Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 284 of the 1916 volume:

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Telephone ee Fashionable Hair Cutting a Specialty Henry F. Sawtelle BEARCE’S 43 Main Street Hardware Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value SHAPLEY BROTHERS Kuppenheimer Suits and Overcoats For Fall and Winter A Splendid Line for Young Men Prices Not Too High Quality Better than Custom Tailoring The Goodnow-P earson Co. F itchburg’s Department Store Gavin Hardware Co Hardware and Paints Leominster, Mass. Richardson Piano Case Co. Combs, Hair Pins, Etc. Compliments of Harrison Co. Compliments of Star Manufacturing Co. | The Goodale Comb Co. Manufacturers of Water St. Leominster Compliments of E. B. Kingman Co. Compliments of Howe Comb Co. Tremaine Street Compliments of Class of 1916 PaeeeOOK CO. We have a Power Hammer . for Forging and Blacksmith Work Compliments of Standard Comb Co. Compliments of Royal Comb Co. W. K. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds Green’s Drug Store We are Sole Agents for Fish’s “ Green Seal” Chocolates Toilet Articles, and Soaps The Quality Drug Store 2 Monument Sq. Telephone 781 Leominster, Mass. Pure Drugs, Perfumes THE GEM The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Motion Picture Theater, where only the best and latest photo plays will be shown. Compliments of E Gas Light Co. Leominster Electric Light and P ower Co. Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilating Blower Pipe and General Jobbing Compliments of J. CUSHING CO. Flour, Grain, and Feed For your Parties and your home dessert before you try another place for Quality and Price, try , Peerless Ice Cream Guaranteed Satisfaction THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY STORE F. FE, Shere aanee Staple and Fancy Groceries Oxy-Acetylene Welding of Brass, Iron, Steel GRIMES HARRIS 92 Pleasant St. Leominster, Mass. Compliments of W.. D. EARL CO. Leominster Fuel Co. 8 Mechanic St., Leominster, Mass. Table of Contents FRONTISPIECE—Mr. Sullivan, our Coach EDITORIAL : - , a i A NIGHT IN A FREIGHT TRAIN - - AN OLpD SaiLor’s Story. - a hadeat THE WRECK - ‘ A ; THE Canby ORNAMENTS ; - ‘ - Tue MISTAKE - - : . To THE FRESHMAN : . a ALUMNI AND ScHOOL NOTES - - ATHLETICS - - = - - EXCHANGES a . . : . JOKES - - - - : - LEOMINSTER HiGH ScuHooLt DIRECTORY Ruth Thompson, ’17 Edward Knapp, 718 Kermit Madden, ’18 Tressie Comeau, ’19 Prudence Tremblay, ’17 Randall FE. Farquhar, ’17 = - - _ THE MAGNET Vol. X. LEOMINSTER, MASS., OCTOBER, 1916. No. 1 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass, EDITORIAL STAFF EpiTor-In-CHIEF, EDNA FARRELL, ’17. Business MANAGER, CHARLES GAVIN, ’J7. Exchange Editor, Doris WILDER, ’17. School Notes’ Editor, WALTER ROLLINs, 717. Alumni Notes’ Edi tor, Byron MERRILL, ’17. Jokes’ Editor, Kermit Mappen, ’18. Athletics’ Editor, Hucu Mixam, ’17. Assistant Business Manager Everett G. RICHARDSON, ’18. Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School, who are responsible for the form and substance of each issue, Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents, eA i 7 ELLOW STUDENTS, we are beginning a new school year. Think this over carefully and try to realize all that it means to each and every one of us. To the Freshmen it means a new and different school-life. Resolve now, Freshman, at the begin- ning of your high-school career to make every day do its duty, to make every act worthy of a Leominster High School student. Then, in 1920, w7 you, the graduates, be able to look back and say, “| did my very best.” hy ; . 6 THE MAGNET Seniors, let us do all we can to make the last year of our high- school life our best. Let each of us, individually, strive to make 1917 the greatest, and justly the proudest class that has ever heard the doors of dear old L. H. S. close behind it. Let our school be better for having had within its gates for four short years the class of 1917. Let us realize that this is our last chance to do anything for our school. T seems very strange that at the beginning of the year it is nec- essary to urge the students to write for THE Macnet. To me it seems an honor and a privilege to have our efforts printed in our school paper. I once overheard a conversation in which one of the partici- pants scornfully declared, ‘ Well, ll never have anything I write in that old paper!’ I hope there is no one in school at present who encourages such sentiments. Don’t criticise your school-paper, do what you can to improve it. THE MaGNnetT is always willing and eager to receive suggestions from the students. Freshmen, don’t be afraid to contribute. Your article may not be printed the first time, but try again. Nobody ever succeeds without trying. Don't be self-depreciative, your article is probably just as good as the next one’s, and you have just as much right as anybody else to help yourschool-paper. If your story isn’t printed, nobody will ever know but the editors, and they are not half the ogres that they seem. Sophomores and Juniors, this is the time for you to prove your worth. In June we leave THE Macnet to your care. From among you the editors will be chosen. Seniors, this is your last chance. Wake up! Show what you can do! EpNA FARRELL, ’17. THE MAGNET 7 A Night in a Freight Train ab I BETCHA I can hide somewhere and you fellows won't be able to find me if you hunt all night.” The speaker was nine-year-old Tommy Gray. It was Friday after- noon and a group of small boys, tired after the afternoon’s game of ball, were sitting on the street curb, resting, when this bomb was thrown into their midst. “ Betcha we can,” was the instant reply from the fellows. “Willing to prove it?” was Tommy’s next remark. “Sure,” was the reply. “ All right. You wait here for about five minutes while I get hid and then you come and find me.” Tommy started briskly off and soon disappeared from sight. He hastened on toward the railroad tracks, which were not faraway. Suddenly breaking into a run he made straight for a freight car which was on the _ tracks. On reaching his destination, Tommy went into the farthest corner of the car, where he lay down on some meal sacks which were scattered about. One of these he drew over his body to fool his companions if they should look into the car. For ten minutes he lay there extremely alert to the least sound. Then, as nothing happened, his body relaxed and he sank back on to-the sacks which made a soft bed. Suddenly he became alert again. Footsteps were coming his way. He lay very still. Then he heard voices. As he listened Tommy suddenly recognized the voice of one of the railroad men who had repeatedly told the boys to keep out of empty cars. This man seemed to have a grudge against them and took every opportunity he could to punish them, no matter how small the offense. Tommy shrank closer into the blackness of the car. The men had now come close to the car door and Tommy almost stopped breathing. His enemy, however, without looking into the car pulled the door shut. Tommy breathed more freely as the footsteps retreated. Finally silence once more descended upon him. He lay thinking. He giggled as he thought of his companions looking for him in their old hiding places. When they didn’t find him in Mrs. O’Brien’s cellar, or in the empty barrel back of the store, where would they look for him? Tommy was really tired after the ball game, so lulled by the thoughts of the vain searchings of his companions and feeling very comfortable where he lay, he fell asleep. Hours later he awoke with a start. Everything was extremely dark Where was he? Then he remembered. He was hiding, but how late must it be? Tommy rose stiffly from his pile of sacks and moved toward the car door. He felt for a handle but all seemed smooth. He moved from one end of the car to the other searching for the door, when suddenly he heard 8 THE MAGNET a noise. Tommy stood still a moment, but as the noise was not repeated, he again took up his search for the door. The minute he moved the noise began again. By this time Tommy was thoroughly frightened. It was so dark, and what could that noise be? He decided to sit still a while and see if the noise was repeated. How Tommy passed the rest of the night he never could tell. Every time he moved that awful, creaking, noise began again. When he sat still it stopped, but the moment he moved it began again. Some of the time he sat breathless with terror, and then, gaining courage, he would move around, only to have the creaking sound start once more. After an interminably long time the car began to grow lighter and sun- beams filtered throngh the cracks. Soon Tommy could see the faint out- lines of the door. Having located it, he mustered his courage and went toward it. To his surprise he found that the noise seemed to have gone with the coming of the light. Opening the door with difficulty, Tommy jumped out of the car and started for home. When he arrived there he found that his father and mother had searched the neighborhood for him and reported to the police that he was lost. After explaining as best he could, Tommy decided to go to bed and finish his sleep. Next afternoon, he met his friends on the corner. ‘‘ Aw, you got lost yesterday, didn’t you?” was the question which greeted him. “Course not! Say you fellows must have thought I was going to hide all night. I waited for you to come until I got sick of it and then I went home.” This was Tommy’s explanation to his friends. He probably would have been very indignant if any one had explained the queer noise he had heard as the working of an over excited imagination. RuTH THOMPSON, ’17. An Old Sailor’s Story 66 AVE I ever had any interesting or exciting adventures during my thirty years at sea? Yes,I had one that would answer that question admirably. “Tt was ten or twelve years ago, when I was captain of the Kingbird, a two-masted fishing schooner. We had had fair luck and were off the coast of Maine. That morning four of the men—there were eleven in all—were out in a dory, about a mile away. Twas somewhere near ten o’clock when one of the men on board came running up to me and pointed out an object some four hundred yards away. I took a look through my glass and could hardly believe my eyes. There was a stove-pipe, about six inches in diameter and a foot out of water, heading directly for us at seven knots an hour. It came steadily on until a hundred and fifty yards away, when that pipe began actually to grow un- til it was five feet out of water. Now my men weren’t a superstitious lot; but, when that pipe began to come right out of the water, every man, except THE MAGNET 9 the mate and myself, scooted below like a crowd of frightened Chinamen. I don’t blame them; I would have gone myself if I hadn't felt it my duty, as captain, to stay on deck. I suppose the mate felt as if he ought to stick with me. I spoke to him and we went into the wheelhouse. “ Pretty soon the thing stopped moving and a foot more of pipe grew up. Then a big round box, which was hitched on to the bottom of the pipe, appeared. This box was about six feet across and six feet tall. Next, under the box, came a big, black, oval thing about seventy-fiv e feet long and ten feet across. It looked like the back of a whale, but I knew it wasn't, because a whale doesn’t have a pilot-house and funnel amidships. Besides, this thing didn’t have any dorsal fin. Honestly, I was scared stiff. Suddenly I heard a bang from the after hatch which I recognized as Jim Stevens’ double-barreled shotgun. I waited, not knowing whether to expect a bark, grunt, or squeal from the thing on our starboard bow. I half ex- pected to see it flop up on the deck and sink us. It never moved. I waited for what seemed an hour. Then suddenly a cover on the top of the box opened and out popped a man’s head. You could have knocked me over with a feather. The man looked at us a minute ‘and then hollered out through a megaphone, ‘ Ship ahoy!’ ‘Ahoy yourself,’ I cried back. ‘Who are you? What are you doing here?’ “ U. S. submarine Dolphin, Lieut. Kendall. We are on our trial trips, but our compass broke and I don t know whether we are heading for Europe or Africa. Have you an extra compass I could buy?’ “T replied that I had, and so, taking four of my men, who by this time had gotten over the scare, I rowed over to the submarine with the compass. When IJ arrived there, I started to ask him some questions, but he only said, ‘Sorry, but I can’t answer any question.’ He took the compass, paid me for it, closed the cover to the box, and by the time we reached the schooner the submarine, with the exception of the foot of the pipe, was submerged, and making off at seven knots an hour.” EDWARD Knapp, ’18. The Wreck 6¢ UT where is the station?” inquired the Judge. ‘Ain't none, boss, Dis heah’s jes a crossing. Train’s about due now; you-all won’t hab long fer to wait. Thanky, sah; good-by.”’ The Judge picked up his gun-case and grip and walked toward his two companions, waiting on the platform a few yards away. Silhouetted against the moonlight they made him think of the number ten, for Mr. Appleton was tall and erect and the little Doctor short and circular. The Judge stopped beside them and dropped his baggage on the platform. He and his two companions had been on an unsuccessful hunting trip and were not in a very good frame of mind. The darkey who had led them to the crossing was right, for they had not been waiting five minutes when the train rumbled in. Once seated T0 THE MAGNET comfortably in the smoker, the Judge and his two companions soon forgot their troubles. After all, this would not be the first time they had returned empty-handed from a hunting trip. It was a four hours’ trip to New York, and the men had just settled down to their long ride when there came a crash that landed them in the middle of the aisle. They rushed out of the car, only to find that the train had been derailed. | The Judge scratched his head. He wasina pretty fix. It was Sunday night, and the next morning at ten o’clock he must be in New York to pre- side over a session of the criminal court. While the Judge was meditating, he heard a step behind him and turned to see a tall, lanky farmer. «What seems to be the trouble, mister? ” “Trouble!” cried the Judge. ‘‘ Why, I’ve got to be in New York at ten o’clock tomorrow morning, and the train is likely to be delayed until then.” ‘Wal, there’s another railroad about thirty miles from here. Maybe I would take you over in my wagon.” “How much will you charge to take three?” exclaimed the Judge, eag- erly. “Wal,” replied the farmer, ‘‘I orter get fifteen dollars.” “Done!” said the Judge, handing over the money. “You get your wagon while I get my friends and baggage.” A half hour later the Judge and his two companions, perched very un- comfortably in an ancient two-seated wagon, were rattling along toward Heckersville, which boasted a New York Central railroad station. About five o’clock the next morning, after a night of torture to the occupants, the wagon came in sight of the station, which was half a mile away. The hopes of the Judge ran high; but were doomed to drop below par when Napole on, the old horse, stopped. The farmer got out and looked Napoleon over. Finally he clambered back into the wagon. ‘Napoleon has stepped on a tack,” stated the farmer, “and he needs a little persuasion to go on.” “What can this persuasion be?”’ asked the Judge. “Fifty dollars.” “Fifty dollars!” exclaimed the Judge. ‘‘ Why, it is robbery!” “Pay it or not, just as you please,” replied the farmer; ‘but I'd pay it if I was you, because the train’s about due and you can’t get another until this afternoon.” A distant whistle corroborated the farmer’s statement, so the Judge paid the amount; but not without silent mutterings, for he loved his money. ‘‘Giddap!”’ cried the farmer, and Napoleon moved off at a gallop that belied his looks. They arrived at the station just as the train rolled in and had barely time to get on with their baggage before it started off. ‘“Good-by and good luck!” shouted the farmer, but the grinding of the wheels shut off the Judge's reply. THE MAGNET il That morning at ten o'clock a tired and grouchy Judge sentenced, after a short hearing, an honest, hard-working pickpocket to five years up the river, KERMIT MADDEN, ’I8. The Candy Ornaments ETTY and Bobby lived in a fine large house on a beautiful avenue in Brookline. They were twins and were always getting into mischief: They were not the least mischievous today, however, and they were all dressed up in their best clothes. They sat primly on the doorstep watch- ing the many passersby. After sitting thus for nearly a quarter of an hour Bobby arose with a yawn and pulled one of Betty’s short, black, curls. “ Say, sis,” he complained, ‘I can’t sit still here much longer can you?” ‘No, Bobby, I can’t,” answered Betty, ‘.and I’m not going to sit here any longer waiting for Aunt Jane to come.” “Let's, play horse,”’ suggested Bobby, “and I'll let you be the horse,” which was an unusual privilege granted Betty. Betty consented, and soon they were racing up and down the avenue regardless of the mud they spattered with their tiny feet all over their clean clothes. After they had been playing for sometime they saw a large, black limousine come whizzing up the avenue. “Tll bet that’s Aunt Jane.” Betty spoke with great seriousness. ‘‘ What if she should see us? Just look at your dirty suit, Bobby!” “Go on, that ain’t her either, and anyway look at your own dirty dress,” answered Bobby. Betty looked shamefacedly down at her soiled dress, then grasped Bobby’s hand saying, ‘‘Come quick, before she sees us,” and over the lawn they sped, as fast as they could run, around to the back door. When their nurse saw them she was very angry and threatened to tell their mother, but Betty’s and Bobby’s winning little smiles and promises at last cooled her heated temper and she took them upstairs to dress them over before their aunt saw them. Soon they ran downstairs and into the library, but here they stopped suddenly, for there was Aunt Jane. She called the children to her kindly, and after talking with them for some time presented them each with a candy ornament. Betty and Bobby were very much pleased with the ornaments and ran at once to show them to their nurse. Nurse thought them very pretty, but most emphatically told them not to eat the ornaments as she cautioned, ‘If you do, you'll die.” Betty and Bobby did not like this at all, as they were very fond of candy, and these pretty ornaments looked very tempting. Soon night came and Betty and Bobby were put to bed with another warning not to eat the candy ornaments. | 12 THE MAGNET Bobby, however, had eaten his earlier in the evening, though only he and Betty knew that he had. For a long time after ‘‘Nursy” went out and turned down the light Betty lay looking at her pretty ornament. At last, temptation being too great, she slipped out of bed and got it. She took a little taste of it at first, but it tasted so good that she ate it all. Then she crept back into bed fer- vently praying that she would not die. The next morning nurse was up very early, and as she was walking through the lower hall she heard a door open softly above and saw a small figure steal out into the dark hall. Recognizing the figure as Betty she hastily went upstairs and demanded where she was going. “Well,” said Betty solemnly, “ Bobby and I ate our ornaments last night and I’m not dead, so I’m going to see if he ts.” TRESSIE CoMEAU, ‘IQ. The Mistake HE Lincoln High School was in the depths of despair. Walter Col- lins, the school’s best pitcher and one of the heavy hitters, had been dropped from the team on account of his low rank in English. Lincoln High School was to meet its deadly rival, Weston High, on Saturday. This was Friday, and there was no hope of getting Collins back on the team by the next day. Defeat stared Lincoln High in the face. ‘“T don’t see how I ever got such a low mark. Why, I’ve been prepar- ing my lessons every day and have been reciting well every day, too. Well, I don’t suppose it can be helped,” remarked Collins. “TJ am sure we could beat them with you on the team, but without you and with Daly pitching, there’s no hope. I don’t see why Brown couldn't pass you until after this game, anyhow. He’s so forgetful, though, that I don’t suppose he remembered about it,’’ remarked his friend, Jones. “T guess we could beat them with you on the team, Walt. We beat Webster and Webster beat Weston, so I guess our chances were pretty good for tomorrow’s game until Brown put you off. Seems to me that you’ve done better work in English than Daly this last month. There goes Daly now,’ said Ted Morse, the first baseman. A youth of about seventeen, tall, muscular, and greatly resembling Col- lins, crossed the campus. ‘Gee, he’s so excited about tomorrow’s game, he can’t see,”’ exclaimed Jones, the short-stop. “Well, there goes the bell, fellows. Don’t worry about tomorrow’s game,” said Collins as he left his friends. Saturday morning was a beautiful day for the game. It was to take place at Lincoln and the fellows hung around the school most of the morning. THE MAGNET 13 About eleven o'clock, when Collins was telling Daly to brace up, Mr. Brown, the teacher of English, came up. “Oh, Collins, I’m so sorry you can’t play, but of course I had to turn your mark in at the office,” said Brown, looking at Daly. “Oh, I know that,” replied Collins, pleasantly, “I don’t blame you a bit.” “Why, why, are you Collins?” exclaimed Brown. Why, I thought you were Collins,” turning to Daly. ‘Why, why, why, I’ve made a serious mis- take, I guess.” Mr. Brown was very much excited now, “I thought you were Daly and that you, Daly, were Collins. It’s my mistake. It’s you that can’t play, Daly. I'll go right up and explain at the office. So sorry, Why, why, that was a dreadful mistake; but you know how forgetful I am,” and with that he hurried off and the Weston-Lincoln baseball game was as good as won for Lincoln High. PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ’17. To the Freshman There, little Freshman, don’t cry, Your knees are weak, I know; You lose your sleep; your pulse don’t beat, You think the world your foe. There, little Freshman, don’t cry, They’ve smashed your nerves, I know, Those upperclassmen are everlastin In making you a show. There, little Freshman, don’t sigh; This world is full of woe, Improve your time, and never mind If Seniors do act so. For they were Freshies once; Just time has brought them through; And don’t forget when you ’gin to fret ’T will do the same for you. RANDALL E. FARQUHAR, ’17, 14 THE MAGNET This year THe Macnet Board has instituted a new band of helpers for the “School Notes’ department, known as ‘Room Reporters.” The duty of the ‘Room Reporter” is to report all the humorous or otherwise interesting things that happen inthe class to which they are appointed. The reports, which are to state in which class the incident occurred, are to be slipped in the door of the private office with the rest of THE MAGNET material, not later than 1.15 on the fifth of each month. These “Room Keporters’’ should write their reports in translatable hiero- glyphics if they desire the accept- ance of the same. wW Very little credit is given to the pupil whose story is submitted to THE Macnet through the English teachers. For this reason a recep- tacle has been provided on the door of the inner office, in which the ma- terial is to be placed. This saves a great deal of work for every one con- cerned, and it is requested that the contributors use this from now on. All material must be submitted by the twenty-fifth of the month if it is to be used for the next issue. a1 ern ey 2 os The lack of noise at all athletic games is due, I think, to the fact that the school yells are but little known by the majority of pupils attending Leominster High School. For the benefit of those who do not know them we are printing a set of the re- vised and enlarged school yells for the coming year. Here they are. all together. Get ready. Now, One, two, three,— H.S. H.S. Hur-rah!! Hur-rah!! H.S. H.S:. Hur-rah!! Hur-rah!! Hur'rah! Hur'rah! Rah-Rah-Rah! RAZZLE DAZZLE Hobble Gobble. Razzle Dazzle. Sis-boom-bah! Leominster. Leominster. Rah! Rah! Rah! Leominster, Leominster is our cry. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! WITH A VIVO With a Vivo, with a Vivo, with a Vivo, Vivo, Vum! Vum get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap Vum get a cat trap bigger than a rat trap Cannon-ball, cannon-ball. Sis-boom-bah! Leominster High School. Rah! Rah! Rah! Boom-a-lacka, boom-a-lacka Bow-wow-wow Chick-a-lacka, chick-a-lacka Chow-chow-chow Boom-a-lacka, Chick-a-lacka Who are we? Leominster, Leominster! Yes, sir-e-e-e-e! Leominster High School, LOCOMOTIVE (Very slowly) Rah!Rah!Rah!Rah! Leominster, Leominster (Faster) Rah!Rah!Rah!Rah! Leominster, Leominster (Still faster) Rah!Rah!Rah!Rah! Leominster, Leominster (Very fast) Rah!Rah!Rah!Rah! Leominster, Leominster Seven, six, five, four One, two, three, four Two, four Two, four Who are we for? Leominster-r-r-r-r! Oh! Me! Oh! My! Oh! Mamma! Oh! Mamma! Oh! Me! Oh! My! Three cheers for Captain Allen and the boys of Leominster High! Riter ter thrat, ter thrat, ter thrat Tara, to licks, to licks, to licks Kickee ba ba, kickee ba ba Leominster High School Rah! Rah! Rah! Gazilla, gazilla, gazilla, gaza Get'za, get'za, get'za, ga With a ho-ho-ho and a ha-ha-ha Leominster High School, Rah! Rah! Rah! Root-ti-toot-ti-toot-ti-toot Root-ti-toot-ti-toot-ti-toot High! High! Leominster High! | w On Friday, Sept. 22, the Senior class of Leominster High enjoyed the pleasures and benefits which are to be derived from an up-to-date Corn Roast. Mr. and Mrs. George Carter Chaney acted as chaperons for the party and enjoyed it as well as, if not better than, the members of the class. 2 The pupils in Room 20 are very proud of the fact that their room was the only one which received no deficiency slips on Oct. 2. May they keep up this standard during the year. THE MAGNET 15 ‘ Miss H.: Miss T., why do you pu ice in an ice chest? Miss T.: To keep it cool. The ice? 2 IN LATIN IV. Miss L.: Does any one know the last principal part of mzsceo? Miss L.,’17: Mosquitoe. w Teacher: What is a harbor? Mr. D.,’16: A harbor is a gulf, only smaller. Ww CHEMISTRY IV. Miss H.: Mr. G., what is the metal which is named after the Greek god- dess? Mr. G.,’r7: Mercury. w Miss H.: Have you-ever seen a cell? Wi Ae. Y-y-yes. (visibly embarrassed): w Miss D.: What was Grub Street? Mr. B.,’16: A street where there was a lot of restaurants? w Miss D.; What did Johnson do that made other people suffer? Mr. P.,’16: He talks a lot. w We learn from the Sophomore Latin Class, fifth period, that the Rhone was crossed by a Ford in Ceesar’s time. 2 IN THE COOKING CLASS Miss W.: Is there any one here who has never seen a mold? Miss M.: I haven’t. Do they walk? 16 THE MAGNET Alumni Notes Roland S. Ames Milo R. Bacon Ralph G. Baker Edna A. Barnes Roger K. Beedle Katherine E. Bird Geneva F. Bourne Frederica M. Boyden Anna Britton Helen Brogaard Frances L. Brown James F. Burgess Helen E. Burns Mary D. Burns Clara G. Butler Philip C. Butler Florence D. Conlon Catherine A. Connors Robert H. Crane May E. Delay John J. Doherty Gladys E. Doolan Hazel R. Doolan Isabel M. Durgin Flora M. Evarts Raymond J. Farquhar Lendall L. Farr Esther Follansbee Willard H. Foss Morse Freeman Frederick W. Gavin Iola A. Guennette Elsie M. Hall Norman D. Hardy Catherine E. Harrigan Arnold B. Harris Myrton L. Harris Dorothy E. Hildick . Irma A. Holden Marjorie L. Holmes Margaret Howe John T. Hull Jacob I. Kalin CLASS OF Nr ro16 Hosmer’s Newsroom Mass. Agricultural College Post Graduate Mass. Normal Art, Boston Worcester Polytechnic Institute Office of Franklin Freeman Fitchburg Normal Office of Danforth Chem. Co. Office of Falk Mfg. Tools Worcester Business Institute Post Graduate Tilton Cook Boston Conservatory of Music At home Salem Normal School Burdett Business College, Boston Fitchburg Normal Post Graduate Nixon’s Drug Store Fitchburg Normal Standard Comb Co. Lees Button Co. | B. F. Blodgett Co. F. L. Perry, Insurance Office At home Manning, Maxwell Moore Wheelwright Paper Co. Fitchburg Normal Tufts’ Dental School Exeter Gavin Hardware Co. L. H. Bourbeau Post Graduate Pratt Farm, Pratts Junction Office Standard Comb Co. At home Cluett Peabody Fitchburg Normal - Office of Wachusett Shirt Co. Office of Whitney Co. Mount Holyoke Post Graduate - Viscoloid THE MAGNET Marguerite V. Kenney Fitchburg Normal Maude E. Killelea “ 4 Frances I. Kimball Boston Shoe Store Gladys I, Lancey ; Fitchburg Normal Helen G. Lane Telephone Office Cecelia M. Leahy Leominster Paper Box Co. John E. Leamy Worcester Business Institute Irene C. Ledger At home Malcolm B. Lees Mass. Institute of Technology Rena A. Lundigen Fitchburg Normal Bessie Malchman Lubin Clothing Store Lillian E. Markham : Wachusett Shirt Co. Lawrence F. Marshall Worcester Academy Merton B. Mason Richardson Piano Co. Helen M. McKenna Viscoloid Helena F. Moore Reed Prince Mfg. Co., Worcester Margaret M. Murray Hadley Coal Co. Robert L. Newton E. H. Ham Electric Co., Worcester Gladys B. Nutting Becker's Business College Harold P. O’Keefe Post Gradnate Dorothy L. Parker Teachers’ Training School, Burlington, Vt. Robert W. Perry Post Graduate Arthur J. Pierce . Leopold A. Pitre “ u“ Roland F. Pitts Fitchburg Normal - Louis F. Rahm Worcester Polytechnic Institute Alice C. Regan Fitchburg Normal Henry M. Regan : ; ss Marion Richardson Mount Holyoke Mary L. Richardson : i Dorothy V. Roberts Simmons Marion C. Rose J. W. Pickering Co. Mildred Rowe . Mount Holyoke Doris J. Rowley Fitchburg Normal John E. Sargent Fuller, the Florist Roger I, Sargent Clark College Marguerite M. Scanlon Fitchburg Normal Leonora M. Shannon Whitney Box Shop Evelyn L. Smith Post Graduate Ronald T. Spinney Fitchburg Normal Ernest H. Stratton Mass. Normal Art, Boston Waldo E. Suhlke Lowell Textile Paul F. Swantee Boston University Anna F. Talbot Cluett Peabody Co. Marion P. Tanner Post Graduate Harry W. Tenney Worcester Polytechnic Institute William C. Thompson Fiske Tire Rubber Co., Springfield, Mass. Daniel J. Tobin Viscoloid Co. Francis J. Toolin Holy Cross College Ruth B. Waldron Framingham Normal Dorothy H. Wells Fitchburg se Russell D. Wass Harvard Dental Ruth E. Whitmore Fitchburg Normal Owen E. Willard Smith Piano Co. Doris E. Wilson Worcester Business Institute 17 18 THE MAGNET N Sept, 8, Coach Sullivan called out the candidates for the football C team, which will represent L. H. S. on the gridiron this fall. About thirty men reported, but there are at least ten good husky fellows in school who are either too lazy, or have no School Spirit, because they have not shown their manly forms at practice so far. While the loss of such men as Leamy, Farr, Crain, Thompson, Freeman, Willard and Newton will be seriously felt, we, the under graduates, believe that Coach Sullivan can instill some of that good old medicine known as “Fight” in the boys, who are fit, but green and inexperienced as to the game. If some more of the fellows in school would come out of the slumber which they have been in for the last three years, (Seniors, this means you. ) and display the same interest that Barrett, 14, Swift, ’14, and Leamy, ’16, have shown by their daily appearances on the field, perhaps the renaissance in L. H.S. athletics which we thought was coming last year would really assert itself now. To the class of 1919 goes the honor of having the largest number of men out. This speaks well for their School Spirit. Seniors, wake up! The first game was played Sept. 29 with Worcester High School of Commerce. So Although the L. H. S. boys were defeated 15 to o, by the Worcester High School of Commerce, the supporters found much encouragement in the way in which the Leominster boys played. As it was the opening game of our season, it was expected that the Worcester teams would be heavier and in better condition. Coach F. F. Sullivan has built upa good looking team, and the boys gave a mighty good account of themselves. The Wor- cester team played a faster and steadier game, so they, had no great diffi- culty in winning. Leominster supporters found their encouragement in the work of Gar- land, Bell and Allen, all of whom gave exhibitions which indicate that they are good players and will prove of value to the team during the coming campaign. Allen ran the team with rare judgment while Bell and Garland THE MAGNET 19 advanced the ball with skill. Hayes and Racine played a slashing game for the visit ors. The lineup: HIGH SCHOOL or COMMERCE LEOMINSTER HIGH NE ESI Op LE NE AEM EAA it eae RS re, Mahan ERR I ee CAPES, SALE ie NES re, Parker NE PA ck aelasd cestahe aropidliue alia ypnee vce rt, Coolidge GE ES: AP PaaS 9 rg, Kelly, Harris Circ te cennnnsensevvinesut PAI a a AP OCR c, Traill, Hull SE ac in onee srk meesnheetomcnnge Seon lg, L. Murray, W. Murray RS cid andl sivenbiecs, chyseakaded sencockidoniisisa uoxociehin It, Hadley NG EET ER le, Bell 0 EY eens ESSER). eR meets} ele? abe. qb, Allen ER Nanci. Gp tlecdusy axcnnmeveseshlanbbadews' rhb, Willard hs a ada sleds cbaeden lhb, Garland, Harris TN eater sieph So odbnnaapiocnedederabowecee Ley MMS ves, ler S.A oA fb , Long Score: High School of Commerce,15. Leominster High,o. Touchdowns, R. Hayes, Goal from field, R. Hayes. Umpire, Harold G. Barrett. Referee, Leonard H. Linesman, Clarence N. Lombard. Time, 8 and to minute periods. Attend- Racine. Fletcher. ance, 300. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. 29. p 12. 17. 25. 28. 4. II. 18. 25. 30. ad SCHEDULE FOR 10916 Worcester High School of Commerce. Shirley Industrial at Shirley. Fitchburg at Fitchburg. Westboro at Leominster. Pending. Gardner at Leominster. Open. Open. Waltham at Waltham. Gardner at Gardner. Fitchburg at Leominster. HucGu MILa,, ’17. 20 THE MAGNET THE Macnet acknowledges with thanks the following exchanges: The Artisan, Bridgeport, Conn.; Zhe Exponent, Greenfield, Mass.; High School News, Columbus, Nebraska; Lawrence High School Bulletin, Lawrence, Mass. Ww From Greenfield High a paper comes— The Exponent of might; You'll stories find and verses rhymed Between its covers bright. @ The Artisan has a very appropriate cover design, but we miss an ex- change column. wW Fligh School News. A frontispiece would improve your otherwise com- plete paper. @ Lawrence High School Bulletin. The photographs add greatly to the attractiveness of your very interesting commencement number. THE MAGNET 21 Mrs. Willis: Wake up, John. Mr. Willis: What's the matter? Mrs. Willis: 1 hear a harsh grating noise. I think someone is trying the door. Mr. Willis: Nonsense, it's some rat trying that cake you made today.” 2 Waiter: Soup, Sir? Soup, Sir? Haughty gentleman ignores waiter and slowly removes gloves. Waiter (impatiently ): Soup, Sir? Haughty Gentleman (angrily): Is it compulsory? Waiter: No, Sir; Ox tail. w THE CORRECT DIAGNOSIS The physician had been called in hastily to see a small negro who was ill. After a brief examination he announced: “ This boy has eaten too much watermelon.” the “Oh Doctor,” expostulated parent of the ailing one,‘ dey aint no such ting as too much watermelon. Dat niggah jes an got ’nough stomach.” w Sunday School Teacher: And the father of the prodigal son fell on his neck and wept. Now why did he weep? Tommy Tuffnut: Huh, I guess you'd weep too if you fell on your neck. w HER POINT OF VIEW She: John, haven't you fixed the car yet? Hle (underneath): What do you think? And what the deuce is your hurry? She. Well, perhaps you don’t real- ize how uncomfortable I am sitting up here in the sun. M. H. FISKE CO. Carriage, Sign, and Automobile Painting Shop, Howe St. Tel. 27 W Leominster JOB PRINTING of all kinds done at this office. BOUTWELL CO. 18 Central St. 22 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Mayor Henry F. Sawtelle, Chairman; Frederick T. Platt, Vic2-chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr. M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, J. Ward Healey, Bertha E. Barnes. Superin- tendent of Schools-—Dr. W. H. Perry. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce. Faculty Principal—K. L. Morse. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics. Szcretary—Ruth Bumap. Assistants—Frank P. Bell, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Alice G. Smith, Commercial Branches; C. W. Loribard, Evelyn G. Hearszy, Science; A. Leila Daily, Nellie S. Nutting, W inifred W. Fiske, Lila W. Stratton, English; Winifred E. Shackley, Elocution; Guy Forbush,F. F. Sullivan, History; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Elsie W. Jeffers, French; Ethel Ham, German; Clarette L. Rogers, Spanish; Martha A. Lundagen, Mathematics; D. W. O'Brien, Agriculture; J. C. Smith, Military Drill; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Training; W. H. Kenney, Music; H. U. Pease, Manual Training; Ruth M. Buxton, Drawing; Kathryn Wells, Marion Warren, Domestic Science. Athletic Association Hugh Milam, President; Everett G. Richardson, Vice-president; Esther Woods, Secretary; Frank P. Bell, Treasurer. Hugh Milam, Manager of Football; William Allen, Captain. Zenas Heath, Manager of Baseball; Francis Killelea,Captain. Harold Parker, Manager of Basket-ball; Robert Cook, Captain. Class Officers Senior—President, Hugh Milam; Vice-president, William Allen; Marshal, Zenas Heath; Secretary, Esther Woods; Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson. Junior—President, Robert Hull; Vice-president, Dixi Hoyt; Mani Everett G. Richardson; Secretary, Canzadia Cook; Treasurer, Gladys Barry. Sophomore-—President, Terence Farrell; Vice-president, Roy Harris; Marshal, H. Eugene Kingman; Secre- tary, Margaret Safford; Tremaites, Marion Burdett. Freshman—President, George Gould; Vice-president, Ferdinand Myers; Marshal, Bernard Wilson; Secre- tary, Marion Seaver; Treasurer, Mary Thompson. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harry S. Hill; Ist Lieut., Malcolm Munsie; 2d Lieut., Charles Boyden; Ist Sergt., Arthur Burns; Quartermaster Sergt., Wilfred Murray; Sergeants, Daniel J. Watson, Winfield D. Gove, Hamilton Osborne, Winchester Blake; Corporals, Albert R. Cook, Howard L. Nutting, Elliot Greene, Howard Cragin, Willis Simington, Camille Duval COMPANY B—Captain, Alton H. Harris; Ist Lieut., Ernest Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., James Butler; Ist Sergt , Harold T. Parker; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. Richardson; Sergeants, Lawson Hiltz, Ferdinand Fischer, Joseph Murphy, Octave Le Clair; Corporals, James R. Bascom, Thomas Harvey, Peter Galla- gher, Elmer Adams, Leo Darphinais, Willard Carter. COMPANY C—Captain, Charles C. Gavin; Ist Lieut., William Allen; 2d Lieut., Martin H. Foster; Ist Sergt., J. Perry Mitchell: Quartermaster Sergt., Morgan Whitney; Sergeants, Walter Pollard, Dixi Hoyt, Ker- met Madden, Andrew Muldoon; Corporals, Warren Carter, Herbert Hazen, Leonard Laconture, Jamef Shannon, Ronald Traill, Arthur Mahan. COMPANY D—Captain, Hugh N. Milam!‘ Ist Lieut., Randall E. Farquhar; 2d Lieut., George W. Figen- baum; Ist Sergt., William J. Burgess; Quartermaster Sergt., Charles Garland; Sergeants, John Regan, Alfred Guy, Francis Cummisky, Norman C. Fassett; Corporals, Zenas Heath, Robert J. Hull, Leon Hadley, John F. Kearney, Chrsstof Dietz, Charles Page. COMPANY E—Captain, Frederick W. Warren; Ist Lieut., Charles W. Loomis, Jr.; 2d Lieut., Byron D. Merrill; Ist Sergt., Henry Prue; Quartermaster Sergt., Robert Cook; Sergeants, Edward J. Regan, Ken- neh P. Gregory, Walter J. Rollins; Corporals, Harold Ells, Eugene Kingman, Raymond Berger, Neil Reynolds, John H. Boyle, Francis Haley. mo ate : - . ae : 7 nents of — ae a. Rarpu W. Rossins o a Dr “ay A. SHAUGHNESSY 7 C. Suurtis, M. D. Tt - if” oS tig : genet itt — ee Z aa � feats ae guy Dr. A. H. Warp RES ny Se Richardson Block ents of — HAMILTON MAYO of Connors, V. S. C. E. Bicetow, M. D. Office Hours: 8 to ga. m; 1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p. m. A. H. Pierce, M. D. Compliments of FRANKLIN FREEMAN Compliments of WHhaay) Daatvine DMD. 42 Main St., Leominster, Mass. Woopsury LINCOLN DENTISTS 30 Main Street Compliments of a); Heo eee A. A. WHEELER, M. D. Office Hours: 1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p. m. Compliments of RosBert L. CARTER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS Whitney Co. There are plenty of opportun'ties in our Company for ambitious MIATA CC ere OF young men, and when you are nai oa aad, through school we will be glad at any time to talk it over with you. P aper B OXES Remember us then. AV a es E. H. SAXTON, President Leominster Shell Goods Mfg. Co. F. A. KIRK eonay f PHOTOGRAPHER invariably uses Wright Ditson equipment. Wright Ditson Tennis Rackets were used by 14 Monument Sq. Leominster winners in the National Championships } during the past three years. Our Cnampionship Tennis Balls are used in all National Championships of U.S N.L.T A. WRIGHT DITSON 344 Washington St., Boston Compliments of Hor. BLODGET To, LD: W. A. PUTNAM Insurance Office Hours, 1.00 to 3.00, 7.00 to 800 p.m. Bank Block DIX] Gy HOYT 3M: -D: Office Hours: 2 to 4, 7 to 8 p. m. Sunday by Appointment Laundering of All Kinds Smith’s Central Laundry 2 Gardner Place Leominster New Styles in Rings, Pins, and Fobs with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel on each. E. I. THOMAS The Men’s Shop 15 Water Street Shoes and Furnishings for Men and Boys Ladies’ and Men's Garments Cleaned and Pressed The MEN’S SHOP 15 Water St. Established 1874 E. E. Burdett, Ph. G. Apothecary Main Street Leominster A. C. Hosmer Co. Newsdealers and Stationers Leominster, Mass. Leominster Hardware Co. Hardware and Sporting Goods Richardson Block This store places quality first, as price without quality means nothing. LAYTHE-CHAMBERLIN SHOE CO. 32 Main Street Repairing of all kinds done at A. B. McPherson’s 25% Mechanic St. Work guaranteed Compliments of Conant-Chapin Co. Lyon the Florist Flowers for All Occasions 82 Pleasant St. Leominster Telephone CG. BSCOOK Steam Vulcanizing of all kinds 89 Main Street, Leominster Frank Tracy Auctioneer and Liberal House Furnisher and Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves Regular Auction Sales Saturdays at 7.30 p. m. 48 Monument Square ASAT Leia tbeeereeemteree penton arbre Right Quality Right Prices Safety First at the means for you to think and act — with common sense y f AMES BUTTER On Ith STORES means applying it when in or about 42 Monument Sq. Leominster trolley cars Fitchburg Leominster Street Railway Co. 59 Branch Stores in New England The Viscoloid Company Leominster Daily Enterprise The Only Paper that contains the Local News We have a First Class Job Printing Plant If you want a job done right, bring it to us Colburn Court The Goodale Comb Co. Richardson Piano Case Co. Manufacturers of Combs, Hair Pins, Etc. Water St. Leominster Compliments of ee Compliments of Harrison Co. E. B. Kingman Co. Compliments of Compliments of Star Manufacturing Co. Howe Comb Co. Tremaine Street Compliments of Class of 1917 F. H. COOK CC). Compliments of We ‘ee a Power Hammer Royal ees rar for Forging and Blacksmith Work Compliments of W. K. Morse Co. Standard Comb Co. Trucking of all kinds Over 30 years of experience in Canada, France, and the United States speaks for itself Giguere Drug Co. Night Service A. E. Giguere, Ph. G. Telephone Fashionable Hair Cutting a Specialty Henry F. Sawtelle 5 BEARCE’S 43 Main Street Hardware Buy Shuman Clothing Clothing of Style and Value SHAPLEY BROTHERS Kuppenheimer Suits and Overcoats For Fall and Winter A Splendid Line for Young Men Prices Not Too High Quality Better than Custom Tailoring The Goodnow-P earson Co. F itchburg’s Department Store Gavin H ardware Co Hardware and Paints Leominster, Mass. Right Quality Right Prices Safety First at the means for you to think and act 4 with common sense 5 K. AMES BUTTER and IA STORES means applying it when in or about 42 Monument Sq. Leominster trolley cars Fitchburg Leominster Street Railway Co. 59 Branch Stores in New England The Viscoloid Company Ideal Gifts Leominster Daily Enterprise Chase's Line | The only paper that contains the Local News ie ractical Gifts in Hand Colored Boxes We have a first-class Job Printing Plant 25c and up If you want a job done right, bring it to us Exclusive Dealers Colburn Court Neighborhood Store 37 Blossom Street Compliments of Class of 1919 re 11 A Pleasant St. Leominster | eaiian e Quality Grocery Store 4 FF. Madden. Prom. mot Parkman yan Staple and Fancy Groceries _— Table of Contents FRONTISPIECE—Our Football Team EDITORIAL - - - - - : : - - - fate CHRONICLES FROM THE LOG OF THE “ VALIANT ” - - Lucia Warren, ‘18 es THE LAND OF YESTERDAY - - Randall E. Farquhar, ’17 1 Frpo - - “ - . Kermit Madden, ’18 it NOVEMBER - : - - - Wallace A. Brown, I9 13 From Our THE FoG - “ : - Eva Richardson, ’18 14 A Trip To Mars - - - Helen Connor, ’18 15 BURIED TREASURE - . - - Prudence Tremblay, '17 . 17 ALUMNI AND ScHooL NOTES - - - . : - : 18, Ig ATHLETICS - - . - : - - fais Pays Sie B EXCHANGES - - - : - - - - - 22 JOKES - - - - - - - - - - : re Mees LEOMINSTER HiGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY - - “ - mye 24 be f ; “s THE MAGNET Vol. X. LEOMINSTER, MASS., NOVEMBER, 1916. No. 2 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EDNA FARRELL, ’17. Business MANAGER, CHARLES GAVIN, 717. Exchange Editor, Doris WILDER, ’17. School Notes’ Editor, WALTER ROLLINS, ’17. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Byron MERRILL, ’17. Jokes’ Editor, Kermir Mappev, ’18. Athletics’ Editor, HucaH Miram, ’17. Assistant Business Manager Everett G. RICHARDSON, ’18. Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School, who are responsible for the form and substance of each issue. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. HIS month the United States, and especially New England, celebrates z¢s holiday, Thanksgiving. No other country has a holiday with so noble a significance as our Thanksgiving. It is a day which our fathers dedicated to thanking God for his mercies and bounties during the year. What a noble andaltogether fitting holiday that is. We set apart a day to commemorateand to thank 7 8 THE MAGNET the great Washington and Lincoln for their share in our welfare and progress; we honor Columbus, on the twelfth of October, for giving us the great and beautiful country of which we are all so proud. Why is it, then, not more justifiable to set apart a day to thank the Giver of all things? In these troublesome times our American holiday must have greater significance than ever before. Think how blessed our country has been thus far to have averted the terrible menace of war that hangs over us like the great sword of Damocles. Think how some poor people across the water will spend Thanksgiving praying for peace, or at least for safety. The great God knows they have little to be thankful for. In every newspaper you pick up, you read of this great building in ruins, or that great army de- molished, while here, in this great, flourishing country, we live in peace and prosperity. Yet we complain! Let us remember always the words of J. R. McDuff: “ Culti- vate a thankful spirit. It will be to thee a perpetual feast. There is, or ought to be, with us no such things as small mercies; a are great, because the least is undeserved. Indeed, a really thankful heart will always extract motive for gratitude from everything, making the most even of scanty blessings.”’ EpNA FARRELL, ’17. T seems very natural for Freshmen to look forward to the time when they will be Seniors. Yes—it is fine to have something to look forward to—but, oh, the disappointments in store for them! There may be advantages in being a Senior, but as yet I have discovered few. On the other hand, much is required of the Seniors. The pre- vious class has departed and left us as Seniors to uphold the stand- ards of the school. We shoulder the responsibilities, wondering whether or not we are capable. We must be dignified and well- behaved, for what can we expect of Freshmen who do not have perfect models to follow after? We must take care not to dis- THE MAGNET 9 please our principal, having in mind the desired Senior privileges. Then the studying. No wonder Seniors have a worried look, Four long hours are spent poring over books while the Freshmen cultivate rosy complexions in the out-door air. O Freshmen, consider yourselves lucky, and envy not the Seniors. el Fa ag 2 Chronicles From the Log of H. M. S. “ Valiant,’’ in the Year 1692 Entries of September 10 and 11 O the morning of the roth instant they were discovered from Put-in- Bay, where I lay at anchor with the squadron under my command. They had been seen, the “ Jolly Roger” fluttering from their masts, heading under full sail for the lower end of Ellen’s Rock, a small cape which jutted out from shore about seven miles below our hiding place. The men were all ready to shout with joy, for it meant that our five months’ search for Black Brant and his bloody pirate crew was near an end. It had become known through the scouts that Ellen’s Rock was the place decided on for the division of spoils, so for four long weeks we had lain in Put-in-Bay expecting any moment to see the masts of the Salamander appear, and now that they had, our hopes ran high and we went about our duties with lighter hearts and heels than we had had forsome days. There were just two things which troubled me: who and what was the second boat which had been sighted abreast the Sa aimander,and where was our patrol boat, the Defiance? As it grew toward dusk the excitement increased, for it was decided that the capture was to be made that night, and the men’s heads were filled with visions of the gold and jewels which doubtless lay in the pirate vessels. With everything ready, at two bells in the first watch I gave the order, and my boat, the flagship Valiant, sailed silently out of the bay, with the Miranda and the Petrelin her wake, while the other two boats were to follow at daybreak with the Defiance, if she had returned. It was a clear night with a good breeze from the nor’west, and it was not long before we saw the lone peak of Ellen’s Rock silhouetted against the starry sky. A few curt commands, and, with sails close reefed, we slowly rounded the lower end of the point and came upon the cove in which the Salamander was anchored. Her hull loomed out of the water, scarce two hundred yards ahead, when I gave the command to furl all sail, and we 10 THE MAGNET drifted slowly until she lay a hundred feet off. There was hardly a rattle from the muffled chains as the anchor went down. There remained one problem: How were we to get a rope over to the | other ship? Just then a young fellow named Randall touched my shoulder. “T think I can put a rope over that,’ he whispered, pointing to a boom which swung idly out over the water. Here wasa solution to my problem so I answered, “All right, go ahead, but be quiet about it.”’ Silently the rope fell over the boom and as silently Randall was lowered. He swam quickly to the end of the line which dangled in the water, climbed up it and slipped swiftly along the beam. Inno time he had secured the rope and was back on the Valant for more orders. Meanwhile the other sailors had been busy. As soon as the line han been fastened they had swung noiselessly across with more, and soon the two ships were tied to- gether with as many as twenty-five ropes. The Miranda had gone around to the other side, and by this time it, too, was connected with the Salaman- der, while the Petrel lay off at a distance ready to join in the expected fray at a moment’s notice. And still there was a perfect silence, which by this time had become ominous to our over-strained nerves. Suddenly I felt a hand on my arm. “Ts there any way we could look at the name of the boat?” whispered Randall, Just then another sailor came up to me. “T’ve been exploring a bit,’ he whispered, ‘‘and as far as I can make out there is not a soul aboard that boat! What's more, I couldn’t get into the hold.’ “Well,” I said, after J had recovered from my astonishment, “I’m go- ing to have a look at the name first, and then we'll investigate the hold.” Several of us crossed to the other ship and went up forward. Randall was quietly lowered with a tinder box in his hand. He scratched a light, took one look, and scrambled back on deck. Sir,” he said, ‘the name of this boat is the Defiance.” For a moment my head reeled. So that was the reason for the dis- appearance of the patrol boat and also the meaning of the second ship which had been sighted! My head filled with visions of our poor fellows walking the plank one by one. Suddenly a new thought struck me. The pirates on finding our patrol boat would be informed of our whereabouts; they were probably lurking near, ready to descend on us as soon as day broke, and I knew that we could never get all the ropes untied and be ready for a fight before the fast widening streak of light in the east became daylight. I was about to order the men to cut the ropes, but I never did so. A sharp whistle, rising to a shriek, ended in a splintering crash as a cannon ball shot across the bows of the Mirauda and lodged in the deck of the Defiance. Trapped! In an instant pandemonium reigned. Cries of ‘The pirates!’ resounded across the water, and the men rushed to and fro in a panic. THE MAGNET 11 The direction of the shot had told us the whereabouts of the Salamander and we could dimly perceive her outline against the fast-brightening sky. As there were no more shots the sailors gradually calmed down and we watched her slowly draw nearer and nearer, for there was nothing else we could do. Suddenly there was a murmur among the sailors. One of them had pointed upward and there, flying from the masthead, instead of the grew- some “ Jolly Roger,” were the fair colors of old England! What was the meaning of this? A hundred questions rose in my brain in half as many seconds and then all became apparent. Standing amidships, on the Sa amander, in the now bright dawn, was Captain Seymour of the Defiance with most of his crew around him. At this moment they recognized us and shouts arose on all sides while Seymour came aboard. His first question, as he stepped on deck, was, ‘“‘ Where are the pirates?” “The pirates!” we echoed, “ That’s what we should like to know.” “Well, then, they must still be down in the hold!” “In the hold!” I exclaimed, “Impossible! We should have heard them before.” “TI think not,” replied Seymour. “ You see, we left them five or six kegs of drugged rum for company.” On investigating we found the hold full of sleeping pirates whom we carefully bound and gagged. Then returning to the deck I asked fora report. It seems that the pirates’ vessel had come upon the Defiance unawares and that Seymour, seeing resistance useless, concealed half the crew in the secret compartment of the hold. Black Brant, coming aboard and finding no resistance, had merely dumped them into the hold and battened down the hatches, putting two sentries on guard. Left in the hold, they had drugged the rum. Meanwhile Black Brant had returned with half of his crew to the Sa a- mander, leaving the other half to man the Defiance. He had no sooner re- turned than the whole crew in the hold had risen and after a brief struggle overpowered the pirates, who went down the hatchway for theirturn. Then the Defiance and the Salamander had closed and soon the other pirates were also overcome, though the fighting was pretty brisk for a while. The shot which had been fired at us was occasioned by the belief that the pirates might have gotten out of the hold. By the time Seymour had finished his story the sun had risen and I had the pirates removed to the Miranda and the Petre. On examination there proved to be at least two hundred and forty thousand pounds in the hold of the Salamander. So with light he arts and a good breeze we sailed first to Elizabethtown in New Jersey and then home to Merrie England, where a large part of the spoils was divided among the ships’ crew. Lucia WaRREN, ‘18. 12 THE MAGNET The Land of Yesterday There is a land called Yesterday, and through the twilight mist, You look upon its faded scenes with sobs you can’t resist. ) ’Twas there the joyous sun broke o’er the summits of the hills, It set the land with sparkling gems and touched your heart with thrills. At that time all was fair and bright, you lived in Paradise; You could not know there’d come the night when tears would fill your eyes! And so the rose that you caressed soon smiled at you in vain, The precious nectar it possessed your lips no longer claimed; Your ear grew deaf to song-bird notes from heaven's azure sky, The southern breeze, once loved so dear, stole now unheeded by. You did not seek its genial warmth; you thought it nothing rare; Until at last that evening came and took you unaware. And now, when western skies are tinged with last of sunset hues, And all the world lies lifelessly in melancholy muse, You hear the plaintive whip-poor.will, who, perched on some lone tree, Doth grieve the weary ear of night with woeful melody; You seek to grasp through twilight’s dusk the beauty far away, But, ah, too late! You've lost it in the Land of Yesterday! RANDALL E. FARQUHAR, ’17. Fido IDO, as his name would indicate, was a very small dog. He was a Fk Pekingese spaniel of a very high breed and had taken many prizes at dog shows. His life consisted mainly of sleeping, eating candy, and being led around by a pink ribbon. Every afternoon Fido’s mistress would take him for his daily walk. Fido disliked walking for two reasons: in the first place, because it was very tiresome; in the second place, Fido considered that walking was de- signed for mutts and mongrels and not for high-bred dogs like himself. THE MAGNET 13 One afternoon, while taking his daily walk, Fido sensed a peculiar odor behind him, and he turned to see a long, rangy dog of the hound species. The strange dog immediately tried to become friendly with Fido, and Fido, although he had no desire to associate with a dog who did not have a pedigree which covered at least a half-dozen pages, was curious to know who this strange dog was. While he was introducing himself, a flea, which perhaps had found the meat on the strange dog very tough, jumped over to Fido. Now, in time, a dog becomes inured to fleas; but to a dog who has never felt, seen, or heard of one the sensation of a flea-bite is extremely agonizing. When the flea bit Fido, the little dog gave several sharp yelps, and, having broken the ribbon which held him, departed for home with the greatest of haste. Fido, not being used to running, soon became winded and would have stopped had not the flea bitten him again. When Fido reached home, he dropped down on the lawn from sheer exhaustion, but the flea was still hungry. Fido cursed the day he was born, he cursed the strange dog, but most of all he cursed “kat flea. And I tear Fido used dog language which did not become a dog of such high breed. When, five minutes later, Fido’s mistress ran through the front gate, she found a half-crazed little dog alternately running around the lawn and scratching himself. It was amazing how skillful, in five minutes, Fido had become in scratching himself. At last the flea itself was removed from poor Fido. But the effects of the flea were not removed. From that day on Fido never went within a flea’s jump of any strange dog. KERMIT MADDEN, ’18. November As the months roll slowly by, November brings its pumpkins, November comes once more, Nuts, and apples, too; Bringing, with its harvests ripe, All the good things one could wish, Of grain a goodly store. They’re all for me and you. This grain is gold and mellow, So let us all rejoice Touched by the sun’s warm glow, As Thanksgiving time draws near, And it has all been gathered For winter’s fast approaching— Before the fall of snow. Too soon it will be here. WALLACE A. BROWN, ’lo. 14 THE MAGNET From Out the Fog Al night was cold, bleak, and dreary. A fog had settled on the low- lands, which made everything obscure in the darkness, There was a pale moon, whose light made the shadows and dark places more weird. Old Jacob Bedott was returning from the spelling bee at the district schoolhouse. Jacob, although a man of fifty summers, appeared older. Some said this was because he was lazy, and others, because he worked too hard. He was considered one of the bravest men in the village, and for this reason he had been made sheriff of the district. As he walked rapidly along the old wood road, which was a short cut home, he drew his coat more closely about his neck and started to whistle a lively tune to which he kept step. Suddenly he stopped his whistling and came to a dead halt. He thought he heard some one mocking him, but he knew that there was no one going his way. Who could it be? “Oh! fudge and gingersnaps!”’ he thought. ‘ Me, the sheriff of Bug- ville and afraid of a bird. I guess that was what it was.”’ Once more he struck up a lively tune, and a gait to match it. He traveled for some distance, unannoyed, until he came to the edge of a meadow. This was shrouded in a heavy white fog which grew more dense even while he stood by the fence. He pondered which way he would go. If he crossed the meadow he could save a mile, but by the road it was,— no, ‘safer’? was not the word for a sheriff of Jacob Bedott’s style to use. Still he pondered. Well, he would get his feet wet if he went by the meadow and Hannah often cautioned him not to get his feet wet. That was a fine excuse. He turned on his heel and made ready to start down the road, but as he cast one last look of regret at the short cut, something seemed to rise out of the fog.. What on earth was that? Oh! what foolishness: what if Bod Comstarck should see him now; Bod, with whom he had exchanged stories of hairbreadth escapes that very night. Jacob turned once more from that fated fence. He drove his hands deep into his trousers’ pockets and started, only to be halted once more, not - half a dozen steps beyond. This time as Jacob looked in the direction from whence came the long, drawn-out ghostly wail, he saw rise slowly out of the mist and come towards him,—what was it? The figure of a woman? No! Aman? No!—Yes!—No! By this time Jacob’s hair was standing on end, his hands were clenched deep down in his pockets, his eyes stood almost out of his head and his face, now ghostly white, wore an expression of abject horror. Nearer, nearer, nearer, came that indefinite something, now flitting to one side, now to the other, now diving forward and uttering a blood-curd- jing screech. THE MAGNET 15 Jacob began to count up his many sins, prepared to shut his eyes, turn his back, and take his medicine or rather his doom, like a man; for this horrible screech had rendered him insensible tu anything other than the thought that his end was near. He waited one minute, two minutes, three. minutes, an eternity to Jacob. He opened his eyes just a crack, for his curiosity got the better of his fear. Where was it, whatever it might have been? Jacob straightened up, threw back his shoulders, rubbed his eyes, ‘‘ Why, fudge and gingersnaps, am I dreaming or what is the trouble?” He turned once and for all toward home, for that figure seemed to have returned to its natural element, the mist. He walked slowly, for he was still weak from fright, but with his heart filled with a hard wrought courage “Heavens! Thunder! Hannah!” cried Jacob again in utter horror .That something had screamed in his very ear. Now it flew by him, utter- ing a long who-o- which made his blood run cold. In his terror he struck at it, to find to his disgust that it was only an owl, aroused by his whistling as he came through the woods. Eva RICHARDSON, ’I8. A Trip to Mars 4 | wonder what Mars is like. I wonder how the people look. I won- der—”. Alice Hunter murmured softly. “Want to find out how the people of Mars look? Well, I don’t know, but I guess I can get you in. Want to come?” sounded a squeaky voice in Alice’s ear. ““I—I don’t know. Is it far?’’ inquired Alice of a queer looking man standing before her. “Yes. It is quite a trip, but come along.’” Alice found she had nothing to do but obey, so following the brisk little guide, she stepped into a large, rather queerly constructed flying machine. Away they flew, rising, rising, never stopping. Dimmer and dimmer grew Alice’s house and her neighbor’s chicken farm. Soon not even the largest buildings of the large cities could be seen. “ Whir-r-r-r.”’, With a loud noise the machine halted. “Come, follow me,” commanded the guide. ‘ Make haste or Mr. Con- cho, the bell ringer, will not permit us to enter.” Mr. Concho, who proved to be a short, squarely built man, gowned in bright red with yellow trimming, answered their summons in a gruff voice. “Pass quickly. The open gates allow cool air to blow upon our queen’s cat. That must not be.” 16 THE MAGNET Alice shivered at the sight of a monstrous green cat with glowing red eyes. This ugly creature was seated on a huge pedestal and was carefuily tended by two curly-haired slaves. To her amazement it greeted her with © the words, ‘‘Welcome, yet unwelcome. Our queen will see you if you present her thiscard. Take it and proceed.” Alice obeyed. She turned to ask her guide what she would do, but he was nowhere in sight. Evidently she must follow her own course. So, after carefully reading the instructions printed on the card, she hastened up a broad, gilt-paved road until she came upon a huge house situated in the center of a wide field. Alice entered the field and walked directly to the house as her card told her. In answer to her knocking a burly, gaudily-dressed man opened the door. ‘ Your card?” he demanded. Trembling, Alice handed him her card. ‘ Enter.” said the man. ‘ Our queen will see you.” “Our queen” was a short, squalid old lady with vivid green hair and eyes and a rather brown complexion. She sat upon a high gilded chair sur- rounded by adoring creatures of the same hue as herself, ‘“Who are you?” she demanded of Alice. “Are you from that awful America?” ‘“Ves-s-s,”’ said Alice. ‘You are!” exploded the queen. ‘“Oh, I’m sure I didn’t mean to be, if it hurts you so!” replied Alice. ‘All right, you couldn’t help that, could you?” “No, I guess not,’ answered Alice. ‘Do you like jelly?” inquired Miss Queen. ‘“Oh, yes,” replied Alice, for by this time she was quite hungry. “Have some. Remember ’tis the famous Orange Jelly of Mars. There is none in America,” cautioned the queen. Alice quite agreed with her, for such jelly she could not remember ever having seen. A bright orange jelly streaked with green and served on tin plates did not prove appetizing to Alice. She could not touch it; a fact which the queen soon noticed. “She does not eat the Jelly! Take her away!” shrieked Her Majesty. . ‘Send her away, Jumbo!” Alice felt herself falling, falling through space. Thump! Alice had landed on the floor beside her bed. ) “My, what an awful place Mars is! I never want to go there again,” she declared. HELEN Connor, ’18. The lecturer had been describing some of the sights he had seen abroad. “There are some spectacles one never forgets,” he said. ‘T wish you would tell me where I can get a pair,” exclaimed an old ady. ‘I’m always forgetting mine.” THE MAGNET 17 Buried Treasure '¢¢ AY, are you mad at Tommy Thompson?” asked little Billy Brown of S Jimmy Jones. “Yes. Are you?” replied Jimmy. “Yep. Want to play a trick on him?”’ “Sure. What is it?’’ asked the ever-ready-for-a-joke Jimmy. “ Well, him and me was good friends last week, and we was playing pi- rates, and we buried a big box of his little sister's playthings over on Jack Bower's Island. Let’s get the row-boat and go over and get ’em and give em back to his sister and make him so mad he can’t see.” “Sure. Let’s go right off,” answered Jimmy. “Well, he'll be sorry that he told Jake I wasn’t big enough to play with.” The boys hurried off to get the boat, which they were allowed to use. They stopped on the way to get a couple of spades and to tell Jack Bowers that they were going over to his island. Soon they were on their way to the middle of the lake where the island lay. Arriving, they pulled the boat up on shore and took out the spades. Then they started to hunt for the spot where Billy and Tommy had hidden the box. “‘ Here’s the place, I think,” cried Billy. “Tl start and dig awhile, then you finish.” “ That suits me,” replied Jimmy. Billy started to dig. He dug for about fifteen minutes, and then Jimmy dug for the same length of time. “Gee! Guess I struck the wrong place this time. I don’t think we buried it this far down.”’ “Aw, let’s dig a little farther,” answered Jimmy. They set to work and dug for ten minutes with all the energy possible for two twelve-year-old boys. They were about to give up, when the spade hit something hard. “Another stone!” cried Billy. ‘ Let’s stop.” “All right. Oh, wait a second. What’s that?” One or two more strokes of the spade upturned three or four loose pieces of silver and gold. The two boys were astonished; but that did not stop them from digging. They dug for several minutes, and loose coins kept coming up. Inside of half an hour each boy had a good-sized pocket full of money. “Gee! I’m glad we were mad at Tommy, or we never would have found these,” said Jimmy. And Billy agreed with him. PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, 17 18 THE MAGNET HEARD IN U. S. HISTORY Miss L., 77: 1s. Vailey Forge: in Philadelphia? wW ENG. II. ROOM I6 Miss N.: Mr. M., put your gum in the basket. Mr. M.: I'm not chewing gum. Miss N.; What are you chewing? Mr. M.: My tongue. Miss N.: Put it in the basket. w IN LATIN IV. Miissicdn, ) Tecueie. Miedo pimseit with yellow gold. GEOMETRY, ROOM I2 Mr. R.,’16: Corresponding. parts of coherent figures are equal. ¥ ENGLISH IV. Miss D.: Does a person move when he reels? Miss E.: No; his head goes around. we IN PHYSICS Mr. L.: Miss P., would you gain weight if you went to the North Pole? Miss P..’18: 1 don't think it pos- sible. LATIN IV. Miss D.,’17 (translating): Achilles gave a great roar from the bottom of his heart. Mr. M., ’17 (translating): There were massive silver plates embroi- dered in gold. w AS WE LOOK AT IT Senior, getting home late and gaz- ing ruefully at the large amount of home work that must be done: “ Backward, turn backward, O Time in your flight; make me a Freshman but for tonight.” Ww On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 1, Miss Fiske’s and Miss Nut- ting’s Senior Commercial classes met in Assembly Hall to debate the question: Should Wilson be Re-elect- ed? Hugh Milam, Ruth Thompson, and Byron Merrill took the affirma- tive,while Zenas Heath,Alice Conrey, and William Burgess took the nega- tive. After avery good debate the negative side was given the victory. The affirmative took for its argu- ments the Federal Reserve Act, Farmers’ Loan Banks System, Tariff Question, Eight Hour Law, and the Wilson Policy in keeping us out of war. The negative took for its ar- THE MAGNET 19 guments the Adamson Bill, the Mex- ican Policy, and the Foreign Policy. The judges were Mr. Coburn, Mr. Sullivan, and Miss Daily. Mr. For- bush was moderator. wv FOUND IN THEMES He was very fond of wild animals, and just before his mother died he became engaged toa beautiful girl. Jacob died which during that time was a strange disease. The Senior Class is rehearsing their first play, ‘The District Attor- ney,” which promises to be a great success. @ Louis Little, ’10, is playing tackle on the University of Pennsylvania varsity eleven. The former L. H. S. star is playing a brilliant game for U. of P. and has been mentioned as a promising candidate for the posi- tion of tackle on the All-American eleven. Little was captain of the L. H. S. championship team in 1910, a team that was not defeated through- out the season. 4 Clifford Kirkpatrick, ’14, has been elected treasurer of the Junior Class of Clark College, Worcester. ww Marion Lundigan, ’15, is attending Smith College, Northampton. Ww Henry Scanlon, ’15, can be found at Holy Cross College. Ww Harold George, ’15, is with us this year as a Post Graduate. w Hasold_ Barrett, ‘14, is playing football as a substitute at Lehigh. w Rachel Potter was elected secre- tary of her class at Wheaton. 20 THE MAGNET () the 5th of October, the L. H. S. boys journeyed to Shirley to match their skill and knowledge against that of the Industrial School in a game of football. Our boys were defeated by the score of 12 too, after a hard fought battle in which experience had a lot to do with the re- sult. The team felt the loss of Garland, who was laid up on account of previous injuries. So Through the courtesy of the Fitchburg Fair Association, L. H. S. met its dearest and old time rival, Fitchburg High School, at the Fair grounds, on October 12th. The schools proved their interest in the contest by the showing that each made in turning out to cheer their schoolmates on to victory. L.H.S. sent on to the field a team of green, inexperienced, men, to play against a team of seasoned veterans, What could the supporters of the Blue and White expect to be the result? Felch and Montville played a brilliant game for F. H. S., while Garland, Bell and Hadley excelled for Leominster. We were defeated by a score of 49 to 0. w The game at Westboro was played Oct. 17. After having outplayed its opponent for two periods, the L. H. S. boys went to pieces in the third period, and Westboro won an easy victory at ourown expense. The day was any- thing but agreeable for football. A heavy gale blew continuously across the gridiron, and handicapped the elevens considerably, both in punting and rushing. Inthe second period L. H. S. carried the pigskin to Westboro’s five-yard line, but here they lost the oval. Marcey and Stone played best for W. H.S. Bell, Hadley and Kelley excelled for our boys. THE MAGNET 21 L. H. S. met Marlboro High School at the Old Trotting Park, on Oct. 25th. Although we were defeated, we accomplished one ambition—that is, or rather was, to score at least one touchdown this year. Our reward came in the third period. During this time the whole team seemed to take on new life, and they outplayed the visitors. With the help of two finely exe- cuted forward passes, the boys put the ball in a position to score, Willard carrying the pigskin between the uprights. Hadley kicked a difficult goal McGinnis was a tower of strength for M. H. S., scoring two touchdowns, one on 85 yard run. McGinnis and Forrest played best for Marlboro, while. Berger, Kelley and Traill were the class for us. The score was 24 to 7. 2 In the first meeting between Gardner and Leominster, the former was the victor by a score of 35 too. The experience and weight of the boys from the chair town soon told on our line, and the result was never in doubt from the start. The relief that the supporters of L, H. S. received was the playing of Berger and Hull. The work of these two youngsters stood out brilliantly over that of the others. They were eager and willing all the time, but they waited in vain for help from the others. Bourne, Schultz and Osterholm were the bright lights for Gardner. Sd Although defeated 21 too, L. H.S. fought its best game of the year against Fitchburg Normal Second. F. N.S. scored in the first few minutes, but that seemed to put the life into our boys, because they fought hard un- til the fourth period, when the strength of our line gave way to the pound- ing of the F. N S. backs. On the ends, Berger and Kelley played the game of their lives. Berger was in nearly every play and guarded his end like a hawk. Reagan and Souther, former L. H. S. boys, played the leading role in their Alma Mater’s downfall. Hucu MILa, ’17. 22 THE MAGNET HE exchange papers will be kept in the library. Read them—then make your Macnet the best of all. The paper is yours and you can do it. THE Macnet acknowledges with thanks the following exchanges: The Artisan, Bridgeport, Conn.; Zhe Clarion, Rochester, N. Y.; P. LS. Z. Flyer (2), Presque Isle, Me.; Zhe Forum (2), Greenfield, Ohio; Four Corners, Scarboro, Me.; Lawrence High School Bulletin, Lawrence, Mass.; The Oracle, Athol, Mass.; Zhe Palmer, Palmer, Mass.; Somanhis Events, South Manches- ter, Conn.; Zotem, Seattle, Wash.; Zhe Tripod, Saco, Me. — Somanhis Events. A paper having such a clever name and such enthu- siastic support is worthy of all the success we wish it. Totem, It isa long journey across the continent, but come often. Your vacation number is full of life—and snapsnots. Four Corners. Fine editorials. The Palmer. Well arranged and complete in all departments. The Oracle. Your cover is very attractive. We have three weeklies among our exchanges—TZhe Clarion, P. I. S. 1. Fluer, and The Forum. These are excellent papers, containing both inter- esting news and good literature. AS OTHERS SEE US “You have a strong literary department and your cuts are also good.” —The Palmer. THE MAGNET 23 Thomas Funior: Father, what does ” ‘The either “either” mean in this case, beautiful flowers. grew on bank’’? Thowas Senior: It means “both,” my child. Two hours later: Thomas Senior (meeting his son and heir, who is crying bitterly): ‘What’s the matter, my child? Thomas Funior: Boo-oo! There were two apples on the table, and mother said I could have either, and when I took both she spanked me. ad “Waiter, this piece of fish is not half so good as the piece I had here last week.” ‘“That’s strange, sir; it’s off the sime fish.”’ w A woman that neglects her hus- | band’s shirt-front is not the wife of his dosom. M. H. FISKE CO. Carriage, Sign, and Automobile Painting Shop, Howe St. Tel. 27 W Leominster A young Irishman once handed a shilling he had found in a room to the owner and was told to keep it for his honesty. A few days later he was asked if he had found a val- uable ring, He said he had, and had kept it for fis honesty. 4 ‘“When I was in the army of the Philippines I had tough times. One day we didn’t have anything to eat for two days.” Soph.: Say, it was so dark out last night that you couldn't hand befo re your face. Fresh.: Huh! that’s nothing. It was so dark night before last that the coal-pile in our back yard looked like a snow-drift. w There was an owl sat in an oak, The more he heard, the less he spoke; The less he spoke, the more he heard. Why aren’t we all more like that bird? JOB PRINTING of all kinds done at this office. BOUTWELL CO. 18 Central St. see your 24 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Mayor Henry F. Sawtelle, Chairman; Frederick T. Platt, Vice-chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr. M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, J. Ward Healey, Bertha E. Barnes. Superin- tendent of Schools-—Dr. W. H. Perry. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce. Faculty Principal—K. L. Morse. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics. Secretary—Ruth Burnap. Assistants—Frank P. Bell, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Alice G. Smith, Commercial Branches; C. W. Lo.ibard, Evelyn G. Hearsey, Science; A. Leila Daily, Nellie S. Nutting, Winifred W. Fiske, Lila W. Stratton, English; Winifred E. Shackley, Elocution; Guy Forbush,F. F. Sullivan, History; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Elsie W. Jeffers, French; Ethel Ham, German; Clarette L. Rogers, Spanish; Martha A. Lundagen, Mathematics; D. W. O'Brien, Agriculture; J. C. Smith, Military Drill; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Training; W. H. Kenney, Music; H. U. Pease, Manual Training; Ruth M. Buxton, Drawing; Kathryn Wells, Marion Warren, Domestic Science. Athletic Association Hugh Milam, President; Everett G. Richardson, Vice-president; Esther Woods, Sy! Frank P. Bell, Treasurer. Hugh Milam, Manager of Football; William Allen, Captain. Zenas Heath, Manager of Baseball; Francis Killelea,Captain. Harold Parker, Manager of Basket-ball; Robert Cook, Captain. Class Officers Senior—President, Hugh Milam; Vice-president, William Allen; Marshal, Zenas Heath; Secretary, Esther Woods; Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson. Junior—President, Robert Hull; Vice-president, Dixi Hoyt; Marshal, Everett G. Richardson; Secretary, Canzadia Cook; Treasurer, Gladys Barry. Sophomore-—President, Terence Farrell; Vice-president, Roy Harris; Marshal, H. Eugene Kingman; Secre- tary, Margaret Safford; Treasurer, Marion Burdett. Freshman—President, George Gould; Vice-president, Ferdinand Myers; Marshal, Bernard Wilson; Secre- tary, Marion Seaver; Treasurer, Mary Thompson. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harry S. Hill; Ist Lieut., Malcolm Munsie; 2d Lieut., Charles Boyden; Ist Sergt., Arthur Burns; Quartermaster Sergt., Wilfred Murray; Sergeants, Daniel J. Watson, Winfield D. Gove, Hamilton Osborne, Winchester Blake; Corporals, Albert R. Cook, Howard L. Nutting, Elliot Greene, Howard Cragin, Willis Simington, Camille Duval COMPANY B—Captain, Alton H. Harris; Ist Lieut., Ernest Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., James Butler; Ist Sergt., Harold T. Parker; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. 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KeL_Ltey Warp Woopsury LINCOLN DENTISTS DENTISTS Richardson Block 30 Main Street Compliments of Beye aw Compliments of J. Warp HEALEY J. H. P. Dyer Compliments of A. A. WHEELER, M. D. HAMILTON MAYO Office Hours: 1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p. m. Compliments of J. P. Connors, V. S. Compliments of ROBERT L. CARTER Table of Contents bos FRONTISPIECE—Cast of “ The District Attorney.” , 7, 8 A Curtsrmas VISION. - - 2 ‘ Madeleine A. Egge, '17 8 | Miss Vivian Van Tasste's Avuromo- . BILE EXPERIENCE - - - J. Perry Mitchell, ’17 9 A CurisTMas TALE - ae : Harold Parker, ’17 II Userut Curistmas Girrs. - - - Polly Kilburn, ’17 12 Tur Lirtte Rep Dress - “ff Katherine D. Flint, ’17 13 MODERN CHIVALRY - = - - Charles Loomis, ’17 15 WHEN THE WATER PIPE Burst ON _ -SUNDAY - - - - - Malcolm L. Munsie, ’17 15 AN Onerearn MESSAGE - - - Gladys Look, ’17 16 GuaRANTEED Hore Proor - - = - Elinor Driscoll, ’17 16 Books AND THEIR AUTHORS : - - : : - ay go 17 _ ALUMNI AND Scuoot NorTes - . - - = ae - 18, Ig t ATHLETICS : - - - : - : - ; . 20, 21 : 1917's ALPHABET - : : - Charles Loomis, ’17 21 _ EXCHANGES i a ah ay Per “Pe _JoKes Si ne en i a ee a nner, Leominster HicH Scuoor Directory - - - - - - 24 oo. a THE MAGNET Vol. X. LEOMINSTER, MASS., DECEMBER, 1916. No. 3 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Masa. EDITORIAL STAFF Epitor-In-CHIEF, EDNA FARRELL, ’17. Assistant Editor-in-Chief, J. PERry MITCHELL, ’17 Business MANAGER, CHARLES GAVIN, ’17. First Assistant Business Manager, CHARLES Loomis, ’17 Second Assistant Business Manager Evreretr G. RICHARDSON, ’18 ? Exchange Editor, Doris WILpER, ’17. School Notes’ Editor, WALTER ROLLIENs, 17, Alumni Notes’ Editor, Byron MERRILL, ’17. Jokes’ Editor, Kermit Mappen, ’I18. Athletics’ Editor, HuGcH Mixam, ’17. Critic Editor, PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, 717 Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School, who are responsible for the form and substance of each issue. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, 10 cents. SS EDITORIZES T has been thought advisable to add two new members to THE Macnet Board—first, because the members of the board felt that they were no more entitled to this honor than many others; and, secondly, because too much work fell on three or four people. Many of the seniors were considered, and finally Prudence Tremblay and J. Perry Mitchell were chosen for these positions. Mr. Mitchell was appointed assistant editor-in-chief, and Miss Tremblay will edit a new column which will appear for the first time in this issue. 7 8 THE MAGNET NOTHER short year has gone quickly around and the glad Christmas is here again. I wonder if we all fully realize the significance of this joyous day, or do we accept it simply asa day when we rejoice because it is the custom? This should not be. Nearly two thousand years ago, on a cold and snowy night, when the winds swept over the plains and the sleet drifted down, in a humble little stable, the poorest in all Bethlehem, Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of the world, was born. A brilliant star arose in the east and guided the shepherds to the birthplace that they might do homage to the new-born king. ‘Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, peace on earth, to men good-will,” sang the angel choirs from heaven. Should we not, then, be jubilant and happy on this great day of days, when, two thousand years ago, heaven and earth re- sounded with rejoicing cries of “Glory to the new born king’’? EpNA FARRELL, '17. A Christmas Vision ‘Fear not, for I bring you good tidings Of great joy, which shall be to all people.” Softly through the silent night, Rising and falling in strains so bright, Comes the song of an angel band From out the beautiful far-away land. For unto you ts born this day, in the city of David, A Savior, which 1s Christ the Lord.’ Around me spreads a heavenly light, The while I gaze at this fair sight, And wonder at the angel throng, Amidst the swell of their tender song. ‘ Glory to God, Glory to God. Glory to God tn the highest.” The vision fades, but mem’ries stay To cheer and help me on the way; And oh, the peace that doth remain With echoes of the sweet refrain! MADELEINE A. EGGE, ’17. THE MAGNET 9 fliss Vivian Van Tassle's Automobile Experience The Facts and the Newspaper Account M s VIVIAN VAN TASSLE was a typical American heiress. Wealth she had in great plenty; beauty—well, she was as pretty as any idle, pleasure-seeking fashion-plate can ever be; and brains—I really can't say, but she didn’t appear to be over-gifted, perhaps because of lack of mental exercise. Nevertheless, for once, at least, she actually used her long-suffering brain, and that was when she persuaded her brother, Percival Francis, to teach her the art of driving an automobile. Not that Miss Vivian was of a mechanical turn of mind, nor that she desired to cut down her ex- penses by dispensing with her chauffeur, not at all, but merely because other society leaders were doing it, and she could never bear to be outdone. Now Miss Vivian was nothing if not self-confident. Therefore she de- cided to take the car alone, without her brother’s knowledge, after he had given her two or three lessons, in which she had done no worse than to kill a few chickens and a cat or two, run into a wall and dent one mud-guard, ruin the other by striking a telephone pole, and meet with a few other simi- lar trivial mishaps. Therefore at the first opportunity she called up Helene Smythe, another heiress of her own type. ‘Oh, Helene is that you? This is Vivian. Would you care to take a spin in the country with me this afternoon? Oh, yes, I drive my own car now. That’s so, and the country air is so invigorating, don’t you know? Well, I'll call for you. Good-bye.” So it was that Vivian and Helene started off in the early afternoon. Mile after mile passed uneventfully, but then, the country air proved too invigorating. Miss Vivian put on a little too much speed, and over the bank they went--down—down-—and then a crash. They were saved from a nice dip in the river below by the large tree which stopped them when half- way down the steep embankment. Unhurt, but much frightened and irritated, they sent up a shout which brought a grinning farmer to the top of the bank. Hesawachance to make money, and so refused to aid them until they promised to pay him twenty- five dollars for his trouble. A long and fiery debate followed, in which Miss Van Tassle lost her temper while the farmer remained unruffled and smiling, knowing that his terms had to be accepted. Of course the young lady gave in, and the farmer, with the aid of a pair of horses, earned his money in less than hour. In spite of the farmer’s warning that a storm was approaching, Miss Vivian continued still farther into the country rather than to admit herself 10 THE MAGNET beaten. The car was a sight and so were the girls, and in all probability. they preferred to wait until dark before returning to the city. They had proceeded about two miles further, when down came the rain, The two society girls, drenched and angry, had spent almost an hour attempt- ing to put up the cover, had given it up as a bad job, and were starting home, when to cap the climax a tire burst. With no one in sight and no idea of what to do, they did the only possible thing—started to walk. The details are all too painful and miserable to relate. Enough to say that they were forced to walk four miles back to the farmer, who for another twenty- five dollars carried them to the nearest railway station. They arrived home in no enviable frame of mind, late that evening. But poor Miss Vivian Van Tassle’s trials were not quite over. Her patience was still further tried by the appearance of a reporter. She fairly boiled, and no ordinary reporter could have withstood her tirade. But under his skillful questioning, unwillingly,—in fact, unconsciously,—she told him her entire tale of woe. These are the facts; but, as J have said before, Miss Vivian Van Tassle had money and so this is what appeared in the society column of the paper. “Society GIRLS SHOW GREAT GRIT AND DETERMINATION BY WALKING Four MILES IN A DRIZZLING RAIN ‘Miss Vivian Van Tassle, the beautiful and talented society bud, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. H.S. Van Tassle, and Miss Helene Smythe, daughter of Mrs. A.C. D. Smythe, another most charming and prominent member of the younger social world, narrowly escaped death yesterday afternoon, when the car, driven by Miss Van Tassle, skidded over an embankment. ‘Only the coolness and presence of mind of the fair driver saved them from a horrible death in the river below. Undaunted, the young ladies continued their trip, after the auto was pulled up by a farmer of the vicinity with his two horses. They suffered many other inconveniences, but con- tinued until absolutely prohibited by rain and a blow-out. They were then forced to walk many miles in the rain, before reaching aid, and arrived home late last night. “Miss Van Tassle received the reporter most cordially last evening, in her palatial home, in spite of the many trials she had been through. She told the story frankly in her most charming and gracious manner. Nevertheless she failed to mention her own bravery and Racsence of mind, owing to her great mod ea and dis- like of publicity.” J. Perry MITCHELL, '17. THE MAGNET 11 A Christmas Tale 2 hee wind howled through the mountain fir and cypress trees and the snow beat against the battered panes of glass of the little outpost station on the Swiss frontier. It was the night before Christmas, and the soldiers stationed at the frontier huddled around their camp-fires, dreaming of their loved ones at home and how they had spent their previous Christmas Day eating around the roast pig and bringing in the Yule Log. The sentry paced his weary beat, back and forth, back and forth, stop- ping now and then to peer into the blinding darkness ahead to see if he could distinguish a living object crossing the frontier. At twelve the sentries changed, and as they met in the cold of the bleak December night they bade each other a Merry Christmas. The new sentry, hardly more than a boy, paced back and forth, occa- sionally beating his chilled hands against his sides. Suddenly he stopped short, and bringing his musket in front of him cried, ‘“ Halt!” to a dark object that loomed before him in the dull mist of the night. It did not move. He stooped, and lo, his hands touched three little golden curls. He picked up the little bundle and was amazed to see the face of a little girl, almost hidden in a fur cap, gazing at him. The face had a tinge of color in it, but otherwise was stiff and cold. At the outpost station a note was found in the clenched hand of the little girl. It read: “Dear Frantz: “The terrible fever is slowly taking me from this war- ridden world and before I go I am sending our little Marie to you for safe keeping. She is alone and unfit for the long journey from Marseilles, but I am sure God will guide her to you safely. Hoping that she will reach you before Christmas, so that she will be a Christmas joy to you, and bidding youa last farewell, I am Your loving wife, Henriette.” “Frozen in the terrible storm,” muttered the guard, “but poor Frantz will never know, as he was killed only a few days ago in that Alpine skir- mish.” He wiped away a tear and slowly resumed his relentless tread. The next morning they buried her beside her father under the Alpine snows and the soldier and his little Marie spent their Christmas happy to- gether somewhere, not amid the horrors and devastation of war. HAROLD PARKER, ’17. 12 THE MAGNET Useful Christmas Gifts Posie my advice and never give useful Christmas gifts. I talk from experience, and experience, you know, is the best teacher. I tried it last year. I spent hours thinking up practical gifts for my numer- ous relatives, and this is the luck I had. You remember Aunt Caroline. She is a great social butterfly but a poor housekeeper. She never can keep enough supplies in her kitchen to make her work as easy as she would like to have it. Well, I sat up one evening till half-past eleven rigging up a“ Dinah” for her. With dish-mop, dish-wipers, a cake of soap and so forth, I managed to successfully copy the illustration inthe magazine. For Aunt Margaret, who entertains a lot, I got a set of place-cards and tally-cards for a New Year’s Bridge party. To Betty I gave a generous check for her bank account, and to Dorothy, the musician, a year’s subscription to the Etude. Then I purchased a set of desk accessories for my uncles, Frank and Melvin. Well, I received ‘Thank you” notes from all, and I thought, I truly thought, I had made a success of my plan. About a month after the holidays I visited Aunt Caroline. Helping her with dinner in the kitchen, I failed to find any trace of “Dinah.” On going into the playroom after dinner, however, the first thing 1 saw was my gift, piled in a box with the rest of the children’s toys. You can imagine my,—I was going to say disgust,—but it was not disgust, it was downright hilarity. At Sunday School I became acquainted with little Louise Dayton, who lives next door to Aunt Margaret. I often go to see Louise and on my first visit after Christmas she brought out her newest scrap-book for my approval. There, on the very first pages, were pasted the place-cards I had given Aunt Margaret. Louise explained, innocently enough, that Mrs. Weston had given them to her when she cleaned up the “junk” after Christmas. This time I was disgusted. Quite accidently I found out that Betty had cashed her check and was using it, so much each week, for candy; and that Uncle Melvin had given his desk things to his office boy, ‘‘a fastidious chap.” A visit to Uncle Frank’s home revealed the fact that his present reposed in his desk drawer not yet entirely removed from its Christmas wrappings. LaterI found that Dorothy had changed her subscription for a popular magazine. I didn’t search further—I had seen enough. This year I shall buy every frivolous thing I see and, putting them all in a bag, I shall say a name and draw. I don’t care if Betty gets a match-box and Uncle Franka doll’s bonnet, I’m done with useful Christmas gifts. POLLY KILBURN, 17. THE MAGNET Riad) 13 The Little Red Dress aC H dear, Mamma, I don’t know what todo. Here it is the tenth, and you know the Old-Fashioned Ball is the sixteenth, and I haven't an old-fashioned ‘dud’ to wear. Have you any old trunks full of clothes in the attic?” Thus spoke sixteen-year-old Grace Lewis, whose pretty little face was wearing the most distressed look imaginable. “No, Grace, I haven’t; but run over to grandma’s and askher. Tell her all about the dance and what you want. I am sure she will have plenty of old-fashioned clothes.’’ Mrs. Lewis’ speech had the desired effect on Grace, who, with a bound, got her hat and coat and was off to her grand- mother’s, Grace’s grandmother was very glad to see the bright little face of Grace that morning, as she was rather lonesome, living day after day in that big house all alone. Next tothe memory of her husband, grandmother cher- ished little Grace. Nothing was too good for Grace, nor was the girl ever refused anything reasonable she asked for. Her grandmother delighted in telling her of her grandfather—of how he went to sea as a boy and finally, after years in the service, was made captain of the ship ‘‘ Nancy Lee.” Dur- ing one of his trips ashore he had met Grace Norton and fallen in love with her. They were married shortly after and came to live at the little village of South End. Grace was always thrilled whenever grandmother told her of meeting the handsome sailor, Jack Lewis, but as the beautiful story had a sad ending, she never broached the subject of her grandfather’s sea voyages. He left his wife and little son as happy as could be, while he went out in his ship bound for India. At the time of the accident, the papers reported that the ‘‘ Nancy Lee”’ had been burned at sea and that no one had survived. Today, Grace’s cheerfulness interested her grandmother, who said, “Well, Grace, what’s going to happen or has happened?” “ Grandma, have you any old trunks I can rummage through? You see the Historical Society is going to have an Old-Fashioned Ball and I want to go very, very much. Mother sent me over to ask you to help me out. I haven’t an old-fashioned dress, you know; the real old style that you wore as a girl.” Mrs. Lewis’ eyes closed. She laid her head against the back of the chair and looked as though she were thinking of the time, many years ago, when she was the age of Grace. An old portrait of her as a girl showed that Grace was as near her image as one could be. As Grace stood there looking at her grandmother, that good old lady smiled faintly. Finally she said, “ Well, child, I’ve been thinking back many years try- ing to decide what would be nice for you to wear. I remember one dress 14 THE MAGNET I wore when I was your age. I will get it for you, but my dear little girl, you must be very careful of it, because I think the world of it. I wore it the evening I met your grandfather. It is a little red dress and I’m sure it will look well on you. Just a minute, dear, and I will nie it for you. I don’t keep it in a trunk, where I would have to ‘rummage,’ as bf say. | have it in a little box.”’ Saying this she left the room. Grace was delighted when shown the dress, and nothing would do but to try it on “to see how it looked.” With the little dress on, Grace looked very much like the picture of her grandmother. After hastily wrapping the box up and thanking her grandmother with a great hug and kiss, she hurried home to tell her mother of her success. A few hours later Grace was in the midst of the crowd of ycung folks who were the life of the party. For the time being they were unconscious of anything going on outside of that hall. True, they knew it was a cold, snowy night—but what of that? They were warm. Occasionally a person would come in, take one of the spectator’s seats, remain long enough to get warm, and then go out. Outside the entrance stood an old man with his hands in his pockets trying to keep warm. Finally, he determined to go in. Surely no one would object to that for only a minute. He went in and took one of the seats near the front. As the dance progressed, the old man became more and more absorbed in watching the young people. As the last strains of ‘‘Home Sweet Home” were played, Grace and her partner came to a stop right in front of the old man, who had stayed later than he really intended. As his glance rested upon her, he started violently and tottered to his feet. He ran his hands through his white hair and then sank down in his seat exhausted, but still keeping very close watch of Grace. As she and her escort were standing in the entrance to the hall, the old gentleman came up to her and said, “ Little girl, you have given me the greatest pleasure tonight that I have had since I left here on the old ship ‘Nancy Lee.’ You are the image of my dear wife, of whom I know naught. Thank you, little one, for letting me tell you this.” ‘The ‘Nancy Lee’! Where have I heard that name? Oh! It is the ship my grandfather sailed on! Did you know him, sir? His name was Jack Lewis.” The old man could hardly believe his ears. He took her hands in his and said, “Little girl, I am your grandfather. Where is your grand- mother—my wife whom I haven’t seen for years? She must believe me dead, for she could not help but know I would come back to her if such were not the case. Take me to her, little one.” A month has now elapsed since that happy home-coming of the old sea-captain. The little gray-haired lady was almost overwhelmed with joy at seeing her husband again. The man himself was overjoyed to behold his wife and little boy, who was now grown to manhood. As for Grace, she never tires of telling what that little red dress, and her very close resem- THE MAGNET 15 blance to her grandmother's portrait, did for all her dear ones. The little red dress is dearer than ever before to the grandmother and now for the second time, it has been pnt away in the lavender box with grandmother's great treasures. KATHERINE D, FLI NTON, ’17. Modern Chivalry NE day recently, when I was coming home from football practice, the C) car was crowded. Three ladies who I should imagine were about thirty years of age were standing near me. I was very tired from practice and did not wish to vacate my seat. The ladies had gotten on in the ‘Center,’ but I did not notice any of their remarks until nearly half way home, when one of them, as though by accident, brushed my shoulder. I then noticed that they were talking in rather loud tones. Such a raillery as it was! They commented especially on the degradation of chivalry and politeness in youths. Finally I became disgusted and, rising, I said, ‘‘ Will the eldest of you ladies please take my seat?” The three ladies were looking in different directions from mine and heard nothing. I sat down and rode in peace. CHARLES Loomis, '17. NotTE—Mr. Loomis wants it emphatically stated that this didn’t really happen. It is wholly fictitious. When the Water Pipe Burst on Sunday 66 AVID cracked Goliath’s‘bean’! David killed Goliath because he went against him with suitable ammunition and plenty of it. He loaded his sling shot according to the size of the job he had before him. Some preachers I know would have tried to down the giant with a little sand in a blowpipe. David didn’t waste any time in skirmish- ing for position, either, but took dead aim at the big fellow’s head and then put muscle enough behind his throw to crack his ‘bean’ and drop him. Had he only meant to wing him, there would have been no mourning in the Philistine camp that morning. When there is no definite hope or expecta- tion nothing out of the common will happen unless ”—Ssss—--bing——sssss— sssss—sssss—binigty bang ss—Plop! The mammoth room was in an uproar. People were shouting, crying, laughing, The great tabernacle vi- brated with the shouts of thousands and thousands of people. On a plat- form in front of all these people could be seen a man in shirt sleeves, tear- ing his hair and jumping around. For once in his life “ Billy” was sincere in his gesticulations for ‘the water pipe had burst on Sunday!” Matcorm L. Mounsie. 