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

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L X Xj Buv L:ulies’ and Misses’ MGKETS WRAPS NEM’MARKETS, DKKSS GOODS, Ktc. of J. w. HlC-KE-Y, 13S MAIN STREET MILFORD. PURE DRUBS AND MEDSGiNES AT LAMSON’S PHARMACY. Try Lamson’s Cough Syrup at 25 and 26 Cents a bottle. Your money refunded if it does not relieve. Corner of Main and Exchange Sts. GO TO 0. 1 . JLID.A.3VES’, To Purchase PICTURE FRAMES Of all kinds. A large assortment of .Mouldings on hand. Milford Variety Store. Newspapers, Periodicals, Toys, Fite. Headquarters for Boston Daily and Sunday Papers. Everett Cheney 136 Main Street, Milford. -FOR FINE - BOOTS. SHOES. -AND- SLIPPERS In all the Leading Styles, go to RAF. HAD LET ' S 123 Main Street, Milford. DENTIST E0. L, OOOEE, D, D. S. Rooms over Milford National Hank. ITS MAIN STREET, - - MILFORD. C. r. WIGHT, TUNER ANI REPAIRER OF Warerooms in Washington Block, Milford. tt -Church Organ Tuning a Specialty. A CHOICE LINE OF Plush Ornaments Arrasene, Cnemlle, Floss and all other articles Suitable for Needle Work. N. B.—Instructions given in Kensington and Lnstro Painting by MRS. R. AYLVVARI), Grant Block, up stairs, - - Milford. SIT FOR YOUR ™Ki ¥ iC AFH t AT lOO MAIN STREET, MILFORD, A ' r K . I.. W 1 L IM S, . {Continued.) CANOEING ON MEM PH REM AGOG. IVith Rambling Remarks. Thursday, August 12. It was an early rising, for ive could not sleep ; therefore a stupid feeling possessed us, and “time was out of joint;” but m’G some “re-jointed” it hy a plunge into the cool water and by preparations for breakfast. Anotlier cross¬ ing of the lake ivas necessary tliis morning, to meet the “Lady” at tlie Moun¬ tain House for our mail. VVhile waiting there we made the acquaintance of a member of tlie New York Canoe cluh, who informed us tliat an effort had been made to have tlie annual meet on Meinjihremagog tliis year, instead of at Grindstone Island in the St. Lawrence River, but the Canadian canoeists objected. If a suitable sjiot for so large a camp could be found, it would cer¬ tainly 1)6 a delightful ])laoe for such a j ur))Ose. To recross to the island was a difficult undertaking, as the direct course was between the waves, and too hazardous in such a wind. So a run down the sliore and then obliquely towards the island nearly doubled the real di.s- tance. Skinner’s Island was the next objective jioint; for there is the cave, hollowed out by the waves, whicli is said to have been the scene of smuggling in former days. Minnow Island was then left behind, and a run made for tlie western shore, where white granite ledges so clearly resembled white houses by the water’s edge, that tliL had deceived us when at a distance ; next, to the nearest point, to see what vas jmt down on our map as Bay View Park. It’s a good name, hut looks best on paper. Tlie ruins we found necessitate a revision of the guide book. Then due east was tlie course to clear Whetstone Island and gain its |)rotection. This island is the sentinel which guards the entrance to Phtch Bay. We tried the first farmhouse for milk and water (separate), and got them both for only our thanks. This was the second and last suiqirise of this nature during the tri]). Today,’ for the first time, the wind was too much for us. It had before been too strong for ])leasure, but at this tinie we were obliged to succumb to it. After dinner we took an account of stock in our larder, and found one ])Otato, three slices of bread, half a cu]) of sugar, a little butter, and a few other articles in a like proportion. However, as we had the luxurv of a reed table at supper time, our bill of fare w ' as suffi¬ cient. “Man’s rich with little, were his judiiment true; Nature is frugal, and her wants are few.” We succeeded in getting up shore a mile further, and, on examining a cleared sjiot, much to our surprise we found a camp recently deserted by some Quebec camjiers. ' bey had taken great pains to clear the ground, gather brakes for bedding, build a table (just mentioned), fireplace, and benches, and to fasten to a tree the sign. Pine Point Camp. We set the table for supper, marched around it, ])arU)ok sparingly, retired to our brakes, and “dreamed