Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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Merry Christmas ...... Green Shoots ............... The Christmas Gift ...........,.... The Doubled Barreled Christ- mas Gift ..... .......... .. ..........., The Adventures or Blois Q ..... Christmas in the Mountains The Problem of Seventeen.. Paradoxical Prevarlcation .. Good Companions .................. Willimantic by Hitch Hike.. To Go or Not To Go .............. Reverie ...... ........................ Music Within Ourselves ...... Courtesy ....................,.,..,,., Book Reviews ...... Editorials ........ Singing Hearts .... Noel ........................ School Notes ..... ...... .... Signals .......... Alumni ....... - Exchange .. Jokes ................ Advertisements .. Page -ii fx M. Janes, '31 ........... .. ........... . 6 Dorothy Frazer, '31 ............ . 7 Edna Kennedy, '31 ............ 8 C. Rubinow, '31 ...... ......... 1 0 James Tomnn, '33 .............. 10 L. Caroline Borsalino, '31 . ..11 Bernice Harrison, '32 ...... 12 Ruth M. Tivnan, '31 .......... 12 James Toman, '33 ........... ...13 V. Lowell and S. Allen, '31 14 James O'Leary, '32 ............ 15 Violet Mercer, '31 ......... .....15 Margaret Schubert, '31 .,...16 Ruth Tivnan, '31 ..... .. ......... 17 Edith Adams, '31 ................ 17 .. ....... ......... 2 7 .. ........ .... .L ...31 .. ........ ......... 3 3 GLANCE TH ROUGH OU R ADVS G! PRF! ivkiskvilk-!MJRv?!J1E SR YR YR PH PR PE ig lk li!! lk IH YR ig PM . ' ' :Zh N f A ffl I WI, f' H , A s I f' 7' All' , I X., uf KX Q lf' 'vllf' X 14 ' 'f' t wx M -My xx I 371. 1 Secretarlal Posltlon Interesting practxcal courses by mdwxdual mstrucuon teach students the dutles of a prlvate secretary Morse graduates do get good posxtlons WRITE FOR CATALOG 183 Ann Street Hartford Conn Wwi'3i'3i'3i'3i'3i Hi Wi N8 if BH if Hi Wi Ni B58 H41 Wi BNN! IWW! I Soma nbi Vo1.' 16 South Manchester, Conn., December 1930 No. 2 Issued five times a year. Subscription Price 31.25 Entered as second class matter April 2, 1916, at the Post Odice of South Manchester, Conn., N under the act of March 4, 1879. STAFF EDITORIAL Editor in Chief-Austin johnson, '31 Assistant Editors-Marian Janes, '31, Edwina Elliott, '32 Exchange-Virginia Johnston, '31 Alumni-Marjorie Waddell, '31 School Notes--Gertrude Gerard, '31 Jokes-James Toman, '33 Art-Marguerite Smith, '31, Freda Clegg, '32 Athletics-John Tierney, '31, Hans Bensche, '31 I S BUSINESS Business Managers-Daniel Foley, '31, George Marlow, '32 ,Assistant Business Managers-Margaret Quinn, 31, Rebecca Harris, '31 Circulation Manager-Earl Ruddell, '31 A E Assistant Circulation Manager-Leonard Bjorkman, '32 TYPISTS Mary Miroglio Irene Lazar Russell Clough Elizabeth McGill Edith Adams Anna Mroseclc Faculty Adviser--Miss Avis C. Walsh Faculty Business Adviser-Mr. James L. Higgins . Faculty Art Adviser-Miss Harriet C. Condon JL J k G I.. JL. THE ETERNAL QUEST Beneath the wide clear Christmas sky Beneath the calm benignant moon The white earth slept in Winters arms And bare trees drooped their laden boughs With eyes upon that distant star Their faces turning to the east The Wise men came from far oft lands To seek their Christ the New Born King They thought not of their waiting docks Their homes and each one s sep late cares An worship at the Manger throne And still there is a Christmas sky An till a. calm beuignant moon The white earth sleeps in Winters arms An bare trees dxoop their laden boughs We still may look up to that star And with our faces toward the east Leave Worldly sorrows far behind And seek our Christ the new born King M Janes 31 'I al 'll' l ' '1 .sl U 'F e' - J - + L .du al - - J + + la. Jia. F i fi 1 T ' F' , s - s Thgy only thought to carry gifts . V d ' IL C' he l 'D al , .. , L .a n. U' W QU U53 alla. Ia. all.. - ls la flf fi JL LL as as ea 1.4 MERRY CHRISTMAS By DOF0thy Fraser. '31 The December sun sifted in through the bright red and green cretonne curtains and left its reflection in Christmas colors on the cover- let of a mahogany bed. A brown head emerg- ed from beneath the pillow as the occupant of the hed, with a vicious swing, sent the cushion flying towards a branch of evergreen which stood glittering with tinsel and adorned with its traditional holiday colors. A faint tingling of silver bells, and it lay in ruined splendon amid a pile of feathers. The boy placed both his arms beneath his head and lazily watched flecks of dust float up the shaft of golden sun- light and disappear in the shadows until he caught sight of the pattern in red and green on the spread. A deep sigh escaped as he closed his eyes to shut out the visions which were arising before him, but the colors res mained and reminded him so palnfuly of other previous December 24ths. Rising, he stood be- fore the mirror and with a terrible feeling of disgust watched his chin tremble. So he couldn't take it on the chin after all. It was an heroic situation though-his smile was somewhat forced-the true book hero would have been deserted by his parents and his sister and left practically alone in college for the holidays just as he had beeng but for the book hero something would surely break- for Jeffrey Morton nothing could possibly happen. The bright cheerfulness of his study annoy- ed him. Although he had contributed much to its furnishing and his mother and sister had sent expensive rugs and a handsome desk to complete the room, lt was his room-mate's sis- ter who had chosen the pictures and selected the best books and finally created the atmos- phere of comfort. It was a room so unlike any of the rooms in his own houseg in Jeffrey's mind it didn't suffer by the contrast, but after all Christmas isn't Christmas alone and away from home. He decided to console himself by opening the two well-hlled boxes which stood brilliant with artificial holly and red ribbons in the center of the room. He discovered a letter from his father-a rather commonplace type- written letter dictated to his secretary. He would have thought a little more affection' ap- propriate, but perhaps Dad expected the gen- erous check to make up for any lack of sen- timent. The letter had changed Jeffrey's mind and the boxes were left untouched. He hur- ried out to the campus to cash the check and to see if fresh air would remove the stinging sensation in his nose and cool his burning eyes. As he was returning to his dormitory he suddenly came face to face with one of his fellow students who was quite evidently try- ing to avoid meeting him. Bob Withers was decidedly not in Jeffry's set, indeed-he was a grind , but since each knew the other to be the only student in the college besides himself, it seemed natural that they should continue their walk together. To open the conservation Jeffry asked, What are you doing here, Bob? He wished he hadn't when Withers said somewhat unnaturally, Had to miss the holi- days this time. They had a common interest, however, so Jetfry continued. Folks walk out on you, too? Well, non, that is-I-er-Well., they were ex- pecting me rather, but I sorta' needed a re- view for the advanced math exam and this is the best time to get it, I guess, came the faltering reply. At that Jeffry hated himself. How could he, a Morton-one of the Mortons 8 SOMANI-IIS -speak so tactlessly. Anyone could see the fellow was broke. Too bad! Jeffry left him and returned to his room where he sat down to write a letter to his sis- ter of whom he was very fond, but this did not absorb him and his mind went back to With- ers. Vaguely he remembered that Withers liv- ed in Williamsburg or something like that - not far from the Morton's summer home. A few minutes later Jeffry was bounding in- to the railroad station and demanding a round- trip ticket to the town where he had spent many summer days, ten miles from Williams- burg. Returning to the college he found Bob and during a rather stilted conservation he casually dropped the railroad ticket in front of him. Bob smiled as he picked it up. See you're going home after all. I don't blame you much , he said wistfully as he held out the ticket to Jelfry. No, I've been looking for somebody to give this to, since I found out I couldn't go home yesterday morning. Now if you were only go- lng home perhaps you could use it. As it is, lust throw it in the waste-paper basket for me, will you? D l if Q it As the train left the station, Jeffry stood on the platform and waved good-bye to Bob and chuckled to himself over the way Withers had changed hi mind so quickly and nnally allowed himself to be persuaded to use the ticket. At the Christmas dinner next day the dean beamed at Jeffry: Merry Christmas, .Teffry? Merrle t Christmas ever, sir, was the smil- ing reply. GREEN SHOOTS By Edna Kennedy, '31 Mary Roger preferred work to ldleness. That was the essential difference between her and those others. They were content to stay in the living room of the Home for me Aged and rock their lives away, reading or sewing. But after the meals were over, Mary went to the bright kitchen, a big room wtlh a stove that occupied one side. The kitchen was too large to be comfortable, and Mary often com- pared it to a small kitchen with snowy white curtains and shining pans, presided over by a neat woman who gloried in performing the domestic tasks that her home and family of- fered. p Mary always peeled the potatoes. She liked to do household tasks. As she sat there in her accustomed seat by the large table, she was often given to philosophlzing. Potatoes for ln- stance-their skins were withered, but there were always green shoots coming out. Looking at the potatoes Mary thought-if a potato dies and comes to life, so can everything else that dies come to life. And that was the thought that kept coming to her mind the day before Christmas. But this was no age for miracles. All the character of the former woman had fad- ed into something utterly incoherent-some thing that she had forgotten and was afraid to recall, lest recalling, she should have to stop and inquire the stranger's name. Her soul had become stagnant in this almshouse. Although night after night she lay awake thinking of the Mary Pa used to love. the Mary Johnny had cried for, and the Mary he had held in his arms when he left for the war, yet she knew that this Mary was dylng-al- lowing herself to dle without any effort to re- scue herself from the oblivion into which she was sinking. And then suddenly she made a supreme resolution. She'd come back to life! If withered, old potatoes could do it, why couldn't withered, old Mary Roger? She would go to see Ann. There was always life there. Ann, a slim, fairly attractive girl of eigh- teen, was washing the dishes ln Mrs. Lowell's kitchen when she casually looked through the window above the sink. Why! Who is lt coming up the path but Mary Roger! she thought as she went to open the door. Ann had always known Mary Roger, and-for the past year at least - had looked upon her as a pathetic creature who had had more than her share of the unfavorable vlcls- situdes of fortune. Now, as she put away her coat and hat, she wondered what the occasion of Mary's latest visit was. l Mary looked about the room. It somehow cheered and consoled her, it was one of the few things that did any more. It was good to be in a small kitchen again, even if but for a few moments-a kitchen where one could sew, darn, and plan the meals, and feel that there was something to look forward to with the be- ginning ot each new day. Having a kitchen like this would be t.he next best thing to hav- ing Johnny and Pa back again. We often wonder how you are getting on, Ann remarked, You're better oi! at the Home r gg I S-OMANHIS 9 since you have no family. You've been there nearly a year now, haven't you? ' Mary remembered. A year ago . . . that was when the real Mary Roger had died-when she received the yellow paper that said Johnny was dead, a statement that she could never quite bring herself to believe, and when Pa died just a short time later of heart trouble. It was a tremendous task, trying to forget. but after all one couldn't come to life if one were to keep constantly before oneself the memor- ies of one's former life. How old are you, Mary? Ann asked, as she continued washing the dishes. I'll be sixty-ive in September, Mary an- swered. Ann laughed as she remarked, Why, that is old! .Mary hardly heard what Ann was saying. She always felt so strange at LoWell's. Some- thing seemed to take place inside her that she wasn't exactly sure whether she liked or not. I 'heard you were going to get married, Ann. She must say