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

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One sunny morning while I y-iclS visiting relatives in Not- ingham, England, I decided to take an early stroll before break-j ast. During my walk, I entered Sherwood forest. I had not one far, v»;hen an arrov whizzed and thudded to a stop in a tree eside me. Astonished, I stopped and looked around, but could ;ee no one. Continuing my stroll, I follov ed the direction from ;hich the arrow apparently had come and, to my surprise and joy, : saw one of my favorite characters of Scott ' s Ivanhoe, jocksley, better known as Robin Hood of Sherwood Torest. Behold ye, why are ye trespassing in myy ' ‘ ’ forest? he asked boldly. I In the meantime, his men had surrounded me; and as there was no possible escape, I was obliged to I there was no possible escape, give an account of myself. I am merely breakfast, I replied not to offend him. taking a morning walk before cautiously, being careful He then asked me who I was and from. I ansv ered all his questions his satisfaction for he asked me to with him. where I was apparently to have breakfast the Little did I opportunity of ever realize that I would have dining with the famous Robin- Hood! I replied. will be highly honored to join you. Follow said leading the way there were many long all kinds. me, we will talk after we eat, he to a large clearing in which tables loaded with food of The breakfast, if it could be called such, consisted of rabbit, deliciously broiled, squirrel and venison pie, roast pheasant, part- ridge and quail. There were several varieties of fruits and baked pastys as v ell as cakes of bran. Each one was provided v ith large chunks of bread with which we wiped our hands, as no knives nor forks nor napkins were used by these outlaws of the forest. During this hearty meal, I asked Locksley about Friar Tuck, Allan- A-Dale, Little John and others of his famous band as well as Ivanhoe, Rov ena, Isaac, Rebecca, King Richard, Prince John, Cedric and Athel- stane , He told me that Friar Tuch was doing well; and that the chapel had been repaired and well supplied with wine, meats and other luxuries

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J ' O J WHAT WILL ADOHN MILADY ' S HAT What 7ill adorn milady ' s hat? A little of this a hit of that. Some Y ' ill have birds of yorgeous hue, And others just a rose or tv o. And some v;ith just a ribbon bright Will have a cro m of lofty height-- A saucy crown ' jith trailing snood; ■hile others will be very crude, A wisp of veil the eyes enchance As on the edge some bright dots dance. A flowered turban, small but gay; On back a lacquered bov ’vill lay. A fe 7 v itli brims --a fev; ;ithout-- ' Vill catch jour eye v ithout a doubt. Although milad- ' - needs be thrifty Her hat may still be very nifty. Charlotte Stanley ' 42 THE EASTER PARADE The Easter season brings around A heap of poor attire. The women dress the best thev can In clothes I think are dire. Some hats thev wear unon their heads Do seem so very queer; I say. That dunces in the school Wear better hats than tliey. Their other clothes are just the same They ' re all designed so bad. That, if I vrere a poor old tramp, I ' d rather v;ear the clothes I had. W. Perkins ' 42