Milford High School - Oak Lily and Ivy Yearbook (Milford, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1886 volume:

•5 .VA • .fi. ' A -I I S ' . . VOL. II. MILFORD, MASS., JANUARY, 1886. No. 5 Fire. Have you ever wondered, while sit¬ ting before your fire enjoying its genial warmth, whether there ever was a time Avhen fire Avas unknown, and what would have been the result had it never been discovered? Can you imagine a more unfortunate, yes, even desperate condition of affairs than existence Avithout it? Perhaps you will say there never Avas such a time, but Commodore Wilkes, com¬ mander of the United States explor¬ ing expedition, relates that in Fakaafo, or Bowditch island, “there Avas no sign of places for cooking nor any ap])earance of fire,” and says also that the natives Avere greatly terrified at sparks produced by the concussion of flint and steel, and at the smoke rising in Avreaths from the cigars Avhich the sailors Avere enjoying. But this re¬ port is invalidated, as are also several other accounts. Although there is no standard authority Avhich vouches for the existence of a fire-less tribe,yet there is nothing impossible in the supposi¬ tion, Fire must have been known in the ver) ' earliest ages of the Avorld, in one form or another, for the volcano lit up the darkness of the night, and the lightning struck a tree, setting the forest ablaze, or some less evident cause ]u’oduced some less extensive ignition. IIow much depends on fire? What would result from our deprivation of this sometimes fatal destroyer ? With¬ out it, Avhere Avould be our leading manufactures? Were fire to be ex¬ terminated today, many hands would be throAvn out of employment, and that means poverty, sorroAv and mis¬ ery for a large ' ])roportion of tlu working class. The shops, as time AA ' ent by, wOuld crumble and fall, leaving tlieir monuments of massive ruins. The child of the future, Avalk- ing along the streets, once the scenes of busy labor, Avould AA ' onder Avhat a sho]) was, and what furnished the inotiAm power. On being informed that fire Avas the agent, a volley of innumerable questions would be fired at the in¬ former: “What is fire?” ' “Why is there no more of it?” “Did the suc¬ cess of manufacturing depend chiefly upon that?” Seeing the large ocean steamers lying idly in the docks, ap¬ parently useless, the child would ask, “Why were those large houses built on Avater and not on land?” Then Avould come the answer, “Fire has been taken aAvay, and the vessels Avhich once crossed and re-crossed the broad ocean can no more carry from one country to another their precious burdens of human frieght. That black substance you see piled up in the hold is coal, which Avas used in generating the ])ower. It was former¬ ly mined in great quantities and Avas an important article of commerce, but noAV no one takes the trouble to mine it. “On the other side of the street, bricks were made, but fire is required for their construction, so Ave have no more. Bullets wei-e made near by, and had it not been for fire they would never have played their part in the bloody contest betAveen man and fel- loAV-man. PoAvder Avould not have de¬ stroyed property or life, and the marksman has been deprived of his enjoyment. “Our homes and public buildings, once heated by furnaces and steam, are noAV cold and dreary. The mirror, (Avoman’s friend), lamp chimneys, glass dishes, and even the glass in the windoAvs, Avhich kej)t out the cold and still transmitted light, are very highly valued. Jewelry is another article Avhich was very common before Ave were deprived of fire, but is scarce noAv. Gas, which Avas chiefly used for lighting purposes, is unknown today, and Avater is no longer forced into our houses from a pumping station, but muscular force, instead, conveys it there. We suffer intensely during the winter of this rigid New England climate, and invention is stimulated less and less. “Speaking of invention reminds me of an ingenious contrivance which was iiiA ' ented not long ago. It Avas a machine Avhich would have proved very popular among housekeepers who find no pleasure in getting out of bed on cold Avinter mornings to kindle the fire. If you Avished your fire lighted at five o’clock, all you had to do Avas to place in front of the grate, before retiring, the machine, Avith the hand set at that hour. Promptly at five, a spring moved, and a metallic rod from the back dropped. To the end of the rod Avas attached a match, which rubbed against sand-paper and ignited a paper connected Avith the kindling. Thus the fire Avas started, while you were still sleeping. A second ar¬ rangement Avas added to the clock. When the fire had burned lone- enough o o to heat the room, a second spring moAmd, and a Avild alarm rang out on the stillness of the chamber, making sleep impossible. But the time of existence of this machine was short and uneventful, as fire Avas removed a short time after its invention.” Now, summing up the disadvan¬ tages arising from the dejn-ivation of fire, viz:—FeAver manufacturers and less employment, no steamboats, coal useless, no bricks, bullets, fire arms, glass-Avare, earthern-ware, no heat, no gas for lighting ))urposes, and above all a decline in invention, do you not owe a great debt to fire, and does not civilization itself dejtend uj)on it? c. L. s., ’86. “Observation, imitation, reflection, reproduction. In these stands a mind complete and consummate, fit to cope Avith all labor, achieve all success.” —[Bulwer. o -A. k: Tlie above cuts are respectfully ded¬ icated to our illustrated exchanges. O, it’s a cohl day Avhen the O. L. and I, is ciit out! Our best exclnuiges are illustrated; we are illustrated; tlierefore we are our best exchanges.—Why, no, there must be a fallacy here somewhere. Of our numerous exchanges with holiday covers we ])articnlar]y noticed the Stylus of Boston, Mass., the de¬ sign of whose cover was very neat and appropriate. It is also one of onr best ]n-inted exchanges, and its firm pa])er and clear printing are an agree¬ able change from some of the flimsy, badly jndnted papers of the schools and colleges. As we have read and enjoyed Dr. Holland’s “Arthur Bonnycastle,” we feel somewhat acquainted with Stray Shot from Washington, Conn., and al- Avays read Avith interest its school items. We understand that its jires- ent principal and ours Avere classmates at college. We are glad to learn from the En¬ terprise of Dover that “school has be¬ gun.” Who is John? Is it a local name, or does it refer to John China¬ man ? Exchange editors Avill have no ex¬ cuse for not knowing that a new year has come; for they have, by this time, learned it from hundreds of editorials. We have sadly ordered our printer to “distribute” our beautiful (?) senti¬ ments and happy Avishes for the neAV year, as it is now so late. HoAvever, Ave intend to lead off this time and so Avish you all a “truthful tAventy-sec- ond.” The Kent’s Hill Breeze is so Avell edited and so dignified in its general make nj) that Ave are at a loss hoAV to understand its constant misuse of our name. Is it a sarcastic Avay of derid¬ ing it, or the result of carelessness? If the former, the brilliancy of the Avit Avanes as it groA ' s older; if the latter, Ave call the attention of ex- chan 2 :e editor ToAvle to it. Another exchange has been notified that Ull is not lily; but, nevertheless, it keeps on in its old Avay. If both intend it as a joke, Ave have nothing further to say and Avill try and smile audibly every month, as in the jiast. We find the Academian very reada¬ ble this month, and the accurate cut of its academy must add much to its value, in the estimation of the scholars and alumni. “Eight of them were foolish,” so says an exchange. We feel it a rc- lii ’ious duty to refer them to Matthew XXV: ‘i. ddie II. S. Beview of NeAvton has a novel idea for obtaining funds to enlarge the school library. Every scholar is to contribute weekly the sum of one cent. This Avould require little exertion and might succeed even here. Why not? The Nichols Echo discusses the “Power of the Press” and gets the right answer; Imt labor conhl be saved by using this rule: Multiply the weight by the distance between the threads of the screw and divide by the distance the pov ' er moves Avhich gives “the ])ower of the press”—no al¬ lowance for friction. We offer our congratulations to the Worcester High School for Vol. I, No. 1. It .stej)S into the front ranks at once without any infancy or childhood. Although we have not united ‘Avith other exchanges in their words of cen¬ sure, yet Ave have felt that a school “of nearly seven hundred iiujiils” ought to have a better exponent of its interests than the little amateur sheet of the jiast. We have just conqiared our “A Su¬ perintendent’s Story” in our October issue Avith its reproduction in the Jan¬ uary number of the H. S. Record of Woonsocket, and found it correct in every respect—even to the length of its dashes. We liked it and are glad that the Record knoAvs a good thing Avhen it sees it. Generally, Ave pirefer to be given credit for Avhat little Ave do; but as the Record is in the family, so to speak, Ave are only too glad to reach it a heljiing hand. We Avelcome the H. S. Times, Med- Avay. May the desires, in its “Our Pur¬ pose,” be a reality of the near future. In addition to the classified list of exchanges given in our last issue, Ave have received this month:—• Mass. —Amateur Journal of Hollis- ton. Stylus of Boston, Academe of Worcester. Me. —Eagle of Portland. Vt.— Tidings of Nature of Rut¬ land. R. I.—Academy Trio of E. Green- Avich. Conn. —Multurn in Parvo of Bridge¬ port. Ii,L.—Reporter of Virden. Kan.— Washburn Argo of Topeka. d ' ENN. — Vanderbilt Observer of Nashville. 3Io.—Foster Academy RevieAV of St. Louis, Park College Literature jMonthly of Parksville. ] IiNN. —H. S. World of St. Paul. Tex.— Guardian of Waco. BUY YOUK jD:Etizr a-oox)s at j. IP. Mechanics Block, 138 Main Street., Milford, Mass. GEORGE G. PARKER, Attorney Counsellor at Law, No. 2 AA ' asliington Block, Milford. H. C. SNELL, Dealer in MEATS AND PROVISIONS Fruits, A ' ' egetal les, rickles. Etc. Also, home- cured Hajiis and lionie-made Sausages. G4 MAIN STREET. HENRY 7c US HM AN Manufaclurer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. Also on hand, Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, .Storm Covers, AA ' Iiips, Lap Kobes, Horse Collars, Etc. Ilepairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. 76 MAIN ST., MILFORD. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in DiainoiiJs, f atclies, Closts aM Jewelry, 132 IVTain St., Milford. ALL ORDERS FOR 0-1 00 E e s Received from the High School Scholars, will be promptly delivered by the BOSTON GROCERY AND TEA HOUSE. G. F. AVINCH, Proprietor. A CHOICE LINE OF Plush Ornaments Arrasene, Chenille, Floss and all other articles Suitable for Needle AA ' ork. N. B.—Instruction given in Kensington and Lustro Painting hv MRS. R. AYLWARD, Grant Block, up stairs, Milford. MRS. M. E. SPENCER, MODISTE, 100 Main Street, up stairs. E. G. MOORE, Offers to the Public all leading varieties of CUT FLOWERS? FLORAL fOEK Of all kinds. Give him a call. An Ideal Citizen of Milford. W e see liiin actively interested in the church, attending regularly with his family and contributing liberally for its support. Firm in the convic¬ tion of tile truth of his own religious belief, he expects others to be sincere in theirs. lie considers all churches beneficial to society; and althouoh personally working with but one church, we find him contributing toward the support of the other needy churches of the town. Where can be found a man more devoted to the promotion of Milford’s business interests than he? All enter¬ prises benefiting the public meet with liis hearty approval. He belongs to the Business Men’s association, and, through its influence, shops are built and let to manufacturers. New and varied enterprises are welcomed eager¬ ly as inviting a larger population. If it is thought a public reading room, a cooking school, or free bath houses are essential for the welfare of the working people, the ideal citizen’s name heads the subscription list, and his 2 )ersonal influence and time are pledged to their suj jiort. No better living example of a noble man can be placed before the young men of Milford. They I’espect him, and he, in his turn, so conducts him¬ self that he may be worthy of their regard. Knowing that JMilford’s boys and girls of today are to be the citizens of the future, he believes that they should be so educated, both mentally and morally, that they may fill the j)o- sition ably; he interests himself in their pursuits and is at the head of several local im])rovement and literary societies, encouraging the young peo¬ ple by the active interest he takes in their advancement. Milford’s good name is his pride, lie takes advantage of every op])or- tunity for saying a good word in its favor, and whenever he makes one of a parly of pleasure seekers away from home, he so conducts himself that his town may not have cause to be ashamed. He delights in the verdant little spot called the “Town Park,” admires Milford’s two finest struct¬ ures, Memorial Hall and Music Hall Block, ailvises the sojourner within the limits of tlie town to visit Silver Hill and enjoy a glimpse of the dis¬ tant Wachusett, and is strong in his commendations of the good air, pure water and good business facilities of jNIilford. By his influence, many fam¬ ilies of wealth and culture are induced to locate themselves in JMilford. He allies himself with the best ])olitical j)arty of the day, but should bad measures or bad men be upheld by that party, would not feel obliged to JLjXXjIT. support them. With the belief that it is a duty as well as a pleasure to ex- 1 ercise the right of citizenship, he ex¬ presses his opinions boldly without fear or favor at the town meeting; he emjjloys no undue influence, neither buys another man’s vote nor sells his own. Such is the ideal citizen. Living, he is honored and respected; dying, he needs no funeral eulogy, no marble monument to perpetuate his memory ; he lives in his needs and in the hearts of his fellow-citizens. G. p. F., ’86. Four Reasons for Teaching History. 1. That pupils may become inter¬ ested in the welfare of their country, and thus learn to iDerform their duties of citizenship from patriotic motives. 2. That they may become familiar with the best characters of the coun¬ try’s history, and learn to admire their virtues; for the reason that children try to imitate what they admire. 3. That they may become intelligent up¬ on subjects wliich will be constantly coming up in their reading and asso¬ ciation in after life. 4. That they may form a taste for good reading; the stories of history afford excellent material for this.—[School Journal. Statistics for the Year 1885. Whole number attending. 228 Graduates in .Juno. 40 Whole number attending not enrolled in other schools. 165 Average number belonging. 153.2 Average daily attendance. 150.6 Percentage of attendaucc . 98.3 Why is music like a slippery side¬ walk? Because if you don’t C sharp you will B flat. “I met the girl of the . And gently took her I thought I’d pop the ? ■ But I didn’t have theS .” COOK BROS., DEALERS IN Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Hams cured by ourselves and Home-made Sausages. Market, 1!J8 Main Street. S. A. COOK. 8.8. COOK. J oi ' Your 3Iedical Advice Consult Dr. TF J. Clurke, 100 Main Street. OUR PENCIL SHARPENERS FOU SCHOOL USE, Have been adopted by many of the best schools in the country. DUTCHEfi TEMPLE COMPANY, Hooedale, Mass. • ' S ' CURRIER KENDALL, OWE PRICE Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, HATS, CAPS,TRUNKS,ETC. POST OFFICE BLOCK, MILFORD. DM GOODUND SMALL f ABES AT 166 MAIN STREET, OF COBURN 0 LM STEAD. DK. G-EO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, AT 168 Main Street, Milford. MILFORD + GRANITE + COMPANY, Building and Monumental Work Of all kinds executed with despatch. This Granite is pronounced the best in the state. Does not change its color, and is free from iron. Samples furnished on application. Estimates made on work in any part of the country. FitED Sw.-vsEY, Agt. J. B. Bancroft, Treas. T. C. EASTMAN, Manufacturer of All Kinds of BOOT ANO SHOE BOXES ANO BANO BOXES -FOR- STRAW GOODS. -ALSO- Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes. Mill, Corner of Central and Depot Street, Milford. B U y YOUR RIBBONS, LACE AND SMALL WARES, OF G. T. PALES CO., IdJf Main St., Milford. CLAFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers of CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A. Claflin Co., 116 Church St. W. H. BOURNE CO., DEALER.S IX FAKOY GOODS, YARNS, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. ||3 Also Infants’ Goods of all Kinds. 106 Main Street, Milford, Mass. ’rfIEv07JK,vIimY|IYY. JANUARY, 1886. Published Monthly During the School Year, BY The Senior Class of the Milford High School. PRINTED BY G. M. BILLINGS. GEHER.4.L EDITORS. GRACE P. FIELD and W. J. CuOK. PERSOXAL EDITORS. ABBIE I. MADDEN and I. H. FAIRBANKS. LOCAL EDITORS. LILLA F. HAYWARD and W. G. CLIFFORD. BUSINESS EDITORS. CORA L. SNELL and N. E. TOUGAS. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (Ten Numbers.) For the Year, . 40 cents | Single Copies, . 5 cents This paper is for sale at the well-known drug store of J. Allen Rice, where subscriptions for the year will also be received, and back numbers can be obtained. Address all communications to THE OAK, LILY AND IVY, Box 871. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post-Office, as second class matter. Record for the Fall Term. First ten in scholarship and deport¬ ment :— First class: Fales, Field, Godfrey, Snell, Craige, Norcross, Leonard, Jones, Dickinson, Reed. Second class: Hancock, Barns, Hill, Eldridge, Whitney, Williams, Harris, Gould, Eastman, Gifford. Third class : Coburn, Dewing, Han¬ cock, Hale, INliller, Tirrell, Thayer, Thompson, Barbour, Arnold. h’ourth class: Leonard, Goldsmith, Cooke, Nichols, Andrews, Blake, May- hew, Wilcox, Toomey, Waterman and Conroy. Once more we ask for information of former principals. Are Grove P. Jenks,-Reed, J. R. Draper and D. B. Sanborn in the land of the living and if so lohere? We also wish to know the full name of Mr. Reed. Of the former assistants we know nothing of M. J. Dyer, Caroline M. Baker, Mrs. Page, Sarah E. Cole, and Mary B. Smith. Since our last issue we have receiv¬ ed a friendly letter from Ruel B. Clark, the ninth principal of our school, in which he expressed his ap¬ preciation of our efforts and also in¬ closed selections of a long, original poem based on “The Legend of Falken- burg”, as related by Mrs. Clement Waters in her “Legends of Place.” If our space were not so limited, we would ask the privilege of ])rinting it; for it must be of considerable merit, judging by the selections sent. Found in the laboratory, probably the result of personal experience at a cost of G7 cents:— Little mites of chlorate, Little grains of sulphur, Make a mighty racket And a busted mortar. The first volume of Grant’s Autobi¬ ography, bought with the exhibition fund, has been received. In spite of that chronic grumbler of the Sunday Globe who Avrites from New Y oi k, Ave have found it a very Avelcome book, and as far as English is con¬ cerned, far ahead of his slangy letters. Persons outside of the school may have some idea of the difficulties un¬ der Avhich we labor, when they learn that there are scholars in this school and in the first class even, who have not subscribed for the paper and are too indifferent to buy single copies as they are issued. William George DeAving, Born in Richmond, Nova Scotia, June 10, 1869, Died in Hopedale, Mass., January 16, 1886. Aged 16 years, 7 months, 6 days. Master DeAving was a member of ’88, and thus far this year had stood sec¬ ond in his class. He attended school Thursday and died on the following Saturday. He Avas a faithful, honest, studious and gentlemanly young man, Avho had the respect and confidence of all his teachers, and his death Avill be a great loss to the school. On Thurs¬ day, he handed in his written exercise in rhetoric; on Friday, Miss Park- hurst read it to the class as one of the best presented, not having the least idea, of course, that it was his last work. May it be our good fortune so to leave this Avorld that, Avhatever may be our last work on earth, it may re¬ ceive like commendation. A laro ' e number of scholars attended his funeral, and his classmates contrib¬ uted a mound of flowers Avith the in¬ scription : “Class of ’88.” We have been very fortunate this AAGiiter in the comfortable condition of our rooms. Even on the coldest days the average temperature has been about 65°. A visitor could not judge the tem])erature, hoAvever, by the ap¬ pearance of the scholars; for some Avould wear Avraps, rubbers and even leggins Avhen the thermometer reads. 70°, if not personally spoken to. We have come to the conclusion that the imagination has a great deal to do with our sensations of heat and cold. An investigating senior has made the discovery that a fly has horns. Teacher.—Tell some of the ways in Avhich government provides for the security of travellers. Y oung lady.— They compel railway corporations to have belles on their locomotives. Value of air that must remain in the lungs after exjiiration : “If anybody Avas pretty near drown, it Avould be of surface to him.”—[Phys. 4. Evils of eating : “We should not eat at intervals.”—[Phys. 4. As the teacher Avearily adds, divides and ranks the class, only to find that the same scholar is driver again, there slips from the lips: “A tAvice told tale” (tail). Our teachers seem to be in great de¬ mand outside of their school duties. We generally see the name of at least one connected Avith nearly every en¬ tertainment of the different religious and secular societies in town. H. B. Spaulding, ’88, has made for the philosophy class a model of an overshot water-wheel Avith trough and pulley attached. Thus far, it surpas¬ ses all other pieces of apparatus hand¬ ed in. This must be a year of awful mor¬ tality for cats—judging by the boys’ coat collars and cuffs. Feline, but un- feelin(g). The air-pump and its numerous ex¬ periments are now an unfailing cause of wonder to our philosophers. Scholars are good examples of re¬ flex action. On the slightest provoca¬ tion they reflex and then repent; but their teachers take exceptions to their reflexions. Latin I. is reading Cicero’s opinion of Avdiat a liberally educated man should be, as set forth in his defence of Archias. “Ne prennez pas ce livre, s’il vous plait. Si A ' ous le prennez je vous siiankerai.” Such Avas the menacing threat written on the cover of the French book of one of the seniors. However, as the street urchin says, “he ain’t the size.” On the occasion of our last big snoAV storm, one indignant boy of the fourth class Avas heard to complain that he thought ’tAvas too mean for it to snoAV on Saturdays; he didn’t see Avhy it couldn’t snow ( 11 some school day, and then there would be a vaca¬ tion. Of how many sons can this be said? “Ex quo nihil imquam doluit pater, nisi quum is non fuit.” O IC. The cliemi try class has plenty of room in the laboratory this year. In¬ stead of 25 scholars and 24 desks as last year, there are two desks for every scholar. Program of the last class meeting of ’86 “.Jim,” . . . . S. .1. Blunt “Popping Corn,” . Lilia F. Hayward “The First Fan,” . Willard L. Fales Music, Lottie A. Jones and S. E. Reed “An Inquisitive and Unpleasant Customer,” Maude Dickinson “Farmer Stebbins on Rollers,” M. L. Godfrey “Taking the Census,” Abbie Madden and Win. Luby “Mark Twain Visits Niagara,” W. J. Cook Music, .... W. G. Clifford Hoc Aenigma Fundamento Sex Aeneidis Librorum Nititur. 25, 37, 49, 70, cognomen Vergili. 11, 19, 41, 20, 14,45, .52, praenomen Ver¬ gili. 26, 33, 92, 32, 22, locus quo Vergilius geni- tilXS GSt 77, 98, 96, 20, 9, 24, 16, 4, musa invocata. 6, 53, 40, 55, genus poematis. 84, 102, 65, 107, dea inimicissima Teucris. 55, 12, 97. 48, 8, 27, 15, una ex Harpyiis. 63, 54. 20, 97, 48, 89, orta ex capite Jovis perfecte armata. 69, 48, 96, 82, 31, origo doloris. 74,26,67, 88, 101, disceptator inter tres deas. 36, 28, 20, 66, 33, 75, pulcberrima femisa et mulier multarum nuptiarum. 77, 71, 90, 2, 108, 75, nurus Ancbisae. 98, 95, 27, 30, 37, 57, lacriniosus vir. 61, 2, 20, 102, 81, quondam notos vultus lull induit. 36, 104, 86, 87, 21, 13, exanimum cujus corpus auro Priamo venditum. 103, 3, 56, 54, 10, redemptus pel Ilesionam H TTptpiiIp 36, 93, 86, 59, 106, 98, regina Trojae. 73, 26, 105, 22, pater Romuli et populi Romani auctor. 29, 38, 27, 100, 96, 54, 19, 108, maritus vio- latus. 75, 5, 48, 62, 51, 73, 27, 04, 46, firmus imperator Mycenae. 58, 102, 42, 44, 61, 33, .59, 57, nomen Rom¬ uli cum in deorum numero collocatus est. 1, 60, 27, 43, 92, 17, 52, notissima fama in¬ sula. 61 , .54, 23, 106, 26, 108, despectus amator. 42, 92, 37, nions Pbrygiae. 88, 99, 40, 81, dea caelestis arcus. 94, 98, 77, 86, 36, li), 22, pater Lyaeus. 55, 48, 79, 47, 36, 54, 5, 35, bic Tyria dolos callidos nexuit. 36, 78, 7, 86, 102, 97, 80, 89, deus vis et al- bae populi. 48, 77, 36, 54, .50, 85, 89, fidus amicus. 75, 68, 91, 27, .54, sepulcrum Enceladi. 18, i)6, 59, 39, 64, paene siinul vidit dilex- itque rapuitque Proserpinam. 76, 35, 31, 72, aemula imperii Carthagini- ensis. 92, 9, 92. 21, “et dux.” 86, 36, 48, 76, 70, 65, portitor Stygis. 89, 61, 33, 15, 46, mendacium dicere potest. .55, 26, 108, 22, 37, 65, 92, 105, 75, non fal¬ sa vates fuit. 8;3, 64, 76, 68, 48, 57, quidam de ventis. 40, 20, 56, 102, 73, alium nomen Trojae. 37, 77, 60, 108, 34, 6, 22, adjutor Entelli. Totum octo et centum lite.ris.constat atqne praedictio rerUm futurarum in Aeneide est. N. 15. We are authorized to state that an e.xtra credit will be given to the first two of each Latin class who present to their teacher correct answers of this enigma.—[Eds. •!|-PEkg0]V1711if5.i!- Charles Barnard, ’85, is employed by W. H. Gile Co. Alice I. Burrell, ’85, is working in Eastman’s box factory. Belle H. Ross, ’85, is employed in the temple shop at Hopedale, Mary F. Connolly, ’85, is at work in Jones Shippee’s boot shop. Supt. Leonard can now be found at his new office in Memorial Hall. Laura M. Ball (Lyman), ‘72, has our congratulations. Elbridge P. Jones, ’85 English, is emjdoyed over the hill in Hopedale. Ex-supt. Hatch, now of Haverhill, called on his Mdford friends recently. Maud L. Johnson, ’84, is a pupil of the Sauveur school of Languages, Boston. Mrs. Clara Howard Shelton, a for¬ mer po])ular assistant of the M. H. S., is in town. Herbert S. Eldredge, ’81, is indul¬ ging in a trip to Georgia and other parts of the south. This time it was Harry C. Tilden, ’86, who entertained his friends when surprised last week. Mary P. Cox, ’86, is taking an en¬ forced vacation, caused by poor health. We hope to quickly welcome her back. Thomas F. Conniff, ’82, has finished his commercial study at Comer’s and is now keeping books for J. F. Strat¬ ton. Addie C. Clark, ’84, recently re¬ ceived a five dollar prize for the best jienmanship at Prof. Becker’s writing school. Clarence Barbour, ’88, has left school, and as he Avas always among the first ten of the class, we can ill af¬ ford his loss. Harry P. Crosby, ’85, while prepar¬ ing for his spring examinations at Worcester, is shouting “hello” at the telephone office. Horace A. Brown, ’85, is president, and S. Ernest Fletcher, ’84, is secreta¬ ry of the Trinity church Guild for the ensuing year. News comes to us from North Platte, Nebraska, that Frank Richard¬ son, once of ’80_, is a very successful cashier in one of the local banks there. The class of ’86 is the first gr.adua- tinA class Avhich has for one of its members a child of a graduate of this school. Mabel L. Godfrey, is the daughter of Cora A. Chapin (God¬ frey), ’62, and Win. R. Luby, son of Joanna M. Coughlan (Luby), 65. -FOR FINE- BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS In all the Leading Styles, go to R, Pv HADLEY’S 123 Main Street, Milford. Jgp Satisfaction Guaranteed. STAMPING OF ALL KINDS Neatly Executed. MRS. C. B. BARNES, At the MAMMOTH 5 10 CENT STORE, 80 MAIN STREET, MILFORD. DR. R. H. COCHRAN, Mechanics Block, Milford. JOHN MADDEN, Dealer in TEAS, COFFEES and CHOICE PROVISIONS. 29 EXCHANGE STREET. C. F. WIGHT, TUNER AND REPAIRER OF •5-PI N03 7IND Ope IN?, - Warerooms in Washington Block, Milford. {[ “Church Organ Tuning a Specialty. L, E. FALES, COUNSELOR at LAW, Alhambra Bloch, Milfcrd. FOUNDRY DEPARTMENT, HOPEDALE MACHINE COMPANY, HOPED.ILE, MASS. Manufacturers of I ine Iron, Brass, and Composi¬ tion Castsng. H, Z XjIT. (Continued.) Down the Connecticut in a Canoe. Monday, August 24. Items : Signs of a rainy day at G a. m.; along tramp for milk; two de¬ serted farmhouses within a mile of camp; success at the third after an urgent request; a hee line to camp; no breakfast, not even a fire started — because the matches were with him who went for the milk; discourage¬ ment; remorse. We quickly made nj) our lost time, however, and pushed out of the brook into the main stream at 9.30, just as the rain began to fall. After a hasty council, we decided that it was just as loet to remain as to go on, and so, with our rubber suits, rubber canoe covering and a sponge to absorb the little pools that constantly collect¬ ed in the hollows of the coverings. We pushed on (trying to convince ourselves that it was only a s iower) nntil 4 o’clock, when we reached the Hanover, (N. H.) log-boom, 20 miles below. Tlie boom reached from bank to baidv, with a narrow place near the centre, where a partially sunken log was supjiosed to allow boats to glide over. Ours could have done so had it been flat-bottomed; but the Avater Avas so shalloAv that the keel Avould have struck and the strong current turned us OA er. On the New Ilain])- shire side, Ave found that the end log Avas fastened by a chain to a tree on the bank, but with just enough slack to alloAV the canoe to slip under, be¬ tween the log and the shore. W e then dropped doAvn tAvo miles further to Hanover falls, the goal of our morning’s desires. There Avas one house in sight on the left bank, but no acc.omrnodations for us, and Hanover village (Dartmouth college) Avas tAvo miles back by a rough road. Seven hours’ exposure in the rain had made even rubber useless, and Ave felt a little discouraged as Avell as chilled, as Ave once more embarked, paddled up stream again, in order to avoid the current, and crossed over to the Ver¬ mont side to Hartford. No house was in sight ; but, a mile distant, a good natured man Avas found, Avho boarded the Avorkmen engaged in building the huge pul] and jiaper mills Avhich Avere to use the very val¬ uable Avater poAver situated here. He immediately went to our aid Avith horse and Avagon, and soon the canoe was sheltered in his barn, and Ave in a pleasant room Avith a Avelcome fire. This time, Ave Avere so fortunate as. to keep our extra clothing dry, and Avith the loan of slippers, our spirits began to rise, and Ave Avere exceeding¬ ly ])rompt Avhen the bell for supper rang at G o’clock. As Ave had not stojjped for dinner on account of the rain, Ave have our doulits Avhether our host made any profit from his excel¬ lent supper; for we think that Ave, lik e the “big fish” of sacred Avrit, had SAvalloAved the profit as well as the supper. We spent a quiet evening in our room reading, Avriting, and drying our clothing. Tuesday, August 25. We sle])t long and soundly and aAvoke to And every prospect of anoth¬ er rainy day. The roaring of the falls gi’eeted our ears and reminded us that there Avas Avork ahead. There are tAvo sets, the u])per and the lower; the dam at the u])])er is so high that it sets the Avater back for 13 miles, Ave were told, and furinshes tremendous poAver for gritiding the Avood to pulp for the pa])er niill. At the upper falls, quite a pretty village is growing up, and it promises to be a busy place as soon as the mills are comjdeted. The main line of rail¬ road runs through it and Avill give it good facilities for transportation. A half-mile down stream are the loAver falls, and below these our host carried us and the canoe. The water looked threatening, and rocks, logs and a fierce current seemed eager to Avreck us. We ventured in, hoAvever, and aimed for the further shore, and by gradually moving forward diagonally, avoided all obstructions. During INfon- day’s trip the dam had so retarded the current that it Avas of little assistance ; today, hoAvever, it SAvept us on and kept us busy Avatching for the smooth¬ est Avater. It Avas only two miles to White RIa ' - er Junction, Avhere Ave bought meat and home-made bread, and obtained infor¬ mation about the river doAvn to Clare¬ mont Junction, the end of our river trip. From Junction to Junction by rail it is 23 miles, and by Avater very little more, as this part of the river is nearly straight. We had lost two hours in the morning trying to decide upon the Aveather, and it Avas then just 11 o’clock, so Ave thought Ave Avould run doAvn to West Hartland, Vt., falls (6 1-2 miles) for dinner, and there dry our blankets, tent and boat. We found the bed of the falls to be of rough, sharp edged ledges, calhal ra¬ zor edged, and a powerful current of Avater rushing over them; but by let¬ ting the canoe down Avith lines to the worst ])art, Ave had a short carry, and then a hot steak dinner made us “men again.” (To be continued ) The Golden Age. It is someAvhat difticult iioaa ' , Avhen civilization has made such strides, and the Avorld is all alive Avith bustling, energetic men, to imagine the contli- tion of the earth, as it is supposed to have been in the golden age of Roman mythology. In those golden days, there Avere no Avorrying cares nor Avearying duties. No farmers tilled the soil, for the most abundant crops greAV spontaneously, year after year. Then, no fatlier Avas throAvn out of employjnent in mid-Avinter ; there Avere no Avretched homes Avhere chil¬ dren cried Avith hunger and cold; ev¬ erybody Avas contented and happy. Men Avere not obliged to build even the rudest shelter, for there Avas no change of seasons. No poet then could say : — “What is so rar as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days,” for indeed, all Avere perfect, and the eye Avas everyAvhere pleased Avith Avaving green fields, and bright, blooming floAA ' ers. Men had neither separate homes nor lands, but every¬ thing was in common, and they lived as one great family. There Avere no Vanderbilts nor Goulds, no beggars nor outcasts. There were no books, nor matters pertaining to them ; no Shakespeare to sing of “the Avhining schoolboy Avith his satchel and shin¬ ing morning face, creeping like a snail uuAvillingly to school.” No busi¬ ness, no laAvs, no government existed ; it Avns an animal life, tor Avhen hunger and thirst had been satisfied, the goal Avas reached, the highest aim accom¬ plished. It AV ' ould seem, at first thought, that, as men had no limitation to their rights and no one to exercise authority over them, there Avould have been no restraint from crime ; but as they had no vexations nor trials to ex¬ cite envy or malice, there Avere no fierce contentions, and hence none of the aAvful engines of Avar none of the dreadful losses of life, by Avhich so many homes have been made desolate. What an Elysium this age Avould have been for some of the hard-Avork- ing farmers of the present day, Avhose rocky ground yields them only a mea¬ gre living, and for the many unhapj)y operatives Avho have been cum})elled to look upon life only as a struggle for existence, Avho have no goal to strive for, no chance to enjoy the beauties of Nature, and no hope reaching beyond their daily routine of toil ! But the golden age Avith all its de¬ lightful features passed aAvay, and the silver and the brazen age came on. Then, struggles for existence, fierce contentions, and even cruel wars arose, sure indications of Avhat Avas to folloAv in the last of those fabulous ages of Avhich Dvid sings. The iron age Avell deserved its name, and seemed a forerunner of our oAvn unquiet time ; for men Avere treacher. Z ' V . ous and deceitful, sons plotted for the death of their fathers in order to gain possession of the family property, and step-mothers, that name always sym¬ bolic of cruelty, poisoned as well as abused their step-children. Yet this age had redeeming fea¬ tures, for man began to realize the value of the resources Avhich Nature had placed at his command. Ships were built, and Avaters hitherto un- knoAvn Avere crossed. This Avas the birthday of the Avorld-Avdde commerce of the present, upon Avhich, to such a degree, dejiends the civilization and prosperity of nation s. Had the golden age continued, what Avould have been our ]n-esent surroundings ? On eA’ery side, green fields and Avooded hills, a few rude huts, perhaps, here and there, indolent j peojde, flocks and herds grazing on the hillside and in the Amlleys, but no signs of toil, no busy hum of machin¬ ery, no thrifty villages Avith their AAdiite church spires to impress one Avith a sense of rest and comfort, no commerce to promote our civilization by association Avith foreign nations, bringing Avithin our reach their rich natural and manufactured products, by an exchange of our goods for theirs. Nor, in fact, wmiild there be any goods to exchange, for no tall chimneys of factories and mills Avould meet the eye. Factories Avould be un- _ knoAvn,and the rivers, unrestrained by man, Avould roll on to the sea. There Avmuld have been no ])erse- A ering Columbus, no Watt wouhl have Avatched the vibrating kettle-lid and learned a lesson for man’s hapi)iness and progress ; no Agassiz would have revealed the great secret of Nature; no Longfellow, beloved in all lands, Avould have sung to us in such sAvect strains; no HaAvthorne Avould have de¬ lighted us with his AA ' eird fancies. We should look in vain for the great masters of the ]Aencil, the brush, the chisel, and the lyre. Let the sharp contrast be- tAveen the ages be a lesson to us to use Avell Avhatever poAvers and pi-ivi- liges we enjoy, so that each day may find us- farther advanced than its jired- ccessor, and so that Ave may fill well our stations in life Avhether they be high or humble. Surely, Ave, Avith our great advanta¬ ges of ])rotecting laws, the means of a broad education, and unlimited pos¬ sibilities in the future,ought to sing:— “Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul, As the swift seasons roll! Leave thy low-vaulted Past! Let each new temple, nobler than the last. Shut thee from Heaven with a dome more vast. Till thou at length art free, Leaving thine outgroAvn shell By life’s unresting sea!” a. m. av., ’85. SIT FO Eg YOUR P 1 ®T®GIAP 1 S AT lOO MAIN STREET, MILFORD, AT E. L. WILLIS . DENTIST. aEO. L. OOOEE, D. D. S. Rooms over Milford XationI Rank, 178 MAIN STREET, - - MILFORD. B. II. SPAULDING, MANUFACTURER Oli Men’s, Boys’ anil CMlilreii ' s Straw Gooils, Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford, Mass. Salesrooms, 625 Broadway, Xew York. H. N. DAY, D. D. S., Surg-eorL IDe3n.tist, Alhambra Block, Milford. Office Hours: - - 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. INDEMNITATEM LEGEMQUE, AT HOLDROCK’S, CXLVII. MAIN STREET. AVE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS -IN- CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL WEAR. B. E. HARRIS, CLOTHIER. IKVING BLOCK, OPP. POST OFFICE, Milford, Mass. . Everett Cheney, PERIODICALS AND FANCY GOODS, 130 M.ain street, Milford. AGENT FOR THE BOSTON HERALD. DEALER IN Carpetings, Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron AA ' are, Paper Hangings, Upholstery Goods, Chamber Sets, Etc. 160 and 103 Alain Street, - - Alilford, Alass. O- W- TT T-ILC QZZ HAS THE MOST Complete Assortment of the Latest Novelties IN GOLD PENS, PENCILS, Fountain and Stylograpliic Pens at the Lowest Prices. 0-- IF. Billon, Dealer in nVC IB JA T S !:ie AND PROVISIONS, Fruits, Vegetables. Butter, Eggs, Etc. Also, home- cured Hams and home-made Sausages. 33 Exchange Street. FIXE MILLINERY AND HAIR GOODS AT PAVILION MILLINERY PARLORS, MUSIC HALL BLOCK, MAIN STREET, MILFORD. MORGAN’S PHARMACY. Sponges, Gums, Oils and Alcohol. CHOICE FANCY GOODS. MORSE ' S ASPARAGUS KIDNEY CURE, MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE. MUSIC HALL BLOCK, - - AlILFORD. CJAXjX, .A.T rr. 79 AIAIN STREET, AIILPORD, For a large assortment of CONFECTIONERY AND FRUIT. All Ice Cream orders for parties and church fairs will be promptly attended to. Prices as low as the lowest. Heath Brothers, FASHIONABLE TAILORS, NEW YORK BOOT ANO SHOE STORE. M. A. Saunders, GRANT BLOCK, - . MILFOBD MARY GAHAG-AN, DRESS AND CLOAK MAKER, 100 MAIN ST., MILFORD. Up Stairs. MEMORIAL HALL ANO OEPOT LIVERY AND SALE STABLES, First-class Teams for all occasions, at reasonable prices. Horses, Carriages, Harnesses, Etc., for Sale or E. change. Transients Promptly Cared For. T. F. DA VO REX, rroprietor. JESSE A. TAFT, ATTOENEY AND CODNSELIOB AT LAW, 118 Main Street, Milford. A Fine assortment of Ladies’ and Gents’ BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS Can he found at the oa-k:, XjIL ' Z ' ivz . DR. FLATLEY’rCODGH SYRUP The Best in the World. I ' ivery Bottle Warranted- Made By T. leiCE, 116 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Mrs. H. M. Fisher, DRESS AND CLOAK MAKER, No 118 Main Street., Over Heath Brothers’ Clothing Store. ELDREDGE BEATTEY, HOUSE PAINTERS and PAPER HANGERS, And Dealers in Doors, Sasli, Blinds, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnisli, Putty, Curtain Fixtures, Window Shades and Paper Hangings. 133 Main Street, - - - Milford, Mass The Best and Cheapest place to buy FRUITS AND OONFEOTIONEET IS AT J. W. ROBERTS’. Cake and Ice Cream constantly on hand. Wedding Cake a Specialty. THAYERS’ BLOCK. Main Street, Milford, Mass. GO TO 0 . 1 . JLlDJiOS LS’, To Purchase PICTURE FRAMES Of all kinds. A large assortment of Mouldings on hand. J. EDWARD RODIER, PROVISION MARKET, Veal, Lamb, Mutton, Beef, Pork, Lard, Etc., Con¬ stantly on Hand. Vegetables, Fruits and Game in their .Seasons. South Bow Street. Geo. H. Whittemore, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles and Eye-Glasses. Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing. 110 Main Street, Milford. MADE TO MEASURE. 3IILFORD, MASS. (t Agt. Lewando’s French Dye House. CO.A.Ij! WOOH! Lime, Cement, Hair. Also, Brick and Hay of the best quality always on hand by Xj. COOI , Pond Street, - - Near Depot. Telephone from Cook Bros. Market. “Active shears gather no rust.” Restless activity proves the man. —[Goethe. Intellect is not a tool, but a hand th.at can handle any tool.—[Carlyle. A road-bed is for the convenience of wheels when they are tired. A sixteen year old girl can soften and whiten her hands, by soaking them in dishwater three times every day. What is the rate of interest when “distance lends enchantment to the view?” “I have the subject at my finger’s end,” said the student as he folded his “crib” at examination. A girl who was reading, exclaimed, “Why, grandma, here’s a typographi¬ cal error !” “Kill it!” said the old la¬ dy, adjusting her glasses, “it is one of those pesky bugs that’s eating the dic¬ tionary.” “The ingenuity, which is devoted to knavery, if turned to honest in¬ dustry, would not only suffice to carry the world towards virtue, but would make the knaves prosperous and re¬ spectable citizens.”—[Fielding. The seniors were taking their first practical lesson in astronomy. One imaginative youth was taking in the queen of the night for all she was worth. Another smart specimen cov¬ ered the end of the telescope with his hat. “Why, the moon is inhabited,” slowly came from the observer. The hat is for sale cheap.—[Ex. Prof.: “Why does a duck put his head under water?” Pupil: “For diver’s reasons.” Prof.: “Why does he go on land ?” “For sundry reasons,” Prof.: “Next, you may tell us why a duck puts his head under water.” Second pupil: “To liquidate his bill.” Prof.: “And why doe.s he go on land ?” “To make a run on the bank.”—[Ex. “Knowledge, like the fairy’s wand, ennobles whatever it touches. The humblest occupations are adorned by it, and without it the most exalted positions appear to true men mean and low.” “Power and wealth are noble aims and, when rightly use l, may be the means of conferring un¬ measured blessings on mankind; but knowledge has nobler fruits than these, and the worth of your knowledge is to be measured, not by the credits it will add to your account in ledger nor the position it will give you among men; but by the extent to wbicli it educates your higher nature and ele¬ vates you in the scale of manhood.” —[Prof. J. P. Cooke. A. L, SMITH, Livery, Sale and Boarding STABLE. First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices. Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central Street, - - MILFORD, MASS. A START IN LIFE FOR YOONG MEN Is an Important Problem in Every Home. Self-Support is essential in manhood, Self-Reliance a strong defense. MORE THAN 3 3,000 OF THE Prosperois Bmess Mei of To-Daj WEBE TRAINED For Active, Useful Business Life AT Eastman College Poughkeepsie. N. Y. For Twenty-Five Years it has been the most popular and Largest Private School in America. It is to-day the only institution devoted to the specialty of teaching Young and Middle-Aged Men how to get a living, make money, and become enterprising, in¬ dustrious, useful citizens. It is the ONLY SCHOOL in the world where the course of study is practical, instead of Tlieorctical; where the students act as Buy¬ ers, Sellers, Traders, Bankers, Bookkeepers and Accountants in actual business oper¬ ations; where the Bank Bills, Fractional Currency and Merchandise are actually USED, and have a real value, and every transaction is just as legitimate and bona fide as in any Mercantile, Banking or Busi¬ ness House. TO TA L EXPENSES. Board, Tuition Fee and Stationery for the prescribed business course of three months, ilKX) to $11.5. Applicants may enter any week-day in the year. The Illustrated Catalogue Giving full information in regard to course of study, time required, expenses, etc., will be mailed on receipt of three letter stamps. Prospectus giving terms and a synopsis of the course of study, mailed free. Address EASTMAN COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Yol. II. MILFORD, MASS., FEBRUARY, 1886. No. 6 1732—Washington.— 1799 THK I50Y. Children, we are told, show their bringing up by their actions, and sure¬ ly Washington could have jjaid no greater tribute to the early teachings of his mother than he did throughout his life. By no means an ordinary boy, he seemed to possess the best traits of boyhood. Ilaving for a close companion his mother, and his nearest associates being ])ersons much older than him ' self, he seemed mature be¬ yond his years, and, when only thir¬ teen, gathered together a- set of rules to govern his every-day life. Unlike so many of the boys who have grown to be great men, he did not have to struggle with poverty and want to get an education, for, born of wealthy parents, he had all t he privi- leiies of the times. He showed until- ing zeal in his search for knowledge, and seemed always searching out the true meaniug and object of life, and the best ways of accomplishing that object. It must be remembered that he did not. have half the books that can be had by the boy of today, but he studied more zealously those which he did have. II(! was very passionate, having in¬ herited a high temper as well as the spirit of command, but by the infiu- ence of one of the best of mothers, was taught to govern and control his tem]ier. One of his rules, “L ndertake not what you cannot iierform,” was care¬ fully followed by him, for he never undertook anything but what he did and dill well. lie seemed always to find time for everything, and never did his work in a hurrierl manner. And still,as other boys, he was fond of sports, and in them :is in almost every¬ thing else, he ex ' celled most of his ))layfellows and was always leader. Though so young in years, we see dominant the brave, resolute sj)irit, bold, fearless for the right, Avhich characterized his future life. His truthfulness has become proverbial, and, in fact, Washington seems to have been as nearly perfect as any boy on record. f. v. c., ’86. XriE SCHOLAR. In the days of Washington’s youth, an education was not so easily ob¬ tained as at the present time, and it was customary among the wealthy planters to comjilete their children’s education by giving them instruction in England. George’s elder bi ' otlier had this advantage, while George himself received the rudiments of education in the best establishment which his neighborhood afforded. Here he profited largely by the slen¬ der advantages he possessed, and this instruction, together Avith his home training, made him what he was, honored, loved and respected through life, reverenced and mourned in death. It seems that AYashington had no instruction in grammar, and that the actual amount of knowledge acquired by him at school was much less than that which is taught at the present high schools. But if his acquisitions were not great, he had formed habits which were of greater use. Washington beeajne honored and renowned desjnte all the disadvantages under which he labored, and came forward, truly “hrst in war, first in ])eace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Since AYashington effected so much through all the trials and struggles of his early life, Avhat ought we, the scholars of today, to accomplish? AYe may establish liabits of punctuality, jiatience and ordei ' , even if we do not devote ourselves to the lessons. V e may accustom ourselves to be guided by inclinations of dutv rather than « « ])leasure, and endeavor to win the esteem and love of eveiyone about us. o. L. s., ’86. THE SURVEYOR. AA ashington, when a small boy, showed a decided preference for math¬ ematical studies, and as he grew older he mastered the higher branches of mathematics. He made a practical use of his knowledge in surveying land near the district school which he attended. Leaving school, he went to visit his brother, Avho owned the estate at Mt. Yernon. AA hile there, he became ac¬ quainted Avith an eccentric old En¬ glish nobleman. Lord Faii-fax, Avho, ])leased Avith his appearance, eng.aged liim for a doubloon a day to survey some Avild tracts of land which he possessed in the interior. Although it Avas in the month of March and the snoAv Avas still to be seen on the summits of the Allegha- nies, evincing much of that energy Avhich he displayed so often in after life, Avith a horse and guide he set out to accom])lish the task which he had undertaken. For a month he spent the most of his time in the forest, bivouacking in the open air at night, often drenched to the skin, shivering under the cutting Avinds of March, he underAvent trials that Avere Avell calcu¬ lated to make a hardy constitution one of iron. It Avas here in this Avilderness that he became accustomed to the hard¬ ships, dangers and perils Avith which he was afteiwards surrounded. Here that he obtained that discijiline, cour¬ age and self-reliance, that knowledge in Avood-craft, Avhich served him in such g ' ood stead in the French and In- dian Avar. Little did the sturdy Virginian boy dream, as he forded the streanis savoI- len Avith spring rains, or Avalkcd under the dindy lighted arches of the forest, that he Avas to lav the foundation, deep and strong, of a nation of fifty millions of free jieople, Avhose ]K)sses- sions extend from ocean to oeeaTi. o . That ho ])crfonno(l his work of sur- A ' cying fiathfnlly is proved by tlie fact tliat on his return, thongli l)nt six¬ teen years of age, lie was a])])ointed ] nblic surveyor for a term of three years. A book of liis surveys is carefully kei)tin the State Department at Wash¬ ington. It is a model of neatness and accnracy. Tlie qualities which made Washing¬ ton a success in life were courage, self-control, energy, perseverance, faithfulness, and honesty. We can, at least, draw one great lesson from the qualities exhibited in him as a surveyor: that of laithtulness in little things, llow well were the words of sci’iiiture fuliilled : “Thou hast been faithful in a few things, I will make thee ruler over many w. J. c., ’80. an instant. When he a]q)earcd before his we.ary and enfeebled army, his I look was calm, his de])ortment unem- bai-rassed, the self-possession winch lie always dis])layed ins])iring coniidence in others. On Cliristm.as night, Wash¬ ington achieved a great ■ictory at Trenton, broke up the Ib ' itish i)Osts on the Delaware, and revived the flagging ho]U’s of the American peojfle. in 17 81, at Yorktown, after a siege of twenty-one days, the British army surrendered. This wss the flnishing stroke of the war. Two years after, Washington resigned the commission he had borne so i ' aithfnlly, and retired to i ri ate life, can-ying with him the affection and gi’atitude of his countiy, and the admiration of the world. L. A. j., ’86. things ” THE SOLDIEU. THE PRESIDEXT. The French and Indian war had begun when Gen. Ih ' addock arri ' e(l from England. W ashington was with him at tlie time of his defeat and in the conflict he seemed to be every¬ where, I ' iding fearlessly in all direc¬ tions. Every other oflicer on horse¬ back was either killed or wounded, and he alone remained unharmed! Surely a Divine Providence watched over him that day, to jireserve him for the greater events in which he tvas to take so active a jiart! As the Pevolutionary war ap¬ proached, AVashington carefully and shrewdly watched public events, sym- jiathizing with the jieojde in their struggles to free themseb ' es Irom British tyranny. In June, 1775, AYashington was ajipointed by the Continental Congress, commander-ii:- chief of the army. Although he by no means sought this distinguished yet fearful trust, he modestly acccqited it, jiledging himself to do all in his jiower for the country he loved so well. Imagine the difli- cnlties of his situation! Tlie army, though consisting of several thousand, Avas without discijiline and almost entirely destitute of arms, Avhile tlie British forces, amply su])plied with military stores ami necessary equip¬ ments, held command of Boston. AAbishington ajq lied himself with his characteristic zeal .and carefulness to the duties before him. The next year, we find that he an¬ noyed the British in Boston until they Avere ol)liged to evacuate the t ' Awn and the American army entered in triumjih. In New York, he devoted himself to strengtliening the defences. From here he was forced to reti ' cat to AA’ hite Plains, thence, to New Jersey. IPis situation then was a most discour¬ aging one, yet lie never Avavered for At length he is crowned Avith the grearest honor of the country, an honor unsought and undesired; for, after the strifes and turmoils of battle Avere over, his only ambition Avas the rest and relii’ement of private citizen¬ ship. But it seemed to all that he was the right and only one for organ¬ izing the new government, and so, although against his Avishes, he assumed his duties, choosing the most talented men of the land for consultation and advice. AYhat a task Avas before him! Yet he did not shrink from it, always feel¬ ing that “his highest duty Avas to his his countiy and his God.” The ex¬ tent of country that lie was to govern was much larger than any former re¬ public, the Avest uncultivated and iiardly exqflored, filled Avith lurking, hostile Indians; the treasury em])ty; credit Avorthless; no foreign com¬ merce; feelings of hostility betAveen his own and the mother country. Yet, by his administration, the United States Avas raised to jirosperity from its state of embarrassment; commerce was restored; ]ieace Avas negotiated with the savages, and he showed his magnanimity by trying to educate and ciiilize them; and when war sjirang iq) betAveen France and En¬ gland, he foresaw that neutrality wouhl be the best ])olicy, regardle.ss as to Avhat might be his loss of jiopulari- ty. In line, by his noble efforts he gave a character to the country. s. E. H., ’86. Ills DEBT TO ms MOTIIEK. Both sacri. ' d and jirofane history has shown that jiredictions as to a man’s character maybe made from a knowl¬ edge of his mother’s mental and mor¬ al attributes. Evil tendencies, inqiure deeds, uiigenerons dis])Ositions in the mother appear in the son with increas¬ ed wickedness. If she be a woman of great nobility, she bequeaths to her son the elements of an honorable life. Such a woman Avas Madame Mary AVashington. The history of AA’ ' ashington’s life bears continued evidence of his great conscientionsness. In the copy-books of his early schooldays, in his diaries, in his actions as general of an army, in his decisions Avhen first man in all the United States, Ave see the results of his mother’s teachings; for it Avas she Avho instructed him to be exact and j ist in all his dealings. In his code of mor.als and manners, written at the advice of his mother, is the fol- loAving: “bailor to keep alive in your heart ' that little spark of celestial light called conscience.” Aladame AA’ ashington early instilled into her son’s character that deference for woman for Avhich he Avas especial¬ ly noted. Her religious teachings h.ad great influence in tlie formation of his character. Biogra])hical sketches ])ic- ture Aladame AVashington surrounded by her little family, reading to them from MattheAv Hale’s Contemplations. From the lessons of this book and i from the quiet chats Avith his mother, j AYashington le.arncd many fine max¬ ims by which he regulated his conduct in after life. It Avas his mother Avho shoAved him the necessity of having perfect control over his temper. It Avas she Avho taught him to be truth¬ ful. To his mother, AYashington OAved many of his best traits of character. It is true that he Avas endoAved by na¬ ture Avith many fine qualities. His mother’s counsel and adA’ice fell not upon barren ground, but upon a soil Avell adapted to receive them, and in the harvest yielded a rich croj) of no¬ ble deeds. g. p. f., ’86. He — “As a general rule, men haA ' e brains and Avoinen have not; of course there are exce])tions.” She — “Y ' ou and I are exceptions, aren’t Ave?” __ —[Ex. Thrice is he armed Avho hath his quarrel just.