something or Ann would ask her whether-she were ill. I'll say I am, Ann answered proudly. It's only a week now. Billy and I have been en- gaged for almost two years. I think he is the nicest boy in Franklin. Honestly, Mary Roger, what do you think of him? Why, I think he's a very acceptable young man. But who is going to stay here when you're gone? The girl stopped washing the dishes and went nearer to Mary's chair. Now listen, Mary, she said in a hushed voice, don't tell this to a soul. I don't think anyone is going to stay here. Why! Mary exclaimed. You don't mean that Doctor Lowell has lost his money and Mrs. Lowell is going to do her own work? No! Ann replied. Don't you ever breathe this, but Mrs. Lowell and the doctor are go- ing to separate. Why! You don't mean it. They went to- gether for years and almost broke their hearts at one time because the doctor didn't have enough money to start a business. It can't be true that they are going to separate! . I wouldn't tell it to anyone unless I was sure, Ann said. They've been quarreling for several weeks now, and they hardly ever speak to each other pleasantly. Of course, they try to be good-natured when I'm around. The tears began to roll down Mary's cheeks. So this was how it was all going to end. I-Ier, eyes wandered around the cozy little kitchen where she had come to bring her soul to be nourished, but the kitchen was also to be lost to her. Mary thought it was time for her to be go- ing, so Ann helped her into her coat. U O U Doctor Lowell was interrupted in his daily perusal of the market by Ann's cries. Mrs. Lowell came rushing out of the other bed- room. What was that, Henry? Ann yelling about something. I'll have to see what it is. He opened the door and hurried down the stairs, with Mrs. Lowell in close pursuit..Ann was on the front steps, trying to support the unconscious body of Mary Roger. Ma.ry's face was white, and a bloody gash stood out on her forhead. Ann was crying and muttering something. . Oh, Doctor, Mary Roger fell down the front steps. I'm afraid she's hurt herself badly. Doctor Lowell knew Mary, because he had been her family doctor in former years. With the help of his wife and Ann, he was able to carry her to the upstairs guest room, where he dressed her wounds. I-Ie could not tell immediately just how serious the injuries Were. Mrs. Lowell helped to make Mary com- fortable and sat at the bedside through the night. l ' Mary began to mutter in' her delirium. Everything must die-potatoes and even love. Love dies quicker than anything else 3 the doctor and his wife for instance. They loved each other once better than all the world and now-.When I saw that a potato could come to life--I thought perhaps I could come here to live and work--and make my soul alive-. I wish the doctor and his wife could see 'that their life might still send out green shoots. ' It 'was Christmas morning when Mary awoke. Mrs. Lowell was bright' and happy. The doctor came in and put 'his arms' around Mrs. Lowell. . . if - Hurry and get well, he said. Billy has taken Ann away, and we thought that you would like to come here and keep house for us. ' 1 Do you think you would like it? Mrs. Lowell asked. ' , Like it? To work in a small kitchen again! To be with people who are happy! Why, here's my soul coming alive again! 10 SOMANHIS THE CHRISTMAS GIFT By C. Rubinow, '31 Scene-The well furnished private office of Attorney A. E. Brown. Time-The day before Christmas. Characters: Attorney Brown--an elderly, successful- looking man. Miss Allen--a capable-looking young busi- ness woman of thirty-tive, Brown's secretary. A stenographer--a typical young typist. CMr. Brown signs the last of a large stack of letters and then, after consulting his memo- randum, presses a button on his desk. He smiles mysteriously as he awaits the arrival of Miss Allen. Miss Allen enters from another office, and she approaches Attorney Brown's desk, notebook in hand.J Atty. Brown: Miss Allen, being awoman, you ought to be able to advise me about what would make a suitable gift for my wife. Heaven knows, as far as I can see, she buys everything she wants, but there'll be war in camp unless I present her with some gift on Christmas morning. Miss Allen: Well-I think perhaps a new pocketbook might do-or perhaps some sort of a necklace. Really, I don't know just what she would like. Atty. Brown: All women like the same sort of things-think of something you'd select for your own Christmas gift. Surely there is something you want. Miss Allen: I think I'd choose a dressing gown, Mr. Brown. The new ones are ex- tremely dainty and good looking. Really, I think that would make an excellent gift. Atty. Brown: Don't know much aboutwo1nen's things, but it sounds all right to me. You may leave the office now to purchase it. Better get it at Gordon's or King's and charge it to me. Get something nice, now. Miss Allen tleavingjz I'll try. QExit Miss Allen. Atty. Brown resumes his work as curtain falls to denote the pass- ing of about an hour.J As curtain rises again Atty. Brown is seat- ed at his desk dictating to a stenograph- er. Miss Allen enters carrying a box.l Atty. Brown: How did you make out? Miss Allen Cplacing package on deskbz Well, I think that it will do. Atty. Brown: Sure that it's a nice one? Miss Allen: Well, I like it very much, myself. Atty. Brown frising and smllingbz Keep 'lt for yourself, then. I wanted to give you an especially llne present this Christmas in appreciation of the excellent and 'con- scientious work you did on the Byron case. I decided that this was the only way to get you something I'd be sure you would like. As for my wife, she always selects her own Christmas gift. CURTAIN THE DOUBLE BARRELED CHRISTMAS GIFT By James Toman, '33 This story is true enough. It sifted over from Ireland: Pat and Kate Malone lived, or managed to exist, in a mud hovel consisting of almost tour walls and a root, in Golway. One of the numerous persecutions was in full swing, and the people of Golway could have counted their shillings on the Hngers of both feet. Kate Malone had consumption, and Pat didn't even have that much. . . Pat, it's Christmas Eve. It's cold, too, but they don't put that on the calendar. An' there lsn't onythin' to ate in the house, nor onythin' to burn. It'll not be much of a Christmas for us, Kate. It could be worse, Pat. Ye've still got me. How long can either of us last, the way things is? I've got to raise money somewayf' Ye wouldn't steal it, Pat, nor ye cou1dn't beg nor borrow it. But I could earn it, love. The British gov- ernmint is obligln' that way, if you know what I mane. Ye mane ye'd be a dirty traitor and inform on a man that trusts ye? Ye're the only one that knows about him, Pat, an' ye wouldn't betray him. I know it's hard, but it's his one'-life against our two. I wanted to buy ye a Christ- mas box, Kate. But ye know I'm only slobber- ing. Go to sleep, now, an' I'll try to dig up some wud for the ire. ' She went to sleep, but not forlong. Icy hm gers dug into her lungs, and she awoke lin a spasm of coughing. Pat was gone. She looked out. A double row of footprints stretched down the hill and up the next toward town, where SOMA NHIS 11 there were British soldiers and ten pounds for rope-stretching information. She did not hesitate. For flfty years her man had led an honorable life. He had never suffered a moral collapse before, and he would not do it because of her, on Christmas Eve. She pulled down the shot gun from over the nre place, threw a shawl over her shoul- ders, and dragged her pain-wracked frame out through the door in pursuit of the traitor. Because of his tortured conscience, he was walking very slowly-taking two steps for- ward and one backward, as they say. She toil- ed painfully up the hill after him. Her cough- ing was drowned in the whistling wind which kicked up the snow around her. Within twenty-live yards she went down on one knee and took aim. Pat, she sobbed. He must know how it happened. , He turned. Her tlnger tightened on the trig- ger. The Christmas present bit so deep that he never heard the shot. She crawled, to his side. Pat, I made you a present of your soul, an' him a present of his body: an' I'll not be needing a Christmas box now. Two souls were reborn on the Birthday. THE ADVENTURES OF BLOIS CA Count of Some Accountl By L. Caroline Borsalino, '31 It was about a year and a half ago that Jacques Blols decided to utilize his most val- uable asset-namely an intimate knowledge of the habits and manners of swanky army of- dcers. He knew them by heart and could as- sume them with ease. His father was a coachman on the estate of a wealthy family in Lyons, and Jacques him- self, while serving in the Imperial Guard, was for a time, an orderly to a real count. The count's name was Monvert, and Jacques ob- served the impression this name made every- where. The count could order what he liked on credit and shop-keepers felt honored when he came to buy from them. Jacques wondered if he could not make a similar impression if he had the same name. He tried it once or twice, just for fun in Paris where he was a taxicab driver, and it worked quite smoothly. Of course, the name alone was not enough. He had to have good clothes, brilliant uni- forms and military decorations. To these he added a monocle set firmly ln his right eye. With this equipment. he was sure, he could live like a real count, and that would be bet- ter than drlvinga taxi. With this idea set tlrm- ly in his mind he bought a ticket to Nice, and launched upon his spectacular career, as Count Jacques Monvert. He took the most expensive suite in the best hotel, donned his uniform and breezlly enter- ed the dining-room on the evening of his arri- val. He was elegant, handsome, a bit rseerved but genial, and spoke his French in short sen- tences and with a commanding tone affected by the officers of the former Imperial Guard. He ordered champagne, and when the propri- etor of the hotel came to ask if Hls Excel- lency was satisfled with everything, Jacques nodded graciously and asked him to recom- mend a reliable automobile house where he might buy a car. There was an initial pay- ment required which Count Monvert ordered to be paid by the hotel clerk and added to his bill. He couldn't be bothered with trlfles. For the balance payment Monvert gave a note, which was readily accepted by the dealer and discounted by the local bank. ' The next day Jacques hired a chauffeur and made a tour about the city. He took luncheon at an exclusive restaurant where the city's most prominent business men assembled. Count Monvert found it easy to make acquaint- a.nces. He received invitations which, however, he did not accept for the time being. He was duly reserved, as became a real arlstocrat who could be a charming companion at the dining table but was particular about his so- cial connections. On the other hand. he made no secret of the fact that he was interested in business. He was an importer of German chemicals, he explain- ed, and was on a buying tour. There was a chemical factory in the city, and Jacques vis- ited it: in fact, he bought a large quantity of chemical products, and gave promissory notes by way of payment, and had his purchases ent to a Berlin address. - ' Two days later Jacques went to Berlin, re- ceived the goods and sold them at a low cash price. On the strength of this, Jacques decid- ed that he wa eminently ntted for the Count's business and made necessary preparations to 12 SOMKNI-IIS set up a business of this kind on a larger scale. . So now Jacques Blois, or, as the styled Count Jacques Monvert, traveled to and fro among the industrial centers of France and Germany. He established his headquarters in Nice, where he rented a line apartment in a fashionable section of the city, furnishing it with antique pieces and reserving two rooms for his office. His method was simple and invariable: he bought merchandise on credit, disposed of it at very low prices for cash and in the meantime lived on the grand scale of a real and wealthy count. He was clever enough to know that if he wanted to keep up this business for any length of time, he must establish a real credit and pay his promissory notes when they fell due. In order to do this he had to buy and sell on a much larger scale. . Of course, the gay Count gave parties and had love affairs in Nice and Berlin, the two cities where he spent the greater part of his time. In Nice, he courted a beautiful chorus girl, and in Berlin he was often seen in the company of an equally attractive singer. His entertainments were famous among the young people of Nice, and it was agreed that wnne Count Monvert undoubtedly was a born aris- tocrat, he was the most democratic among the representatives of a. farmer feudal regime. As for Jacques Blois, he soon felt at home amid his new surroundings and laughed at the stupidity of those simpletons who work twelve hours a day to eke out a frugal liveli- hood. CHRISTMAS IN - ., ' THE MOUNTAINS By -Bernice Harrison, '32 ' There were, a few years ago, a middle-aged man' and his wife, who lived in a lonely hut in the mountains. They were situated about twenty miles from the nearest town, and a few days before Christmas I decided to .visit them. It took me practically a wh'o1e day to get there, as the way was rough and there was a. fresh? snow, which had fallen the night before. Drawing near to the little cabin, I could not help but marvel at the beauty and quietness of it alll Thescene wasa picture in itself-a log cabin covered with snow and surrounded by tall trees which seemed to be dressed in ermine. The sun was just going down in the west and the mountains in the distance were a hazy purple. tOh, how differ- ent this was from the crowded city with its dirty buildings and streets!J At the sound of our sleigh, the woman came out from the delightful, little cabin, with a Shawl over her haecl. After shaking the snow from our clothes, we went inside to a cheer- ful hreplace, the only light.ln the room. We were ushered to our rooms by the woman, while her husband carried in our bags. Of course, there was much talking and. laughing, and then we were back again in the little room before the fireplace. 