Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1929 volume:

RALPH C. WHIPPLE, Principal THE TIGER VOL. X. IPSWICH, MASSACHUSETTS JUNE 27, 1929 Published by the Senror Class of Manning High School STAFF EDITOR Dorothy Dunn FACULTY ADVISOR Miss E. Margaret Allen MANAGER EDITOR Norman Baxter ADVERTISING MANAGER , Russell Arnold ASSISTANT ADVERTISING MANAGER Villiam Geanakakis ASSOCIATE EDITORS, Barbara Damon, Mildred Mansfield, Gertrude Ciolek, Eleanor Sheppard, Frances Ross, James Merson, Joseph Gaffney. ATHLETIC EDITOR William Marr TYPISTS Senior Typewriting Class CONTENTS Editorial Cub Staff 1929 - 30: Varsity Club Officers for 1929-30 Literary Department Essays America’s Foreign Relations American Patriotic Poetry A Century of Progress in Communication Essex County, Its Place in History Class Parts History Gifts to Girls Gifts to Boys Prophecy Will Graduation Program Class Day Exercises Honor Awards Class Pictures Senior Play Sports Review The Flag Contest Alumni ' Our Band The Glee Club Concert Class Celebrities As the Poets See Us Songs Dedicated to Members of the Class Exchange Our Advertisers PAGE 4 4 4 5 8 12 14 16 18 20 21 22 24 27 27 27 28 54 56 59 61 61 63 64 64 66 67 69 Editorial Like pilgrims on the Road of Life, we have reached a mile- stone, a point which marks a degree of achievement in our journey. Here we must face a new future, one in which we strike out for ourselves, sometimes separated from friends and class- mates, oftentimes alone among strangers. Four years can cement strong friendships, and as we part at graduation, we cannot help a feeling of sadness, though we know we are not parting forever. After graduation, diploma in hand, we set out, while before us in a rosy vista we visualize our goal in life, our fond hope, our achieve- ment. What is a life which is aim- less, which snatches at any oppor- tunity in pathetic hope, which does not know its own mind ? A goal in life is necessary to happiness. Though perhaps we may never reach this goal, at least we have worked for it, and even though we fail to realize our dreams and hopes of success, at least we have tried. First of all, we must know our- selves and be satisfied that our goal in life is one that we can reach. Everyone is different from every- one else, and every personality dif- fers. If we have a talent, a gift, or an opportunity by which we can serve our fellow-men, our goal in life should be to develop this talent, that we may find true happiness through serving others. Lives which serve are always happy and satis- fied. while those which seek selfish goals end in misery. So may we live, and in death know that we have sought the true ideal. CUB STAFF 1929 - 1930 Editor-in-chief, Mary Henderson; Business Manager, Edward Dolan; Literary Editors, Gladys Durham, Phillis Haggerty, Winifred Austin ; Social Editor, Mary Brennan ; Alumni Edi- itor, Gretchen Lovell; Class Reporters, ’30 Virginia Smith, ’31 Norma Tozer, ’32 Frances Ames, ’33 to be elected in September; Athletic Editor, Edith Richardson; Art Editor, Chester Dunn; Exchange Editor, Mary Stone; Joke Editor, Sumner Raymond. Varsity Club Officers The Varsity Club Officers for 1929-1930 are as follows: President, Melvin Haley; Vice President, Paul Callahan; Sec- retary, Harry Munro; Treasurer, Joseph Saroka. 4 Literary ROMANY CAMPFIRE Tall, dark pines tower above the little clearing in the woods, their lofty pinnacles silhouetted sharply against the pale rosy glow of the setting sun. It is already dusk in the deep forest. There in the clear- ing crackles a great campfire. Its bright leaping flames send dancing shadows into the dark depths of the woods, and upon the motley group of gayly-clad gypsies who are seated about it in a circle. The flames glint on golden hoops in dusky ears, and put gleams of light into black eyes shadowed by long lashes. The gaudy raiments of red and yellow are softened by the firelight, which strikes on deep- frjjg-ned shawls, billowy skirts, and bearded lips. Suddenly the shrill chatter about the fire ceases, for from the group of battered wagons at the edge of the forest, a man has come, — a gypsy whose long, raven-black hair hangs straight to his shoulders. His attire is simple — an old red shirt and dark trousers, — it is his face which holds attention. Eyes like black coals shine from beneath bushy eyebrows, but never a smile twitches his thin lips or wrinkles his dusky cheeks. From under his arm he takes an age-old violin and begins to play. All eyes are upon him. Softly he plays at first, — the sweet, mellow notes have a poig- nant sadness that touches the heart as only the voice of a violin can. Into the eyes of the group about the fire there comes a touch of melon- choly and longing — they are think- ing of other days and other times. Then the music quickens percepti- bly — the time changes — there is a swing to the shrill sweetness of the melody, and as quickly the faces of the gypsies lighten up with joy. Then — from the circle about the fire a gypsy girl arises ; like a bright tulip in the breeze, she sways lightly,keeping time with the gay melody of the violin. The dark- eyed violinist is forgotten, but he plays on and on, the measures of the dance seem to skip from be- neath his supple fingers. Faster and faster the dancer whirls, her skirt billowing out; her arms now above her head, — now extended gracefully in the movement of the dance. With one last whirl, she sinks breathless into her place, dark eyes shining with the applause of her companions. The voice of the violin ceases. The fire crackles and snaps. Dorothy Dunn, ’29 FATALITY Mecca, the shrine of the East, was filled with pilgrims, young and old. The busy streets were bustling with eager crowds and the sounds of merchants bartering or calling their wares filled the town. But outside, nearer the foothills, was a party of campers clustered about a small fire. The air was gray with approaching night but over in the west there was a hazy band of gold and rose that seemed to ward off swift darkness. An atmosphere of mystery and expectancy surround- ed the group for Abhurda, a tall, sturdy Arabic guide was about to tell a story. “Listen,” he said in a soft, low drawl, “and I shall tell you the se- cret of the magic oasis where we go tomorrow. Lon g, long ago, ages before my grandfather lived, an old prospector set out for the mystic oasis — they called it mystic then — accompanied by his son, a lad of perhaps twenty. The way was plain because it was the track of the caravans. But nature can change everything and that same day a dread sand storm occurred and besides filling up the water 5 holes, it utterly wiped out the beat- en path. P or six clays the old man and his boy wandered about the desert, hopelessly lost. Relief came only at nightfall and then often- times there was little or no water to cool their parched mouths. “And then came August. As you all know, August is the worst month of the year. It bring that fatal intolerable heat which dries up all the water, and strikes a man down with its intenseness. The faint breeze serves only to increase the heat, and it seems as if the very rocks and sand would burst into dame. This was what these two lost people had to face. But human nature cannot endure all things and slowly but steadily they weakened. Each morning the poor father urged his son to leave him and each time the young man refused to save him- self, and he stayed with the old prospector. “But at last the inevitable day came when, his strength spent, the old man sank in the sand, too ex- hausted to keep on. ' Go on, ' he said, ‘climb the dune and see if you can find any landmark. ' The boy did as he was bid. Hopelessly crawling to the top of the hill, he scanned the horizon with eyes blinded by the heat. Suddenly he caught his breath with a gasp. There, only a few miles away, stretched out on the edge of the desert, was the mystic oasis, with its cool green palms rising loftily above the glorious peace of a rip- pling brook. “ ‘We ' re safe, safe, ' cried the boy as, trembling with gratitude he rushed back to his father. But the old man was safe beyond all earthly comfort. He was safe in the arms of the divine Protector; he had passed through the gate of human sufferings, straight to the oasis of heaven. “Maddened by grief and suffer- ing the boy kept shouting the words, ‘we ' re safe, safe. ' In vain did he try to raise his father; in vain did he struggle with him, and shake him. At last he staggered back into the fatal desert whence he had come. When the sun sank into the purple sands, a lone, bent figure, silent with bowed head, stood clearly outlined against the crimson horizon; and far in the dis- tance echoed the words ‘safe, safe, safe. ' “And even to this day, the sands beyond the magic oasis send back the long, quivering call, ‘safe, safe, safe, safe. ' The low vice ceased, and once more silence fell upon the little band of travellers. A low, murmur- ing wind rustled the leaves on the trees, and the gurgling brook slip- ped restlessly around the pebbles. Darkness had fallen, but over in the west, hanging low over the dusky sands, a single star quivered and glittered-the torch of the guar- dian angel. Barbara Damon, ' 29 CELESTIAL RADIANCE The moon rises slowly from the eastern mist; Silently she glides through the gray-blue vapor. Where rosy clouds glowed in splen- dor. And where now they blow in bil- lows under the Zephyrs, ' dainty finger tips. Quietly she slips over hill and dale ; And sheds soft radiance into every window ; Thus, while she trips lightly. The waters of the mighty ocean rage, or grow calm. Barbara Damon, ' 29 THE MUNDULLAH PEARL The room was large and bare, and the pink marble walls were beautifully inlaid with jade, car- nelian, and beaten gold. The high 6 ceiling glistening in the light which filtered through the shaded high- arched windows, reflected a pale light from its white marble surface. A dark skinned woman was re- clining on a brocaded couch near the center of the room. A ray of light shone in her smooth ebony- black hair, and great carved jade earrings hung nearly to her should- ers. A loose robe of yellow silk was held at her neck by a gold chain, and her tiny feet were encased in jewelled sandals. But no splendor, however great, could disguise the mingled pain and unhappiness in her dark eyes. At the foot of the couch sat a swarthy Burmese ser- vant, wrapped in a dark brown gar- ment, her black hair smoothed back behind the two gold circlets which hung from her ears. On a sweet- toned native lyre she played softly, endeavoring to dispel her mistress’ sadness. At length the mistress stirred. “Please do not continue playing, Sanhli, for I am tired.” Immedi- ately the flute-like notes were stilled, and the servant bowed to the floor in token of obedience. Then nothing could be heard in the room but the plash of a fountain in the gardens beyond the court- yard and the faint rustle of silk as the mistress tossed feverishly on her pillows. Her head ached most painfully, and sleep seemed impossible. How she hated this land — and everything in it! She hated the old maharajah, her husband, — the gold and jewels that he heaped upon her in wor- ship of her beauty were like coals of fire on her soul. Oh, to be back in her homeland, among her be- loved hills, — with her own people ! In the bitterness of her mind she cursed her beauty, and wished that she had been created with a face so plain that the maharajah would never have been attracted to her, — though she was fearfully aware that there was another thing that 1 wanted — the Mundullah pearl. On the third finger of her right hand gleamed a pearl whose tiny milk- white perfection put to shame the gaudy jewels which surrounded it — like a white rosebud among red poppies. This, at least, she could have as a reminder of her home- land, provided she could keep its famed beauty from the eyes of the maharajah’s spies. This perfect gem had been handed down to the women of her family for more than a hundred years — faithfulness to ancestral tradition had kept it se- cure, while its fame became wide- spread. ;i; IK :i; :i: :i; ;!; The Indian moon, a great silver ball, rose slowly over the horizon and up into a sky of deep blue, sprinkled with the silver dust of many stars. It touched the delicate carved balcony which looked out over the maharajah’s gardens, and turned to liquid silver the tumbling water that rose from the fountain in a glistening spire. A woman ap- peared on the balcony — a woman clothed in golden yellow, upon whose hand the Mundullah pearl gleamed in the moonlight. On her face there was an expression of loathing, fear, and at the same time, determination. Her hands trembled, and in her eyes there was a look of desperation. Slowly, tremblingly, she took from her jew- elled girdle a tiny dagger, its gold- en hilt flashing like the eye of a wild beast. With hands that shook, she removed the pearl ring, and with the aid of the knife, took the gem from its setting. Then — suddenly, she put the pearl into her mouth and swallowed it. A look of tri- umph, of revenge, perhaps, came into her eyes, and with her lips in a firm line and her face turned toward her homeland, she plunged the dagger into her heart. The Indian moon rose higher, and jwhen its beams penetrated the 7 depths of the carved balcony, there lay what appeared to be a little heap of yellow silk, stained with red. Dorothy Dunn, ’29 SPRING EVENING The warmth of spring is in the eve- ning air, A drowsy bird chirps from his leafy nest ; The world is peaceful, and all things at rest. Gray shadows, creeping o’er the meadows fair. Chase the last sunset colors from the hillsides bare; And, shining high up in the pale blue evening sky. The first star of evening, like a tiny winking eye Twinkles softly, and invokes a si- lent prayer. Thus as night comes on, and time for sleep Draws near, the air is cooler, and breezes softly blow. Ah ! to lie and watch the trees and stars till slumber deep Steals from the land of dreams to the earth below ! And so, at last, the earthly balm of sleep Comes with the night wind and the moonlight’s glow. D. Dunn, ’29 Graduation Essays AMERICA’S FOREIGN RELATIONS Stanley Machaj When George Washington was elected to the presidency of the United States for his second term, he was asked by the French govern- ment to help France in the war in which she was then engaged against England, Prussia, and Aus- tria. Washington, foreseeing the troubles that would befall his coun- try if he entered this war, issued a famous Proclamation of Neutrality. In this proclamation he stated that it was the policy of the United States to keep out of the complicat- ed hostilities of Europe. From this proclamation we con- clude that our first president wish- ed that our country would not in any way mingle with the affairs of foreign nations. But, could a na- tion as growing and prosperous as the United States keep out of the affairs of foreign countries? This policy of neutrality was all right so far as Washington was concerned, and we find that he kept his country out of troubles through- out the remainder of his second term. Our relations with England were then slightly strained as a natural outcome of the Revolution, but every argument was settled peaceably. This policy does not hold true however with other presidents and we find that our country was some- times forced into mingling with the affairs of other nations. In 1812, when Madison was president, the United States were forced to en- gage in a