—The Bard of Avon. And four times he who gets his hloAV in fust.—Josh Billlings. -[Ex. “Doctor,” said a despairing patient to his i)hysician, “I am in a dreadful condition. I can neither lay nor set. AYhat shall I do?” “I think yon had better roost,” Avas the reply.—[Ex. Pa])a (soberly)—“That Avas quite a monstrosity you had in the ])arlor, last evening.” ] Iaud (nettled)—“Indeed! dhat must deiiend on one’s under¬ standing of the term ‘monstrosity.’ ” Pajia (thonghtfully)—“AAbdi, tAvo htmds on one pair of shoulders, for example.” -[Ex. LI BUY YOUR 3DK-‘2 ' C3-003DS We trust tliat “Ananias Ilatcliet” of the Albany Cue is not troubled with the terrors of an overworked di- geslion. There was certainly a mark¬ ed contrast between the style of his article and that of Bancroft’s History. The Latin School Register omits to s:ive its readers the class vear of “Wil- 4 liam Nye,” who has written for its last two numbers. It is very fortunate to have so humorous a Bill in its corps of writers. What’s his bill? AT T- IF’. Mechanics Block, 138 M.ain Street., Milford, Mass. GEORGE G. PARKER, Attorney Counsellor at Law, No. 2 Wasliiiigtoii Block, Milford. There are some of our exchanges which we always open before leaving the post-office, as we are sure to find matters of interest in them. Of tliis number is the II. S. Review of New¬ ton, which, as it grows in years, also grows in grace. Of this number, too, is the Critic, a live and entertaining paper. We have wondered with what the Exonian would fill its columns when out-door games ceased ; but the editors were equal to the emergency, and have published a long list of polo rules. If more space were given to the “literary societies,” the interest in them would not have “so noticeably dirninishefl.” The Higli School Journal, of Chica¬ go, shows its enter])rise by presenting each subscriber, and also each ex¬ change, we jn-esume, as we received a copy, with a photo-lithogra[)h of a magnificent high school. The build- ing is as yet on pajier, but is to be a reality of the near future. The Washburn Argo says: “We have noticed in several exchanges e.s- says on some of our most famous jio- ems. It is questionable taste, we think, to juiblish jiroductions of this kind. It rarely enlightens one, and often takes all the beauty from the original.” As the colleges of New Eng¬ land are now requiring a “special fit” in this very kind of work, and on these particular subjects, jicrhajis this fact may explain the “questionable taste.” At all events, we soon jiro- ])Ose to do the same thing. H. C. SN ELL, Dealer in MEATS AND PROVISIONS Fruits, Vegetables, Biekles, Ktc. Also, lioiue- ciired Hams and home-made .Sausages. 64 MAIN STREET. HENRY S. CUSHMAN, Manufacturer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. .Vlso on baud. Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, .Storm Covers, Wliii.s, Lap Robes, Horse Collars, Etc. Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. 70 MAIN ST., MILFORD. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in DlamoMs, f atcliES, Cloits ami Jeielry, 132 Main St., Milford. For Four Medical Adoice, Consult Dr. TFI J. Clarke., 100 Main Street. OUR PENCIL SHARPENERS FOR SCHOOL USE, Have been adopted by many of the best schools in the country. DUTCHEH TEMPLE COMPANY, Hopedale, Mass. ALL ORDEBS FOR Judging from the contents of the Perdue, it is tloing good work for the West by the industrial education it is giving its young men. It seems to be to the West what the School of Tech¬ nology is to New England. We credit the Record of Woon¬ socket with a vigorous editorial, stating facts, alas! too true. As re¬ gards tliat other little matter, we for¬ give and forejet, and shall redouble oiir exertions not to do the same thing in the future. Continued on page 6. CxE OC E K.Z z: s Received from the High .School .Scholars, will be promptly delivered by the BOSTON GROCERY AND TEA HOUSE. G. F. WINCH, Proprietor. E. G. MOORE, Offers to the Public all leading varieties of CUT FLOWERS FLORAL MK Of all kinds. Give him a call. ► CURRIER KENDALL, OWE PRICE Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goocts, HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS,ETC. POST OFFICE BLOCK, MILFORD. BTJ ' V ' VOUE. DRY GOODS AND SMALL WARES AT IGG MAIN STREET, OF COBURN 0 LM STEAD. DK. G-EO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, A T 168 Main Street, Milford, MILFORDv GRANITE U COMPANY. Building and Monumental Work Of all kinds executed with despatch. This Granite is pronounced the best in the state. Does not change its color, ami is free from iron. Samples furnished on application. Estimates made on work in any part of the country. FiiEi) SWASKV, Agt. J. B. B.xxCROFT, Tieas. T. C. EASTMAN, Manufacturer of All Kinds of BOOT AND SHOE BOXES AND BAND BOXES -FOR- STRAW GOODS. -ALSO- Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes. Mill, Corner of Central ami Depot Street, Milford. n u y YOU R RIBBONS, LACE AND SMALL WARES, OF G. T. PALES CO., 15Jf Main St., Milford. CLAFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers of CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Bo.ston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A.Claflin Co., 116 Church St, W. H. BOURNE CO., DEALERS IX FANCY GOOD.S, YARNS, AND DKESS TltlMMINGS. |!gg “Also Infants’ Goods of all Kinds. lOG .Main Street, Milford, Ma.ss. I ‘V ' Y’. ’I ' PEv07IK,:IiIIiY|IVY. FEBRUARY, 1886. Published iNIonthly During the School Year, BY The Senior Class of the Milford High School, PRINTED BY G. M. BILLINGS. GEXERAI, EDITORS. GRACE P. FIELD and W. J. CoOK. PERSOKAL EDITORS. ABBIE I. MADDEN and 1. H. FAIRBANKS. LOCAL EDITORS. LILLA F. HAYWARD and W. G. CLIFFORD. BUSINESS EDITORS. CORA L. SNELL and N. E. TOUGAS. SUBSCRIPTION BATES. (Ten Numbers.) For the Y ' ear, . 40 cents j Single Copies, . 6 cents This paper is for sale at the well-known drug store of J. Allen Rice, where subscriptions for the year will also be received, and back numbers can be obtained. Address all communications to THE OAK, LILY AND IVY, Box 871. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post-Office, as second class matter. Editorial. A seal is a jiiece of raetal, precious stone, or other hard substance on which is engraved an image, inscription or device. The material thus engraved is used in making impressions on some soft substance, as wax. Anciently the wax used was white, .and the impres¬ sion of the seal in it served as an evi¬ dence of the authenticity of the docu¬ ment to which it was attached. Wax of various colors is now used, and not only is it placed on all public docu¬ ments, wills, deeds, etc., but on ])rivate letters; for the young lady of the pe¬ riod must have her scented wax, her candles, and her monogram engraved on a precious stone. Frequently we see little circular pieces of colored paper affi.xed to doc¬ uments, and sometimes a scroll or ring made with the pen in imitation of the seal. These serve the purposes of seals. All cities and most towns have their seals ; but recent inquiry has de¬ veloped the fact that Milford has none, outside of her court seal. How it hap])ens that a town of her size and standing should be without one, we do not know. It seems strange that the subject has received no considera¬ tion from the public. The snow has disappeared, and also all thoughts of the purposed sleigh- ride of tiie first class; yet the young ladies are still hopeful. They are now contemplating a trip to Boston, includ¬ ing a visit either to the Battle of Gettysburg or the Jai)anese Village. AVe are authorized to state that no boys need apply. The High School. A high-school education is a benefit, no matter what we intend to become in after life. Obliged, day after day, to assemble at a fixed time, we are taught a jiractical lesson in punctuali¬ ty; and the discijiline—mental, moral, and physical—to which we are subject¬ ed, is an assistance throughout our lives. Bv obedience to t ' .ie rules of the school, we form the habit of sub¬ mitting to the judgment of those who have had more experience than our¬ selves, and thus later, as citizens, are more amenable to the laws of the land. As a high school is not a respecter of birth or wealth, all are on an equal footing; each, however, must regard the rights of the others. There, side by side, sit rich and ]) 00 r; and it is soon apparent that it is mental ability that gives caste to the scholai‘’s life. Our studies broaden and develop our mental powers. The study of mathematics increases the reasoning faculty and is the foundation of the sciences. The study of the classics and of the modern languages is strict, disciplinary work; for we must not only learn each day’s lesson, but must keep it in readiness for use in every following lesson; we must be able to select the words in their proper order, and form connected English sentences; we must avoid words derived directly from the foreign word, thus becoming familiar with English synonyms. The fact that many English words are de¬ rived from foreign languages enables us to tell at sight the meaning of new words, and so the study of the lan¬ guages is of great value in the study of English. In fine, there are so many little ])oints of which we must be watchful, that faithful work in the clas¬ sics reipiires of one the ajiplication and l erseverance which are chai’acteristic of the successful man. The student of English literature makes a careful and critical study of the works of the best authors; he searches for the hidden thought in passages that at first appear blind and meaningless ; he cultivates a taste for a thorough instead of a hasty reading of the best literature. We are taught the jirinciples of our town, state and national government. In fact, the discipline of the school it¬ self is a practical lesson in civil gov¬ ernment. J Another subject of vital importance is the anatomy, physiology and hy¬ giene of our bodies, and the use and abuse of stimulants. AVe are taught the laws of matter, al¬ so, its iihysical and chemical projierties, and those phenomena that depend up¬ on ])hysical and chemical changes. AVe learn of the wonderful progress that has been made in the various sciences, and are taught lessons of pa¬ tient, self-denying application by the lives of the students who have brought to the sight of men the hidden mys¬ teries. Laboratory work, using its delicate apparatus, and pi’esenting to the eye the thouglits of the book, requires so great neatness and accuracy that the scholar forms habits which will benefit him the rest of his life. The student of history sees before him the rise and fall of ancient em¬ pires. He learns of the deeds of men Avhose writings, although composed two thousand years ago, are read to¬ day in the schools, and he can profit by the experience of men, the record of whose successes and failures he reads. AVhat is learned from the text-books is a small part of the knowledge gained in the various studies; there are innu¬ merable questions constantly suggest¬ ed, in the study of every subject, which the scholar, if he wishes to thoroughly understand his lesson, must master by consulting books of refer¬ ence. AVhen one has been in the high school only a short time, he begins to see how much there is in this world to be learned, and how little he knows. Grant that a scholar forgets all this book knowledge, yet he will still have an advantage over one who has never received this training, for he knows how to learn ; his mind is developed, and he knows where to go for informa¬ tion on any subject. Finally, that a high school pupil is good for something besides study, has been quite thoroughly demonstrated the last two years by our industrial exhibitions. F. L. F., ’85. “It will be a cold day for him.” -[Iliad, Book I., 325. A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself, and a mean man by one which is lower than himself. The one ])roduces asi)iration, the other, ambi¬ tion. Ambition is the way in which a vulgar man asjiires.—[Beecher. Buds. Born in Westmorelaiul county, A a., Feb. 22, 1732, a son to Augustine and Mary Washington. Blossoms. Married in New Kent county, Va., Jan. IT, 1751), by Kev. David Mossiun, George Washington and Martha Custis. Cypress. Died at Mt. Vernon, Aha., Dec. 14, 1789, George Washington, aged 08 years. O -A. . “Let’s C.” AVlio, is the “prettiest” garcon in school ? “Virtue is a barbarism,” so says the rhetoric class. How do you like Jennie? Jennie who? Je ne sais pas. We rejoice in the possession of a set of new j)aper-sticks. “There are two kinds of electricity —negative and primitive One young lady of the first class confidently asserts that Paris is in the south-eastern ])art of England. “And still the wonder grew that one small head could forget all he knew.” After an Aurifex. Suggest¬ ed by an examination. The recent floods spared our cel¬ lar and fires so that we did not have an extra vacation, as some of our friends did who live near Boston. During our last cold snap, many of the young ladies of the school were se ' en picturesquely wrapped in their desk-covers. “O dear!” she exclaims, as she vain¬ ly tries to recall a forgotten word. “Were you speaking to me ?” sweetly inquires the senior at her side, but he Pales to receive an answer. Among the electric apparatus being handed in by the philosophy chass, we noticed a remarkably well-made elec- trophorus, the work of Miss Nellie Brown, ’88. A little boy of this town who had braved storm and mud to attend morn¬ ing services of a recent Sunday, when asked to remain to the Sunday school, refused because—“It is so muddy.” A former teacher of Thomasville, Ga., now a resident of Milford, tells of a pu))il who had sixteen names. She was named after her grandfather, arandrnother, aunts and uncles. The j)oets are now racking their brains for original ideas for a class ode. All may compete for the honor, and the metre and music have been selected. How lonesome it seems without a s])ring exhibition? For the ])ast foui ' years we liave given a great deal of thought and labor to our annual enter¬ tainment; but, this season, to avoid any complaint of over work, it has been deemed ex 2 )edient to omit it. Latin 1. is reading the Metamorph¬ oses of Ovid, “the storyteller.” We ho])( that none have lost sleep because of fri rhtful dreams of our much abused text-books changed to horrid monsters . and visiting u] on the unlucky victim vengeance lor their neglect. Extracts from the civil government, examination ])a])or:— Enrolled militia consists of men who | are enrolled as men who work during time of pease but at times of war or riot are ready to take arms. The Superior Court has charge of the punishment of the prisoner. If he is not guilty sometime the sentence is short. It consists of two judges. A person in order to be a senator or rei)resentative must have been a residence of the state five years. She came rushing into the school¬ room with an “O ! girls, did you know a man just got shot?” “Where? Where?” In a chorus. “Down in the hardware store. He only got a ponnd.” An answer by the small boy to “Ne prenez pas” etc.:— “I ain’t the size,” on me flit, Pour les prendre sur inon knee, Mais prenez garde de ce que vous say. Car bientot je growerai. J’irai, alors, aleur sanctum Que je quitterai quaud j’ai “spanctum.” A profane question: It has been asked whether truthful boys were such a rarity in the first half of the last century that G. W’s wonderful daring- in confessing his aa’e-ident is worth the everlasting heralding it receives. We evidently have a mission ; namely : to teach the rising genera¬ tion how to spell lilg. Go to the foot. Perdue. A member of the physiology class prefers sight to hearing; for deaf per¬ sons generally are “merose and melon- colly.” We presume this especially refei-s to the summer months. There are three scholars in school who can boast that their great-great- grandfather entertained Washington when he was in Milford years ago. They still s])eak to us, however, as we pass. Personals. Harry Tilden, ’80, is confined to the house by sickness. JMabel Cummings, ’88, has returned to school after an absence of a year. Nellie M. Conely, ’85, has just en¬ tered the Framingliam Normal School. John N. Cahill, ’85 (English), is em¬ ployed as book-keeper at Turner’s Fafls. George Huiiter, once of ’85, has re¬ cently received a 1250 scholarship at Harvard. Aggie M. Burke, ’80, has com])leted her study of stenography at Provi¬ dence, R. 1. Samuel N. Nelson, ’73, was the first l)hvs’ician in this countrv to inoculate rabbits according to M. Pasteurs method for the jirevention of rabies. -FOR FINE- BOOTS, SHOES, -AND- SLIPPERS In all tlie Leading Styles, go to W. F HADLEY ' S 123 Main Street, Milford. jgp Satisfactiou Guaranteed. STAMPING OF ALL KINDS Neatly Executed. MRS. C. B. BARNES, At the MAMMOTH 5 10 CENT STORE, 80 MAIN STREET, MILFORD. DR. R. H. COCHRAN, HDEItTTZST, Meclianics Block, Milford. JOHN MADDEN, Dealer in TEAS, COFFEES and CHOICE PROVISIONS. aO EXCHANGE STREET. C. F. WIGHT, TUNER AND REPAIRER OF V WB V Warerooms in Washington Block, Milford. H Church Organ Tuning a Specialty. L. E. PALES, COUNSELOR at LAW, Alhambra Block, Milford. FOUNDRY DEPARTMENT, HOPEDALE MACHINE COMPANY, II01‘ED. LE, MASS. Manufacturers of Fine Iron, brass, anil Composi¬ tion Castings. XjX XjIT. (Conliluiccl.) Down the Connecticut in a Canoe. Tuesday, August 25. As it was then 3 o’clock, we had no expectation of reaching Claremont; but we had failed to realize the strength of the current, and when, an hour later, we ran by a beautiful toAvn, to our astonishment Ave found it to be Windsor, Yt. Here are toll and rail¬ road bridges, and Ave had our atten¬ tion fully occuj)ied in keeping the boat straight, as there Avere so many cross currents. Just beloAV Windsor, Av e entered the longest straight part of the riA’er that aa’C had yet seen. A second bridge at the further end seem¬ ed to recede before our adA ance ; but at last AA e captured it and, for the sec¬ ond surjirise, found the mouth of Sugar river justbeloAv it on the left, and The run to the Junction about three miles. So Ave kept right on to the ferry and landed at 5.30. During the aftei-noon there Avere three long, deep and quiet lake-like reaches of Avater bordered by high land covered Avith trees, Avhich needed only a bright sun to make them beautiful, d’he sun, hoAAever, refused to shine, but Ave didn’t mur¬ mur; for no sun with no rain Avas far better than yesterday’s Aveather. One of these lagoons Avith a mountain peak at its loAver end, like a sentinal guard¬ ing its outlet, Avould have made a line vieAV for the camera. We knew Ave Avere at our journey’s end, by the tAvo iron rods stretched across the river, like those at Lunen¬ burg, but here Ave had the good for¬ tune to Avitness their use. Only one is in daily use; the other is a reserve in case of accident. Both ends of the large ferry-boat are fastened to the rod by chains and pulleys Avhich run freely on the rod ; but the boAV chain is much shorter than the stern so that the boat hangs down stream from the chain at an angle to the cur¬ rent of the river. The result is that the current, in trying to float the boat doAvn stream, pushes it across to the opjm- site shore. When this is reached, the short chain is let out, the long one is shortened, and back goes the boat Avith no tired arms or aching back on the part of the ferryman. The horizontal line is the rod; the arroAV, the current; the dots, the chains, and the heavy line, the boat. J he resultant motion then becomes a very interesting examj)le under the composition of forces. Excepting in early spring or case of freshe t, ferrv- ing becomes a very easy matter; the team and load are driven on, fasten¬ ings cast off, a push, and away li ey go. As Ave landed, the ferryman Avas just ferrying a team over, and from him Ave learned the lay of the lamb On his return, Ave ])urchased from hi green corn, cucumbers, eggs and milk, Avhich, Avith blackberi-ies and apples given us by his hospitable Avife, ena¬ bled us to celebrate the completion of our trip Avith a feast. Our accommo¬ dating ferryman bade us good-night Avith a ])romise to carry us the next morning to the depot, (a mile aAvay), in time for the early train for Lake Sunapee, N. 11. Here, ]n-operly, the trip ended, as far as the title is concerned; but it was supplemented l)y a short stay at Sun- a))ee, Avhere, lioAvever, the canoe Avas of no use; for it Avas a time o f high Avinds and Avhite caps, and the danger Avas not accom])anied by any mitiga¬ ting pleasure. From SunajAee Ave foi- Avarded the boat to Concord, N. LI, and then there Avas a short trip of 20 miles by the 3Jerrimac to 3Ianchester, Avhich Ave made betAveen 11 and 5 o’clock, besides lunching on the Avay and making tAvo short but rough cariaes. On our arrival at 3Ianchester, Ave Avere greeted by our friends Avith kind¬ ness, but Avith expressions not at all tending to make us A ' ain of our person- id appearance. “What horrible look¬ ing objects!” seemed to convey the idea of tAvo unshaven, burned and di¬ lapidated bipeds; but AA e endured it all Avith the consolation that “blood Avill tell,” and Ave kneAV that it was so pui’ified that it AA ' ould tell during the hard Avork of the folloAving twelve months. If any one intends to take a canoe trip next season, Ave recommend the Connecticut, but beloAv Woodsville. He Avho has only a Aveek for his vaca¬ tion can reach Woodsville, H. H., from Boston in time to pitch camp on the day of de])arture, can easily reach Claremont in live days, (avo did it in three), have a day at Sunapee, (40 cents by steamer for the round trip of the lake), and arrive home on the sixth, a Aviser and better man; poorer—in ]� urse, but richer in red corpuscles; his only regret that summer days are so fleeting. vale. Go Avhere you may, the name of Washington has become a household Avord; ami even today the Avhole fam¬ ily of Christendom AA’illingly acknoAvl- etlges his unenvied i)re-eminence.” Blood is a juice of rarest quality. —[Goethe. Exchanges.—FoaimifecZ. The last number of the Vanderbilt Observer suggests a biographical dic¬ tionary; but, Ave can add, there is also depth to its articles. After reading the article on oscula¬ tion in the Portfolio, we anxiously looked on the title page to see if it Avei-e sent out by a mixed college. Just noAv an epidemic of chronicles rageth in the land. The Archon and the 31. B. S. Echo are the latest vic¬ tims. Let us all start for Paris and be inoculated! If the cut is true in the College Chi]As, Ave do not think it a very good “ad;” for it looks isolated, bleak and ]n ison-like. This, hoAvever, is no in¬ dex of Avhat is Avithin the covers. No. 5 of the l oung Idea is an im¬ provement on its predecessors, not only in its contents, but in its general ap])earance. The heading is a great addition. We still hojie to see some of those “ads” re-set in projier type, and your jirinter ought to have enough pride in his Avork to do so Avillingly. Wo saved the string. Advocate, that confined the last number, and shall use it for a bell rope. We opened the pamphlet Avith fear and trembling, as, AA e reasoned, so strong a fastening means a mighty iiressure Avithin. The 11. S. Herald has been through the same trials as avo, and has been as successful. There is Avork in re-fitting and re-furnishing, and, like the Avork of Sisyphus of old, it is often discoura¬ ging, but the “aftermath” is an ample reAvard. The Comet says: “We ahvays sup¬ posed sound moved 13 miles per sec¬ ond.” Let’s see,—1120 ft. at 00 , and therefore 13 miles Avould require over 60,000‘ . What a “heated season” they must have in Pockland! Or is it due to the great elasticity of the atmos¬ phere The Academy Trio has an interest¬ ing article on “The Effects of Learning on the Countenance.” In the past Ave have noticed “effects” on other things, especiallyatexaniinationtime;—viz: on cuffs, nails and fingers, on the inside of Avatch cases, and on scraps of pa¬ per Avith strange characters upon them, etc. All school and college j)apers assert that they are of ])ractical value to the students of the institutions they rep¬ resent. Perhaps this may be said Avith greatest force of the Deaf 3Iute, for, Ave understand, the type is set and the pressAvork is jierforined by the students, and so, Avhen they go out into the Avorld, they have had an in¬ dustrial education in at least one phase of business life. Z ' V ' y There is a very interesting article in the last Ilaverfordian on sonth-castern Massachusetts. We suj)pose the print - 1 er is responsible for the Latin in the Sliakesperian article. We pity the printer of the Hamil¬ ton College iNEonthl} ' . Just think of being beset by a line of fair maids “just from school”, all pointing with linger of scorn to that unfortunate Ilniilton on the cover! The teacher of history in the Racine high school has our deepest sympathy, if the examination published in the Dial were not given voluntarily. Only a hundred questions and one of these calls for a two-jiage answer! Xo. 8 of the Lowell High School is by far the best number received. To be sure, three of the longer articles are very suggestive of our school readers and the Atlantic Monthly; but, never¬ theless, we enjoyed reading them. We sugixest to the Corona that it tries the “Composition” as a jdace for lying, instead of the desk. The field is much broader, and the lie cannot be refuted at once, and may escape the watchful eye of the teacher. We commend the Corona for its newsy account of the school happenings. The Academy Journal says :— “The percentage of studies is found by adding half the iinjierfect exercises and recitations to all the perfect ones and dividing the sum by the whole number of such exercises and recita¬ tions.” If we understand this rather jiecul- iar method, we think we might get at least 50 per cent. The Phi-Rlionian and an other ex¬ change remind us of the remark of the little girl who was saying her jirayers to her mother. It seems that the 1. g. had been naufilitii luring the day, and her mother suggested that she tell God of her naughltiness and ask his forgiveness. The n. g. replied: “O no, mother, we inust’t let such things go out of the family.” We arc sorry that they felt obliged so publicly to reprimand their fellows. Lack of S] ace ] revents us from speaking of those exchanges below in¬ dividually, but we commend them one and all: Clionian jMessengei-, Academ- ian, Wolfe Hall Banner, H. 8. Atom, Belvidere Herald, Willistonian, L ni- versity Mirror, Classical, Randolph- IMacon Monthly, Torch, Reporter, Am¬ ateur Journal, Academe, Academy Echo, Tidings from Nature, Enter¬ prise, Stray Shot, IMultum in Rarvo, Critic, Hillsdale Herald, Collegiate, Portl.and Eagle, Briilgeport Eagle, Enterprise, Foster Academy Review. SIT roil vouii WOTOGSAPlg AT lOO MAIN STREET, MILFORD, AT E. L. WILLIS . DENTIST. GEO. L. OCOEE, D. D. S. Rooms over Jlilforcl Nationl Rank, 17S MAIN STREET, - - MILFORD. B. II. SPAULDING, MAXUFACTUnEK OF Men’s, Boys’ and CMldren’s Straw Goods, Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford, Mass. Salesrooms, 625 Broadway, New York. H. N. DAY, D. D. S., STJurg-eon. IDenritist, Alliambra Block, Milford, Oflloe Hours: - - 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. INDEMNITATEM LEGEMQUE, AT HOLBROOK’S, CXLVII. MAIN STREET. WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS -IX- CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL WEAR. B. E. HARRIS, CLOTHIER. JESSE A. TAFT, ATTORNEY AND CODNSEILOR AT LAW, IRVING BLOCK, OPP. POST OFFICE, Milford, Mass. Everett Cheney, PERIODICALS AND FANCY GOODS, lOG IMain street, IMilford. AGENT FOR THE BOSTON HERALD. DEALER IX Carpetings, Stoves, Tin and Slieet Iron Ware, Paper Hangings, Upholstery Goods, Chamber Sets, Etc. O- T7;7-ii_.o oZZ HAS THE IOST Complete Assortment of the Latest Novelties IN GOLD PENS, PENCILS, Fountain and Stylographic Pens at the Lowest Prices. Dealer in IVC E gY T S ! AND PROVISIONS, Fruits, Vegetables, Butter, Eggs, Etc. Also, home- cured Hams :uid home-made Sausages. 33 Exchange Street. The Place to Buy Clothing —AND— MEN’S FURNISHINe BOODS I.s at the New Store of RYAN CARROLL, 98 MAIN STREET. MORGAN’S PHARMACY. iDiEsxTO-s, Sponges, Gums, Oils .and Alcohol. CHOICE FANCY GOODS. MOUSE ' S ASPARAGUS KIDNEY CURE, MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE. MUSIC HALL BLOCK, - - MILFORD. CJAIili -A.T T- 79 MAIN STREET, MILFORD, For a large assortment of CONFECTIONEEY AND FEUIT. All Ice Cream orders for parties and church fairs will be promptly attended to. Prices as low as the lowest. Heath Brothers, FASHIONABLE TAILORS, 118 Main Street, Milford. A Fine assortment of Ladies’ and Gents’ BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS Can be found at tlie NEW YORK BOOT AND SHOE STORE. M. A. Saunders, GRANT BLOCK, - MILFOKD MARY GAHAGAN, DRESS AND CLOAK MAKER, 100 MAIN ST., MILFORD. Up St.vius. MEiyiOHIAL HALL AND DEPOT LIVERY AND SALE STABLES, First-class Teams for all occasions, at reasonable prices. Horses, Carriages, H.-irnesses, Etc., for Sale or E.xeliange. Transients Promptly Cared For. T. F. DAVOKEX, Proprietor. 160 ami 103 Slain Street, - - Milford, Mass. ojLic, j JsrjD x ' vir. DR. FLATLEY’F COUGH SYRUP The Best in the World. Every Bottle Warranted Made By J. 116 3Iaiii Street, Milford, Mass, COOK BROS., DEALERS IN Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Hams cured by ourselve.s and Home-made Sausages. Market, 138 Main Street, S. A. COOK. S. 8. COOK. ELDREDGE BEATTEY, HOUSE PAINTERS anl PAPER HANGERS, And Dealers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, M ndow Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnish, Putty, Curtain Fixtures, Window Shades and Paper HauginRS. 133 Main Street, - - - Milford, Mass The Best and Cheapest plaee to buy FRUITS AND CONFECTIONERY IS AT J. W. ROBERTS’. Cake and Ice Cream constantl.v on hand. Wedding Cake a Specialty. THAA ' EES’ BLOCK. Alain Street, Milford, Mass. GO TO O. IMI. JAID-A-DVCS’, To Purchase PICTURE FRAME.S Of all kinds. A large assortment of Mouldings on liand. J. EDWARD RODIER, P ROVISIO K MAR K E T, Veal, Lamb, Alutton, Beef, Pork, Lard, Etc., Con¬ stantly on Hand. Vegetables, Fruits and Game in their Seasons. South Bow Street. Geo. H. Whittemore, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles and Eye-Glasses. Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing, no Alain Street, Alilford, MADE TO AIEASURE. LEONARD § MILFORD, AIASS. II “Agt. Lewando’s French Dye House. CO- L! -WOOX)! Lime, Cement, Hair. Also, Brick and Hay of the best quality always on hand by L. oooif:. Pond Street, - - Near Depot. Telephone from Cook Bros. Market. “Active shears gather no ru.st.” INIiraheau was once asked tvliat was tlie best way of teaching popular lib¬ erty. , lie answered: “Begin with tlie infant in tlie cradle, and Jet the first name it lisjis be Washington.” “Posterity will talk of Washington with reverence, as the founder of a great empire, wlien my name shall he lost ill the vortex of revolution,” exclnimed Napoleon Bonaparte. At Washington’s death the school children throughout the country ivore medals hearing his likeness Avith this inscription : “He is in Glory, the World is in Tears.” “ ‘Tis well,” these were the last words of Washington on that Satur¬ day night, Dec. 14,1799, when, after an illness of only three days, at the age of sixty-eight years the Father of his Country breathed his last. Gen. Lee of Virginia, in his oration at the death of Washington, pro¬ nounced these remarkable words of eulogy, so often quoted: “F ' irst- in Avar, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.” I Although Washington Avas exceed¬ ingly fond of children, no childish lips ever called him father; hut, as some¬ one has beautifully said: “God made him childless that the nation might call him Father.” Napoleon, then first consul, so hon¬ ored the name of Washington, that, at his death, he ordered the banners and standards of France to be draped AAotli crajie, and directed that a funeral ora¬ tion be pronounced before himself. “Thg first in the hearts of his coun- tr miefi!” Yes, first! The first love of Young America aalts Washington. The first Avmrd she lisped Avas his name. It still is her jiroiul ejacula¬ tion; and it Avill he the last gasj) of her expiring life! Yes, Avhen the storip of battle hloAA ' S darkest and rages highest, the memory of Wash¬ ington shall nerve CAmry American arm and cheer every American heart” —[Rufus Choate. In a savage forest of Pennsylvania a young Virginian officer fired a shot and AARikcd up a AA ' ar AAdiicli Avas to last for sixty years, AA’hich Avas to cover his own country, and jiass into Eurojie, to cost France her American colonies, to sever England’s from her, and to create the great Western lle- imhlic, to rage over tlie Old World, AAdien extinguished in the ucavr and of all the myriads engaoed in the vast contest, to leave the prize of the great¬ est fame Avith him Avho struck the first hloAv.—[Thackeray. A. L. SMITH, Livery, Sale and Boarding First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices. Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central Street, • - MILFORD, MASS. A START IN LIFE FOR YOUNG MEN Is an Important Problem in Every Home. Self-Support is essential in manhood, Self-Reliaxce a strong defense. M O R E THAN 3 3,000 OF THE Prosperois Bnsiess Men of T o-Day AA ' ERE TRAINED For Active, Useful Business Life AT Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. For Taventy-Five Years it has been the most popular and Largest Private School in America. It is to-day the only institution devoted to the sj)ecialty of teaching Young and Middle-Aged Men hoAV to get a living, make money, and become enterprising, in¬ dustrious, useful citizens. It is the ONLY SCHOOL in the Avorld where the course of study is practical, instead of Theoretical; Avhere the students act as Buy¬ ers, Sellers, Traders, Bankers, Bookkeepers and Accountants in actual business oper¬ ations; Avhere the Bank Bills, Fractional Currency and Merchandise are actually USED, and liave a real a ' Alue, and every transaction is just as legitimate and bona tide as in any Mercantile, Banking or Busi¬ ness House. TO TA L EXPENSES. Board, Tuition Fee and Stationery for tlie prescribed business course of tliree months, $100 to $115. Applicants may enter any Aveek-day in the year. The Illustrated Catalogue Giving full information in regard to course of study, time required, expenses, etc., Avill be mailed on receipt of three letter stamps. Prospectus giving terms and a synopsis of the course of study, mailed free. Address EASTMAN COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Tol. 11. MILFORD, MASS., MARCH, 1886. No. 7 Trust. A Legend. For the O. L. and I. [Minerva, in later times saddled with the attributes of the Greek Pallas Athene, originally an agricultural deity.] Far away back in the past, in the land of the fig-tree and olive. Where all the bright summer’s day sweeps the breeze from the blue Adriatic, Italy, home of the golden age and the king¬ dom of Saturn, Quiet, apart from the busy din and the tu¬ mult of cities. Lived there a man in an humble cot, an old peasant farmer. Poverty long had he known, and want was not always a stranger: Yet his trust was in Heaven, and unto the goddess Minerva Daily he raised his prayers, and offerings brought her of first-fruits. Such as the goddess delights to receive from the hands of her vassals. Still were his prayers in vain; the goddess, implacable, never. Roaming the moon lit hills, to her worship¬ er’s vision was present. Hot and dry was the season; the flaming wind from the southward Parched with its torrid breath the grass and grain of the farmers. Famine, with darkling front and death-drip¬ ping pinion, was flying Up from his home in the South, the great, gaunt Libyan desert. Sadly then the farmer his crop of rye and barley Gathered into his chamber, a pitiful store for his labor. Sadly beside s tood his wife, and sorrowful too were his children. For already they saw, through the dusky arch of the Future, Hunger and Death stalking side by side on their pitiless pathway. But, as they stood and gazed at their scanty treasure of harvest, (Wonderful then to relate!) at first with a .slow gliding motion. Saw they the grains roll apart, while the spaces between them were filling; Saw the bin slowly fill, and then on tlie floor of the chamber Dropped the precious grains,until the cham¬ ber was heavy, Rich with the wealth of the fields, yet never in fields grown or gathered. Thanks then unto the goddess the farmer, his wife, and his children Gave, and his trusting heart with joy was filled to o’erfiowing. With him rejoiced the w’andering man whom his bounty befriended; Others, too, hearing the tale, grew reverent, with awe and wonder Touched; and in after years, when famine abroad was flying. Long they remembered the holy man and the miracle wrought him. A Geological Story. Forget nineteen centuries with all their trials and triumphs; forget all history, both sacred and profane; turn your thoughts backward millions of years, to the time when Greenland was covered with a luxurious growth, and the heated currents of the ocean furnished it with warmth and verdure. Then the earth’s axis swerved from its pol.ar star, and the southern cur¬ rents no longer mingled with Arctic waters. But tlie cold currents began to flow, and the cold winds to blow. All animate, nature changed her ap¬ pearance. The animals migrated to¬ ward the south, the trees and grasses withered away, and all nature seemed to cry:— “O the long and dreary winter! O the cold and cruel winter! Ever thicker, thicker, thicker Froze the ice on lake and river; Ever deeper, deeper, deeper Fell the snow o’er all the landscape. Fell the covering snow, and drifted. Through the forest.-” Then it was that my ])arents, the blue waters, gave me birth. I remem¬ ber no childhood s})orts, for our fami¬ ly was very large, and we were obliged to enter u))on our life work at once. Like the animals, we, too, journeyed southward, and although our sj)eed was slow, yet, because of our great mass, our momentum was tremendous, and nothing could bar our progress. Descending into the depths of the t alleys, and climbing the highest hills, on we glided by Hudson’s Bay and over Labrador. The crest-line of the Laurentides, the valley of the St. Lawrence, were left behind, and then Mt, Washington’s lofty summit came in view. But what to us were six thoiisand feet? Up, up we climbed, crushing, grinding and grooving its rocks, and to this day the summer traveler can read our records on the ledges. To the south, our road was verv difficult, on account of its winding valleys and steep hdls. Some of our number, wearied by the hardships of the journey, glided off into the ocean, but we went onward, over Monadnock and Wachusett, to Long Island, the goal of our desires. We took good care that . men should never forget us, for we left autographs behind that can never be effaced. Even now, in Milford, are traces of our writing. We became Nature’s great stone- crusher, as farmers of this vicinity will testify, to their sorrow. Bass over your northern woods, and you will see how well avo distributed the fraouients. Two monuments still re- O main to mark the record of our trav¬ els, now known as Indian Rock and Bear Hill Bowlder. Several pieces of soap stone, torn from their native ledges in southern New Hampshire, we deposited on Milford’s mountain, to delude man in later days Avith hopes of a bonanza. But alas! all hopes soon vanished, for they Avere only wanderers in a strange land. By the hard crystalline boAvlders at our base, Ave grooved the granite ledges from north to south, and today you can rfjid our handAvriting by the side of one of your schoolhouses. When your scAver and Avater pipes are laid, the sand, the gravel and the rounde(l stones, throAvn out sometimes from the lepth of fifteen feet, are evi¬ dences of our work. So also are your gr.avel pits, Avhich furnish you Avith material for your higliAv.ays; so too are your sand beds, of Avhich you make your roofings and concrete Avalks. Look to your water-sheds; see the O . gentle northern slopes and shai ]) southern declivities of the hills,—an¬ other lasting witness of our energy. 1 have only outlined a work that covered thousands of years, and re¬ quired a long laj)se of time to accom¬ plish. My story is but a leaflet of that great book of nature Avhose cover was thrown open when the earth broke away from the sun, and will be closed when it returns whence it came. F. A. M., ’83. Ourselves. We boast of no ymith, though so common a name, But we have a fair Jones, which is almost the same. We’re not honored witli Dickens l)ut have Dickinson— Beg your pardon, his daugliter we mean, is the one We see on the records; so too Craige and Snell, But we can’t make a i un upon them ' very well. There’s a Field of B’adberries which Grow to good size. And a Cook who will stew them and make berry pies. There’s a boy we call Barnyard to Madden a bit, No matter, we’ve Dennet, but noAv we have quit. There’s a girl, Mary P. Cox, though not over proud, And a boy who is Blunt, although not over- loud; Although two are so Frank they are really called Franks, They are never enough so to brand them as cranks. There is one who is Ernest, not sullen Nor- cross, Who comes over from Mendon with “fath¬ er’s old hoss.” (Horses come from their Holmes at a very slow pace. But go ay-ward I notice with very good Grace.) We have a musician whose fame Will in¬ crease. Till the day, as we hope, of his timely de¬ cease. The extent of our world is exceedingly small. But we’ve more than one Florence, though that’s about all. But a Tilden have we, tho’ he Fales to be Sam, Yet we call him that often as sort of a sham. We claim also Napoleon, Tou-gas-y they say— But that’s in a name and in only one way. Hei ' e’s Miss Eagan and Luby, O’Neil and two Joes, Whose names could be written much better in prose. Ma(y)bel-ls and may trumpets cal! old ’80, When we’re ready to see the FMr-banks of tbe Styx, “ Where we’ll gather Sweet Williams, Avhich (irow on tbe shore. While waiting for Charon to Carrie us o’er. AV. L. F., ’80. Revised Version. Veni ad—I knoAV not where; Vidi, turn—a damsel fair; Vici et—’twas just for fun— Basiavi!—story’s done. F. L. AV. S FROM THE NIAGARA INDEX, SUS¬ PENSION BRIDGE, N. Y. The Oak, the Lily and the Ivy. That’s a nice name, isn’t it? It is the name of a little paper that comes here from the High School of Milford, Mass. We like the name. It is so poetic, you know. By the way, would it not be a good title for a Spring poem? Now, Ave fear the editresses will be highly dis¬ pleased for those honest reflections, but really we are speaking 5ojia. (Ze. In fact, Ave are completely carried away with the name. We think it is about the best thing in the paper, for there is nothing else in it. We would like to give a lengthy description of this famous publication, but you should all send for a copy in ordei- to appreciate it. Now, if the writers on this little sheet will take our ad¬ vice, they will leave out such a make-up as they had in the last issue except the head¬ ing, The Oak, the Lily and the Ivy, and write a good spring poem on that subject, and they will find it to be a vast improve¬ ment to their paper. Come again by all means. We commend tlic Messenger, of IJiclimond, for its great number of in¬ teresting facts connected Avith educa¬ tional matters. We are glad to learn from tbe En- te)-])rise that Latin is so well a|)|)reci- ated in Dover. We think it the study of any high school. The most conscientious coAild not object to the St. Viateur’s College Journal for Sunday reading. We hope that the students live up to their paper. Ah, here is the Stylus! We always look at our hands before picking it up, for fear Ave may soil it. It is an edi¬ tion cle luxe and its contents are Avor- thy of its paper and ] ress .AA ' ork. We are sorry to learn from one of our exchanges that the “fat girl of St. Agnes (a young ladies’ school) fell down the other day.” We ho])e the street did not receive so much damage as Avas at first reported. “None but the braym deserve the fair.” We hope that Linus of the Trinity School Record, Avho so man¬ fully takes up the cudgels in behalf of (against?) the carissimaepuellae, may soon find his Lina — if he has not a ' l- ' ready done so. Have we read, or have Ave dreamed it, that, after a recent hotly-contested Presidential election, the successful candidate Avas presented by Yassar College gii-ls Avith a cake made by “theii-own fair hands”? Yet he is alive and vigoi ' ous. ]Moral. We would suggest that the Avriter of “Reneath a Senior’s Window,” in the Eclipse, ought to take the cake. Perhaps on him it might have the effecR, he indi¬ cates himself. We must beg to differ Avith the ex- change editor of the liandolph Macon monthly, Avho writes in favor of long editorials. To our mind, sevei’al short editorials on live to])ics are better than one long editorial es.say. Kind Month¬ ly, ])lease do not attempt to square our theory Avith our practice. It is no fault of the editors of the English High School Record, if they fail to furnish varietv enough to sat- isfy the most morbid sensationalist. In their last issue, we notice “signed editorials” by the Beacon, Detroit Free I ress (2), Pa])er Trade Journal, Philadelphia Item, Lowell Citizen, Merchant Traveler, and Longman’s M agazine. We notice one good feature about the Park College Monthly: the “con¬ tributed” ai ' ticles are not all Avritten by the editors, unless some very mis¬ leading noms de plume have been adopted. This indicates a greater de¬ gree of interest, among the Park Col¬ lege students, than is shown by stu¬ dents of some institutions from Avhich we receive exchanges. lias anyone besides ourselves ob¬ served the remarkable similarity be¬ tween the article in the Hillsdale Col- ' lege Herald, on “The Perpetuity of Thought and Deed,” and that in the Advocate of New BrunsAvick, N. J., entitled “Personal Infiuence”? Singu¬ larly enough, each is the synopsis of an address delivered on Feb. 8. Can it be that Prof. Jacobus and F. P. Stevens are simj)ly allotro))ic forms of the same substance ? Such a change reminds one of the transformation scenes of the “Thousand and One Nights,” or the fast traveling of the “Pied Piper of Ilamelin.” Next, Avithin ourseh’es Ave queried, “ To Avhom should we assign the Sphinx’s fame?” and, behold, the cover Avas the cover of the Shattuck Cadet. “Are the contents thus sym¬ bolized ?” Ave thought. We looked Avithin, but found nothing enigmatical. On the contrarv, the meaning Avas easily grasi)ed, even by our “litnited understanding.” We read Avith much interest the short article on “Essays in the High School World,” and we Avondered—please forgive us—which of the styles the essayist, whose ])ro- duction next folloAved, intended to ado])t. Was it magnilicent, sarcastic, luimorous, or — that other? We give it u)), but, barring the misuse of OIK Avord, the essav is an interesting and Avell Avritten one. The ])aper is, as a whole, very Avell edited and print¬ ed, though Ave agree Avith one of our exchanges, disliking to see the first page of the cover given up to adver¬ tisements. Ij I HjIT. Be firm. One constant element in luck Is genuine, solid, old Teutonic pluck. _ —[Holmes. We help many of our students to good situations.—[Eastman’s College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Easter will come on April 25. This has not occurred before since 1734, and will not occur again until 1943. Before you begin to peruse a book, know something about the author. Read the preface carefully. Take a comprehensive survey of the table of contents. Give your whole attention to what vou read. Be sure to note the most valuable passages as you read. Write out, in your own lan¬ guage, a summary of the facts you have noted. Ajiply the results of your reading to your every-day duties. —[David Pryde. « Vassar, Wellesley, Smith, and Bryn Mawr are the only colleges giving in¬ struction to ladies alone, but there are in the United States over one hundred and fifty colleges for young men which also admit them. The great English universities, Oxford and Cambridge, have made arrangements by which ladies can attend a large number of lectures. Italy, too, has opened its seventeen universities to women, and Norway, Sweden, and Denmark have also allowed them to enter. BUY YOUR IDJE lZr C OOIDS AT T. Mechanics Block, 138 Main Street., Milford, Mass. GEORGE G. PARKER, Attorney Counsellor at Law, No. 2 Wasliingtoii Block, Milford. H. C. SNELL, Dealer in MEATS AND PROVISIONS Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Also, home- cured Hams and home-made Sausages. 64 MAIN STREET. HENRY S. CUSHMAN, Manufacturer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. Also on hand, Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, Storm Cover.s, Whips, Lap Robes, Horse Collars, Etc. Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. 76 MAIN ST., MILFORD. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in DiamoiiJs, falclies, Clocb aiiJ Jeffelry, 132 Main St., Milford. Energy is acquainted with nothing but success; voices of discouragement are strangers to it; it never yields one iota in its determination; though it may perish under an avalanche of dif¬ ficulties; yet as its lamj) goes out it is still contending for its ideal.—[Chris¬ tian Union. M. E. B. in the Boston ' Journal, af¬ ter a visit to the Evening School, says of literature and modern languages: — I am not sure but these studies, articles de luxe as it were, since they were under¬ taken more for mental discipline than for practical aid in life, were not the most im¬ portant of all. We so sadly need resources of the imagination and the more abstract powers of the mind to sustain and elevate life that I am always rejoiced to see evidence of study undertaken for the pleasure and warmth it brings of itself, without any mer¬ cenary or mere practical thought behind it. Can any pecuniary reward be richer than the consciousness of greater strength, of deeper insight, of nobler understanding within that fair and hidden realm ov ‘r which each rules for himself—that kingdom of which he and he alone is or ever can be king. Empires may change and circumstance, prosperity may come oradversity, the mirage of fame may fade as we journey on and the bubble fortune burst as we touch it, but treasure of mind and wealth of spirit who shall touch or snatch from us? I or Your Medical Advice Consult Dr. J. Clarke., 100 Main Street. OUR PENCIL SHARPENERS FOR SCHOOL USE, Have been adopted by many of the best schools in the country. DUTCHER TEMPLE COMPANY HoDedale, Mass. ALL OK DEBS FOR C3-I5.00 E ZU S Received from the High School .Scholars, will be promptly delivered by the BOSTON GROCERY AND TEA HOUSE. G. F. WINCH, Proprietor. E. G. MOORE, Offers to the Public all leading varieties of CUT FLOWERS I FLORAL WORK •=s-CURRIER KENDALL, - OWE PRICE Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, HATS, CAPS,TRUNKS,ETC. POST OFFICE BLOCK, MILFORD. BTJ-V ■STOXTE, AT 166 MAIN STREET, OF COBURN 0 LM STEAD. DK. G-EO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, AT 168 Main Street, Milford. MILFORD F GRANITE F COMPANY Building and IVIonumental Work Of all kinds executed with despatch. This Gi-anite is pronounced the best in the state. Does not change its color, and is free from iron. Samples furnislied on application. Estimates made on work in any part of the country. Eked Swasey, Agt. J. B. Baxcroft, Treas. T. C. EASTMAN, Manufacturer of All Kinds of BOOT AND SHOE BOXES AND BAND BOXES -FOR- STRAW GOODS. -ALSO- Plain and Fanc.y Paper Boxes. Mill, Corner of Central and Depot Street, Milford BUY Y O C II RIBBONS, LACE AND SMALL WARES, OF G. T. FALES CO., 154- Main St., 3iilfoi‘d. CLAFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers of CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A.Claflin Co., 116 Church St. W. H. BOURNE C CO., DEAI.EKS IX FAXCY GOODS, YARNS, AND DRESS TKI.M.MINGS, 5 “Also Infants’ Goods of all Kinds. 1U6 .Main Street, Milford, Mass. Of all kinds. Give him a call. Z ATIT. T}IEv0;jK,vIim¥|IVY. MARCir, 1886. Published Monthly During the School Year, BY The Senior Class of the Milford High School, PRINTED BY G. M. BILLINGS. GENEU.LT EDITORS. GRACE P. FIELD and V. J. CuOK. PERSOXAL EDITORS. A BIE I. MADDEN and I. II. FAIRBANKS. LOCAL EDITORS. LILLA F. HAYWARD and W. G. CLIFFORD. BUSINESS EDITORS. CORA L. SNELL and N. E. TOUGAS. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (Ten Numbers.) For the Year, . 40 cents ] Single Copies, . 6 cents This paper is for sale at the well-known drug store of J. Allen Bice, where subscriptions for the year will also be received, and back numbers can be obtained. Address all communications to THE OAK, LILY AND IVY, Lock Box 137. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post-OtRce, as second class matter. Editorial. Our school numbers nearly 160 pupils; yet during the past two terms only one of the parents of these scholars has visited the school. Who has represented the guardians of the 159? Parents do not realize to what an extent they can influence the wel¬ fare of a pupil. A little interest shown by them in the school work is an incentive to greater zeal. The teacher is also stimulated to better results with the knowledge that his efforts will be appreciated and not in¬ differently passed over. The best way parents can show their interest is to visit the school, learn the method of conducting the recitations, and note the advancement of the classes in the different studies. They surely cannot show their interest by staying away and gaining their ideas of the school’s progress from the exaggerated reports of a fertile-minded school boy or girl. Come and see us; you will not be asked a single question. Our principal was summoned to Ashland this month to award the prizes in the speaking contest by the pupils of the high school. Ashland has followed the example set her by Ilolliston with jirofit to the scholars, both by increasing the interest in rhe¬ torical exercises, and also by enabling them to add to their library and to their })hysical ajiparatus. Can we not do something in this line another year? What word is equivalent to a sen¬ tence ? Guilty. Through the kindness of Principal W. II. Small we have received a copy of the Hudson Enterprise, containing an account of the Hiub School’s Indus- trial Exhibition. It was a great success, netted the school library fund $75, and, if we may judge by the report of the crowded condition of their exhibition rooms, was much appreciated by the public. There were needle, kitchen, jien and ]iencil, floral, confectionery and mechanical departments. There was also a siqiper room, where the ta¬ bles were supplied by the scholars. The Enterprise further adds: “Hud¬ son is the second town in Massachu¬ setts, so far as is known, to attempt anything of this nature—Milford be¬ ing the first.” The question has been raised by several recent deaths, especially by Hancock’s, whether or not there is any moral obligation resting on a man, who has received for years a large sal¬ ary, which should require him to make a provision for the future for himself, his wife, or for his children. We do not grudge his widow any sum, how¬ ever large, that may be raised for her by patriotic friends; we would not belittle in the least the glorious services of her husband nor the debt due him from the country ; yet we think it in¬ cumbent on every man to lay by for a rainy day, no matter what his position or his salary, and if fewer cases of this kind were recorded by the daily papers we think it would be a far better les¬ son for us of the rising generation, and teach us to practise due economy while strength and youth permit. The delightful treat which lovers of Shakespeare have recently enjoyed, has caused us to wonder whether there is a place in the world where anyone should keep his mouth more tightly closed than at a play of Shakespeare’s. A very innocent little question may be, to use a classical expression, a complete give-away. The average theatre-goer is not a competent critic, especially if also totally unacquainted with the history of the times jiortrayed. The tattoo which the prompters at the iVIiisic Hall play on the speaking tubes, to warn the man who has charge of the curtain, is becoming very no¬ ticeable and greatly adds to the inter¬ est (?) of a scene when the lovers are dying to slow music. We cry with Ylacbeth-like despair: Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this dirt Clean from—these piano keys? Are you a member of the duode¬ cimo edition ? We now say “sar-din” with accent on the penult. “Who lived in Acadia?” Scholar— “The Acadians.” Teacher—“Thanks.” The seniors are now taking a red-hot journey with Phaethon in his wild drive. Just at present, pickled limes com¬ prise the favorite lunch of the young ladies. “Say, which is it; an aesthetic or astatic needle in a galvanometer?” (Ec-static applause). Havinoj flnished one of the stories of Ovid, a girl with a cold inquired, “What do you think Ovid (of it)?” Mice have a midnight feast in some of the desks in the back of the room. Menu: po])-corn, crackers, jiaper bags, etc. “Last Sabbath the jireacherasked us to omit the third and fourth verses of the hymn.” How many mistakes here ? Pith-balls are hanging from the gas flxture for exjieriments in frictional electricity, when a young philoso¬ pher exclaims: “O, just see those lis- infectants!” Jerome Walker, M. D., in his physi¬ ology, says: “Desks covered with blue or green cloth serve to rest the eye.” There are several more young ladies whom our principal expects to hear from. Young scholar gazing at a picture of St. Cecilia and Peter—“Teacher, what have they got hoops on for?” Teacher—“Hoojis?” Y. S.