1 We talked of many things, and it finally came to Christmas. How do you observe Christmas? I asked, wondering how this old couple could have a happy holiday in such a deserted place. Why-John always gets a small ilr tree, and then the two of us decorate it on Christ- mas Eve. You know it wouldn't be Christmas without a tree! Then, we always manage to get a large turkey from the valley below for our Christmas dinner. Of course, then there are the presents. There are so many things one can make at home, and many times John will go to town before the winter snow sets in, and he will buy a few useful things that he thinks I might like for Christmas. But, oh, we certainly do have a good time! What a different Christmas this is from what many people have! From most people, all you hear is, Oh, Christmas is a nuisance! I can't imagine what I cangive Aunt Emma, or, I never have enough money to buy what l want! It would be better if Christmas were done away with. But when you come right down to it, Christmas can always be-a jolly celebration if we will only try to make itso. It need not be elaborate! If wefgive presents from the heart rather than from the pocket- book, I'm sure we would all have a much more enjoyable time. Remember: It isn'tthe gift, it's the giver. THE PROBLEM OFQSEVENTEEN . By Ruth M. Tlvnan, '31 - Characters: ' Seventeen . Business World SOMANHIS 13 Music Teacher Social Service living-roo-m of a comfortable modern house. Seventeen is seated on a low ottoman. Several college catalogues are scattered about her. She is thinking deeply. Seventeen: What to do! The thought drives me crazy. There are .so many thing to choose from. How can I decide? Business World Cwho has mysteriously ap- peared from a Bryant-Stratton ,cata- loguelz Maybe I can help you, Seventeen. Why not take a course in Secretarial Science and ilt yourself for a business career? Thousands of girls .all over the world have flocked to me, and I have gur- en each one her reward according to her worth. 5 Music Qwho has slipped out from between the The scene is laid in the tastefully arranged pages of the Oberlin cataloguelz Why not come with me, Seventeen? You have great musical talent, and your fingers were made to caress a beautiful key- board rather than to tap-tap wearily the unmuslcal keys of a typewriter. , You know that if you worked hard you would be an outstanding musician after several years. Think of the joy of living with -beautiful music such as you love--and then think of a hot odice and the click- cllck of the typewriter. Ugh! A girl of temperament is out of place in an office. Come with me. Teacher Qwho has come out of the Mt. Hol- yoke cataloguelz Seventeen, come to your senses. Teaching is the ideal profes- sion for a woman. It is refined work! Only flve hours a day of actual work, and a teacher has an excellent chance to study character in every phase of life. Further- more, she is doing something great for humanity-molding the future citizens of the world. Why not try lt? Soclal Service imaking its way from the leaves of the Simmons College bulletin: Say, Seventeen, you enjoy people and their problems. Why not tit yourself for an A No. 1 Social Service Worker? Fancy the- thrilling experiences you'd have. Think it over! - - Seventeen: Business, you are a thrilling pro- position, but I fear that I really couldn't adjust myselflto your exacting demands. Music, you are beautiful, bewitcning. 1 shall always play the piano-but as apro- fesslon, it is too uncertain. Social Ser- vice, you are a wonderful thing. Iaappre- -ciate your great works. But, somehow, I think that older women with more expe- rience are better suited to you than I. Well, Teacher, I guess you win. There are so many things to teach and I know I'd love it. Seventeen picks up the Mount Holyoke Bul- letin with a graceful gesture, and with starry eyes turns to courses offered. PARADOXICAL PREVARICATION By James Toman '33 This world is full of prevaricators. There are some famous examples of truth twisters, to wit: Baron Munschaesem, who professed to have hitched his horse to a. church splre ar- ter a heavy snow stormg Albert Einstein, who says a straight line ls curved, a curved line ls the shortest distance between two points, parallel lines can meet, a train is longer on the inside than the outside, a right hand glove can Ht a left hand by use of the fourth dimension, and that the sun moves around the earthg also Professor Perry ln our own school, who has proved that an empty glass and a full one are equalg and finally yours truly, whose theory I will discuss in detail sooner or later. It ls said of a liar that he would swear black was white, but not even Munchaesen would have had the courage to glve that equa- tion. Therefore, lf it can be proved that black is white, I automatically become the wor1d's champion prevarlcator. K This is my theory: First we will assume that blackis the op- posite of white. Grey is a neutral tone half- way between the two. B G W I Q- Q Theoretically white contains all colors and black is a complete absence of color. There- fore, black is minus white. 100 is the opposite of --100 and 0 is a neutral point halfway between. g '100.0.--100 14 -SOMANHIS Because 0 is neutral, it can have no oppo- site. In other words, its opposite ls nothlng, or 0 is the opposite ot 0. In the same way, grey is its own opposite. If black is the opposite of white, and grey the opposite of grey, then black is to white as grey is to grey. B:W::G:G. The product of the means equals the pro- duct of the extremes. BG:WG If we take G from both sides ot the equation then B:W, or Black-.:White. I can check this by Mr. Perry's equation: A glass half full of water equals a glass halt empty. - 1,5 Glass Full : M Glass Empty If we multiply equals by equals the pro- ducts are equal. Bi GF: MGE 2:2 IGF:IGE Ol' Therefore, a glass full of water equals an empty glass. By substitution, a space half full of color tgrey, equals a space hall' empty, Cgreyl. Therefore, a space full of color equals a space empty, or black equals white. If I can prove this and check it by the Hon- orable Mr. Perry, then I do not see why the scienttlc world should not accept it as an established fact. GOOD COMPANIONS IA Morality Play, By Virginia Lowell and Susan Allen, '31 Characte re Everygirl Amusement Temptation Work Love Kindness fE'uerygirl and Amusement are talking to- gether in the room which they share at college. It is the frst day of their freshman year, and, although they appear young and unspoiled, there is an atmosphere of the ultra-modern about them., Everyglrl: I am glad we were placed togeth- gether. I know that I am going to like you immensely. Amusement: Yes, I'm sure we shall be the best of friends. Eve-rygirlz I am wondering what the rest will be like. Do you know any upper class- men? Amusement: Yes, I know Kindness whoisa Senior. She rooms with Love whom I'm very anxious to meet. I've heard she's very beautiful. K Everyglrl: Perhaps we can meet her through Kindness. Amusement: I am going out to find Love now. tShe exits. Everygirl is left alone for a moment, during which she commences to straighten things in the room. A girl enters. She is very plain, and matter of fact, but she is intelligent looking., Work: My name is Work. What's yours? Everyglrl: Everygirl. I love my roommate. Her name is Amusement. Do you know her? Work: Yes, we are good friends. When I'm not studying I'm with her. That reminds me, I ought to go and do my Latin. Goodbye. I'1l see you soon. Everyglrl: Bye. QLeft alonez, I don't think I am going to like Work very -well. She will probably try to turn Amusement against me. I don't care for anyone but Amusement. She's the one I'll go with. QEnter Amusement with Kindness and Love. Love is a very sweet, refreshing, and beautiful girl., Kindness: As far as I've seen, the freshles are all very nice this year. Don't you think so? Love: I believe that I shall like Work best. She's such a sensible girl. Everyglrl: I met a boy this morning. I-Ie's awfully attractive. His name is Tempta- tion. Do you know who he is? qThey all cast shocked glances at each other., Kindness: fComing to the rescue., I-Ie's very cute, but I advise you to forget him. He has a bad rep! A Month Later tflmusement, Kindness and Work sit in the same room. They lounge around, chatting pleasantly., Amusement: Wasn't it dear of Everygirl to invite us all to her home during vaca- tion? Work: It certainly was. I think it's marvel- ous how popular she has become. She de- serves it. I'm glad she likes me, now. She didn't at tlrst. Kindness: I was so afraid she'd keep on go- ing with Temptation. I guess she found out what he really is, because she hardly ever mentions him now. Amusement: By the way, where is she? SOMANHIS 15 Work: With Love. She just worships Love. They've gone to help Professor Knowl- edge. They'l1 be back any moment now. QA.: 'voice is heard outsidej. Here they are! CEnIer Love and Everygirl arm in arm. Everygirl smiles happily at them all. The curtain falls., WILLIMANTIC BY HITCH HIKE By James O'Leary, '32 Probably the most humorous event in Man- chester High's 1930 football season.was the trip to Wlllimantic. When I say trip to Wil- limantlc , I mean the covering ofthe distance between Manchester and Wlllimantic and not what happened upon arrival there. That hap- pening was far from humorous. At twelve-thirty the old reliable Connecti- cut Company bus arrived at the West Side Rec . In short order lt was loaded with eager boys and on its way. The tlrst indica- calamity in store for the players tions of the appeared at Manchester Green, where the bus stopped for breath, and a minute, apparently to get its then was started again. Slowly but surely, much to the disgust of everyone, the old bus plodded on until it reached the foot of Nigger Hill. Here the sight of the long, steep hill, or of Silverstein's cider mill which of the two no one has been able to de- termine, caused the bus to collapse complete- ly. All the players and Mr. Kelley, realizing the uselessness of the bus, crowded out of lt and spread along the highway, humming rides . As luck would have it, several Manchester High students and teachers happened along and soon most of the team were on their way again. Several other players received trans- portation ln an old farm truck, which very un- luckily, was exposed to the elements lit hap- pened to be rainingl. The driver of this truck, if it may be called that, was an Italian. On the way he earnestly questioned, Who are you playing, Willimantic or Windham? This caused a hearty laugh. Very happily and unexpectedly, everyone had arrived by two o'clock and were soon dressed and ready for the game. The wild trip up was forgotten by everyone during the game, but it will be a topic of happy discus- sion in the future. TO G0 OR NOT TO G0 By Violet Mercer, '31 It was late one night in September when I wearily crossed a moat and knocked at the huge iron door of the castle ot Sleep and Dream. Or