war with England, Mon- roe, our next president, issued the famous Monroe Doctrine. He was forced to issue this document as a result of a silent threat that the Holy Alliance in Europe was mak- ing to subjugate the rebellious Spanish republics in South Ameri- ca and to colonize the western hem- isphere. This move, he thought, would not only endanger the peace of America, but also hurt our for- eign trade and commerce. The Mon- roe Doctrine is sometimes called “the cornerstone of American for- 8 eign policy” and since the day that it was issued its content has been stretched far beyond its original declaration of protecting the terri- tories and governments of Central and South American republics. It has been even used to the extent of settling boundary disputes and financial problems between the na- tions of Europe and the smaller re- publics of South America. Our next foreign interest of im- portance was the Mexican War which was a result of the fact that Mexico refused to recognize our an- nexation of Texas. A treaty was drawn up with England which pro- vided that the United States and Great Britian should jointly guar- antee the neutrality of any canal built across the isthmus of Central America. During the latter part of the nineteenth century Pan-Ameri- canism, the affiliation of countries of North and South America, was a strong point of discussion. This discussion resulted in a Congress of nineteen Latin-American republics at Washington in 1889. At this congress subjects of mutual inter- est were discussed and a Bureau of American Republics was formed in Washington to keep us informed of the fortunes and doings of our neighbors in Central and South America. In 1898 Hawaii became a part of the United States by an- nexation and the century was closed by our participation in the Spanish- American War. And so, in spite of Washington’s and Monroe’s efforts to keep their country out of foreign questions, we find that the nineteenth century was filled with interests concerning the United States and other countries. By the year 1900, Americans came to realize that they no longer had the choice whether or not they should be a leading factor in the great events of the world. The for- eign events in which America took part up to 1900 proved this conclu- sively. Although the nineteenth century was an age of much importance to the United States in foreign affairs, the period from 1900 to 1929 is of more importance to us because of the questions confronting us today which must be settled by the pres- ent generation. In 1900 an association of men in China called “Boxers,” resenting the growth of foreign influence in their country, gained control of the ter- ritory around Peking and began a reign of terror. America, who had military troops stationed in the Philippines, was able to furnish 5000 men to help put down this re- bellion and rescue the foreign le- gations which were besieged in Pe- king. Our secretary of state, then John Hay, took the initiative in dealing with the question of the punishment of the Chinese and of the adjustment of the outrage. By taking this attitude in the treatment of China, America gained the sym- pathy and confidence of the world. From then on she was considered by all other countries as a nation to be reckoned with in all events con- cerning the world in general. Ever since the days that America was founded as an independent na- tion, the outstanding cries of her people that rang in the ears of all other people, were “liberty, justice, and peace.” On April 6, 1917 the United States declared war on Ger- many. She was forced to this ac- tion because, as Wilson said, “the world must be made safe for dem- ocracy.” Before this date German submarines had sunk many neutral ships, among which were a great number of American vessels. To insure our liberty and to stop this great plunder of American lives and property on the sea we entered this “great war of the nations.” No one can say we were wrong in so doing. Seeing that she was unable to hold back the allied forces any longer, Germany was forced to de- clare an armistice on the eleventh 9 of November in 1918. Shortly af- terwards many of the belligerent nations signed a treaty of peace. President Wilson drew up the four- teen points in this treaty stating the conditions under which the Ger- mans should surrender. Germany promised to carry out these four- teen points but when the treaty was brought back to America for the ap- proval of the senate, it was not passed and was declared void. At a later date Germany signed a sep- arate treaty of peace with the Unit- ed States which was approved by the Senate of America. The war brought forth many in- tricate problems and affairs. One of these is the problem of the settle- ment of war debts and reparations. The United States, one of the rich- est of countries at the time of the beginning of the war, loaned great sums of money to the nations tak- ing part in the war. At the end of the struggle many of the nations in- debted to the United States were in very poor condition to repay be- cause many of their homes and lands had been devastated. For a period of about ten years after the war some countries developed them- selves to the extent that they paid their debts to the United States while others have made efforts to do the same. France alone however is dis- contented and hesitates to pay her debts to America. She is trying to convince us that what we did for her during the war was nothing but our duty as an ally. For this rea- son she is withholding her pay- ments. Germany is bound by her signing of the Treaty of Versailles to satis- fy the allied powers in regard to reparations. In 1924 Charles Dawes, representing the United States, drew up a plan by which Germany was to pay the allied pow- ers a certain amount yearly for rep- arations. Germany and the allies agreed at first to this plan. The Dawes Plan, however, did not set a date on which these payments were to be stopped and for this rea- son a body of experts, representing nations who have an interest in this affair, are holding meetings at the present time in Paris. Germany wants to know how much she is to pay and how long a period she has in which to pay this amount. While the Dawes Plan is indefinite in re- gard to these points, the present conference in Paris is aimed to fix them definitely. Article 1 of the Versailles Treaty provided that a League of Nations be formed as an international union to guarantee justice to all peoples and make future wars impossible. This league was formed and most of the nations of the world are now represented in it. America is one country which is not a member. There are many good reasons for and against the United States join- ing the League and whether or not we shall join remains to be seen. Since we are not members of the League it is impossible for us to be represented, as a nation, in the World Court because this court is a product of the League itself. Another important and interest- ing subject of today is the one of immigration. The prosperity of America has from a very early date attracted many immigrants. These came from all parts of the world and in such numbers that it was nec- essary to make laws prohibiting so many people of foreign countries to come into the United States. One of these laws was passed in 1924; it provided that 2 percent of the people of another country already here in 1890 might come into the United States. It also provided that after June 30, 1927 the total num- ber of immigrants coming into the United States in any fiscal year would be 150,000 based upon foreign born totals in the Unit- ed States in 1920. It prohibited immigration into this country to those people who could not 10 become citizens of the United States under our naturalization laws. This excluded the Japanese coolies who were coming into California in large numbers, working for very little pay and consequently putting many Americans out of work. This law was passed to protect our prosper- ity and welfare and to prohibit from coming into our country those people who would lower our stand- ards of living. Another topic on the lips of American politicians and statesmen today is that regarding our island possessions. The United States has shown no desire to put its posses- sions under absolute control of its government, and the natives living in the possessions are contented with practically entire self-rule. Al- though a governor is sent into each possession from the United States, the legislative branches are chosen by the natives themselves. All laws passed by legislatures in the posses- sions must be approved by the Con- gress and president of the United States. On the other hand Ameri- ca has done much to improve edu- cation and sanitation in the Philip- pines, Hawaii, and Porto Rico. At one time the Filipinos expressed a desire for complete independence and Congress voted that it be given them at the time when we were con- vinced that they would be able to govern themselves. When the Por- to Ricans saw that they had little hope of securing independence, they petitioned the United States Gov- ernment to give them the right to become American citizens. This privilege was granted to all natives of that island. Our relations with our possessions stand in this condi- tion at the present time. Like a band of hungry wolves searching for helpless prey, the na- tions of the world today are seek- ing plans by which they will be able to secure the future peace and prosperity of their people. This condition has been brought about as a result of the Great War; the more statesmen think of the events that led up to and took place dur- ing the war, the more they are con- vinced that there should be peace in the future. Much has been done to make future wars impossible. Be- sides the work of the League of Na- tions, international peace confer- ences take place at intervals at the Hague. The work accomplished by these conferences is much the same as that done by the League of Na- tions and the World Court. Another step which was taken to lessen the possiblities of war was the attempt at the limitation of arm- aments on land and water. A na- val conference was held in Wash- ington in 1921 - 1922 which put England, America, and Japan on the 5:5:3 ratio. The next naval conference aiming at disarmament was held recently at Geneva. This conference was a failure because the great naval powers could not come to terms. What are the results of these na- val conferences? The Congress of the United States and the English Parliament have both included in their budgets for the coming year a great sum of money for the build- ing of war ships. These confer- ences have done nothing to insure disarmament and it is the strong be- lief of noted statesmen today that disarmament can come only from the voluntary action of each na- tion ; — the desire to limit arma- ments on a purely mathematical ba- sis has failed. Thus we see the fo reign affairs of our country pass before our eyes. In the earlier part of the nineteenth century, America, as a young nation paid as little attention as possible to foreign relations. Having estab- lished herself as a nation in the lat- ter part of that century America, through the Monroe Doctrine, took upon herself the protection of Lat- in-American republics and continues to do so today. At the present 11 time we are arpfuinp: whether or not we should mingle with the affairs of European countries. The problems before us are the settlement of war- debts and reparations, whether or not we should enter the Lea ue and the World Court, immigration, and the liberation of our possessions. That is our past and present but what does the future hold in store for us in foreign relations? No one definitely knows what the United States will do in the future. How- ever, one fact seems certain : she will do her utmost to establish world peace. Her policies in the past seem to indicate this. Amer- ica has become one of the leading powers of the world and it is her duty as such to do as much as she can to promote international peace. Whatever the foreis-n events that we enter into in the future, let us. as a nation, initiate a foreign policv bv which the world can secure and be certain of universal prosoeritv and well-being but above all let ns hfive international peace and good- will. AMERICAN PATRIOTIC POETRY Barbara Damon A learned man once said, “The peace of a nation is determined by its wars.’ ' That the United States has advanced steadily and consis- tently to the position of the great- est world power is due then, in a certain degree, to its wars. Every war in which the United States has fought or taken part has ended in her favor. She has contest with na- tions stronger than herself and more fully equipped. Why, then, should we always be the victor? The peo- ple of a country determine that country’s value, and it is the reso- lute, indomitable spirit of American patriots that has enabled us to win the respect of the world. But back of this patriotism is some force, vi- tally stronger than that of the mul- titude, which is ever pushing and urging the people to intenser feel- ing. This force is found in the great poets whom America has pro- duced. Because a poet’s feelings are more subtle, imaginative, and crea- tive than those of the majority, he is able to influence and sway pop- ular spirit. Yet the poet must have a strong, deep feeling that gives him his power over others. Patri- otism is as personal a feeling as love itself, and although we think of a poet as a rather imaginative and ro- mantic being, of little material val- ue, according to Mr. Leonard, a modern essayist, “the song that nerves a nation’s heart is in itself a deed.” One of the first of America’s great poets who influenced the fate of the nation is John Greenleaf Whittier. He was an ardent aboli- tionist and expressed his feelings in such vivid poetry that he drew many people to the cause. Hitherto his poems with their conventional smoothness had attracted attention by the gentle spirit that pervaded them; when he began to write in behalf of the cause of abolition, his loud cry, violent and tempestuous, broke upon the ear with a harsh- ness and yet an insistent fen or which compelled men to listen. Such intense feeling could not fail to draw others to his cause with very appreciable results. In Whittiers’ famous poem, “Bar- bara Frietchie, his patriotic spirit predominates. We all know the ringing lines: “Shoot if you must this old gray head. But spare your country’s flag, she said.” Another poet imbued with this same patriotic spirit came into prominence during the Mexican War. This was James Russell Low- ell, also a decided anti-slavery ad- vocate. His work called the “Big- low Papers” not only strengthened 12 the abolitionist fever of the north, but gave to all the other states, and even to England a definition of the New England policy concerning slavery. The sly humor and ready wit, irony, well-defined New Eng- land characters, and the political philosophy made the “Biglow Pa- pers” a series that became immedi- ately popular and very important. The fact that American poetic gen- ius has failed to materialize under even more remarkable circumstan- ces because of the essentially com- mercial character of the American people shows the insight, emotion, and depth of feeling that must have inspired Lowell when he wrote those clever papers. A third patriotic poet who aided the United States in her glorious en- deavor to preserve a union “one