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

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8 The Hamiltonian PROPHECY O N clay, a sliort time ago, a most ex- traordinary person rang my doorbell, and, upon being admitted, addressed me in tins wise: “Madam, 1 have in this little black case the most amazing, stupendous, colossal in ' ention of the age. If ou will but let me give you a demonstration, 1 will prove that this is positively the most mar- velous, astounding, gigantic — ’’ Vhile I ' .e was floundering for more adjectives, 1 had time to ask him what this remarkable invention was. He replied that it was the see-;diead-ograph, one of the many brain children of the prolific Colonel Stoopnagle and Hudd. It was guaranteed to reveal the future on a screen in a way similar to mo ’ing pictures. Of course 1 as delighted at this opportunity to find out what the futures of m ' classmates might be and asked the man to set up his apparatus. This done, he told me to simply watch the screen and 1 would learn all 1 wished to know. The first picture showed the thrilling finish of a race. A long, lanky runner crept up on the leader, passed him, and won the race by an extraordinary burst of speed at the last minute. Locking more closely at the winner, 1 realized that he was none other than Valter Fowler, our genial class president, who without doubt Avould some day become a famous track star. The scene changed and I saw the spot- less interior of a hospital and heard the following conversation carried on by two white-clad figures. A rather shrill, sharp ' oice said, “I don’t care wb.at the doctor says. I still think I’m right. What do you think. Dot?” d ' he person thus addressed was content to answer in her lackadaisical voice, “I don’t know.” h ' rom this con ersation, 1 realized that Harbara Maxwell and Dorothy Fletcher would both achieve their ambitions to be- come nurses. Another picture flashed on the screen and I saw an attractive, but rather nervous, oung woman busilv autographing copies of her first book. How to Drh’r Fremk Teachers to Distraction. I knew that of course no one was as well fitted to write such a book as Barbara Ham, and thus 1 gathered that she would become a famous author of books based on her own amusing experiences. This picture faded and 1 heard a deej), beautiful voice singing the justlv famous “ Foreador Song” from “Carmen” on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House in New ’f ork City. After the singer had re- ceived tremendous applause, 1 heard a well- known music critic say, ‘AVhy, 1 consider that young man, Richard Peale, the succes- sor to Lawrence I ' ihbett, the first great American baritone.” As this scene was fading out, I saw the familiar kitchen of Hamilton High School, flowever, it was not Miss Featherstone who was conducting the cooking classes, hut Lillian Kmeney, who, I was sure, would fill that position very capably. I ' he next picture showed a group of trained dogs who were performing in Radio City Music Hall. Wdien I saw that this act was billed as “The Donlon and Hamil- ton I ' roupe,” 1 realized that Ellen and Bob would form a very successful partner- sbi] ' ) in raising and training dogs. Next 1 saw tbe Senate where a speech was being given by W ' allace Knowlton, the greatest filibuster of tbe age, who had risen to the position of senator by use of his oratorical powers. I realized that he would become the backbone of his partv by using his ability to speak extemporaneousK ' . He could be called upon at anv time to fili- buster and thus hold up unfavorable legis- lation. Again the picture changed and this time I saw the deck of a ship. A fine-looking officer, whose hearing showed that he was well aware of his good looks, was severely reprintanding a sailor who had fallen asleep at his work. I was not surprised to see that the officer was Bill Moore and the sailor, Droop Beliveau. After their part in the minstrel show, I felt that both had a definite inclination toward the sea. The next scene showed an executive office in the headquarters of the First National Stores, Inc. On the door, I read “ ' Fhird Vice-President” and when the door was opened, I saw Milton Sanford seated