we dwelt in marble (dining) balls.” We might also add that m-ither these dreams nor any others of the whole trip, not even of our waking hours, were lis- tnrhed hy flies or mosquitoes,—the dread of all campers. Friday, August 13. Our last day ! Hence these tears: No signs of life (hiijiian) in sight, and so we again surveyed the beautiful jiroportions of our table, and ate the rest for breakfast. We then paddled into the widest part of the lake, where the shore “recedes into the deej) windings of a hay;” l)ut a group of islands so breaks its width tliat one does not fully realize ' the distance. First came Province Island, curtailed by the tJ. S. and C. line; then Tea Table; then hy a long circle to the east of Kitterexlge, Gull Rock and Black, over a sunken ledge whicli cost us a troll, we came near to a collection of pretty summer cottages nestled among the trees. Further on we skirted the northern shore of Horse Neck Island, rounded Indian Point, and landed at our first halting place, Sandy Camp. Tliis pull, under a burning sun, proved to be the hardest of the trip, and its end w’as welcomed. One of ns foraged for dinner and returned in such a condition that hun¬ ger wois forgotten for the moment, and the camera was brought out. The “sul)ject” had in his right hand a jiail of milk and a bag of eggs; in his left, a hag of corn and another of potatoes; and from his four jiockets jirotruded two ears of corn apiece. Add to this the marks of the last ten days in the open air, (including a jieeled nose which would give the lie to the “blue liadge”,) and you have tlie picture in your mind’s eye. “Then they feasted, and an equal share wris not wanting to any one.” First, we ate supper for Thursday; then, breakfast for today; and finally, dinner. While thus we M’cre balauciug our accounts, it occurred to us that we could save .a day at the close as well as at the begiuniug of our trip, and as the afternoon was before us for “doing”

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An anagram: Old firm. Tlie paper bill this term was- $5.72. “Say, is that an Asiatic needle on the desk, that thing with two needles ?” Some of the scholars in History averaged 100 ])er cent in daily recita¬ tions. We have now seven recitations in¬ stead of six and we are not obliged to have any recitation out of school. “A missed-ache,” as the man said as he gazed upon the roots of a decayed bicuspid. “Will you please tell me how many litres there are in our exalted breath ?” Girls, you ought to cut Goethe. Just read what he has written : “There is nothing more frightful than hustling iunornnce.” The teachers and scholars of this school have secured $94.65 for the teachers’ lecture course. Where are the other teachers and scholars? How is this for style? “Style is that, not which the reader may understand, but that lie must understand whether he wants to or not.” See Rhetoric III. If our parents were obliged to travel through the mud from the engine house to th e high school as we are, we soon think there would be a chaim-e. O A father of one of the seniors, when paying for his “ad,” offered a bill for twice the projier yearly charge, and refused to take the change. Walk right up, fathers! We need you. History Teacher: “Where was Aca¬ dia?” Scholar : “In the Siaindinavian peninsula.” “Where is Hastings?” “I couldn’t find it? ” “Where do you think it is likely to be ?” “On the maj).” Government I. “Where can I find the vice-pi-esident, if I visit Washing¬ ton?” A variety of answers follow and finally a bright boy of another class comes to tiie rescue with, “He’s dead.” A ])rovoking feature of our diction¬ aries and reference books is their omissions. We were forcilily remind¬ ed of this last week wlien trying to find the pronunciation of the four castes in India. Tliree wei-e given, but the worst was not to be found. Teacher: “Tell the story of Gilbert a Rccket.” Scholar ,after some hesi¬ tation ; “He was killed.” “What was the most important event in the reign of William I ?” “He visited Norman¬ dy.” “The next, what do you say?” “Ilis death.” O iC. Professor Gardner of Worcester, with his im])orted planetarium and his apti llustrations, entertained some of the