and inseparable” was Walt Whitman. He not only aroused feeling with his words, but he also devoted him- self to the cause of liberty. Al- though unable, because of ill health, to be a soldier, he did his bit for the Union by nursing his unfortunate compatriots during the Civil War. “O Captain, my Captain,” Whit- man’s most famous poem, and inci- dentally the only one he wrote in rhyme, was not written to encour- age the Northern forces, but as a great tribute to Lincoln. In fact this is the greatest elegy ever written on Lincoln. The words of that immortal poem will ever ring- out strong and true. “O Captain! my captain! our fear- ful trip is done; The ship has weathered every gale, the prize we sought is won ; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting. While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring: But O heart! heart! heart! Leave you not the little spot Where on the deck my captain lies. Fallen cold and dead.” The fact that these patriotic po- ets did not always write to arouse war- like spirits is shown in another of Whitman’s poems entitled “Pion- eers, O ! Pioneers.” This poem shows the author ' s deep reverence for the glories and accomplishments of our country. One stanza that is applicable to all times is: ‘■plave the eider races halted ? Do they droop and end their lesson, wearied over there beyond the seas? We take up the task eternal, and the burden, and the lesson; Pion- eers! O Pioneers!” A nation is not obliged to have a national song, as it is to have a settled form of government and laws. But in some crisis of national life a song arises which embodies the sentiments of the hour and be- cause it satisfies this need for the expression of a whole people, it en- dures, and in time becomes a na- tional hymn. Such a song is Julia Ward Howe’s “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” The celebrated author- ess wrote this hymn in 1861 the first year of the Civil War, to en- courage the soldiers of the North in their struggle to preserve the Union, and none can measure its infiuence in nerving the hearts and stimulating the courage of the sol- diers in blue. So noticeable was the effect of this song that soon af- ter the war a noted Confederate leader was heard to say to a Fed- eral officer, “If we had had your songs, you never could have con- quered us !” But now the United States has no need of poems and hymns that will stir the nation to a ferocious desire for war. We are persisting in the hope that the world has been rid of war for all times. With this out- look we are looking forward to a future of peace and prosperity with advancement in industry and know- ledge. America, “The land of the free and the home of the brave” is the melting-pot of the nations. Here, on common ground, mingle races 13 from all corners of the earth, men with all languages, customs, and creeds. Now, under the United States government, they pledge al- legiance to the same hag, and they realize the loyalty due hrst of all to America. This is not only the land of golden opportunities and the heaven across the seas that im- migrants are seeking when they hrst leave their homes in other coun- tries, but it is also the home of free- dom and equality where everyone has a chance to make good in the busy world of today. Little by little, due to various in- huences, the people are uniting in their belief in one God, and it is hoped that in the course of time there will be but one church and that church will be the medium through which God speaks to his chosen people, the whole world. This hope, while very optimistic is the ultimate peak of our dreams, and yet it is not an impossible goal. With this bright outlook, cannot the United States hope for a great future with all men free, and equal, and with the other nations as friendly and cooperative neighbors? Such a splendid vision is well pic- tured in Katherine Lee Bate’s “America the Beautiful.” Here is no thought of warfare, no sound of battle din and confusion, but Amer- ica as a land of peace and plenty where all men dwell as brothers. “O beautiful for spacious skies. For amber waves of grain. For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain ! America ! America ! God shed his grace on thee. And crown thy good with brother- hood From sea to shining sea !” A CENTURY OF PROGRESS IN COMMUNICATION Norman Baxter Let us enumerate some of the ad- vantages the present age has in communication : the telegraph, the telephone, the steam engine-boat and railway, the automobile, the ra- dio, and the aeroplane. All of these inventions serve in both social and scientific fields of life. A per- son may take the receiver from his telephone and hold a conversation with a party in London, Paris, or the Pacific Coast in a comparative- ly short time. In this generation a deed of sufficient interest to human- ity is soon known the length and breadth of the country; a word whispered anywhere is heard every- where. The first outstanding step in com- munication was the discovery of the power of steam by Watt, later used as a motive power by Robert Ful- ton. The first steam engine was in- stalled in a boat and considered a success. A success was also made of putting cars on rails and pulling them with this steam engine. Our present day freight cars would an- swer to the description of their coaches. Improvements have been made from time to time until to-day we have luxurious Pullman coaches. Our present day trans-Atlantic steamers are small worlds in them- selves being equipped with every convenience and luxury. The inventor of the telegraph, Samuel Morse, while in Europe, was inspired to attempt perfecting a tel- egraph when making other electri- cal experiments. Returning to America, he completed his experi- ments on telegraphy, when a mes- sage was sent through a coil of wire one-half a mile long. Morse made several attempts in this country to have the government aid him, but little interest was shown. The same attempts were later made in Europe 14 but with no greater success. How- ever, Morse was not so easily dis- couraged, but returned to America and after four long years of poverty and numerous appeals to the gov- ernment for help. Congress appro- priated thirty-thousand dollars to be used in building a line from Bal- timore to Washington. This line proved to be such a great success that several other lines were built in America. Then a cable was stretched under the ocean to Eng- land, an almost incredible feat. Very soon after the invention of the telegraph, a new instrument, the telephone, was being planned by a great mind. Imagine the thrill ex- perienced, when a voice was heard from a distance as clearly as though it were at one’s side. Such was the case with Alexander Graham Bell, who had been making experiments to relieve the deaf, when he hap- pened upon the idea of the tele- phone which seemed very plausible to him. After numerous experi- ments, success crowned his efforts. A demonstration was held in a large field. A friend stationed at a dis- tance spoke to him through this queer instrument called the tele- phone, and, sure enough, the voice was audible to him. However, Bell was scoffed at, ridiculed, and called an imposter. While working on his invention in Salem, he was accused of witchcraft. A practical explan- ation could not be given to the sci- entists of the country. One brilliant Bostonian offered the suggestion that there was “a hole through the middle of the wire.” A company was formed known as the “Bell Company.” There were many hard dark days, but the company sur- vived the storms and threats of the indignant people, and now we find a network of telephone lines in our country. We are moreover fast es- tablishing telephone connections with foreign countries. The automobile was as much of a curiosty, and joke to some, as any of the inventions. The first automo- bile race was held in 1894. The course was over ninety miles; it took eight hours and forty minutes to complete it; five and one-half gal- lons of gas were consumed ; the op- erators stopped ten times for re- pairs, and the average rate of speed being ten miles per hour, they were obliged to use ice to cool the en- gine. In the years following, only the rich could afford cars, and a great many of these were of foreign manufacture, but now practically everyone owns a car. The improve- ments on the automobile are very evident and do not need any men- tion. Wilbur and Orville Wright, two young men, conceived the idea that a person could fly in some kind of machine containing an eng ine. But to get this contraption of the right proportions was entirely a different matter. Though they were jeered at they were persistent in their at- tempts and in 1903 they made a successful flight. Of course the aeroplane, like all other new inven- tions, was crude and cumbersome. Many scientists studying aeronau- tics have made possible the present day aeroplane. Not long ago peo- ple craned their necks to see them, but now they pass over our heads practically unnoticed. Routes are being established throughout our country connecting our larger cities for transportation. Plans are being made for seadromes in mid-ocean so that aeroplanes may make the trip across the ocean with less dan- ger. The radio was next introduced, an almost weird invention. But they are common in almost every home now, and are a great asset to both the social and commercial world. One of our present day geniuses, Marconi, makes the statement that in his mind the radio will not be perfected until a person can speak to a friend whenever he wishes, no 15 matter how great the distance sep- arating them. These inventions are the major inprovements in communication in the past century. There are count- less minor ones that are of value but which are too numerous to men- tion. The importance of these in- ventions is made vivid by looking into our own lives and seeing how some one invention has become a necessity to us. The rapidity in growth and popularity of some of these inventions is also remarkable. The radio for instance; there is probably not a person in the class of twenty-nine who cannot remem- ber the first murmurs of an instru- ment called the radio, and the thrill exp erienced when first hearing one The world is moving on ; new inven- tions are brought to light every year. It is, therefore, up to all of us to be alive to present day pro- gress and to encourage new and greater achievements. ESSEX COUNTY, ITS PLACE IN HISTORY Dorothy Dunn The town seal of Ipswich bears this inscription : “the Birthplace of American Independence, 1687.” Although, perhaps this statement might be disputed, sufficient proof for it can be found in the town rec- ords. In fact, Essex County as a whole, though but a very tiny part of the United Stattes, can claim an important role in the development of our country. Here, in 1629, came the settlers from England, sent by the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Here lived the Agawam Indians, whose chief was Musconominet. This fa- mous Indian chief, who was buried on Sagamore Hill in Hamilton, could claim as his domain all the land south of the Merrimac River. The original deed by which Musco- nominet transferred the territory of Agawam, now Ipswich, to John Winthrop is preserved in the Essex Institute at Salem. Here, in 1687, occured the first real protest in the country against tatxation without representation, and it is on this in- cident that Ipswich bases her claim as the birthplace of American Inde- pendence. Sir Edmund Andros, the tyrannical governor of Massachu- setts, who sought to carry out the often unreasonable demands of the king, had laid an unjust tax on the people of this and neighboring towns. A town meeting was called on August 23, 1687, and here. Rev- erend John Wise, pastor of Chebac- co Parish made a stirring speech in which he enforced the doctrines la- ter embodied in the Declaration of Independence. Rufus Choate, a well known lawyer and a native of Essex, spoke of this opposition in his lecture, in 1834, on the two hun- dredth anniversary of the founding of Ipswich. He said : “In this, the darkest day that New England ever saw, it is grateful to pause and com- memorate an act of this town of Ipswich: which deserves, I think, an honorable place in the universal history of liberty.” We always think of the first bat- tle of the .Revolution as taking place at Lexington on the nineteenth of April, 1775. But, in the February of that year, the first armed resis- tance took place at the North Bridge in Salem. A company of British soldiers sought to cross the bridge. They were warned that if they tried to cross, they would be fired upon. Incidently they did not cross the bridge, but went back the way they had come. Thus, though not a shot was fired, the first vic- tory of the war was won, — in Essex County. When the harbors of Bos- ton and New York were blockaded during the war, Essex County fish- ermen furnished the navy. When, in 1776, Washington called for vol- unteers, Essex County sent her quo- ta, and fishermen from Marblehead rowed Washington and his men 16 across the Delaware the night be- fore the battle of Trenton. “Old Ironsides,” — the “Constitution” — was built in 1797, and oak timbers for her stout beams were cut and hauled from Georgetown. Theo- polus Parsons, one of Essex County’s most prominent politicians, had much influence in rejecting the con- titution of the colonies as it was first framed, and also in its rejuve- nation under President John Adams. Essex County has been a leader also in the development of public schools and other great educational movements. Dummer Academy, in Byfield, established in 1763, is the oldest academy in the country. One of Dummer’s famous graduates was Commodore Preble, or “Peppery” Preble, as his friends called him — the outstanding figure in the Amer- ican navy during the war with Trip- oli, when the “Schoolboy Captains” — Decatur and Bainbridge — made history with their naval exploits. Mary Lyon, a pioneer in the field of higher education for women, who founded the Ipswich girls’ seminary in 1806, and who was also the founder of Mount Holyoke College, attended the Byfield Seminary, which was the first one of its kind in America. At the present time, Essex Agricultural School is one of the finest in the country. In the field of literature, Essex County has two famous poets. Anne Bradstreet, the first woman poet to gain recognition in this country, came to Ipswich with her family in 1635, and lived here for eight or nine years. It is pleasing to note that she did practically all of her writing during her residence in Ips- wich. She was typical of the pion- eer women of America, and though her poems are not read today, they stand out from the stilted, pedantic writings of her time as expressive of true poetic instinct. The other poet whom Essex County can claim is John Greenleaf Whittier, whose pastoral “Snowbound,” is familiar to nearly everyone. He was a na- tive of Haverhill, and lived much of his life in Amesbury. His simpli- city and sincerity rank him among the foremost poets of America. Per- haps our greatest pride in literature is Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose novels, particularly “The Scarlet Letter,” will undoubtedly live for ever in the annals of literature. He was born in Salem, “the witch city” — and the greater part of his life was spent there. No American au- thor excels him in character analy- sis. In 1623, three years after