—“Why yes—around their heads. The young men’s wardroom has been refurnished with blacking, brush, box and corn broom, and now we ex¬ pect the y. m. to shine like the sleek- coated horse when fed on oil meal. The Ovid class always smile when they reach Deucalion’s conversation with his wife Pyrrha after the flood :— “Nos duo turba sumus.” They have always thought that it was “ rc.s.” The subject of the recit.ation was “Coining Money.’ Interested pujiil: “Will you please tell me what the let¬ ter O, sometimes stainjied on silver pieces, stands for?” Teacher: “Oh!—er—er—” The Chemistrv class are flauntimr their colors around, not the national, but a dull orange red, which appe.ars both on the coats of the young gentle¬ men and the dresses of the youmr la¬ dies. O id. 1 Ovid. Deucalion exclaims: “0 ' would that I could repair the people by my father’s skill.” Beware of that new scarf-])in ! One end is Blunt and harmless enough, but the other extends into the pocket, and when the hand is there—look out! At the last meeting of the class of ’80, a motion was made and passed that a vote of thanks be extended to Florence V. Clark for her interest and energy in pre{)aring the entertain¬ ments for the evening meetings held every three weeks. Napoleon Tongas was ap])ointed a committee of one to draw uj) and present the same. “Come and dance with me,” cried the sparkling damsel of the third class. “0 ! you will have to excuse me,” was the reply. ‘Squeeze you ? I won’t; you are too fat,” and thereupon she wiped two tears from her Blood-y eyes. Five young ladies ventured out the other day with their hair jmwdered and arranged a la INfadame Washing¬ ton. They were very indignant when they discovered that some thought they were advertising a new brand of flour sold by one of our local dealers. The singing class is learning “Inte¬ ger Vitae” and “Good-bye,” two songs which are sung at the annual reunions of the graduates of this school. The alumni at their next reunion in June may expect to hear some new voices join in the songs, which, though old, are not familiar to the graduates of recent years. There is a movement on foot to estab¬ lish an elocution class under a teacher from the Monroe School of Oratory in Boston. It would certainly be of great profit to the school if such a class could be formed. The teacher is vouched for by the principal of the school, C. W. Etnerson, M. D. Miss Nellie A. Brown, ’88, has shown considerable skill in the con¬ struction of a model of Caesar’s bridge. To make the effect more real- istic she has jflaced it in a pan of water and sand representing the bed of the river Khine. “Ou habitent les castors?” “Where are the j.lug hats?” One (lay it is the strong scent of turj ' cntine which fills the air; the next, the passing breeze brings us the j)un- gent odor of ammonia, but either of these is ])referabl(i to the choking gases which so often ascend in vol¬ umes from the laboratory. We acknowledge the receipt of 06 exchanges for the last month. From New England, 29 ; from the states west of the Mississipjd, and Canada, 14 ; from tlie remaining states 23. If our s])aee allowed all might be commended. i Eflie E. Adams (Worthen), ’77, is ;! 1 teaching in Bellingham, and Nellie A. i| . . Dale, ’80, at Wellesley Hills. i fellas W. Hale, our eleventh iinnci-i t,, rn • i pal. is receiving the congratulations of . “ 1 ’ ' V 1 his Milford friends hecanse of the hap- Wellesley College has had py arrival of “ximiter three? ' | sfo ' tnne to sprain her ankle. , fehe has our sympathy. |!j Frank A. Ilill, the tenth principal Jessie E. Giw, ’88, a very sncccss- ot this school and at present at the f,,, teacher of the Terpsichorean art, head of the high school 111 Chelsea, 1 ,,, „ eiass at Iloiiedalel has been appointed master of the ' ; English high school, Cambridge, at a Horace A. Brown, ’85, has left his salary of $2,800 per annum. position at the PIo])edale Machine i Co’s sho]), and is now employed at State Senator Scott, who strongly George W. Lane’s dry goods store, ojiposed the division bill in the Senate, at n i g • ' and whose siieech was so highly iirais- . 1 5 ’ fi‘ick, a former assistant, ed, was once a iniiiil of this school in 1 . ' ? , in the Loung Ladies | the fifties. His home is now in Lex- School, Cincinnati, Ohio. ington. Rev. Charles J. White of Woon- , tt at -11 foA 1 1 r. socket, our seventh lu-inciiial, recentlv i Clmrlcs H Morrill, 8J, who lef First Universnlist Harvard to ake the priiicipalshii, of entertain- ;i the Wilton N. H.,liigli school, has de- p lecture on the Ko- !i ehiicd another term s service, and wi 1 Catacombs. i ' enter Dartmouth to complete his col¬ lege course. Wallace I. Stimpson, ’81, is about to go West, even to the other shore, Kittie H. Donovan, once of ’88, is in search of spoil. May he charm the receiving instruction in instrumental natives with his voice and gather in : music at Framingham. the products of the earth, especially i Clara Fisher, ’75, is clerking at E. ’ ' I ' I’i hands. I McKay’s dry goods store. M illiani F. Sherborne, English, ’84, has left his position as assistant sta- 1 Martin J. Kelley,’80, has been re- tion agent at Hyde Park and is now | elected librarian of the public library, station agent at Dorchester. John F. Toomey, ’77, is now em- Ernest L. Cook,’82 English, is em¬ ployed by clothiers in Boston, Mass. ployed in the locomotive works at . • A 1 rn A, rj Providence, R. I. Annie G. Burke, I heresa A. McCar- ’ ten, Lizzie A. Madden, John McLaugh- Littlefield, a former lin and Hugh Bradley, all graduates is einployed in Jones B_ow- of this school, took prominent parts provision store at Jacksonville, ! in the ])lay, entitled “Colleen Bawn,” , at the Music Hall, St. Patrick’s night. Bernard Kelley, ’76, is travelling in T • T ' -r • 1 • New Jersey and Pennsylvania for : Jennie L. 1 lifts, 82, is advertising p o i ja- i g -11 Chase feanborn, coffee and tea i for music scholars. , i merchants. Edmund Murjihv. once of ’81. died at his hoine in est street, Sunday problem which many students of j morning after an illness of three algebra at times attempt to solve is: Given the examjile and the answer, to P ' rank L. Young, ’70, and wife, hnd the work. It is said that many j Minnie E. Jones ( )ung), ’75, of Bos- students consider this a problem whose | ton, recently participated in the enter- solution is imjiossible.—[H.S. Review. j tainment at the LTniversalist fair. Is this the case with any of our dear | A’s and B’s? Oh, no indeed! | We are sorrv to hear that jMiss ,, | Anna M. W alker, 85, has bemi obliged Some of our teachers have received | to le.ave the Normal school at P ra- invitations to attend the conimence- mingham on account of ill health. ment exercises of the Woman’s Jled- The Lowell high school j)a])er is ical College of Pennsylvania, at Phila- proud of its battalion, and in the last delphia, to witness the graduation of issue says: “A great ])art of the good Miss Alice T. Hall, one of our recent discijiline displayed in the ranks is assistants. due to IMr. Shernnrne, who under- --- stands his business perfectly.” When The Greek Professor tells us that the the present senior class has graduated, Greeks called the jiarts of the eyes there will be no one in school who sat now known as “juipils,” “girls,” be- | under the instruction of our former cause those are the images most in ra sub-master. people’s eyes.—[Ex. | ii XjI story of a Library Book. I had been living in the very atmos¬ phere of books for several months. So, as I sat in the fading twiliglit on the floor of tlie old deserted library, Avith the musty, dilapidated volumes })iled about me, I scarcel} ' started, or even felt surprised, when I heard a voice by my side say in a Aveak but exultant tone, “At last! At last! The time has come for the book to speak and break this long, long silence.” I soon ascertained Avhence the sound came, and stooping, lifted a heavy Amlume of Shakespeare, Avhich rested on another much smaller book. The latter gave a sigh of relief and said, “ 1 0 w are in sympathy with me, and so I can speak. It does not often happen.” “it Avas A dien I was new and my pages pure and unstained, that I en¬ joyed life most. Now that I am too old and Avorn for use, my only pleas¬ ure is in thinking of those hap])y days.” (Here the book gave vent to a heart-rending sob, Avhich all the others echoed; then, after a ])ause, it re¬ sumed:) “How much 1 enjoyed my travels! I Avent up among the clouds on Mt. Washington; I sailed doAvn the Connecticut on a pleasure excur¬ sion; and one gala day I Avent up in a balloon. Very soon my adventures came to bear more directly u))on my¬ self. I came into the possession of a young lady who ate sweetmeats OA ' er my open pages. Ton can easily find traces of them even noAV. That Avas not the Avorst, hoAAmver. She sessed that nuisance of nuisances—a little brother. He captured me, scratched his name in pencil over the margin, filled up the o’s in a chajiter, dreAv pictures in red ink on the blank pages, and finished by drojjping me into a bucket of Avater.” Suddenly the book burst into a laugh Avhich made its ])Oor Aveak bind¬ ing crack, and its leaves shake. “I was Avith a queer old lady once. She took snuff; (of course I had my share too) and just before I’etiring, she used to place me under her arm, and, candle in hand, Avalk through all the rooms of her house, looking under sofas, be¬ hind doors and in closets. For what do you suppose she could have been searching? Well, I don’t knoAAq be¬ cause she never found it. “I once kneAv a girl Avho disliked to practise.” (I really think the book meant to be ] ersonal then, it si)oke in such a sly Avay.) “She used to take me to the piano Avith her, ])lace mo on the rack, strike a note semi-occasionally, and read, Avhile her mother, at Avork in the kitchen, thought she Avas duti¬ fully ])ractising her music lesson. An¬ other read me in church during the sermon, Avhich she did not appreciate. “By this time, I had entirely lost my pride. Some of my leaves Avere gone, the others badly torn. My frontispiece (of Avhich I had been so ])roud) Avas spattered with ink. If there is any class of literature that is to be pitied more than all others, it is the poor, wandering library book. Yet I do not regret my existence, nor the ])art I have played in so many hu¬ man lives. I have been a source of tem])orary enjoyment, at least, to many a heart heavily laden with world¬ ly cares. What mortal is not some¬ times thankful for a little respite and oblivion? Very feAV are grateful to the library book, however. They do not treat it as they Avould their own property, but seem to delight in its mutilation and destruction. “Not long since, 1 came into the ))Ossession of an old bachelor. I knoAV he was a bacheloi-, because there was no sign or token to suggest that a Avoman had ever entered his sanctum. He cheAved that vilest of all Aule Aveeds, tobacco. He did not think hoAv loathsome and disgusting I should be to the next person I visited, and, Avorse still, I fear he did not even care. Is it any Avonder that I dreaded to be touched by clean hands again? “It hajipened that I came into the possession of a young lady, next. I never liked any one so Avell. I knew I Avas very disgusting to her, for after reading me a short time, she laid me carefully aAvay, and had she not been very much interested in my pages, I am positive that she Avould never have touched me again. I kncAv she must have A ' ery little reading matter, because I never saAV any other books or papers about. After I had been there a few days, I noticed that she never left her room, and guessed that she had in some Avay displeased her father (a very ig¬ norant, tyrannical man) and Avas shut up in it for a punishment. He often came to her door and spoke in angry, threatening tones, but she Avas ahvays calm and firm. I knoAV he Avould haAm been very angry if he had found me there, and if lie had, I might have been treated even Avorse than before. I don’t think he could read or Avrite. I tell you that it is an education that you human beings need,” declared the book emphatically. Then in its for¬ mer mournful tone it murmured, “I shall never see her again, for I am too old to go out into the Avorld any more.” Then Avith a final sob the hook ceased speaking, after sloAvly and sadly re¬ peating these Avords:— “ ‘IIoAV AA ' eak and poor is the romancer’s art! There is no tongue or pen that ean portray The story of tlie simplest human heart. Once 1 could read and wonder; noAv, in sooth, I know there’s naught so bitter strange as -FOR FINE- BOOTS, SHOES, -AXl truth,’ n. A. J., ’86. SLIPPERS In all the Le.adlng Styles, go to , F, HADEEr ' S 123 Main Street, Milford. Jg Satisfaction Guaranteed. STAMPING OF ALL KINDS Neatly Executed. MRS. C. B. BARNES, At the MAMMOTH 5 10 CENT STORE, 80 MAIN STREET, MILFORD. JOHN MADDEN, Dealer in TEAS, COFFEES and CHOICE PROVISIONS. 89 EXCHANGE STREET, LILHATANSU LADIES’ QUARTET. MRS. J. H. AVOOD, MRS. E. G. BELL. MRS. H. AV. LULL, MRS. J. I. WHITNEY. C. F. AATIGHT, TUNER AND REPAIRER OF •fPITINO? GRG N?, Warerooms in Washington Block, Milford. |lI “Church Organ Tuning a Specialty. L. E. FALES, COUNSilLOR at LAW, Alhambra Block, Milford. FOUNDRY DEPARTMENT, HOPEDALE MACHINE COMPANY, HOFEDALE, MASS, Manufacturers of Fine Iron, Brass, and Composi¬ tion Castings. X ' Vy . Some Observations. Among the various cases of impo¬ liteness wliich we notice in our every- i day life, few are the result of deliber¬ ate intention. A greater number are due to thoughtlessness, or a sort of mild selfishness. School girls are often seen congre- gated in little groups, laughing boister¬ ously, interrupting one another, three or four talking at once in their shrill¬ est tone.s, their combined efforts in this direction ])roducing a result which is very discordant to sensitive ears. These girls with the best of in¬ tentions are violating the rules of politeness. They are seemingly for¬ getful of the saying, “A soft voice is a beautiful thing in woman.” Again these same girls, during school hours and in their recitations, go to the other extreme, mumbling so faintly that they are repeatedly requested to speak louder. How annoying to a congregation to have a man rise and divest himself of his overcoat at some fine passage of music or during the sermon ! Yet we frequently see it done. Nor is this the only case of impoliteness that hap¬ pens in the church. Man is as thought¬ less and selfish here as at other public ])laces. The premature shutting of hymn-books, the turning and rustling of the leaves of the ]i ible, whispered remarks ujion the ])reacher, the ser¬ mon, or a lady’s bonnet, are of fre¬ quent occurrence. Still greater thoughtlessness is dis- played at places of put)lic amusement, especially at theatres, ddie jmrchaser of a ticket feels himself entitled to enjoy himself even at another’s ex¬ pense. He talks during the acts, crit¬ icising the actors and the acting in a voice which is ])erfectly audible to many. If he be at all musical and the entertainment consists of singing, he hums or attem])ts to hum the air which is being i)layed. W1 len men and bovs stand talking on the street corners, do they realize that they are obstructing the way and hindering other persons from ])assing? When they quietly puff the smoke from their cigai-s into a ]tassing lady’s face, are they aware that they are making themselves obnoxious? Dis¬ respectful conduct of the young towards the old, loud laughter and rude behavior, would be banished if all thought how their actions appear¬ ed to others. We can still say with Burns:— SIT FOK VOUK PIOTOeiAPlS AT lOO MAIN STREET, MILFORD, AT E. L. WILLIS . DENTIST. GEO. L. COOEE, D. D. S. Rooms over Milford Natioiil Bank. 178 MAIN STREET, - - MILFORD. B. H. SPAULDING, MAXUFACTUREU OF Men’s, Boys’ aiid CMUreu’s Straw Goods, Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford, Mass. Salesrooms, 625 Broadway, New York. H. N. DAY, D. D. S., S ' u.rg ' eon IDenritist, Alliaml)ra Block. Milford. Ofllce Hours: - - 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. INDEMNITATEM LEGEMQUE, AT HOLBROOK’S, CXLVII. MAIN STREET. WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS CLOTHIN G FOR SCHOOL WEAR. B. E. HARRIS, CLOTHIER. JESSE A. TAFT, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, IKVTNG BLOCK, OPP. POST OFFICE, Milford, Mass. Everett Cheney, PERIODICALS AND FANCY GOODS, 136 Main street, Milford. AGENT FOR THE BOSTON IIEKALD. “O wad some pow’r the giftie gie us To see oursel’s as itliers see us!” G. P. F. ’80. DEALKIl IN Activity is the lever of Archimedes. —f Biilwer, Carpetings, Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, Paper Hangings, Upholstery OckmIs, Chamber Sets, Etc. 100 and 163 Main Street, - - Milford, Mass O- ' zniiOoXI HAS THR MOST Complete Assortment ot the Latest Novelties IN GOLD PENS, PENCILS, Fountain and Stylographic Pens at the Lowest Prices. 3-- Z . BZZSCZZ, Dealer in IM: E -A. T S !:|5 AND PKOVISIONS, Fruits, Veget ables. Butter, Eggs, Etc. Also, home- cured Ham.s and home-made Sausages. 33 Exchange Street. The Place to Buy Clothing —AND— MErS FURBISHING GOODS Is at the New Store of RYAN CARROLL, 98 MAIN STREET. MORGAN ' S PHARMACY. Sponges, Gums, Oils and Alcohol. CHOICE FANCY GOODS. MOUSE’S ASPARAGUS KIDNEY CURE, MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE. MUSIC HALL BLOCK, - - MILFORD. CA..I5XJ A..T 79 MAIN STREET, MILFORD, For a large assortment of CONFECTIONERY AND FRUIT. All Ice Cream orders for parties and church fairs will be promptly attended to. Prices as low as the lowest. Heath Brothers, FASHIOMBLE TAILORS, 118 Slain Street, Milford. A Fine assortment of Ladies’ and Gents’ BOOTS, SHOES AND ROBBERS Can be found at the NEW YORK BOOT AND SHOE STORE. M. A. Saunders, GRANT BLOCK, - . MILFORD Notice to Patrons, MISS M. A. GAHAGAN Has removed her DRESSM . KING EOONIS from Blunt’s Block to Fine Street, Tliird House on the Left, In rear of NIusie Mall Block, where she will be pleased to see her patrons. MEMORIAL HALL AND DEPOT LIVERY AND SALE STABLES, First-class Teams for all occasions, at reasonable prices. Horses, CiiiTlages, Il.-irnesses, Etc., for Sale or Exchange. Transients Promptly Cared For. T. F. DAVOKEX, Proprietor. O- k:, j isriD I s DR, FLATLEY’F COUGH SYRUP The Best in the World. Every Bottle Warranted- Made By T. XjXjEHST 116 Main Street, Milford, Mass. COOK BROS., DEALERS IN Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Hams cured by ourselves and Home-made Sausages. Market, l!t8 Main Street. S. A. COOK. 8-S. COOK. E LDREDGE BEATTEY, HOUSE PAINTERS and PAPER HANGERS, And Dealers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, AVindow Glass, Paints, Oils, A ' arnish, Putty, Curtain Fixtures, AVindow Shades and Paper Uang:ing;s. 133 Main Street, - - - Milford, Mass The Best and Cheapest place to buy FRUITS ASD OONFEOnOUEEY IS AT J. W. ROBERTS’. Cake and Ice Cream constantly on hand. AA’ ' edding Cake a Specialty. THAYPIRS’ BLOCK. Main Street, Milford, Mass. GO TO O. X L. ..A-nDJLZvZS’, To Purchase PICTURE FRAMES Of all kinds. A large assortment of Mouldings on hand. DR. R. H. COCHRAN, ZD IE IsT T Z S T , Mechanics Block, Milford. Geo. H. Whittemore, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jev,relry, Silverware, Spectacles and Eye-Glasses. Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing, no Main .Street, Milford. s-lai-z-z -T-s MADE TO MEASURE. MILFORD, MASS. U Agt. Lewando’s French Dye House. OO Zj! WOOZD! Lime, Cement, Hair. .Also, Brick and Hay of the best quality always on hand by Xj. 000.1X, Pond Street, - - Near Depot. Telephone from Cook Bros. Market. “Active sheai ' s gather no rust.” Student — “Rex fiigit — the king flees.” Professor—“In Avliat other tense can tliat form be made?” Per¬ fect.” “Yes, and how would yon then translate?” Painful silence, pro¬ fessor simsrests “has.” Student—“The king has fleas.”—[Ex. Laiv of Gravity.—“Say, Professor,” said a freshman to the lecturer, “what makes a fellow’s heart sink ivlieii he’s in tronhle?” “The gravity of the sit¬ uation, of course,” Avas the eloquent rejoinder. When one gives a hoy a lift in the world he cannot tell what the conse¬ quences will he. Sir Ilninphrey Davy was once asked to give a list of the greatest discoveries which he had made. He replied that his greatest discovery was Michael Faraday. lie found him a jioor hoy washing bottles in his laboratory, and aided him until lie became one of the Avorld’s greatest men. If Michael had been at ])lay in¬ stead of Avasliing bottles, however. Sir TInmphrey probably would not have become interested in him, and if he had not been faithful in his hnmhlest duties he Avonld have failed Avheii giv¬ en greater Avork. It is the hoy who washes a bottle honestly who is most likely to have large success as a man. The hoys of today avIio are going to rule in the next generation are those who get to the bottom of things, those Avho don’t take things for granted, and Avho keep their answers inside the truth. The hoy who steals his exami¬ nation ])apers Avill steal his einjiloyer’s money some day. The man is gener¬ ally certain to end where the hoy be¬ gins.—[The School Journal. Prof, in Latin—Mr. G., what case doGH mibere (to marry) govern? Mr. G.—“Dative.” Prof.—“What dative?” Mr. G.—“Dative of disadvantage.” A “Prep.” whose frequent blunders had nearly exhausted the patience of his instructor, c.apj)ed the climax by j)rononnciiig “sirnilis” “see-me-less.” “Ho])e T may,” earnestly ejaculated the I’rofessor. “John Dlair,” asked his room-mate, “what kind of a heai- is a consecrated cros.s-eyed hear?” J ' he latt(‘r replied that he had never heard of such an animal. John insisted that they sang about it at Sunday school. “No,’’ said his room-mate, “it is ‘a consecra¬ ted cross 1 hear.’ ” Society senior to store clerk; “Have yon any blue neckties to match my eyes?” Clerk: “No, Imt we have some soft hats that I think will match vonr head,” • A. L. SMITH, Livery, Sale and Boarding STJABXjE. First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices. Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central Street, - - MILFORD, MASS. A START IN LIFE FOR YOUNG MEN Is an important Problem in Every Home. vSele-Support is essential in manhood, Self-Reliance a strong defense. MORE T IIA N 3 3,000 OF THE Prospeiiis Biiess lei of To-Uay WERE TRAINED For Active, Useful Business Life AT Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. For Taventy-Fia e Years it lias been the most iiopular and Largest Private School in America. It is to-day the only institution devoted to the specialty of teaching Young and Middle-Aged Men how to get a living, make money, and become enterprising, in¬ dustrious, useful citizens. It is the ONLY ' SCHOOL in the world Avliere the course of study is PitACTicAL, instead of Theoretical; where the students act as Buy¬ ers, Sellers, Traders, Bankers, Bookkeepers and Accountants in actual business oper¬ ations; where the Bank Bills, Fractional Currency and Merchandise are actuali.y USED, and have a real a ' Alue, and every transaction is just as legitimate and bona lide as in any Mercantile, Banking or Busi¬ ness House. TO TA L EXPENSES. Board, Tuition Fee and Stationery for the prescribed business course of three months, i|100 to $115. Applicants may enter any week-day in the year. The Illustrated Catalogue Giving full information in regard to course of stuiiy, time required, expenses, etc., will he mailed on receipt of three letter stamps. Prospectus giving terms and a synopsis of the course of stiuly, mailed free. Address EASTMAN COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. VoL. II. MILFORD, MASS., APRIL, 1886. No. 8 Easter Hymn. Prof. F. H. Hedge, (H. U.) ANGELS. Chri.st hath arisen! .]oy to our buried Head ! Whom the unmerited, Trailing inherited Woes, did imprison. AVOjrEN. Costly devices We had prepared— Shrouds and sweet spices, Linen and nard; Woe the disaster! Whom we here laid. Gone is the Master, Empty his bed. ANGELS. Christ hath arisen! Loving and glorious. Out of laborious Conllict victorious, Christ hath arisen. DISCIPLES. Hath the inhumated Upward aspiring, Hath he consummated All his desiring? Is He in being’s bliss Near to creative joy? Wearily we in this Earthly house sigh; Empty and hollow, us Left He unblest. Master! Thy followers Envy Thy rest. ANGELS. Christ hath arisen Out of corruption’s womb. Burst every prison! Vanish death’s gloom! Active in charity. Praise Him in verity! His feast prepare it ye! His message bear it ye! His joy declare it ye! Then is the Master near. Then is He here. llojie notliiiig from luck and tlie prob ability is that you will be so ])re- jiarod, forewarned :iud forearmed that all shallow ' observers wdll call you lucky.—[IRdwer Lyttou. A Reverie. One afternoon, wishing for seclu¬ sion, I went to a favorite nook of mine in the woods. It was a beautiful place, carpeted tvitli soft green turf, u])on which the sutibeams flickered and danced as they shone through the foli¬ age overhead. A little, murmuring brooklet W ' andered through the place, its banks bordered with ferns and flow ' ers; and its tinkling w ' aters tum¬ bling over mossy stones made contin¬ uous music. Sitting down in a shady place, I became w ' holly absorbed in my book, w ' hen gradually, owdng to the quiet, my eyes began to grow heavy, my book slipped gently from my hands, and aftei- a time I seemed to become conscious of an unusual commotion among the trees and grass. I noticed it first in those nearest me, then all show ' ed the same agitation. Every leaf and blade quivered and shook, and seemed to be w’his])ering in an excited manner. In a moment, a sound of music was heard, wdiich grad¬ ually grew louder and more distinct. This caused more excitement than ever, and on glancing in the direction whence it came, I saw in the distance an odd looking grou]) approaching. As it advanced, tlie ti ' ees noiselessly moved backward on either side, leav¬ ing a broad, clear avenue for its a])- ])roach. A cloud of sheeny, shimmering green attracted my attention, which on a nearer view ' , ])roved to be the lovely, graceful form of Flora, god¬ dess of flowers, attired in her holi¬ day dress. Preceding her Avas a strange ficrure which I instantly recog¬ nized from its tall hoiais, ruddy face and crooked nose, as Pan, god of all nature, wdio with his flute had caused the greater jiart of the commotion. Flora w ' as accom])anied by Titania, queen of the fairies, and a trooj) of charming w ' Ood-nym])hs and graceful water-sprites escorted them to a moss covered throne, w ' hich until this time had remained concealed by a netw ' ork of intervening branches. Titania sat in a half-opened rose bud by Flora’s side. From the preparations that w ' ere made, I knew ' that Flora wuis to hold her annual review ' . Screened by the foliage, I remained a delighted wit¬ ness of the scene which follow ' ed. Again the sound of joyous music W ' as heard, announcing the approach of the flowers. They appeared at the farther end of the long avenue, and noiselessly, without a movement on their part, w ' ere rapidly impelled for- W ' ard by some unseen pow ' er, until they arriA ' ed before their queen. Leading the van Avere Grammoidm, the grass family, at Avhose head Avere the Reeds, Avho Avith their })ipes of various sizes had made the SAveet har¬ mony Avhich I heard. Titania, Avho Avas not much acquainted Avith the family, Avas anxious to knoAv about them, and Flora told her of Avhat great use they had been to man, hoAV they had furnished him his first arroAA ' , his first pen, and his first instrument of music. Others of the grass family Avere present, the Rye, VYheat, Barley and Indian Corn, calling forth more praise from Flora concerning the entire fam¬ ily, Avho supply a large portion of food both for man and beast. The Sedges noAV ])assed, sighing mournfully, as is their custom, Avhether the occasion be sad or joyous. A fcAV steps behind Avere the Gamopetahv. Beside the graceful, creeping Partridge-berry Avalked the aAvkAvard Tomato, and the timid Bluets, Avho Avere so unfortunate as to be near the deadly Nightshade, shrank aAvay in terror from his smile. “Oh!” cried Titania, Avhen she beheld the fair Mountain Laurel, “hoAV very beautiful!” But the SAveet Trailing Arbutus, coming gracefully forAvard just tlieii, i-eccivo l a larger share of pniise. A dazzling hlaze of yellow now ap¬ peared, which was caused hy the stately Sunflower, the bright Hashing Goldeii-rod, the co piettish Dandelion, and the patient Ox-eye Daisy. A striking contrast to tliis last grou] were the sweet hlue-eyed Forget-me- not, the fragrant Heliotrope, and the innocent little Daisy, who with down¬ cast eyes walked modestly by the throne of their queen. The third division, Aj)etala ' , now ap])eared. The sympathetic Balm of Gilead was trying to sooth the Weej)- ing Willow, whom the Nettle had stnng so cruelly. Of Polypetala?, the Buttercup and Cowslip were the first, and behind them the awkward pumpkin was play¬ ing the agreeable to his cousin, the quiet little Anemone. The Sweet- briar Rose had succeeded in gnining the attention of the clumsy Squash, who was very devoted to her. The modest blue Violet and the sweet white one remained side by side, too timid to speak to any one. “Why,” asked Titania, as the Dog¬ wood and Poison Ivy approached, “does every one seem to shun them?” “Because they are the wicked, jioison- ous ones of my realm, and are to be feared,” answered Flora. But look! here is the lovely white Water Lily, drooping and fainting for want of water, and there is the pretty twining Woodbine, clinging with its tiny ten¬ drils to the Wild Graj)e vine. SjiadiciflonB was represented only by Jack-in-the-])ul])it, who was so busi¬ ly engaged with his Sunday text that he took no notice of any one, even rudely passing Flora by without one look. Now followed Equisitacea?. The delicate Maiden-hair and the other ferns were withered by the warm sun to which they had been so long ex¬ posed, and sighed for their cool shady homes. At the apj)earance of the Florida}, who brouglit uj) the rear, a tinkling of the tiny bells of the Lily of the Val¬ ley and the nodding Bellwort was heard. They too passed out of sight, followed by Flora and her attendants. As the chiming grew fainter and fainter, a terific peal of thunder warned me that a heavy shower was near at hand. Hastily ])ickiiig uj) my book, 1 hurried to reach home before the storm burst, just e.scajiing the great raindrops that were beginning to fall. A. L. H., ’83. Teaching is the noblest of ])rofes- sions and the sorriest of trades.—[A Proverb. o k: . Perha])S it is not becoming on our part to find any faidt with the “Aenig- ma” which graces the first column of the first page of the last number of the Lowell High School; but there is just a little matter, a sin of omission, so to speak, Avhich we hope the editors will ])ardon us for mentioning; merely the omission of “Copied from the O. L. and 1.” jVIilford, dear Portland Eagle, not Millford. This month we have received 52 ex¬ changes: 26 from the New England states, 14 from the states west of the Mississippi, 12 from the other states. We exjiect to double our subscrip¬ tion list by calling attention to the following ])uff from the Hamptonia:— “The mind is the ruling power of man. By this faculty all, the others are guided; therefore that which acts upon the mind is ajiparent in the char¬ acter, and as the literature we read acts most directly, we plainly see the importance of confining ourselves to reading the best authorsP The Foster Academy Review of St. Louis receives more exchanges from Massachusetts than from any other state, even its own. This speaks well for the little “Bay State,” way off in the north-eastern part of our “great and mighty land. A model “High School Student” can be foimd at Westborough. Her dress is all that can be desired, and though she “cannot learn” Psycholo¬ gy, yet she shows that she can tell ns what she has learned in an enterainting manner. “Don’t try to put on a horse collar the way it is to stay,” is a sanij)le of “Horse Sense” from the Lawrence High School Bulletin. We move to amend by saying, “Don’t try to put on a horse collar at all.” Make the boy do it. You will thus save yourself a great many hard feelings towards the horse. We do not think that such a pa])er as the St. James Reveille for March will have a strong tendency to recom¬ mend to outsiders the academy which it represents. The contents are made np chiefly of slang and nick-names, very amusing, no doubt, to the writers, but hardly calculated to inspire great interest in others. It is true that a school paper is for the school which publislies it, but as all depend more or less on outsiders for support, it is fair that the tastes of these be consulted a little. How foolish of The Academy to ask if the goose that saved Rome was a Michigander! Does not The Acad¬ emy know that a goose is not a gan¬ der? This reminds us of the Demo- ci‘atic rooster touchingly alluded to as “she” by an esteemed contemporary. “Small, but choice” is the phrase we would apply to the Wolfe Hall Ban¬ ner. We especially commend its col¬ umn of “Quei-ies,” which contains many interesting questions and an¬ swers. Are conundi-nms allowed? If so, j)lease do not knock us down and drag ns out until we have j)ro])Ounded the following: Why must the Medway High School be a very ])leasant place? Hold your breaths to hear the an¬ swer :-Because they have good “Times” there. An interesting feature of the Nor¬ mal Monitor is the letters from gradu¬ ates and former members of the school. Why will not our graduates write to us more frequently than they do? The “Prison Press,” one of our ex¬ changes, acquaints us with the doings of ouralumniin the West.—[Academe, W orcester. Poor Academe, we pity you. Could not your alumni find exercise for their talents nearer home? Now that Mil¬ ford has been divided, let ns ask the General Court to provide a prison in W orcester for the sole benefit of the Academe. In the Park College Literary Month¬ ly we noticed the statement that the “Leyden jar was accidentally discov¬ ered by Leyden.” By reference to Vol. VI., Appleton’s encyclopa}dia, un¬ der Electricity, we find that the Ley¬ den jar was invented by Cineus, a pupil of Musschenbroek of Leyden. THE LEAGUE BALL Double Cover. Extra Fine Para Rubber. Bats of all Kinds! iFOOT B-A.LLS And all kinds of Athletic Api)aratus. TISSUE PAPER, And Other materials for Artificial Flowers, Etc. -AT- J. ALLEN RICE’S. XjX Tjizr. Worth of Education. Carefully conducted investigations, instituted in 1870 and carried on by the bureau of education at Washing¬ ton, established these strikingly inter¬ esting-iind important facts : 1. That an average free common school education, such as is now ]n-o- vided in the common schools of the country, adds 50 per cent, to the pro¬ ductive power of the laborer, consid¬ ered as a mere productive machine. 2. That the average academical ed¬ ucation adds iOO ]ier cent. 3. That the average collegiate or university education adds from 200 to 300 per cent, to his average annual producing capacity, to say nothing of the immense addition to his elevation. Now, assuming that the labor of the 4,204,352 illiterates in the United States would reach only the minimum value of $100 each, the annual loss to themselves and to the country for the lack of simple common school educa¬ tion, at $50 each, would reach the im¬ mense sum of $210,000,000. Regard¬ ed from this lower standpoint, econo¬ my towards education is extravagant wastefulness in material benefits.— [Senator Howell E. Jackson, Tenn. B ' JY YOUR IDIS. ' ST a-OODS t AT T. IP. :e3:ici e“Z“’s, Mechanics Block, 138 Main Street., Milford, Mass. GEORGE G. PARKER, Attorney Counsellor at Law, No. 2 Washington Block, Milfoixl. H. C. SNELL, Dealer in MEATS AND PROVISIONS Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Also, home- cured Hams and home-made Sausages. 64 MAIN STREET. HENRY S. CUSHM Maiiufaclurer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. Also on hand, Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, Storm Covers, Whips, Lap Robes, Horse Collars, Etc. Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. 76 MAIN ST., MILFORD. Ten per cent, of the present fresh¬ man class at Cornell are girls, and the average scholarship of the young wo¬ men is superior to that of the young men. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in Diaiois, fatclies, Clocls aM Jewelry, CO I a -8 1 0) v ng 4 ng 1- o o « CO OT % o tn P-H o u p ' G !3 CO K 132 Main St., Milford, jPor Your Medical Advice, Consult Dr. W. J. Clarke, 100 Main Street. L. OD h- a o i-H s CO 04 llev. o o Ph tfl ct .S o 0 . o c (fi tn o ce l-H 0) o 0 tH o Coll •4-3 X ‘Z! a. CO 1 CO o o tfi c; tfi s CO Ol O 0) o CZJ CO 1 o ' P u Sm tm o X 04 o s ) • pH W .25 o cn C D c; c p X cS 13 J •4 pc: Ph OS t- X a a “O L. o O c T v o s § q y ■M 4. C D o O 2 v tJD X ii S P X Ph ci 01 CO o o u rH Pi CO w CA s Vd c3 3 •4-i c t s c; rK W HH 1-5 hp O o o o O o CO ’ ' 1.0 CO iO CO CC ci ci O o -N OUR PENCIL SHARPENERS F O K SCHOOL USE, Have been adopted by many of the best schools in Ihe country. DUTCHEH TEMPLE COMPANY Hopedale, Mass. ALL ORDERS FOR a-i?.oc! E :rx e s Received from the High School Scholars, will be promptly delivered by the BOSTON GROCERY AND TEA HOUSE. G. F. WINCH, Proprietor. E. G. MOORE, Offers to the Public all leading varieties of CUT FLOWEBSr FLORAL WORK Of all kinds. Give him a call. ► CURRIER KENDALL, ONE PRICE Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, HATS, CAPS,TRUNKS,ETC. POST OFFICE BLOCK, MILFORD. BTJ ' H’ ■yOTJI? DRY GOODS AND SMALL WARES AT 166 MAIN STREET, OF COBURN 0 LM STEAD. DR. GEO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, AT 168 Main Street, Milford. MILFORDd-GRANITEFCOMPANY Building and Monumental Work Of all kinds executed with despatch. This Granite is pronounced the best in the state. Does not change its color, and is free from iron. Samples furni.shed on application. Estimates made on work in any part of the country. Eked Sw. sey, Agt. J. B. Bancboft. Treas. T. C. EASTMAN, Manufacturer of All Kinds of BOOT AND SHOE BOXES AND BAND BOXES -FOK- STRAW GOODS. -AL.SO- Plain ami Fancy Paper Boxes. Mill, Corner of Central and Depot Street, Milford BUY YOUR RIRRONS, LACE AND SMALL WARES, OF G. T. PALES CO., 15Jf Main St., Milford. CLAFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers of CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A. Clatlin Co., 116 Church St. W. H. BOURNE CO., DEALERS IX FiVNCY GOODS, YARKS, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, U Also Infants’ Goods of all Kinda. J 106 Main Street, Milford, Mart . ’r}IEv0 K,vLmY|IYY. APRIL, 1886. Published ISIontlily During the School Year, BY The Senior Class of the Milford High School. PRINTED BY G. M. BILLINGS. GENERAL EDITORS. GRACE P. FIELD and W. J. CuOK. PERSONAL EDITORS. BBIE I. MADDEN and 1. II. FAIRBANKS. LOCAL EDITORS. LILLA F. HAYWARD and W. G. CLIFFORD. BUSINESS EDITORS. CORA L. SNELL and N. E. TOUGAS. SUBSCRIPTION R. TES. (Ten Numbers.) For the Year, . 40 cents | Single Copies, . 6 cents This paper is for sale at the well-known drug store of J. Allen Rice, where subscriptions for the year will also be received, and back numbers can be obtained. Address all communications to THE OAK, LILY AND IVY, Lock Box 137. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post-Office, as second class matter. Editorial. As spring advances, the tveatlier grows Avarmer and warmer. The chilling winds of winter are followed hy the balmier airs of spring. This change is welcome to the many who have been confined to the house dur¬ ing the dismal winter months through dislike of braving the snow and cold, and now the scholar enjoys every moment sjient in ' the o]ien air. We would suggest that instead of wander¬ ing aimlessly through the well known streets, he take longer w.alks into the less thickly settled parts of the town. His observant eyes will discover many objects of interest. Milford has several pretty strolls. If one desires scenery and romance combined, visit Cleveland’s farm. This is the highest point in Milford, and the outline of lofty Wacluiset, as well as the Blue Hills of Milton, can be distinctly seen from it in clear weather. Lover’s Lane,through which you pass, is a delightful little path leading directly thi-ough the wood. Here occasionally you will chance u])- on a couple entirely unconscious of everybody and everything excejit them¬ selves. Perhajis you wish to develop your muscles; if so,by all means climb Bear hill. From the huge bowlder at the tojj of the hill a very fine view of the toAvn can be had. A visit to a cemetery does not offer very much pleasure; yet an examina¬ tion of the inscriptions on some of the ancient ijraves-tones in Vernon Grove would repay you for your I Vrz . i trouble. Here is an inscrijition copied from a stone now there “Death is a debtj To Nature due, I have paid mil e So must you.” Despite the division of Milford, we advise you to visit Hopedale and en¬ joy the pleasant saunter through the fields past the so-called Indian Fort. Then there is the walk to the water works, to Claflin’s farm and to the North Purchase gold mines. For one who is an active and strong walker. Mother Mendon (why not Gi ' andmother Mendon now and Grand¬ daughter Hopedale?) holds many and varied attractions. There is the beau¬ tiful Nii)muck, there the odorous arbu¬ tus may be found, and other charms more jiotent jierhaps than either. A pleasant afternoon and an agreeable comjianion will make the mostcommon- place walk charming, and the scholar will retniai to his studies with a mind better jirepared for its work. How many of the history scholars realize th.at he who reads only one book upon any historical subject, has generally learned only one man’s opin¬ ion of the . times? Therefore do not be satisfied Avith the text book, but make use of the town and school libra¬ ries. Abbot’s Life of Napoleon Avell illustrates this fact. What a surprise it Avould be to the scholar A ho has based his opinion of Napoleon on that work, to read the works of other bi¬ ographers! If you see a stout hearted young miss (it is the boys who are weak just now) with an anxious face and a heavy sigh draw a note-book from her pocket, jot down a brilliant idea before it escapes, slip the note-book back in place, then hear a sigh of relief com¬ ing from her troubled heart, don’t think she is a juvenile reporter, oh, no, she is only an innocent school-girl pre¬ paring her essay for gr.aduation. Rev. H. A. Spencer has generously presented to the school some valuable specimens for the geological cabinet; several fossils, including the root of a calamite, and a number of pieces of l)olished granite from Maine and Nevv Brunswick. There are, also, a bunch of sea corn, so called by the fisher¬ men; a sti-ing of Job’s tears; a slough and a piece of the keel of a shij) showing the eating power of sea worms. He has our thanks not only for the specimens, but also for the kindly feeling for our welfare Avhich prompted the giving. The young ladies have contributed SB.98 and the young men $2.85 to the paper fund this term. “In dress, sim])licity is the first step to elegance.” This is for the benefit of the young ladies on June 25. The ))ublic have been kindly in¬ formed that the lai-ge, double, east doors of Memorial Hall are the “Side Door.” Thomas Emerson, superintendent of the Newton schools, gave ns a brief call last week. He w;is our princijial’s high school teacher in Woburn in ’70. We understand that he has an eye on one of our teachers of the grammar grade. The first ten in scholarship and de¬ portment for the last term Avere as folloAvs:— First class: Field, Fales, Godfrey, Snell, Craige, Westcott, Reed, Leon¬ ard and Blunt, Dennett and Jones. Second class: Hill, Eldridge, Hancock, Barns, Williams, Gould, Gorman , Whitney, Eastman, Donnolly. Third class: Tirrell, BroAvn N., Coburn, Arnold and Hancock, Thompson, Toohey, Llale and Roberts, Fales. Fourth class: Leonard, Goldsmith, Nichols, Blake, Toomey, Andrews, Connolly, Haskins, Barrett, Holmes. It Avas certainly no credit to Milford that the governor’s request to observe an Arbor day Avas so generally ignored. Where Avere the Business association ; the Society for ToAvn Improvement; the Chatauqua Circle ; the societies of all kinds, secular and religious; in fine, the schools ? Echo ansAvers, Where ? Score one for the M. H. S. One of the seniors who has just fin¬ ished the reading of Picciola, ansAvers her teacher’s questions regarding her enjoyment of the book as folloAvs : “I have enjoyed A’ery much the interest¬ ing story of “La Povera Picciola,” Avhich shoAvs hoAv great an infiuence a very small thing may have upon one’s life; but the neglect that led to the death of the flower Avhich had given life, faith, love, liberty, friends, hapjii- ness, shoAvs hoAV in our jirosperity Ave are apt to forget those Avho have stood by us in adversity and misfortune. It has seemed to me more like a person than a floAver.” The class of ’80 observed Arbor day by setting out a class tree. They met in the school yard in the early evening and all, in turn, assisted in excavating the necessary hole in Avhich they set a maple as emblematical of the class— not because of the greenness of the leaf; but on account of the SAveetness and strength of its sap. Long may it AvaA ' e its branches in honor of ’80! After the ceremony the class, Avith the teachers as invited guests, rejiaired to the school building Avhere cake, cream and song refreshed the Avearied arbor- atores. O Who has seen ] ris(s) Noiner? Scliool hours from 8 to 1 o’clock this term. Two of our editors have been on the sick list. Some of the graduation ])arts have been assigned. “Where is Old Brunswick?” Schol¬ ar: “I think in the old world.” At present, dancing is the favorite amusement of the young ladies. Wanted: The handkerchief with which the teakettle wipes its nose. We are told by a botany scholar that the flora of a town is its po])ula- tion. We have returned to our old meth¬ od of one recess, for the rest of the year. The young men have been chal¬ lenged by the Dean Academy nine to play on April 24. A third class boy beats the record having received 104 per cent, in phil¬ osophy last term. After playing a while, a little Mil- fordite exclaimed: “I am all tired out, I wish I could get tired in again.” The physics class are now wu’estling with beats. We refrain from ])unning, yet there is a large fleld for such pro¬ ductions. Some of the botany class are anxiously turning over the leaves in the woods to see wdio first shall find those beautiful flowers “that bloom in the s])ring,” by name—“Tra-la.” Did you see the line of disconsolate husbands before the wdndows of the “millineiy o])enings” last week, sing¬ ing in sad refrain: “O bother the bon¬ nets that come wdth the sj)ring. A senior was talking about going to a salad su])per, wdien her little brother said : “I should like a good solid sup¬ per, I haven’t had one for a good while.” The third Latin class have just be¬ gun to “Sing of the hero and his To an outsider the key would seem somew’hat minor, and the e.x- pression, lachrymose. Political economy and botany are the new ' studic ' s of the last term for the seniors. The senior wdio lives in the suburbs can })ursue both studies ill a pi ' actical way; for he will find that even the w ' ild flow ' ers have an ex- c udif eable value among those wdio lack his opjioilunities, or his energy. i What is a paradox? Scholar: “A j church dinner on I ast day.” I Teacher: “What is the literal trans¬ lation of ‘All Devoir’?” Senior: “I’ll see you later.” Xow ' the senior provideth himself wdth an autograjih album and becom- eth a peripatetic, omnipresent ?. There are 21 scholars from other towms in school this term. First class, three; second, three; third, six; fourth, nine. Woman, however anxious for suf¬ frage, is still dependent on man; for she must borrow his hat to take up a collection. Class colors, mottoes, badges, pic¬ tures and excuses from graduation ex¬ ercises are the subjects of general con¬ versation just now. From Su]it. Hatch’s report, just re¬ ceived, w ' e find that Haverhill has one scholar in its high school to every 139 of its population. Milford has one to every 57. What next? The teachers of Wakefield have stiaick against the re- duced scale of salaries. The new ' scale, however, is still higher than that of our high school. College graduates are of 1 per cent, of the young men of the country yet they fill 58 per cent, of its offices. The higher the offices, the greater the relative percentage filled by them. This w ' eek the “up and coming” ar¬ oma of skunk cabbage has tested the ability of the botanists to rejn-ess theii- feelings. The nasal jiassages are gracefully comjiressed w ' ith the left hand, while the right dissects the in¬ teresting specimen. A Boston paper claims that skating rinks are finally blessings; for now that the skating mania is w ' aning, they are being remodeled into cheap tene¬ ments or public halls, etc. We aw ' ait the metamorphosis of Milford’s. The following were the subjects for our last compositions: Tw’o Aprils in LT. S. History. Two Books Which Every Scholar in School Ought to Read. Our Debt to Two Creat Invent¬ ors. The G. A. R. For What Will Men Die? The Knights of Labor. Spring, Gentle Spring. If all tbe members of the jiresent senior class are so fortunate as to n - ceive dijilomas in June, 33 w ' ill be pre¬ sented, including 11 English, French and Latin; 1 English and French; 5 Classica l. The rest are partial dijilo- mas due to a change of coui’se or to a failure to carry the three studies re¬ quired by the school law. Florence I. Goodspeed, ’79, is teach¬ ing in Laconia, X. H. Ella T. Chilson, valedictorian of the class of ’82, is teaching in Bellingham. William W. Tirrell, once of ’81, is employed in the ticket agent’s office of the Boston Low ' ell railroad. The violin playing of Florence E. Hale, ’88, at a recent concert held in Upton, was very highly spoken of. Hugh Bradley,’75, has been engaged by our new postmaster as assistant. Aggie M. Burke, ’85, is to be second assistant. Eugene W. Stoddard, ’78, and sister, Edith J. Stoddard, ’76, are expecting to go to Japan in the coming fall, where Mr. Stoddard w’ill begin his missionary work. Our efficient clerk of the school board refuses to be made a Hopedalian by changing his “bed and board” to Milford, and so the scholars will still have the pleasure of being informed of their delinquencies by L. E. Fales, ’78. The Lilhatansu quartette, w’hich gave a concert in Upton a short time ago, is composed of three of the for¬ mer ])upils of this school, Mrs. J. I. Whitney (Thwing), once of ’65, Mrs. E. G. Bell (Adams), ’69, andMrs. J. H. Wood (Woodbury), ’77; the fourth member, Mrs. H. W. Lull, is the wife of our jiresent principal. The Worcester County Teachers’ Association holds its next meeting here on Saturday, May 29, and, among other sjieakers, w ' e scholars shall be very much pleased to hear and see Miss Alice Freeman, jiresident of Wel¬ lesley college, w ' ho has, in sjiite of ma¬ ny engagements, acceded to the re¬ quest of our principal and wdll read a jiaper upon some phase of the educa¬ tion of young ladies. Principals W. H. Small of Hudson and H. B. Hay¬ den of Sterling wdll also ])resent papers on current tojncs. Dr. Samuel X. Xelson, ’73, is now ' at home (in Milford) recruiting from his over-exertion w ' hile abroad. After graduating here he sjient a short time at Phillips’ Exeter; he then entered Harvard, taking degrees in the college and the medical department. After a short term of jiractising, he w ' ent to Germany, wdiere he made a special stu¬ dy of bacteria. We are pleased to hear of his success in this line of study and hope to see him and hear from him wdthin the w ' alls of the old school- house w ' hich, W ' e have no doubt, w ' ill seem very unfamiliar to him after the extensive repairs of five years ago. The Boston Clearine: House. Just before 10 o’clock a. ni. of any week clay upper State street may be seen lined with men heading with great rapidity toward Xo. GO, the Bos¬ ton Clearing House. Some have large sheets of rolled oper in their hands, others are carrviim handd aijs. These men are the representatives of 52 Bos¬ ton banks and are going to the Clear¬ ing House to transact the business for their respective banks. Each bank sends two men, a messenger to carry the checks and a settling clerk to do the figuring. While they are on their way let us see what was done before these officers left the banks. AVe will suppose that every reader of this pa¬ per understands what that form of business paper is that we call a check or voucher. Each bank receives more or less vouchers during the day, coming in both by mail and by individuals. It is here necessary to explain that every bank in this C. H. system is numbered, and we know one another more by number than by name. To continue, all Boston checks are gathered togeth¬ er, (with the exception of those on the bank itself) and assorted into 51 “pi¬ geon holes,” each hole re])resenting a bank. They are listed into a book, called the Clearing House book, made for the purpose, each bank’s check s by themselves. As soon as the first clerk has listed them, another lists them on sli])s of ))aper (called exchange slips). Each bank’s checks are on one slip with name and number of the bank at the top. Each slij) is adjusted to its package and the totals must agree with the totals on the book be¬ fore described. If they agree they are considered correct, for two differ¬ ent persons handle the same checks and it would rarely occur that both would make the same error, though bad figures sometimes cause a great deal of trouble. Advice is cheap, but I say to every one making out a check : Be sure and make it plain and intelligible in every resi)ect, so that there may be no doubt whatever as to the amount. A lar e O sheet of ])aper with four columns ex¬ tending from top to bottom is pro¬ duced. The two outer columns are occupied by the names of the banks in the order of their numbers. ' i ' he two inner columns are headed Debit and Credit. In the debit or left hand column by the side of each bank is inserted the amount of that bank’s })ackage of checks. The credit col¬ umn is not used till we go to the C, H. AVhen all of the totals have been ])laced beside their respective banks the column is added and this total of the totals must agree with the amount LI L ' y. of the C. H. book. This sum is the amount of money we want from the rest of the banks, i. e., what we draw on them. The messenger takes the ])ackages, placed in regular order, to the C. H. and is accomi anied by the settling clerk, who has the sheet. They are su])posed to be in their ])lace at 10 o’clock and if thev fail to arrive at that time, a fine of two dollars is lev¬ ied on the bank they re|)resent. The C. H. is a large hall, around which extends a long desk four or five feet wide. It is so made that the set¬ tling clerk can sit and write on the in- side and the messenger can write standing at the outside. This desk is separated into 54 compartments by brass work so that each bank has a desk by.itself. The desks are num¬ bered in regular ordei- and each bank clerk goes to his own number. Let us go to some special number; for exam¬ ple, No. 1. Here the messenger has his bundle of checks on his arm in reg¬ ular order, commencing with No. 2 and ending with No. 52, ready for distribu¬ tion. The gong strikes and the mes¬ sengers move in procession around the room delivering each ))ackage to the proper bank. The settling clerk takes the packages from the different clerks and puts the amounts in the credit column of his sheet beside the given bank. This tells how much the rest of the banks want from this bank. After the credit column is added the difference is found between the two columns. If the amount brought in, or debit column, exceeds the amount drawn on us, or credit coluun, then that difference must be given to us in cash. If vice versa, we must pay cash. All the settling clerks must give their two totals to the manager before 10.30 or they are fined S2. ' The manager then ])i ' oves the entire work by taking the total amount of the debit columns of all the banks and making them agree with the total of the credit col¬ umns of all the banks. They shoiild be equal if all is correct, for no rnoi-e checks are carried away than are brought in. If there is a mistake a fine of $2 is levied on the man making such eri’or, for every 15 minutes he keeps them waiting. The fine money amounts to $750 a year. In the foregoing manner 112,000,000 of checks are cleared up each day in the sp.ace of thirty minutes, making comparatively little work. It is much easier to understand the Clearing House by seeing the place itself and looking into all parts, r. a. m., ’83. The girls in the ])ublic schools of Brooklyn are compelled to commit to memory the constitution of the Uni¬ ted States. A Ride in an “Old One Hoss Shay.” It was on a Fourth of July morn¬ ing, some few years ago, that my sis¬ ter and I were left alone for the day. The air was hot and stifling, even the cool atmosjdiere of the darkened rooms was unendurable. Everywhere arose sounds of celebration. Battery B thundered on a neighboring ridge; fire crackers and tor))edoes were ] opping and cracking; fish horns and conch shells were tooting until we cried in our agony:— “Oh! for a lodge in some vast wilderness yome boundless contiguity of shade.” As the din increased so did our des¬ peration and we hastily decided to take Nebuchadnezzar, a staid old horse, and the one horse shay, a relic of my grandfather’s day, and ride into the country for a j)icnic in the woods. Our preparations were short and we were soon on our way. We slowly passed from the broad, dusty streets to the narrow roads with green fields stretching on either side. As we pen¬ etrated farther and farther into the suburbs, all sounds of festivity died away, except the occasional toot¬ ing of a horn from some distant hill. We had a delightful ride. The birds twittered and chirped in the great, green trees, whose branches arched over our heads. Here and there was a little brook, babbling, gurg¬ ling and drijiping into a pool over which nodded tall ferns and grasses. Grasshoppers whirred in the clover, butterflies danced about in the sun¬ shine, lighting now on a daisy, again on a buttercuj). The frogs in the swamps mingled their shrill pipings with the sharj) chirps of the crickets. Nebuchadnezzar had been jogging along with his head on one side, seem¬ ingly unmindful of the beauties of na¬ ture, Occasionally he came to a stand¬ still in the middle of the road, and looking around wonld seem to say: “Don’t you think you have gone about far enough?” But being persuaded by the whip that we meant “go long,” he continued at the same mod¬ erate pace. We had passed but two or three suburban villas and these seemed to be closed, as if the residents were from home. We came to a bend in the road overshadowed by a huge bowlder surmounted by a small boy, whose open countenance expressed a cordial greeting. He had evidently noted our approach from this elevated position and was ])re])ared to do the national honors of the day by firing a salute. His intentions were commend¬ able, but the result was disastrous. Nebuchadnezzar had become accus¬ tomed to the drowsy stillness of the atmosphere; so, when there came a ) oy, poj), ])op, bang and a shower of fire works directly upon his head, he jLiXXjizr. gave a sudden snort and junij) landing the one horse sliay against tlie wall with broken thills and cri])])led wheel. Then Nebuchadnezzar started for home at a little faster jog than before, leaving my sister and myself sitting in the middle of the road. Wraps and the lunch basket with its contents were scattered about ])ro- miscuously. Surveying the ruins, my first imj)idsc was to wreak vengeance on the small boy and change his ex- ])ression by making the smile on his face wander to the other side of his mouth; but as he iiolitely offered to catch the horse, we prudently made no attack. The old shay could not possibly lie of any further use to us; so, having collected our wrajis, we wended our way home leading the horse by the bridle and wondering if our parents would consider the loss of the old shay too great a price to pay for a Fourth of July celebration. a. p. r., ’86. -FOR FIXE- BOOTS. SHOES, SLIPPERS In all tlie Leading Styles, go to R. P. HADLEY’S 123 Main Street, Milford. |lI °“Satisfaction Guaranteed. JOHN MADDEN, Dealer in TEAS, COFFEES and CHOICE PROVISIONS. 