rather, I thought it was Sleep and Dream's castle, but it turned out to be Night- mare's. A page admitted me and conducted me down a great many winding passages with candles high on the Walls, flickering restlessly and casting eerie shadows about me. Thought I to myself, Well, Tommy, me lad, I hope the bedroom this classy doorman is leading me to is more comfy than this, or. very little sleep, or dreams either, you'1l get to- night. Now what did this silly usher do but stop so quickly that I bumped him and nearly broke my nose. After giving him a piece of my mind and rubbing the injured member, I noticed that we had stopped in front of what seemed to me to be a blank wall. Suddenly and to my amazement there appeared a huge gap through which I could see a. room of tlery red. I said in a whisper, Lordy, I must have died somewhere along the road! This is what I get for not saying my prayers every night. But no, 1 thought' wrong. Still the other place couldn't be much worse than this scarlet room. When I entered the room, I saw that I was in a court room in which everything was a vio- lent red. Before I could take in all my surroundings the clothes-horse led me down an aisle of scar- let plush to a platform so high that I had a stiff neck Khonest-to-goodnessj trying to see its occupant. He was a king Cat least he looked like a king, but perhaps he was a. judge.J Suddenly my heart stood still. Seemingly from under my feet came a thunderous voice. Are you Thomas Will-Refuse-to-go? An- swer, yes or no! To my surprise the voice did not come from the door but from an old armour to the right of me. I quickly quavered, Y-yes, Sir! for I'll swear on anything you like that I saw the knife the judge held slowly falling towards my head. He said, This court is held here this even- ing to und you guilty or not guilty of desiring not to return to school for your senior year! Are you guilty or not guilty? ' ml 16 SOMANHIS Guilty, of course, I answered, without thinking. Then the law must take its course. The sentence is chopping the wood, Career, with the axe, Ignorance, night and day, all the years of your natural life. Before I could also become guilty of con- tempt of court at hearing this, two horribly de- formed creatures came up to me and while one put handcuffs on, the other fastened a chain with a ball of iron to my ankle. I was then led from the scarlet room into ans other passage that was even more gloomy and horrifying than the flrst passage I had been ln, for here were skulls and skeletons of the vic- tims who had done as I now was doing. Finally after what seemed hours, I was tak- en into a colossal room in which there seem- ed to be hundreds of trees. The ugliest of the creatures removed my fetters and told me to start chopping the trees into kindllng wood and that when I had chopped all the trees more would come down the chutes. I thought to myself, You're making a mis- take there, old thlng, for when you are gone, I'll just sit down and take it easy. I was the one who was mistaken, however, for a giant named Necessity, such as I had read about but never had seen, came in. In his right hand he carried a whip that would have reached half way across the I'00lJJ. With this he threatened to lash me 20 times if I tried to stop chopping. I could not t.ry to escape until either the day or night guard should fall asleep. .Two days later my silent prayers were an- swered when my guard lndulged too heavily in his pocket flask and fell into a deep sleep. During these two days that had seemed a life time, I had warlly examined the room and now, without having to waste time, I quickly ran to the rear of a large tree where I had seen some loose stones in the wall. I had these out in a very few minutes and I crawled through the opening I had made into the court yard-Opportunity. Just then the guard- Obstacle-awakened and to my dismay lost no time in giving the alarm. Figures seemed to spring from every conceivable place in the court. My only hope was to reach the moat- Safety-before my pursurers. Running as I had never done before and never again want to do, I reached the moat with scarcely a yard of space between the foremost guard and me. Before I had entirely crossed the moat I felt it beginning to rise. I was desperate, and being very hot and weak from loss of sleep, it seemed a vain effort to light on. Just at this time I saw a heap of soft leaves piled on the shore. I leaped from the moat into them and great was my surprise to land in my own com- fortable bed at precisely 5:45 o'clock, on Wed- nesday, September 3. I don't have to tell you but I will fjust to bore youy that I never again want to enter Nlghtmare's castle and that, to postpone that dreadful sentence of life, I have come back to finish my last year in High School. REVERIE I By Margaret Schubert, '31 Way back before you or I can remember, we we were all destined to the same end. After flourishing on top of the World, enjoying and basking in the beauties and warm sunshine, we must forsake all this for a damp cool grave, six feet in the earth. To me, a sense of calm, deep emotion ensues when I listen to people discuss graves and cold, still things. Perhaps you are dismlsted and discouraged. I relish the effort it takes to overcome any un- pleasant reaction caused by these horribly truthful facts. I can extract genuine enjoyment in visiting a grave yard. Old, forsaken ones wherein one can dream on unmolested by fellow mourners or a casual passer-by. Here, where lichen flourishes on the tombstones, where long swaying, singing grass and musty odors pre- vall, one can weave the most intricate tales like lacy silken spider webs. Soft, spongy, grassy mounds, some raised, some flat and some sunken, all show evidence of neglect and abandon. The tombstones, those last chinks of memories, display their respective epithets through the ages. Some are crumbling and overgrown by trees. Yet, all are equal in their purpose and value. So it should be. Man has endeavored here and there throughout the ages to have equality. Yet, where else does it ex- ist as in a grave yard? Some may have mon- uments more elaborate in design but real value is equal. The body is treated with all meas- ures of equality. Pauper next to nobleman may often be the romance. . Much knowledge and queer satisfaction may be derived by the reading of the inscriptions on SOMA. NHIS I7 the monuments. Often it i very difficult to declpher the old written words. I can Instant- ly recall one old message which ran llke this: As you are now So I was once As I am now, you soon will be So-Prepare thyself to follow me. MUSIC WITHIN OURSELVE'S By Rum Tivnan, '31 Shakespeare has said, The man who hath no music in himself, nor is moved with the concord of sweet sounds, is dt for treason's stratagems and spoils. Of course when he said this, he said it in an inspired moment, when some sweet strain was flowing easily and rhythmically through his mind. Such a great mind as Shakespeare's, weighted with such powerful thoughts, must have known and ap- preciated the uplifting and soothing qualities of music. Something more than sleep, rest, and activity are needed for the well-balanced mind. That something is music. By mus- ic I do not mean a certain composition of a certain author or the ability to play difficult works with correct interpretations, but rather my rhythmlcal intonation that tends to alle- if lk viate the tension of the mind. In my opinion everyone has music in him- self or in his soul at some time in his day. If he ls happy, he walks with a light, springing step, probably whistling, but nevertheles walking with a certain expression or implica- tion of rhythm. Most of our actions, I think, whether we are aware of lt or not, are influenc- ed by and coordinated with that music within ourselves which is so difficult to make under- stood. Who in his life has never, without thinking about it, started to whistle or hum a tune or part of a tune? Whether it be part of aBeetho- ven Sonata or the latest blues song lt does not matter. It is music, and music which came forth from the mind involuntarily. Who has never stood on a hill with the wind blowing through his hair and leaves blowing against his face, who has never sung or bummed or whistled, or at least felt the music in his heart? Even the grumpiest of persons, whether he shows it or not, is forced to smile, at least in wardly, when he hears a good orchestra or singer. I nnd that I am forced to agree with Shakes- peare, and hope with all my heart that no one will receive the maledictions as written by him. e Ik COURTESY lsn't it unpleasant, W'hen you're walking thru the halls, To be suddenly confronted And bumped against the walls? Isn't it disgusting, When you're going thru a door, To have it slammed back in your face By the one who went before? And doesn't it distress you, When after you are wronged, To hear a. mere Excuse mel' And Und that they are gone? Now wouldn't it be better, It whom you chance to meet, Would walk with care and dignity And not trample on your feet? . Edith. Adams, '31 AL. 4 ,., - W .- Famer: .- , ,Xxx v V xx 'XA V 1 VISITORS TO HUGO Alice Grant Rosman Alice Grant Rosman's new novel, Visitors to Hugo, is strikingly original in its concep- tion. It is marked by at'reshness,acharm, and gay humor that delights the reader. Hugo, to his great disgust, is a pampered invalid recovering from a serious accident that may leave him permanently crippled. He is in perpetual gloom until Bunny arrives. Bunny doesn't treat him as if he were made of China as his mother does. It is she who tells him things, and before either of them realize lt, they are in love. Then Bunny and Hugo become involved in an exciting plot. Hugo's friend, Paul, had been imprisoned on a false charge and had, therefore, been ostracized from his friends. Paul, Hugo, and Bunny battle against these odds and llnally win happiness. Hugo over- comes his crippleness and ls reunited to his father, who, during the boy's illness, had stayed away for' fear of giving his son a severe shock. Virginia Lowell, '31 THE LUCKY LAWRENCES Kathleen Norris The Lucky Lawrencesj' Kathleen Norris's latest novel, is thestory of ilve poor orphans who were left alone in the world with only a shabby ranch-house for a home. ' ' Gail, the eldest, unfortunately misunder- stood her own heart at one time in thinking that she loved Van Murchison. However, she later found out that the man she must marry was Dick Stebbins, her life-long pal. Ariel, the youngest, complicated matters by running away with Dick that he might help ther to marry Van. After three years, they returned to llnd Edith dead, Gail still unmarried, and Phil wedded to a widow. However, Dick and Gail were happily united, and Gall at last considered herself a Lucky Lawrence. This story ls true to life, pointing out the mistakes of those young girls who, like Ariel, run off and get married secretly. It is very in- teresting, its charm lying inits realism and ln- timate style of writing. Irene Skinner, '31 OF HUMAN BONDAGE W. Somerset Maugham This is the story of a brilliant but deform- ed boy, who had a difficult time choosing his life's occupation. His father had been a doc- tor. His uncle with whom he lived after his parents' death, was a Vicar, and each desired that Phillip Carey follow his occupation. However, Phillip had his own ideasg nrst he tried being an accountant, but since he could not keep his mind on his work, he was Bred. He tried his hand at several other positions, and after a series of efforts, Philip tlnallydis- covered his llfe's work. This book has been acclaimed the most brilliant of the autobiographical novels which the present century has produced. It is widely accepted as a classic. Doris Rogers, '31 MANSLAUGHTER Alice Duer Miller Manslaughter , written by Alice Duer Miller, is the story of a rich and wilful so- ciety girl, who discovers that her social posi- tion and even her clever friends cannot save her from the inevitable clutches of the lawf, which is represented by a determined district attorney. Fate strips her of her power, breaks her indomitable will and throws her into pris- on. The climax comes when she falls in love with the 'man by whose initiative she was jailed. ' The author's gift of-expression is brought out by the vivid pictures she paints with but a'few words. At the same time the conversa- tion is never stilted. The most interesting part of the book is the change and develop- ment of Lydia's character after the prison ex- perience. Dorothy Fraser, '31 GOOD KING WENCESLAS Heap on more wood! the -wind is chilly But let it whistle as it will, lfVe'll keep our Christmas merry still. How happy we are when we begin to hear Christmas spoken of again! The air seems to be tllled with peace and joy. The children look forward to Santa Claus and you will tlnd them with their noses pressed against the store windows, staring at the toys. Everyone seems to try to make everyone else happy and that is what Christmas is for-to make other people happy. This can be done very easily by sending a Christmas card with some little greeting on it to a sick friend or a poor fam- lly. You would be surprised how much plea.