the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth, there was a small but flourishing settle- ment at Cape Ann — a settlement of people who lived by fishing. Fish- ing was the first industry to be es- tablished in New England, and Gloucester and Rockport at Cape Ann, are today great fishing and ship-building centers. Later the textile industry began to gain a foothold in New England. The first textile mill in America was built at Rowley in 1643, and here the towns- people took their homespun cloth to be “fulled.” This process smooth- ed and straightened the fabric and took off any loose threads. For contrast, we might compare the mills at Lawrence, which, at one time, were turning out 500 miles of cotton cloth a day. The manufac- ture of shoes has long been an out- standing industry in New England, and Haverhill and Lynn have long been leading shoe centers, employ- ing hundreds of workers. The first machine for making wooden shoe pegs completely revolutionized the industry, and pegs were then sold at the amazing price of two dollars a bushel. Salem, in the time of the clipper ships, was a large seaport, and many a square-rigger would leave old Derby wharf, never to be heard from again till it returned, laden with teas, silks, and spices from the glamorous East, nearly a 17 year and a half later. What a wealth of old romance lives in the history of New England, — and especially Essex County. Vis- ions of grim, painted Indian war- riors, stern, dark-cloaked Puritans, blue-coated rebels and red-coated British ; the first law-makers of our country — the signers of the Decla- ration of Independence and draf- ters of our Constitution — all these are brought to the mind of him who would delve into the early history of our country — and a surprisingly large proportion of this history can be attributed to our own part of New England — Essex County. In the words of Joseph Hodges Choate, himself a famous lawyer and son of Essex County — “He is an unreason- able creature, who, having Ameri- ca for a country, Massachusetts for a state, and Essex County for a home, is not satisfied.” CLASS PARTS CLASS HISTORY Frank Raymond In June of the year 1925 about seventy pupils, the majority of which now constitute the class of ’29 were informed by the teachers of the Junior High School that they would enter Manning High in the following September. Upon entering high school, we were given programs to fill out up- on which were stated the subjects and the recitation room of each. These programs were of little aid to us, but we managed to arrive at class even though a little late. After a few weeks had passed and we had adjusted ourselves to our new surroundings and acquaint- ed ourselves with our new class- mates from Rowley, we held our first class meeting. We elected tem- porary officers and in January elect- ed our officers for the year as fol- lows: Stanley Machaj, president; John Roper, vice president; Barbara Damon, secretary; and William Marr, treasurer. Our first event of note as a class organization was a social in Novem- ber. Everyone had an enjoyable time being initiated into the intri- cacies of seven-in and seven-out and other games, except for those who took refuge among the settees and behind the doors. Stunt night be- ing the next social event of inter- est, we decided to show our talent by putting on a doll show. The dolls may have been there, but the talent was missing. Time then passed uneventfully until one June day when Mr. Whip- ple, in accordance with a time hon- ored custom, read points in chapel. Those of us who had weathered the gales of the freshman year heard with elation our names read for three points. Thus were we reas- sured of our dignified status as sophomores. Upon returning to school in Sep- tember, we took our places as such and turned with eagerness to see the freshmen initiated, forgetting that it had been only a year since we had submitted to the mysterious and solemn rites ourselves. Of course, we took no part in the ad- ministration of these rites. Our class officers — Dorothy Dunn, president; Norman Baxter,vice president: Ruth Beals, Secretary ; and William Marr, treasurer, were elected, and the first weighty problem which presented itself was whether or not we should invite the junior or senior class to our annual social. The girls seemed to have more friends among the senior boys. Consequently, the seniors were invited. This social proved more enjoyable than the previous one had been, mainly be- cause there were no wall flowers. Following mid-year examinations we once more contributed our bit to stunt night by performing in a pro- fessional manner, “The Waterloo of Bluebeard.” It was indeed a 18 breath-taking scene when “Ding- foot’’ snatched our youthful maiden Dorothy Dunn and carried her gent- ly ( ?) from her perilous position to safety. Passing on to the junior year we anticipated a busy time and in prep- aration we elected an efficient corps of leaders with Norman Baxter, president; David Williams, vice president; Mildred Mansfield, secre- tary; and William Marr, treasurer. We had no more than accustomed ourselves to school routine, however when the schools were closed for a period of five weeks because of infantile paralysis. Much as we de- plore such an epidemic, it was an ill wind which blew us good in giv- ing us Jimmy Merson, who would otherwise have been a member of the Class of ’28. With our return to school after the epidemic we found not only ex- tra school work to be done but the junior promenade to engineer. Class colors, blue and white, were chosen and the date was set for the big event. Preparations were going smoothly when someone — it must have been a girl — conceived the brilliant idea of a grand march. However, this was not favorably re- ceived by our bashful he-men who disdained to enter because they be- lieved a grand march to be degrad- ingly effeminate. After much con- troversy the motion was carried al- though the bashful element still held out and refused to abide by the decision of the class. The girls were thus forced to use their charms in recruiting partners from the se- nior class. So the march was “grand’’ after all and added greatly to the program. The decorating committee of which Pete Mansfield was chairman outdid themselves and the prom proved to be a suc- cess both socially and financially. The only other event of the j ear worthy of note was a play present- ed at a social. Baxter as the bash- ful hero screwed up his courage to propose, only after the heroine, Bar- bara Damon, frightened by bats and the dark fell into his arms. With the arrival of the senior year we gravely sensed that our parting time from Manning was not far distant. At our first class meet- ing our officers Norman Baxter, Gertrude Ciolek, Barbara Damon, and William Marr were elected. In November we provided enter- tainment for an assembly period by acting “The Courtship of Miles Standish’’ which was read by Bar- bara Damon. William Geanakakis made such a “hit” as an Indian tliat we were forced to repeat one scene in order that everybody in the au- dience might get a good look at him. Much credit is also due to Dorothy Dunn who designed the im- promptu Puritan costumes worn by the boys. Merson and Miss Dunn were also very good in the principal roles in spite of their inexperience in marriage ceremonies and Chester Wile was convincing as the minis- ter who performed the ceremony. In keeping with tradition we pre- sented a three act play in the town hall in February. This y ar it was “The Amazons” by Pinero. In spite of Merson’s backwardness in the ab- stract quality of love, he showed improvement since November and made a “hit” as a lover. I might mention that he has progressed so rapidly since in the art of lovemak- ing that he and Barbara Damon were elected class lovers. No ac- count of the play would be com- plete, however, without the mention of our inimitable comedians Gaffney and Poor, neither of which has con- fined his comic actions to the stage. After the senior play was over our thoughts then turned to prepa- rations for graduation week. The last weeks have been busy but hap- py ones, as have all our school days. It is not, therefore, without a feel- ing of regret that we look ahead to the days of separation. We shall 19 always, however, cherish the mem- ory of Manning High and all that it has meant to us. GIFTS TO GIRLS Louis Galanis As I was wondering and thinking what to give as gifts to the girls in my graduating class, my imagina- nation slipped away and wandered in the realm of fancy. I walked about an enchanted land where everthing was clean and beautiful, until I met a strange old man who was very inquisitive. I soon found out that this characteristic of his had acquired for him a vast amount of knowledge. We talked for a while and when he heard that I was responsible for presenting gifts to the girls of 1929 on Class Day, he was so eager to help me that finally I consented to consider his opinion of a gift for each girl. After I had given him the names of all the girls with a few facts about each, we sat down on a little mound of grass and earth and were soon lost in deep thought. It was after many weary hours that we got up, smil- ing, because we had finished the following list of gifts to the girls which we knew would please and remind them of their happy high school days : To Eleanor Sheppard, a shovel to dig up old, half-forgotten mem- ories which are buried in New York. To Elizabeth Boynton, a box of cracker Jack. This black cloth is for Mae Leves- que so she can make a black shirt for her friend to wear and enable him to join Mussolini’s Army of Black Shirts. To Frances Ross, a little dog, which will bring back many happy memories of selling hot dogs in school. To Doris Jedrey, a little man who is grey (Benny Grey) around the neck (Little Neck). To Elizabeth Curran, this anchor, to hold her down. To Gertrude Ciolek, these tools, which will be a great help to her in repairing furniture and save her a carpenter’s fee. To Dorothy Willcomb, this chair, which she may use instead of the porch railing while entertaining her friends. To Marion Kinnear,our class man- hater, this fierce bull dog, which at her bidding will growl at, chase, and frighten her deadly enemy — man. To Margaret Lord, this young man, who we hope will cure her of her shyness. To Evelyn Hebb, a box of Poor’s “Pep.” To Mildred Mansfield, this brown hair net, with which she can catch fish if she runs out of bait. (Bates). To Gertrude Phalen, an aero- plane, to provide a more speedy method of transportation than a a Ford. This little cub is for Dot Dunn so she’ll always remember her hours of labor as chief custodian of Man- ning’s Cub. To Pauline Burke, a soft pillow, which will prevent many bad bruis- es if she has it in her possession when she falls out of a car again. To Barbara Damon, our little heart thief, a Jimmy which she can use for breaking and entering hearts. To Emily Saunders, this little lamb, to follow her closely when she and her sister may be separat- ed. To Emily Minichiello, who has written several love poems, this box of tobacco which will inspire her to write more. To Helen Zervas, our class saint, this halo. To Gertrude Riley, a frame in which to preserve Albert’s picture which she now carries in a book. To Bessie Chionopoulos, a tie (bow-tie), to bind her to her 80 friend Emily Minichiello so that their friendship may outlive their school days. To Elizabeth Smith, a frog, which ought to bring to mind pleasant as- sociations. To Stella Zylka, who likes to ar- gue with a certain person in the ec- onomics class, an electric bulb, which may throw some light on the subject. To Myrtle Hebb, voted the pret- tiest girl in the class, this “Billy’ ' with which she may protect her- self against anything that will “mar” her beauty. To Sophie Kobos, a pair of box- ing gloves, so that she may keep in trim as she has proved a formidable opponent in basketball. To Evelyn Cummings, a pair of lions, to create a familiar environ- ment for her Daniel. To Hilda Saunders, these knitting needles, with which she can learn to knit from a certain boy friend who is considered an expert at fan- cy knitting and crocheting. I then thanked the old gentleman both for myself and for the girls and went on my way rejoicing. GIFTS TO BOYS Mildred Mansfield One day this spring while I was exploring in the airplane willed to me by the Class of 1928, I met with an accident. The first refuge I ob- tained was an old log cabin. Find- ing that no one responded to my knock, I walked in and sank into a large chair by the fireplace. I quickly jumped to my feet again and found I had sat on this razor! Do you imagine what an inspriation that find gave me ? . I just had to have some things for the boys of the Class of 1929 and this would be an ideal place to start my hunt. That was my lucky day because I found something for every boy. This razor is for Jim Merson be- cause he must have one when Ken- yon takes his barbar (Barbara) away. For Frank Raymond, the cave- man of our class, this club to aid him in picking them young and treating them rough. Here’s a bottle of glue (Glew) for “Bill” Marr so he may stick to Marion. For “Cassie” Casali, this calen- dar so he may cut out June and fol- low May himself. This hair net is for “Chris” Georgoplos so he won’t have to use so much “Slickum.” For “Grasshopper” Booth, this gun so he may rescue himself from a Savage. These embroidery hoops are for “Johnny” Comeau so he may learn to embroider as well as crochet and tat. Here’s a skyrocket for Walter Waz to remind him that he needs a spark. This Hersey bar is for “Cecil” Comeau to take the place of his Dunbar. Here’s a bottle of cod liver oil for “Shrimp” Poor, with the hopes that someday he will be big enough to “act his age.” This flower catalogue is for Dan- iels so he may become better ac- quainted with Myrtle. For “Joe” Lenehan, this set of dumbbells to remind him of his lab- oratory mates. These sails are for “Normy” Bax- ter. Elsie will furnish the Hull. William Karchonas, this is not a nut for a nut but a cocoa for a Ko- ko. This elastic is for “Davy” Wil- liams so he may always have a snappy return. This blonde curl is for “Bill” An- gelos to remind him of his “Labor- in Vain” (Road). Here’s a little car for “Chet” Wile so Dorothy will come (Will- comb). This box of water colors is for 21 “Bill” Geanakakis so he may make a Good-hue. Here are some more animals for Walter Budzianowski so he may continue his duties as manager, (animal crackers). This glass of lambs’ tongues is for “Tony” Starsiak in case he never finds his own. For our famous Captain Machaj this coon doll so he may have a complete change if he ever gets tired of the blond. This loaf of Betsy Ross bread is for “Rus” Arnold. He may imagine that it was made by Frances in- stead of Betsy. This parasol is for “Spin” Galanis so he may hide those pretty Span- ish blushes. For “Garby” Gaffney this lamp shade so he won’t continue to daz- zle us with his wit. For Alec Szklarz, our left fielder this fly paper so he may record all he catches. Last but not least! This rabbit’s tail is for “Pete” Mansfield, because he’s always on behind. Now remember boys “revenge is not sweet!” A PROPHECY Russell Arnold and James Merson Personae — Russell Arnold James M rson Scene — Office of Arnold’s Garage. Time — 20 years after (1949). Rus: How do you do and wha can I do tor you ? Jim: How do you do. (shake hands) Pve just had my car smash- ed up by one of those nutty taxi drivers and