29 EXCHANGE STREET. C. F. WIGHT, TUNER AND REPAIRER OF V WD V Warerooms in Washington Block, Milford. I Clmrch Organ Tuning a .Specialty. L. E. PALES, COUNSELOR at LAW, Alhambra Block, Milford. FOUNDRY DEPARTMENT, HOPEDALE MACHINE COMPANY, HOPED.VUE, MA.SS. Manufacturers of Fine Iron, Bra.ss, and Composi¬ tion Castings. SIT FOR YOUR PI0TOGEAP1S( AT lOO MAIN STREET, MILFORD, AT E. L. WILLIS . HAS THE MOST lomplete Assortment ot the Latest Novelties IN GOLD PENS, PENCILS, Fountain and Stylographic Pens at the Lowest Prices. 0 -. Dealer in 1 E -A. T S AxMII PBOVISION.S, ■ ' ruits, Vegetables, Butter, Eggs, Etc. Also, home- cured Hams and home-made Sausages. 33 Exchange Street. DENTIST. GEO. L. COOEE, D, D. S, ‘ Rooms over Milford Nation! Bank. I 178 MAIN STREET, - - MILFORD. B. H. SPAULDING, MANUFACTURER OF Men’s, Boys’ ant CMWren’s Straw Goois, 1 Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford, Mass. Salesrooms, 625 Broadway, New York. The Place to Buy Clothing —AND— HEN’S FURNISHING GOODS Is at the New Store of RYAN CARROLL, 98 MAIN STREET. H. N. DAY, D. D. S., Su.rg ' eonA Alhambra Block. Milford. Office Hours: • - - 8 a. m, to 5 p. m. MORGAN ' S PHARMACY. fxjise 3r)i2xr 3-s, Sponges, Gums, Oils and Alcohol. CHOICE FANCY GOODS. MOUSE’S ASPARAGUS KIDNEY CURE, MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE. ilUSlC HALL BLOCK, - MILFORD. INDEMNITATEM LEGEMQUE, AT HOLBROOK’S, CXLVII. MAIN STREET. C-A-XjIj -A.T -A., rr. 2va:- c crE2 T’s, 79 MAIN STREET, MILFORD, For a large assortment of OONFEOTIONEEY ABE FEEIT. All Ice Cream orders for parties and church fairs will be promptly attended to. Prices as low as the lowest. WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS -IX- CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL WEAR. B. E. HARRIS, CLOTHIER. Heath Brothers, FASHI0NABL1 TAILORS, 118 Main Street, Milford. JESSE A. TAFT, ATTOENEY ADD COUNSELLOR AT LAW, IRVING BLOCK, OPP. POST OFFICE, Milford, Mass. A Fine assortment of Ladies’ and Gents’ BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS Can be found at the NEW YORK BOOT AND SHOE STORE. M. A. Saunders, GRANT BLOCK, - . MILFORD EVERETT CHENEY, PERIODICALS AND FANCY GOODS, 136 Main street, Milford. AGENT FOR THE BOSTON HERALD. CALL AT Archie MePhee’s Hayward’s Block, Milford, For a large assortment of Ohoica Candies and Ice Cream. T. DEALER IX Carjietings, Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, Paper Hangings, Upholstery Goods, Ohaiuher Sets, Etc. IGO anti 162 Main Street, — Milford, Mass MEMORIAL HALL AND DEPOT LIVERY AND SALE STABLES, First-class Teams for all occasions, at reasonable prices. Horses, Carriages, Harnesses, Etc., for Sale or Exchange. Transients Promptly Cared For. T. F. DxAVOKEN ' , Proprietor. OJLKI, ZVY. •geiggORg.JiE “Active shears gather no rust.’’ A. L. SMITH, DR. FLATLEY’fcODGH SYRUP The Best in tlie World. Evorj ' Bottle Warranted Made By j. iijXjiEisr leioE, 116 3tain Street, Milford, Mass. COOK BROS., DEALERS IN Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Hams cured by ourselves and Home-made Sausages. Market, 1 J8 Main Street. S. A. COOK. B. 8. COOK. ELDREDGE BEATTEY, HOUSE PAINTERS and PAPER HANGERS, And Healers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, IVindovv Glass, I’aints, Oils, Varnish, Putty, Curtain fixtures, IVindow Shades ainl Pai er Hangings. 133 Main Street, . . - Milford, Mass The Best and Cheapest place to buy FEUITS AND OONfECTIONEEY IS AT J. W. ROBERTS’. Cake and Ice Cream constantly on hand. Wedding Cake a Specialty. THAYEKS’ BLOCK. Main Street, Milford, Mas.s. GO TO o. iMi. ID-A.:]v s To Purchase PICTURE FRAMES Of all kinds. A large assortment of .Mouldings on hand. DR. R. H. COCHRAN, IDE J TIST, Mecbanics Block, Milford. Geo. H. Whiitemore, Healer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles and Eye-Glasses. Watch, Clock and .Jewelry Kepairing. no Main Street, Milford. S -II-I-K.-T- S MADE TO MEASURE. DEON II D n hm, MILFOKD, MASS. ||gp“Agt. Lewando’s French Dye House. OOA.Z4! WOOZD! Lime, Cement, Hair. Also, Brick and Hay of the best quality always on liand by L. COO.K:, Pond street, - - Near Depot. Telephone from Cook Bros. Market Prof, of Latin (to student boarder): “Will you have some jam ?” Boarder : “.lam satis.” Prof.: “Are you sick?” Boarder: “Sic sum.” Professor faints. “There, that will do. For you to continue your translation would be cruelty to animals.” Class resents the implied compliment. Senior (asks Prof, a very profound question): Prof.: “Mr. W., a fool can ask a question that ten wise men could not answer.” Senior: “Then, I suppose that’s why so many of us flunk.” Prof. Marsli has hrougilit forward the fact that tlie survival of any par¬ ticular group of animals depends on the size of their brain. The dude ought soon to be extinct, if this be true. The Latin professor tells us of “extremo spiritu,” (“with his last breath”), in a sublime jiassage in Cicero being translated “at the end of his liquor.” Student, after examination, to pro¬ fessor: “What rank do yon give me, Professor?” Professor: “I have put you down as a captain of cavalry; you seem to ride a horse better than the others.” Every student who applies for a scholarship at Uartmoiith must sign a l)ledge not to use tobacco in any form while receiving aid from the college. Prof, in Chemistry: “Give a practi¬ cal illustration of the incombustibility of carbon dioxide.” Bright Student: “If you light your breath, it Avon’t burn.” Science—Astronomy class. Profes¬ sor to Junior: “What time does Mars get full?” Junior: “Don’t know, sir; never associate with such company.” Decided applause.—[Jhates. Professor in Physics to D.: “Have you ever electrified a body by squeez¬ ing?” Mr. D. lilushes and sits down. Senior to Roommate: “Gay chum, do you know what an aching void is?” Roommate: “No.” Senior: “Well, then, you have never had the head¬ ache?” On second base or third base though we may roam, be it ever so dusty, there’s no jilace like home. Eastman College is a practical com¬ mon sense school for the limes. It educates live business men for a successful start in life, and teaches its pu pils how to get a living, make money, and become enterjiris- ing, useful citizens. Livery, Sale and Boarding STJXBZjZ]. First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices. Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central Street, - - MILFORD, MASS. A START IN LIFE FOR YOUNG MEN Is an Important Problem in Every Home. Self-Support is essential in maidtood, Self-Reliance a strong defense. M ORE T n A N 33,000 OF THE Prosperous Biisiiiess leii of To-Day WERE TRAINED For Active, Useful Business Life AT Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. For Twentx -Five Years it has been the most popular and Largest Private School in America. It is to-day the only institution devoted to the S])ecialty of teaching Young and Middle-Aged Men how to get a living, make money, and become enterprising, in¬ dustrious, useful citizens. It is the ONLY SCHOOL in the world where the course of study is practical, instead of Theoretical; where the students act as Buy¬ ers, Sellers, Traders, Bankers, Bookkeepers and Accountants in actual business oper¬ ations; where the Bank Bills, Fractional Currency and Merchandise are actuali.y used, and have a real value, and every transaction is just as legitimate and bona fide as in any Mercantile, Banking or Busi¬ ness House. TO TA L EXPENSES. Board, Tuition Fee and Stationery for the prescribed business course of three months, ij-100 to $115. Applicants may enter any week-day in the year. The Illustrated Catalogue Giving full information in regard to course of study, time recpiired, expenses, etc., will be mailed on receipt of three letter stamps. Prospectus giving terms and a synojjsis of the course of study, mailed free. Address EASTMAN COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. VOL. II. MILFORD, MASS., MAY, 1886. No. 9 Memorial Day. “All o’er the tranquil land, On this Memorial Day, Coming from near and far. Men gather in the mimic guise of war. They bear no polished steel. Yet by the elbow’s touch they march, they wheel. Or side by side they stand. They now are peaceful men, fair Order’s sons; But as they halt in motionless array, Or bow their heads to pray, Into their dream intrudes The swift sharp crack of rifle-shots in woods; Into their memory sweels The trumpet’s call, the screaming of the shells; And ever and anon they seem to hear The far-off thunder of besieging guns. All sounds of bygone war, all memories of the ear.” —[T. W. Iligginson. Some Reasons Why Men are Willing to Die. I see spread out before me the countless army of Persian Xei ' xes. To the eastward, between the waters of a gulf and precipitous mountains, is a narrow strij) of land, the ipass of I Thermoj)ylfe. Here stand a mere handful of Greeks ready for the com¬ ing slaughter. “Theirs not to reason why. Theirs but to do and die.” Now the conflict begins and soon it ends with the death of Sj)artan Leon¬ idas and his brave three hundred. A stone lion marks the sj)ot where ])er- ished the sons of Greece, and for long centuries were read these lines there¬ on :— “Of those who at Thermopylie were slain. Glorious the doom, and l)eautiful the lot; I Their tomb an altar: men from tear.s refrain, To honor them; and praise, but mourn them not. Such sei)ulchre nor drear decay Nor all-destroying time shall waste; this right have they. Within their grave the home-bred glory Of Greece was laid; this witness gives Leonidas the Spartan, in whose story A wreath of famous virtue ever lives.” Why did these die? For glory it was not, but for the very existence of home and country, and to ])revent foreign tyranny over all that was dear to them. Around Jerusalem’s walls I see the besieging crusaders. A month ago they first caught sight of the holy city; now victory crowns their efforts and the rejoicing survivors tread the ! sacred soil. Their object is gained; 1 their difficulties overcome; the holy se))ulchre is won, though many thou¬ sands of the original band have been swept away by sieges, famine and ])es- tilence. For their religion, what will men not suffer? Let the catacombs of ancient Rome, let that “noble army of martyrs” bo my witnesses. Near Brussels is a large grassy mound, on whose summit lies a Belgic j lion. How little can we see that indi- i cates the deeds done here in that world-renowned contest of a summer’s day! Turn back seventy years. How changed is everything! The armies of Europe are massed against one. Why do the French face the battle’s storm? For one man’s selfish ambi¬ tion. There sits on his horse, Na])o- leon, physically qualified for the battle¬ field, endeared to it. Behind him gather the legions of France, fired with his spirit, ready to die that iif ambition may live. Ton a]l know the rest. Behold, a stcamshi]) is fast in a sea of ice, her frame is almost crushed by the pressure upon it. Frost and snow encase her rigging; mountains of ice tower al)ove; everywhere is silence and desolation ; not a sign of life is visible. But where are the crew? Wearily traveling in tin ' intense cold, proceeding through blinding snow¬ storms, living on scanty rations, striv- iii ' i ' to find a jilace of relief. Dmith daily relieves the sufferings of some, till their jiarty is reduced to only the strongest. Such was the fate of many in the Arctic expeditions. What was the great prize for which their lives were surrendered? To increase our knowledge of those ice-bound regions. It was for science. Within a stone’s throw of this very platform stands a building erected to the memory of those who died for another pur|)Ose. What devotion and true patriotism Memorial Hall, its tablets, and steps commemorate! No structure raised by man is too grand to remind us of men who fell to for¬ bid the rupture of the young republic and to wi])e away the stain of slavery which iiolluted our nation’s purity. For union and freedom they perished. Was not the cause of these soldiers as noble as any which history records? Was it not for fellow-men? Although others have died for high, noble and glorious causes, was not theirs higher, nobler and more glorious still? c. H. M., ’85. Our Memorial Hall. For some time past, it has been thought best by the people of Milford to erect a memorial to those from our town who lost their lives for their country. Over a thousand men (more than were demanded) were sent out, •ind the total loss from this number was three hundred and six, a large proi)ortion of the small ])opulatioii; yet the loss was cheerfully i)orne. In biblical times memorials were jmt up, which for centuries greatly influ¬ enced the people, who regarded them ■as sacred. In Greece, Rome and Lgypt, tombs, pyramids and large stone monuments were erected to commemorate important events. But after lone ' discussion this people de¬ cided to build something which should he of practical use to their lescend- ;mts, as well as aii ornament to the town. At present the events of the war are fresh in tlie minds of those who look |)art, and also of tliose wlio had friends in the army; but as the years go by, and these j)eoj)le pass away, others, their dese-endants, will not take it amiss that a memorial is left of the deeds of their fathers. In the vestibule of the building are marble tablets ])laced against the wall, with the names of the dead inscribed; and these will always remain, as long as the building stands, a reminder how })atriotic their ancestors, and how brave this little town. In one i)art are situated the rooms of the G. A. II., wdiich has a great in- huence for good in the community, hel])ing the destitute relatives of those who perished. The G. A. II. was organized to commemorate the services of our soldiers who jn’cserved the Union, and it nobly does this. Every May it decorates the soldiers’ graves, and holds services in their honor. Those who belong to Post 22 are an encouragement to one another, and have a common topic of thought and conversation; they are mutually di’awn together and kei)t in sym])athy with each other by the remernbi-ance of days of suffering and hours of vic- tory, which Memorial Hall will always bring to mind in years to come. The indnence of the building on others cannot go back far into the past, but begins, as it were, with yes¬ terday; yet it mentions names on the tablets and on the dedicatory tablet of the fireplace, of those whose character is worthy of emulation, and it suggests incidents, the recital of which should awaken an interest in the heart of every one of Milford’s sons and daughters. We trust it will ever be of ser ice, to direct the minds of the young to the many deeds most woi’thy of record that were accom])lished by our fathers and brothers, and may stir them up to an ecpial patriotism, if not a greatei-, should ever the country again send a cry for aid. In one side of this handsome edifice is the room of the snj)erintendent of schools, and anyone who visits him and sees how busy he is, will know that education is of great account in Milford. , Since it is so, it is very a])proj)riate that one of the people’s first cares, the education and intellect¬ ual advancement of their cliildren, be represented in this town ornament. The ])ublic librai-y, which will be a means of great good to the future citizens, as well as the jiresent, occu- ])ies another side of the building. It contains many good books, useful both for reference and for the entertain¬ ment and amusement of those who take advantage of them. In closing, it may not be out of O Jk. ic. place to say that the inhabitants of Milford, both now and in the fu¬ ture, will l)est show their appre¬ ciation of the trouble, forethought, and expense bestowed upon the build¬ ing of Memorial Hall, by wisely using every advantage thus offered. H. E., ’87. Our Wild Flowers. For the O. L. and I. F’rom the delicate Hejtatica, the harbinger of spring, to the Witch Hazel, that spangles November’s snows with its yellow stars, we have a suc¬ cession of beautiful flowers, clothing our fields and meadows, and crowning our hills and forests with their loveli¬ ness. Very early in March, long before the hardy crocus and snow-drop ap¬ pear in our gardens, out in the swamps and bogs, comes up a flower with the disagreeable name, with which we are all familiar—the Skunk’s Cabbage. The fact of its name, however, does not prevent its being a very interest¬ ing plant. It is very courageous, and long before the snows are al l gone, pushes up its blossoms, which are cov¬ ered with a protecting hood called a sj athe, which does not hinder the busy bees from finding their way into its blossoms, and gathering therefrom their honey—the first of the season. Other members of the same family are the well-known Jack-in-the-Pulpit, also called Indian Turni]), blossoming in the woods in May, and later still, in June, the Sweet Flag, with whose root and spadix the boys love to fill their pockets. The root of the Indian Turnip has a very hot, peppery taste, and is used in some medicines. The Indians used to roast or boil the root, which destroyed its acridity, and then, as it contains much starchy matter, it formed a good article of food. Very early in the spring, too, many of our trees are covered with incon¬ spicuous flowers, called catkins ' Many of these trees seem to exhibit the forethought found lacking in some of us : that of providing, in one year, for the wants of the next. Thus we find that the Willow and Poplar have, during the ])revious sum¬ mer, made for themselves silken beds, something as the caterpillar spins his cocoon, and then laid up a su 2 )j)ly of nourishment, sufficient for the winter and enough to give them a good start the coming spring. The Balm of Gilead and Poplar have taken, too, the further precaution of smearing their buds with a resinous substance to hel]) ]� rotect them from the inclemency of the winter weather. Hence, when the s])ring o])ens, we find them well pre])ared to begin the sum¬ mer campaign and fling out their pen¬ nons to the breeze, much in advance of the less provident ones. “The coy Anemone, that ne’er uncloses Her lips until they’re blown on by the w ' ind,” is widely distributed, being found from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from Hudson’s Bay to Georgia, and also in Euroj)e and Siberia. About the first of May, we begin to find their softly tinted, bended heads nodding in the wind under the shelter of bushes or fences, or beside old, gray stone walls. Much earlier than this, the Trailing Arbutus, the far-famed May-flower of our New England woods, is found hid¬ ing its ])ure fragrant clusters under the fallen leaves, reminding us that “Underneath the withered leaves, The fairest flowers are growing.” In May and early June the blossoms begin to come in good earnest, the garden flowers and orchards adding their color and fragrance to the pale¬ ness and sweet breath of their fairer and more delicate wild relatives; and now the country children h‘11 their lit¬ tle hands to overflowing with the dais¬ ies and buttercups which cover the fields. Thus throughout tlie summer and autumn follows one beautiful flower after another, till the brilliant Cardinal Flow er by tlie brook-side, and later the Golden-rod and Asters by the walls and roadsides give notice of winter’s near approach ; but even his blighting frosts cannot conquer all, for we find last of all, the bare, naked branches of the Witch Hazel covered still later with queer yellow blossoms, their color bringing back pleasant memories of the Dandelions and Cowslips of the early springtime. • Industrial Exhibitions. The schools of New ' York city and the Oak street grammar of Springfield have just had industrial exhibitions. Of the latter we quote the follow ' ing: “The chief idea wuas to bring home by a })ractical illustration to the minds of parents the thought: If your children liave so much industrial taste and skill as to produce of their own option, un¬ aided, and w ' ithout instruction, such an exhibition of their handiw ' ork as this, w ' hat might they not do if regu¬ lar instruction were ] rovided as a part of the educational scheme ? So regard¬ ed, the exhibition was indee I a krik- ing one, and a more powerful argu¬ ment than could have been put into any words for a wiser system of train¬ ing than one wdiich cultivates one side of the nature at the exjiense of all the active powers.” “The busy world shoves angrily The man who stands with arras akimbo set.” L Z L Y The Mouse of the M. H. S. For the O. L. and I. A mouse in our school-room lingers; In the long, still afternoons, Forth from his hiding-place he comes And searches the silent rooms. He many crumbs of comfort finds, Tho’ scraps of wisdom are few; Those were gleaned by the youth, you know. Who toiled there the morning through. I sit at my desk and watch him As he travels to and fro. He brings to my mind a mousie. Who lived here long years ago. A far less cautious rodent, he Delayed not for room to still. But boldly out before us all. Ventured, and roamed at will. When lo! what mighty upheaval! The girls ’neath skirts tucked their feet. And e’en the boys felt the tremor. Slyly glancing under their seat. In vain the master mildly spoke. And talked of the harmless mouse. Till his patience had ceased to beat last. And “Check, check,” rang thro’ the house. Still one maid persisting in fear. Her feet refuses to lower. And meets the master’s demands with “Heart and soul are on that floor!” She is now a wife and mother. And we think that she may tell Her little ones gathered round her. What that day a mouse befell. How he journeyed in her pocket. Home with one much frightened miss, Proving thus to all who’d doubt it. Surely that mouse can’t be this. Dr. A. Potter says: “It is nearly an axiom that ])eo])le will not be lietter than tlie books they read.” Let the scholar Avhose taste tends toward the endless editions of trashy books think of this statement for a moment and considei’ where he may be drifting. The Worcester County Teachers’ Convention will hold its s])ring meet¬ ing in our Town Hall, Saturday, May 29. The following papers will be pre¬ sented: An Industrial Exhibition; Its Aims and End, by W. II. Small, ])rin- cipal of the high school, Hudson; Elocution in the Public Schools; Its Limitations and Possibilities, by S. L. Brown, ])rincipal of the high school, Lancaster; Language Teaching in Intermediate Cra les, by Sara J. Bar¬ ber, South street grammar school, Fitchburg; Alcohol; Its Relation to Teachers, by H. B. Hay len, principal of the high school, Sterling; Lan¬ guage and Grammar, by R. C. Metcalf, supervisor of schools, Boston; Why Gii ' ls Should go to College, by Alice E. Freeman, Ph. D., ] resi lent Welles¬ ley college. The teachers and citizens of Milford have engaged Caterer Mathewson to furnish the dinner for the visiting teachers and schoolmen. BUY YOUR ZDZe; ' ' C3-OOZDS AT T. IP. Mechanics Block, 138 Main Street., Milford, Mass. GEORGE G. PARKER, Attorney Counsellor at Law, No. 2 Washington Block, Milford. H. C. SNELL, Dealer in MEATS AND PROVISIONS Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Also, home- cured Hams and liome-made Sausages. 64 IVJAIN STREET. HENRY S. CUSHMAN Manufacturer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. Also on hand. Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, Storm Cover.s, Wliips, Lap Robes, Horse Collars, Etc. Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. 76 MAIN ST., IMILFORD. R. C. ELDRSDGE, Dealer in DiainoMs, fatches, GlosSs aiiS Jewelry, 132 Main St., Milford. For Your Medical Aduice Consult Dr. W. J. Clarke. 100 Main Street. OUR PENCIL SHARPENERS K OK SCHOOL USE, Have been adopted by many of tlic best schools in ilie counliy. DUTCHER TEP iPLE COMPANY Hopedale, Mass. ALL ORDERS FOR O-IR OO E Z Z IE S Iteeeived from the Higli School Scholars, will he promptly delivered by the BOSTON GROCERY AND TEA HOUSE. G. P. WINCH, Proprietor. E. G. MOORE, Olfers to the Public all leading varieties of CUT FLOWERS I FLORAL WORK Of all kinds. Give him a call. CURRIER KENDALL,-s:- OWE PRICE Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, HATS, CAPS,TRUNKS,ETC. POST OFFICE BLOCK, MILFORD. DRY GOOES AND SMALL WARES AT IGG MAIN STREET, OF COBURN 0 LM STEAD. DK. G-EO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, AT 168 Main Street, Milford. MILFORD + GRANITE + COMPANY Building and IWonunuental Work Of all kinds executed with (lesi)atch. This Granite is pronounced the best in the state. Does not change its color, and is free from iron. Samples furnished on application. Estimates made on work in any part of the country. Eked Swasky, Agt. J. B. Baxceoft, Treas. T. C. EASTMAN, Manufacturer of All Kinds of BOOT AND SHOE BOXES AND BAND BOXES -FOU- STRAW GOODS. -ALSO- Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes, Mill, Corner of Central and Depot Street, Milford B U V Y o U K RIBBONS, LACE ANB SMALL WARES, OF G. T. FALLS CO., 154- Main St., Milford. CLAFLIN THAYER, klanufacturcrs of CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A. Claflin Co., IIG Church St. W. H. BOURNE CO., DEALEHS IX FANCY GOODS, YARNS, ANI 1 RKSS TitlMMINGS, “Also Infants’ Goods of all Kinds._ lOG Main Street, Milford, Mass. T}iEv0 K,:IimY|IY¥. MAY, 1886. Published Monthly During the School Year, KV The Senior Class of the Milford High School. PRINTED BY G. M. BILLINGS. GENER.VL EI)ITOR,S. GRACE P. FIELD and W. J. CuOK. PERSONAL EDITORS. ERIE I. MADDEN and I. H. FArUHANKS. LOCAL EDITOR.S. LILLA F. HAYWARD and W. G. CLIFFORD. BUSINESS EDITOR.S. CORA L. SNELL and N. E. TOUGAS. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (Ten Numbers.) For the Year, . 40 cents | Single Copies, . Scents This paper is for sale at the well-known drug store of J. Allen Rice, where subscriptions for the year will also be received, and back numbers can be obtained. Address all communications to THE OAK. LILY AND lYY, Lock Bo. 137. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post-Otfice, as second class matter. Editorial. The school yard is now looking its best. The trees have leafened out rajiidly during the past few weeks. The cral)-a])ple tree is gay with its snowy blossoms. As we smell their fr.agrance we only wish the little acid fruit which comes later were as pleasing. The question arises in onr mind how it hajipens so much loveli¬ ness can be changed into anything so sour and unsatisfactory. The solver of this puzzle perha])S can explain the same change so often illustrated in the human character. The shining green leaves of the horse-chestnut trees on the other side of the ard form a pleas¬ ing background for the cone-shaped clusters of flowers. If some of the earlier graduates of this school should visit us now they would not recognize in the tall maples and elms the little trees they jilanted so long ago. A few of these trees have died or been cut down. On Ar¬ bor day the class of ’80 filled one va¬ cancy, caused by the removal of a pine tree, by jilanting a rnajile, which is thriving and growing vigorously, evidently determined to beai- its full share of Jajianese lanterns at the com¬ ing reunion of the alnmni in June. Faint traces may still be seen of two long flower beds which ran parallel to the walk on both sides. Occasionally a blue lily ventures to lift its head through the grass; but for the most part all the flowers jilanted so long ago by young and willing hands have died out. The dandelion(dent de lion) with its yellow flower is scattered all over the lawn. Truly we can boast as fine a school yard as any high school in our vicinity. The yard is not jierfect, by any means. A little fertilizer sprinkled over the lawn would improve the growth of the grass, and a lawn hose, now that we have the town water, would keep everything fresh ; then we might add a little boy to trundle a lav ' n mower. But we will not be self¬ ish, we are quite content with the yard as it is. We suggest that the Botany class cut out and paste upon the first jiage of their herbaria the following as an ajipropriate inscription and dedica¬ tion :— Think, listener, that I had the luck to stand, Awhile ago within a flowery land, P’air beyond words; that thence I brought away Some blossoms that before my footsteps lay. Not plucked by me, not over-fresh or bright; Yet, since they minded me of that delight. Within the pages of this book I laid Their tender petals, there in peace to fade. Dry are they now, and void of all their scent And lovely colour, yet what once was meant By these dull stains, some men may yet descry As dead upon the quivering leaves they lie. Behold them here, and mock me if you will. But yet believe no scorn of men can kill My love of that fair land wiierefrom they came. Where midst the grass their petals once did flame. —[William Morris. Tlius quotes one of the Botany class: “Ehodora, if the sages ask thee w ' hy This charm is “waisted” on the earth and sky. Tell them, dear, that if eyes wmre made for seeing Then beauty is its own excuse for being.” T’rench 1 is reading a play, and that the stage directions may be under¬ stood, a diagram of tlie stage has been drawn on the blackboard wdth the ne¬ cessary properties in projier position. “The circus this year wdll 7iot be located on the back door-steps of this schoolhouse.” Chorus of teachers: “Amen and amen.” Chorus of scholars: “A-lack-a-day! A-lack-a-day!” The Political Economy class recent¬ ly had a discussion on the question: “Would it be a blessing to the laborer if work wmre restricted to eight hours a day?” The unanimous decision of the class was that it would be. By vote of the Board of Education an exhibition of school and hand¬ work will be held in New Haven in June, to aAvaken a more intellijrent in- terest in the subject of manual train- insf. O “Un iietit salon.” A little saloon. “A paddle is a thing with scoops on both ends.” When scanning, if you lose your head, you will also lose yovivfeet. The cost of the school jiapers for this term is $6.60. Wail of a senior in French I.: “Oh! my poor heart!” Our piano now boasts several vases well filled with spring flowers. Phiios])hy 3 have handed in several sonometers, whistles and reed pipes. The Botanv class have hegun their second set of 25 flower-analyses. We understand that the class of ’85 are making preparations for a reunion in July. Homer’s Iliad, book 11., line 468: “Numberless as the flowers of sjiring, tra-la.” The tenth heatitude: “If ye love me, keej) my commandments.” See Vergil 3. H. Bronson Alcott was once invited to join the Hopedale community, but refused.—[Harper’s Monthly, .June, ’75. We have had a ])henomenal num¬ ber of visitors the past month, includ¬ ing one parent, and friends from IjOW’ell, Leominster and Blackstone. As our principal is president of the convention which meets here this week, we are naturally desirous that it should be a success. Preparations for the alumni re¬ union, June 25, are well under way, and the usual crowded house is ex¬ pected. Volume II. of Blaine’s book and also of Grant’s autobiography have been received and jilaced on our library shelves. “May I squeak to Piggle?” was the rather startling request of an ’88-er re¬ cently. Consonants play funny tricks sometimes. Young lady of Botany class—“Shall you press any tulips ?” Second young lady—“No, I think tulijis are too fleshy to press.” Why the smiles from the other young ladies ? Teacher to senior—Give some in¬ stances Mdiere occupations are injuri¬ ous to the health of the laborer? Senior—Studying between meals sometimes injures the health. Teacher— I don’t think the mem¬ bers of this class M ' ill hurt themselves in this way. o A. k: . Tlie Sj)artan, from Spata, Wis., is also a new visitor. If we liave not forgotten the Greek liistory we learned “second year,” the Spartans were an excessively frugal ])Cople, and the Wisconsin Spartans seetn to wish to continue the tradition, if we may judge from the pathetic statement regarding the small amount spent on the high school. Judging from the quality of the paj)er, however, the school seems to he well taken care of. We have enjoyed reading the Oak Leaf, which although only in its second volume, is su])erior to many long estab¬ lished pajiers. Perhaps its excellence is caused hy its youth. Hm ! IPe are in our second volume. We are grateful, and would say that one of the neatest covers we have ever seen on a school ])a])er adorns the Academy Bell. But why should all articles from page first to page last be separated by huge black dashes, as if the Bell were tolling for one ))erpetual funeral? It is trying to eyes lachry- niosely inclined,—at least, we judge it would be. The Stray Shot makes a hit by fir¬ ing an article on Ca])ital and Labor. It is an encouraging sign to see school papers giving attention to the great jtroblems of the day. We are son-y if the E. II. S. Record is displeased with our criticism of its P ' ebruary issue. We willingly take back the words “most morbid sensa¬ tionalist,” but we surely think we were justified in noticing the fact that nearly three fourths of that numbei’ consisted of clip])ings. No such ob¬ jection can be made to the April nunibei’. “I love upon a calm, still eve,” is the way a contributor to Youth begins his ))oem. No doubt of it, sir? Most of tliem do. But when the old man ])uts in an appearance, and the “calm, still eve” has become d(;cidedly tem- ] estuous, how then? We will be charitable, and not ])ress the (piestion. Well, the Young Idea has an idea this time. In its eagcumess to cause its I ' eaders the least ))ossible amount of brain work, it gives the answer to its enigma as a heading to the enigma itself. We would suggest that in the future an answer be ])ublished one month and the enigma the next. The Res Academicae from Harry Hillman Academy conies to us for the first time this month. We welcome the new comer, and if the succeeding numbers maintain the standard of excellence of the present, we shall be exceeding glad that we have it on our list. And lo, just now, as we were wiping i our lead pencil, bal ing as we thought I brought this exchange column to a ' close, to us in cometh the editor-in- chief. “How are yon, old boi ' ?” says he. “These exchange notes that you have just handed in are the best you have ever written. Three or four of them are first rate, es])ecially those where you sail into the-and the -. By the way, we are nine col¬ umns short this month. Can’t you grind out some more copy before to¬ morrow morning?” Fi-om his choice of words, it is evident that the editor- in-chief has read the grindstone-and- hatchet story, and thinks we have not. We stand aghast. “And with our three exams coming tomorrow?” we say. “Deuce take the exams. What are they?” “Botany, Pol. Econ., and French.” “Oh, is that all? I thought it might be Greek, Latin and Mathe¬ matics. You just explain the circum¬ stances, and the Botany teacher will let you off, and as for Pol. Econ., why, you talk around it a little and you can get ninety-two and a half per cent, without even winking; and that ought to satisfy any one who is not ambi¬ tious.” “Yes, but the French. We have seven hundred and eighty-three irregular verbs to learn, and there are 1 eleven separate jiarts to each individ¬ ual verb. We began week before last to study them u]i and have now got only sixteen.” “Well, that is rather bad,” said he, “but let—me—think, ril tell you what to do. You will have the examinat ion upstairs, and I shall be down stairs at tiiat time. At thirteen minutes past eleven, you ask to go down to the laboratory for a drink, and I’ll ask to go and wash my hands, and we’ll fix that all i-ight.” Exit ed.-in c. Which accounts for the spinning out of this department. Oh, well ! This is a weary world. We’ve been trying to screw our courage up to the ])oint of pro])osing to the Botany teacher that she make the class some morning analyze the Oak, Lily and Ivy. We will guarantee that the un- ivesral verdict will be, “Unclassifiable.” Next month (provided we are not ashamed of them) we will tell our ex¬ amination marks. [N. B. The laboratory door was locked.] Although The Torch is bright and sparkling, we trust no one ever uses it as a fire-kindler. We observe that “Arithmatic” and “Analasis” are prescribed studies at the Arms Academy, but si)elling is not included in the curriculum of the school. We expect next month they will say, “We is to old for spelin.” The Scholars’ Monthly from New Glasgow, N. S., is filled with interest¬ ing matter from beginning to end. We welcome you, and hope to see you regularly. We look forward with much pleas¬ ure to the reception of the May issue of the High School World. We hope the experiment of illustrating will be a success. One of our brightest exchanges is the Speculum from St. John’s school. Sing Sing, N. Y. Its descri{)tive articles “hold the mirror u]� to nature” in a very ](leasing way. The “Ascent of Mount Washington” is particularly good. The editors of the Lowell High School have by letter acknowledged a “misunderstanding” and have “relin¬ quished all claims” to the ‘LEnigma” published in their last number, which this paper considered its own pro})er- ty. We trust that the jdeasant rela¬ tions previously existing between the two pa 2 (ei‘s may still continue. If we, in our 10 numbers, have been so unfortunate as to fail to give credit where credit is due, we are ready to make the amende honorahle at any time. I -t-vi- Graduation Items. Willis is class jdiotograjdier. Graduation dav is Thursday, June 24. Class coloi’s: Rose ])iiik and Nile green. Class motto : Acti labores jucundi. Finished labors are jdeasant. The di]domas are being filled out by H. C. Kemhtll of Boston. “Graduation in the Town Hall.” “Graduation in the Town Hall?” “Graduation in the Town Hall!” Some different renderings of the same phrase. Let the class of ’80 be heard! The class badges are made of light pink ribbon (5x24 inches), fringed, and crossed l)y two narrow pieces of Nile green, on which are in-inted tlie motto and the year of graduation. All the 24 ])arts have been assigned; five are ready and one has been re¬ hearsed. There are eight single jjarts and three combinations of four, five and seven scholars. Two of these last arrangements are to illustrate our studies. IMisses Godfrey, Jones iind Madden have been a]� pointed a committee to get the consent of the school board to allow the class to graduate at the Op- ei-a House if the expense to the town sliall be no greater than at the Town Hall. LI Xj“y. The Value of Truth. Once upon a time, dear children, there live(i on the borders of an im¬ mense forest, a little cfirl whose name was not Little lied llidingliood. She was almost always a very good little girl, but sometimes she was a very naughty little girl. She did not on all occasions have a ])roper regard for truth. I hope, my children, that no one will ever be able to say that of any of you. “Mother,” said this little girl, one bright morning in early spring, “may I go to see Grandmother jMuehlenge- ber, who lives in the wood, beside the dark pool? And may I carry her some honey from the hive, and a pat of fresh butter from our good cow, Daisy? I should so like to go to see Grandmother Muehlengeber.” “You may,” replied her mother, “and you may carry her also this loaf of bread and this pie, which I have just baked. You may take some po- iitoes and cabbages, and a squash, for I fear the frost has destroyed all her vegetables. Tell her that I send her this nice warm shawl for herself, and this suit of Tommy’s old clothes for her little son, Hans. Give her these things, with my compliments, and be sure you ask her about her rheuma¬ tism this cold weather.” “Yes, mother,” said the little girl. “And you had better start at once,” continued the mother, “so as to be back before dark. Mind you do not stop on the way, nor wamler from the jtath, for the forest is full of wild beasts, which would be oidy too glad to meet with a little girl like vou. So bo very, very careful, and do as I tell you.” “1 promise, my mother dear,” re¬ plied the little girl whose name was not Little Red Ridinghood, “and I will bo back before you know I am gone—almost.” Children, a promise is a sacred thing. Let us see how this one was kept. Placing the things which she was to carry in her little basket, she found thei-e was still some room to spare. So, tilling it with some magazines for Grandmother Muehlengeber’s grown¬ up daughter, and some snuff for grand¬ mother herself, she started on her way, singing and whistling as she went. She had not gone far, when she spied some of the nicest strawbei ' ries that ever were seen, close by the ))ath. “Oh! how good they would taste,” she thought, “with some of Grandmother Mueldengeber’s maple sugar! I don’t think there could be any harm for me to pick just a few. Surely mamma would not mind.” Having quieted her conscience in this manner (if you do not know the meaning of the word conscience, my dears, look in the unabridged diction¬ ary) she j)roceeded to fill her apron with the berries. She strayed away farther and farther, until her apron was full, when she started to return to the path. But nowhere could she see the path. She began to run, but the long briers caused her to stumble and fall, crushing the berries, and making an ugly, red stain on the front of her pretty white frock. Just at this in¬ stant the SUN SET. Stop a moment, children, and im¬ agine the situation. About this time, a wolf, returning from a matinee, came along, and caught sight of the little girl. “Aha!” thought he, “here’s a dainty meal.” And without more ado he ate up the little girl. Having recovered herself as best she might, she waited anxiously for the next appearance. Presently, a she-beai’, who had been out observing the spring styles, came np, and for her the little girl made but a single mouth¬ ful. Next, a lion appeared on the scene, and again the little girl suffered ago¬ nies of terror at the teeth of the fierce king of the forest. So all the long, long night they came, those horrid beasts, one after another, until the little girl was al¬ most ready to weep with vexation. At last, the morning began to dawn. Faint streaks of red and green lit up the horizon, and the birds were car¬ oling their anthems in the ear of Aurora. The fearful sounds and thoughts of the night had fled away. The little girl washed her face and hands at a brook close by, (one should always wash in the morning,) and sat down to rest, h ' ar, far away in the distance, so far away it seemed almost hopeless to attempt to reach it, she s.iw a tree. “If I only could reach that tree,” she thought, “I should be safe.” She was a little girl of action, so grasjflng more tightly her basket, which all the time, remembering the gifts intended for Grandmother Much- lengeber, she had kept closely in her hand, she took her way towards the tree. Soon she reached it (for the mirage had made it appear farther than it really was) and in less time than it takes me to tell it, she was perched up¬ on the topmost branch, three hundred feet from the ground. “Now,” she thought, “no harm can reach me here.” But she was mistak¬ en, for at this time Nimrod, her father, who was on his way to his work, hap¬ pened to come by. Seeing on the tree something all white, except a large red s])ot in front, he thought it a huge bird; and taking his bow from his shoulder and an arrow from his quiver, he flred. The arrow pierced the little girl right through the heart, and the shock caused the bough on which she sat to break. She fell im¬ mediately to the ground, and, striking on her head, broke her neck, when, rolling into a dee)) pool of water close by, before her father could reach the spot, she was drowned. She never forgot the experiences of that terrible night. Though she lived for many years, and told the story to children, and children’s children, and children’s children’s children and child¬ ren’s children’s children’s children, she ' never broke another proniise. Dear boys and girls, learn from her sad fate. Though you may never be called upon to undergo the same dread- ftd sufferings as was the little girl whose name was not Little Red Rid¬ inghood, yet, depend upon it, it is al¬ ways safest “tell the truth.” ♦Never published before to the best of our know - edge. —[E I IS. We are sorry to learn that Mabel Cummings, ’89, is very sick with scarlet fever. Gertie Knowlton, once of ’83 En¬ glish, was married last week to Wil¬ liam Ide. Misses Hale and Roberts, and IMas- ters Eldredge and Clifford favored us with excellent music at our last rhe- toricals. Harry Tilden, ’86, has a collection of seven kinds of violets all found within the limits of Milford. Among these O is the exceedingly rare yellow violets. By the kindness of Miss Hattie Wight, once of ’85, we have received a specimen of the white marble of which the Washington monument is made. Mary A. Bigelow (Starkey), ’66, whose home could not be ascertained a year ago when we jmblished the names of the alumni, is now living in Buffalo, N. Y. “In the report of the Board of Edu¬ cation for 1884-85, Frank A. Hill, prin- ci])al of the Chelsea high school, discusses A Course of Studies tor Lligh Schools. This is a genuine treatise, within very narrow limits, on seconda¬ ry jiedagogy. AYe know of nothing, produced by an American high school teacher, more worthy to represent our secondary education in tlie general literature of this subject.” Mr. Hill was the eleventh principal of this school. I THi: LEAGUE BAI.Ii Double Cover. Extra Fine Para Rubber. Bats of all Kinds! IPOOT BJLXjLS And all kinds of Athletic Apparatus. Also a Complete Line of Fishing Tackle. TISSUE PAPER, And other materials for Artiftcial Flowers, Etc. -AT- SIT FOR YOUR AT lOO MAIN STREET, MILFORD, AT E. L. WILLIS . DENTIST. GEO. L. OOOKE, D. D. S. Rooms over Milford Nationl Bank, 178 MAIN STREET, - - MILFORD. B. 11. 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Pond Street, - - Near Depot. Telephone from Cook Bros. Market “Active shears gather no rust.” A Drop of Ink. From the Critic. This drop of ink chance leaves upon my pen, What might it write in Milton’s mighty pen! What miglit it speak at Shakespeare’s high command I What words to thrill the throbbing hearts of men! Or from Beethoven’s soul a grand amen. All life and death in one full compass spanned! Who could its power at Goethe’s touch with¬ stand? Whal words of truth it holds beyond our ken,— What blessed promise we would fain be told, And cannot,—what grim sentence dread as death,— What venomous lie, that never shall un¬ fold,— What law, undoing science at a breath! But—mockery of life’s quick-w’asted lot,— Dropped on a virgin sheet, ’tis but a blot! —[Ernest Whitney. America has 333 colleges. Of these 155 |)rononnce Latin by the Roman method; 144 by the English and 34 by the continental. “Some idiot’s ] ut my pen where I can’t find it,” growled a fourth-year man the other day at lecture. “Ah, nm, yes,” he continued in a lower key, as he hauled the article from behind his ear, “I thought so.” Says Anna to her sister Dido in the fourth book of the Aeneid :— “Do yon suppose your husband’s bone-dust cares A Bungtown copper who his trousers wears?” —[Vaill’s Trans. Massachusetts ivill receive $1,152,- 116 of $77,000,000 ajipropriated by Congress when the Blair bill passes. The question is raised, “What tvill she do with it?” Good as her schools now are, there are many sections of the state wdiere it could he appropriated to advantage. There are ivays in tvhich it could be applied to rural dis¬ tricts for purposes of supervision, or increasing the pay of teachers tvho noM’ suffer from too slight a remuner¬ ation.—[Journal of Education. The American dies from overwork and anxiety. When he is five years old he begins school with a de¬ termination to be at the head of the class. Tic ' will outrun, ontjump and lick any hoy of his size. lie en¬ ters upon a condition of strain that is perjietual. As he goes on it gets worse. He must he in politics at twenty, ri(di at thirty, great at forty, and if he measnralily succeeds he is decaying at fifty and dead at sixty. He ought to he dead. It is a fitting punishment for his audacity and his steadV violation of the laws of nature. A. L. SMITH, Livery, Sale and Boarding STJABLE. First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices. Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central Street, - - MILFORD, MASS. A START IN LIFE | FOR YOUNG MEN Is an Important Problem in Every Home. Self-Support is essential in manhood, Self-Reliance a strong defense. MORE T H A N 33,000 OF THE Prosperous Bosioess loo of To-Baj WERE TRAINED For Active, Useful Business Life AT Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. For Taventy-Five Years it has been the most popular and Largest Private School in America. It is to-day the only institution devoted to the specialty of teaching Yonng and Middle-Aged Men how to get a living, make money, and become enterprising, in¬ dustrious, useful citizens. It is the ONLY SCHOOL in the world where the course of study is practical, instead of Tlieoretical; wlicre the students act as Buy¬ ers, Sellers, Traders, Bankers, Bookkeepers and Accountants in actual business oper¬ ations; where the Bank Bills, Fractional Currency and Merchandise are actuali.y USED, and have a real value, and every transaction is just as legitimate and bona fide as in any Mercantile, Banking or Busi¬ ness House. TO TA L EXPENSES. Board, Tuition Fee and Stationery for the prescribed business course of three months, to $115. Applicants may enter any week-day in the year. The Illustrated Catalogue Giving full information in regard to course of stmiy, time required, expenses, etc., will be mailed on receipt of three letter stamps. Prospectus giving terms and a synopsis of the course of study, mailed free. Address EASTMAN COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. VoL. II. MILFORD, MASS., JUNE, 1886. No. 10 Class Ode of ’86. Days of school life fast have fleeted, Passing by us like a dream; Opportunities neglected, We, alas! can not redeem. Yet those days we shall remember. When the joys of youth have flown. And the seeds of truth then planted, Into richer fruit have grown. Shall the time thus spent be fruitless When we leave our teachers’ rule? Shall we lose the joys we’ve tasted As we enter life’s great school? Though we leave these scenes forever, Deeper lessons we shall And In the busy world aroun 1 us— Discipline for hand and mind. Let us strive to do our duty. Always battling for the right; By our knowledge, love, and kindness. Make the hearts around us light. Though we ne’er again may gather In our schoolrooms grown so dear. Sweet to us will be their mem’ry, Fresh through ev’ry coming year. Launched upon life’s boundless ocean. Separated far and wide, Ever let us keep before us Heaven, the port beyond the tide. Take this life, so short, in earnest; Each one striving to prepare For the mansions of our Master, And the grand reunion there. F. v. 0., ’86. Extracts From tbe Diary of a Hie h School Girl of ’86- Skpt. G, 1882. I’ve been at tlie high school just two days, and oli! it’s dre:idt ' ul, so many girls staring at me and laughing at rny slightest mis¬ take ! There are seventy-eight schol¬ ars in my class, half of whom I’ve never seen before, and I don’t believe 1 ever can learn their names. It is even harder thati the mensa, mensae, mensae, wdiich I had this morning in my Latin lesson. Latin is one of my three new studies. The other two are Algebra and Physiology. I can’t say yet whether I like them or not. Everything is so very different from what it was in the graintnar school. It seems so funny to be called “Miss,” but the strangest thing haj)pened this morning, when I asked a first class girl who was going to be my Latin teacher, and she said, “Why, Sher¬ burne, I sup])ose.” That couldn’t have been ])roper. This Mr. Sherburne wears glasses, and if it were not for his twinkling eyes, would look fear¬ fully stern. I think I shall like him, though I didn’t thank him this morn- Sahara, ing for calling me a Jack-in-a-box. that entered this year look when we laugh at them. I Avonder if our class looked the way they do. I don’t be¬ lieve they did. Two new studies this term, Philoso])hy and Ancient Histo¬ ry. My lesson in History today was about Egypt and the Ptolomies, a sub¬ ject almost as dry as the desert of Feb. 23, 1884. Yesterday was a Juxe25, 1883. Today school closed, j gala day for us scholars of the high so of course we had no regular lessons; , school. The long worked for and ex- yet we were very busy having our pected industrial exhibition was held averages for the ])ast term made out. in the up])er high school room. Each It’s lots of fun being ranged around the room according to our rank in the this year that never happened before. I haven’t had a single check. Come class had a table the number of for its Avork, Avith its year suspended class. Something hai)pened to mekaboveit, and truly the class of ’86 carried off the ])alm. I Avas proud of my class. Among the specimens of to think of it, 1 did get two checks, ' the boys’ Avork on our table Avere a but had them taken off, after shedding i boat and an electric machine. There lots of tears and making many prom- Avas so much to see, I can’t remember ises. The first check I really didn’t i anything else. The girls exhibited deserve, but for the second I can’t [ everything, from loaves of brown- say as much. Teacher gave it to me [ bread to oil paintings for laughing at S. E. in the Algebra land went all the class. (I iind it very easy to laugh at nothing in school.) I have hardly smiled once during school hours since then. Now that I am to have a Amca- tion I can smile and laugh all I Avant to. Just think of it, ten Avhole Aveeks! Now, dear Diary, I’ll leave you and go and ])ack all my books, my Alge¬ bra, Latin Grammar, Physiology, Csesar, all on the toj)most shelf in tlie attic closet. Skpt. 3, 1883. Rack again to jj chool, but oh! everything is changed. Sir. Sherburne has left, and we girls are disconsolate. Miss Hall has gone, too. I sup])ose i Ir. Lull Avill fly away next. JL told mother, if he did, Crowds came afternoon and through the evening as late as ten o’clock. This morning the exhibition Avas open for a Avhile. An admission fee of ten cents Avas charged at the door, and Ave think Ave have made over a hundred dollars. I Avonder what Ave shall do Avith so much money. Sept. 17, 1884. I find that school life is not made up Avholly of fun. This term, I’ve buckled doAvn to good solid Avoi-k, as the boys say. I have begun French. We are studying it in a neAv Avay. We are obliged to talk French (or something that sounds like it) during the recitation hour. No English is alloAved. I have learned to Si: ly “Oui” and “Non,” “Je ne sais Avouldn’t go to school any longer, and i i)as,” and “Je ne peux })as,” ami that she said, “Oh! yes, you Avill,” and I supiHAse I should. A Mr. Gordon and a Miss Jones take their phices. The class is smaller noAV, oAving to some of the scholars Iniving loft. You have no idea hoAv frightened the noAv class is all. Je ne i)enx ])iis say anything else. The toAvn furnishes our school books free iioav. There is only one objection to this, which is that, AAdien we Iciive school, Ave also leave our books, Avhich are often very convenient for reference. ])rawing lias been in¬ troduced into the school. In fact, I find every year brings some change; but the most welcome innovation is the removal from the town ])ark of the stone-crusher with its everlasting crush, crush, crush. Oh! blessed, blessed rest. Apr. 10, 1885. It’s nearly eleven o’clock at night, and I’m so tired I can hardly crawl. But I’ve had such a glorious time, I must write all about it before I forget anything. Last year, you know, we had an industrial exhibition, which was considered very good indeed, but this year the exhibi¬ tion far surpassed the first one. The number and variety of articles exhibi¬ ted greatly exceeded those of last year. And then the decorations! The upper rooms have lately received a beautiful coating of calcimine of sev¬ eral tints, and, with the flags and pic¬ tures, and curtains hung at the win¬ dows, presented a very pretty appear¬ ance. But the prettiest feature of all was the booth where candy aud flow¬ ers were sold. The canopy of the booth was made of i)ink, green, yellow and white pa[)er cut uj) and crimped. Lace draperies were hung at the sides, and the table was covered with flow¬ ers and tempting candies. Fifteen dollars were made from the flowers alone. The prizes awarded for good work were all books, lovely ones too, as I h)iow. In the lower rooms was an exhibit of the work of grammar and primary school scholars. It is really astonishing what fine work the little ones have done. Quite a num¬ ber of strangers from out of town vis¬ ited the exhibition, having heard of the one held last year. Oh, hum! a quarter past eleven and I haven’t writ¬ ten half; but I’m going to save copies of the local ])apers, so if I ever forget anything about this wonderful exhibi¬ tion (I know I shall not) I shall have something for reference. May 4, 1886. I have just come in from my usual afternoon “constitu¬ tional.” These long walks I take are doubly interesting, now that I am studying Botany. I had the good for¬ tune to find several rare botanical specimens this afternoon, which I mean to press and mount for my her¬ barium. I find it requires considera¬ ble ])atience and work to ])ress and mount thirty specimens. 11. T. has eight different kinds of violets, gath¬ ered within the limits of Milford. To¬ day we commenced our French col¬ lege plays, having finished Picciola. We are becoming very ))roficient in French conversation. Mademoiselle Parkhurst will tell you so, if you doubt it. No Frenchmaji would ever recognize his native tongue in some of O IC - our French and English mixtures. Ovid increases in interest every day. Such fearfid “fish stories,” or, in more classical language, metarnorjdioses! JuxVE 22, 1886. This will probably be my last entry in my Diary, and then I shall put it away out of sight, along with other pleasant reminders of my school days. Perhaps in years to come, as I read through its time stain¬ ed pages, I shall recall to mind many of the bright faced boys and girls— enough! avaunt! to think of ever be¬ ing old and reading out of a time stained diary makes me shiver. Why can’t I always be a schoolgirl, eating pickled-limes at recess, conning French and Latin conj ugation, and learning multitudes of things which are soon forgotten ? But if I were able to lead such an existence, shoidd I be happy? I confess that, pleasant as school life has ever been to me, and as much as I shall miss it, I have sometimes longed to free myself from its rules and join the ranks of the many who are ])ush- iiiix and struggling for pre-eminence. I am sorry to leave trie dear old school. Four years spent Avithin its walls, with many pleasant classmates, 33 of whom have remained to gradu¬ ate, have endeared it to me. Many of the pleasant incidents occurring during these years will ever remain in my memory, and many Avill be forgotten ; but you, O diary, will be the hook of reference more precious to me than en¬ cyclopaedias or commentaries. Statistics of ’86. September, 1882, found 78 of us, 42 boys and 36 girls, promptly on hand to begin our high school life. We soon learned from our seniors that our class had the “thickest” Physical Geog- rajjhy class that had ever been seen. We could score one for that; but it has since beeii learned that the “fourth physical geography” is a standing ex¬ ample of stupidity. Future classes, however, are spai’ed that distinction; as that study now comes later in the course. We have now reduced our number from 78 cunning little children to 33 dignihed young ladies and gentlemen, 18 of the former and 15 of the latter, and, as this is the largest four-year class ever graduated from this school, our friends are so numerous that they cannot be comfortably seated in Town Hall. Eleven of our nundier graduated two years ago, taking a shorter course, which is no lunger rewarded Avith a diploma. We have been so unfortunate as to lose tAvo of our number by death, one being a graduate of the tAvo-year class. Of our j)resent class, eleven receive dii)loma8 in the English, French and Latin course; one, in the English aiul French; fiv ' e, in the classical. ' rAvelve (on account of an incom])lete course) Avill receive partial English, French and Latin, and four, partial classical diplomas. We ha ' e been kindly alloAved the use of the scales in the Adams Ex¬ press Com])any’s office, and hope that Ave (this v)e refers to the class and is riot editorial) have injured them in no Avay. We have found our Aveight to be over tAVO tons (these are short tons, but Ave are not sold by this Aveight, although, in one case, some are Avicked enough to suggest that Ave are), Avith an average of 125 pounds. Despite individual big girls and small boys, the boys average ten ])Ounds more than the girls. Our lightest member Aveighs a modest 96, Avhich, doubled, gives just two pounds more than the other extreme. The girls claim the lightest and also the—shortest,Avho succeeded in stretch¬ ing one half an inch over her first measurement, but could not get aboA’e 5ft. l in. to save the reputation of the girls. The shortest boy is just an inch taller. [Note. I have found that in measuring young ladies Avho wear their (?) hair on the top of their heads I do not get their net stat¬ ure.] The boys claim the tallest, Avho measures just 6 ft. These are all the dimensions I have. Circumference measure (especially sec¬ ond-hand) Avould be of little impor¬ tance to the public, and I have been unable to obtain the size of shoe Avorn in every cas e; but, I can assure you, Ave Avear some very large hats. If you Avish to see this remarkable collection of mortals, you can have the o])poi’- tunity June 24,—if you can get in. Our youngest is a boy, but he is only tAvelve days younger than the youngest girl. The young ladies hav ' e the oldest, she being 2U yrs. 2mo., Avhich is 11 months older than the oldest boy. Our total average is 17 yrs. 8 mo.; girls 18 yrs., boys 17 yrs. 4 mo. PerJiajrs the last figures account for the fact that of the hi ' st ten in schol- arshij) and de])ortment, but tAVO are boys. In attendance, three, tAvo of whom are young ladies, have been perfect for tiie four years, and in deportment (if “figures don’t lie”) the- same num¬ bers hold. In only one case is the same scholar ])erfect in both. In scholarshi]) and de])ortment, there are 1 boy and 8 girls above ninety; and in scholarship alone, 1 boy and 1 girl. There are 7 Avho hope to con- LI LIT. tiniie their studies at cojuinercial schools, normal schools or colleges. Although we feel that the school will meet with a great loss u hen ’86 goes out, yet we ho])e that ’87 will “brace up” and try to till our places; hut we’ll wager 23 to 33 they don’t do it. Vacation. The long vacation is near at hand, and the question, “IIow can I get the most fun out of it?” is occupying the scholars’ minds. There are so many ways of enjoy¬ ing one’s sdf that it may be difficult to decide which is the best; but to my mind the farm is far ahead of the sea¬ shore or the mountains. Perhaps you have some relatives on a farm who will want a boy during July and August. Let yourself to them. At first it will seem like very hard work to rake hay all day in tlie hot sun, but after a few days it will become easier. Then there ai ' e the half-holidays for fishing or hunting, the exciting rides on the loads of hay and the still more exci¬ ting overturns; the berry pickings, or if you want real pleasure, you may get it in picking potato bugs into an old ])an, in a drizzling nor’easter, and in the following cremation. If your employer be an easy going man, he will not |)robably get you up before half past three to wake and milk the cows: and then Mdiat a jolly time you have, carrying out the milk before breakfast, with the solemn old horse harnessed into the rickety, old covered ex[)ress-wagon ! yhat an ap- j)etite is yours when you get back! You can almost clean off the table. You will be a])t to remember your first day at mowing, especially if you turn up your sleeves well, leaving your bare arms exposed to the sun. Do not let visions of a boy wearily bending over, jmlling turnips in the hot sun, deter you, but by all means go into the country. Pure air and sunshine are good for all boys and girls. In the fall you will come back b rowned and sunlmrnt, feeling better satisfied with yourself and the world than had you idled away the summer. You can show our companions a big bunch of muscle on each arm, and when wages ai’e mentioned, you can tell them how rich vou got at ten dol- lars a month and board. And you no doubt will agree with the jihilosojdiic J. Billings, who must have been a far¬ mer’s boy, for he sung:— “He who bi farmin would git rich, Must plow and sow and dig and ditch; Work hard al da, sleep hard al nite. Save evry cent an not git tite. Av. J. c., ’86. I BUY YOUR LK ' Z’ O-OOLS AT T. IE ' . xa:zc2 E sr’s, Mechanics Block, 138 Main Street., Milford, Mass. GEOPGE G. PARKEPv, Attorney Counsellor at Law, No. 2 Wa.sliiiigton Block, Milford. M. L. FOX, FASHIONABLE DRESS-MAKER, 87 M ain Street, Up Stairs. HENRY S. CUSHMAN, Manufacturer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. Also oil baud, Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, Storm Covers, Whips, Lap Robes, Horse Collars, Etc. Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. 76 MAIN ST., MILFORD. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in Diamonis, Watches, Cloclts aM Jewelry, 132 Main St., Milford. J or Yow Medical Advice, Consult Dr. ITT J. Clarice, 100 Main Street. OUR PENCIL SHARPENERS FOR SCHOOL USE, Have been adopted b-y many of the best schools In the country. DUTCHEK TEMPLE COMPANY Honedale, Mass. ALL ORDERS FOR C3-IS OC E I I E S Received from the High School Scholars, will be promptly delivered by the BOSTON GROCERY AND TEA HOUSE. G. F. WINCH. Proprietor. E. G. MOORE, Oilers to the Public all leading varieties of CUT FLOWERS? FLORAL WORK •=:-CURRIER KENDALL, - ONE PRICE Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, HATS,CAPS,TRUNKS,ETC. POST OFFICE BLOCK, MILFORD. DRY GOODS AND SMALL WARES AT 166 MAIN STREET, OF COBURN 0 LM STEAD. DK. GEO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, A T 168 Main Street, Milford. MILFORD + GRANITE F COMPANY Building and Monumental Work Of all kinds executed with despatch. This Granite is pronounced the best in the state. Does not change its color, and is free from iron. Samples furnished on application. Estimates made on work in any part of the country. Fred Swasey, Agt. J. B. Bancroft, Treas. T. C. EASTMAN, Manufacturer of All Kinds of BOOT AND SHOE BOXES AND BAND BOXES -FOR- STRAW GOODS. -Ah.SO- Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes, Mill, Corner of Central and Depot Street, Milford RIBBONS, LACE AND MALL WARES, OF G. T. FALES CO., 154 . Main St., Milford. CLAFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers of CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A. Claflln Co., 116 Church St. W. H. BOURNE CO., DEALERS IN FAKCY GOODS, YAKKS, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. (E3r Also Infants’ Goods of all Kinds. JOO Main Street, Milford, Mass. Of all kinds. Give him a call. I V TPE:-0;qK,vmiiY|IYY. JUNE, 1886. Published Monthly During the School Year, BY The Senior Class of the Milford High School. PRINTED BY G. M. BILLINGS. GENEBAI; EDITOKS. GRACE P. FIELD and W. J. CUOK. PERSONAL EDITORS. BBIE I. MADDEN and I. H. FAIRBANKS. LOCAL EDITORS. LILLA F. HAYWARD and W. G. CLIFFORD. BUSINESS EDITORS. CORA L. SNELL and N. E. TOUGAS. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (Ten Numbers.) For the Year, . 40 cents | Single Copies, . 6 cents This paper is for sale at the well-known drug store of J. Allen Rice, where subscriptions for the year will also be received, and back numbers can be obtained. Address all communications to THE OAK, LILY AND lAW, Lock Box 137. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post-Office, as second class matter. Editorial. On going to press, a reuiew of our copy with its notices of graduation ex¬ ercises and reunion of tlie alumni re¬ minds us that this is our last editorial. It is not without regret that we sever our relations with this paper; but we can point with pride to the record of the O. L. and I. Its circulation has increased, its size doubled, we owe no man and no man owes us, and finally, we have a little fund for the benefit of. the school. It has required a great amount of labor, yet it has not been without its compensation. In its way, it has been a means of education. We wish to thank our patrons who have so kindly contributed towards its support and also those scholars of the lower classes of the school who have always had an active interest in its welfare. We earnestly hope the class of ’87 will continue the paper next year, and we wish it the most complete success. “If only I were rich,” we heard an ’86 girl say the other day, “I would—” and then she went on to tell of tlie improvements that would be made in the TI. S. under her munificent hands. We only wisn she were rich, and that we might be allowed the pleasuie of advising her just wliat to do with her Avealth. In the first place, the girls’ ward¬ rooms, two little 11x6 affairs for a hundred girls, would be enlarged. Now occasionally some of our wraps find themselves hung upon the floor. Next, the rooms would be furnished with all the necessaries of such rooms, chief among which are a good-sized mirror and a bang comb. The ward¬ rooms done, we would proceed to have an addition to the school house, large and airy enough for a gymnasium. Other schools have them, why not ours? Then tlie two rear recitation rooms would be enlarged, so that at the end of an hour the air in them would not be completely vitiated. Comfort and health attended to, knowl¬ edge is next in order. In place of the two well-filled book-cases which we have, would be an apartment nicely fitted up as a library, containing many valuable books of reference; while down stairs there should be a room filled with apparatus. Perhajis, after all, it would be bet¬ ter to build an entirely new school- house. __ Many of the former classes have chosen particular colors, and a few have had distinctive badges made. Thinking that it may be of assistance to succeeding classes, we print below a list of all those of which we could get any information : ’74, green ; ’75, blue ; ’76, red, white and blue; ’77, pale blue; ’79, blue; ’80, white; ’81, pink and white ; ’82, blue and white ; ’83, blue and cream; ’84, pink and grey; ’85, blue and gold; ’86, pink and Nile green. _ _ Photographs! I Before the scenes. “Eyes front; chin up ; just a little higher, please ; don’t look so glum; think of some¬ thing [body] pleasant; steady ; that will do.” Pluto retires to his realms of darkness, but soon returns with the negative in hand. “It’s O. K.; come in next Tuesday for proof.” Behind the scenes. “Noav, for a regu¬ lar spring cleaning. Out witli that scar! vanish blotches! straighten the wall eye ! put that nose into line! thicken her bangs! blacken his upper lip! scour and polish the cheeks! ‘Neow sfie’ll dew.’ ” Tuesday. Proof presented. “Whose picture? Mine? 0-er-why, of course ! Didn’t know I was so good looking. Quite distinguished, you know. Per¬ fect likeness. Friends delighted. How much ?” _ The tables are turned noAV, for we have had a circus on a small scale “on the back doorsteps” of the school- house for three days, since our last number. Chorus of teachers: “A-lack- a-day! A-lack-a-day!” Cliorus of schol¬ ars: “Amen and amen.” Although the total number of diplo¬ mas given this year is smaller than for the past four years, yet the class of ’86 outnumbers all previous classes. Advice to ’86. “Study yourselves; anil, most of all, note well Wherein kind nature meant you to excel.” ■ —[Longfellow. One graduate this year to every 300 of the jiopulation of Milford. A metamorphosis at 11.15 a. m., Thursday, June 24. A Senior, for wdiom the day was made, will then fall from his dizzy height to the ple¬ beian level of a common citizen of Mil¬ ford and “will be lost to sight and [not] to mem’ry dear.” At the recent convention here, one of the teachers told of a scholar who startled tlie reading class with “The Leg-end of Benzine.” We have our opinion of a teacher who will say, while conducting a reci¬ tation, “and you see it is turned by a big crank.” If he thinks so, what must be the opinion of others? Although in this state the number of women far exceeds that of men, yet in our own town there are at least fiAm marrying men—and all ministers. Call at the iiarsonage for terms. Have you ever noticed a quite com¬ mon misuse of quite i When limit¬ ing adjectives, it is often used as if it meant somewhat, tolerably, to a mod¬ erate degree; but its true meaning is to a great degree, etc. Scene, u])-town shoe store. Y oung lady senior exhibiting her proofs to voung gentleman ditto. She.— Which do you prefer? He.—I like them both, but I prefer the origi¬ nal. Teacher (to the class driver): “What is the plural of hair?” Boy Driver : “Whiskers.” The political economy class have been considering the subjects of pro¬ tection and free trade, much to the detriment of free-traders. Senior murdering a passage in Ovid: “Nor Avill you go farther, he said.” Principal: “That’s a fact.” Boy sud¬ denly drops. One of the young men asserts o])enly “that she took her hands for warming me.” A little boy who liked to use big words said to his comjianion: “Y ' ou are quite confectionery this evening.’’ “Subject of ‘gessit’ (guess it), please. But you needn’t do it. Tell us what you knoicr Boy (to teacher in Political Econo¬ my): ' “I don’t know anything about it.” Teacher: “Y ou are Frank to say O IC Complete Four Year Diplomas. ENGLISH, FKENCII, AND LATIN. Effie J, Craige, Frank P. Dillon, Lilia H. Dennett, Martila M. Egan, Irving II. Fairbanks, Grace P. Field, Lottie A. Jones, Abbie 1. Madden, S. Ellen Reed, Cora Lee Snell, Carrie L. Tobin. ENGLISH AND FRENCH. Napoleon Eli Tongas. CLASSICAL. J. Samuel Blunt, Maude Dickinson, Willard L. Fales, Mabel L. Godfrey, Florence E. Leonard. Partial Diplomas. (Given for an incomplete course.) ENGLISH, FRENCH AND LATIN. Charles P. Barnard, iMary B. Bradbury, Florence V. Clark, William .1. Cook, • Mary Perley Cox, .Toseph 1). Cronan, Jose})b ]M. Gilfoyle, Jessie E. Grow, Lilia F. Hayward, Abbie Eunice Holmes, Jerry O’Neil, Harry C. Tilden. CLASSICAL. ' William G. Clifford, William R. Luby, Ernest F. Norcross, Frank T. Westcott. First Ten in Scholarship and Deport¬ ment. FOUR YEARS. Fales, Field, Craige, Reed, God¬ frey, Snell, Dennett, Jones, Blunt, Dickinson. Excuse(l from graduation parts. THE SENIOR YEAR. Fales, Field, Godfrey, Snell, Craige, Reed, Jones, Leonard, Dennett, Blunt. ♦Entered the class the senior year. ©RADUATING ExERCISES OF THE Glass 0 f ’56, MILFORD TOWN HALL, Motto—Acti Laharti Jucundi. Colors—Pink and Nile Green. Chorus by the School—Iti Countless Songs Abound¬ ing. Rochlich Massachusetts’s Boast, . . . Lilia H. Dennett The Shorter Poems of “The Princess,’’ Maude Dickinson A Synopsis of Vergii’s Aeneid (First Six Books), Florence V. Clark, Mary Perley Cox, Martha M. Egan, Jessie E. Grow, Carrie L. Tobin. The Character of Miles Standish, Florence E. Leonard Joe, The Crossing Sweep, . , Mabel L. Godfrey Song bj the School—Our Hearts are Brave, . Camille A Recitation upon Carbon. William G. Clifford, Joseph D. Cronan, Frank P. Dillon, Irving II. Fairbanks, William R. Luby, Ernest F Norcross, Napoleon Eli Tougas. Man’s Debt to the Ocean, . . Cora Lee Snell Signs of Civilization, ... S. Ellen Reed Chorus by the School—The Bulls, . . Seward “But in myne ears doth still abide The message that the bells let fall ;’’— Jean Ingelow. Mary B. Bradbury, Lilia F. Hayward, Abbie Eunice Holmes, Abbie I. Madden. Only a Woman, .... Lottie A. Jones Olympic Games, .... Eflie J. Craige Present.ation of Diplomas, . Supt. W. T. Leonard SongbytheSchool—Class Ode, t . Florence V. Clark All accompaniments by W. G. Clifford. Written to satisfy college requirements. tSee first page. Here ' We are Again in Poetry! In Mabel see my chosen wife! —[Whittier. Little Effie shall go with me tomorrow to the green. —[Tennyson. It is my darling Mary ' s brow, It is my darling’s hair. —[Whittier. Maude, the delight of the village, The ringing joy of the Hall. — [Tennyson. Well, you shall have that song which Leon¬ ard wrote. —[Tennyson. She’ll not tell me if she love me. Cruel little Lilian. —[Tennyson. “And where was she Whose proudest title was Napoleon ' s wife?” “When William was our king declared.” Werther had a love for Charlotte. —[Thackeray. The world may call you what it will. But you and I are Joe and Bill. —[Holmes. Little Eliie in her smile Chooses “I will have a lover.” —[Browning. “I say to him sometimes, ‘My dearest Harry, We haven’t money enough to marry.’ ” “Ah, sly little Kate, she steals my roses.” Lovely Jessie be thy name. —[Burns. “And love in a cottage for 3fay and me.” “Who says ye’re faint hearted. My brave Charlie man?” “King Francis was a hearty king and loved a royal sport.” “The bold was Peter, the gentle was John. In happy Ho(l)mes he saw the light Of household fires gleam warm and bright. —[Longfellow. “The master thundered, ‘Hither, Will! ' “The schoolhouse is no more, John, Beneath our locust trees.” What is the Class of ’85 Doing ? The class of ’85 liave no reason to be ashamed of their record for the last year. They have certainly failed to give the opponents of the higher grades of schools any new examples of the sad results of a high school educa¬ tion unfitting the young graduates for the hard work of life. If our infor¬ mation is correct, all but two of the 40 are engaged in regular work, and these two are only waiting for an opening in the particular line of work which they wish to enter. Below we give a tabular view of the two parts of the class. Young Mun. CO u CD 1 Young Ladies. CD U CO Printing office. 1 1 Post-office, 1 Moulding mill. 1 Temple shop. 1 Straw shop, 1 Box shop. 2 Electric light. li Straw shop. 1 1 Stores, 2 1 Shoe shop. 1 1 I.atliing, 1 Home, 4 3 Bottling, 1 i Schooi, 5 School, 1 College, 2 College, 2 Home, 2 2 Engineer, 1 10 8 17 5 Class Statistics of the Four Year Classes. 82. ’83 ; _ ’84. _ ’86. illest.6 ft. 5 ft. lOiiu.-o® Ik o • Lortest.5“ 5“ ‘® E? ' irerage.5 “ 5 in. 5“ 5 _ 5 “ 4‘ :aviest....l50 lbs. 158 lbs. -142 lbs. ghtest....90 “ 97 “ - ,17 .’crage_117J“ 121 “ -119i dest.20 vrs. 5 mos. 20 yr«. 6 mos. 19 yrs. 7 inos. 19 yrs. 5 nios- 3 ungest... .16 ' “ 7 “ 15 “ 6 “ 16 “ 9 “ 15 “ 10 “ erago... ...18 “ 7 � 17 “ 5 “ _ 18 “ 3 “ 17 “ 5 “ Imitted.71 57 55 71 •aduates, 2 yrs- 6 5 7 1 2 •a iuat«s, 4 yrs.... 28 28 30 27 ’ 86 . C ft. 5 “ 5 “ H in. 5 “ 190 lbs. 96 “ 125 “ 20 yrs. 2 :nos. 16 “ 2 “ 17 “ 8 “ 78 11 Botli sides of tlie question of Coin- inunism are discussed in the Academy Trio. Communism is defined as an equal distribution of wealth and prop¬ erty. The writer of one article thinks that communism would cure all the ills now adiicting our country, but the other, we think, strikes the key-note, when he says: “It would rob man of that power and energy which he obtains from ambition. If man can¬ not raise himself above the common level, Avhy should he struggle to do so? The carrying out of such doctrines would smother all ambition, and con¬ sequently, in adopting its principles, civilization would take a step back¬ wards.” Communism may be prac¬ ticable in the millennium, but is not now. As graduation is a] ' )])roaching, the question of choosing a life work is agi¬ tating the minds of the editors of school ])apers. Some rather strange notions in regard to success are put forth by the Willistonian:— “No man, not a genius, ever was, or will be, successful. Whatever is the standard of success, genius is necessa¬ ry to secure it. Since this genius is so imi)ortant a thing, we should know what it is. A very common defini¬ tion is, the ]iower to work hard and keep at it. What we consider a bet¬ ter one IS this: special abilit} in one particular line of human, not bodily action. genius is a]it to be one-sided and un¬ evenly develofied in his character.” Is it true, then, that genius is indis¬ pensably necessary to success? We prefer to believe the words of another of our exchanges: “The gracious, all¬ wise P ' ather, who rules this universe, has endowed his children with certain talents which will enable them, if right¬ ly used, to achieve success.” Success¬ ful men are not all one-sided. Was Washington, the liberator of America, one-sided? Is Gladstone, the scholar, the athlete, the statesman, the future liberator of Ireland, one-sided? Say rather that true success consists in the harmonious development of all that is best and noblest in the nature, and in the right use of whatever powers we have received. We dislike to criticize a jiaper so excellent as The Critic, but evidently the writer of “A Scene at Harvard College” has never visited the jilace which he describes, unless by proxy, or, if he has, he has got a little mixed in his observations. The principal recitation halls are not in University Hall. College House is not an at¬ tractive dormitory. We know, for we T XTjlZr. visited Harvard once on a time. The writer’s petty jirejudices against Har¬ vard, which continually croj) out, are very amusing. The exchange editor of the Dela¬ ware College Review asserts that “to edit the exchange column of a college paper is a work of importance and re¬ quires a man of some brains to take charge of it.” If it is true that “ex¬ ceptions prove the rule,” the reader of the column of exchanges in the Review will agree t o the above statement. Here is a sample (the College Rambler is undergoing castigation):— “We have a sworn circulation of 1,000, which we can prove. Such mistakes as this is common to every form of journalism and this occurred only once, and then in the absence of the exchange editor. Let the ex-man of the Rambler take some pyrrhogal- lic acid, and go to bed. A new editor would be of benefit to the Rambler.” It is not often that our sanctum is brightened by such a pleasing vision as that of the Academy Belle from Richmond, Me. We gladly welcomed her in all her youthful beauty. Her conversation proved very entertaining, though she persisted in talking “shop” most of the time. Evidently she is fitting herself to be a teacher in the Richmond schools. Our best wishes for her success now and hereafter. The literary criticisms of the Port¬ folio are very good. We are glad to welcome among our exchanges the Academy Echo. May it long continue to reverberate, yet not, as is the fashion of echoes, repeat¬ ing itself. The Latin School Register is supe¬ rior to many of our exchanges in one respect: it can be read through (if one cares to take the trouble) in a very short time. It might prove trying to persons of weak nerves to read the story entitled “Dead, yet Living” in the M. B. S. Plcho. The writer, however, forgot to ])ut at the top the usual statement: “This is a true story, since I myself have visited the town where the events took place.” We read in the Baylor-Waco Guard¬ ian that “the first dirt for the Univer¬ sity will soon be broken,” and we looked along carefully to see whose soap was to be advertised at the end of the article. It is well known that dirt and soap are antipodically op- ])Osed to each otlier. Break the dirt as much as you can. Guardian, let tlie new University bo a power for good, and surely “cleanliness is next to god¬ liness.” The PInterprise of Dover credited us with an article in its last number which we had taken from a speech of Senator Jackson of Term., and to which we had added his name. It is not ours. The M. B. S. Echo will flourish like the green bay tree, if it continues to publish articles as good as “How the Cliff Was Clad,” which apjieared in its last issue. Rather strangely, Bjoern- stjerne Bjoernson, in his “Arne,” makes use of the same ideas and, more strangely still, expresses them in the same language. Reunion of the Alumni, June 25. Tlie school grounds will be illumi¬ nated by electric lights in })lace of the usual lanterns, and the Milford band will furnish music for those who wish to promenade or to sit under the trees. Indoors the following pro¬ gram will be offered: Piano duet, Mrs. Walter R. Nash and Mrs. Wm. Chapell; song, Mrs. J. B. Phipps; piano and violin duet, E. E. Smith and J. I. Harris; song, Sara V. Low- ther; harmonica solo, Oscar P. El- dredge; reading, Oreanna Cheney; whistling solo, Mary E. Knight; jiiano solo, Wm. G. Clifford. The usual re¬ freshments will be served, and a large attendance is assured. John Sullivan, ’85, who has been at¬ tending Harvard College, has been obliged to leave on account of con¬ tinued ill health. Maud L. Johnson, ’84, after two years’ absence, is again a resident of Milford. Mary A. J. Gorman, ’83, has been giving lessons in painting. Ida Bradley, ’84 (English), is now assistant book-keeper at Tucker .Co’s boot factory. Alice T. Hall, M. D., is resident physician at the New England Hos¬ pital for Women. IMiss Hall was as¬ sistant here in ’82 and ’83. James Slattery, ’80, is at H. E. Mor¬ gan’s drus: store. Alice M. Ames, ’83, graduates from the State Normal School, South P ' ramingham, Wednesday, June 30. Phipps, ’87, and Fisher, ’88, have gone into the ice cream business and will furnish the cream for the Alumni reunion. Long live the good school! giving out year by year Recruits to true manhood and womanhood dear; Rrave boys, modest maidens, in beauty sent forth, The living epistles and proof of its worth! —[Whittier. THE LEAG-UE BALL Double Cover. Extra Fine Para Rubber. Bats of all Kinds! IPOOT B-A.XjLS And all kinds of Athletic Apparatus. Also a Complete Line of Fishing Tackle. TISSUE PAPER, And other materials for Artificial Flowers, Etc. -AT - J. ALLEN RICE’S. FOR SALE. TWO HOUSES, TWO HAKNESSES AND TWO CAKRIAGES. Inquire of H. C. SNELL, 64 Main Street. -FOR FINE- BOOTS. SHOES. -AND- SLIPPERS In ali the Leading Styles, go to R, P. HADLEY’S 123 Main Street, Milford. ([[ “Satisfaction Guaranteed. JOHN MADDEN, Dealer in TEAS, COFFEES and CHOICE PROVISIONS. 29 EXCHANGE STREET. C. F. WIGHT, TUNER AND REPAIRER OF • pi;flN03 • TiNh Warerooms in Washington Block, Milford. l!I “Clmrch Organ Tuning a Specialty. L. E. FALES, COUNSELOR at LAW, Alhamlira Block. Milford. FOUNORY DEPARTMENT, HOPEDALE MACHINE COMPANY, HOPED ALE, MASS. Manufacturers of Fine Iron, Brass, and Composi¬ tion Castings. SIT FOR YOUR AT lOO MAIN STREET, MILFORD, AT E. L. WILLIS . DENTIST. GEO. L. COOKE, D. D. S. Rooms over Milford Nationl Bank, 178 MAllY STPvEET, - - MILFORD. IL H. SPAULDING, MANUB ' ACTUREK OF Men’s, Bofs’ anil CMliren’s Straw Goois Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford, Mass. Salesrooms, 625 Broadway, New York. H. N. DAY, D. D. S., S’u.rg ' eon. IDe Atist, Alhambra Block. Milford. Office Hours: - - - 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. INDEMNITATEM LEGEMQUE, AT HOLBROOK’S, CXLVII. hlAIlSr STREET. WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS -IX- CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL WEAR. B. E. HARRIS, CLOTHIER. JESSE A. TAFT, ATTORHEY AND CODNSELLOR AT LAW, IRVING BLOCK, OPP. POST OFFICE, Milford, Mass. Everett Cheney, PERIODICALS AND FANCY GOODS, 13C Main street, Milford. AGENT FOR THE BOSTON HERALD. J. DEALEU ly Carpetings, Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, Paper Hangings, Upholstery Goods, Chamber Sets, Ltc. 100 and 162 Main Street, - - Milford, Mass C- ' T T ' ZXjC oXl HAS THE MOST Complete Assortment ot the Latest Novelties IN GOLD PENS, PENCILS, Fountain and Stylographic Pens at the Lowest Prices. a-- BizBOza:, Dealer in TVe E .A. T S ! AND PROVISIONS, Fruits, Vegetables, Butter, Eggs, Etc. Also, liome- cured Hams and home-made Sausages. 33 Exchange Street. The Place to Buy Clothing —AND— MEN’S FURNISHING GOODS Is at the New Store of RYAN CARROLL, 98 MAIN STREET. MORGAN’S PHARMACY. z=XTZ z: nDzsxjo-s, Sponges, Gums, Oils and Alcohol. CHOICE FANCY GOODS. MOUSE’S ASPARAGUS KIDNEY CURE, MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE. MUSIC HALL BLOCK, - - MILFORD. C XjI, -AT 79 MAIN STREET, MILFORD, For a large assortment of CONFEOTIONEEY AND FEUIT. All Ice Cream orders for parties and church fairs will be promptly attended to. Prices as low as the low ' est. Heath Brothers, FASHIONABLE TAILOES, 118 Main Street, Milford. A Fine assortment of Ladies’ and Gents’ BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS Can be found at the NEW YORK BOOT AND SHOE STORE. M. A. Saunders, GRANT RLOCK, - . MILFORD CALL AT Archie MePhee’s Hayward’s Block, IVlilford, For a large assortment of Choic3 Candies and Ice Cream. MEMORIAL HALL AND DEPOT LIVERY AND SALE STABLES, First-class Teams for all occasions, at reasonable prices. Horses, Carriages, Harnesses, Etc., for Sale or Exchange. Transients Promptly Cared For. T. F. DAVOREN, Proprietor. LILY JLITL lYY. DR, FLATLEY’F COUGH SYRUP The Best in tlie W ' orld. Every Bottle Warranted- Made By J-. XJXJEI T 116 Main Street. Milford, Mass. GO TO O. LI. A.L)-A.LIS’, To Purchase PICTURE FRAMES Of all kinds. A large assortment of ] Ioulding.s on hand. DR. R. H. COCHRAN, ZDEISTTIST, Mechanics Block, Milford. Geo. H. Whittemore, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jev elry, Silverware Spectacles and Eye-Glasses, Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing. 110 Main Street. Milford. “Active shears gather no rust.” A bicycle, a boy; Great pleasure, great joy; A stone in the street— Stone and wheel meet. A bicycle—no boy; No pleasure, no joy; A funeral—sad tale! A bicycle for sale. —“Non paratus” dixit Freshie Cum a sad, a doleful look; “Omne rectum,” prof, respondit, Et “nihil” scripsit in his book. Samson was tlie first actor who hronglit down tlie house.—[Ex. Professor: “What animal did Pyr¬ rhus use in battle?” Student: “Ele- jihants.” Pi ' ofessor: “And what is a Pyrrhic victory?” Student: “An cle- phantic victory.” Every ship of war that floats costs more than ‘a well endowed college; every sloop of war that floats costs more than the largest public library in our country.—[Charles Sumner. Greek Recitation.—Benevolent Prof. (prompting), “Noav, then Eipas-” Somnolent Soph.(remembering last night’s studie s).—“I make it next.” (He goes it alone before the faculty). No more the “female smile,” which “more than balanced the professor’s frown,” will beam upon the student of Delaware College; for this vear ends the experiment of co-education in that institution. Logical sequence—a comfortable re¬ flection for the indisposed—a lazy boy is better than nothing. Nothing is better than a studious boy. There¬ fore a lazy boy is better than a stu¬ dious-one.—[Ex. Teacher: “Johnny, you are such a bad boy that you are not fit to sit by the side of good boys on the bench. Come up here and sit by me, sir.” Prof.: “Archimedes, you say, dis¬ covered specific gravity on getting in¬ to his bath—why had the principle never before occurred to him ?” Stu¬ dent : “Probably this was the first time he ever took a bath.”—[Athe- neum, A man named Timothy Dwight has just been elected ])resident of Yale college. He is said to be a man of considerable ability, but is entire¬ ly unknowm in sporting circles.—Chi¬ cago Times. Teacher: “If a cow is tied to a stake by a ro))e sixteen feet long, over what area might she graze?” Rumi¬ nant : “It seems to me that de])end8 upon to which end of the rope the cow is tied.” S-II-I-K -T-S MADE TO MEASURE. IiEONTIRD § MILFORD, MAS.S. !l “Agt. Lewando’s French Dye House. CO-AL! WOOL! Lime, Cement, Hair. Also, Brick and Ilay of the best quality always on hand by Hi. cook:. Pond Street, - - Near Depot. Telephone from Cook Bros. Market COOK BROS., DEALERS IN Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Hams cured by ourselves and Home-made Sausages. Mar-ket, 138 Main Street. S. A. COOK. 8.8. COOK. ELDREDGE BEATTEY, HOUSE PAINTERS and PAPER HANGERS, And Dealers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, AVindow Glass, Paints, Oils, A ' arnisli, Putty, Curtain Fixtures, Window Shades and Paper Hangings. 133 Main Street, - - - Milford, Mass The Best and Cheapest place to buy FRUITS AND OOXFECTIONEEY IS AT J. W. ROBERTS’. Cake and Ice Cream constantly on hand. AVedding Cake a Specialty. THAYERS’ BLOCK. Main Street, Milford, Mass. A. L. SMITH, Livery, Sale and Boarding STA-LLL. First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices. Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central Street, - - MILFORD, MASS. A START IN LIFE FOR YOUNG MEN Is an Important Problem in Every Home. Self-Support is esscutiul in manhood, Self-Reliance a strong defense. M O R E T II A N 3 3,000 OF THE Prosperous Biisiiess Mei of To-Uaj WERE TRAINED For Active, Useful Business Life AT Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, n. Y. For Twenty-Fia e Years it has been tlie most popular and Largest Private School in America. It is to-day the only institution devoted to the specialty of teaching Young and Middle-Aged Men how to get a living, make money, and become enterprising, in¬ dustrious, useful citizens. It is the ONLY ' SCHOOL in the world where the oonrse of study is practical, instead of Theoretical; where the students act as Buy¬ ers, Sellers, Traders, Bankers, Bookkeepers and Accountants In actual business oper¬ ations; where the Bank Bills, Fractional Currency and Merchandise are actually USED, and have a real yalue, and every transaction is just as legitimate and bona fide as in any Mercantile, Banking or Busi¬ ness House. TOTAL EXPENSES. Board, Tuition Fee and Stationei-y for the prescribed business course of three months, jtlOO to §115. Applicants may enter any week-day in the year. The Illustrated Catalogue Giving full information in regard to course of study, time required, expenses, etc., will be mailed on receipt of three letter stamps. Prospectus giving terms and a synopsis of the course of study, mailed free. Address EASTMAN COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. P l) T VoL. III. MILFORD, MASS., SEPTEMBER, 1886, No. 1 The High School Bell. That higli school bell, that high school bell, How many a tale its pealings tell Of nimble feet and faces prime, Of lessons learned but just in time. Those happy hours have passed away; And we who yet are blithe and gay Must still go on from day to day, To find it is not always May. And so’t will be when we are gone,— That tuneful peal will,still ring on; And other maids will rush pell-mell When rings out clear that dear old bell. A. K. H., ’86. Only a Woman. WonieTi are useful. They can knit, darn, and cook; they can huild a fire on a cold morning; sew on a button when it pops off, without pricking their fingers or knotting the tliread; and they can do a multitude of other things just as important, but as for their really knowing anything,—that’s another question. Useful, of course, but they have no judgment (except in household matters), and ought never to be consulted on subjects of great importance. Such is the opin¬ ion of the world in general, and the expression “only a woman” has be¬ come proverbial. It has been said that the glory of woman lies in being unknown. This may very well apply to our homes and firesides, but there are exceptions to all rules. Sui-ely no one will argue that Florence Nightingale, the Crime¬ an heroine, ought never to have left her home and to have entered the scenes of sickness and death just be¬ cause a woman’s place is in the kitch¬ en, and she ought always to remain there. This celebrated nurse exhibit¬ ed an executive ability seldom sur¬ passed. When she ari ' ived where thousands lay dying for the want of care, she took the burden upon her¬ self, and sustained it nobly, managing everything with a skilful hand ' and ministering to the wants of the sick and dying with loving sympathy. In¬ deed, they regarded her as the dying did Evangeline:—• “Looked up into her face and thought to be¬ hold there Gleams of celestial light encircle her fore¬ head with splendor. Such as an artist paints o’er the brows of saints and apostles. Or such as hang by night o’er a city seen at a distance,” We have numerous instances in his¬ tory of Avhat “only a woman” can do. Some, though little to be admired as women, nevertheless have added much to the estimation of their sex. Isabel¬ la of Spain appreciated the plans of Columbus, when they were ridiculed by all the wise men of Europe, and gave him the necessary aid by which he discovered the New World. Han¬ nah More, by her pen, furnished pro¬ tection for Great Britain more efticient against the dangers of the French rev¬ olution than its entire army and navy. In our OAvn country Mrs. Stowe, the novelist of anti-slavery, did more in the same Avay to wipe out that curse than any ten men by their speeches. Anna E. Carroll during the late civil war planned a campaign which gave victories to the North and helped to save the Union. Mrs Livermore accom¬ plished invaluable work .at the head of the sanitary commission, and is still a power in the cause of woman. ' That women sometimes have brains fitted for higher mathematics is shown by Caroline Herschel, who performed vast calculations to aid her brother in his discoveries; by Mrs. Roebling, who continued during her husband’s illness the calculations without which the Brooklyn bridge could not have been built. In business life Mrs. Frank Leslie paid off a debt of SoO,- 000 in six months .after assuming con¬ trol of the great publishing business left by her husband. Charlotte Bronte on one side of the Atlantic, Mrs. Stowe on the other, Avhile kneading bread in their kitchens at the same time, moulded the characters for im¬ mortal novels. If woman loses her position by be¬ coming famous, why then has she been endowed with gifts which make her so? Must she restrain them by liv¬ ing in a sphere entirely unfitted for her? If she was intended only for the kitchen and nursery, why was such an eloquent and impassioned style be¬ stowed upon Madame de Stael? Why did the Cary sisters come to charm us with their souls overflowing with j)oet- ic genius ? If for the majority a home life is best suited, Owen Meredith is right when he thus sings of Lucile:— “The mission of woman on earth! to give birth To the mercy of heaven clescemlingon earth. The mission of woman: permitted to bruise The head of tlie serpent, and sweetly infuse. Through the sorrow and sin of earth’s reg¬ ister’d curse, The blessing which mitigates all: born to nurse. And to soothe, and to solace, to help and to heal The sick world that leans on her. This was Lucile—” and everv true woman ought to be a liUcile; yet when she shows herself able to contend with man in the pro¬ fessions, in the various branches of science, music and art, surely her place is there, and lor that j osition was she designed. i,. a. j. ’86. “The Present, the Present is all thou hast For thy sure possessing; Like the patriarch’s angel hold it fast Till it gives its blessing.” The great eventful Present hides the Past; but through the din Of its loud life hints and echoes from the life behind steal in; And the lore of home and fireside, and the legendary rhyme, Slake the task of duty lighter which the true man owes his time. —[The Garrison of Cape Ann. O iC . Signs of Civilization. Doubtless that which gave the first im)uilse to civilization after tlie strug¬ gles of the Dark Ages was Cliristianity, which, u])rooting the different poly¬ theistic beliefs, formed anew the thoughts and faith of the people and changed their life and comluct. The first thing we notice in this growth of civilization is the establish¬ ment and development of towns, unit¬ ing the peoi)le for the ])urpose of mutual defence, and encouraging and increasino; industries of various kinds. Soon there is a general intellectual awakening, universities arise, observa¬ tories for studying the heavens are built, and public libraries are estab¬ lished; mathematical and scientific questions are more thoroughly inves¬ tigated ; literature appears and the arts,—first architecture, then painting and later music. We see a change in the mode of warfare, caused by the invention of gunpowder; and although the slaugh¬ ter is as cruel as before, nevertheless we do not find war making such dev¬ astations as formerly; towns are not pillaged and burned to such an extent; defenceless women, children and old men are not put to the sword. Later comes the use of steam as a motive power, revolutionizing the mode of manufacture and introducing railroads and steam-ships, which broad¬ en commerce and give a much more rapid intercommunication, thereby ending the isolation which formerly existed among nations, and giving a unity to civilization. Then think of the wonders of electricity, which man has turneil to account as an illumina¬ ting power in the voltaic arc, and as a means of giving immediate commu¬ nication over all the world by the telegraph and telephone, and even as a motor for propelling his machinery. As we go on, we observe the moral foices becoming greater: crime is looked upon with greater aversion; bloodshed is regarded as something horrible; the contests of gladiators would not be tolerated by the attend¬ ants of the theatre in these enlight¬ ened days; finally, money and rank have less to do in preventing punish¬ ment of the evil-doer. The gradual abolition of slavery is one mile-stone on the road toward civiliziition; men enjoy greater liber¬ ties, there is less inequality among them, and tliere are more democratic governments. And now that the slave has been emancij)ated, may we not hope for labor’s emancipation from its bondage to capital? The struggle against intemperance may be called another mile-stone, and although the desired result is not attained, it is hoped, by the exertions put forth by such workers as Father Matthew, John B. Gough and Frances Willard, and by teaching in our public schools the injurious effects of alcohol, that the next generation will be freed from the evils of intemperance. Perhaps one , of the most hopeful siijns of civilization is the evidence of brotherhood shown in our numerous associations and mutual aid societies, binding man to man, in which if one meets with loss it is shared by all; or if death takes away a member, his family is not left destitute. These societies also tend to decrease the fre¬ quency of war, because ruin of prop¬ erty resulting from warfare would be a wide-spread loss. Another sign is the sympathetic feeling existing be¬ tween different places, as shown by the contr ibutions raised by one city or country for another when in distress. Our benevolent institutions have also been a great means of civilization. There are churches here in the United States for 30,000,000 peoi)le, and thousands of men and women as mis¬ sionaries are doing an immense work. But when we think of the perfection man may yet attain ere he reach the standard set by his divine Creator, we realize that civilization is still in its infancy. s. e. r., ’86. Peat. Peat is partially decayed vegetable matter. It forms in swamps or j)laces where it is wet or damp all the time, and is made from leaves, shrubs, branches, and sometimes trunks of trees. It is of different colors, as gray, red, brown, and black, which differ in their weights and stages of decay, and often form to the depth of many feet. It is dug out of the sides of brooks and streams as muck, when it is only in the beginning of its de¬ composition, and is used by farmers to enrich their soil. Black peat is the best, it being more perfect!}’ decom¬ posed than the Others, and contains the most carbon. Frequently, trees and animals, and sometimes even human bodies, are found perfectly preserved in peat, because of the irallic acid and tannin which it con- tains. Large quantities of peat are found in Ireland, Scotland and along the shores of the North Sea, and to some extent in Labrador, Newfoundland and New England. It is only formed in cool climates, because heat makes the vege¬ table matter decay too fast. A great deal of it is found in the Dismal Swamp. In Irelaml it has long been used as fuel on account of the high price of woo l and c oal. Black ])eat is the best to burn, because it is free from undecomj)Osed vegetable matter. It is taken from quite a depti) below the surface and piled up in cakes to dry, after which it is ready to burn. It has not been used much in the United States, l)ut probably will be when wood and coal becotne scarce. Besides being used as a fuel and for fertilizing the land, it has other uses. Cliarcoal, illuminating gas and coke are made from it. The charcoal is very infiammable, and is a good ab- sorlient and deodorizer. It is used in smelting iron and in working and tempering the finer grades of steel. Illuminating gas made from neat con¬ tains no sulphur. As naich gas can be obtained from one ton of peat as from one ton of the best gas coal. Ammonia, naphtha, tar and acetic acid have also b3en obtained from peat . w. o. p., ’87. (D. B. THOMPBON, Has the largest and most complete stock of Chil¬ dren’s and Misses’ kid and goat SCHOOL SHOES! In heeled, spring heeled and common sense to be found any where. Prices are very low. Invite all to call. 114 Main Street, - - Milfo ' d. H. 0. SNELL, Dealer in MEATS AND PROVISIONS Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Also, home-cured hams, and home-made sausages. 64 Main Street, - - Milford. itimmiugsi and Cloves Bourne’s is the place to find the best assortment of Dress Trimmings and Kid Gloves in town. In¬ fant’s goods of every description. W. H. BOURNE eO. 106 Main Street, Milford, Mass. MILFORD FLORIST. Cut Flowars Constantly on hand. Special attention paid to all kinds of floral work. Greenhouses and residence on Church Place. A. S. Tiitt’e Co., DE.VEERS IN CARPETS, STOVES, RANGES, CROCKERY, GLASS, TIN, and WOODEN WARE. 91 and 94 Main Street. A 8. TUTTLE. H. .T. DEARINO. INSURANCE, LAW SINE FLAW, Veni, Vide, Ridens Lee. JLiXT lZr. Buy Ladies’ and Misses’ AT THE XEVV CLOTHING STORE, NOVELTIES IN NEWMARKETS, DRESS GOODS, Etc. of J- HECIiE ' ir 138 MAIN STREET MILFORD. PURE DRUBS AND MEDICINES AT LAMSON’S PHARMACY. Try Lamsou’s Cough Syrup at 25 and 35 Cents a bottle. Your money refunded if it does not relieve. Corner of Main and Exchange Sts. GO TO o. i:sa:. ' I’o Purchase PICTURE FRAMES Of all kinds. A large assortment of Mouldings on hand. Milford Variety Store. Newspapers, Periodicals, Toys, Etc. Headquarters for Boston Daily and Sunday Papers. EYcrctt CfiGney 136 Main Street, Milford. -FOR FINE - BOOTS. SHOES. -AND- SLIPPERS In all the Leading Styles, go to m. F. HUkDIvEY S 123 Main Street, Milford. DENTIST SEO. L. OOOEE, D. D. S, Rooms over Milford National Bank, 178 MAIN STREET, - - MILFORD. BOYS’ REEFERS, BOYS’ NEW MARKETS, FINE OVERCOATS. KING BROS. Music Hall Block. D. J, Cro3aa3ft 5 Dealer in Real Estate Agency. Property sold and exchanged on reasonable terms. 134 Main Street, - - Milford, Mass. THE PAVILION MILLINERY PARLORS Keep a large assortment of PINE MILLINERY AND HAIR GOODS. Theatrical Wigs to let. Combings made into Switches. Me Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Medicines and Physicians Prescriptions a Specialty. P. J. DONOHOE, Assistant. MAIN 8T., COR. COURT, MILFORD. Geo. H. Whittemore, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware? Spectacles and Eye-Glasses. Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing. 110 Alain Street. Milford. L. E. PALES, COUNSELOR at LAW, Alhambra Block, Milford. The colleges of this country con¬ tain 18,0U0 female students. Egypt has a college that was nine hundred years old when Oxford ivas founded, and in which 10,000 students are now being educated, vyIio will some day go forth to spread the Moslem faith. Sunflowers are used in Wyoming Territory for fuel. The stalks, wdien dry, are as hard as maple v ' ood and make a hot fire, and the seed-heads ivith the seeds in are said to burn bet¬ ter than the best hard coal. An acre of suntlowers will furnish fuel for one stove a year.—[Scientific American. Did man possess the natural armor of the brutes, he would no longer work as an artificer, nor protect himself M’ith a breastplate, nor fashion a sword or spear, nor invent a bridle to mount the horse and hunt the lion; neither could he follow the arts of peace, construct the pipe and lyre, erect houses, ])lace altars, inscribe laws, and, tlirough letters, hold com¬ munication with antiquity.—[Galen. The following is a list of some of the college colors: Amherst, white and purple; Bowdoin, white; Brown, brown; Columbia, blue and white; University of California, pink; Cor¬ nell, carnelian and white ; Dartmouth, green; Hamilton, pink; Harvard, crimson; University of New York, violet; University of Pennsylvania, blue and red; Williams, royal purple; Yale, blue. Prof.: ‘‘Whatcan you say of the rings of Saturn?” Student: “There are three of ’em. Within one is a second, and within the second a third, and and they are of different sizes, the inside one being the smallest. —[Hamilton Lit. Prcf. in Physics: “Did you ever see gravitation?” “No, sir.” “Ever smell it?” “No, sir.” “Feel it?” “Yes sir.” Prof, (astonished) : “When, sir?” “When I fell out of the apple tree.” “Well, how did it feel?” “Very attractive, sir.” ‘ l-CURRIER KENDALL,-2 ONE PRICE Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, HATS,CAPS,TRUNKS,ETC. POST OFFICE BLOCK, MILFORD. C. F. WIG-HT, TUNER AND REPAIRER OF ••• Warerooms in Washington Block, Milford. m -Church Organ Tuning a Specialty. ELDREDGE BEATTEY, HOUSE PAINTERS and PAPER HANGERS, And Dealers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnisli, Putty, Curtain Fixtures, Window Shades and Paper Hangings. 