- sure this little token gives. Even in the very oldest times the main thought of Christmas was to give happiness to others. The kings used to leave their castles and wander through their kingdoms to lend a helping hand. They would work in the ilelds with the peasants. Who does not know the story of the good king Wenceslas? King Wenceslas saw a poor man gathering fuel on a cold winter night-lt ls believed to have been the night after Christmas. He ask- ed his page where the peasant dwelled and what his name was. The page replied that. the poor man lived underneath a mountain quite a distance away from the castle. Then King Wenceslas called for flesh and wine and pine-logs, and the page and the King set out for the peasant's hut. Many times the page wished to turn back because the weather was cold and the snow was deep and crisp, but the King would not hear of this. He told the page to follow in his footsteps. The page did this and there seemed to be warmth in the snow where his master saint had trod. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will ble s the poor, Shall yourselves and blessing. Ruth Sonniksen, '32 CHRISTMAS BEFORE CHRIST Christmas is the day celebrated by all Chris- Lian countries, as the day of the birth of Christ. Let us go back and see how long Christmas has been known. The Romans had a nature festival called by them Saturnalia and the northern people had Yuleg both cele- brated the turn of the year from the death of winter to the life of spring. It began with the Romans on December seventeenth and last- ed seven days. The giving of presents and the burning of candles characterized it. Among the northern people the lighting of a huge log in the houses of the wealthy and with appropriate ceremonies was a common fea- ture. The Roman Church, iinding this festival deeply intrenched in popular esteem, wisely adopted it. It was no longer a natural delight at the prospects of spring, but the day was, put just at the close of the heathen festival, Presents and ceremonies were meant to sym- bolize the wonderful unspeakable gift of God -the Savior. Perhaps, the inconvenience of celebrating two such different events as the birth and the manifestation of Christ upon the same day, caused the Eastern Church as early as the latter part of the 4th century to seper- ate the events and keep the birth of Christ on December twenty-fifth. The ceremonies of the day are a mixture ol pagan and Christian elements. In England there was a Lord of Misrule, and in Scotland an Abbot of Unreason, appointed to superin- tend the Christmas events. The sports were boisterous and coarse. They extended from All-Hallows' Eve fNovember 1stJ to Candle- mas tFebruary 2ndD. The favorate dish for breakfa t and supper during this period was a boar's head with an apple struck in its mouth. The desserts were plum-puddings and mince pies. Evergreens and the sacred mistletoe de- corated the homes and churches. In Germany 20 'HSOMANHIS - A and France during the Middle Ages, there were sacred plays at Christmas, depicting the birth of Christ. But these ceremonies are not so important as the Spirit of Christmas , the spirit of giv- Ing, of helping-and a broad, loving, welcome for our countrymen. The giving of presents, the use of holly, mistletoe, Yule logs, the was- sail bowl, have all descended from the days of paganism, but they are things which set the day distinctly apart from the other holidays. Without the Christmas tree and Santa Claus for the little children, the day would be ln- complete and lose much of its deepest mean- lng. The custom of sending greeting cards started about hfty years ago. In recent years many cities have adopted the custom of cele- brating the festival as communities. The com- munity Chrlstmas tree is symbolic of that spirit of kindllness which moves people every- where to help the less fortunate. It is this element in Christmas that is the only Christ- ike feature. . M. Bushnell, '31 THE STUFF THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF A much greater part of a person's life is spent in dreaming than anyone has ever real- ized. Sometimes when one is supposed to be concentrating and centering his weary, yet ever alert mind, on one thought, he dreams the most. He cannot concentrate-his thoughts just meander off into the highway of might- have-been- and maybe. Often it wanders into a happy channel and soothes and pacitles the soul and mind and other times it torment you and seems to tear at your heart and send your mind into a fervor of disturbance and unrest. This dreaming is an extravagance and a waste of time, yet almost everyone in- dulges in it. Sometimes dreaming has been responsible for many a success and yet has often caused a downfall. Many things cause a person to dream. Some- times it is the environment, sometimes wear- iness, and sometimes it is plain laziness. I think that music carries one s mind off most readily. Hundreds of times have I promised myself not to dream g yet, in vain. Before I realize it, I am miles away and dreaming, just dreaming of what might-have-been , or what maybe . A Virginia Straughan, '31 A SLANGUAGE Almost everyone is guilty of adding some new word or phrase to that dialect called 'slanguage. However, Dr. Frank Vizetelly, dean of Amer- ican lexographers, says that dead languages are dead because they had no slang to vivlfy them and that he, personally, gets a kick out of the expressiveness of American slang. There is a certain snappiness about slang: perhaps it is the spontaneous origin, that mak- es lt appeal to most young folks. Very often, the shorter the term, the stronger its force, but it, nevertheless, makes a common appeal. Some slang words express deeper thought than others. For example, And How is us- ually the quickest retort one can make when he is greeted with a startling piece of news and is at a loss for an intelligent com- ment. Thus we find truth in Henry L. Mene1civ's quotation, Slang is the source from which the energies of decaying speech are constantly re- freshed. D. Silcox, '31 V Y F MERRY CHRISTMAS, ,e EVERYONE! Q SONNETS FRUM THE SENIORS Grasp in the glittering ice the stars' bright name, Reach for aurora's Ilres above the pole, The night that lends illusion is the same That hides 'the shallow coldness of thy soulg 'rhe depths of light within are but deceit, Reflections struck from out a mirror pale Like bow-ilung fleeting arrow heads that meet And bound from steely links of hardened mailg Thou'rt proof against a universe's pain, Its laughter and its tears and all its joy: To move through life untouched, is this then gain, To live without emotion like a toy? Pray that some sun of love may touch thy heart And give thee in the dance of life a part. Margaret Quinn, '31 When weary of llfe's load all hope I spurn, And sick at heart from brooding discontent, I long for the road of destiny to turn And lead to happiness from Heaven sent. When all my sangulne hopes seem really dead, ' A ray of light just bright enough to show Shines through the clouds of gloom and doubt ahead, A rainbow in my tear drops while they flow. Low-whispering a voice floats soft and clear Like music on my ear it seems to sing. Thy Heaven, child,-is always now and here Thy duty do and joy to thee 'twill bring, Look up, and smile for lo! The sky is clear! And learn that happiness is always near. Susan Allen, '31 The sun kissed the evening sky a soft adieu, And left her blushing in rosy ecstasy. God hung the stars on the wall of midnight blue And shadows danced in weird swaying fan- tasy. Earth bathed in enchanting fragrance as a dying blossom Holds her breath lulled to dreams by Night's soft caresses. A yellow glow spreads o'er the hill's dark bosom The moon goddess shows her profile and ad- dresses The world with words of light and radiant grace Lightly gliding from a veil of silvery mist And like a dainty dancer lifts her face To smillngly receive the night wind's tender kiss. , She pauses on tiptoe, her beauty a soft hue Golden, silver, to light my way to you. Dorothy Fraser, '31 Like ancient molten bells that call again Thru the obscured night made fair by silent wings, As strange memories that still pain, Or of deathless music that in sobbing, rings, Your face comes back to me, and lightly wakes The old dim times that I have laid away. Fearing these halt forgotten dreams that break My heart with ghosts it can not stay I thought noloveliness could hurt me now, 22 SOMANHIS Since I have ded from beauty, down the night HIDDEN But you return, and I must ever bow My 1198-G bBf01'9 YOUI' SCSYHSY of light- Sight does not fall me for the road that's I who may run star-shod, with windy hair Still Rnd you're too great a. thing for me to bear. Clara Strickland. '31 While dusk was lowering her robes of gray Which fell silently, shadowing the earth, I-Iastenlng the departure of the day, Chasing away its laughter and its mirth. I sat and watched a lonely, smoldering flame Play with its shadow on the stone, And thought of you, your lovely face the same As I had seen it last. I sat alone. I wished and dreamed that you would come again As you used to come in days of yore, I listened for your footstep, but in vain, For alas! I'll see you, dear, no more! The dusk grows thick, and the night becomes dark. The last dame tlickers and is but a spark. Irene Skinner, '31 HALLOWEEN A score of ghostly lingers on the wall, And shadows Hitting through the candle-light, Imaginary witches in the hall- At every hand a pucklsh ellln wlght. Outside a. hundred bats glide through the night. A pallid moon behind the murky clouds, One lonely star that quavers at its height, Trees looming up in wierdly silent shrouds, and night-birds rushing by in trembling crowds. Marian Janes, '31 WHY IS NIGHT 'Whatir de stars fo, Mummy, An' whyiv dere eyes s'bright? I Dey's to see wif, honey: ,To see black folks at night. An' what's de moon fo, Mammy, An' why's his mout so wide? His mouf's for chawin' white folks Dats awful black eensidef' Winston Hudson, '34 done. For memory counts the toll of lost and won On the little way since time began for me. My eyes are blinded by the mist that hangs Over tomorrow's path and all its pangs That weave the darkness in the web ot joy. Once I walked swiftly for a little space Once like one lamed I held my halting pace. But of what was, can I say will be. too? Alas, time's shadows do not yield their reign Their clinging cobwebs log my seeking brain And bind my foresight when it would be tree. And not one inch the will be of the years, Yields to the straining gaze that onward peers IIIIO U18 bl8.Ckl1BSS of the coming WBY. So must I bend my head and travel on, Groping by signs that have been and are gone, Walking in darkness tlll the road is done. M. Quinn, '81 . COMMON PLACE I dwelt alone on a mountain In the rare, sweet, lifting alr Knowing naught else but beauty, Needing no friendships there. I walked alone in the valley Shiverlng, sad and afraid. The selfish years of my high abode Brought to me there no aid. ' Now on the level stretches Where the common rabble throng Giving and taking friendships I learn lite's sweetest song. Susan Allen '31 SOMANI-IIS 23 THE NEIGHBORHOOD PEST He looks at you with curious eyes Through small, white gold-rimmed .glasses He wears a zipper suit of blue As down the street he passes. The neighbor turns in grim dismay When he knocks at the door, For well she knows that he will be A stupid little bore. Should she be klnd and let hlm in This child of five odd years? Or should she let him knock in vain Till he bursts into tears? She then relents, and he comes ing He rushes to a drawer. What strange attraction forces him To dump things on the floor? Soon he tires of this play- To grandma's room he goesg He pulls the covers ot! her bed, And strews around her clothes. At last his hostess manages To lure him to a chair. He starts his questionsg she replies Though sunk in deep despair. lnnocently he inquires, Why is your nose so big? Why do you have such funny clothes? And, Do