16 THE MAGNET An .Unfinished Message Upon the red field lying, all amid the countless dead, A wounded man is dying, while a comrade lifts his head; What would those lips be saying? Are they striving for a name, Or are they faintly praying, though all words they fail to frame? At last the spell is broken—'tis a name, but nothing more;— Perhaps the rest is spoken on that far Eternal Shore. GLapys LooK, ’17. Guaranteed Hole Proof HIS is a romance, in spite of its very unromantic title—but you shall Soe: The girl was an artist and was accursed, so it seemed to her, with an artistic temperament. She had studied long under the best teachers and had started in right after graduation to be ‘‘ the rage.” It seemed to her today, as she sat moodily in her beautifully furnished studio, that nothing in the world would be so much fun as to go really bar- gain-hunting. She wanted to feel for once a real elation at saving three cents on some ‘“‘common-sensy”’ article, even if it necessitated walking three or four blocks. So, very determined, she started out. She had not gone far when she came to a window filled with stockings, guaranteed hole-proof and a real bargain, two pairs for a quarter! Mingling with the throngs intent upon a similar purpose, she emerged upon the street an hour later, tired but triumphant, having secured eight pairs of guaranteed hole-proof stockings. What harm if one tassel was missing from her coat sash and there had appeared a neat three-cornered tear in her new suit? As she was a real bargain-hunter, she must walk home. Fifteen min- utes later found her still walking briskly, head high, nearly home. Her thoughts were far away, and she nearly cried out when a young man touched her arm and handed her a slip, ‘Guaranteed Hole Proof,” which had fallen from her bundle. I said this was to be a romance, so it is sufficient to say that the girl found that real good things could be iscovered on bargain day—old friends whom one had not seen since childhood, for example. ELINOR DRISCOLL, ’17. THE MAGNET li Books and Their Authors T is my intention in this column to give a short review of the newest books and a few facts concerning their authors. Many new books are being published each month, which High School pupils should read and enjoy. However, there are many others from which one can gain little or nothing. For this reason this column has been established. By reading this you will be able to determine which books are considered most worthy of reading, and you can get a fair idea of each book. “ Enoch Crane”’ is a new book published this month, which was started and planned by F. Hopkinson Smith. After writing three chapters, F. Hopkinson Smith died, and his son, F. Berkely Smith, finished it. Mr. Smith, Jr., claims little or no credit for this book. He says that his father had made such a clear outline and such full notes that he was able to write the book almost line for line as his father would have done. It is quite in- teresting to note, however, how similar their styles of writing are. Enoch Crane is a most beautiful character. He has lived all alone for many years, after asad romance in his youth. He has a sharp and cynical tongue, which many fear, but all his acquaintances and friends have a most profound respect for this queer character, who, although apparently friend- less, is himself a friend to every one. A very clever, pretty love story is developed in this novel. This month, Jack London, one of the world’s most famous authors, died. Kate Douglas Wiggin writes in ‘‘ The Romance of a Christmas Card,” an unusual and appealing story of the lives of two young men who lefta country town for the broader and more enterprising field offered by the city. Years afterwards, when one of the boys had become successful and the other had met with just the reverse of success, a Christmas card de- signed by the wife of the minister in the old home town brings their thoughts back to boyhood days and they return just in time for the Christmas celebration. There is pathos, fun and romance in this fine story by an author famed for her clever books. Books that would make splendid Christmas presents: ‘“ Mr. Britling Sees It Through,” by H. G. Wells; ‘‘ Mary Gusta,” by Joseph C. Lincoln; “The Wonderful Year,” by William J. Locke; ‘The Lion’s Share,” by Arnold Bennett; “The Rising Tide,’ by Margaret Deland; ‘The Short Cut,” by Jackson Gregory; ‘‘The Dark Tower,” by Phyllis Bottome; “ The Romance of a Christmas Card,” by Kate Douglas Wiggin; “The Secret Trails,” by Charles G. D. Roberts; “ Local Color,” by Irvin S. Cobb. PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ’17. 18 THE MAGNET On Nov. 29, the Junior Class held a dance in the Assembly Hall. It was a great success, 150 couples at- tending. Hart's Novelty Orchestra furnished the music, which was very fine. During the evening refresh- ments were served. w On Dec. 15, the Senior Class gave its first play, “The District Attor- ney,’ at the High School. It was attended by a large audience and was voted a grand success. The cast was as follows: Mr. Wm. Seabury, Pres. of Seabury Pack- ing Co. Hugh Milam Mr. Herbert Brownell, reporter of the Tribune Arthur Burns Richard Seabury, senior at college Walter Rollins Bob Kendrick, a fixture at the University William Allen Billy Reynolds, freshman at college Zenas Heath P. Homer Sullivan, politician Harry Hill John J. Crosby, district attorney, running for re-election Fred Warren Jimmie, office boy Harold Parker Howard Calvert, Beverley’s little brother Charles Loomis Sam, Calvert's butler James Butler Aunt Hattie, Wm. Seabury’s sister Edna Farrell Dorothy Seabury, Wm. Seabury’s daughter Doris Wilder Thera Heath Ruth Wilkinson Elsie Pierce Beverly Calvert Peggy Marshall Polly Whitney (Dorothy’s chums) Margaret, servant Gladys Look AMOK FPR a tel aoe RL AY SS C99) ET OM PR: r NEURAL) 2 Oe Act I. Drawing-room of the Seabury residence. Act II. The district attorney’s office a few months later. Act III. Same as Act 1, one year later. Place—Chicago Time—Present 7 Mr, F-st-r’17, (transcribing short- hand), Napoleon was sweeping— Miss Cole: Sweeping, what? Mr. F-st-r’17: Sweeping you. 2 The following is a copy of what caused so much mirth among the girls of Room 20. After a brave assault on the fortress by a squad of boys it was captured and borne away. Woman's faults are many, Men have only two. Everything they say, And everything they do. Although the above may be true, they know (the girls) that they can’t get along without them,—(or with them). Ask any of the girls about it. @ A short time ago Mr. Sullivan let the members of his class in Commu- nity Civics, take charge of the class and each ask of any other member THE MAGNET 19 any question he wished. The result was as follows: Mr. Blanchard: Mr. Thurston, can you tell what quarantine is? Mr. Thurston: It is a er-r-ritis a sort of a candle. eo For students in Typewriting: If you typewrite rite wrong on the type- writer, Then you're certainly not a right typewriter, But would you type type right, Write rite right, or you might Write rite wrong typing type on the type- writer. 2 Margaret Coughlin, Mary Papaz, Mary Thompson, and Anna Toolin, four freshman girls, were awarded Palmer diplomas for excellence in writing. It would be fine if a few of the upper classmen were worthy of this honor. Albert Lauzon, ’14, has been trans- ferred from his position in Washing- ton, D. C., to the New York Custom House. Ww Katherine Bird, '16, is now em- ployed at the B. M. depot at Fitch- burg. w Rodney Swift, 14, is working for the Leominster Ice Co. ue Clarence Kline, ’14, is the Leom- inster representative of the Worcester Evening Telegram. John Lynch, ’15, remains at Dyer’s Drug Store. Helena Moore, ’16, is in the office of the Lyons Co., plumbers. Ww Mary McHugh, ’14, is teaching in Canterbury, Conn. 20 THE MAGNET | Diseraa ay went to Waltham on November 21, and played the High School Football Team of that city. Although we were outclassed from the start, we played a good game, considering our opponents, who are thought by many to be the best High School Team in the State. In defeat there is honor, for we have the distinction of having crossed their goal line, something only one other High School Team has done this year. Berger and Allen were the bright lights for us, while Smith and McGahan played well for the visitors. so Our next game was with Gardner, in that town. We were defeated, but the boys from the Chairtown were given a hard fight. L. H. S. entered the game somewhat handicapped, for Hadley and Bell were on the list of injured. It was a cold, raw day, and the wind bothered both teams. L. H.S. held her rival to six points in the first half, but she weakened in the second and Gardner ran up to 42 points. Loomis, Mallory and Butler played well for L. H. S., while Bourne was the strength of Gardner. we Our last game of the season was played with Fitchburg, Thanksgiving morning, at the Old Trotting Park. The visitors were given the surprise of their lives, because they had anticipated a walk-over, but it was far from such. They scored a touchdown in the first few minutes of play, but from then on until the middle of the fourth period their work had little effect on the L. H. S. line—in fact, upon the whole team. Our boys played the best game of the year. There was more real football and fighting spirit in that game than they had shown all the season. The field was anything but a gridiron, it was soft and muddy, the teams had hard work staying on their feet, let alone holding the ball. The championship of the league goes to Fitchburg again. Davis performed best for the victors, while Allen, Berger, and Garland played a hard game for L. H. S. THE MAGNET 21 Principal Morse and Coach Sullivan have arranged a schedule for basket-ball games between rooms on the same floors. Then the best room is to play the best room on the next floor for the championship of the build- ing, It has caused a great deal of interest among the lower class men, for each room turns out to support its room-mates. On behalf of the management, I wish to thank all the boys, who have in any way helped to make this season a success. Particularly Arthur Burns and Lawson Hiltz, who labored in the pouring rain before and after the Fitchburg game. Hucu MILa, ’17. 1917’s Alphabet is for Allen of football fame; is for Butler, James his front name; is for Bob Cook, the basket-ball star; is Driscoll who’s quite jocular; is for Egge the librarian fair; is for Farrell with the auburn hair; is for Gregory, the boy with the graft; is for Holden, she’s got a queer laugh; is for Ingram who writes such themes; is for J. Perry, from Sterling it seems; is for Katie, she’s from New York; is for Look who likes to talk; is for Milam the boss of us all; ’s for the numerals dear to us all; is for one and all, a swell bunch; is for Prue, the boy with the punch; is for Queenan, don’t you know; is for Ruth, she’s not so slow; is for Swanson, who is so bright; is for Thompson, she’s always right; is for us, an illustrious set; is for vim, we’ve got some, you bet; is for Woods, who’s not very tall; is for extra, there’s not room for all; is for Yvonne, without any doubt; is for Zeke, who can’t be left out. CHARLES Loomis, ’17. NK KX ES CHYMOVOZEM AUTON OOWD 22 THE MAGNET THe Macnet acknowledges with thanks the following exchanges: The Enterprise, Keene, N. H.; The Echo, Winthrop, Mass.; The Bulletin, Lawrence, Mass.; Zhe Totem, (2), Seattle, Wash.; Zhe News, East Orange, N. J.; Zhe Tripod, Thornton Academy, Saco, Me.; The Record, North High School, Worcester; Zhe Jndex, South High School, Worcester; Zhe Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass.; The Red and White, Rochester, N. H.; The Argus, Gardner, Mass.; High School News, Columbus, Neb.; Zhe Artsan, Bridgeport, Conn.; The Breccia, Portland, Me.; High School Life, Effingham, Ill.; Zhe Radiator, Somerville, Mass.; The Hespertan, Hoquiam, Wash.;-. Zhe Clarion, Rochester, N. Y.; P. J. H. S. Flyer, Presque Isle, Me.; Zhe Forum, Greenfield, Ohio; Zhe Polyticknic, Troy, N. Y.; The Massachusetts Collegian, Amherst, Mass. It would be difficult to criticize adversely the excellent papers received — this month, they are so attractive and complete in their departments. In the Oak, Lily and Ivy, we find mention of Miss Sadie O’Connell, for- mer Elocution Teacher at L. H. S., now in charge of the rhetoricals at Mil- ford High. AS OTHERS SEE US You have an excellent paper. “An Old Sailor’s Story” is especially good.—Red and White. Your editorials are especially good, particularly your article urging the students to show their talents in your paper. Most papers seem to have this difficulty.—7he Record. The editorials and stories are excellent. The cuts are very good. —The Tripod. More cuts would improve your paper. The school cheers are very good.—Radaior. A paper as well gotten up as yours should have more than four ex- changes. Try your arts as a magnet and attract a few.—Auterprise THE MAGNET 23 FOR APPEARANCE SAKE One day Pat appeared on the street with a huge tear in his coat sleeve. “Look here, Pat,” protested a friend, ‘‘ why don’t you get that hole mended?” “Not Oi, sor,” said Pat. ‘A hole may be the result of an accident, but a patch is a sure sign of poverty.” Ww Waiter,” called the irascible cus- tomer, “do you call this an oyster stew?” “Yessah,” replied the sorely tried servant. “Why, the oyster in this stew isn’t big enough to flavor it!” “Oh, sah, he wasn’t put in dar fur flavorin’ purposes, sah; hit’s jus’ put in ter christen it.” od Mr. Jones had recently become the father of triplets. The minister stopped him on the street to con- gratulate him. “Well, Jones,’ said, “I hear the Lord has smiled on you.” “Smiled on me,” repeated Jones, “ He laughed out loud.” Mrs. Brindle: Now, Mary, I want you to becareful. This is some very old table linen—been in the family for over two hundred years and— Mary: Ahsure ma’am, you needn't worry, I won't tell a soul and it looks as good as new anyway. we LOOKING AHEAD An old Scotch woman had been promised a new bonnet, and before making the purchases, the donor called and inquired, “Would you rather have a felt or a straw bonnet, Mrs. McDonald?” “Weel, ma’am,” said the canny old lady thoughtfully, “I think I’ll tak’ a strae one. When I’m done wi’ it, it ll maybe be a mouthful to the cow.” w ‘“Muzzer,” said the four-year old, ‘did you hear the stepladder when it tumbled over?” “No, dear,” said the mother, “] hope papa didn't fall.” ‘Not yet; he’s still hanging on to the picture molding.” 24 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Mayor Henry F. Sawtelle, Chairman; Frederick T. Platt, Vice-chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Bigham, Dr. M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, J. Ward Healey, Bertha E. Barnes. Superin- tendent of Schools-—Dr. W. H. Perry. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce. Faculty Principal—K. L. Morse. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics. Secretary—Ruth Burnap. Assistants—Frank P. Bell, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Alice G. Smith, Commercial Branches; C. W. Louibard, Evelyn G. Hearsey, Science; A. Leila Daily, Nellie S. Nutting, Winifred W. Fiske, Leila W. Stratton, English; Winifred E. Shackley, Elocution; Guy Forbush,F. F. Sullivan, History; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Elsie W. Jeffers, French; Ethel Ham, German; Clarette L. Rogers, Spanish; Martha A. Lundagen, Mathematics; D. W. O'Brien, Agriculture; James Coburn, Military Drill; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Training; W. H. Kenney, Music; H. U. Pease, Manual Training; Ruth M. Buxton, Drawing; Kathryn Wells, Marion Warren, Domestic Science. Athletic Association Hugh Milam, President; Everett G. Richardson, Vice-president; Esther Woods, Secretary; Frank P. Bell, Treasurer. Hugh Milam, Manager of Fovivall; William Allen, Captain. Zenas Heath, Manager of Baseball; Francis Killelea,Captain. Harold Parker, Manager of Basket-ball; Robert Cook, Captain. Class Officers Senior—President, Hugh Milam; Vice-president, William Allen; Marshal, Zenas Heath; Secretary, Esther Woods; Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson. Junior—President, Robert Hull; Vice-president, Dixi Hoyt; Marshal, Everett G. Richardson; Secretary, Canzadia Cook; Treasurer, Gladys Barry. Sophomore-—President, Terence Farrell; Vice-president, Roy Harris; Marshal, H. Eugene Kingman; Secre- tary, Margaret Safford; ‘Treasurer, Marion Burdett. Freshman—President, George Gould; Vice-president, Ferdinand Myers; Marshal, Bernard Wilson; Secre- tary, Marion Seaver; Treasurer, Mary Thompson. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harry S. Hill; Ist Lieut., Malcolm Munsie; 2d Lieut., Charles Boyden; Ist Sergt., Arthur Burns; Quartermaster Sergt., Wilfred Murray; Sergeants, Daniel J. Watson, Winfield D. Gove, Hamilton Osborne, Winchester Blake; Corporals, Albert R. Cook, Howard L. Nutting, Elliot Greene, Howard Cragin, Willis Simington, Camille Duval COMPANY B—Captain, Alton H. Harris; Ist Lieut., Ernest Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., James Butler; Ist Sergt., Harold T. Parker; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. Richardson; Sergeants, Lawson Hiltz, Ferdinand Fischer, Joseph Murphy, Octave Le Clair; Corporals, James R. Bascom, Thomas Harvey, Peter Galla- gher, Elmer Adams, Leo Darphinais, Willard Carter. COMPANY C-—Captain, Charles C. Gavin; Ist Lieut., William Allen; 2d Lieut., Martin H. Foster; Ist Sergt., J. Perry Mitchell: Quartermaster Sergt., Morgan Whitney; Sergeants, Walter Pollard, Dixi Hoyt, Ker- met Madden, Andrew Muldoon; Corporals, Warren Carter, Herbert Hazen, Leonard Laconture, Jamef Shannon, Ronald Traill, Arthur Mahan. COMPANY D—Captain, Hugh N. Milam: Ist Lieut., Randall E. Farquhar; 2d Lieut., George W. Figen- baum; Ist Sergt., William J. Burgess; Quartermaster Sergt., Charles Garland; Sergeants, John Regan, Alfred Guy, Francis Cummisky, Norman C. Fassett; Corporals, Zenas Heath, Robert J. Hull, Leon Hadley, John F. Kearney, Chrsstof Dietz, Charles Page. COMPANY E—Captain, Frederick W. Warren; Ist Lieut., Charles W. Loomis, Jr.; 2d Lieut., Byron D. Merrill; Ist Sergt., Henry Prue; Quartermaster Sergt., Robert Cook; Sergeants, Edward J. Regan, Ken- neth P. Gregory, Walter J. Rollins; Corporals, Harold Ells, Eugene Kingman, Raymond Berger, Neil Reynolds, John H. Boyle, Francis Haley. Green’s Drug Store We are Sole Agents for Fish’s “ Green Seal” Chocolates Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, | Perfumes and Soaps The Quality Drug Store 2 Monument Sq. Telephone 781 Leominster, Mass. fe GEN The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Motion Picture Theater, where only the best and latest photo plays will be shown. Compliments of Gas Light Co. Electric Light and Power Co. Leominster Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilating Blower Pipe and General Jobbing Compliments of J. CUSHING CO. Flour, Grain, and Feed For your Parties and your home dessert before you try another place for Quality and Price, try Peerless Ice Cream Guaranteed Satisfaction THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY STORE F. E. Short Co. Staple and Fancy Groceries Oxy-Acetylene Welding of Brass, Iron, Steel GRIMES HARRIS 92 Pleasant St. Leominster, Mass. Compliments of W.D. EARL CO. Leominster Fuel Co. 8 Mechanic St., Leominster, Mass. en HIGH SCHOOL BOYS There are plenty of opportunities W hitney Co. in our Company for ambitious young men, and when you are Manufacturers of through school we will be glad at any time to talk it over with you. By aper Boxes Remember us then. 142 Water St. Leominster E. H. SAXTON, President Leominster Shell Goods Mig. Co. rT ie ie Po He Pd Ht 1S} m en Ole F. A. KIRK fitch hth PHOTOGRAPHER invariably uses Wright Ditson equipment. Wright Ditson Tennis Rackets were used by 14 Monument Sq. Leominster winners in the National Championships during the past three years. Our Championship Tennis Balis are used in all National Championships of U.S N.L.T A. WRIGHT DITSON 744, Washington ., Boston Compliments of W. A. PUTNAM Insurance Bank Block H. P. BLlopcGett, M. D. Office Hours, 1.00 to 3.00, 7.00 to 800 p.m. DIXI G. HOYT, M. D. Smith’s Central Laundry Office Hours: 2 to 4, 7 to 8 p. m. Sunday by Appointment Laundering of All Kinds 2 Gardner Place Leominster The Up-to-Date Cleaning Pressing Co. “porn Proprietor Ladies’ Garments Cleaned and Pressed at the Lowest Prices 12 Pleasant St. Telephone 891 M New Styles in Rings, Pins, and Fobs with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel | on each. E. I. THOMAS The Men’s Shop 15 Water Street . Shoes and Furnishings for Men and Boys Ladies’ and Men’s Garments Cleaned and Pressed | | The MEN'S SHOP 15 Water St. Established 1874 E. E. Burdett, Ph. G. Apothecary Main Street Leominster A. C. Hosmer Co. Newsdealers and Stationers Leominster, Mass. Leominster Hardware Co. Hardware and Sporting Goods Richardson Block F.G. Smith Piano Co. Compliments of Distributors of Webster Pianos Bradbury Pianos The Horn Supply Co. HIS STORE places Quality First, as price without quality means nothing. Laythe-Chamberlin Shoe Co. 32 Main Street Carelessness doesn’t pay Protect your feet from the cold ground with McPherson’s Repairing A. B. McPherson’s 25% Mechanic St. Compliments of Conant-Chapin Co. Lyon the Florist Flowers for All Occasions 82 Pleasant St. Telephone C. B. COOK Steam Vulcanizing of all kinds Leominster 89 Main Street, Leominster OS Branks Tracy.) My Auctioneer and Liberal House Furnisher and Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves Regular Auction Sales Saturdays at 7.30 p. m. 48 Monument Sq. Compliments of Leominster Ice Co. PIERCE, FURNITURE: CG) COLUMBIA BLOCK 69 and 71 MAIN STREET LEOMINSTER M. H. FISKE CO. JOB PRINTING Carriage, Sign, and Automobile Painting of all kinds done at this office. Shop, Howe St. Tel. 27 W BOUTWELL CO. 18 Central St. Leominster Richardson Piano Case Co. Compliments of Harrison Co. Compliments of Star Manufacturing Co. Compliments of Class _ of peek CO. We have a Power Hammer for Forging and Blacksmith Work Compliments of Standard Comb Co. The Goodale Comb Co. Manufacturers of Combs, Hair Pins, Etc. Water St. Leominster Compliments of E.. B. Kingman Co. Compliments of Howe Comb Co. ‘Tremaine Street 1917 Compliments of Royal Comb Co. W. K. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds New Styles in Rings, Pins, and Fobs with High School Building in Blue and White Enamel on each, FE. I. THOMAS The Men’s Shop 15 Water Street Shoes and Furnishings for Men and Boys Ladies’ and Men's Garments Cleaned and Pressed The MEN’S SHOP 15 Water St. Established 1874 E. E. Burdett, Ph. G. | Apothecary Main Street A. C. Hosmer Co. Newsdealers and Stationers Leominster Leominster, Mass. Leominster Hardware Co. | Hardware and Sporting Goods Richardson Block Compliments of F.G. Smith Piano Co. Distributors of Webster Pianos The Horn Supply Co. Bradbury Pianos HIS STORE places Quality First, as price without quality - means nothing. Laythe-Chamberlin Shoe Co. 32 Main Street Carelessness doesn’t pay Protect your feet from the cold ground with McPherson’s Repairing A. B. McPherson’s 25% Mechanic St. Compliments of Conant-Chapin Co. Lyon the Florist Flowers for All Occasions 82 Pleasant St. C. B. COGS Steam Vulcanizing of all kinds Leominster Telephone 89 Main Street, Leominster Frank Tracy Auctioneer and Liberal House Furnisher and Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves Regular Auction Sales Saturdays at 7.30 p. m. 48 Monument Sq. Compliments of Leominster Ice Co. Right Quality Right Prices Safety First at the means for you to think and act with common sense 5. K. AMES’ BUTTER Gnd TER STORES | mneans applying it when in or about 42 Monument Sq. Leominster trolley cars Fitchburg Leominster Street Railway Co. 59 Branch Stores in New England The Viscoloid Company Ideal Gifts Leominster Daily Enterprise Chase's Line | The only paper that contains the Local News Practical Gifts in Hand Colored Boxes We have a first-class Job Printing Plant 25c and up If you want a job done right, bring it to us Exclusive Dealers pee Court | Neighborhood Store 37 Blossom Street Compliments of Class of 1919 eee Quality Grocery Store F, F. Madden, Prop. A. L. Parkman oh Evaiaieys Staple and Fancy Groceries 11 A Pleasant St. Leominster Green’s Drug Store 4 For your Parties and your home dessert We are Sole Agents for before you try another place for Quality and. Fish’s “ Green Seal’ Chocolates Price, try Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, | Perfumes Peerless Ice Cream Guaranteed Satisfaction and Soaps The Quality Drug Store THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY — 2 Monument Sq. Telephone 781 : STORE Leominster, Mass. THE GEM F. E. Short Co. The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Staple and Fancy Groceries Motion Picture Theater, where only the best and latest photo plays will be shown. Oxy-Acetylene Welding of Brass, Iron, Steel GRIMES HARRIS 92 Pleasant St. | Leominster, Mass. Compliments of } Gas Light Co. Leominster Electric Light and Power Co. Compliments of Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and W.D. EARL CO. Ventilating Blower Pipe and General Jobbing Compliments of J. CUSHING CO. Leominster uel Co. Flour, Grain, and Feed 8 Mechanic St, Leominster, Mass. _ er. � 4 74! FRONTISPIECE—The Macnet Board SDITORIAL ee) aes OLOGY OF AN ALUMNUS - - ee tS 50 R) OFA Box A GIRL, AND A DoLLAR rete THEIR AUTHORS : = pa : — - . = = � ScHoot Nores - - - a - - STER HicH Scuoort DirRECTORY Table of Contents John R. Miller, ’og Roger K. Beedle, ’16 Florence D. Conlon, Esther Follansbee, Ruth E. Whitmore, 16 16 16 7,8 THE MAGNET Vol. X. LEOMINSTER, MASS., JANUARY, 1917. No. 4 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF Epitor-In-CHIEF, EDNA FARRELL, ’17. Assistant Editor-in-Chief, J. PERRY MITCHELL, ’17 Business MANAGER, CHARLES GAVIN, ’17. First Assistant Business Manager, CHARLES LoomIs, ’17 Second Assistant Business Manager Everett G. RICHARDSON, '18 Exchange Editor, Doris WILDER, ’17. School Notes’ Editor, WaLTER ROLLINs, ’17. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Byron MERRILL, ’17. Jokes’ Editor, Kermir Mappen, ’18. Athletics’ Editor, HucuH Mivram, ’17. Critic Editor, PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ’17 Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School, who are responsible for the form and substance of each issue, Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. N observance of the tenth anniversary of THe Macnet, the Edi- torial Staff decided to publish an Alumni Issue this month. The former editors and contributors of THe MAGNnet were notified of this fact and a few have been loyal and kind enough to contribute. The editors wish to express their thanks and appreciation of these contributions and to compliment the Class of 1916 for its loyal support. 8 THE MAGNET I HE other day while reading, I came upon these words: “ Be- | ing diligent is the gate by which we must pass to knowledge and fortune; without it we are both unserviceable to ourselves and our fellow creatures and a burden to the earth.” ‘This seemed to suggest to me a most excellent New Year’s resolution for every one, but especially for high school students. If there is any time in our lives when we should make the most of every day, it is in our high school career. It is there that we are each forming the basis of our lives and it depends largely upon our diligence whether we will be a “burden to the earth” or whether the earth will be one whit wiser or better for our having lived. Each day all our tasks should be performed to the very best of our ability. Our Senior Class motto emphasizes this fact, “ Ne tentes aut perfice’—‘‘ Attempt not, or accomplish thoroughly.” The main criticism educators make of high schools is that upon graduating we have a superficial knowledge of many things, but not enough of any one thing to help us to any great extent unless we continue our education. However, the pupils themselves are largely responsible for this state of affairs. How much he puts into and gets out of any course depends upon each individual. Besides the knowledge we, as high school pupils, gain from do- ing our work carefully and diligently, there isa greater benefit—that is the formation of a habit of diligence, perseverance, and applica- tion, which will remain with us throughout our lives. Therefore, let us now resolve to do all our work during the year of 1917 diligently and carefully, and to the best of our ability. EDNA FARRELL, '17. THE MAGNET 9 The Apology of an Alumnus B way of reminiscence, proper to an alumni article, I may recall to those members of the Class of 1909 who are fortunate enough to have had college review geometry with Mr. Hull, how he began at the very beginning, with the title of the book, “ Plane Geometry.” This, in turn, may serve by way of introduction to call your attention to my title. I use alumnus in the general sense of mixed gender in which it stands for alumnus and alumna. Having made this clear, I wish to state that I have long real- ized that the alumnus (m. and f.) has needed an apology. But the sort of apology he (m. and f.) needs, I now see to be very different from the one I supposed he needed when I was editor of THE MaAcGner and launched an alumni number. Eight years ago my secret judgment on the alumni, by and large, was rather severe. It seemed passing strange to me that they did not respond with more zeal to appeals for copy. There they were, I considered, many of them with college degrees and all with at least several years’ experience of life, unable, unwilling, too lazy with very, very few ex- ceptions, to offer a paltry token of their loyalty. Thereupon I made a firm resolve: never, if asked, to decline to contribute to an alumni number of THe MacGner. Like most resolves, 1 now realize this to have been very rash and ill-considered, as is the public statement of it, for it makes me the legitimate prey of all future MAGNET editors. The rashness of it, however, has but just dawned upon me. Fora while, all went well. If I remember correctly, it was to the first alumni number after my graduation that I con- tributed, very appropriately, a letter on Williams College where I was then a student. The next year, very conveniently, as part of the penalty of hav- ing been in an honor division in Latin, I had on hand a metrical translation of one of Horace’s poems. It had failed of any particular recognition at college, so I foisted it upon the readers of THE Macnet. The third year, -aresurrected freshman theme made easy my dutiful resolve. Then for a blessed interval THE MaGnet either ceased to publish alumni numbers or failed—for this relief much thanks—to ask me to contribute. Now that a fourth appeal has come, I find myself in a position to realize the situation of the alumni that [ so completely failed to appreciate eight years ago. I owe them an apology; they owe THz MaGner an apology; and I can best make mine by formulating theirs. One’s judgments of others, 1 find, grow more lenient with advancing years. In some respects pupils of high school age are the most cruel crea- tures imaginable. Their lives have been just long enough to make them realize that their elders are not the perfect persons their childhood fancied; but their lives have not been long enough to make them realize the exten- uating circumstances of imperfection. Therefore, from their narrow, newly- formulated point of view, they judge and are apt to judge harshly. They become unsympathetically critical and, speaking from my own experience, 10 THE MAGNET those who go to college usually remain more or less in that benighted state until they reach their senior year. It is my observation that the college senior is far from being the high and mighty, proud and haughty personage many picture him. The average college senior is humble. You will find him becoming human and humane, with glimmerings of sympathetic appre- ciation of others. ? It is after going through some such evolution as this, that I can finally appreciate the non-contributing alumnus. I suppose MaGnet editors still picture alumni either with desk dr awers filled with literary material appro- priate for THe MaGner or else with the ability and leisure to dash it off at a moment’s notice. Well, let us take an inventory. Some article, poem, or story is suggested. Articles? Let us see. Not badly supplied, it would seem. Here are the titles: ‘‘La Renaissance Francaise’’ and several others in French, obviously out of the question; the following in English, ‘‘ Mar- guerite de Navarre; “ Montaigne: An Appreciation; “Calvin,” cleverer and more humorous than one would expect, but still hardly suitable; ‘“ The Seventeenth Century Conception of the Honnéte Homme,” containing an original but hardly sufficiently worked-out theory; ‘‘The Encyclopedia,” a title sufficient to scare any reader; then finally a magnum opus with the pre- tentious title ‘Social Preaching in Contemporary French Drama.” I can also recaJl that in a drawer not now accessable lie a few essays of an earlier period, among them ‘“‘Some Historical Novels of the Nineteenth Century,” and “ Lowell as a Critic.” These might, with pruning, be acceptable; but they are inaccessible and time is short. As for stories, I recall only two—in the inaccessible drawer eleven hundred miles away; and they are much too long. One is inappropriate and both so crude that I blush at thought of them. What about a poem? Possibly because I have not yet fallen in love, I happen to have none on hand. This question, then, brings us to the sup- posed ability of the alumnus to dash off something at a moment’s notice. As regards poems, they are usually short and with the vogue of what Max Eastman calls lazy verse, it would seem that an intelligent alumnus might produce one easily, even though he had none written. What is more, I have a subject that I think would lend itself admirably to treatment in the manner of vers libre and imagism. It is the car-ride downtown from the university: first along the park on one side and rows of brand-new, sun- parlored apartment houses on the other; past the entrances to private streets where millionaires live; past an architectural corner near which stand an expensive clubhouse, a Christian Science church, a Masonic temple, a Methodist church, a Jewish synagogue, a palatial hotel, a Baptist church, and a billboard conspicuous with the suggestion of Cook’s Imperial—tonight; along drab residential streets; past business corners; through a half-deserted, dirty, smoky, blighted district; then a wholesale district; the public library; then skyscrapers, theatres, hotels, and department stores. But after one short trial, I leave my readers to utilize the material. Well, if not a poem, then something else. After all, poets, even lazy THE MAGNET il ones, are born, not made. Surely, so will think the uninitiated, an alumnus with a college education can write something, not realizing that a college education acts as an inhibition upon the writing instinct. J recently sawa statemeut to this effect offered as an explanation of the astonishing lack of literary talent in this country. A college education makes one self-critical besides giving one the knowledge that much that might be said has already been said. Personally, I learned for myself in college that I had a defec- tive creative imagination and was told that I had a certain awkwardness of sentence structnre. Teaching, as every well-informed person will tell you, is of all professions the one most calculated to kill creative impulses. As for the awkwardness of my sentence structure, I am only too well aware of it. Thus, any clear-sighted person can see that things that to an outsider may seem advantages are from another point of view insuperable handicaps: I have now shown, in one concrete instance, that an alumnus has neither a drawer full of literary material appropriate for THe MacGnet nor the ability—unless a rare inspiration should coincide with the request—to dash it off at a moment’s notice. The matter of leisure comes next. It is by mere chance that the present request reached me on the first day of my Christmas vacation. If I had been really celebrating Christmas, if I had a family, if I were engaged in almost any other occupation—where should I have found time to write even an apology? With account made for varying details of circumstance, I feel that my own case stands as typical of the plight of the alumnus, at least of the alumnus of several years’ standing. If this is the plight of the alumnus, then this was the plight of the alumnus; and this w de, possibly, the plight of the present editor when THz Macnet observes its twentieth anniversary. The case of the recent graduate, as I have intimated, is not so hope- less. The chances are that he has a better. or at least a more appropriate, literary provision; and, as faras the demands of THE MAGNET are concerned, more ability and leisure to fulfill them. Not to be overiooked is the ten-year life of THE MAGner. It is wholly and rationally possible, nay probable, that now, since there is an increasing number of alumni who know the significance and possibilities of THE Mac- NET as well as its trials and tribulations —if, indeed, it now has any—who loyally and sympathetically contribute whenever called upon. If their contributions, together with those of older alumni who may have reformed, should crowd out mine, how happy I should be! But if a consummation so devoutly to be wished is not yet to be, it may not be amiss to offer a constructive suggestion of how to fill an alumni number. This elaborate apology of mine suggests it. If stamps were in- closed in requests for contributions, they might bring in enough apologies to provide, if published, at least an entertaining revelation of the alumni state of mind. Joun RicHaRDSON MILLER, L. H. S., Igog. Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., Christmas, 1910. 12 THE MAGNET Dear Readers of THE MAGNET:— Christmas is over and a big, black, ominous cloud of mid-year exams appears on the horizon. Everything else but study is dropped now, or per- haps I should say, supposed to be dropped, while we grind away at Chem- istry and Math and the others. But I don’t suppose this will interest you much, because you have enough with which to busy yourselves, too. Perhaps, however, you would like to learn a little of the work and of the social life here. I won’t go into too much detail about the work, as I am only a Hresh- man and I can’t tell you much about any except the work of my own year. We have four prepared studies. Mathematics, consisting of Advanced Al- gebra, Trigonometry, and Analytical and Descriptive Geometry, four hours a week; Chemistry, in which we have one recitation, three lectures, and four hours of laboratory work. We have three recitations in English and one lecture; and three hours of recitations in French or German. We are ex- pected to put at least two hours of preparation on each lesson. Besides “preps,” as we call prepared subjects, we have four hours of mechanical drawing, six hours of free-hand drawing, and two hours of Physical Educa- tion, with one lecture and four hours of shop practice. Hazing has been abolished here, so all the Sophomores make us do is to buy a Freshman cap, which is a small skullcap with a gigantic red button, nearly as large as the cap, on top. Of course if one joins a Fraternity he gets initiated in good shape—I speak from experience. During the year we have planned various activities. Of course during the Fall the football games, the rope pull and socials occupy our time. As the season advances dances are planned and recently we held a carnival, a new affair here, which was a great success. Each Fraternity put on an | act, as well as a sketch bythe faculty. It was a very enjoyable affair. Dancing was enjoyed after the performance. There are a great number of lectures held, usually one or two a week, on important engineering subjects. They are usually illustrated by means of ‘ movies,” which makes them all the more interesting. For organizations there are some six Fraternities, the Glee Club, Rifle Club, Wireless Club and several others, including the Y. M. C. A. in the new gymnasium. The try-outs for the Tech. Show come off tomorrow, and work will be started on that immediately. There is always plenty of activity here, you may be sure. The life at Tech. is certainly somewhat different from that at High School, and something new occurs almost every day, but it is all very en- joyable, and I believe that if a fellow wants to get a mighty good technical education, and at the same time have the social life of a general college, this is the place to come. | We have some very fine equipment here, especially the electrical labora- tory, which of course helps in practical education. To be sure I miss High THE MAGNET 13 School, but I have managed to come up to some of the activities, and I ex- pect, if all goes well, to see you February second. I suppose I ought to tell you to put everything else aside and come to hear the concert, and you certainly want to, also Il am going to ask you to try to Sell all the tickets you can, to help the Athletic Association for dear old L. H. S. I will ring off now to give somebody else a chance,—and I wish you all success for the New Year. Sincerely yours, Rocer K. BEEDLE, 16. Elbridge St., Worcester, Mass, liriam’s Pearls URRAGE DETLOR, the wealthy steel magnate, walked thoughtfully up and down the club room a few times. Then after much delibera- tion and with an exclamation “ By Jove, I'll do it!” which aroused the curiosity of those in the room, went to the telephone. “ Broad 1176—Hello, is this you Jameson?—Well, this is Detlor. You know today is Miriam’s birthday—Yes, she was twenty-four when we were married; I guess you can figure it up now all right—Well, to get down to business; I’ve decided to give Miriam that pearl necklace you were show- ing me last week; I guess it was three thousand dollars. She’s giving a little birthday dinner to some of her friends tonight at eight, so I wish you'd send it up to the house as quickly as you can. It’ll be a nice little surprise all right! I’ll pay you next week, Dick. Good-bye.” It was about seven o’clock when Detlor reached home. “Well, girlie, how do you like it?” he asked the moment he saw his wife. “Like what?” she inquired. “Why, the necklace—it can’t be he hasn’t sent it yet?” “T haven’t seen any necklace, Burrage,” Miriam replied. Detlor went to the ‘phone. “Broad 1176—Hello. Is Mr. Jameson there?—Gone to Detroit!—Well, do you know anything about the pearl necklace that Mr. Detlor ordered ?—What, you delivered it yourself to my secretary? Well, thank you.” “Funny he didn’t give it to you, Miriam. Do you know where he is?” “T think he’s in the library, Burrage.” A minute later, Detlor was in the library. “Proctor, did you forget to give that package to Mrs. Detlor?” “What package?” “Why, the package from Mr. Jameson's of course!” “]T haven't seen any package,” declared the secretary. 14 THE MAGNET “Well, this is interesting! Proctor, I want you to come down to Jame- son’s with me immediately.” A few minutes later they reached the jeweler’s. ‘Ts the clerk here who said he delivered the necklace at Mr. Detlor’s?” “Yes, I am the one.” “Well, is this the man you gave it to?” “Why, no. It was a decidedly tall man with dark browneyes. Are you Mr. Detlor? Well, it was your secretary I gave it to,” and he repeated the little incident that happened in front of the mansion. ‘Would you know this man if you should see him?” “Yes; I’m sure I should. He appeared so nervous that I looked him over pretty well. But when I saw him turn up the steps again I knew it must be all right. As I said before he was very tall, had dark eyes, rather a long nose, wore a black and white striped tie and—” ‘By Jove, Proctor, I’ve got a pretty good idea of just what this situa- tion is. I guess we'd better hand this case over to the police!” Detlor went to the station, gave a full account of the case, including his suspicions, told them to get the best detective possible, and went home to Miriam. The next day, after what seemed to be endless waiting, the telephone rang. The cal! was from the station, telling Burrage to come down right away. When he entered the chief’s private office, the first thing he saw was a wide black and white striped necktie. “Mr. Detlor, we've got our man—and the necklace too!” the chief ex- claimed triumphantly. ‘““That’s just great!” cried Burrage. ‘As for you Mr. Hayes, take a little friendly advice from me. Don’t buy such loud ties in the future. I always imagined you as one of those ‘gentleman burglars’ since you ap- peared at the club about two months ago, but I never would have suspected you of this if you hadn’t worn that tie yesterday afternoon. I suppose when you heard me ’phone Mr. Jameson you thought it would be a pretty easy job to waylay the clerk and get the necklace. AmJIright? Isuppose silence means assent. Well, Chief, Pll let you take care of Hayes, but I'll take the necklace if you please. Thanks, ever so much.” A few minutes later, Burrage was fastening the pearls around Miriam’s neck and from all appearances she was the happiest little woman in New York. When Richard Jameson returned from Detroit, he found his three thou- sand dollar check awaiting him. When he saw it, he just laughed and de- cided to visit the Detlors that evening. That evening, when he was announced, Miriam put on her pearls and In a few minutes joined Burrage and Dick in the drawing room. ‘‘I see you have your pearls on Miriam!” cried Dick as she came in. ‘How do you like them?” THE MAGNET 15 “Oh, I think they are perfectly wonderful! Wasn’t Burrage a dear to give me such a lovely birthday gift?” “ His intentions surely were all right, Miriam. It’s I who am to blame. I’ve got a confession to make.” ‘ A confession!” “Yes. You know that necklace you were looking at the day you were down to the store, Burrage? I was fortunate enough to sell it. Then you called up and said you wanted it and shut off without giving me a chance to say aword. Well, I happened to have that necklace of imitation pearls which was the same style as the three thousand dollar one. So, just for a joke, I sent the imitation pearls up and in the meantime went to Detroit, got a duplicate of the genuine ones, and here they are!” “And do you mean to say that these aren’t real pearls?” “T don’t know how ‘real’ they are, but I do know that I sell them for five dollars.” “Oh, Burrage,” laughed Miriam, “and to think how Mrs. Randolph, and all those women who think they know so much about pearls, simply raved over them when they saw them!” “Guess, we'd better keep those, along with the others, girlie, don’t you?”’ “Yes, of course. But, Burrage, will that poor Hayes man have to go to jail just the same?” “Well, I guess he will. They’ve discovered a number of other things, similar to this, that he has done. I wonder how he'll feel when he finds out just how valuable Miriam’s pearls were!” FLORENCE D. ConLon, ’16. The Story of a Boy, a Girl, and a Dollar Denes had a girl! She was a pretty nice girl. In fact, Billy thought she was the nicest girl in the Freshman class. He wanted dread- fully to take her to the Twelfth Night Ball, a very select affair. Now, as Billy was only fifteen, his mother did not think it absolutely necessary for him to go to the ball. However, she told him that if he could earn the dollar, he could go. Billy was very industrious and soon earned the dollar. Then he waited impatiently for the night of his entrance into society. A few days before the event Hilda, his lady fair, was absent from school. Some of Billy’s kind (?) friends informed him that she was ill and that the doctor had said she couldn’t dance any more fora year. And Billy, believ- ing, spent more than half of his dollar that afternoon. If she couldn’t go, of course he couldn’t go without her. Such is Love! Imagine his consternation the next day, when Hilda appeared, as beau- tiful and healthy as ever. At recess, Billy said, “Say Hilda, I’m awful sorry you can’t go to the ball tomorrow night.” 16 THE MAGNET Hilda looked at him in amazement, ‘“ Why, Billy Deere!” she ex- .. claimed. ‘Of course I’m going. I have the dearest new dress.” And she went on talking about tulle and chiffon, and rosebud trimming, and so forth. All of this was Greek to poor Billy, who was wondering how on earth he could scrape up seventy-five cents to put with the thirty cents that he had left of his dollar. That noon, as soon as school was over, Billy hastened to his grand- mothers’ house. ‘‘Oh, gram!” he cried, “can’t you give me something to do? IT’ve asked a girlto go to the dance tomorrow night and I’ve spent part of my money. The fellows told me she couldn’t go and I bought a new tie yesterday and went to the movies twice. Mother won't let me take my allowance money. She said I’d got to earn it and I’ve only got thirty cents. Please, grandma, I'll do anything,” Now it happened that Billys’ grandmother had promised to salt ten quarts of peanuts for the bazaar the Ladies’ Aid was to have. All those peanuts had to be shelled first. Here was a good chance to get them done and at the same time help Billy out of his difficulty. She would willingly have given Billy the money, but she felt he needed a lesson, so she said ‘Billy, I have ten quarts of peanuts to be shelled. I'll give you ten cents a quart if you'll shell them carefully.” Billy thankfully accepted the offer and set to work. Poor Billy! He worked all the afternoon and when he went home to supper he had earned just forty cents and his fingers hurt dreadfully. But he came the next after- noon, and worked steadily until five o’clock, when he finished them . His grandmother, feeling sure he had learned his lesson, gave him the dollar and then a half dollar extra saying, as she kissed him, “ Just remember: Billy Deere, don’t believe all you hear.” ESTHER FOLLANSBEE, ’16. Books and Their Authors 6¢ OTHING can supply the place of books. They are cheering or soothing companions in solitude, illness and affliction. The wealth of both continents would not compensate for the good they impart. Let every man, if possible, gather some good books under his roof and obtain access for himself and family to some social libraty- Almost any luxury should be sacrificed for this.’—W. E. Channing. “Mr. Brittling Sees It Through” is a work of great interest and appeal, which seeks to show what the present war means to those who are in the midst of it. It is not one of these tales of terrible conditions at the front, or of the horrors of warfare, but it is something deeper in its analysis of THE MAGNET li life. The scene is ‘‘ Matching Easy,” an Essex country village, typifying old England. Mr. Brittling lives here, and here he sees the changes which the war causes. It is one of Mr. H. G. Wells’ best books. Mary Gusta is a quaint and appealing little orphan in Joseph Lincoln’s new book. She is a legacy from her late stepfather to his old friends, one of whom is a bachelor, the other a widower. They consent to take charge of the little girl, who immediately takes matters into her own hands. As Mary Gusta grows into womanhood in her Cape Cod surroundings, a very complicated story develops in which a great secret is unearthed, an ancient scandal revived, and a love tragedy escaped. Mary Gusta is one of the strongest and most appealing of Lincoln’s women. PRUDENCE B. TREMBLAY, ’17. Dawn Aurora parts her curtains of the palest pearly grey, And there comes a rosy light. Oh, surely does it herald the approaching of the day, For it drives away the night. Oh, brighter, ever brighter, grows the radiance of the sky As the shadows disappear; And see! the tiny saffron clouds are slowly drifting by, For Apollo draweth near. The crimson waves surge higher, and the wan moon now is gone, While the stars, too, slip away In the glorious sea of color, for their brilliant reign is done With the coming of the day! Rutu E. WHIrMorgE, ’16. 18 THE MAGNET A short time ago, in order to some- what relieve the congestion of classes on the stairs from the second to the third floors, Mr. Morse reversed the rooms held by Miss Daily and Miss Nutting. It has proved a great suc- cess. er er eee pe Peat etre ka WZ In order to gain funds for the Ath- letic Association, tickets for .a con- cert to be given by the Worcester Tech. Glee Club were sold in chapel, Jan. 8. So far 241 tickets have been sold. W Thursday, Dec. 21, the Senior Class held a dance. In spite of the inclement weather about one hun- dred couples enjoyed the event. The hall was prettily trimmed in red and green by the committee in charge, Malcolm Munsie, chairman. W HEARD IN CHEMISTRY IV Senior: Don’t clam shells darken in the light? Miss Hearsey (very emphatically): Ciam shells don’t darken in the light; frog sh—, no, oyster shells don’t darken in the light, either. Miss Hlearsey: Mr. Parker, what is the matter with you? Do you seea mouse? Parker,’17: No, I sat on a tack. : nN SCHL NOTES eer Miss Hearsey: Mr. Murray, what is one thousandth of eight? Murray, ’17: Eight one - thou- sandths. Miss H.: Correct. Murray (with great vim): Good- ness, but ain’t I smart! w In GERMAN IV Miss Ham: Please translate into German, ‘“ Without seeing him, I saw that he was lame.”’ Mr. Baker, ’16 (translating): “I did not want to go at the flower show.” Miss Ham: Would you say “ go at iti’? Miss Flinton,’17: Go to it. w In COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY II Miss Cole: What is manufactured from lumber? Miss E.: Shoes. Sd In Civics I Mr. S.: What are ‘Flood Reser- voirs”’ for? Miss Dufort: To flood reservoirs. Ww In History IV Mr. F.: Fishing off the Newfound- land banks? Miss Heath: No; fishing in the water. THE MAGNET In English IV Miss Daily: Why should “ As You Like It” be so interesting after read- ing “ American Literature” ? Miss Thomas,’17: Because it was so dry. e Now I lay me down to rest Before I take my mid-year test. If I should die before I wake, Thank heaven, I'll have no tests to take. Ex. w The Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- tute of Troy, N. Y., has recently re- ce ved a gift of $11,000 for the erec- tion of a wireless station. The Wireless Club expects to be able to communicate with college and high school clubs within a radius of 1500 miles. Sd The week before Christmas once more was seen The fine old class of 1916. They returned with care much weighted down To rest their brains in their native town. They thought they studied at Leominster High, But to obtain honors or just get by, They study harder to get their mark, And “away at school” has proved no lark. 19 Claire Spiller, 11, is employed at Welch Suthergren’s Garage at Fitchburg. Ww Hazel Laird, '15, is an assistant dressmaker for Mrs. Foster. 