomed by Aces- tes, king of Sicily and of Trojan parentage. Here he celebrated, with sacrifice and various games, his father’s death. The first of these games was a boat race. Mnestheus entered “Pristis,” Cyas, the huge “Chimaera,” Serges- tus, the sea-blue, “Centaur” and Cloanthus, the “Scylla.” Gyas and Cloanthus first acquired the lead, but because Gyas’ pilot enraged him by going too far around the rocks, at the turn in the course, he threw him overboard. Sergestus ran the Cen- taur on to the rocks. Cloanthus, how- ever, directed his boat the best, and because he did not forget to ask the gods to help him, he won the race. The next game was a foot race. Salius, Helymus, Panopes, Euryalus and Nisus entered. Eurylaus slipped in the gore of a recently sacrificed bull. This left Salius in the lead, directly followed by Eurylaus. Nisus saw this and wishing his friend, Eurylaus, to win, tripped Salius. Aeneas, however, was very generous and gave gifts to both Salius and Nisus. The boxing match was next an- nounced, but only Dares came for- ward. He boasted of his strength, so others feared to contest against him. Acestes begged Entellus, an old man who owned the boxing gloves of Eryx, to oppose Dares. Eryx had fought against Hercules. The vic- tory seemed first to belong to Dares, but after Entellus summoned his strength, he laid Dares on the ground. A contest in archery was next held. The target was a pigeon tied to a mast. Hippocoon fixed his arrow in the mast ; Mnestheus severed the cord and freed the dove and Eurytion shot the bird in mid-air. The latter was given a prize and Acestes also re- ceived a gift, because his arrow took fire in the sky. The fifth and last contest was a joust among the boys. Ascanius, Aeneas’ little son, was foremost in this contest. Games are now used to celebrate festive occasions; whereas with the ancients they were manifestations of mourning. How will a like occasion be observed three thousand years from now? — Mary Peterson. La Classe ENTEND ces expressions ici et la dans la classe frangaise. “Je n’ai pas fait ma legon fran- gaise parce que j’ai eu trop d’anglais a faire.” “O, Mademoiselle Hayward, je ne peux pas comprendre ces phrases-ci.” “Cette histoire est trop seche.” Francaise “Qu’allons-nous lire la prochaine fois, Mademoiselle Hayward?” “Lisons quelque chose de gai.” “Attendez une minute, je sais ce que veut dire ce mot mais je ne peux pas me rappeler ce qu’il veut dire.” — Mary Corcoran, ’ 28 . The Hamiltonian 9 A Journey TNTO the realms of Pluto, where the shades of men’s bodies wander about disconsolately, the Virgil class is fighting its way with Aeneas. First before us is the Styx, whose black, swirling waters seem unap- proachable. Charon with his beard unkempt and with fiery, feverish eyes stands grimly before us. His shell- like boat groans under the weight of human bodies as he ferries us across, our ticket being the golden bough sacred to Proserpina. Hordes of shades morbidly wander about the edge of the river imploring passage. Across the river other difficulties await us. Cerebus with his three harking throats is the first formid- able one. As we are not souls who have passed on, we are able to pass Rha- damanthus and Minos without having our sins and virtues weighed upon the scales at the Bar of Justice. Before us gapes the fiery mouth of Tartarus from whose depths come horrid cries and harsh noises. Here the evils which men have done are being atoned for. There, the awful Hydra, the fiaming Chimaera, and the hundred-armed Briareus and La Lecon de T A maitresse commenga la legon de mathematique et demanda a Paul la question suivante. Paul, combien font deux et quatre? Deux et quatre font six, dit le gar- con. La maitresse demanda la question sous une forme nouvelle. Si je vous donne deux sous et que votre pere vous fasse un cadeau de quatre sous, combien de sous aurez- vous? to the Styx cruel Furies torture the condemned. We think with shudders of Tantalus, craving food and water and being re- fused; of Ixion being turned on his huge wheel; of Sisyphus continually pushing his