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

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OAK, LILY AND IVY. H In contrast to the other papers of this edition, the orchestra does not send out a call for assistance to the Alumni, but rather thanks them for the interest which they have shown in the past, and which they will continue to show in the future, toward the development of one of the most enjoyable associations of the Milford High School. R. S. Bragg, 09. Elumnt IWotes. James Clancy, ’03, University of Cin. Elmer Thomas, ’03, Tuft’s Medical. William Brady, ’05, Tuft’s Medical. Maurice Foley, ’07, Tuft’s Dental. John Doherty, ’06, Boston College. Marion Ryan, ’07, Boston University. Bertha Carr, ’06, Boston University. James Luby, ’04, B. U. Law School. Milford High School is now represented in various higher institutions of learning bv the following graduates : Edward Dempsey, ’02, Harvard Med. Irene Sweet, ’06, Whitney School. William Curtin, ’07, Baltimore Med. Chas. Moriarty, ’04, Jefferson Medical. Katherine Burke, ’07 Framingham Nor. Mildred White, ’07, Framingham Nor. Marguerite Glennon,’c 7, Bridgewater N. George Tulley, ’07, Holy Cross College. William Moore, ’06, B. U. Law School.William Clancy, ’06, Holy Cross College. Alfred Cenedella,’06, B. U. Law u Walter Bullard’06, Worcester Poly tech. William Murray, ’07, B. lb Law “ Marion Gilmore, ’07, Normal Art. Austin Livingstone,’07, B.U. Law u Grace Waterman, ’06, Tuft’s. Agnes Mann, ’06, Wellesley College. Wendell Phillips, ex’07, Notre Dame. Gwenn Cooke, ’06, Wellesley College. Eya Smith, ’oS, Dean Academy. Claude Simpson, ’05, Dartmouth. Stuart Godfrey, ex’05, West Point Edward Hansbury, ’05, Dartmouth. Royal Taft, ’oS, Philips-Exeter. Herman Dillingham, ’05, Dartmouth. Margaret Watkins, ’08, Dana Hall. Mr. George F. Murdock, our former principal, is pleasantly located in Hills¬ boro, New Hampshire, where he is principal of the high school and has charge of a building of 250 pupils. Dr. vS. Ernest Fletcher, ’84, a prominent physician of Chicopee, is the Re¬ publican candidate for mayor in that city. The marriage of Otis W. Krum, ’84, and Miss Bertha E. Pitman of Pitts¬ burg, Pa., has been announced recently. They will reside in St. Louis. William R. Burke, ’85, is the Democratic candidate for representative from this district. Miss Lottie A. Jones, ’86 is teaching in the Normal school in Bloomsburg, Pa. E. Fletcher Lyford, ’04, Boston Tech. ’08, is employed as chemist for a sugar plantation in Baton Rouge, La.

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OAK, LILY AND IVY L3 RHETORICALS. We occasionally hear some undiscerning person complain that rhetoricals in a school are but a waste of time, for, they declare “All the pupils certainly are not going to be public speakers, and they might employ their time in doing something which will be of more use to them after graduation.” But it is not to make orators that we have rhetorical exercises, any more than it is to develop artists that we have drawing. As in drawing, the eye and hand are trained to be accurate, so in rhetoricals, the wits are sharpened and the per¬ ceptions quickened. Learning, word for word, a selection taking from five to fifteen minutes to deliver, cannot fail to cultivate a retentive memory. A pupil who has been trained to carefully place his accent, and to appreci¬ ate the value of words, learns to express himself in carefully chosen and forceful language, and so makes his conversation vastly more pleasing. One is apt to be somewhat embarrassed when facing a large number of people and trying to address them with ease and calmness; yet what could bet¬ ter inspire that confidence in one’s own powers which is so necessary to the suc¬ cess of any undertaking? Surely that cannot be considered wasted time which is spent in cultivating a good memory, self-confidence and the ability to express one’s thoughts readily. Dorothy Shean, ’ 09 . THE ORCHESTA. A few years ago the Milford High School Orchestra was founded with four members, three violinists and a pianist. This year the organization consists of eight members: Miss Turner, piano, Edward Bath, flute, Batista Vitalini, cor¬ net, and R. S. Bragg, H. Higgins, J. McCarthy, R. Kay and John Keane, violins. Such advancement deserves encouragement, but this essential factor in the development of the organization is lacking. The fact is, the members of the Milford High School do not realize the value of the orchestra. They do not think of the expense done away with at the different speaking contests, school plays and graduation exercises, by the orchestra. Neither do they realize the stand they take as critics of the musical abilities of the different members indi¬ vidually. We do not claim to be Paganinis, neither do we believe our selections compare with those of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, but we do conscien¬ tiously think that at times we are unjustly criticised. What we desire is a less critical attitude and more sympathetic encouragement. Another point which should not be overlooked is that it costs money to run a musical organization as well as any athletic association. Of course the ex¬ penses are light, but they are expenses which must be paid nevertheless, and which should be paid from the school funds, inasmuch as the orchestra is a part of the school. In view of this fact, it seems only just that a fair portion of the proceeds from the entertainments at which the orchestra assists, should be al¬ lowed for orchestral expenses.

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OAK, LILY AND IVY. 15 Miss Caroline Louise Bragg, ’o6, Bridgewater Normal ’08, is now teaching in Lincoln, R. I. Miss Claire Mainini, ’o6, Framingham Normal ’08, is teaching in Foxboro, Mass. On October 21, Miss Grace Godfrey, ’91, and Arthur Freemont Rider of New York were married in the Universalist church by Rev. E. W. Whitney. Miss Mary Kelly, ’06, Bridgewater Normal ’08, is teaching in Holbrook, Mass. Eugene Stoddard, ’78, is principal of the high school in Martinez, Califor¬ nia. His son and daughter are students in a nearby college. The many friends of Phoebe (Whitmore) Daniels, once of M. H. S., were grieved to hear of her recent death in Malden, Mass. WALCOTT’S C. F. LYFOltD, Supt. G. P. Is the Place to buy SHIRT WAISTS at City Prices. WALCOTT. 150 - 1 st,ee ’ CLIFFORD A. COOK, Counselor at Xaw, Notary Public. 225 Main Street, Milford. 1 Compliments of King Bros,, Clothiers. Milford, Mass. TRASK BROTHERS, Dealers in high class CYCLES m SUNDRIES. Agents For Edison Graphophones. GRANITE BLOCK, MILFORD. s. A. eastmaiYco., Manufacturers of all kinds of WOODEN BOXES For Boots, Shoes, Straw goods. Also plain and fancy paper boxes. Mill, Cor. Central and Depot Sts., Milford. A. SHUMAN CO S Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats ARE SOLD BY N. W. HEATH, 158 Main Street, Milford. Compliments of Huckins Temple. Shoe Manufacturers. Jobn ID. (BarOella, |pb. (5., clown Mouse ipbarmacv.