2 Marion Merrill,’13, has been forced to give up her study of Osteopathy because of her health. w Harold Crane, ’I11, is working at the Leominster Hardware Co. Ww Joseph Sweeney, who, while in L. H. S., was one of its best athletes, is studying at Yale. Ww Elsie Hall, ’16, is employed as bookkeeper at Sheldon’s market. Ww Frances Kimball, ’16, is employed at the United States Appraisal Office in Boston. wW Catherine Connors, ’16, is now work- ing in the Chamber of Commerce office. Ww John Leamy,’16, is working at the Freight Office. 20 THE MAGNET fi Pia final games for the championship of the school were played on December 20. Room 5, having been undefeated, met Room g, which also had not tested the sting of defeat. Room g was the victor in a hard fought game. They then met Room 20, but here their record of victo- ries was interrupted, for the boys from the ‘third floor” were capable of the task entrusted to them by their room-mates and easily outclassed the boys from “down stairs.’”” Room 20 went through its schedule without a mishap and received the championship. wW On December 12th, Coach Sullivan called out the candidates for this year's basket-ball team. L.H.S. will certainly be well represented this winter if the number of candidates is of any significance. Fifty boys an- swered the call; this is the largest squad that has ever turned out in the history of this High School for any sport. Coach Sullivan has four of last year’s team back, so his task is not so hard as it might be. The first week or so was used in forming a first and second team. The remaining boys then got together and formed teams and united into a league. The winner will receive an emblem of some sort at the end of the season. The follow- ing is the schedule for this year: Jan. 5. Worcester South High at Leominster Jan. 10. Fitchburg Normal Second at Leominster Jan. 12. Clinton High School at Leominster Jan. 17. Lunenburg High School at Lunenburg Jan. 20. Fitchburg High School at Leominster Jan. 22. Leicester Academy (pending ) at Leominster Jan. 27. Gardner High School at Leominster Jan. 31. Lowell Textile ’20 at Leominster Feb. 2. Alumni at Leominster Feb. 7. Fitchburg Normal Second at Fitchburg Feb. 9. Gardner High School at Gardner Feb. 14. Lunenburg High School at Leominster Feb. 17. Fitchburg High School at Fitchburg Feb. 22. Clinton High School at Leominster THE MAGNET 21 Leominster High School opened its basket-ball season with a victory over the fast WorcesterSouth High. The L. H.S. boys played rings around the visitors. At the close of the first half, Leominster was leading 16 to 7. Garland, our forward, played a brilliant game, getting three baskets from the floor, and three free tries. The showing of the whole sqnad was pleas- ing to Coach Sullivan and the “ Royal Rooters who watched the game. Bennett was the bright light for Worcester South High and he put up a speedy game. The following men have been awarded the football ‘“ L” for their ser- vice on the gridiron this fall: Manager Milam, Captain Allen, Alton Harris, Harold Parker, Charles Loomis, James Butler, Wilfred Murray, Charles Garland, Robert Hull, Percy Kelly, Ray Berger, Ronald Traill, Leslie Mur- ray, Waldo Coolidge, Charles Bell, Arthur Mahan, George Willard, Leon Hadley, and Milton Barrett. Leominster High ‘took a fall out of” Fitchburg Normal second team to the tune of 30 to 6, at the high school gym, in a game that was too one- sided to be interesting. The visitors were completely outclassed in every department and the contest was never in doubt from the start. The local squad put up a whirlwind game and had such easy picking that Coach F. F. Sullivan was given a fine opportunity to try out all of his first-string men. He took advantage of this opportunity and nine players were sent into the line up during the game. Garland and Sullivan worked finely at forward for Leominster, and made 10 of the 13 baskets turned in by the team. Garland caged the ball seven times, some of his shots ‘being from difficult angles, while Sullivan was successful in three shots. Allen and Cook were the backs, and did much in holding the visitors from scoring. Their defensive playing was a great asset to the team. Ber- ger and Heath substituted in the forward positions, while Willard and Hiltz substituted for the backs. All of these players kept up the good work that had been done before them and showed that the team is finely supplied with substitutes. Spearwater and Rossier were the only members of the Normal team to successfully locate the basket, each contributing one goal. HucxH Mia, ’17. 22 THE MAGNET A Happy New Year to our exchanges. May we profit from the helpful criticism given by our exchanges and improve our paper during the new year. THE MAGneET acknowledges with thanks the following exchanges: Artizan WMilassachusetts Collegian FLyer GAzette StUdent AgGie Tattler Pal f¥fer EveWts ExpoWjent — Stud—Ents’ Review Breccla Bulle’Fin The Academy Record, San Antonio, Tex.: the Beacon, Chelsea; the Echo, Winthrop; the Forum, Greenfield, Ohio; the Vews, East Orange, N. J.; the Recorder, Springfield; the Red and Gray, Fitchburg. We have also received the following papers from colleges: Boston University Record, Boston Univer- sity Beacon, Tech. News, The Polytechnic, Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The News, East Orange, N. J. A frontispiece would add to the interest of your splendid paper. ‘A Modern Christmas Carol” is a most enjoyable story. The Student. Doesn't it seem extravagant to put a two-cent stamp ona Student, when you can send your papers at rate of a cent a pound? The Breccia. The story, ‘ ‘The Happiest Christmas,” is a good one. Your cover designs are very attractive. AS OTHERS SEE US You have a fine literary department. Why leave so much space in your exchange column? We agree with you that a frontispiece improves a pa- per.—The Palmer. One of the best exchanges we have received; come again.— Zhe Echo. You have a splendid literary department and by the use of a few more cuts could greatly increase the appearance of your magazine.—The Academy Record. THE MAGNET 23 “What was the principal result of the flood?” asked the Sunday-school teacher. Edward pondered the question gravely. “I guess,’ he said, ‘the principal result was mud.” w “What’s the matter?” mother, as Johnny entered the house with a tear-stained face. “TI got licked in school for some- thing I didn’t do.” “That's an outrage! you didn’t do?” “An example in arithmetic.” w Pat, whose regiment was in action, became quite overcome by fright and started on a run for the rear. An of- ficer called to him to stop, shouting, “Stop, or I'll fire at you.” Pat increased his speed. ‘“ Foire away,’ he yelled. ‘ Phwat’s one bul- let to a bushel av ’em?” ws “How much vas dose collars, blease?” asked the customer. “Two for a quarter.” “And how much for one?” “ Fifteen cents.” “All right; gif me de odder one.” What was it asked his: An indignant merchant who had been robbed of his thermometer, put this notice in his window. The person who took the ther- mometer from my door had better return it. It will be of no use to him where he is going as it only registers 125 degrees. Sd Being told to write a. brief essay on ‘The Mule,” Ralph turned in to his teacher the following effort: “The mewl is a hardier bird than the guse cr the turkie. It has two legs to walk with, two more to kick with, and wears its wings on the side of its head. It is stubbornly back- ward about coming forward.” w A little boy was shown the picture of the martyrs thrown to the lions. He startled his friends by shouting, “Ma!O Ma! Just look at that poor little lion, way behind there. He won't get any.” w Wilson, the celebrated vocalist, was upset one day in his carriage. A Scotch paper, relating the accident, said, ‘‘ We are happy to say that he appeared today in three pieces.” 24 - THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Coimmitice—Wlayor Henry F. Sawtelle, Chairman; Frederick T. Platt, Vice-chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr: M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, J. Ward Healey, Bertha E. Barnes. Superin- tendent of Schools-—Dr. W. H. Perry. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce. Faculty Principal—K. L. Morse. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics. Secrefary—Ruth Burnap. Assistants —Frank P. Bell, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Alice G. Smith, Commercial Branches; C. W. Louibard, Evelyn G. Hearsey, Science; A. Leila Daily, Nellie S. Nutting, Winifred W. Fiske, Leila W. Stratton, English; Winifred E. Shackley, Elocution; Guy Forbush,F. F. Sullivan, History; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Elsie W. Jeffers, French; Ethel Ham, German; Clarette L. Rogers, Spanish; Martha A. Lundagen, Mathematics; D. W. O’Brien, Agriculture; James Coburn, Military Drill; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Training; W. H. Kenney, Music; H. U. Pease, Manual Training; Ruth M. Buxton, Drawing; Kathryn Wells, Marion Warren, Domestic Science. Athletic Association Hugh Milam, President; Everett G. Richardson, Vice-president; Esther Woods, Secretary; Frank P. Bell, Treasurer. Hugh Milam, Manager of Football; William Allen, Captain. Zenas Heath, Manager of Baseball; Francis Killelea,Captain. Harold Parker, Manager of Basket-ball; Robert Cook, Captain. Class Officers Senior —President, Hugh Milam; Vice-president, William Allen; Marshal, Zenas Heath; Secretary, Esther Woods; Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson. Junior—President, Robert Hull; Vice-president, Dixi Hoyt; Marshal, Evereit G. Richardson; Secretary, Canzadia Cook; Treasurer, Gladys Barry. Sophomore-—President, Terence Farrell; Vice-president, Roy Harris; Marshal, H. Eugene Kingman; Secre- tary, Margaret Safford; Treasurer, Marion Burdett. Freshman —President, George Gould; Vice-president, Ferdinand Myers; Marshal, Bernard Wilson; Secre- tary, Marion Seaver; Treasurer, Mary Thompson. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harry S. Hill; Ist Lieut., Malcolm Munsie; 2d Lieut., Charles Boyden; Ist Sergt., Arthur Burns; Quartermaster Sergt., Wilfred Murray; Sergeants, Daniel J. Watson, Winfield D. Gove, Hamilton Osborne, Winchester Blake; Corporals, Albert R. Cook, Howard L. Nutting, Elliot Greene, Howard Cragin, Willis Simington, Camille Duval COMPANY B—Captain, Alton H. Harris; Ist Lieut., Ernest Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., James Butler; Ist Sergt., Haro!d T. Parker; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. 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Merrill; Ist Sergt., Henry Prue; Quartermaster Sergt., Robert Cook; Sergeants, Edward J. Regan, Ken- neth P. Gregory, Walter J. Rollins; Corporals, Harold Ells, Eugene Kingman, Raymond Berger, Neil Reynolds, John H. Boyle, Francis Haley. a le ane } Compliments of C. E. BicEtow, M. D. Ratpu W. Ropsins Office Hours: 8 toga. m; 1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p. m. Dr. T. A. SHAUGHNESSY A. H. Pierce, M. D. Compliments of bee SAALL, M. D. , Office Hours: 1 to 3, and 7to 8p. m. FRANKLIN FREEMAN Compliments of i eer a SHULTIs, M. 7. H. A. Drarrin, D. M. D. 42 Main St., Leominster, Mass. c. I. KELLEY A. H. WARD DENTISTS Richardson Block Woopsury LINCOLN DENTISTS 30 Main Street li ts of Compliments o Compliments of J. Warp HEALEY J. H. P. Dyer Compliments of A. A. WHEELER, M. D. HAMILTON MAYO Office Hours: 1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p. m. Compliments of Compliments of J. P. Connors, V. S. Ropert L. 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EDITORIAL STAFF EpiTor-INn-CHIEF, EDNA FARRELL, ’I7. Assistant Editor-in-Chief, J. PERRy MITCHEL L, ’17 Business MANAGER, CHARLES GAVIN, ’J7. First Assistant Business Manager, CHARLES LOomIs, ’17 Second Assistant Business Manager Everett G. RICHARDSON, ’18 ' Exchange Editor, Doris WILDER, ’17. School Notes’ Editor, WaLTER ROLLuns, ’17. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Byron MERRILL, ’17. Jokes’ Editor, Kermir Mappen, ’18. Athletics’ Editor, HucuH MIvLam, ’'17. Critic Editor, PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, 717 Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School, who are responsible for the form and substance of each issue. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, 1o cents. HIS month Tue Macnet is lovingly dedicated to our French teacher, Miss Jeffers, who has left us lately. We feel that we echo the sentiments of each and every pupil who has been so fortunate as to come under the tutelage of Miss Jeffers in saying that the gap her departure leaves will be hard to fill as creditably 7 8 THE MAGNET and efficiently as it has been filled for the last few years. Every student unites in wishing her a regretful farewell and the best of fortune in her new position. EDNA FARRELL, ’17. HE 12th of February was designated by Governor McCall as Lincoln Day. In his proclamation to the people of Massa- chusetts he recommended, among other things, that ‘he scholars in our schools and our people in every walk of life devote the coming birthday of Lincoln to the study of what he sazd and what he did.” How many of us, the pupils of Leominster High School, car- ried out this recommendation, especially in regard to the studying of Lincoln’s words? Most of us realize and appreciate to a cer- tain extent what Lincoln did, though every one of us would derive great benefit from a more thorough study of his life. But do we realize that Lincoln was a great master of the English language, that his speeches are masterpieces of beauty and expression? Do we realize that, in the words of the proclamation, “The strength and simplicity of his spoken words will educate us in the use of our own language” ? It is a fact that many learned men advocate that one year of every high school pupil’s literary study be devoted to the work of Lincoln. Such a plan is proposed for the double purpose that the subject matter would instill in our minds patriotism and the ideals of democracy, and that the expression would at the same time be an unexcelled model for every student of English. Read the Gettysburg speech. Study it. The sentiments are so noble that they inspire us to greater patriotism; they are so per- fectly expressed that they make us eager to improve our own ex- pression. Therefore, let us read more of Lincoln’s words, especially dur- ing this critical time. Nothing can be of more vital interest or of greater value. J. Perry MITCHELL, ’17. THE MAGNET 9 An Early Morning Attack Bea. silently, the lone sentinel paced back and forth over the cement floor of the trench. Occasionally he stopped and peeped through a periscope to see if there was any sign of activity in the English trench sixty yards away. Though sucha short distance away, it was barely dis- cernible through the early morning mist. Once, when he was looking through the periscope, he saw a daring Englishman rise cautiously above the top of the trench and fire at some object near him. Noting the place from which the man rose, the sentinel went to a loophole in the sandbag barrier in front of the trench and waited for the reappearance of the English- man. After waiting two or three minutes he was rewarded by seeing a cap come very slowly above the top of the trench. The German drew bead upon it and waited forit to come up farther so he could hit the owner square in the forehead. When two inches of the cap were visible, he fired. At the sound of the shot a derisive shout arose fromthe depths of the English trench and the hat was thrust upon the end of a bayonet. Hastily the Ger- man snatched up a pair of field glasses and looked at the hat; after a mo- ment he replaced them with a grim smile, for in the hat, squarely in front, was a little round hole which indicated the passage of a bullet. The German then drew out his pipe, lit it, and leaned up against the trench wall fora moment’s rest. Gradually his thoughts wandered back to the beginning of the war. He had been called from his native village of Whitten and rushed to the Belgium border; vividly he recalled the siege of Liege; its stubborn resistance and final fall; their rapid march across Bel- gium; the siege of Brussels and the triumphant passage through the capital; the march to the French border and into France, where they first encoun- tered the French and English forces; the great drive on Paris and its final check; their slow retreat to the permanent trenches which had been con- structed by their engineers; the year’s fighting in this trench and—now! During the year he hadbeen fighting there he had witnessed the slaugh- ter of hundreds and perhaps thousands of men on both sides. And to what end? Neither side had advanced its trench a yard. It was a case of Greek against Greek, steel against steel. Why the slaughtering of millions of young men just to satisfy the desires of four or five blood-thirsty monarchs whose excuse was one word—honor? Not only was an immense loss of life involved, but a peaceful, innocent nation had been dragged into the net and now it was as black and barren as the plains; its surface was rent and torn by great shells and covered with networks of trenches; thousands of its people were homeless; of its once thrifty farms, busy factories, and beauti- ful chateaux nothing was left but the charred, tottering, shell-riddled frames. Suddenly his trained ear caught a sound which brought him out of his reverie. It was a low, far-off rumbling, which came from no definite place. Anxiously the sentinel peered through the fog, endeavoring to locate the 10 THE MAGNET sound, but to no avail. At the same time he looked carefully to see if. there was any activity in the English trench. Apparently, however, there was nothing unusual taking place. The rumbling continued, and if anything grew louder; but as yet he could not locate it. Now it sounded to the right and now to the left. It wasn’t the echo of a distant bombardment, but what was it? The rumbling continually grew louder until it developed into three distinct sounds—one to the right, one to the left, and one directly in front. The sentinel was now thoroughly alarmed. What new agent of destruction was approaching under the cover of this impenetrable fog? Hastening to what was appar- ently a good-sized cupboard in the side of the trench, the sentinel unlocked the door, revealing a large switch-board which contained a maze of switches and push buttons. He placed his hand on one switch, listened a moment to see if the rumbling still continued, and then closed the switch. Instantly scores of electric auto horns shrieked their warning up and down the line, while to a careful listener the clanging of bells was audible under the shriek of the horns. In far less than a minute scores of short, stalwart, gray-clad Germans came pouring out of the dugouts like rats from their hole and took their places at the loopholes in the sandbag barrier. Machine guns were placed in position, hand grenades and bombs were brought up from underground magazines, chloride gas manufacturing machines and liquid fire apparatus were placed at intervals along the trench and everything made ready for the expected attack. At the end of fifteen minutes’ tense waiting there was no sign of an infantry attack; nothing but that ceaseless, oncoming roar. The men began to glance about, nervously shifting their weight from one foot to another. The tense waiting was more nerve-racking than the attack itself. : Soon the roar broke up into the unmuffled exhaust of a powerful gaso- line engine. Suddenly the noise on the left and right ceased abruptly. A moment’s silence followed and then the crackle of rifles, the ceaseless rattle of machine guns, the boom of heavier guns, the roar of hand grenades; and the cries and groans of the wounded came to the ears of those waiting to meet this newest engine of war which was approaching their sector. Those on the right and left had reached the line and their turn would come next. Soon a dark, shapeless mass appeared in the fog in front of them, Slowly but surely it rumbled towards the German trench. The whole earth shook under its ponderous weight. Unmistakable signs of uneasiness ap- peared on the faces of the men. The officers were equally disturbed for fear the men would break and run. However, fearful as they might be, none of the men yielded to this impulse. As the oncoming leviathan approached they could see that the front of it was nearly eighteen feet broad and about eight feet high. On each side was a moving “caterpillar” belt three feet wide, and it was by means of this belt that the monster moved THE MAGNET 11 When within fifty feet, it turned and placed itself in a line parallel to the trench. In outline it resembled an irregular parallelogram thirty feet long and eight feet high. The front end sloped upwards at an angle of forty-five degrees, the balance being sustained by two heavy wheels five or six feet in diameter fastened to the rear end. These wheels also served to guide the machine. Around the entire machine, one on each side, ran the two flexible steel caterpillar belts which provided the traction, while around it at intervals of three feet small loopholes pierced the steel sides. At these holes sharp-shooters were posted to “ pick off” the enemy. Its main arma- ment, however, consisted of machine guns, of which there were five—two in front, one on each side, and one in a small revolving “turtle back” turret on top of the machine. On each side of it was a stationary turret, from which projected two two-inch rapid-fire guns. The latter were seldom used except to demolish a trench or when the machine was hard pressed. With this the Germans were to contend. The ponderous machine lum- _bered along until within twenty feet of the trench, then with a final chug and cough of its engine it stopped abruptly. Neither side had fired a shot as yet, each apparently waiting for the other to make the first move. Now, however, the battle opened with a vengeance, for scarcely had the machine stopped when two of the guns opened on the Germans with a roar and rattle that made the king of the sharp-shooters’ rifles sound like pop-guns. _ Scearcely had the first bullet struck when a dozen German guns poured out their hail of lead in reply to the British. But they might as well have bom- barded H. M.S. “Queen Elizabeth” with an air rifle, for the leaden pellets only made a slight dent in the heavy plates of the “tank,” touse T. Atkins’s nickname for it. On the contrary, scores of Germans were mowed down by the tank’s turret gun before they could seek shelter. Owing to the ability of the sharp- shooters, the operation of the German guns was rendered extremely danger- ous. As soon as one fell, though, another took his place and the battle con- tinued uninterrupted. Soon the Germans, perceiving the uselessness of the machine guns, slackened their fire and moved out of range of the sharp-shooters. As there was nothing to fire at, the English also stopped, and there was a momentary lullin the battle. The Germans contented themselves with firing at the loopholes and at any possible weak spot in the aligator-like sides of the tank. The E nglish replied occasionally, but they were evidently awaiting the next move of their antagonists like a hound that has cornered a rabbit. The Germans could not use their chlorine gas because the wind was in the wrong direction. Liquid fire was equally impossible because at such close quarters their own men would get the benefit of most of it. Hand grenades were used but as they contained mostly slugs and little powder they had no effect at all. The heavy guns in the rear could not be deflected enough to bear upon the tank, so after two or three shots they were silent. The Germans were conquered. They knewit. They had tried every 12 THE MAGNET available device and all had failed. Now,as a last desperate resort, the offi-. cers decided upon a charge, in hope that, if they ever reached the tank, they might find some place in it through which they could fire at its occupants inside. The men received this resolution cheerfully and made ready for the charge. Preceded by rifle fire and a shower of hand grenades, led by the senti- nel, the men scrambled out of the trench. Scarcely had he got to his feet when there was the crack of a rifle, and a bullet struck him in the breast. A blank, vacant expression came over his face anda staring look in his eyes. For a moment he tottered as if to fall; his hold on the rifle relaxed and it fell to the ground with a thud. Suddenly he seemed to regain life and with a feeble cheer started forward. He had only taken three or four steps when he stopped again. This time he stood like a statue, crumpled up, and fell to the ground. A week later, among others, the following entry was made upon the books of the German War Office: “No. 1,096,852, Dead. Aug. 29 I916. Residence, Whitten, district 11, sub-district, 19.” Regardless of the fall of one man, even though the leader, the rest of the men continued the charge. Immediately the machine guns and the rest of the sharp-shooters opened fire. Ata distance of twenty or thirty © feet they couldn’t miss a shot and the carnage was fearful. Out of about one hundred men, half a dozen managed to reach the tank. One of them de- liberately thrust his rifle through a loophole and fired. A groan from with- in told that at least one bullet had found its mark. Before he could fire again there was a spurt of flame from the adjacent hole and the German fell to the ground. Therest of the line wavered a moment and then scrambled back into the trench, leaving more than half their number motionless on the ground before them. Suddenly one of the tank’s two-inch guns boomed forth. | In about five minutes a shout arose from the depths of the fog, followed immediately by scores of others in the form of acheer. Gradually it died out. Soon, however, it was taken up again down the whole line to the left and right, until the shell torn battle-field echoed with shouts coming from the depths of the fog. Suddenly it died down again as quickly as it had sprung up. Then from the depths of the fog a long khaki-clad line of men appeared, advancing in ‘‘ open formation.” On they swept until they reached the German trench. Even here they met with little resistance, for the Germans, diminished in number and held back by the guns of the tanks, had not much ‘fighting trim” left in them. After the capture of the trench, the prisoners were secured, the sand- bags changed to the opposite side of the trench and every provision made for a possible counter-attack. Its work now completed in this sector, the tank, this irresistible, merci- less, impregnable, moving Gibralter, lumbered on to complete its work in the second line of trenches. EDWARD Kwapp, ’18. THE MAGNET 13 “Gute Nacht”’ ACK DURWARD gazed gloomily at the various articles of clothing which were strewn about the room. A striped shirt adorned the table, another the armchair, a third lay limply over the end of the couch as if protesting against such inconsiderate treatment, while a necktie hung de- jectedly over the pinion of a small ‘‘Winged Victory”’ which stood in the corner. “A nice fix, I don’t think,” growled the owner of the wearing apparel, as he rescued a fourth shirt, which was draped over the top of a bedpost. “If that passport is gone for good, I see where I have a great time getting home.” He picked his coat up from the floor, put it on and went out, slamming the door behind him. He threaded his way slowly along the Friedrich- strasse and entering a restaurant, threw himself into a chair, and began to muse over his trials and tribulations. A waiter stepped up and inquired what “‘ Mein Herr’ wanted, but receiving no answer, moved on. “ Mein Herr” had other things than food to occupy his mind. Here was he, Jack Dur- ward, son of ‘‘ Dan” Durward, ex-senator and prominent financier, without money or passports. The tide of war had cut of all communications with home, so that he probably could not get any money for a long time. Jack Durward without money! Incredible but true! The chattering of a waiter at a table near by rudely broke in on his reflections. ‘“Die Wurst she iss comingk,” he was saying. “Oh, hang that Dutchman,” was Jack’s inhumane comment. ‘ Things can’t be any ‘worse’ than they are now.” And he grinned a bit sheepishly at the occupant of the offender's table. The next instant he was on his feet, making his way toward the young man who sat there. “Of all fellows, Jim Saunderson,” he cried, holding out his hand, “ you’re the last person I’d expect to see in this benighted region and, believe me, the most welcome!” “ How are you, old top?” exclaimed the gentleman in question, as he sprang from his chair. ‘‘No end glad to see you. What’s up?” “Oh, nothing much,” said Jack, as the two sat down, “only my pass- port is gone and I possess just twenty marks and three pfennigs.” “Well, why didn’t—” “Now don’t interrupt. I’ve been to the consul, as you were probably going to suggest, and he can’t give me a passport because he doesn’t really know whether I’m a harmless American, as I say, or a British spy. I asked him why he didn’t cable to dad for my description so that he could be sure of me, but he sarcastically informed me that he’d be more sure of me right here in Berlin! Then he added, as an afterthought, that all foreign com- munication was cut off. I went to get some money cashed on my letter of 14 THE MAGNET credit and they couldn’t be sure whether the letter was forged or not,sol’m cut off in ¢kat direction.” Jack paused for breath. | ‘Well, you are in a fix, aren’t you?” sympathized Jim. ‘And that isn’t all either,” proceeded Jack, mournfully. ‘‘ Do you see that Willie boy, with the tooth brush moustache, at the table directly oppo- site me? Be careful. Don’t let him think we’re talking about him.” “Ves, I see him. Isn’t he cute? Who is he?” ‘My shadow. For the last four days he has followed me everywhere, Some day I expect I'll forget and call him Fido. One would think I was a spy or something. They won’t f ind anything wrong, of course, but I’d like to get out of this just the same. It gets rather fishy to have some one fol- lowing you all day long and then to look out of your window at night and see him camping under the nearest lamp post.” “JT should think it would. Maybe we can fix up some way out of it, But, I say, let’s forget it fora while. Have something toeat. It may cheer you up.” “Just as you say. Nowthat I think of it, ’mabit hungry. But tell me what you're doing here?” “Oh, just here for a little excitement,” answered Jim, and they talked on for a while until finally Jack rose to go. “Tl let you know when I can see you again and we can talk this mess over without Fido’s ears to listen,” he said. He sauntered slowly out and was just turning into aside street when he felt a hand upon his arm. ‘Mein Herr will please to dine with me,” said a polite voice at his el- bow. It was “ Fido.” ““What’ll you do if I won’t?”’ asked Jack. The ‘ Willie boy” tapped his right hip pocket suggestively. “Mein Herr will please come with me,” he repeated. The idea of a revolver decided Jack to do as he was told and he quietly followed the man, not without some curiosity. They walked for some time through several unfamiliar streets, and it was beginning to get dark when they finally stopped in front of a large gloomy building. A sign over the door proclaimed that this was the Secret Service Headquarters. ‘Now I’m in for it,’”’ thought Jack, but he said nothing. Presently he was ushered into the presence of a chief, a corpulent per- son with an imperial air which served only to make him look rather ridicu- lous. He had just finished dictating dispatches to three men who sat at desks near by and there was a short silence before he looked up. Then. ‘What's the report?” he thundered. “This young man was seen talking with an Englishman in a restaurant in the Friedrich-strasse. As he is a spy suspect, he, undoubtedly, has just received some valuable information!” “The idea!” spluttered Jack, when he had recovered from his astonish- ment at this accusation. ‘‘ Hasn’ta fellowa right to talk to an old acquaint- ance in the doggone place? I’m an American, anyway. Why—why—” ; THE MAGNET 15 . “ Where's your passport?” Jack’s anger suddenly subsided. Things certainly began to look dark for him. What should he say? He hesitated a few moments in despair, then, at last, “T—I haven't any,” he stammered. The chief eyed him suspiciously. “Well,” he said sharply, “if you are not a spy and yet have no pass- port, you must know the countersign. Gzrve tt!’ A countersign! A real cloud of hopelessness began to settle around Jack’s head. “ Good night!” he groaned, ‘I’m done for, now.” “ What did you say?” demanded the chief. ‘Talk in German, please.” “T said, ‘good night,’”’ repeated Jack, in German. “ I’m’— he stopped in amazement. No sooner were the words ‘‘ Gute nacht” out of his mouth, than all four men jumped to their feet and stood at attention. Mein Herr has used the Chancellor’s own password. Only command and we obey,” said the chief in the humblest manner. Jack’s head whirled. Was it an Arabian Nights’ tale or was it a reality— this sudden turn of affairs? The chief's voice sounded dim and far away and it was with an effort that Jack pulled himself together. Then the mean- ing of the words pierced his brain. He could have anything he wanted! His to command, theirs to obey. He began to enjoy the situation. “ First of all,” he said, in his most lordly manner, ‘1 should like a pass- port. Ido not care to be in so embarrassing a position again. Then I should like to send a cablegram to my parents in America. That is all, ex- cept, of course, your paying my passage home, which would be only natural under the circumstances.” That night Mr. Daniel Durward received a cablegram saying, “ Home- ward bound on the ‘Constantia.’ ‘All's well that ends well.’ Jack.” Lucia WARREN, ’18. Life in a Girls’ Camp 4 years ago girls’ camps were rare. Five years ago we heard of them in Maine and New Hampshire. Nowadays we hear of a hun- dred and they are located in all parts of the country—in the Adiron- dacks and the White Mountains, at the seashore, in Arizona and other parts of the Far West. The girl camper may be twelve or twenty. She usually comes from a home of luxury and greatly enjoys the novelty of sleeping in tents. F Every summer one whole camp has an opportunity to vote for just one girl. It is not the most popular girl—though she is sure to be that; nor the most athletic; nor yet the best looking, not any of these. The highest 16 THE MAGNET honor the camp has to bestow is given for ‘‘ Camp Spirit,” and it goes to the girl who has proved to be the most thoughtful, generous, and kind—in short, the best friend. The girls’ camp has proved that there can be just as much spirit among girls as boys. Not only that, but among girls of varying ages and circum- stances. When one camp is ‘out together” there is always an older woman who seems to be the leader. It is hard to decide whether she is a camp girl or not. She is a counsellor, a college girl, full of life and spirit. She is the close friend and adviser of the younger girls. Camp routine is much the same in allcamps. The bugle call which awakens the girls is followed ten minutes later by another, which summons all the campers to assemble on the tennis courts for calisthenics. After breakfast there is a lively scramble to put the tents in order for inspection. One tent-mate may sweep the tent floor, another pick up what- ever is astray, another make the beds, while the fourth rolls the flaps just so. A banner is awarded at the end of the season for the best-kept tent. At nine is the assembly for morning prayers, a brief service; the an- nouncements for the day are made; various trips and parties are planned; and then the camp songs are sung. Craftwork keeps the campers busy until the swimming hour. The swim- ming at girls’ camps has been carefully standardized. The different tests for advancement are based on self-control and confidence in the water. One of these tests is the ‘‘canoe test:” fifteen minutes above water. You may float or swim, as you like, and a boat keeps near to watch you. After dinner comes the quiet hour, when the campers write home, while the afternoon is filled with many pleasures, such as horse-back riding canoeing or walking. Finally the day closes with a happy evening, with basket-ball, tennis; ora bonfire. Then all sing camp songs until the bugle again sounds in the deepening twilight. Taps, ‘lights out,” finds all quiet, except fora giggle or two, hushed by a counsellor, and the happy day is done. PAULINE NorTON, ’18. THE BUTTERFLY The shades of night at distance fled, The butterfly, on pinion bright, The air was calm, the wind was still, Launched in full splendor on the day. And slow the slanting sunbeams spread Trembling with joy, awhile she stood, O’er wood and lawn, o’er vale and hill. Fem prIng With Oy) oe And felt the sun’s enlivening ray, From floating clouds of pearly hue Drank from the breeze the vital flood, Fell in light drops the recent shower And wondered at her plumage gay, That hung, like gems of morning dew, And balanced oft her ’broidered wings, On every tree and every flower; Through fields of air prepared to sail; When, bursting forth to life and light, Then on her venturous journey springs An offspring of delightful May, And floats along the vernal gale. GLADYS LOOK, ’17. THE MAGNET li Books and Their Authors “ Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ’—Bacon. ‘““PENROD AND SAM” MONG the innumerable children who have been portrayed in fiction for the amusement and possible instruction of grown people, not one is more entertaining than our friend, Penrod Schofield. But he is something more than interesting. As drawn by Mr. Tarkington he is a re- markable study in boy psychology. Penrod is constantly doing something, and that something is frequently, from the point of view of his much-tried parents, distinctly iniquitous. However, Penrod very seldom indulges in a deliberate piece of naughtiness. Usually it is simply that an idea enters his mind, fascinates him, and lures him on until he discovers to his dismay that he has made himself a subject for swift and vigorous punishment. Penrod himself is, of course, the central figure in this series of short stories | but Sam Williams and Roddy Bitts, Herman and Verman, Maurice Levy and Georgie Bassett appear more or less often in the course of the different narratives. This story is as entertaining as fiction and is worth a whole shelf full of dry volumes. The children are real American children, not the angelic, uplifting beings about whom the sentimentalists write so many reams. Those who want to laugh and those who want to learn something about children will alike revel in these stories of a typical, healthy, mischie- vous and thoroughly human boy. ‘“ MOUNTAIN INTERVAL” In “ Mountain Interval” again Mr. Frost writes of rural New England to express more than New England. We have here the memorable and native qualities of ‘‘ North of Boston,” that rich and simple language, the sharp revelation of character, and a clarity of vision translated into speech that is as colorful as it is colloquial. The new volume, however, marks an advance, a performance, a prom- ise beyond that toward which “A Boy’s Will” and “North of Boston’ might have seemed to be converging. A new element is here, a happy undercurrent, a warmer, and even more direct human appeal. The groups of lyrics, for instance, give it an even greater singing power than that of “A Boy's Will.’ The whole volume is permeated with a new music and mellowness. The humor, too, is perhaps more obviously that of people who have felt a certain gaiety beneath the grim facts of life. Itis these things, no less than Mr. Frost’s perception of the dignity of the casual, the beauty which is inherent in the facts of life, that mark this new volume. PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, 'I7. 18 THE MAGNET Fre EAI OL LOTT MEARE NIN TAT ae SEE WTRRE I A 1 a SE TS ION DN Co EP Le RO ELEN Poe ScHOGL BOTES aa et fh Pasi Lites TI Se NES tye oe = we AS S2es AMEE OLN PLE ae ro The Macnet Night entertainment A member of the squad overheard and dance, on Feb. 16, was attended “Pa” and “Sully” disputing as to by a large audience. The entertain- which had a certain dance step down ment, an unusually good one, was. the best. Each claims that he is to enjoyed by every one. The follow- be the best dancer on the floor at the ing is the program: squad’s dance to be held here next 1 Overture High School Orchestra month. Come and see them and be 2 Jap. Doll Soloist, Marie Crowley judge. we 3 Geisha Dance 4 Wax Works IN THE ENGLISH CLASSES 5 Solo: Too-ra-loo-ral-too-ral ; ‘ : Florence McMillan Miss Daily: What is the difference 6 Solo Dance Uys Vida Gaetz between a stitch and nine stitches? 7 Scenes from “Alice in Wonderland : Bat. woe 8 Solo: Carmena Thera Heath (‘A stitch in time saves nine.”) 9 Orchestra aa ry Io ‘‘ The Man from Brandon” Mr. Burns: Eight. Phil Lester Everett Richardson : ld ; Dan Moulton Robert Hull Miss Fiske: How were the daily Jeremiah Decker, M. D., James Bascom papers published? Bernice Moulton Helen Sheehan Miss C.,’19: About three times a Bertha Melvin Mildred Brown week Miss Janet Moulton Lucia Warren ; Anne Beatrice Munroe : ‘ ; : 11 Orchestra Miss Nutting: Mr. J., will you give After the entertainment an infor- us some words with the prefix “arch,” mal dance was held in the gym. The meaning chief? music was furnished by the Lawson Mr. F.,’19: Archibald. Orchestra. wW ¥ IN CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY A cordial welcome is extended to Miss Hearsey: Now I shall prepare Mrs. Laserte, our new French teach- some hydrogen sulphide. er, by the pupils of the school. Foe One reed we ’ FOUND (A LEAK) Miss Hearsey: What do you mean It is now known why “ Pa’’ Milam by “survival of the fit”’ ? and Coach Sullivan have kept the Mr. Dresser: It means that you get storage room locked after practice. over a fit. THE MAGNET 19 Miss Hearsey: What is the differ- ence between a Pointer and a Setter? Mr. Dresser: There isn’t any; they are the same thing. (Poinsetta.) w In History Mr. Forbush: What part did Alex- ander Hamilton play in the Revolu- tionary War? Mr. Cook, ’17 (sotto voce): hand organ. The In SPANISH Mr. Dolan (translating): He asked me if I would like to see the remains of the Kid. Miss Nutting: The invention of the telephone and telegraph brought United States and America closer together. w Miss Tremblay,’17: I've lost the place. Mr. Coburn: What have you been doing? Miss T.: Trying to find it. As the Latin students give the principal parts of a verb: Occido— O! Kiddo; occidere—O! kid, dearie; occisus sum—O! kiss us some. d In GERMAN III Miss Swanson: Yhe butler was pouring me out of a dust-covered bottle. w In AMERICAN HISTORY Miss Thomas, ’17 (arguing for slav- ery): Why, they had slaves in the Bible. We have been informed that a mistake was made when we printed that Clarence Kline, ’14, was working for the Worcester Evening Telegram. We were asked to state that Mr. Kline is a journalist on the staff of the Worcester Evening Gazette. we Arthur Quint, ’13, may still be found busily employed at E. E. Bur- dett’s Pharmacy, where he is said to be studying for a Ph. G. we We were recently asked to say a word concerning Hart’s Novelty Or- chestra, as it consists partly of L. H.S. Alumni. Kline, ’14, is the pianist; Quint, ’13, plays the banjo, while McComiskey, '18, is a violinist and director of the orchestra. It has become a popular orchestra in this city and furnishes music at most of the L. H. S. activities, especially class dances. ) Henry Reagan, '16, has been elected vice-president of the Fitch- burg Normal School Dramatic So- ciety. Sd Hobart Whitney, ’14, and Roger Beedle, ’16, are members of the Worcester Tech. Glee Club and were with that club when it entertained at Leominster High School, February second. 20 THE MAGNET () January 17, L. H.S. won its third straight victory of the year, de- feating Lancaster High School 35 to 5, without much difficulty. The visitors failed to register a basket from the floor. The points which they got came through free tries. Leominster was superior in all de- partments and threw baskets almost at will. Cook, Garland, and Sullivan each contributed three baskets. Garland got five goals on free tries. Mur- phy played a stellar game for the visitors. ¥ On January 20, Leominster High met its first defeat of the season, at the high school gym, when it bowed to Fitchburg High, 23 to 17. The con- test was fast and scrappy and was witnessed by a large and enthusiastic audience. Rivalry was keen and the players on both fives played for all there was inthem. The teams put up a fine exhibition of floor work, but in shooting baskets Fitchburg was superior and finished strong. The teams were evenly matched during the first half and were close throughout, Fitch- burg having the lead 11 to 10 when the whistle blew for the end of the half. In the final period the visitors worked together in fine shape and although Leominster held them well in the first part, they weakened a little toward the end, while the visitors tucked in three baskets to spare when the whistle blew for the last time. Quinn and Brown caged the ball three times for Fitchburg and were the greatest point makers, while Morin and Austin each contributed two. Garland and Cook each made two baskets for Leominster. a On January 22, Leominster High easily defeated Clinton High, 31 to 16, atthe high school gym. It was the first time that these two schools have met in any kind of sport for several years and the contest attracted a good-sized crowd. The local players had not lost their courage over the defeat which was handed them by Fitchburg High Saturday night, and came back with a rush, looking like real champions. Garland and Cook had a fine eye for the basket and made some difficult shots. Garland led with six baskets to his credit, while Cook had three. For the visitors Brady : THE MAGNET 21 contributed three, while Murphy and Smith each caged the ball twice. Leominster scored five points on free tries from fouls to two points by the visitors. Ww With four minutes to play, L. H.S. came from behind and defeated Gardner High, 28 to 24, at the high school gym. It was a fast contest, both teams turning in some speedy floor work. Leominster had _ several more shots at the baskets than the visitors but did not show the accurate shooting that was done by Gardner. Nearly every chance Gardner had of shooting was taken advantage of and the chair-town boys made some excel- lent baskets. The first half was full of ginger and both teams played fine basket-ball, with honors about evenly divided. At the close of the half Leominster led by ascore of 12 to 1I. Inthe second half Gardner High _ started off like a whirlwind and threw basket after basket until they were finally checked. With only four minutes more to play, and score 24 to 16 against them, L. H. S. took a sudden change and managed to cage the ball six times and nose out a win. It was a whirlwind finish and set the local fans almost frantic with joy. Ww Considerable interest is being manifested in the College Basket-ball league that is taking place between picked teams of boys at the high school. The Navy has made a winning sweep of the three games played and heads the list of eight teams. Syracuse and Cornell have each won three out of four games and are tied for second place, while Dartmouth is fourth, hav- ing won two of the three games played. HucuH Mitay, ’17. COMPLAINTS Or Any HicuH ScHoor Puri Because of the war, they say, all prices are soaring like larks. But, though everything else goes up, it has no effect on my marks. Or A SENIOR No wonder we Seniors are thin. It’s hard work that’s wearing us out! After only these few months of school, we’re none of us one-half so stout. This anti-fat compound’s composed of Chemistry, Latin, and themes, With German and Civics and History to give us nightm ares in our dreams. If this keeps up very much longer, they'll have to establish, I guess, A home for the insane and nervous in the fair halls of old L. H. S. POLLY KILBURN. '17. 22 THE MAGNET THE Macnet acknowledges with thanks the following exchanges: The Argus, Gardner, is well arranged and interesting. The business manager must be very efficient to secure so many advertisements. Lhe Blue and Gold, Malden. The clever way of writing up the ex- changes adds interest tothat department. Apparently you have unusual metals in Class Three. The Lawrence High School Bulletin. We will change the order of your criticism of THze Macnet—for which we thank you—and say of your paper, “Your jokes are well written and interesting. Why not a few more stories?” We are glad to see an Exchange Department in the Bulletin. The Eltrurran, Haverhill, has some very good cuts and an excellent de- partment on books. The Gazette, Lynn Classical High. Your cuts are exceptionally good. We found “ The Dragnet ”’ especially interesting at this time. However, the plot of ““A Rose by Any Other Name” is not original. P.I. H. S. Flyer, Presque Isle, Me. The Forum, Greenfield, Ohio. Hes- pertan, Hoquiam, Wash. High School Herald, Westfield. Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. News, East Orange, N. J. High School News, Colum- bus, Nebr. Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford. Oracle, Athol. The Radtator, Som- erville. Zhe Red and Gray, English High, Lynn. Hugh School Review, Shamo- kin, Pa. The Aggte Tattler, Lincoln, Nebr. The Zripod, Thornton Academy, Saco, Me. AS OTHERS. SEE US THE MAcnet, from Leominster, Mass., has an interesting: page giving short reviews of late books and facts concerning prominent authors.— Flesperian. THe Macner. ‘“ The Land of Yesterday contains a very good point which most of us forget exists. -_ -_ looking at the expression on THE MAGNET 23 “What is your husband’s income?” asked one woman of another. “Oh, I hardly know,” was the _ re- “Usually about 3 a. m.” w “ Did you see the pleased expres- sion on Mrs. Brown’s face when I told her she didn’t look any older than her daughter?” said Mr. Ordway after the reception. No,” answered his wife, ‘“ I was the ply. daughter’s face.” wv Tramp: ain’t had a bite today. Absent-minded angler: Wrong bait, J expect. Try a worm. w Ouick-tempered customer: this coffee is just plain mud. Waiter: Yes, sir; certainly sir. It was ground this morning. w A certain chemist advertised a patent concoction labeled, ‘‘ No more coughs! No more colds! Price 10c.” A man who bought this mixture came back in three days to complain that he had drunk it all, but better. “Drunk it all!” gasped the chem- ist. “Why, man, that was an India- Waiter, Was no rubber solution to put on the soles of your boots.” w When Mark Twain was at York Harbor, Me., an old fisherman named Captain Brooks became one of the humorist’s best friends. One day he dropped in on the old tar and said, ‘‘ Captain, do you know whether there is an osteopath at the Harbor?” “Wal,” said the captain, ‘there may be; but I ain't never ketched one yet.” “T guess I’ll go and inquire at the drug store,” replied Mark Twain. That evening, when he reached home, Captain Brooks told his wife about it, and she said. ‘‘ You’re a bright one, you are, Jed Brooks! That ain’t no fish; it’s a bird.” ¥ ‘ Dinah,” said the mistress to her colored cook, ‘did you wash the fish before baking it?” ‘‘Wash it, Missus?’’ cried the as- tonished servant. ‘t What's de use of washing a fish dat’s spent its whole life in water? It’s time wasted.” ¥ Prospective custowrer (in bookstore): Have you something in books for about a dollar and a half? 24 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Mayor Henry F. Sawtelle, Chairman; Frederick T. Platt, Vice-chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr. M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, J. Ward Healey, Bertha E. Barnes. Superin- tendent of Schools—Dr. W. H. Perry. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce. Faculty Principal—K. L. Morse. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics. Secretary—Ruth Bumap. Assistants—Frank P. Bell, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Alice G. Smith, Commercial Branches; C. W. Lotibard, Evelyn G. Hearsey, Science; A. Leila Daily, Nellie S. Nutting,“ Winifred W. Fiske, Leila W. Stratton, English; Winifred E. Shackley, Elocution; Guy Forbush,F. F. Sullivan, History; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Elsie W. Jeffers, French; Ethel Ham, German; Clarette L. Rogers, Spanish; Martha A. Lundagen, Mathematics; D. W. O'Brien, Agriculture; James Coburn, Military Drill; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Training; W. H. Kenney, Music; H. U. Pease, Manual Training; Ruth M. Buxton, Drawing; Kathryn Wells, Marion Warren, Domestic Science. Athletic Association Hugh Milam, President; Everett G. Richardson, Vice-president; Esther Woods, Secretary; Frank P. Bell, Treasurer. Hugh Milam, Manager of Football; William Allen, Captain. Zenas Heath, Manager of Baseball; Francis Killelea,Captain. Harold Parker, Manager of Basket-ball; Robert Cook, Captain. Class Officers Senior—President, Hugh Milam; Vice-president, William Allen; Marshal, Zenas Heath; Secretary, Esther Woods; Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson. Junior—President, Robert Hull; Vice-president, Dixi Hoyt; ‘Marshal, Everett G. Richardson; Secretary, Canzadia Cook; Treasurer, Gladys Barry. Sophomore-—President, Terence Farrell; Vice-president, Roy Harris; Marshal, H. Eugene Kingman; Secre- tary, Margaret Safford; Treasurer, Marion Burdett. Freshman—President, George Gould; Vice-president, Ferdinand Myers; Marshal, Bernard Wilson; Secre- tary, Marion Seaver; Treasurer, Mary Thompson. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harry S. Hill; Ist Lieut., Malcolm Munsie; 2d Lieut., Charles Boyden; Ist Sergt., Arthur Burns; Quartermaster Sergt., Wilfred Murray; Sergeants, Daniel J. Watson, Winfield D. Gove, Hamilton Osborne, Winchester Blake; Corporals, Albert R. Cook, Howard L. Nutting, Elliot Greene, Howard Cragin, Willis Simington, Camille Duval COMPANY B—Captain, Alton H. Harris; Ist Lieut., Ernest Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., James Butler; Ist Sergt., Harold T. Parker; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. 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Merrill; Ist Sergt., Henry Prue; Quartermaster Sergt.,. Robert Cook; Sergeants, Edward J. Regan, Ken- neth P. Gregory, Walter J. Rollins; Corporals, Harold Ells, Eugene Kingman, Raymond Berger, Neil Reynolds, John H. Boyle, Francis Haley. Richardson Piano Case Co. Compliments of Harrison Co. Compliments of Star Manufacturing Co. Compliments of Class of Bee OOK CO. We have a Power Hammer for Forging and Blacksmith Work Compliments of Standard Comb Co. The Goodale Comb Co. Manufacturers of Combs, Hair Pins, Etc. Water St. Leominster Compliments of E.. B. Kingman Co. Compliments of Howe Comb Co. Tremaine Street 1917 Compliments of Royal Comb Co. W. K. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds HIGH SCHOOL BOYS : There are plenty of opportunities Whitney Gay. in our Company for ambitious young men, and when you are Manufacturers of through school we will be glad at P B any time to talk it over with you. aper DOXeS Remember us then. 142 Water St. Leominster E. H. 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Pierce, Mar Compliments of 1p WET cna oe Sos LE Office Hours: 1 to 3, and 7 to 8 p.m. FRANKLIN FREEMAN Compliments of Bo) SHeuLTis. Nit, H. A. DrarrFin, D. M. D. 42 Main St., Leominster, Mass. €. I. KELLEY A. H. WARD DENTISTS Richardson Block Woopsury LINCOLN DENTISTS 30 Main Street li ts of Compliments o Compliments of J. Warp HEALEY J. H. P. Dyer Compliments of A. A. WHEELER, M. D. HAMILTON MAYO Office Hours: 1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p.m. Compliments of Compliments of FRONTISPIECE— Principal Morse 17 HE CHARIOT OF MELOS : ; ? PETER PAN Puays A PRANK : A Tow To ANNoy Ar A PicTURE SHow - WILLIAM ON THE etre - - y Ge LETTER TO AN ALARM CLOCK R NING | - ies ’ E FE ooKs AND THEIR AuTHoRS — - : i. HGS: HaAtLucinations - : 3 : Al UMNI AND ScHoot NOTES - a Armenes | CHANGES — - a, : jones : ee EC EOMINSTER Hicu Bee DIRECTORY e ® ry 7 J EDITORIAL : - - - - THe Boss - - : - : - Table of Contents Norman Fassett, 18 Christine Wellington, ’19 Katherine D. Flinton, ’17 Harold T. papier oe, Gladys Look, ’18 Catherine H. Farrell, ’20 Randall Farquhar, ‘17 Pi 7,8 THE MAGNET Vol. X. LEOMINSTER, MASS., MARCH, 1917. No. 6 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EpiTor-IN-CHiEF, EDNA FARRELL, '17. Assistant Editor-in-Chief, J. PErRry MITCHELL, ’17 Business MANAGER, CHARLES GAVIN, 717. First Assistant Business Manager, CHARLES LooMIs, ’17 Second Assistant Business Manager Everett G. RICHARDSON, ’18 Exchange Editor, Doris WILDER, ’17. School Notes’ Editor, WALTER ROLLINs, ’17. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Byron MERRILL, ’17. Jokes’ Editor, Kermit MAppeEn, ’I18. Athletics’ Editor, Hucu MIvam, ’17. Critic Editor, PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ’17 Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School, who are responsible for the form and substance of each issue. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, ro cents. EDITORIALS EXT month we are going to publish the Freshmen issue of Tue Macnet. All the Freshmen are earnestly entreated to submit something. We feel that in such a large class as that of 1920 there must be many clever writers. Don’t be too bashful or 7 8 THE MAGNET self-depreciative to contribute anything you, yourself, think worth while. Remember it will be only three short years before the class of 1920 has complete charge of THe MAGNET, and it’s never too early to begin writing forit. As yet the Freshmen have done practically nothing, so it is high time they began to feel the re- | sponsibility they have regarding THe MAGnet. He other matter which it is necessary to speak of this month is regarding the treatment of any new student who comes to our school from another town, Imagine yourself in his position, coming from a place where two-thirds of his school-mates are his friends, and the rest prob- ably his acquaintances, to a school where every face is new, every class is so different, and everything is so pitifully bewildering. When you think of yourself in this position, have you no pity for this new student? I think it is usually lack of self-confidence or thoughtlessness that witholds us: from making neighborly advances. Let us do away with this and make our school noted for its hospitality. The next time you see a new student wandering aimlessly around, look- ing as if he hadn't a friend in the world and everything had gone wrong generally, ask yourself, “Isn't there something I can do to help him?’ If you can’t think of any answer, ask the newcomer. He'll probably be able to tell you something very simple you can do, but which will mean the world to him. I have a feeling that the boys are more hospitable than the girls. It never seems to take a boy so long to get acquainted as it does a girl. Come, girls, don’t let the boys be more friendly than we are. EpNA FarRRELL, ’17. THE MAGNET 9 The Chariot of Melos WO thousand years ago, in the ancient city of Antioch, a great crowd assembled, looking at a large placard, which announced the names of the contestants in the chariot race of the morrow. It read: “1. Pholos, of Antioch. 2. Bragi,of Rome. 3. Zammus, of Egypt.’ The last named, a hard-set, brutal looking man, regarded the sign in cold stillness. “ Pholos will win,’ observed Ismarat, a citizen of Antioch, ‘“And why Pholos?” demanded Zammus, turning sharply around. “Pholos always wins,” said the first. “It is because he owns the Chariot of Melos. This chariot is so wonderfully made, so nicely balanced, and yet so light, that almost any feat can be performed with it.” “ But,’ said the second, “where is this chariot of which you speak so highly? Pholos is at this moment journeying from Athens. Where has he left his chariot?’’ “He left it in my charge, and entrusted it to me to guard until his return.” “You are old and feeble. How can you defend it?” “TJ know I am old, and somewhat infirm, but I still have my skill left. I have put the chariot in the temple, and, furthermore, have tied it so strongly that none save I can undo it.” Zammus said no more, but hurried away and summoned his slaves. “ Here!” he cried, ‘come! We go to seize the Chariot of Melos, which is at the temple!” “QO Exalted Sir,’ objected one slave, ‘“ we dare not. The chariot is at the temple for protection, and we fear the wrath of the gods.” “So itis fear of the gods which delays you? Whose wrath do you most prefer, theirs or mune?” The poor creatures feared their brutal master more, and they followed him. They remembered one poor tellow, who, not long before, had failed to execute his master’s orders, and had incurred the master’s fury. He had been pulled limb from limb in the torture chamber. Soon the small band reached the temple, and found the celebrated chariot as described by Ismarat. Zammus seized the whip, and emphasizing his words by blows on the backs of the slaves, cried, ‘‘ Untie that knot, and let us be away.”’ The old priest stepped forward to remonstrate, but Zam- mus threatened him with the whip, and he retreated. Zammus now turned to the laboring slaves, who had pulled each rope separately, but could find not even one end on which to begin. The work was in no degree lightened by the continuous blows they received from their master. “Lazy wretches,” he cried, drawing his sword, ‘‘stand back,” and the 10 THE MAGNET slaves, only too glad to obey, took refuge within the temple. Zammus, in. a frightful temper, approached the chariot with up-raised sword. “ Now for that knot!’’ he gasped, and brought his blade down full force upon the offending rope! It parted, leaving the chariot free, but Zammus did not notice that the keen blade had bitten far into the strong air-shatt. He stood in the vehicle, calling to his slaves to drag him home. They came to him, and one knelt before him, begging,— “OQ master, I pray you, spare us; do not force us to commit this crime of sacrilege.” Zammus struck furiously at him, striking the suppliant on the shoulder, the blade passing nearly through his body, so that he fell to the ground, and a stream of blood ran down the temple steps. Here the old priest again tried to interfere, crying, ‘‘ Rash man beware. You have committed sacrilege in this holy place, and even murder on the steps of the temple. Tomorrow, tomorrow, fear the vengeance of the gods!” Zammus, laughing scornfully, signaled to the servants to start, and drove home, beating them all the way, so that they left behind them a trail of blood. That night, when Pholos returned to Antioch, he was met by the tear- ful Ismarat. “The chariot is gone,” he confessed; ‘you left it in poor hands. Al- though I placed it in the temple, one of your rivals in tomorrow’s race, a bold Egyptian, forcibly seized it. I have procured another for you, but, as you well know, none can be as good as your own.” Pholos comforted the old man, although he himself was ill at ease; and he vowed to defeat the villain Zammus, even if the Chariot of Melos had been stolen. The next day saw great excitement at the race-course. Every seat was filled, and all, especially those who had witnessed the deed of the day be- fore, were anxious for the event to take place. Finally the competitors appeared, Zammus standing in the stolen chariot, to which were harnessed two superb Arabian horses. At last they were off! The clatter of horses’ hoofs mingled with the cries of the crowd. Aloud of dust arose under each of the horses, but the forms of the three drivers could be made out, holding tightly to the reins and swaying with the motion of the flying chariots. The race was even until they reached the first turn, when Zammus, with the superior chariot, took a sharper corner than the others, and headed the line! Pholos fol- lowed, a close second, while Bragi was not far behind. On they sped! Around acorner on one wheel, off again on a straight stretch, a horse now stumbling, but held up by skillful managing of the reins, off again; it was a wild race! Only one more time around. The Egyptian leading, Pholos next, and Bragi close behind! Now only one- half the distance around the course left. Zamunus felt a sudden thud against his eye. A wasp, flying across the course, had collided with him, and landing in his eye, had stung furiously. a THE MAGNET 1l The Egyptian gave a cry of anguish, clasping his hand on the painful spot. Now he remembered the words of the old priest, ‘‘ Tomorrow, fear the vengeance of the gods!” What a fearful form their revenge had taken! Zammus determined to outwit them, despite the pain, and again took the reins. He had lost only a few seconds, but now Pholos was ahead and Bragi was fast gaining upon him. He determined to disable Pholos; to put him out of the race by striking off his wheel by a glancing blow from his own chariot. He spurred the horses on, gave a sudden turn,—there was a sharp sound of splintering as the left wheel of Pholos’s chariot snapped off! But this was not all, for the shaft of the Chariot of Melos, weakened by the sword stroke it had received, at this new strain broke; the horses stumbled and fell, the broken shaft passed through the body of one, and the chariot being suddenly stopped, Zammus was thrown among the wreckage. Nor was this all, for Bragi, unable to stop his rushing steeds, ran straight upon the wreckage and the prostrate Zammus! Just then Pholos, with a wheel gone, and his horses pulling painfully, slowly passed the goal line! Men rushed down to the remains of the two chariots. They found Bragi a little dazed but unhurt, but Zammus! To extricate him they had to pull off one great horse which lay upon him, then they found his mangled body. Blood was streaming over the spot; his right arm was torn almost off; and, where a heavy hoof had struck him, what had been a face looked now like a great bloody sponge. He was terribly injured, but there was still life. Life! What had been the proud Zammus was now an object minus an arm, totally blind, and worse than that, a hopeless paralytic! He would live, helpless in a chair, surrounded by the slaves whom he had ill-treated and tortured, and now in their power. NorMAN FASSETT, ’18. Peter Pan Plays a Prank 7 (ae beautiful night in June, not many years ago, I sat in the large window seat gazing drearily at the exquisite full moon. I wished more than ever before that I might see and explore it thoroughly and then come back and tell my friends of mystrange adventure. Although I had played tennis all the afternoon, my enthusiasm was at its height. The moon seemed to say to me in a smiling manner, “ Yes, do come up and visit me.” Ah! what was that which came in on wings through the open window yonder? Itspoke! ‘ What is your wish, fair maiden?” it asked. 12 THE MAGNET “Oh!’’ I stammered, ‘‘I wish to visit the moon this very night, but I cannot fly, and my aeroplane is out of commission just at present.” | “Easy enough,” the small figure answered, which I now recognized as a little boy. ‘Iam Peter Pan and can teach you to fly in a very short time.” | I was pleased beyond words; and, after carrying out the simple direc- tions which he gave me, I found his statement to be true. Then he said, “ Follow me.” Out of the window we flew, above the moonlit garden, above the high pines; and the last thing I saw was the bright sparkle of the moonlight ona large pond. Before long it became quite cool, which in contrast to the intense heat near earth was most re- freshing. As we soared higher, however, I wished for my heavy coat be- cause I was growing colder and colder. I complained a little of this fact to my companion who said, ‘‘ Never mind, we are nearly there.” As we came nearer the moon to my great disappointment I recognized it to be made of green cheese. I broke off just a handful and put it in my pocket to take back home as a souvenir of my journey. Because I was disappointed in my adventure, I cut my visit very short. However, when I was ready to go home again, my friend Peter was no- where to be seen. My power to fly had also vanished. Isat down and meditated a while. Must I stay here in this freezing country all the rest of my life with nothing to eat but green cheese? Would I have to stay here forever and ever? What would my friends think had become of me? Suddenly I heard a familiar sound. Looking up, I saw ‘ Whiteface,” my father’s most valuable cow, coming swiftly through the air, mooing steadily. Of course, this was the ‘‘cow jumping over the moon,” I decided, and spoke to her by name. She came to me quickly and I told her my troubles. “ Poor thing,” she answered, “I will gladly take you home.” With un- speakable joy I mounted her and was soon on my way to earth. When we were nearly at our destination, I heard a noise which made my heart come up into my mouth; but when I realized that it was only “the little dog laughing,” it went safely back again. Spying the dots which represented my city, I politely asked my patient “ Whiteface’? if she would stop at “Air Inn” that I might take lunch. I enjoyed a delicious repast, and after I had finished the last morsel, to my great amazement “the dish ran away with the spoon.” ' As I watched them disappear in the distance, I felt some one shaking my shoulder. With a reproving sentence for the insolent waiter ready on the end of my tongue, I looked to find my mother asking me to dress for supper, as it was now late. I would not believe that my adventure had been only a dream until I found, instead of alump of green cheese in my pocket, a common tennis ball. CHRISTINE WELLINGTON, 'I9. THE MAGNET 13 How to Annoy Your Neighbors at a Moving=Picture Show O annoy your neighbors at a moving-picture show requires little or no practice; any one can do it. However, there are several little characteristics which it might be well to adopt. One should be as disagreeable as possible, snarly, and very quick to re- tort to any one who sees fit to question your behavior. It is well to start by coming into the show when the seats are sure to be nearly all taken. Proceed to the usher and demand seats about half way down and inthe center block. These, you know, of course, cannot be had, but tell the young man what you think of his abilities as an usher in as loud and severe a tone as possible. As he leads you to a seat, don’t let him forget you are behind him. Threaten to have him discharged, any- thing, only impress him with your authority and superiority. When getting to your seat, don’t take the time or trouble to pick your steps, feet are to walk on, so walk on any feet which happen to be in your way. It is best not to say ‘Excuse me” or ‘‘ Pardon me.” Merely give people a stare that will freeze them stiff in their seats. Remain standing until you have removed your heavy coat. Perhaps those back of you would like to rest their eyes or admire the style of the garment. Finally settle down in your seat and turn to your friend who came with you to help matters along, and begin conversing for the benefit of all those present. Provide your friend with a whole stick of Wrigley’s Spearmint gum. The aroma is very pleasing and the constant chaw-chaw is like music to the ears. Work your jaws continually, then you will avoid all danger of lock- jaw. After this exclaim “Oh, my hat!’’ Remember to take plenty of time in removing your hat and also arrange all the stray hairs in place, being sure to keep the elbows elevated as high as possible. After this operation turn to your friend and help her if she needs any assistance. Notice the young men on the screen. Such expressions as, ‘Oh, ain’t he just grand? Swell, I tell yuh! Say, I wonder if he’s married?’ are sure to help your cause along. Read aloud all explanation of the pictures, there may be some one who can’t read, and think what a charitable act that would be. If you have had the good fortune to know what is to happen, tell the story to your friend and would-be friends, your neighbors. They will enjoy hearing your synopsis of the play. If any one should obstruct your view, tap him on the shoulder and ask him if he’d mind changing his place, because you can’t see. ‘ He’d makea better door than a window.”’ Don’t hesitate to tell any one he annoys you, if such be the case. Tell him you will report him to the head usher. Don't become so absorbed in the picture that you forget your sole pur- pose in coming to the show. 14 THE MAGNET Remain till the middle of the second show, to get your money’s worth, © also so that you may enjoy your new neighbors’ company, and they yours. Take all the time you wish when putting on your wraps and proceed as slowly from your place to the aisle as possible. Stop at the box office and complain about the outrage of charging five cents for the pictures they show. Vow that you'll never come there again and make it plain to the person behind the window that you were thoroughly dissatisfied with the pictures and your terribly annoying neighbors. Follow these directions and even you will meet with success. KATHERINE D, FLINTON, ’17. The Boss HE little city of Ridgely was the centre of political graft and corrup- ap tion for the whole state of New York and it was there that all the ‘bosses’ from the surrounding cities hired their crooks and game- sters to carry on their illegitimate enterprises. Now Big Tim Sullivan, or “Tiger Tim,” as he was commonly called, was the ringleader or brains of the entire force of grafters, and his ward had for years carried the city of Ridgely any way that he desired. When Sherman S. Norton was elected mayor through Sullivan’s politi- cal influence, it was understood that the city’s government should be carried on as Sullivan said, but young Morton was a college bred chap, with ideas of his own, and after he had taken office he realized that the city must be cleaned, and political corruption abolished. Therefore he started in by appointing a new school board and a new high school principal. This new principal, James K. Brant, was a strong believer in athletics and thought that in order to make the city youths clean, they must have playgrounds and athletic teams. In the afternoon gymnasium classes were held in the high school gym, and in the evening the men of the city had gymnasium classes. One even- ing the teams of Ward Eight and Ward Ten were to play basket-ball. Now the people in Ward Eight were the friends of Mayor Morton and he cap- tained the team, while Ward Ten was “ Tiger Tim’s” ward. “Big Tim” arrived at the game with a large delegation of rooters and a brass band from the “tenderloin district,” while the good respectable business men of the city, who loved law and order, were rooting for the mayor’s team. At eight o’clock the game started and a rough game it was. The teams struggled through the first half, first one and then the other forging ahead until, when the whistle blew, the score was tied. “Big Tim” hated the mayor worse than ever now, and swore that he would “lay for him” the second half. When the game was resumed, the THE MAGNET 15 tired teams started furiously for the next half, to win the victory. The ball was driven first here and there until it went out of bounds, when it was up to the mayor and “ Boss Tim” to jump for it, as they were the nearest to it when it rolled foul. The referee held the ball above his head and threw it into the air. In the shuffle which followed Tim was hurled furiously to the floor and failed to rise. A physician was called and it was found that he had fractured his shoulder. The teams could not resume play and the mayor ordered the injured man to be carried to his house, which was near the gymnasium. There the injured boss was tenderly nursed for several days, during which his political enemy, the mayor, made him frequent visits, bringing him cigars and reading material for comfort. When the patient left the house, after he was able to walk, he thanked the mayor for his hospitality and said as he shook his hand before going back to his ward, ‘‘ Morton, I’ve had the wrong impression of you all along. You are a good honest chap and I’m going to leave you alone from now on. From this time forth you can call Tim Sullivan your friend and not your enemy. You probably won't believe me, I’ve fooled you so many times, but to show you I’m your friend I am going to leave town and break up the gang that has caused you and your party so much trouble.” “Sullivan,” replied Mr. Morton, “in the days that you have spent at my house I have learned that you were not the man I have heard you were, and you can do the right thing if you want to. Iam going to make you councilor of Ward Ten and it’s up to you to make it the best ward in the city.” It is needless to say that from then on politics were clean, for after the great Sullivan was converted the followers of his party turned with him, and Ridgely today is one of New York State’s most enterprising cities both morally and politically, due to just one little incident and accident,—a basket-ball game and a broken collar-bone. HAROLD T. PARKER, ’I7. Teacher: Some fools ask more questions than any wise man can answer. Student: That is why so many of us flunk in our exams.—£z. Teacher: What is a vacuum? Pupil: 1 have it in my head, but I can’t express it.—£x. 16 THE MAGNET William on the Battle-field When William was a little boy His mother used to say, “Remember, dear, where’er you are, The watchword is, ‘Obey!’”’ And when, a man, he faced the foe, In battle’s dangerous hour, That simple little word, ‘‘ Obey,” Still held its magic power. The battle’s din, the cannon’s roar, Were fearful on that day, But through it all he seemed to hear His mother’s word, “‘ Obey!”’ And as he sank upon the field, “God calls, perchance,’ thought he. “Tf it be so, I must obey, E’en though it leads through death’s dark way— The end is victory.” Guiapys Look, ’17. A Love Letter to an Alarm Clock DEAREST ALARM CLOCK: It’s easy to speak of you in flattering terms when I am half a mile away from you and wide awake,—but otherwise! If you were only a man for two or three minutes, you would never see daylight again, you detestable little shrimp! When I am tucked in my bed as warm as toast and dreaming of places where high school and home work are not known, you seem to have a grudge against me, for right in the midst of my rosiest dreams —b-r-r-r-r, right in my left ear, bringing me back to earth with a thump, and making me realize that both windows are wide open and that two inches of snow are on the floor between the door and the bed, and also that my English is not done. Then I remember my cold shower. Do you know, little clock, that next to getting stout, I love (?) you? Have you any heart? If you have, it is made of steel, for it was four o'clock Saturday morning when you woke me up, and you know that I have a perfect right, on Saturday, to sleep till supper time, if I please. You dear little thing, all day long I wonder if you're still going. What THE MAGNET li a relief it would be if one fine day I should return home to find that you had stopped and settled down in silence forever. I should weep bitter tears for joy as I deposited you in the junk heap. You're not as bashful as you try to make me think you are. Any one who had the nerve to awaken a young lady at such an unearthly hour as four o’clock in the morning should stop going and turn his face to the wall. But no, there you are, perched demurely on my bookcase with your hands before your face as if tempting me to play peek-a-boo. In the morning when you arouse me it is hard for me to keep from giving you a piece of my mind, but I need all I’ve got. I believe it was Shakespeare who said, “Parting is such a sweet sorrow.” Whoever it was I believe him, for every morning the parting is sweet and sorrowful; sweet, for I know that for twenty-four hours you shall not awaken me, and sorrowful because I cannot choke you or chloroform you! Ah! it pains me so to think that you, a poor defenseless clock, should be left in the company of those common, vulgar books, who fill your precious little ears with stories of my rough treatment to them, while I have the privilege of rubbing elbows with that important class of people called Seniors. Can you, little clock, imagine me an insignificant freshman, in the company of dignified Juniors: and Seniors who are set up as examples for us? If you can, you can imagine too, how soon it will be before I’m perfect if I follow their example. I remain Your humble servant, (in the aA. M.). CATHERINE HORTENSE FARRELL, ’20. Raining Raining, raining, raining, Through the whole day long, Knoll and dale all drenched with tears, Grieve a worldly wrong. Over hillocks washed with storming, Huddled closely to the ground, Kneel the clouds draped still in mourning, While the rain comes beating down. Through the valley foams the river Lost in mist and gathering gloom, While above, the branches quiver All in sympathetic tune. All day long the cries of ravens Fall, complaining, through the storm, Of the world with sorrow Jaden, Of a world with gladness gone. RANDALL FARQUHAR, ’17. 18 THE MAGNET The ray? ball uN met on March 7, and elected Charles Gar- land captain for the coming year. Ww For many reasons it has been thought best to postpone the dance which was to be held March 17th, to some future date. This date has not yet been decided on, but it will be announced later. ¥ The large number of absences ‘dur- ing the last month is due to swell- ing other than in the head. Some of the most prominent members of the school may be found on the list of absentees. This disease is com- monly called ‘‘ mumps.” we MaGnetT dues are payable the first of March. The management will be very much pleased if every one will pay these as soon as possible. w The students of Leominster High School wish to extend a hearty wel- come to Miss Ella C. Andrews, who comes from Beverly High School. Miss Andrews will remain with us throughout the coming year as head of the French Department. When at home, Miss Andrews lives in Brockton, Mass. a2 ees fi RE id ff. dy. f° “ 4 OE ' NOTICE A pencil was left on a desk in Room 20 for two days and was found there by the owner at the end of that time. Please do not swoon, gentle reader, the days were Satur- day and Sunday. w Miss Hearsey: Tell us what you know about palates. Mr. Queenan: 1 don’t know any- thing. re Miss Hearsey: Mr. Kelly, tell Mr. Traill what is rudimentary in you. Mr. Kelly (not knowing what rudi- mentary meant) said, “I think my brain is.” ww ‘“Macnet Night” was a great suc- cess, financially, as well as otherwise, about $70.00 having been realized. The editorial staff wishes to thank every one who did anything to help, especially Miss Fiske, Miss Shackley and Miss Rogers, who gave their time tirelessly to make our enter- tainment a success. w Laura Woods, '13, is school in Leicester, Mass. pail Olive Wellington, ’13, is teaching school in Springfield, Vermont. teaching ———s THE MAGNET 19 Several members of the Alumni are eager to form an Alumni Asso- ciation. It seems only right that the Alumni should have an organiza- tion in this town as well as in others. The school is much in favor of this plan, and, we, who will soon be Albert Lauzon, ’I15, who has been home on sick leave for two months, returned to his work, for the govern- ment, in New York, March 7th. ea Alumni should do all we can to further the idea. Elsie Woods, ’14, is a stenographer for the Wachusett Shirt Co. Books and Their Authors “ A good book is the precious life blood of a master spirit.” ‘THE THOROUGHBRED” N “The Thoroughbred,” Mr. Webster, who wrote “ The Real Adventure,” if deals with another problem of married life. What will the wife do when her husband s business fails? His answer is optimistic, heart- warming finely American. However you don't for a minute think of the book as a problem novel. Your interest is all centered on the story, on the little group of characters, who move with the vitality of living people and who catch your sympathy from the first. With a special glow of delighted appreciation, you follow the wife, who proves herself the thoroughbred and who is more lovable and alluring than the debutante heroines of a hundred books. It is only afterwards that you perceive its message and application and recognize that “ The Thoroughbred” is a novel which is also an impor- tant criticism of life. ‘‘THe MYSTERIOUS STRANGER”’ This manuscript was found among Mark Twain’s papers after his death. It is more a parable than a romance. The “stranger” is Satan in disguise, and the story that of the havoc he wrought among the villagers of a Media- val Austrian town. The author’s “ Passion of hatred for oppression and un- reason was never more cuttingly phrased than in this post-humorous volume.” ‘““GREAT VALLEY” The early poems of this book, by Edgar Lee Masters, tell the story of Chicago, the story of its marvelous growth as vigorous old men and women, who live close up to the century mark and remember back to the early days of Fort Dearborn, have seen it. And towering among all the figures in the book is Lincoln. PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ’17. 20 THE MAGNET C) Feb. 2d, L. H. S. met the Alumni, which was composed of former stars, such as Newton and White, both former captains, Swift, Schul” tess and Suhlke, but they could not stand the pace set by the regu- lars, therefore we recorded an easy victory. Garland played a good game for the regulars, while Newton was the star of the ‘“‘ Come-backs.” 2 On Feb. oth, L. H. S. defeated for the second time this year, Fitchburg Normal second, at the latter’s gym. The game was full of “pep,” and the ‘“‘embroy workers ” were at no time ina position to win. L.H.S. entered the game under a heavy handicap, Garland, our fast forward, being out on account of sickness; but the rest of the boys fought all the harder and a splendid victory was the result. Sullivan and Willard played a good game for us. The star of the Normal School was Regan a former L. H. S. athlete- W L. H. S. journeyed to Gardner for a return game with the high school team of that town. After having held us to a four point margin in our own gym the boys from the ‘‘chair town” naturally expected a victory, but they received the surprise of their lives. The playing was about even at the end of the first half, when Gardner lead by the score of 16,to 11. During inter- mission Coach Sully poured out his medicine known as “ Fight.” When the second half began, fight we did, sweeping our opponents before us. L. H. S. was the victor by a score of 28, to 18. Cook and Allen rendered a valuable service in the back field, and the G. H. S. forwards did not tally a goal this period. 2 L. H. S. added another victory to its long list at the high school gym Feb. 22d, when it took Clinton High into camp, 34, to 18. This is the sec- ond time this year that we have defeated the boys from the Wire town.” Garland and Cook were a tower of strength on the defense, registering nine baskets between them. Casey and Cole were the best point getters for the visitors. THE MAGNET 21 At the High School gym L. H.S. won an easy victory over the Wor- cester Collegians 28, to 16, in a fast and exciting contest. The local boys played splendid basket-ball, their floor work being of the gilt-edge variety. Garland, our forward, who had been sick, returned to the game and was just as fast as ever, getting eight baskets from the floor. Erickson played best for the visitors. w How the points were divided this season in basket-ball: Garland, our fast forward, scored the largest number of baskets from the floor. Milam, scored 31 free-tries. Baskets Free-tries Total Garland 45 26 116 Milam 34 31 99 Cook 27 fe) 54 Sullivan 21 2 44 Willard 3 re) 6 Allen 2 fe) 323 This is the best season L. H. S. has had for the last few years, fourteen games were played, and L. H. S. was returned the victor in eleven games. Three men graduate this spring, Cook, Milam, and Allen, but the chances are very good for a team next winter. The following men were awarded their “‘L” for the basket-ball season just ended: Cook, Allen, Milam, Heath, Mgr. Parker, Garland, Hiltz, Willard, Sullivan. Hucu Mia, ’17. L. H. S. Hallucinations Can you imagine:— The faculty forgetting to give out white slips? J. Perry flunking? Prudy not good-natured? Mabelle with her hair in a pig-tail? Our Editor doing nothing? Ruth without a letter in her pocket? An easy French lesson from Mme. Laserte? Munsie with a spot of dirt on his hands? Doris Look without her snicker? The material for the MAGNET ready a week ahead of time? Room 20 pupils in perfect silence? The Football Team winning a game? Freshmen large enough to be seen? Going to chapel without noise? Rollins with his hair cut? 22 THE MAGNET THE MaGnetT acknowledges with thanks the following exchanges: The Beacon, from Chelsea High, must have quite a fine cartoonist if we may judge from his works. The cartoons add much to the interest of the paper. We have just received the first number of Zhe Purple and Gold, from Milton, N. H. We wish you the best success in the publishing of your paper. The K. H. S. Enterprise has a novel idea of athletics according to the cut on that column—a boy sawing wood. Echo (Winthrop). There is one face in your football picture that brings much pleasure to us here at L. H.S. Guess whose? The Beverly High School gis is an excellent paper. The hits on the Juniors are especially good. Come again gis We give a hearty welcome to Zhe Gleaner, from Pawtucket, our only Rhode Island paper. The story, ‘“ A Policeman’s Work,” is both humorous and true to life. Oracle, Athol. Arttsan, (2), Bridgeport, Conn. Echo, (2), Winthrop. Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Zhe Forum, Greenfield, Ohio. P. 1. AS. Flyer, Presque Isle, Me. Clarion, Rochester, N. Y. Zhe Tripod, Saco, Me. Hesperian, Arguian, Wash. Polytechnic, N. Y. News, East Orange, N. J. The Radiator, Somerville. Gazette, Lynn, The Racquet, Portland, Maine. Trade Winds, Worcester Trade School. Latin School Register, Boston. The Bulletin, Lawrence, Mass. BouQuET! THe Macnet: Other school papers could, with great advantage, use your paper as anexample. The directory on the last page is a good idea.— Keene Enterprise. THE MAGNET 23 Caller: Is your husband in, Mrs. Smith? Mrs, S.: Yes, sir. Caller: I'd like to see him. Mrs. S.: You can't, sir. for three months. od Magistrate (to witness): Now then, Mr. Murphy, give us your last resi- dence. Murphy: Faith, sor, 1 dunno; but it'll be the cemetery, I’m thinking. we Pat was busy working with his coat off. There were two Englishmen laboring on the same road, so they decided to have some fun with the Irishman. They painted a donkey’s head on the back of Pat’s coat and watched to see him put it on. Pat saw the donkey’s head on his coat and, turning to the Englishmen, said, ‘‘ Which of yez wiped your face on my coat?” He’s in w Dinklespiel (enthusiastically): I would go through fire for my wife and family. Stlverstien (dejectedly ): Ach! dot was noddings. I have been through dree fires for my wife and family, and efen den I gan’t get enough moneysh to sadisfy deir egistrava- gances. w “Say, Harry. You don’t mind if I call you Harry, do you?” “Vy should 1?) My name ts Ike.” “Ts that fictitious?” “No. Jewish.” ¥ “You say,” said the Judge to a German who was being tried for big- amy, ‘‘the minister who married you to your first wife authorized you to take sixteen? What do you mean by that?” “Vell,” said Hans, “he told me I should have four better, four vorse, four richer, four boorer—and in our country four times four is sixteen.’’ w ‘Dose Irish make me sick, always talking about how they can fight,” said a German resident of Hoboken with great contempt. ‘“ Why, at Minna’s wedding de odder night dot drunken Mike O’Hulligan butted in, and mein cousin, Fritz, and mein frient, Louie Hartman—vhy ve pretty near kicked him oudt of der house.” 24 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Director School Committee—Mayor Henr y F. Sawtelle, Chairman; Frederick T. Platt, Vice-chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr. M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, J. Ward Healey, Bertha E. Barnes. Superin- tendent of Schools-—Dr. W. H. Perry. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce. Faculty Principal—K. L. Morse. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics. Secretary—Ruth Burnap. Assistants—Frank P. Bell, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Alice G. Smith, Commercial Branches; C. W. Loribard, Evelyn G. Hearsey, Science; A. Leila Daily, Nellie S. Nutting, Winifred W. Fiske, Leila W. Stratton, English; Winifred E. Shackley, Elocution; Guy Forbush,F. F. Sullivan, History; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ella G. Andrews, French; Ethel Ham, German; Clarette L. Rogers, Spanish; Martha A. Lundagen, Mathematics; D. W. O'Brien, Agriculture; James Coburn, Military Drill; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Training; W. H. Kenney, Music; H. U. Pease, Manual Training; Ruth M. Buxton, Drawing; Kathryn Wells, Marion Warren, Domestic Science. Athletic Association Hugh Milam, President; Everett G. Richardson, Vice-president; Esther Woods, Secretary; Frank P. Bell, Treasurer. Hugh Milam, Manager of Football; William Allen, Captain. Zenas Heath, Manager of Baseball; Francis Killelea,Captain. Harold Parker, Manager of Basket-ball; Robert Cook, Captain. Class Officers Senior—President, Hugh Milam; Vice-president, William Allen; Marshal, Zenas Heath; Secretary, Esther Woods; Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson. Junior—President, Robert Hull; Vice-president, Dixi Hoyt; ‘Marshal, Everett G. Richardson; Secretary, Canzadia Cook; Treasurer, Gladys Barry. Sophomore-—President, Terence Farrell; Vice-president, Roy Beret Marshal, H. Eugene Nmemete See tary, Margaret Safford; Treasres, Marion Burdett. Freshman—President, George Gould; Vice-president, Ferdinand Myers; Marshal, Bernard Wilson; Secre- tary, Marion Seaver; Treasurer, Mary Thompson. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harry S. Hill; Ist Lieut., Malcolm Munsie; 2d Lieut., Charles Boyden; Ist Sergt., Arthur Burns; Quartermaster Sergt., Wilfred Murray; Sergeants, Daniel J. Watson, Winfield D. Gove, Hamilton Osborne, Winchester Blake; Corporals, Albert R. Cook, Howard L. Nutting, Elliot Greene, Howard Cragin, Willis Simington, Camille Duval COMPANY B—Captain, Alton H. Harris; Ist Lieut., Ernest Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., James Butler; Ist Sergt., Harold T. Parker; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. Richardson; Sergeants, Lawson Hiltz, Ferdinand Fischer, Joseph Murphy, Octave Le Clair; Corporals, James R. Bascom, Thomas Harvey, Peter Galla- gher, Elmer Adams, Leo Darphinais, Willard Carter. COMPANY C—Captain, Charles C. Gavin; Ist Lieut., William Allen; 2d Lieut., Martin H. Foster; Ist Sergt., J. Perry Mitchell: Quartermaster Sergt., Morgan Whitney; Sergeants, Walter Pollard, Dixi Hoyt, Ker- met Madden, Andrew Muldoon; Corporals, Warren Carter, Herbert Hazen, Leonard! Laconture, Jamef Shannon, Ronald Traill, Arthur Mahan. COMPANY D—Captain, Hugh N. Milam! Ist Lieut., Randall E. Farquhar; 2d Lieut., George W. Figen- baum; Ist Sergt., William J. Burgess; Quartermaster Sergt., Charles Garland; Sergeants, John Regan, Alfred Guy, Routes Cummisky, Norman C. Fassett; Celporals Zenas Heath, Robert J. Hull, Leon Hadley, John F. Kearney, Chrsstof Dietz, Charles Page. COMPANY E—Captain, Frederick W. Warren; Ist Lieut., Charles W. Loomis, Jr.; 2d Lieut., Byron D. Merrill; Ist Sergt., Henry Prue; Quartermaster Sergt., Raker Cook; Sergeants, Edward J. Regan, Ken- neth P. Gregory, ‘Walter J. Rollins; Corporals, Harild Ells, Eugene Kingman, Raymond Berger, Neil Reynolds, John H. Boyle, Francis Haley. Green’s Drug Store For your Parties and your home dessert We are Sole Agents for before you try another place for Quality and Fish’s “ Green Seal” Chocolates Price, try Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, | Perfumes Peerless Ice Cream and Soaps Guaranteed Satisfaction The Quality Drug Store THE BOSTON CONFECTIONERY 2 Monument Sq. Telephone 78 | STORE Leominster, Mass. THE GEM F. E. Short Co. The new, sanitary, and most up-to-date Stapl dF Cc ; ; of : apie an anc rocerles Motion Picture Theater, where only P y the best and latest photo plays will be shown. Oxy-Acetylene Welding of Brass, Iron, Steel GRIMES HARRIS 92 Pleasant St. | Leominster, Mass. Compliments of : Gas Light Co. Leominster Electric Light and Power Co. Compliments of Cragin Wilkins Co. Plumbing, Heating, and W.D. EARL CO. Ventilating Blower Pipe and General Jobbing Compliments of J. CUSHING CO. Leominster Fuel Co. Flour, Grain, and Feed 8 Mechanic St. Leominster, Mass. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS 3 There are plenty of opportunities W hitney Cig: in our Company for ambitious young men, and when you are Manufacturers of through school we will be glad at P B any time to talk it over with you. aper OXES Remember us then. 142 Water St. Leominster E. H. SAXTON, President |_eominster Shell Goods Mife. Co. Fr. A. KIRK THE WINNER PHOTOGRAPHER invariably uses Wright Ditson equipment. Wright Ditson Tennis Rackets were used by 14 Monument Sq. Leominster winners in the National Championships during the past three years. 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Shop, Howe St. Tel. 27 W BOUTWELL CO, 18 Central St. Leominster Compliments of J. B. FARNSWORTH CO. Plumbing and Steamfitting Get your dad to advertise. Pay Hurry, boy, and put him wise. Pay Your This book here’s the very place; Your Get them quick to buy a space. Athletic Magnet All us fellows have to buy, Association Dues Fat and live, and then to die. Dues So, you see, his trade comes in. By our ads he’s bound to win. Richardson Piano Case Co. Compliments of Harrison Co. Compliments of Star Manufacturing Co. Compliments of Class _ of F. H. COOK CO. We have a Power Hammer for Forging and Blacksmith Work Compliments of Standard Comb Co. The Goodale Comb Co. Manufacturers of Combs, Hair Pins, Etc. Water St. Leominster Compliments of E. B. Kingman Co. Compliments of Howe Comb Co. Tremaine Street 1917 Compliments of Royal Comb Co. W. K. Morse Co. Trucking of all kinds Over 30 years of experience in Canada, France, and the United States speaks for itself Giguere Drug Co. Night Service A. 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WARD DENTISTS Richardson Block Woopsury LINCOLN . DENTISTS 30 Main Street iments of | Compliments o Compliments of J. Warp HEALEY : J. H. P. Dyer Compliments of A. A. WHEELER, M. D. HAMILTON MAYO Office Hours:.1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p.m. Compliments of Compliments of J. P. Connors, V. S. Rosert L. CARTER omgRiat - - - A Test oF CouracE : Home LIGHTING — E Tow aue Vicrory was Won ‘Darius TO THE KESCUE-° - | DN MARY 's MIssIONARY Spirit - Apri ne ese SUNSET A - - y: Atoms AND Scuoot Nores —= B O )OKS AND THEIR AUTHORS L THLETICS - - - I EXCHANGES i - - JoKes : = = = ts nie = oe a FRONTISPIECE Officers of the LEc MINSTER Hicu ScHooL DIRECTORY Table of Contents Battalion Louisa Cook, ’20 Mary Papaz, Catherine Farrell, ’20 Walter F. Whitney, Jr., Christine Farrar, ’20 Loretta Lauzon, ’20 Dorothy Vernon Smith, 7, 8 DHE MAGNET Vol. X. LEOMINSTER, MASS.,. APRIL, 1917.° No. 7 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EpitTor-In-CHIEF, EDNA FARRELL, ’17. Assistant Editor-in-Chief, J. PERRy MITCHELL, ’17 BusInEss MANAGER, CHARLES GAVIN, ’!7. First Assistant Business Manager, CHARLES Loomis, ’17 Second Assistant Business Manager Everett G. RICHARDSON, ’18 Exchange Editor, Doris WILDER, ’17. School Notes’ Editor, WALTER Rou.sns, ’17. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Byron MERRILL, ’17. Jokes’ Editor, Kermit Mappev, ’18. Athletics’ Editor, Hucu Miram, ’17. Critic Editor, PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ’17 Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School, who are responsible for the form and substance of each issue. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, Io cents. SSS wi. 2 EB ee = he EDITURIZLS N these days of crisis and suspense we are all wondering what it is that we, high school students, can do to aid our country and carry her through the most perilous time in all history. There is, indeed, little that we can do, but wecan help a great deal towards keeping our country from starvation, one of the most awful of 7 8 THE MAGNET war's great evils. Day by day, almost hour by hour, the best of © the next generation in the warring nations are wasting, falling, dy- ing, slain mercilessly by Starvation, that great servant of the master, War. | Then right here is our reminder of what we can do. Wecan plant and weed and harvest as well as the men, whose duty may call them to the front or into the munition factories. Nearly all of us have a small plot of land that could be planted, and for those who haven't, Mr. Morse has been offered land by Mr. Pickering. Now whether or not we help our country depends entirely on us, individually, and as a school. The girls as well as the boys can do this. Most all of us have grown flowers and enjoyed it. Would not vegetable raising be as interesting and much more profitable? If the upper classmen take this matter up, I am sure that the younger ones will, so let us show that our patriotism is something more than a superficial exterior, that it is really a love for and devotion to our country. SENIORS! Y 7 OU all know that we plan to make the graduation number larger and more interesting than it has been in preceding years. How interesting and how much larger this is, depends en- tirely upon you. Any ideas which you may have will be gladly accepted by the board and by the committee which will be appointed later. FRESHMEN! A cordial welcome is extended to the Freshmen whose work appears in this issue. The Editorial Staff is very much pleased with the result of its demand for Freshman material. We hope they will continue during the coming years the spirit and good work which they have shown this month. It is to be de- plored that we cannot publish all the articles which we have re- ceived, but lack of space makes this impossible. Epna FARRELL, 17. THE MAGNET 9 A Test of Courage ARRY CONNELL was standing in the dressing room with clenched hands and set teeth, when a hand was laid on his shoulder. “Bear up, old fellow; the worst is yet to come,” said a friendly voice. ‘We all have been through it, though I admit you’re having an extra bad time.” Harry turned to face Steve Smith, the best dancer among the boys: Not that he thought any better of him for saying that, but Steve was also a good gymnast, a good cricket and football player. Then he unclenched his hands, thus showing the shreds of a pair of gloves. “It’s ghastly! I shall never do it! I didn’t mean to let Ruth Shaw down. We got mixed, some- how!” Harry Connell had been born and brought up on a Canadian farm. He was a big, awkward looking boy, and the free open-air life had suited him well. The death of both father and mother had brought it to an abrupt end, and he had been sent to an uncle and aunt in England, who had sent him to school, and insisted, among other things, that he should attenda dancing class. This was a weekly horror to Harry, who fully realized the contempt of the boys and the dislike of the girls. “Look here, old man,” said Steve, slowly, “I will ask my sister to give you aleg-up. She’s the sweetest and nicest little girl in the crowd, and the prettiest too. Come on, be a good sport, Harry.” So he dragged the un- willing Harry back to the room. “Florence,” he said, meeting her just inside the door, ‘‘ Will you give Connell a help in the next waltz and two-step? He’s having a rough time in learning how to dance.” “ Of course I will!’ said Florence. ‘‘ Let us go to the far end of the room, where we shall have more space.” The musicthen struck up. At first Harry was as awkward as usual, but after a time he began to move more smoothly, and when the dance ended he wiped his heated forehead, saying, ‘I {kicked you four times. I’m an awfully clumsy brute, but I’m very grateful. I ever I can do anything for you, I’d like to very much.” Florence laughed. ‘“ Thank you very much. I did not mind the kicks, they weren't very bad. We must try again. It’s very difficult at first.” “Difficult! I should say it was. I'd rather try to keep my seat on an unbroken colt any day.” “Steve told me you came from Canada. Did you like it?” she asked. “Loved it,” replied the boy tersely. Then, drawn on by the sympathy in the brown eyes he waxed eloquent. “It’s a glorious life! In the sum- mer we were in the fields riding horseback and rounding up the cattle under a sky as blue as blue, and sometimes we went shooting and fishing, and in the winter we'd go into the woods with the sledges and dogs. When we 10 | THE MAGNET arrived at home it was dark and mother and father would be waiting for us. Then we sat by the glorious fire telling stories and father reading to us. When it was very cold we would hear the howl of the wolves. We were safe enough, but when they came too near we feared for the dogs, and father and I would take our rifles and scare them away.” The boy’s eyes were glowing, and his whole appearance changed from his usual sullen, heavy look. The afternoon grew very cold and a fire was lit at one end of the room. After his dance with Florence, Harry had managed to escape the eye of the dancing mistress, and was hiding behind a curtain, watching the dancers. As Florence passed she caught sight of him, and gave a friendly smile. He watched her admiringly as she and her partner glided downthe room. As they reached the end near the fire, a log of wood burst into flame, scattering a perfect volley of sparks. Most of them went out, but one leaped on to to the back of Florence’s skirt, and as she whirled around it was fanned into a blaze. The dress, being soft and light, caught like wildfire, and the first intimation of anything wrong was the yell of her partner who, seeing the flame over her shoulder, dropped his hold and fled. The other couples gazed in that direction, then they, too, ran away from the blazing flame. Florence stood alone in the centre of the floor, looking with astonished eyes at the flying figures, not knowing what the matter was. Then the flames sprang round to the front of her pretty dress and she realized her danger. “Steve!” she cried holding out her hand, and running down the room. “Steve, help me.” But Steve did no t come near. He, too, was horrified, and his partner was clinging to his arm so he could not move. Harry, brought up amid scenes where dangers rise suddenly and must be promptly dealt with, promptly grasped the situation, and leaping from his little hiding-place intercepted the flying figure. He had his arm around her, and had flung her on the ground in a flash. Kneeling beside her he crushed out the flames with his big, awkward hands, and the danger was over before Steve could force his way through the crowd and rush to her. Thanks to his quickness, Florence was not much the worse except for the fright, and when they were safely home, and Mrs. Smith had been told all, Florence asked, ‘‘ Mother, can Steve bring Harry here? I haven't thanked him.” “Certainly, dear. I should like to see him too.” Steve soon returned, bringing Harry with him. Florence held out her hand as he entered the room. “I want to thank you so much for being so kind. You had fine courage and were nota coward. Weren’t you hurt?” He laughed uncomfortably. “ Not much—only a blister or two. I’m glad I was there to help you. I once had a little sister like you in Canada.” From that time the girls who had disliked Harry thought a good deal of him. He and Steve became fast friends and both boys united in think- | ing Florence was the nicest and prettiest girl in the crowd. Louisa Cook, ’20. THE MAGNET il Home Lighting ale engineering, that is, the art of producing light, is relatively one of the most encouraging branches of engineering, as it has in the last ten or fifteen years shown wonderful progress in increas- ing the efficiency of light production many fold. Artificial light has always been produced by heat: First, by the heat of combustion—by burning pine sticks, vegetable oil, kerosene, gas, and so forth, and second, when the electric light came, in the same general way by heating the tip of the arc- lamp carbon to a high temperature by means of the electrical energy put into it. Heat is produced in all these methods, and a small part of this heat comes out.as light. The first real advance was made by Auer von Welsbach, who originated, in the Welsbach lamp, a method of lighting not dependent wholly on heat, but giving an illumination many times greater than any merely incandes- cent body would give at the same temperature. In lighting the house, the character of the wall coverings has much to do with the selection of the lighting fixtures. The most satisfying fixtures are those which are based upon antique motifs. Especially successful are the wall lights of the designers of the picturesque period, often represent- ing scones, and holding electric candles, or sometimes having the light bulb concealed by a cut glass shade hung around with glass prisms or pendants. The “ Craftsmen” and “ Mission”’ styles, while frequently misused, are both appropriate and beautiful in their proper place. For dining rooms there is hardly anything more serviceable than the broad domed shade of metal, glass, or porcelain hung directly over the dining table. It casts the light on the table, where it belongs, instead of in the eyes of those assem- bled there. Just at present the system of illumination known as “indirect lighting” is gaining increased popularity. The fixture consists of inverted metal or glass bowls hung from the ceiling by several chains. Within the bowls are placed groups of lighting bulbs, casting their light upward, where it is reflected by the ceiling, usually white, and diffused about the room. Wall bracket candle lighting fixtures and lamps are both pleasing and practical. The bracket, created for bedrooms, is of wood, and may be painted in every pale shade as well as in cream, old ivory, and white, hold- ing acandle of any diameter. Another kind of bracket is an old ivory basket, enameled on iron, filled with pink, blue, or yellow flowers and green leaves, holding candles pink, blue, yellow or white. This bracket would be especially suited for sun parlors, A third bracket is of silver, designed for drawing, reception, or ball room. There is nothing that makes or mars a room like the lighting of it. Properly lighted, a cold, garish room be- comes warm and soothing. One of the largest factors of expense in maintaining the ordi nary elec- tric lamp is its trimming and cleaning. The heated carbons burn and are 12 THE MAGNET very much consumed, as is the wick of an oil lamp. The tungsten filament lamp first made available, commercially, in 1909, was a marked improve- ment over other lamps. During the past year a new form of tungsten fila- ment lamp has been announced, in which the bulb contains an inert gas which reduces the rate of evaporation of the filament. Lamp shades can be either a joy or a sorrow, according to their kind and suitability to the decorative scheme. There is no reason for anything short of perfection in lamp shading. The modern lamp shade not only shades the light, but diffuses it. In 1859 Col. E. L. Drake established the lamp oil industry. When it was found that Pennsylvania had abundant supplies of oil, the inventors began to file their applications for oil lamp patents. Literally hundreds of lamps were invented. Although towns were lighted early in the nineteenth century by gas, it was not until the last four decades that rapid progress was made in gas lighting. When the Welsbach mantle was placed upon the market over twenty-five years ago, it consisted of a knitted hose-like fabric of cotton which was soaked in liquid called lighting fluid, a solution of thorium and cirium nitrates in water. The cotton was burned out, leaving the thorium and cirium in the form of an ash. To arrive at a logical understanding of the efficiency of various systems of lighting, a basis of comparison calling for a unit of light measurement is necessary. The recognized unit is a candle power per hour. It was not until the advent of the electric light that the term ‘candlepower”’ came into general use. In the days of the kerosene lamp the measure of illumi- nation was how long a five gallon can of oil would last. Ever since the “city gas” first came into general use the type of burner most commonly employed has been the ordinary open tip (“fish tail”) burner, emitting a fan like flame. Such a burner has a lighting capacity of about twenty candle power. Disadvantages possessed by gas as well as kerosene lamp lighting are that matches are required. While giving out light, they also give out considerable heat. The risks of gas lighting are twofold: explosion and poisoning. Ex- plosion cannot occur until there is about 6.6 per cent. of gasin the air. As to the poisoning, the gas must escape into a room without being no- ticed until there is about one-half per cent. of coal gas in the air of the room, when danger of life becomes imminent. Fatal accidents have gen- erally happened because of escapes into small rooms, and also because of the traveling of gas from broken mains through the earth into an earth floored house, which, being warm, may act asa Cee and sig the earth gases through it in a deodorized condition. What is commonly thought to be the cheapest light is candle light. A recent test of six candles showed that for one cent only 2 .68 candle power hours are obtained. Ordinary kerosene lamps with kerosene at 15c will give 72 candle power hours for one cent. Mary Papaz, ’20. THE MAGNET 13 How the Victory was Won a HAT’S this I hear about you, coming in at two o'clock in the morning?’’ demanded Mr. Burke of his son as he sat down to his dinner. “Well, you see, we fellows went for a ride in Farry’s car and we had a breakdown and—”’ “ Breakdown—nothing,” interrupted the angry parent. ‘Go to your room at once and stay there until I come home tonight!” “ Aw, paw, please. You know there’s a game this afternoon,” said Jack in a pleading tone. “ Game or no game, you're going to your room.” Not daring to disobey, he went slowly to his room. Afterthrowing the cushions off the couch and kicking them across the room he felt a little better, but not much. “They'll forfeit the game if I’m not there, for it’s too late to let them know now. What shall I do?” he thought gloomily. Meanwhile his sister, a little Freshman, was telling the maid to put up lunch because she was going to make calls in the country. After the maid had put up the lunch, Louisa took it out to the garage and had started to put it in the carrier on her brother’s bicycle when she noticed that both tires were punctured. Taking the carrier off her brother’s wheel she put it on hers, and strapped the lunch in it. This done she re- turned to the house. Going upstairs she rapped at her brother’s door. “Who is it?” asked a voice from within. “ Me,” she answered. , “For the love of Mike! Can’t you leave a fellow alone?” asked her brother with some anger. “Open the door. I have a plan that might help you to get to the game on time.” “That’s right. Rub it in,” he cut in sarcastically, but he unlocked the door and reluctantly let his sister in. “Shoot,” he demanded when she entered the room. “Oh, Jack, you know mother don’t like to have you use slang,” re- minded his sister. ‘ Now listen,” she continued, “you get into your foot- ball togs and I’ll go down and tell mother to stop in on her way to her room when she takes her afternoon nap, but your door will be locked and when you hear her knocking, roll over in bed and snore. She'll think you’re asleep, and I know she'll tell the others not to disturb you. After you hear her shut her door, you go to your window and I'll put up a ladder and then you make your get-away. You can use my bicycle to go to the park.” “ Gee, sis, you’re a wonder! But suppose they miss me,” he replied with some anxiety. 14 THE MAGNET ‘‘Oh, no, they won’t; for you'll be asleep. You know I can snore as hard as you can,” she informed him. “You don’t mean to say that you'll lock yourself in here all the after- noon? But suppose they find you gone? What can you say?” ‘Oh, that’s different. I’m making calls in the country,” she said, gaily. Following Loutse’s directions, he reached the garage, and upon seeing the bundle in the carrier he felt of it. “ Sandwiches,” he said joyfully, as he thought of his unfinished dinner, “Good old sis, I’m going to give her a dandy Christmas present for this.” He reached the park, where the boys were waiting anxiously for their captain. When they saw him, they all made a rush for him, every one talk- ing at once. One of the subs saw that he was riding a girl’s bicycle an d yelled in a shrill voice, “Oh! Jack, dear, your petticoat is showing.” The boys laughed, but Jack looked at them with a thoughtful expression on his face. ‘Do you know, boys, that if it weren’t for a little Freshman I wouldn’t be here.” Then he slowly told the boys how it happened. At dusk, Jack climbed the ladder wearily, but there was a happy smile on his face, the kind of a smile that only victors wear. There lay sis on the couch, asleep, but not snoring. Leaning over he kissed her, something he had not done for years. “I'll never tease a Freshman again,” he resolved. After supper a messenger boy came in carrying a large green box ad- dressed to ‘‘ Miss Louisa Burke.’’ Louisa’s fingers trembled as she undid the string. ‘‘What beauties!” she exclaimed, as she lifted a dozen big red roses out of the box. ‘I wonder who—” she stopped and picked upa piece of folded note paper that had fallen unnoticed to the floor. It bore the words, ‘“ From the team.” Jack was looking at his father who was trying to look angry but couldn’t help smiling when he saw his son’s anxious face. “Well, son, we'll forget it this time. I happened to see the game, and I admire your nerve for going to the game in spite of me,” he said, in a voice that was a trifle husky. Jack squeezed his sister's hand under the table. “It was a good thing that sis went calling in the country,” he thought, when his mother asked his sister how she had enjoyed herself. CATHERINE FARRELL, ’20. His Own MepicinE—Ldvwor: Great Scott! I’ll bn ruined! Why did you buy all those dry goods? Wife: Did you see that thing in your paper? Editor: See what? Wife: This paragraph about fool women spending all day shopping without buying anything. I’d have yo u know I am not one of those fool women; no, indeed! THE MAGNET 15 Darius to the Rescue ARIUS GREENE had been making something mysterious in his barn. No one but himself knew what it was, because he kept the windows boarded and the large doors locked. Every day after school he went into the barn and locked the door behind him. He had previously bought some lumber and canvas, but no one had any idea what he was mak- ing. Several large boxes had come by freight, but no one was allowed near them, or if a person chanced to look closely he found al) the names painted over excepting Darius Greene's. No one in Fort Riley, Kansas, but Darius, had any idea what the barn contained. One day a tornado swept the town. No serious damage was done to anything there, but about fifteen miles toward Topeka a large railroad trestle over the Kansas river had been destroyed. The Overland Express had started from Topeka before the railroad authorities had heard of the accident. The train had only ten miles to go when the news of the damage reached Fort Riley. The town was in great excitement over this. The train would reach the trestle, if on time, in less than twenty minutes! No automobile could reach it in time because the switch near the trestle was at least a mile from the road. Suddenly the thought came to Darius’ mind that his father was com- ing home from Topeka on that train. ‘I think I can save the train,” he shouted to some boys, “if you will come to my field and help me.” The boys laughed at this, but, having nothing else to do, they followed. He went to the barn, unlocked the door, and pushed out a large, grace- ful aeroplane. This was the result of all his hours of work after school. He had completed it that morning. He stepped up and sat down and carefully but swiftly went over the guy wires and the engine to be sure that all was safe and ready to fly. He commanded one of the boys to twirl the propeller while some others were to hold the machine. In a moment the racket of the engine was heard and Darius signaled to the boys to let go. What was the trouble? The machine did not rise, but just skimmed down the field. Darius was not to be discouraged yet. He turned around and started back. This time he took care to pull the rising instead of the descending lever as he discovered he had done at first Up the field the machine went, ever increasing in speed until it approached a clump of trees. Every one was watching in suspense. It seemed as if the machine would never rise, but instead of crashing into trees it soared gracefully into the air and was soon lost to sight in the distance. Meanwhile Darius was giving his machine all possiblespeed. Hecould see the smoke of the train away off in the distance. He saw a vision of the train and its load of human lives crashing off into the deep ravine. Snap! What was that? His heart jumped into his throat as he saw a 16 THE MAGNET broken guy wire dangling at the side! The machine began to tip! The only thing that could possibly save the people on the train was for him to. get out of the seat and step on the left plane. He cautiously got out on the plane and the machine righted itself. He was nearing the trestle now, but he did not think it possible to land in that perilous position. Then he noticed that the guide wires ran right past him. He took one in his hand and pulled lightly, and the machine be- gan to descend. The problem now was to shut down the power. He was nearing the ground swiftly, so he jumped toward the engine and shut down the power. As he jumped the plane tilted and crashed to the ground. He was dazed, but fortunately he landed right at the switch. As he pushed his whole weight against the lever the switch closed, and he fell un- conscious just as the Overland Express came roaring by. The engineer, seeing he was on the wrong track, applied the brakes and the train came to a dead stop, ten feet from where there was once a trestle. When the people got out to see what the trouble was, they found Darius Greene lying at the switch. The engine, with a Pullman, took him to To- peka at full speed and he was put in the hospital. A month later when Darius went back home, he found in the barn a new biplane much better than his own had ever been. Onit was a sign which said, ‘‘ From the Citizens of Topeka to a Boy whose Ingenuity was the Means of Saving Two Hundred Lives.” WALTER F. WHITNEY, JR., '20. Mary’s [lissionary Spirit 66 H, papa, I can’t think of anything to send to those poor little boys and girls in Belgium. I have only twenty-five cents in my bank and what can I do with that?” The people of the little town of Greenwood were getting a number of things ready to send to the war zone. Mary had decided to get something with her twenty-five cents. “Oh, papa, I think a cap would be nice. I saw one down town for twenty-five cents. It’s a beautiful green with a red border.” ‘““ Yes, my dear, it would be very nice and you can go down tomorrow and get it.” The next day Mary bought the cap, and as the women wanted all the things by eleven o'clock, she had just time to write this note on a piece of paper and pin it to the cap: “ DEAR LITTLE Boy: “If you get this cap, I hope you will like it; because I gave all my money for it. “ Your friend, ‘Mary WALSH, “Greenwood, N. M.” THE MAGNET 1i After the barrel had been sent she waited and waited, expecting a letter in answer tothe cap. One month passed, then two, but still none came. A month later, when she had forgotten all about the cap incident, the postman brought her a very much soiled, bulky letter. She took it with shaking fingers, wondering who it could be from. It was postmarked A——, Belgiuin, and suddenly it came into her mind that it must be about the cap. Finally she opened it. Yes, there it was: DEAR FRIEND Mary: “T am a little boy ten years old and I live with my mother and sister ona farm. My father was killed in I9gI5 ina battle and my sisters drive an ambulance. It is July and very hot, and that love- ly cap you sent me comes in handy. The clothes I am wearing are some I had in 1915 when my father left us. I hope some day this terrible war will be over and I shall see my brothers again. “ Your friend, “ MICHAEL ByYLE.” After that Mary sent things to him every month, and I hope, just as he does, that this war will soon end. CHRISTINE FARRAR, ’20 April Oh, the April days are here. That’s the sign the spring is near. No more of winter’s cold and sleet; No more of children’s frozen feet. The birds and bees, the sunshine bright, Replace the chill of winter’s night. Oh, hail the April days! LoRETTA LAUvUZON, ’20. A Sunset CROSS the beautiful ocean, now dark blue, now green, were reflected the scarlet colors of the sun, just going to sleep behind the fleecy clouds. This gorgeous fiery ball was fast disappearing while a fluffy white cloud was slowly covering it. Then suddenly the heavens lighted and the rims of the clouds were tinted orange, then red, and the sun vanished. DorotTHy VERNON SMITH, ’20. 18 THE MAGNET Pere ah isl 0 Ala Ta Be: oe TA EES tea AZT CENARIUS CT OED REG CT PS March 19, the Senior Class held a meeting in Assembly Hall and the girls adopted the following resolu- tions for graduation: 1 That the graduation dress shall be of rea- sonably inexpensive material, simply made and trimmed. (It is suggested that the cost be not over $15.) 2 That the same dress be worn at gradu- ation and at the reception on the night fol- lowing. 3 That the same white shoes be worn at the graduation and reception.. 4 That no gloves shall be worn at either graduation or reception. 5 That no elaborate hair ornaments or elaborate jewelry be worn at graduation or reception. 6 That not more than eighteen roses or a bouquet of similar size be carried at the re- ception. 7 That they will discourage the indiscrimi- nate exchange of photographs. 8 That they will discourage the lavish giv- ing of graduation gifts, especially the inter- change of gifts among the pupils them- selves. The boys adopted the following: I That they will spend only a moderate amount of money for clothing and accesso- ries. 2 That they will discourage the indiscrimi- nate exchange of photographs. 3 That they will discourage the lavish giv- ing of graduation gifts, especially the inter- change of gifts among the pupils them- selves. Lan em 5. (Paw ey 2 mo ne oe are March’ 21, the’ Sénioremouege English Class held a Burns’ Recital, in connection with their English work, in the Assembly Hall, the fourth period. The program was as follows: Chorus: “ Wert Thou in the Cold, Cold Blast?’ Class Reading: “A Man’s a Man for a’ That.” Ruth Wilkinson Solo: “ The Pleasant Summer’s;Come,”’ Miss Rogers Quartet: “ Flow Gently, Sweet Afton.” Misses Wilkinson, Roux, Harrington, Driscoll Solo: “ Coming thro’ the Rye.” Elinor Driscoll Violin Accompaniment, Raoul Graham Reading: “ Bannockburn.” Fred Warren Dance: “ Highland Fling.’”” Yvonne Roux Solo: “ Green Grow the Rashes O.” Helen Crain Reading: “ Man was Made to Mourn.” Edna Farrell Solo: My Heart’s in the Highlands.” Elinor Driscoll Chorus: “Auld Lang Syne.” Class Ss April 2, Lieutenant Coburn bade the school good-by. Supt. Perry gave a lecture accompanied by about sixty slides on Venice and Ancient Rome. wW April 3, Colonel Smith was. again installed as drill master of the High School Cadets. We extend him a cordial welcome as an old-time friend. ae THE MAGNET 19 April 5, the Senior Class held a meeting and elected the following for the reception committee: J. P. Mitchell, Chairman, Z. Heath, A. Burns, Esther Woods, Ruth Wilkin- son, and Yvonne Roux. Also de- cided on a specially large number of THE Macner for the graduation number. w April 6, the Economics Class held a debate in Room 5. The question was, Resolved, That the Government should Own, Operate, and Control the Railroads. The sides in the or- der in which they spoke follows: Affirmative—Miss Mullan, Mr. Foster, Mr. Allen. Negative—Mr. Pierce, Miss Howe, Mr. Hill. Both sides presented some very good arguments, but the negative side proved the better debaters from the start. They were unanimously voted the winners by the class. Mr. Sullivan then commented on the debate. w Miss Lockey spent Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, at Am- herst College, attending a conven- tion of the Classical Association. od Mr. Sullivan (condemning monop- olies of steel): “ You know three or four of those steel heads get ’’—(ap- lause). Pp ) é Miss Daily: ‘‘ Where is your paper for today, Mr. Burns?” Mr. B.: “ Mine is in my note-book. I didn’t know we had to write one.” w Miss Daily: ‘‘How could they have sea nymphs come out of the water and not get wet?” Mr. B.: “ Have dry water.” Miss Datly (after having assigned no lesson the preceding day): “How many enjoyed today’s lesson?”’ w The annual Military Ball is to be held May 11. This is a true school affair and should be attended by all the High School Battalion in uni- form. This year it should arouse unusual interest. Tickets can be had from the officers. Cadets are advised to buy from their own officers. ) Leominster High School is very proud of the four boys who have answered the call tothe colors. They are: John J. Regan, ’18; Edward J. Regan, ’18; Francis Cummisky, ’18, who have joined their company in Fitchburg, and Neil Reynolds, ’I19, who has joined the Marine Corps. wv Brownlee Gauld, '14, is reported to be fighting for the Allies. He is now at the front ‘somewhere in France.” Ww Irma Holden, ’16, a popular mem- ber of last year’s class, passed away recently after a long illness. The sincere sympathy of the school is extended to her family. a Arthur Chandler, ’15, has been elected to the editorial board of the Massachusetts Collegian. wW H. Kenneth Wilder, ex.-’12, is editor-in-chief of the SAeacon, the school paper of the Rhode Island State College. 20 THE MAGNET We eae! MELIA E. BARR, the youngest old lady in the world, has written another splendid story called “Joan.’’ With the English coal mines as a background she relates the romance of Joan and Squire. A daughter of England’s great human middle class, Joan lives her life as does the average girl of hercircle. But a day comes when trouble develops in the mines, agitators come from other parts of England, strikes are organ- ized and the resulting misery comes near defeating the aims of the strikers. Joan organizes the wives of the miners, who are quick to fight for the wel- fare of their children. Into this picture comes another, showing us the physical and spiritual development of the heroine, and later, the romance that fills her life and through which her greatest triumphs come. The strength of this story lies in the graphic picturing of life in the Yorkshire coal mines, as well as in the beauty of the character of its heroine, through whom the author is able to develop her own keen understanding of life. The ‘‘ Leatherwood God” is the story of a religious impostor in the backwoods of Ohio, who gives himself out as God. It is an accurate and intensely interesting reproduction of pioneer Western life, a dramatization for today of the men and women of yesterday who were making America, a moving narrative of characters motivated by powerful, elemental emo- tions, and an index of the growth of America’s foremost literary figure. Nancy, the ‘“god’s”’ deserted wife, is the heroine, and she with Squire Braile, a mocker as courageous as he is wise and humorous, are two of the most beautiful and memorable figures of modern fiction. Among the other characters are a perfectly real and delightful man, David Gillespie, hard, and just, and splendid; and Jane, his red-headed, blue-eyed daughter, of few words, almost ferocious in her loves and hates. From first to last the narrative is direct and moving, quick with sentiment, and mellow with gracious kindly humor. In the pine forests of the c ountry, on the upper Mississippi, lies Lake City. Its old settlers, rubbing elbows with the reservation Indians and the sturdy German immigrants, are of the ‘‘best blood that went west.” With that “best blood’’ Mrs. Willsie is chiefly concerned in her new novel, “Lydia of the Pines.” Lydia is a wonderful girl character, developing in the sort of story Americans like for it pictures the type of girl real men and women admire. Through a seemingly hopeless tangle she blazes her own trail to splendid womanhood. Her honesty, ambition, and loyalty never waver and are responsible for the optimism and romance which the story fairly radiates. PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ‘17. THE MAGNET 21 Cc): March roth, Coach Sullivan called out candidates for the baseball team which will represent L. H. S.on the diamond this spring. The boys answered the call much better than was expected; there were at least forty at the first practice. The suits were distributed as far as they would go. Coach Sullivan has had the battery men in the gym for about two weeks and they are about ready to cut loose and show some real material. The team lost heavily by graduation last spring, as several of the hardest batters are gone. Some of the boys to leave were Thompson, our standby on the mound, Baker, Sargent, Newton, Reagan and Bacon. But the student body has confidence that we shall be well represented this spring, for the nucleus from which “Sully” must build is not the worst in the world. Killelea has been elected captain and he certainly ought to prove a good leader as he is a hard worker and sets a good example for his team-mates to follow. Some of the men to report are Killelea, Allen, Garland, Richardson, Traill, Hiltz, Bacon, Bell, Sewell, Alderman, Willard, Berger and Burgess. 2 The student body has elected Zenas Heath manager of the team, and he has arranged the following schedule of eleven games; four games are at home, and the remaining seven are on foreign grounds. The first game is with Shirley Industrial, April 28, at Leominster. THE BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 28 Shirley Industrial at Leominster May 9 Athol at Athol May 12 Fitchburg at Fitchburg May 16 Hudson at Hudson May I9 Gardner at Leominster May 29 Assumption College at Worcester une 5 High School of Commerce at Leominster une 9 Fitchburg at Leominster une 13 Clinton at Clinton June 16 Gardner at Gardner HucxH Mita, ’'17. 22 THE MAGNET The exchanges during the past month have been read and criticized by Eloise Cawthorne, ’19. She has shown herself by her work to be a very competent assistant to the Exchange Editor. THE Macnet acknowledges with thanks the following exchanges: Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Your stories are good and your paper arranged in a most interesting manner. The Massachusetts Collegian, Amherst, Mass. Why not use the space occupied by some of the advertisements in your paper for stories and jokes? It would make your paper more interesting. . The Gleaner, Pawtucket, R.I. Your cuts are good, as well as the Sci- entific and Local departments. Shamokin High School Review. Your exchange department is well filled and the knocks are good. Your magazine could be improved, however, by having the advertisements grouped separate from the reading matter. The Clarion, Rochester, N. Y., is a fine paper. The photographs add much to its interest, especially {o us exchangers. A paper without illustra- tions or photographs seems rather dry. Hesperian, Hoquiam, Wash. The stories are good, but why not have an exchange column? BougQuETs High school magazines seem to have good stories this month, and the Magnet is no exception. Your humor is mostly original.—7he Gleaner, Paw- tucket, R. I. The literary department of this paper is exceptionally good, especially the story entitled, “An Early Morning Attack.”—High School Herald, West- field, Mass. Although you have excellent headings for your other departments, your literary heading is missing. Your stories are very good. The frontispieces, characteristic of your paper, are greatly appreciated.—_ The Exponent, Green- field, Mass. THE MAGNET 23 I know a good joke about a hen but I wouldn’t dare pullet. ¥ “Doctor, my wife has lost her voice; what can I do about it?” ‘Go home late some night.” w Country: Just think of our forest preserves? City: How about our subway jam? 2 The mayor of a French town, tn accordance with regulations, had to make out a passport for a rich and highly respectable lady of his ac- quaintance, who, in spite of a slight disfigurement, was very vain of her personal appearance. His native po- liteness prompted him to gloss over the defect, and after a moment’s re- flection he wrote among the items of personal description: ‘‘Eyes dark, ‘beautiful, tender, expressive, but one of them missing.” Sd The women were discussing their marital troubles, when one asked, “By the way, what is your husband doing now?” “Eh,” said the other, “he’s a-set- tin’ round tellin’ what’s goin’ to hap- pen next election.” “Then he’s a prophet.” “No, he ain’t. So far as the fam- ily is concerned he’s a dead loss,” e Little John came down to break- fast with a tired look in his eyes. ‘“O mother,” he sighed, “I had such aterrible dream last night! I dreamed I was having a fight with a great big bear, bigger’n this house, and he tore me almost to little bits. Does that mean anything?” “Tt does, my son,” replied his mother in a voice of ominous calm as she reached forher slipper. ‘It means that I know where that mince pie went that I couldn't find last night.” w “What is a dry dock?” “A thirsty physician.” Ww An old gentleman walked up to the pretty girl attendant at the counter of a daily newspaper office a few days ago and said: “ Miss, I would like to get copies of your paper for a week back.” ‘You had better get a porous plas- ter,” she replied. “Youget them just across the street.” 24 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Committeze—Mayor Henry F. Sawtelle, Chairman; Frederick T. Platt, Vice-chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr. M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, J. Ward Healey, Bertha E. Barnes. Superin- tendent of Schools-—Dr. W. H. Perry. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce. Faculty Principal—K. L. Morse. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics. Secretary—Ruth Bumap. Assistants—Frank P. Bell, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Alice G. Smith, Commercial Branches; C. W. Louibard, Evelyn G. Hearsey, Science; A. Leila Daily, Nellie S. Nutting, Winifred W. Fiske, Leila W. Stratton, English; Winifred E. Shackley, Elocution; Guy Forbush,F. F. Sullivan, History; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ella G. Andrews, French; Ethel Ham, German; Clarette L. Rogers, Spanish; Martha A. Lundagen, Mathematics; D. W. O'Brien, Agriculture; James Coburn, Military Drill; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Training; W. H. Kenney. Music; H. U. Pease, Manual Training; Ruth M. Buxton, Drawing; Kathryn Wells, Marion Warren, Domestic Science. Athletic Association Hugh Milam, President; Everett G. Richardson, Vice-president; Esther Woods, Secretary; Frank P. Bell, Treasurer. Hugh Milam, Manager of Football; William Allen, Captain. Zenas Heath, Manager of Baseball; Francis Killelea,Captain . Harold Parker, Manager of Basket-ball; Robert Cook, Captain Class Officers Senior—President, Hugh Milam; Vice- president, William Allen; Marshal, Zenas Heath; Saree Esther Woods; Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson. Junior—President, Robert Hull; Vice-president, Dixi Hoyt; ‘Marshal, Everett G. Richens Secretary, Canzadia Cook; Treasurer, Gladys Barry. Sophomore-—President, Terence Farrell; Vice-president, Roy Harris; Marshal, H. Eugene Kingman; Secre- tary, Margaret Safford; Treasurer, Marion Burdett. Freshman—President, George Gould; Vice-president, Ferdinand Myers; Marshal, Bernard Wilson; Secre- tary, Marion Seaver; Treasurer, Mary Thompson. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets COMPANY A—Captain, Harry S. Hill; Ist Lieut, Malcolm Munsie; 2d Lieut., Charles Boyden; Ist Sergt., Arthur Burns; Quartermaster Sergt., Wilfred Murray; Sergeants, Daniel J. Watson, Winfield D. Gove, Hamilton Osborne, Winchester Blake; Corporals, Albert R. Cook, Howard L. Nutting, Elliot Greene, Howard Cragin, Willis Simington, Camille Duval COMPANY B—Captain, Alton H. Harris; Ist Lieut., Ernest Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., James Butler; Ist Sergt., Harold T. Parker; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. Richardson; Sergeants, Lawson Hiltz, Ferdinand Fischer, Joseph Murphy, Octave Le Clair; Corporals, James R. Bascom, Thomas Behe! Peter Galla- gher, Elmer Adams, Leo Darphinais, Willard Carter. ' COMPANY C—Captain, Charles C. Gavin; Ist Lieut., William Allen; 2d Lieut., Martin H. F aie Ist Sergt., J. Perry Mitchell: Quartermaster Sergt., Morgan Whitney! Sergeants, Walter Pollard, Dixi Hoyt, Ker- met Madden, Andrew Muldoon; CAnotae: Warren Carter, Herbert Hazen, Leonel aren” Jamef Shannon, Ronald Traill, Arthur Mahan. COMPANY D—Captain, Hugh N. Milam‘ Ist Lieut., Randall E. Farquhar; 2d Lieut., George W. Figen- baum; Ist Sergt., William J. Burgess; Quartermaster Sergt., Charles Garland; Sergeants, John Regan, Alfred Guy, Francis Cummisky, Norman C. 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Preece: Compliments of FRANKLIN FREEMAN Compliments of H. A. Drarrin, D. M. D. 42 Main St., Leominster, Mass. Woopsury LINCOLN DENTISTS 30 Main Street Compliments of J. H. P. DYER A. A. WHEELER, M. D. Office Hours: 1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p. m. Compliments of ROBERT L. CARTER Table of Contents es ‘i or RONTISPIECE— Baseball Squad ON Prexer Duty - - : Catherine H. Farrell, ’20 eee Nurse Simpson’s Diary - - Helen K. Connors, ’18 V JHar’s THE Marrer with Mary Louise? Eunice Blood, ’19 Aut Potty Poses FOR A “PuotyGraF’ — Charlotte Sawin, 18 Tue | TE Piva. Guost - . - - Canzadia M. Cook, ives aides . Tae Oona Se Harlan Baker, ‘19 pD GERANIUMS - - - : - Winchester Blake, ’18 A a NI AND ScHoot Notes SS er ate Me Booxs s AND ‘THEIR AUTHORS” - cath 8's Soe eee a OS le 4 | Of THE MAGNET Vol. X. LEOMINSTER, MASS., MAY, 1917. No. 8 Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF Epitor-In-CHIEF, EDNA FARRELL, ’17. Assistant Editor-in-Chief, J. PERry MITCHELL, ’17 BusINESS MANAGER, CHARLES GAVIN, 717. First Assistant Business Manager, CHARLES Loomis, ’17 Second Assistant Business Manager Everett G. RICHARDSON, 18 Exchange Editor, Doris WILDER, ’17. School Notes’ Editor, WALTER ROLLINS, ’17. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Byron MERRILL, ’I7. Jokes’ Editor, Kermir MAppen, ’18. Athletics’ Editor, Hucu Mia, ’17. Critic Editor, PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ‘17 Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School, who are responsible for the form and substance of each issue. Subscription price, 50 cents; single copies, lo cents. ATELY many people have asked how the editors of Thr MAGNET are chosen. It is all very simple. At the May meeting, each year, the editors for the succeeding year are chosen by the graduating board. Those who have done the most work for THE MaGnet during their course in high school are chosen if 7 8 THE MAGNET their standing in English is sufficiently high. The following Sep-. tember this staff meets and elects, by vote, their editor-in-chief. The editor-in-chief then appoints the others to their departments. The assistant business-manager becomes business-manager and elects his own assistants. 66 HAT is patriotism?” Love of one’s country, the dictionary tells us. But look, you would-be-patriots, it does not say that patriotism is hatred of one’s enemy. Of late, about our school and town, there have been seen as many demonstrations of hatred for Germanyas there have been of love for America. Boys high school boys, supposed to have some sense of what is gentle- manly and, what’s more, what is American, have been seen to walk and stamp on the German flag. Those same boys would run if they saw anything’German but a poor, defenceless flag. Our Presi- dent said in his speech to Congress that it was the German govern- ment and not the German people that we were fighting. The flag represents the people. It is not any fondness for Germany, but a sense of the true American spirit of patriotism, that prompts me to beg you, for the love our country, to forbear such childish out- bursts and de men. FEEL that this opportunity cannot be overlooked for remind- ing you, again, that there is a way for high school pupils to be patriotic. Andthis is to f axt. I realize that you are probably tired of hearing the word, but you have yet to hear it many times before you fully comprehend the seriousness of it. This is the time to plant. Do it now; it will soon be too late. Epna FarRELL, ’17. THE MAGNET 9 On Picket Duty foe CAMERON was on picket duty at some distance from the camp, To Jimmy, hot, thirsty, and tired, the barrel cactus seemed to be a good shelter as he passed it. Of course there wasn’t much shade, but if he sat down he could get within the shelter of it. Unable to resist the tempta- tion, he sat, and soothed his conscience by saying to himself that it didn’t matter, as he was about to be relieved. Sitting there he pictured the cool green lawns and budding trees that were announcing the arrival of spring at home. He gritted his teeth, looked around, and saw nothing but the dull brown dust and yellow sand of the desert. Nothing green there, he thought, unless it was himself. He wasn’t sorry that he had enlisted, but he did wish that Mexico were nearer the north pole. Poor Jimmy! His head began to nod and his eyes to close. Then, almost before he knew it, he was all atten- tion, for something moved directly in front of him. This time the nodding was a pretense and Jimmy watched the little black spot through half closed eyes. Very slowly it took the shape of a tall sombrero, below which ap- peared a pair of rat-like eyes that seemed to Jimmy to have found out that he was only feigning sleep. After the piercing black eyes had taken a long look around, they were followed by the owner, a small wiry man witha swarthy, unshaven face, dressed like a peon. In his hands he held two re- volvers pointed directly at Jimmy. Jimmy knew that if he made a suspic- ious move it was likely to be his last one. Suddenly he became conscious of a curious stillness in the camp. Surely they didn’t all have the blues, for some of them were cheerful under all conditions and told funny stories in such a way that even the bluest ones laughed. Anything to break the still- ness would be welcomed by Jimmy. The Mexican whom Jimmy had been watching, deciding that he was asleep, started to leave, when he was startled by a voice saying, “‘ Here he is, boys. Don’t shoot if you can help it.” Jimmy, as startled as the Mexican, jumped as though he were sitting on the cactus instead of under it. It was evident that the Mexican under- stood English, for he dropped his guns and thrust his hands in the air. Jimmy’s mind cleared. It was plain that the camp was kept still until the man should be captured. He jumped up and ran to the Mexican and searched him as though he were obeying orders. This done, he turned to the cactus, expecting some onetoappear. “Steady, I’ve got him covered,” called the same voice. He turned quickly to see the Mexican drop a knife with a shrug. Neither man spoke, but Jimmy made a motion with his hand toward the camp, and the Mexican proceeded to march in that direction guided by the muzzle of Jimmy’s gun as it prodded him in the back. Jimmy had no shackles, but there were two pairs in his tent, so in marched the Mexican with Jimmy at his back. With shackles safely on the 10 THE MAGNET wrists and ankles of the prisoner, Jimmy wondered what next to do. If he left him, he couldn’t run away; but some one was liable to help him get away. Every one in the next tent was asleep and the guards that he could see were asleep. Picking up his gun he fired a shot in the air. He waited, expecting nearly every one off duty to respond, but nothing followed his shot but a heavy silence and three loud snores. He stepped out of his tent and looked about uneasily. Only one man was coming and that was the cook. The cook happened to look past Jimmy and met the gaze of the prisoner. He turned a sickly green and looked at Jimmy with narrowed eyes as he made a stealthy movement toward his cook’s cap and scratched his head. Jimmy lowered his gun fora moment and the cook jumped at him with a knife in his hand. Jimmy was rather expecting something like this, and before the cook had reached him he had fired from his hip into the traitor’s wrist. The cook, with a howl of pain, dropped his knife and fell to the ground in a dead faint. Jimmy made a tourniquet above the cook’s elbow, for the wall of an artery had been pierced, and bound him with strips of a blanket. “What's the row?” asked a sleepy private coming toward him. Jimmy started to explain, but suddenly jumped up and made for the cactus from which the voice seemed to come. Not a single foot-print could he see. He walked around it three times and stopped to rub his chin, when suddenly the mysterious voice asked, “A hot day, don’t you think?” followed by a gale of shrill cackling laughter. Jimmy started, and then laughed in relief, for it was only Bangs, a green parrot who had been adopted by the com- pany. ‘ Bangs, come here!”’ and a streak of green headed straight for him, landing on his shoulder in the form of Bangs. “Vou had me guessing all right, old fellow,’ said Jimmy on the way back tothe camp. Upon arriving there the private explained that he had fainted on duty and after recovering he was allowed to sleep. After hear- ing the noise he had made a tour of the camp and found every one asleep. He agreed with Jimmy that there was something crooked about it, and that the others would need medical aid. Jimmy knew a little about wireless and soon had the promise of help from the refugee camp. About sundown most of the company had re- covered, but were almost helpless. Jimmy and a few others tried their best to help their comrades and were about to give up in despair when the sound of horses and autos approaching made them leave their work to greet the new-comers, who explained their late arrival by pointing to the mounted Mexicans and all talking at once. The lieutenant raised his hand for silence and told how when they reached a gully they had surprised and captured a small band of armed Mexicans who were headed for the United States. After the camp had fully recovered and were aware of what had hap- pened, the cook, who thought he was about to die, confessed all of his wrongdoings; but what interested them most was that he was on two pay- rolls—Uncle Sammy’s and Varro’s. Varro was the cause of the trouble in Mexico. He had received orders to drug the whole company, but he was THE MAGNET il too cowardly to use the poison the bandit Varro gave him when a strong drug would do the trick and give him time to make his get-a-way. When he had removed all traces of the drug, he was to walk around the cactus bush three times as a signal that all was well, and the small band that had escorted Varro as far as the gully would go back into the United States where they had been hiding. It was easy to recognize the prisoner as the bandit chief, who was immediately placed under arrest. You can imagine how big Jimmy felt in the daysthat followed. His age was overlooked and he became a general favorite. The parrot after that was no longer the company pet, but Jimmy’s. And not only that, but there was $25,000 waiting for Jimmy at Washington. CATHERINE H. FARRELL, ’20. Taken from Nurse Simpson's Diary Oct. 8, IQI5. Another burglar at Reed’s last night and one at Dane’s night before last. I can’t help thinking, somehow, that I’m going to run up against one soon. Mercy! Whatever should I do ? I guess I’d grab baby and Bobby and run. But—me run? I guess the sight would knock the poor burglar speechless with laughter. Well, I'll have to trust to the Lord for my safety. ” Oct. 12, 1915. He’s come and he’s gone! I mean the burglar we had here last night— last night and me alone with Bobby and baby, and Bobby that restless with the stomach ache (sugar cookies again) that between him and the mirror and me we had guite a bit of excitement. They’re calling me, in the papers, mind you, “ Nurse Simpson, South Street Heroine,” and I’m going to be rewarded grandly, and the Missis keeps calling, ‘‘O my dear, dear Simpson.” But I guess I’d better write it all out here, for who knows, perhaps my grand-nieces will be reading it and my name will go down in posterity with Bobby’s stomach ache and the mirror. Well, I was sitting in my ownroom reading my Bible, and Bobby and baby were sleeping in the nursery. Fora long time I read and was becom- ing quite interested when Bobby began to whimper and whine. I went to him; that is, I started to. But, gracious sakes! I just opened the door quietly, for Bobby was not quite awake and baby was sleeping very deeply, and what did I see in the mirror that stands opposite the bed but a man 12 THE MAGNET slipping behind the screen in the corner! I could have screamed I was that startled. But I guess being accustomed to moving quietly on account of Bobby and baby kept me from shouting. What did I do, but walk right over to Bobby, who, although he was not quite awake, was still whining, and I soothed him and fondled him. Then I told him to He still while I went to the pantry for something to ease his pain. I cannot understand how I walked so calmly out of the room, and my knees fairly knocking to- gether, but I did. And when I reached the lower hall I fairly flew to the telephone and called and called. I guess I called nearly every one I knew, besides the policemen. Then I went to the pantry and found something for Bobby. I don’t know now what it was. It might have been poison. When I returned to the nursery, I thought he must have gone; but no, I saw his foot, just the toe of his boot, peeping around the corner of the screen. I was just about to pour out Bobby’s medicine when that blessed fat Mr. Smith popped his head inside the door. Fortunately I had told him the back door was unlocked. Just behind him stood the policeman on our corner. I mever knew before how much I loved those two men. The poor burglar! I feel sorry for him now, for he did make one grand attempt to escape. When he saw my rescuers he just jumped as hard as he could toward the window back of the screen. I guess the poor fellow was as nerved up as J, for he apparently didn’t see the iron bars outside the window. Little Bobby used to so enjoy falling out that window before the bars were up! Instead of landing on the ground, as he had expected, our burglar bounded back into the center of the floor, where he sat rubbing and rubbing his eyes. Probably he thought ‘it was only a dream.” But it wasn’t, and I guess — he soon realized it, for Mr. Smith and Mr. Flaherty, the policeman, dragged him so’roughly to the door that he actually shook with fright. They searched him through and through, and my lands! I’d be a sorry woman today if Bobby hadn’t whined and I hadn't glanced in the mirror, for there amidst all the Missis’ jewelery was my solid gold ring! I was so glad that I just sat down and cried. And that burglar, as he was going out the door, murded around and said, sort of shamedly, “T heerd how you folks up here was pretty easy. They was, all the others. But you're a fine one, you are, lady; I guess you won’t ever get took in. G'’night.” And out he marched between Mr. Smith and Mr. Flaherty, just in time to meet the Master and Missis who had become so excited that they walked all the way home from the party. Well, I guess this is all that happened. I wish I could write more, be- cause it’s lots of fun to be an authoress, especially when you’re a heroine too. I hope the burglar isn’t punished too severely, because he gave me a good time and I think he might be nice if I knew him better. He hadsuch nice eyes. HELEN K. Connors, ’18. THE MAGNET 13 What is the Matter with Mary Louise? : ARY LOUISE slowly walked towards home. She was just coming from school and her mind was filled with visions of a lovely muff which one of the girls had brought to school that day. A muff! One of her greatest ambitions had always been to own a muff. And such a muff as that was! It was all and more than she had ever dreamed a muff could be. All the afternoon she thought of that muff, wishing that she, too, might have one. But she was poor and there were brothers and sisters younger than she. Every afternoon when she came home from school she had to take care of them, for her mother worked that she might go to school. She knew the other girl did not have to take care of childre n. She wished that she was rich like this girl so she would not have to, and most of all so that she might have a muff. She wished she had money which she might use as she wished, as the other girl did. If she had, the first thing she would do would be to buy a muff. It was thoughts like these which filled her mind just before she fell asleep that night and in her dreams there was sure to be one object, the muff. The next morning Mary Louise reached school a little earlier than usual. She had just taken off her coat and hat when the girl with the muff came into the locker room. She opened the door of her locker, shoved in the muff, and then suddenly turned and hurried out of the room shouting, Rachel, O Rachel!” Mary Louise was alone in the locker room, and the muff-hardly an arm’s length away. Without realizing what she did, she snatched the muff from the other girl’s locker and carefully hid it among her own clothes, muttering as she did so, “She has money enough to buy another.” As she went through the door the other girl passed her. Her eyelids drooped and she hurried up the stairs. All that morning the thought of what she had done was before her. If she tried to read, the muff was between her eyes and the page. If she tried to write, the muff was on the paper before her and her pen refused to move. When she was called on to recite she looked about her blankly and saw be- fore her the muff. Often she muttered too low for others to understand, “But she has money. She can buy another.” The other girls looked at one another with questioning in their eyes. What had happened to Mary Louise? Just before the dismissal of school a forlorn little figure toiled slowly down the stairs, slowly opened her locker, drew forth the muff and placed it above the locker of the other girl. Slowly she put on her coat and hat. Then the bell rang. She must get away before the girls came. She quick- ened her movements until she was a safe distance from the school and then 14 THE MAGNET her feet moved less rapidly, two big tears rolled down her cheeks, and a big lump rose in her throat as she said, “‘ But I wanted it so.” | No one heard these words but the wind, and he, like the merciless fellow he is, blew on and did not heed them. Eunice BLoop, ’Ig. Aunt Polly Poses for Her ‘‘Photygraf”’ Dear Niece SARAH JANE: Well, my land, my hand ts so shaky, I don’t know whether you will be able to read this or not. I have just been to have my photygraf took, and my lands! I thought I should drop dead with shame before the man had took it. He put his head under a big box and pulled a black cloth over his head and winked and peeked at me six or seven times. Finally he said something that sounded like, ‘‘ Well, I guess this ’ll get you,” I haven't the slightest idea of what he meant, but I managed to sit still with my hands folded. After that he came up and screwed my head into some hard crooked thing and then looked at me. Next he took hold of my dress skirt and fixed it all around my feet, and went back to his box, pulled the rag over his head, and began to peek and squint at me again. Then what do you think he asked me? He said, ‘“ Well, I guess that’s all right. How long an exposure do you want?” ; I don’t know whether he was trying to insult me or not, but I answered him rather sharply, ‘‘No longer than is absolutely necessary.” I don’t know what he would have done if I hadn’t said that, but he told me to keep real still and not look frightened. But I don’t know how any one could help it, if they were fixed the way I was. The next I knew, he said, ‘“ All right, thank you. You may have them the day after tomorrow.” I walked out of that place as quick as scat. I am so afraid the new minister will hear about it I don’t know what to do. Do you know, Sarah Jane, he’s been real attentive lately. He called three times last month. Well, I am getting so nervous I can’t write any more. Please don’t tell your folks about this, for I feel sure something awful will happen any way. Your very troubled Aunt Polly. CHARLOTTE SAwIn,’I8. THE MAGNET 15 The Water Ghost GREAT mystery surrounded the quiet little glen where the water glided softly beneath overhanging willows and fir. The people had called this place the “ Fairie Pool,” everything seemed so fairylike. It was believed that each night at sundown, as birds were calling their last notes, a maiden arrayed in shimmering gold came out from the wood- land haunts and stood on the bank of the pool in the sun’s last rays. She sang a plaintive, weird, little melody that made one feel at first thoughtful and then very sad. After the sun had sent its last ray she again disappeared; and although many had tried, they were unable to find this maiden in the woods. Then, one day, as the autumn time was approaching, and the sunset seemed more beautiful than any other day, they heard the beautiful maiden singing her weird song, which seemed more sweet than ever before. As she finished her song a craft, which was very light and seemed made of golden mist, came gliding over the water. It went to the mossy mound where the maiden was exultantly watching its approach. She stepped quietly into it, and it glided away as it had come. No one knows any more of the maiden, and no trace of her habits and life were ever found about the glen. CANZADIA M. Cook, ’18. The Outlaw E was the most dangerous and most daring outlawin Arizona. He H was known by a different name in nearly every county, but he was most commonly called “ Double-Draw Dan.” ‘ Double-Draw Dan” was a short, thick-set, middle-aged man with jet black hair and a drooping mustache. His steel gray eyes were set off by sharp projecting eyebrows. His swarthy countenance was always the same—stolid and sullen. His costume was that of a Mexican cow-puncher, and he packed a brace of pistols. It was twelve o'clock, noon, when news reached San Tanos, a little village on the Big Sandy River, that “ Double-Draw Dan” was headed for the village on foot. Several of the inhabitants looked wise and, mounting their horses, rode away. But the bolder ones loafed outside of the Red Dog saloon and awaited the coming of the famous outlaw. 