scholars on an afternoon of last week. Some of us with pleasure, some of with—well, not pleasure, have just carried home our half-term cards. This is a ])roper time to make good resolutions for the last half and do something of which we and our ])a- rents may be ])roud. The Physiology class has lately dis¬ cussed the (pialifications of the tea- tasters. It was generally ‘ admitted that they hold a very imiiortant place in life, that their sense of taste must be very acute and they seldom lose the taste for it. This definition might be given for a tca-tastm-; a crusty old maid : eagerly awaiting the next auc- tion of old bachelors. Alice M. Aylward, ’82, is teaching in Sherborn. Hariy P. Crosby, ’85, has entered the Worcestei- Free Institute and has been elected a member of the editorial board of its school pa])er. George W. Hancock, once of ’89, is playing the role of Pluto at the Jour¬ nal office and M. Harris Avery, ’85 English, is })icking up type for the Gazette. Mary E. Whitney, ’87, was pleas¬ antly sur])rised at her home by a })ar- ty of her friends, on the 27th of Jan¬ uary. Aaron H. Mayhew, English ’85, is a student at Rryant and Stratton’s business college, Poston. Ernest Fletcher, ’84, has decided to enter upon tin; study of medicine. We understand that this has been his am- hition for some time, and if he gives the same earnestness to the work that hi ' has in the past, there will be no doubt of his success. Misses H.-irris, Roberts, Flaherty an Mathewson ami Masters Park- hurst, ' Piri-ell, Fitzgerald and Rice were the si)e;ikers chosen to rejiresent their respective classes at the last ex¬ ercise before the whole school. They have I ' eason to feel proud of the honor conferred upon them. The papers of Woonsocket have re¬ cently pulilished a set of i-esolutions which wei ' e presented to Rev. C. J. White, oiir seventh principal and Woonsocket’s recent suj)erintendent of schools, for “his zeal, his devotion to the ])ublic welfare, his education, and his long study of methods of in¬ struction.” A suggestion. Why not name each star in our flag which represents a state, by the name of its greatest son ? Whether it is “wheather” or “wether” seemed to be the soliloquy of the Physiology IV. in their last ex¬ amination. Several of our mates gave an enter¬ tainment in Mendon recently, which was repeated a few days later at the Universalist vestry. The dipping needle so Avell illus¬ trates the magnetic powers of the earth that some can hardly believe that it is fairly balanced. James Russell Lowell has the pleas¬ ure of sharing the twenty-second wdth Washington, as he also was born on F ' ebruary 22d. An old sentence of our Latin compo¬ sition recently came to mind as we looked upon one of our companions; viz, “We know that fire is hot.” This is particularly true of Kerosene. Our eye model seems to be fated. Its annual introduction to the new class is invariably followed by the breaking of its cornea. This year two unfortunates have contributed fifteen cents for a watch crystal to replace its broken window. By the kindness of our representa¬ tive at Washington we receive dailv the Congressional Record. It vividly suggests the annihilation of time and distance by its delivery in Milford so soon after the words leave the speak¬ ers’ mouths. Twenty scholars have joined the af¬ ternoon class ill elocution under Dr. P. P. Field of Boston. The terms are very reasonable and those who can should take advantage of this oppor¬ tunity to improve theni- elves—es¬ pecially the first class. Our anthology from Physics III.: “If I have my centre of gravity, then I am in stable equilibrium.” “New¬ ton, whose birthday was his deathday, has given us three laws.” “The measurement, in case of a jiendulum, must bo made between the points of su pport and osculation.” “One value of friction is in case of a boy down a well.” “Why does the Principal cover his Ears with his Hands and why the Look of Anxiety upon his Face?” “Do you not Behold the circle of “Maidens fair to See?” “Yea, verily.’’ “Anon, they will Touch yonder Jar.” “What then?” ' • ' ■Then they will shrickr “Is there any Electricity therein?” “Perhajis Yes, iierhaps No; but they’ll Shriek just the Same.”