you wear a wig? My mother says you're much too fat-- She turns a rusy hue- She hustles to the door with him - That's quite enough from you! And as I sit here writing this His mother's eye is coldg It pierces me as she declares, He's worth his weight in gold! Ruth Hale, '32 DAISIES The daisies are small: the daisies are sweet- But thousands are trampled by careless feet. And yet that humble little flower Gives many a child a happy hour. Sarah Potts, '34 THE LOVERS I saw them there in the moonlight, Clothed in white and redg I saw them there in the starlight As I started one night for bed. They appeared to be waiting for some one, I surely knew not whom, It was fun though, to sit there and watch them . As they swayed side by side in the gloom. By my gaze they were not offended, As I watched them that night in July, I think that they really pretended, To heed not the passers-by. I might have called her a ilapper, As I gazed at her by his side, But to him she was pal and comrade, They were youth personined. A tune from a near by radio QI surely can llnd no faulty Was carried by the breeze to the lovers, And the two began to waltz. Back and forth and round and round, They danced to the beautiful tune, So absorbed were they in each other, That they hardly noticed the moon. This is to say in a casual way, That he slipped both arms about her, With a kiss or two, Cwhich is nothing to youl And ready to kiss he found her. She pushed her lover from her, As morning dawned o'er the hilly The breeze died down KI saw with a frownl They parted and remained there-still. I heard a noise in the kitchen below me, 'Twas Norah, our dearly loved mam, She hurried out side to the back yard. Where last night the lovers had played. By now, dear friends, you have guessed it. As his arms about her entwined- The lovers, as daylight revealed lt. Were two of Dad's shirts on the line. Betty Quimby, '33 24 SOMANHIS - MAIN STREET Two walk tonight on Main street, ' Two saunter up and down, And see the souls on Main Street, - From all this livlng town. Men hurry by on Main Street, Menwalk with paces slow, But two look deep in human hearts, However men may go. This man walks with gladness, This man walks with pain, And here is one whose llte ls done, Who'll never walk again. And here is youth that strolls with age, Their poverty slips by, And riches stride with foolish pride, And wisdom wonders why. Some bw a ring on Main Street, Some buy a nower- brave, A baby's cap, a wedding dress, A llly for a grave. Oh, all the world's on Main Street, They're strolling up and down, While life and death linked arm in arm, Are looking atthe town. Margaret Quinn, '31 WHY ? In the early dawn the sun shone bright. The Farmer came out to emloy the sight Ot his growing crops-his ilelds of grain That would dll hls cellars and bins again. At noon the sky was overcast The early dawn was too bright to last. The winds arose, the lightning flashed, The peace and quiet was quickly past. The rain fell fast, and with it hall It made the Fa.rmer's face turn pale, The wind blew through the corn and grain- In partnership with the driving rain: The hall cut into the crops like shears 'Twas the worst storm he had seen for years. That night the Farmer in his prayer thought To answer the question, What hath God wrought? What are these forces which he employs That work to build up, and yet destroy? Arthur Gallnat, '34 THE THROES OF COMPOSITION I used to think that one could write On any inclination. But now I ilnd that it requires A special inspiration. You might slt down and think tor hours On some distinct creation. 1 - Or a new literary style Of your origination. But even though the pen and lnk Awalt ln expectation Your words and phrases seem to be In a state of complication. You thumb the dictionary till Your hand's in agitation. You won't give up, it almost has Become an obligation- You've got to write a story that Will be the consummation Of all your hopes and strivlngs in This one great aspiration. And what, pray tell, is the outcome ot This frenzied application? Why, you're back where you started-with A headache as compensation. Austin Johnson, '31 A TOASTA To the bluest of eyes, To the spirit therein, To the rose-budded lips, To the tilted up chin, To the rippling hair, To the song of her voice, To the thrill when she's near, When you are her choice. Albert J. Tuma, P. GQ qzsm P - ,SOMA NHIS' D zs 4 JOHNNY VERBECK e There was a little Dutchman whose name was Johnny Verbeckg e He was a dealer in sausages and sauerkraut and speckg e He made the iinestt sausages that ever you have seen: And then' one day he invented a 'wonderful sausage machlne, bang! Oh! Mr. Johnny Verbcck, how could you be so mean,- I told you yon'd be sorry for inventing that machineg For all the neighbors' cats and dogs nil! never more be seen, Ar they'll be ground to sausages in Johnny Ver- bock's machine, bang! One day a boy came walking: he walked into the store. ' I-Ie bought a pound of sausages and piled them on the door. The clerk began to whistleg he whistled up a tune ' And all the little sausages went dancing round the room, bang! Oh! Mr. Johnny Verbeck, haw could you be so mean, etc. K One day the darn thing busted: the blamed thing wouldn't go- So Johnny Verbeck, climbed inside to see what made it so. His wife had anightmare and started walk- ing in her sleep- She gave the crank a heck of a. yank and Johnny Verbeck was meat, bang! Oh! Mr. Johnny Verbeck, etc. Q Gerald Chappell, '32 AN QORIGINAL THEME When I sit down to write a verse On literature or great events, I cannot seem to pick a theme, Or to construct a proper cene- . The words that I make rhyme don't seem N To make a bit of sense. Now what do poets write about? There must be thoughts enough! - Ot babbling brooks, of shady trees, Ot azure skies, of humble bees, ' Ot 1ove's- sweet song, of dimpled knees. Those themes are all used up. I'm going to be original- And pull oi! something new I'll write about a Freshman dance Where several freshies took' a. chance, Where all the boys shook oi! their trance And did a step or two. But that would be afar fetched tale That lacks the ring of truth. For when did ever freshmen boys Bewildered by the weirdest noise Collect their nerve, regain their poise And dance? A dream, Iorsooth. Margaret Smith, '31 F-reshmen we arwevermore, R-eady for the game. E-ach of us will strive to learn S-ome will win great tame. H--ard tasks stand before us now, M-any will pursue A-nd accomplish all we can, N-ever false. but true. Freda Rothe, '34 .4 4 1 v v 1 1 1 1 i 4. CHRISTMAS BELLS soL1LoQUY or A There are sounds ln, the sky when the year CHRISTMAS. BALL grows old And the winds of the winter blowg When the night ls long and the moon is cold And the stars shine on the snow. Wild is the blast and the bitter sleet That beats on the window paneg But blest on the frosty hills are the feet Of Christmas time again! Chlming sweet when the night wind swells Blest is the sound of the Christmas bells. The owl that sits in the ivy's shade Remote from the ruined tower Shall start from his drowsy watch afraid When the clock shall strike the hour: And over the ilelds in their frosty rhyme The cheery sounds shall go And chime shall answer unto chime Across the moonlit snow. How sweet the lingering music dwells -- The music of the Christmas bells. Mary A. Dolan, '33 A SAILOR'S CHRISTMAS The water washed about the lonely shlpg The sky looked dark and bitter cold, The cook came slowly up to Captain Rich, A seaman, who was strong but old.' Dinner is served was all he said Today is Christmas was what Rich said. In his dark eyes there was a far-off look, As he watched the tossing sea, Out at the waves, tar past the old cook, A look that held a quiet, mournful plea As if he could see the lights that shine At home, the place where lights are bright at Christmas time. John Gorman, '32 A tossing sea of red and white and green, Flecked o'er by endless streams of silver sheen: And countless miles away a massive star ' Emulates the splendor of a Marsg Near two enormous frosted window panes A roguish Claus llirts with some candy canes. While here I sit and dangle on a branch, The beauty of a pine tree to enhance. 0 what lgnominous humility To exist inllnltesmally! Why was I made the Christmas ball, l'd like to know VVhy not the star so I could look on all be- low. But beggers are not choosers, and the gist Of my protests vanishes in a mist. And after all, cannot a. Christmas ball Add a particular something Qeven smallj To the general spirit of Christmas joy That brings sweet blessings to a girl or boy? A. J. '31 A MAIDEN'S CHRISTMAS WISH Is he handsome, strong and tall- A girl's dream man after all? Or is he fat and very small- Wlthout much hair--just sort of bald? I really wish that I might see What Life has in Santafs bag for me. ,WNV Xf j. y,Xf O r N I u 0 0 5, 9 9 X 4 Y X X , v I My X' l I SOCK AND BUSKIN a VISITS MERIDEN Tuesday evening, October 28, a party of 20 members went to Meriden by bus to see two of Barrle's one-act plays presented by Props and Paints, dramatic organization of Merl- den High. The plays were well presented by the club and well received by the audience. After the performance a social was enjoyed by the two M. H. S.'s. This was the first of a. number of these affairs to be enjoyed by the Inter-Scholastic Dramatic League. A LEADERS' CLASS HOLDS SUCCESSFUL DANCE The Rec Gym, decorated as a. huge ship, was the scene of a Ship Dance given by Lead- ers' Class on November 21. This, the llrst so- cial endeavor of that group, was different in that it carried out the idea of a dance on board ship. Carrying out the idea still further, sport clothes were worn by the dancers, who enjoyed music by Art McKay's Orchestra. Initiation of the new members of the class was held at intermission, making lt entertain- ing for the guests, and most uncomfortable for those being initiated. The new members of the class are Ida Anderson, Irma Anderson, Emily Andrews, Dorothy Little, Edna Corday, Hllma Dahlman, Lucy Barrera, Doris Cervlnl, and Mary Moriarty. BRISTOL HIGH SCHOOL GIVES BEAU BRUMMEL About thirty tickets were sent to our Dram- atic Club by the dramatic organization of Bristol High for their presentation of Beau Brummelu. A party of thirty Sock and Buskin members accepted the invitation and went by bu to Bristol, November 21. The performance was enjoyed immensely and the invitation greatly appreciated. GROUP ACTIVITIES BEGIN WORK For Benefit of Alumni Dance November 28 An Alumni Dance for the benedt of the Washington trip, given by Group II, of which Lucille Murphey and Hewitt Wilson are lead- ers, was well attended both by high school students and many alumni home for the Thanksgiving recess. Music for the dance was furnished by Waddell's Orchestra. COLLEGIATE DANCE DEC. 22 Plans should be made now to attend a. Col- legiate Dance given by Group III Monday, December 22. The A sembly Hall will be de- corated in banners and the colors of all the colleges to welcome the alumni who are home for the Christmas holidays. Art McKay's six- piece orchestra will play for dancing. This dance should be one of the best attend- ed of the season as well as one of the most for elaborate preparations are be- enjoyable, ing made by the leaders, Mary Donnelly and Art Davis, as well as the rest of the group. The Alumni Football Game, Thanksgiving morning was also sponsored by Group III, which had complete charge of the tlcekts. FLOATING HEAD STILL MYSTERY TO SOME Group I, led by Ruth Tivnan and Ermano Garaventa, startled the school by advertising that a human floating head could be seen ln the Franklin Building for ten cents. This won- der whlch was shown one week caused a good deal of excitement and speculation and greatly increased the tlnances of the group. Another venture of Group I which was ex- teremely prodtable was the selling of refresh- ments at the American Legion Dance held in the Masonic Temple. 