rock up a mountain; and of the Danaides forever pouring water into a seive. We pass into the realms of the heroes who wander in the gloom with morbid sorrow. Then with much relief we turn from these melancholy regions to the Elysian fields where the happy reside. A sun and stars of its own belong to Elysium and merry sports are be- ing engaged in. Their realm is the Valley of Oblivion into which we can not pass, for before us fiows the Lethe. Whosoever crosses this river is forgetful of everything which has occurred to him before. New souls are given to these again, when the gods will that they live again in order that they may redeem the old life. However joyful their life may be; none of the souls are really contented and long for their old life and we pass back to reality with a thanks- giving for our life and our beliefs which offer eternal happiness for those deserving. — Evelyn Grant, ’28. Mathematique Huit sous, dit I’enfant. Mais non, dit la maitresse, void la question qui je vous ai demande si je vous donne deux sous et que votre pere vous fasse un cadeau de quatre scus, combien de sous aurez-vous? Huit sous, dit I’enfant de nouveau. Mais quatre et deux ne font pas huit. Mais, mademoiselle, j’ai deja deux sous dans ma poche. La maitresse dait satisfaite. ]0 The Hamiltonian SENIOR CLASS! Left to Right: Dorothy Hatt, Rena MacEwen, Helen Haraden, Eunil Mr. Robert Robertson, Jr., Robert Robertson, 3rd, Mrs. R e ' Kathryn Lamson, Mildred Baldwin, Mary Corcoran, 11 R(i N WASHINGTON iijDodge, Mary Peterson, Evelyn Grant, Barbara Corcoran, Homer Withee, t Robertson, Jr., William Allen, Alma Mitchell, Oona Ryan, . la Thompson, Margaret Donlon, Mr. William McCready 12 The Hamiltonian Class Notes Class of 1928 N A M E KNOWN AS GENERALLY SEEN SUPPORTED GY LIVES FOR AMBITION Jennie Maione “Jennie” Room 2 Mischief Miss Burns Teacher Helen Haraden “Helen Dalev ' s store Margaret English period; i Town crier Mildred Baldwin “Millie .Anywhere but home Mdse cracks F riday nights To visit Rockport Kathryn Lamson “Kitty With Millie Highland Street The fun of it Minister Oonah Ryan “Maggie” H u trying Chevrolet Blind dates Journalist Margaret Donlon “Margie With Helen Gasoline station Her cards To be a good sailor Anna Thompson “Ann” Late at night Good humor Her Ford L ncertain Evelyn Grant “Evie” Dancing Eyes Her profile Eight Sutherland sister Mary Corcoran “Mickie” Studying Mystery Willowdale Chauffeur ■ ltna Mitchell “Aggie Doing French Everyone June 27th To dream Robert Robertson “Bob Talking The class ? Inspiration To go to Harvard Mary Peterson “Pete Doing Bob ' s Latin Mdnning ways Future Professor Dorothy Hatt “Dot Arguing in class Herself A plus perfect Saleswoman Caroline Alexander “Car ' Iine Out riding Two feet M alden Nurse M ' illiam Mien “Bill In Essex Rockport ? MTat? Mormon Rena McEwen “Rena” At the Grove Mail Wareham “Traveling for her health” Eunice Dodge “Eunie” .Alone Silence Peace and quietRadio announcer Doris Honeysett “Dot Out walking Ideas British Isles To sketch nature at its best Josephine Laski “Jo Kozy Korner Her poems Arguments Stenographer Class of 1929 ' ' TT HE Junior Prom is a thing of the past. It was held May 18 and completely fulfilled the anticipation of the class. The first of June a whist party was held to benefit the seniors. Although it was not a great financial success, we hope the small sum has been of some aid to them. Our mythology class held a social at the East School, June 1. The first part of the evening was occupied by a Grecian sketch and the latter by general amusement. Sophomores “ ' T’HE time draweth near.” Soon we will be juniors, that is, if some of us don’t fall overboard at Crane’s Beach, June 16, on our pic- nic. We planned to go to Province- town, but Mr. Cottle was afraid that the “chosen” ones would get lost, so v e decided to go to Crane’s Beach. We’ll be safe there (if nobody kid- naps Annabelle). We certainly have some STARS in our class. We had three representa- tives in the Mythology play. They were Kathleen Morphew, Thelma Bailey, Eloise McRae. , Class 30 We take this