133 Main Street, . . - Milford, Mass The Place to Buy Clothing —AND— MEN’S FURNISHINB 6D0DS Is at the New Store of RYAN CARROLL, 98 MAIN STREET. MILFORDGRANITE-I COMPANY Building and Monumental Work Of all kinds executed with despatch. This Granite is pronounced the best in the state. Does not change its color, and is free from iron. Samples furnished on application. Estimates made on work in any part of the country. Fkkd Swasky, Agt. J. B. Bancroft, Treas. J ' Yr Your Medical Advice, Consult Dr. TP. J. Clarke, 100 Main Street. Dr. R. H. Cochran, IDE! ISTTZST, Mechanics Block, Milford. I AT Y . TfIKv0 IK,MimY|IYY. SEPTEMBER, Published Monthly During the School Year, BY The Senior Class of the Milford High School, PRINTED BY G. M. BILLINGS. GENERAL EDtTOR.S. AMELIA C. HARRIS and W. PARK HURST. PER.SOXAL EDITORS. LYDIA F. GOUIvD and FRED J. AYLWARD. LOC. L EDITORS. SAJIAH M. GORMAN and FRANK J. MORIARTY. BUSINESS EDITORS. GR.ACE W. EASTMAN and MARY E. WHI I ' NEY. SUBSCRIPTION R.ATES. (Ten Numbers.) For the Year, . 40 cents ) Single Copies, . 6 cents This paper is for sale at the well-known drug store of J. Allen Rice, where subscriptions for the year will also be received, and back numbers can be obtained. Address all communications to THE OAK, LILY AND IVY, Lock Box 137. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post-Office, as second class matter. Editorial. our subscribers of last year will receive a copy of Vol. III., No. 1, and we expect that they will at once send us their year’s subscription of 40 cents. We desire to thank our patrons for the interest they have hitherto shown, both in subscribing for our paper and advertising in our columns. We hope that we may make the O. L. and 1. both interesting and beneficial to all readers this coming year. All our en¬ ergies will be exerted that each issue may show an improvement upon the former. For a high school paper this has had a wide circulation, and we are pleased to say it is constantly increas¬ ing. The class of ’8b desire us to con¬ tinue its publication, believing that it has been of great value to them. Thanks are due to that class for leav¬ ing the paper in so good a condition. In our walks, as we have strolled out from town, either along the I ' oad- siile or through fields and over hills, we have noticed with more pleasure than ever before, the beauty of the golden-rod and asters witli wliich Na¬ ture has so freely and richly decked the earth. On every side is the gold¬ en-rod,—of wliich there are nearly fifty varieties,—while always at its side, as if glad to keeji it comjiany, nodding and bending in the breeze, grow the purple and white asters. Who of ns as a child lias not tried to grasj) the sunshine in his hand, and finding his efforts vain refused to be comforted? Surely onr childhood dream may be fulfilled, if with onr Ouaker jioet we sing:— “Like the flowers of gold ' I ' hat tawny Incas for their gardens wrought, Heavy with sunshine droops the golden-rod.” Well for us, if with the jioet’s eye we can look upon these common things of life and read the lesson of beauty contained in them. Y’’et these flowers always bring a touch of sadness to us when we see them for the first time in the season, for they are signs that the cold, short days of autumn are soon to follow; for— “The golden-rod and asters Show that summer is no more.” Our sub-master of last year, Mr. Hodges, is now the princijial of the Somerset high school, and has the pleasure of hearing ten recitations per day. If he is so successful as to teach his scholars the careful use of the En¬ glish language that characterizes his own speech and writing, he will have reason to be proud of his work. Our editorial breath was nearly taken away last week when one of our enterprising business men approached us on the street and of his own accord said that he wished to advertise in the O. L. and I. The hardened cheek which we had assumed for the trip in search of “ads” softened like glass be¬ fore the blow-pipe. The Thurber Medical Society have kindly allowed us the use of a skeleton as an assistance to the fourth class in Physiology. All seem to regard it as a superior personage, and few, as yet, have ventured within several feet of it. It is the earnest hojie of their teacher that before very long others may become better acipiainted with her,—Mile. Skeleton. A member of the class of ’86 writes from Wellesley: “We have been hazed! Last night the so])homores left a flower at each freshman’s door, and then marched through the halls sing ing college songs to us.” We have lost a rib from our side, that is to say, from our number we miss 16 smiling faces; and, if it is pos¬ sible to miss what we never had, but once expected to possess, we might say 25 instead of 16. But what has been our loss, we suppose has been Hopedale’s gain, and we hojie that they find the uji-hill road to knowl¬ edge no steeper and rougher over in the valley. We follow the town teams with anxious eyes and wonder if 200 little feet must wade through the mud of Spruce Street crossing another six months. “JMot a (Irum was heard, not a funeral note. As his cor.se to tlie ramparts we hurried—” A carnivorous animal of the genus Mephitis, often called Mephitis Amer¬ icana, met its death from lead jioison- ing near onr large gate and at the entrance to the dram, a short time since. He was buried beneath a mound in the })ublic highway; but the mound builders have disinterred him and now he is joining that vast and ever moving circle of atoms which has existed from the beginning and ever will exist, we supjiose. How strangely mythology, geogra- ]ihy and science blend and intertwine! We are led to this exclamation as we hear the Physiology class reciting about the Atlas vertebra, Phys. Geog. of the Atlas Mountains and the Atlan¬ tic Ocean, and later when Ovid sings of the golden apples, of Atlas and Hercules. .The Geology class have, in connec¬ tion’with their daily recitations, made a sjiecial study of mica, quartz, feld¬ spar and garnet. Among the quartz specimens is a ])iece of rock salt which resembles its neighbors so closely that it is often taken for quartz, and it was probably put there to mislead the in¬ nocent. It teaches ns by sad experi¬ ence that the sense of taste is often a help to that of sight. The History class have, as a means of broadening their views, many books of reference, among which may be found the following, purchased this term for the use of the class in En¬ glish History, in addition to those pi-eviously placed upon our library shelves: Histories of England by Green, Stone, Berarde, Smith, Ander¬ son, Thalheimer, Miss Yonge, and Dickens; also Dr. Lord’s Points of riistoiy. We suggest that the girls take more exercise at recess, and thus increase the circulation, clear the lungs, and return to the remaining work of the day with fresher mental powers. The wire guards that were in the schoolyard have been taken down, and now there is nothing to climb over or crawl under if a stray ball Inqipens to fall on the grass at recess; and noth¬ ing, alas! for the small boy to twang as he goes uj) and down the walk. Although Ave feel certain that in Miss Prince, our new drawing teacher, we shall have no excuse for failing to improve in this art, yet Ave miss our former friend and teacher, IMiss Hay¬ ward; blit are consoled by the thought that she is in a city Avhich Avill appre¬ ciate and pay for her faithfulness. O -A. . The grassy terrace and pretty wire fence hetween our yard and the resi¬ dence of Mr. K. C. Clatiin, form a very pleasant contrast to the ugly stone wall and board fence of last year. Several new desk-covers have ap- ])eared this term, some of them simple and others (piite elaborate in their or¬ namentation. The High School Annex opened this year before the High School Proper. There ought to be some law by which those who wish to educate the youth of Milford to the wild life of the ])lains, could not ])itch the white walls of the Annex quite so close to the darker walls of the main building. The latest illustration of stable equi¬ librium is a piece of apparatus repre¬ senting Plis Satanic M ajesty grinning over a “hoi-se-chestnut.” What can the old joke be which so amuses him? Ping! Ping! A problem in very uncertain and in¬ definite quantities for the new Alge¬ bra class would be the amount of fruit consumed bv the scholars of the M. H. S. at the daily recess. The teachers are so few this term and the subjects so many that Greek II. and III. alternate and also Literature II. and Pornan History 1. Another subject which was on the list was postponed and the scholars who would liave taken it joined a lower class; and thus S1‘200 are saved. Notice.—Mile. Skeleton will receive private scholars directly at the close of the daily session. Terms moderate. Hefers by jiermission to the ineTiibers of the Thurber Medical Association. A])ply at once, be!ore being sent by the ])rincipal. The studies and classes this term are as follows: Latin, 4; Greek, 3; French, History, Drawing and Alge¬ bra, 2 each ; Literature, English Com¬ position, Geology, Philosophy, Physi¬ cal Geography, Physiology and Geom¬ etry, 1 each; in all 22. For a mixture we offer the follow¬ ing, which greeted our ears the past summer: “It’s a good day this after¬ noon to go a-fishing tomorrow.” A young relative of this school, who had at one time been inquisitive in regard to death, the grave and angels, when about to entertain some young friends at supper, asked for angel and cemetery cake for the bill of fare. Many of ’Sb could not resist the impulse to see once more their Alma JNIater, and have already revisited the scenes of their youth. Come again, you are ever welcome. Our paper fund this term amounts to $5.08, and Ave have a balance from last term of $2.3(). Idle senior class has organized with William Phi])])s as president, Eliza¬ beth Barns ns vice-})re8ident, and Lilian Hill as secretary and treasurer. The fourth class numbers about thirty-five, which is not much more than half the size of the classes of other years. Wehave only three teachers to do the work of the five we had last year, and we greatly miss the two which we have lost. The Philosophy class has begun to make apparatus. Sj aulding, ’89, has thus far taken the lead. His work is well done and well illustrates the lesson. Phys. Geog. III.: “The greater part of the rocks of the earth aie ingenious rocks.” Physiology IV.: “There are sixty- four bones between the knee and the ankle.” 6 Just as we are going to ])ress w e are pained to learn of the death of tAvo of our graduates, Mrs. Elsie A. Jeiiks (Jenks), ’71, and Lizzie F. Toomey, ’84. We remember the latter as a brioht, enthusiastic girl a few months ago, full of hapjiy anticipations for the future; and the ncAvs of her death comes to us wiih startling suddenness. The late Mrs. Jenks, we learn, Avas an honor to her class, and one Avho gained the af¬ fection of teachers and schoolmates. We extend our sincere symjiathy to the family and friends of both. William J. Cook, ’8b, is now ern- jiloyed in a brass foundery in Chicago, William H. Ayhvard, ’82, is noAv engaged at the cloak manufactoiy of E. Burt Phillips Co., Boston. Miss Kittie Donovan, a former member of the class of ’87, is a pupil at the New England Conservatory in Boston, under the celebrated pianist, Carlisle Petersilea. John J. O’Sullivan, ’85, has been compelled to leave Harvard College and has been suffering from the am¬ putation of his right arm. We are lia))])y to say that he is slowly recov¬ ering. Samuel N. Nelson, M. D., ’73, is at the Azores in search of health. IMary B. Bradbury, ’80, is at the Bridgewater Normal school. Mabel L. Godfrey, ’8b, is attending Wellesley College. Frank Westcott, ’8b, is attending Brown University. Jerry O’Neil, ’86, is at Holy Cross College, Worcester. Clara Hayward (Fales), ’63, mother of Harold Fales, ’88, died during our summer vacation. She was one of our most conscientious students. Dr. Herbert Lyons, ’74, was in tOAvn I’ecently. Dr. .Tames E. Keating, ’74, who has been ill for a number of Aveeks, is con¬ valescent. Lilia .1. Bancroft, ’81, is assistant in the Hopedale high school. Frank Walker, ’81, recently received first ])rize at the Worcester School of Technology, for progress in civil en- gineei ' ing. J ohn Toomey, ’77, is noAv employed in the clothing store of B. E. Harris. Eugene S.oddard, ’78, Avas recent¬ ly married, and is noAV settled in Hav¬ erhill, N. H. Alzie Hayward, ’76, and until lately one of our high school teachers, is now, to our sorrow, teaching in Quincy. Lucy Gilfoyle, ’84, is teaching in Spencer. Kate E. Martin, ’72, was recently married, and is noAV Mrs. Mortimer Edwards. Daniel Devine, ’84, is slowly recoA ' - ering from a serious illness. IIoi •ace E. Whitney, ’80, has charge of dental j)arlors in Fall River. Eben E. Williams, once of ’86, is attending Dartmouth College. O o Abbie Madden, ’86, is at the Fra¬ mingham Normal school. Alice 1. Burrell, ’85, and William Dunton Avere recently united in mar¬ riage. The Avedding cards of Grace G. Carpenter, ’84, and John A. Water¬ man, once of ’83, are out for Oct. 4. The coui)le Avill make their home in Franklin. Miss Florence E. Harvell, ’75, is en¬ gaged in a millinery store at Province- town, Mass. The Friends’ School, ProA ' idence, R. L, has enticed aAvay two of our former ])ui)ils, H. Maude Hapgood, ’88, and EdAvard J. Barns, ’89. Ella T. Chilson, ’82, is teaching in Bellingham. Samuel .1. Blunt and Willard L. Fales, ’86, are at Harvard College. Miss Oreanna A. Cheney, ’74, is teaching in Braggville. Ida Bradley, ’83 English, is assist¬ ant book-keeper at James Tucker Co’s shoe factory. L I LIT. • EX0}I INQES. ' 5=- Before us lies a pile of 60 exchanges, and we are not ashamed to acknowl- e‘� ' e that our courage fails us, even though the cry of “more copy” rings in our ears. No, kind exchanges, we cannot do you justice at this late date, and so simply acknowlege our apj)re- ciation of your well filled pages, of your successful graduation exercises, of your joyful “salves” and tearful “vales” in your June numbers, and of your brave j)romises and good resolu¬ tions in the few September numbers which have reachecl us up to date. We hope and expect that our usual large number of exchanges will come as promptly to hand during this school year as in the past years; and now that we have been elected to preside over the O. L. and I. for ’86 and ’87, we hope to be able to give you our careful consideration, as the mails come and go, so that in October we can express our hearty approval of all w ' hich has been well said and has seemed to us to have promoted the good of the schools. It was our good fortune to be per¬ mitted to examine the exchanges of the previous years, and now, perhaps, without mentioning any individual publication, we might in this general article say that we severely censure the practice of some of our exchanges which print the full names, or even the initials, of present pupils in their local columns (we do not refer to le¬ gitimate personals), in connection with those of young ladies of the same school or town ; or even those which bring the students into unpleasant notoriety by some unlucky slip of the tongue, or unfortunate mistake as to fact. Let the item be given as a good joke, if you please, but do not indicate to the outside public the victim’s name; for a good name is often one’s whole stock in trade, and is better than a bird in the bush, or a stalled ox, or some other “proverbial critter.” Of our 60 exchanges before us. Me., N. II. and Ill. claim 4 each; N.Y. and N. J., 3 each : R. I., Penn., Wis., Mo, and Va., 2 each; Vt., Minn., Mich,, Iowa, Dakota, Ky., Ohio, N. C., Tenn., Texas, Kansas and Ontario, L each; Conn., 6; Mass., 14. Education has manifestly a double purpose,—to aid the individual in gaining a living, and to make his life worth living.—[George Howland. Three mountains in California re¬ ceive their names from members of the Yale faculty,—Mts. Whitney, Da¬ na and Brewer.—[Ex. CANOEING ON MEM PH RE MAGOG. ♦With Rambling Remarks. Breakfast at Milford, Mass., dinner at Plymouth, N. H., a 5 o’clock tea at Newport, Vt., and then time enough loft to pitch camp on the shore of Lake Memphrernagog, are possibilii ies, and express the distance better, perhaps, then would the mere words, 233 miles. We, two brothers, did not, however, attempt these possibilities; but made the journey by the night express, thereby saving valuable hours of daylight,—a matter of great economy to him whose vacation was limited to two weeks. If we were a humorist, a short digression would here be in order, to de¬ scribe the difficult feat of sleejiing in an oirlinary passenger car; but we shall simply say that we have tried it, have nicely snuggled down and been pitched to port and starboard and fore and aft (as this is a canoeing story, we must begin to talk shop) by the sudden starting or stop[)ing of the train; have got asleep in right arm and left leg, only to regain the use of them by prolonged rubbing and after suffering the apparent insertion of several papers of nee¬ dles; have finally suffered that worst of all nuisances, a delightful period of oblivion of some five minutes’ duration, interrupted by a vigorous punching in the ribs by a demon in blue and brass with a glaring lantern under his arm, who for the sixth time wishes to see a piece of printed cardboard. When one first comes to, he instinctively looks around for a stone, then, re¬ covering himself, with a sickly smile he offers to shake hands, with the cus¬ tomary “face very familiar, but really your name etc.” After another de¬ mand, more fully awakened, he grasps the idea and begins to examine him¬ self. Of course the ticket has hidden itself in the very ])lace he i)ut it; but he passes it over in his first hurried search. All this time the conductor has been looking down upon him with scorn in his every look, and when at last the j)asteboard is meekly handed up, he hands it b ick and says : “O, going through ;” and then the unfortunate one feels like rising and going through him. Well, as we said before, only a born humorist can do the subject jus¬ tice, and so we leave it without a word. We freely offer the subject, un¬ patented and uncopyrighted, to all. Lake Memphremagoir, to use a pleasing geographical phrase, nestles among the mountains of Vermont and Canada. The verb suggests the simile of a child and his mother—or better, perhaps, of his father ; as these moun¬ tains are certainly very masculine in their stern, rugged features. “Like as a child nestles in the bosom of his mother, etc.,”—a pretty conceit, when the stranger looks off at sunset from Newport’s observatory. Prospect Hill, over the peaceful waters spread out in the long, narrow basin between the eastern and western watersheds, their surface dotted here and there with nearly a score of islands; but when the winds rise with tlie rising sun and pile wave on wave until the surface is marked with lines of white caps, the simile is not so suggestive. The unruly child gathered to the knees of his father is then more appropriate. To drop all solemnities then, we say in the language of the guide book : “Memphrernagog is an Indian name and is said to signify “ beautiful water,” a most happy designation, surely.” We take no ex¬ ceptions to either of these statements and can vouch for the latter. We might also add certain other recorded facts which are common property, viz : that the lake is so divided by the northern boundary line of Vermont that only one third is within its area; that it is long (30 miles) and narrow, suggesting the broad expanse of some great river, rather than a lake; that its head is in the United States and its foot in Canada;—for by the Magog river, which seems to be Memphre-magog beheaded, it pours its waters evetually into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Other statements we leave until our story develoj)S them. Tuesday, August 3. As it was on Monday we left our anxious friends (who were sure we should be drowned again as last year), we should havestejiped from tiie tram into the station at Newport just as Tuesday’s morning sun was “gilding the lofty domes etc.;” but as the said sun refused to show himself, and, instead, covered his face with the thick bed-clothes of a dense rain cloud, we sought the “gents” room, where the welcome heat of a vigorous wood hre soon sto))ped the tattoo of chattering teeth and withdrew hands from the depths of ])ockets. What is more discouraging than to arrive in a strange jtlace, hun. gry (chronic), shivering with cold, the rain drizzling down and the white cai)S breaking on the shore with such a threatening look? The freight house was our first object of interest; for there we expected to find our canoes—one a Stella Maris model, the other a Birdie Kane, Ra¬ cine—which had been shi])j)ed a week before. Through a broken window •Canoeing, with Rambling Remarks, it may occur to some uukiiul reader that it would be well to re¬ verse the order of the title.—He may do so. IVY. tlioy were discovered—so near and yet so far;—for the house would not he open until 7 o’clock. The relative situation of lake and depots could not he unproved, and so our first “carry” was hardly more than across the street which skirts the water, lo wdiile away the time, we made remarks about the w-eatlier, left our addresses w ith the telegraph ojicrator, in case our friends wished to call us in out of the rain, and took a cursory glance of our end of the town. We say toicn, because it is ahvays safest to do so in Vermont, as W ' e were taught that there are only twm cities in this state. Ah, the sun ! no, it s gone again ! Rain ! !” Such were the ejaculations tor the next twm hours. In one of these periods, or rather !’s, W ' e got the c.inoesout; in another, loaded, then sought refuge in a neighboring storehouse; nit tinall} hating to go but hating more to stay,—amid the envious glances of the village, w e launched and paddled off in a little heavier shower than the others. We paddled into the wind, head on to the white caps, ran w ell by the first point of land to the light, turned in a slight lull and made for the cove and sandy shore between 1 endai s and Indian Points, bound by jiractical experience, that if one be¬ came a little excited and dipped his paddle at just the right moment, the ciesLs had a familiar way of flowing up one’s sleeve and breaking there. We thought at one time, wdien the wind seemed determined to resist us and a wave bioke in the cockpit, that the K. of II. w ' ould be S2000 out of pocket and the court woubi be obliged to ajipoint a widow for us. To avoid the wet glass and bushes, we pitched our tent on the shore and thought our name of Sandy Camp well chosen. It was our home for this and the next day; for we ound that a W ' eather prophet of New port, an old salt—or rather, we ought to say, an old fresh-—was right when he said such a blow generally lasted tw ' o days. Neighboring farmers sujiplied milk and eggs. Milk, however, was a scaice article; for some of the farmers could get better returns from their land by catering to the wants of the numerous summer visitors in the vil¬ lage than by jiasturing cows. One of us made the discovery that new milk and checkerberry leaves do not agree,—in fact, produce volcanic move¬ ments. As we lounged about camp we could see the trains separate at New ' poit and hasten on by the eastern shore to Quebec and by the w ' estern to Montreal, for there, be it known, begins the South-eastern Rail- on first thought, sounds very strangely to but we presume that all directions do not and Montreal may possibly claim the nam- - . _ — - imiiiber of large saw-mills on the lake shore, and therefore there is no lack of drift wood readyto use a technical ex- liression, for immediate use. A glorious, great camp fire, the pleasantest fea- tuie of camping, was a constant source of delight and comfort, without any great exertion on our part or of loss to the owner of the land. Many hard wood railroad ties, wdiich had drifted ashore, piled one on another and braced by stakes, made an excellent back and reflector for the night’s fire. Owing to our all nig ht ride of Monday, the shades of evening were as wel¬ come to us as to the small boy wdio w ' oke wdth ijowder and horn, the glorious bourth at the last stroke of 12, July 3; and so we rolled ourselves away at an early hour. {To be Continued.) way. The latter name, the ears of Bostonians; radiate from the Hub, ing thereof. There are a SIT FOlt VO UK PMOTOGEAPIS AT lOO MAIN STREET, MILFORD, AT E. L. WILLIS,. B U V Y O U 11 RIBBONS, LACE AND SMALL WARES, OF G. T. PALES CO., 154 Main St., Milford. COOK BROS., UEAI.EK.S IN Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Hams cured by ourselves and Home-made Sausages. Market, las Main Street. 8. A. COOK. 8. 8. COOK. JESSE A. TAFT, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, IKVING BLOCK, OPP. POST OFFICE, Milford, Mass. WHAT SHALL WE EAT? Aud buy them at the BOSTON BR0CERY TEA HOUSE J. D. CKO.SHY. A CHOICE LINE OF Plush Ornaments Arrasene, Clienille, Floss and all other articles Suitable for Needle W ' ork. H. B.—Instructions given in Kensington aud Lustro Painting by MRS. R. AYLWARJ), Grant Block, up stairs, - - Milford. |0- I HAS THK MOST Complete Assortment of the Latest Novelties IN GOLD PENS, PENCILS, Fountain and Stylographic Pens at the Lowest Prices. HENRY S. CUSHMAN, Manufacturer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. Also on hand, Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, Storm Covers, Whips, Lap Robes, Horse Collars, Hite. 11 Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. Ko. 76 MAIN ST., MILFORD. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in Dlamoiils, f atcies, Cloch and Jewelry, 132 Main St., Milford. MORGAN’S PHARMACY. Sponges, Gums, Oils and Alcohol. CHOICE FANCY GOODS. MOUSE ' S ASPARAGUS KIDNEY CURE, MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE. MUSIC HALL BLOCK, - - MILFORD. H. N. DAY, D. D. S. S-u.rg ' eozi HDentist, Alhambra Block. Milford. Office Hours: - . g a. m. to 5 p. m. CLAFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers of CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A. Claflin Co., 116 Church St. B. 11. SPAULDING, M.4XUFACTUREB OF Men’s, Boys’ ant CMltren’s Straw Goots Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford, Mass. Salesrooms, 625 Broadway, New York. DR. G-EO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, A T 168 Main Street, Milford. T. C. EASTMAN, Mimufacturer of All Kinds of BOOT AND SHOE BOXES AND BAND BOXES FOU - STRAW GOODS. -ALSO- Plain and Kancy Paper Hoxos. Mill, Corner ol Central aiul Depot Street, Milford o Ki, XjXxsyt I’vir. I DR. FLATLEY’rCOU H SYRUP The Best in the World. Every Bottle Wairanted. Made By 0-. 116 Main Street, Milford, Mass. WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS -IN- CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL WEAR. B. E. HARRIS, CLOTMIER. j. DEALER IN 160 and 168 Main Street, - - Milford, Mass The Best and Cheapest place to buy FRUITS AND CONFECTIONERY IS AT J. W. ROBERTS’. Cake and Ice Cream constantly on hand. Wedding Cake a Specialty. THAYER’S BLOCK. Main Street, Milford. Mass. GEORGE G. PARKER, Attorney counsellor at Law, No. 2 Washington Block, Milford. 3-_ Healer in IsA El-A-T S ! AND PROVISIONS. lits, Vegetables. Butter, Eggs, Etc. Also, home- cured Hams and home-made Sausages. 33 Exchange Street. Heath Brothers, FASHIOMRLE TAILORS, 118 Main Street, Milford. BXTY Y0TJI2 BRY GOODS AND SMALL WARES AT 166 MAIN STREET, OF COBURN OLMSTEAD. CA-Lr. A.T T. is :-A-0 cr 79 MAI.S STREET, MILFOKD, For a large assortment of CONFECTIONERY AND FRUIT. All Ice Cream orders for parties and (ihurch fairs will be promptly attended to. Prices as low as the lowest. “Active shears gather no rust.” “Learning by study must be won, ’Twas ne’er entailed from son to son.” In this country every one gets a mouthful of education, but scarcely any one a full meal. The word no is one of the easiest words in the language to spell, but sometimes one of the hardest to pro¬ nounce. Science is a good piece of furniture for a man to have in an upper cham¬ ber, provided he has common-sense on the ground floor. In Germany, it has been strictly for¬ bidden to build schoolrooms with win¬ dows on both sides, such illuminations having alway proved injurious to the eyes of the pupils. “In the sentence, ‘John strikes Wil¬ liam,’ ” remarked a school-teacher, “what is the object of strikes? ' ' ' ’ “Higher wages and less work,” prompt¬ ly replied the intelligent youth. Father, looking over report: “What does this mean, my son—‘must pass another examination’ ? ” Son: “Well, yon see, several of us are trying for first in that branch, and our papers were so near alike that we have to pass another examination.”—[Prince- tonian. One of the school board asked a small pupil of what the surface of the earth consists, and was promptly an- swmred, “Land and water.” He varied the question slightly, that the fact might be impressed on the boy’s mind, and asked, “What then do land and water make?” To which came the immedi¬ ate response, “Mud,” An eminent German said: “What¬ ever we are in arms, in arts, in com¬ merce, in industry, in political power; whatever may be our strength as an Empire,—we owe to German educa¬ tion.” That man who wants to check, or lower, or degrade education,—to crib, cabin, or confine it,—does not understand the destinies of his country. Scene at Williams College—Junior translating New Testament: “And the—an’—and the Lord said. Lord said unto—unto Moses—” Here he hesitated and looked appealingly at a neighbor, who, being also unprepared, whispered, “Skip it.” Junior, going on: “And the Lord said unto Mo.ses, skip it!” Great consternation ensued. When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the World, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it come off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away timid adventurers.—[O. W. Holmes. A. L. SMITH, Livery, Sale and Boarding First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices. Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central Street, • - MILFORD, MASS. A START IN LIFE FOR YOUNG MEN Is an Important Problem in Every Home. Self-Support is essential in manhood, Self-Reliance a strong defense. M O R E T HAN 3 3,000 OF THE Prosperous Bosiiiess Men of To-Day WERE TRAINED For Active, Useful Business Life AT 1 Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. , For Twenty-Five Years it has been the most popular and Largest Pi-ivate School in America. It is to-day the only institution devoted to the specialty of teaching Young | and Middle-Aged Men how to get a living, | make money, and become enterprising, in¬ dustrious, useful citizens. It is the ONLY SCHOOL in the world where the course of study is pRxVCTICAL, instead of ' Theoretical-; wliere the students act as Buy- ; ers, Sellers, Traders. Bankers, Bookkeepers and Accountants in actual rusiness oper¬ ations; where the Bank Bills, Fractional Currency and Merchandise are actually used, and have a real vai.ue, and every tranraction is just as legitimate and bona fide as in any Mercantile, Banking or Busi¬ ness House. TO TA L EXPENSES. Board, Tuition Fee and Stationery for the prescribed business course of three months, •100 to $ 11 . 0 . Applicants may enter any week-day in the year. The Illustrated Catalogue Giving full information in regard to course of study, time required, expenses, etc., will he mailed on receipt of three letter stamps. Prospectus giving terms and a synopsis of tlie course of study, mailed free. Address EASTMAN COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. VoL. III. MILFORD, MASS., OCTOBER, 1886. No. 2 Miles Standish. W ere you to visit Duxbury and as¬ cend Captain ' s Hill, you would be¬ hold a view memorable in history and song. Standing upon that height and looking to the east you would see the sandy peninsula of Cape Cod, with its sickle bend enclosing the harbor in which the Mayflower rode at anchor during the five weeks the Pilgrims were searching for a suitable place for a home. At your feet is the glassy surface of Plymouth Bay, in whicli Clarke’s Island lies, where the Pil¬ grims passed that ever memorable Sabbath after their first encounter with the Indians. Southward lie Ply¬ mouth and Manomet Point, while the Blue Hills of Milton form the northern outline. Below you and around once stood the homes of the Pilgrims. Such is the outlook from the home of Miles Standish. To his memory is being erected a large, circular mon¬ ument to be surmounted by a bronze statue of the famous captain. Some one has said : “About the time that all Christendom was in mourninsj: for the murdered Prince of Orange, and de¬ ploring in his death the overthrow of the bulwark of the Protestant faith, a little fair-headed child was playing among the hedge-rows of England, who was destined to learn the art of war in the armies of that king’s more warlike son. Prince Maurice, and to be a tower of defence to the unsoldier- ly Pilgrim colony of America.” Of h is childhood little is known. Fraudulently deprived of his title and vast estates, he entered the army. In the fierce strife of the Netherlands he learned the temjier and art of war; while in the years succeeding the truce in the equally fierce theological disputes, lie formed those uncompro¬ mising religious ojiinions wdiich brought him into strange symjiathy and connection with the Piljrrim church in Leyden. “Not originally, and perhaps never,” says the historian, “a member of the Pilgrim chui’ch, and possessing many traits which might liave belonged to the fierce trooper, in an army whose cavalry was the legiti¬ mate descendant of Caesar’s most for¬ midable enemies, the appearance of the somewhat violent soldier in the saintly company of Parson Robinson’s church, is an anomaly.” But it has been proved many a time, from the days of Bannockburn —when the Scottish host sank on its knees to receive the bene fiction of the Black Abbot of Inchaffray—even to our own times, that the most gal¬ lant and soldierly qualities are not in¬ consistent wdth the most devoted piety. Cromwell, Havelock, Jackson and Gordon bear witness to the truth of this. The soldierly qualities of Standish were of inestimable value to the colony. “To be the founders of states ,is the first of glories,” says Lord Bacon ; and to Standish more than to any one else the success oi the settlement Avas due. “He has been said to represent the true idea of pub¬ lic service, vigorous fidelity, and trained fitness for his place. In his single heroic person he presented the true idea of the army, skilled military force in loyal subordination to the 1 civil authority.” I His career is a beautiful illustration i of an education fitted to the great I mission for which he seemed peculiar- ! ly and strangely ordained. Although ' Standish had such a fiery temper that he could brook no wrong, yet, : when not engaged in warlike af- I fairs, he was very kind. In that I winter when so manv suffered from ! disease, he tenderly cared for the un- I fortunate. The character of Standish i was so upright, his bravery and wis- j dorn so great, that they are mentioned I by all the historians of the time. I Though his fame rests upon this solid foundation, yet it is to poetry that he is indebted for his widest popularity. Alexander said that that man was for¬ tunate who had such a herald of his deeds as Homer. Was not Standish equally fortunate in having that prince of poets, Longfellow, to im¬ mortalize his name? In classic hex¬ ameter is told the story of his love. How he commissioned his friend, John Alden, to— “ ‘Go to the damsel, Priscilla, the loveliest maiden of Plymouth, Say that a blunt, old captain, a man not of words but of actions, Otfers his hand and his heart—the hand and heart of a soldier; Not in these words, you know, but this in short is my meaning; I am a maker of war, and not a maker of phrases; You, who are a scholar, can say it in ele¬ gant language.’ ” Long and eloquently pleaded John Alden for his friend ;— “Spoke of his courage and skill and of all his battles in Flanders, How with the people of God he had chosen to suffer affliction. How in return for his zeal they had made him Captain of Plymouth.” Priscilla refused the kind offer, and everything Alden said in favor of Standish made her admire the elo¬ quent pleader the more. Standish was at first greatly enraged, but since— “ ‘No man can gather cherries in Kent at the season of Christmas,’ ” he soon viewed the affair more philo¬ sophically, and afterwards married Barbara, sister of his first wife. Rose. Just before his second marriage he removed from the Plymouth settle¬ ment to his home on Captain’s Hill, where he passed the remaining years of his life. His reniains together with those of his beloved pastor, Robinson, rest on the brow of that hill. Well may it be said of these:— “Here rest the great and good; Here they repose after their generous toil.” F. E. L., ’86. O IC . Short Poems in “The Princess.’’ Among the longer })oeins of Tenny¬ son tliere is one called “The Princess,” which, on account of tlie autlior’s celebrity, has attracted considerable notice. The author’s idea in coinjios- ing this poem seems to have been to ridicule the modern doctrine of wom¬ an’s rights, in which so many people were then—and still are—interested. He may be said to have attained his object, as is fully shown in the conclu¬ sion of the work. The little songs that are inter¬ spersed throughout this poem may well be called the true soul that ani¬ mates the whole and gives it its peculiar and most pleasing charm. In taking them up and considering them in 2 ro] er course, as found in the poem, the first one that greets us with its sweet, rare music, is this:— “As thro’ the land at eve we went, And pluck’d the ripen’d eai ' S, We fell out, niy wife and I, O we fell out, 1 know not why, And kiss’d again with tears. “For when we came wdiere lies the child We lost in other years. There above the little grave, O there, above the little grave We kiss’d again with tears.” What heart so cold as to resist the sweet, sad pathos contained in these lines? What eye is ever dry when standing at the grave of the dear de- j)arted dead? With what feelings of unutterable sorrow the mother stands by the mound containing all that is left of her little darling, the pride of her heart. Passing from this sad scene we come to one that is more fjeaceful and soothing, in which the ha])})y time of childhood is pictured, tlie happiest moments of our lives:— “Sleep and rest, sleep and rest, Father will come to thee soon. Best, rest, on mother’s breast, Father will come to thee soon.” With what security does the tired child, grown slee 2 )y with long watch¬ ing for the good-night kiss at his father’s return, 2 )illow his head on his mother’s breast, and his weary little body, free from all care, floats quietly away into the land of dreams; while the anxious mother feels her heart grow sad and ho 2 )eless with dread forebodings lest the cruel watei-s may never return the husband and father to his loved ones at home. In the succeeding song the genius of the 2)oet reaches a more airy height, and soars into realms of more S 2 iritual 2)oetry:— “The splendor falls on castle w’alls And snowy summits old in story; The long light shakes across the lakes. And the wild cataract leaps in glory. Blow, bugle, blow, set the w ' ild echoes flying. Blow, bugle; answer, echoes, dying, dying, dying. “p hark, O hear! how thin and clear. And tliinner, clearer, farther going! O sweet and far from cliff and scar The horns of Elfland faintly blowing! Blow, let us hear the purple glens replying: Blow, bugle: answer, echoes, dying, dying, dying. “O love, they die in yon rich sky. They faint on hill or field or river: Our eclioes roll from soul to soul, And grow’ forever and forever. Blow, bugle, blow, set the wild echoes flying; And answer echoes, answer, dying, dying, dying.” One sees the stately castle with its shadowy turrets and towers rising majesticallly amid the snow-ca 2 ) 2 )ed 2 )eaks of tlie surrounding mountains, wliile the rich, mellow light of the set¬ ting sun casts weird and flitting shad¬ ows over the gleaming lake at the base of the castle walls. Faintly in the distance is heard the thunder of the rolling torrent as it dashes over the broken rocks below. Suddenly rising above the roar of the cataract come the clear notes of a bugle, and its echoes, reverberating from 2 -)eak to 2 )eak, die away at length in the dim distance. What a vivid is tliis! In marked contrast to the 2 n’eceding poetical strain, follows one no less beautiful; altliough not of so fanciful a style, it has a mournful and 2Jit ' if’ d tone of gloom :— “Home they brought her warrior dead: She nor swoon’d nor utter’d cry: All her maidens watching said ‘fcjhe must weep or she will die.’ “Bose a nurse of ninety years. Set his child upon her knee— Like summer tempest came her tears— ‘Sweet my child f live for thee.’ ” The hall of death with its sable shadows is here re 2 jre ented and all the tokens of mourning. The young wife sitting 2) 16 and motionless is stunned by the sudden blow and the silent agony that finds no vent in tears attests the 2 )oignancy of her inward grief. Finally, like the melancholy refrain of a sad song, comes the closing mournful strain of all these sweet and tender lyrics:— “Ask me no more: thy fate and mine are sealed: I strove against the stream and all in vain: Let the great river take me to the main; No more, dear love, for at a touch 1 yield; Ask me no more.” M. ! ., ’80. Who misses or who wins the prize; Go, lose or conquer as you can; But if you fail, or if you rise. Be each, pray God, a gentleman. —[Epilogue to Dr. Birch and his pupils. Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.—[Confucius. Many of our exchanges seem to be troubled with “rats;” at least, we find the word with an ! in many. We are sorry for them and advise them to hunt iq) some Dick Whittington an l his penny cat to rid them of their trouble. Now the gray scpiirrels and the school editors gather their winter siqi- 2 )ly of “chestnuts,” and often, no doubt, are startled by a sonorous “ping;” the former by the bullet’s quick flight, the latter by the “tintin¬ nabulation of the bells.” It is a sad thing to see so many ill our Se 2 )tember exchanges. How many bright, active young schol¬ ars have been cut off in the S 2 )ring of their life just as the doors of the fu¬ ture seemed about to swing open be¬ fore their eager eyes ! We trust that those of us who are S 2 )ared mny de¬ vote ourselves with the greater zeal to our tasks, and when the “heavy, dark lines” cast their shadows on our names, may that which se 2 iarates them be to our credit. O Crescent of N ew Haven, why waste so much space this Avay? The Messenger is always welcome. Its good print on good paper, its neat arrangement, its interesting and well written articles, and its large size (50 2 )ages), make it the leader of our col¬ lege exchanges. We think its de 2 )art- ment of “College News and Fun” particularly good, and we can always rely U2i iii if for items for our “scissors column.” The School Medium, Vol. I., No. 1, we gladly welcome to our sanctum (that’s a good word, but we havn’t one). Although we read all our ex¬ changes with ])leasure, yet we are, of course, especially interested in the 2 )ublications of the high schools. Therefore this new 2 iaper from North Brookfield is doubly acce 2 “)table. Well done! High School World. You are the best that we receive from the high schools of the West. You say, “We hear now that he has gone to halls more stately, just beyond the limits of St. Paul.” Does that mean Minnea 2 )olis? We dodge. We imag¬ ine that We can see members of the Cicero class anxiously looking iji your columns for mention and hear them exclaiming “ubinam genti- 5 um sum us. L Z Well, well, so this is the Bulletin! all done up in “hiller,” as we heard a little ehild say. If we find a word of j fault. Bulletin, it will be a case of “sour grapes” of the sourest variety. Your ambition has been and is ours, aiid perhaps it may be a reality this year. If your “inexperience” can jiroduce so good a number, we shall await with eager anticipation the “Greatest Literary Feast” advertised on your cover. Pardon us, Latin School Register, for our levity in June. Had the jia- j)er then in our hands been your October number, the remarks would have been uncalled for; but we little country schools, away back in the “forest primeval,” ex| ect more of the great Latin School of Boston, situated at the very focus of Old Sol’s rays, than we received last year. Some classical phrases from the exchange department of the Niagara Index, Vol. XIX., No. 2 : In a horn, cream-fac’d loon, hogwash, lout, ass, hog, cheek, taffy, hash, chuckle-headed, cur, carcass, lunatic. If these are the whispers of “angels,” we say, “Good Lord, deliver us. We are certainly “left:” for here is the “Young Idea” with an outer gar¬ ment of light chocolate (we do not mean a coating of confectionery al¬ though it surely has a very sweet ap- ])earance.) If the present number is a sample of what its editors intend to do this year, we fear that their ])res- ent title will be a case of anachronism (that’s a good word and we’ll look it up as soon as we get this number out) and they will be obliged to invest in this new heading, “The Old Idea.” By the way, does Gloucester furnish her high school principal with a bicy¬ cle, or a horse and carriage, or an ele¬ vated railroad? With a high school quartered, like Gaul, into three halves, a principal must be very numerous to be omnipresent. •:|-PERS0N7iIig.-5=- Bert Gleason, once of ’81, is now a student at the Harvard Law School. Aaron H. Mayhew, ’80, is in the Manufacturers’ National Bank, Bos¬ ton. Ex-Supt. W. E. Hatch and wife passed last Sunday with friends in town. Mary T. Kirby, ’8.3, teacher in the West Street school, has been sick for a short time, and Alice M. Aylward, ’82, is substituting for her. Smilax and Orange Blossoms. The wedding of Mary A. J. Gor¬ man, ’83, and John Walpole occurred Thursday, Oct. 14, at the residence of the groom, where they will reside. A. Trask Woodbury,’80, was mar¬ ried recently to Miss Jennie Hills, a Franklin ladv. % Thomas Nelson, formerly of ’82, was recently married to Miss Fannie Jones of Boston. Maude A. Tougas, once of ’84, and Jules Bousquet of Roxton Falls, P. Q., were married Oct. 11, Rev. J. T. Canavan tying the knot. They will make their home at the home of the gi’oom. Caroline L. Carr, English of ’84, is teaching in Dedham. Otis Holmes, foianerly of ’89, is em¬ ployed in the Hopedale machine shoj). Harry Tilden, ’80, and Ellsworth Nutter, ’88, have entered Eastman’s College, Poughkeejtsie, N. Y. INIartin J. Kelly, ’80, who has until recently been in the j)ublic library, has again entered upon his studies at the Boston Law School. We notice in an advertisement that Jem)ie S. Tufts, ’82, is having marked success in music teaching. We ex¬ tend to her our hearty congratulations. Amasa L. Smith and Leora S. Fair¬ banks, English of ’84, took up the bur¬ den of life together, Tuesday, Oct. 12. The following letter from our prin- ei])al to the class of ’86 will explain itself:— Miss S. Ellen Reed:— Allow me to express to the class of ’86, through you, its secretary, my appreciation of the pleasant surprise 1 received last Thursday, and my hearty thanks for the material expression of your good will. When at home I sit down to my school work and turn your “Danner Revolving Book Case,”— no, not yours, but mine,— memories of other days also revolve before my eyes, and I see in thought the faces of ’86 as distinctly as in the past. God grant that such may be your deeds and such your good names that these moments may, in the fill lire, bring nothing of sorrow to me; but rather the satisfaction of knowing that I have sown some little seed which will grow ' apace and yield its fruit as the years go by. As this gift comes to me after the excite¬ ment of graduation and of the deiiarture from your home of the past four years, 1 think that I may justly consider it a testimonial of your appreciation of my wmrk for you and of my interest in your welfare, and as such, it will ever be treasured “dum supero et ves- cor aura.” Trusting that our pleasant rela¬ tions may never be disturbed, 1 am— Youi former teacher and present friend, H. W. Lull, Oct. 16, 1886. Milford, Mass. The Place to Buy Clothing —AND— MEN’S FURNISHINB 600DS In lit liie New Store of RYAN CARROLL, AT THE NEW CLOTHING STORE, NOVELTIES IN CA,. A rAh Jb A BOYDS’ REEFERS, BOVS’ NEW MARKETS, FINE OVERCOATS. KING BROS. Music Hall Block. B, %J, Qreaaa, Dealer in lidos, llttWfrsi. Real Estate Agency. Property sold and e.xchanged on reasonable terms. 134 Main Street, - - Milford, Mass. THE PAVILION MILLINERY PARLORS Keep a large assortment of PINE MILLINERY AND HAIR GOODS Theatrical Wigs to let. Combings made into Switches. TP. ;H:. MAIfSf, K. P., WTAiAPT. Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Medicines and Physicians Prescriptions a Specialty. P. J. DONOHOE, Assistant. MAIN ST., COR. COURT, MILFORD. Geo. H. Whittemore, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles and Eye-Glasses. Watch, Clock and Jetvelry Repairing. 110 Main Street. Milford. 98 MAIN STREET. L. E. PALES, COUNSELOR at LAW, Alhambra Block. Milford. Dr. R. H. Cochran, ID E ZT T Z ST, Mechanics Block, Milford. -CURRIER KENDALL. ONE PRICE Gentlemen’s Fn.-nishing Goods, HATS, CAPS,TRUNKS,ETC. POST OFFICE BLOCK, MILFORD. TJIEve iK.vIiILiYI lYY. OCTOBER 1886. Published IMonthly During the School Year, BY The Senior Class of the Milford High School. PRINTED BY G. M. BILLINGS. GENERAL EDITORS. AMELIA C. HARRIS and W. PARKHURST. PERSONAL EDITORS. LYDIA F. GOULD and FRED J. AYLWARD. LOCAL IIDITORS. SARAH M. GORMAN and FRANK J. MORIARTY. BUSINESS EDITORS. GRACE W. EASTMAN and MARY E. WHITNEY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (Ten Numbers.) For the Year, . 40 cents ] Single Copies, . 6 cents This paper is for sale at the well-known drug store of J. Allen Rice, where subscriptions for the year wilt also be received, and back numbers can be obtained. Address all communications to THE OAK, LILY AND IVY, Lock Box 137. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post-Office, as second class matter. Editorial. I All our subscribers of last year will receive a copy of Vol. III., No. 2, and Ave expect that they will at once send us their year’s subscription of 40 cents. We have recently seen a collection of autographs of distinguished per¬ sons, and the average handwriting, if the Avork of the scholars of our lower grade graniniar schools, would dis¬ grace them. This tpiestion seems pertinent: Has any one in active busi¬ ness or political life any right to so mutilate and distort tlie scrijit alpha¬ bet that it requires the skilled eye of a confidential clerk, some Daniel, to decipher Avhat has been written]; ' If A’ocal sounds Avhich cannot be under¬ stood are not articulate siieech, ought “hen tracks” to pass for writing? AVe wonder if a board of registration could so stretch their consciences as to accejit some of these scrawls as an evidence of an ability to write! Some one has said: “AA hen any man has true literary ability, we are interested in what he says, and readi¬ ly remember it in association with our sense of his character.” lie therefore concludeil that Burke, and AVebster, and Lincoln had this jieculiar quality of mind, and with reason, Ave think,— providing this is a correct standard of judgment,—,for Avhere is the school¬ boy who cannot quote passages from these authors Avdiich not only interest, but also are characteristic of the writ¬ er? Z The manner of teacliing at the present time is strangely different from that in days gone by. Now, if you possess yourself with the idea of the lesson and recite it in your own words, it is considered a good recitation. But a score of years ago to vary the words of the book in a recitation would call for half the figure eight. A little incident will illustrate: Some years ago a good committee man on Ids round of duty visited a school and called for a class in Geogra])hy. The class Avuis soon marshaled to the front with toes touching a crack in the door, arms folded, and he.ads erect (all this a ])art of the expected discipline). The Avorthy functionary was notified that all Avas ready; he at once placed the index finger on the first Avord of the lesson and told the head scholar to begin; he Avent bravely on for a short time, Avhen a hard word staggered him, and the next boy took it without delay and so on through the class until the lesson was finished. Meanwhile our school-director had been carefully keeping his ])lace without lifting his eyes. At the close of the exercise his face beamed with satisfac¬ tion ; his pet theory Avas a success; a recitation word for Avord from trie book AA’ithout a failure so far as he knew. But many a delinquent that day smiled at his own adroit nudge for the next boy to go on Avith the les¬ son, Avhich was apparently such a suc¬ cess. __ One of the best ways of remember¬ ing dates is to try and associate sever¬ al events, and then find among our well-known author’s a verse or stanza, or rely uiion our own invention to make a jingle or doggei’el, to fix the group in mind. We know of no better illustration of this practice than the following lines of Oliver AVendell Holmes in that familiar old piece. The One-Hoss Shay, Avhich will fix in the mind, without apparent effort, four- facts— Seventeen hundred and fifty-five Georgius Secundus was vhen alive,— Snuffy old drone from the German hive. That was the year that LUbon-town Saw the earth open and gulp her dosvn, And BraddocFs army was done so brown, Left witliout a scalp to its crown. It Avas on the terrible Earthquake-day, That the Deacon finished the one-hoss shay. AYe call to mind pictui’cs in the old geographies, which Ave used in our grammar-school days, of magnificent cathedrals Avith tOAvering spires Avhich jiiei’ced the azure blue and other jilaces too numerous to mention. Well, we used to wonder at the “ten-footers,” the “lean-to’s,” the huts, hovels and the like which surrounded them, and thought of our OAvn land with jiride. This pride, hoAvever, has been a little shaken during the last year by the remarks of our friends from other ])laces Avhen admiring our beautiful Memorial Hall. The situation and surroundings always i-equire consider¬ able explanation, and w e have often felt that it was not com[� leteIy satis¬ factory to said visitors. We suggest that the ladies’ societies of the differ¬ ent churches combine their talents and “work” a screen for the south¬ west corner Avhich is by far the most objectionable to eye and nose. Our principal has tried to arouse an interest in good literature by offering an additional mark to every one of the Geology class who will give jiroof that lie has re.ad Bulwer’s Last Days of Pompeii. Our teacher thinks that Ave may tlien have a better realization of the awfulness of volcanic action and the change that such action may cause in the external appearance of our earth. AVe are indebted to Mr. Lemuel Mellett for a piece of lava for our geological cabinet, to Mr. George Crofton for three jiieces of polished marble from A ermont and New Y ' ork, and to B. G. Severance, ’90, for an arroAv head and jiieces of asbestos. As this is the only way in which our collection will probably be increased, Ave hope that all those interested in the school Avill remember us if they have several specimens of the same nature. AYe are proud to say that there are at least 50 live business men in this toAvn. For proof of this statement read the “ads” in the (). L. and I. Although the scientists tell us that jiaper is a bad conductor of heat, they Avell know that it is a most excellent conductor of business interests, and is conducive to a surplus on the credit side of their accounts. To those who unfortunately (for them) did not ac¬ cept oui’ generous offer of spaue or a small consideration we present the following: “liobert Bonner, who made a fortune in four years out of the NeAv Y’ork Ledger, atti’ibutes his success entirely to his persistent, repeated and generous advertising.” In the October Century Ave noticed the folloAving in the article on the Kemington Tyi ewriter : “All manu¬ factures attract talent, and in this great Avorkshoji are some of the most skilled and intelligent workmen in the country. The finishing and alignment work is performed by young men, graduates of the high schools because the Avork demands more than trained hands. It requires a trained mind , and in this res[)act the Manufacturing Company have been Avise in securing o -A. ik: . the best talent, on the principle that it is a better business policy to make a first-rate machine than to make a cheap machine,” As this article was evidently written for an “ad,” we sup¬ pose that the above italicized words are true. They (certainly are a great compliment to the high schools of the country and give at least one answer to the oft-repeated question, “What is the value of a high school education?” There has been an “ad” in one of the Boston dailies recently which seemed to us to be perfectly ridicu¬ lous. When a firm is reduced to such straits that it is oliliged to quote from the “text of the Apostle Paul” (“Hold fast that which is good”) to sell its “Old Bourbon and Pure Rye,” it’s about time to close out the business. We siqipose that each bottle is accom¬ panied by an appropriate verse. Our principal tried a new method on our last composition day. The school is so large for three teachers that he tried to do the “double act” of the old proverb relating to the dis¬ astrous effect of one stone and two birds. The composition subjects were based upon a particular study of each class. The subjects, paragraphs and topics were placed upon the board a week before, and on the writing day no notes or books were permitted. This exercise was then marked for the regular composition, and also as an ex¬ amination in the ]� articular studies. No one cotdd offer the usual excuse,— “Don’t know anything to write”,—for several reference books were placed at our disposal. The poet sang, “Nothing but leaves!” Could it have been of autumn that he caroled? How beautiful are the woods when the first frosty nights have touched the maj)les and oaks 1 with tints of crimson and golden glory. The fields now cast aside their 1 sombre green and are decked with a 1 more radiant garb. Here a clump of wild sumach reaching out its long¬ leaved branches dyed with yellow and red, and capped with closely clustered berries . Yonder a clumsy wall now made ])ictures(jue by the variegated ivy and woodbine. The hoary clema¬ tis also lends its beauty. Even tlie blacikberry vine has its charms as the passing season lays its hand upon it. 1 Leaves need not be a joy but for the j moment, as the bright branches are free to all to deck the walls of the home and schoolroom. As autumn wanes, how jileasant to a lover of na¬ ture are the bright relics of the past. Some one has jiithily said: Gents wear pants; but gentlemen, jianta- loons. 