he stove my radiator in. Could you have it fixed while I wait ? Rus : Surely, won’t you wait here ? Jim : Certainly, thank you — Say, where did y ou get that book ? Rus : That one ? Jim: Yes. Rus : Oh ! That’s my class year book and, as this is the twentieth anniversary of my graduation from Manning High School, I was just looking through it and wondering what had become of some of my classmates. Jim: I graduated from that class my Say, aren’t you Russell Ar- nold ? Rus: Yes! That’s me. But I can’t seem to place you. Just a min- ute. Isn’t your name James Mer- son ? Jim: That’s it. (shake hands) Well! Well! Well! This is a sort of reunion. Rus: Yes! What are you doing for a living? Jim : Oh ! Pm a travelling sales- man. Rus: Yeh? — Well, how about staying here tonight and letting me show you the town ? Jim : Sure — Pd like to. Rus : By the way, have you heard of any of our classmates lately? Jim: Sure. Pve heard from quite a few. I just ran into Grasshopper Booth by accident. It was one of his Lightning Pontiac Cabs that ruined my radiator. He told me that the tables had turned and that Fred Casali is now working for him as a strater for his cabs at the Plaza. Do you remember how Casali used to pester Gert Ciolek ? Well, she need not fear him now, because she’s a member of the Women’s Police Corps in New York. Boothy told me that he had recent- ly seen the promising young heavy- weight that Walter Budzianowski is managing. Walter told him that he had got so much practice in high school that he had decided to make managing his life work. Rus: Here’s Gertrude Phelan who is now a Ford saleslady. She cer- tainly ought to know what a Ford can stand. Here’s Machaj, our great football captain. He’s the head football coach at Dartmouth College. “Pep” Poor, the little pest, is a lion trainer in the “Mans- 22 field and Burke Circus.” I pity the lions, don’t you ? Jim: I sure do. By the way, speaking of the stage, I saw the “Comeau Bros. Scandals of 1948” on Broadway last year in which Lizzie Curran was the stellar at- traction. Here’s Stella Zylka. She’s teaching French at Smith College. She used to be quite an adept in that subject in high school. Emily Minichiello is stenographer for the town of Ipswich and has attained to such a degree of efficiency in short- hand that she can even give a clear report of town meetings. The last 1 heard from Elizabeth Smith she was living in Southern France. You remember she showed quite a lean- ing toward Frenchmen in her high school days. Here’s Dot Dunn. She is an artist of some repute and has painted some noted pictures of scenes in Rowley. Rus: Speaking of Rowley, Eliza- beth Boynton is manager of the Shepard Stores in Boston, and Billy Marr with his “one and only wave” barber shops is very successful. That makes me think that Joseph Lene- han is owner of the “Staydown Hair Tonic Company.” Well, here’s Helen Zervas, who was our class saint. She’s a real estate agent in Alaska now. If it’s anything like the Florida boom, she can’t be liv- ing up to her former reputation. Jim: Here’s Mae Levesque, our class midget. The last I heard from her she was in Hollywood playing the role of a child in a “Tom Thumb Wedding.” I met Frankie Raymond in the Adirondacks last summer. He said that the cave-man lore was too much for him; so he’s living as a hermit. I see that the “Sandy Twins” are making a great hit on Broadway. Rus: Who are they? Jim:; Oh! they’re the Saunders sisters. By the way our class blush- er, Louie Galanis hides his blushes now. He’s a Negro hit on Broad- way. Rus: Really? Here’s Gertrude .Riley. The last time I was in Bos- ton 1 saw her performing in Ray- mond’s. She is a window demon- strator for the Sleepmore Mattress- es. The same day I was at the Steamroller football game and be- tween the halves Bill Karchonas gave some exhibition dropkicking. Jim: (rattle of bottles) What’s that noise ? Rus : Oh I that’s the milk truck going by. Jim: “Angel Baby Milk” is the sign on the side of the track. Rus: Yes. Our old classmate Bill Angelos runs that. Starsiak, our class baby, must be near his milk and is working for Angelos. Myrtle Hebb, the prettiest girl of our class, and her sister Evelyn are running a beauty parlor. Jim: Here’s Eleanor Sheppard. I see that she’s a speculator on Wall Street and takes much stock in slate (Sleight). When I was down in Florida last winter I saw Roland Daniels nearly break the automobile speed record. At last he has devel- oped some speed. Do you remem- ber Gaffney’s actions in the play? How he could put passion into those love scenes! The last time I saw him he was acting the Shakespear- ian role of Romeo. Margaret Lord is a very successful teacher in one of our leading normal schools. Chet Wile is a cemetery keeper in old Ipswich. Rus: Well! Here’s Frances Ross, the mother in our play. I heard she has finally succeeded in rais- ing three real strapping young men of her own. Bessie Chionopulos owns a factory in Chicago and man- ufactures voice amplifiers. I read in the paper that Chris Georgoplos is creating new styles in Paris. Walter Waz is playing professional hockey with the Boston Bruins. Jim: Here’s Norman Baxter. The last I heard from him, he was still plugging hard in the “N. E. T. and T. Co.” He told me that Marion 23 Kinnear, class man hater, owns a stag- ranch in Texas. Rus: 1 saw Alec Szklarz’s name in the lineup for the Red Sox the other day. He was pinch hitting for the pitcher. Here’s Bill Geanaka- kis, our class radical. 1 see that he has been proclaimed leader of the Communistic Socialist party in Rus- sia. Jim: Why! here’s Barbara Da- mon, our class boyologist. I saw her last year when 1 was touring the west. She’s quite an authority on sil- houettes and lives very near the grand Canyon (Kenyon). She also plays around with fishes as a pas- time. Here’s Sophie Kobos who was quite an athlete in High School. I see she is now a gym instructor. David Williams just counldn’t stay away from Ipswich and to him be- longs the credit for putting the mill on a paying basis once more. Rus: Here’s Dot Jedrey. She has published a book called “Behind the Screens.” Here’s Mildred Mans- field, too. She’s the heroine of the great play, “I Want to be a Brown- ie,” which is a fast show on Broad- way. Here’s Evelyn Cummings and that reminds me that she and Dot Willcomb have remained in old Ips- wich and have fought each year for a new high school and last year they succeeded in getting one. Jim: Good work! Well Rus, I’ve had a very enjoyable wait, (start- ing to go). Rus: Oh! don’t hurry. We’ve got to make plans for tonight. Jim : That’s right. Rus: Well, the car ought to be fixed ; so if you’ll be my guest at supper we can make plans to see the town in all its glory. (Exeunt) CLASS WILL Joseph Gaffney Be it remembered that We, the Class of 1929 of Ipswich in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us at any time here- tofore made. After the payment of our just debts and funeral charges we be- queath and devise as follows: To the Faculty Item : A phonograph that will au- tomatically say the following phras- es: “Let’s have the talking stop- ped,” “We’ll have the room quiet,” “Take your books and go down to the bench.” Item : Mirrors to replace the blackboards to enable them to keep an eye on everyone at once. Item : The necessary badges and uniforms to maintain their posi- tions as traffic officers undisputed. To the Pupils of M. H. S. Item: A dozen large armchairs to supplant the diabolical and bar- barous torture, known as the bench, which is now in use. Item: A set of parachutes to be used by the girls who are too timid to use the fire escape. Item : A private mail delivery sys- tem so that they will not waste shoe leather collecting afternoon slips. Item: A bandstand to be erected in the center of the campus so that the band may greet the Rowley stu- dents when they arrive in the morn- ing. To the Freshmen: Item : The right to move down from their lofty habitation and be- come sophomores. Item : The privilege of being in- spired by the dignity of the seniors who will sit across the hall. Item: The right to mourn the graduation of the present class when they realize that we will not be here to set a good example next year. Item: The privilege of officiating at the mysterious rites of initiation next year. 24 To the Sophomores: Item : The right to become juniors and acquire the airs of upper class- men. Item : The use of the lower corri- dor where they will be unmolested by the unceasing vigilance of the upstairs law and order squad. ' Item : The privilege of purchas- ing and exchanging class rings. We advise them to buy rubber ones so that the second quarter may be de- voted to study and the class rooms will not sound like a three alarm fire. To the Juniors: Item: The right to furnish music in chapel. Item : A more personal contact with Manning’s Detective System. Item : The privilege of exchang- ing those humorous oaricatures known as pictures. We advise them to look at ours if they feel despon- dent when they get theirs. Item : The necessary shovels to clean the stage and thus prevent their play from being as dusty as ours. Item : The right to test the diges- tive abilities of the students by cooking and selling hot dogs. To Jarvis Appleton, the right to use his trapping ability to extermi- nate the rodents which frequently infest the upper corridors. To Ruth Bailey, one package of tea to use next year when there will be no Cocoa (Koko) around. To Helen Bemis, a bottle of smell- ing salts to be used when she gets Hazy. To Herbert Bowen, the right to give street corner concerts as a one man band. To Mary Brennan, a pair of stilts to keep her in sight when walking through the halls. To Vincent Boylan, the noted food expert, a position on the hot dog squad. To Hope Claxton, a season ticket to all socials so that there will be no danger of her failin’ (Phelan) to come. To Arthur Cole, one horse and buggy to provide slow and safe transportation to and from play re- hearsals. To Evelyn Comeau, a phonograph so that she will not embarrass other pupils by her silence. To Erma Conant, a residence in Rowley where she will be in a po- sition to ride to school on a good jitney. To Paul Callahan, who loves to drive, one 1931 model Ford. To Charlotte Cuik, a pedestal on which she may stand and inspire history students to better work. To Edward Dolan, the book, en- titled “So Big.” To Althea Frazier, a copy of Kip- ling’s “The Man Who Was” to re- mind her of a certain senior. To Ethel Galanis, a megaphone to let the teachers know when she is whispering and when she is re- citing. To Phyllis Haggerty, the privil- ege of being the first co-ed in a nearby college in order that she may be near her professor. To Helen Foster, a ton of paper so that she will not run short while making outlines. To Melvin Haley, a bottle of pol- ish to make him shine in football next fall. To Mary Henderson, a book enti- tled “The Norman Prince” to keep her from being lonely in next year’s math, class. To George Hall, the position of librarian in the History Department where he may have all the reference books he wishes. To Samuel Koffman, a book en- titled, “We’re in the Army Now,” to accompany his various military pins. To Helen Lampropolous, a posi- tion on the track team where she may put her cross-country hiking to good advantage. 25 To Gretchen Lovell, a course in psychology on “How to Judge Men” so that she will know a good Guy when she sees one. To Kenneth Macleod, a trailer to attach to his car for the transporta- tion of his harem. To Thelma MacKenny, a discount on all purchases at the candy room. To Margaret MacLean, the priv- ilege of demonstrating the theory that “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” To Warren McGregor, a suit of armor to prevent further embar- rassment when jumping over barbed wire fences. To Kathleen Morphew, one ton of peat (Pete) so that she will never run short of fuel. To Leonard Phelan, the right to take the faculty horseback riding since he says it is good for the blood. To Phyllis Pickard, a cushion to raise her head above the top of the desk. To Frederick Pickard, the right to see that certain “babies” in Pea- body receive milk from contented cows and thus keep them in condi- tion for certain social events. To Phyllis McCormack, the right to assist Miss Foster in making vol- uminous outlines. To Rufina Pollard, the title of school manicurist. We suggest that she work on the football players be- tween the halves. To Joseph Patch, a mattress and pillows to install on the fire escape. We hope that these will prevent him from being disturbed by his- tory classes. There is one stipula- tion however; we advise him not to snore. To Laureen Phelan, the right to chaperon her brother and thus pre- vent any of his wild “hopes” from running away with him. To Edith Richardson, a course in agriculture so that she may be on speaking terms with her farmer. To Lavinia Robishaw, her choice of any position on the football team. We trust that she will not find this game as tame as basketball. To Barbara Robishaw, the privil- ege of assisting her sister if she can be as gentle. To Flora Rust, the necessary horses and hounds to enable her to follow the “Chase” successfully. To Marion Saltzberg, a steplad- der to be used in making a higher score when her team plays basket- ball. To Vinson Sheppard, the right to preserve the lives of birds by shoot- ing at them and thus making sure to miss them. To Dorothea Scahill, our advice to treat the boys gently when they address her by original and affec- tionate names. To Virginia Scahill, a muffler to enable her to giggle in public with- out distracting the class. To Joseph Saroka, a bow and ar- row to be used to instruct the fresh- men in the intricate game of cow- boys and Indians. To Marietta Scotton, a sound- proof room where she may conduct a private debating society. To Chandler Todd, a ticket to Chicago where he may appease his two-gun tastes. To Joseph Sikora, the storv “Wings” to help him hold down his position on the football team. To Sumner Raymond, a poem of love entitled “The Village Smithy.” To Elsie Watson, a tricycle to en- able her to deliver attendance slips with greater ease and rapidity. To Catherine Sheehan, an ice pack to keep her from boilin’ (Boy- lan ) . To Virginia Smith, a needle and thread to “Patch” a broken heart. To Mary Stone, who loves flow- ers, a seed catalogue giving exten- sive instructions on “How to Care for Pansies.” In testimony whereof we here unto set our hand and in the pres- ence of three witnesses declare this 26 to be our last will this 26th day of June in the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-nine. Class of 1929. On this 26th day of June A. D. 1929, Class of 1929 of Ipswich, Massachusetts, signed the forego- ing instrument in our presence de- claring it to be their last will and thereafter as witnesses we three at their request, in their presence and in the presence of each other hereto subscribe our names. Joseph Gaffney, Norman E. Baxter, Pres. Gertrude Ciolek, Vice Pres. GRADUATION PROGRAM Skirmish Line March Robbinson M. H. S. Band Invocation Rev. Willard O. Nuzum Song at Sunrise Manney M. H. S. Chorus Essay, A Century of Progress in Communication. Norman Eaton Baxter Essay, American Patriotic Poetry Barbara Damon A Night in June Targett M. H. S. Glee Club Essay, America’s Foreign Relations Stanley Walter Machaj Essay, Essex County, Its Place in History Dorothy Choate Dunn The Foye Master O’Hare M. H. S. Orchestra