Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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I saw Gerald Houghton. His hear was disheveled and he looked very excited. Washington explained : “Illustrious Gerald is hailed the world over as a second Einstein. He is doing the impossible.” We entered a first-class dining room on exclusive Fifth Avenue. A waitress came to take our order. It was Esther Bisson! She failed to recognize me and I was glad. Esther was a waitress ! Shortly after, we left the dining room. As we walked slowly down the avenue, we passed a fashion shop. Looking at the door I saw the names Scales Atkinson, and within I saw two of my former classmates, busily engaged in selling finery to the exclusive set of New York. We started forth again and took a train for Boston. After we were comfortably seated, I saw a newspaper in the hands of an elderly gentleman ahead of me. My curiosity was awakened. I glanced over his shoulder at the comic sheet and read the author ’s name. It was Lawrence King. “Yes, he is known as the second ‘Bud’ Fisher,” said Washington as he touched me with his elbow. Lincoln interrupted here. “You remember Howard Doughty? He is keeping up the reputation of Ipswich. He is engaged in the clam-digging busi- ness. ’ ’• At this moment a tall, stately lady en- tered, followed by seven children. Lincoln spoke again. “Ruby’s lack of faithfulness to you was shown in the mock trial. She is now selling tickets at the Ipswich Opera House.” Roosevelt interrupted, “Billy Hayes has changed. He is now a pious, reverend priest. His new name is Cardinal Hayes.” Again I felt myself moving through space. Washington’s voice came o me, “There are still two others we haven’t visited, but it is too late now. On Green Street, Ipswich, Muriel is practicing elocu- tion, with Richard as an attentive audi- ence.” The cloud cleared away and the figures began to disappear. I called but they were gone and I was alone on Plymouth Rock. Richard H. Ralph — 1921. PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO GIRLS One warm, sultry day recently, I fell asleep, completely overcome by the difficul- ties presented in Milton’s “Lycidas. ” My slumbers were by no means peaceful and unbroken, as those of an innocent child should be. The duty of finding suitable gifts for the young ladies of my class had been, for some time, oppressing my mind and troubling my slumbers. Burke, Shakespeare, and Johnson, likewise, haunted my dream. On this particular occasion, Burke ap- peared first and addressed me in his broad Irish brogue. I shrank back in awe, as I always do at the mere mention of his name, but I listened with respect. “Richard, my boy,” he said, “since you have devoted so much of your valuable time to a thorough study of my works, I feel it my duty to help you. Since you are to present gifts to the young ladies of your class, the first question is what those gifts should be. Therefore, for Miss Earley, with all due respect to her, I suggest this cabbage. I do this, because in the mock tr’ Q: he was sentenced, I am informed, to cook for the rest of her life, boiled dinners for her deserting husband. To Miss Sav- ory these fortune telling cards may be ac- ceptable. To Miss Narkun, Miss Haley, and Miss Scotton, I think these jitneys should be given, in order that their daily trips from Rowley may be made easier. For Miss Russell I have this hoe. I under- stand that she is interested in farmeretting, and doubtless she will be able to make good use of this little tool. Gradually Burke faded away, and John- son’s huge form came rolling into view. Again I shrank back, but I gave him my respectful attention. “For Miss Reddy,” he began, “ I have this dog. May it be a reminder of the happy hours she spent with the ‘beast’ when she was ‘beauty’ at the County Fair. To Miss Martel this contract to sing for five years in the ‘Rowley Grand Opera’ may prove acceptable. To Miss Chapman I suggest that you give this recommenda- tion for a busniess position.” Next came Shakespeare, dismissing John- son with a ‘ ‘ Hence ! Home, ye idle crea- ture, get ye home ! ’ ’ For Miss Scales and Miss Atkinson, at his suggestion, I selected these chains which symbolize the bond of

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The Senior year has been full of events, -which, are so near to us that they can hardlye bbioallbd iftistory. Each member of MSeoatetgsidsasn ri«ei{(i (MO T hi ' if ot in ' . class Mn i fig) o o H ough feno f o We i dhghiln o jgalvefil )cl M« . ' to MybiMfiew feet! «§GfevitrsnMlgoitol 1 f $afr@f t0ry. He hlscmf vor ridymircte 1 ) ofuptftassktm dressing fob JiSe salad 1 t dfch e ' banquet . But Miss HaiesiIdays nb dH’ She wants Prussic Acid. Personally, we think corrosive sub- lojuaatd btildidieav yitasty. Miss Narkun hncLMass Bassotrsay they’d love the olives t t ’Bwrirlthiwhite lead, they’d look so pretty £. ' rf fo rr Miss Russell, and Hodgkins are now con- jufl atingn hmo, amare in all moods and Arises r v Miss Savory has been indulging in fishchg and has made several good catches. Mass ‘Scales and Miss Atkinson have been iuDeditating their orations, and Ralph has bsren meditating poetry, with occasional lapses ’ into deer-hunting. Witham and Whittier have been demonstrating that the South side can be defeated by the High Sfchbol nine times out of every ten. Miss BanrieiLHas finally decided to be J. P.