opportunity to bid Kathleen, our treasurer, farewell. She has been very faithful and we greatly regret that she will soon be cheering for Ipswich High and not for Hamilton. We hope that while she is there she will remember us and come back to visit us often. The sophomores gave a candy sale May 22. Members of the committee in charge were: Annabelle Foss, Mar- jorie Baker, Polly Keener, Edwin Sanford. In spite of the fact that several didn’t pay, we made over $3.50. The Hamiltonian 13 Freshman Notes INURING the last session the men representing the firm from which we were to pick our class pins came. The Pin Committee submitted two very attractive pins for our se- lection. The voting was very close, the chosen pin winning by just one vote. The treasurer wishes to state that the members of the freshman class are slacking in the paying of class clues. It will be greatly appreciated by the treasurer if they will pay their dues at once. This year’s freshman Latin class is the first class in several years to fin- ish the book in the freshman year, so we are taking this time to con- gratulate our teacher as well as our- selves for the work accomplished. Most of us went to the junior prom and several had the honor of march- ing with some of the juniors, a dis- tinction which we fully appreciated. We are hopefully looking forward to our junior prom but it seems ciuite a ways off, although by dint of hard vvork, and with conscientious study, we will be so busy that the time will soon slip away. It is now time to take a fond and loving farewell of our junior high days, as this year completes our prep- aration for the senior high. We hope that we are fully prepared, for rumor tells us that we needs MUST be in order to pass the inspection of the senior high teachers! Junior II Notes ' ' T HE returns of the History Con- test between Hamilton and Wenham are as follows: 1st prize: Wenham 2nd prize: Wenham 3rd prize: Hamilton (Edna Linn) 4th prize: Wenham 5th prize: Hamilton (Margaret Sewell) In the final contest we are glad to say that Hamilton was awarded the second prize which was presented to Edna Linn. When we came back from the May vacation, we found that Miss Sullivan was taking Miss Bean’s place; al- though Miss Sullivan keeps us work- ing hard we like her because she is full of “pep.” The flower contest has been going since the last of April and up to the present time one hundred and eight different kinds of flowers have been brought in. There are two lists: the prize list which is for the person who brings in the most flowers first; the other list is for the science marks. The music Memory Contest was held June 4th, Topsfield winning 1st place, Wenham second, and Hamilton 3rd. Essex and Manchester came last. The score for Hamilton stood: Muriel Gould had perfect score. .240 Howard Boyd 239 Gladys Back 234 Donald Greely 230 Thelma Davis 225 Everett Holland 197 Miss Bean (in composition) : “Which topic did you take, Law- rence?” L. Peterson : “No. 4.” Miss Bean: “Which part? Making a dress?” Hostess: “I hope you enjoyed your game of cards with the major; he is awfully clever.” Guest: “I should say he was. He started telling my fortune and now he’s counting it.” CHARLES E. WHIPPLE Ice Dealer and Jobber HAMILTON, MASS. Tel. 112-W Hamilton Wenham Fish Market MAIN STREET So. Hamilton, Mass. F. B. JOHNSON, Prop. CLASS Bay Road Filling Station of MAIN STREET So. Hamilton, Mass. 1931 F. B. JOHNSON, Prop. Hamilton Public Market Railroad Avenue, C. H. KNOWLES CO. SOUTH HAMILTON MASS. Best Quality at Boston Pharmacists Market Prices Call us up and we will deliver your South Hamilton, Mass. orders free. Telephone 216 Compliments of HAMILTON HARDWARE STORE WILLIAM JONES, Florist 8-10 Main Street UNION STREET SOUTH HAMILTON MASS. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Hamiltonian 15 Junior I Class Report TUNIOR I had a candy sale May 7th, f and made a very good sum of money. We, as a class, have pro- gressed very well this year; we have about fifteen dollars in the treasury. For clubs this term we have the Reed Club, under Mrs. Earner’s su- pervision ; Girls’ Athletic Club under Miss Sullivan, and the Game Club under Miss Wyman. The boys, in their physical training class, have had some interesting games of Ger- man backball with the eighth grade, each winning a game. The final game will be played this Tuesday. — Donald Greeley. Noted Seniors Was Ever Angelic Retarded Riser Many Evenings Borrowed Keeps Looking Littler Makes Every Class Ever Graceful Happy With History Often Makes Raids Always After Me Most Earnest Pupil Jokes Borrow Mischief A Joyful Talker Doesn’t Get Humbugs Catches Many Attractions Jolly Juvenile Lady My Red Dress Runs Every Meeting Ever Enters Docilely Doesn’t Arrive Hastily Commercial Notes T he Commercial Club meetings have been held regularly for the past two months, and have resulted in interesting gatherings. At the first meeting held this term, the members learned something about Parliamentary Rules and how to con- duct themselves at a business meet- ing. Three short sketches, entitled “We Stenographers Three,” were given by members of the club at our May nieeting. These sketches showed un- satisfactory stenographers applying for positions and being rejected by business men. We hope the seniors who intend to be stenographers will benefit by the points suggested in this entertainment. At our last business meeting, we voted to present to the Commercial department a reference book as a gift from the club. It is hoped that it v ill be possible for the club to add to this many other books for the use of the commercial students. RECENT TYPEWRITING AWARDS CERTIFICATES Jennie Maione L. C. Smith Anna Thompson Royal Isabelle Caverly Royal Jeanne Cullity Remington Jeanne Cullity L. C. Smith Jeanne Cullity Royal Helen Foster L. C. Smith PINS Dorothy Hatt . . Gold . . Remington Eunice Dodge . . Silver . . Remington Josephine Laski Bronze Underwood Isabelle Caverly Bronze Underwood Compliments of Robert Robertson Co. So. Hamilton, Mass. HALL’S BARBER SHOP Children ' s and Ladies H aircutting a Specialty Congratulations ALEXANDER BEGG to General Blacksmith the Graduates and Horseshoer ¥ Telephone 27-M BARRY STUDIO SOUTH HAMILTON, MASS. L. M. Whipple F. L. CUSHMAN MASON CONTRACTOR Watch and Clock Repairer Cement, Lime, Hair, Sand, Gravel, Coal RAILROAD AVENUE. Tel. 355-R. Telephone 287-J SOUTH HAMILTON, MASS. Great Oaks from HAVE YOUR INSURANCE DOUBLY Little Acorns Grow — INSURED And just so the savings account will by insuring with sure insurance in the best companies grow from small beginnings, if one No false promises — no ifs cr ands to hold saves systematically, and deposits you up if serious trouble comes. regularly. PLATES OBTAINED We will be glad to open an account with ALL SERVICES RENDERED you One Dollar will do it! ALBERT C. HOLLAND CO. SALEM SAVINGS BANK Depot Square “The Bank with the Chime Clock” SOUTH HAMILTON, MASS. The Hamiltonian 17 Exchanges Lasell Leaves, Lasell Seminary, Auburndale, Mass, What talent Lasell is blessed with ! Your stories, poems, and editorials are all very enjoyable, but we think you could add to your magazine by establishing a language department. The Aegis, Beverly, Mass. We are glad to hear from you again, for we always look forward to seeing your poems and remarks on school work. The Authentic, Stoneham, Mass. Your magazine and ours are the only ones we have seen that have lan- guage departments. We think it adds greatly to the publication, don’t you? Glad to meet you ; come again ! Essex Ways, Essex, Mass. Greetings, neighbors ! If schools of adjoining towns are not interested in one another who should be? We are sure that everyone must be attracted to your paper by its excellent stories. Compliments of SHREVE, CRUMP and LOW CO. Boston, Mass. Cozy Corner Shop A Friend Light Lunches Page and Shaw’s Candies Lynwood Ice Cream SAM KATZ SOUTH HAMILTON, MASS. Have your clothes cleaned and pressed for Graduation Telephone 79-M THE WORK BOX J. J. MELANSON Quality 300 Essex St., 167 Broad St., Salem, Mass. Lynn, Mass. RAILROAD AVE., SO. HAMILTON Dealer and repairer of bicycles, saws filed, tools sharpened and lawn mowers