Address, By-products of Education Rev. Fred R. Lewis Presentation of Prizes Presentation of Diplomas Dr. Ernest J. Smith, Chairman of School Committee Benediction Rev. Willard O, Nuzum ANNUAL CLASS DAY EXERCISES held by the CLASS of 1929, M. H. S. Town Hall, June 26, at 2:30 P. M. PART ONE. Class Day Play — “The Knave of Hearts,” by Louise Saunders. THE CHARACTERS (In the order of their appearance) The Manager Blue Hose Yellow Hose First Herald Second Herald Stanley Machaj Chester Wile George Booth Norman Baxter Joseph Lenehan Pompdebile the Eighth. King of Hearts David Williams The Chancellor William Geanakakis The Knave of Hearts Alliston Mansfield Ursula Evelyn Hebb The Lady Violetta Eleanor Sheppard Six Little Pages : Wilfred Poor, Anthony Starsiak, Alec Szklarz Christos Georgoplos, Fred Casali, Camille Comeau. PART TWO Class History Frank Raymond Class Prophecy Russell Arnold James Merson. Scene : Office of Arnold’s Garage. Time: 1949. Gifts to Girls Louis Galanis Gifts to Boys Mildred Mansfield Class Will Joseph Gaffney Music by M. H. S. Band ( Produced by special arrangement with Norman Lee, Swartout, Sum- mit, New Jersey.) HONOR AWARDS GOLD AWARD Evelyn Hebb Barbara Damon GOLD FILLED AWARD Gertrude Ciolek SILVER AWARD Mary Henderson Mary Brenan Gladys Durham BRONZE AWARD Phyllis Haggerty Edith Richardson 27 HONOR PUPILS The following seniors have main- tained an average of 85 percent or over during their high school course : Barbara Damon Stanley Machaj Stella Zylka Elizabeth Boynton Dorothy Dunn Barbara Damon has been neither absent nor tardy during her four years at high school. Dorothy Dunn and William Geanakakis have lost but one day. Class Motto: Non Scholae sed vitae discimus. (We learn not for school but for life). ' i ' ' I ' ' I ' V V V The class banquet will be held Saturday evening, June 29th at the Hotel Preston, Swampscott. WILLIAM ANGELOS “Bill” is one of those few fellows who seems to be able to get along with anyone. He has shown his good qualities as a business man by successfully running a milk busi- ness. He is also quite an athlete and attracted much attention as tackle on the football team. Varsi- ty club ; A. A. RUSSELL ARNOLD “Rus” who was willed to us last year by White River Junction is one whom we just couldn’t get along without. A valuable man in every sport and a sort of peacemaker in our class debates, he is one of those few fellows who can keep his head when all about him are losing theirs. Football; basketball; base- ball; A. A.; Math Club; Varsity club. 28 NORMAN BAXTER “Normy” is our class president, a good one too, and has always managed to pilot us through our crises. In the senior play he took an excellent part as a pious old min- ister. As business manager of the “Cub” he inherited the right to be the chief of the hot dog brigade. Commercial Club ; Secretary of A. A. ; Cub staff ; Tiger staff ; Senior President; Class Day Play. GEORGE BOOTH “Grasshopper” comes from the back country and with the help of his Pontiac has made himself fairly popular although the class gave him the honor of being class nut. Ips- wich has probably not seen as much of him as it could have because of his special personal preference for Rowley. Basketball; Varsity Club; Baseball; A. A.; Math Club; Class Day Play. 29 ELIZABETH BOYNTON Elizabeth is one of our Rowley girls, but in spite of this she likes Ipswich boys by the Gross, especial- ly those of the classes of odd years. Her naturally curly hair is a cause of envy to all the girls in school. Glee Club; French Club; Math Club; A. A. WALTER BUDZIANOWSKI “Bud” is a rather reticent fellow who just does not seem to like to attract attention unduly. He is al- ways ready to help in any cause and was most efficient in his carrying out of the managerial position in basketball. Varsity Club; Math Club; A. A. 30 PAULINE BURKE “Polly” lives up to her name and is one of the class chatterboxes. Many a time has she been threaten- ed with the dire penalty of ex- ile in room ten but her broad grin saved her. Pauline’s jokes have kept her classmates in constant laughter. Glee Club; Commercial Club; A. A. FRED CASALI “Fascist,” our class clown, par excellence, is quite a favorite in the class. His propensity toward pro- crastination does not go so well with the teachers. Although he likes the summer weather (vacation), he greatly prefers “Mae.” Because of his antics in one corner of Room 4 he was exiled into Room 10 where he greatly enjoyed the change. Var- sity Club ; French Club ; Math Club ; A. A. ; Class Day Play. 31 BESSIE CHIONOPULOS Bessie and “Minnie” are the class inseparables. Where you see one you may be sure to find the other. Bessie is a shorthand fiend and of- ten is found “expounding” difficult words for less proficient friends. She is one of the most cheerful members of the class and always has a smile for everyone. Commer- cial Club; A. A. GERTRUDE CIOLEK “Gert” is our most popular girl. She is the type that makes gentle- men prefer blondes, and even now you can spy a merry twinkle in her eyes. Some of the wise members of the class have come to the conclu- sion that Gert picked a seat in the back of the room just to be near certain friends of hers. Secretary of French Club; Treasurer Glee Club; Vice President of Class; Cap- tain of Girls’ Basketball, 1929 ; A. A. ; Gold Honor Award. 32 JOHN AND CAMILLE COMEAU “Johnny” and Camille are two rather quiet fellows until they get into the French class; then they have eight cylinder tongues. It is only after they have shifted into low speed that we are able to un- derstand them. “Johnny” is quite a ladies’ man although Camille is very bashful. Camille took part in the Class Day Play. EVELYN CUMMINGS Although Evelyn was not origi- nally one of us, the class was glad to welcome her into its midst the first of the year. She is very quiet which is quite a relief after hearing some of our chatterboxes. French Club; Glee Club; A. A. 33 ELIZABETH CURRAN BARBARA DAMON Barbara’s accomplishments are so many and varied that she could truly be called a perfect all-round student. She is our class musician, accompanist to the Glee Club, and hymn-player in chapel. Barbara de- serves much credit for her high scholastic standing, her athletics, and her leadership in classes and school clubs. Her part as the younger daughter in the senior play was commendable. “Cub” and “Ti- ger” staffs; class lover and boyolo- gist (who’d think it?); president French Club; secretary of class; A. A.; Class Author; Graduation Es- sey; Gold honor award. “Betty” is another Rowley inmate but she apparently feels quite at home anywhere, for when a hush falls over any room, she may be heard making some clever remark. “Lizzie” is a most welcome addition to our class because she keeps us in a continual uproar. Glee Club ; French Club ; A. A. 34 ROLAND DANIELS “Roily” is one of those shy and retiring Rowley boys whom we don’t hear much from. He can usu- ally manage to step in the door just as the bell rings and most of us mar- vel at his accuracy in judging the time. A. A. DOROTHY DUNN “Dot” may look quiet, but there’s a lot hidden in that brain of hers, for she is one of the honor pupils. Ever since entering high school she has been outstanding in scholarship. Dot is otherwise famous for her skill as an artist, and many and clever are the cartoons that have come from her pen. She has guid- ed both the “Cub” and “Tiger” to victory this year, and deserves great praise for her work as editor. De- signer of insignia pins; French Club; Glee Club; Math Club; Presi- dent our sophomore year; A. A. 35 JOSEPH GAFFNEY “Joe” is our class wit, Solon, po- et, and most popular boy. When- ever you see his winning smile you can expect things to happen. When things become dead we always look to him for inspiration. Even the “Cub” has followed our example and his witty criticisms and poetry have practically kept the “Cub” alive. “Cub” and “Tiger” Staffs; A. A. ; Senior play. LOUIS GALANIS “Spin,” our class blusher, is a quiet sort of lad. His close resem- blance to the Greek Apollo induced us to unanimously elect him the best looking boy of the class. Aside from chasing dogs off the gridiron during a game in his junior year, he held his position as tackle on the foot- ball team with much honor. Pres- ident of Varsity Club; Math Club; A. A. ; Presentation of gifts to girls. 36 WILLIAM GEANAKAKIS “Bill” is in the middle of every- thing, even when playing football and basketball. In our class meet- ings, he, with his heelers, has been a sort of ruling power. He is al- ways willing to work and his hard work greatly helped the founding of the Varsity Club. Football; Bas- ketball; Math Club; Varsity Club; A. A.; Senior Play; Class Day Play. CHPJSTOS GEORGOPLOS “Duke” is our class collegian and his appearance is very prepossess- ing. He certainly plays the part of his pseudonym and his actions are very lordly. His work in the res- taurant will make him a very fitting husband for some modern young woman. A. A. ; Commercial Club ; Class Day Play. 37 MYRTLE HEBB Here is our best looking girl ! But although Myrtle looks quiet, she was very nearly elected one of the class lovers, with Roland as the other half! She certainly can hold her own on a typewriter. Glee Club ; A. A. ; Secretary of Commercial Club. EVELYN HEBB Everyone remembers Evelyn as the hard-boiled Sergeant Shuter of SeniorPlay fame. Besides being an actress, Evelyn is a tennis enthusi- ast and we shouldn’t be a bit sur- prised to see her step into Helen Wills’ shoes. We all wonder why she is so tremendously interested in athletics. Could it be the class sport who attracts her attention? Glee Club ; President of Commer- cial Club ; Gold Honor Award ; Class Day Play; A. A. 38 DORIS JEDREY Doris is the class vamp and she surely earns the title a dozen times a day if such a thing is possible. She and Mae are always together, even down among the little freshies when the school marches. “Dot” proved a very efficient property manager during the senior play, and it is rumored that she helped Freddie out in his job. Glee Club; A. A.; Commercial Club. WILLIAM KARCHONAS “Little Willie” is our “Lone Wolf.” He is an ardent admirer of the ladies. His favorite sport is de- bating and he always manages to adopt the most radical side of the question. He has many friends, however, and we are glad to have him with us. Varsity Club; A. A.; He made a fine and villainous poacher in the senior play. 39 MARION KINNEAR Marion earned the title of class man-hater by her utter disregard of that obnoxious phenomenon called the “genus homo.” Marion’s bright smile is enough to make anyone cheer up and realize that life is worth living after all. Math Club ; Glee Club; A. A. SOPHIE KOBOS Sophie Kobos is Gert’s insepara- ble companion. She has won hon- ors in girls’ basketball because of her expert guarding. Sophie proved an invaluable aid in her position as prompter and all-around manager of the French Club Play. French Club; Glee Club; A. A. 40 JOSEPH LENEHAN Although not elected class wo- man hater, “Lene” has all the qual- ifications. He is our unofficial her- mit and philosopher. His quietness and keen sense of humor make him a general favorite. When Manning marched, “Joe’’ was so tall he had to lead the army. A. A. ; French Club; Class Day Play. MAE LEVESQUE Mae is one of those girls we just couldn’t get along without. For a little person she sure can make a heap of noise. Mae and “Pep’’ were chosen the class midgets and they make a cute little couple. But “Pewee’’ can get along with big boys just as well if not better than any other girls. Treasurer of Com- mercial Club ; French Club ; A. A. 41 MARGARET LORD Margaret is one of our most pop- ular girls in spite of the fact that she is shy and retiring. She is not so quiet, however, when she and Frances “get going” in Science. Poor Mr. Conary has threatened them in vain with dire penalties. Margaret’s hardest job at recess is getting her nose powdered suffi- ciently and the little girls have to peak around her to get a glimpse in the mirror. French Club ; Glee Club; A. A. STANLEY MACHAJ “Maje” was our football captain. He has political ambitions having been class president in his freshman year. He is more serious than the usual run of fellows and actually enjoys the complicated study of ap- plied mathematics. He is a car- penter of ability and often makes the most unusual furniture repairs for equally unusual fees. Math Club ; French Club ; Varsity Club ; Class Day Play; A. A. 42 ALLISTON MANSFIELD “Pete” is one of our most famous members. He is an authority on social affairs. His eloquence and his mastery of the art of facial con- tortion enables him to maintain an air of innocence and to bluff suc- cessfully. He is liked by all and his geniality increases his popular- ity. Class bluffer; A. A.; Varsity Club ; Commercial Club ; Class Day Play. MILDRED MANSFIELD “‘Millie” is our actress, and an accomplished one, too, for her role as the charming heroine in the sen- ior play was by no means her first one. Mildred is a very popular classmate, and has been prominent in many school activities. As cheer leader, she has added “pep” to many games. Member of “Cub” and “Tiger” staffs; French Club; GirPs Basketball ; Glee Club ; Gifts to Boys ; A. A. 43 WILLIAM MARK “Bill” is one of the Rowley Com- muters. The fact that he has been our treasurer for four years shows our opinion of his character. He is quiet and good natured, showing a fatherly interest in freshmen. Per- haps that last word should be singu- lar but he still is a favorite with the feminine element of the class. Treasurer; Commercial Club; Cub Staff ; A. A. JAMES MERSON “Jim” was one of our most eli- gible bachelors until fate decreed otherwise. In his case “Gentlmen prefer Brunettes.” He was the leading man in our senior play this year, taking the part of the dash- ing hero. He held down the “hot corner” on the baseball team and was a member of the Tiger Staff. Baseball Letter; President of A. A. ; French Club. 44 EMILY MINICHIELLO “Minnie” can nearly always be found in Bessie’s company, and vice versa. At recess-time they devour the pages of Gregg’s shorthand manual. If Emily has any all-ab- sorbing interest, it is commercial work, but she has always been ready to take part in any activity. Commercial Club; Glee Club ' A. A. GERTRUDE PHELAN It seems that everyone named Gertrude is doomed to be called by that unatractive epithet — “Gert.” Nevertheless, this “Gert” is an ex- tremely capable young person, and her job has been to carry school- children every morning. Not every one could carry this responsibility, and we all like her. Glee Club ; A. A. 45 WILFRED POOR “Pep” is one of our midgets. Na- ture, however, was generous in giv- ing him a voice and a pair of leather lungs. He made a hit as a come- dian in the senior play. He is live- ly and a prominent figure even if he isn’t seen much. A. A. ; Commer- cial Club; Class Day Play. FRANK RAYMOND “Frank” is a quiet fellow who is noted for his seriousness. His back- breaking labors have earned him the title of class caveman. He is our historian and one of our car- penters. A. A.; French Club; Math Club ; Class History. 