28' SOMANI-IIS PRESENTATION OF UADMIRAL CRICHTON DRAWS CAPACITY CROWD The drst major play of Sock and Buskin's season was presented in the school auditor- ium November 14 to a large audlence.It stood out as a literary as well as a dramatic tri- umph. The four acts ran exceedingly smoothly and the cast deserved credit especially because of the-fact that it was the most difficult play to produce that Sock and Buskln has ever at- tempted. The whole cast did an exceptionally good piece of work, keeping strictly in their parts during the four acts. A large share of the credit for the success of the play goes to Miss Helen Estes, the coach, and to Miss Condon and Victor Swan- son for designing and making the unusually difficult sets. ASSEMBLY SEES AND HEARS UNUSUAL MUSICAL PROGRAM Musical Organlzatlons Give lnterestlng Tab- leaux The Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs and the Or- chestra, under the direction of Miss Dorward deserve much credit for the Assembly pro- gram November 19. It was undoubtedly the most interesting program given so far this year. Songs and music of most of the states were played and sung by members of the clubs In suitable costumes. These tableaux were stag- ed and costumed by the Junior Harmony Class and the Senior Appreciation Class. ANNUAL HI-Y DANCE DRAWS LARGE CROWD On November 7, a very successful dance was given in the Assembly Hall by the Hl-Y. Art McKay's Sharps and Flats played for an unusually large crowd. 1 HONOR ROLL UAH The Honor Roll for the drst marking period is as follows: Juniors Barbara Badmlngton Edwina Elliott Ruth Hale Bernice Harrison Phyllis Kratchmer, Ruth Sonniksen Seniors Dorothy Fraser Austin Johnson Virginia Johnston Anna Wilkie Sophomo-res Freshmen Lucy Barrera ' fNo Freshmen on Eleanor Nickerson the A Honor Roll Irene Pola for the Ilrst mark- Mildred Sutherland James Toman The pupils who made the B Honor Roll, which was too long to print, are to be congratulated. . ing period.J MANCHESTER 6 Manchester went to Bristol BRISTOL 12 for its ilrst league game. There they met a 12-6 reversal, which was mostly accounted for by a few bad breaks. The team made eleven first downs as compared to nine for Bristol. The game dis- played some hard fighting spirit. Squatrito, aided by a fighting line, scored the lone Manchester tally on a series of short gains. Bob Greene, star fullback, and Gerske stood out on the Bristol team. MANCHESTER 7 MERIDEN 14 With two penalties against them, which came when yards meant most, Manchester bowed before Meriden 14-7. It was one of the best high school games ever played ln Meri- den. The nrst half was all Meriden, with the second practically a reversal. Cook was the whole show for while Bjorkman and Squatrito were the best for Manchester. Meriden, MANCHESTER 0 EAST HARTFORD 13 Once more the team was defeated after making more drst downs than its opponent. This was the third straight league defeat but in all of which the team has gone down fight- ing hard. They haven't yet been completely outclassed, and this game was not out of the usual course. The Gecl brothers of East Hart- ford starred by each tallylng a touchdown. Sheridan thrilled the spectators by several end runs. MANCHESTER 19 WEST HARTFORD 6 Determined to score its first league victory and to avenge itself for previous setbacks, the team completely routed the highly praised West Hartford grid warriors, who appeared with an uncrossed goal line at the West Side field. It was the objective game of the sea- son: and although West Hartford was a heavy favorite, there was a large turnout or students who inspired the team and hoped for the best. Thisdefeat automatically gave Bristol the league title, which is the nrst time it has ever rested in that city. The team scored all its points in the -ilrst half when the oiense was clicking in' perfect fashion. The second half constituted more'de- fensive play by the Manchesteritesg Squatrito and O'Leary shared the honors of the day, while practically the whole West Hartford team could not get out of its footsteps. MANCHESTER 19 WINDHAM 21 Resuming its rivalry with Windham, the Kelleyites lost a see-saw battle when the op- ponents crossed the goal line. in the closing minutes. Windham displayed a flne aerial at- tack in Luciana and Kamlnsky. considering the playing conditions. The Windham grid- sters won through their ability to make every point after the touchdown. All Manchester's points came via the Squatrito route. The series between the two schools now stands four to three in favor of Windham. In total points, Manchester is leading -75 to 72. MANCHESTER 6 BULKELEY 6 Manchester did very well to hold a much favored Bulkeley team to a tie score. The Red and White started oft fast and scoredatouch- down in short order. This seemed to inspire the New London team for they came right back with a determined threat that netted 30 SOMANHIS them six points. Both extra. points were miss- ed by narrow margins. From this point on the two teams were very evenly matched, neither team receiving an advantage. SPORTS BRIEF The football team did not have a success- ful season as far as games won and lost are concerned. However, this year's team was comprised mostly of members from the three lower classes, this will help in building up next year's team. Squatrito was the outstanding performer, scoring all but three of the touchdowns made during the year. Squat is a triple threat back, one of the best in the league, but the interferance received from the backfleld and ends helped in his offensive work. Coach Clark has the usual problem of building a basketball team up to the standard produced at M. H. S. He will have six veter- ans around which to build a winning combin- ation. These boys are Turkington, Tierney, Smith, O'Leary, Squatrito and McCormick. He will also be well supplied with reserve mater- ial. Some of the candidates who have showed promise are McHale, Lerch, Hedlund, Kerr, Fraser and Werner. , There are nfteen games on this year's schedule which opens December 5th when we entertain East Hartford here. The swimming team is hard at work in the effort to be ready for the opening meet. This team will also be backed up by veterans, namely, Captain Joslin, Lithwinski, Stephens, Davis and Ruddell. They are working hard for the initial meet. The aquadlc squad won the championship for the third time and obtained permanent possession of the trophy last season. A FEW HINTS T0 THE FANS 1. Fight for your team and they'll iight for you. 2. Have coniidence in them and they'll have it themselves. 3. Do your best, and they'll do theirs. 4. Cheer everybody, jeer nobody. 5. Treat your visitors as guests, not as con- tageous diseases. U 6. In excitement throw no acorns or soda bot- tles. 7. Cheer the losers, as well as us winners. S. Vennart TWELVE YARDS TO GO Fourth down is now comin' And twelve yards to go, Two minutes to win in, The captain picks Joe. Third number, he takes it Around the left end, With effort he makes it And glory for him. For Joe made the touchdown And I cleared the wayg Though rivals I knocked down, 'Course JOE won the day. Richard Nichols, '32 CLASS OF 1918. Harry B. Lindberg has enrolled in the New York University Department of Architecture. . CLASS OF 1924 William Potterton is head of the English department at Dean Academy. Beatrice Armstrong has accepted a posi- tion to teach in Norfolk. CLASS OF 1925 Barbara Bendall, a graduate of Tufts '30, is teaching English at Chateau Thierry ln France. Emily House, a graduate of .Miss Whee- lock's School is teaching kindergarten at the Choate Private School in Brookline. Charles House, a graduate of Harvard '30, has enrolled at the Harvard Law School. Eleanor Blish, a graduate of Rollins College in Florida '30, is now an assistant librarian at the South Manchester Library. Harry Bellamy has entered Worcester Tech. CLASS OF 1926 Miriam Silcox, a graduate of Wllllmantic Normal School '30, is teaching ln Rocky Hill. Evelyn Clarke, a graduate of the Connecti- cut College for Women, has accepted a posi- tion, in Pennsylvinia as a secretary at the Y. W. C. A. CLASS OF 1927 Clarence Carlson is now managing the Atlantic and Pacinc at 1073 Main Street. Ethel Smith graduated in June from the Hartford Hospital Training School. CLASS OF 1928 Naomi Foster has returned to Mount Hol- yoke for her third year. A Ludwig Hansen has resumed his studies at Yale. Edith Balch, Edna Howard, and Arllne Wilkie are now teaching in Manchester. Albert Tuttle is taking a Post-Graduate course. CLASS OF 1929 A Robert Glenney re-entered Williston this fall. Ruthven Bidwell and Hyman Yules are at Yale. Robert Smith and Jacob Rublnow have returned to Harvard. Mary Walker has entered Simmons College prior to entering the New England Deacon- ess Hospital in Boston. Ruth McNenemy has returned to'Mlddle- bury College. Theodore Luplen has enrolled at Harvard. Edward Markley has returned to Tufts Col- lege. ' Ruth Behrend, who has resumed her studies at Tufts, is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team there. Raymond Carey, who for the past year worked in the Chemistry Laboratory ln Cheney's, has entered Tufts. CLASS OF 1930 Elena Burr, Margaret Johnson, Alice Roach. Elizabeth Rich are enrolled at the Connecti- cut Business College. Edward Hansen is taking a Post-Graduate course. MARRIAGES Gertrude Berggren '20 was married this summer and is now residing ln New York City. ' Betty'Robbins '27 was married to Russell Merrill '28, August 9, 1930. . Dorothy Staye, '24 was married recently. Dorothy Norris, '24 was married to Frank Little '23. Edward 'Laking '23 was married to Nellie Foley '24 in September: ' Frances Spillane, '19 was married recently to Attorney William J. Shea. ' P Ruth Wogman, '29s was married to Theodore Chambers, '27, November 22 1930. ' cxciff NGE A FAIR EXCHANGE-- HERE AND EVERYWHERE One of the nrst exchanges to reach us this year was the Senior W. H. S. from Wester- ly, Rhode Island. We were pleased to renew our acquaintance with this school whose splendid paper we enjoyed so much last year. Everyone knows the saying, Great minds run in the same channel -It seems that two of the 'llnest papers on our list think alike. One, the Blue and Gold , Malden, Mass., in whose publication we found an interesting article On Doing Your Own Homework. Then from The Racquet, Portland, Maine, we found the following: IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY 'A friend of mine once said to me, A plan of mine you ought to try- Depend upon your neighbor bright, And steal his stuff, you'll get by! 'So on a student I did spy, And for a while this plan proved Une: It gave me time to run and play And set to rest these brains of mine. 'But of a sudden stop my rise, And sharp and sad was my descent, There came a. testg to my surprise The other fellow was absentl' . The city of ours, Willimantlc, has an extremely well-conducted school paper. Each department is complete and well organized. Of special in- terest ls the department called the Watch Tower . , b x Wyndonian, from that athletic rival Welcome Newcomers-The Southern states have evidently heard of our high school be- cause we received two splendid papers from 'way down south. They are: Mlssemma , from the Washington Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia and Shreveport Hi Life , Shreveport Louisiana. Another very interesting and amusing paper was the Ohon Life from Cambridge, Mass. BORROWED GRINS MIND ABSENT Prof. I forgot my umbrella this morning, dear. Wife: How did you remember that you had forgotten lt? Prof. Well, I missed it when I raised my hand to close it after the rain stopped. b HORSE POWER Do you know how to fund the horse power of a. car? uNon Lift the hood and count the plugs. Q. What's worse than a loose bolt in a Ford? , A. A tight nut. FRESHMAN GREETINGS First week-Hello, men! Christmas-Howdy! Semester-Hello! Easter-Lo! May-Ugh! Father- I thought a night club was the very last place a daughter of mine would go to. Daughter- It usually ls, father. 'Q , 4 ,J . a 94. - X , . , K 'A t ll, X' -Q, ' X xyqhq, L- X D 1 ff , ,gl H , fl. U -i g f V K '. D '- A woodpecker lit on a. senlor's head And started in to drill. He bored away for half an hour, And then he broke his bill. He began on the wrong end of the class. Now a soft, pliant, freshman's head would have been easier pickings. However, he un- doubtedly would have found much less inside. Latin is more persistent than the woodpeck- er. It bores us for forty-tive minutes. The Krause brothers were fixing the equipment for the Floating Head. Austin re- marked to Albert, Do you know that you drive nails like lightning? Do you think so? Certainly, lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Miss Hopkins thinks that Lindberg was grammatically correct in making a short stop at Colon. A member of our English Class Was stretched out on his seat. The teacher said, Take out your gum And please put in your feet. I wonder if he choked himself or broke a leg. Here's another one concerning the Floating Head. Mr. Perry was interviewing the head of Austin Krause. How old are you? Oh about sixteen. ' Sullivan: ffrom a ringside seatb. How old is your twin brother? k Another voice: The one on the stage is too small for his age. - The teacher said, I see that you Are chewing gum again. I wish that you would take it out And put a half hour in. 1 flunked four subjects. 