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The Hamiltonian i the Revolutionary War was Israel Putnam, who was horn in Danvers, Massachusetts. He had seen action in the French and Indian War and, upon hearing of tiie fighting at Lexington, he left his plow in the field where he had been working and rede to join the colonial forces. Because of his foresight and good ad ice, Breed s Hill was fortified and he was one of the commanders in that battle. General Wash- ington commissioned him a major-general in July of that same year. Now we will leave the battlefield and heroes of the Revolutionary War and con- sider heroes in a different line — the lit- erary men and orators of Massachusetts. At the mentioning of the word orator, we naturally expect the name Daniel Webster. On January 26 and 27, 1830, Webster de- livered the greatest and most important speech ever heard in the United States Senate. It is known as Jf’cbster’s Reply to Ilayne. Webster rcse to speak to packed galleries. In appearance, he was grave and dignified. He was smooth-shaven, heavy- featured, with swarthy skin, brilliant eyes, and beetling brows; and his rich voice had the range and melody of a chime of hells. ' Fhe simplest man could follow his plain talk while his logic corndneed the most learned. His speech at the laying of the cornerstone cf Bunker Hill monument added to his fame and is considered one of his most touching, yet arousing, pieces of oratory. About the time of the Civil Var, there were many poets and orators who later became famous. Among these is Wendall Phillips who was born in Boston. After being graduated from Harvard, he began his career as an orator. In 1835, he saw William Lloyd Garrison being draggel through the streets of Bost n by a pro- slaverv mob. This enraged him, and two vears later he delivered his famous Faneu 1 Hall speech which made him a leader of the abolitionists. The foremost educator and founder of public schools in America was H ' race Mann, who was born in Franklin, Massa- chusetts. After he was graduated from Brown LTni ' ersitv. he established in Lex- ington the first public school in the United States. He was a member of Congress for five years, and he served as the first presi- dent ot Antioch College. Because ot lus great interest shown in education, he was elected in WUn to the Hall of Fame. In Cambridge there lived the foremost poet of his time, Henry Wadsworth Long- , fellow. Because of his literary contribu- tions, a bust was erected in Westminster Abbey in memory of him. He was an American who was a citizen of the world and a loyal son of his own country and was highly recognized by two English uni- versities, Oxford and Cambridge, when they bestowed honorary degrees upon him. John Greenleaf Whittier was born at Haverhill of sturdy Quaker ancestry. Very little education did he have until he was twenty years of age and went to Haverhill Academy for two years. He was not a scholar, not a philosopher, and distinctU not a polished poet, but one who could write of common things, spontaneously and yet sincerely. In Francis Parkman, we have a man who was determined to be an historian. As a result of his study of the wars between k ranee and England in America, he wrote many hooks pertaining to these conquests. Fhis gave him the distinction of being a recognized historian. Most of his writing was done under severe handicap of physi- cal frailty and poor eyesight. Francis Park- man, in his effort to benefit the people of America, became a physical wreck and nearly blind. One of the greatest pulpit orators of America was Phillips Brooks, who for tw ' enty-two years was rector of Trinity Church, Boston. He was made Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Churches in Massachusetts, and became o re of the best- kn wn men in America, distinguished for his broad, liberal views and winnimr pe’’- sonality. Throughout an active life, by his dramatic oratory and literary power, Phil- lips Brooks was a leader of American thought. In conclusion, I would like to say that if it were not for these courageous men from M assachusetts, from the landing of the Pilerims onward, our country would not be what it is today. We are richlv indebted to these nren and they certainh ' deserve our gratitude and praise. — Walter Fowler.

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The Hamiltonian 9 at his desk on which was a picture of his wife, Ph llis. He was holding a telephone conversation with her and Ids end of it was: “Yes, dear; No, dear; Certain ly, dear; Good-bye, dear.” Another picture appeared before me which showed the sound effects room of a large broadcasting company. I realized that three girls were producing the blood- curdling screams on mystery programs. These girls, all of whom are noted for their loud, powerful voices, were Anne Vhittier, Ciertrude Sprague, and Marjorie Peters. Then I heard the sound of babies’ voices and saw the interior of the North Shore Babies’ Hospital. The head nurse had just come into the nursery and all the babies were greeting her happily. Prom this scene I saw that Edw ina Alexander would achieve her ambition to be a nurse in a babies’ hcspital. The scene changed and I saw a large building with the sign “HAMILI ' ON HERALD-TRIBUNE.” Here 1 saw that Harry and Howard Wetson were the business managers who had increased the circulation of this paper to ten thousand. Thus I realized that they would put their experience in delivering papers to good use. The next picture v as the Venham Ciolf Course where a golf “pro,” popular be- cause cf his wavy hair and courteous man- ner, as well as his extensi e knowledge of golf, was giving a lesson. I was glad to see that Johnny Mullins rvould thus reach his goal. d ' hen the picture of a dazzling night club flashed before my eyes. From the idle chatter of the patrons, I learned that this was the hottest spot in New York and had the most famous hostesses in the world. ' Ehe hostesses then entered amid great ap- plause and I realized that they were Doro- CLASS CLASS OF 1936 Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex W E, the class of 1936, of Hamilton High School, Town of Hamil- ton, County of Essex, State of Massa- chusetts, being in sound health and thy and Barbara Bishop, the popular twins of our class. T he next scene showed a large photog- raphy studio where the pictures for adver- tisements are taken. A picture was being taken to show what the well-dressed young man should wear. When I remembered Arthur Hansbury’s interest in photography, and Axel Erikson’s impeccable attire, 1 was not surprised to see that Arthur was the photographer and Axel, the model. 1 also noticed that Dorothy Venard was the .‘-ecretary to the president of this concern. The scene changed and I saw a large group of people at the railroad station wait- ing to greet the greatest inventor of the age. From the conversation of those wait- ing, I learned that this inventor was a woman and that her masterpiece was an unlosable locker key. Having remembered how Dorothy Alexander was always losing her locker key, my suspicion as to the identity of this inventor was confir med when Dorothy appeared on the step of the train and was hailed as the benefactor of thousands of school children. As this scene was fading out, there was a terrific explosion and, to use the words of Oliver Vendell Holmes: ' There lay the see-ahead-ograph “in a heap or mound, As if it had been to the mill and ground.” ' The salesman was so overwhelmed by the catastrophe that had befallen the ma- chine that he hurried away without a word. I was sorrv that the disaster had occurred before mv own future had been revealed, but 1 consoled mvself with the thought that 1 knew the futures of all my class- mates, and that I was the only one in the world, except the inventors, who had seen this marvelous but short-lived device in operation. — Louise Moulton. WILL mind, do make, publish, and declare the following to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all for- mer wills heretofore made by us at any time. We leave individually and collectivel.y our numerous virtues to those who appear to be most in need of them.