1 third class in Drawing have fin¬ ished the first book in geometrical fig- Wo are sevon-tecn.” . ' ' . ' ' is ' O ' is are to be , , 11 ,,., formed, one m instrumental perspec- Here s to the health of 87. tive, a second in free hand and the Read the new Eastman College third will continue the previous work “ad.” in the second book. The average age of the new class is n £ 4.1 1 • 14 1-‘2 vpmi-q” Once again the top of the cabinet ‘ . TXT f • blossoms like a June garden (?) and Consult 1 hysiology lY. for their this year, no doubt, the protection recipe foi making lard. offered by the new curtain will give “A silver service? why,—er—ura, more satisfactory results than the last, let’s see— 0 , a fork, and knife and 1 t-. spoon.”_See Yiro-il II. members of the Physical Geog- The sentence ‘ No it is onnositinn ” recently met in the yard is n 1. JNo It 18 opposition, ofMr. Eben Brown in Hollis street, is a palindrome, reading the same 1 , 1 1 i • 1 „ 1 r 1 fo look at the moon through his te e- backward and forward. 4 j.., , 1 scope. Afterwards they were invited Average age of the young men, dito the house where he gave a vivid 16 1-6 } eais; of the young ladies, descri]� tion of the phases with the assis- 17 1-6 years; of the class, 16 1-2 years, tance of his well-known orrery. It A motto for the box in the boy’s was of great profit to the class, and coat room; “Intaminatisfidget honori Mr. Brown has their hearty thanks. bus.” See Horace, Liber III., Ode ‘J. „ , xxr • t , On Mondays we have our regular VV e were informed the other dav n + • 1 i .. P 4 . 1 . that Hannibal o.ossed the Alns with 1 og of the canno., in -ZU B, C. f ' ' ' ’’? ® “ ' ' f . 1 y ' ' ®- have “as mucli right to be right as leacher: “Give me that in which anj’other man,” aWhe G. A. T., Dan- you admire yourself.” Young man; iel Pratt, used to say when defining “I don t know. Mirabile dictu. woman suffrage, and declaim just like A little boy on hearing the passage, the boys—only a great deal better, “the hairs of your head are all num- generally speaking. The first and bered,” said : “Mamma, pull out a hair second classes sjiend part of the time and see what number it is.” studying gesticulation. ’ Thei-e is great excitement among . ! ? piocuiing the book- the boys about a ball game which is iincipal Lull, and being played between two picked wsi 0 expiess t leii t lanks to him nines; one from the first and second through our columns. A peculiar fact: Only one young fourth. The losing nine is to buy a lady’s name beyond H in the first foot-ball for common use later in the class. VVe cannot say what may be term. The game is played at reciss true later. Perhaps tliey will all be time and it is doubtful whether the in the unknown letters—X, Y and Z— weather will permit its completion, in other days. Oui- electneal apparatus l.as lust Solomon boon increased by the eiobe, socket T n ? l no-’ f- and carbon of an incandescent lioht, ' yo « “chestnut bells in hts the gift of one of our advertisers: J ' ’“y to re- D Crosbv peat some of his favorite proverbs to his ' , . numerous family; for example; “For f discovered wisdom is better—” jiing! “A wise that all wool clothing would be too son maketh—’’ping! ping! “Better waim toi the coming season; also is a dinner of herbs—” ping! ping! that light coloied clothing would be pjng ! Although Solomon had a wide .suitable foi wintei wear, as it would reputation for wisdom, yet he never keep off the heat. knew the utter absurdity of this latest Two books, Dicken.s’ History of freak of man’s inventive genius. England and Anderson’s Tales, were offered by our principal as prizes to niGIl SCHOOL the scholars who obtained the largest number of subscribers for the O. L. ERETT CHENEY, Dr. 1. JMiss Harris, ’87, obtained the To Ilarper’ Weekly to Dec. 25,’80, .$1.44 larger number and had her choice of ® . ‘‘ the books. JMiss Glaflin, 87, received “ itoston .loiirnal “ “ i on the other. “ Boston Globe “ “ i.(to The Republican party is evidently 8730 intending to set its Ames high tins Received payment, Oct. 11, ' EVERETT CHENEY. T XXjIZT. Buy Ladies’ and Misses’ liCKEfS WRiPS NEAVMARKETS, DRESS GOODS, Etc. of J- E, HICKEE, 138 MAIN STREET - - MILFORD. PURE DRUCS AND MEDICINES AT LAxMSON’S BHAR.MACY. Try Lamsoii’s Cough Syrup at 25 and 35 Cents a bottle. Your money refunded if it does not relieve. Corner of Main and Exchange Sts. GO TO O. IMI. To Purchase PICTURE FRAMES Of all kinds. A large assortment of Mouldings on hand. Milford Variety Store. Newspapers, Periodicals, Toys, Etc, Headquarters lor Boston Daily and Sunday Papers, EvGrett ChGnGy 136 Main Street, Milford. -FOR FINE- BOOTS. SHOES, -AND- SLIPPERS In all the Leading Styles, go to R. P. HADLEY’S 123 Nlain Street, Milford. DENTIST GEO. L. COOKE, D. D. S. Rooms over Milford National Bank, 178 MAIN STREET, - - MILFORD. C. F. WIGHT, TUNER AND REPAIRER OF t PI71N05 71NU Warerooms in Washington Block, Milford. | Church Organ Tuning a Specialty. ELDREDGE BEATTEY, HOUSE PAINTERS and PAPER HANGERS, And Dealers in Doors, .Sash, Rlinds, AVindow Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnish, Putty, Curtain Fixtures, IVimlow Shades and Paper Hangings. 133 Main Street, - - - Milford, Mass SIT FOR Y O UR AT lOO MAIN STREET, MILFORD, AT E. L. WILLIS,. (Continued.) CANOEING ON MEMPHREMAGOG. With Rambling Remarks. Wednesday, August 4. The day oiiened like yesterday, hut not so cold. Rain, then sun, then rain a?id sun ! The verdure of the o|)})Osite hills, liow ' ever, seemed to thrive under it and grow beautiful in all the shades of green, from light to dai k. Add farm-houses and thrifty barns, half hidden here and there among trees; add fields of grass, grain and corn on tlie steep hillsides, and it was a jiictnre to delight the eye of—at least, onr amateur pliotogra])her. The camera was brought out, and during the jieriods of simshine, the bright rays became onr servants and jirinted njion the prejiared plates jiietiires of Sandy Cam]) and of New])ort with the hills beyond—a source of ])leasnre to ns in other days, and the best souvenirs of our outing. We had a good chance to test tlie water shedding projierties of our tent during tlie last 24 hours. It is made of unbleached cotton cloth treated to a coat of jiarafline dissolved in benzine; it is very light, weighing only a few jiounds, and does not allow a droji of water to jienetrate its material. One side is always o])en, thus insuring sjilendid ventilation. Wha ' t a tonic for the blood this camping out is ! How refreshing our slumbers, be the beds never so hard ! With wliat alacrity do we assemble ourselves for meals, regular and irregular! Then, ivhat freedom from the cares of civilized life, (including “hiled” shirts and stiff collars,) from the opjiressive laws of fashion and etiquette, from the tyranny of bell and whistle! No cars to lose, no fi.xed time to rise from bed, a general letting down, so to sjieak, a complete don’t cai-e feeling! We used to read, with feelings of contempt, of “Lo, the poor Indian,” who squatted before his tent, enveloped in clouds of tobacco smoke, while his beastly squaw (we beg pardon—while his squaw like a beast) “toiled and spun” for her lord’s pleasure. But now we can sympathize with the noble red man ; in fact, we think we might make very fine specimens of In¬ dians. We have already found it an exertion lo do anything—especially to do dishes, to tell the truth, even to comb onr hair; we cannot say to vnash ourselves, for a careless step on a s]i])j)ery rock often removes all exertion in that direction. In fine, we are ready to bet our last election hat that even the American citizen, proud of his loving ])rotection of wife and children, would soon degenerate under similar conditions. We voted by a majority of tivo to await settled weather here. We were somewhat disapj)ointed, as we were anxious to see the “beyond;” but surely a quiet, restful day with a good book is not the worst of evils. The stillness was sometimes broken by the noisy paddle-wheels of a steamer, or the short, sharj) puffing of a pigmy craft, pushing before it, or towing behind, a great load of logs for the mills at the head of the lake. Besides a steam yacht or two, there are two lai-ge steamers which ply upon the lake; the larger, an iron built boat, “Lady of the Lake” (we presume an Amazon lady, as she carries upon her bowsprit a battle-axe) ; the smaller, the “Mountain Maid,” a young and vigorous maid, that seemed to be a general favorite. How easy it is for the imagination to make sounds “articulate speaking!” This is particularly true of bells, esjiecially in the night time. Another pe¬ culiarity is, that when the sound has once seemed to say a definite thing, then it is so evident to yon that it seems veiy strange that others do not hear the same thing. Tlie cause of this “ramble” was the ])ufiing just men¬ tioned. A spunky little tug, seemingly overloaded, by its energetic puffs seemed to be saying something in a very decided manner; and so we dropped onr books to watch it and translate its complaint. All at once an old duet, “Master and Scholar,” came to mind, an then it seemed so |dain: “I-can’t- do-it”—“Only-try-it”—and so on for an hour, until we were heartily tii’ed ; but still beyond the point and out of sight, ive could hear that gaiTulons monologue. From the imagination, let ns turn to the sterner realities of life and sew on a button. No “ramble” this time, for either of us can do it, as we were onr mother’s eldest daughters. That button will stai ivhere it can do the most good; for the sewing ceased when the holes had disaj)])eared. With the sinking sun the waves began to s])read out, and we indulged in a paddle to Newport to mail letters. The distance on water is very de- ce])tive, even ivhen yon think yon appreciate the fact; and what seemed only a mile was a hard pull of forty minutes. Everything seemed to indicate a fine day for the morrow, and so, leaving a good fire, we turned in for an early start in the morning. Just as we were in the first stages of sleej), the ivind shifted and blew the smoke directly in¬ to the tent. It drove out all animal life, including ourselves, :md we con¬ cluded to dispense with a fire for a time. Z V IT . t Thursday, August 5. Today tlie sun came to stay, and after a hurried breakfast of griddle- cakes, fried eggs, and coffee (milk sour), we were off for the Canada line, which we crossed without any concussion—in fact, found it imaginary in more senses than one. We trolled, on the way over and down the western shore, and caught enough fish for a chowder dinner and a fry for su])i)er. It seemed strange to say dov ' n, as we were jiaddling towards the north, away from home, but it was down the lake. Passed the first lighthouse on our way down, a rough, four-sided structure. There are upwards of ten of these along shore, but we saw only one, located off the shore. Our dining-place was so well adapted for a camj), and it was so late in the day, that we stopped there for the night. Three large butternut trees stood ujion the edge of a low bank, with a grassy plat under their wide-spreading branches for our tent. Near by, a little brook furnished us clear, cool water—little at this time of the year; but a wild, rocky cut in the wooded hill further u]) its course, was proof of what it could be in time of freshet. Several great logs upon the shore made a good landing ))lace. We spent our first foreign coin today at a farm-house up above our heads. The land in the rear of the camp rises so abrui)tly that when one has climbed the iieight and looked off over the lake, our cam]) is as lost to his eye as the dog at the feet of an alderman to his master’s eyes. On a ])revious tri]) to Nova Scotia, we had been obliged to discount some of our money, and so this year we took the ])reeaution of carrying with us Canada change; but it was unnecessary, as anything will ])ass here—except buttons. (Milk five cents ])er quart,for example.) Our early camping gave us a quiet fish¬ ing time just at dusk. Views of camp and flume, one from the brow of the hill, and an instantaneous of the “Lady of the Lake,” were added to our collec¬ tion. With gratitude for the q)rotectioii of the trees, we christened (with black tea) our camp. Three Trees. While we were ])reparing dinner today, two visitors, “to the countryborn” entertained us with thrilling stories of the Ulegal catching of inuskallonge—in theii’ vernacular, “longes”—in the closed season, and of pursuits and escapes when hard pressed by the Dominion officer. {To he Continued.) •o a flS 4) § f-o CuP g L u 8 1- o a S s.a ' oi O-TJ’D I- I . CC B3 2 “ oj S Sc s M u O c — — 4 S 5 ' - . ft o ? o E o .. « cS ' g g ;i§ ? 6lO SS C C g-B § c. „ o S3Ug feu 2 S P . a o .,u Ss •g -sx “•2 8 0 c 2 flj ® ® jz H CO 5 o 4 C r?•“ ® cc i ■ a o e c c .s S O 4 Saa c, 8 o ' ® “5 C-- _faj (CW ?j 3 6©“I-S .mn ii ll s SIP c®B|| K xfeasg oi |o S i- or S i8,x:-iS52 O tS-px 5ayfe5tase grff, a-i£ ' §« S5 CS es bZ u ••i s BUY Y O U U EIBBONS. LACE AND SMALL WARES, WHAT SHALL WE PLVT? OF G. T. FALES CO., IdJf Main St., Milford. COOK BROS., Ljii.o i.eo 1 1 0 c O i i.e «, And buy them at the BOSTON GROCERY TEA HOUSE J. D. CROSBY. DEAI.EKS IN Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. IlaiTiB cure.3 by ourselves and Home-made Sausages. Market, Main Street. 8. A. COOK. 8. 8. COOK. A CHOICE DINE OF Plush Ornaments 1 Arraseiie, Chenille, Floss and all other articles I Suitable for Xeedle V ' ’ork. N. B.—Instructions given in Kensington and Eustro Painting by I MLS. IL AYLWAIM), 1 Orant Block, ui stairs, - - Milford. G- ■w ' - t7;7-ixjO oZZ HAS THE MOST Complete Assortment of the Latest Novelties IN GOLD PENS, PENCILS, Fountain and Stylographic Pens at the Lowest Prices. HENRY S. CUSHMAN, Manufacturer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. Also on band, Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, Storm Covers, Whips, Lap Robes, Horse Collars, Etc. 11 Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. 76 MAIN ST., MILFORD. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in DlamoMs, Watclies, .Cloclts aat Jewelry, 132 Main St., Milford. MORGAN’S PHARMACY. Sponges, Gums, Oils and Alcohol. CHOICE FANCY GOODS. MORSE ' S ASPARAGUS KIDNEY CURE, MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE. MUSIC HALL BLOCK, - - MILFORD. H. N. DAY, D. D. S, SiArg-eoin. HDentist, Alhambra Block, Milford. Office Hours: - - 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. CLAFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers of CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A. Clatlin Co., 116 Church St. B. IL SPAULDING, MANUFACTURER OF Men’s, Boys’ acl CMMreu’s Sfraw Goois Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford, JIass. Salesrooms, 625 Broadway, New York. DR. GEO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, A T 168 Main Street, Milford. T. C. EASTMAN, ManiifncUirer of . ll Kinds of BOOT AND SHOE BOXES AND BAND BOXES - FOR- STRAW GOODS. -A LSO- I ' laiii and E’aiicy I’aper Boxes. Mill, Corner of Central and Depot Street, Milford HiZL-y J lSriD I DR. FLATLEY’fcOU H SYRUPS The Best in the World. Every Bottle W arrauted. Made By T. XjXjEHST leiCE, 116 Main Street, Milford, Mass. WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL WEAR. B. E. HARRIS, CLOTHIER. The Best and Cheapest place to buy FRUITS AND CONFECTIONERY IS AT J. W. ROBERTS’. Cake and Ice Cream constantly on hand. AVedding Cake a Specialty. THAYER’S BLOCK. Main Street, Milford, Mass. itimmiugs and Invris Bourne’s is the place to find the best assortment of Dress Trimmings and Kid Gloves in town. In¬ fant’s goods of every description. W. m. BOBRNE 00. 106 Main Street, Milford, Mass. MILFORD FLORIST. Fresh Out Flowers Constantly on hand. Special attention paid to all kinds of floral work. Greenhouses and residence on Church Place. a-- IF. Dealer in IN dl E JL T S ! AXD PROVISIONS, Fruits, Vegetables, Butter, Eggs, Etc. Also, home- cured Hams and home-made Sausages. 33 Exchange Street. Heath Brothers, FASHIONABLE TAILORS, 118 Main Street, Milford. BTjir -sroxji?, DRY GOODS AND SMALL WARES AT 166 MAIN STREET, OF COBURN 0 LM STEAD. C.A.X,Ii A.T T. 79 MAIN STREET, MILFORD, For a large assortment of CONFECTIONERY AND FRUIT. All Ice Cream orders for parties and church fairs will be promptly attended to. Prices as low as the lowest. “Active shears gather no rust.” Who’s seen iny day? ’Tis gone away. Nor left a trace In any place. If I eon Id only find Its footfall in some mind,— Some spirit-waters stirred By wand of deed or word,— I should not stand at shadowy eve, And for my day so grieve and grieve. —[Emma Burt. Ghent is built on twenty-six islands, Amsterdam on ninety, and Venice on eighty. The number of asteroids has been increased tliis month by a recent dis¬ covery to 260, ‘‘After my death you will find Calais written upon my heart,” said the hum¬ bled English Mary. Prof, (to Sub.-Fresh): “Can you tell me from what race Napoleon came?” S. F.: “Of Corsican.” The heraldic device of the Smith family of Virginia is said to be a club flush and the motto, “Thus doth Poker-haunt-us.” If you have a friend tliat will rc- jirove your faults and foibles, consider you enjoy a blessing which the king uj)on his throne cannot liave.—[Maun. Teacher in Mechanical Department: “How is a stove pipe made, sir ?” Student: “Take a long cylindrical hole and wrap a piece of sheet iron around it.” Men ai ' e born histories, unopened, unre adable; nevertheless, every man born into this life brings down some¬ thing of his father and something of his mother, with a new mixture made by the mingling of the two.—[Henry Ward Beecher. The cost of an express train cars is:— Engine and tender. Baggage car, .... Postal car, .... Smoker, .... 2 ordinary passenger cars, |1U,U00, . . . 3 Palace cars, $15,000 of eight $20,500 1,000 2,000 5,000 20,000 45,000 Total cost, $83,000 Our grand system of education is a twin bulwark witli the church, guard¬ ing and protecting the interests of our loved land. So long as vve keep these we need not— “Heed the skeptic’s puny hands While near the school the church spire stands; Nor fear the blinded bigot’s rule Wliile near the church spire stands the school.” —[Eastman Business College. A. L SMITH, Livery, Sale and Boarding STABLE. First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central Street, - - MILFORD, MASS. JESSE A. TAFT, ATTORKEY ARE COUNSELLOR AT LAW, IRVING BLOCK, OPP. POST OFFICE, Milford, Mass. C. B. THOMPSON, Has the largest and most complete stock of Chil¬ dren’s and Misses’ kid and goat In heeled, spring heeled and common sense to be found any where. Prices are very low. Invite all to call. 114 Main Street. - - Milford. GEORGE G. PARKER, Attorney Counsellor at La,w No. 2 Washington Block, Milford. H. 0. SNELL. Dealer in MEATS AND PROVISIONS Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Also, home-cured hams, and home-made sausages. 64 Main Street, - - Milford. DEALER IX Carpetings, Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, Paper Hangings, Upholstery Goods, Chamber Sets, Etc. 160 and 162 Main Street, - - Milford, Maes. A. S. Tuttle Co., DEALERS IN GLASS, TIN, and WOODEN WARE. 91 and 94 Main Street. A 8. TUTTLE. H.J. DEARIXG. INSURANCE, LAW SINE FLAW, Veni, Vide, Ridens Lee. VoL. III. • MILFORD, MASS., NOVEMBER, 1886. No. 3 November. No sun—no moon! No morn—no noon— No dawn—no dust—no ]iropcr time of day— No sky—no earthly view— No distance looking blue— No road—no street—no “t’other side the way”— No end to any Eow— No indications where the Crescents go— No top to any steeple— No recognitions of familiar people— No courtesies for showing’em— No knowing ’em! No travelling at all—no locomotion. No inkling of the way—no notion— “No go”—by land or ocean— No mail—no post— No news from any foreign coast— No park—no ring—no afternoon gentility— No company—no nobility— No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease. No comfortable feel in any member— No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees. No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds, November! Thomas Hood. Jo, The Crossihg-Sweep. Thoro v:is an inquest in progress one winter’s morning, tit the Sol’s Anns, an inn in Cook’s Court, near Ciitinjery Lane, London. A man hiid been found detid in his room, and the coroner was ctilled. A poor hoy, with whom the dead man wtis known to have been friendIv, wuis summoned to give his evidence. He w:is brought in, very ragged, very dirty, very for¬ lorn. But, before he could testify, he must answer a few jireliminary ques¬ tions. “Name, Jo. Nothin r else as he knows on. Don’t know that every- l)ody has two names. Never ht erd of siudi a thiid-:. Don’t know that Jo is short for a longer name. Thinks its long enough for him. lie don’t find no fault with it. Sjiell it? lie can’t S|)el! it. No father, no mother, no friends. Never been to school. What’s home? Knows a broom’s a bi-oom and knows it’s wicked to tell a lie. Don’t recollect who told him about the broom, or about the lie, but knows both. Can’t exactly say wliat’ll be done to him arter he’s dead if he tells a lie to the gentlemen here, but believes it’ll be something very bad, to punish him, and serve him right,—and so he’ll tell the truth.” Such was the ignorance of Jo, the crossing-sweep. But that very igno¬ rance helps to make Jo one of the most touching and pathetic of all the numerous characters in the works of Dickens. Placed by fortune in the worst conditions of life, among the wretched poor of a large city, de¬ graded, maltreated, informed, stunted alike in body and mind, tliat he was not more ignorant than represented is the wonder. Poor in evei-ything (Le, Jo was rich in gratitude; the thank¬ fulness with which he received a kind deed was one of the best traits of his character. How strangely the Fates mingle and ho))elessly entangle the threads of life in this great world! Surely they must have been es])ecially unpropi- tious when they interwove the life of Jo, the jK)or, ignorant crossing-swee])- er, with that of Lady Dedlock, the beautiful queen of society! In some unfortunate way, Jo be¬ comes possessed of knowledge which threatened the peace and happiness of this ])roud lady, and thenceforth, le is k pt c-ontinually ' ‘ino ii’ on.” Driven from ])lac.e to place; exposed to every inclemency of wind and weather; homeless, friendless and forlorn; an outcast and beggar; not knowing in the morning where he vshall lay his head at night; always haunted by fear of the stern detective, his persecutor; skulking in by-ways and allevs, avoiding even those who would befriend him—what a life he led! What an existence to drag out! Who does not pity him! How j)atient and grateful he was through all his last sickness, contract¬ ed by exposure and starvation in his wanderings! How sad the death of such a one, so ignorant of things Divine! Dean Ramsey once wrote in a letter to a friend: “We have been reading ‘Bleak House’ aloud. Surely it is one of Dickens’ most powerful and success¬ ful! What a triumph is Jo! Un¬ cultured nature is there indeed; the intimations of true heart feelings, the glimmerings of higher feeling, all are there; but everything still consistent and in harmony. Wonderful is the genius that can show all this, yet keep it only and really part of the charac¬ ter itself, low or common as it may be, and use no morbid or fictitious color¬ ing. To my mind nothing in the field of fiction is to be found in English Literature surpassing the death of Jo!” Many will probably agree wdth the dean in this last opinion. There are few more touching scenes than the death of this j)oor little street-waif. Just before he dies he asks to be buried beside his unknown friend, to whose inquest he had been summoned. “ ‘Will you ])romise to have me took there, sir, and laid along with him?’ “ ‘1 will, indeed, Jo.’ “‘Thank’ee, sir! Thank’ee! They’ll have to get the key of the gate afore they can take me in; for it’s alius locked; and there’s a step there, as I used to clean with my broorn. It’s turned very dark, sir. It there any liglit a-comin’?’ “‘It is coming fast, Jo.’ “Fast. The rugged road is « -I very near its end. “‘Jo, my pooi fellow!’ “‘I hear ye, sir, in the dark; but I’m a-gropin’, a-gro[)in’; let me catch hold of your hand.’ “‘Jo, can you say what I say?’ “‘I’ll say anythitdv as you say, sir, for I know it’s good.’ “‘Our Father.’ O IC “ ‘Our Father!—yes, that’s wery good sir.’ “ ‘Which art in Heaven.’ “ ‘Art in Heaven. Is the light a- cotnin’, sir?’ “ ‘It is close at hand. Hallowed be Thy name.’ “ ‘Hallowed he—Thy—’ “The light is come upon the dark, benighted way. Dead! Dead, your majesty. Dead, my lords and gentle¬ men. Dead, right reverends and wi-ong reverends of every oi ' der. Dead, men and women, born with heavenly com))assion in your hearts. And dying thus around us every day.” M. L. G., ’86. Man’s Debt to the Ocean. What does man owe to that vast sheet of water encircling the conti¬ nents, which the gentlest breeze that fans its cheek, the sunbeam and the microscopic insect may set instantly in motion! And yet, were it solidified, man, aided by all his mechanical con¬ trivances, could not move it an inch in centuries. For products belonging to all three kingdoms of nature, the animal, vege¬ table and mineral, is he indebted to the ocean. Chief among the animal products is the fish which is obtained from its waters. Not only does this furnish food for man, but also materi¬ als which he can utilize in many ways, as bone, glue, isinglass and oil. To the ocean are those indebted whose labor requires the use of spon¬ ges, and when we consider the difficult and perilous manner in which these ar¬ ticles are obtained, it is surprising that they can be purchased at so low a price. Among the vegetable products are Irish moss, which is used in cooking, and the seaweed which is left ot� the shore after the ebbing of the tide. This is sometimes utilized as a fuel, but oftener as a fertilizer ; and chlo¬ rine, bromine and iodine, which man uses for bleaching and disinfecting purposes, for medicine and in pho¬ tography, are obtained from it. Of its mineral products, salt is an extensively used and indispensa¬ ble article. It is so abundant in the ocean, that, were it all precipita¬ ted and spread out equally over the Northern half of this continent, it would cover the ground to the depth of a mile. Let the poet sjjeak of others:— “Deep in the wave is a coral grove, Where the purple mullet and gold-fish rove, Where the sea-flower spreads its leaves of ' blue, That never are wet with the falling dew. But in bright and changeful beauty shine. Far down in the green and glassy brine. The floor is of sand like the mountain drift. And the pearl-shells spangle the flinty snow; From coral rocks the sea-plants lift Tiieir boughs, where the tides and billows flow. ' ’ These tiny polyps are cajtnble of constructing whole isl.ands and reefs from the lime dissolved and carried y the rivers into the ocean ; in fact, the inhabitants of Florida owe the greater j):irt of ' the very foundation upon whieh they are living to these poly])s. Theix is also tlu; i)recious coral, especially the rose ])ink, which is highly valued for ornamental pur¬ poses. The ocean is the great reservoir of the waste products ol the land, all cities aiming to have their sewage finally reach this body of water, ifi whose depths it loses all its fatal ])owers of gi ' rminating contagious dis¬ eases. The sun’s rays evaporate some of the water of the ocean, and the invisible vapor, rising and con¬ densing in the coolei’ atmos])here of the upper air, be(aames a cloud. On the wings of the wiml the cloud is wafted o ver the land, finally falling as rain or snow, ju ' omoting vegetation and cleansing the air through whieh it ])asses. Thus we m.iy consider the ocean the great purifier of the world. In the ocean are warm and cold cur¬ rents fiowing in every direction, each one having some special service to perform. By far the most important of these is the Gulf Stream, which means life and sustenance to nations. ' Phink, for instance, of inhabitants of Ii-eland cultivating the fields, while Labrador, in nearly the same latitude, is clotheil with the mantle of snow. 1 hink of the harbors of Newfound¬ land frozen as late as June, while those of England are kept open by the Gulf Stream even in the dead of win¬ ter. To the inhabitants of the tori-id zone currents proceeding from the po hii ' seas bring a I ' efreshing coolness, which to some extent offsets the scorching heat of the sun. We ai‘e indebte l to the ocean for the facility of establishing relations between the inhabitants of different countries, and the more irregular the country, (Euro])e, for exam])le,) the more civilized will its inhabitants be, for they have freer access to one an¬ other. By enabling exchanges and tr.-msportation of all kinds to be cai-- ried on, and l)y aiding interchange of ideas as well as ])roducts, it stimulates invention, enlarges the field for indus¬ trial genius, and, in fact, it is the soul, of commerce, of which civilization is the offspring. c. l. s., ’86. “Dneo, dneere,” said the maid, “1 can’t go on, and I’m afraid I never can think what the perfect should be, But the supine, J’m sure, is. da kiss me.” —[U. S. Annual. 1 This month Ave find s])read out be¬ fore us 58 exch.anges. This number does not include both the copies sent us from those schools which issue a semi-monthly, d’hese exchanges rep¬ resent schools from Nova Scotia in the east to the longitude of Western Dakota, Kansas and Texa.s in the west, ;md they .everywhere tell of the ever incretising interest in .all things pe. t iniiig to e liu a’ional matters. It .augurs well for the country when its younger sons an 1 daughters are so thoroughly .alive to the growth of the school privileges, and seem so thor¬ oughly to appreci.ate the .advantages offeiaal, as is evinced by the expres¬ sion of oj)inion in the numerous high school, .ac.ademy and college ])ublica- tions. Editing such ])apers has many dis¬ cour, igtanents, and therefore the sim¬ ple fact that any school has sufficient enterprise and perseverance to ])ublish a sclu)ol journal, is of itself worthy of commendation and should be constant¬ ly kept in mind by the editors of the larger and wealthier schools. We are not so (‘gotistic as to think we aie at or ne.ar the head; nor so “’umble” as to think that we are at the foot. We are doing our best, however, and ti-ying to merit the ajiprecialion of our exchanges bv our intentions, it not bv their fulfilment. The mistakes of those below us are very obi ious to u.s, and we have no doubt that our supe¬ riors can say the same of us. To these rambling remarks, then, let us add a little lesson in regard to the e.v- change column: First, that one copy of a paper is not a jiroper criterion for judgment; for it frequently happens that one department crowds another, as in a particular issue th.it there is :i dearth of “locals,” but an overflow in “personals.” Second, that the papers of the country towns must depend largely on “ads” for running expenses and therefore the sacrifice of space, paradoxical as it may seem, means the life of the paper. Third, be careful and not critizise your neighbor for a fault which is more noticeable in your¬ self. (We have an example before us of such criticism.) Fourth, do not -“enough copv,” did you say? Thanks. Massachusetts leads off this month with l‘J;iMaine follows with 5; New Il.-mipshire and New York with 8; Con¬ necticut, Pennsylvania, Indiami, Iowa, Kentucky, Virginia, Mis.souri, Michi¬ gan, Kansas, with‘2; New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Ohio, ' Pexa ' s, North Carolina, Minne.sota, Dakota, District of Columbia and Nova Sco¬ tia, with 1. Xj I LY. The Normal School. A hiujli school coiirse is considered by ninny a sutlicient ])rei)nration to fit a i;irl to become a teacher. Tlie in¬ consistency of tliose who think thus can be seen at a glnnce. They would not for a moment consider anyone qualified to be a doctor, because he had reccive l a high school educ.ation. Xo, he must attend a medical school and make a thorough study of his pro¬ fession before he begins its ])racti(!e. Why should special training be giv ' en in one case and not in the other? d ' he time is past when it was deemed sufficient for a teacher to know a little gi-ammar and less arithmetic, with a few facts of history and literature added. Teaching is becoming every year to be regarded more and more as a ])rofession, and requires just as care¬ ful pre])aration as the other profes¬ sions. If this wei’e not a recognized fact by the best educators, normal schools would not exist. With every new day sjient at the normal school, the question is forced upon us: “How can those who never received the training we are receiving, feel competent to teach, or how can they become successful teachers?” The course of study ])ursued in a high school as a rule includes very few of the sidqects taught in the lower grades. Its graduates may be able to translate Latin fluently, i)ut of what m.aterial assistance will that be to him who desires to give a i� icture lesson to little children, or attempts to make the older pujtils understand the reason tor dividing into periods of three hgures each a number whose cube root is to be extracted? If one wishes to accpiire a knowl¬ edge of correct principles and meth¬ ods of teacliing, of the objects and sulqects to be taught, and to learn how to ajjply these principles and this knowledge so that he may control and educate pupils of his own, let him at¬ tend a normal school. All the branches which we may be c.alled u] on to te.ach in our own scho ds are here taught as they should be to children. Hesides receiving the bene¬ fit of such instruction, we are reejuired to conduct I ' ecitations in many of the lessons, d ' his necessitates thorough prep.-ir.ition of the lesson on the part of the student, bn- he must know the subject and the logical an angement of it, as well as how to present and teach it. When one of the scholars takes charge of the recitation, at its close criticisms on his manner, the subject matter taught and the method pursued are given by the teacher and members of the class, so that he learns wherein he has done well and in what he needs to improve. In addition to the practice obtained in this way, each of us spends several weeks during our course in the prima¬ ry, intermediate and grammar depart¬ ments, where we have charge of a room or class of pu])ils, and are ex¬ pected to do just as we shotdd in our own schools. This part of the work is under the direction of an experi¬ enced teacher, who advises us with regard to the method to be used in controlling the children, conducting recitations, and other points in the school work. To those of this school who desire to become teachers, we would say. Do not, after graduating enter, immediate¬ ly u]ion the discharge of duties to which you are wholly un.accustomed and for which you have received no special training. Avail yourselves of tile advantaires of a normal school, and you will teach with a higher con¬ ception of the true principles and ends of education than you can possibly .acquire otherwise. I. L. G., ’85. Thanksgiving. As Thanksgiving is now close at hand, perhajis it would be well to men¬ tion some of the things for which we should be thankful. We have good, comfortable homes, well heated, and also plenty to e-at and drink, quite different from the state of affairs when our forefathers settled in Massachusetts, they having poor shelter and sometimes not knowing where they would obtain their next meal. Our schools, all in a flourishing con¬ dition, enable us to obtain a good education. We have a large number of energetic business men, to whom, no doubt, is largely due the present prosperity of our town. Our water¬ works furnish us as good water as can be found in the state, and, with our excellent fire department, afford am])le protection against fires. We have well laid out streets lighted by electricity and gas, and efficient police who ])rcserve good order. Our Music Hall, with its handsome theatre, (one of the best in New England outside of the large cities,) ami our new Memorial Hall with its well-stocked library, are also among the things for which we should be gratefid. We should be especially thankful that we have so few fires and that Ave live in a section of the country quite fiee from floods and eai tlupiakes. No e])idemies have les¬ sened our ranks, but with health and vigor we have performed our tasks. w. p., ’87. AT THE NEW CLOTHING STORE, NOVELTIES IN BOYS’ REEFERS, BOYS’ NEW MARKETS, FINE OVERCOATS. KING BROS. Music Hall Block. Dealer in Real Estate Agency. Property sold and exchanged on reasonable terms. 134 Main Street, - - Milford, Mass. THE PAVILION MILLINERY PARLORS Keep a large assortment of FINE MILLINERY AND HAIR GOODS. Theatrical Wigs to let. Combings made into Switches. The Place to Buy Clothing —AND— MEN’S FURNISHINB BOODS Is at the New Store of RYAN CARROLL, 98 MAIN STREET. I � 171411 fWWT ' Pure DruKs, Chemicals, Mecticines and Physicians Prescriptions a Specialty. P. ,1. DONOHOE, Assistant. MAIN ST., COR. COURT, MILFORD. Geo. H. Whittemore, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware Spectacles and Eye-Glasses. 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Entered at the Milford, Alass., Post-Office, as second class matter. { Eitlier the graduates ot tliis $cliool must-give iis their supiiort by subscribing to the O., L. and I., or tlie paper must be given up. We find that faith is a bad basis to Avork iijioii when Ave are trying to pay our jirint- er’s bill. We give beloAv the number .in each class, and then the midiber of subscribers ’62- 5- 1 ’63- 8- 0 .’64- 6- 0 ’65-14- 1 ’66-21- 0 67-10- 0 ’08-16- 0 ’60-13- 1 ’70-10- 0 ’71-18- 0 ’,72-18-1 ’73-16-0 ’74-25- 0 ’7.5-19-1 ’76-28-0 V7_ 8- 0 ’78-14- 1 ' ’79-19- 1 ’fO-18- 1 ’Sl-UU 1 ’82-28- 0 ’83-28- 4 ’84-29- 7 ’85-27-11 ’80-33-23 This means that out of an alumni of nearly 450, we have 50 regular sub¬ scribers. Vrhere are the J OO f Today all positions are in so great demand that the young man who Avould succeed in life must be alive to every ojiportunity. It is not sufficient sim])ly to do the allotted AVork, but he must keeji his eyes and ears open to all that surrounds him, and then make himself so necessary to his employers by a])]3lying this knoAvledge, that his advancement will be assured. We have just ' heard of an illustration of this in the case of a recent graduate, Avho voluntarily reipiested a chance to learn the Avork of the grade above him in addition to his OAvn, Avhen there Avas no opening in that grade. After a time, a vacation Avas granted his su¬ perior officer, and he Avas called upon to perform the duties of the absent one,- much to his own jileasure, and much to tlie disgust of those Avho had served for more years, but to less .])ro- fit. What this story teaches is true of life generally. The class of ’8b received cards from our principal and his Avife inviting tliem to their home last Monday night, November 15, Avhen they ins[)ected the book-case ordered by them last summer, and passed the evening with music and refreshments. Discovery.—That working between meals i-etards digestion is an impres¬ sion many have labored under. It has recently been ascertained liy scien¬ tific investigation that the i� lea is false. E. j)e,rience Avill justify this theory, if coi ' rect. Let us not totally ignore the fruitful thoughts of the scientist. Perfection is not reached at a single bound, but stej) by stej) we must jilod our Aveary Avay along. Y ' et how often do Ave see the castles so fondly built crushed to the earth with but a single blow. We may resolve and even trust that the near future shall reveal some marvelous results of our daily toil, but that future will soon be the past and still we are but creejiing toward the goal. “Wings for angels, I)ut feet for mend’: . Perhaps fortune Avill f.avor us for a short time and lend wings to- mount to lofty heights ; then’we sail on a smooth sea, but all too soon must come the fatal fall. Those Avho haVe reached the serene heights are not,always to be envied, .so often’does position cause ])rejudice, dislike and jealotisy. Should it be thus ? Is the brotherly love so zeal¬ ously ' advocated by William Penn our watchwoi ' d y ' Thus far this term Ave all have de¬ claimed ouce, and a Aveek ago eight scholars Avere picki ' d out by their teachei ' s ami schoolmates to speak be¬ fore the Avhole school as the re|n ' esenta- tives of the different classes, tAvo from every class. The names of the fortu¬ nate speakers are given heloAS ' , Avith their selections. Mi.sses Picknell and Green also favored us Avith a ]iiano duet and Miss Nellie Brown rendered a vocal selection, accomjianied by j Iiss liobei ' ts. As these Avereall memliers of ’88, it b ecomes the class of ’87 to Avake up. Let us all make a vigorous effort to be among the lucky eight Avho are expected to entertain us, after Ave have spoken a second time, just before the Christmas vacation; for it certain¬ ly is a thing to be ])roud of. Will. Phipps, ’87, The Necessity of Gov¬ ernment. Lilian Hill, ’87, Tlie Song of the Sea Wind Harold Fales, ’88, Address to Young Men Lydia Roberts, ’88, ‘ In the Catacombs H. B. Spaulding, ’8S) Money Ethehvyn Blake, ’89, The Bartholdi Statue M. B, Washburn, ’90, Abou Hen Adhem Essie Wilbur, ’90, Nobody’s Child The girls in the Geology class have been asked to find the ajijiroximate height of a tree in the school yard. The method used will not give the true height, but ne.ar enough for all ju ' .actical pur]joses, A stick is driven into the ground a certain distance from the tree, the eye is jilaced on the ground so that looking over the top of the stick the top of the tree may be seen, then Ave have a direct projior- tion betAveen the tAvo distances and the tAvo heights. Stately Miss B. re¬ fuses to bend to Mother Plarth, and promises the girl Avho Avill kneel for lier a translation of the next day’s Cicero. Many a gay girl is eager to accept the terms proposed. Doavii she goes, ready for Avork, but she is a little too far aivay, iioav a little too neai ' , or notin a direct range Avith the tree ; in fact, she despairs of finding it, then up she gets and gives the next her turn. After the height has been found by the girls, the boys are to correct their result. It is to be hoped the girls Avill be accurate in t heir measurements. On the first day of November, 1886, Messi ' s; Pyrite, Calcopyrite and the accompanying ites appeared among us. Immediately a committee of thirteen Avas appointed to make their acquain¬ tance, Very soon calls were made more from a sense of duty than any great desire of becoming acquainted Avith so dignified and matter-of-fact ])ersonages. At first, as there seemed to be little in common betAveen us, the calls Avere angel like. After a feAv (juestions had been a.sked as to their history, ancestry and ajiparel, Ave found that Ave Avere yet in the dark. Then Ave jirolonged our calls, became more impiisitive, and perhajis even impertinent. We found them to be the’ most conservative peojile Ave had ever had to deal vAvith. The more Ave saiv of them the less Ave seemed to understand them. Finallv, ob’w‘iining little information from thein, in despair Ave fled to the mineralogy containing their history, and devoured all that could be found ])ertaining to them. A little relieved Ave again called, but alack! alas! aa ' c had for¬ gotten their given names, or confound¬ ed the history of one Avith the other. Then came the cpiery, “IIoAV could we enjoy those Avho had caused us so much trouble?” Ylany a disheart¬ ened and discouraged one Avould gladly have resigned his position, if his res¬ ignation Avould have been accepted. The sjiirit of Xantippe truly pervaded that unfortunate thirteen for some time. As thirteen has ahvays been regarded as an unlucky number, per- Inqis the Avhole blame should not be throAvn iqion the dryness of the ites. o JL k: - j 1 7’A« ?7i;6‘-G:ivinir ! j Scliool begins at 8.30 a. ni. and closes at 1.30 p. m. “A ))ulse is a thing you put your ! finger on.”—[Physiology 1V . A igorous young cactus, presented ] by liss iSinith, ’90, adorns the piano. C 2 1I,.() is taken daily by the scholars of the I. 11. S.—It’s a mental dose, not an intestinal. “Le jours des actions de grace” was 1 transhited by a scholars of French 11. as “The ox feeds on grass.” Original illustration of personifica¬ tion by Literature 11. : “After many years a i)lague comes into Philadel¬ phia.” On account of the change in the drawing hours we, have again been obliged to change the order of recita¬ tions. 1 “And then you know there are many l� ipes in the incubator, so that the steam c;m warm more air and so we are warmer.” Oreat ap])iause by the class. ' iNIiss Piince, the drawing teacher, 1 comes in to give instruction in draw¬ ing the last two hours on Thursdavs 1 and Friilays, instead of the first hour e.ach day of the week as foianeilv. Our teachers begin to complain of the scholai ' s’ coming to school too early, (a very uniisii.al thing for teach¬ ers to complain about,) and so the i dooi- is not o])en(‘d until 8.15 a. m. d ' he Scientific American has been of ! jiarticular interest of late to the mem¬ bers of the Physics class. Its illusti ' a- tions of ])hysical laws with sinpile, cheaj) and no fl ajiparatus are (juite womlerful, ami we hope that all are following the weekly numbers. ' riie ])lants on the cabinet are begin¬ ning to show the results of the care¬ ful attention tiuit Miss Nellie I r()wu, ’88, gives them, and we expect that they are just stufiiug themselves with the C Og we daily m ik ‘. A little sister of one of the gradu¬ ates was writing a letter. She wished to use the words “tongue can tell” ami not knowing how to spell them, said to her mother, “Mamma, how do you spell ton ne can tcll ' i — t-u-n-k-e-n- t-e-1 y” Te.acher and pupil in Algebi-a H ' ”.: ‘A oil have given the greater number and the difference between that and the smaller number; how do you find tlu ' smaller number y” Pupil: “I don’t know.” ' reachei ' : “A little bov is three years old, and he has a brother a year younger, how old is the broth- ei-y” Pu])ii, promptly: “Six.” i - - - The ball and bat have given way , to the ball and foot, and the boys come in at the close of ivcess with rosier cheeks and more “disheleved as to their hairbut the healthyglow and the lungs cleared f ' -om CO iiiore than balance their deshabille. On the street the other day we heard a little child ask a commercial traveller a comical (piestion. The 1. c. had heard him called a “drummer,” and eagei-ly asked him, as he left the store, if the other band men were go¬ ing with him. Boys, attention ! A few days ago 400 boys answered an “ad” in ' a city paper lor a clerk’s ])osition ; but only one, an “ad’ ' for a carpenter’s a])pren- tice. Here’s a chance for some of our boys who evidentiv have a talent for mechanics, as shown by the a])paratus presented in the Physics class. The review Vergil class turned pale last week when their teacher ajv proached the class with Bible in hand and proceeded to hear the recitation. Je, however, was no less astonished than they on discovering the cause of their consternation, and the Bible quickly retired to its pro])er place. Our ])rinci) al got a tardy mark last week, but as it is two years and a half since he has been guilty of a similar offence, we “let liim off easy,” al¬ though he did not bring a note from his parents. The attractions of his class supi)er (Harvard ’74) on Satur¬ day, and the services at Cambridge on Sunday the seventh inst. were a ' suffi¬ cient excuse, we think, and would also have warranted him in “hooking Jack” on Monday when such scholars and orators as Lowell and Holmes were to speak. If Bartholdi’s Liberty were given the powers of s])eech and the dis])osi- tion of a iMrs. Xanti])] e oi-a Mrs. Cau- lle, wouldn’t she give the Xew York¬ ers a piece of her mind, as she looks down from her airy height u])on the monument-less tomb of liiberty’s great¬ est and staunchest friend. If we had the powers of a Douglas Jerrold, we woidd try a hand, oi’ ])en, a this subject. Help yourselves to it, ve knights of tiie j)en and fellow-editors. An effort is l)eing made by the teachers of Milford t hire an tdocu- tionist to give them instruction in that art ol arts. As the exjxmse will be rather heavy for them, it is proposed to give six entei ' tainments;) thi ' ee readings and thi’ee lectures,) by the faculty of the Monroe Consei’vatoi ' y of Oratory in Boston. As the tickets to the six are onl5 ' ' onedollar, it is hoj)ed that they may be successful, especially as we shall reap the harvest of the seeds sown. •:H ERS0pj IkS.-i-=- 1 Alice !M. Ames, ’83, is teaching in Spencer. Atina M. Walker, ’85, is assistant in i the primary school at Hopedale. | Miss iMary V. L. Moriarty, ’83, is , now teaching in Hubbard, Neb. Elbridge Jones, ’85, is now emi)loyed with Dyer, Taylor and Co., Boston. Clarence Barbour, once of ’88, is at work in Ray’s mill at North Bellino-- ham. ® Vinton A. Sears, once of ’88, has left Milford for his home in North¬ ampton. Ernest L. Cook, ’82, has left his po¬ sition in I rov ' idence, H. L, for one in Hoj)edale. Fraidc Walk(‘r, ’81, is surveying a branch of the Northern Pacific in Montana. Miss Jessie L. Crow, ’80, has j opened a dancing school in the old Grand Army Hail. John M . Gordon, one of our for- i mer sub-masters, is said to be ] racti- cing law in Montpelier, Vt. Miss IMallie F. Gleason, ’76, has [ water-color illustrations of nearly all the wild flowers of Milford. Edward Fox, once of ’88, has re¬ signed his position at Fletcher’s, and ; is now leai-ning the tailor’s cutting- trade. Mrs. Josephine (Battles) Woodbu- ry, ’()(), is said to have a large prac¬ tice as a Christian Science healer in 1 Boston. The friends of Clarence A. Sumner, ’60, gave him a pleasant surprise at his home, Monday, Oct. 18, on the oc¬ casion of the fifteenth anniversary of his marriage. N. F. Blake, ’On, with the unexpect¬ ed assistance of friends, also celebrated his nineteenth anniversary last F ' riday. The new jewelry firm of J. 0. Bai- I ley it Co., at 507 Washington St., Bos¬ ton, is composed of J. Oscar Bailey, ’68, and A. H. Tylei-, a former pupil of our school. Rev. C. J. 5V’hite, one of our for¬ mer principals, has resigned his posi- • tion as superintendent of the Woon¬ socket schools. The Re])ortei- speaks | highly of him. Sam Blunt, ’86, and Harvard, ’90; 1 Charles Saunders, ' 85, employed in a Boston foundery;and Horace E. Whit¬ ney, ’80, now in charge of dental ])ar. lors at hall River, visited town recent¬ ly- T XlLilZr. Huy Ladies’ and Misses’ JAGKETS N ' EM’MATUCETS, HHESS GOODS, Etc. of J. P. HICKEY, 138 MAIN STREET MILFORD. PURE DPUSS m CIEOiOSrS AT LAMSON S HIIARMACV. Try Lamsou’s Cough Syrup at 25 and 35 Cents a bottle. Your money refunded if it does not relieve. ILi, .A,. ;tr,A.M,SOS ' y: Corner of Main and Exchange Sts. GO TO o. IMI. To Purchase PICTURE FRAMES Of all kinds. A large assortment of Mouldings on hand. ; Iilford Variety Store. Newspapers, Periodic.ils, Toys, Etc. Tleailquarler. ' ' for Boston Daily and Sunday Papers. Evcrstt Cheney , ■ 136 Main Street, Milford. -FOR FINE - BOOTS. 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After a swim and a hot breakfast, ve, fuller and, tve trust, belter men, paddled on, skirting the shore, (which is generally heavily wooded down to the water,) leaving Lonnd Island on onr right,—the jirettiest island in the lake,—until we reached the Mountain House at the foot of Owl’s Head, twelve miles from Newport. Owl’s Head is a rnsiged jieak 8,500 feet high, and commands from its summit a view of all the lake. As it was then afternoon, ive contented ourselves ivith a short climb for a jiaiTial vieiv, and then paddled on until we discovered the permanent cam]) of three Cambridge young men. They had accidentally stnmhled upon the best camping ])lacc we ever saw. A hold ])rojection of solid rock. Pawnee by name, slopes down to its junction with the main land, where there is a cove for boats; and at its head pure and cold water trickles down a rocky face, not oidy furnishing drink hut making a refrigerator for milk and butter. Just above is a grassy plot, in a slight dejiression, for the tent. Fish can he caught from the rocks and tossed to the cook at his fire. In the rear, the land is ' the eastern slope of Owl’s Head, thus ' preventing all intrusion of stragglers from civilization. We envied them their location; hut after a sliort chat, in which ive dis¬ covered mutual acquaintances, we went on to the next point and its cove, ivhere we should have been well pleased if we had not seen the former place. A clear brook, jilenly of ivood, a bed of lirakes, a rocky basin full of logs for a wharf, a hot chowder of fresh fish,—all gave a rosy hue to life; we turned olf the gas, blanketed ourselves, and enjoyed an nndistnrhed sleep in Rocky B.iy Camp. Saturday, August We find that early to bed means early to rise, yet we do not make any effort to anticipate the snn. From the next point a view of both camps and of the lake could he had, and the camera took it. Further down, in a deep v imling, we found the “Lady” lying at Perkin ’ Landing, a thrifty little place of one ivliarf, a pile of cord wood, and two men,—at least that was what ive saiY. Here the “Lady” (with a great bustle) takes on her daily stock of wood, (tcii cords,) which ivill fnrnisli steam to carry her twenty miles and hack, and then a com])lete trip of the lake. (To avoid any misunderstanding, we on iht to explain that the “Lady” is the steamboat, and the “bustle” modifies “tirkes” and not the “Lady.”) This wood is burned without further cutting, being foni’ feet in lemi ' th, and then the ash.es arc sold tor a, fertilizer, Ve watcdied the rapid loading with great interest, admiring especially the dexter¬ ity (?) of a man ivhose hirth-mark was the leg and paw of a bear, in place of the usual rioht aian and hand. This malformation seemed to lie no imjiedi- mer.t, but, instead, almost an advantage, jnduing by the work done, T)ii •ectly across on the eastern shore is Allan’s Point, where is the Allan summer residence. Sir Hugh Allan’s name is well known, from the line of Transatlantic steamsliii)S which hears it. We ha l a quiet paddle across, nn- dor the meridian snn. We skirled the gronmls, which seemed very exclusive Avith their fences next to the water, I’an under a pidvate ivharf of great logs ])iled np log-cabin fashion, and then aimed for Jewett Point, about a mile dis¬ tant; tlience, with troll out behind, we began onr jirojiarations for dinner by following the good old advice of catching before frying onr fisli. By the way, there is nothing like trolling to shorten distance. Tliis may seem paradoxical at first, because the troll is a drag, and much time is consumed in answer¬ ing its demands; hnt the excitement so occn])ies one’s attention that he gives 111 ”thought to distance. This was the case today, for we had learned that the steamer’s course was five miles from the landing to Georgeville; hnt ours was a zigzag, and so we were much snrjirised to jiaddle into (ieorgeville in an lioin amra half, including all stops. The village is small, hnt as it contains several stoi’es (He.xcnse lins—shops, we slionld say; it’s English, yon knoiv) it w ' as satisfactory to ns; for the commissary dcDartment was low. Wc found store number one closed, number two closed, began to feel alarmed and sainted the first man ive met with, “I say, sir, what day is this?” With surprise he answered, “Saturday,” We hreatheil a sigh of relief, for wo feared that we had lost a day and cracked onr first Canmlian Sunday. Among onr jinrchases, the most ajijireciated was a loaf of home made bread. We had a feast of bread and butter, and realized more than ever before that they are the staff of life. This place (Georgeville) is the summer home of X ' V IT nif.ny from the north, nml as tliere seems to be considerable sociability be¬ tween the diffei’cnt families, an abundance of good boats, good lishing and the excitement attending the arrival and de])artnre of two steamers every day, it is an nnusnally attractive resort. d ' he gentlemanly ca])tain and the clerk of the “Lady” had kindly offered to carry our mail and also bring it from Newport. This was a great favor, for we could meet them somewhere nearly every day ; and it was faithfully carried out. So we aw.aited the arrival of the steamer and letters, and then sought a camp just beyoml the village, in a cove shaded by white birches, which lacked only a spring to make it entirely satisfaeloi’y. Spruce browse was so ])lenty that we gathered it for a “feather bed then we started a chowder, but when the time came to add the milk, we found that the steamer’s wake had swamped the refrigerator (a pail sunk in the sand under a stone); and, as one quart of milk watered by a thirty-mile lake was a little too weak, we omitted it until our next edition. Our cooking was .always scrupulously clean (that’s the proper ailjective, we believe); of course a little charcoal will adhere to it now and then, but that is healthy and a ])urifier. In front of the tent thtu’c was a wild apple tree, and its fruit was sour—very sour. We thought of tapping it for cider vinegar, but we were too sleepy. In sjiite of our slee])iness, however, the ])lates must be changed for the camera. It is a very heating and rather dreaded ordeal. The jilate holders carry six plates and must be unloaded and reloaded every other night at least. As this is done the last thing at night, under two ] airs of woolen blankets, with the aid of two rubber blankets, two coats, and at the back of the tent, the operator generally comes forth in a moist condition. In spite of these precautions, light sometimes will get in and ruin plates. (To be Continued.) L. E. PALES, COUNSELOR at LAW, Alhambra BLck, Milford. n U V YOUR RIBBODi LACE AND SMALL WARES, OF G, T. PALES CO., 154 . Main St-., Milford. COOK BROS., DKAI.EUS IN Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. IlainH cure 1 by ourselvcH niid Home-made Suusiigcs. Itlarket, 1 8 Main Street. 