- Mor- gans private secretary, and Miss Reddy ingoing to be Rockefeller’s. Miss Chapman i wohdering when the center of population will move out to Pine Swamp, and the Tfrwh Hall adorn Turkey Hill. But, alas, Clio thinks it is compromising to 1 be talking to a good-looking young man like me for such a long time, so I shall Have to slip her two bits, and make way for the Prophet. You have heard the past and present, now listen to the future. Howard Doughty — -1921. CLASS PROPHECY It was at the Pilgrim Tercentenary that this strange, weird message came to me. I had spent a jolly evening with some friends and had just returned to my room. Sud- denly an irresistible longing to see that far-famed Rock came to me. Slowly and captiously I started forth. I kept in the shadows and finally managed to creep past t-M guard. After much hard work, I en- tered the enclosure that held the Rock. ttelRo lfAvh n tt misty -cloud enveloped me. iLwtk ifftS this cloud I perceived fatoUttak dteW eldser. -With cMi£]ftf| 0 (t i rfphsy i ‘We re toy historical friends Columbus, Washington, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. They formed a ring around me. Then Columbus, tapping the edge of the Rock, called fdbmy atten- 9iH b a: slow chant all four repeated to- gether : “AhT We have come! We have come once more. Each year we come. The destiny of all good citizens is known to us. Come, brother (turning to me), come with us and we will show you your classmates as they will look fifteen years hence.” I felt that I w r as moving through space and I knew that the journey had started. Suddenly we stopped in front of a massive brick mansion. Columbus pointed to it and slowly began to speak. “Anna has defied the armorous glances of many suitors and is now tutoring for that wealthy family. She is doomed to be an old ma — er — an elderly spinster the rest of her life.” We started on again, but Columbus con- tinued to speak : “Tall, vamping, dancing Ardace is still vamping and breaking the hearts of her countless followers. ’ ’ There was a pause. Suddenly Columbus pointed into the distance. There I could see a pretty, vine-covered bungalow, On the porch sat Catherine Caldwell, feeding tiny chickens tfet v£re manning about her. She had a smile on her face and I knew she was ‘happy, t was aroused once more by Columbus: t ‘ Fred it still putting tacks in chairs. He is a chair repairer.” Silence followed this assertion. Ahead of us lay the National Capital. Peeping through a window, I saw a mammoth re- ception in progress. I turned for an ex- planation. “Emma’s father is now a national Sena- tor and Emma is a Washington belle.” I looked once more and in a corner stood Emma in a fancy evening gown. She was easily the prettiest girl there. Washington took up the tale as we moved northward. “Gardner starred in the dramatic club at college. He is now acting for the Rowley Film Corporation. He is sure of success. Gertrude Chapman is now employed by a large business house as a stenographer and typist.” Just as he told me this last piece of news we reached New York City. After moving down the main thoroughfare for a short time we reached a large university. There

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ATHLETICS Friendship by which they were always bound together. For Miss Bisson I have this little store, in which she may open a fashion shop, and I think I can assure her of the patronage of all the young ladies of the town. For Miss Caldwell, I have tin ' s note book, and in it, especial lv suggested by Shakes- peare, are a f.n-. rhyme words which she may be able to uoe in her poems. The first are tam, lamb, Sam. What a loci: of rage ! I ’ll off and give her the stage. Richard Hodgkins — 1921. ODE : CLASS OF 1921 (Tune of Welsh Hymn, “Ton-y-Botel”) Now at last our course is finished And the corner-stone is laid ; Straight the years stretch on to the future And the start in life is made ; And what all have done before us, Each one of us soon will do : Live and love and work and suffer, Then we’ll join Death’s myriad crew. Peaked rocks and flounting jungles, Desert sands and stretching plain, Cities towering to the heavens, Islands in the azure main,- All yield up to death, their master, Thousands of thousands infinite; We, a handful lost in millions, Soon are gone in conquering night. If no trace of us stays after, Passing to a dim beyond, We stand lost in millions countless, Why by right and truth be bound? Why fix lines ’twixt vice and virtue? Why the choice Twix good and bad, Since to dust we part forgotten And are partners of the sod? God thinks not of us in thousands, For He judges each by each; Put this should not be what sways us After right and truth to leach, mfe upon this earth is fleeting, To draw from it all we can Ts to crown the mind with virtue, Thus to make the finished man. H. N. Doughty, Jr. — 1921. Baseball The team this year was noi: so good as the majority of former teams have been. While the players as individuals were as good as their opponents, the team lacked the organization which only coaching and regular practice can give. Dondero, Kalaboke, M. WTiittier, Brown, and Swasey have played good baseball throughout the season. The following games were played : Alumni 5 — M. H. S. 16 Dummer 8 — M. H. S. 1 Groveland 9 — M. H. S. 8 (10 innings) Georgetown 0 — M. H. S. 16 Merrimac 7 — M. H. S. 2 Dummer 18 — M. H. S. 1 Saugus 12— M.H. S. 4 Salem 11 — M. H. S. 4 Manchester 6 — M. H. S. 5 Merrimac 5 — M. H. S. 3 Groveland 1 — M. H. S. 14 Danvers 12 — M. H. S. 11 (10 innings) Johnson 7 — M. H. S. 8 Although we lose Brown, Witham, Whit- tier, and Hayes, the outlook for next year is good. If everyone who played this year is eligible and a coach is obtained, we should have a winning team. Field Day Field day was a success in every way. There was much competition as every class hoped to gain the most points and win the cup. The Sophomores won, with the Junior High a close second. The boys from the Junior High made a very good showing. This may be due partly to the fact that he contestants were divided so that each one was competing with boys his own size. Burke’s work in the Senior 440 and the jumping of Kent, Ralph, and Kalaboke were features of the afternoon. J . Calla- han was the high scorer of the day, win- ning 21 points.