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

Page 16 text:

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.

Page 15 text:

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.

Page 17 text:

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.