46 GERTRUDE RILEY Here is our third “Gert.” We were glad to welcome her into our class this spring, and we found we had acquired a fine friend as well as classmate. Glee Club; A. A. FRANCES ROSS Who would ever guess that this smiling young person was that con- vincing gray-haired matron in the senior play? Appearances are de- ceitful. As a hard-working mem- ber of the hot-dog squad, Frances gained quite a reputation as a cook — and dishwasher! Frances and Barbara are great pals, and are nearly always together. Member of “Cub” and “Tiger” Staffs; Math Club; Glee Club; A. A. 47 EMILY SAUNDERS Emily neve disturbs anyone, but though she does seem retiring, we have found her always ready to join in and help at any time. Glee Club ; A. A. HILDA SAUNDERS Hilda is usually to be found with her sister — not all sisters get along as well as these two! Hilda is a devotee of basketball. Commercial Club; Glee Club; A. A. 48 ELEANOR SHEPPARD Eleanor is our business woman. The candy room business boomed under her management, and as sec- retary of the Glee Club she direct- ed the sale of tickets. She does everything efficiently, from cook- ing hot-dogs with Frances to play- ing the part of the jolly Wilhemina in the senior play. Eleanor is the kind of a classmate we could not do without — the kind who goes ahead and does things. Member of “Cub” and “Tiger” Staffs; A. A.; Class Day Play. ELIZABETH SMITH “Betty” is a quiet girl because she never has a chance to speak with so many chatter-boxes around. She always has a smile for every- one. Glee Club; A. A. 49 ANTHONY STARSIAK “Natho” is our class baby and it is doubtful if there is another baby who is in his class as a ball player. He is taciturn and is rarely heard from. Math Club; A. A.; French Club ; Class Day Play. ALEC SZKLARZ Alec is noted for his ability to play hockey and his shyness. He is rarely heard from and is quite a contrast to some members. We all like Alec and hope that he will have as many friends outside of school as he has in. Math Club ; A. A. ; Class Day Play. 50 WALTER WAZ “Wazzy” is quite an athlete, hav- ing played on the football, baseball, and hockey teams. He has a fun- loving disposition and his small room was never capable of holding him and his friends at noon time. He attained fame by his imperson- ation of a tramp in a recent play. Varsity Club; Math Club; A. A. CHESTER WILE “Chet” is a bright, cheerful fel- low. His life has been like a wire- less message — full of dashes and “Dots.” He has taken part in plays and in general made himself use- ful. For this and many other rea- sons he is one of our best class- mates. A. A.; Class Day Play. 51 DOROTHY WILLCOMB DAVID WILLIAMS “Dave” is our prodigal, He re- turned to us after almost a year’s absence and was welcomed back to the fold. He took part in the class day play and in many others dur- ing our four years. We have not seen much of him this year, but we are glad that he decided to gradu- ate with us. Chairman invitation committee ; Class Day Play. “Dot” is an invaluable classmate — the friendly kind who chases away the “blues.” Who could help liking her? She is very pop- ular with under classmen. Glee Club; A. A. m 52 HELEN ZERVAS Here is Helen, our class saint. She is a good student and always has her work done, yet we have al- so found her a valuable friend. She and Stella, the two“Z’s’’ are almost inseparable. Commercial Club ; French Club; Glee Club; A. A. STELLA ZYLKA “Last, but by no means least” — that is Stella, for she doesn’t really mind being at the end of the al- phabet. Her disposition is so friendly that she is popular with everyone. She is a member of the girls’ basketball team. Commercial Club; French Club; Glee Club; A. A. 53 SENIOR PLAY CAST Standing, left to right: Fred Casali, Stage Manager; Elizabeth Boynton, Business Manager; Doris Jedrey, Property Manager; Norman Baxter - Second row, left to right: Evelyn Hebb, Eleanor Sheppard, Joseph Gaffney, James Merson, Mildred Mans- field, Barbara Damon, Frances Ross - Front row, left to right: William Geanakakis, Russell Arnold, William Karchonas, Wilfred Poor. THE SENIOR PLAY The senior play, “The Amazons,” by Arthur W. Pinero, was given Thursday evening, February 7, at the Town Hall. It was an out- standing success in every way, and we have reason to be proud of it. Miss Allen and Miss Blodgett worked with the cast for five long weeks, and credit is also due the business manager, Elizabeth Boyn- ton, stage manager, Casali, and the property manager, Doris Jedrey, for we often forget the work of those behind the scenes. The scene of the first and second acts was Overcote Park, the estate of Lady Castlejordan. This out- door setting was managed effec- tively by the use of trees, grass, stumps, a wooden gate, etc. The third act necessitated a complete change, and the efficiency of those behind scenes was demonstrated by the short time before the cur- tain rose to disclose a darkened gymnasium. The role of Viscount Bitterly was very well played by James Merson, whose spectacular capture of the poacher was a high spot in the play. Gaffney, as the gallant French- man, Monsieur de Grival,who al- ways said the wrong thing at the wrong time, and “Pep” Poor as the fussy, arrogant little Earl of Tween- ways, were certainly appreciated 54 THE BAND Standing, left to right: Arnold Brooks, Richard Mansfield, George Greene, Norman Ewing, Harris Shea, Francis Mullens, Mr. Tozer - Seated, left to right: Harry Monroe, Edward Perry, Robert Mansfield, Herbert Bowen, Fabian Ciolek, Arthur Brennan, Joseph Kobos - Seated in front: Edward Dolan, Ernest Smith. by the audience. Both put real ex- pression into their parts, and their sallies brought gales of laughter. Frances Ross as Lady Castlejor- dan was particularly good, and Norman Baxter, with white whis- kers and a dignified air, was well suited to the part of Rev. Roger Minchin. The three daughters, Mildred Mansfield, Eleanor Sheppard, and Barbara Damon, as everyone will agree, were very charming, in eve- ning dress as well as in sport clothes. Each was particularly well cast. Eleanor proved herself a skilled singer and banjo-player. Evelyn Hebb took the part of ' ‘Sergeant” Shuter, the stern gym instructor, and though her part was smaller, she proved perfectly cap- able, from playing the piano to shaking out “Tweeny.” Youatt, a servant, played by Rus- sell A rnold, Orts, a poacher, by William Karchonas, and Fitton, a gamekeeper, by William Geanakakis were smaller roles, but they were put across effectively. Karchonas ' s part was especially difficult. The girls of the class sold candy during the intermission. The pro- ceeds of our play were very pleas- ing, the class netting $219. 55 VARSITY CLUB Standing, left to right: Russell Arnold, James Merson, Harry Monroe, Warren McGre- gor, Mr. Conary, faculty advisor - Seated: Fred Casali, Walter Waz, Louis Galanis, President, William Geanakakis, Vice President, Stanley Machaj, Secretary, Melvin Haley - Callahan, Treasurer, not in picture. SPORTS REVIEW FOOTBALL Reading 18 Stoneham 35 Rock port 6 Danvers 7 North Andover 0 Salem, N. H 6 Rock port 0 Beverly Seconds 0 Manchester 0 Georgetown 0 Football is gaining favorably and is procuring a larger backing each year. Last fall the team played op- ponents with a higher average for weight but the boys offset this by Ipswich 0 Ipswich 0 Ipswich 0 Ipswich 0 Ipswich 7 Ipswich 0 Ipswich 13 Ipswich 68 Ipswich 6 Ipswich 7 speed. Captain Machaj ’s team came through with five wins and five losses with favor of 101 points to the total of 72 points for the out- side teams. 56 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Standing, left to right: Sophie Kobos, Mildred Mansfield, Eleanor Sheppard, Pauline Burke - Seated: Barbara Damon, Myrtle Hebb, Gertrude Ciolek, Captain, Frances Ross, Bessie Chionopulos, Miss Blodgett, coach - Front row: Stella Zylka, Helen Zervas, Hilda Saunders, Evelyn Hebb. M. Haley is the captain-elect of the 1929 team and will have a large delegation of players. This year, twelve men graduate that played leading parts in the -lineup. The competent manager also graduates. To carry on enthusiasm and other factors concerning football, Coach Conary called out the lower class- men for spring practice. Some promising and experienced material responded. BASKETBALL Newburyport Seconds 11 Groveland 13 North Andover 14 Groveland 21 North Andover 46 Manchester 11 West Newbury 27 Manchester 36 West Newbury 12 The basketball season and prac- tice started soon after football fad- Ipswich 16 Ipswich 17 Ipswich 10 Ipswich 28 Ipswich 6 Ipswich 19 Ipswich 25 Ipswich :21 Ipswich 23 ed from the sportlight. A large del- egation responded, most of the boys 57 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing: William Marr, Treasurer - Seated, left to right: Gertrude Ciolek, Vice President, Norman Baxter, President, Barbara Damon, Secretary. having had experience. This is the schoohs second season of basketball and results show how well the sport was adopted by the players though not by the school or public as a whole. Harry Munro succeeds Russell Arnold as Captain. Arnold gradu- ates as well as five of the other senior players who are veterans of two years’ playing. HOCKEY Hockey went practically into the discard last winter. A series of class games were held at Baker’s Pond when the ice was in good con- dition. The best and willing hock- ey players volunteered from each class. The juniors and sophomores un- fortunately could not play the final 58 THE “CUB” STAFF Back row, left to right: Gladys Durham, Literary Editor; Mary Henderson, Literary Editor; Mildred Mansfield, Alumni Editor; Edith Richardson, Reporter, ' 30; Eleanor Sheppard, Exchange Editor; Frances Ross, Reporter, ' 29 - Seated, left to right: Evelyn Dodge, Reporter, 32; Phyllis Haggerty, Literary Editor; Dorothy Dunn, Editor-in-Chief ; Barbara Damon, ' Social Editor; Harriet Goodhue, Reporter, 31, Front Row, left to right: William Marr, Athletic Editor; Norman Baxter, Managing Editor; Joseph Gaffney, Joke Editor; Chester Dunn, Art Editor. game to decide the championship. The ice presented a poor appear- ance most of the winter; the regu- lar team did not materialize so the class games were successful though hampered. BASEBALL The team organized soon after spring football and played the first game with Dummer. North An- dover, Topsfield.and Esse. complete, the schedule of games with teams of other schools. Class games were played often. The seniors are undisputed in first place. The sophomores and juniors were on the danger line for defeats, while the freshmen have lost regu- larly. William Marr, ’29. THE FLAG CONTEST The American Legion in conjunc- tion with the Hearst newspapers has been and is still conducting a nation wide Flag Contest between the pu- pils of every high school in Amer- ica. The only stipulations imposed were that the contestant should be 59 BOYS’ BASKETBALL Standing, left to right: Walter Budjianowski, Manager, Chester Wile, Fred Casali, Mr. Conary, Coach - Seated, left to right: William Karchonas, Louis Galanis, Russell Arnold, Captain; William Geanakakis, George Booth. a high school pupil, that he should answer the seventy-five questions published in the Hearst newspa- pers, that he should write an essay on the subject of “Old Glory’s Greatest Glory,” and that he should write under an assumed name. In addition he was not allowed to have an essay which would exceed five minutes in the reading. Committees from each town were chosen to select six essays from their respective high schools. The cho- sen essays were to be learned and delivered before the committees to be judged for oratory and for the choosing of the two best, one boy’s essay and one girl’s. The essays of these two were then sent to the territorial center. Here again one boy’s and one girl’s essay was cho- sen to be sent to Washington where the winners will be chosen from the nation. From our town the committees chose the essays of Arthur Brenan, Frances Mullins, Ralph Ladd, Phyl- lis Haggerty, Gladvs Durham, and Gretchen Lovell. These six learned their essays and gave them before the student body Wednesday noon. May 8. That evening thev deliver- ed them before the committees and were chosen in the following order: Arthur Brenan and Phyllis Hagger- ty, 1st award, Gladys Durham and Frances Mullins, 2nd award, and Ralph Ladd and Gretchen Lovell, 3rd award. The two winners re- ceived an honor medal heretofore given only to Lindbergh and other great men. The other four received 60 OFFICERS OF LOWER CLASSES Back Row, left to right: Herbert Bowen, Secretary ’30; Norman Ewing, Secretary ’31; Harris Shea, Vice President ’31 - Middle Row, left to right: Marion Ford, Treasurer ’31; John Burke, President ’32; Kenneth McLeod, President ’30; Gladys Durham, President ’31; Melvin Haley, Vice President ’30 - Front Row, left to right: Gardiner Bolles, Secretary ’32 ; Grover Bailey, Vice President ’32 ; Edward Dolan, Treasurer ’30; Not in picture, John Carey, Treasurer ’32. certificates for their effort. The contest was well worth the effort put into it and was greatly beneficial to the contestants. It is a new idea and may bring bigger and better results through the co- operation of everyone in the com- ing years. It is also helping us in our local contest. May the class of 1930 win the cup! ALUMNI The following alumni are gradu- ating from schools or colleges this year : Bernard Phelan from Lowell Textile Mary Beals from Wheaton College Harry Merson from Dartmouth Mark Hayes from Holy Cross Philip Ewing from Stroudsburg Nor- mal THE MANNING HIGH SCHOOL BAND Manning High School has a band ! In six months Mr. Tozer has trained nearly a score of boys, most of whom knew nothing at all about the instruments, to play as well as an older group. It is interesting to note that there are no seniors in the band, but a large number of freshmen. This speaks well for the future, because 61 OFFICERS OF SCHOOL CLUBS Back Row, left to right: Norman Baxter, Secretary A. A.; Russell Arnold, Vice Pres- ident, Math Club; Eleanor Sheppard, Secretary Glee Club; James Merson, President A. A. and Math Club; Dorothy Scahill, Vice President Glee Club; William Geanakakis, Vice President Varsity Club; Stanley Machaj, Secretary Varsity Club and Treasurer French Club - Middle Row, left to right: Mae Levesque, Treasurer of Commercial Club; Myrtle Hebb, Secretary Commercial Club; Gertrude Ciolek, Treasurer Glee Club; Evelyn Hebb, President Commercial Club; Barbara Damon, President French Club and Secretary Math Club; Mary Stone, President Glee Club - Front Row, left to right: Fred Casali, Vice President French Club; William Marr, Treasurer A. A. Not in picture: Galanis, President Varsity Club. we shall lose no players by grad- uation. The band has already played in public several times. They played for the Rotary Club at the Fairview Inn, for the Men’s Forum, and in chapel. But their first public ap- pearance in uniform was at the Glee Club concert. They were a big drawing-card and the audience en- joyed their numbers extremely, as was shown by the loud applause. The high school and the lower grades marched to their music May 24, when we held our Memorial Day exercises at the Town Hall. After much delay, a band concert was given by the Gloucester High School Cadet Corps. The proceeds of this will help our band meet its expenses. We are deeply indebted to the Gloucester boys and to Mr. Hazel, their director, for the inter- est displayed and for their help. The band’s uniforms consist of short black and orange capes, white trousers, white shirts, and white hats decorated with the school in- 62 THE FACULTY Standing: Miss Allen, Mrs. Lord. Miss DufFett, Miss Blood, Miss Blodgett, Mr. Conary Seated: Miss Streeter, Miss Ventres, Mr. Whipple, Miss Swett, Miss Copeland. signia. The girls are irresistibly at- tracted by the uniforms, for