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

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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.

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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.

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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.