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X xrir. Newport, we could easily paddle up to the station, ])ack and deliver our canoes to the freight agent, ascend Prosj)ect Hill, t:ike our last pictures, and leave by the night express. No sooner said than — begun. The home stretch was quickly covered, and with sorrow W ' e unjointed paddles and took our freight receipts. With camera and plates we turned tramps, much to the distrust and sus- j)icion of certain village dogs, and began to climb the hill. “Upon the shore of the romantic Lake Memphremagog, and amid scenery of the most j)ictur- esque character, is situated, etc., etc.” A second time we quote the guide book, and a second time we vote it correct ns regards New|)ort. W(i were so pleased with the view that four different pictures were taken. It was surely as tine as any we ever saw, ])erha])S especially so to us at this time, because, sitting there at our ease, we could look back on the scene of our toils and pleasures of the trip. Spread out before us was the larger part of the lake, as distinct as the village at our feet, and we experienced the i)leasure of a “Stoddard” lecture, as we recounted our various experiences and pointed out the places. “Along the sky, in wavy lines, O’er isle and reach and bay. Green-belted with eternal jiines. The mountains stretch away. Helow, the maple mosses sleep Where shore with water blends. While midway on the tranquil deep The evening light descends.” The map shows a branch of the lake south of Newport; but the view of it, obtained from the cars as we passed, satisfied us. A lunch, a long wait, tlie midnight exjwess for home, and the beginning and ending of our outing were deeds of the night. “If thou art worn and hard beset With sorrows that thou wouldst forget. If thou wouldst read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting and thy soul from sleep. Go to the woods and hills! No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.” (Exeunt 07nnes.) e o C D s ' ® S rl — 3®— OT Oj „ O-K •= u •!§ Wi.El 3 ' £ c8 2 o 5 •. 3 3 «• 3 w 3 tt) ce o O C S 2 ■ 5 ® a 2 B ••• dj ® ti3 ir- 80 0.55 ® 3 § c s 2 i , - I V JS ‘la Of I .5 os S ' stc ni.= ® S i C.S o “js P ' S ' S § 1 ' “ Eio S =“ c“Sr o “ ■ a.£ L. E. FALES, I H. A. GREELEY, COUNSELOR at LAW, lAPOTHECARY, Alhambra Block, Milford. B U r YOUR 182 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS. WHAT SH.Vl.L WE EAT? RIBBONS, LACE AND SMALL WARES) ' 0iioiee 6pi ocai’,iOHf OF G. T. FALES CO., loJf Main St., Milfo7‘d. And buy them at the BOSTON GROCERY TEA HOUSE J. D. OKOSBY. O- oZHZ HAS THE MOST Complete Assortment ot 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, Etc. Repairing Promptly and Faithfully Executed. No. 76 MAIN ST., MILFORD. R. C. ELDRIDGE, Dealer in DiamoiiSs, ¥atclies,.Cloclis and Jefelrf, 132 Main St., Milford. COOK BROS., DEALERS IN Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, Etc. Hams cured by ourselves and Home-made Sausages. Market, 138 Main Street. B. A. COOK. S. 8. COOK. H. N. DAY, D. D. S. S iJLr g e033. IDe33.tist, Alhambra Block. Milford. Office Hours: - - - 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. CIAFLIN THAYER, Manufacturers ot CALF AND KIP BOOTS, Boston Office, 90 Pearl street. New ' York office, A. Claflin Co., 116 Churcu St. B. H. SPAULDING, .MANUFACTURER Oli ' lea’s, Bofs’ M CMldrea’s Straw Goods Corner of Pearl and Lincoln Sts., Milford. Mass. Salesrooms. 616 and 618 Broadway, New York. DK. 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- STRAW GOODS. -ALSO- Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes. Mill, Corner of Central and Depot Street, Milford