what feminine heart does not thrill at the sight of one ? Certainly, our band on parade presents a splendid ap- pearance. Many thanks should be given to Mr. Tozer for the time and energy he has spent in training the boys, and also to the Rotary Club for its enthusiastic support in getting the band started. May the Manning High School Band flourish long after the pres- ent freshmen have graduated ! THE GLEE CLUB CONCERT The Glee Club Concert was held Thursday evening. May 16, at the Opera House, and can surely be called a great success, not only in consideration of the girl’s singing. but also the fine work of the band and orchestra, and Mr. Green’s de- lightful rendition on the violin. This is the first year that the band and orchestra have been organized suf- ficiently to participate in the con- cert, and their playing was praised on every side. Miss Damon, who has accompanied the Glee Club all the year, also played an interesting composition, and Miss Tozer played for the orchestra. A special fea- ture of the concert was the semi- chorus, made up of picked so- pranos, altos, and second-sopranos from the club. They sang “The Barefoot Trail,” and “Ole Uncle Moon” very pleasingly. Nearly everyone who attended the concert expressed satisfaction and pleasure. The audience this year was both ap- preciative and sizeable, and the club should feel repaid for its work. 63 CLASS CELEBRITIES Prettiest Girl Myrtle Ilebb Best Looking Boy Louis Galanis Most Popular Girl Gertrude Ciolek Honorable Mention Barbara Damon Most Popular Boy Class Clown Joseph Gaffney Fred Casali George Booth Wilfred Poor Roland Daniels Marion Kinnear Helen Zervas Honorable Mention Dorothy Dunn Norman Baxter Emily Saunders Anthony Starsiak Louis Galanis Class Nut Class Pest Woman Hater Man Hater- Class Saint Grandfather Grandmother Class Baby Class Blusher Class Collegian Christos Georgoplos Class Athlete Russell Arnold Honorable Mention Stanley Machaj Class Poet Class Orator Class Boyologist Class Musician Class Vamp Class Caveman Class Bluffer- Class Solon Class Artist Class Author Class Lovers Joseph Gaffney James Merson Barbara Damon Barbara Damon Doris Jedrey Frank Raymond Alliston Mansfield Joseph Gaffney Dorothy Dunn Barbara Damon James Merson and Barbara Damon Class Midgets Wilfred Poor and Mae Levesque AS THE POETS SEE US William Angelos “Shall I, wasting in despair, Die because a woman’s fair?” Russell Arnold “His eyes are bright And his heart as bright No trouble makes him fret.” Norman Baxter “Pm twenty! Pm twenty! Who says I am more?” George Booth “Booth led boldly with his big brass drum The Saints smiled gravely and they said ‘He’s come.‘ ” Elizabeth Boynton “She takes as she finds them, It always is so with her.” Walter Budzianowski “You hear that boy laughing? You’d think he’s all fun.” Pauline Burke “Merrily, merrily, shall I live now. Under the blossom that hangs on the bough ! Frederick Casali “O lovely Pussy! O Pussy my love ! What a beautiful Pussy you are.” Bessie Chionopulos “I sit and sing, while all the world goes by.” Gertrude Ciolek “Work - work - work Till the brain begins to swim. Work - work - work Till the eyes are heavy and dim.” Camille Comeau “And I sometimes have asked, “Shall we ever be men?” John Comeau ‘“Plying his needle and thread Stitch! stitch! stitch!” Evelyn Cummings “She waits, and watches, and al- ways works.” Elizabeth Curran “Serene I fold my hands and wait For lo ! My man shall come to me.” Barbara Damon - James Merson “When birds do sing hey ding a ding, Baby lovers love the Spring.” Roland Daniels “And wilt thou leave me thus. That hath loved thee so long?” Dorothy Dunn “You are a painter — listen — Pll paint you a picture too.” Joseph Gaffney “Sweet creature,” said Miss , you’re witty and you’re wise.” Louis Galanis “Ah, now soft blushes tinge his 64 cheeks.” Christos Georgoplos “Now I go, do not weep, woman.” William Geanakakis “He was straight and strong.” Evelyn Hebb “Silence is a virtue.” Myrtle Hebb “Like a rose embowered In its own green leaves.” Doris Jedrey “Little, dancing, white-fire crea- ture.” William Karchonas “He might have been a sergeant.” Marion Kinnear “Breathes there a man.” Sophie Kobos “Just to be cheery when things go wrong.” Joseph Lenehan “O, who will walk a mile with me Along life’s merry way.” Mae Levesque “If you have a friend worth lov- ing, Love him.” Margaret Lord “So frail and so lovely — a touch would destroy.” Stanley Machaj “This is the happy warrior. The boy with a grave mathema- tical look.” Alliston Mansfield “I ain’t never been to but one school in my life, I don’t know how to behave.” Mildred Mansfield “Let me live in a house by the side of the road. And be a friend to man.” William Marr ’’Whether he’s slow or spry. He comes up with a smiling face.” Emily Minichiello “The baby laughed — and through the car, A little silver ripple ran.” Gertrude Phelan “There are hermit souls that live withdrawn.” Wilfred Poor “Blessings on thee, little man.” Frank Baymond “I am a Man, big, strong, and tough I teach ’em nothing, show ’em nothing Treat them nice and rough.” Gertrude Riley “Would that lessons were over.” Frances Ross “Hark! Hark! Bow — Bow The hot dogs bark Bow — Bow Emily Saunders “My twentieth year is well-nigh past.” Hilda Saunders “Sing, and the world’s harmoni- ous Grumble, and things go wrong.” Eleanor Sheppard “On a bridge I was standing one morning And watching the current roll by. When suddenly into the water A sailor’s reflection I did spy.” Elizabeth Smith “How like a winter has my ab- sence been From thee ; the pleasure of the fleeting year.” Anthony Starsiak “I have no name I am but two days old.” Alec Szklarz “He speaks not a word, but goes straight to his work.” Walter Waz “There is so much to do, so little done.” Dorothy Willcomb “Why so pale and wan fond lov- er? “Chester’ why so pale ?” Chester Wile “Ruin hath taught me thus to ruinate That time will come and take my love away.” David Williams “Time you old gypsy man. Will you not stay. Put up your caravan Just for one day?” 65 Helen Zervas “Come pensive Nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast and demure.” Stella Zylka “Like a high-born maiden In a palace tower.” SONGS INSPIRED BY THE CLASS OF 1929 William Angelos — “Breakfast in Bed.” Russell Arnold — “In My Happy Go Lucky Way.” Norman Baxter — “Poor Papa.” Elizabeth Boynton — “O Where is My Wandering ‘Jack’ To-night?” George Booth — “The Last Step.” Walter Budzianowski — “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream.” Pauline Burke — “Crazy Rhythm.” Fred Casali — “Laugh, Clown, Laugh.” Bessie Chionopulos — “Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella.” Gertrude Ciolek — “ Everybody Loves Me.” Camille Comeau — “My Suppressed Desire” (to be Big). John Comeau — “Where Do You Worka John?” Evelyn Cummings — “Don’t Be Like That.” Elizabeth Curran — “Hello Cutie.” Barbara Damon — “The Sweetheart of ‘Lambda Chi.’ ” Roland Daniels — “Was It Love.” Dorothy Dunn — “Half Way to Heaven.” Joseph Gaffney — “My Wild Irish Rose.” Louis Galanis — “I Can’t Give You Anything But ‘Blushes.’ ” Christos Georgoplos — ‘ ‘ I Was Meant For You.” William Gianakakis — “She’s Got Eyes of Blue And That’s My Weakness Now.” Evelyn Hebb — “The Hours I Spent With You.” (Typewriter). Myrtle Hebb — “Lovely Lady.” Doris Jedrey — “Hold Everything.” William Karchonas — “Why Am I Conten Alone ?” Marion Kinnear — “Me and the Man in the Moon.” Sophie Kobos — “Sitting in the Cor- ner.” Mae Levesque — “You Gotta Know How to Love.” Joseph Lenehan — “Mamy’s Little Kinky Headed Boy.” Margaret Lord — “Ain’t She Sweet.” Stanley Machaj — “That Old Gang of Mine.” Alliston Mansfield — “Kitty K K- Katy.” Mildred Mansfield — “I Must Have That Man.” William Marr — “I Never Knew What The Moonlight Could Do.” James Merson — “The Blue Bells of Scotland.” Emily Minichiello — “I Faw Down and Go Boom.” Gertrude Phelan — “Loneliness.” Wilfred Poor — “Don’t Cry Baby.” Frank Raymond — “Hush Here Comes the ‘Caveman.’ ” Gert rude Riley — “Down on the Farm.” Frances Ross — “In The Shade of the Old Apple Tree.” Emily Saunders — “Sweet and Low.” Hilda Saunders — “The Doll Dance” Eleanor Sheppard — “She Was Just A Sailor’s Sweetheart.” Elizabeth Smith — “On the Side- walks of New York.” Anthony Starsiak — “The Youngest In the Family.” Alec Szklarz — “I Don’t Wanna.” Walter Waz— “I’ll Get By.” Chester Wile— “Dorothy.” Dorothy Willcomb — “Last Night on the ‘Front’ Porch.” David Williams — “I’ll Always Come Back to You.” Helen Zervas — “Angela Mia.” Stella Zylka — “Dainty Miss.” Manning Seniors — “Are We Down- hearted ? No ! 66 AS WE SEE OTHERS AS OTHERS SEE US “The Record” Newburyport, Mass. Very interesting reports. The complete alumni report, which takes care of the graduates back to 1919, certainly deserves a great deal of credit. Three cheers! “The Gleam” St. Paul, Minnesota Of all our exchanges “The Gleam” is one of the best. You have very interesting stories, poems, and cuts. “Grins from the Grim Gridiron” made a great “hit” among the members of the “Cub” staff. “The Hebronian” Hebron, Maine There is just one thing to say about Hebron Academy — it must be full of pep ! The stories are very interesting and well written, and the jokes — well, read some of them in the “Tiger’s Joke Department. “The Aegis” Beverly, Mass. Your literary department is es- pecially interesting. “Bud” Reng- man ’30, certainly deserves much credit for his “Flames.” “The Advance” Salem, Mass. Interesting literary department, as well as other departments. “The Perley Student” Georgetown, Mass. You certainly have an interest- ing magazine. Much credit is due to your “Book Shelf,” also to E. S. Clark for his story “Enemy Un- seen.” Something new and inter- esting were the reports on plays and debates. “The Ray” Salem, New Hampshire Very interesting magazine. Ath- letic report is especially fine. “The Advance” Salem, Mass. “Your magazine is very interest- ing. “Chauncey Saves the Day,” was very funny ; 1 enjoyed it a great deal. “Dog Days” was delicious. Your cartoons were very well drawn. I appreciate all the other articles, too. Let’s see you again. JOKES “And they call America the land of free speech,” said Dexter dis- gustedly when the telephone opera- tor told him to put a nickle in the slot.” — Exchange A Dancea A Data Perchancea Out Latea A Classa A Quizza No Passa Gee Whiza ! — Exchange Student: “Is your Prof, satisfied with you ?” Fresh : “He certainly must be. To- day he said, “If all my pupils were like you I’d resign tomorrow ! 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Marcorelle 36-38 Central St. Two Doors From P. 0. North Shore Gas Company The Home of Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, Refrigerators and Incinerators Let us show you our display of ranges and water heaters which will afford you comfort and covenience during the warm weather. Office and Display Room at 48 Centrel Street. Phone 78. FLORISTS S. G. Gordon Sons Ipswich THE ONLY PLACE TO EAT • Damon Damon j IS Xt THE INSURERS g and jJ Atlas Lunch REALTORS ' V Ipswich, Mass. f Market Sq. Ipswich Central Shoe Repairing Co. N. JODIN, 1 ALL WORK GUARANTEED BARBER BOBBING SPECIALTY 1 54 Central St. Ipswich Hammatt St. Ipswich I Harry, the Tailor 1 I Ipswich News Co. 12 Market St. | i DRY CLEANING PRESSING CO. 1 60 Central St. Ipswich Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Paper, 1 Periodicals, Postcards, Stationary f 1 Lampropoulos Galanis The Partner ' s BARBER SHOP 5 FRUIT . ' SODA 0 CONFECTIONERY V, n Market ’St. Ipswich 21 Market St. , Ispwich j EWING BOUCHER EWING 1 Davis 1 SODA CANDIES I LUNCHEON f 8 Central St. Ipswich The Place To Buy T WORTHMORE GASOLENE I is at 1 George B. Brown j 1 Marcorelle Bros. ij GENERAL STORE g Tel. 470. Lord Sq. COMPLIMENTS OF j Ciolek Hardware | Market St. Ipswich I 1 Peter Bonczar S CONTRACTOR BUILDER § Tel. 377R Ipswich Lavoyie’s Barber Shop i B:auty Shoppe | Mary Littlefield Hairdresser S Appointments m ade U Central St. Tel. 466M Ipswich U 1 Central Auto Repairing Shop g Soecial Attention to n Buick, Hudson, Essex, Dodge B Satisfaction Guaranteed g Cylinder Honinjr, Generators and B Starters Repaired g 80 Central St. Tel. 536 COMPLIMENTS OF S Michael Wiezbicki | MEAT GROCERIES B 40 Estes St. Tel. 22 IM Ipswich S Compliments of Ipswich Opera House A. J. Brennan G. E. Refrigerators Hart Oil Burners Gainaday Electric Washers Simplex Ironers Premier Duplex Vacuum Cleaners Silent Glow Oil Burners Protane Gas Ipswich Motor Company FORD Sales and Service Compliments of First National Bank Ipswich, Mass. Russell’s Restaurant Known From Coast To Coast For Its Fried Clams Depot Sq. Ipswich Complete Laundry Service A T IPSWICH FAMILY LAUNDRY 78 Central St. Tel. 390 ueen uality Shoes FOR YOUNG WOMEN Royal Worster and Bon-Ton Brassieres and Brassiere Corsets Hayes Tavern Mt. Pleasant Ave. Apartments 3 and 4 Rooms All Modern Improvements T. J. Broderick, Prop. Carbonated Beverages Ipswich Tonic Co. We Cater to Parties, Entertainments, Dances 17 Estes St. Lightning Dispatch Daily to Boston Expert Piano and Furniture Movers (We Carry Insurance) Ipswich 4S0 Boston, Liberty 2213 Imperial Ice. Lathrop Brothers Canney Lumber Co. Building Supplies 25 Brown Sq. Tel. 124- W. Ipswich. Wood and Coal Compliments of Class of 1930 CHAPMAN’S RADIO SHOP Authorized Dealer For Radiola Atwater-Kent Majestic Victrola We carry a complete stock of Radio Supplies 21 A Market St. Ipswich IPSWICH BAKING COMPANY Mfg’s of Cocoanut Cakes. Cookies. De Luxe Pound Cakes Tel. 334-W Topsfield Rd. Phone 368 The Vogue Beauty Shoppe 13 NORTH MAIN ST. IPSWICH, MASS. Marcelling Permanent Waving Peter Georgakopoulos First Class Barber Depot Square Tel. 38-W J. SALTZBERG DEALER IN All Kinds of Antiques Res. Tel. 318-R Ipswich, Mass. Ipswich Blaisdell’s Express IPSWICH AND BOSTON BOSTON OFFICES 58 Broad St. 15 Merchants Row f If you are not feeling Just Right t Try A Bottle of Our B NERVE TONIC H There is nothing better 1 A L Savory, B DRUGGIST 1 Odd Lellows Bldg. Ipswich C Gianakas | Dry Goods 3 5 Market Sq. Ipswich g I Compliments of 1 F F Hulbert n Central Street 1 Tel. 186 Ipswich Oakland Pontiac u Autos for Hire U CARS WASHED H D A Grady Co. | Taxis at the Midnight S n Save with Safety at the 1 Rcxall Store g Central St. Ipswich 1 Brainard J. Conley George Sotiropoulos n SHOE REPAIRING 9 38 North Main St. Ipswich U B South Side Cash Store n E. E. CRONIN, PROP. S FANCY GROCERIES ij County Road Ipswich Compliments of u M. MacKen ie I HOODS ICE CREAM U Compliments of Class of 1931 1 A. L. Brown n WHARF STORE n Not the last but the best place to H get your supplies for down the n river parties n 61 East St. Ipswich COMPLIMENTS OF U Howard Blake Son | S COMPLIMENTS OF 1 A Friend Good Things To Eat At u Riverside Food Shoppe | ALL HOME COOKING g 9 So. Main St. Ipswich The Class of 1 929 Wishes to take advantage of this opportunity to thank our adver- tisers, friends, sehoolinates and all who in any way helped to make this publication possible. Class of 1929. Goodyear Shoe Repairing and Shine Parlor Chionopoulos Co. 24 Market St. Ipswich E. E. Gray QUALITY GROCERIES H. W. Reed, Mgr. Barras Fruit and Confectionery Opposite Manning Bldg. Ipswich ScahilFs Barber Shop Children’s Haircuts - Specialty Market St. Ipswich Ipswich Footwear Hospital George Karalias 12 Central St. Ipswich W. J. Claxton Wholesale Dealer In PRODUCE Foreign and Domestic Fruits Tel. 93. 55 Market St. COMPLIMENTS OF Haskell Myers Prentiss Parsons C IGARS IGARETTS ANDY Best Ice Cream in Town East Street, Ipswich