'Get out, you're fooling. Tl1a.t's what C. P. Q. told me. Ours is a Scotch football team. The line just won't give. Prof: What's the population of this coun- try? Stewed: Well, er-ahem, etc. - Prof: Hurry up. The number is increasing every second. NOVEMBER The melancholy days are here The saddest of our annals It's much too cold for B. V. D's And much too warm for tlannels. Did you ever get a potato clock? Wat's that? I got up 'bout eight o'clock this morning. Mr. Perry: This room is too warm. Wright, will you see Arthur about it? Wright: Arthur who? Mr. Perry: Our thermometer. Baranoski: I win! Herrick: What's your hand? I got four aces. ' Baranoski: Well, I got four eights and a razor. ' Herrick: How come you're so lucky? Was it Helen of Troy who first said, So this is Paris? Also, why does a duck take to water? For divers reasons. A And why does he come out? E For sundry purposes. HPATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS-THEY HELP US Q !!,!1,!1J!J1,ll!MI' ,hill-MBR-PM-!aI!,3l,!M,!l!3!,l1!-Pl,Pill!!!?R-!!-!K3l!-!!,!1J1J1,l1- ORTHEASTER U IVERSITY filing 'Wifi S R E 5 S ,pg I tx E 5 is is as 5 5 DAY DIVISION Q E O U I O il l k S 5 The 5611001 of The School of E Engineering Business 3 In co-operation with engi- Adi-ninjgtratign S neering lirms, offers curric- E ulume leedifeg to the Baefl' Co-operating with business Q H elor of Slflence degree m firms, offers courses leading f '2 the following branches of H B Q engineering: to the degree uf Bachelor of 3 S Science in the following Q Civil Engineering fields of business: 'Q Mechanical Engineering i :, S Electrical Engineering Aeeefmfmg . S Chemical Engineering Benlfmg and Fmenee S Industrial Engineering Business Management E 5 U Q C 8 I Q ' T 3 The Co-operative Plan of training enables the student my to combine theory with two years of practice and makes Q E it possible for him to earn his tuition and a part of his if other school expenses. Dv . E -1- ii 5 For catalog or any further information write to: 5 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY is le MILTON J. SCI-ILAGENHAUF, Director of Admissions 5 Boston, Massachusetts Q 2 K 'llWi'?i'Wi'Wi'Fi'Yi'ii'iiififwi'Wi'ifi'3'i'Wi'ii'i'iifi'H'i'ii'i'i'lfifilifir UGLANC E TH R0 U GH 0 U R ADVSJ' iae,nm.nz.rmns.nz.ue.nz.us,m.xmr.rsr-mmm,me-:umm-m.mr.m,rar-m.wmm1r:rqs X if K 2 ZX Marg Qlhrintman 2 E anh a 5 5 Q iiapng New Bear. 5 5 S 2 How CAN You MAKE 'rl-us NEW Q Q YEAR A HAPPY ONE? 2 2 5 X A savings account regularly increased S, S by periodic deposits will become an ever- 'E increasing source of satisfaction and protec- E Q tion. As the balance grows larger, your Q 5 financial yvorries become smaller. Your Q happiness and enjoyment of life should Q therefore increase in proportion to your sav- S ings balance. 2 5 Interest begins from the first of each S Q month upon deposits made on or before the !!, third day of the month. The rate of interest E is 5 per cent annum, compounded quarterly. -as ' 5 if THE SAVINGS BANK UF MANCHESTER lg 5 South Manchester, Conn. i ,Q A MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK 'S 3... 'fi'ii'Yi'3i'fi'WiWi'ififii'ifii'3i'Wi'Hi'ii'ii'Wi'3i'Piii'IlHi'3g PLEASE MENTION SOMANHIS WHEN SHOPPING EQJMUR-kill.ik-M2Jn!,3K.YHJKJQE-lvl,ln!-PK-PR-SS-lf!-!!,?!-il-!1,l1,lI!-ldlxfg T as az E ' B Q B Q -: THE 2- ig S S E Q MANCHESTER E 'H as 3 5 5 gg ELECTRIC CO. g S 5 5 5 If MANCHESTER, CONN. H Y 5 E -Tl-lE- S is 5 F. T. BUSH HARDWARE EUMPANY S E 793 Main Street So. Manchester, Conn. if MANCHESTER'S MODERN HARDWARE STORE '- 32 Q SPORTING Goons 2 Baseballs - Basketballs-Guns and 1? an 5 E Ammunition--Boxing Gloves--Fish-. -I E ing Tackle - Tennis Rackets and if Tennis Balls. 3 5' ,L B 3iFl'3i'Wi'Wi'Wi'3i43i'il'i'3i'Wi'Wi'WYNQ'?i'?9i'1ii'i'3'i'i5'i'l'i'Nfi UPATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS-THEY HESLP US ge,xmas.umm,ur.uma:,sg,:az.u:,m-xamssra:-sae-!az.sa:,xaz,xag4saz.xa:,m,xg.me!ag S START THE NEW YEAR Q i Q A -1931- 3 ' R E With one'of our Diaries, Line-a-Day Books, or Day by S Day Books. 25c. and up. I 5 E -1- 35 DESK CALENDARS, TELEPHONE GUIDES, -5 ART CALENDARS. ir E -- 3 'if ADDRESS BOOKS, AUTOGRAPH BOOKS, A K .. X Q BIRTHDAY BOOKS. PE -- 5 li K Q- we THE DEWEY-HIIIHNIAN EUMPANYL Ag JEVVELERS-STATIONERS Q Q The House of Value Q wi 767 Main Street So. Manchester, Conn. X S, E E if COURTESY SERVICE ig E it MI ER'S BARBER 511011 225 ' 3 Q if E It Pays to Look Well Q Q S . . as EE A 2 ll ' .. -. 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Q T H E Q Bi S S ORPORD SOAP A I COMPANY BS 94 :I 3 3 ii EE ' '- I OAKES' SERVIGE STATION E I ii 'E R Q 563 MAIN STREET SO. MANCHESTER, CONN. 2 ii I Q, 3 if Y if 1 , sg 3 I. y1'i3i'3i'Wi'il't'3i 'ifiii 'iiiiiifi'WiWY!'31fyfii'iI'i'3'fi'Wi'ifi'WlI'H'lHl'?1'iHi'3m 'G LANC E TH R0 UG H OU R ADVSJ' AE PK!!JERE-341-?1E-!1EJHJ!-PR31E-PEJEJM-ln!-?R-Y!-!1!.!!LF!-IKJEJK-Y!!! R 5 5 ROLAND'S A DRY CLEANING 'AND DYEING PRESSING X I So. Main Street SO. Manchester, Conn. E Telephone 6705 4' -,. F 'S 5 E W A R R E N K A Y 5 VANTINE STUDIO Q fi INCORPORATED as Official Photographer for the 1930 Q Year Book. 160 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. Fi -2 if Y as Y 5 5 EDWARD J. HOLL 3 - R E 31 E A L A E s T A 'r 13 'Q Q - AND - E b 'I N S U R A N C 'E if ' MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT 3 5 5 GIVE THE FAMILY A E R E A L T R E A T if A Special HOLIDAY Brick 2 -OH se 5 TREAT'S TASTY ICE CREAM Get itat 'KBID WELL'S 3 X in R aifi'ffifffii'IQl'ii'i'2Yi'3i'H'i'H41 'B7i'Wi'B'i'iS'i'E!I'Wi'i'i'H'i'3i'FGfi'ii'l3i'i'F: PLEASE MENTION SOMANI-IIS WHEN SHOPPING '42, X ills!!-MEWKJK-!M!!.!!,l!.?M,!!-!!,?!,!R-P!-ik-ilalkyllil-313131-lllfg 2 wu.ROsE DRESS SHOP 5 if The shop of Individuality S 5 S97 Main Street Hotel Sheridan Building 4, 2 as C. E. HOUSE 8: SON, Inc. 5 E ESTABIISHED 1853 E KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES Q' CO-OPERATIVE AND SELZ SHOES FOR MEN 5 K 'f Red Cross and Dorothy Dodd Shoes for Women X le DUOFOLD UNDERWEAR - HOLEPROOF HOSE 2 5 Hats, Shirts, Underwear, Ties, Gloves, Kali-sten-ik. Q .. FOOTWEAR EOR CHILDREN S E DANIEL GREEN COMFY for the Whole Family fi S ' ' S BUY YOUR GIFTS E I R gi -at the- if 2 Young Men's Store Q Better 'Values and Lower Prices. A M- 5. S ff S O L E N N E Y ' S 5 E Pi S i E MANEHESTEH PLUMBING It SUPPLY CU. is E 877 Main Street So. Mauchester, Conn. S 5 5 A. G.SPA'LDING 5- E ATHLETIC GOODS . -- A 5 If Its Hardware -- We Have It R ' REMEMBER-BRAY's BUDGET PLAN 4' 5 an Q When Selecting Your Next Watch - is E GRUEN WATCHES MAKE BEAUTIFUL GIFTS Q F. E. BRAY, Jeweler ve' jeweler and Watch Maker X Q 6445 MAIN STREET SOUTH MANCII-LESTER, CT. 5 UNH!'ifiifi'Fi'Wi'Wi'?i'Yi'3i'3i'ii'Wl'ifilffflfi'i'i'Wi'NI'i'i'i'4il'i'WlIi'2l'b GLANCE TH ROUGH O U R ADVSJ' gf-!1i1!-!l!l1!.!1E-!1!J1!JIl!-PII!-QRJIE-PH.Y!-PI!!if!-P!!!-31131,31313131-P325 X 71 E THE DOUGAN DYE WORKS in Q Incorporated Q if CLEANERS and DYERS Q Harrison Street Phone 7155 So. Manchester, Ct. if 5 CENTER TAILOR SHOP Q gg Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing, Repairing 5 SUITS MADE TO ORDER 5 5 115 Center Street Telephone 7542 X A if S ii .IO1-IN 1. OLSON ii E PAINTERS and DECORATORS E College Style is only obtained in Custom Made Clothes. See our line of.Woolen Samples for your new B 2 . SUIT OR TOP COAT E E GEORGE I-I. WILLIAMS, INC. I5 Q 713 Main Street South Manchester, Conn. 5 Telephone: Dial 4928 We Call For and Deliver R E C5reenberg's I Dyers and Cleaners S S S 28 Oak Street SO. Manchester Conn. ll E i 5 X Greetings from the S Q N E w s T U D I O 2 Q 9 JOHNSON TERRACE DIAL 8383 5 E 'Ii xg THE MANCHESTER LOCKi SHOP fi HAR-QLD CLEMSON, Prop. rl -Q LOCKS AND SAFES OPENED F, 25 EXPERT KEY FITTING and GRINDING ll M Chimneys Cleaned and Repaired X Q 108 North Elm Street Phone 3648 22 STATE SERVICE STATION Q ii 770 Main Street SO. Manchester, Conn. ii E Gasoline, Tire and Battery Service gil'ffifii'3i'Hi'3i'Wf'3i'Wi'Fi'i'i'il'i'Hfilif'Wi'i'i'l'i'3i'Yi'3?f'3'lW'i'lY GLANCE THROUGH OUR ADVS. Q MANCHESTER MOTOR SALES CO. E Authorized Dealers Q RE,bib!-ifkinl,!1KJ!.!k,!!,P:H'Jf1EJg-lR-ME,lm!-Mtik-PRJMJM.Y!-!M,!H,!E-ima? B E E . 35 za 3.9 . 5 E ' S Q ' 'ram UNIVERSAL crux .. Q New Cars, Used Cars, Fordson Tractors, Parts, Service if Q 1069 Main Street, Tel. 5462 So. Manchester, Ct. E Q :- BIDWELUS CANDY 8z SODA SHOPPE SE . R' 'ag Where Frzends Meet Q BE Si it , A ' Q Don t Buy Real Estate or Insurance Q UNTIL ,YOU HAVE TALKED WITH git Q ROBERT .LSMITH ' 1009 Main Street So. Manchester, Conn. if 5 is it ' 3 ' 1 S Florence s Delicatessen 5 E Comer Main and Maple Streets . . 5 5 F. KELLEY, Proprnetor X if -' S E Imported and Domestic Delicacies 5 - ---- F E HOME COOKED Foon 2 E E gg ARTHUR A. KNOFLA ff Q REAL ESTATE INSURANCE MORTGAGES gc 'f A LOT MEANS A HOME AND A 5 HOME MEANS A Lor-' 25 E 875 Marin Street South Manchester .J K MANCHESTER EUNSTHUCTIUN EU. S General Contractors ul So. Manchester, Conn. 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QUINN'S REXALL DRUG STORE .si 873 MAIN STREET SOUTH MANCHESTER S MEET ME AT THE FOUNTAIN if Quality and Servicel--Prescriptions Our Specialty Q SERVICE COURTESY SKILLN Doaghertgfs Barber Shop Q Special ,Hltention Given to Ladies and Children E JOHNSON BLOCK SOUTH MANCHESTER E ilUiii'ifi'ii'Yi'ii'ii'3i'3i'3i'3i'Fi'ii'i5i'Wifi'2'i'ifi'iI'i'Wi'3'i'Hiii'i'H'iE'i'Bi! S 2: is is 25 5. an 53 as ii 5 5 E E. vs 5 5 5 if 5 is fi is ff T 5 is 5 ir is if se Si' 25 342 5 fi Yu HPATRONIZE-OUR ADVERTISERS-THEY HELP US f1!JE1!4!1!l1lJ!-YHJEJQIFS-PM-PgMAPK,li!-P!'YE-PXJKJEJM-?XJ!,?!-lla K for B lt! Get Your Catalog of K E in as BOSTON UNIVERSITY S S S IIUILEGE NI BUSINESS NIJMINISTNIIIIIIN -+ EVERETT W. LORD, Dean ll S ii E Day, Evening, Graduate and Saturday Divisions 5 Q Largest of all New England Colleges. Has helped 25,000 Q in night classes. Gives 100 courses in business. Has faculty 5 3 - of 100 men. Grants live degrees. S H High School Students who look forward to success in Q business owe it to themselves to learn the matchless S quality of the service this college offers. - N . Q just send your name and address on a postcard to Zi Q The Registrar, Room 14, No. 525 Boylston Street 5 Q Boston, Massachusettes E ,: . gg I Q COAL FURNACE o1L 5 :E 5 1 Q . . 1ll1s on, Inc. 2 'E G E W' ' Sl S 5 li Q MASON'S sUPPL1Es 5 Q 25 Q E Q MANCHESTER CONNECTICUT S. 'I i' K S The A. Pindar Corp. 5-I+ E ILLUSTRATORS Si Half-tone and Line ,Etching S We have satisfied Somanhis many years. E f Q Can We Satisfy You? E 42 Allyn Street Hartford, Conn. !Hii'ii'ifi'Wl'ii'3i'3i'ii'3i'3i'iii'ifIii'Wi'ii'Wi'i7i'3i'iii'3i'ilGii'ilii'i. HPATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS--THEY HELP US EJB!-lkilll-?!,!!,!!,!l!,?K,'!!!-IXJE,ik-38-38-lk,!G,!,H,!K-lil!!!-iii E MANCHESTER, WATER COMPANY E S E 3 BQ 5 EE H . gl Manchester, Connectlcut BQ 32 R Y 2 COMPLIMENTS -CFA- R FRIEND E 32 E E Bl 'is E 1? 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Q f-l- S ,,'i',5 fE- :mpc 35 ri' rr' ' 1 'W WN sag P+- '- N 5 - U' ,., ' ' J 1 2 3 23 5 M ge V1 9 'Q 1 F S 5 2 9? 5 I as 2 an V' Q' --E.4BU gi::,'o n-n I ?F.C'..m'1's'E B 1 Ci: 5 S i'ifi':r4'zvf'zfx'zfc-211'safari-ifaiifzfivw:-wifi'wifi'Wifi'itinin'ruff'zriiifarf'iff'zfi':vx'2ix-zfrzufaadiirnzrsfzak 1. i 9 UI C as if if 2 2- we E Q9 HALE'S FROCKS-Main Floor, Rear X s, Aa. gigfififal'31'3i'3i'3i'3f'3i'gi'3i'Wf'Wl'Wf'3f'3f'3f'3f'3f'Ff31f?Gfffax 1, X , l I 1 if E 4 E . ll El iFJM!-P1!?fEJR-MZ,PEZ-112312-PR-PR-PR-PE!-P2-DFLMEADE-112-Pk-PRAM?-3131!-Flli' S E 2 M A R L O W' S 2 S DEPARTMENT STORE Q fi as it MANCHESTER'S VALUE SPOT 4. N 5 B 'f xx 3 sin ce 1 9 1 1 Q, E E 4 DIAL 5060 X: S 861-867 MAIN STREET ORFORD BUILDING il ii S E ARTHUR L. HULTMAN'S 53 N F 3 at E 917 MAIN STREET MANCHESTER, CONN. 5 7' I K 'H . it l7l'iSllIldS. 2 R -2' . 1:1 me gg Fu 'H' :Y- E - S , ' 3? G I' Q Q l I ll S B 5 33 BL E it B Q MERRY CHRISTMAS Q if SUGGESTIONS 'FOR CHRISTMAS Qi For Ladies-Ivory sets, ten, fifteen, and twenty piece- 1- Various Colors 315.00 and up. fi E Allendorff Watch Complete with Bracelet 333.50 up. Crystal Beads-Strung on Chain 35.00 E, M For Gents-Elgin, Waltham, Allendorff and Hamilton -f Strap Watches 325.00 and up. E5 Conklin Life Time Guaranteed Pen and Pencil Sets Q 38.50 up. L Q Various assortment of other makes of Pens S275 up. E Let us Help You Make Your Christmas Selection Q E is R . Si Q ROBERT DONNELLY gi Q WATCHMAKER and JEWELER -E AT THE CENTER 4. yi1l'Fi'ii'Wi'1i'Wi'3'i'Wi'31'iffi'H'i'H'i'iI'i'Hi'3i'iI'i'Wi'i'i'ii'i'Hi'i!i?i'ifli'5E . 1