8. COOK. 8.8. COOK. Dr. R. H. Cochran, IDE! nSTTIST Mechanics Biock, Milford. WHAT SH.Vl.L WE EAT? And buy them at the BOSTON eRQ0ERY TEA HOUSE J. D. CKOSBV. A CHOICE EINE OF Plush Ornaments Arrasene, Chenille, Floss an l all other articles Suitable for Needle Work. N. B.—Instructions given in Kensington and I.ustro Fainting by ] IHS. 1{. AYLWAHl), Grant Block, up stairs, - - Milford. C- W- ■NTT’IXjO OlC HAS TUB MOST Complete Assortment of the Latest Novelties IN GOLD PENS, PENCILS, Fountain and Stylographic Pens at the Lowest Prices. HENRY S. CUSHMAN, Manufacturer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. .Also on hand. Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, Storm Covers, Whips, Lap Itobes, Horse Collars, Etc. Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. 76 MAIN ST., MILFORD. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in BiamoMs, Watetes,,Clods aafl Jewelry, 132 Main St., Milford. MORGAN’S PHARMACY. Sponges, Gums, Oils ana Alcohol. CHOICE FANCY GOODS. MOUSE’S ASPARAGUS KIDNEY CURE, MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE. MUSIC HALL BLOCK, - - MILFORD. H. N. DAY, D. D. S. S-u-rg-eoia HDentist, Alhambra Block, Milford. Onice Hours: ... . ., 1 . to 6 p. m. CLAFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers ot CALF AND KIP ROOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A. Clafliu Co., 116 Churcu St. B. H. SPAULDING, MANUFACTURER OF Mea’s, .Boys’ and CMllrea’s Straw Goods. Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford, Mass. Salesrooms, 616 and CIS Broadway, New York. DR. GEO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, AT 168 Main Street, Milford. T. C. EASTMAN, Manufacturer of All Kinds of BOOT AND SHOE BOXES AND BAND BOXES -Foil- STRAW GOODS. -ALSO- Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes. Mill, Corner of Central and Depot Street, Milford LZIL.Y .AlZTZD IVIT. USE DR. FLATLEY’S COUftH SYRUP The Rest in the World. Every Bottle Warranted Made By T. ijXjEiNr 116 Main Street. Milford, Mass. WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS -IX- CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL WEAR, B. E. HARRIS, CLOTHIER. The Best and Cheapest plaee to bay FEUITS AND OONfEOTIONEEY IS AT J. W. ROBERTS’. Cake and Ice Cream constantly on hand. AVedding Cake a Specially. THAYER’S BLOCK. Main .Street, Milford, Mass. iincl Slovf)5 Bourne’s is the place to find the best assortment of Dress Trininiings and Kid Gloves in town. In¬ fant’s goods of every description. W. H. BOURME € 3. 106 Main Street, Milford, Alass. MILFORD FLORIST. Eresji Cut Flowers Constantly on hand. Special attention paid to all kinds of floral work. [ AT A J AU AA I Greenhouses and residence on Church Place. 0-- IP. Dealer in IVL E -A. T S ! AND PKOA’ISION.S, Fruits, A’egetables, Butter, Eggs, Etc. Also, home- cured Hams and home-made Sausages. 33 Exchange Street. Heath Brothers, FASHIOMBLE TAILORS 118 Main .Street, Milford. -yOTJE, DRY BOORS AND SMALL WARES A AT 166 MAIN STItEET, OF COBURN 0 LM STEAD. c LX, T. XT East’s, 79 MAIN STREET, MIEFOKI), For a large assortment of CONFEOTIONERY AND FEUIT. All Ice Cream orders for parties and ehurcli fairs will be promptly attended to. Prices as low as the lowest. ‘Active shears gather no rust. It is a wise stock tliat kiiotvs it own par. Tliere are 175 text-book ])ublisliing houses in America. lUie freedom of one man ends ex¬ actly ivhere tlie rights of another man begin. It is said tliat ‘27,000,000 ivatches can he run by a one-horse-power en- gine. When a thief steals five cents he does not think half the dime that some day perhaps, old nickel get him. Tlie famous horse Virgil lias just died in Kentucky. All classical schol¬ ars who are familiar with Virgil will remember the “pony.” (Irecce, the oldest of the ancient classical nations, is about half the “size of Pennsylvania, and jiossesses a mild climate and rich diversity of sur¬ face.” “Wli at is it you like about that girl?” asked one young man of nn- otlier. “My arm,” ivas the brief re- p’y- Every young man has a fortune in tlie fact of liis youtli. Well-directed, educated will ])ower is ivliat a young man needs.—[President Yates, of Rut¬ gers. “I understand you are a graduate of Vassar, Miss Lucy. Did you ever study English literature to any ex¬ tent?” “Oh, mercy, y(‘s; ive had Hogg for breakfast. Bacon for dinner, l.aiiih for tea, and Lover in the evening.” A silver dollar neighs very nearly an ounce, hence any letter not lieavier than a dollar can go for a single two- ceiit stanij). A hve-ceiit ]neee added will give the onnee. If yon have not the silver dollar, five nickels and a small copper cent will give an oiiiiee. There are twenty persons whose gifts to colleges in tliis country aggre¬ gate over §23,000,000. Tliree of these rich men—Stephen Girard, John IIo])kins, Asa Parker—gave over §14,- 000,000. Will You Sail or Will You Drift? Every life is either a drift or a voy¬ age. The end is determined hy tlie beginning. V on may, if yon will, battling against winds and waves, against tides and temjtosts, against hurricane and iceberg, Aveleoming sunny heavens and lialm-hreathing breezes, and sailing over sunlit seas, voyage steadily on toward a chosen, desired harbor; or yon may drift over the sea and founder, or dash upon the roek.s, and sink heneatli tlie waves of despair.—[Lev. Win. Lloyd. A. L. SMITH, Livery, Sale and Boarding STJLBXjE. First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices. Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central Street, MILFORD, MASS. JESSE A. TAFT, ATTORNEY AND CODNSELLOR AT LAW, IRVING KLOCK, OPP. POST OFFICE, Milford. Mass. C. B. THOMPSON, Has the largest and most complete stock of Chil¬ dren’s and Misses’ kid and goat SCHOOL SHOES! In heeled, spring heeled and common sense to he found any where. Prices are very low. Invite all to call. 114 Main Street, - - Milfo ' d. GEOPGE G. PAPJvER, Attorney Counsellor at Law, No. 2 Washington Block, Milford. H. C. SNELL, Dealer in iEATS AND PROVISIONS Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Ktc. Also, home- ' jured hams, and home-made sausages. 64 Main Street, Milford. DEALEU IN Carpetings, Stoves, Tin and Slieet Iron Ware, Paper Hangings, Upliolstery Goods, Ohamher Sets, Ktc. 160 and 16a Main Street, - - Milford, Mass. A. S. Tutt’e Co., DEALERS IN F II B NITP tr It K CAKPETS, STOVES, RANGES, CROCKERY, GLASS, TIN, .and WOODEN WARE. 91 and 94 Main Street. A 8. TUTTLE. • II. .T. DEARIXG. INSURANCE, LAW SINE FLAW, Veni, Vide, Ridens Lee. VoL. III. MILFORD, MASS., DECEMBER, 1886. No. 4 A Vision- While dozing over Maro’s verses, Where Ilium’s woes the bard rehearses, Like Palinurus—luckless ghost— Somnus o’ercame me at my post. Sleeping, I dreamt a frightful dream. That all too actual did seem. A fearful form before me rose And halted, “hushed in grim repose.” A chain, which in its hand it bore. Rattled and clanked upon the floor; Upon its brow a mystic seal Which the dim light did not reveal. Shrinking, I shook with sore affright. Yet in a trembling tone polite, “Why seek you me, strange form?” I said. The spirit sighed and raised its head And gazed upon me. ’Xeath its eyes, I could not speak nor move nor rise. Then more in sorrow than in rage, “I am thy ‘General Avei-age,’ ” The spirit said, “this mark I bear Upon my brow thou too must wear In future time; and be it low. Or be it high, that time shall show. This heavy chain upon me laid. Of recitations missed is made; Each rounded link a zero mark Adds to the tale so long and dark; There lack but few to fill the round By which, Ihon, helpless, shall be bound And dragiied, whether thou will or no To the sad regions down below. Enough for now, my time is short; Adieu until the next ‘Report.’ I must auay; ’tis thine to see These warnings be not lost on thee.” I started up—the shade had flown And I was by myself alone. —[Bob yhort in the Premier. Our Olympic Games. ’Tis the time of tlie supremacy of Atliens ami tlie celebration of the Olymjtian festivals. Ilerakls have lout ' ' since announced the (lavs for the sjtorts, which have been eagerly awtiited for months, (luring which nntnv ])re])arations htive been made. All Hell as is tissembled on the sacred grounds near the old temple of Olym- ])ian Juj)iler in Elis. There is little distinction in rank, for rich and jioor are alike jiarticijitints and witnesses of the games. Before us lies an open space divided into measured tracks for the foot-races, and a vacant place for the wrestlers and boxers. Even now two wrestlers are entering, one of great renown, the other a stranger. A look of determination rests upon the features of the latter as he faces his opponent, for this contest, if suc¬ cessful, will confer the highest honors upon himself and family, and his name will become a household word. The signal is given, then— “Raised on his toes each champion stands And fearless lifts in air his hands; Their heads thrown back avoid tlie stroke. Their mighty arms the fight provoke.” The victory is nearly w’on ; both, ex¬ hausted, ])ause ' before the final strug¬ gle ; the eager crowd leans forward, breathless; the ])ride of the Greeks falls heavily. The struggle is over, the air resounds with shouts as the stranger’s victorious name Hies from mouth to mouth. Now comes the chariot race, the most pleasing and celebrated of all the sports, for both men and women were allowed to contend, not only to dis¬ play their fine bodily skdl but also their fine horses and chariots. The horses are im|)atient to be off, and toss their heads restlessly. At the signal they dash away, and disappear for a time in the clouds of dust raised by so many fiying feet. As the dust settles and the air becomes clearer, we see that they have even now passed over more than half the distance, and— “Eager o’er the tossing manes Tlie cliarioteer flings out tlie reins And bends him o’er the Jasli.” Yet, while we look, one chariot gains upon the others, dashes forward, reaches the goal, and receives the re¬ ward. These festivals were attended by I people from all jiarts of the country, ' and made them better acipiainted with one another, besides estalilishing a mutual bond aimmir them. matches. Have we m w restling; no races, no Olympic games ? Surely in our daily life many a wrestling match has been fought unknown to the out¬ side world. These struggles with our¬ selves are the hardest of all, yet we feel our strength increased with every victory. As the runners after many weary months of practice were strengthened for the public contests, so our minds during these four years of school-life have been strengthened and trained by study for our life work, and today we become contestants in a greater Olympic game. As there are more contestants in our games than in those,—for the professions are crowd¬ ed, all vocations are crowded,—we must be well prepared to fill our positions in this game of life if we hope successfully to compete with others. To achieve this, every mo¬ ment must be improved; and those who shirk the ])reparation will be the losers in the (uid. Yet we ought not to be discouraged, for “there is plenty of room at the top.” Cicero says in his oration in defence of the poet Archias, “If Roscius by the graceful movements of his body pleases you, how much more ought Archias by the wonderful movements of his mind to delight you? And so, if ve admire grace and beauty as the adornments of the body, %ve ought to admire them in a far greater degree as the adornments of the mind. This is an age when inventive power is valued as it deserves to be, if we may judge from the enthusiastic crowds which all exhibitions attract. Speaking of these, ex-Governor Long calls them “our 01ym])ian games, where the races are of the head and not of the feet, the wrestling matches are not of the human sinews, but of the forces of nature, gra}� j)ling under the direction of human skill with the fibres of the field, with the inertia of ores, with wood and stone—not to fiing them to the earth, but to raise and train them o -A. k:. into a million hand-sorvants of nsefnl- 1 ness and luxury; and the prize is not | a fadiiiQj olive, wreath, hut that per -1 fection of hlessings, that dream of all other lands and lots—a New p]ngland home.” _ -T - c. Massachusetts’ Boast. Surely the world knows my history by heart, for I have Concord and Lex¬ ington and Lunker Hill, and they can nevei’ be forgotten, yet let me for a moment recaU the scenes of former davs. The world remembers my birthday as though it were but y( sterday. It was oiwi cold, dreary day in Ih-cem- ber that a little band of earnest Puri¬ tans landed on Plymouth rock in search of a home in an unknown wilderness, where they could worship God as they pleased. How severely they snffercMl the hrst year, losing more than half of their number, yet their courage never f.ailed, l)ut they persevered to the end. I am the el¬ dest of the si.x children who settled nearest the motherland, and I have worked hard ever since to raise my own family of sons and daughters; so, today, as I look around me and see them all prospei ' ing, why should I not be a happy ohl lady? During my hrst one hundred and fifty years many were the wars with the Indians and French in which I en- g.aged, many the hardships I endured, and many were the heroic deeds of which I can boast, and many a I’o- mance and thrilling tale have since found their way into story. Lut all these struggles and contests were training my children for the greatei work d)ich was to come. I can see Louisburg, the “ ' Gibraltar of Amei ica; What rejoicing was caused by its cap¬ ture and what an inspiration the re¬ membrance of it was to the men of Revolutionary days! At this time, I, with my family, still under control of the mother country, was suffering bitter wrongs, and I wished to be freed. It was then— “King George the third sent out a decree, In seventeen hundred and seventy-three, That threepence on every pound of tea The verv moderate tax should be For the “infant American colony.” How enraged were my chihlren ! I can see a band of my dtifing sons, dis¬ guised as Indians, going forth to a deed Avhich the world will remember. Soon after 1 see messengers hurrying to and fro to alarm the country of the impending danger. “For borne on the night-wind of the Past Through all our history to the last, In thediour of dai ' kness and peril and need The people will waken and listen to hear The hurrying hoof-heats of that steed, And the midnight message of Paul Revere.” In this war for independence I “lired the shot heard round the world,” and after eight years of turmoil and strife, victory came to crown our work. During my next seventy years, of what great progress I can bo.ast! I established manufactories of iron, cot¬ ton and leather; I carried on extensive commerce both at home and abroad ; my fishing fleets were found on every sea. To the great delight of all my children I built them a railroad, so that they Avere no longer compelled to travel in tiresome stage-coaches. My children in Roston commenced light¬ ing their streets with gas. In fact, by industry, frugality and integrity I became the envy of my sister states. Though my family and I were pros- ]iering, yet our peace was disturbed by troubles among my sisters, and my sons went forth to a war of right against wrong. As an honored son of mine has well said, “we have struck the shackles from the feet of the slave and from the soul ot‘ his master. We have emancipated the prodigal states themselves, allowing them to justly share, but nevermore to domineer. Massachusetts will never forget the memory of these her martyr sons. Scaree a town is there from Boston to the humblest rural villages in which do not rise monuments to tell how universal was the res})onse of Massa¬ chusetts to the call of the patriot’s duty.” Among the great men who have figun.d in history how,’many I ha-e furnished ! I point with pride to Winthro]), the Puritan; Franklin, the philoso])her; Otis, Adams and Han¬ cock, the patriots; and among my younger sons. Garrison and Phillips, of anti-slavery fame; Sumner, the statesman; IMann, the educator; and Holmes, and Whittier, and Emerson. My sons may be said to have had characters like the Pilgrim’s rock of granite, so strong and unyielding, and why should they not if tiiey resemble me, for it has been said, “jVIassachu- setts has held her w.ay right onward unshaken, unterrified;” so, in years to come, I hope these, my younger sons and daughters who are now starting in their new life, may have characters as strong and unyielding as the elder. L. H. I)., ’80. We expect to gain some jirotit trom tl.e newly organized teachers’ meet¬ ings for reading and conversation uji- on educational matters. It will surely do the teachers good to study the ])rinciples underlying the methods of teaching and will give them a better appreciation of their work and the material furnished them to work upon, therefore we expect to feel the reac¬ tion of the good, so to speak, upon ourselves. Greetings, Xmas greetings to all our exchanges ! May your hosiery be increased from lO’s to, at least, IPs by its yearly stuffing. Our hearts are as large as the fists of Hercules, but our ])ocket-books are only of the jiigmy dimensions, and, therefore, Vol. III., No. 4 is the only remembranee that we can send you as ah expression of our good will. Literature 11. should read the arti- ticle on Goldsmith in College Mes¬ sage. The Trinity School Record contains an interesting article on Vergil. We find its Lounger entertaining. Among many good things in the High School Bulletin, is The Castle of Indolence, which some of us might read with profit. Fellow exchanges, let’s swear off on “The-king-has-fleas” story. The poor king has alreadv suffered in at lease fifty exchanges. Perhaps there is nothing new in the well-written article on Symmetric.al Development in the Collegiate, but it certainly contains ideas which we all need to hear often reiterateil. We notice in the “editorial bows” that the great (?) age of some of our exchanges is i)roudly set forth; we wish to say that we propose to cele- bi-ate our twenty-fifth anniversary in September, 1909. We congratulate the Seminary Opinator u))on its new cover. Noth¬ ing more artistic in design, or more pleasing in the contrast of colors be¬ tween the pajier and the lettering, has come to us this month. “Bob Short,” in the Premier has our sympathy. That fearful s})ectre. General Ave ' -age, haunts us too, and clanks his horrible chains in our ears. To show our appreciation, we have borrowed the ])oem, which we re])rint on our first page. We cannot help wondering how the voung ladies of llamilton College rel¬ ish having their names ])ublished in connection with their blunders. We are free to confess we shouldn ' t quite like it ourselves. We should ])refei that the personal editor might “be to our faults a little blind.” Would it not be a good idea for us to give the names of those exchanges that have “fallen by the way” as we learn of them ? We have just re¬ ceived a notice, liy the kindness of the local post-master, of the de.ath of the Academy News of Orchard L.ake, Mich. VVe have sent the ()., L. and 1. regularlv, and wondered whv we did not ' -eceive in return. After reading some of our exchan¬ ges, noticeably some of the amateur pa¬ pers, and after enduring, with the best i grace at our command, their mutilated English, their constant violation of the simplest rules of grammar, and their glaring ty])Ograj)liical errors, to say nothing of flimsy paper and smudgy ink, it is a relief, a })ositive pleasure, to take u| the Latin School llegister. One can lean back in his chair and jteacefully peruse its well-written col¬ umns, without being obliged to stop at every half line to mentally correct some error, in order to get at the writer’s meaning. The diction is good, the sequence of thought natural, and the language really is what it should be,—a medium for the expression of ideas. Some of our above-mentioned ex¬ changes could not do better, in our o])inion, than to adopt the L. S. R. as a model of clearly written English. Indeed, some of them might improve by studying “Our Little Reporter’s” column in the Kentucky Deaf Mute. “There is a look of fire in the eye of the editor,” Shattuck Cadet. Can it jtossibly be a reflection from the cover of the paper ? With one Rev., one Hon., two Profs., one D. D., and one D. D. LL. D., on its staff as associate and con¬ tributing editors, what fine things may we not ex])ect from the Guardian. In the current number, besides the enthu¬ siastic notice of several weddings among the former pupils of the insti¬ tution which the paper represents, we find articles on the following: “The Man to Mari ' y,” “Runaway Matches,” “Ministers’ Wives,” “To Make a Good Wife.” Can it be that the reverend gentleman of the editorial staff has an eye to future wedding fees ? Although we are not so fortunate(?) as to have amoTig “Our Roys” any with the somewhat feminine appella¬ tions of “Mif S Annie” and “Miss Nel¬ lie,” yet we do echo the cry of the High School Annual: “More teachers ! Give us more teachers ! ” If you do not believe there is a Prin. Nevins in the high school at Bridgton, Maine, read the Corona for October. If you doubt the fact that Phillips Academy, Andover, has a foot¬ ball team, merely glance at No. 9, Vol. IX. of the Phillipian and you will be convinced. Read the ])aper and you will agree with us that the Andover boys know how to accept a defeat gracefully. If you have not fully made up your mind in the interests of what institution the Archon is pul lished, read the last two numbers and see if you can find much in them be¬ sides “Rah ! rah ! Harvard !” Let those who can appreciate a! good thing in criticism read the fol¬ lowing from the Norm, of Buffalo, N. Y.: Edkins has mastered—or have they mastered him?—so many French and Latin word felicities made great by noble usage that appalled their sapi¬ ence he uses them to br i } what he writes, instead of reserving them to clarifg what he thinks. One of the editorials of the Phi- Rhonian brings to our mind a parody on “Excelsior,” which says of the youth, “he kept getting upper.” Its last eight lines contain the following: “Kept up, “brought up,” “keep ilsidf up,” “get up,” and “give it up.” The last is just what we do. How long is it since Plain Talk be- came a synonym for slang? In the High School Review, we find the Art, Literature and Music department very interesting, and we believe such a department in our own paper, would be instructive and bene¬ ficial. From Mass., 14 exchanges; 6 each from Me. and N. Y., 3 each from Mo. and New Jersey, 2 from Kentucky, Illinois, Rhode Island, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Vermont, 1 from Penn., Texas, Indiana, California, Ontario, Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Ohio, Virginia, Delaware, and Connecticut. Irving H. Fairbanks, ’86, is clerking at I. C. Soule’s. Fred Taft, once of ’87, is in town again after a long absence in the W est. F. A. Morrill, ’83, advertises for private scholars in practical, business book-keeping. Ellen R. Blood, formerly of ’88, is employed at W. F. Knowlton Sons’ straw factory in West Upton. The social event of this month was the wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Cook. Mrs. Cook was once a member of the class of ’82. Frank A. Hill of Cambridge, our tenth ])rincipal, was elected president of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Asso¬ ciation, at tbe recent session in Bos¬ ton. Nellie Nichols, ’88, was pleasantly surj)rised at her home in Church })lace, Tuesday evening, Nov. 30, l)y about thirty-five of her friends, mostly members of New Era lodge. Rev. and Mrs. Elias Nason cele¬ brated their golden wedding Nov. 29th, at Brightside, their home in North Billerica. The joys of the oc¬ casion were participated in by many friends, besides the large and unbrok¬ en family circle. The entrance to the beautiful home presented an inviting appearance. The stars and stri])es, intertwined with evergreen, were looped over the doorway. Inside a happy company renewed old associa¬ tions, after they had extended con¬ gratulations to the venerable and hap¬ py host and hostess.—[M. B. S. Echo. Mr. Nason was the first principal of our school. He commenced his ser¬ vices here in 1850. AT THE NEW CLOTHING STORE, NOVELTIES IN BOYS’ REEFERS, BOYS’ NEW MARKETS, FINE OVERCOA ' l ' S. KING BROS. Music Hall Block. S. J. Oroxia.33., Dealer in Real Estate Agency. Property sold and exchanged on reasonable terms. 134 Main Street, - - Milford, Mass. THE PAVILION MILLINERY PARLORS Keep a large assortment of FINE MILLINERY AND HAIR GOODS. Theatrical Wigs to le t. Combings made into Switches. The Place to Buy Clothing —AND— MEN’S FURNISHING GOODS Is at the New Store of RYAN CARROLL, 98 MAIN STREET. WHY NOT? A PIANO ORGAN OR HOUSEHOLD Sewing Machine For a Christmas Present. Musical Mer¬ chandise of all kinds. W. A. ALDHICH, 139 Main .St., - - Milford, Mass. CURRIER KENDALL,-5- ONE PRICE Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, HATS, CAPS,TRUNKS,ETC. POST OFFICE BLOCK, MILFORD. I ' V ' TflEve K MilliYIIYY. DECEMBER 1886. Published IVIonthly During the School Year, BY The Senior Class of the Milford High School. PRINTED BY G. M. BILLINGS. GEMER.4L EDITORS. AMELIA C. HARRIS an l W. PARKHURST. PERSON.4.L EDITORS. LYDIA F. GOULD and FRED J. AYLWARD. LOCAL p:ditors. SARAH M. GORMAN and FRANK J. MORIARTY BUSINESS EDITORS. GRACE W. EASTMAN and MARY E. WHITNEY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (Ten Nuinber.s.) For the Year, . 40 cents ] Single Copies, . 5 cents This paper is for sale at the well-known drug store of J. Allen Rice, where subscriptions for the year will also be reeeived, and back numbers can be obtained. Address all communications to THE OAK, LILY AND IVY, Lock Box 137. Entered at the Milford. Mass., Post-Office, as second class matter. Some of the trials with which teach¬ ers have to contend are in many cases due to carelessness on tlie part of tlie scholar. Many a valuable moment is taken in speaking of tilings scholars ought to have done witiiout being asked. Of course as far as personal appearance is concerned nothing need he said in a high school. Certainly no excuse can now be offered for a lack of neatness, as all the require¬ ments for doing again what the rain, snow, wind or mud have undone, liave from time to time been added to the school property. Now and then the floor about the desk calls for the sug¬ gestion by the teacher that a mat may be found at the door free to all, or that a waste-basket stands on either side of the room. Pleasant manners may be regarded not as an accomplish¬ ment merely, but as one of the legiti¬ mate ends of a thorough education. If this were always so regarded by the parents, not only would the teachers be saved much unpleasant trouble, but the standard of manhood ivould be raised; for, “As the twig is bent the tree inclines.” The senior class have decided th.at it Avould be profitable to hold meetings every three weeks, commencing Fri- day, Dec. 17. Committees have been appointed for the entertainments and to see about obtaining the use of the large school-room. One of the great triangles of growth is that of Heart, Head and llaiids; that i. ' , our development of our moral, intellectual and physical natures, which is the building up of the true manhood within us, the result of a j)erfect education. Our principal urges us all to make an effort to hear Dr. C. W. Emerson’s lecture .January 5, in our large school room. From personal knowledge he considers the president of the Munroe College of Oratory of Boston a re¬ markable man, and feels sure that we will be both entertained and instruct¬ ed. We were recently favored with a visit from Rev. G. L. Demarest, of Manchester, N. H., who has been visit¬ ing with friends in Milford. Mr. Dem¬ arest was formerly the Universalist minister here, where he had many ad¬ mirers and friends, and 14 years ago was one of the school commitLee. He spoke interestingly to the scholars for a few minutes, urgijig them to be square and honest in all their proceed¬ ings. He is a fine scholar, and a man wliom any town might be proud to possess. There are checks and checks! Our princijial has had some experience in giving checks, but little in receiving them—that is, of late years—and he was somewhat thunderstruck when he received one through the jiost-oflice on his birthday last month from a former scholar of this school. It was not one of those X’s which he makes on the board in close jiroximity to the names of some of us, but one which said, “Pay to the bearer $25.” We have greater respect for checks than ever before. The snow with hail and bleak winds has deeply buried our sidewalks with¬ out showing the least reganl for the comforts of the Avayfarer. It has broken the nearly clear records in at¬ tendance for many of us. Could Mark Twain have but given us one of his reliable jirojiheeies, would not that have been suflicient to warrant the jiealing of the 7.55 bell. AVe are glad to know that one of the principles advocated by the new labor movement is the necessary rest of the seventh day. Physically speak¬ ing, it makes no difference what the day may be ; but no person in his right mind can deny the need of this rest on some day, and also of a reform in this direction. All animals, man or beast, ought and must have this Sabbatical rest, if they are not to be prematurely aged and worn out. This is true of mental as Avell as of manual work, and applies to the scholars of our schools, as well as to those of the same age in our shops. Many inprovements have been made in our school during the last 30 years. Then a scholar could enter without taking any special examination, study what he liked and leave when he })leased. Of course, as things were then, there could be no special courses. Later on, in 1802, the school was grad¬ ed and the first class graduated. And now the young geologist tries to look as if he really believed that once there lived ujion this fair earth such wonders in the form of reptiles as are pictured in his geology,—reptiles that once sat down ujion their tripod of two legs and a tail, for all the world like the fashionable milking stool of the modern parlor, and feasted upon the highest branches of Mesozoic Cycads. AVe have now a library filled with all kinds of reference books—cyclope¬ dias, books of literature, science and mythology. Our walls are calcimined and covered with handsome pictures, our rooms are heated by steam, and are well ventilated. On the lower floor is a good laboratory, with plenty of chemical apparatus. All these things have been obtained w ithin the last six or eight years. The law of the state requires us to fit scholars for college, so that now we have three eourses. Classical, English, and Colle¬ giate. As Xmas draws near, and the store windows are crowded Avith the beauti¬ ful, the ])ractical, the useless and the nonsensical, we are pleased to see one feature that shoAvs an iniDrovement in the tastes and desires of the “small boy,” and Avhich also shoAvs, someAvhat, the tendency of recent educational growth. AA’ e refer to the box of tools, to the models of many of the valuable machines of the day, to illustrations of electrical forces, to the amateur’s pho¬ tographic outfit, and the really inex¬ pensive and wonderful stereopticon, Avith its beautiful and instructive plates, at a merely nominal cost. There are many others, too, Avhich yiractical- ly bring the subject of physics and chemistry Avithin the means of those in moderate circumstances. Rerha|)S the modern watch rejiresents as much brai ' n, for the least cost, as any new feature, and proudly does the ten-year- old display his AA aterbury. AA ith the advent of Christmas should come the advent of Dickens’ Christmas Carol. No matter if it is a re-advent; the storv Avill bear even a re-rereading. Of it some one has said : “I fancy that A ' ery many have found it the choicest of Charles Dick¬ ens’ stories, the most pei-fect and in- O imitnble of his woiiderfiil, inimitable books. It is not a thiim to talk of and analyze. There it is, on the familiar jiages, and it has a voice for every one of us; a voice which the wisest and noblest might heed, and the hardest or most careless hear.” Of it Dick¬ ens himself wrote to President F ' el- ton, as if writing of a third person : “Over which Christmas Carol Charles Dickens wejit and laughed and wept again ; and excited himsidf in a most extraordinary manner in the composi¬ tion, and thinking whereof as he walked about the black streets of Lon¬ don, fifteen and twenty miles, many a night when all the sober folks had iTone to bed.” In this book is well illustrated what Dean Stanley said of Dickens in Westminster Abbey : “He taught the world great lessons of the eternal value of generosity, of juirity, of kindness, and of all unselfishness.” In conformity with our jirincipal’s usual ])ractice of either recommending or yiroviding some valuable book for our general reading, a copy of this Carol has been jilaced at our disposal, together with J. T. h ' ield’s Yesterdays with Authors, which contains many letters of Dickens. As the days fly rapidly onward, Xmas draws near. It has been the custom to observe the day as the an¬ niversary of the birth of Christ with Xmas trees, gam es, carols and with hanging of the stocking on Xmas eve. Never does “peace and good will rule more su|)remely than during the reign of jolly King Holly and his pale Queen Mistletoe. Santa Claus, the ])atron saint of the children, whom we have borrowed from the Germans, is invoked for all good things. Xmas eve the tree is reared aloft with all its gleaming tapers, and amid the joy of all the presents are exchanged. With all these pleasures the poor are not forgotte!!, but many a weary heart is cheered on that glad day. Who can agree with Dickens’ Scrooge when he says that “Christmas is a humbug”? Observation is a talent few possess, although few ever realize the fact. We run our course, getting a general idea of all that we see, yet many times an attejujjt to give a definite ac¬ count of it would produce a medley of indefinite ideas, with a final “I do not know.” Some, we judge, notice abso¬ lutely nothing excej)t what has been placed before them for special atten¬ tion. Franklin,’ so the story goes, in crossing the English Channel, would see more than many in crossing the continent. If we could but come to the realizing sense of our deficiency in this res))ect, we might, in some de¬ gree, rectify the defect. Hy the sale of our school ])apers, the dailies and weeklies, at the end of each month, we have S ' 2-on hand with which to begin the new year. A recommendation has been submit¬ ted that provision be made whereby the school shall close at the customary hour on the following rhetorical days. We suggest that a string ought to be tied around the finger. The tickets for the lecture course given by the Milford teachers are now ready. A large number have already been sold by the scholars of this school. We are glad to see so great a demand for them, as the teach¬ ers will then be enabled to receive a course of instruction at a mei’ely nomi¬ nal cost. If our school papers are continued into the next century, how unintelligi¬ ble many a paragraph will be to the readers of the next generation ! As they glance at their fathers’ volumes of papers published years before, when these same fathers thought them “caskets of jewels of precious thoughts,” how they will wonder at the abundant use of slang expressions, or, if not really slang, yet words that were coined at the time to suit the pleasure of some Avitty writer and which have now become obsolete. Even today the loss of the daily pa¬ pers of a week may often oblige one to consult friends for the latest addi¬ tion to the language. “While the winter suns so swiftly go, And while the weary nights move slow,” Then the question arises, how shall these nights be spent both pleasantly and profitably? First of all, and the most imj)ortant, is the daily paper; then, if the ])erson performs mental labor during the day, light reading will be found a pleasant change. The his¬ torical novel is {)erhaps as edifying a form as fiction can take, for it teaches the events that happened years ago, and is thus both fascinating and in¬ structive. For exam]}le, take the standard works: Scott’s “Ivanhoe” and “Tlie Talisman,” Bulwer’s “Last Days of Pom])eii” and “Harold,” and Ware’s “Zenobia.” Wit and inven¬ tion may be quickened by charades, ])roverbs, ])uzzles and all games rcupiir- ing immediate thought. General in¬ formation and the events of the day may be accpiired from geogra])hical and historical games and the game of authors, combined with much pleasure and excitement. In fact, the field is so broad that we cannot cover it, and so conclude with the advice: Do something that will show a profit Avhen “Old Sol” once more shines with ver¬ tical rays upon the equator. IMerry ( ' hristmas! Vacation! Xmas!! Examinations !!! Geometry HI. are doing well in original work. Geology I. Sy-ra-cuse, not Sa-ra- cuse, if you please. We now have two short recesses in¬ stead of one long one. Averag( ' in attendance for last month, 98.7 per cent. The boys are hoping that the “ice god” will be i)ro])itious Dec. 25. French II.: “Greler au vingt-cinqui- eme decembre!” This is hail, indeed ! Have you been to the woods for the Xmas sjtruce you marked last sum¬ mer? The Caesar class is very successful in reading Cicero at sight for the Cicero class. Ask French 1. what is the latest de¬ vice for catching, a la rat, the seniors. Gare le panier! Two scholars, formerly of this school, now members of the Hopedale high school, visited us last week. Physiology IV. Teacher: “What are varicose veinsPiq)il, promptly : “Those that vary, of course.” The bad weather during the }� ast week has lowered our average in at- tendance, Avhich had been unusually high. O Some of the young ladies of Physi¬ ology IV. think that the atmosphere extends east and west of Milford at least 500 miles. Physical Geograj)hy HI. Teacher: How do ships go from Mexico to San Francisco ?” Pupil : “By railroad.” Three members of Philoso])hy III. have handed in fifty-one pieces of ])hysical apparatus, and the rest of the class twice as much in addition. P hysical Geography III. Lesson, the native ])rodactions of the New and Old Worlds. Interested scholar: “Will you ])lease tell me if they have j)eanuts in the other world’?” The wires guarding the sods which border the concrete walk have been replaced because of tiie thoughtless and wanton destruction caused by some of the boys who ought to know better. School was closed Nov. 25 and 26. The vacation, though short, was wel¬ comed bv the scholars. During this time, water was ])ut into the small room u]) stairs, so that now we are not obliged to go down stairs for it. nii z Buy Ladies’ and Misses’ PICKETS WRiPS NEWMARKETS, DRESS GOODS, Etc. of Fe HICKEir, 138 MAIN STREET - - MILFORD. PURE DRUBS AND MEDICINES AT LAMSON’S PHARMACY. Trj’ Lamson’s Cough Syrup at 25 and 35 Cents a bottle. Your money refunded if it does not relieve. Ii, Jt, :l4AMS0If Corner of Main and Exchange Sts. GO TO O. IMI. 3D-A.3 S’, To Purchase PICTURE FRAMES Of all kinds. A large assortment of Mouldings on hand. Milford Variety Store. Newspapers, Periodicals, Toys, Etc. Headquarters for Boston Daily and Sunday Papers. EYGrett Cheney 136 Main Street, Milford. -FOR FINE- BOOT S_HOES. SLIPPERS In all the Leading Styles, go to R P, HADLEY’S 123 Main Street, Milford. DENTIST E0. L. COOKE, D. D. S. Rooms over Milford National Bank, 178 MAIN STKEET, - - MILFORD. C. F. WIGHT, TUNEli AND KEPAIKEK OF •5 Pi;«]S10g V ORGTlNg-- Warerooms in Washington Block, Milford. JI “Church Organ Tuning a Specialty. ELDREDGE BEATTEY, HOUSE PAINIERS and PAPER HANGERS, And Dealers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, AVindow Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnish, Putty, Curtain Fixtures, Window Shades and Paper tlangiiiKS. 133 Main Street, . . - Milford, Mass SIT FOR YOUR AT 100 MAIN STREET, MILFORD, AT E. L. WILLIS,. CANOEING ON MEMPHREMAGOG. . With Rambling Remarks. Sunday, August 8. As one half of us had a birtliday today, we celebrated by doing nothing but resting at White Birch Camp. While breakfast was being prepared and everything was in orderly confusion, a picture was taken, and later, from the brow of the hill behind us, one was secured of tlie village and the lake, with Mt. Pllephantis on the farther shore. The appropriateness of the last name was quite evident from this side, hut not from the southern. There was a great deal of snow-white quartz on the shore, and when under water, its bril¬ liancy was very attractive to the eye. We were serenaded last night by a loon; its cry was suggestive of the “babes lost in the wood”—a story of our youtliful days. A Uominion revenue officer is located here, who flies his flag from the point near by and examines the baggage uj)on the steamers, we were told. We escaped him. We find tliat clianging camp day after day is very conducive to—well, to rDi-neatness, to siiy the least. Everything is thrown right out of the kitchen window; whereas, in a permanent camp,—those who have tried well know,—great care must he exercised, or the perfumes that arise will certainly not he those of Arabia. While in search of forage we met an ?, alias a farmer, who, when he learned that one of us was from Lowell, beamed upon us with, “Sho, I know it; why, I married my first wife in Lowell.” He did not inform us where he married the rest, but we th«n felt so well acquainted that we would have borrowed milk of him, if he had had any. We realized the annihilation of distance by this progressive age in the af ternoon ; for at three o’clock we were so fortunate as to get a Boston Sunday Globe. We thus posted ourselves on tlie doings of the “States,” and with surjirise read of Tilden’s deatli and the Mayflower’s first victory. (Price eight cents.) Our sermon today was by Jolin Halifax, Gentleman, assisted by Miss Mulock, and a most excellent lesson it was. No sleeping in the audience. Monday, August 9. AVind! Wind and white caps! We broke cam]) and sat down to see what the sun would do for us; found waiting worse than wetting, and so j ushed off at 9 o’clock. For three liours we pulled our arms out of their sockets, only to be spanked by a breaking wave one minute, and rolled in its trough the next. A downward stroke and an upward wave generally met in the sleeve, and it was a %oet occasion. Nessmuk’s lines about his canoe were in our thoughts:— “Her sides no thicker than tlie shell Of Ole Bull’s Cremona fiddle; The man who rides her will do well To part his scalp-lock in the middle.” With a highly developed ajipetite, at last we reached Magog, “the goal of our heart’s desire.” Village and river hav e the same name. The latter is the outlet of the lake, hut nearly a quarter of a mile uj� shore from the extreme end of it. On landing, we discovered a fish-house, deserted and only partially finislied, of which we took possession for the afternoon, as we did not intend to camp here, but, if the wind went down, as usual, to commence our home¬ ward journey. Tlirough Magog passes a railroad, a connecting link between the roads to Quebec on the east, and Montreal on the west. Here, too, are a cotton factory, tanneries, saw-mill, and summer hotel; hut, withal, it is a very decayed ])lace,—a place which to the stranger’s eyes seems to be in its second childhood. It sadly needs to he ])ainted m?, or some other color. We went out foraging, as usual, but found that it was an off year for eggs. x fter manv impdrics, seeing a fe nced yard which had a gallinaceous appearance, we made hold to try our luck once more. A knock brought a motherly looking woman to the door; she really didn’t want to spare any eggs, hut wejileaded earnestly. She finally said that we might have oi r, hut hesitated a. moment and then asked: “Do you wish to ])ut them under a hen?” We answered gravely, hut decidedly, “Wo, we wish to jiut them in us.” We had not dined, and didn’t ])ro})ose to stop and raise spring chickens at tliat time of day. Another ex- jierience which amused us happened during a second trip in search of something eatable, particularly a can of Boston baked beaus. A store front, divided by a door, had on one side a jeweller’s sign, on the other, “Boots and Shoes;’ hut a solitary lemon in the window attracted our attention, and we jiroceeded to investigate the relationship between hoots, watches and lemons. On enter¬ ing, to our surprise we found a regular grocery store ; iu fact, nearly every¬ thing except what we had expected to see. We went out, happy in the I possession of a can of beans, but not the classic B. b. b. As we saw also what pretended to be a tailor’s shoj), with a tier of barrels piled up before tlie win¬ dows, we (;oncluded that a western cyclone must have visited this place, and mixed signs. In the forenoon, on our way down, we had noticed a peculiarity of the rocky ledges along shore. The strata were perpendicular, and showed a well- marked line of fracture, evidently of a slaty character. Nature herself had split off layers in many places, and in others we recognized the work of man. We thought these pieces would make excellent flagging stones for covering sidewalks or drains. As we sat in our flsh-house at Magog, we noticed an old scow-like boat lying at the steamer’s wharf, from which men were unload¬ ing similar slabs of stone, and concluded that our observations had not been far from right. IMagog furnished its quota of pictures, although the mountains were dimmed by a haze. At 6 ] . m. the wind with the sun began to leave us, and we were off for home. After two hours of paddling and several fruitless attempts at camj)ing, we found a place which was a choice of necessity, and for good cause named Wilderness Camp. Somewhat chilled, we stumbled about in the dark, but hot.mush and milk, with hotter tea, took away the general blueness of things, and we rolled ourselves in our blankets, with full stomachs and tired muscles. {To he continued.) g-Sg.o-3 c S S tt o o i b .2 — ® o £-5 i eew gg°-° ' S tiin o c « 5 o o fi § A � 21 C C • 3 mS £ ' - ' ii C ffi ;3 . q Lm CJ c 0 o s 0 w 2 es ej o ® C a O’ ® C B -C.O 3 C 3 S C o i 3 CD S ' 5 J;£ § §• a. 2g |.2 g O.S .2 8 f-S g O ft ; 8 H . ' Sco ' i; 3 o. |sS. .5 S m p 2 J 2 a £• 2 S y ® asB a • ' O’SSOS £ O ' P ' N f-- s S; g-Cybi ® JZ W. 0 s .iS . ' o -• ® 2b Q §.5 oH--2 •o ' 2 J S. 2 5 2 fiS ® o Eg-SgooS rrfg5 ' g.2 s« « £ « U I O y 3 •S t .2 o CB aoea-l a ' S Ol S flS oSE ' ox ' ■ == AW Cl a ca ' 1 ieLi io Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Medicines and Physicians Prescriptions a Specialty. P. ,r. DONOHOE, Assistant. MAIN ST., COR. COURT, MILFORD. Geo. H. Whittemore, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jev elry, Silverware. Spectacles and Eye-Glasses. Watch, Clock and Jewelry Kepairing. 110 Main Street. Milford. L. E. PALES, COUNSELOR at LAW, Alhambra Block, Milford. Dr. R. H. Cochran, IDE nSTTZST, Mechanics Block, Milford. BUY YOUR RIBBONS, LACE AND SMALL WARES, OF G. T. PALES CO., 154 . Main St., Milford. WHAT SHALL WE EAT? OlLOto© And buy them at the BOSTON eROCERY TEA HOUSE J. D. CKOSBV. COOK BROS., DEALERS IN Meafs, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Hams cure ! by ourselves and Home-made Sausages. Market, liJ8 Main Street. S. A. COOK. 8. 8. COOK. A CHOICE LINE OF Plush Ornaments Arrasene, Clienil le, Floss and all other articles Suitable for Needle Work. N. B.—Instructions given in Kensington and Lustro Painting by MBS. B. AYIAVABI), Grant Block, up stairs, - - Milford. C- 7;7-ixjC oZHZ HAS THE MOST Complete Assortment of the Latest Novelties IN GOLD PENS, PENCILS, Fountain and Stylographic Pens at the Lowest Prices. HENRY S. CUSHMAN, Manufacturer of Heavy and Light Fine Harnesses. Also on hand. Sale Harnesses at Low Prices. Horse Blankets, Storm Covers, VVliips, Lap Robes, Horse Collars, Etc. iigg Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. T6 MAIN ST., MILFORD. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in Dlamonils, falcAes, Clocts aiiJ Jewelry, 132 Main St., Milford. MORGAN’S PHARMACY. HDiR-cra-s, Sponges, Gums, Oils and Alcohol. CHOICE FANCY GOODS. MORSE’S ASPARAGUS KIDNEY CURE, MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE. MUSIC HALL BLOCK, - - MILFORD. H. N. DAY, D. D. S. Su.rg ' eozi IDezitist, Alhambra Block. Milford. Office Hours: - - 8 a. ni. to 6 p. m. CI,AFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers ot CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New York office, A. Claflin Co., IIG Churcn St. B. II. SPAULDING, MANUFACTUUER OF Men’s, Boys’ anil CMliren’s Straw Goons Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford, Mass. Salesrooms, 616 and CIS Broadway, New York. DR. GEO. P. COOKE, Surgeon Dentist, AT 168 Main Street, Milford. T. C. EASTMAN, Manufacturer of All Kinds of BOOT AND SHOE BOXES AND BAND BOXES -FOR- STBAW GOODS. -ALSO- Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes. Mill, Corner of Central and Depot Street, Milford o Ki, XjXXjIZ ' ivir. DR. FLATLEY’FcOIKtH SYRUP The Best in the World. Every Bottle Warranted. Made By T. XjXjEOSr ICE, 116 Main Street. Milford, Mass. WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS -IN- CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL WEAR. B. E. HARRIS, CLOTHIER. The Best and Cheapest place to huy FKUITS AND CONFECTIONERY IS AT J. W. ROBERTS Cake and Ice Cream constantly on hand. Wedding Cake a Specialty. THAYER’S BLOCK. Main Street, Milford, Mass. ©uiutmiugsi iiud illovcsi Bourne’s is the place to find the best assortment of Dress Trimmings and Kid Gloves in town. In¬ fant’s goods of every description. W. H. BOXIRN ' E ' OO ' . 106 Main Street, Milford, Mass. MILFORD FLORIST. EresUi Cut Constantly on hand. Special attention p.aid to all kinds of floral work. Greenhouses and residence on Churcli Place. 3r- Dealer in ej: E -A. T S ! -IE AND PROVISIONS, Fruits, Vegetables, Butter, Eggs, Etc. Also, home- cured Mams and home-made Sausages. 33 Exchange Street. Heath Brothers, FASHIONABLE TAILORS. 118 Main Street, Milford. BTJ-Y’ vro ' crE. DRY GOODS ANR SMALL WARES AT 166 MAIN STREET, OF COBURN 0 LM STEAD. CA-LIj A.T -A., rc. XT EAST’S, 79 3IAIN STREET, SIIl.rORD, For a large assortment of CONFECTIONEEY AND FRUIT. All Ice Cream orilers for parties and church fairs will be promptly attended to. Prices as low as the lowest. “Active shears gather no rust.” Laura sits watching the clouds overhead, “Where are they going, I wonder?” Prosaic Tom from the door of the slied, “I guess they are going to thunder!” “Where are they going?” Ethel inquires. Watching the cows as they pass; Rudely shouts Bill, with voice like a crier’s, “I reckon they’re going to grass!” “Unum in ainore, more, ore, re.” Jawography, or the science of chew¬ ing gum. A dollar in a university is worth more tlian a dallar in a iail.—rEmer- son. The Roman Empire declined and fell. In this resjiect it differs from a man. If he declines he wont fall. I think that Walter Scott alone could furnish the ten greatest novels— and perhaps twenty—that are greater tlian any others.—[W. T. Harris. Lord Derby says: “Cleanliness and self-respect go togetlier, and it is no paradox to affirm tliat yon tend to purify men’s tlioughts find feelings when you piiiafy the air tliey breathe.” Next year at the great National Exliibition to he Iield in Atliens, the Olympic games are to be rej)rodiiced. They will take j)lace at Olympia, near the city of Athens. Young man—Is it true, doctor, tliat smoking cigarettes tends to soften the brain? Pliysician—There is a belief to tliat effect, but with all our boasted modern scientiHc appliances, it can never he verified. Young man—VVIiy, doctor? Physician—Because nobody with brains smokes them. The official number of students in Harvard College is as follows: Se¬ niors, 240 ; Juniors, 238; So])homores, 225; Freshmen, 279. The total in the Collegiate Dejiartment is 982. This number, however, does not in¬ clude the special students. Of these there are 95, thus making tlie grand total 1077 students. The twelve most decisive battles in tlie w(� rld’s history.—The battle of Marathon, B. C. 490. Defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse, B. C. 413. Battle of Arbela, B. C. 331. The to¬ tal defeat of the Roman legions under Yarns, A. D. 9. Battle of Chalons, A. I). 45. Battle of Hastings, A. D. 1066. Battle at Orleans, Joan of Are, A. D. 1429. Defeat of Spanish Arma¬ da, A. D. 1488. Battle of Blenheim, A. I). 1704. Defeat of Burgoyne a t Saiatoga, A. 1). 1777. Battle of Wat¬ erloo, A. D. 1815. A. L. SMITH, Livery, Sale and Boarding STJYBXjE. First Class Teams at Reasonable Prices. Transients Well Cared For. 83 Central street, - - MILFORD, MASS JESSE A. TAFT, ATTOBNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, IRVING BLOCK, OPP. POST OFFICE, Milford, Mass. C. B. THOMPSOlNr, Has the largest and most complete stock of Chil¬ dren’s and Misses’ kid and goat SCHOOL SHOES! In heeled, spring heeled and common sense to be found any where. Prices are very low. Invite all to call. 114 Main Street, - - lilfoi-d. GEORGE G. PARKER, Attorney Counsellor at La.w No. 2 Washington Block, Milford. H. C. SNELL. Dealer in MEATS AND PROVISIONS Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Kte, Also, home-cured hams, and home-made sausages. 64 Main Street, - - Milford. T. DEALEK IN Carpetings, Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, Paper Hangings, Upholstery Goods, Chamber Sets, Etc. 160 and 163 Main Street, - - Milfor l, Mass. A. S. Tuttle Co., DEALERS IN CARPETS, STOVES, RANGES, CROCKERY, GLASS, TIN, and WOODEN WARE. 91 and 94 Main Street. A s. TUTTLE. II. .1. DEARIXG. INSURANCE, LAW SINE FLAW, Veni, Vide, Ridens Lee.