ground. LAWRENCE G. BUSH FUNERAL DIRECTOR CORNER UNION AND ASBURY STS. SOUTH HAMILTON, MASS. Telephone Hamilton 169-J GENESTA BEAUTY SHOP so HAMILTON, MASS. Make your appointments early for graduation work. Tel. 22-M EARL E. JOHNSON Ice Cream by Iceless Refrigeration CHAS. F. STRONG Also the most complete line 0 Cigars, Tobacco and Candy in Town Confectionary and Novelties HAMILTON DRY GOODS STORE Gloucester, Mass. We have in stock the most novel line of Bathing Suits, Shoes, Caps and Belts ever carried in town Telephone 252-M PAPPAS LUNCH LESTER E. LIBBY Quality First and Always HIGH GRADE FRUITS, CANDY Real Estate and Insurance GOOD CIGARS, CIGARETTES SO. HAMILTON Ice Cream and Tonic Telephone 173-M PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Hamiltonian 19 Magazine Campaign VERY successful campaign was carried out by the members of Hamilton High School, under the auspices of the Curtis Publishing Company, for the benefit of the Ath- letic Association. The school was divided into two sides, the reds and the greens. The sales managers for the greens were Anna Thompson and Albert Malone; for the reds, Charles Whipple and Sarah Ayers. A fund of approxi- mately seventy dollars was netted for the Athletic Association. for Athletic Association Premiums were received by the pupils selling three or moi ' e subscrip- tions and after the close of the cam- paign the premiums were awarded. Charles Whipple, Rose Aimee Perron and William Ruggles were the high- est salesmen, Whipple selling over twenty subscriptions. We very much appreciate the in- terest shown by the people, both in this town and others, and wish to thank them for their help. — M. P., ’29. Jokes “L’editeur est-il I’homme qui met les choses dans la revue?” “Non, un editeur est un homme qui empeche que les choses entrent dans la revue.” Son: “Daddy, what do you call a man who drives a car?” Father: “It all depends on how close he comes to me.” Brown: “Why is my wife’s face like her bank account?” Smith: “I’m no good at riddles.” Brown: “Both are a little over- drawn.” Angler: “I want your paper to be sure to mention my big fish.” Reporter: “When did you catch it?” Angler: “Next Sunday.” Miss Burns: “Some people talk a lot, but don’t do much.” Lillian: “You said a mouthful.” “Why does a blush creep up a girl’s cheek?” “Because if it went any faster it would kick up a dust.” A certain member of the House of Commons was motoring down to Westminster one day when his car was stopped by the cart of a coster- monger who was selling shrimps to the housewives on the street. “Move on there,” shouted the chauffeur. “I’ll move when I get ready; you don’t own the blinkin street,” replied the vender. “My good man, you evidently do not know who I am,” interposed the occupant of the car, “I have M. P. at the end of my name.” “So ’as every bloomin’ shrimp in my cart,” was the instant retort. There is a bright side to every- thing — even to the seats of old trousers. CLASS OF 1928 CLASS OF 1929 CLASS OF 1930 S. C. GOULD GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS COR. WILLOW ST. and RAILROAD AVE., SOUTH HAMILTON, MASS. Phones 390, 391 Delivery Service FRESH NATIVE POULTRY — BROILERS A SPECIALTY FIRST CLASS GROCERIES Our stock includes S. S. Pierce’s fine foods, also an assort- ment of Leslie Brand goods. The summer season always brings a demand for drinks, and we can give you a good assortment to select from — Ginger Ale — Cliquot, Canada Dry and Varsity Grape Juice, Lime Juice, Five Fruits, Budweiser Malt, and various others OUR KITCHEN DEPARTMENT CONTAINS MANY USEFUL ARTICLES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU “Touro” The latest idea in Suit Cases — Size of a hat box — Packs like a trunk See it in our Leather Goods Section Where People Shop for Style and Quality Compliments of Compliments of FRANK P. TRUSSELL Hamilton Wenham CONTRACTOR and BUILDER Garage Main Street Railroad Avenue HAMILTON, MASS. SO. HAMILTON, MASS. NAUMKEAG TRUST COMPANY 217 Essex Street, Salem Mass, I P) Total Assets Over $7,400,000.00 COMBINING STRENGTH, CONSERVATISM AND LIBERALITY