16 THE MAGNET At exactly half-past twelve the noted figure of ‘‘ Double-Draw Dan” — was seen coming down the main street. The men shifted uneasily and one or two entered the saloon. Just as the outlaw reached the saloon, a horse and rider turned into thestreet. One man gasped; the rest stared. “‘ Double- Draw Dan” faced about quickly. The newcomer was “ Iron”’ Farley, the new county sheriff, who had a warrant for the arrest of ‘‘ Double-Draw Dan” alive or dead! Farley advanced and, dismounting, turned to the group and said, “ Hello, boys.” Every one returned his greeting except ‘‘Double-Draw Dan.” Farley’s next words startled every one, ‘I’m looking for a man known in these parts as ‘Double-Draw Dan’!”’ No one moved; then—‘“ I’m your man, stranger,” was the outlaw’s reply- The sheriff drew a paper from his pocket and began, “I have a warrant for— Bang! He got no farther. Three pistols spoke at once. ‘ Double- Draw Dan” fell prostrate. A silence followed, broken by Farley, saying, ‘‘ Well, boys, that was probably ‘ Double-Draw Dan’s’ first miss; it was a close shave though,” and he drew from the pocket over his heart a gold watch with two dents in it. The men cheered and then crowded around the dead body to view in awe the corpse of the once famous outlaw, ‘‘ Double-Draw Dan.” HARLAN BAKER, ’IQ. An Essay on Red Geraniums OMEHOW or other red geraniums are, to me, always synonomous with Sunday-school and old maids. They remind me of Sunday-school because, once a year, the school used to give every pupil a plant in a little red earthen pot. I think this happened on Arbor Day. They remind me of old maids because cats and geraniums are the offi- cial insignia of that race. The geraniums stand in a row in the window. They also grow in little red earthen pots. In anybody else’s hands their average life is about three days. The first day the plant is watered about six times; the second, about half as many times; the third day, three times less. When water is applied, it sinks in slowly and innocently. In a few minutes it begins to drizzle on to the floor. When it is finally removed, it leaves a print on the sill not unlike a doughnut with the mumps. A geranium outside its normal home loses all its glory. If I should see one growing in a garden, I might mistake it for a cardinal flower or an em- barrassed lilac; but never for a geranium. WINCHESTER BLAKE, '18. ere —-— THE MAGNET li - TS ES 2 a SR ee ——— ALMA (ina hE wen TF —— SCHOOL NOTES gente rne neem sepetbatewapreceset tee serertsseeeoreeree On April 26 Mr. John E. Dearth, Advisor of the Worcester County Farm Bureau, gave a lecture on po- tato raising and gardening in gen- eral, in which he demonstrated the great value of keeping the soil well worked. He used sugar and red ink to show the manner in which mois- ture rises through the soil, and then by placing powdered sugar on the lump sugar he showed that the fine powdered sugar stopped the rise of the moisture and so kept it in the sugar instead of letting it pass off into the air, as it would have done had he not put the powder on the lump. We were told that constant working of the soil prevented the moisture from leaving the soil and passing off into the air. Mr. W. E. Nims, Agent for the Worcester County Farm Bureau, then gave a talk on the different clubs which students might join. Three prizes are offered for gardens. The owner of the best garden gets for a prize a free trip to Washington. The owner of the next best garden is en- titled to a week at Amherst, with ex- penses paid. The owner of the next best garden is entitled to a trip to important agricultural centers of New England. To ae PE Sse eee ceahendnantien tn-otmnandcnnensntenandinediioes On Friday, April 27, the Senior Class presented the last play of this year, entitled, “A Rose o’ Plymouth Town.” It was a success, and for once the present Senior Class had a fair night on which to present one of their plays. There were about 350 present. The cast was as follows: Zenas Heath J. Perry Mitchell Walter Rollins Charles Loomis Prudence Tremblay Ruth Harris Captain Miles Standish, Garrett Foster, John Margeson, Phillipe de La Noye, Barbara Standish, Aunt Resolute, Rose de La Noye, Rosalie Tricot Miriam Chillingsley, Esther Woods Act 1, “Stolen Fruit;” Act 2, ‘‘A Day in Autumn;” Act 3, “The Red Light on the Snow;” Act 4, “ The Better Man.” Ww On Monday, April 16, Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Richardson gave a talk on gardening, and Mr. Richardson of- fered a prize of $1 to the boy or girl who would draw up the best enlist- ment card for the enlisting of peo- ple in the work of gardening. Sd Have a garden. We, the editors of the MAGNET, each intend to have one, and we advise you to have one. Why shouldn't you? 18 THE MAGNET April 16th, Sergeant Shea, of the United States Marines, in order to gain recruits for the Marine Com- pany which Leominster is forming, gave a talk on the Marines and their work, Sad On May 8th the Senior Class de- cided not to have a baccalaureate sermon preached at the graduation exercises this year. Ww Arthur Hill, ’13, leaves, June 5, for atwo years’ stay in Japan as com- mercial attaché to the American Embassy. @ SENSE AND NEAR SENSE Since d-o-u-b-t spells doubt, We oftentimes go oubt Fishing for large troubt With a rod not very stoubt. A bite we announce with a shoubt, And after a short boubt, In which we are put to roubt, Not only do we and poubt, But make of ourselves a silly loubt. The blank is what a man does who has the goubt. (It was censored.) Ww Miss Hearsey: Mr. Harris, just think, there’s silicon in most every- thing, even in you; your hair, your teeth, nails, and feathers. Ww Mr. Forbush: ‘Where did Stephen Douglas meet his downfall?” Mr. P.: “At Waterloo.” ad Miss Nutting: “What is a bishop’s mitre?” Mr. R.: “Is it anything like a miter box?” The following pupils have left school to engage in agricultural en- terprises: Elmer Adams James Doherty Robert Hardy Wilfred Murray Charles Boyden Raoul Graham Hugh Milam Erwin Smith Herbert Burchstead Kenneth Gregory Leslie Murray 2 The following have enlisted in the company of United States Marines which Leominster is forming: Donald Benton Chester Russell Neil Reynolds Roy Harris Randall Farquhar we The following Seniors have left to engage in business: Zenas Heath, for F. A. Whitney Carriage Co. Byron Merrill, for the Fitchburg Savings Bank. Ruth Thompson, for The Damon Co. Alice McHugh, for Earl Comb Co. William Allen, for Norton Grinding Co. ¥ May I1th the annual prize drill of the Leominster High School Bat- talion took place on the grounds ad- jacent to the high school building. The judges were Major Frank Gilson, Lieut. Charles Savage, and James H. Johnston. Company A won, and as a result Harry S. Hill was made Ma- jor for the remainder of the school year. Other appointments were as follows: Adjutant, William Allen; Quartermaster, Charles W. Loomis; Sergeant-major, Harold T. Parker; Quartermaster-sergeant, Wilfred A. Murray; color sergeants, Hamilton Osborn and Joseph Murphy. The winners of the competitive were, first. Leon Hadley; second, James Shannon; third, Raymond St. George; fourth, Howard L. Nut- ting. THE MAGNET 19 N Saturday, April 28th, L. H. S. opened her baseball season at the Old Trotting Park, with the Shirley Industrial boys as opponents. The large gathering that watched the game were greatly impressed by the performance, and predict a wonderful season for “Sully’s Colts.” Coach Sully has had the boys practicing faithfully for about three weeks. They are all in good condition, and the student body believes that they will make history for L.H.S. Many new faces appeared in the line up, but nevertheless they are worthy of the honor. Among the recruits are Lancy and Berger. This pair rival ‘Chase and Evers” if two kids ever did. The Vets to return were Captain Killelea, Richardson, Garland, and Burgess, and they all performed what was expected of them, especially Burgess, who did the ‘mound duty.” He had the visitors eating out of his hand most of the time. Lancy, Traill and Garland led in hitting, each getting a triple and two singles. The visitors were somewhat shy on practice and did not put up their customary game, which the royal rooters had antic ipated, but they went home pleased to knowthat L. H.S. had once more started on the victorious path. Hucu MI.a, ’17. FouND IN EXAMINATION PAPERS ON ‘“ EMERGENCIES ”’ In the evening the Military Ball took place in the High School As- sembly Hall. The hall was tastefully trimmed in red, white, and blue. Major Harry S. Hill was floor direc- tor, assisted by the captains and lieutenants. Dominick Little, a Leominster man, who has been in the French Aviation Corps, gave a very inter- esting talk on the war, Tuesday morning, May 15th. “Epilepsy generally appears in warm climates. It is generally the sign of death.” ‘‘Sunstroke is the excessive amount of heat. Lay the patient on his back and if this does not restore breathing and if the heat does not go away, cut the hair and treat as a second degree burn.” ‘‘ Heat prostration is to take a pa- tient into a cool room.” 20 THE MAGNET Y 4 4A =. Y ZiA-—= LO GF , ee ( ORE than half a million American readers who have found the happy M optimism and humanity of Mrs. Porter’s book an element of delight and inspiration in their own lives will welcome “Just David.” At the time when the story opens David is a ten year old boy who has lived most of his life in the mountains with his father, a famous violinist. The two are perfectly happy with their violins and the life of the forest about them. The boy inherits his father’s talent and is taught to express his own moods on his instrument. At last they start down the mountain, but strange circumstances intervene. For atime David finds the outlook black indeed, but nothing can daunt his courage. He has radiant spirits, and a gift of bring- ing happiness to those about him, and in the end his cherished dreams come true. David is one of those characters that seem too real to stay inside a book. It is safe to say that every single reader will regard him asa cherished friend. David is the little boy counterpart of Pollyanna. “Jerry,” by Arthur Stanwood Pier, is the story of an ambitious young Irishman who begins life as a worker in a steel mill. He becomes a police- man, studies law in the evening, and at last gets a position as assistant in the district attorney's office. The story, which is told with spirit, is an appeal to young men to enter the fight for purer public service. “Thru Glacier Park,’ by Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart, is an intimate and personal account of a trip through Glacier Park with a touring party. Three hundred miles of mountain travel on horseback with cool nights around a campfire and breakfasts of brook trout are described. The story is told with zest and with a vivid pen that longs to repeat the experience. ‘Rhymes of a Red Cross Man,” by Robert W. Service, has a Kiplingesque flavor, as of free winds, wide horizons, and untrammelled spirit. These “‘songs from out the slaughter mill”’ show the qualities of lilting rhythm, vivid description, and vigor of spirit that won for him a wide audience in times of peace. It is all spirited verse and it gives many a picture of battle- fields and trenches and of the inside of men’s souls when they are fighting. PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ’I7. THE MAGNET 21 LEOMINSTER, Mass., May 7, 1917. DEAR ROBERTA: Here goes for a note to you before I write up my exchange column for the Macnet. I have let it go, as usual, until the night before the Mac- NET goes to print. This month I had not even read the papers before. Do you ever let your column go until the last minute? I think not, if I may judge by the excellence of your work. Do you exchange with the Golden-Rod? The paper is a good one and the stories look very interesting. Iam sure there will prove to be much good reading in this Quincy paper for one of the rainy days when I have nothing to do. Nothing to do—will the time ever come? Did you read the editorial in the Red and Gray on “Curiosities of Lit- erature—Spelling”? It was surely forceful. I noticed that this Lynn En- glish High paper, like others, is not well balanced in its departments. The athletics column is very complete, but it far outweighs the alumni news. You know I told you I had never received any acknowledgment of the Macnet which I sent to Contoocook, N. H., last October. Well, not long ago I received a copy of the Parrot, with the acknowledgment of the Mac- NET. I wonder if the mails are slow, or does the Exchange Editor, who is also the Jokes Editor, have too much work on her hands? No doubt you have noticed the appropriate covers of several of the papers. The C asstcal Gazette, the Fitchburg Red. and Gray, the Columbus High School News, The Clarion, The Breccia, The Trade Winds, and the April Artisan have especially good covers, many of them patriotic. Other papers have school seals or monograms well placed in the cover design. The Beacon has adopted a method of marking its exchanges according to the Exchange Editor’s viewpoint. The MaGnet was one of the unfortu- nates that didn’t receive a very complimentary mark. I am sorry we please them so little, and I hope that the Macnet will soon be worthy of a higher mark. There were other papers with a low mark which I personally consider better papers than the Beacon, taking into consideration the enrollment of the school and the funds for backing. I wonder what the standard is in this 29 THE MAGNET system of marking. We have been exchanging with the B. U. News lately, and in one of these weeklies what do you suppose I read? Well, I'll copy it: “One of the most attractive and readable school papers that comes to the exchange desk of the News is the Magzet, published by the students of the Leominster High School.” I wish they knew how much we appreciate a comment like that in their very interesting paper. There was something in the Oracle of Athol which puzzles us a little: “Magnet—Are all the fellows: as good-looking as the Basket-ball Team? ‘ Life in a Girls’ Camp’ is quite enjoyable.” Of course I showed the com- ment to the boys, and just now! noticed some writing after the Ovacle’s cominent. It says, ‘“ You’re right there, Athol.” ' One day, upon opening the P. . H. S. Flyer, 1 discovered this in the ex- change column: ‘‘ Zhe Magnet—We think it a very good idea to have an Alumni Issue occasionally.” The lyer comes often and is very welcome, but is even more welcome when it offers some criticism. We appreciate ad- verse criticism very much, but we failed to find any in this month’s papers: Well, Robeta, I must bring this epistle to a close. your paper the best of success, I remain, Wishing you and Very sincerely yours, Doris B. WILDER As there is to be no exchange column in the June issue, the department now closes for the year. to the exchange editor for 1917-'18. changes for the October MAGnert. papers with which we have exchanged during this year. All exchanges received from now on will be given This will give a greater number of ex- The list below shows the names of the I hope sincerely that you will all send us your first number in the fall, thus letting the ex- change editor benefit by our work this year. Academy Record Advance LH gis Aggie Tattler Argus Artisan B. U. News and Beacon Beacon Bison Blue and Gold Blue and White Breccia Brocktonia Bulletin Cambridge Review Clarion Classical Gazette Echo Eltrurtan Enterprise Enfield Echo Exponent Forum - Four Corners Gazette Gleaner Golden Rod Hesperian Eiigh School Herald High School Lrfe Eigh School News Index (Worcester) L[ndex (Oshkosh) K. H. S. Enterprise Latin School Regtster Massachusetts Clase News Oak, Lily and Ivy Orange and Blue Oracle J aA ALCS w Hi 75 7-4 Palmer Parrot Polytechnic Purple and Gold Racquet Radiator Record Recorder Red and Gray (Fitchb’g) Red and Gray (Lynn) Red and White Review Shamokin H. S. Review Shuttle Somanhts Events Student Siudent’s Review Totem Tripod Trade Winds Tryout Weekly Messenger THE MAGNET 23 “Did you read Scribbler’s novel of suburban life?” “Yes. I found it extremely real- istic.” “You surprise me. I thought it was as dull as dish-water.” “So is suburban life.” Ww “TI got on the train as he left the station, and ’— “Hold on! Don’t you know that a train is referred to as ‘she’?”’ “T know; but this happened to be a mail train.” Mrs. Wilkins: Did Fusselsigh take his misfortune like a man? Mrs. Wilhams: Precisely. blamed it on to his wife. wt Smart youth, in a stationery store: “T want a nickel’s worth of dates.” Clerk: ‘We don't keep fruit here.” Smart youth: ‘Oh, brighten up! brighten up! Give me a five-cent calendar.” He 2 James Rowland, member of the British Parliament, has the happy knack of being able to parry incon- venient interruptions with a smart retort that immediately squashes the Some years ago he was opposition. speaking at a rather noisy meeting and aftera short time a big chunk of wood was thrown at him. Fortu- nately the aim was bad and it fell harmlessly on the platform. Mr. Rowland picked it up showed it to the audience. ‘‘Good heavens!” he exclaimed in mock anxiety, ‘‘one of our oppo- nents has lost his head.”’ w Pansy: Doesn’t she know the dia- mond in her engagement ring is false? Lily: No; love is blind. Rose: Stone blind, in this case, my dear. and w He intended to propose, but first wished to be sure of her competence, so asked: ‘“‘ Can you wash dishes?”’ “Yes,” she said, sweetly. ‘Can you wipe them?”’ He didn’t propose. “Who was the first man?” “ Adam.” ‘“ That’s right. first woman?” “ Eve;—no, Adam.” ‘ How is that?” ‘« Adam was the first made” ( maid). Now, who was the 24 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Mayor Henry F. Sawtelle, Chairman; Frederick T. Platt, Vice-chariiaes Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr. M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, J. Ward Healey, Bertha E. Barnes. Superin- tendent of Schools-—Dr. W. H. Perry. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce. Faculty Principal—K. L. Morse. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics. Secretary—Ruth Burnap. Assistants—Frank P. Bell, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Alice G. Smith, Commercial’ Branches; C. W. Lou:bard, Evelyn G. Hearsey, Science; A. Leila Daily, Nellie S. Nutting, Winifred W. Fiske, Leila W. Stratton, English; Winifred E. Shackley, Elocution; Guy Forbush,F. F. Sullivan, History; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ella G. Andrews, French; Ethel Ham, German; Clarette L. Rogers, Spanish; Martha A. Lundagen, Mathematics; D. W. O'Brien, Agriculture; James Coburn, Military Drill; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Training; W. H. Kenney, Music; H. U. Pease, Manual Training; Ruth M. Buxton, Drawing; Kathryn Wells, Marion Warren, Domestic Science. Athletic Association Hugh Milam, President; Everett G. Richardson, Vice-president; Esther Woods, Secreta ry; Frank P. Bell, Treasurer. Hugh Milam, Manager of Football; William Allen, Captain. Zenas Heath, Manager of Baseball; Francis Killelea, Captain. Harold Parker, Manager of Basket-ball; Robert Cook, Captain Class Officers Senior—President, Hugh Milam; Vice-president, William Allen; Marshal, Zenas Heath; Secretary, Esther Woods; Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson. Junior—President, Robert Hull; Vice-president, Dixi Hoyt; ‘Marshal, Everett G. Richardson; Secretary, Canzadia Cook; Treasurer, Gladys Barry. Sophomore-—President, Terence Farrell; Vice-president, Roy Harris; Marshal, H. Eugene Kingman; Secre- tary, Margaret Safford; Treasurer, Marion Burdett. Freshman—President, George Gould; Vice-president, Ferdinand Myers; Marshal, Bernard Wilson; Secre- tary, Marion Seaver; Treasurer, Mary Thompson. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets HEADQUARTERS AND STAFF— Major, Harry S. Hill; Adjutant, William Allen; Quartermaster, Charles W. Loomis; Sergeant-Major, Harold Parker; Q. M. Sergeant, Wilfred Murray; Color Ser- geants, Hamilton Osborn, Joseph F. Murphy. COMPANY A—Captain, Malcolm Munsie; Ist Lieut., Charles Boyden; 2d Lieut., Arthur Burns; Ist Sergt., Daniel J. Watson; Quartermaster Sergt., Winfie'd D. Gove; Sergeants, Wilfred Murray, Hamilton Os- borne, Winchester Blake; Corporals, Albert R. Cook, Howard L. Nutting, Elliot Greene, Howard Cra- cin, Willis Simington, Camille Duval. COMPANY B—Captain, Alton H. Harris; Ist Lieut., Ernest Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., James Butler; Ist Sergt., Harold T. Parker; Quartermaster Sergt., Everett G. Richardson; Sergeants, Lawson Hiltz, Ferdinand Fischer, Joseph Murphy, Octave Le Clair; Corporals, James R. Bascom, Thomas Harvey, Peter Galla- gher, Elmer Adams, Leo Darphinais, Willard Carter. COMPANY C—Captain, Charles C. Gavin; Ist Lieut., William Allen; 2d Lieut., Martin H. Foster; Ist Sergt., J. Perry Mitchell; Quartermaster Sergt., Morgan Whitney; Sergeants, Walter Pollard, Dixi Hoyt, Ker met Madden, Andrew Muldoon; Carnorel Warren Carter, Herbert Hazen, Leonard Laconture, James Shannon, Ronald Traill, Arthur Mahan, COMPANY D—Captain, Hugh N. Milam; Ist Lieut., Randall E. Farquhar; 2d Lieut., George W. Figen- baum; Ist Sergt., William J. Burgess; Quartermaster Sergt., Charles Garland; Sergeants, John Regan, Alfred Guy, Francis Cummisky, Norman C. 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WARD DENTISTS Richardson Block Woopsury LINCOLN DENTISTS 30 Main Street Compliments of Compliments of J. WarRD HEALEY J. H. P. DyEr Compliments of A. A. WHEELER, M. D. HAMILTON MAYO Office Hours: 1.30 to 3, and 7 to 8 p. m. Compliments of Compliments of J. P. Connors, V. S. RoBerT L. CARTER scE—Class of 1917 S] a ECY OF THE CLASS OF IQI7 a eee E OF THE Dea NADL - CTOR y FOR Crass OF I9I7 - - oo. RY Nicurware “i 10 N or Crass Girt = - L L AND TEsTAMENT - - re TER Hic ScHooL DIRECTORY —_— Portrart a. S - Table of Contents Edna Farrell Madeleine Alyce Egge Ruth Agnes Thompson Mary Catherine Tilly Alice Mildred Swanson John Perry Mitchell, Jr. DEDICATION GHIS ACONTH it is the wish of the Senior Class and the Gditorial Staff that the Gradua- tion Number of “Ghe PCagnet be dedicated to our heloved Principal, Ar. Aorse, who has been to the Class of 1917 their best friend and adviser during the last two and a half years of our school life. WE CAKE this opportunity to thank all those who have in any way aided us in making this year successful. €specially do we wish to thank Atiss Fiske, who has given her time gladly and unsparingly to the PCagnet work. IN ORDER that the Graduation WCagnet might be larger and more interesting than it has heen in former years, the Gditorial Staff and the committee, comprising Misses Roux, Heath, Tremblay and Wiitkinson and Messrs. Mitch- ell, Cook, Gavin and Allen, has worked un- ceasingly. If there are many knocks, we appeal to you all to take them in good part and not to blame us. Gdna Farrell, ?17 THE MAGNET Senior Class, 1917 Annette Elizabeth Allard William Charles Allen Andrew F. Anderson Myrtle Frances Blanchard Charles Cushing Boyden Ruth Ethel Brabson Maude Evelyn Brooks William John Burgess Arthur Vincent Burns Helen Catherine Burns James Henry Butler Gladys Freeman Cameron Alice May Conrey Robert Cook Helen Florence Crain Elinor Marie Driscoll Madeleine Alyce Fgge Helen Adeline Evans Helen Adell Farquhar Randall Earl Farquhar Margaret Edna Farrell Ernest Karl Figenbaum George Henry Figenbaum Katherine Dolores Flinton Lavina May Foss Martin Hugh Foster Marion Catharine Foster Charles Davenport Gavin Raoul Edward Graham Kenneth Pickwick Gregory Dayton William Groves Marian Ida Hager Evelyn Gertrude Hal! Catherine Harrington Alton Hartwell Harris Ruth Arlene Harris Thera Belle Heath Zenas J. Heath Bertha Hicks Hemenway Harry Smith Hill et EH Marion Beatrice Howe Phyllis French Hume Alice Monica Ingram Joseph Gilbert Kettle Polly Kilburn Mary Agnes Killelea Mary Honorine Lauzon Bessie Jrene Leytham Doris Madeline Look Gladys Hazel Look Charles Wilson Loomis, Jr. Esther Lothrop Adeline Esther Lynch Alice Teresa McHugh Byron Dean Merrill Hugh Newell Milam, Jr. Joha Perry Mitchell, Jr. Helen Theresa Mullan Malcolm Lane Munsie Wilfred Arthur Murray Harold Tyler Parker Elsie Mabel Pierce Henry Joseph Prue Winifred May Queenan Walter Jesse Rollins Yvonne Albertine Roux Carrie Frances Smith Alice Mildred Swanson Charlotte Louise Thomas Gladys Nellie Thomas Ruth Agnes Thompson Mary Catherine Tilly Helen Mildred Travis Prudence Bartlett Tremblay Rosalie Agnes Tricot Frederick Winslow Warren Doris Blanche Wilder Ruth Wilkinson Esther Mary Woods Claire Ella Smith Wray . ) Laura Elizabeth Howe Class Honors Class Colors: Crimson and White President, Hugh Newell Milam, Jr. Vice President, William Charles Allen Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson ° Secretary, Esther Mary Woods Marshal, Zenas J. Heath THE MAGNET Class Song E. have gathered here, my classmates, To sing our parting song. Happy mem'ries we recall Of our schooldays long. L. H. S.,‘to you we sing! Oh, how glad our tune! Grateful praise to you we bring, This joyful day of June. We have waited long, dear classmates, For our Commencement Day. With mingled joy and sorrow We sing our parting lay. L. H. S., oh, how we'll miss you! When we've gone upon our way, Miss the cares and joys of school life, Which we part with here today. Now we leave your classrooms dear, To sail on life’s great sea; And always full of brightness Oh, may our future be! So farewell, our teachers true, And you, dear L. H. S., Where we've spent four happy years, And crowned them with success. Madeleine Alyce Egge . , e “ ‘abersmeneein THE MAGNET LEOMINSTER, MASS., JUNE, 1917. Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Leominster, Mass. EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EDNA FARRELL, ’17. Assistant Editor-in-Chief, J. PERRY MITCHELL, ’17 Business MANAGER, CHARLES GAVIN, 717. First Assistant Business Manager, CHARLES Loomis, ’17 Second Assistant Business Manager Everetr G. RICHARDSON, ’I8 Exchange Editor, Doris WILDER, ’17. School Notes’ Editor, WALTER ROLLINS, ’17. Alumni Notes’ Editor, Byron MERRILL, ’17. Jokes’ Editor, Kermit MADDEN, ’18. Athletics’ Editor, HucH Mixam, ’17. Critic Editor, PRUDENCE TREMBLAY, ‘17 Vol. X. No. 9 ee Published monthly during school year by pupils of the High School, Commencement Program Prayer Salutatory Presentation of Class Gift “Native Land” Class History Selection Class Prophecy “June Song” Valedictory Award of Prizes Presentation of Diplomas Class Song Benediction Reverend William M. Crawford Ruth Agnes Thompson Hugh Newell Milam, Jr. The Class Fules Fordan Mary Catherine Tilly High School Orchestra Alice Mildred Swanson The Class Rudolf King John Perry Mitchell, Jr Principal K. L. Morse Mayor Henry F. Sawtelle The Graduates Madeleine Alyce Egge Reverend William M. Crawford 12’ THE MAGNET Salutatory DEAR FRIENDS: | I would have you forget a few moments that you are here in this hall and come with me tn fancy to a. far different scene. Imagine a great race track, gleaming with gay colors as a throng of people press close to the ropes fora glimpse of the runners. See the runners themselves, tense, waiting for the stgnal to be off. Before them stretches the broad white track, gleaming in the sunlight.'. The cry of the starter is heard. ‘On your mark! Get set!” The crowd presses closer. The pistol cracks. Like a flash they are off, some to reach the distant goal, others to struggle bravely for a time, only to drop out half way round the course, each one, however, urged to do his best by some one behind the lines who watches for him alone. Tonight we have reached a point where after many years of training, we are ready for the start of our race. We are waiting, impatient and eager, to be off. Behind us lie the years of opportunity in which it was our privi- lege and duty to fit ourselves to be winners. Some of us have taken ad- vantage of these years and by dint of harder work have secured a better training than others. Some of us who have not fully utilized this opportu- nity will falter half way round the course and finally drop out altogether. Too many of us believe that when the doors of a school clang behind us we have completed our education, and we leave there, behind those closed doors, all thought of self-advancement and study. How mistaken we are School training is simply the foundation on which we are to build hereafter. The principal things are yet to be added. Weare like the racer at the moment he hears the pistol shot ring out. Before him lies the coveted goal. Before ws lies a coveted goal—accomplishment. | And you, our friends, teachers and parents, your part in all this is a most important one. You are the spectators in this race. The great amount of help that comes from the side lines is not fully realized except by the racers themselves: It is the sympathy and confidence behind the ropes that urge the runner on and on to the goal he seeks. Here at school you have been our incentive to work. Your sympathy has tided us over the difficult spots. Your trust in us has brought back our self-confidence when we were discouraged and about to give it up. You have been the support upon which the best of our efforts rested, Your pride in us has impelled us to do things which to our faint hearts had seemed impossible: What is more fitting, then, than that you should be with us tonight? Who has a greater right to share this hour of our triumph than you who have shared our disappointments and failures? Your support in the past has never once failed us. Now we are leaving this preparatory school, some to go to college, some to enter technical institutions, others to take their place in the business world. In our future work we havea still greater need of your interest than we have had here at school. We know that your ee see THE MAGNET 13 help will not end tonight, but that you will continue to be the same loyal friends. And so, with a heart full of gratitude for all you have done for us, I, in behalf of the class of 1917, bid you welcome to these our graduation exercises. RuTH AGNES THoMPsoN, es SS, The History of the Class of 1917 § N SEPTEMBER, 1913, the illustrious class before you tonight entered for the first time the portals of the Leominster High School. We didn’t know much, I'll admit, but we knew, at least, where the Assem- bly Hall was, so that we were able to find our way to our class meeting. There we had our first glimpse of our principal, Mr. Clarke, who gave us our program cards and sent us to our rooms. In ashort time we were dis- missed. As we stood in little groups about the corridors, we felt very small and lost. Whenever a friend passed by, we called out, ‘‘ Whose room are you in?” with delight at. seeing some one whom we knew in that strange place. At last, after eight years of looking forward, we had reached our goal—we were pupils of the Leominster High School. Te be sure we were Freshmen, but what did that matter? Then followed atime of trouble. We wandered about searching in vain for rooms to which we were supposed to go, and were forced to listen to such expressions from the upper classmen as, ‘‘ Aren’t the Freshmen cute?” and, “ Did you lose something?” . But we proudly ignored them. There is an ancient story that a Freshman while wandering on the third floor met a Senior and asked where a certain room was. The Senior replied that it was just up the stairway. The unsuspecting Freshman followed directions and came out on the roof. A few weeks after school began we had a class meeting at which we elected class officers and a committee for the class pins. When the question of class colors arose, we decided, after some debate, to follow the schoo! custom and adopt crimson and white, the colors of the class which had just left the school. At a later meeting we chose the pin which we liked best from the samples brought by the committee. Near the close of the year much interest was shown in the algebra con- test for Freshmen. Byron Merrill won the first prize—how could he help it, with his mathematically-shaped head—and Esther Woods, who had already shown great promise in mathematics, won the second prize. When we returned in September as Sophomores, we considered our- selves worlds wiser. Although we had been very indignant the year before when the upper classmen laughed at us, we laughed more loudly at the Freshmen who were making the same mistakes which we had made. Es- pecially was it amusing to see the Freshmen wandering around in a frightened way, for we thought with complacency how little they knew and how much the Sophomores knew who had had a whole year’s experience. 14 THE MAGNET Our next meeting was called to decide upon a motto which should ex- | press the ideal of our class. This, we all felt, was a very important matter and should receive careful attention. Many of us favored ‘ Knowledge is power,” but some one suddenly stood up and ended the matter by saying that the Juniors had refused that very motto, and could the Class of (917 stoop to adopt a cast off motto? Finally we chose ‘We ¢entes aut perfice,” which means, ‘Attempt not or accomplish thoroughly,” a motto which has guided our school life and has been, no doubt, the reason for our extraordi- . nary attainment. At Christmas time our beloved principal, Mr. Clarke, left the school to go to Winthrop; and on the fifteenth of January Mr. Morse came. Since then he has done much to raise the standard of the school. Shortly after his arrival the school gave an entertainment for the benefit of the Athletic Association. Our talented class furnished not only a chorus of girls, but also the soloist of the evening, Doris Wilder. As Juniors we became upper-classmen, with the rather doubtful privi- lege, along with our other honors, of climbing three flights of stairs. For a long time we could not realize that our home room was on the top floor. If a teacher asked us where our home room was, while we were reciting on the third floor, we were likely to say, “Oh, just up stairs in Room Ig.” The Juniors who sat in Room Ig began the year in a dramatic manner. When the pupils from the other rooms had already assembled, we marched in to the strains of “ America” with the admiring eyes of all turned upon us. Realizing from our history that we are no ordinary class, Mr Morse made an exception in our case and allowed us to give a Junior play, a privi- lege which had never been given before. We gave “ Professor Pepp” with great success. This put some money into our treasury and we generously eave all that we made above fifty dollars to the Athletic Association. In fact we were so rich that we resolved to make our Junior dance a purely social affair for the pleasure of cur friends. We succeeded so well that we surpassed the Class of 1916, who had made seven cents, by not making anything.. Later in the ye ar the English teachers planned a festival in recognition of the Shakespearean Tercentenary. As was to be expected, our talented class, besides contributing to the dances and the chorus, furnished most of the leading characters. Among these were Esther Woods as Nerissa, Ruth Wilkinson as Rosaland, Malcolm Munsie as Touchstone, Prudence Tremblay as Maria, and Harold Parker as Malvolio. 7 Last September we began our career as “ dignified seniors,” but, in this case, with the ‘dignified”’ omitted, as our homeroom teacher can tell. The first social event of. the year was a corn roast on Granite Street. Those who attended pronounced it a success, although they were not willing to say much about it. Possibly they ate too much. Early in the fall we had a class meeting to elect officers. Hugh Milam was re-elected president; William Allen, vice president; Esther Woods, sec- retary; Ruth Wilkinson, treasurer; and Zenas Heath marshal. : THE MAGNET 15 Although there were several social affairs at Christmas time, we re- solved to give the Senior Dance on the Friday before the Christmas vaca- tion. On the afternoon of that day, when we had finished decorating Assembly Hall, Mr. Morse suddenly demanded, Whom are you going to have for chaperons?” Every one looked surprised and some one said, ‘‘ Why, we wanted all of the teachers, if they could come.” “Have you invited them?” Mr. Morse inquired. ‘Some one came around to the office this morning and said that you wanted all of the teachers to come. Do you think any one will come on that invitation?” He was right, no one did. But inspite of the absence of chaperons the fifty couples who attended had a good time. Over our stage we proudly placed our motto. No one could translate it, but did that matter? We gazed at it with pride and admiration as it hung there with flaming red letters on a white background. The following Monday we learned from our Latin teacher that it was misspelled. When the militia was called out, late in April, Mr. Coburn, our military instructor, was obliged to go; and several Juniors, who were members of the same company, went with him. Since that time a member of our class, Randall Farquhar, has joined the Marines. Among those who are doing their duty toward their country are the ones who have enlisted for farming. From our class, Charles Boyden, Wilfred Murray, Hugh Milam, Alton Harris, Dayton Groves, Kenneth Gregory, and Raoul Graham have been e ngaged in that work since May seventh. This year we have given two plays, both of which have been successful. Early in the year we gave “ The District Attorney.” The other play, “The Rose of Plymouth Town,” was to have been given April 20, but Mr. Loomis was unpatriotic enough to get the German measles, making a postponement necessary. Our Senior year has been enriched by many interesting lectures, among which were Mr. Little’s account of his experience in the French Aviation Corps, Mr. Perry’s illustrated travel talks, Mr. Figenbaum’s lecture ona Norway, Mr. Kenney’s accounts of Plattsburg life, and several talks on gardening. On May 11 the Prize Drill took place on the High School campus, but we Seniors, who have always been more proficient in arts of peace than of war, yielded the first place to a Junior. We did not fully realize that our school days were so nearly over until one day Mr. Kirk came to take our class picture. It was not an ideal day to pose for a picture, for a cold wind was blowing, undoing in a minute the careful primping of all of the boys of the class. At last it was taken, but un- fortunately (?) we had lost twenty minutes from our third period recitation, During the last month time has passed quickly for us, until at last the goal of our four years’ work, graduation, has been reached and our history as a class is ended. Mary CATHERINE TILLY, 16 THE MAGNET Prophecy of the Class of 1917 [’ was one of those drowsy, soundless, August afternoons when all nature seems lifeless. I was sitting at the edge of a pine grove, reading, but my book lost its attraction, for the odor of the pine needles had aroused old memories and I began to think of my High School Class of 1917. Suddenly a mysterious whisper broke my musing. ‘‘Wouldst thou know my secrets? Behold!” I turned around and saw a small, wiry-looking witch. Her features were hideous on account of her advanced age, and her thin gray hair hung straight to her shoulders. She wore a high red hat, black cape, short red skirt, and huge black shoes. The witch sat ona three-legged stool, staring blankly ahead and mutter- ing to herself, and as I looked, a cauldron, hanging over the fire, seemed to take shape before her. She threw in a whole armful of herbs, which, she said, was for the ingenuity of our Class. With a muttering, she shook in a black powder, for the melancholy, of which our Class had little. She then stirred in a handful of red berries and a pinch of a white powder for frivolity. The stirring over, the witch began to make circles with her hands be- fore the cauldron, and, slowly, wreaths of a grayish, almost lavender, smoke arose. A picture at first dimly outlined in the smoke became clearer and clearer, until I could distinguish a roomful of boys, about twelve or thir- teen years old. Ona platform before them sat a very erect, prim woman. Her mouth was set so sternly that it seemed immovable. It was Edna Farrell! Another young woman was cowering at the back of the room and glancing at Edna only now and then out of the corners of hereyes. She was the assistant and none other than Bertha Hemenway. A volume of smoke then poured forth and I sawa seashore. There were two girls in the water whom I noticed in particular on account of their daring diving feats. As the picture grew larger I recognized the girls as Doris Look and Helen Farquhar. This picture faded into a ranch where a portly gentleman, apparently the owner, was directing his employees. It was Walter Rollins. Near him a broncho buster careered madly about. He turned to give mea full view of his face and I recognized Ernest Figenbaum. Beside this picture was one representing a wheat farm. The owner, a very stout man, was lounging lazily in an armchair on the piazza. It was Andrew Anderson, proudly sur- veying his possessions. Next four little wreaths of smoke curled up. In one there was a stout and buxom woman, ironing, whom I recognized as Carrie Smith. Phyllis Hume appeared in another. She was shaking a small boy because he had thrown sand in his sister’s face. The next scene surprised me very much. A young woman, none other than Ruth Brabson, was cuddling a French poodle. In the fourth wreath of smoke a man clad in a bright plaid ging- ham apron was washing the dishes. His wife, with her sleeves rolled up THE MAGNET 17 and a rolling pin in her hand, was standing over him. Who should this be but our popular president, Hugh Milam! His will power must have be- come exhausted since his High School days. A large laboratory then came into view. The people in it were scarcely visible, since the smoke was so thick. Everything to which they applied here blew up. I finally recognized in the experimenters Myrtle Blanchard and Charlie Gavin. I was not surprised at the explosions then, for they had been common things in the laboratory at High School. A great volume of smoke then billowed out and a gigantic mountain seemed to be taking shape. This gradually changed into a volcano. Two small creatures appeared from the ashes at one side. They became more distinct and I saw they were human beings. As the picture became clearer I saw that they were Polly Kilburn and Ruth Thompson, digging up relics for the benefit of history. Next I saw two young women, dressed in long gray capes and gray poke bonnets, giving clothing and toys to little ragged children in the slums. I recognized them as Elinor Driscoll and Evelyn Hall. This picture changed into the operating room in a hospital. Fred Warren as head surgeon was performing what must have been an extremely serious operation, while Dayton Groves, the house doctor, assisted. In the white robed figures bending over the patient I recognized Marian Hagar, Esther Woods, and Marion Foster. I then saw what appeared to be an orphan asylum. Two young women were giving little children, in blue gingham aprons, bowls of bread and milk. These young women proved to be Helen Mullen and Alice McHugh. This picture faded and another one appeared. Fora while there was confusion. The room of children seemed to be turning into spectacled old ladies. As the picture became clearer, I recognized Mary Tilly and Esther Lothrop, who were conducting an old ladies’ home. The picture of a large dining room in a hotel then emerged. Gladys Cameron and Helen Travis, in smart little aprons, were waitresses here, while Marion Howe and Joseph Kettle were doing Cabaret dancing. In the next scene a young girl was standing before a vast audience. Roses were heaped up around her and every one was applauding. It was Thera Heath, the famous prima donna. Two graceful dancers floated out from the wings to receive their share of the applause and I saw that they were Adeline Lynch and Annette Allard. Now the fashions began to appear. Zenas Heath and Henry Prue were designing the leading fashions for women. Yvonne Roux and Maude Brooks appeared as exceedingly up-to-date milliners, while Ruth Wilkinson and Rosalie Tricot were models. Immediately afterward the smoke began to pour forth voluminously. It took the shape of a big tabernacle. A man was standing on the platform madly waving his arms and shouting. It was “ Bob” Cook, the evangelist. Alice Conrey was assistant exhorter, while ‘ Red” Boyden, Malcolm Mun- sie, Bessie Leytham and Laura Howe comprised his choir. 18 THE MAGNET The platform faded slowly into a huge soap box, over which hung a. sign, ‘Vote for Women.” On this box stood Harry Hill with Prudence Tremblay on one side and Gladys Thomas on the other. The next scene was very lively indeed. A man was pulling his hair and yelling for more action. He was none other than Arthur- Burns, direc- tor of the Fakem Film Corporation. There had been a train wreck, and the hero, Bill Allen, was rescuing the heroine, Catherine Harrington. The vampire, Elsie Pierce, and the villain, Harold Parker, was standing by, look- ing rather crestfallen over the failure of their plot. Charlie Loomis and Helen Crain were furnishing the comedy for this heavy tragedy. Helen Evans and “Red” Murray were producing the Murray-Evans Jokers. James Butler, from the emotion he displayed over the production, must have been the scenario writer. The next picture was very sad. It showed a court room where J. Perry Mitchell, with long white hair, presided as the Judge. Kenneth Gregory was suing his wife, Claire Wray, for divorce on the grounds of abusive treat- ment. He certainly looked as though he had received it. The court room faced into a ball room. A fashionable society leader seemed to be giving a very select ball. It was Honorine Lauzon. There were two musicians. Raoul Graham was violinist and William Burgess pianist. Madeleine Egge appeared as chief director of the Library of Congress, while Gladys Look was a daring aviator, manoeuvering over the trenches in France, and Doris Wilder and Katherine Flinton were shown as interior decorators. The next scene was like a moving picture. It showed a heavy storm. The lightning was flashing and you could almost hear the crash as the dam broke under the torrent of water. The villagers were running to and fro. A daring telephone operator was notifying the people in the villages farther away. She saved herself just in time. It was Charlotte Thomas, who had rescued thousands of people. According to the next picture, Randall Farquhar must have left the Marines after his term expired, for he was now the captain on a large ocean liner. Alton Harris was steward here, while Martin Foster and Byron Merrill were superior officers in the Navy. The pictures were now growing dimmer and J could barely distinguish Winifred Queenan, Helen Burns, and Alice Ingram as hairdressers. Latest styles assured. The next scene was very dim indeed. At first only the outline of a lighted lamp could be seen. Beside this lamp was seated a man, busily writing. As the scene grew clearer, I saw written on a thick pile of manu- script, ‘Indeterminate Equations, Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions and the Binominal Theorum Explained so that Even a Child Could Under- stand Them, by George Figenbaum.” Slowly the picture faded until . there was only ordinary smoke left. : I looked around me with a start and instead of the red cape of the THE MAGNET 19 witch, I saw a shumach branch nodding, while between that and a pine tree I saw a fleecy white cloud which I had mistaken for smoke. Alas! it was but a dream. ALIcEk MILDRED SWANSON. The Lure of the Unattainable (Valedictory) a. is in every person a feeling of unrest, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, and a longing for better and higher things. A power within us seems constantly to be urging us to press forward toward a vague but attractive something which we have come to call an ideal. Unlike the goal of an earthly ambition, this ideal has the added allurement of being indefinite, indescribable, mysterious,—yet perfect. “We spur to a land of no name, out-racing the storm wind; We leap to the infinite dark like sparks from the anvil. Thou leadest, O God! All’s well with Thy troopers that follow.” Our passion for this ideal has been called “ our sacred hunger.” It is the persistent cry of the divine in us for perfection. From its very nature an ideal is unattainable. It is ever receding. As we progress, our ideals become higher. The man may obtain what to the boy was the “vision splendid,” but, once attained, he finds that it is no longer his ideal, That has gone just beyond his reach and is still beckon- ing him on. But why do intelligent men strive for an unattainable end? Common sense tells us that earthly perfection is impossible; yet, even so, there is, fortunately, implanted in us an unexplainable hope which is almost a con- viction to the contrary. Cold earthly reasoning gives way under the pres- sure of our deeper and nobler spiritual promptings. The lure is irresistible. And men everywhere joyfully and confidently devote themselves to this endless quest. “ We have felt the ancient swaying of the earth before the sun, On the darkened marge of midnight heard sidereal rivers playing; Rash it was to bathe our souls there, but we plunged and all was done. That is lives and lives behind us—l� , oar journey is begun! “Careless where our face is set, let ustake the open way. What we are no tongue has told us: Errand-goers who forget? Soldiers heedless of their harry? Pilgrim people gone astray? We have heard a voice cry,‘ Wander!’ That was all we heard it say. ‘Ask no more: ‘tis much, tis much! Down the road the day-star calls; Touched with change in the wide heavens, like a leaf the frost winds touch, Flames the falling moon a moment, ere it shrivels white and falls; Hid aloft, a wild throat holdeth sweet and sweeter intervals. 20 THE MAGNET “ Leave him still to ease in song half his little heart’s unrest; Speech is his, but we may journey toward the life for which we long. God, who gives the bird its anguish, maketh nothing manifest, But upon our lifted foreheads pours the boon of endless quest.” Materialists, men who pride themselves upon their practicality, see no good in this attraction which the unattainable exerts even upon them They scorn those who heed its calling, branding them as dreamers and idealists. But where would the world be without its dreamers? What is the motive power behind every great achievement? What has brought people from the barbarism of early times to modern civilization? The lure of the unattainable has made more things attainable, has brought about greater accomplishments than any other force. All the best things on earth have sprung from a desire for perfection. It is the one thing which keeps people from an unhealthy complacency, which makes them willing to strike into new fields instead of staying in the old ruts, which keeps them constantly striving to improve their lot. And as long as human nature is as it is, as long as lofty, even unattainable ideals lure men on, we have reason for hoping and believing that man will continue to advance and that this world will reach a higher civilization than ever before. In the world of art and music, of invention and exploration, the great- est names are the names of men who gave up everything to seek perfection. Rather impractically, perhaps, to our modern way of thinking, they put aside earthly ambition and profit. They were discontented with the part given them, and set out to seek the whole. What if they never found this for which they sought? What if they were dreamers? Were the y not also the greatest doers? Have they not left to the world the most precious gifts imaginable? When was the greatest literature produced? Was it not in the Elizabethan Age, that age of imagination and enthusiasm, when nearly all men were idealists, filled with the lure of the unattainable? England was feeling the great influences of the Renaissance and the Reformation at the same time. The New World, although previously discovered, was just be- ing explored. Wonderful tales of a land beyond the sea, abounding in precious stones and gold, were brought home by explorers. A marvelous fountain, which would restore youth to the old and perpetuate it for the young, lay somewhere in this new fairyland. It lacked nothing. Now, every one could have wealth and enjoyment in this land of plenty. At last the longed-for Utopia had been found. At least, so it seemed to even the most skeptical. Little wonder that the ambition of the Elizabethans was aroused and their imagination quickened. Probably the lure of the un- attainable never-had such a hold upon men of all classes as in this age. The result was Shakespeare, who has been called ‘the central sun of a lumi- nous sidereal system.” To the Elizabethans America seemed a Utopia. Today it is the near- est so of all countries. Why? It does not seem too much to say that the quest for perfection has played a great part in the making of a national THE MAGNET 21 masterpiece, just as it has in the making of the masterpieces of art, music or literature. The majority of the people who have come to the United States, from the time of the earliest settlers to the immigrants of today, came in answer to a call from a perfect land as it seemed tothem. The colonists and set- tlers of the New World, even the staid and matter-of-fact Puritans, were in great part idealistic. The governments which they established here seemed impractical and theoretical to old Europe. Dissatisfied with the evils at home, they set out to remedy them here. Those who fled because of relig- ious persecution brought to the New World a broader religious view. Those who had been imprisoned for debt brought with them the idea that true justice is seasoned with mercy. Nowhere in the world at that time was there a more perfect freedom than in these colonies. Earnestly they en- deavored to reach that highest ideal, perfection. To these high ideals of the pioneers can we not trace the cause for America ’s greatness? Is it not probable that ours is today the freest, most democratic, most advanced country because its settlers were seekers in the quest for perfection? America has always maintained its high ideals. The Revolution was fought and won for liberty. With perfection, not personal gain or power, as an ideal, our forefathers framed the Constitution. The government under this Constitution was the best ever enjoyed by men up to that time; but even then it was not the ideal. That the nation still pursued. It led us to the Civil War. We had found that the next step toward a perfect country was the spreading out of its liberty to include all men, black and white. We recognized that there was no such thing as righteous slavery; that all men are created free and equal. But our ideal again receded. We soon saw that we could not be narrow and selfish; that it was impossible to disregard our neighbors. The old conditions in Mexico, resulting in the Mexican War, and now the affairs of Cuba, taught us that there was a tie binding us to the rest of the New World. While that was in a deplorable state, we could never reach perfection. As in the case of individuals, the United States saw that consideration and help for the oppressed and weak were necessary for full development. This led to the Spanish War. And now that same quest for perfection, which already has taken us through so many trials, has brought us into another war. We now under- stand that we have a duty to the whole world. President Wilson made our ideal exceedingly clear in his famous war address:— “Tt is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars, civilization, itself, seeming to be in the balance. “But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts—for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own 29 | THE MAGNET governments, for the rights and liberties of small nations, fora universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free. “To such a task we can dedicate our lives and our fortunes, everything that we are and every thing that we have, with the pride of those who kno w that the day has come when America is privileged to spend her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth and happiness and the peace which she has treasured. God helping her, she can do no other.” My Classmates, let us strive to satisfy our craving for perfection; not because we would become dreamers, but because we realize that a man can never rise higher than his dream, and that only by setting for ourselves the highest ideals can we become the greatest doers. And may each one of us feel that the ideal of our country is ours to cherish and maintain. May we be truly thankful that we live in a great democracy, where the national ideal is exactly what its citizens make it. How different from the autocracy of Germany, where the national ideal is but the.selfish ambition of a tyrannical ruler; where the soldier must blind himself to his own vision, clear though it be, to follow a strange fire. But if each citizen is a factor in the making of America’s ideal, each citizen must aid in maintaining it. And especially is this true of the youth of the country. We, the graduates of tonight, face great responsibility. The new America means everything to us who will be its citizens. It rests with us to make it what we desire. It is distinctly our task to bring this country nearer the ideal; indeed, to make it the land of our dreams. Our aim is high; our achievement will be great if only each one of us accepts his responsibility. We must realize that this call to stand by our national ideal in no way means that we must give up our individual quest for perfection, so dear to each of us at this time. In fact, if our vision is true individual perfection, it must be identical with America’s ideal; and our individual quest must lead us to accept our responsibility to our country. If we give up the national ideal, our personal ideal will fall, and our life will be a failure. Classmates, there is but one worthy course open -to each one of us. The road to individual perfection is through patriotic service. 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As I drew near my eyes discerned Some people on the stoop; They hailed me with a joyous cry As toward me they did troop. “You're just in time,” one of them said, “A judge is what we need.” And I was roughly hustled in. They were quite rough, indeed. A cooking contest was in swing, Miss Buras was at the stove. Some cakes lay scorching in the pan, Some cook she was, by Jove! A mixing spoon she waved aloft, From which fell hunks of dough; The others cried, ‘She'll spoil it all. She’s burning them, we know.” “If Helen Burns the food, why not Let Bob Cook for us, then?” Some murmured yes, some murmured no; The fight was on again. They put some Cole upon the fire, Which blazed up warm and red. ‘“ How shall I make an omelet?” Our Mr. Coburn said. He broke the Egges without much care And beat them with a fork. The others gathered very near; Oh, what an awful shock! The slippery dish, away it flew And landed on the bunch. It was a cinch that night there’d be No omelet for lunch. THE MAGNET 27 A tair maid fainted dead away. Some shrieked and seemed to skid. It made poor Prudence Tremblay And Madeleine an Egge kid. The sight made even Doris Look And Helen Crain her neck; The room was in an uproar, The stove a perfect wreck. “Am Ito be the judge of this?” I anxious whispered to mine host, “If I employed such cooks as these, Methinks I’d never boast.” Just then a bell began to ring Quite loudly o’er my head; Twas my alarm clock, and I woke To find myself in bed. Presentation of Class Gift FE, the Class of 1917, who this night are about to join the ranks of the alumni, desire to leave a gift as an expression Of our appreciation of the many opportu- nities which our Alma Mater has afforded us. Former classes have given fourteen pieces of the west- ern frieze of the Parthenon as their parting gifts. Our class hasdeemed it fitting to complete this frieze. In behalf of the Class of 1917 I take pleasure in present- ing to the Leominster High School the remaining pieces as a symbol of our love and devotion. HucH NEWELL MILAM Prestdent of Class of 1917 THE MAGNET Court Record Annette Elizabeth Allard Silence is one of the virtues of the wise Annette’s favorite pastime is keeping silent. She only deigns to speak when spoken to. If her hair ever fell out, she might start a tin hairpin factory. William Charles Allen E's all ‘ot sand and ginger when alive Who doesn’t know Bill?—our vice-president, captain of the football team, basket-ball star, general athlete and good fellow. Bill also made a hit as hero in the “ District Attorney.” Popular with both fellows and girls. Noted for his quiet (?), serious (?), and peace- ful (?) disposition. Andrew Fridolf Anderson Tho’ modest, on his unembarrassed brow Nature has written, ‘‘ Gentleman.” To tell you the truth we don’t know much about Andrew, he’s rather aman of mystery. He comes, usually late, and goes about his busi- ness without bothering any of us. Noted for his tardiness. Myrtle Frances Blanchard Golden hair like sunlight streaming Myrtle is a quiet, good natured girl. She never failed to see the humorous side of school life and indulges frequently in fits of hearty and long continued laughter. Myrtle has never been seen going from school alone. Noted equally for her laugh and her companion. Charles Cushing Boyden Grows with his growth and strengthens with his strength “Little Charlie” is our class giant. He was one of those excused from school to engage in agriculture. Never known to be quiet or serious. Often seen speeding in his fliver. Noted for his hair as well as his size. Ruth Ethel Brabson There is no knowledge that is not power Ruth appears to be a quiet, studious girl whose chief pleasure is mind- ing her own business. Nevertheless she is a popular member of our class, being especially so a few minutes before the Latin recitation, when many seniors find that Ruth is a most handy and obliging per- son. Noted for her kind and obliging nature. Maude Evelyn Brooks “ Diversity ’—that is my motto Maude left us for a short time, but the attraction in Leominster was too great, and she returned before we had a chance to forget her. Maude is another of the army who couldn't live without the mirror in the Girls’ Room. Io Il I2 13 14 15 THE MAGNET 29 William John Burgess The Foster-child of Silence and slow Time Bill is by no means a member of the “Speed boys.” It is said that Bill was quite a baseball pitcher in his prime, but he is evidently a “has been.” Noted for his wide awake appearance. Arthur Vincent Burns For fear of him did many a great man quake Arthur is our windiest member, famous debater, biggest joker, and can drink more Coco Cola than any other three persons together. Arthur was one of the hardest workers on Reception Committee. Noted for his brilliant remarks. Helen Catherine Burns When fun and duty clash, Let duty go to smash! We're not quite sure that this quotation fits Helen, but noting her ever-ready smile and laugh we judge it does. Helen usually has her lessons, but she also has all the fun she wants. James Henry Butler A sweet voice—a little indistinct and muffled Jimmie doesn't talk so very loud, but still, we never have an oppor- tunity to forget he is around. Jim madea very good butler in The District Attorney’ on very short notice, but we knew it would be much easier for him to be a butler than any one else. We used to think Jim was a confirmed bachelor, but recently we have changed our minds. Gladys Freeman Cameron Few persons have courage to appear as good as they really are Gladys is one of the best natured and pleasantest girls in our class. Her unfailing smile and gracious ways have won her many faithful friends. Noted for her efficiency as a waitress, exhibited daily at the _ lunch hour. Alice Conrey What happiness the rural maid attends According to facts rust does not remain in evidence long when propcrly taken care of; but, sad to relate, Alice believes “Russ” ought to remain longer. The American Express office seems to need her more than we do, so Alice left her studies to apply her knowledge in making express matter go more easily. Robert Cook I think that sentimentally I am inclined toward harmony; But organically I am incapable of a tune “Bob” is noted as Captain of baseball, for his wonderful (?) bass voice, and for his love of Pleasant St. We have heard that he goes calling eight nights a week. Noted for his brilliant (?) remarks. Helen Florence Crain To weave a garland for the rose And think thus crownéd it would lovelier be Helen is one of our honor pupils and she surely deserves much credit for her brilliant (?) recitations in English. Since January first she has been greatly interested in basket-ball, baseball, ‘‘ wreaths,” and 30 THE MAGNET movies, Friday nights she is always seen at Music Hall in G, with plenty of company. Noted for her love of certain parts of “ Virgil” — and second and third verses of ‘‘Columbia, Gem of the Ocean.” Brutus II. 16 Elinor Marie Driscoll 17 18 19 20 21 Her stature tall. I hate a dumpy woman Elinor is still with us, despite the amazing offers of P. T. Barnum to hire her as the only living skeleton now in captivity. When we next see Elinor we expect she will bea full-fledged English teacher. Noted for her resemblance to a barrel. Madeleine Alyce Egge Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil o’er books consumed the midnight oil? Madeleine has been with us for the past two years. We don't know much about her, except that she passes out books at the library. Madeleine is one of our honor pupils. Chief occupation—keeping quiet. Helen Adeline Evans I am a great friend to public amusements Helen prefers dancing to either eating or sleeping, and it’s a safe bet that her preferences win out every time. If any one asked us what to give her for a graduation present, we would suggest a powder horn. Noted for her love of dancing. Helen Adell Farquhar O ye! who will teach the ingenious youth of nations. I pray ye flog them on all occasions. Helen is one of our tall, thin members. We all know that she dis- likes studying, but she gets there just the same. Headed for Normal School, where we wish her success. Noted for her length. Randall Earl Farquhar Who says little, h as little to answer for Randall is one of our boys of whom we are immensely proud. Randall was one of the first to join the Marine Corps and is now at the Charles- town Navy Yard. Chief occupation—writing poems. Margaret Edna Farrell To write well is to have at the same time mind, soul and taste “Eddie” is one of our lively members. She became Editor-in-chief of the MaGneT and succeeded in making it the best ever. She also ae a good “ Aunty” in our first Senior play. Noted for her auburn air. Brutus V. 22 Cam 23 Ernest Karl Figenbaum But let me silent be! Ernest is one of our quiet boys. He has never been known to look at a girl as yet, but we still have hopes for him. Noted for his bashfulness. George Henry Figenbaum A small man, but bright withal George is one of the smallest of our class, but the smallest is not al- ways the least. George is not much when it comes to the ladies, but 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 THE MAGNET 31 when it comes to getting good marks, ‘Let George do it,” and he does. Katherine Dolores Flinton My heart’s in the highlands a-chasing a deer Katherine is a very small person, but the old saying: “ Good things come in small packages,” ts very fitting in her case. Katherine is a very busy young lady, as, when she is not at home (studying, with- out a doubt), she is much taken up with her other great task, namely, well,—you know. Lavina Mary Foss Happy am I; from care I’m free, ‘Why aren't they all contented like me? Dolly spends much of her time out doors behind a baby carriage, as she thinks fresh air good for the brains. Probably it is, as she is one of our most learned scholars. It is said she does not care much for our many bachelors, but it appears she is not a Long way from one a good part of the time, Marion Catharine Foster Put me amongst the boys Marion spends most of her time hunting. It is said she is Bent-on being near the boys. Marion is also a very enthusiastic dancer. We are told that Marion’s one aim is to become a Red Cross nurse. Martin Hugh Foster A lion among ladies is a fearful thing Martin is a wonderful walker and very often makes flying trips up Union Street. His ambition is to own a circus, and he has already in captivity a bearded lady and a two legged (dear). Charles Davenport Gavin “ Chust a leedle man, no bigger asa doll.” Charles didn’t-care to go to war, so he went to Mr. Gregory, our re- nowned chemist, and procured a compound no other than Gregg’s “Shortening Compound.” To look at Charles one would immediately understand he is a young man of great ability which he exhibits (at times) during his recitations in history. Raoul Edward Graham Laugh, and the world laughs with you We are sometimes afraid, if afraid will express our fright, that the roof will be raised because of his laugh. In his home hamlet he is known as “ Dowk” because of his laugh. Raoul is a very studious and learned young man, having a batting average of 60. Kenneth Pickwick Gregory Wisdom sits alone, topmost in heaven Great chemists have nothing on our Gregg. He is in a class by him- self when it comes to chemistry. He has just perfected his wonder- ful solution, known as ‘‘Inkless Ink,” and will put it on the market immediately. Gregg has progressed so fast in Chemistry that he has left school to work on a farm. He says he never did like to be at the head of the class, so he has left to give us an opportunity to catch up with him. Noted for his knowledge of chemistry and his appe- tite. He tried to eat the ‘Literary Digest” the other day in the library. 31 32 46) 34 oa 36 aT THE MAGNET Dayton William Groves The man who blushes is not quite a brute Dayton has only been with us for one year, but we all know that he blushes very easily. We'll wager you're blushing now. Own up, Dayton. Noted as one of our class farmers. | Marian Ida Hagar There is a proper dignity to be observed in the performance of every act of life Marian and her chum, Ruth, are the famous class, ‘ Viola and Vivian.’ We all know that Marian wishes there was a “ Ladies Auxiliary” to the Marine Corps. But never mind, Marian, be a Red Cross nurse; that’s just as good. Evelyn Gertrude Hall A modest maid am I Maybe she is, but she certainly can play the piano in chapel so we all can hear her. We hear Worcester Tech has an attraction. Now, own up, Evelyn, hasn’t it? Catherine Harrington Zealous, yet modest She is so quiet that we hear hardly anything about her, outside of the fact that she has pretty hair and a very pleasing manner. We have also heard that she can dance. When it comes to running, she is right there; but we have decided that a good graduation present would be a pair of ‘non-skid tires.” Alton Hartwell Harris On their own merits modest men are dumb One of our football heroes. We think that “she” should provide him with a limousine, rubber tires being cheaper than shoe leather this year, and such long walks after missing the last car are very tiresome. Ruth Arline Harris .Be merry if you are wise Ruth is our “ Vivian,’”’ but she is best known to the school at large as “Aunt Resolute.’’ She made a fine Red Cross nurse Memorial Day. Noted for her excellent portrayal of old ladies. Thera Belle Heath A music sphere descended maid, Friend of pleasure, wisdom’s aid. We understand that Thera has charmed one of our class officers. Thera makes a lovely bride, at least she did in “‘ The District Attorney.” Brutus VIII, 38 Zenas J. Heath Hail! Independence, hail! Heaven's next best gift To that of life and an immortal soul! Zeke is one of our renowned actors. We all remember with what speed he learned his lines in ‘The District Attorney.” We are all glad to know what a champion Zeke is, for “Sis.” Zeke is one of those who have left us to go to work. 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 THE MAGNET 33 Bertha Hicks Hemenway Thy modesty is a ¢andle to thy merit Bertha is a very quiet (?), unobtrusive (?), little (?) person, of whom we know very little, She, along with so many others, occupies a prominent place before the mirror many times during the day. Harry Smith Hill He stands erect, his slouch becomes a walk; He steps right onward, martial in his air. Harry is Major Harry S. Hill, we'll have you understand. He is another of the many who made their debut in “ The District Attor- ney.” We all remember Harry as Sullivan, the politician. Laura Elizabeth Howe Ease with dignity Although seldom heard from and more or less quiet in general, Laura is still very much with us. Laura is also an honor pupil. Marion Beatrice Howe Not stepping o’er the bounds of modesty Marion usually may be found poring over her history book at recess. We think that something must take up her evenings. She loves to take walks in Sterling. Noted for her winning ways. Marion is the pride of Miss Sharkey’s Physical Torture classes. Phyllis French Hume Fickleness has always befriended the beautiful Phyllis is a quiet member, but is always smiling. Her fluffy hair is a noticeable feature of her make-up and boys are always enraptured by her smile. Never seen without her smile or a young man. Alice Monica Ingram Speech is great, but silence is greater Alice is another quiet little member. We don’t know so very much about her, except that she always has her lessons and is quite a fine singer. Joseph Gilbert Kettle With grave aspect he rose, and in his rising seemed a pillar of state Joseph, our most dignified member, goes silently among us with never asmile. He never speaks unless he has to, but we guess he al- ways studies his lessons. Polly Kilburn Severity is allowable when gentleness has no effect Polly is a new member this year, and is a poet. She dashes off the most delightful and amusing poems about her friends and—others, at a moment’s notice. Polly is from Sterling, and she is a very welcome addition to our class. Mary Agnes Killelea A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the best of men. Mary is one of our jolliest members; she has enlivened our class for the past four years with her sunny disposition. 34 THE MAGNET 48 Mary Honorine Lauzon Of all the girls that e’er were seen, None are fairer than Honorine! Honorine is one of our happy members. We understand that one of our class officers has great attractions for her. 49 Bessie Irene Leytham A lassie stout, with raven locks Bessie has been right with us these last four years, though for some reason she hasn’t made enough noise to attract much attention. But we know she always does her lessons. 50 Doris Madeline Look A mighty hunter, and her prey is man Doris has a jolly disposition and is always out fora good time. If she has had any love affairs, she hasn’t told us about them, but we know she still has hopes. Noted for her giggle. 51 Gladys Hazel Look She sighed, and looked, and sighed again Leominster hasn’t any attractions for this young lady. It was nec- essary to go to a neighboring town to find some one sifficiently fine to equal her ideals. Gladys made a very efficient and comely maid in ‘‘ The District Attorney.” 52 Charles Wilson Loomis, Jr. Perhaps my semblance might deceive the truth, That I to manhood am arrived so near. Though Charles is small, we have noticed him among the crowd. He distinguished himself in both class plays and as an honor pupil. We understand that Charlie doesn’t believe in centering his attentions on any one in particular. 53. Esther Lothrop Beloved by all Bess may be quiet, but looks are sometimes deceiving. She doesn’t make a great deal of noise, but we know that she is always ready for a good time. Noted for her eagerness to oblige every one at all times. Brutus IV. 54 Adeline Esther Lynch Sensible people find nothing useless Addie doesn’t bother the rest of us with her troubles and joys, but keeps them to herself. 55 Alice Esther McHugh I have gentle words wherewith to greet you Although Alice is one of our smallest members, she is also one of our brightest. The excellence of her work in High School has obtained for her a position as stenographer. We wish her success. 56 Byron Dean Merrill Conceit may puff a man up, But never prop him up. Byron is of a very studious nature and doesn’t go in much for athlet- ics. He attends to his own business and is always prepared in class. THE MAGNET 35 He is one of the three boys who received honors. He has now left school to engage in business. 57 Hugh Newell Milam, Jr. Give me a prop long enough, And a prop strong enough, I can single-handed move the world. Hugh not only has been our esteemed president for the last three years, the president of the Athletic Association, captain of track, manager of football, and a star in basket-ball and baseball, but he is Athletics editor of the Macner and has taken prominent parts in both “ Professor Pepp” and “The District Attorney.” He is also a very handsome man, but there is no chance, girls—remember those long walks to the vicinity of the poor farm and keep still. O you strawberries! 58 John Perry Mitchell, Jr. He is gifted with genius who knoweth much by natural talent Perry is about O. K., even if he does réceive all As on his reports and comes from Sterling. | Besides being valedictorian, Perry is famous as the hero in “‘ Rose of Plymouth Town,” chairman of the Reception Committee, general aid to all those who failed to prepare their lessons, and overworked (7) assistant Editor-in-chief of the MAGNET. 59 Helen Theresa Mullan True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary and nothing but what is necessary Helen is one of our studious few, but she never fails to see a joke and shows her appreciation of it by laughing heartily. 60 Malcolm Lane Munsie Sir, I was courteous, every phrase well-oiled Malcolm is our most adorable member. He is another lover of ladies and dames, and he is one of our best bluffers. Malcolm is the origi- nator of the famous name “Georgiana Willy,” and he is not very bashful about telling folks about it. The ‘“ powers that be” thought Room Ig would be to much honored by having him two years in succession, so he was moved to Room 20 in the middle of the year. Miss Cole misses him very much. Noted for his dandified appearance. 61 Wilfred Arthur Murray I will flee from a girl’s smile as from the Germans “Red” is another of our Sterling-ites. He has been very bashful during his stay with us, but still-- Noted for his golden hair. 62 Harold Tyler Parker I should worry! Harold belongs to the “I should worry” club and he lives right up to its name. Hecomes from Sterling and he loves the ladies, and once he gets started no man, woman, or beast can stop him. He participated in both “ Professor Pepp” and “ The District Attorney,” and made himself quite noticeable in the Shakespearian Festival by keeping the audience in roars of laughter for fifteen minutes. Noted for his excuses. 36 THE MAGNET 63 Elsie Mabel Pierce Not much talk, a great sweet silence Elsie is another of our silent members. In fact she has never been known to speak an unnecessary word. She is quite an actress, we all know. Noted for her good behavior. 64 Henry Joseph Prue It is not wise to be any wiser than necessary Henry, a most dapper little gentleman, goes quietly and quickly about his own business; mind you, wé say his own, and he believes in letting all others do likewise. Pastime: Managing Rangers. 65 Winifred May Queenan A laughing maid of smiling phiz Who eats her grub and minds her biz. Winnie is always out for a good time and always carries her smiles with her. Keep it up, Winifred; the world needs your smiles. 66 Walter Jesse Rollins Comb down his hair, look! look! It stands upright! Walter has represented the school on the MaGnet board and has done his duty. He was the deep-dyed villain in “The Rose of Plymouth Town” and took a prominent part in ‘‘ The District Attorney.” Noted for his hair and his witty remarks at MAGNET meetings. 67 Yvonne Albertine Roux See where she comes, apparell’d like the Spring We feel that we must express our deepest sympathy to this bereaved maiden. Leave it to Yvonne to enter into all the fun. Famous for her impersonation of Petunia. ‘‘ Hully Gee!” Brutus III. 68 Carrie Frances Smith Who spoke no slander nor listened to it We have let Carrie mind her own affairs because she has always wanted to. Hard studying never seemed to have any effect on her health. Carrie loves a good time, especially at a dance. 69 Alice Mildred Swanson Smart and studious is she Alice does not bother herself much about the opposite sex, but still it’s said she is willing to. She is noted for her wonderful musical talent, but she is shy about showing it. Alice was one of the shining lights when Macnet Night was held here during the winter. She played opposite the far-famed Miss Tremblay in their noted sketch, ‘“Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum.” 70 Charlotte Louise Thomas She was a scholar, and a ripe and good one. Exceeding wise, fair spoken and persuading. Charlotte is one of our quietest students. Wenever see much of her, so we think she must study all the time. 71 Gladys Nellie Thomas England! my country great and free! Heart of the world, I leap to thee! One of our most care-free hustlers is Gladys, She hax never been THE MAGNET 37 known to worry about anything, except what young man will take her to the next dance. Noted for her companion, Rosalie Tricot. 72 Ruth Agnes Thompson To know her is a liberal education Ruth is one of our quiet, studious members. She has attained the honor of being class salutatorian and we congratulate her. She has received a good position in the office at Damon’s and we all feel that she has well deserved it. Noted as salutatorian. 73. Mary Catherine Tilly Thou art small, but thou shalt grow! Mary is probably our littlest member, but she is also one of the brightest. We've never known Mary to go to any class without her lesson carefully prepared. tier history was considered the best, and she was elected class historian. 74 Helen Mildred Travis I come late, yet I come Helen didn’t come until Christmas time this year, yet we have all learned to know and like her very much. We are all very glad when she is called upon to give her oral theme first, because we know none of the rest of us will have time after she has finished. Noted for her themes. 75 Prudence Bartlett Tremblay Oh, I am stabbed with laughter! Prudy is noted as our best-natured member. She has never been known to become angry, except once. Do you remember, every- body? Place: Room 1g. Time, 1.31%. She is another of the over- worked (?) members of the MaGner Board and is an honor pupil. We all know what a splendid actress she 1s since ‘ The Rose of Plym- outh Town.” Brutus VII. 76 Rosalie Agnes Tricot Here's a health to the lass with the merry dark eyes Rosalie is one of the star actresses of our class, having been the her- oine in The Rose of Plymouth Town.” See always enjoys herself while in schoo] and never allows her studies to worry her. She is sel- . dom seen without her smile or Gladys Thomas. 77. Frederick Winslow Warren One vast, substantial smile! Fred is our most famous conversationalist and debater. He is noted for his wonderful vocabulary and command of words. Freddie has also taken a great interest in military drill and girls throughout his high school course: He was a member of the cast of that famous play, “ The District Attorney.” Chief occupation: arguing. 78 Doris Blanche Wilder Speech is better than silence; Silence is better than speech. Doris is one of our most ambitious and wide-awake girls. She was leading lady in The District Attorney’ and is the Exchange Editor of the MaGner. She has a great variety of interests; among them, singing original songs, drawing caricatures, and talking. Everybody knows when she’s around. Usually seen exhibiting some of her talents. 38 THE MAGNET 79 Ruth Wilkinson A tiny sprite, yet a merry one Ruth is right there when it comes to having a jolly good time. And; by the way, she makes a good time better. She has been our treas- urer for the last four years and has always been the leading and most popular girl in the class. Brutus I. 80 Esther Mary Woods Quiet she was, forsooth not vain If friends be credit, she has been vain. Polly is amember of the famous ‘ Bruti.” Although she seems quiet: she is, in truth, wide awake and is one of our happiest members. We all know what a splendid actress she was as Miriam in ‘ The Rose of Plymouth Town.” Brutus VI. 81 Claire Ella Smith Wray Studious of ease, and fond of humble things Claire is noted for her bold (?), dashing (?), and noisy (?) manner of going through life. She believes that teachers should frequently exercise their right and duty to answer questions and has endeavored always to keep them busy. Senior Superlatives Helen Evans Best Athlete, Best Looking, Most Old Maidish, Most Amiable, La Plus Parisienne, Most Helpful, Busiest, Most Humorous, Best Natured, Best Singer, Windiest, Noisiest, Laziest, Best Walker, Most Adorable, Most Graceful, Tallest Student, Smallest Student, Huskiest, Greatest Arguer, Hugh Milam All of us Ruth Wilkinson Helen Crain Yvonne Roux Esther Lothrop Edna Farrell Esther Woods Prudence Tremblay Thera Heath Arthur Burns William Allen Bob Cook Alton Harris Malcolm Munsie Walter Rollins Charlie Boyden Charlie Gavin Mary Tilly Frederick Warren Best Dancer, Best Tragedian, Best Artist, Best Cartoonist, Most Talkative, Most Flirtatious, Best Fostered, Most Eloquent, Best Pianist, Most Ladylike, Alice Ingram Most Coquettish, Phyllis Hume Speediest, Gladys Thomas, Rosalie Tricot Weightiest, Helen Farquhar Most Military, Harry S. Hill Most Studious, Madeleine Egge Best Poet, Randall Farquhar Best Poetess, Polly Kilburn Most Angelic, Mary Killelea Best Historian, Alice Conrey Most Demure Elsie Pierce Elinor Driscoll J. Perry Mitchell Harold Parker Doris Wilder Wilfred Murray Katherine Flinton Helen Travis Evelyn Hall CLASS Estner (). Wooos CLASS SECRETARY HUGH N.Micam CLASS PRESIDENT ZENAS J. HEATH MARSHAL J. Peray MitcHELL Jp. VALEDICTORIAN —Wittiam GALLEN CLASS VICE PRESIOENT Ruth WILKINSON RuTH THOMPSON CLASS TREASURER SALUTATORIAN nay oa Epona FARRELL ae EDITORU te THE MAGNET 41 Last Will and Testament Tracuers, Fettow Stupents, AND Kinp FRIENDs; The Class of 1917, about to die, salutes you. At the request of my client, the aforementioned Class of 1917, you have been called toget her before her death, to hear her will and receive her gifts. My client wishes me to state that owing to a lightness in the head, caused by its gradual swelling during the past four years, and a heaviness in the heart, caused by thoughts of parting, she may have been mistaken in her inventory; but such as she has she gives to you. THE WILL With malice toward none and charity for all,’ We, the Senior Class, of the Leominster High School, City of Leominster, County of Worcester, State of Mas- sachusetts, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and s eventeen, be- ing in full possession of a sound mind and memory, and positive that our demise will take place the twenty-seventh day of June, do make public and declare this to be our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: We direct that our funeral services shall be carried on with all the dignity and _ pomp that our situation in the school demands. To the Faculty we offer our condolences, for we know they will grieve to have us go, since we are the brightest and most intelligent class they have ever had the honor of teaching. _ To Mr. Morse, our Principal, we bequeath the greatest affection and kindest wishes of the whole class. We also extend to him our most sincere sympathy for the many trials and tribulations which our class has caused him to endure during his two years’ supervision. To Miss Daily we extend our utmost gratitude for having steered us safely through the depths of Burke’s ‘‘ Conciliation Speech’ and Carlyle’s ‘‘ Essay on Burns.”’ Itis our earnest desire that these interesting and exciting books never be dropped from the English course of study. To Miss Cole we tender our humblest apologies for our pranks, which have ever been a source of great annoyance to her. We bequeath to Mr. Bell an iron band, to be used as a substitute for his gold ring when tapping on the desk to bring classes to order. We charge Mr. Forbush to reverence the New History books which we bequeath him. Upon examination he will find them to have been written by his Senior His- tory classes. It is our dying wish that these books be perused in his classes next year in connection with the everlasting ‘‘ Muzzy ”’ and the ‘‘ Great American Series.”’ We bequeath to Mr. Sullivan a khaki suit to wear in the trenches ‘ somewhere in France,’ whenever he may see fit to carry out his intention, Also a gun, so that he will not wear out his mother’s broom practising the ‘ Manual of Arms.” To Miss Fiske and Miss Nutting we give our sincere thanks for having taught us our Business English. We beg them to continue to criticise the lower classmen’s attempts at composition and to subdue them a little. 42 THE MAGNET We bequeath to Miss Hearsey a new and better (if it be possible) Chemistry Class, also a large supply of laboratory apparatus and test tubes to replace those broken by some of our worthy members. We extend to Miss Ham our sympathv for having to read “ William Tell” every year while teachin, third year German. We cheerfully relinquish all claims to our little green books, and ask that they be distributed to next year’s classes with- out fail, so that they will know the pleasure we have experienced with said books. We leave to Miss Andrews a class which will be so deeply absorbed in the thrill- ing plot of ‘‘ Mlle de la Seigliere ” that they will always have perfect recitations. To Miss Lockey we bequeath our overworked and very much abused ‘ Virgils ”’ to present to next year’s Senior Latin Classes. In the interests of next year’s Freshmen we bequeath to the school a series of steps leading up to the lunch counter, in order that said Freshmen may be able to see over the counter. To the Junior Class we bequeath all our dignity and good qualities. We also bequeath to them the privilege of occupying Rooms 19.and 20. May they ever preserve the dignity of the Seniors and maintain strict silence while within the aforementioned rooms. To the Junior girls we bequeath the privileges of waiting on the lunch counter and studying in the Girls’ Room. We request that the Girls’ Room be kept as neat in the future as it has been in the past. We leave to the Sophomore Class the coveted seats in the halcony reserved for upper classmen. An unheard-of privilege is about to be granted to the Freshmen (the Sopho- mores of next year), namely: the privilege of frequenting the upper floors at re- cess time without the danger of getting lost. We desire that Joseph Murphy succeed Robert Cook in leading thé songs in Chapel every morning, as we fully realize that unless some one takes the lead, the singing must suffer. We bequeath to Everett Richardson William Allen’s wonderful dramatic talent and hope that Everett will display it to the good advantage that William did. To Dixi Hoyt we leave Frederick Warren’s habit of blushing whenever he gets ‘¢ flustered.” Since Harold Parker will not be here to enliven things for the teachers, we hereby appoint Francis Crane as his successor. We know that we have made no mistake in this appointment, as Francis has shown signs of possessing many of Parker’s cheerful traits. We leave to Florence Perry and Doris Whitney Rosalie Tricot’s and Gladys Thomas’s devotion to each other. It is hoped that these two fortunate young ladies will ever cherish our legacy. We fully believe that J. Perry Mitchell was given more than his share of in- tellect, so we bequeath some of it to Robert Hull of the Junior Class, in order that he may capture the class honors as did J. Perry in 1917. To Norman Fassett we do solemnly bequeath Arthur Burns’s wonderful ability to argue. Arthur, without a doubt, possesses one of the most logical minds in the class, and if in giving some of his ability to Norman Fassett we help the last-named youth to reach his goal as a debater, we shall be satisfied. Fie at aie THE MAGNET 43 We bequeath Doris Wilder’s love for the teachers to Lucia Warren, well know- ing that Lucia cannot help but carry out the implied task the legacy thrusts upon her. Since Helen Evans has always held a monopoly on the mirror in the Girls’ Room and will not be here next year, we do bequeath this monopoly to Helen Sheehan of the Junior Class. We know the mirror will not suffer by the change of patrons, To Helen Connors we do bequeath Edna Farrell’s literary talents, and we hope that the said Helen Connors will use these talents to good advantage while on the Maanet Board. In behalf of Helen Crain we leave to the school for the period of one more year her Garland.’ It is her especial request that he be given the careful atten- tion during the coming year that he has received in the past. To Clifton Whitcomb we bequeath the characteristic for which Charles Loomis has long been noted: that of being small. To Beatrice Betters we bequeath the linguistic powers which Gladys Look has so willingly practised on any one, anywhere, and at any time. To Eva Richardson we leave Madeleine Egge’s studious traits of character. While we cannot predict whether or not Eva will become famous as the writer of the Class Song, we earnestly desire that she do not abuse these admirable traits. Since we are no judge of military manoeuvers, we leave Harry [Iill’s title of Major to the boy who, in the opinion of the judges of next year’s drill, deserves that honor. All the residue of our property, not herein disposed of, (after paying our debts and funeral expenses), whatsoever and wheresoever it may be, we give and bequeath to Mr. Morse, for his use and_benefit absolutely. Ifhe see fit, he may use the start- ling information we have given him in written ‘“‘ quizzes”’ and examinations in the education of the future classes. This latter, however, is entirely at his discretion. Lastly, we hereby nominate and appoint Mr. Dillon and Mr. Coburn as execu- tors of this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by us. In Witness Whereof we have hereunto subscribed our signature and Class Motto, this twenty-sixth day of June, in the. year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and seventeen. Ne TENTES AUT PERFICE. Cxiass or 1917 We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do certify that on the twenty-sixth day of June, one thousand, nine hundred and seventeen, the Class of 1917, testa- tor, subscribed its signature to this instrument in our presence and in the presence of each other, and at the same time declared the same to be its last Will and Testa- ment, and requested us to sign our names as witnesses to the execution thereof, which we hereby Uo in the presence of the testator and of each other. Witnesses : Wooprow W. WILson, Kaiser WILHELM, KATHERINE D. FLinron. 44 THE MAGNET Leominster High School Directory School Committee—Mayor Henry F. Sawtelle, Chairman; Frederick T. Platt, Vice-chairman; Dr. Clarence S. Brigham, Dr. M. Henry Chrystal, Dr. H. Porter Hall, J. Ward Healey, Bertha E. Barnes. Superin- tendent of Schools—Dr. W. H. Perry. School Physicians—Dr. T. A. Shaughnessy, Dr. Appleton H. Pierce. Faculty Principal—K. L. Morse. Sub master—John H. Coburn, Mathematics. Secretary—Ruth Burnap. Assistants—Frank P. Bell, Edna F. Cole, Blanche M. Jobes, Alice G. Smith, Commercial Branches; C. W. Louibard, Evelyn G. Hearsey, Science; A. Leila Daily, Nellie S. Nutting, Winifred W. Fiske, Leila W. Stratton, English; Winifred E. Shackley, Elocution; Guy Forbush,F. F. Sullivan, History; Frances L. Lockey, Latin; Ella G. Andrews, French; Ethel Ham, German; Clarette L. Rogers, Spanish; Martha A. Lundagen, Mathematics; D. W. O’Brien, Agriculture; James Coburn, Military Drill; Mary J. Sharkey, Physical Training; W. H. Kenney, Music; H. U. Pease, Manual Training; Ruth M. Buxton, Drawing; Kathryn Wells, Marion Warren, Domestic Science. Athletic Association Hugh Milam, President; Everett G. Richardson, Vice-president; Esther Woods, Secretary; Frank P. Bell, Treasurer. Hugh Milam, Manager of Football; William Allen, Captain. Zenas Heath, Manager of Baseball; Francis Killelea, Captain. Harold Parker, Manager of Basket-ball; Robert Cook, Captain - Class Officers Senior—President, Hugh Milam; Vice-president, William Allen; Marshal, Zenas Heath; Secretary, Esther Woods; Treasurer, Ruth Wilkinson. Junior—President, Robert Hull; Vice-president, Dixi Hoyt; {Marshal, Everett G. Richardson; Secretary, Canzadia Cook; Treasurer, Gladys Barry. Sophomore-—President, Terence Farrell; Vice-president, Roy Harris; Marshal, H. Eugene Kingman; Secre- tary, Margaret Safford; Treasurer, Marion Burdett. Freshman—President, George Gould; Vice-president, Ferdinand Myers; Marshal, Bernard Wilson; Secre- tary, Marion Seaver; Treasurer, Mary Thompson. Roster of the Leominster High School Cadets HEADQUARTERS AND STAFF—Major, Harry S. Hill; Adjutant, William Allen; Quartermaster, Charles W. Loomis; Sergeant-Major, Harold Parker; Q. M. Sergeant, Wilfred Murray; Color Ser- geants, Hamilton Osborn, Joseph F. Murphy. COMPANY A—Captain, Malcolm Munsie; Ist Lieut., Charles Boyden; 2d Lieut., Arthur Burns; Ist Sergt., Daniel J. Watson; Sergeants, Winfield D. Gove, Winchester Blake, Albert R. Cook, Howard Nutting; Corporals, Elliot Greene, Howard Cragin, Willis Simington, Camille Duval, Henry J. Connor, Wallace W. Jodrey. Lance Corporals, Albert H. Ward, Jr., Aruhur F. Long. COMPANY B—Captain, Alton H. Harris; Ist Lieut., Ernest Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., James Butler; Ist Sergt., Everett G. Richardson; Sergeants, Lawson Hiltz, Ferdinand Fischer, Octave Le Clair, Elmer Adams; Corporals, James R. Bascom, Harvey Thomas, Leo Darphinais, Willard Carter, Raymond St. George, Edward F. Knapp; Lance Corporals, Milton A. Barrett, William F. Dolan. COMPANY C—Captain, Charles D. Gavin; Ist Lieut., Martin H. Foster; 2d Lieut.,J. Perry Mitchell; Ist Sergt., Morgan Whitney; Sergeants, Walter Pollard, Dixi Hoyt, Kermet Madden, Warren Carter; Cor- porals, Herbert Hazen, James Shannon, Ronald Traill, Arthur Mahan, J. Robert Johnson, Danid Thurston; Lance Corporals, Wilfred C. Paquette, Sylvester A. Furbush. COMPANY D—Captain, Hugh N. Milam; Ist Lieut., George H. Figenbaum; 2d Lieut., William J. Bur- gess; Ist Sergt., Charles Garland; Sergeants, Norman C. Fassett, Robert J. Hull, Leon Hadley, John Kearney; Corporals, Christof Dietz, Charles Page, Edward R. Alderman, Waldo E. Coolidge, Robert Smith, Raymond F. Goode; Lance Corpora!s, Raymond E. Hammond, Malcolm L. Tisdale. COMPANY E—Captain, Frederick W. Warren; Ist Lieut., Byron D. Merrill; 2d Lieut., Henry Prue; Ist Sergt.,Robert Cook; Sergeants, Kenneth P. Gregory, Walter J. Rollins, H. Eugene Kingman, Raymond Berger; Corporals, John H. Boyle, Francis L. Haley, Irving F. Polley, Wallace A. Brown, Harlan F. Baker, Paul Perch; Lance Corporals, Robert H. Page, Francis H. Crane. ROLL OF HONOR—Enlistments from the Cadets—Lieut. Randall E. Farquhar; Sergts. John J. Regan, re ae J. Cumisky, Edward J. Regan; Corporal Neil Reynolds; Privates Donald F. 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